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Sri Aurobindo Shine In Athletic Meet

Students of Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education made their mark in the Chandigarh North and South Athletics at Sports Complex, Sector-7, Chandigarh.

Aksh of class IX won the silver medal in 400 m. Boys' U-16 category whereas Mayank of class IX bagged bronze medal in 100 m. event.

In Javelin Throw event, Nishant of class X won the second position and Chetan of class IX claimed the third position.

Priyanshu Dhandha of class VIII claimed the third position in 600 m. event and Manjot of class VIII bagged bronze medals in Shot Put.

 In the Girls' U-14 category100 m. race, Smriti of class VIII claimed the second position.

The shotputter Saloni clinched silver medal. Nandani of class IX secured the third position in 200m. race.Pooja Sharma of class IX won the third position in 400 m. event.

In the Long Jump event, Manjot of class IX won the third position Mr. Arvind Mehan, the Chairman and Mrs. Garima S Bhardwaj, the Principal of the school congratulated the winners for bringing glory to school and wished them best for their future.

एथलेटिक मीट में श्री अरबिंदो शाइन

श्री अरबिंदो स्कूल ऑफ इंटीग्रल एजुकेशन के छात्रों ने चंडीगढ़ नॉर्थ और साउथ एथलेटिक्स में स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्प्लेक्स, सेक्टर -7, चंडीगढ़ में अपनी पहचान बनाई।

 नौवीं कक्षा के अक्ष ने 400 मीटर में रजत पदक जीता। लड़कों की U-16 श्रेणी जबकि नौवीं कक्षा के मयंक ने 100 मीटर में कांस्य पदक जीता। प्रतिस्पर्धा।

जेवलिन थ्रो इवेंट में दसवीं कक्षा के निशांत ने दूसरा और नौवीं कक्षा के चेतन ने तीसरा स्थान हासिल किया।

आठवीं कक्षा के प्रियांशु ढांडा ने 600 मीटर में तीसरा स्थान हासिल किया। आठवीं कक्षा के इवेंट और मनजोत ने शॉट पुट में कांस्य पदक जीता।

 लड़कियों के U-14 श्रेणी 100 मीटर में। दौड़, आठवीं कक्षा की स्मृति ने दूसरे स्थान का दावा किया।

शॉटपुट सलोनी ने रजत पदक जीता। नौवीं कक्षा की नंदनी ने 200 मीटर में तीसरा स्थान हासिल किया। कक्षा IX की पूजा शर्मा ने 400 मीटर में तीसरा स्थान हासिल किया। प्रतिस्पर्धा।

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DIWALI MELA AT SRI AUROBINDO SCHOOL

On Diwali  Sri Aurobindo school of Integral Education organized a raft of activities with an aim to acquaint the students with rich Indian culture and heritage, Including rted with the Hawan Ceremony to invoke the blessings of the Almighty. It was followed by various activities like Thali Decoration, Toran Making, Diya Decoration, Paper Rangoli and Power Rangoli Making in which the students participated with excitement and dedication.

दिवाली उत्सव  श्री अरबिंदो स्कूल ऑफ इंटीग्रल एजुकेशन में

दिवाली के अवसर पर श्री अरबिंदो स्कूल ऑफ इंटीग्रल एजुकेशन ने छात्रों को समृद्ध भारतीय संस्कृति और विरासत से परिचित कराने के उद्देश्य से गतिविधियों का एक आयोजन किया, जिसमें सर्वशक्तिमान का आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करने के लिए हवन समारोह के साथ भाग लिया। इसके बाद विभिन्न गतिविधियों जैसे थाली डेकोरेशन, तोरन मेकिंग, दीया डेकोरेशन, पेपर रंगोली और पॉवर रंगोली मेकिंग में छात्रों ने उत्साह और समर्पण के साथ भाग लिया।

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Anti-Cracker Rally by Sri Aurobindo School Students

Students of Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education, Chandigarh took out an Anti-Cracker Rally with an aim to spread awareness about the ill-effects of burning crackers and advocate the idea of celebrating green and eco-friendly Diwali. The students carried colourful placards and raised thought provoking slogans like 'Say no to Crackers and Yes to Life' and  ' Forsake Crackers, Embrace Safety' .

