repoter-may-2015-e-magazine by Manav Rachn University

May 2015, Volume 5 Issue 22

KHEL KHEL MEIN

You must always be of service to your country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be like the flower which is happy to be strewn on the road side while martyrs walk over them to glory,â&#x20AC;? said Sh Kirti Azad, MP & Former Test Cricketer with full dynamism. He was proud that he had been of service to his country as his father, Sh Bhawat Jha Azad had blessed him to be.

Kirti Azad

MP & Former Test Cricketer

OUR HUMBLE TRIBUTE TO

INSIDE DR O P BHALLA Page 4 8th Manav Rachna Cricket Corporate Challenge Cup

Page 6,7 Project Carnival under the aegis of Dr O.P.Bhalla Foundation

Page 8 Sports Achievers from MRIS Sector 14

Page 18 Sports Achievers from MRIS, Charmwood

This issue of REPORTER is dedicated to our Founding Father, Dr O P Bhalla. We salute him on the legacy he has left behind for the entire Manav Rachna Family to cherish and grow from strength to strength. We attribute this issue to him as a sportsperson who believed that sports was an integral part of life and a medium to quality education

he second Founder’s day in memory of the birth anniversary of our Founder Chancellor, Dr O P Bhalla was observed with sublimity. Addressing the audience Mr Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI said,” She was grateful to the entire Manav Rachna Family for putting in all their efforts in fulfilling the vision of the Founding Founder. She hoped that the O P Bhalla Foundation and all other Institutions would put in their continued efforts to achieve even greater milestones in the coming year.” Dr Prashant Bhalla, President MREI referred to his mother, “As the pillar of strength behind Dr O P Bhalla. She was always a part of every vision and every dream which they saw and initiated together.” The chief guest for the occasion, Sh Rishi Nityapragya ji from the Art-of-Living, spoke on the peace which we must all balance within ourselves. Our outer expressions reflected the state of our inner selves.We must, he said, be at peace within ourselves to attain a positive goal in our day to day lives. A mediation round with the audience only helped in de-stressing each one present. His soulful bhajan and the interaction with the audience who asked questions were duly answered with warmth and patience. A hawan, bhajans and Sarswati Vandhana marked the event of the day. The Alumni awards and awards to Star performers were also given away.

Page 21 Admissions at MRIU

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Dr O P Bhalla was a sportsman at heart. He believed sports was essential for a healthy body which reflected a healthy mind: two major constituents to a better human being. He emphasized that sports was a profound element of our competitive and positive nature.: elements which lead to wishful fulfillment in life

Sports Achievers from MRIS Noida

Page 38 Annual Day celebrations @ MRIS 51 Gurgaon

(Top to bottom) Mrs Satya Bhalla addressing the audience on Founder’s day, Sh Rishi Nityapragya ji, Mrs Satya Bhalla, Dr Prashant Bhalla and Dr M M Kathuria lightining the lamp on 2nd Founder’s Day

Sports at MREI

THE 5 DS TO SUCCESS

Sh Kirti Azad, MP & Former Test Cricketer also the Chief Guest at the 8th Manav Rachna Corporate Cricket Challenge Cup, was a source of motivation, to the students and Faculty members of MREI. He mesmerized his audience with his immense knowledge not only on his game of cricket but quoted vastly from the Hindu scriptures and spoke about the 5 Ds to success

eginning by paying homage to Dr O P Bhalla the Founder Visionary the Creator of the Manav Rachna Group which Kirti Azad preferred to call ‘Institutions’ because of the wide horizon which the Institutions had covered, the Parliamentarian went on to motivate the students with his mesmerizing talk. “Nothing succeeds like success,” said Kirti Azad firmly. Went on to explain each wing of the 5 Ds which he said were the basic elements to success in any field. He explained Desire, Devotion, Dedication, Determination and Discipline could seem difficult to follow but would become a way of life if you had a passion. To start with, “One must have a desire” and the articulate cricketer and MP went on to quote from the poem “pushp ki abhilasha” by the famous poet Sh Makhanlal Chaturvedi. He went on to elucidate that a desire could be fulfilled only when there was a devotion or Sadhana. And the devotion can only come when one is determined to achieve what you desire. And coupled with determination there has to be dedication, he emphasized. “learn from your experiences — whether good or bad” he told the youngsters who listened to him in complete awe. “Practice makes you perfect,” he said but to achieve perfection one has to be disciplined — one of the

important Ds which he referred to. You must always be of service to your country. “Be like the flower who is happy to be strewn on the road side while martyrs walk over them to march to glory,” he said with full dynamism and said he was proud that he had been of service to his country as his father, Sh Bhawat Jha Azad had blessed him to be. He motivated the youngsters to do ‘Shiksha daan’ because that daan he said spreads and multi-

He motivated the youngsters to do ‘Shiksha daan’ because that daan he said spreads and multiplies manifold. He blessed the students of Manav Rachna to grow with the education they acquire and wished that the Institutions grow by leaps and bounds.

plies manifold. He blessed the students of Manav Rachna to grow with the education they acquire and wished that the Institutions grow by leaps and bounds. Speaking about cricket he said, “Sports is my passion and I am a politician by choice,” but he emphasized that he would continue to follow the path of truth and honesty: the values which he had imbibed from childhood. Commenting on the World Cup semi finals he said, “Australia was like a wounded tiger and wanted victory at any cost. The Indian team gave up without much fight as they could not handle pressure.” Answering to one of the questions posed by one of the MBA students as to how he sees matches reducing in time from test series to one dayers to 20 over matches and what the future may hold, he replied in his humorous manner and said, “Who knows what the future holds: how about a practice match, a toss and its all over... he said while the audience broke into a hilarious laughter!! Sir we truly enjoyed the interactive session with you. Thank you Sh Kirti Azad and the Management of MREI with a special mention to the efforts of Mr Sarkar Talwar, Director Sports for a memorable gathering with the ever popular Cricket Star.

MREI THE CORPORATE CRICKET CHALLENGE CUP:

A MEDIUM TO DE-STRESS AND UNFOLD TALENT The Corporate Cricket Challenge Cup is a tribute to the memory of Founder Visionary Dr O.P. Bhalla, who was extremely passionate about sports. TCS bagged the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trophy at the 8th Manav Rachna Corporate Cricket Challenge Cup. Sh Kirti Azad, MP & Former Test Cricketer was the Chief Guest on the occasion. 24 teams from across the Corporate world participated in the tournament spread over 3 months

r Prashant Bhalla, President MREI and Dr Amit Bhalla, Vice President were grateful to Kirti Azad, Member of Parliament, Former Test Cricketer and Member of 1983 World Cup Winning Team, for sparing his valuable time to be present at the final match

which marked the closing ceremony of the 8th Corporate Cricket Challenge Cup. The matches were played under the able guidance of Mr Sarkar Talwar Director Sports and his team who had put in hard work in the past few months to make yet another tournament a memorable one. The final

Final Results of match played on March 28, 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ Adidas vs TCS Winning team: TCS Man of the Match: Sumit from TCS Best Player of the Tournament: Yogesh Rana (Adidas) Best Batsman of the Tournament: Sumit (TCS) Best Bowler of the Tournament: Vikas (Manav Rachna Educational Institutions) Best Fielder of the Tournament: Himanshu (TCS) Fairplay trophy: Suzuki Motorcycles TCS scored 258 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Adidas scored 176 runs in 16.3 overs (all out)

match was played between Adidas and TCS. Amongst the 24 teams were Maruti Suzuki, NDTV, RBS, Aajtak, Jagran Group, Honda, JCB, Fortis, Accenture Services, Suzuki Motorcycle, Australian High Commission and Prasar Bharti, just to name a few

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Mr Lakhani (centre) , Dr Prashant Bhalla and Dr Amit Bhalla at the birth anniversary celebrations of the Founding Father

Vipu Goel paying homage to Dr O.P.Bhalla on his birth anniversary

SWAMI SATYAMITRANAND JI GIRIJI MAHARAJ INAUGURATES THE DR O P BHALLA SMRITI DWAR

he Dr O P Bhalla Smriti Dwar was inaugurated at Samanvay Mandir, Sector 21 D, Faridabad by His Holiness Swami Satyamitranand ji Giriji Maharaj on 9 April 2015. Manav Rachna Educational Institutions also felicitated his holiness Swami Satyamitranand ji Giriji Maharaj for being honored with the Padma Bhushan Award

by the Goverment of India. Smt Satya Bhalla, Patron — Samanvay Parivar Trust & Chief Patron, MREI; Smt. Seema Trikha, MLA along with Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI; Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MREI, Chancellors Dr N C Wadhwa and Dr Sanjay Srivastava and other senior functionaries were present on

the occasion. While inaugurating the Smriti Dwar, Swami Satyamitranand Giriji Maharaj said: “Dr O P Bhalla was a philanthropist, social activist, a committed and a dedicated visionary who undertook large number of social welfare projects for the benefit of the community. The incorporation of this Smriti Dwar is a tribute to his spirit”.

MREI The Winners were: 1. Mechanical Engineering (a) Power Gate, 1st Prize (b) Exo-skeleton Arm and Smart e-Rickshaw, both 2nd Prize 2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering (a) Black Box, 1st Prize (b) Wireless Kinect Controlled Robotic Arm, 2nd Prize 3. Computer Science & Engineering (a) VOX (Voice over XML), 1st Prize (b) User Transparency in Mobile Phone, 2nd Prize 4. Biotech & Life Sciences (a) Analysis of Proteomic sequences using LEDs, 1st Prize 5. Civil & Architecture (a) Abstract Art (Colors in Emotion) and Rubicks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both from Architecture, 1st Prize (b) Sliding Bridge and Laminar jet Injector â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Civil Engineering, 2nd Prize 6. Environmental Science and Holistic Wellness (a) Pneumatic Metallic Garbage Compressor, 1st Prize (b) Electric Vehicle, 2nd Prize 7. Health Care (a) Nutri-Enhancers, 1st Prize 8. Art & Culture and Science (a 3D-Hologram (MRIS Senior wing under Science & Technology), 1st Prize (b) Nari Shakti Dance (MRIS Senior wing under Art & Culture), 2nd Prize (c) Variegation-Best use of the waste Material (MRIS), 2nd Prize

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LIFE IS EASY: A FLICK AWAY BAKE A CAKE FROM A MILE AWAY

ew Innovations by students of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions has made life easy. Put these innovations into action and with a flick of a finger you could sit in your office and put off your oven which is baking a cake at home, or you could have the option of riding an eco friendly bicycle, or make use of a power gate, or a wireless voltage detector could make life easier. Thanks to our young innovators life could just become a little more easy. Read on to know about the Project Carnival: Exhibition and Competition 2015 organised by Manav Rachna Educational Institutions under the aegis of Dr O P Bhalla Foundation Conveyor belts seen in airports have much more use than just loading baggage. Thanks to the innovations by youngsters from the FET Electricals and Electronics Department. Rajesh Jena and Devashish Gupta of Btech explained how this could be used in the pharmaceuticals industry and they explain, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This innovation could be of immense use in the agricultural industry where the mechanism is used to sort out the good food from damaged food.â&#x20AC;? Whether it was an industrial robot used for sorting out difference colours or the Gaming Gun the innovations were eye openers. A Computer Application used to navigate all the information you would need for the Delhi metro created by Kunal Relan of 1st year or Sunayana Kohli from Mtech to convert huge data in a simple and cost effective way. Monika Goyal displayed an app helping users to narrow down options for products which could help you choose the right builder for your flat or choose a proper LIC policy. Whether it was the Smart E-rickshaw The event saw an array of projects

grouped under eight categories, namely Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Bio-Tech and Life Sciences, Civil and Architecture, Environmental Science and Holistic Wellness, Healthcare, and lastly Art & Culture and Science. Students of Manav Rachna International Schools took part in the last category under senior wing and junior wing sub-categories. A total of 129 projects of all categories had been selected to be put on display. During the exhibition, all projects were evaluated, by a panel of external jury comprising of experts mainly from corporate world and some from academia. The prominent members of the jury were the CEO and other senior functionaries from JBM Cadmium, Gurgaon, Chief General Manager, Escorts Ltd., DGM, R&D, Escorts, Faridabad, Sr. Project Manager, R Systems, Noida, a former Executive Director, NHPC, senior representatives from Hughes Systique Corporation, EMC 2, and Yakult Danone India Private Ltd. and senior Professors from IGNOU and MRIU. The evaluation of projects was based on aspects, such as, the originality of the design, the significance of problem being addressed, the impact on potential users and the efficacy of the working prototype, etc. Mention must be made of the innovations from the Manav Rachna International Schools where not only did the students of MRIS Sector 14 mesmerize with the innovation of music with day to day items but also their creation from best out of wats. They displayed the processes at a milk processing plant and showed their creations through LEGO.

MRIS Sector 14

THEIR LAURELS MAKE US PROUD The concept of a triangular effort where the teachers, students and the parents work together, which the Manav Rachna International Schools believe in gives rise to budding youngsters who are all rounders at a young age

A star in the making A triangular effort to a rising star: the combined efforts of the school, student and the parents has made Saksham Arora from MRIS Sector 14 an all rounder at a young age

ead by the teachers at MRIS Sector 14, Faridabad and supported by his parents Manoj and Aashima: Saksham Arora has brought laurels for the school in different fields whether it is academics, sports or other activities.And what is even more gratifying is that he makes his teachers and parents proud not only when he is following his regular routine in his own country but he proves his caliber even when he participates in activities as far as Canada. Saksham was on a visit to Canada with his parents last June where they enrolled him into a soccer training to allow him to nurture his love for sports while on a vacation. And Saksham left no opportunity to let go. He played a soccer match at Timbit at Calrgary, Canada and scored the first goal to win himself a prestigious medal in a foreign country ! Congratulations Saksham! At school, guided by his teachers he is an outstanding student and has also cleared two levels of Abacus with A+ grade and is also an all rounder which is apparent from the awards that he has won. Whether it is securing the 2nd position in drawing Competition organized by Udaan, 1st position in Inter School Drawing competition held in D.A.V Public School organized by Attrakt, or the Ist position in drawing competition organized by Life Style, he has brought laurels for his school in different fields. He has also secured Ist position in Fancy Dress Competition organized by Life Style and the Ist position in drawing competition organized by Camel. Being meticulate and careful in all that he does he has won laurels in Intra class English hand writing Competition and the first position in Intra class Hindi hand writing Competition. Also the first position in Intra class Clay Modeling Competition or his laurels in Origami and fancy dress competition just goes to show his interest in a wide range of activities . It is his desire for achieving the best and the opportunity he is given by his school authorities which makes Shaksham go ahead and perform

in different activities . “I am grateful to Mrs Mamta Wadhwa for giving my son the opportunity to participate in different competitions. This takes his confidence level to a new height,” says mother Aashima. “One has to make that extra effort with the child to see he is an all rounder but all parents these days put in the hard work,” she says with a smile. “But sports is his passion,” says Aashima. And she attributes this passion to his father who takes out time to play different games with his Son especially cricket. Saksham is an ardent skater and has won prizes at different competitions . In May of 2014 he won the 1st position in Inter School skating competition held at D.A.V Public School organized by Attrakt. . He also won two silver medals in district skating championship and 1st position in Inter School hockey skating Competition held in D.A.V organized by Attrakt recently . In December 2014 he won the 2nd position in Inter school skating competition in Jiva Public School organized by SFS sports.

