DON BOSCO SCHOOL BANDLAGUDA
Bosco Musings
The front cover of this issue of Bosco Musings was designed and created by Ruby Sushanth Doppani, Class 9 Lotus
Contents Message From the Vice Principal ................................................................................................................................ 6 From the Primary Section Coordinator ...................................................................................................................... 7 From the Pre-Primary Coordinator ............................................................................................................................. 8 Editorial Team ................................................................................................................................................................. 9 School News & Events .................................................................................................................................................11 Rev. Fr. Thomas Santiagu Appointed as New Provincial of Hyderabad Province ........................................11 Rev. Fr. Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar’s Visit to Our School ...............................................................................11 School Events & Competitions ...................................................................................................................................12 Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav ..........................................................................................................................................13 The Angel Tree Project 2021 .....................................................................................................................................14 Green Initiatives: Sustainable Living .........................................................................................................................16 Students Rebuild Selects Don Bosco School as Team of the Month ...............................................................17 Republic Day: Art by Students ...................................................................................................................................19 Colors of India ...............................................................................................................................................................21 The Uncharted Arts and Crafts of Telangana ........................................................................................................22 Mandala Art ....................................................................................................................................................................23 Mandala Art By Students .............................................................................................................................................25 Madhubani Art ...............................................................................................................................................................26 Vaiphei Tribe .................................................................................................................................................................28 Origin of Indian Dance Forms ...................................................................................................................................30 Music of India ................................................................................................................................................................32 Cuisines of Indian States ..............................................................................................................................................34 Unique Culture of India ...............................................................................................................................................35 Art and Culture of India ..............................................................................................................................................39 Goa: The Rome of the East ........................................................................................................................................40 Different cultures around the world ..........................................................................................................................42 The Legacy of Pottery from Across the Orient ......................................................................................................44 The Contemporary Culture of South Korea ...........................................................................................................47 Bread the Food That Unites the world.....................................................................................................................48 Careers In Arts ...............................................................................................................................................................54 Cultural and Traditional Sports Around the World .............................................................................................56 Sports you may not have heard of, but will want to try........................................................................................56 Indian Art & Culture by Pranjal Gurung, 4 R ........................................................................................................60 Art Gallery .......................................................................................................................................................................61
Two Short Stories by Kushi Maheshwaram, 9 R ...................................................................................................63 The Class of Rowdies ...................................................................................................................................................63 10 Famous Artists of India ..........................................................................................................................................64 Poetry ................................................................................................................................................................................67 Meet the Artist ...............................................................................................................................................................71 Two Short Stories By Syeda Sobia Fathima, 9 R ................................................................................................74 Alumni ..............................................................................................................................................................................76 Teachers Corner .............................................................................................................................................................78 Art Gallery .......................................................................................................................................................................78 The Enchanting Infiorata of Italy ..............................................................................................................................80 From the Life of Don Bosco .......................................................................................................................................82
Message From The Principal
Explore Art and Cultural Traditions Dear Readers, Here we are once again, to trigger our young minds into thinking and writing. I am proud to say that BOSCO MUSINGS is at its best in providing ample opportunities for our students to improve their literary skills. Let me, at the very outset, congratulate the team which has worked hard to bring it to its fruition yet again. This time the theme proposed to our writers is, “Explore Art and Cultural Traditions of our own ethnic (cultural) back ground”. The heritage of a nation is measured by the multiple forms of its Art and Culture. When we look at our country we are baffled by the wonderful amalgamation of a variety of cultures and traditions. It is our country’s unique feature and richness. These diverse cultures and traditions have been attained from ancient times and are relevant to date. Ours is a nation, where the people of different cultures are living together and spreading the beauty and elegance of their culture and traditions in the whole world. It is imperative for every citizen of our country to take cognizance of our rich art and culture, appreciate it, preserve it and contribute to its growth. Art is anything either picture, drawing or painting, manuscripts, monuments, etc. that gives us information about the people in past, their thoughts, and way of living, is defined as an art. Culture is basically represented by the way people live. It is about the ideas, customs, religion, beliefs, rituals, morals that people have been following in their life. India, as a nation has a rich cultural diversity that promotes unity. By delving into the topic one falls in love with art and culture. By exploring further one could contribute to its growth. As you flip through the pages of this e-magazine, may your imagination be fanned into huge flames of research, enquiry, exploration and appreciation of the rich art and culture of our country. May every student who penned their ideas down on the theme grow to be prolific writers and the readers, turn out to be avid readers who will be inspired and enriched by the contents of Bosco Musings. May its enchanting endeavour grow to greater heights. Viva Don Bosco.
Fr. G. Chinnababu MA., B.Ed. Principal Don Bosco School Bandlaguda, Hyderabad
Message From the Vice Principal Dear Students, Congratulations for the ‘Unique Hues’ in this ‘Art and Culture’ collection from all of you. “Art is not a thing, It is a way” A way that leads to joy, A way that connects to nature, Brings freshness to both body and mind, it depicts culture, carries with it and taught us the voyage of culture from ancient times to the present. Does Art stand for only the above? No doubt, in saying that Art whatever form it may be, is embedded in one’s life, links with living, growing, learning, finally concluding that it is a society maker. How did I come to this conclusion? As I came across various illustrations in educating many students through integrating Art in teaching-learning, who were really disinterested or facing difficulties with concepts in their academics. Believe me that the clarity required in understanding difficult concepts or the base required for long retention of memory can be achievable through Art Integrated teaching-learning which has been in the Indian teaching-learning system since the time of Gurukulas. Whether a prince or a farmer, everyone was sent to Gurukulas where the Guru taught through the method of Experiential Learning using various art forms, art integrated activities. The smartness of the child in understanding will be enhanced when he is doing handson work. A child that spoils a toy by separating its battery in his childhood days can understand the concept of Electro Magnetism easily at his high school level. Any language, a prose or a poem – learning through singing, dramatization, dancing adds a lot of pleasure, making learning fun. A math trigonometry concept, Geometry or Mensuration can be easily transformed to young brains through sketching, painting, crafting of various structures, shapes. History is the study of yesteryears which was evident through the art of ancient times. Hence Art can be as a hammer with which it shapes even society. Integrating it with teaching-learning helps children to use multiple skills, abilities and for their holistic development. For teachers and parents who would like to bring out the best in students, the good practice is planning teaching-learning with the integration of art. Mrs. A. Sujatha Devi Vice-Principal Don Bosco School
From the Primary Section Coordinator Art is a creative work generally; or its principles: the making or doing of things that have form and beauty: art includes painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, drama, dance, etc. The term fine arts usually is restricted to graphic arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and sometimes architecture. Culture is the training and refining of mind, emotions, manners, tastes etc. and the result of this: refinement of thought, emotions, manners, tastes, etc. “Just as writing can become calligraphy when it’s creatively, skillfully, and consciously performed, so can all other activities become art. In this case, “We are reflecting upon life itself as an artistic statement—the art of living.” Says H. E. Davey. ‘It is impossible to separate the art of living from the art of dying, because to be living is to be dying.’ Christianity is the death of pride. Why? Because if a person sets his/her life beside that of Christ it tears the last vestiges of pride from him/her. To live your life in trust, in love, in compassion is an art that makes you truly happy. If you live your life in this manner, you will have nothing to regret when you die. The art of living lies in living well. Sometimes something happens to a person which with a vivid revealing light shames him. O. Henry has a short story about a lad who was brought up in a village. In a school he used to sit beside a girl and they were fond of each other. He went to the city and fell into evil ways. He became a pickpocket and a petty thief. One day he snatched an old lady’s purse. It was clever work and he was pleased. And then he saw coming down the street the girl whom he used to know, still sweet with the radiance of innocence. Suddenly he saw himself for the cheap vile thing he was. Burning with shame, he leaned his head against the cool iron of a lamp stand. “God,” he said, “I wish I could die.” He saw himself. Dear children, “I marvelled at the beauty of all life and savoured the power and possibilities of my imagination. In these rare moments, I prayed, I danced, and I analysed. I saw that life was good and bad, beautiful and ugly. I understood that I had to dwell on the good and beautiful in order to keep my imagination, sensitivity, and gratitude intact. I knew it would not be easy to maintain this perspective. I knew I would often twist and turn, bend and crack a little, but I also knew that…I would never completely break.” These words were said by Maria Nhambu Let the beauty of life be reflected on your face, as ‘education is beautification of the inner world and the outer world.’ Sr. Grace Jacintha D’Silva (SCCG) Primary Section Coordinator
From the Pre-Primary Coordinator
“Every bad situation will have something positive. Even a dead clock shows the correct time twice a day.” Life is what you make it. It is said that life is a mirror which reflects to a thinker what he thinks of it. We live in a world which is filled with both good and bad things. While there are many things which are exquisite and people who are full of love and kindness; on the other hand, the world is also filled with cruelty and hatred. Living in such kind of world, it is hard to keep a positive perspective. We are often too insecure about certain things and fill our mind with all negative thoughts that just make life sadder and hard to go on. We often surround ourselves with negativity that it is hard to keep a positive perspective.
Life is too short to waste it on boring days, rude people and negativity. Everyone can fill life with amazing moments, sharing hope and happiness with others. Positive attitude is a mindset that uses the words, “I can” and “it is possible”. When one has optimism and positive attitude towards life, their surrounding world is like a magnet attracting positive people and events. Instead of thinking about the things that could go wrong, think of all the things that could go right. A positive attitude brings much gratitude!
Think positive, be positive, speak positive and stay Positive. Work hard and don’t give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people. Above all believe in yourself and life will become beautiful.
Nithya Maria Sam Pre-Primary Coordinator
Editorial Team ________________ Meet the Student Editors of this issue of Bosco Musings.
Sheru Rishika Nivas Reddy, Class 9 Lotus
Chella Greeshma Sree Class 9 Lotus
S. Nandana Class 9 Jasmine
Kushi Maheshwaram Class 9 Rose
Syeda Sobia Fathima Class 9 Rose
Kavali Sravya Class 9 Jasmine
Ruby Sushanth Doppani, Class 9 Lotus
Banka Srihitha Reddy Class 9 Rose
Thumma Tanmayee Class 9 Jasmine
Hemchand Pikkili Class 9 Rose
Arts And Culture Editorial This is our 5th issue of Bosco Musings! Can you believe it? It seems like just a short while ago we were brainstorming for ideas and thoughts about how we could go about creating and publishing our first school magazine. Then when COVID struck we had to face a lot more challenges. It does feel great to have seen things through and to have persevered in our endeavor to give students a platform to showcase their skills and talents through Bosco
Musings. We are proud to present this issue of Bosco Musings where we asked students to explore arts and culture based on their own ethnic background or other cultures and traditions in India as well as globally. While each culture is unique and has its own way of celebrating major events and festivals, there are also so many common threads that bind us together as human beings. In the words of the well-known author Paulo Coelho:
“Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbour is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.”