 

श्री अरबिंदो स्कूल के छात्रों द्वारा विरोधी क्रैकर रैली

श्री अरबिंदो स्कूल ऑफ इंटीग्रल एजुकेशन, चंडीगढ़ के छात्रों ने पटाखे जलाने के दुष्प्रभावों के बारे में जागरूकता फैलाने और हरे और पर्यावरण के अनुकूल दिवाली मनाने के विचार की वकालत करने के उद्देश्य से एक एंटी-क्रैकर रैली निकाली। 

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Reminisce'19 - Bhavan Organises Grand Reunion

29^th October 2019: Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh with Bhavan's Old Students Society (BOSS) hosted Reminisce '19 – an all class reunion on 26^th oct 2019 to commemorate 36 years of dedicated and illustrious contribution to the field of education.  

The event witnessed distinguished guests, Managing Committee members, present and former staff members & alumni. Associate Secretary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Kendra, Mr. Madhukar Malhotra and Chandigarh Kendra Committee member Dr. Gupta graced the occasion.  Also present were Ms. Suparna Bansal, Vice Principal, Ms. Soma Mukhopadhay, Principal, Junior wing, Ms. Ambika Menon, Ms. Inderpreet & Ms. Usha Bajwa former Vice-Principals of the school. With a footfall of over 300, the event was a roaring success. 

भवन ग्रैंड में रीयूनियन का आयोजन

 

29 अक्टूबर 2019: भवन के ओल्ड स्टूडेंट्स सोसाइटी (बीओएसएस) के साथ भवन विद्यालय चंडीगढ़ ने याद दिलाया '19 - शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में 36 साल के समर्पित और शानदार योगदान के स्मरण के लिए 26 अक्टूबर 2019 को सभी वर्ग का पुनर्मिलन।

इस कार्यक्रम में विशिष्ट अतिथि, प्रबंध समिति के सदस्य, उपस्थित और पूर्व कर्मचारी सदस्य और पूर्व छात्र मौजूद थे। सहयोगी सचिव, भारतीय विद्या भवन, चंडीगढ़ केंद्र, श्री मधुकर मल्होत्रा और चंडीगढ़ केंद्र समिति के सदस्य डॉ। गुप्ता ने इस अवसर पर विचार रखे। साथ ही सुश्री सुपर्णा बंसल, वाइस प्रिंसिपल, सुश्री सोमा मुखोपाध्याय, प्रिंसिपल, जूनियर विंग, सुश्री अंबिका मेनन, सुश्री इंद्रप्रीत और सुश्री उषा बाजवा स्कूल की पूर्व उप-प्रधानाचार्य थीं। 300 से अधिक के फुटफॉल के साथ, यह आयोजन एक शानदार सफलता थी।

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Annual Athletic Meet brings the best out of Bhavanites

24^th October 2019: The Senior Wing of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh organised its Annual Athletic Meet on the 23^rd and 24^th of October at Sector 7, Sports Complex for various Track and field events.

The event took off to a flying start with the 1500m races for senior boys and girls of classes X – XII, forward by Long Jump, Discus Throw and Shot Put were field events The 'Tug of War' for senior boys and girls heightened the entertainment quotient while the 4x100 Relay races provided a breathtaking finale to this mega event.

The races for the staff members was the high point on Day 2, as it had students cheering for their teachers, adding to the cheer and festivity of the event.

