Dear readers, Happy new year! Welcome to the first newsletter of the year. We are eager to share a whole new year of amazing things around citizenship with you. Jumping right in, January in its first three weeks, has already seen a major global citizen’s movement, the end of a remarkable era in American politics and spirited debate in India around ‘Jallikattu’, a traditional sport from Tamil Nadu, in which multiple people attempt to catch a bull released into the crowd by its large hump. The global movement we refer to, is the Women’s March on Washington, which was a political rally that took place on January 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C., to promote women's rights, immigration reform, and to address racial inequities, workers' issues, and environmental issues. This mass protest demonstration was held to send a new, strong message to the new Republican government and the 45th President of the Unites States. Women in many countries marched for equal rights – the basis of citizenship, we believe. At home in Tamil Nadu, a legal battle over the traditional sport of ‘Jallikattu’ has come to dominate the news. The opponents of the sport say it’s barbaric and endangers a certain breed of oxen, where as those who are for it claim this one festival keeps the youth away from drugs and alcohol addiction, and is an integral part of Tamil culture. It's heartening to hear so many voices in this debate – it is participatory democracy at its best. And of course, January is special for us because we celebrate our Republic Day this month. It is a day to display the nation’s moral integrity, allegiance to the constitution and military strength. We are thrilled to have you with us as we ride through another new year in our effort to make citizenship education wholesome and an integrated part of our and our children’s lives. Aditi Mehta Editor Here are pictures from the past to the present showing how we celebrated Republic Day over the years: FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK REPUBLIC DAY – POMP AND SPLENDOUR IN ACTION DESH APNAYEN NEWSLETTER 18 th Issue, January 2017 1 Which of these awards is presented during the Republic Day parade? ■ National Bravery Awards ■ Padma Bhushan Awards ■ Red and White Bravery Awards 2 Who takes the military salute during the parade on Republic Day? 3 When was first Republic Day celebrated? 4 Who was the president of India on first Republic Day? 5 The Republic Day parade starts from .... 6 Who is popularly known as 'Father of Indian Constitution'? 7 From which Constitution was the Concept of a Five Year Plan borrowed into the Indian Constitution? 8 How many Force take part in the procession on Republic Day? 9 Indian Constitutions consist of how many articles and schedules? 10 Who wrote national anthem? 11 When did the constitution of India come into the force? FUN AND GAMES Do this fun Republic Day quiz in the spirit of the season! DESHAPNAYEN.ORG © 2016 | PRIVACY POLICY FOLLOW US DESH APNAYEN SAHAYOG FOUNDATION 801, Dalamal Tower, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021. Tel: 022 - 66381800 / 66381825 [email protected] [email protected] CONTACT US Dr. Rajendra Prasad being sworn in as the first President of India on 26th January, 1950. The first Republic Day Parade in 1950 King Tribhuvan of Nepal as the guest of honour for Republic Day in 1951 Units of Defence Services participating in an impressive parade held on Republic Day, in 1951. The President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad taking the salute at the March Past A fountain at the India Gate illuminated on Republic Day- January 26, 1957 The Parliament House, New Delhi, illuminated in 1958 The Indian Railways tableau of the 1959 Republic Day Pageantry Reception held by the Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan, Rajeshwar Dayal, on the occasion of India's 10th Republic Day at Karachi in 1959 President Varahagiri Venkata Giri with the guest of honour, Mr. Josip Broz Tito (President of Yugoslavia), and the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1974 IPS Kiran Bedi leading Delhi Police during the Parade in 1975 President Shri F.A. Ahmed with Sea Cadets Republic Day Contingent of 1976 in New Delhi Dr. Patrick J. Hillery, President of Ireland, as the guest of honour at the parade in 1978 with Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India Photographs of folk dancers, who were to participate in Republic Day Parade, taken at Rangsala on January 22, 1981 One of India's mainstream defence system, the Bofors Gun, on display during the 41st Republic Day parade in New Delhi in 1990 President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, and Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao with the the guest of honour, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, President of South Africa at the Republic Day parade in 1995 The Prithvi Missile system on display during the 47th Republic Day parade in New Delhi in 1996 The guest of honour, Mr. Jacques Chirac, President of France, at the Republic Day parade in 1998 The chief guest of the Republic Day Parade in 2003, the visiting President of Iran, Mr. Syed Mohammed Khatami, being introduced to the Service Chiefs by President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam The Border Security Force's motorcycle-borne Janbaz team displaying its skills during the 55 