Warli Art Images credit: www.clipartlogo.com/free/warli-painting-design.html
School News & Events Rev. Fr. Thomas Santiagu Appointed as New Provincial of Hyderabad Province The appointment of Rev. Fr Thomas Santiagu as the new Provincial of Hyderabad Province came as a moment of great joy for everyone. Fr. Thomas Santiagu, Correspondent of the school, has been an integral part of our school, always making the time from his busy schedule to be with us on special occasions. We congratulate him and wish him the very best as he takes on the role to lead St. Joseph’s Province.
Rev. Fr. Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar’s Visit to Our School Rev. Fr. Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar, the President of Don Bosco School, made an official visit to our school on December 16, 2021. He spent the day meeting and interacting with students during morning assembly followed by meetings with Class X students, teachers and staff. We would like to take this opportunity to express our grateful thanks to Rev Fr. Thathireddy Vijaya Bhaskar for the tremendous work he has done for our school. His dynamic vision has helped shape the school from a small group of students a decade ago to what it is today. We wish him the very best for his future plans.
School Events & Competitions Supernova 2021: Don Bosco School organized an Inter-house Quiz Competition called Supernova. All students from Classes 6 to 10 participated in the preliminary round of the quiz, after which the top 2 students from each house / class went on to represent their house. The final round of the Sub Senior Level was held on November 12, 2021. After a very closely fought competition, the Blue Team emerged as victors. The Yellow Team came in 2nd place. Congratulations Blue Team!
School Assemblies After months of online classes and virtual assemblies it was great to see students conducting morning assemblies, which has always been one of the best student leadership programs at Don Bosco School. Classes take it in turns to conduct the assembly; special days like National and World events are also observed.
Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Declamation Speeches, Postcard Campaign, Veer Gatha Project, Role Play, Storytelling about India’s Freedom Struggle, have been some of the many ways in which Don Bosco School has been actively participating in the Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav events to celebrate India’s 75th year of Independence.
The Angel Tree Project 2021 “I thought you had forgotten us,” were the words she greeted us with. But how could we? Sudha Rani loves to feed each one of us cake when we visit the Birds of the Air Home during Christmas. This year she was confined to her bed with a broken leg but still managed to get up and feed us cake with her own hands.
We also discovered this little girl who suffers from a hole in her heart and is urgently in need of restorative surgery. But the funds need to be raised first… Hope she finds donors soon. We put aside the harsh realities of the lives of the poor and the abandoned at the Birds of the Air Home for an hour as our students sang, entertained and distributed cake and gifts. The Angel Tree Project was organized and led by Class 9 students. While one student from Class 9 took the trouble to bake a cake and another student bought an iced cake, we also had a parent who for the 3rd consecutive year donated cake and parents and a teacher who donated towards the gifts. Maria Joseph, Class 9 L, who led this year’s project, volunteered for the 3rd consecutive year. It was also a very special moment and pleasure to have some of our Alumni who had graduated last year (Class 10 of 2021) volunteering, most of them also for the 3rd consecutive year with the Angel Tree Project.
A Heartfelt Thank You to all our Angel Tree contributors and everyone who helped. God Bless.
Thank You for Contributing to our Angel Tree Program!
Green Initiatives: Sustainable Living Members of Don Bosco Green Alliance took up a great initiative in our school by starting an organic vegetable and fruit garden on campus. Some students have been growing plants at home and then bring the saplings to school. The students have also started a selfirrigation system to maintain the plants during vacations Our students also helped plant some banana trees in the orchard started by Rev. Fr. Balaswamy from Birdy House. Fr. Balaswamy explained his project of growing organic fruits and vegetables to our students and has kindly allowed us to visit the orchard to check on the growth of the plants.
You can help by: Giving old used books for our Recycling Program Gifting a plant for the school garden for your birthday, instead of buying chocolates. Keeping our school campus and your surroundings clean & litter free.
Students Rebuild Selects Don Bosco School as Team of the Month We are happy to announce that Don Bosco School was awarded the “Team of the Month” for November 2021 by Students Rebuild. This is the second consecutive year that our school has been selected among over 300 teams from around the world.
Students Rebuild World Needs Challenge 2021-22 For each poster / art work you submit $ 5 will be donated to organizations like No Child Hungry, International Rescue Committee, CARE, The Nature Conservatory.
Students Rebuild creates awareness among students about global issues through Art. Each year students are encouraged to create art based on a theme. Students Rebuild donates funds to NGO’s who are working to solve global problems. “Each Students Rebuild Challenge gives K-12 students the opportunity to think, feel, and do by facilitating cognitive learning, fostering compassion, and inviting hands-on action.” – Students Rebuild So far, we have sent 140 Art pieces which has raised $ 700.
The topics you can choose: 1. Clean Oceans 2. Hunger Relief 3. Humanitarian Aid for Refugees 4. Overcoming Bias (prejudice, racism) 5. Art Activism: using your art, compassion & creativity to share an important social message. (Raise awareness about a social problem – eg: poverty, environmental issues, health care). You can submit as many posters/ art pieces that you would like to. Submission Form: https://forms.office.com/r/WHrKHz bZYD
Thank You very much to all the students who have participated in the Students Rebuild World Needs Challenge.
Social Service
Ishani Empaty, Class 2 Tulip, shared a nutritious meal with underprivileged children as a social service endeavour. Thank you, Ishani!
Republic Day: Art by Students
Harini Uthkam 5L Karri Sohan 3L
G. Varnika Reddy 7R
Jessica D’Souza 4R
Rapunzel D’Souza 2R
Y. Rishanth Kumar, 6 R
K. Sai Akshita, 7 T
Mukala Naga Venkata Srinidhi, 7 L 8L
Mukala Naga Venkata Vedasri, 3 R
P. Jecene Matthew 8L
Colors of India -
Srihitha Reddy, 9 R
India has always been remembered fondly as a country of symbolic colors. India contains various colors symbolizing different cultures and their beliefs.
Red Red indicates both courage and purity. In Hindu religion, red is of utmost significance and the color is most frequently used for auspicious occasions like marriages, birth of a child, festivals etc. A red mark is put on the forehead during ceremonies and important occasions. Brides also wear a red sari during marriage. Many believe that the colour red symbolizes a range of emotions like love and anger.
Yellow Yellow signifies purity, victory and happiness. Yellow in Hinduism is the colour of Lord Vishnu who is one of the trimurthi. Unmarried Girls in India wear yellow color in the spring season. Some Indians believe that yellow color keeps the evil eye out. Flowers such as marigold, chrysanthemum, and rose bloom in yellow color.
Green Green symbolizes growth and prosperity. It is the color of spring. In Indian culture green represents new beginning as well as harvest and happiness of life. According to Hindu mythology goddess Matangi is represented as green in color.
Saffron Saffron (golden yellow and orange) represents the fire which burn impurities. it also signifies joy, warmth, creativity and sunshine. In Hinduism it represents purity and religious abstinence. It also represents the fire of God. Saffron color is considered as lucky color in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Blue Blue color represents calm, peace, and health. According to Hindu mythology Lord Rama and Lord Krishna are blue in color. Many think that these two gods spent their life in saving human life so blue also indicates bravery. In many cultures it is believed that blue keeps bad spirits away.
White White symbolizes peace, purity, innocence and silence. In Hindu ethics white is known as the favourite color of Lord Shiva. The Goddess of knowledge, Saraswathi, is always shown as wearing a white saree and sitting in a white lotus. Christian brides always wear a white gown or saree to represent purity and peace.
The Uncharted Arts and Crafts of Telangana By Kushi Maheshwaram, 9 R Telangana is the youngest State in India currently but it’s known for its ancient and gorgeous art work, handicrafts and also its scenic beauty. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the beautiful art work produced by artists and craftsmen in Telangana. Telangana’s beauty lies in its prosperous arts and crafts which are being practiced from centuries till date. There are a lot hidden and unexplored arts and crafts! Did You Know? According to the census of handicrafts conducted in the 11th plan of India the total number of artisans in India is 68.86 lakhs.
Some of these Arts and Handicrafts. Pembarthi Brass is a popular sheet metal work in Pembarthi, Jangoan district Warangal, Telangana. The intricate sheet metal brass engravings and artefacts made here can be traced back to more than 800 years. It also shows its origin in the regions of Andhra Pradesh. It’s used to make daily use vessels, decorative home décor and in making statues. Due to lack of marketing avenues this profession is not opted for by many artisans. Cheriyal Paintings The roots of Cheriyal Painting are found in a small village, Cheriyal, in Telangana. The history of these painting date back to the fifth century. Just like all the other paintings, Cheriyal paintings were made out of natural colors. Cheriyal Paintings have inscriptions of Hindu mythological epics like Mahabharata, Ramayana, Krishna Leela and Garuda Purana. These paintings were used by story tellers to project a visual aid of the different scenes in the story. It’s made on plain cloth and these paintings were fantastic means of communication for both the literate and illiterate, they conveyed important ethical values.
Bidri art is made on the metals zinc and copper. Zinc contributes to the black color and copper contributes to the temporary colour of the metal. It’s an art that is being practiced since two thousand years. This art was originated in the beautiful lands of Karnataka and carried over to Telangana by various kings. The Bidri art form is a kind of damascene work known as Koftagiri. Bidri art was encouraged during the reign of Ahmed Shah. Technically known as encrusted metalware, it is a skilful but time-consuming process.
Mandala Art
A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures. It can be understood in two different ways: externally as a visual representation of the universe or internally as a guide for several practices that take place in many Asian traditions, including meditation. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the belief is that by entering the mandala and proceeding towards its center, you are guided through the cosmic process of transforming the universe from one of suffering into one of joy and happiness. Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, was born in the region now known as Nepal. Though there is no confirmed date of his birth, historians believe it to be around 560 B.C. It is understood that Gautama left his kingdom after becoming aware of human suffering, where he sought to attain enlightenment through meditation and thoughtful action. He began to preach his philosophy across parts of India, where he gained devout followers and eventually established the first sangha, Buddhist community of monks. As these Buddhist monks travelled the Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, they brought Buddhism to other lands. They carried mandalas with them and brought the practice of painting these spiritual compositions to other parts of Asia, appearing in regions such as Tibet, China, and Japan by the 4th century. Though rooted in Buddhism, mandalas soon became present in Hinduism and other religious practices. Painters of the spiritual craft were often pious laymen, who were commissioned by a patron. They worked seated on the floor with a painting propped in their laps or in front of their crossed legs. Types of Mandalas There are various types of mandalas found in different cultures and used for a multitude of purposes, both artistically and spiritually. Below are three main types of mandalas and how they are used.
1. Teaching Mandalas are symbolic, and each shape, line, and color represents a different aspect of a philosophical or religious system. The student creates his or her own mandala based on principles of design and construction, projecting a visual symbolization of everything they have learned. Teaching mandalas serve as colorful, mental maps for their creators. 2. Healing Mandalas are more intuitive than teaching mandalas, and they are made for the purpose of meditation. Healing mandalas are intended to deliver wisdom, evoke feelings of calm, and channel focus and concentration. Mandala Art by Sheru Rishika Nivas Reddy, 9 L
3. Sand Mandala: Buddhist monks and Navajo cultures have long used sand mandalas as a traditional, religious element. These intricate designs use a variety of symbols made from colored sand that represent the impermanence of human life.