Chinmay Garg XI A2; Harmanpreet Kaur XI A2; Jalaj Kapoor VIII B; Shubrika Raghav  VIII A were adjudged Best Athletes

 

भवंस द्वारा वार्षिक एथलेटिक ट्रैक प्रतियोगिता 

24 अक्टूबर 2019: भवन विद्यालय, चंडीगढ़ की सीनियर विंग ने 23 और 24 अक्टूबर को सेक्टर 7, स्पोर्ट्स कॉम्प्लेक्स में विभिन्न ट्रैक और फील्ड इवेंट के लिए अपनी वार्षिक एथलेटिक मीट का आयोजन किया।

सीनियर लड़कों और लड़कियों ने 1500 मीटर दौड़ के लॉन्ग जंप, डिस्कस थ्रो और शॉट पुट में  भाग लिया |

सीनियर लड़के और लड़कियों के लिए 'टग ऑफ वॉर' ने मनोरंजन को बढ़ाया  भागफल जबकि 4x100 रिले दौड़ ने इस मेगा इवेंट में एक शानदार समापन प्रदान किया।

चिन्मय गर्ग XI A2; हरमनप्रीत कौर इलेवन A2; जलज कपूर आठवीं बी; शुभिका राघव VIII A ,सर्वश्रेष्ठ एथलीट चुने गए |

आत्यादिक मनोरंजन था आखिरी दिन में अध्यापको द्वारा दौड़ जिसमें  छात्राओं ने शिक्षकों को उत्साहित किया |

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Samvidhi : The Legal Conclave concludes at DPS Chandigarh

The Legal Conclave at DPS Chandigarh came to a fruitful close on 22nd October, 2019. The compelling event witnessed an illustrious guest list comprising Mr. Inderjeet Mehta, Session Judge, Mr. Mahavir, President SLSA and Vivek Atray, Ex IAS, Author and Advisor. In his opening address, Mr. Inderjeet Mehta complimented the Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan for being the beacon of pragmatic and integrated learning in the Tricity and furnishing such a stimulating environment. He appreciated the enthusiastic participation and level of awareness among the students. He reached out to the students saying that hard work and sincerity are at a higher pedestal than basic intellect which is an added bonus.

Day Two saw 6 Semi Finalists caught in a brainstorming 'Vidhigya', a quiz followed by a fierce battle of wits in 'Vidhi Sangyan', the debate.

The Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan strongly supported the need of creative and critical thinking and learning. She reiterated her belief in the holistic development of the young minds through co-curricular activities and events.

The third position of the first ever Legal Quiz : Vidhigya was secured by Rohit Ghangas and Harshit of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh. The second position was bagged by Jugaad Singh and Jasmeen Kaur of DPS Chandigarh and the team which swept away the winner's trophy of the Legal Quiz was Prabhroop and Geetika Bhatia of DPS Chandigarh. Bhavan Vidyalaya were the Runners up in the Debate while the winning team of Carmel Convent also secured the Best Speaker Award.

The Overall Winner's Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs. 3000 was bagged by Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh. DPS Chandigarh secured the Overall Runners Up Trophy. But, being the host school, passed on the trophy to Learning Path School, Mohali along with the Cash Prize of Rs. 2000/-.

This successful event set an unprecedented benchmark in showcasing the multifaceted talent of students of the Tricity and heralding a movement in spreading awareness about basic laws

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Bhavans alumVansh Chowdhary makes a mark

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Bhavans alum Vansh Chowdhary makes a mark

Chandigarh22^nd October 2019: Vansh Chowdhary, a former student of Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh has made a mark in the financial sector as he joined the elite club to write on the Liquidity Crisis in the Indian Economy. His article recently appeared in the October issue of Money Wise magazine, a periodical owned by Eloquent News and Views Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.  In his well-researched and eloquent piece, Chowdhary talks about the liquidity crisis that has hit the Indian economy, stemming mainly from the lack of funds with the NBFCs, thereby affecting finances of the Retail, Real Estate, Housing, Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises.  Drawing parallels with the US sub-prime crisis of 2008-09, he writes of the need to widen the safety net for the financial architecture and the role government and the RBI must play to structure the role of NBFCs carefully. 'It is time now for our financial sector to move from a socialist approach towards a more professional and mixed economic approach in order to stimulate private investment,' says Vansh.