The Princess of medals Snehal Gupta of MRIS Sector 14, Faridabad was honoured by the Ambassador of Denmark and actress Huma Qureshi for bagging second position in colouring competition organized by FREESIA award ceremony held at Embassy of Denmark

he very energetic and versatile kindergartener Snehal Gupta of MRIS Sector 14, Faridabad believes in putting in her hundred percent in every activity she participates in. The academic session 2014-15 has been a year of achievements for her. She won prizes in skating, colouring and English recitation competitions. She was honoured by the Ambassador of Denmark and actress Huma Qureshi for bagging second position in colouring competition organized by FREESIA award ceremony held at Embassy of Denmark. She won three silver medals at district skating championship in Rink Race 1, Rink Race 2 and Road race 750 meter. She also won gold medal in skating competition organized by ATTRAKT, held at DAV School. She not only won bronze medal in English recitation at CREATIVE TANTRA but also won gold medal in interschool colouring competition organized by ART CASTLE and CREATIVE TANTRA and also a bronze medal in English Poem competition. She is also a silver medal holder of interschool skating competition organized by SFS sports academy held at Jiva Public School, Faridabad, she was awarded with the Best Skating Trophy too. MRIS-14 is truly proud of Snehal Gupta, a small packet of big surprises.

MRIS Sector 14

SPORTS IS THEIR PASSION Sports is an integral part of education at the Manav Rachna International Schools. Keeping in my an overall development of the student, sports figure hand-in-hand with academics and students are encouraged to participate at inter school, state and national levels The

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Table tennis is his passion Deepanshu Garg from MRIS Sector 14 is an ardent table tennis player and has won many laurels

s racket w her badminton ith perfe ct ease and whil ed laurels fo oing so brings r her sc hoo winning at the n l by ational level.The ea she man se with which euvers h er et has not com racke easily for this young la d has put in many y. She hours of hard work a Never th nd dedication. e less she is grateful to he r sc ties for m hool authoriotivating h providin g her tra er and ining and adequate in her the o frastructure requir pportunit e y to part d to pursue the sp Devyansh icipate in ort besid i repre e different ‘CBSE B level tou s giving adminto sented MRIS Se rnaments n c tor 14, F Tournam medal in . arid en th bronze m e individual eve t ‘ held at Chenn abad school in nt. She a a edal in th i and won lso went e team e silver She has forward vent und many go e r 1 medal a 7 ld years cate to win the medals to t the ‘H gory. he aryana S held at P chool Sta r credit . She wo an n the go te Badm Badminto chkula. She also ld inton bag n inspiratio Tournament’ held ged Gold at ‘Ha Championship’ ry n for the a a t n Y a amun Open Sta aspir ing te badminto a Nagar. She is c ertainly a n players n of the sc hool.

evyanshi Rathore sways her badminton racket with perfect. He is in perfect co-ordination with his table tennis bat and ping-pong ball. Deepanshu Garg from MRIS Sector 14 is the number 2 player in the Faridabad district. He was selected for Rajahmundri National Table Tennis Tournament held at Andhra Pradesh. He also secured 3rdseat in Haryana State Tournament and was selected to represent the Haryana Team to take part in the Nationals. This indeed makes his coach and the school feel proud of him. “Good players inspire themselves, great players inspire others.” And surely Deepanshu is a motivation to his fellow school mates. He believes that winning means that one is ready to go longerinto challenges, work harder and give ones hundred percent. He enjoys his practise sessions and is totally dedicated to his sport which make him and better day by day. This is truly evident from his performance in various competitions. He also won the 1st seat in School District competition and qualified for Inter School State Tournament

Dribble… Shoot … Rebound… And Score… For Ankit Joshi basket ball is his lifestyle

hat’s what Ankit Joshi of Class XI of MRIS Sector 14 does when he is in the basketball court. He is an active player who practices regularly in the school under the guidance of Mr Tanuj Sharma, HOD sports. He has participated in many Basket Ball competitions and has always made his team come out with flying colours by giving tough competition to his opponents. He was selected in ‘India Camp’ which trains the students for various International competitions by winning 25 individual points in Youth National Basketball Championship held at Chandigarh. His team won the Bronze Medal. He has helped his team won Gold Medals in various competitions namely District Basketball Championship, District Club Basketball Championship, Aravalli college Inter School Basketball Championship. They also won Gold at Achiever’s Club Inter school Basketball Championship held at Nahar Singh stadium. His team has also bagged Silver medals in All India Inter School Basketball Championship and Takshila School Basketball Championship matches. Ankit gave his best performance for his team thus helping them to win Bronze medal at Haryana Youth State’s Basketball Championship held at Bhiwadi, and in Delhi NCR Inter State Basketball Championship held at Noida, Delhi. He gives all the credit of his achievements to his coach, school authorities and the management . It will not be wrong if we say that “ Basketball is not just a sport for him but a lifestyle”.

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WELCOME ON BOARD Mrs Goldy Malhotra has joined Manav Rachna as Director, Academic Staff College and Director Administration, Manav Rachna International School. Her vast experience be it in teaching, administration or innovative experimentation coupled with her immense educational qualifications have procured her awards from prestigious Institutions. She has been actively involved in community services and is a writer and a painter of high esteem and has shared her knowledge and experience through books which she has edited on different subjects. We are proud to have her on board

ith a Masters degree in Food and Nutrition from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi and a Masters in History of Art from Panjab University, Ms Goldy Malhotra is also a qualified teacher. She has been bestowed with various awards, scholarship and fellow ship which include gold medal from Panjab University and from Panjab University Students Association for outstanding performance and has also awarded Gold Medal and Mahatma Hans Raj Award by the D.A.V. College Managing Committee for meritorious services as an outstanding principal in 1996. Shiksha Shiromani Award by the International Study Circle. Teacher’s Award by CBSE – 2004.. President’s National Teacher’s Award – 2010, have been some of the many awards she has received. Her experience in Teaching, Administration and Innovative Experimentation include : • Lecturer (Foods & Nutrition) in Government Home Science College, Chandigarh (Teaching B.Sc. and M.Sc. Students, Panjab University). Was also incharge of Cottage Training where girls were trained in management. • Delivered Lectures on Child Nutrition to “Bal Sevikas” as arranged by the Haryana Red Cross. • Taught M.A. (History of Art) students at the Panjab University • Lecturer (Foods & Nutrition) in MCM DAV College Chandigarh • Editor ‘Aryan Heritage’ and ‘Young World’ – DAV College Managing Committee Publications • Principal of DAV Public School, Sreshtha Vihar, Delhi from January 1989 to April 2000.

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Had the distinction of starting the school which in a short span of time had over 4000 students from Nursery to Class-XII. The school excelled in academics, co-curricular activities, sports and projects concerning human interest. • Member of the Committee for “Decentralisation of Schools in DAV”, DAV College Managing Committee. Visited Nishinomiya, Japan for an Educational Exchange Programme. Organised Teachers-Students Exchange Programmes between a school in Hobart, Australia; Lahore Grammar School, Lahore and Modern School,Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. Visited Melbourne University in a Teacher Exchange Programme organised by the Australian Government. Invited by Canadian Embassy to visit leading Canadian Universities in 2010. Principal of Modern School, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057 from 2000 to 2011. Chairperson, NPSC (National Progressive Schools Conference). Member of working group on Adolescents Development and Youth Affairs for Formulation of 11th Five Year Plan (2007-2012), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Member of UKIERI (UK India Education & Research Initiatives), British Council from 2008 to 2011. Member of the Cluster working with the Schools on Projects related to Global Warming – Environmental Issues, Disaster Management from 2008 to 2011. Member, PASCH Schulen Partner der

Zukunft, Goethe Institute. Director Education, Guru Harkrishan Public Schools managed by DSGMC • Executive President, Ansal’s Chain of Schools • She has been actively involved in Community Work for improvement in the plight of the weaker section of the society including tribals. Published Books / Reports 1. Sketch and Paint (5 series) Part I to V – Siddharth Publications, New Delhi. 2. Step One Dictionary – Evergreen Publishers, Delhi. 3. Knowledge Cyclone (3 Series) – Som-Sudha Publications, Delhi. 4. Book on Environment – Ratna Sagar Publishers, Delhi. 5. Environmental Awareness in Delhi – A Report. 6. Anthology of Poems – Siddharth Publications, New Delhi. 7. Research Paper on Educational Leadership titled “The Bi-Focal Principal. 8. The Leader and the Manager” – It was submitted in North Florida University, USA after the completion of the Summer Course on International Education in June 96. In the Press. 9. Translation of La Fontain’s Fables in verse in Hindi – Siddharth Publications, New Delhi. 10. Therapeutic Nutrition – Siddharth Publications, New Delhi. 11. Book on Short Stories “Be My Guest”. 12. An Anthology of Hindi Poems. 13. An Anthology of English Poems. We welcome Ms Goldy Malhotra to be part of the Manav Rachna Family and we are sure the Institutions will benefit and grow from her immense knowledge and experience •

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THOUGHTS THAT MATTER

... DR M M KATHURIA, TRUSTEE MANAV RACHNA This column is dedicated to my dearest friend and Founder of Manav Rachna … Dr O P Bhalla Cure stress and be yourself

T M M Kathuria

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Time is always running, it never stops, each moment becomes a past. Now think that if we had passed that particular moment without brooding over, getting tense or worrying due to any reason, the moment has to pass on

he present is a time when human beings are rapidly losing their way in the world and becoming slaves of their own skills and machines. To correct that imbalance a change of attitude in human beings, a new outlook is necessary — to live from with-in to outwards. It has been truly pointed out by an eminent physician that the cause of being sick is chemical imbalance in the body caused by Stress — Stress due to mental emotional and physical discard. We all recognize that a changed outlook is necessary to correct the imbalances. An American motto is ‘Be yourself ’ i.e. be your true self. This is to live true to our inward nature, to let our inner beauty and goodness shine in every outward expression of ourselves. Such is the life of a true spiritual human being. For high curious reasons make not a man holy nor right wise but a good life makes him beloved with God. A life where in there is all the time an expression of our brotherliness to our fellow man, is the life of a true man. A great saint was once asked, “How many ways are there to God? To which the reply was. “There are many ways as there are atoms in the universe: But the best and the shortest is service.” And the rules of such service are: To put aside one’s own desires, to render oneself agreeable to others ,to regard ones powers and possessions as intended for the use of others. We are living at a time of a great world crisis when every where men and women are often assailed. Unless there is peace in the hearts of human beings, there cannot be peace in the world. We need mankind with a spiritual vision leading truly spiritual lives, human beings with a different approach and outlook. In short a truly holy way of living means not merely labelling ourselves as philosophers because of our intellectual understanding of the truth, but to embody that truth in our lives. The creator of this universe is one ener-

gy, you may call it God, Allaha, Bhagwan or by any other name. Even Shakespeare has said that A Rose is Rose, it will smell the same with any other name. That means we are all products of the same source. Just like electricity in a bulb, or TV, or AC or refrigerator comes from the same source i.e power house or generator. We are all related to each other. Our basic needs are almost similar. We all want to be loved and respected. Therefore, we must love and respect each other. How to live life: The Design of each one of us is different due to our stage of journey in life and due to our past experiences. Time is always running, it never stops, each moment becomes a past. Now think that if we had passed that particular moment without brooding over, getting tense or worrying due to any reason, the moment has to pass on. When every moments has to pass out then why worry, it has to pass on and become the past. That means worries, challenges, problems have to become past and new things, new challenges and new circumstances have to be our present and future. Our worrying becomes useless. So, learn to live every moment peacefully with divine bliss and become a king or a queen on earth. Outside possessions do not matter much. What matters is your state of a mind, a peaceful and happy mind. Go deep inside and concentrate i.e sadhna. It will help you achieve the peace of mind. Through all these efforts and continuous effort you can help yourself to remain peaceful and with tranquility. Nobody can avoid physical pain due to illness or some other body problems. But even these pains can be reduced with your willpower and understanding. Your happiness and tranquility can be increased. It’s only a matter of attitude towards life and understanding life as a whole, that you can face all challenges with boldness. This positive attitude will make you happy and you will keep others happy.

MRIS Sector 21C, Faridabad PABLO PICASSO IN MAK ING

WINNERS ALL THE WAY MRIS 21C proudly announces that in recently conducted NSO and NCO examination the achievers are as follow

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Roneek Gupta of grade I made us proud by securing second position in drawing competitio n held on the occasion of flower show hosted by HUDA at tow n Park sector-12, Far idabad on 1st March 2015.The theme for the dra wing was spr ing season sho w casing the bounty full of nature. He use oil pastels to express him self

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Zonal Level - 5 students qualified Gold Medal- 4 Gold Medal-5 Silver Medal-4 Silver Medal-5 Bronze Medal- 4 Bronze Medal- 5 In all 37 students won various medals. We applauded their hard work and guidance of their teachers.

NSC and NCO examinationations

Students of MRIS 21C Shine Again Navya Arora of Grade III and Kavini Makker of Grade II have brought laurels by bagging the first and second position (age-categories 9-11 years and 6-8 years respectively) in Faridabad Talent Hunt organized by Asian Institute of Medical Sciences on 5th foundation year celebrations. It was a dance competition and they enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing dance performances. They were given cash prize of `5000 and `3000 respectively.

Navya and Kavini winners at Asian Institute of Medical Sciences on 5th foundation year celebrations.