Symbolism in Mandalas Within their intricate circular patterns, you can find common symbols throughout mandalas. Traditionally, they include the presence of Buddha’s mind in an abstract form, most commonly represented as a wheel, tree, flower, or jewel. The center is a dot, which is a symbol considered free of dimensions. It is interpreted as the starting point, the beginning of contemplation, and devotion to the divine. From there, the dot is surrounded by lines and geometrical patterns that symbolize the universe, encompassed by the outer circle which represents the cyclical nature of life. Some common symbols within the mandala include:
Wheel with eight spokes: The circular nature of a wheel works as an artistic representation of a perfect universe. The eight spokes represent the Eightfold Path of Buddhism, a summary of practices that lead to liberation and rebirth. Bell: Bells represent an openness and emptying of the mind to allow the entrance of wisdom and clarity. Triangle: When facing upward, triangles represent action and energy, and when facing downward, they represent creativity and the pursuit of knowledge.
Lotus flower: A sacred symbol in Buddhism, the symmetry of a lotus depicts balance. As a lotus reaches up from underwater into the light, so too does a human reaching for spiritual awakening and enlightenment. Sun: A popular basis for modern mandala patterns, suns tend to represent the universe, often carrying meanings related to life and energy. How Mandalas Are Used
Mandala Art by Sheru Rishika Nivas Reddy, 9 L
Mandalas are used for a variety of religious traditions, meditation, and modern contexts. The traditional Tibetan mandala, found in Buddhism, depicts the enlightened state of Buddha through sand art. Patterns are formed on the ground using metal and a small tube to create the exact texture and organization of the grains. Creating this can take weeks, and shortly after it’s complete, it is destroyed to align with the Buddhist belief that nothing is permanent. By Sheru Rishika Nivas Reddy, Class 9 Lotus Source – Ancient History Encyclopaedia
Mandala Art By Students
By Yanamandra Nitya Hasini, 9 Lotus
By Yanamandra Tanmayee Sri Koulini, 7 Lotus
By H. Naga Kruthi, 5R
Madhubani Art By Kushi Maheshwaram, 9 Rose The beautiful art form of the Bihari tribals, Madhubani, is known as Mithali. Madhubani was traditionally created by women of the Mithali community. Mithali is located in Bihar and the art form is named after the region. Madhubani is painted using natural dyes, simple designs are painted on sacred places, floors, canvas, carpets and many more. Its beauty lies in its color combination and the way it is painted by hand. Madhubani is practiced in Odisha, Nepal and mainly Bihar. These painting are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions and festive seasons. This fantabulous art form was not painted with contemporary brushes once but with natural objects like twigs, sticks, match sticks or even fingers were used to create the art. The art form is composed of geometrical patterns, waves and other kinds of bewildering variety yet gorgeous designs. Traditionally cloth or hand paper was used to make this art. The history of Madhubani art lies in the epic tale of Ramyana when King Janaka asked for a Madhubani painting to be painted for his daughter Sita’s wedding. The art form was passed on from generation to generation.
Some Examples of Madhubani Art
The art form was initially painted on the walls of homes in villages. Furthermore, the traditional art form was painted for festive occasions and weddings.
Madubani Art done by Kushi Maheshwaram, 9 R
Vaiphei Tribe By Joseph Thangunson Baite, 9 Jasmine
The Vaipheis are the indigenous people of the north eastern part of India and the western part of Myanmar (Burma). Zomi, Chin, Kuki, Hmar, Mizo, Simte, Gangte, Zou, Paite are native to this tribe. The people belonging to this tribe wear colourful dresses and perform similar dances. They celebrate a very famous harvest festival which is known as Chavang Kut and a hornbill festival.
The total population of the Vaipheis tribes is approximately around 50,000. A majority of these tribe are Christians and speak Thadou Kuki and Vaiphei language. One of those among the Vaipheis tribes is my tribe - the Kuki. The Kuki people live in the North eastern part of India in the Mizo Hills on the border between India and Myanmar (Burma) and numbered about 12,000 in the 1970s. They have been largely assimilated by the more popular Mizo, adopting their customs and language.
The Kuki tribe had suffered the most because of caste differentiation among the Manipuri tribes. The Kuki were killed by Naga soldiers in the years between 1933 to 1997 only because of the beauty of the land that the Kuki’s had occupied. The Kuki people celebrate the Kuki ‘black day’ on 13 September every year in order to remember the innocents who were killed by the Nagas.
The Kuki live an isolated existence in the bamboo forests, which provide them with their building and handicraft materials. They grow rice, first burning off the jungle to clear the ground. They hunt wild animals and keep dogs, pigs, buffalo, goats, and poultry.
The Kuki tribe is the most beautiful, and righteous tribe with the best tribal culture and traditions in the whole country. Its culture and traditions are very different from the other traditions.
ORIGIN OF INDIAN DANCE FORMS By K. Sravya, 9 Jasmine Indian dances can be traced back to ancient times. In the cave paintings of Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh, one can see dancing figures. The sculptures that date back to the Indus Valley Civilization also portray dancing figures. The text relate d to the origin of dance in India can be found in Natya Shastra, which was written by the sage Bharata. This text dates back to the 2nd century AD. The creation of dance is credited to Lord Brahma, who takes its knowledge from the four Vedas The 12 Main Dance Forms of India Bharatnatyam Bharatnatyam comes from the state of Tamil Nadu. The origins of Bharatnatyam can be traced back to 1000 BC, and it originates from the dance in ancient temples of Tamil Nadu performed by the women of the classical period. The dance form is known for its beautiful body movements and gestures which are called Mudras in the traditional language. It focuses on hand gestures, leg movement and the facial expressions of the dancer.
Kathak Coming from the northern part of the country from the state of Uttar Pradesh, Kathak comes from the word 'Katha' which means "story" in Hindi. It isn't a very smart guess for one to make that Kathak is performed in the form of storytelling through the body movements used by the dancer. Kathak is often referred to as the dance of love, and it can be performed by both the male and female dancer together. Kathakali Kathakali is another traditional dance form of India which relates to the storytelling. Coming from the Southern region of the country, from Kerala, Kathakali is one of the most renowned and religious dance forms of India. It originates from the tales of Ramayana and Shiva stories. Manipuri Manipuri comes as an important symbol to represent the state of Manipur from the north eastern region. This dance form is performed to narrate the romantic relationship between the Hindu gods Radha and Krishna, which is famously known as Raas Leela. Kuchipudi Kuchipudi is probably the toughest form of classical dance in India. Kuchipudi is not just considered as a dance but a whole religious procedure dedicated to God which includes certain rituals such as sprinkling holy water, burning incense sticks and praying to God. Kuchipudi includes both singing and dancing by the performer which is why it requires both skill and much more dedication than any other art forms in India.
Odissi Odissi dance form comes from the state of Odisha in the eastern part of India. Most of the gestures and movements (Mudras) are inspired by the sculptors and idols belonging to the ancient temples of India. The dance is performed as a way to express the mythological tales of Hindu gods, including that of Shiva and Surya. Bhangra/Gidda Belonging to Punjab, Bhangra is a heart-pumping dance adorned with the loud beats of dhol (traditional Indian instrument). It is very prevalent in traditional Punjabi festivals. Garba Garba comes from Gujarat which is a traditional dance form dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is performed to typical Gujarati music, and sticks are used to perform this art form. Chhau The beautiful women dressed in the elegant attire performing the dance form of Chhau is what you see during the festival time in Kolkata. The popular art coming from eastern India is considered as a dance in the form of martial arts. Bihu Young men and women mostly perform this joyous folk dance from Assam during the Bihu festival. The dancers follow a pattern of rapid hand movement, quick steps and a rhythmic swaying of hips wearing the traditional Assamese clothing with beautiful accessories. Marking the beginning of spring season, Bihu recites the happiness and heritage of Assam and is performed on the occasion of Rangali Bihu. Lavani Originated from the state of the Maratha empire, Lavani is a dance form of Maharashtra. The female-oriented dance is a blend of traditional music and tales of deities. The origin of Lavani comes from the word Lavanya which means beauty. Apart from helping in the upliftment of the Marathi folk theatre, the dance form was also a morale booster during the war in the 18th century. Mohiniyattam In Indian mythology, Mohini is the female avatar of Lord Vishnu, and the meaning of Attam in Malayalam is rhythmic motion hence adhering to the dance of the divine enchantress. It is the second most popular dance form of Kerala. This classical Indian dance form roots from the age-old Sanskrit text Natya Shastra. It is traditionally performed by women following a repertoire of Carnatic music, singing and acting a play.
Music of India - S. Nandana, 9 J Indian music encompasses numerous genres which include classical music, folk, rock, and pop. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life. The two main traditions of Indian classical music are Carnatic, practiced predominantly in the peninsular regions, and Hindustani, found in the northern, eastern and central regions. The basic concepts of this music include Shruti (microtones) Swaras (notes), Alankar (ornamentations), Raga (melodies) and Tala (rhythm). This music consists of seven notes called as Sapta Svara or Sapta Sur which are Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni, short forms of Shadja, Rishabha, Gandhara, Madhyama, Panchama, Dhaivata and Nishada respectively. Carnatic Music can be traced to the 14th-15th centuries AD. It originated in South India during the rule
of Vijayanagar Empire through the Keerthanas composed by Purandara Dasa. Like Hindustani music, it is melodic, with improvised variations, but tends to have more fixed compositions. The main emphasis is on the vocals as most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in a singing style (gāyaki). Around 300 ragams are in use today. Annamayya is the first known composer in Carnatic music. He is widely regarded as the Andhra Pada kavitā Pitāmaha (Godfather of Telugu song-writing). Hindustani Music dates back to Vedic times where hymns in the Sama Veda were sung as Samagana and not chanted. It diverged from Carnatic music around the 13th–14th centuries, primarily due to Islamic influences. Developing a strong and diverse tradition over several centuries, it has contemporary traditions established primarily in India but also in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In contrast to Carnatic music, Hindustani music was not only influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions, historical Vedic philosophy and native Indian sounds but also enriched by the Persian performance practices of the Mughals. Classical genre are dhrupad, dhamar, khyal, tarana and sadra, and there are also several semiclassical forms. Other Folk Music
Tamang Selo This is a musical genre of the Tamang people and popular amongst the Nepali speaking community in West Bengal, Sikkim, India and around the world. It is accompanied by Tamang instruments, the Madal, Damphu and Tungna, although nowadays musicians have taken to modern instruments.
Bhangra and Giddha Bhangra is a form of dance-oriented folk music of Punjab. The present musical style is derived from non-traditional musical accompaniment to the riffs of Punjab called by the same name. The female dance of Punjab region is known as Giddha
Bihu and Borgeet
Bihu dances and songs are accompanied by traditional drums and wind instruments. Assamese drums (dhol), Pepa (usually made from buffalo horn), Gogona are major instruments used. Borgeets are lyrical songs that are set to specific ragas but not necessarily to any tala. These songs were composed by Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva in the 15th–16th centuries.