A student of Economics at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Vansh Chowdhary was a meritorious student and avid golfer during his school days at Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh. His interests in Economics began early, during his senior school years, when he researched extensively on topics related to economics. This year, Vansh was part of the workforce in, the second biggest college fest in Asia, Malhar and was also inducted into the Eco-Circle, a student organisation of the Economic Dept. at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Ms. Vineeta Arora, Senior Principal, Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh applauded Vansh's efforts in the field and hopes that ithis would be a harbingers for many more such honours in the future.

भवन विद्यालय के पूर्व छात्र अलम वंश चौधरी वित्तीय क्षेत्र में अपनी छाप छोड़ी

 22 अक्टूबर 2019: भवन विद्यालय चंडीगढ़ के एक पूर्व छात्र वंश चौधरी ने वित्तीय क्षेत्र में अपनी छाप छोड़ी क्योंकि वे भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था में चलनिधि संकट पर लिखने के लिए कुलीन क्लब में शामिल हो गए। उनका लेख हाल ही में मनी वाइज पत्रिका के अक्टूबर अंक में दिखाई दिया, जो कि समय-समय पर एलोकेंट न्यूज और व्यूज प्राइवेट लिमिटेड, बैंगलोर के स्वामित्व में है। चौधरी ने अपने सुव्यवस्थित और वाक्पटु अंश में, तरलता संकट के बारे में बात की, जिसने भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था को प्रभावित किया है, मुख्य रूप से एनबीएफसी के साथ धन की कमी के कारण, जिससे खुदरा, रियल एस्टेट, आवास, सूक्ष्म और लघु और मध्यम के वित्त को प्रभावित किया गया है। उद्यम। 2008-09 के अमेरिकी उप-प्रधान संकट के साथ समानताएं बनाते हुए, वह वित्तीय वास्तुकला और भूमिका सरकार के लिए सुरक्षा जाल को चौड़ा करने की आवश्यकता के बारे में लिखते हैं और आरबीआई को एनबीएफसी की भूमिका को सावधानीपूर्वक तैयार करना चाहिए। 

वंश कहते हैं, 'अब हमारे वित्तीय क्षेत्र के लिए निजी निवेश को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए एक अधिक पेशेवर और मिश्रित आर्थिक दृष्टिकोण की ओर समाजवादी दृष्टिकोण से आगे बढ़ने का समय है।'
सेंट जेवियर्स कॉलेज, मुंबई में अर्थशास्त्र के एक छात्र, वंश चौधरी चंडीगढ़ के भवन विद्यालय में अपने स्कूल के दिनों के दौरान एक मेधावी छात्र और उत्साही गोल्फ खिलाड़ी थे। अर्थशास्त्र में उनकी रुचि शुरू हुई, अपने वरिष्ठ स्कूल के वर्षों के दौरान, जब उन्होंने अर्थशास्त्र से संबंधित विषयों पर बड़े पैमाने पर शोध किया। इस साल, वंश, एशिया, मल्हार के दूसरे सबसे बड़े कॉलेज फेस्ट में कार्यबल का हिस्सा था और उसे मुंबई के सेंट जेवियर्स कॉलेज में आर्थिक विभाग के छात्र संगठन, इको-सर्कल में भी शामिल किया गया था। सुश्री विनीता अरोड़ा, वरिष्ठ प्रधानाचार्य, भवन विद्यालय, चंडीगढ़ ने क्षेत्र में वंश के प्रयासों की सराहना की।
        
        

 

 

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550 pilgrims to visit Sri Kartarpur Sahib in November 2019

Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation's President Sodhi Vikram Singh to lead the 'jatha'

Chandigarh, Oct 15:  On the 550th birth anniversary celebration of the first Guru of the Sikhs, Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, a 'Anandpuri Jatha' starting from Sri Anandpur Sahib of 550 pilgrims shall visit Sri Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara on 30^th November.

