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Ahmedabad Kendra
Bhavan’s Ahmedabad Kendra hosted a get together of Bhavan’s Kendras in Gujarat on January 29, 2024. Shri. Jagdish Lakhani, Joint Secretary and Registrar of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai was present at the meeting. Shri Mukesh Patel, Chairman,Shri Prakash Bhagwati, Honorary Secretary and Shri Gaurav Shah, Treasurer of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Ahmedabad Kendra welcomed the members.
Representatives of Dakor, Nadiad, Surat and Jamnagar Kendras participated and informed about their activities. The meeting was aimed to discuss the activities of the Kendras and to plan larger scale activities collectively across the state.
All the Kendras were urged to start communication and management courses of Bhavan’s Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication and Management (RPICM). These are one-year, part-time, evening courses for fresh graduates and working professionals. A couple of short-term courses, tailor-made for industries are also being introduced. All participants welcomed the initiative of bringing together all the Kendras and expressed their desire to periodically organise such get togethers.
Agartala Kendra
Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir, and Bhavan’s Little Learners Bordowali held its Annual Programme and Prize Giving Ceremony on February 4, 2024, Sunday in the school auditorium of main branch, Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir, Narsingarh. Invitee Guest Smt. Sampa Sarkar (Choudhury) Corporator Ward No – 40, Sri Kinkar Narayan Datta Eminent Cultural Personality, graced the occasion by their presence and rewarded the children for their sincere efforts. Sri Debashis Chakraborty, Chairman (Retd. IFC) Agartala Kendra delivered a motivational speech too. It was indeed a proud moment for not only the recipients of the awards but also their parents who had been invited to take part to witness their child’s success.
Pariksha Pe Charcha
A wonderful initiative by our honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji.
Farewell Batch 2023-24
Panchkula Kendra
In a momentous celebration of Republic Day 2024, the Government of Haryana bestowed a prestigious honour upon Mukul Gill, the music teacher at Bhavan Vidyalaya Panchkula, for his outstanding contribution to Haryana and Haryanvi Music at the international level. The felicitation ceremony, presided over by Sh. Gyan Chand Guptaji, the esteemed Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, recognised his exemplary achievements in the field of music. Mukul a distinguished National level performer, has earlier been honoured with the B-High Grade Artist designation by All India Radio. His exceptional musical prowess has been acknowledged with four gold medals in youth festivals, further attesting to his remarkable talent and dedication. Adding to his illustrious credentials, Mukul is a Gold Medallist in MA Music from Punjab University Chandigarh. He has received the Chief Minister’s Award in 2017 and the Governor’s Award in 2011, underscoring his significant contributions to the realm of music. The felicitation by the Government of Haryana is a recognition of his commitment to excellence in Haryana and Haryanvi music, elevating the state’s cultural heritage to international acclaim. Mukul Gill’s multifaceted accomplishments and his global impact in the realm of music make him a noteworthy ambassador of Haryana’s cultural richness.
Ration Distribution Drive
The students of Bhavan’s Rotary Interact Club exhibited a commendable commitment to community welfare by organising a ration distribution drive at the Society of Bal Niketan. With a heartfelt effort to address basic needs, this initiative reflects the club’s dedication to making a positive impact and fostering care and support within the community.
Bhavan’s Rotary Interact Club continues to exemplify the spirit of community service, showcasing a commitment to impactful initiatives beyond academics. The dynamic group of students consistently strives to contribute to community well-being, instilling a sense of responsibility and compassion among its members.
Twinning Programme
Government Girls Senior Secondary School Sector 15 Panchkula conducted a twinning programme, fostering knowledge, exchange and cultural enrichment. The initiative, which brought together 40 students and 2 teachers from the school, aimed at providing a unique learning experience for all participants.
The programme focused on promoting collaboration, cultural understanding, and knowledge sharing among students from different backgrounds. 40 students participated in the Reading and Theatre workshop conducted by the Teachers of Bhavan Vidyalaya. Throughout the duration of the twinning programme, students engaged in a variety of educational activities, including workshops, interactive sessions, and collaborative projects.
Jaipur Kendra
Squadron Leader Nikita Malhotra, an alumna of Bhavan Vidyashram, K.M. Munshi Marg, Jaipur, from the Batch of 2010 was honoured with the prestigious Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) by the President of India on the momentous occasion of the 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024.
The Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) is a testament to her outstanding contribution to the defence of our country and this remarkable achievement is an evidence of her exceptional courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to duty. Her
achievement is a source of inspiration for current and future generations of students, reminding of the importance of selfless service and unwavering commitment to the greater good.