Dandiya or Raas is a form of Gujarati cultural dance that is performed with sticks. The present musical style is derived from the traditional musical accompaniment to the folk dance. It is practiced mainly in the state of Gujarat. There is also another type of dance and music associated with Dandiya/Raas called Garba.
Sufi Folk Rock contains elements of modern hard rock and traditional folk music with Sufi poetry. While it was pioneered by bands like Junoon in Pakistan it became very popular, especially in northern India. In 2005, Rabbi Shergill released a Sufi rock song called "Bulla Ki Jaana", which became a chart-topper in India and Pakistan
Utharakhandi Folk Music had its root in the lap of nature and the hilly terrain of the region. Common themes in the folk music of Uttarakhand are the beauty of nature, various seasons, festivals, religious traditions, cultural practices, folk stories, historical characters, and the bravery of ancestors and is a reflection of the cultural heritage and the way people live their lives in the Himalayas. Musical instruments include the Dhol, Damoun, Hudka, Turri, Ransingha, Dholki, Daur, Thali, Bhankora and Masakbhaja. Tabla and Harmonium are also sometimes used. Rajasthan has very diverse cultural musicians, including Langas, Sapera, Bhopa, Jogi and Manganiyar (lit. "the ones who asks/beg"). The melodies of Rajasthan come from a variety of instruments. The stringed variety includes the Sarangi, Ravanahatha, Kamayacha, Morsing and Ektara. Percussion instruments come in all shapes and sizes from the huge Nagaras and Dhols to tiny Damrus. The Daf and Chang are a favorite of Holi (the festival of colours). Flutes and bagpipers come in local flavors such as Shehnai, Poongi, Algoza, Tarpi, Been and Bankia. Rabindra Sangeet are songs written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore. They have distinctive characteristics in the music of Bengal, popular in India and and Bangladesh. "Sangeet" means music, "Rabindra Sangeet" means music (or more aptly songs) of Rabindra. Tagore wrote some 2,230 songs in Bengali, now known as Rabindra Sangeet, using classical music and traditional folk music as sources. Tagore wrote the national anthems of India and Bangladesh, and influenced the national anthem of Sri Lanka. Music of Manipur and Manipuri dance are the heritage of Manipuri people. According to tradition, the Manipuri people in the Himalayan foothills and valleys connecting India to Burma are the Gandharvas (celestial musicians and dancers) in the Vedic texts, and historic texts of Manipuri people calls the region as Gandharva-desa. Usha, the goddess of the dawn, is a cultural motif for Manipuri women, and in the Indian tradition, it was Usha who created and taught the art of feminine dance to girls. This oral tradition of women's dance is celebrated as Chingkheirol in the Manipuri tradition. Odissi - Jayadeva, the 12th century Sanskrit poet, the great composer and illustrious master of classical music, has immense contributions to Odissi music. During his time OdraMagadhi style music got shaped and achieved its classical status. He indicated the classical ragas prevailing at that time in which these were to be sung. Prior to that was the tradition of Chhanda which was simple in musical outline. From the 16th century onwards, treatises on music were Sangitamava Chandrika, Gita Prakasha, Sangita Kalalata and Natya Manorama. A couple of treatise namely, Sangita Sarani and Sangi Narayana, were also written in the early 19th century. Some other folk music types are gaana, Harayanvi, Himachali, Jhumair and Domkach,Lavani,Marfa and Mizo. Source: India facts, India the Destiny, Wikipedia
Cuisines of Indian States India is a diverse country with rich traditions and cultures. Among its 29 states, each state has its unique way of cooking food. Their food reflects their own customs and cultures.
Kerala cuisine has variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with a lot of seafood. The food is mainly prepared using spices and coconuts. The most popular breakfast dish of Kerala is puttu and kadala curry which is steamed rice flour and coconut fillings. Others include idli, dosa, appam, idiyappam and pathiri. Mostly food is served on a banana leaf.
Telangana: Telugu cuisine is hot, tangy and spicy in taste. Rice is the staple food, while millet-based bread is also a prominent one . The main dishes of Telangana are Sava pindi, Malindalu, Sakinalu, Garijalu, Pachi Pulsu, Hyderbadi Biryani, Chegodilu and Qubani ka Meetha. The most famous is Chicken Biryani which is combination of aromatic herbs and spices.
Meghalaya is home to many tribes and they have their own unique cuisine. Their staple food is rice with vegetable curries, meat, and fish. The main dish of Meghalaya is Jodoh it is made of rice and meat or fish. Others include Nakham Bitchi, Dohkhlieh, Pumaloi, Momos,Ki kpu, Tungrymbai, and pickled bamboo shoots.
West Bengal: Bengali's main emphasis is on fish and rice. Doi maach is one of the simplest fish yogurt curries and authentic Bengali dish. Some of their popular dishes are Aloo potol posto, Llish Macher Jhol, Shorbot, chholar dal and Rasagulla. More than 40 types of fishes are served in Bengal.
Jammu & Kashmir: The staple food of Kashmir is rice with muttons and turnips, chicken and spinach, fish, and lotus root. Rogan josh is a well-known food in Kashmir cuisine. It is a lamb-based dish cooked in gravy using spices of Kashmir, other main dishes are Dum aloo, Aab Goshtaba, Lyodur Tschaman and Shab Deg.
Gujarat: Most Gujaratis are vegetarians. The most popular Gujarati food is spongy dholkas. It is made up of chickpea flour which is steamed and eaten with chutney or sauce. Other foods include roti, rice, dal or kadhi, sabzi, khakra, khandvi, muthiya, fafda and homemade pickles. Other cuisines include popular foods like butter chicken, chana masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala, butter-brushed naan, crisp papadum, fish curry, aloo gobi and many more. In conclusion, Indian cuisine is a banquet of colours, taste, flavours, and smell. It is vivid, great and delicious.
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Unique Culture of India By C. Greeshma Sree, 9 L
Namaste – The greeting of India itself is unique. Namaste symbolises the culture of India. The significance of Namaste is that it is one of the five traditional greetings mentioned in Vedas and Hindu scriptures. Festive vibes – India has a large number of festivals it has diverse religions. People from different religions live together and make India united. India celebrates all festivals and thus it brings a festive vibe. It’s always festive in India! Family – Culture is seen in the family background. People mostly live in joint families. Joint families show love and affection and all members live together which maintains their bond stronger. Religious (fasting) – Hindus follow fasting on special religious occasions; they follow fasting on different days of a week in favour to different gods. They believe that by depriving themselves of basic necessities it shows punishing yourself to cleanse your sins. Temples - Temples in India mostly are located with magnetic wave lines and a copper plate is buried under the main idol which absorbs or resonates energy to its surrounding. Going to temples creates a positive and peaceful mind and also following a ritual of leaving footwear outside temple symbolises that dirt is stopped outside of the temple. Religious symbols –Indian culture and tradition uses various symbols which have many meanings for example swastik which is the symbol of lord Ganesha who removes obstacles. It has many meanings like 4 Vedas, 4 constellations. Guests - In India the way they treat guests is given a lot of importance. A Sanskrit verse taken from Hindu scriptures “atithi devo bhava” means that a guest is equal to God. It even symbolises Indian culture. Clothing (sari) –In India women are seen wearing a “sari”. Sari is a single cloth and no stitching is needed it’s easy and comfortable to wear and it’s a very respectable clothing style. Other famous types of clothing are kurta, pyjama and sherwani. Dance –India is a diverse country our dance forms are different from other countries. It makes India unique. Folk dances are also part of Indian tradition Cuisine–India has unique food habits. The staple food of India has all the required nutrients necessary on a daily basis. Indian food has significant reputation of extensive spices.
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Art and Culture of India
Art and Culture of India
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Hi, I am a student at Don Bosco School. The article below reflects about art and culture of India. What is Indian Culture in simple words? The culture of India refers to a collection of minor unique cultures. What are the important aspects of Indian art and culture? It includes diverse facets of architectural heritage, religion, languages, food, festivals, fashion, dance and music. Why arts and culture is important? Arts bring different people together and culture helps to appreciate each other with their diversity. -
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Different cultures around the world By C. Greeshma Sree, 9 L Cultural practices are routine behaviour and practices. People often show interest to adopt new cultural practices and they enjoy learning them. So here are some of the different cultures around the world. The Italian Culture Italy the land of pizza and gelato held peoples’ interest in captivity for centuries. Known all over the world for renaissance art, the country receives an estimated 40 million tourists annually. The Italians possess a rich culture in art, architecture, and cuisine. A popular tradition within the Italian culture includes incorporating music and dance in most of their activities whether in family celebrations, semi-formal events, or community festivals. The French The French have been around for millennia and their influence is traceable in history. To the world, the French culture includes good food, remarkable art, and beautiful locations. Ranking 2nd in cultures with the most influence. On top of that, the French established themselves as a fashion capital with many brand names like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Mugler, Chanel, etc. In a year, France receives as many as 90 million tourists as per information from 2019, thus indicating people’s strong interest in the French way of life.
The Spaniards Ranking third on the list of different cultures is Spain, consisting of various independent nations. It is the fourth most visited country in the world and it too boasts of artistic heritage. Examples of cultural practices in Spain include the love of religious festivals and other cultural festivities. the Spaniards enjoy a good party zealously because the whole community gets involved. La Tomatina is a festival known worldwide where people throw tomatoes at each other for fun. Tourists love Spain and this is clear from the over 80 million people who visited the county in 2019
The Chinese The Chinese culture is among the oldest cultures around the world, hence its rich history and traditions. This interesting culture dating back thousands of years has a great influence on philosophy, etiquette, art, and moral values. The Chinese also present the world with unique architectural, political, and religious systems that distinguish it from other cultures. Unique qualities in Chinese cultural tradition examples include an emphasis on good family bonds and observing the hierarchy. Children are expected to be filial to their parents even in old age making sure they get everything they need. In the Chinese culture, people hold the elderly in high regard, therefore, there is no room for disrespect.
The Land of the Free The United States brings together people of different nationalities and economic means. It has a large population and it is the center of the film and entertainment industry. Movies and music produced in Hollywood reach even the most remote corners of the world, hence stretching its influence everywhere. The people in the US have different cultural beliefs, examples include that everybody has individual rights and they should be respected regardless of their religion or race.
The United Kingdom People in the UK are proud of their work ethic, creativity, and innovativeness because they like to bring something new to the table. The UK, like the US, is a melting pot of cultures and it is known for lending the world the English language which has over 2billion speakers worldwide. The UK is not all drab, they have a thriving art scene that includes orchestra, new technology, and media. People worldwide have an interest in visiting the country as shown by 2020 tourist numbers of 9.7 million. Greece The Grecians have influenced traditions around the world dating back to centuries. The Greek culture offered a solid foundation for politics, science, philosophy, and art. Did you know that Greece was the originator of democracy? People in Greece appreciate museums and theatres because they offer a distraction from the troubles of life. The Greek birthed the Olympic Games, which had a sporting impact on different types of cultures in the world. Before the pandemic, Greece received over 30 million tourists due to its beautiful islands like Santorini and historical sites such as the Acropolis of Athens. Mexico Mexicans are another culture full of colour and festivities. Influenced by the Aztecs and the Mayans, the Mexican culture traces its roots to a blend of Spanish and other native cultures. They place added emphasis on the importance of family, observing religious festivities, and respect of elders. Mexicans wear bright clothing, and enjoy lively music. Over 23 million people visited Mexico in 2020 to experience this exciting culture that enjoys spicy food.