th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi in 2004 Indian Air Force fighters refuel mid-air during the parade in 2005 US President Barack Obama, the guest of honour, at Republic Day parade 2015. Source: mashuptrends.com Source of article: https://www.scoopwhoop.com/Heres-A-Look-At-How-In- dia-Has-Celebrated-Republic-Day-Over-The-Years/#.ajky8c5k6 JB PETIT HIGH SCHOOL, FORT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS ★ Spirit of giving. To promote citizenship education and civics engagement, JB Petit High School Fort Mumbai celebrated spirit of giving. The students of standard 4 celebrated Christmas with their less fortunate counterparts from three local NGOs. They prepared for the party with much fervor, packing gifts, arranging packages and decorating their classrooms. Each of them was paired with a buddy from one of NGOs. They spent the day with their buddies doing various activities such as dancing, cooking, drawing and playing games. The children even showed their buddies around the school campus, pointing out their favourite places in the school as they went along. It was an enriching experience for both the J.B. Petit girls as well as the children from the NGO. ★ Discussion on sanitation Along with spreading the joy of giving, the children and teachers of JB Petit school also interacted with the school's help and support staff and held a discussion on cleanliness and sanitation. ★ Best out of waste Young girls also created wonderful posters using metal and plastic waste from their homes to spread messages of love and hope, which are the basis of all our democratic values. CHILDREN’S ACADEMY, KANDIVILI Students of Children’s Academy Kandivili, across grades 6th to 9th, conducted various activities along with the active participation of the teachers to create awareness to preserve our depleting environment and to engage with the community. ★ No to plastic In one activity, students were encouraged to use paper instead of plastic bags. They made their own paper bags and motivated others to follow their example. ★ Vanmahotsav To save mother earth from the dangers of ever growing pollution, students planted saplings in and around school and residential areas to encourage others to make our city greener and air purer. ★ Peace Rally Children also took to the streets in a march for peace, with beautiful posters, slogans and messages. Their effort was very well received indeed.
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Dear readers,
Happy new year!
Welcome to the first newsletter of the year. We are eager to share a whole new
year of amazing things around citizenship with you.
Jumping right in, January in its first three weeks, has already seen a major global
citizen’s movement, the end of a remarkable era in American politics and spirited
debate in India around ‘Jallikattu’, a traditional sport from Tamil Nadu, in which
multiple people attempt to catch a bull released into the crowd by its large hump.
The global movement we refer to, is the Women’s March on Washington, which
was a political rally that took place on January 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C., to
promote women's rights, immigration reform, and to address racial inequities,
workers' issues, and environmental issues. This mass protest demonstration was
held to send a new, strong message to the new Republican government and the
45th President of the Unites States. Women in many countries marched for equal
rights – the basis of citizenship, we believe.
At home in Tamil Nadu, a legal battle over the traditional sport of ‘Jallikattu’ has
come to dominate the news. The opponents of the sport say it’s barbaric and
endangers a certain breed of oxen, where as those who are for it claim this one
festival keeps the youth away from drugs and alcohol addiction, and is an integral
part of Tamil culture. It's heartening to hear so many voices in this debate – it is
participatory democracy at its best.
And of course, January is special for us because we celebrate our Republic Day
this month. It is a day to display the nation’s moral integrity, allegiance to the
constitution and military strength.
We are thrilled to have you with us as we ride through another new year in our
e�ort to make citizenship education wholesome and an integrated part of our and
our children’s lives.
Aditi Mehta
Editor
Here are pictures from the past to the present showing how we celebrated
Republic Day over the years:
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
REPUBLIC DAY – POMP AND SPLENDOUR IN ACTION
DESH APNAYEN NEWSLETTER18th Issue, January 2017
1 Which of these awards is presented during the Republic Day parade?
■ National Bravery Awards■ Padma Bhushan Awards ■ Red and White Bravery Awards
2 Who takes the military salute during the parade on Republic Day?
3 When was first Republic Day celebrated?
4 Who was the president of India on first Republic Day?
5 The Republic Day parade starts from ....
6 Who is popularly known as 'Father of Indian Constitution'?
7 From which Constitution was the Concept of a Five Year Plan borrowed into the Indian Constitution?
8 How many Force take part in the procession on Republic Day?
9 Indian Constitutions consist of how many articles and schedules?
10 Who wrote national anthem?
11 When did the constitution of India come into the force?
FUN ANDGAMES
Do this fun Republic Day quiz in
the spirit of the season!