This was informed here by Sodhi Vikram Singh, Managing Trustee of Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation, at a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club.

Sodhi Vikram Singh who is a  direct descendant of Baba Suraj Mal, elder son of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, that the pilgrims will be taken in 13 luxury coaches starting from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Chandigarh and Hoshiarpur, and shall meet at Derababa Nanak from where the pilgrims shall cross the border to pay obeisance at the holy Gurudwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan.

We are in touch with the authorities in India and Pakistan responsible for border crossing and transportation arrangements at the border for the pilgrims to travel to and from Sri Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara, though we are awaiting final approvals from the respective governments.

The travel arrangements are being organised by Ms Sartaj Lamba, a woman entrepreneur managing a travel company, AJ Travels, who would be providing the logistics support to the pilgrims under their programme "Reconnect Roots".

This would be a one day trip starting early morning and returning by evening, costing approximately Rs.2000-2500 per person plus US$20 which the Pakistan government would be charging as the entry fee.

The Jatha to Sri Kartarpur Sahib is being whole-heartedly supported by various national and international Sikh organizations and at the press conference those present included President Prof Sham Singh and Secretary Khushal Singh of Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Gurpreet Singh President of Global Sikh Council, Dr. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu of the Institute of Sikh Studies, and International Sikh Confederation, etc.

Sardar Gurreet Singh, President of the Global Sikh Council welcomed this great initiative and said that this is an initiative with one objective to propagate the universal teachings of Sri Guru Nanak.

Gandhi is the biggest brand that India has: Shekhar Gupta

Rajshree Birla, Nikhil Goyal and Rajendra K Saboo address the Bhavan's Colloquium

Chandigarh Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan organised a colloquium on Gandhi@150 at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy here today.

Speaking on the occasion, eminent journalist, Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of ThePrint, Shekhar Gupta said that Mahatma Gandhi is the biggest brand that any country has ever produced in the world.   Even personalities like Nelsom Mandela and Martin Luther King could not assume such a brand presence in their respective countries which has primarily had been Gandhi's unique power of communication through symbolism. 

Gandhi walked the talked and connected with the masses only through powerful symbolism whether it was shedding the western dress and wearing handwoven khadi or it was the salt-march, his satyagrah and non-violence to effectively convey his message. 

He was a true fakir and could associate with the people through simple living, a symbol which many politicians endeavour to emulate without much success, he said.  Amongst all the politicians, Shekhar said, Lal Bahadur Shastri was the only one who lived a frugal life. 

Responding to a question about the current violence in the country, he remarked that in present time the extent of violence is much less than what it was during communal riots in 70s and 80s. 

He commended Modi's magnanimous gesture of writing about Gandhi and his values in the New York Times and projecting Gandhi as a brand to the world, without making any reference to the virulent attack by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in a similar article in NYT a month earlier, where he equated Modi with Hitler and Mousillini.  

Smt. Rajshree Birla, a noted social activist engaged in promoting Shasvat Gandhi, and heads the philanthropic arm of Aditya Birla Group shared her father-in-law G.D. Birla's long association with Mahatma Gandhi since 1916 and the bonds grew so strong that Gandhi wrote to him every fortnight on diverse topics and shared one passion for the freedom of India. 

She said that the values of non-violence and satyagrah, and his  concern for the poor and their upliftment changed the course of Indian history and brought freedom to the nation. 

Chairman of Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh Kendra Rajendra K Saboo spoke about Mahatma Gandhi's relevance and his own personal experience of meeting Gandhi ji in his childhood. He recalled how Gandhi's principles of life have received universal acceptance when he as the President of Rotary International in 1991-92 visited South Africa and in Johannesburg where Gandhi was pushed out of the train, the Mayor asked me to unveil his statue in the city.  