Sweden The Swedish culture is very generous compared to others in the world contributing at least 1% of its Gross National Product to humanitarian activities. Sweden by landmass is among the more extensive countries in the European Union. The Nordic state offers advanced technology, quality public services, and lovely green sceneries. They also have a deeply ingrained coffee culture known as Fika that permits people to relax on their coffee breaks with friends or family. Source: The Spanish Group
The Legacy of Pottery from Across the Orient
Written by Sobia, 9th Rose Pottery is one of the oldest human inventions, originating before the Neolithic period, with ceramic objects like the Gravettian culture Venus figurine discovered in the Czech Republic dating back to 29,000–25,000 BC, and pottery vessels that were discovered in Jiangxi, China, which date back to 18,000 BC. Early Neolithic and pre-Neolithic pottery artifacts have been found, in Jōmon Japan (10,500 BC), the Russian Far East (14,000 BC), Sub-Saharan Africa (9,400 BC), South America (9,000s–7,000s BC), and the Middle East (7,000s–6,000s BC). Pottery is made by forming a ceramic (often clay) body into objects of a desired shape and heating them to high temperatures (600–1600 °C) in a bonfire, pit or kiln and induce reactions that lead to permanent changes including increasing the strength and rigidity of the object. Much pottery is purely utilitarian, but much can also be regarded as ceramic art. A clay body can be decorated before or after firing.
ASIAN POTTERY
Turkey: Iznik pottery or
Iznik ware, named after the town of İznik in western Anatolia where it was made, is a decorated ceramic that was produced from the last quarter of the 15th century until the end of the 17th century.
China: Porcelain China is famous for its beautiful, high-quality pottery, called porcelain or china. This is partly because of the huge amount of clay and stone found in China. Over the years, the Chinese developed a variety of ways of making and decorating pottery and became specialists in their craft.
South Korea: Onggi (Korean: 옹기, 甕器) Korean earthenware is extensively used as pots and storage containers in Korea. It became a typical Korean garden material. It includes both unglazed earthenware, fired near 600 to 700°C, and pottery with a dark brown glaze fired at over 1100 °C.
India: Pottery in the Indian subcontinent has an ancient history and is one of the most tangible and iconic elements of Indian art. Evidence of pottery has been found in the early settlements of Lahuradewa and later the Indus Valley Civilization. Today, it is a cultural art that is still practiced extensively in Indian subcontinent. Until recent times all Indian pottery has been earthenware, including terracotta.
Japan: Pottery and porcelain (陶磁器, tōjiki, also 焼きもの yakimono, or 陶 芸 tōgei), is one of the oldest Japanese crafts and art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. ... Earthenware was created as early as the Jōmon period (10,500–300 BC), giving Japan one of the oldest ceramic traditions in the world.
Afghanistan: Afghan pottery Traditional Afghan pottery has been made in the village of Istalif for over 1,400 years using the same traditional methods. Its craftsmen believe that pottery arrived in Afghanistan with Alexander the Great and that their techniques have changed little since then. But history has not been kind to Istalif's artisans
Persian pottery: In the prehistoric period, the production of vessels included the mixture of clay, small pieces of various plants and straws, and water. When these ingredients were mixed together, they formed a very hard paste which essentially became the paste used for the base for creating all vessels in Iran
European pottery: European wares made before the 19th century fall into six main categories: lead-glazed earthenware, tin-glazed earthenware, stoneware, soft porcelain, hard porcelain, and bone china. ... The body of this later lead-glazed earthenware is drab white or cream, the glaze clear and transparent like glass, and the forms precise.
Portugal: Azulejo Is a form of Portuguese and Spanish painted tin-glazed ceramic tile work. Azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. They are an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control in homes.
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Bread the Food That Unites the world
- T. Tanmayee, Class 9J The consumption of bread is universal. Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water and usually baked. It has been an important part of many cultures’ diets and it plays an essential role in both religious rituals and secular culture. Bread is one of the oldest foods. The archaeological doctrine states that humans first began baking bread about 10,000 years ago. Humans gave up their nomadic way of life, settled down and began farming and growing cereals. Once they had various grains handy, they began milling them into flour and making bread. Bread is served in different forms at any meal of the day. Bread is eaten and enjoyed in every corner of the world. But how is it taken? Every country has their own significant types of breads which have assorted flavors, way of intake, ingredients, and appearance.
Types of bread around the world Naan Bread Country of origin: South Asia (mostly India) Naan is a leavened, baked flatbread native to South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It is a staple of Indian cuisine and served in a variety of flavors with various curries, spices, and fillings, but commonly served hot and brushed with butter.
Banana Bread
Country of
origin: USA This bread is usually sweet and is made of mashed bananas and is incredibly moist, like a cake. During the great depression, people would use their old bananas to make this bread to avoid wasting of food. Banana bread can hold chocolate chips, nuts, and raisins.
Bagel
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Poland Bagels are a ring-shaped bread commonly eaten for breakfast plain, toasted, with cream cheese or as a sandwich. Bagels can be plain, made from various yeasts, topped with seeds, or infused with berries or chocolate chips.
Tortilla
Country of origin: Mexico
Tortillas are thin, unleavened flatbread traditionally made from finely ground corn, flour, or whole wheat. It is a staple of Mexican cuisine and vital to many dishes including burritos, tamales, quesadillas, and tacos.
Bruschetta
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of origin: Italy Bruschetta is made by toasting slices of bread called “Pagnotta.” This is a bread made from durum wheat flour and an Italian sourdough starter and baked in a wood oven.
Pao de Queijo
Country of origin: Brazil
Pao de Queijo is an extremely popular bread from the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is prepared with a special flour called Pol Vilho. This bread is gluten free and its combination of Gue flour with cheese makes it irresistible.
Pai Bao
Country of origin: Hong Kong Pai Bao is a fluffy, sweet bun and is made using the tang Zhong method. It is made with milk, flour, and yeast and is pre-cooked on the stove before making the dough. This leads to a softer dough that stays fresh for longer once baked.
Pretzels Country of origin: Germany Soft pretzels are a type of baked bread traditionally twisted into a knot like shape and are sprinkled with salt. It has variations including pretzel buns, pretzel nuggets and pretzel dogs. Pretzels have many ways in which it can be served, with different toppings and seasonings, dipping sauces and can even be used for sandwiches.
Pre-K: Arts & Cultural Celebrations Our Pre-K tiny tots love participating in art-integrated activities! Here you see them busy at creating their own little masterpieces for different cultural events.
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Careers In Arts By Ruby Sushanth Doppani, 9 L Arts is a very diverse field of study. This diversity allows for many booming career options that are interesting to take up. In this article we will discuss the most common career options that can be taken up after your degree.
1.Visual art/Decoratie arts: Architecture: Most architects work in the construction industry as they design buildings. You can also work in architectural firms which hire talented architects to design buildings. Product Design: Help design new products for companies.
Painting/Drawing: Nowadays there are many jobs for students who are good with painting/drawing as companies hire them for projects. Corporate companies hire artists to create an art collection for the company. You can also work independently or as workshop organisers for pottery, painting etc. Photography: With the emergence of advertising, media, fashion industry, photography is a thrilling and lucrative job as these companies hire you as a photographer to shoot various products. Interior Design: As an Interior Designer you need to have a creative mind and know what the interior of a house needs. Some careers of interior design are furniture, exhibition, lighting and kitchen designers. Landscape designing for outdoor space and gardens is another great option. Visual Design & Advertising: Advertisements are an important marketing tool for companies. To be hired you need to have good communication skills and know how to attract people towards the product with catchy slogans and attractive designs. Mass Communication: As the name suggests you'll need good communication skills to get a job in this field. Some careers in mass communication are Public Relations, TV Correspondence, Event Management, Digital Marketing, etc.
2. Literary arts: Writing is a viable career in today's world as people need writers to convey information quickly and concisely. Here are some jobs that involve writing: Technical writer: You should be able to convey complex information in a concise manner without missing information. Content writer: They write articles, blogs etc. You need to understand different writing styles to reach your target audience. Journalists: They report news on current events and write for print media or online and other news outlets.
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3. Performing arts: Music: If you have good music skills and are good with instruments this path is for you. You could be a musician or a music teacher or a composer or you could be freelancing making music independently as mostpeople do. Theatre: Theatre is more than a job, it's an art form. Everything needs to play out perfectly and for that, you need many people for all the aspects of a play.Some of them are choreographers, scriptwriters, stage managers. Art director: Set designer, Crew member, Prop designer etc. Dance is a part of our Indian culture, If you aspire for a career in dance you could become a performer, teacher or a choreographer or do all of them at once if you are really passionate. Acting: Acting is also a really good job if done right. You have to have good acting skills. You can be an actor or actress even without a degree. So, it depends on your skills and talents. Editing: specifically, video editing requires an eye for detail and a passion for editing because sitting in front of a screen for hours on end is not the most ideal working environment for everyone.
4. Games: Designing: Designing is an essential part of a game and if you are really good at designing and making something look good then you could consider designing as a career option. Animation: Animation is a job which you should have the patience to do because youwill spend hours on end staring at a screen making something move realistically and are on a constant deadline for which you should have time management skills. This job requires an eye for detail and understanding of Maya, a 3D animation software and requires experience. Computer programmer: This subject does exist in the arts stream and it is one of the most demanding in terms of knowledge in arts. This job requires knowledge of coding languages and is a well-paying job. Coding can be learned with practice and determination as this is a mentally straining job
5. Culinary arts: Chef: Being a chef requires a good sense of taste and patience and is a job that requires teamwork as you can’t manage a restaurant on your own. A chefcan control a recipe and if a recipe tasted bad the only one to blame is you so, you have to be keen on not messing up the recipe. Catering: is a way more creatively demanding job than a chef as catering has more creative freedom and you are able to control the restaurant and it can be a well paying job for starters.
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Cultural and Traditional Sports Around the World
Sports you may not have heard of, but will want to try B Y:
Sobia, 9th Rose
Football, cricket, golf, swimming - there are certain sports that are popular worldwide. However, if you dig deeper, there are many more that are not. In this article, we explore sports that hold cultural heritage around the world, as well as those that we think you should know about! Keep reading to find out more information about some of the world’s most obscure and most traditional sports.
Cross-country Skiing Where: Norway
In Norway, cross-country skiing isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. With frequent snowfall during the winter (and all year round in the north), people who live in less built-up towns and villages find skiing is their main mode of transport at some point Cross-Country skiing is often regarded as the national sport of Norway. The sport is believed to be thousands of years old; with an ancient rock drawing of the sport dating back to 4000BC; being the first ever recorded evidence of it.
