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Ekya / October 29, 2021 Posted by : administrator

Did you know that in the 1600s, many Puritans (English Protestants) named their daughters “Patience”  because it was and still is an amazing virtue? Patience is the ability to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity. Like when it’s been 30 minutes since you placed the order for your food in a restaurant and you’re hungry as hell.

Very deep inside the brain, there are like 165,000 neurons,  which is called the dorsal raphe nucleus. When this nucleus is prompted to action, the nucleus produces the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a messenger to the other areas of the brain. The 2 areas which are often in communication with the dorsal raphe nucleus sit right behind our eyes. That is the medial prefrontal cortex and the orbitofrontal cortex. Together, this communication channel appears responsible for the virtue of patience.

A scientist at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan was the one who researched the relationship between serotonergic neural activity (a nerve cell that uses serotonin as its neurotransmitter) and animal behaviour. This research found a strong link between serotonin and waiting behaviour. When the dorsal raphe nucleus is stimulated, serotonin floods the system, and patience is displayed. People and animals with less serotonin generally behave very impulsively. However, this effect appears to be maximised when two features are present. Either a super high probability for a reward or uncertainty about the timing of the reward.

Now we know what’s going on in the hood when we sit through a meal knowing the finale will be a delicious Instagram-worthy dessert.

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Ekya / March 26, 2024

The Hot Garlic Soup Inspired by ‘The Last Leaf’ by O. Henry

Sue and Johnsy, two young artists, shared a small flat on the third storey of an old house.
Johnsy fell ill in November. She was diagnosed with pneumonia. She would lie in her bed, gazing out of the window. Sue sent for the doctor. The doctor said to Sue, “Johnsy’s condition is not so serious yet. It seems she is unable to recover because she has lost the will to live.”
Sue became extremely worried for Johnsy’s well-being and mental health. She tried to make Johnsy interested in the things around her, but Johnsy never replied with more than a noncommittal hum.
One day, Sue was painting when she heard Johnsy counting backwards. Sue looked out of the window and saw an old ivy creeper climbing on the brick wall. The ivy was shedding its leaves in the strong gust of the wind.
“They are falling faster now,” whispered Johnsy. “Three days ago there were so many leaves. Only five are left now.”
“It is autumn,” said Sue, “and the leaves will fall.”
“When the last leaf falls, I will die” said Johnsy with finality. “I have felt this for the last three days.”
“Oh, that’s nonsense,” replied Sue. “Why do you believe your fate is tied to those old ivy leaves?”
“Human life is fleeting, just like those ivy leaves,” said Johnsy. “I got sick just as the ivy started shedding its leaves. It must be an omen. The last leaf will fall, and I will slip into slumber forever.”
Sue sat on Johnsy’s bed, kissed her and said, “You are not going to die. Plenty of people fall sick in autumn, and they recover soon enough. Do you want some soup?”
“I don’t want any soup. My time is almost up, I’m sure of it,” murmured Johnsy.
Sue decided to change tactics. She was not going to give up on Johnsy.
“It is true that human life is somewhat fleeting, but that’s exactly what makes life valuable. Do you not want to see what life has to offer before you slip into slumber? Will you not miss the cool breeze waking you up, the warm embrace of sunlight? Do you want to give up the feeling of the paintbrush gliding over the canvas?” Sue quavered.
“Look beyond the ivy to that tree over there,” Sue continued. “Even that tree is shedding its leaves, but it is also growing new leaves. It is going to live for many more years, just like you.”
Johnsy contemplated for a while. Then, she looked out of the window and smiled.
“Perhaps I will have some hot garlic soup. You made me realise that life is worth living after all.”
Written by Aahana,
from grade 9A

Ekya / March 22, 2024

Importance of Literature in a Classroom.

"Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity" - P.T.Barnum

We as humans are social beings. We can't imagine our lives to be solitary. Literature facilitates us to understand and communicate with one another in society. It helps us explore the world around us and is a medium to express our views and experiences. So it is of vital importance that the students are introduced to literature at a young age.

Literature is necessary for students as it helps them to develop imagination, improves vocabulary and language skills and even enhances creativity. Literature helps them understand the world outside their home and school.

It is disheartening to see that literature is often not put on the same pedestal as other technical subjects like Math or Science. where it shouldn't be the case.

Literature includes different types of texts like stories and fables, myths

and legends, poetry and drama or even informational texts that help them explore other subjects. It prepares students to read and understand the real world.

There are one too many benefits of including literature at a young age. It is like an exercise for the brain, keeping an individual mentally active and stimulated.

Exposure to cultures from different countries brings in a sense of respect and tolerance, a feat possible through literature. It motivates one to appreciate different lives and their ways and also to graciously disagree with something that may not be right. The different characters the students are introduced to become a source of inspiration. They start to imagine themselves in varied situations. they learn different solutions to problems they come across.