75th Republic Day Celebration
Bhavan Vidyashram, K. M. Munshi Marg, Jaipur celebrated the 75th Republic Day with great enthusiasm at the school ground, on the same day, the school organised its 39th Annual Sports Day.
Shri V.C. Surana, Chairman, Bhavan’s Jaipur Kendra was the Chief Guest of the day and the programme began with the unfurling of the National Flag.
Alumnae of the school—Ms. Manini Kaushik, Silver Medalist Asian Games 2023 and Ms. Surbhi Misra, Coach Indian Squash Team Asian Games 2023 were the Guests of Honour for the programme.
The Pom Pom Drill, Aerobics and Yoga display by Primary students mesmerised the audience. Senior section students presented a synchronised display of Karate. The races that were organised on the day were received with cheering and tons of encouragement for the budding sports stars.
The Sports Blazer for the year 2023-24 was awarded to National Swimmer Vasundhara Rajeshwari. Nilgiri House and Vindhyachal House both stood First in the March Past, whereas Nilgiri House became the overall Champion.
Ms. Manini Kaushik, the recipient of Silver Medal in the 50 Meter Rifle 3 P Team Shooting Event at Asian Games—2023 inspired the current students and asked them to chase their passion with full dedication & commitment.
Ms. Surbhi Misra, the Squash Coach at Asian Games—2023 also encouraged the students to pursue the game of their choice with full devotion, dedication and determination.
Dimdima’s Coveted Pancharatna Award
Aditi Saxena, student of Grade VIII of Bhavan’s Vidyashram, Jaipur, was awarded the ‘Pancharatna Award’ by ‘Dimdima’, the Bhavan’s monthly magazine for children. She was awarded a Cash Prize of Rs. 1000/- and her painting was published in the November 2023 issue of the magazine.
Celebrating Mahasweta Devi’s Birth Anniversary
The students at B.V.B. Vidyashram Pratap Nagar organised a special celebration to commemorate the birthday of the esteemed literary figure, Mahasweta Devi. The event not only paid tribute to her remarkable life and achievements but also showcased the profound impact her works have had on society.
The celebration began with a small skit, wherein children represented key moments from Mahasweta Devi’s life. Following the skit, students took the stage to present stories written by Mahasweta Devi to appreciate the depth and breadth of her work.
In addition to the literary presentations, students shared insights into how society has benefited from Mahasweta Devi’s impactful contributions. They highlighted her role in bringing attention to the plight of the tribal communities, exposing social injustices, and advocating for the rights of the oppressed.
Hyderabad Kendra
Mast. Animesh Panigrahi of Class IX received National Championship in Mind Wars Spell Bee India 2024 competition conducted by ZEE Mind Wars, held at New Delhi on January 29, 2024. Eight students from all over India participated in the National Grand Finale and Mast. Animesh represented the Southern Region and won the National Championship. He was awarded Championship Trophy, Certificate and a cash Prize of Rs.1 lakh.
Chandigarh Kendra
In a heartfelt homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the 74th anniversary of his martyrdom, Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh conducted a Special Assembly on February 1, 2024 under the theme ‘Be the Change You Want to See in the World’. The event, marked by reflections on Gandhi’s legacy of truth, nonviolence, and self-discipline, aimed to instil these values in the next generation.
The assembly comprised an inspiring short story on the transformative power of ‘change’. The entire school then joined in to sing Gandhiji’s favourite bhajan, ‘Vaishnav Jan Toh,’ highlighting humanity, empathy, and truthfulness, qualities that Gandhiji embodied. A special dance performance on ‘Bande Mein Tha Dum’ was staged by the students to pay homage to the ‘Father of the Nation.’
Observing World Cancer Day
Bhavan Vidyalaya New Chandigarh paid a heartfelt tribute to those affected by cancer through a special Assembly and a Poster Making activity on the theme of World Cancer Day. The initiative aimed to raise awareness and instil a sense of solidarity within the school community.
The assembly commenced with an informative introduction to World Cancer Day, emphasising its global significance in the fight against cancer.
It showcased creativity through a touching poem by Ruta Mohapatra titled ‘Cancer’, expressing emotions and reflections. The victory story of Yuvraj Singh, a renowned cricketer and cancer survivor, served as an inspirational highlight, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.
The Poster Making Activity for classes VII and VIII provided students with a platform to express creativity and convey messages of hope and support for individuals affected by cancer.
The Gold Winner
Shiviya Arora, a commerce scholar, brought laurels to the school by bagging the Gold medal in (U-17 girls) Fencing, at the 67th National School Games held on February 8, 2024 at Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Shiviya has been consistently showcasing her mastery over the sport, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impact in the fencing community for many years. 