Caber Toss Where: Scotland The caber toss is a traditional Scottish athletic event in which competitors toss a large tapered pole called a "caber". It is normally practiced at the Scottish Highland Games. In Scotland, the caber is usually made from a Larch tree and it can be between 16–20 feet tall and weighs between 90–150 pounds. The term "caber" derives from the Gaelic word “cabar” which refers to a wooden beam. The person tossing the caber is called a "tosser" or a "thrower".
Muay Thai Where: Thailand
Muay Thai sometimes referred to as "Thai boxing," is a martial art and combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs," as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. One of the most commonly cited benefits of training Muay Thai is that it improves self-confidence. This can happen for various reasons. Training Muay Thai makes you leaner and gets you in a better shape. And when a person feels good about the way they look, the more confidence they ooze.
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Bossaball Where: Spain A concept in which disciplined gymnastics combine their flexibility, agility and coordination with the elegant ball touch of Zidane… Bossaball was born. The ultimate mix of soccer, volley and gymnastics topped with an exotic, groovy sauce. Each team can have five players maximum. Just like Volleyball, the Bossaball teams try to hit the ball in the opponent's field to score. The players can use their hands, feet, or bodies to throw the ball back to the opponents. The players, however, are not allowed to touch the net; otherwise, it’s considered a foul
Lapta (Лапта) Where: Russia Lapta (lapTAH) is one of the oldest Russian games, dating back to the 10th century in Kievan Rus'. With similarities to cricket, baseball and Rounders, Lapta is still popular in modern Russia today. Lapta is a bat-and-ball game played on a rectangular field. The pitcher serves the ball, and the hitter uses the bat to hit the ball, then run across the field and back. The opposite team's task is to catch the ball and launch it at the hitter before he or she has finished running. Each run completed without being hit earns points for the team.
Gostra Where: Malta On the last Sunday in August, every year in Valetta, men play the traditional Maltese game “Gostra” which dates back to the Middle Ages. Competitors attempt to run up a large greasy pole to snatch a flag and gain one of the three prizes.
Tuho (pitch pot) Where: East Asia Pitch-pot (Chinese: Touhu, Korean: Tuho, Japanese: Tōko) is a traditional East Asian game that requires players to throw arrows or sticks from a set distance into a large, sometimes ornate, canister. "Pitch-pot" is a literal translation of the two Chinese characters in the name (as in "pitch it into the pot"), and is used in Sinological literature. The game had originated by the Warring States period of China, probably invented by archers or soldiers as a pastime during idle periods. Initially popular among elites, it spread to other classes and remained popular in China until the end of the Qing Dynasty. During this time, it also spread to Korea and Japan. 57
भारत के लोकप्रिय कप्रि
भारत के लोकप्रिय कप्रि भारत दे श में कविता को सबसे महान शैवियोों में से एक माना गया है । हमारे भारत दे श में ऐसी बहुत सारी कविताएों िोकविय कवियोों द्वारा
विखी
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िोगोों के मन में एक नई
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कबीर दास (Kabir Das) कबीर दास की वगनती उन कवियोों में होती है विन्होोंने अपने दोहे , रचनाओों से सभी को मोंत्रमुग्ध वकया है । उनका िन्म 1398 ई में िाराणसी गाों ि के उत्तर िदे श में हुआ था। उनके वपता का नाम नीरू झूिे,माता का नाम नीमा था , उनकी पत्नी का नाम िोई था। उनके पुत्र का नाम कमि और पुत्री का नाम कमािी था और गुरु का नाम रामानोंद िी था। िह बेहद ज्ञानी थे और स्कूिी वशक्षा न िाप्त करते हुए भी अिवि, ब्रि, और भोिपुरी और वहों दी िैसी भाषाओों पर इनकी बहुत अच्छी पकड़ थी।
रामधारी प्रसिंह प्रदनकर (Ramdhari Singh Dinkar) रामिारी वदनकर का िन्म 23 वसतोंबर 1908 में वसमररया गाों ि, बेगूसराय वििा वबहार में हुआ था। इनके वपता का नाम श्री रवि वसोंह था और माता का नाम श्रीमती मोंिू दे िी था। इनके बड़े भाई का नाम बसोंत वसोंह था । इनका का उपनाम वदनकर था। भारतीय िन-मानस में िागरण की विचारिारा को िखर बनाने का पुनीत काया योिना रामिारी वसोंह ”वदनकर” िी के द्वारा वक गई थी | उनकी कविताओ में ओि , तेि और अवि िैसा तीव्र ताप , वबििी के विए मशहूर है । उन्हें “रावरिय वहों दी – कविता का िैताविक” भी कहा िाता है । उिाशी” काव्य पर रारिीय ज्ञान पीठ का पुरस्कार िाप्त हुआ और साथ ही रारिपवत द्वारा पदम भूषण से सम्मावनत भी वकया गया | 58
सूययकािं त प्रिपाठी प्रनराला (Suryakant Tripathi Nirala)
सूययकािंत प्रिपाठी प्रनराला का िन्म 1899ई मवहषादि राज्य बोंगाि में हुआ था। इनके वपता का नाम राम सहाय वत्रपाठी था। उनकी पत्नी का नाम मनोरमा दे िी और पुत्री का नाम सरोि था। बचपन में इनका नाम सूयाकुमार था।इनकी काव्य रचना सन 1915 से ही िारों भ हो गई थी, परों तु उनका िथम कविता-सोंग्रह ‘पररमि’ नाम से सन 1929 में ही िकावशत हुआ था। कविता के अवतररक्त कहावनयाों , उपन्यास, वनबोंि और आिोचना विखकर भी वनरािा िी ने वहों दी सावहत्य के विकास में अपना बहुत ही महत्वपूणा योगदान वदया था। इनकी मृत्यु 1961 ई में हुईI
अब्दु ल रहीम खानखाना (Abdul Rahim Khan-e-Khana)
अब्दु ल रहीम खानखाना का िन्म 17 वदसोंबर 1556 ईिी िाहौर में हुआ था। इनके वपता का नाम बैरम खाों और माता का नाम िमाि खान था और माता का नाम सईदा बेगम था। उनकी पत्नी का नाम महाबानू बेगम था। िह इस्लाम िमा के थे। िषा 1576 में उनको गुिरात का सूबेदार वनयुक्त वकया गया था। 28 िषा की उम्र में अकबर ने खानखाना की उपावि से निाजा था। उन्होोंने बाबर की आत्मकथा का तुकी से फारसी में अनुिाद वकया था। नौ रत्नोों में िह अकेिे ऐसे रत्न थे विनका किम और तििार दोनोों वििाओों पर समान अविकार था। उनकी मृत्यु 1 अक्टू बर 1627 ई में हुई तुलसीदास (Tulsidas)
तुलसीदास की विस्ट तब तक अिूरी है िब तक उसमें महान कवि तुिसीदास नाम नहीों आ िाता है । उनका िन्म सन 1532 रािापुर गाों ि उत्तर िदे श में हुआ था ।उनके वपता का नाम आत्माराम दु बे और माता का नाम हुिसी था ,उनकी पत्नी का नाम रत्नाििी था। उनके गुरु का नाम आचाया रामानोंद था। िह एक सोंस्कृत विद्वान थे, िेवकन िह अििी (वहों दी की एक बोिी) में उनके कायों के विए सबसे ज्यादा िाने िाते हैं। िह विशेष रूप से अपने “तुिसी-कृता रामायण” के विए िाने िाते हैं , इसे “रामचररतमानसा” भी कहा िाता है साथ ही “हनुमान चािीसा” के विए भी िाने िाते हैं । कुि वमिाकर, उन्होोंने अपने िीिन काि में 22 िमुख सावहत्यत्यक कायों का वनमाा ण वकया।
By Kushi Maheswaran, 9 R Source: Times of India, Edu Learn.
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Tinchoiem Misao, 6 J Jessica D’Souza, 4 R
Rishanth Kumar, 6 R Louukya Lleishha, 2 T
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Two Short Stories by Kushi Maheshwaram, 9 R The Class of Rowdies It was this one class that comprised of thirty students who were enough to disturb three thousand people. On a very casual day in the history of the class of rowdies there entered their new class teacher Ms. Shruthi. The naughtiest of naughtiest classes often get active once the teacher is about to enter the class room but our class of rowdies is too different, they were literally busy bees with some useless stuff even when the teacher was expecting their attention towards her. Finally, when these busy bees settle down, like any other new teacher, Ms. Shruthi starts off with an introductory session. It went pretty smooth till it was Zara’s turn, abruptly the entire class started creating chaos and a whole lot of distractions Obviously Ms. Shruthi has gone mad at this point after all that mess early in the morning. Mrs. Madhu: “How was your day Ms. Shruthi?” Ms. Shruthi replied with a very irritated and unhappy sigh. Ms. Shruthi after going home wonders about the class of rowdies a lot. She then came up with an idea which just changed class of rowdies into class of masters. The next morning Ms. Shruthi announces that every student has to present their talents to the entire class. It started with John and Raghu. They passed on and on and the presentations were of different topics and expressed various hidden talents. Finally, it was the most mischievous, Satvik, grouped with the most obedient, Rithwik. They gave a presentation on the Physics of Dance. Though the presentation was given by two different poles it turned out pretty good. The next morning, Ms. Shruthi: “Everyone’s done except for Zara.” Class: Encouraging Zara with claps to come forward and give her presentation. Zara was too nervous to come forward, but somehow, she did come out and she read a beautiful Thank You Note for her teacher and her Friend. From then the ‘Class of rowdies became the Class of masters”. Author: Kushi Maheshwaram Inspired by: Short Film [Class of Rowdies]
The Voice Over The Heavenly Bridge. It was a pleasant evening in the bright moonlight with the cool relaxing breeze of the trees my eyes are always caught on that gorgeous couple of birds sitting at the apex of the branches relishing the moonlight. Oh, what a moment to cherish! In this fantabulous evening my attention shifts to a melodious voice as sweet as a vial of a rose. I heard it far away from the bridge as usual. As I was in a detective state my mum interrupted me informing that our family should attend the dinner feast in our neighborhood the next day. I was very happy to hear that so I can go on with my detective job! It was an exhausting day at school the next day. My family left for the feast. I managed to bribe my mum with some excuses so that I could continue with my job. Hence as sneaky as a fox I got out of the house and I walked on the foot path in the deep dark silent street. I reached the Heavenly Bridge there comes that magical voice, searching for that voice I went into the woods. It was very creepy and terrific. At once I was astonished when in a bright white sparkling light appeared a beautiful Princess with blue eyes and curly yellow hair. She was dressed in a gorgeous violet gown and was as pretty as a lily. I imagined a scene of festive vibe seeing her. My curiosity led the way and I asked her who is she? In few seconds she just lost all her beauty! For my next shock was even more disastrous when she told me that she was cursed! But any way I appreciated her melodious voice and was about to leave there when she stopped me and requested for help. I was in a dilemma! finally I did decide to help her. Helping the princess to escape became easier since the witch was foolish, I picked few twigs, fishnet and a sack with scrap stuffed it and made a trap for the witch. The foolish witch entered the scene initially I hid behind the trees. Later the foolish witch was trapped and I managed to save the princess. There after I never ever forgot that voice. It actually became a part of my routine to listen to that melodious voice. The princess never missed to sing on a beautiful evening. Even after half a century you can imagine my excited face whenever that magical voice comes out.
