1 common wealth games preparation
2 education( sarva shiksha abbhiyaan,girl child education,laadli scheme,technology in education,importance of peace education, value education, sports,new evaluation system of CBSE)
3 travel and tourism(incredible india,ASI preservation of monuments,indian heritage and culture)
4 disaster management and preparedness( with reference to the sporadic earthquakes,frequent floods and hurricanes and tsunamis)
5 adolescents problem( stress,anxiety,career dilemma,anger management,leadership skill, drug abuse,depression,juvenile delinquency,exams pressure)
6 social networking sites,more problems than pleasure,cybercrimes,gadgets and gaming
7 NCC,its need in the schools
8 global warming,its consequences and ways to combat it
9 save tigers(ways and means to protect them)
10 tribal rights and claim to forests
11 inclusive society
12 terrorism
13 traffic problems,road rage,poor infrastructure, lack of a robust public transport system
14 e waste
15 bt crops,agricultural technology or agricultural adulteration(debate)
16 health(healthy eating habits, exercise, yoga,
17 book fair,reading habit among students
18 yamuna cleaning campaign
19 need for more parks and open space, playground
20 malls, promoting a consumerist culture(debate)
21 reality shows...ugliness behind the glamour(debate)
22 globalisation
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Saturday, March 06, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
journey to the end of the earth
'if we want to study and examine earth's past present and future,Antarctica is the place to go' Explain 7
Ans: Antarctica is the place to understand earth's past present and future because it holds half million year old carbon records in its thick layers of ice sheets. Due the great tectonic shifts, Antarctica separated from the Gondwana land and was pushed to the bottom of the earth,near the south pole. Frigid and desolate it remains the only place that has never sustained a human habitation and continue to be pristine and unsullied. Therefore Antarctica is the key to the earth's geological history and evolution,it is here that one understands the significance of cordillian and pre cambrian granite shields. It has the vestiges( evidence) of the earth's formation which is essential in the study of the earth's past and possible future.
Antarctica is equally crucial for the earth's present because of its simple ecosystem and lack of biodiversity which makes it a perfect place to study how even a small change on earth can lead to grave consequences. Doshi makes it clear in the parable of phytoplankton, where the depletion in the ozone layer not only affect the acitivities of phytoplankton in making photosynthesis but also the marine animals and birds and hence the global carbon cycle. The present day unpredictable floods and frequent famines along with the other natural disasters can be attributed to such imbalances in the natural cycle.
The future of the earth can be predicted with the rapidly melting ice sheets in Antarctica especially the western ice sheet spelling a doomsday for the earth unless the humans retrace their carbon footprint.This is also the aim of the students's on ice programme.
Ans: Antarctica is the place to understand earth's past present and future because it holds half million year old carbon records in its thick layers of ice sheets. Due the great tectonic shifts, Antarctica separated from the Gondwana land and was pushed to the bottom of the earth,near the south pole. Frigid and desolate it remains the only place that has never sustained a human habitation and continue to be pristine and unsullied. Therefore Antarctica is the key to the earth's geological history and evolution,it is here that one understands the significance of cordillian and pre cambrian granite shields. It has the vestiges( evidence) of the earth's formation which is essential in the study of the earth's past and possible future.
Antarctica is equally crucial for the earth's present because of its simple ecosystem and lack of biodiversity which makes it a perfect place to study how even a small change on earth can lead to grave consequences. Doshi makes it clear in the parable of phytoplankton, where the depletion in the ozone layer not only affect the acitivities of phytoplankton in making photosynthesis but also the marine animals and birds and hence the global carbon cycle. The present day unpredictable floods and frequent famines along with the other natural disasters can be attributed to such imbalances in the natural cycle.
The future of the earth can be predicted with the rapidly melting ice sheets in Antarctica especially the western ice sheet spelling a doomsday for the earth unless the humans retrace their carbon footprint.This is also the aim of the students's on ice programme.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
invitations
Guidelines for the Invitation and Replies: 50 words,5 marks
Types of invitations: formal and informal
1. Formal invitations
Value points
The invitation is laid out in such a manner that each of the following is in a separate line
a) The name(s) of the host/organizing body issuing the invitation.
b) The standard expression ‘request the pleasure of the company of’
c) The reason for the invitation
d) The time and date and the venue of the event
e) In case a V.I.P or chief guest is to be invited (at an official function) his/her name appears prominently.
f) the guest or V.I.P 's eminence or designation like for pandit shiv kumar sharma: renowned sitar maestro
f) Write contact details at the bottom left side under R.S.V.P.
g) special instruction(if any) at the right hand side bottom of the page.
Points to remember
h) The date of issuing the invitation is not mentioned
i) No punctuation mark is required at the end of the line.
j) There is no signature anywhere
k) The simple present tense is used.
l) Put the invitation in the box.
m) Do not use abbreviation anywhere, the only exception is R.S.V.P.
n) Do not exceed the word limit of 50 words
Replies to the formal invitation
The replies are of two types: accepting and declining
1. The reply is written in the third person.
2. Use formal language.
3. The date can be written at the top right.
Value points
1. Begin the reply with the name of the sender
2. There must be an expression of gratitude(thanking them for the invitation)
3. Mention the name of the host
4. Accept or decline, in case of decline, do mention the reason
rejecting invitation:
20th oct,2009
Mrs and Mr Purohit thank Mrs and Mr A.Tripathi for their kind invitation to the birthday party on the 25th October to be organized at their residence at 8:00 p.m. They wanted to be very much in your gracious company but due to previous engagement they express their regret for remaining absent from the party.
accepting invitation:
20th oct,2009
Mrs and Mr Prakash thank Mrs and Mr A.tripathi for their kind invitation to the birthday party on 25th October to be organized at their residence at 8:00 p.m. They are delighted to accept the invitation and thank for the same.