She had secured a Gold medal in Foil Singles in UT Inter School Fencing State Tournament organised by Chandigarh Education Department on September 11, 2023. She also proved her mettle by grabbing a Bronze medal in the Open State Fencing Tournament held in Sonepat on July 1, 2023. Kochi Kendra
Shri Deepak Parekhji, Trustee, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai and former Chairman HDFC visited Bhavan’s Kochi Kendra on January 18, 2024 and addressed the Bhavan’s fraternity at Kochi.
In his hour long address, Shri Parekhji endorsed the future potential of India and emphasised the need to increase the country’s GDP. He was optimistic about this in the context of pragmatic policies, structural reform agenda, discipline in the financial sector, political stability that the country enjoys and the excellent diplomatic relations that India has been able to build with various nations.
The session was attended by the of members of Kendra Committee, members of Education and Research wing, heads, teachers & staff of all the institutions under Kochi Kendra and students of Bhavan’s Royal Institute of Management, Ernakulam.
All Kerala Inter School Quiz competition
The 37th Bhavan’s MKK Nayar Memorial All Kerala Inter School Quiz competition was held on February 1, 2024 at the Sardar Patel Sabha Griha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kochi. The topic for this year’s edition of the quiz was Transcending Boundaries—The Indian Space Programme.
Dr. Akshay Subramanian, one among the top 15 quiz masters in India, led the quiz, keenly contested by 17 schools from across the state.
Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir Elamakkara represented by Sarang L V and Kashinath Menon emerged the winners of the event and bagged the ever rolling trophy, cash award of Rs. 10,000/- and certificates.
Sandra Susan Manu and Aneeta Jolly of Bhavan’s Munshi Vidyashram, Tripunithura secured the second place, cash award of Rs. 7,500/- and certificates.
Third place winners Dev Nand Santhosh and Srihari Muralikrishnan of Bhavan’s Newsprint Vidyalaya, Velloor won a cash prize of Rs 5000/-.
Shri E Ramankutty, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kochi Kendra distributed the certificates, cash prize and trophies to the winners.
Tirupati Kendra
The 16th Tirupati Book Festival, organised by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, was a literary extravaganza held from January 20-28, 2024. Nearly 70 stalls displaying various books of different publications, catering to different age groups and interest were set up. Convener of the festival Dr N Satyanarayana Raju, Honorary Director and Treasurer, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Tirupati Kendra, in his inaugural address recollected the objective behind the inception of the Book Festival and further stated that K M Munshi laid the foundation for the Bhavan’s Book University which marked a significant milestone.
Various thematic platforms were designed on ‘Bharatiya Vidya’ providing an enriching experience to the audience. The first one was ‘Vavilla Ramaswamy Shastri Sahitya Vedika’. The second one was ‘Patanjali Vedika’ exploring the essence of Ashtanga Yoga. Next was the ‘Varaha Mihira Vedika’ followed by the ‘Dhanvantari Vedika’. The thematic platform on ‘Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba’ highlighted the importance of literature, devotion and spirituality. A ‘Geyavadhanam’ presented by eminent scholar and Chairman, SVBC, TTD, Dr. Velugoti Bhaskara Sai Krishna Yachendra enchanted the audience.
Various competitions were held during the festival and winners were awarded prizes. Cultural programmes propagating the rich cultural heritage of India presented by the students of Bhavan’s Sri Venkateswara Vidyalaya, Tirupati were highly appreciated.
Andheri Campus Kendra
Bhavan’s A. H. Wadia High School (Andheri – W), won the 2nd Best School Award 2023-24, for winning maximum prizes at the K/P West Ward level Science Exhibition and Shashayala competitions organised by
the Education Department, Maharashtra State. Competing with 151 schools the school won prizes in the following categories.
1. Science Project (Jr. Grp)-1st Prize
2. Nature Club-2nd Prize And Selected For Zonal Level
3. Science Quiz (Sr Grp)-2nd Prize
4. Elocution (Jr. Grp)-Consolation
5. Elocution (Sr. Grp)- Consolation
6. Essay Writing (Jr. Grp)- 3rd Prize
7. Essay Writing (Sr. Grp)- Consolation
8. Skit- 1st Prize In Ward Level || 2nd Prize In Zonal Level
In the KP West Ward Level Sahashaleya Inter-school competitions 2023, the students and teachers won prizes in the following categories:
1. Mono Acting [Teacher’s Category] - 1st Prize
2. Band Competition - 1st Prize
3. Group Singing Competition - 1st Prize
4. Instrumental Music - 2nd Prize
5. Folk Dance [Junior Category] - 2nd Prize
6. Mono Acting [Junior Category] - 3rd Prize
7. Lezim Competition-3rd Prize
The school won the Second Best School Trophy at the XIX Mumbai Interschool Kudo Tournament which was organised by Nippo Budo Sogo International India. In this tournament the Primary Section students secured 14 Gold, 7 Silver and 25 Bronze Medals in the Kicks and Squats categories.