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10 Famous Artists of India 10. Paresh Maity Paresh Maity is an Indian painter. He became a prolific painter in a short career span. In 2014, the Government of India conferred upon him its fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri.
9. Shilpa Gupta Shilpa Gupta is a contemporary Indian artist, who lives and works in Mumbai.
8. Nandalal Bose Nandalal Bose was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and a key figure of Contextual Modernism. A pupil of Rabindranath Tagore, Bose was known for his “Indian style” of painting. He became the principal of Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan in 1922
7.Jamini Roy Jamini Roy was an Indian painter. He was honoured with the State award of Padma Bhushan in 1955. He was one of the most famous pupils of Rabindranath Tagore, whose artistic originality and contribution to the emergence of modern art in India remains unquestionable.
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6. Raja Ravi Varma Raja Ravi Varma was a celebrated Indian painter and artist. He is considered among the greatest painters in the history of Indian art for a number of aesthetic and broader social reasons. Firstly, his works are held to be among the best examples of the fusion of European techniques with a purely Indian sensibility.
5. Francis Newton Souza Francis Newton Souza was a Goan artist. He was a founding member of the Progressive Artists’ Group of Bombay, and was the first post-independence Indian artist to achieve high recognition in the West. Souza’s style exhibited both low-life and high energy.
4. Amrita Sher-Gil Amrita Sher-Gil was a Hungarian-Indian painter. She has been called “one of the greatest avant-garde women artists of the early 20th century” and a “pioneer” in modern Indian art. Drawn to painting from an early age, Sher-Gil started getting formal lessons in the art, at the age of eight
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3.Tyeb Mehta Tyeb Mehta was an Indian painter, sculptor and film maker. He was part of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group and the first post-colonial generation of artists in India.
2. S. H. Raza Sayed Haider Raza was an Indian painter who lived and worked in France since 1950, while maintaining strong ties with India. He was born in Babaria, Central Provinces, British India, which is now present-day Madhya Pradesh. He was a renowned Indian artist.
1. M. F. Husain Maqbool Fida Husain better known as M. F. Husain was an Indian artist known for executing bold, vibrantly coloured narrative paintings in a modified Cubist style. He was one of the most celebrated and internationally recognized Indian artists of the 20th century.
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Poetry By Vashista Krishna, 9 L
When the darkness in the world increases No prophet would guess What happens in the future When the darkness expands its wing
There is a hope of light Which would change the world entirely bright Things doesn't remain the same When there is no aim Give it a try Which brings light and make everyone enlightened
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By Banka Srihitha Reddy, 9 R విచిత్ర భూపతి
విదర్భను పాలించే విచిత్ర భూపతి ఆస్ాాన౦లో ఒక పిండిత్ పరిషత్త ు ఉిండేది. అిందులో సభయులకు ఎననడూ వినని కవిత్వాని వినిపించవల. అల ింటి కవి పిండిత్తలకు పాతికవేల వర్హాలు బహుమతి లభిస్్ు ింది. లేదింటే పాతిక కొర్డవ దెబబలు శిక్ష. ఈ విషయ నిన భూపతి దేశవిదేశాలోో చవటిింపు వేయించవడు.
ఎిందరో పిండిత్తలు కవులు వచిి త్మ కవిత్వానిన వినిపించవర్ు. అవన్నన త్వమయ వినన వేయ లింటూ నిర్ూపించవర్ు పరిషత్త ు సభయులు దవింత్ో పాపిం వాళ్ో ింత్వ కొర్డవ దెబబలు తిని అవమ నభార్ింత్ో తిరిగి వెళ్ళిప్ యేవార్ు. ఏదెైనవ ఒక శలోకానిన గాని
పదవునిన గాని ఒకస్ారి విింటే తిరిగి అపపగిించే శకతు గలవాడు ఏకవేది. రిండు స్ార్ుో విింటే చెపపగలగేవార్ు దిావేది. మూడు స్ార్ుో విింటే చెపపగలగేవార్ు తిరవేది. అల ింటి పరతిభ కలగిన వాళ్ళి పిండిత్ పరిషత్ోో సభయులు కావడింత్ో, ఏ కవి చెపపిందవనిన అయనవ వాళ్ళి 'ఇది మిం విననదేగా!' అింటూ వర్ుసగా అపపజపపపవార్ు. వాళ్ో కసలు కవిత్ాిం అింటే ఏింటో కూడవ త్ెలీదు. కాన్న త్మకునన పరత్ేుక స్ామర్ాయింత్ో భూపతి కీరు ి గడిించి పెడుత్ూ ఆ మయగయుర్ు అత్నికత ఎింత్ో పరరతి పాత్తరలయ ుర్ు. అమ యక పిండిత్తలను హింసించడిం మించిది కాదింటూ మహామింతిర, భూపతికత ఎననన విధవలుగా చెపప చూశాడు. కాని విచిత్రిం భూపతి మూర్ుుడు, అహింభావి. మహామింతిర మ టలన ఖ త్ర్ు చేయుకప్ గా దురాభషల డి అత్నిన పదవి నుించి త్ొలగిించవడు.
ఒకనవడు బరహమవేది అనే పిండిత్తడు భూపతి ఆస్ాానవనికత వచవిడు ఒక పదవునిన సభామయఖింగా వినిపించవడు. 'ఇది మిం విననదేగా!' అింటూ వర్ుసగా ఏకవేది, దిావేది, తిరవేదులు ఆ పదవునిన గడగడవ చెపాపర్ు. ఆ వెింటనే భూపతి 'పాత్ చిింత్కాయ పచిడి' ల ింటి ఆ బరహమమ దీనిన కొర్డవదెబబలు సహకరిించిండి' అింటూ పరిహాసింగా నవాాడు. దవనికత బరహమవేది ‘పరభయ ఒకక మ ట నేను చదివిన పదుిం భావిం ఏమిటింటే విదర్భ రాజు సభ భాగానిన మీ త్వత్గార్ు మ త్వత్ గారికత బహుమతిగా ఇచవిడు. మ త్వత్గార్ు వార్ిం కతిందట మర్ణిసు ూ ఈ ర్హసుని నవ చెవిన వేశార్ు దయచేస నవుయింగా నవకు రావాలిన అర్ధ రాజయునిన నవకు ఇవాిండి'. అనవనడు బరహమ వేద గింభీర్ింగా. విచిత్ర భూపతి ఇర్కాటింలో పడవాడు. బరహమవేది తిరిగి ‘పరభయవు మ త్వత్గార్ు మ టలేనవర్ు నమయమత్వర్ని మదన పడవాను మీ పిండిత్ పరిషత్త ు త్వమయ వినన సింగతి అింటూ
వివరిించవర్ు. మీర్ు పాత్ చిింత్కాయ పచిడి ల ింటి సింగతి త్ేలిడిం వలో నవ సమసు తీరిప్ యింది’ అింటూ మిందహాసిం చేశాడు. పిండిత్ పరిషత్త ు సభయులు త్లవించు కోవడింత్ో విచిత్రభూపతి చేసపదిలేక బరహమవేదికత అర్ద రాజయునిన అపపగిించి బో య డు. ‘ పరభయ! నవకిందుకు రాజుిం? మీకు కనువిపుప కలగిించవలనేనది నవ సింకలపిం. ఇకనెైనవ పరజల మించి చెడాలని గమనిసూ ు , స్ాటి
పిండిత్తలను సత్కరిస్ు ార్ు ధర్మపరభయవులుగా పపర్ు త్ెచుికోిండి. నవకు అదే చవలు’ అింటూ బరహమవేది ర్ూపింలో వచిిన మహామింతిర త్న మ ర్ువేషానిన త్ొలగిించవడు. సభికులు ఆశిర్ుప్ త్త౦డగా విచిత్ర భూపతి మహామింతిరని ఆనిందభాషాపలత్ో ఆలింగనిం చేసుకునవనడు.
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రమేష్ – సురేష్ పొ లిం పనులు చేసుకునే ర్మష్ ఎింత్ మించివాడు అింటే త్నకు ఏదెైనవ వసుువు దొ రికతత్ే అది ఎవరిదో కనుకొకని వాళ్ికు అిందజేస్ు ాడు. ర్మష్ నిజయయతీని ఆ గాామసుులింత్వ మెచుికునేవార్ు. అదే ఊరోో సురేష్ అనే ఒక పెదద వాుపారి నివససుునవనడు. సురేష్ కూడవ ర్మష్ గయరిించి వినవనడు. అత్నికత ఒక పరీక్ష పెటి అత్ని నిజయయతీ త్ెలుసుకోవాలనుకునవనడు. ఒకనవడు సురేష్ 500 ర్ూపాయల ననటు ర్మష్ ఇింటి మయిందు పెటి ాడు. ఉదయ నేన లేచిన ర్మష్ కత త్న ఇింటిమయిందు 500 ననటు కనిపించిింది దవనిత్ో అది ఎవరిదో త్ెలుసుకోవాల అని అనుకునవనడు. ఆ ననటి ఎవరిదో త్ెలుసుకోవడవనికత ర్మష్ త్న ఇింటిమయిందు రిండు విందల ర్ూపాయల ననటు పడి ఉింది అని ఊరోో వాళ్ిని అడిగాడు. అల అడుగయత్తింటే పరతి ఒకకర్ూ ఆ ననటు త్మదేనని చెపపస్ాగార్ు అల అడుగయత్త సురేష్ దగు రికత వెళ్ళిడు. అపుపడు సురేష్ ఏమనవనడింటే “నేను రిండు విందల ననటు కాదు 500 ననటు ప్ గొటుికునవనను”.అపుపడు వెింటనే ర్మష్ త్న జేబయలో ఉనన 500 ర్ూపాయల ననటును తీస సురేష్ కత అిందజేశాడు. అపుపడు సురేష్ అనుమ నింత్ో “మరి ఇిందవక రిండు విందల ననటు అనవనవ్ ఎిందుకు” అని అడిగాడు. దవనికత ర్మష్ ఇల అనవనడు “అల చెపపత్ే ఆ ననటు నిజింగా ఎవరిదో త్ెలుసుుింది లేదింటే పరతి ఒకకర్ూ ఆ ననటు త్మదేనని చెపు ార్ు”. అపుపడు ర్మష్ త్ెలవికత మెచిిన సురేష్ “శభాష్!!!! నువుా చవల త్ెలవెైనవాడివి మరియయ నిజయయతీ పర్ుడు, నేను డబయబ ప్ గొటుికోలేదు నినున పరీక్ిించడవనికత అల పెటి ాను నువుా నవ పరీక్షలో నెగు ాడు ఈ డబయబ నేను న్నకు బహుమతిగా అిందజేసు ునవనను దీనిన ఉించుకో” అని సురేష్ చెపు ాడు. ర్మష్ సురేష్ కత కృత్జఞ త్లు చెపపన ఇింటిదవరి పడత్వడు.
