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9th International yoga day

 9th International 

        Yoga Day:

         "योगस्थः कुरु कर्मणि संगं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय। 

        सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः सोमो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते।"

June 21 i.e. today is known as International Yoga Day.India is the country that gave the gift of yoga to the world.

                       Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendrabhai Modi first discussed about Yoga in the United Nations Assembly. 21st June is the most auspicious day in the Northern Hemisphere and that is why Prime Minister Modi suggested 21st June to be observed as World Yoga Day. Subsequently, a resolution was passed by the United Nations in which most of the countries of the world agreed and decided to observe 21st June as World Yoga Day from the year 2015.

                        Today, International Yoga Day was celebrated in SEPI. In which the yoga teacher of the university and Galani sir attended as guests and the yoga postures were guided by Bonnie madam and Bhavika madam.

                         The program started with a verbal welcome and information about the special day, followed by a warm-up and ended the program by doing simple and easy asanas and knowing the limbs of yoga.

                          Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi are the eight limbs of yoga.

        Thank you. 

PRESENTATION SESSION: 

On  April 8, 2023, a presentation session was organized by the Department of English at R. R. Monapara Arts College for the students of T.Y. B.A. I attended as an audience on that day.

The session was very beneficial for me. This session provided information on how to choose fonts in PPT, what color to choose for slides, and how to edit pictures and GIFs in slides.During the vacation of class 10, I learned to make slides but never knew it was called a presentation. Now I got information on how to make ppt and how to give presentation with the help of vipul sir and vaidehi mam.

On  April 13,2023, a presentation was organized by the Department of English for the students of S.Y.B.A. at R.R. Monapara Arts College.

I attended there as a presenter. I got a lot of knowledge that day. I gave presentations on two topics: The Transition Age and Animal Farm as Satire. It was my first experience of giving a presentation. I also learned how to mail .At the end of the session, Vipul Sir and Vaidehi Ma'am gave information about what features and how to make an ideal PPT and what can be added in the presentation.

Many thanks to Vaidehi Ma'am and Vipul Sir and also to Dhatri Didi. Whenever I send a message, she replies. She also helped me in making PPT. Thank you very much again. Thank you very much  our principal sir Dr. Ashish sir. It would not be wrong to say that he is the backbone of our college because even though he doesn't have time for every program, he always attends to motivate us.

         Thank you. 

International Women's Day Celebration

                 

                     We are all know that 8 March is "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY." On this day the whole world celebrates this day.Whay we celebrates international women's day on 8th march? The seed of the day was planted in 1908 when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, higher pay and the right to vote. On that day, the Socialist Party of America announced the first National Women's Day a year later.The idea to internationalize the day came from a woman named Clara Zatkin.Clara did not set a date for International Women's Day. The day was not formally observed until 1917, when war time  Russian women's strikes demanded 'food and peace'.A four-day women's strike in Russia led to the abdication of the Czar and an interim government to grant women the right to vote.Julian calendar was used in Russia at that time. February 23 was a Sunday in the Julian calendar when the women's strike began. It was March 8 in the Gregorian calendar. So it is celebrated on 8 March.

                       Similarly, International Women's Day celebration was organized at R.R. Monpara Arts College on 15 March, 2023 due to Dhuleti holiday and another problem.Three women dignitaries and the speaker, ALPA MA'AM PONDA, MEGHA MA'AM TRIVEDI and ARCHANA MA'AM GOHIL were present respecting their valuable time and our invitation.The program was started by the student giving bouquet to the guest.

National Seminar

                        On 5th March 2023, a National Seminar on research  prospects in English studies organised by Department of English, maharaja KrishnaKumarSinghji Bhavnagar University.

                 At 8:45 ,I reached seminar's place. Then I confirmed my registration and after sometime took breakfast. And one more thing I am not alone there .I went there with my classmate, senior and junior. The seminar started with the university's song.

 

                 The seminar was conceptualized by Alpa Ponda Ma'am and Prukuti Bhatt ma'am.The entire seminar was also conducted by them. The head of English department, Dr.Barad sir framed the whole seminar through a short story. And the dignitaries, who were present there, were welcomed by the students by giving books.

           

              I noticed that in all the educational programs I have attended or participated in till date, dignitaries are welcomed by the principal and teachers of the school if it is a school and by the principal and professor of the college if it is a college. But the dignitaries who came to this seminar were welcomed by the students which can also be called a kind of change.

            There were three key notes speakers of these seminar. First one was Dr. Aviishek parui from department of Humanities and social science,Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India. He was not present the but he joined  online. His topic was about memory studies.

he also referred,

    - David laudge's book consciousness and the novel

    - Joseph Leduox and his book Anxious

               According to Leduox,

     - what you remember is last remember version of the event

      - Anxiety is price the human being has to pay for his ability to anticipate the future.

 

           

     Second keynot speaker was Dr. Balaji Rangnathan. Central University of Gandhinagar, Gujarat. His topic was about "The problem of post colonial studies with Chinese literature. "

             

  Third  keynote speaker was Dr. Atanu Bhattacharya. Professor/chairperson of centre for English studies, School of language, literature and culture studies,Central University of Gujarat.He topic was no "Research prospects in English studies: The Technology Turn." He referred grammar topic: active and passive.  He also referred many books:

     - Palestine- Joe Saccd 

     -  Persepolis

     - River of stories 

     - Of love and other Monsters 

                 

  Around 12:30 to 1:30, we took lunch. Everything was were well organised by department of English. After lunch break, there were parallel session of presentations. P.G. students, research scholars, Assistant professors presented research paper.

 

               

 We had attended Vipul sir's presentation. His topic for presentation was "Arvind Adiga's Last main in Tower." As per my understanding it was about by quote Acadamia is dying. It was wonderful presentation by Sir.