SPELL GENIE @ MRIS-21C Jaidav Singh Parhar of Grade IV and Lakshay Mehta of Grade II made school and parents proud by winning first and second position in the school round of SPELLATHON 20142015 organized by Spell Genie. It is a competition where the vocabulary and command over the language age appropriate is tested. The students of MRIS-21C have outshone others. We are proud of them and applaud their efforts.

Jaidav and Lakshay winners of Spell genie

Appreciation and Recognition for MRIS 21C Silve MRIS-21C has received Deep Appreciation and Recognition for its participation in International Level Sience Programme Our TreasurePlants: Environment Programme, organized by TARAMANDALA, Children’s development Org. MRIS-21C has been judged as “BEST” at National Level for its commitment to spread Environmental Affection and Awareness among the students. The certificate was issued on the occasion of NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY, 28th Feb. 2015 Students had participated in District level Taekwondo Championship held at Netaji Subhash Modern Sports Club, New Delhi and brought laurels by winning 3-Gold, 4-Silver and 11 Bronze Medals. We applaud their hard work and perseverance.

Camlin Kokuyo contest winners @MRIS-21C Students of MRIS-21C were awarded Medals and Certificate by the Camlin Kokuko for participating in the school level contest. The various categories for the competition were- Group A (Nursery & K.G.) –Fun with the Family, Group B (Gr. I & III) -Fun with Friends, Group C (Gr. IV & V) –Fun with Colours. The entire school participated and out of them 17 best entries weres given medal and certificate for various categories. “Drawing is a very god medium for expression especially for small students. It gives a chance to express, to those students also who, other hesitates in expressing themselves”.

MRIS Sector 21C, Faridabad

VISITS ARE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE PROUD INDIANS of MRIS-21C @ MUGHAL GARDENS, DELHI

WORLD CLASS EXPOSURE TO STUDENTS OF MRIS 21C Students of MRIS 21C had the golden opportunity of visiting the state-of-the-art central library at Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad. The students saw the amazing world of books, e-books, magazines and various journals. The variety of books ranged from IT, science, literature, history, geography, biology… you name it and the book was there. The students were astonished to see the automated library processes through the software ‘libsys’, modern facilities like laptops, tabs, etc. being used by the visitors in the library. All in all, it was an enriching experience for students and staff members.

Students of MRIS 21C got a chance see and admire Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan which is open for public and is on full bloom.The students got a chance to see and learn about the rarest of qualities of flora & fauna. They learnt about the various kinds of flowers & plants, their species and specific requirements for their proper growth. Two channels running North to South and two running East to West divide this garden into a grid of squares. There are six lotus shaped fountains at the crossings of these channels. The energetic fountains rising up to height of 12 feet create soothing murmur that enthralls everyone present there.All in all it was an enriching session.

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FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE CONTINUES @ MRIS 21C We, at MRIS 21C, believe in making our students learn through experiencing the concepts as far as possible. In the pursuit, we showed our students modes of transport under the theme ‘All About My World’. Students had gone to car showroom last week and had a wonderful learning experience. Today in school students were shown motor bike and bicycle to understand another type of transport. They learnt about various parts of bikes and safety rules and safety gear used for riding a bike. After this learning experience they expressed their learning outcome through Show and Tell activity in the classroom. It was delight to see how beautifully students have learnt and expressed their learning outcome

HOLI CELEBRATIONS @ MRIS 21C We, at MRIS 21C, believe in celebrating festivals with full verve and vigor. Our objective is to make our students understand the significance of celebrating a particular religious festival. Teachers prepared a beautiful dance drama and played floral Holi with the children. They also explained dos and don’ts related to the festival. The air was filled with the spirit of festivity and everyone had a wonderful time.

MREI

CORPORATE SOCIAL REFORMS IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AT MREI Contributing to making the society a better place to live in is what the Manav Rachna Educational Intuitions strive to achieve. Under the aegis of the Dr O P Bhalla Foundation under the guidance of the Chief Patron Ms Satya Bhalla, the Foundation has undertaken various Corporate social responsibilities which have gone a long way in benefiting society at large. Whether it is giving full support to the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’ campaign launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister in Panipat or adopting the Mohna village, or the campaign of ‘Each one teach one’ by the Manav Rachna International schools as part of their Corporate Service Responsibility the initiatives have been many fold and have lead to helping those who need help in different aspects of life

Launching the tallest tiranga in Sector 12 Faridabad

eginning its activities from ‘Ek Mutthi Daan’ campaign, the Dr O P Bhalla Foundation has till date, contributed approximately 10,000 kg rice and 1500 kg wheat our to NGOs Prayas, Sai Milan and Naaz Foundation. It has also been working towards improving GER (Gross Enrolment Ratio) for higher education in Faridabad. By adopting Mohna village, the Foundation is undertaking regular weekly development activities like teaching, training of teachers, health camps, awareness and cleanliness drives at the Girls’ School and the village. To promote health and wellbeing, the Foundation has conducted several free-of-cost health and nutrition camps in villages such as Mewala, Maharajpur, Mohna, Kheri, Anangpur. Dr O P Bhalla Foundation in collaboration with NGO Prakash Deep has been organizing skill development workshops for students of the NGO, providing them with the

necessary skills for a livelihood. The Foundation has also been dedicatedly supporting the ‘Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat Abhiyaan’ through a series of cleanliness drives and awareness campaigns across various places in Faridabad including the Old Faridabad installed in a phased manner at key locations. ‘Smart Bins’ developed by the students of Manav Rachna Innovation & Incubation Centre (MRIIC) were launched and installed at the venue. The Foundation’s cleanliness mission was further strengthened when Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad, Shri Vijay Singh Dahiya declared Manav Rachna International University as the first polythene-free University of Haryana. Students of Manav Rachna also participated in the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’ campaign launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister in Panipat. The Manav Rachna International schools have been actively participating in the ‘ Beti Bachao Beti Padao’, the

‘Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat Abhiyaan.’ The schools have taken the initiative of teaching their employees under the mission of ‘Each one teach one’ which is being thoroughly appreciated by those who want to be educated with age being no bar. In what is a matter of pride for The Foundation’s association with Faridabad Navchetna Trust witnessed the installation of ‘The Tallest Tiranga’ (250 feet in height) at HUDA Town Park in Faridabad on National Defence Day (March 3, 2015) wherein MREI has undertaken the maintenance of the country’s tallest tri-colour to preserve and protect the country’s pride and patriotic honour. Eminent dignitaries Shri Amit Shah, National President, Bharatiya Janta Party; Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal; Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan, MOS (IC), Govt. of India; Sh. Subhash Barala, President, BJP Haryana Unit; Dr. Anil Jain, National Secretary, BJP & Incharge Haryana, BJP; Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, MOS, Govt. Of India; Brigadier Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, Mahavir Chakra Awardee & VSM; Actor Sh. Ranbir Kapoor and Shri Vipul Goel, MLA & Chairman, Faridabad Navchetna Trust were present on the occasion. Health Camps are now being organised at Prithla Village to serve the needs of the community.

MREI

ASSOCHAM HONOURS MANAV RACHNA ASSOCHAM declares Manav Rachna International University as the ‘Best University serving Social Cause’. Also awards Manav Rachna International School, Sector 14, Faridabad with ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Award for The ‘Best K-12 School in Teaching – Learning Practices’

t is noteworthy that Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) have been bringing about transformation through incremental articulated steps in society through a series of CSR activities under the aegis of Dr O P Bhalla Foundation. MREI has been carrying on the rich legacy and tradition of excellence which Founder Chairman Dr OP Bhalla set as a precedent. Dr O P Bhalla Foundation, a trust with philanthropy as its sole objective undertakes developmental activities, research and training in various fields, such as education, sustainable development and environmental protection, gender equality, health and well-being. The 8th ASSOCHAM Educational award bestowed upon Manav Rachna International University is a true reflection of the spirit and dedication with which the Foundation has catered to the needs

anav Rachna International University (MRIU) was felicitated with ‘ASSOCHAM – National Education Excellence Award 2015 for the ‘Best University serving Social Cause’ at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi on April 18 2015 The award was presented by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Prof. (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria. Dr. N. C Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor, MRIU received the award from Dr. Ram Shankar Katheria in the presence of eminent educationists. The Hon’ble Minister appreciated MRIU for its social work.

anav Rachna International School, Sector 14, Faridabad has been conferred with ASSOCHAM Education Excellence Award for The ‘Best K -12 School in Teaching – Learning Practices’. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Prof. (Dr) Ram Shankar Katheria. Ms. Deepika Bhalla , Executive Director, MRIS 14 and Ms. Mamta Wadhwa, Principal, MRIS 14 received the award from Dr. Ram Shankar Katheria in the presence of eminent educationists.

of the marginalized while serving social causes like Ek Muthi Daan(a movement where nowhere sleeps hungry), community health camps,mega blood donation camps, Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat,Waste management, Maintenance of the World’s Tallest Tiranga, and supporting the Beti Bachao Beti Padao campaign, among others. The Foundation is also working towards improving Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for higher education in the Faridabad District. Commenting on the award, Ms Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron-MREI & Chairperson – Dr O P Bhalla Foundation humbly said:“The Foundation is a humble effort of making this world a better place to live and ensure that all the human beings get their due share of happiness. I thank ASSOCHAM for recognizing our efforts, and I am sure that as the Foundation continues its journey of spreading happiness and joy, more people will join us in this mission to help accomplish the dream of our Founder Chairman.

Through such manifold initiatives ,Dr. O P Bhalla Foundation has been working steadily towards the fulfillment of its goals and objectives. We all together can make a difference by Saving Lives…Transforming Communities….Renewing Hope”.

Speaking on the recent achievement, Ms.MamtaWadhwa said:“MRIS has been excelling in both academics and sports, winning laurels and recognition time and again. The school has been consistently ranked among the top 5 schools in the region by leading publications.The School’s consistent growth and performance in all the fields, be it academics, sports or extra- curricular activities is due to the regular mentoring and provision of appropriate guidance to the students. In sports, the students of MRIS-14 are regularly representing the School at National level sports competitions and winning various positions especially in Basketball, Badminton, Table tennis, Shooting, Chess etc. Awards like ASSOCHAM act as the morale boosters for the management, staff and students”. On receiving the award, Ms. Deepika Bhalla said: “Right since its inception, MRIS has been embellishing children to grow beyond their dreams, all the while, taking a quantum leap into many initiatives.With its committed and qualified team and world-class infrastructure, MRIS—long considered an academic beacon—has been making learning a celebration for students. MRIS has been nurturing students to become responsible global citizens with values that are embedded for life”!

MRIS Charmwood

SPORTEK 2014-15 The Little Champs of early years ( Bloomz, Toddlers and Nursery) at MRIS Charmwood proved that “Together we can and together we will”. Ms Shweta Choudhary, the well known Shooter and the pride of Haryana at the Asian Games 2014 was the guest of honour on 28 February 2015

he ceremony was declared open with a Rocket Launch and the program started with the arrival of our distinguished chief guest Ms Shweta Choudhary. She is the first woman from the state of Haryana who made our country proud by winning India’s first medal in the 2014 Asian games. Ms Shweta shared her valuable life experiences with us which were definitely touching and motivating for all of us. The welcome walk was led by the band leader holding the leader’s stick and was followed by school flag bearer who was followed by our champs from all 6 sections of Nursery, Toddlers and Bloomz.The etic performance Zumba provoked us to stay fit and healthy. Power Rangers of Nursery Life skills, Nursery Science workshop and Nursery I.T. presented events like Yoga and Drill with Umbrella. Gymnastics and aerobic moves like forward roll, bridge and T-scale were part of the celebrations and a patriotic performance made us remember and salute our Indian super heroes

Ms Shweta Choudhary, the ace shoorter from Haryana an inspiration to young winners

from specific sports field. Various fun races like Bob the builder, Tailor Race, Salsa, Carnival Race, Mario Race etc were held for students in which they participated with full zeal, enthusiasm and courage. Rhapsody of races were conducted not only for the students but also for our energetic and enthusiastic parents. They actively participated in races like apple peel race, skipping race, 3 legged race and tug of war. This reflected their true sportsmanship and will to enjoy. The entire aura was very colourful and full of excitement. The ceremony ended with distribution of medals to the winners with beautiful crowns by our respected chief guest and Principal Ma’am Mrs Sanyogita Sharma.

(Top to bottom) The rocket which marked the launch of Sportek, Participation was fun at Sportek

MRIS Charmwood

SPORTS DAY FOR KINDERGARTEN, CHARMWOOD The children of Kindergarten from Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood, participated in the colourful extravaganza Sportek 2014-15 on Saturday, March 14, 2015. The event also celebrated the success of the KG students who are now graduating from early years of education to the primary years

irector Principal, MRIS CW Ms Sanyogita Sharma, Headmistress Early Years and Primary wings Ms Jyoti Bhalla and Senior Coordinator Ms Maneesha Kapur were the chief guests for the occasion. The shining stars of KG had been preparing for this mega event for the past fortnight and were looking forward to this day with a lot of enthusiasm. The day began with Gayatri Mantra and the Manav Rachna song. Over 200 KG children enthralled the audience with their team spirit, coordination and synchronization as they presented yoga, step aerobics, taekwondo and floor exercises. This was followed by activities like flat race, group fun races like Bucket race, Bob the Builder race, Harry Potter race and Basket the corn race. The highlight of the day was the graduation ceremony for the young stars who are now set to enter into the world of primary education.The children looked every bit the stars with their graduation hats and colourful certificates. Sportek 2014-15 ended with a grand tug of war for parents who participated enthusiastically in the same.

FARE THEE WELL MRIS Charmwood bid farewell to grade V students as they moved to a new class Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood recently bid a farewell on March 10, 2015 to the class V students as they move to a new class and a new wing. The Director Principal Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;am, Mrs Sanyogita Sharma and the Headmistress of the Primary Wing, Ms Jyoti Bhalla graced the occasion with their presence. The event started with a choir of students reciting the Gayatri Mantra, followed by a

beautiful blend of an inspirational school and the school song. The choir left the audience mesmerized. It was followed by a few motivational words from the Principal of the school. The Headmistress discussed the key points like modes of assessment and rules of the Senior Wing, through a Power Point presentation. She encouraged the students and appreciated the work of the teachers. A small presentation of

the pictures of the students of grade 5 was presented and talked about by the Centre Incharges of the three sections. The event came on an end with an enthralling dance performance by the girls of Grade 4. The students then headed to watch a movie, Madagascars 3. It was fun-filled and delightful day that has left sweet memories with the students and the teachers.