By Banka Srihitha Reddy, 9 R
భారత్ దేశపు సంసకృతి ప్రాంతానికి , కాలగమనానికి తగట్ట గ ుగా తరతరాల అవగాహన నాండి పుట్టన ు సాంసక ృతి. పరాయి రలనలో కాంత చెదిరాంది మరకాంత దార తప్ప ాంది అతుకులు పడ్డ సాంసక ృతిని అర థాం చేసుకునే బుద్ధులు కరువాయే. మారుప లేక సాంసక ృతి మాసిపోయిాంది. కట్టుబట్ాం ల ట్ట కాట్టకి పోతునాా రు మూఢనమమ కాలు వీడ్లేద్ధ. ఔషధాలు మోసుకచేే నద్ధలు కలుషితమైపోయాయి . ముకుక మూసుకని మూలుగుతునాా డు మనిషి మారలేద్ధ. ఆనాడు గుమమ ాం దాట్టన మహిళలకు ఈనాడు ప్పపాంచానిా చుట్టసు ు ునా మహిళకు రడుబడ్డ పద్తు ు లు మారలేద్ధ. మనిషి విలువన పాంచే సాంసక ృతి కావాలి. చాంపుకునే సాంసక ృతి కాద్ధ. శాసనాం కాద్ధ అది జీవన విధానాం.
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Meet the Artist K. Dollen Ronitha, 7 Rose
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Don Bosco Reading Champions 2021-2022 Don Bosco’s Reading Program was started in 2019 soon after schools were closed because of the COVID pandemic. The aim of the program is to encourage students to read good books and develop literacy skills. Students are encouraged to send in book reviews throughout the academic year and the best readers will be awarded with a certificate of achievement and a medal. We are proud to announce the Don Bosco Reading Champions for the Academic Year 2021-2022:
Saanvi Domakuntla, 3 R Vrishak Yadav Vanguri, 3 T S. Prashamsa, 5 J Mukala Naga Venkata Srinidhi, 7 L* Sheru Rishika Nivas Reddy, 9 L* Dev Chhabra, 9 L * Syeda Sobia Fathima, 9 R* B. Srihitha Reddy, 9 R
Open A Book
Open a book And you will find People and places of every kind; Open a book And you can be Anything that you want to be; Open a book And you can share Wondrous worlds you find in there; Open a book And I will too You read to me And I’ll read to you. By Jane Baskwill
Congratulations Students! * Reading Champions for the 2nd Consecutive Year.
To learn more about the program click here: https://donboscobandlaguda.org/don-bosco-reading-program/
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Two Short Stories By Syeda Sobia Fathima, 9 R ✨
BLACK AND WHITE ✨
“Come on, pass that ball to me.” “Leo? Are you alright?” Hannah asked for reassurance, as Leo suddenly crouched down and held his forehead tight. “I’m alright. Don’t worry” He replied as he slowly got up. He noticed how Hannah’s smile dropped throughout the rest of the day but he
Anime Art by Syeda Sobia Fathima, 9 R
tried his best to show her there’s nothing to worry about. That night they were stargazing and reminiscing their memories through all the years they’ve grown up together. Leo started feeling guilty as he stared at Hannah’s bright smile. “I wish I didn’t have to leave so soon. Hannah doesn’t have any friends other than me. I wish she could see colors and she’s happy even after I’m gone.” He thought to himself. “Is that a tear in your eye?” Hannah asked, as Leo started to whimper. “I’m sorry Hannah. For everything. I have a brain tumor that’s only growing rapidly. My days are limited, the doctor said. But promise me one last thing, will you?” He finally let out. She was taken aback by this sudden news that left her heart shattered into pieces. “I will.” She replied, wiping her tears. “Please promise me you’ll accept my eyes before I leave? I wish for you to see colors at least for once. They’re the best thing you’ll ever see.” He requested. Hannah did not see this coming. But she had to agree. They spent the time of their life through the next few days when one evening when the sun had just gone down, Leo abruptly passed away. His brown orbs were soon donated to the now, lonely but strong Hannah.
“I c-can see c-colors…” she cried out in joy, feeling ever so thankful to her late companion…. THE END
Graphic Art by Syeda Sobia Fathima, 9 R
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THE TRAIN OF MY LIFE I had gone to bed earlier than usual as I was catching a train the next day to my parents’ home. A white train arrived at the platform and I stepped in it only to find numerous people with the exact same face as mine. Every-one of them was younger than me. I grew curious as to what was happening. A few moments passed and the train’s first stop arrived, the hospital of my birth. As the doors opened, a new born baby version of me flew into the room beside my mother. The room was lit full of joy the moment my mom held the baby in her hands. I felt touched. The train started again and this time the next stop was the park I used to visit with my parents. An 11-year-old version of me walked through the doors into the park as my dad began to chase after me while laughing. “We did have fun” I thought. The train moved again and stopped at my room as a 14-year-old version of me walked into the room and started watching something on my laptop. Seconds later my mom came into the room to ask if I needed anything and I rejected her harshly. I felt pity for my mother. The next stop was the graduation ceremony at the university I had studied. A 21-year-old version of me walked through the doors as I posed for a photo with my parents. I let out a small chuckle but then started tearing up at how much my parents did for me but I never got to do anything for them. the next thing I know, I heard mum waking me up. I hugged her tight, feeling sorry….
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Alumni This is an article written by Shrabani Samal which was published by the Times of India. Shrabani graduated from our school last year.
We are also happy to publish the next two parts of Shrabani’s intriguing story of mystery and adventure - The Grey Diary. Shrabani began writing this story when she was in Class 9.
THE GREY DIARY PART 8: THE MAKEOVER (II) Yay! We were getting a makeover. For the makeover, Rox told us to stay underwater for a minute. Surprising part? None of us except Mila knew swimming (this might contribute to the reason why Mila is Water Amulet mistress). Also we couldn’t hold our breath for more than 25 seconds, let alone a minute. Roxanne only laughed at this and gave us a friendly shove into the pond. When we thought we were going to drown, we regained our breath. We could breathe underwater. Another surprise? We could swim. After a minute of uncomfortable squirming, we came out. Don’t worry, we were not dripping wet instead we got our makeover. I went and saw myself in the mirror (which had magically appeared when we got out of the pond. I was stunned. I looked great! I was radiating a soft, red glow. I wore a flowy red gown which had a thick, leather belt at my waist. My hair had turned red from its natural caramel blond colour and was tied up in a ponytail with few strands left at the front which framed my face. My eyes were red (yes, like the vampires but I didn’t look scary) and were highlighted by dark kohl and red eyeliner. I wore a flaming headband and bracelet on my wrists. My lips were painted bright red. I looked perfect! I looked at others to see how they looked. They wore the same flowy gown as me. Laura wore a green, flowy gown but with a flower belt. Her hair had changed to pink blonde hair from brown. Her eyes were green instead of blue. Her eyelashes had olive green eyeshadow with green eyeliner. She wore a 76
flower tiara and bracelet. She wore the same sandals as me. Her lips were covered in light pink lipstick. Her hair was braided in a messy way with strands left out. The hair fell to her left shoulder. Mila wore a blue flowy gown with ice crystals as her belt. Her eyes were blue instead of brown and her hair was blonde instead of its natural brown. She wore blue eyeshadow with blue eyeliner and lips were glossy like the shimmering of water. Her loose, blonde hair was managed by an ice headband and she wore a similar kind of bracelet on her wrist. Celine wore a yellow, flowy gown with an intricate design for her belt. Her hair was golden blonde like Rapunzel’s. Her hair was tied in a half ponytail with strands left out. She wore a headband and bracelet of similar design as her belt. On looking closely, I realised that the design was nothing but thousands of letters in different languages connected together. Her eyes were yellow instead of blue and her eyelashes had yellow eyeshadow with golden eyeliner. Her lips were soft orange which complemented her attire. None of them had kohl in their eyes. In short, I looked powerful, Laura looked calming, Mila looked “I am hiding a cyclone” calm and Celine looked intelligent. But I thought my attire was a bit exaggerated. Rox said we had one more thing to do.
THE GREY DIARY PART 9: MISSING Hello! Guess who’s back? Me! I know I am very irregular with the recordings. Sorry about that. Anyways, back to the story. Rox had said that we had one more thing to do. Pledge our allegiance. We headed back to the mansion. We were asked to assemble at the Hall for the ceremony. Our jaws were literally hanging. The Hall was huge. Rox gave us our glasses and poured the water from the pond to drink (and no, the pond doesn’t get dirty after people submerge themselves in it). All we had to say was “I, (our full name), pledge to use the amulet for the greater good. After we had pledged our allegiance, we were asked to head back to our rooms. We transformed and headed back to our rooms. Rox said that we could transform anytime now but if we wouldn’t use it properly then our amulets would be snatched and we would be severely punished. After Rox had informed us about the use of amulets, we put our heads together and started discussing about what Rox had said. When the elders old us to go to our rooms, I asked others to assemble in the ‘Conjunction’. That was what we had named the secret room that connected our rooms of four of us. It was discovered by Laura when she had accidently moved one of the green vases kept on the shelf. I moved the red vase in my room and entered the Conjunction. We all continued our chit chat until Mila said she wanted to show us something. We were continuing to talk till we realized it had been nearly been half an hour and Mila had not returned. When we searched for her, she was nowhere to be found. After looking everywhere, we were convinced. MILA WAS MISSING. 77
Teachers Corner Art work done by Mrs. Nithya Maria Sam
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The Enchanting Infiorata of Italy With its cobbled streets, medieval buildings and breathing view of the Italian countryside, the ancient town of Spello, comes alive with spectacular floral carpets painstakingly prepared by thousands of locals for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Located a few miles from Assisi, this small town truly is a must visit during the Infiorata festival of Italy. Infiorata are floral carpets that are especially created for a procession during the Feast of Corpus Christi in Italy.
Infiorata literally means “decorated with flowers”. Miles long intricately designed carpets of colourful flower petals bedeck the streets and even the steep slopes of the town in a custom which dates back centuries.
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It was quite magical walking through this charming town. I felt a deep sense of gratitude to have had the opportunity to witness the sheer beauty of the floral artwork and the dedication of the locals during the Infiorata at Spello. - Photographs & Article by Mrs. Christine Fernandes
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From the Life of Don Bosco Did You Know? As a child, Don Bosco loved to read. He used to read books aloud to children in his village when he was only eleven years old. In 1826, as mentioned in the Memoirs of the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales, John Bosco used to bring together children and farmers from Becchi. He would read some passages to them, including “Bertoldo e Bertoldino”, a humorous book that had a collection of three folk tales. The book was probably given to him by Fr Giuseppe Lacqua, his first teacher.1 Don Bosco continued to encourage students to read when he began his oratory for poor boys.
“Never read books you aren't sure about . . . even supposing that these bad books are very well written from a literary point of view. Let me ask you this: Would you drink something you knew was poisoned just because it was offered to you in a golden cup?” ― Saint John Bosco
Drawing of Don Bosco By Samuel Rathan, 10 L Pre-Primary Coordinator
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Bosco Musings E-Magazine Volume 1 Issue 5 January 31, 2022
Don Bosco School Don Bosco Nagar Post Bandlaguda Jagir Hyderabad 500086
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