                 After Sir's  presentation, we had attended another presentations. The topic of presentations were about Feminism , film studies, Hindu Muslim love marriage, casteism , eligility IQ etc. The session were conducted by Trushali Dodiya and her classmate. During this session chairperson was Dr. Sunita Nimavat. Her nature was very polite and calm. 

               

Our ma'am, Vaidehi ma'am also participated in poster making competition.Unfortunately we didn't attend her presentation.

                 At 4:30, there was validactory ceremony . A vote of thanks was.done by Dilip Barad sir who gave the prasentations and present there. Certificates were given to all presenter and attender. It was such a fruitful session for us. We learnt so many current topics which is going around us.

                And one very important thing is that some of the topics presented by the presenter in this seminar and some books mentioned by Dr. Atanu Bhattacharya were discussed during the class lectures. And we were aware of these topics little by little and credit goes to Vipul sir.

               Normally, if we attend any program, the program starts later than the given time and ends later or earlier than the given time. But I attended this seminar at the given time   program started and intermediate sessions started at the same time as scheduled and finished at the given time which is a learning point from department of English. 

               Special thanks to Vipul Sir and Vaidehi Madam who made us aware of this seminar. And due to which we got to know new information which is very important for us in future. Again thanks a lot both of you.

                

              

           

ONE DAY TOUR HASTAGIRI

 "Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent,in the ideas of living." - Miriam  Beard.   

         Hastgiri  Picnic

 

             one-day tour was organized by R. R.  Monpara Arts College on February 8, 2023. And it was the first chance to stay with our senior, professor and principal from morning to evening. Also it was memorable  fertile and fruitful day.

           We reached the college at 6.45 am and then waited for another student to come. Our journey started around 8 am  by bus . Took students from different places on the way.We were allotted the front seat as the number of girls was less.

         Around 9 am we stopped for breakfast at Bordidhar. For breakfast we were served jalebi - gathiya  and chai. The place was peaceful and beautiful. I liked that place very much. We took photos, shot videos and left for Hastagiri. 

          Around 11.30 we reached Hastigiri. We took photos there. And then visited Derasar. But photography of Derasar was forbidden. I wondered why they didn't have to take photos. If photos are allowed, other people who cannot go there can also get information by looking at the photos.

                   The carvings of Derasar were amazing. The entire Derasar was made from marble stone. And the atmosphere there was also very calm. There was also a lot of cleanliness.We also took a group photo outside Derasar.

              We reached one place. Where lunch was made. We helped in making lunch. But the cooking aunty was very good natured so she refused us. Because that seemed to be their duty. Do not seek help from others until you can do it yourself.Then we served food. And took lunch with Mam.  We also play garba  with mam,sir and our principle . We left that place and then reach at Taleti where some of us do shopping and we wandered around and ate pani-puri and come back at bus. At last we danced for while. Around 9 we reached back at college. 

                       When I came to know that our Principal Dr. Ashish Sir Chauhan is coming with us, I felt that we have to be disciplined and follow the rules.He made us laugh a lot, played garba with us. Usually, I thought they were quiet and strict in college but I was proved wrong.

         We went to see the majestic and beautiful Derasar where humans were forbidden to take shelter. And after five hours came to the small hut. Even though the hut was small but Baba who lived in it had a big heart who sheltered us and provided us with the necessary things.

             It was another pleasure to spend those five hours without smoke, noise of vehicles and without any kind of disturbance. In that calm environment we also heard the chirping of birds. And spent those hours with great patience, gentleness and cooperation.We also enjoyed playing Garba in that calm atmosphere. Our principal and professors also played garba with us.

           After that, after visiting the Taleti, we left to come back. In the bus we sang songs, danced and had a lot of fun.

           Thank you so much Dr. Ashish sir , Vipul sir , Vaidehi Ma'am,  Komal ma'am and Twinkal ma'am to support us. And special thanks to Vipul sir and Ashish sir to organized this picnic. 

     

           ONE DAY BLOOD   DONATION  CAMP

          " The gift of blood is a gift to                                      someone's life. "   

   " One hour and you can save three                           lives with your blood. "

            On 11th January 2023, one day blood donation camp was organised by Matrusi Ratanben Ramjibhai Monpara Arts College(R.R.Monpara) with the inspiration of B.A. T.Y. English students with the tireless efforts of Vipul sir and Vaidehi ma'am with the support of Dr Ashish sir Chauhan, who is a principal of our college. Students and professors of B.SC , Bcom and B.Ed were also supported in this camp. A total of 83 persons donated blood in this camp. 

                I wanted to donate blood but couldn't because of low hemoglobin in my body and I regret is a lot. Next time I will be physically able to donate blood. I helped as much as I could in this camp and I am glad for that.

               I learned a lot from this camp which started from eight in the morning till one in the afternoon. The first thing is that every person should be physically and mentally fit. Follow the rules as stated. And how to be helpful to others. 

                The important thing is that  even I used to be very afraid of seeing blood and needle which hass reduced that day. And I got to know the process to ho through to donate blood. Many students donated blood but only one girl in our arts department was able to donate blood, her name is Dhatri Parmar,who is studying in T.Y. English and she proved that women are inclusive of men. What a man can do, a woman can do.

               Our sir days, If you visit city hospital once, you will know the value of blood. I request people who consume alcohol, eat gutka, smoke cigarettes and do other addictions to stop. They ruin their own life but also ruin the lives of people around them. So I request all Indians not to get addicted. 

                Dr. Ashishsir Chauhan, Vipul Sir, Vaidehi Ma'am  thank you all very much and special thanks to Dharti didi. 

                 Many thanks to those who  have donated blood. 

               Thank you.