MRIS Charmwood

ACHIEVERS @MRIS CHARMWOOD

ts an honour to announce that nine students from Manav Rachna International SchoolCharmwood have pivotal attainment in various inter school championship held in the year 20142015. Students of primary wing exhibited their capabilities and skills in Skating, Gymnastics and shooting championship. Students scored Gold and silver medals in various categories. Involving oneself in competitive sports encourage healthy competition. Sports enhances op-

timistic perspective and to be paradigm for those who are reluctant to opt for sports. Sports also inculcate good qualities in us. Students here in the school have inculcated determination and strength to cope up with various inter school championship under the guidance of expertise faculties. We at MRIS Charmwood emphasize on passion for excellence. Under the expert guidance of the trainers and instructors students excel in sports. We relentlessly guide our students to ac-

quire the technicalities and potential to impart the best, simultaneously we also inculcate positive attitude, self-belief and high level of confidence, which is essentially required to perform well in any competitive sports. “As it is truly said that Sports is such a great vehicle to promote and bring recognition to not only the whole university, but the state” Congratulations! For the excellence and remarkable achievement.

PRIMARY WING SPORTS STAR Aatyasha Sharma

Jaithneil Loveitte Khan Student of MRIS, Charmwood Aatyasha Sharma of grade3 Asia won a gold medal in 4th Inter Manav Rachna Skating meet held on 6th July 2014.

Dhruv Arora

Nimish Bhatia

Student of MRIS ,Charmwood Jaithneil Loveitte Khan of grade 5 Amartya Sen won a silver medal in Inter-Manav Rachna Gymnastics Championship held on 16th October 2014.

Jayeesh Istwal Student of MRIS ,Charmwood Dhruv Arora of grade 5 Alfred Nobel won a silver medal in Inter-Manav Rachna Gymnastics Championship held on 16th October 2014.

Shaurya Bhalla

Pranjal Tanwar Student of MRIS, Charmwood Jayeesh Istwal of KG Paragon won a gold medal in Winter open Skating meet held on 6th November 2014.

Ryan Nangia Student of MRIS ,Charmwood Shaurya Bhalla of grade 4 Indian ocean won a gold medal in Inter- Manav Rachna shooting Championship held on 16th oct 2014 in Mris Gurgaon.

Student of MRIS ,Charmwood Nimish Bhatia of KG Numeracy won a gold medal in Winter open Skating meet held on 6th November 2014.

Student of MRIS, Charmwood Pranjal Tanwar of grade 4 atlantic won a gold medal in 22nd Distt Beginner’s Skating meet held on 31Oct 2014 in Sports complex Sec 12, Participated in 27th CBSE NORTH ZONE meet held between 8-10 Oct 2014 in Rohtak.

Ritaj Munir Student of MRIS, Charmwood Ryan Nangia of grade 2 Himalaya won a gold medal in 22nd Beginners meet held on 7th June2014.

Student of MRIS ,Charmwood Ritaj Munir of Grade 5 won a gold medal in Inter- Manav Rachna shooting Championship held on 16th oct 2014 in Mris Gurgaon.

MRIS Charmwood

SPORTS AND MORE T

he mission of MRIS, Charmwood is to improve the quality of life of children. It is committed to improvement in not just academics but also in health, fitness and emotional well-being thereby contributing to the betterment of the community.The need for children to remain active and energetic is felt in a greater way as obesity is rapidly becoming the number one cause of disease and ill-health. Sports activities provide opportunities to children to participate more actively and encourage healthy lifestyles. We firmly believe that sport is a major catalyst in driving young people away from unproductive activities. We take a responsible and professional approach towards exposing and coaching our students through various sports programmes. We aim to be enthusiastic and patient thereby creating an environment where children can learn at their own pace in a controlled and fun way. The focus of the sport sessions is on overall development and skills of our students with adequate emphasis on all-round personality development through Gymnastics, Skating, Chess, Carrom, Badminton, Volleyball and Taekwando. We also lay emphasis on fitness and nutrition lessons. Each of our training centers follows the same methodology and offers the same high-quality services.

Our students participate and win laurels in various DISTRICT, STATE and NATIONAL LEVEL Competitions. 1. The schools offer “An Extended Sports Programme” after school hours for students to excel in various games. 2. Specialized coaches come to train and guide the students. 3. The school lays emphasis on both Indoor and Outdoor activities. 4. Manav Rachna Cricket Academy is another feather in the cap wherein students are trained. 5. A well equipped Shooting range is another attraction in the school premises. 6. The school hosts many Inter Manav Rachna Sports Meets for both the students and the faculty. 7. An Annual Mini Basket Ball Tournament is an event which is a much awaited programme for all the budding Sports athletes of Delhi/NCR.

Winners of U-14 basketball tournament

Indoor games sharpen the mind

Practicing the art of cricket

The ramp walk

“FARE –THEE-WELL” Bidding Adieu to the First Batch of Grade-XII@ MRIS, Charmwood MRIS, Charmwood, witnessed its first farewell party hosted by the students of GradeXI and dedicated to the First Batch of Grade XII. They bid “Hasta-LA-Vista” by making every moment a special moment for their seniors. The day started on the auspicious note as the school started with ‘Havan’ to bless the outgoing batch wishing them success in all endeavours. A number of events were organized to mark this nostalgic moment which would go down the memory lane of the outgoing students in the years to come. Grade XI students mesmerized one and all with their heart throbbing and scintillating dance performances and melodious songs. Mr Sanjeev and Mr Shivam enthralled every one with their melodious songs. The highlight of the programme was the Special Citation Ceremony which was held to wish good luck to the young scholars. Students reminisced their fun-filled days in school and expressed how difficult it was for

them to go out of the portals of their alma- mater. The show stealer was the Ramp walk in which Vaibhav Ailawadi and Preeti Raj were crowned as Mr and Miss MRIS, respectively. The outgoing batch expressed their gratitude to their alma-mater and teachers by presenting mementos. Ms Nindiya Saket, Headmistress (Senior Wing) recited a self composed poem, expressing her emotions towards the students. Ms Sanyogita Sharma, Principal, MRIS Charmwood showered her blessings upon them by motivating them to be the honest citizens of the nation and reach the glorious heights of success for the world of tomorrow.

MRIS Sector 46

ACHIEVERS @ MRIS GURGAON The lady with a shooting eye

ixteen year old, Nayani Bharadwaj, 5 years back decided to try her luck at shooting and pursue it as a hobby if it interested her. Little did she know then that this sport would become her passion and would put her on the road to success. No one in her family is involved in any sports, but her mother coaxed her to join shooting. With the help and encouragement of her coach, she quickly learnt the ways of the game and the same year participated in Delhi State Shooting Championship. Her talent and skills were recognised and she qualified for the Pre National Championship and then the Nationals where she did her country proud by winning the bronze medal. Not one to rest with little, she put her heart and soul to practice and at the tender age of 13 qualified the International Selection Trial and was selected to be a part of the Under 19 Indian team. Since then she has represented the country 5 times in the interna-

tional arena and has got the opportunity to play in Germany, Czech Republic, Quwait Singapore and China. Nayani cemented her position as a trustworthy and extremely capable team member by winning the silver medal in Quwait in 2014. She recently participated in the 58th National Shooting Championship. Nayani enthralled all and made her school proud by winning 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals. In these 5 years Nayani has won approximately 15 gold, 20 silver and bronze medals respectively. Shooting is now an integral part of her life and she says that this sport has taught her ‘life skills’ and has increased her patience and concentration level which has also immensely helped her in her academics. This is just the beginning of her career and she knows that she has miles to go. Her next goal is to participate in the Asian Shooting Championship 2015 and emerge victorious. We at MRIS 46 wish her luck and hope that she continues to make her Alma Mater and country proud and writes a success story wherever she goes.

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If I Had a Magic Wand If I had a magic wand, I would float above the sky like a swan I would not take part in any fight But dance upon the tranquil night I would fly on top of the world Like a little humming bird I will go places and have a lot of success Fly above airships, stun all the people of the world I will be living a blissful life With tranquility with all my might I will achieve all the greatest heights of the world Happily going wherever I want, with my little magic wand With my cars. with my houses Owning cute hamsters with little noses Only if i had a magic wand Aditya Singh Grade V Mandela

MRIU

MRIU:THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOUR CAREER Welcome to Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) where academics and activities never end. In Manav Rachna, the students are trained in the field of engineering and technology, science, commerce, humanities, management, health sciences and therapies, sports and multi-media with their overall personality development. The major emphasis of imparting training at MRIU is to encourage curiosity and innovation among our students and lay a strong foundation from where they can have quick learning ability and adaptability to grow with the fast changing world. Here at MRIU, we try to mould our students with the strength of character, self-confidence technical competence and leadership in management to transform them into insightful and responsible citizens of this great country.

n Manav Rachna International University (MRIU), the students gain critical-thinking, knowledge and practical skills through well-tailored curricula commensurate with the demands of industries and employers by taking inputs of experts from industry and academia. Smart technology-enabled pedagogy techniques are deployed for its efficacious dissemination. The knowledge to the students is propagated through dedicated and experienced faculty members drawn from top notch institutions in India including IITs, NITs, Defence organizations; state-of-the-art library and wellequipped labs and overall serene environment in the campus. Knowledge Partnerships with the ace leadership like IBM, JBM, TCS, Infosys, EMC, KPMG, NIIT, Fortis, NDTV Worldwide, KPMG, Edinburgh Napier University, UK, Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS), Auckland, New Zealand, Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada in respective domains to disseminate industrial exposure to students and faculty alike. MRIU has partnered with many International Universities like Lahti University of Applied Sciences (LUAS), Lahti, Finland, Tsukuba University, Japan, University Sains Malaysia (USM), Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) Leeds Metropolitan University in Leeds, West Yorkshire (UK), Bangladesh Institute of Sports Sciences (BISS), Missouri State University, University of Texas, Arlington, USA (UTA) for Faculty exchange, student exchange and joint research projects. As a part of our commitment towards quality technical education and excellence, we embarked on promoting Faculty Development Program, Seminars, Workshops and Conferences at National and International levels,

Dr Naresh Grover

A research culture has taken shape in the university through enhanced R & D activities, establishment of Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Centre (MRIIC), creation of centers for interdisciplinary research, establishment of industry-sponsored programmes, stronger interface with industry, alumni and a special focus on new post-graduate and doctoral programs.

which keeps the faculty members and students abreast of their field. A research culture has taken shape in the university through enhanced R & D activities, establishment of Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Centre (MRIIC), creation of centers for interdisciplinary research, establishment of industry-sponsored programmes, stronger interface with industry, alumni and a special focus on new post-graduate and doctoral programs. MRIIC provides nurturing ground for the young students to transform their innovative ideas to commercial products. Students of MRIU have won many coveted awards both at national and international level competitions. A large number of research publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals including those listed in scopus are being published by the research scholars and faculty. By choosing MRIU and selecting us to be your learning partner, you have taken the first step in becoming an educated and ethical member of society Throughout your journey and stay here at Manav Rachna, please remember that you are not alone in this endeavor. Your professors, advisors, mentors, staff members and the administration want you to be successful in reaching your goals and the same can only be achieved, if you are committed and have positive attitude. We look forward to work with you in shaping your future during the most exciting period of your life and would like to make sure that your stay with us would be both memorable and rewarding. With very best wishes for your glorious career ahead Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Grover Dean Academics and Director Admissions, MRIU

2nd Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

ALUMNI AND STAR PERFORMERS AWARDS Liswt of Awardees

Ms. Pragati

An alumnus of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, MRIU is currently the Judicial Magistrate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Class after her selection through the Haryana Civil Service Judicial Exam. She augurs well to be a legal luminary in the State of Haryana in the coming years.

Major Hitesh Kumar Sonic

An alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology joined the gallant Indian Army in the year 2011 and has risen to the rank of a Major. He will keep the MRIU Flag aflutter in the best traditions of the Indian Army.

Ms Shally Aggarwal

An alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MRIU made a quantum leap in her professional career by joining the gallant Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Woman Officer. We hope to hear of her valour and derring-do in the coming years.

Ms Dipika

Rahul Khajuria

An alumnus of the Faculty of Computer Applications, MRIU is keeping the MRIU flag aloft in the global domain by his astounding professional achievements in current assignment as a Country Manager in the USA

Kunal Singh

Avinish Rana

An alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MRIU got selected into the most coveted Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) by finishing in the top quartile of the Combined Engineering Services Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission.

Avnish Parashar

An alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MRIU achieved the coveted distinction of selection to the Indain Revenue Service (IRS- Income Tax) through the Civil Services Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission.

Gaurav Deep

An alumnus of Manav Rachna Collge of Engineering through his academic and professional achievements in the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA (obtained MS in Computer Science) and his other eclectic pursuits spanning sports and social work.

Mohit Chhabra

An alumnus of Manav Rachna Collge of Engineering joined the most sought-after IIM Calcutta after cracking CAT. He is now an ace corporate pro and has served with the top-bracket companies in the country.

Rachit Narang

An alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MRIU cracked the CAT with top honours and over 98 per cent ile to get selected in the IIM Kozhikode. He has a highly promising corporate career ahead of him in the most fascinating area of futuristic management and business analytics.

Ms Sakshi Singh

A student of MRIS-Charmwood secured the 1st All India Rank in the National Level Science Talent Search Examination which catapults her in the top decile of the precociously talented science students on pan India basis.

Ms Jyoti Kapoor

A student of MRIS-14 reached the acme of her sporting ambitions by being selected to participate in the Asian Games 2014 held in Bejing as a member of Indian contingent in the event of Speed Skating Hockey. She is truly a child prodigy who shall land in the league of Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza.

Keshav Singhal

A student of MRIS-21 by securing the 1st Rank in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). An astounding feat this! This child prodigy has prowess to become a world class business analytics professional

Diksha Yadav

A student of MRIS-Charmwood has brought accolades to her school by winning Gold Medal in the Haryana State and Inter School Shooting Championship. She is a shooter of precocious talent whom we shall hear of in great vein of acclaim in the coming years.