Informal invitations
They are sent on personal occasion
Value points
1. It is written in the first person (i/we).
2. The sender’s address is written as usual but the receiver’s address can be avoided.
3. The date of writing the invitation is must
4. The salutation is dear+ name
5. The complementary close is ‘yours sincerely’
6. Occasion
7. Time, date and venue to be written in the same order
8. The vocabulary is less formal
d/44,panchsheel colony
Delhi
7th april,2009
My dear Priyanka
As you know that I have come off with flying colours in the I.I.T. Entrance Examination. This will be a deciding step in my educational career. To grace the occasion I have arranged a party at 8:00 p. m. on 20th april,2009, at the lotus pond, new friends colony, Delhi. It will not be out of place to mention that sohail and his band is coming from Calcutta to entertain us. Please do attend and be part of my celebration.
Yours sincerely
Nikhil
Replies to the informal invitation
Value points
1. Sender’s address/letter head
2. Date of issuing
3. Salutation
4. Acknowledging the invitation
5. Acceptance/declining
6. Reason thereof of declining
7. Follow up if any
8. Complimentary close
Accepting invitation
76 sector
Noida
15th august,2009
Dear Ms Bajaj
Thank you very much for the cordial invitation extended by you for the birth day party of your son on 25th October,2009. I shall be delighted to be part of the celebration. May god shower all his blessing on your son. I will be well in time.
Yours sincerely
Anup
Rejecting invitation
16 lajpat nagar
Delhi
12th November,2009
Dear Ashok
Thank you for your kind invitation. I regret to inform you that I shall not be able to attend the party scheduled on 20th November at Tivoli as I have an urgent business meeting to attend out of station the same day, however I wish nakul all the best for the future. I will see you at the earliest.
With warm regards
Yours sincerely
Anuj
Types of invitations: formal and informal
1. Formal invitations
Value points
The invitation is laid out in such a manner that each of the following is in a separate line
a) The name(s) of the host/organizing body issuing the invitation.
b) The standard expression ‘request the pleasure of the company of’
c) The reason for the invitation
d) The time and date and the venue of the event
e) In case a V.I.P or chief guest is to be invited (at an official function) his/her name appears prominently.
f) the guest or V.I.P 's eminence or designation like for pandit shiv kumar sharma: renowned sitar maestro
f) Write contact details at the bottom left side under R.S.V.P.
g) special instruction(if any) at the right hand side bottom of the page.
Points to remember
h) The date of issuing the invitation is not mentioned
i) No punctuation mark is required at the end of the line.
j) There is no signature anywhere
k) The simple present tense is used.
l) Put the invitation in the box.
m) Do not use abbreviation anywhere, the only exception is R.S.V.P.
n) Do not exceed the word limit of 50 words
Replies to the formal invitation
The replies are of two types: accepting and declining
1. The reply is written in the third person.
2. Use formal language.
3. The date can be written at the top right.
Value points
1. Begin the reply with the name of the sender
2. There must be an expression of gratitude(thanking them for the invitation)
3. Mention the name of the host
4. Accept or decline, in case of decline, do mention the reason
rejecting invitation:
20th oct,2009
Mrs and Mr Purohit thank Mrs and Mr A.Tripathi for their kind invitation to the birthday party on the 25th October to be organized at their residence at 8:00 p.m. They wanted to be very much in your gracious company but due to previous engagement they express their regret for remaining absent from the party.
accepting invitation:
20th oct,2009
Mrs and Mr Prakash thank Mrs and Mr A.tripathi for their kind invitation to the birthday party on 25th October to be organized at their residence at 8:00 p.m. They are delighted to accept the invitation and thank for the same.
Informal invitations
They are sent on personal occasion
Value points
1. It is written in the first person (i/we).
2. The sender’s address is written as usual but the receiver’s address can be avoided.
3. The date of writing the invitation is must
4. The salutation is dear+ name
5. The complementary close is ‘yours sincerely’
6. Occasion
7. Time, date and venue to be written in the same order
8. The vocabulary is less formal
d/44,panchsheel colony
Delhi
7th april,2009
My dear Priyanka
As you know that I have come off with flying colours in the I.I.T. Entrance Examination. This will be a deciding step in my educational career. To grace the occasion I have arranged a party at 8:00 p. m. on 20th april,2009, at the lotus pond, new friends colony, Delhi. It will not be out of place to mention that sohail and his band is coming from Calcutta to entertain us. Please do attend and be part of my celebration.
Yours sincerely
Nikhil
Replies to the informal invitation
Value points
1. Sender’s address/letter head
2. Date of issuing
3. Salutation
4. Acknowledging the invitation
5. Acceptance/declining
6. Reason thereof of declining
7. Follow up if any
8. Complimentary close
Accepting invitation
76 sector
Noida
15th august,2009
Dear Ms Bajaj
Thank you very much for the cordial invitation extended by you for the birth day party of your son on 25th October,2009. I shall be delighted to be part of the celebration. May god shower all his blessing on your son. I will be well in time.
Yours sincerely
Anup
Rejecting invitation
16 lajpat nagar
Delhi
12th November,2009
Dear Ashok
Thank you for your kind invitation. I regret to inform you that I shall not be able to attend the party scheduled on 20th November at Tivoli as I have an urgent business meeting to attend out of station the same day, however I wish nakul all the best for the future. I will see you at the earliest.
With warm regards
Yours sincerely
Anuj
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