Nikhil Goyal, a lawyer, alumnus of Bhavan Vidyalaya and who was also selected as Secretary-General for the UN4MUN sub-conference at the WELAND International MUN EXPO 2019 spoke about the challenge before the young generation is to sift out the truth amidst the proliferation of information sources, yet, he said, that information technology can be a great enabler for them to adapt Gandhian principles in their lifes. 

Shri Raja Chatterjee of Rama Krishan Mission recited the popular bhajan "Allah Tero Naam", while children from the junior school of Bhavan Vidyalaya also presented a small play on Gandhi's Dandi March.

Bhavan's old students organise 'La Carnaval': ENCHANTE '19

The Annual Fete – Enchante '19 organised by BOSS (Bhavan's Old Students Society) was held at Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh on 12th October 2019. The theme 'La Carnaval' was aptly represented through an amalgamation of foot tapping music, exciting games and delectable eatables.

Shri R.K.Saboo, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Kendra inaugurated the vibrant event and was received by Senior Principal Mrs. Vineeta Arora, Vice Principal Mrs. Suparna Bansal and Principal Junior School Mrs. Soma Mukhopadhay. Mr. Vinay Aggarwal, President, BOSS and Vice-President, Ms. Richa Gupta accompanied Mr. Saboo as he visited the stalls and interacted with the students, viewing the plethora of games that were on offer. Effervescent groups of children and teachers received the guests in their stalls and left no stone unturned to give the visitors an enthralling experience. The students of the Special Cell of the school had organised a sale of handmade items such as gift envelopes, decorated diyas, etc.

The stalls and décor lived up to the Bhavan name, creating a festive atmosphere all around. The event was open to the public and the crowd poured in in large numbers. The school ground was abuzz with activity in more ways than one. While ingenious games with interesting gifts on offer kept visitors hooked, the request stall played out latest numbers making people groove along. As the sun went down, it was time for the live music event. Visitors were held in a trance with the electrifying performance by Rudraksh Band.  Powered by Torque Pharma, the fete also had top brands serving the best food which made it a gastronomical delight as well.

Part of the proceeds of the fete will be donated by BOSS to UDAAN – a project initiative to cater to the educational needs of the students from the economically weaker sections and special cell of the school.

Gandhi@150 Colloquium Tomorrow

Chandigarh, 11th October:  Chandigarh Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is organising a colloquium on Gandhi@150 at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy. 

Eminent journalist, Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of ThePrint, Mr. Shekhar Gupta, shall deliver the keynote address. 

Smt. Rajshree Birla, a noted social activist engaged in promoting Gandhi, and heads the philanthropic arm of Aditya Birla Group shall be the chief guest.
Young lawyer and alumnus of Bhavan Vidyalaya, and Secretary-General for the UN4MUN sub-conference at the WELAND International MUN EXPO 2019 Nikhil Goyal, shall be another key speaker of the event.
Former world president of Rotary International, and Chairman of Chandigarh Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, shall also address the Colloquium.   

Rajni Sekhri Sibal's "Fragrant Words" Released

The Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS) organised the launch of Rajni Sekhri Sibal's book "Fragrant Words" here today at the UT Guest House.

The event witnessed the attendance of members of the literary society, as also many eminent writers of the city, and friends and family members of the author.

The event also witnessed a distinguished panel, including Prof. Manju Jaidka, former professor and chairperson of Dept. of English, Panjab University and Chairperson of the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi; former IPS officer Mr. V.K. Kapoor;  motivational speaker, writer and former IAS, Vivek Atray.

The panelists engaged in an enriching discussion about the book as well as the art of reading and writing a captivating narrative.

Rajni Sekhri Sibal also read out a few poems from her book and shared anecdotes from her writing journey with the audience.   Writing has always been a part of my life,  she says.