2nd Founder’s Day

Ms Anita Choudhary gracing the occassion on Founder’s Day Sh Rishi Nityapragyaji giving away the Alumni awards at 2nd Founder’s Day

National Employability Award for MRIU

Sh Rishi Nityapragyaji giving away the Alumni awards at 2nd Founder’s Day

anav Rachna International University is awarded for excellence in Indias’ largest employability test with National Employability Award by Aspiring Minds. The awards started in 2012 by Aspiring Minds, is the only award given on the basis of actual performance of students on a standardized test and not on the basis of superficial factors like infrastructure, faculty etc. Through these awards Aspiring Minds felicitates the colleges which are in the lead on the basis of scores of their final year students on AMCAT. It was a moment of pride for MRIU students as due to their excellent performance in the test they have figured in the top 10 per cent campuses in the country.

FMS The esteemed galaxy of awardees being honoured

AWARDS AT POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE Manav Rachna International University in association with Indian Association of Positive Psychology awarded lifetime achievement awards to the stalwarts in the field of Psychology. The awardees were well known personalities including Honourable Dr Ashis Nandy, Honorary Fellow of CSDS; Padmashree Professor (Dr) Mahesh Verma, Director-Principal Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences; Dr Inder Mohan Kapahy, Founder, NDTF, Member UGC Commission; Dr Dalip Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Government; Professor Jitendra Mohan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, were f elicitated. The “Ripple Effect” was held at the University Campus between 27th February-1st March, 2015

galaxy of Lifetime Achievement Awardees including Honourable Dr Ashis Nandy, Honorary Fellow of CSDS; Padmashree Professor (Dr) Mahesh Verma, Director-Principal Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences; Dr Inder Mohan Kapahy, Founder, NDTF, Member UGC Commission; Dr Dalip Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Government; Professor Jitendra Mohan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, were felicitated amidst a rapturous audience of scholars, researchers, dignitaries, students and revered guests. The event, conducted by Faculty of Management Sciences, MRIU, host ED various scientific sessions and keynote addresses over a three day period on topics ranging from ‘Mindfulness’ to ‘Promoting Wellness through Progressive Muscle Relaxation’, and ‘Rethinking Stress in a Positive Way’. It was therefore highly befitting to begin the Conference through an Award Ceremony that witnessed the honorable presence of Lifetime Achievement Awardees along with eminent dignitaries such

as Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion; Dr N C Wadhwa,Vice Chancellor, MRIU; Professor Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor, Manav Rachna University; Dr V K Mahna, Pro-Vice Chancellor, MRIU; Dr M M Kathuria, Trustee, Manav Rachna Education Trust; Dr N K Chaddha Professor, Department of Psychology, Delhi University and President of Indian Association of Positive Psychology; Dr Arundeep Singh, Principal, Manav Rachna Dental College; Maj. Gen. (R) Dr P N Awasthi,VSM, Advisor MRDC; Professor Dr B S Gill, Director, Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Centre; Professor I K Kilam, Dean, Students Welfare, among other respected members. In his welcome address, Professor N K Chaddha, President Indian Association of Positive Psychology said, He recalled MRIU Founder Visionary Dr O P Bhalla’s benevolence and his faith in “imparting lifelong learning skills among the students”. On receiving the Award, Dr Ashis Nandy, known the world over as a distinguished sociologist, author and a Living Legend stated, “I feel extremely

honoured and grateful to be a part of this event. It is the first attempt by a young University to recognize Indian talent.” He hoped that Manav Rachna would “widen its ambit” and encourage new and newer disciplines to emerge in its process of evolution while its students would propel the University to great heights of creativity and innovation. Dr Ashis Nandy also said that his primary responsibility is towards the future generation and lamented how today’s universities have become mere “knowledge processors” rather than following the traditional system of education which propagated “new knowledge and independence”. Outlining the tradition of excellence at Manav Rachna International University and its pre-eminence as a research University, Vice Chancellor Dr N.C. Wadhwa said that MRIU’s quest for excellence continues unabated through myriad events, conferences and symposiums. “The Event will give a whole new dimension to our students and reaffirm Manav Rachna’s commitment to new and emerging areas of education,” he added.

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MRIS, Ludhiana holds its first Orientation Session

ddressing the parents, Ms. Goldy Malhotra, Director, Administration, MRIS said: “Carrying forward Manav Rachna’s legacy where sports is an integral part of the curriculum, the school offers international sporting facilities including Basket Ball, Table Tennis, Chess, Carom, Synthetic Lawn Tennis Court, Skating, Synthetic Badminton Court, Billiards, Gymnastics, Aerobics, Cricket: Automated Bowling - Net Practice, Squash Court and a shooting rage to name a few”! Mr Gaurav Rai, Executive Director, MRIS Ludhiana and MRIS 51, Gurgaon informed: “To expand and adapt holistic ventures essential for the growth of a child, MRIS has collaborated with Mosaica Education, USA’s Paragon Curriculum, for a fully integrated programme which includes social studies, literature, art, music, drama, history, math, science, technology, engineering and architecture. Paragon combines the pragmatism of a rigorous classical education with a hands-on approach to make it relevant and engaging to students. MRIS Ludhiana follows the International Primary Curriculum and Mosaica Education’s Paragon Curriculum from Toddlers to Grade V. From Grade VI onwards, the School follows CBSE Curriculum”. In terms of academics, MRIS also offers state-ofthe-art robotics based curricula developed by iCarnegie, a wholly owned Educational subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA. The partnership provides a great opportunity to use Robotics curricula as a platform to teach Computer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CS-STEM) to children at the junior, middle and high school levels. INDUCTION PROGRAM AT MRIS LUDHIANA The Academic and the Administrative staff have undergone rigorous training to assimilate well into Manav Rachna system. The Academic Excellence team including Ms. Sherry Sparks, Ms. Heather Cockerham, Ms. Elaine Carter, Mr. Eddy Carter and Ms. Monica Mukherjee have empowered the staff of Manav Rachna International School, Ludhiana to create happy learning zones for the students. Mrs Sanyogita Sharma, Director-principal, MRIS Charmwood and MRIS 21 C, apprised the TEAM MRIS LDH with Manav Rachna Vision, Mission, background and philosophy. TEAM MRIS LDH also visited the Manav Rachna International University and other Manav Rachna Schools to learn Manav Rachna practices. A hawan marked the commencement of the academic session. The Havan was attended by Mrs Goldy Malho-

Ms Goldy Malhotra addressing the parents

Ms Shilpi Gill attending the press conference tra, Director Academic Staff and Administration, Dr Roopali Trehan, Director, Manav Rachna International School Ludhiana, Mr Edward Carter from Academic Excellence Team, Mrs Shilpi Gill,Vice Principal and the staff members. BAISAKHI CELEBRATIONS AT MRIS, LUDHIANA In the morning assembly, the children were addressed with a speech educating them about the various facts of the festival and a quiz activity was done to make the assembly more interactive. A host of theme based activities were planned for various grades with a prime motive of helping children learn

various aspects of the festival of Baisakhi. The themes chosen were- the religious, cultural, environmental aspects and other harvesting festivals celebrated across the country. The children also spent time reflecting on the significance of Baisakhi in the present milieu. They also understood stubble burning as an environmental hazard and created posters with the slogan: “Say No to Stubble Burning ” The students and teachers did research in the library and used the internet to prepare their presentations on the themes allotted to them. The students were also shown Power Point Presentations and videos to enlighten them about the festival and they thoroughly enjoyed them. Ms Shilpi Gill addressing the students, encouraged them to value their culture and respect it, she motivated them to imbibe values prescribed by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. She also reiterated how stubble burning harms the environment. Early year’s teachers prepared models for the students and showed them pictures and videos to help them understand what Baisakhi is.The students carried home the Baisakhi craft that they had created in the school. They went home happy learning that we should say: “No to Stubble Burning ”. Ms. Shilpi Gill, Vice Principal, MRIS Ludhiana added: “The teachers at MRIS, a committed and highly qualified team of educators, are encouraged to create their own resources in the form of presentations which are also made a part of the smart learning of students”.

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Facing challenges with value education Mrs Mamta Wadhwa and Mrs Seema Malhotra, Principals of MRIS write their thoughts on the need for education in its imperative form

n this fast paced world, wherein we face enormous challenges it has become all the more imperative to provide children with an educational experience that has a global outlook, yet a strong value base so that our children are able to transcend all barriers and work towards bringing about a positive change in society. Schools are the institutions which influence lives of individuals. The opportunity to shape the minds and lives of children is a divine blessing and we are fortunate to have been ordained with it. We believe that education is knowledge imbued with wisdom and ethics which moulds the student’s behavior and personality. We are committed to the ethos symbolized in the school name Manav Rachna emphasizing the true role of education being man –making and character building. Thus, we provide a conducive environment to students for the realization of their intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential thereby nurturing their curiosity, dignity and self worth. Research shows that children develop academic diligence when they are involved in value based learning as they tend to develop relational trust. This enables them to be open minded individuals who can relate to their culture and people- a true mark of holistic learning. We provide our students with an experience of living in a larger community fostering in them a sense of

“ Various Robotic projects undertaken by children benefitting the society at large beautifully bring forth the unique blend of Technology and Moral values” MAMTA WADHWA, Pricipal, MRIS Sector 14

compassion, curiosity and cooperation to lead a harmonious life in a global society. The school with all its modern amenities offers enormous opportunities to children fostering their inspiration and innovation boosting their confidence and enhancing their awareness and knowledge. Theme based morning assemblies and celebration of special days is an endeavor to strengthen moral and ethical values. Various Robotic projects undertaken by children benefitting the society at large beautifully bring forth the unique blend of Technology and Moral values. In addition to the regular workshops on life skills students are also involved in a number of community based projects where they address issues and concerns ranging from environment to poverty and beyond. Through such initiatives they find opportunities to voice their opinions and be instrumental in decision making and problem solving thus gaining meaningful experiences which enrich them as individuals and help them evolve as better human beings. Quality education has always been a hallmark of our school and we strive to equip our children so that they emerge as the crusaders of knowledge and technology and champions of humanity.

GD Pro 2015 boosts students’ personalities

roup Discussion has its prevalence and application in the corporate and the academic world. Group Discussion is used as a screening tool by business colleges and corporates. Communication is a part of day to day life of students. Students participate in group activities during projects. Students interact as groups, so it’s important that they understand the norms of group behavior in the early days of their life.This will help them practice and inculcate it in their intrinsic personality by the time they grow up. Once students graduate from the school/college, these groups’ skills will help them get admission in premier educational institutions/dream jobs. MBA and engineering institutes use GD as a logical extension of the admission test

to assess the candidate’s overall personality in terms of subject knowledge, confidence, comfort levels with team work, presence of mind, analytical skills, initiative and communication skills Keeping these things in mind, Career Development Center has been organizing GD Pro for last three years with the objective of enhancing communication and group behavior of students. GD Pro 2013 saw 900 participants from Manav Rachna Group of Insti-

MRIS 21C

A child is a divine gift of God

child is a divine gift of God. The greatest power that man can endow his progeny with -is Education’. Making tiny hands balance a pencil and carve out alphabet and number is as significant task as building their lives, personalities and careers. Teaching them to make interrogation marks and not full stops should be the aim for all of us. The important pillars that shape the destiny- the parents and the teachers should contribute whole heartedly in that direction. It is time to recognize that what lies before us are not mere children but oceans of untapped miracles of talent, intelligence, creativity and energy. Our endeavour at MRIS has been to nurture the fledglings and create an environment of excellence in everything we do and with these thoughts we empower little ones to do the best so as to have an edge over others. Every child is unique and is born to excel in different walks of life. Education should be the window for each child to manifest their unique skills. Childhood is the world of miracle or of magic: It is as if creating rose luminously out of the night, all new and fresh and astonishing. Childhood is over; the moment things are no longer astonishing. When the world gives you a feeling of “déjà vu,” when you are used to existence, you become an

tutions and GD Pro 2014 saw 1800 participants from three colleges and Manav Rachna International Schools. GD Pro 2015 was organized from April 14 to April 17, 2015. 2700 students participated in GD Pro 2015 from four colleges and four schools including Manav Rachna International Schools. 250 Group Discussions were conducted with the help of 45 judges. GD Topics were given from categories like Business,

Every child is unique and is born to excel in different walks of life. Education should be the window for each child to manifest their unique skills. Childhood is the world of miracle or of magic: it is as if creating rose luminously out of the night, all new and fresh and astonishing.

“Our thoughts are causes, You sow a thought, you reap an action, you sow a habit, you reap a character, you sow a character, you reap destiny. It all starts with a thought” SEEMA MALHOTRA, Pricipal, MRIS 21C

Economy, Politics, Entertainment, Education, etc. Content on more than 150 topics was put on the event website www.gdpro.in. GD Pro 2015 was very well received by students. There was a cash prize of INR 25000 for the winner, INR 10000 for the first runner-up and INR 5000 for the second runner-up. Apart from this there were seven prizes of INR 1000 for the finalists.

adult. Ken Hill correctly said,” Childhood is a promise that is never kept.” How true!!! Life is fun at four…. Nothing can bind a small child, no shackles can tie him, and no door can keep him locked… Lord Krishna is the best example of bubbly, colorful and mighty childhood. But! Are Krishnas born in today’s world……? How can miracles happen in today’s fast racing world….. Strangely the answer is yes, they do happen. If you look around carefully you’ll find uncountable Krishnas busy in their own lives…untouched by the shrewd - cunning ways of life. They believe in living life to the fullest. They are not bound with time constraints, etiquette restrictions, social protocols etc. But, who are they????? They are the best creation of God, Children!!!!! Every child comes with a message that God is not yet discouraged from man. Children are the living messages, we send to a time we will not see. Children are innocent and naïve. They are capable of giving you an experience of a lifetime, something which can make you smile even when you are fast asleep. Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they’re going to catch you in next. I as a teacher have innumerable experiences to share where children have amazed me with their extra ordinary ways of expressing their knowledge and wit. Let’s join hand to see that every child is made to feel important and comes out with his full potential to create magnificent future for himself in particular and world at large.