More importantly, reading is fun and literature develops an inclination toward reading and makes them self-learners.

It can be concluded that literature is a gateway to nurturing a child’s life skills more than any assignment or task

can ever do.

Written By:

Shruthi Prakash

English Educator - Primary

Ekya Schools BTM Layout

Ekya / March 22, 2024

A Day to Remember: Juniors Bid Goodbye to Seniors with a Spectacular Farewell Party.

As the academic year draws to a close, emotions run high at our beloved school. The time has come for the juniors to express their gratitude, love, and affection for their departing seniors.

And what better way to do this than by throwing an unforgettable farewell party?

The air was buzzing with excitement as the juniors meticulously planned every detail to make it a night that their seniors would cherish forever.

The audio-visual room was transformed into a place of nostalgia and celebration, adorned with decorations to welcome the seniors. Each performance was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and dedication. Each video played, spoke volumes about the memories shared and the bonds formed throughout their academic journey, blanketing the atmosphere with a mix of joy, laughter, and a hint of bittersweet anticipation.

Our seniors were all dressed up to the nines for the occasion with the girls in a blue and white saree and the boys in black suits.

But how did all of this come to be? I am a grade 11 student and let me take you through behind the scenes of this event and how we prepared for this event.

  • Many girls formed a group and decided to dance to “Paint It Red” and “All Is Well”. Everyone’s efforts are to be appreciated as they come up with new steps and formations. Well-coordinated teamwork led to an amazing performance that got everyone cheering.

  • Meanwhile, my batchmate, Lara,  and a few teachers were preparing to sing songs dedicated to the seniors. Lara sang a melodious rendition of “When You Believe” and the teachers sang a medley of songs which got the seniors singing along as well!

  • The boys planned on dancing to the song “Galti Se Mistake” and their performance was full of creativity and humour. The choreography was inspired by the original music video of the song and they worked hard together and taught each other the steps. This performance got everyone giggling and cheering so loud!

  • It did not end with the students, even the teachers chose to step into this grand celebration. They danced on a variety of songs and each song made the seniors hoot louder. Even though they had a very busy schedule they would still take time and dedicate it to the dance practice during after-school hours. Huge kudos for their coordination and effort!

  • Mohana and Arshia came up with a very engaging script which had the attention of the audience. A small game was organised for the students where they had to write something good about one of their batchmates. Everybody put their hands together and made 32 crowns of appreciation for their seniors. A video of the seniors was made including photos and videos of their dearest memories. Last but not least, our teachers also prepared a video message for the seniors bidding farewell and wishing them the best for their future endeavours.

The day finally came. The 10th of February came. It was the day - the day for which we had been preparing for days. The graduation.

The place was set, the background screen was ready, the mic was ready and the sound system was ready. Our seniors came one by one and the auditorium was filled with chatter until the anchors came in and the event started.

After a few minutes, the head boy gave a heartfelt speech, followed by the chit game of affirmations then Lara’s beautiful performance.

The girls donned black kurtis and sunglasses and danced to “Paint It Red”, which got a round of applause. The seniors loved the “Galti Se Mistake” dance by the boys for its creativity and comedic execution and what made it better was the shorts with shirt and tie combination. The dance finale was to the song “All Is Well” which got the audience cheering for the dancers with lots of enthusiasm.

Then a video filled with the memories of the seniors was shown which made most of them emotional. The dance which everybody was eagerly anticipating started - it was our beloved teachers who completely rocked the stage with their amazing performance.

Then a few teachers gave a very emotional message followed by songs dedicated to their students. The event came to an end with video messages by the teachers,  a crowning ceremony and high tea.

In conclusion, the event was successful, and enjoyed by all the students - juniors, seniors and teachers. It wouldn’t have been possible without everyone’s contribution and teamwork. It was an emotional roller coaster for everyone and a day which will never be forgotten.

Written By:

Stutee Samantray

(Grade 11, Ekya BTM)

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#StudentBlogger: मेरी मातृभाषा मेरी पहचान By, Ritu Kumari Jain, Ekya JP Nagar

 मेरी मातृभाषा मेरी पहचान 

भाषा’  मनुष्य की अभिव्यक्ति का सर्वाधिक महत्वपूर्ण एवं व्यापक माध्यम  है l

 भाषा  शब्द  संस्कृत के “भाष्”  से उत्पन्न हुआ है जिसका अर्थ है ‘ प्रकट करना’  जिस माध्यम से हम अपने मन के भावों को, मस्तिष्क के विचारों को, बोलकर (वाणी के माध्यम से ) प्रकट करते हैं उसे भाषा की संज्ञा दी गई है l