The school bagged the ‘Best School for Enthusiastic Participation’ award at the Gita Chanting Competition conducted by Chinmaya Mission Mumbai. The students who won prizes:
Group A (Pre-Primary)
1. Pratik Sakharkar- Second Prize
2. Vihaan Mandavkar- Third Prize
3. Yuvan Ramesh Singh-Third Prize
Group B (Primary Section)
1. Avani Shantanu Narvekar- Second Prize
2. Shravani Pritam Bhanji- Second Prize
3. Takshvi Manish Bagayatkar- Third Prize
4. Anora Sanjay Kamble- Third Prize
Group D (Secondary Section)
1. Harshal Arun Paranjape- Third Prize
Shravani Pritam Bhanji won a Consolation prize at the District Level Competition.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Mehta Vidyalaya, Delhi Kendra had conducted the Third Bhavan’s Virtual Science Exhibition 2023—Vigyan Yatra for all Bhavan’s schools in India and abroad by Bhavan’s Research Centre. Bhavan’s
A. H. Wadia School students, Miss. Sara Solanki and Mast. Samiur Shaikh under the guidance of teacher incharge Mrs. Rupali Bhagutre, brought fame and glory by competing with over 55 entries from approximate 30 Bhavan’s schools across India and bagged 1st position in the junior group category.
Scholarship Result
The following students of standard V and VIII have excelled in the scholarship examination organised by Maharashtra State Council of Examination.
1. Harsh Shetty - Std. V
2. Dhairyash Gupta - Std. V
3. Kiyaan Bhungavale - Std. V
4. Tanvi Ippa - Std. V
5. Mihir Sandyacha - Std. V
6. Izaan Shaikh - Std. V
7. Iqra Khan - Std. V
8. Vani Chauhan - Std. V
9. Ridhima Bhosale - Std. VIII
Mumbai Head Office
The celebration of Diamond Jubilee of Department of Sanskrit, University of
Mumbai, was organised during 1-2 March, 2024. On this occasion, a national
seminar on ‘Ramayana and Ramayana Traditions’ was organised on 1-3-2024, and
a symposium on ‘Sanskrit Studies in Maharashtra : Past, Present and Future’ was
organised on 2-3-2024. Dr. Shakuntala Gawde, Head, Dept. of Sanskrit, University
of Mumbai, delivered the welcome address, and presented a brief report about the
various programmes conducted during the Diamond Jubilee Year.
Dr. Girish B. Jani, Director, Bhavan’s P. G. and Research Dept., presided over a
paper-reading session at the Symposium. In his brief speech, he paid homage to
Late Prof. H. D. Velankar, the former Director of Bhavan’s P. G. and Research
Dept., who was invited to act as the first Head of the Department of Sanskrit founded
in 1963, at the University of Mumbai. He deeply appreciated the rich contribution
of Sanskrit scholars belonging to Maharashtra, working at different places of India
and abroad.
Dr. Shrinivasa Varkhedi, Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi,
the chief guest of the event, spoke on the growing scope of Sanskrit studies in all
disciplines of education, and national heritage. He felicitated 24 eminent Sanskrit
scholars and alumnii of the Department of Sanskrit, by offering shawl and plaque
to them. These scholars included Pt. P. M. Bhatkhande, Dr. Kala Acharya, Dr.
Vijay Pandya, Dr. Urmi Shah, Dr. S. Y. Wakankar, Dr. Gauri Mahulikar, Dr. Parineeta
Deshpande, Dr. Manjusha Gokhale, Dr. N. N. Joshi, Dr. Lalita Namjoshi, Dr. Veena
Londhe, Dr. G. B. Jani and others.
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde, Dr. Madhavi Narasalay, Dr. Suchitra Tajane, and other
staff-members of the Dept., aptly compered various programmes of the celebration.
Dr. Prasad Bhide and Ms. Ananya Govitrikar enacted various scences from the
Sanskrit play ‘Pratima-nataka’ of Bhasa and Shri Sriram Iyyer arranged the
Bharatanatyam performance ‘Dance of Ramayana’ presented by the disciples of
Guru Srirama Narayanaswami, at the end of the celebration.
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