Sports day sector 14 A Butterfly spread its

Beautiful Colours A colourful butterfly was the mascot for the ANNUAL SPORTS EVENT: OLYMPIA 4 AT MRIS SECTOR 14 which showcased the vibrance of colour and freedom

Parents participation is a pleasure

Grand parents participating in games

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Sports day sector 14

Mrs Satya Bhalla, Dr Amit Bhalla, Ms Deepika Bhalla, Ms Nisha Bhalla being welcomed by Principal Ms Mamta Wadhwa

pread over 4 days the first day of the Olympia 4 was graced by Mrs. Satya Bhalla; Chief Patron MREI, Dr. Amit Bhalla; Vice President MREI, Mrs Deepika Bhalla and Mrs. Nisha Bhalla and esteemed Parents. Dr Prashant Bhalla, President MREI also took out time in the course of the spring sports festival to be part of the sports celebrations and motivated the students and appreciated the participation of parents in differ-

Olympia 4 was full of colour

Showing their cycling skills, Sport day is fun

Winners are always happy

ent games Dr Amit Bhalla with his presencely added more importance to the colourful ambience and also emphasized on the importance of latest technologies like “E” learning which the school focussed on. The Buffy Butterfly expressed colour and liveliness as the butterfly with pretty wings came out of its cocoon flapping its wings and ushering the feeling of warmth and celebration. Whether it was the march past with children proudly holding their House flags or the colourful races which they participated in, the sports fiesta was full of enjoyment. The sports meet was declared open with the releasing of balloons into the sky symbolizing the essence of what MRIS believes in — the freedom to dream and to soar to unprecedented heights. The martial arts demonstration, ‘Kicks and Punches’, was an artistic amalgamation of Taekwondo and Judo. Taught as an art of self-de-

fense, it denoted the indomitable spirit of the little children and their strength and courage to surmount life’s challenges. Performances like the fusion of Indian, Zumba brought in a lot of appreciation and applause. Children participated in races like Corns in Cones, Relay Race, Caterpillar Race, Bucket Race, Bicycle Race, Pyramid Race, Bicycle race and Children made colourful pyramids and participation was both creative and enjoyable. Parents were a part of the celebrations and they participated in races like Backward Race, Three-Legged Race, Skipping Race and Balloon Bursting Race.The Couple’s Race saw enthusiastic parents reliving their childhood leaving their fears and apprehensions behind. The Grand Finale saw the children culminate together to perform the show by their outstanding performance on Waka-Waka, feel the rush and Jai Ho songs.

MRIS Sector 14 FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE CONTINUES @ MRIS 21C We, at MRIS 21C, believe in making our students learn through experiencing the concepts as far as possible. In the pursuit, we showed our students modes of transport under the theme ‘All About My World’. Students had gone to car showroom last week and had a wonderful learning experience. Students were shown motor bikes and bicycles to understand another type of transport. They learnt about various parts of bikes and safety rules and safety gear used for riding a bike. After this learning experience they expressed their learning outcome through Show &Tell activity in the classroom. It was delight to see how beautifully students have learnt and expressed their learning outcome.

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY PRESENTATION BY NURSERY FOR KG @ MRIS 21C The students of Nursery had shown a beautiful gesture by presenting an interesting and enthralling assembly for their KG peer group who were graduating to Primary level of the school. They presented heartwarming songs and dance and spoke beautiful lines for their fellow students and made them feel important and cared for. They gave them small token of remembrance to each and every child. The teachers also spoke about their students who have grown into better human beings and are taking another big step in their school journey.

THERE IS NO AGE FOR LEARNING MRIS-sector 14 commenced its 5th “Computer Literacy Programme” under the guidance of trained faculty, Ms Shikha Jindal and Ms Aayushi Aggarwal. This programme is specially designed for our grandparents and parents in order to make them aware of the computer applications. It would help them to make use of computer technology effectively and confidently. The participants would be learning computer basics, internet navigation, sending e-mail, chatting, using storage devices like CDs and Pen drives, digital cameras and many android applications on mobiles etc. They would also learn to use e-ticket booking and even e- banking facility. Grandmothers would certainly enjoy downloading the innovative recipes too. The Vice-Principal, Mr Anil Taneja welcomed the participants and in his address appreciated their zeal for learning and motivated them to learn it effectively

Graduating from KG to Std I

he Graduation Day organized in MRIS- sector 14 was full of joy and pride for not only the kindergarteners but also for the teachers and their parents as they graduated from KG to grade 1. The event was held for 2 consecutive days and was graced by Vice President MREI, Dr Amit Bhalla and The Executive Director of MRIS, Sector 21C, Ms Nisha Bhalla on the First Day. The Principal Ms Mamta Wadhwa welcomed the guests and congratulated the parents as well as the students for their efforts through the entire session. Ms Goldi Malhotra- Director Administration- MRIS, graced the occasion on the second day. The ceremony was conducted by the Chief Guests, who gave away the scrolls to the aspiring learners of MRIS Sector 14. Dr Amit Bhalla, in his address updated the parents about the upcoming plans of the school. He congratulated the Academic Excellence Team and the entire teaching staff for their contribution. Ms Malhotra emphasized on the importance of the involvement of parents and grand parents in the upbringing of their children for their healthy development. The parents were truly happy to see the students being awarded graduation certificates in their graduation gowns and caps. The Vice-Principal, Mr Anil Taneja appreciated and thanked the management for providing the continuous support

Every Trip Shall Enhance Me As a Human Being

hen students and teachers are together outside the classroom, new educational environments and experiences are possible. Students get the opportunity to observe new things. Around 70 students of Grade III of MRIS sector-14 went on an educational trip to Chandigarh, the first planned city of India. They were escorted by the Head Jr. School, Ms Shalini Bindra, along with her team of teachers. Their journey was full of excitement and amazement as many were travelling for the first time without their parents. The children went on to explore the beautiful Rock Garden, the exemplary display of art work made out of waste material. They also visited Choki Daani which gave them the enthralling experience of the village extravaganza. This also enabled them to have not only good time but also enriched their learning and deepened their roots to the values of culture and tradition. Children were also taken to Chhatbir Zoological Park, which houses hundreds of different mammals, birds and reptiles. This Zoological Park offered an adventurous Lion Safari too. Children also visited the Gurudwara to get the blessings of God. Students were amazed to see 2,500 species of cactus at “Cactus Garden”, an eco system in itself of cacti and succulents, landscaped by Dr J S Sarkaria. They also visited Sukhna Lake. It lies at the foothills of Shivalik Mountains. It was a learning and enjoyable experience for all of them.

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Parents’ Orientation Programme at MRIS Sector 14

arenting is a journey of learning, exploring, teaching, laughing, and sharing with the child. To make parents an active participant in their child’s first step in the school, MRIS Sector-14, organized a’ Parent Orientation Programme” for the new entrants. The Principal, Ms Mamta Wadhwa, extended a warm welcome to the parents present there and briefed them regarding the functioning of the school and various activities available for their child. The Headmistress, Ms Monika Kathuria, enlightened the parents regarding the basic rules and regulations of the school laying special emphasis on the vision of the institution. Ms Monica Mukherjee and Ms Elaine ,curriculum implementation specialists, elaborated on the methodologies used to teach phonics and intimated the parents about the learning centers in classrooms which cater to the multiple intelligences. The experts present addressed the queries of the parents and provided satisfactory solutions to their problems. MRIS Sector 14 grabs 3rd position in FLL, qualifies for nationals The Team Bold Nuts represented by Saksham Sharma of Class VIII-A, Abhimanyu Singh of Class VIII-A, Amarpreet Singh of class X-A, Hardik Madaan of class X-A, Keshav Kapil of Class VII-B and Zahaan Arif of Class VII-D from MRIS Sector 14 brought laurels to the school by qualifying for the International FLL (First Lego League) competition by bagging the 3rd Position at Nationallevel. They had to compete with 36 teams.They prepared a project for the children who cannot see which would eventually help them in learning Geometry. This would be of great help to the society at large. They worked day and night with full devotion as they believe that nothing can be gained without hard work. Apart from working at the school lab, they also visited the Blind school’ at Amar Colony to get the required information for their project. The team interacted with the students to know their problems faced by them in learning the subject. Along with the students, and their mentors namely, Ms Paromita Chakraborty, Ms Manasvi Sihay, Kirti Gandhi and Kanika Sharma. their parents also supported them at all levels.

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animal knows how to love a person”. Our little Bloomerz are always fascinated with the wonderful world of animals, MRIS Sector-14 organized “A Day out at the farm”. The school ground was turned into a mini play barn where there was a shed for the cow, stable for the horse, pen for the hens, rabbits hopping all around, birds chirping, pugs lazing around and the goats grazing here and there. The camel and the horse were all set to give the kids a ride on their back. The show began by singing the “Old McDonald” rhyme. The children enjoyed feeding food to the animals. Our little champs participated in various races with zeal and enthusiasm like crawl race, ball race, animal race, hoopla race and zip zap zoom etc. It was a proud moment for the parents to see their little Bloomerz stand on the victory stand and receive token of appreciation from our honourable Chancellor, Dr Prashant Bhalla Executive Director, Ms Deepika Bhalla and the Principal, Ms.Mamta Wadhwa. Parents enjoyed rolling the tyres and participating in cycle race. It took them down memory lane and reminded them of their childhood days. ‘Masala Bhangra’ was also presented by the mommies. Altogether it was an experiential and interactive learning for all.

Bloomz Day Out At The Farm! “Not every person knows how to love an animal, but an

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Prestigious MoU signed between MREI, Algonquin College, Ottawa and NSDC

anav Rachna Educational Institutions and Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada signed a Letter of Intent and agreed to submit a proposal to be a training Center of Excellence in the automotive and construction sectors following a MoU signed between Algonquin College and the Nationals Skills Development Corporation of India President Cheryl Jensen of Algonquin College, Canada, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Nationals Skills Development Corporation of India on Parliament Hill as witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. Carrying forward the mantle of excellence, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) and Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada, signed a Letter of Intent and agreed to submit a proposal to be a training Centre of Excellence in the automotive and construction sectors. This follows in the light of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Algonquin College and the

Nationals Skills Development Corporation of India. India has set a national target to “skill” 500 million people in India, across a vari-

ety of sectors, by 2022. The National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) of India has been tasked to meet 30 per cent of that target, meaning that they seek to produce 150 million skilled workers in the next 7 years. NSDC’s primary goal is to foster private sector and industry participation in skill training and development. In support of this training goal, Algonquin College and Manav Rachna Education Institutions (MREI) have agreed to submit a proposal to be a training Centre of Excellence in the automotive and construction sectors. Located at MREI’s campus in Faridabad near New Delhi, the Centre will focus on curriculum development and “Training the Trainers” with the major goal of up-skilling teachers and faculty from colleges and institutes across India, who will then begin to deliver short-term training courses for developing skilled workers. On April 13th and 14th, 2015, Algonquin College hosted Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Managing Director of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and Vice Chancellor – Manav Rachna University. Manav Rachna is a long standing partner of Algonquin College in India, and currently delivers Algonquin’s Interior Designing program at their campus in Faridabad, India. In the wake of the agreement, an upbeat Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Managing Director, MREI said: “Manav Rachna Educational Institutions are proud to be a part of the nation building process. By associating with Algonquin College, MREI is poised to train and upgrade the skills of Faculty members with the larger goal of creating a skilled workforce in India. As a training Centre of Excellence, MREI will do its utmost to fulfill the national objective of training teachers with the latest knowledge and skills in the chosen fields. Our tie-up with Algonquin College, Canada will ensure training that is at par with global standards. We feel honoured to be considered among the ‘chosen few’ to facilitate the skill training and development in our country.”

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Resurrection 2K 15:

An exhilarating experience A Fest organized at the Manav Rachna International University had everything to brand it vivacious and infectious. Organized and implemented by the students with full support and guidance from the Management, will remain in the memory of 15,000 youth from around the capital and NCR for a long time

hile the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) night was the high point of the Fest Resurrection 2K 15, held at the Manav Rachna International University, there were a host of events which made the youth spoilt for choice. The Fest had cultural events, technical events, literary events and health care events which made the youth from the Delhi and NCR participate in huge numbers. Whether it was students from college or or students went back happy and elevated to have been with their colleagues from across the city where they could show off their talents and mingle under a stress free platform. The fervor reached its climax on April 16th , 2015 when the youth were mesmerized with the power packed performance by the band which plays at the world famous festival called Tommorowland which featured artists from Mega Man of Belgium origin. A packed audience of more than 15,000 students danced non-stop to the exhilarating music of today. “There was nothing which was missed out,” said the youth in unison. “Whether it was the graphics or the deafening sounds of music – we loved it all,” said Rupanshu from NGF college. The VJ Nikhil Chinapa, added to the ‘madness’ of the evening of the EDM night.The youth danced, “as though there was to be no tomorrow,” said one of the students from the NCR region who had come with his group of friends. Nikhil wrote on his Facebook page “Cant go wrong with 10,000 students dancing their hearts out all the way up the hill! Thank you Manav Rachna Educational Institutes.” And truly the Management of Manav Rachna must be thanked for all the support they lent to see that the event was a grand grand success. Dr Prashant Bhalla commenting on the fest said, “ This mega event put together by our youth is all about their energy verve and enthusiasm. It is thanks to their great team work and organizational skills that we have among us stalwarts like Mega Men and Nikhil Chinapa performing live on stage. The fest is a brilliant culmination of youth power and talent. I feel immensely proud of our generation next.” The three day event saw the campus buzzing

with enthusiasm and creativity. The Megamen made Indians proud Whether it was serious web designing competition and AutoCAD or the light hearted Hindi and English solo songs sung by students or the heart throbbing fashion show, the youth enjoyed every minute of the 3 day event and wished it would never end. The Vaad Vivaad or the Dharohar (India Quiz) or the Go Creative Dentist or the Aerobics Workshop, the huge campus could host a variety of events at different venues as a team. . Three cheers students! You did a marthanks to the efforts of the students who worked velous job!