DESHAPNAYEN.ORG © 2016 | PRIVACY POLICY
FOLLOW US
DESH APNAYEN SAHAYOG FOUNDATION
801, Dalamal Tower, Free Press Journal Marg,Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400021.Tel: 022 - 66381800 / 66381825
[email protected]@deshapnayen.org
CONTACT US
Dr. Rajendra Prasad being sworn in as the first President of India on 26th January, 1950.
The first Republic Day Parade in 1950
King Tribhuvan of Nepal as the guest of honour for Republic Day in 1951
Units of Defence Services participating in an impressive parade held on Republic Day, in 1951. The President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad taking the salute at the March Past
A fountain at the India Gate illuminated on Republic Day- January 26, 1957
The Parliament House, New Delhi, illuminatedin 1958
The Indian Railways tableau of the 1959 Republic Day Pageantry
Reception held by the Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan, Rajeshwar Dayal, on the occasion of India's 10th Republic Day at Karachi in 1959
President Varahagiri Venkata Giri with the guest of honour, Mr. Josip Broz Tito (President of Yugoslavia), and the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1974
IPS Kiran Bedi leading Delhi Police during the Parade in 1975
President Shri F.A. Ahmed with Sea Cadets Republic Day Contingent of 1976 in New Delhi
Dr. Patrick J. Hillery, President of Ireland, as the guest of honour at the parade in 1978 with Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, the President of India
Photographs of folk dancers, who were to participate in Republic Day Parade, taken at Rangsala on January 22, 1981
One of India's mainstream defence system, the Bofors Gun, on display during the 41st Republic Day parade in New Delhi in 1990
President Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, and Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao with the the guest of honour, Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, President of South Africa at the Republic Day parade in 1995
The Prithvi Missile system on display during the 47th Republic Day parade in New Delhi in 1996
The guest of honour, Mr. Jacques Chirac, President of France, at the Republic Day parade in 1998
The chief guest of the Republic Day Parade in 2003, the visiting President of Iran, Mr. Syed Mohammed Khatami, being introduced to the Service Chiefs by President Dr. A.P.J .Abdul Kalam
The Border Security Force's motorcycle-borne Janbaz team displaying its skills during the 55th Republic Day Parade in New Delhiin 2004
Indian Air Force fighters refuel mid-air during the parade in 2005
US President Barack Obama, the guest of honour, at Republic Day parade 2015.
Source: mashuptrends.com
Source of article: https://www.scoopwhoop.com/Heres-A-Look-At-How-In-
dia-Has-Celebrated-Republic-Day-Over-The-Years/#.ajky8c5k6
JB PETIT HIGH SCHOOL, FORT
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS
★ Spirit of giving.
To promote citizenship education and civics engagement, JB Petit High School Fort Mumbai celebrated spirit of giving. The students of standard 4 celebrated Christmas with their less fortunate counterparts from three local NGOs. They prepared for the party with much fervor, packing gifts, arranging packages and decorating their classrooms. Each of them was paired with a buddy from one of NGOs. They spent the day with their buddies doing various activities such as dancing, cooking, drawing and playing games. The children even showed their buddies around the school campus, pointing out their favourite places in the school as they went along.
It was an enriching experience for both the J.B. Petit girls as well as the children from the NGO.
★ Discussion on sanitation
Along with spreading the joy of giving, the children and teachers of JB Petit school also interacted with the school's help and support sta� and held a discussion on cleanliness and sanitation.
★ Best out of waste
Young girls also created wonderful posters using metal and plastic waste from their homes to spread messages of love and hope, which are the basis of all our democratic values.
CHILDREN’S ACADEMY, KANDIVILI
Students of Children’s Academy Kandivili, across grades 6th to 9th, conducted various activities along with the active participation of the teachers to create awareness to preserve our depleting environment and to engage with the community.
★ No to plastic
In one activity, students were encouraged to use paper instead of plastic bags.
They made their own paper bags and motivated others to follow their example.
★ Vanmahotsav
To save mother earth from the dangers of ever growing pollution, students planted saplings in and around school and residential areas to encourage others to make our city greener and air purer.
★ Peace Rally
Children also took to the streets in a march for peace, with beautiful posters, slogans and messages. Their e�ort was very well received indeed.
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