"Fragrant Words" is a collection of poems that she has penned over the years which are reflective of different themes in life ranging from work and career to nature and the mountains, to relationships and also memories. 

Previously, she has authored another collection of verses - "Clouds and Beyond" and also "Kamadhenu: Cows of India" - a coffee table book on the subject.

An alumnus of Welham GIrl's school, Rajni Sekhri Sibal is a science graduate and also holds masters degrees in Psychology and Economics from Panjab University.  An IAS Officer of the Haryana Cadre, she is presently posted as the Secretary to the Govt. of India, having earlier served as Additional Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.   In her previous assignments, she has also worked in the Ministry of Skill Development and Ministry of Agriculture.

CLS regularly organizes meet the author programmes, writing competitions and two-days annual literature festival, Literati, which is scheduled for 23-24 November this year.

AUROBINDO TABLE TENNIS PLAYER WINS BRONZE

Mrityuanjay, a student of class VIII of Sri Aurobindo School, Sector 27, Chandigarh brought laurels to the school by winning bronze medal in CBSE North Zone Cluster Table Tennis Championship organised at St. Soldier Convent School, Sector – 61, Mohali.The energetic player showed real grit and determination and performed very well. He was awarded with a medal and certificate. The Chairman, Mr. Arvind Mehan and the Principal, Ms. Garima S Bhardwaj applauded his effort and blessed hm for many more such victories in future.

  

Bhavans Vidayala Chandigarh Team bags award in PRODIGY 13

10^th October 2019: 

PRODIGY 13, a national level competition was held at Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi on the 3^rd and 4^th of October. The event dealt with simulations of real estate, investment and finance and quizzes on a host of topics.

The students team from Bhavan Chandigarh, comprising 4 students – Vardaan Aggarwal, Abhiuday Sood, Rohit Goyal and Aditya Sharma, won the second runners up position in the on-campus round amongst 84 teams that participated from across the country. The team had earlier won the first position in the 'Preliminary Case Study Round' out of 400 teams.

AUROBINDO NETBALL PLAYERS WIN BRONZE

The Girls Netball Team of Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education, Chandigarh made the school proud by winning bronze medal in U-19 Girls Inter School Netball Tournament held from October 3 - 5, 2019 at Govt Model Sr. Sec. School Sector 20 D, Chandigarh. It was organised by the U.T. Department of Education. Sixteen teams from various schools of Chandigarh participated in the Championship.

The Aurobindo Players performed incredibly well during the highly competitive matches. They were awarded with medals and trophy. The Chairman, Mr Arvind Mehan and the Principal, Ms Garima S Bhardwaj congratulated the winners and wished them for greater achievements in future. 

DUSSEHRA CELEBRATION AT SRI AUROBINDO SCHOOL

To mark the victory of good over evil, Dussehra was celebrated at Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education, Chandigarh with religious spirit and devotion.The school wore a festive look. An Inter house activity was organised whereby the Students came dressed up as various characters from Ramayana. They enacted the scenes from different kands of Ramayana along with chaupai gayan and mesmerised the audience with their performance. They brought to life scenes from Lord Ram's childhood, his wedding, his years of exile, the abduction of Sita, and at last the slaying of Ravan. Everyone around enjoyed the serene atmosphere created by the chanting of Chaupais. This year, the school took an eco-friendly initiative to celebrate the festival without burning an effigy. The balloons spreading the message of imbibing the values like truth, justice, humility,peace and honesty were flown into the sky.
The Chairman, Mr Arvind Mehan and the Principal, Mrs Garima S Bhardwaj congratulated the students on this auspicious occasion and urged them to follow the path of truth, honesty and discipline in their lives.
  