 भाषा का प्रथम रूप  मातृभाषा है। “ मातृभाषा का शाब्दिक अर्थ है- माँ से ग्रहण की गई भाषा”

जिसे बालक सर्वप्रथम माँ से सीखता है और जिसके माध्यम से वह, परिवार एवं समुदाय में, अपने विचारों की अभिव्यक्ति करता हैl

 यूनेस्को (2007) के एक सर्वे के अनुसार यदि बच्चों को उनकी प्रारंभिक शिक्षा मातृभाषा में प्रदान की जाती है, तो बच्चे पढ़ाई के प्रति अधिक रुचि दिखाते हैं । बच्चों का स्कूल में दाखिला, अधिक संख्या में होता है तथा उनके माता-पिता भी, संबंधित शिक्षकों से, बच्चों की पढ़ाई के संदर्भ में वार्तालाप कर पाते हैं।

 इस प्रकार हम समझ सकते हैं, कि मातृभाषा व्यक्तित्व के विकास की वह आधारशिला है जिस पर उनके  जीवन का एक माहौल तैयार किया जाता है । अगर आधारशिला कमजोर हो तो भवन खोखला सा पड़ जाता है । उसी प्रकार यदि बालक, अपने विचारों की अभिव्यक्ति सही अर्थों में नहीं कर पाता है तो, उस बालक का मानसिक तथा शारीरिक विकास पूर्ण रूप से नहीं हो पाता है।

 ‘माता और मातृभूमि’  के सामान  ‘मातृभाषा’ भी वंदनीय होती है । यह बालक की शिक्षा का आधार होती है । हमारी शिक्षा का कोई भी उद्देश्य क्यों ना हो, उसकी प्राप्ति में मातृभाषा का स्थान सर्वोपरि होता है । मातृभाषा का ज्ञान, मानव विकास के लिए आवश्यक है । इसी कारण आज संसार के लगभग सभी देशों में मातृभाषा के महत्व को समझते हुए, इसी के माध्यम से शिक्षा देने का प्रयोजन है ।

मातृभाषा की महत्वता निम्न प्रकार से समझी जा सकती है -

 शारीरिक विकास में सहायक

 मानसिक विकास में सहायक,

सामाजिक विकास में सहायक

 भावात्मक तथा नैतिक विकास में सहायक

स्वाध्याय के प्रति रुचि को जागृत करने में सहायक

कल्पना शक्ति का विकास एवं तर्कशक्ति के विकास में सहायक

 व्यवहार कुशलता

बालक के चरित्र निर्माण में सहायक

मातृभाषा की इन सभी विशेषताओं तथा उद्देश्य को ध्यान में रखते हुए अंत में यही कहा जा सकता है की मातृभाषा वह शक्ति है जिसके माध्यम से मानव स्वयं, दूसरों के समक्ष विचारों को प्रस्तुत करता है और दूसरे के विचारों को समझता है ।

अतः मातृभाषा में प्राथमिक शिक्षा देना अनिवार्य है । छात्रों के विकास की दृष्टि से हितकर होता है। पाठ्यक्रम में मातृभाषा अभिन्न अंग होना चाहिए । अनुदेशन , प्रशिक्षण तथा परीक्षा का माध्यम मातृभाषा होना अपेक्षित है इससे अन्य विषयों का शिक्षण तथा उसकी बोधगम्यता सरल होती है।

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#StudentBlogger: Don’t Judge And Discriminate By, Lekhana Harish Grade 11A, Ekya BTM Layout

On 15th April 2014, the Supreme Court gave a historic and revolutionary judgment in the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) vs Union of India case, identifying transgender people as the “third gender” in India.  According to this judgment, transgender people have the right to be treated equally under the constitution of India. When the Supreme Court has given this judgment why can’t we accept the fact that they are equal? When we can update our phone's software once a month, why can’t we do the same with ourselves? When we have the privilege of making our personal choices, we dye our hair, we change our jobs, religion, nationality by moving elsewhere, etc. but why is a person changing his/her gender such a big deal? Who made such a rule? They go through so many hardships in their lives. Their parents don’t accept them in their childhood so most of them run out of their houses leaving all their comforts and security- just so they have the freedom to choose their gender. Their struggle doesn’t end here. As a society we treat them terribly, we don’t give them jobs though they possess the talent. Many schools and colleges don’t admit them because they think their reputation will be ruined. Due to these situations, they are forced to beg on the streets. And they are denied health care facilities too. People behave very inappropriately and harass them. Did you know, 59% of the respondents in the transgender communities have experienced violence? We need to stop this. When we witness people ill-treating them, we need to take action. We should show them the love and affection they probably didn’t receive in their childhood. We should treat them equally and give them the opportunities they deserve.

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