Fashion show at the Fest

Nikhil Chinappa enthralling the audience

The crowd at the Fest was mesmerized

MRIS Noida

Was sports my strong point? Eimad Khan from MRIS Noida is a promising sports star but was not aware of his hidden talent till he joined MRIS Noida. He is over whelmed at the motivation and encouragement he received from his school authorities

imad Khan, is a student of grade 6. This young lad admits that he never knew about his talent in sports until he joined MRIS, Noida. He attributes his love for sports to Mr Lovkesh Magu, Executive Director, MRIS, Noida to be his role model. “It is the encouragement and support which I received from Sir, that made me even think of considering sports as my strong point,” says Eimad According to him his Initial participation in the school’s sports events lacked the desired competitive spirit and vigour, however sir’s inspiring words about how his own achievements in sports helped him in personality development and in his career, motivated him and pushed him to participate in sports with one motto: to give his best and win. Eimad has made the school proud by winning accolades and awards in various sports competitions. He won a silver medal in Open District Taekwondo championship, in 2013, silver medal in 3rd inter MRIS T.T championship in 2014, bronze medal in inter school badminton championship, held in 2014, gold medal in obstacle race as well as hoop moves race in the ‘Fitness Fiesta’ held in 2014, gold medal in shot-put and a silver medal in the 100 m race in the ‘Sportathon’, held in 2015. His extraordinary acumen in sports earned him the title of the school’s sports captain. During the torch lighting ceremony on the Annual Sports Meet ‘Sportathon’ , he was given the honour of holding the torch signifying the true spirit of sportsmanship. Eimad’s sports teachers and coaches discovered his outstanding potential in Karate, which has been the focal point of his sports training for the past one year. He has won a silver medal in 7th district (Noida) karate championship held in 2014, silver medal in 12th UP state level karate championship held in 2014 and a silver medal in all India karate championship organized in Darjeeling, in 2014. Eimad’s aim in life is to become a forest officer so that he can work for the betterment of the animals, however he maintains that sports has helped him grow more confident, responsible and disciplined individual, he firmly believes that sports will always remain an integral part of his life and will help him realize his dreams.

Eimad lighting the torch from Mrs Satya Bhalla at his annual sports day

Eimad (extreme left) with his Principal

Sportathon @ MRIS Noida The Annual Sports meet: Sportathon 2015 at MRIS Noida was an array of colour, vibration and action with hundred percent participation of students. Kudos to the effort and enthusiasm put in by the teachers and the parents.

he school premises wore a festive look which added to the and grandeur of the Sports day celebration on March 13, 2015. With the benign presence of Chief Patron Mrs Satya Bhalla and Dr M M Kathuria, Dr Sanjay Srivastava, Ms Goldy Malhotra and Ms Seem Malhotra the event was blessed with good wishes and warmth where students from Bloomz & Toddlers to grade 1V participated . The opening ceremony showcased the march past of different houses carrying their house flags and ‘Sportathon’ banner. This was followed by the pledge taking by the students and torch lighting ceremony by respected Ms. SatyaBhallaji. After a brief welcome speech, respected Principal, Ms Sunanda Grover, presented the distinguished guests with a small token of appreciation. The Chief Guest was then requested to say a few words of encouragement and declare the ‘Annual Sports Meet’ open. In the background there was a flutter of pigeon flocks flying and balloons drifting in the air symbolizing the vibrant hopes and enthusiasm of the students. The events included aerobics, yoga and karate performance display, innovative theme based races like ‘Animals are buddies’, ‘It’s cool to car pool’, ‘Adopt a plant’, ‘Pack your school

The dignitaries at Sportathon

Bag’, ‘Solving the Riddle & finding the Treasure’ race etc. The children participated enthusiastically in all of them. The most exciting surprise of the day was an exhilarating race organized for the parents.The event ended with the vote of thanks. Speaking on the occasion Mrs Satya Bhalla said, “We will always carry the dream and vision of Dr O P Bhalla who firmly believed that sports was an integral part of over all student grooming.” She also expressed her appreciation on the ‘theme’ based games which were played and performed during the day. Although sports meet is an inter-house competition, it actually brings the four houses more closely together. Seeing students from the Tiger, Leopard, Jaguar and Panther houses practicing running together and cheering each other on, we realized that sports day is actually a virtuous competition. In addition to getting the medals, the friendships formed between students and the sense of belonging they felt towards their houses and their school, were the extra rewards we got from our annual sports meet.

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Republic Day Celebrations @ MRIS, Noida

epublic Day celebration at MRIS, Noida was commemorated with a special assembly. Principal, Mr Sunanda Grover hoisted the National flag and gave an inspirational speech, telling the students about the significance of Republic Day and conveying the significance of its celebration for every Indian citizen. Our students were educated that the Republic Day honors the date on which the constitution of India came into force, completing the country’s transition towards becoming an independent Republic. 26thJanuary was selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress. Performances of melodious patriotic songs by the students took everyone back to the bygone era when our freedom fighters visualized a dream of independent and prosperous India and struggled hard to achieve it. Students also presented scintillating dance performances paying the tribute to our motherland, their enthusiasm and energy was applauded by all. The day ended with a devotional rendition of National Anthem by everyone. A Tribute to the spirit of Patriotism Students gave remarkable vocal performances to honour the martyrs and salute their spirit of patriotism. The song ‘AE MERE VATAN KE LOGON’ touched all present in the assembly.The Principal addressed the students, telling them about the great sacrifice of the freedom fighters . The children recollected the sacrifice of the freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi who led our country to freedom advocating and inspiring the entire nation to follow the path of truth, honesty and non- violence. Lala Lajpat Rai, the “Lion

of Panjab”, a leader in the Indian fight for freedom from the British Raj. The sacrifice by the queen of the Maratha-ruled princely state of Jhansi – Rani Laxmibai and of those who gave their lives in the rebellion of 1857, of which she was a leading figure was recollected.The day ended with the observance of two minute silence in the honour of the revered martyrs.

Hope Conquers Every Adversity

ope, determination and indomitable will, can defeat every adversity. In an attempt to raise an awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment, a special assembly was organized at MRIS, Noida. Students revealed their remarkable insights about the disease, its causes, treatments and preventive measures. Remarkable vocal performances by the students, conveyed the inspirational message to keep the faith and hope for a new beginning in the face of adversity and pain. Respected Principal ma’am encouraged the students to feel their social and moral responsibility towards the people who are suffering from ailments such as cancer and try to bring a new hope and positivity into their lives by their behavior and attitude.

New Beginnings… New Hopes “Growing up has just begun…….Didn’t know it was so much fun.” he Graduation Day ceremony commemorated the precious moments of the little ones, and offered an opportunity to celebrate the culmination of their preschool years and the beginning of new experiences to come. The event commenced with the insightful speech by the school Principal Mrs Sunanda Grover, ,congratulating and blessing the little ones with her inspirational words, that the little graduates are moving on to new discoveries and new accomplishments but they take with them the many discoveries and accomplishments we shared together and this is all is worth celebrating… In the assembly children of Toddlers, Nursery and KG showcased their learnings with a lot of zest and zeal. Their energy and vibrancy enthralled all the parents as they all joined in to ‘celebrate learning’. The little ones welcomed their parents, expressing their excitement in sharing those precious moments with their family, they also thanked

their teachers for their invaluable guidance and encouragement that will help them conquer new challenges with confidence. The nursery students presented an endearing dance performance, the energy and exuberance of the children was a joy to behold. The school paid a tribute to their founder Late Dr O P Bhalla - the visionary who shaped the educational movement called Manav Rachna with the intent to create better human beings. An exhilarating musical performance was presented by adorable Kindergarten students and finally, the students were conferred with Citations and Report Cards. “Graduation is the time of completion or finishing! However, it is also a time of celebration of achievements and a new beginning”, said respected Principal ma’am, while congratulating parents and students for their continuous support throughout the session and enlightening them- ‘It’s the beginning……not the end!’ It was a day filled with pride and honour for all the little ones, teachers and parents associated with them.

MRIS Noida

‘Meet Your Super Heroes’, an exciting event for babies and parents’

Celebrating Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri, the festival celebrated in reverence of the Lord Shiva, was commemorated at MRIS, Noida with a special assembly. Students gave scintillating dance and singing performances depicting Lord Shiva’s marriage to the goddess Parvati and conveying the festival as ‘The Great Night of Shiva’, marking the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. The delightful narration of the legends signifying the day as the favorite of Lord Shiva, and throwing light on his greatness, left the audience spellbound.

n an endeavor to create awareness amongst the parents about the issues concerning proper upbringing and development of children, MRIS, Noida organized an exhilarating fun filled bonanza of competitions and workshops on Saturday, 21st February, 2015 .There were exciting prizes to be won.The baby show competitions were divided into different categories (0-1, 1-2,2-3, 3-4 years.) It was a baby show with a difference. The participating kids were evaluated not only on their cuteness quotient but also on health and activeness and the judges were doctors. What took many parents by surprise was that even they were quizzed and evaluated, a lot of activities were planned for them. More than 100 children dressed in their best turned up at the school. The immaculately turned out little ones put their best foot forward at the event, much to the delight of parents and teachers. The clear, sunny morning was rendered even more cheerful with the children buzzing around playing indoor and outdoor games and having a great time and learning through well planned activities like story telling, magic painting, Fireball painting, jewelry making ,clay modeling, art & craft and sand play . Innovative and creative Paragon activities of Grade 1 and KG students were displayed, giving

the parents a delightful insight of the creativity of little children much like their own. The sight of mothers walking the ramp with their children was heartwarming. Tiny tots from various sectors ramp walked up and down the stage wearing pretty clothes and giving a glimpse of their talent. The judges evalu-

ated them as ‘healthy baby’, ‘photogenic baby’, ‘chubby cheeks’, ‘curly hair’ and ‘most twinkling eyes’. Apart from observing the kids, the team of doctors provided free health checkups to the children and also addressed parents’ queries and concerns related to their immunization, feeding, weight, growth and development.

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Paragon learning @ MRIS - Noida

aragon learning is fun and each unit learnt something new and different – all in a funfilled manner. Students of MRIS Noida celebrated their journey of learning about “REVOLUTION & INDEPENDENCE” in Unit – 6 of Paragon with fervent and joy. KG students explored that art is categorized into four types — dance, music, theater, and visual art. They learnt about people of Bali and compared the families, homes and clothing to their own style of living.Their presentation of the themes “This and That” and “Solar Systems” left everyone enthralled. Students of Grade – I presented various activities focusing on the essential question “How do dreamers lead the way?” They made interesting Sioux village 3 panel murals, wagon, animal skin painting, Davy Crockett hats. All the guests were delighted to see the art work exhibited in the class and appreciated them for their circle dance which they had choreographed themselves. They also presented the theme of “Changes” with great confidence and creativity. Students of grade – II displayed their leanings about many tribes that live in the North West Pacific Coast-the Kwakiuti, Haida, Tlingit, Bella Coola, Makah, Quileute and Nootkah. They also created “crests”- the animal symbols that the North West Coast Indians use to decorate houses, tools, clothing, canoes, masks, totem poles, web about the animal beliefs, created their own story, made drums and choreographed a dance on their

own. They demonstrated great creativity and ingenuity while presenting the themes of “Action Verbs” and “Measurement”. Students of Grade – III presented the biographies of famous leaders, artists and innovators of the Western World. They have made different types of hats like: tricorn hat, biocorn hat and crown. They created a portrait of Phillis Wheatley and did Franklin’s Electricity Experiment too.They also delighted the audience with their remarkable presentations on the themes “Metamorphosis” and “Hindi Punctuations”. Grade – IV students explored and presented how the United States came into being. They also demonstrated their learning related to the injustice of “taxation without representation,” and the declaration of independence, and the subsequent alliance with the weary Patriots in the Revolutionary War against the British. They presented various activities related to: Delegates’ attires, Political Cartoons, Independence puppets and even created their own historical newspaper —“The American Gazette”. They also presented the themes of “Equivalent Fractions” and “Volcanoes” with great confidence and flair. Students of Grade – V presented the activities related to the themes of “Storming of Bastille”, “Napolean” and demonstrated great ingenuity while displaying various activities like making of wigs, collars, currency and hats.They also presented the themes of “Types of Triangles” and “Science Projects” with the great zest and zeal. All the viewers including our dear parents, guests and respected principal ma’am admired the students’ artwork,

presentation and confidence. “The gateways to wisdom and learning are always open, the more and more I choose to walk through them”. Louise L. Hay Exuberance and vigor filled the air as MRIS Noida celebrates their paragon journey yet again for Unit 7 “Unification and Industrialization”. It brought the creative best in the students as the colorful display enamored the multi-faceted talents of the learners. It has been an enjoyable experience for all as usual. The students expressed their views regarding the geography of Australia, US and Arctic environment and displayed silhouette of skyline, T-model bicycle, dog sleds, a historical newspaper with innumerable such creative activities.The song and dance performances mesmerized the spectators. The vibrancy and zing added a great vivacity to the sparkling performances that enthralled the audience and captivated an unceasing applause. An Exhilarating Paragon Fiesta “Life is a celebration of awakening of new beginnings and wonderful surprises that enlighten the soul.” Paulo Coelho MRIS Noida unfolded yet another vibrant extravaganza in the Unit 8 Paragon celebration held on 5thMarch 2015 that nurtured the innate talents and skills of our vivacious students. The day witnessed outstanding performances and showcased a spectacular show that exhibited the theme “The Life of the people in the 21st century”. The students explored how people live in modern world and identified their own country and neighboring countries on a world map and learnt about homes in modern cities and made models of rooms of a house. They gained knowledge about the lives of the people in cities, sub-urban areas and the urban areas. Students created leaves specimen, “hands around the world display, built homes, poster on diverse animals around the world and a fun collage displaying images in rural and urban setting.The Students designed a newspaper, made posters, collage on famous personalities conducted interviews and wrote articles They made a timeline of major events of their life. Music and dance enthralled the audience with soulful rendition. Overall the event infused a fresh breath that unveiled the array of talents. The spirit and essence of the occasion captured and received much appreciation from all. The Paragon journey will continue to spread its wings far and wide in all areas of exploration in the years to come.

MRIS 51 Gurgaon

Sports Achievers from MRIS 51, Gurgaon Priya Chauhan of Grade-6 has been actively participating in sports for the past 3 years. She has brought laurels to the school by winning Gold and Silver medals in various swimming competitions in the NCR, Inter MRIS 3rd and 4th Open Championship under the categories – Back Stroke, Free Style and Vrest Stroke. She has shown an excellent performance in Inter MRIS Taekwondo Championship and Inter school Skating Championship at Scottish High and won Bronze medal.We congratulate her on her success Ragini Chaudhari of grade-6 is yet another sports enthusiast from MRIS 51, Gurgaon She is involved in various sports activities and excelling through hardwork and dedication. She won Silver medals in NCR and Inter MRIS Table Tennis Championship. She is an expert skater winning 2nd position in Sri Ram Public School. She also took part in various Inter School Basket Ball Championships held at MRIS, G.D Goenka and won Silver medals. She took part in Inter MRIS Gymnastic and Taekwondo Championship and won 2nd position. She is surely an asset for the institution.