BARPS ASANA METHOD WORKSHOP HELD AT SRI AUROBINDO SCHOOL

An enlightening two-day workshop introducing Abhyas Yoga & BARPS method and Abhyas Somatics Training was organised at Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education, Chandigarh. It was conducted by BARPS creator Mr Navtej Johar, who is also a Bharatnatyam exponent and choreographer.  It aimed to bring practitioners' focus on the finer details of body movements to become the master of their practice. Participants were made aware that stretching is fundamental to asana practice. This method effectively facilitates the "stretch" by progressively engaging the principles of Bracing, Aligning (joints), Rotation, Poised (Breathing) and Stretching (BARPS). The Chairman of the school, Mr Arvind Mehan thanked Mr Navtej Johar for conducting such an enriching session in the school.

Rotary Club Chandigarh Award for Sri Aurobindo's Teacher

Two senior teachers from Sri Aurobindo School of Integral Education, Chandigarh, Ms Amita Gaur and Ms Monika Sharma were conferred with distinguished Rotary Nation Builders Award 2019 for their remarkable contribution to nation building as a teacher. The Chief Guest, Prerna Puri, IAS, Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Haryana felicitated them during an award ceremony held at Rotary Club, Chandigarh. The Chairman, Mr Arvind Mehan and the Principal, Ms Garima S Bhardwaj congratulated the awardees. 

AUROBINDO STUDENT SHINES IN ARCHERY

Arshdeep Kaur, a student of class VI made the school proud by winning bronze medal in Inter School Archery Tournament held at Lake Club on 3rd October, 2019. It was organised by DEO, Chandigarh. Several students from different schools of Chandigarh participated in the competition. Arshdeep put up a brilliant performance in 20 meter distance category. The Chairman, Mr. Arvind Mehan and the Principal, Ms. Garima S Bhardwaj  congratulated the winner and motivated her to participate in such competitions with the same zeal in future.

The best tribute to Gandhiji is to follow his path: Advisor UT Chandigarh

Chandigarh, 5 October 2019:  The best tribute that the younger generation today can pay to Mahatma Gandhi is to emulate atleast one of his numerous qualifies, said Shri Manoj Parida, Advisor to the Administrator of UT, Chandigarh, addressing the students and teachers of the Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, here today.

He was speaking on the concluding function of the celebrations of 150^th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh.

Inspiring the young boys and girls and invited audience, Shri Manoj Parida recalled some of the life-changing moments of Mahatma Gandhi's life and said that Gandhiji stood out and the entire country followed him only because of his unwaving and unsurpassed commitment to truth, his steadfastness to righteousness, and his original visionary ideas that brought freedom to the country.

He earlier recognized 27 children and four teachers of Bhavan who went to Gujarat recently and did 110km stretch on cycle from Surat to Dandi and back, to learn and discuss the values of truth, nonviolence and cleanliness that Gandhi ji stood for.

Complimenting the school, Manoj Parida said that this event would certainly remain memorable in the hearts and minds of the children who participated in this trip to Dandi.  

Earlier, Dr B.N. Goswami, renowned Indian art critic, historian and former Vice Chairman of the Sarabhai Foundation of Ahmedabad and author of over 20 well acclaimed books on art and culture, delivered the key note address.

He shared moving anecdotes of the Mahatma's life and spoke of how Gandhiji influenced the life of our nation through his two potent weapons, truth and non-violence that made the Britishers to free India.

The greatest responsibility on the younger generation, he said, was to follow his teachings ardently to create a better future for this country, and the world.

Chairman of the Chandigarh Kendra of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Shri Rajendra K Saboo, recounted his four encounters with Mahatma Gandhi during his childhood that left an indelible mark on his life. 

The programme began on a tranquil note with students rendering soulful bhajans reminiscing the man and his mission. As the audience swung to the notes of 'Vaishnava Janto' and 'Sabarmati ke Sant', the students also enacted the Dandi March episode of Mahatma's life.

Senior Principal of the school Vineeta Arora outlined various activities that the school undertook during the year to commemorate 150^th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi right from the design of a diary by students to various other competitions, Model United Nations, to trip to Dandi.