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"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies." – George R.R. Martin
"Books are a uniquely portable magic." – Stephen King
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free." – Frederick Douglass
"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." – Albert Einstein
"So many books, so little time." – Frank Zappa
"Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are." – Mason Cooley
"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination." – Sidney Sheldon
"The more that you read, the more things you will know." – Dr. Seuss
"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends." – Charles W. Eliot
"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!" – Dr. Seuss
"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating." – Kofi Annan
"Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary." – Jim Rohn
"A book is a dream that you hold in your hands." – Neil Gaiman
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." – Emilie Buchwald
"A room without books is like a body without a soul." – Cicero
"There is no friend as loyal as a book." – Ernest Hemingway
"Books wash away from the soul the dust of everyday life." – Unknown
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." – Margaret Fuller
"Reading brings us unknown friends." – Honoré de Balzac
"Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible." – Barack Obama
"Books open windows to the world and have the power to transform lives." – Ralph Lauren
"The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest minds." – Descartes
"Libraries were full of ideas – perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons." – Sarah J. Maas
"The only thing that you absolutely have to know is how to read." – Albert Einstein
"Books are mirrors: you only see in them what you already have inside you." – Carlos Ruiz Zafón
"Reading is not optional." – Walter Dean Myers
"I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book." – J.K. Rowling
"Books are a uniquely portable magic." – Stephen King
"Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all." – Henry David Thoreau
"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island." – Walt Disney
"It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it." – Oscar Wilde
"To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." – Victor Hugo
"Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled ‘This could change your life.’" – Helen Exley
"Reading one book is like eating one potato chip." – Diane Duane
"Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own." – William Hazlitt
"Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope." – Kofi Annan
"Reading is dreaming with open eyes." – Anissa Trisdianty
"We read to know we're not alone." – William Nicholson
"Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks." – Dr. Seuss
"A well-read person is a dangerous creature." – Lisa Kleypas
"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?" – Henry Ward Beecher
"Books are lighthouses erected in the great sea of time." – E.P. Whipple
"Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours." – John Locke
"Books are the treasured wealth of the world." – Henry David Thoreau
"Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries." – Anne Herbert
"The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read." – Mark Twain
"If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking." – Haruki Murakami
"Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren’t very new after all." – Abraham Lincoln
"Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home." – Anna Quindlen
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Significant Dates in October 2024

 

Significant Dates in October 2024


Gandhi Jayanti(2nd October)


Gandhi Jayanti, also known as the International Day of Nonviolence, is on October 2.

The "Father of the Nation," Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2. To honor his service, commitment, and work toward India's freedom, a national holiday is honored in India. People all throughout the world find inspiration in Gandhiji's nonviolent lifestyle. It is one of the most significant days in October and has been declared the International Day of Nonviolence by the UN General Assembly.


Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti(2nd October)

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second prime minister of independent India, was born on October 2. He was instrumental in vigorously leading the country throughout the 1965 conflict with Pakistan.In just 13 days, the Indian armed forces defeated Pakistan handily under his command. In addition to bolstering the armed forces, he advocated for the White Revolution in order to make India self-sufficient in dairy products and coined the well-known phrase "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan." Shastri put forth great effort to bring about national unity, reduce hunger and poverty, and improve India's standing internationally by implementing significant foreign policy measures.


World Animal Welfare Day:(4th October)

October also marks World Animal Day, another important day. Animal activists from all around the world bring attention to animal issues and animal abuse and cruelty cases on this day. It's all about showing your affection for animals on this day.


World Teachers' Day(October 5)


To honor the UNESCO/ILO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers, the International Day of the Teacher was created in 1994. This is a significant October day, and the custom of honoring Teacher's Day originated in India when the esteemed scholar Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan's birthday was celebrated. The concept was adopted by UNESCO, which proclaimed October 5th to be World Teacher's Day.


Indian Air Force Day.(October 8)

The Indian Air Force's efforts are honored on this day. It is considered to be one of the most significant October days in India. Senior military leaders including the IAF head attend the ceremonies of Indian Air Force Day at Hindon.



International Day of the Girl Child(11 October)

 a day dedicated to honoring and celebrating young girls, issues such as gender inequality, child marriage, and violence against women are brought to light. In 2012, October 11th was designated as the International Day of the Girl by the UN. Since then, the day has been recognized as one of October's most significant days.  


International Students' Day (15 October)

On World Students' Day, we honor the birth anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam, a legendary Indian scientist and former president who was adored and revered by students all over the world for his fervent contributions to space and science education. The purpose of the day is to honor the student body and inspire young people to strive for academic excellence so they can make valuable contributions to the development of their country.



World Polio Day on (October 24)

To increase awareness of international efforts to eradicate polio, October 24th is designated as World Polio Day. On this day, the humanitarian services organization Rotary International was founded. World Polio Day, which highlights the global efforts to combat the polio disease, is one of the most significant October days.


Rashtriya Ekta Diwas(October 31)

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, also known as National Unity Day, is on October 31.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in the political unification of 562 princely states into the Indian Union following their independence from British domination, was born on this day. The day serves as a reminder of India's commitment to preserving the country'

s integrity, unity, and security.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Amrit Kaal Story Writing Competition for the students of class 9-12

 

Amrit Kaal Story Writing Competition
(For students of class 9-12)

Story Submission Starts from October 05, 2024

Story Submission Ends on October 12, 2024

Theme

Rashtriya e Pustakalaya invites you to express your creativity in the Amrit Kaal Story Writing Competition. This competition provides an opportunity for you to craft stories that reflect hope, innovation, and transformation for India's future. Share your vision for a better, cleaner, and more prosperous India during this transformative era of Amrit Kaal. Let your stories inspire the nation, fostering change and encouraging collective progress!

The overarching theme of the stories on Amrit Kaal will encompass “My Idea for a Viksit Bharat (Developed India)”. Students from classes 9 to 12 can submit their stories on any of the following themes :

  1. Unsung heroes of India.
  2. Developing unity, and a sense of duty among Indians.
  3. How youth power can bring positive changes in the society.
  4. Unleashing the potential of India.
  5. Green growth stories.

Format

  1. Stories must have a Title and must not exceed 1000 words.
  2. Stories should be submitted in any of the 22 languages listed under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, in addition to English.
  3. Submissions should be in a clear, downloadable format, and can either be text, PNG, JPG, or PDF.

Evaluation Criteria

Stories will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  1.  Content and understanding of the theme.
  2. Accuracy.
  3. Fluency.

 

 

How to participate

STEP-1

To participate you need to download Rashtriya e Pustakalaya app from Google play store or ios from the link given below

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=national.digital.library

Ios: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/rashtriva-e-pustakalaya/id6475687147



 

Step-2



Open the interface and click on ‘register now’



 

STEP-3



Read the instructions and click on ‘next’

 



 

STEP-4

Fill the necessary information and click on ‘start competition’




 

STEP-5

Type your story title and post it by pasting it in the given box below or you can also attach your file in jpg, png or pdf format. Then click on ‘submit’





 

 

 

        Additional Information

  1. By submitting your story, you grant permission for its use in promotional materials by the Ministry of Education and Rashtriya e Pustakalaya.
  2. Ensure your story adheres to the competition guidelines and is free of offensive content.
  3. The content must be original, and any plagiarism will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
  4. Maximum time to complete the submission is 1 hour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Book Display on the occation of Gandhi Jayanti/ International day of Non-violence

A small Book exhibition has been organised on 3rd October,2024 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Students exploring the profound legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through our book exhibition in the library , where words become the vehicles of his enduring message of peace, nonviolence, and truth.📚🕊️







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