5th Rollers Skating Beginners’ Meet Manav Rachna-51, Gurgaon took pride in organizing ‘5TH ROLLER SKATING BEGINNERS’ MEET. The event began with lighting of the lamp on February 14, 2015. Mrs Pooja Puri, vice Principal encouraged all the participants and motivated them to play with a sportsman spirit. She welcomed all the esteemed guests, parents and also addressed the gathering in which she stressed the objective of organizing such an event was to groom the all-round personality of the students. Later, she declared the meet open. Schools from all over Gurgaon participated in the competition. The students of primary section participated in different events.The competition was held in the categories of adjustable skates. In this event, more than 125 participants participated. MRIS-51, Gurgaon won the overall championship but handed over the trophy to Presidium School.

Orientation Programme for parents An orientation Programme was organized for the parents from the playgroup to Grade –VI on, March 7, 2015 before the commencement of the academic session 2015-2016 in the school premises. The session started with a warm welcome followed by the Diya lighting by Vice Principal, Mrs Pooja Puri. She apprised the parents about rules and regulations of the school. She emphasized that parents need to be the role models and practice rigorously what they preach since they are being constantly watched upon by their wards. She also insisted upon the fact that parents would spend some quality time with their children in order to see them grow into healthy individuals. The Headmistress of the school, Mrs Deepika Chaudhary provided the parents with an Insight on school curriculum and made sure that the school will provide the best environment and exposure to children in Academics, Co- Curricular activities and Sports and also emphasized that the parents have to take a “shared responsibility” with the school for the overall growth of children. She highlighted the

importance of the role of the parents in inculcating sound ethics and values in the children. The Academic Excellence Team highlighted about the learning centres, phonics education etc. The Early Years Co-ordinator, Ms Tripti Sharma, briefed on the Evaluation system, Birthday Policy to be followed throughout the year. The Primary Co-ordinator, Ms Deepti Arora presented the School Evaluation System. She mentioned in conformity with the new evaluation scheme suggested by the CBSE and in order to provide stress free environment to the students in the primary section of the school, we have no formal examination system in Grade I-III and in Grade 4-6, the school follows the proper CBSE pattern of evaluation. At the end, the school counselor gave some healthy parenting tips which made the session quite interactive. It was a successful session, parents were very happy to learn about the policies, evaluation system, IPC and Paragon curriculum. They were all looking forward for April 2, 2015 and April 6, 2015.

Aeroplanet visit A fun filled trip was organised by MRIS 51, Gurgaon for the students of grade I and II to the Aero Planet at Dwarka, New Delhi. It was a great learning experience for the students as they got to see the airbus A-300 (airplane) which has been positioned by Aero Planet in collaboration with Centre of Civil Aviation training. They also underwent a flight safety training and learnt about using safety belts, life safety jackets, oxygen masks etc. Students of MRIS 51 felt lucky as they got the rarest opportunity to see the cockpit and cargo compartment. Other activities like watching puppet show, dance, games etc also caught the attention of students. Over all it was an enjoyable day for the students and a trip to remember forever.

MRIS Sector 21C, Faridabad

EACH ONE TEACH ONE @ MRIS-21 C T

he father of Manav Rachna, visionary late Dr O P Bhalla, had a dream of educating every child possible. Not only did he aim at academic excellence in the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, his focus was on ‘Manav ki Rachna’ in every sense of the word. Corporate Social Responsibility was an area that he worked at conscientiously. We feel his presence all around us and are sure that he is guiding and blessing us in all our endevors. Under the able guidance of our Chief Patron, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Mrs. Satya Bhalla, we have taken it upon ourselves to take his dream forward. Dr O P Bhalla Foundation is working diligently in this direction. Under the aegis of Dr O P Bhalla foundation, we, at Manav Rachna International School 21C Faridabad, have started another initiative to give back to society in our small way. The educators of MRIS 21C are utilizing the session break time to see that the helping-hands (house-keeping staff) of the school are being exposed to literacy, as the saying goes ‘charity begins at home’. As suggested by the honourable Mrs Satya Bhalla, we have started this campaign with our students also. They will be teaching their neighbourhood children, maids and their children, during the session break time and continue the practice during summer vacation. They have been instructed to bring back report and related pics to encourage and motivate their peers. This activity is being taken up very enthusiastically by the teachers and the taught.

Visit to the Post Office Excursions are means of educating students on how certain things work and how we rely on certain services. Our students of Nursery class had a wonderful visit to the Post office on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. The Pre-Primaries began their exploration at the Sector-56 -57 Post-office. Students were introduced to the Postman as a helper under their ongoing theme ‘Let’s Pretend’. The children and teachers were welcomed warmly by the staff at the Post- office. They were taken around to see how letters are collected, segregated, stamped and then stored in pigeon holes for the postmen to collect. It was altogether a great learning experience especially in these times of email & fax. Visiting a post-office was something out-of-the-ordinary for the children although “post” is an ancient form of communication! The students had a glance of the various counters catering to the public, namely those selling stamps, envelopes, postcards etc. Later the children posted letters to their parents that they had prepared in class. It was delightful to see the excitement on the children’s faces as they were posted their envelopes in the post box. Children were very happy to meet and shake hands with the postman and they appreciated him with applauds. We shared in the thrill and the education of this class trip which is likely to get a miss in the modern and fast age that we live in.

Coffee Morning for Grade-I @ MRIS-21C The parents of one section of grade-I were invited to the school for coffee morning wherein all the parents were made aware of the transition process of their ward from K.G. to Grade –I. All the subject teachers and the class In- charge spoke to the parents regarding the school time increase, change in writing patterns, different subject in charges taking care of different subject, assessment, co- curricular activities to name a few. There was an interactive session where in parents were given an opportunity to put their queries to rest. Farewell to Grade V @ MRIS-21C Students of grade IV and teachers of grade V had arranged for a beautiful presentation to bid adieu to Grade V students who are either shifting to MRIS CW or MRIS 14 to continue their middle and senior school studies. Students of grade IV presented an interesting drama and gracious dance performance. The teachers also presented beautiful and interesting dances for all the students who are leaving MRIS 21C and moving forward in life. The center- in-charges of grade V also spoke about their emotions and impression about their students and gave them interesting titles and mug which had picture of MRIS 21C as remembrance. The Head girl Saanvi gave vote of thanks to all the mentors & head boy Shuarya gave a solo performance of singing as the thanks giving gesture for the mentors. WINNER @ ‘Faridabad talent hunt Navya Arora of Grade-V has brought laurels by winning Faridabad Talent Hunt 2015 organized by The Asian Institute of Medical Sciences. She had performed dance there for which she was awarded first prize and cash `5000. After the event the face book updates got maximum likes 474. For that the parents of Navya were awarded Samsung Mobile.

Farewell and welcome to a new phase

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INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL STUDENT CHAPTER LAUNCHED AT MRIU

he Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Student Chapter was launched at Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) campus today. The event was graced by the august presence of Dr. Prem Chand Jain, Chairman, Indian Green Building Council; Dr N C Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor, MRIU; Ar. Jatinder Saigal, Dean, FPA, MRIU; Dr Sarita Sachdeva, Convener, HOD, Biotech, FET, MRIU; Mr Arun Bhatia, Chairman, IGBC Delhi Chapter; Sheetal Rakheja, Co-Chairman, IGBC Delhi Chapter; and Professor Jit Kumar Gupta, Co-Chairman, IGBC Chandigarh Chapter. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) envisions” To enable a sustainable built environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the global leaders in the sustainable built environment by 2025”. The Council offers a wide array of services which include developing new green building rating programs, certification ser-

vices and green building training programs. “The main objective of launching the Student Chapter is to spread awareness on Green Buildings among the student community and

ignite the ‘green’ idea in young minds, thereby facilitating India to become one of the global leaders in embracing green building concept”, informed Ar. J Saigal, Dean, Faculty of Planning & Architecture, MRIU. As part of this initiative, IGBC will provide students with literature such as newsletters, technical bulletins and reference guides of IGBC rating systems for library reference. MRIU will also have visiting Faculty, Green Building Missions to educate students on related subjects. Manav Rachna International University was also accorded IGBC membership in January 2015. “With the launch of the Student Chapter, students of MRIU will be benefit from the various programs run by the Council, most notably, Advanced training programs, Accredited Professional Courses, Seminars and Conferences (both national and international) and Green Building Tours”, said Dr Prem Chand Jain. In his address, Dr Jainalso focused upon the parameters which recognize the intricate relationship between Nature and Buildings. Professor Jit Gupta, Co-chairman, IGBC Chandigarh Chapter, focused on the need for thoughtful planning and sensitivity towards environment that play an important role in design of buildings in a holistic manner.

SAFETY FIRST IS SAFETY ALWAYS!!

e at MRIS-51, Gurgaon believe in the above thought, today, January , 15, 2015 was a big day as the children were made aware about all the safety rules to be followed on road by the Traffic Inspecter Ms Sushila and “Traffic Tau”, a man dressed in white dhoti, blue jacket, red turban and carrying a lathi (cane). The new mascot of the traffic police here in MRIS-51, Gurgaon delivered the message on road safety in the local Haryanvi dialect and educated our children about traffic rules. Mr Abhinav, the Road Safety Inspector also visited the school premises who enlightened them about the Road Safety week which Gurgaon Traffic Police celebrated throughout January. MRIS 51, Gurgaon took the initiative to call the Traffic Inspector and Traffic Tau in the school premises to give first hand information about the traffic rules. An Interactive session was held where students of Grade 4-6 asked various questions related to road safety and were spell bound with the traffic tau delivering the rules for the same. Another highlighting feature for all the

students of MRIS-51, Gurgaon was-they got a chance to meet one of the tallest men of India Mr Rajesh Kumar (7ft 4”) (Traffic Police) in the school premises. They were all very excited to meet him and shook hands, and took his autograph. The inquisitiveness and eagerness was worth appreciating and could be seen as children were asking various questions. MRIS, 51, Gurgaon believes in to follow innovative approach and that’s what was seen today in the premisesAwareness about the traffic rules by the mascot himself. SPACE Explorers Workshop A workshop “Cast your own planet” and “Astronauts – Can you be one of them” was conducted in Manav Rachna International School, Gurgaon for students of grade I to VI. 69 Students attended this workshop. The duration of the workshop was 90 minutes. In this amazing multimedia workshop, students made their own planet by using Plaster of Paris and colors. This made them understand various facts about it like its size, shape, distance etc. Other than this they also learnt new information about the different colors of Saturn, Mercury

etc. They played various games and got to know various careers in astronomy. Some students got an opportunity to wear a spacesuit also. Grade-2’D Assembly on Bullying Children should be able to live a life free from bullying and harassment- with this thought students of 2’D of MRIS-51, Gurgaon took the initiative to present the assembly as well in which students encouraged all the students by telling them not to accept any kind of bullying. They reinforced the message that ‘Never be bullied into silence, Never allow yourself to be made a victim, Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.’The assembly began with Gayatri mantra followed by thought of the day and news reading. Doha singing motivated the students to understand the true meaning of growing up. Students recited a poem which was depicting the emotions of victim of bullying .The show continued with a talk by the school’s counsellor which motivated the children .The Vice Principal, Mrs Pooja Puri appreciated the effort taken by the students and declared to observe the current week as a ‘No complaining Week’

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“TRIO” A MELANGE OF STRENGTH, PEACE AND HOPE... MRIS 51 Gurgaon put up a mesmerising annual event which was full of colour, confidence and creativity. Three cheers to the entire team...

anav Rachna International School, Sector-51, Gurgaon put up a spectacular show- “TRIO” a melange of strength, peace and

hope... It comprised of three musicals- “Strength is Within”, “Panchtatva” and “Dashavtar”. Strength is within was put by the students of Grade K.G and Grade I. In today’s world, we’re faced with overwhelming challenges. We often feel stuck and don’t even know where to start. But we can all tap into the unbelievable strength we have within to “get going” and make a huge difference in our lives and the lives of others. All we need to do is refocus on our strength. This musical took the audience to the world where they witnessed the story which was a powerful metaphor designed to bring out the strength lying and unnoticed within. The musical ‘PANCHTATVA – Celebrated the 5 Elements of Nature’ creatively depicted the beauty and glory of the elements of nature. Panchtatva means “the five great elements of nature - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Sky”. The students represented the combination of these five elements together to create a balance in Nature,

which ultimately helps in the creation and sustenance of life. This Musical presentation aimed at making our children realise the need to change our ways, close the entrance of destruction and extinction, and move on the constructive path, keeping the elements clean for growth, health and happiness. “Dashavtaar” depicted the Ten Avtaars of Lord Vishnu — Vishnu (THE GOD OF GODS), the protector, preserver and patron of this life. It was an odyssey through time, showing the values of the old world matching the sensibilities of the modern one. The concept of Dashavatar (Ten Avatars) has tremendous significance even in today’s jet age. Evil has been present at all stages in the evolution of mankind and the Dashavatar in a way brings out this evolution through the triumph of good over evil. The musical depicted together the fascinating stories of Rama, Krishna, Parshurama, Vamana, Narsimha, (sundari one who is in focus at the time of samudramanthan and help to god in getting amrit)...and the tales of Vishnu in earlier avatars – Matsya, Kurma,Varaha and Buddha..and — Kalki Avatar. KALKI- Every ERA has a hero and for this era Kalki is yet to manifest.....

Visits a way to learn

Aeroplanet visit

RIS 51 –visit to farm and Leisure valley park. Farm visits provide a perfect opportunity for students to use all of their senses to learn: the more they can touch, smell, and taste the things they are learning about, the more deeply they will understand and remember what they learn. Keeping in view the above, MRIS 51 arranged a farm visit for KG students on 18th February 2015. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were excited to experience the various aspects of farm life, e.g. plant a sapling, harvesting produce, weeding, turning compost, digging etc. The students also saw various fruits and vegetables being grown at the farm along with all the farm equipments. Toddlers of MRIS 51, Gurgaon were taken to leisure Valley Park to deepen their understanding of their own experiences and environment.

fun filled trip was organised by MRIS 51, Gurgaon for the students of grade I and II to the Aero Planet at Dwarka, New Delhi. It was a great learning experience for the students as they got to see the airbus A-300(airplane) which has been positioned by Aero Planet in collaboration with Centre of Civil Aviation training They also underwent a flight safety training and learnt about using safety belts, life safety jackets, oxygen masks etc. Students of MRIS 51 felt lucky as they got the rarest opportunity to see the cockpit and cargo compartment. Other activities like watching puppet show, dance, games etc also caught the attention of students. Over all it was an enjoyable day for the students and a trip to remember forever.

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