पुस्तक प्रदर्शनी  केंद्रीय विद्यालय किश्तवाड़  20.09. 2022

  

 

 

 

   

                    

                             

NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

 

India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey hero Major Dhyan Chand. In 2012, the day was declared India’s National Sports Day. Major Dhyan Chand was a legend in Indian and international hockey. With victories at the Summer Olympics in 1928, 1932, and 1936, he was instrumental in helping India complete their first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals.Dhyan was so dedicated to his art that he used to practice hockey at night after his regular daytime tasks were over, earning him the nickname Dhyan ‘Chand.'

HISTORY OF NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

Major Dhyan Chand, a field hockey player, is recognized by many to be the greatest field hockey player ever. Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, in Allahabad, India, to a Kushwaha Rajput family. He was the son of Sharadha and Rameshwar Singh. Dhyan Chand had two brothers — Mool Singh and Roop Singh. The latter, also a hockey player, was a member of the Indian field hockey team, which won gold medals for India at the Olympic Games in 1932 and 1936.

Chand’s father served in the British Indian Army, where he was a member of the hockey team. Chand was well-known for his superb ball control and goal-scoring abilities. India won the field hockey event in seven of the eight Olympics from 1928 through 1964, demonstrating his influence beyond these successes.

According to his memoirs, Chand played internationally from 1926 until 1949, scoring 570 goals in 185 matches during his home and international career. In 1956 he retired from the army with the rank of major, and in the same year, the Indian government awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian honor.

To mark his birthday, India established National Sports Day in 2012. The purpose of the celebration is to honor the sporting legend and create awareness about the importance of sporting activities in everyday life, with a focus on fitness and health. The President of India bestows key honors on this day, including the Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Awards, and Dhyan Chand Awards, to famous sports luminaries. Dhyan Chand passed away on December 3, 1979.

Yoga Week Winners 2022

Quiz Competition

• 1st Prize - Niyati Badyal (9A), Ishika(10 B)- Ashoka House 
• 2nd Prize  - Shivaini (10 B), Garima (9 A)- Shivaji House

Painting Competition

• 1st Prize Kumari Jigyasa (9 A) - Shivaji House
• 2nd Prize Shreya Sharma (8 A) - Tagore House
• 3rd Prize Navpreet Kaur (9 A) - Ashoka House

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2022

Yoga Day 2022: Yoga is a practice that brings joy, health, and peace from within, and it deepens a sense of continuous connection between an individual's inner consciousness and the external world. Every year, on June 21, people across the globe celebrate the International Day of Yoga. 

What is the theme of Yoga Day 2022?

The 8th edition of IDY will be organised in India and across the globe on the theme of 'Yoga for Humanity' which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address and will focus on 'Brand India at Global Stage' while showcasing its iconic places. The IDY observation is based on a harmonious mass yoga demonstration of a custom made 45-minute protocol namely, Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). This year, the major attraction of the IDY observation will be the 'Guardian Ring', whereby the yoga celebrations happening across the world will be relayed throughout the Yoga Day. 'The Guardian Ring' underlines 'One Sun, One earth' concept and showcases the unifying power of Yoga.

Why is June 21 celebrated as Yoga Day?

June 21 which is also known as the summer solstice was chosen as the International Yoga Day because it is the longest day of the year. 

History and Significance of Yoga Day:

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practised in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. The United Nations General Assembly had declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 at the initiative of India with the support of 177 countries. 

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

 World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year, led by the United Nations Environment Programme, to raise awareness about the degrading environment and encourage people to take positive actions and help create a better future.

Mankind’s progress in the last century was accompanied by a massive increase in natural resource exploitation. Each decade has seen an incremental increase in environmental issues from marine pollution and climate change to the depletion of flora and fauna.

World Environment Day History

The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm Conference) in 1972 became the first global conference with the environment as its major agenda. At the conference, the right to live in a healthy environment was declared as a basic human right. The Stockholm Conference formalised the idea of World Environment Day. It also witnessed the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme.

Over the years, World Environment Day has become a global platform for people to participate in campaigns to spread awareness about environmental protection. The day is celebrated every year according to a specific theme and slogan that address the major environmental concern of the time. Each year, a different country hosts the event.

Importance of World Environment Day

This year presents a historic milestone, marking 50 years since the Stockholm Conference. Sweden is the host country of World Environment Day, 2022, with ‘Only One Earth’ — focussing on living sustainably in harmony with nature — as the theme.

World Environment Day is being observed at a time the planet is facing multiple crises — from climate change to biodiversity loss and an increase in carbon emissions.

World Environment Day 2022: Wishes

• We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Happy World Environment Day
• Let us all promise to plant one tree each year and we will have a much greener and happier planet to live. Greetings on World Environment Day
• Your presence in this world makes it brighter. I hope you always remember that! Happy World Environment Day!
• The environment doesn’t know borders made by man. What goes around, comes back around. We’re all in this together and we’ll all sail over it together. Wishing you a Happy World Environment Day, fellow earthing.

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2022

Nurses Day 2022: Here’s Why May 12 Is Celebrated As Nurses Day 

The inspiration behind the day is the iconic Florence Nightingale, the British nurse and social reformer who dedicated her life to the improvement of the health sector.

Nurses Day is a special day to honour and celebrate the contributions of nurses all over the world. The day is celebrated on Florence Nightingale's birth anniversary on May 12 every year. The special day was chosen by the International Council of Nurses and has been observed officially since 1974. The inspiration behind the day is the iconic Florence Nightingale, the British nurse and social reformer who dedicated her life to the improvement of the health sector. This year, the theme for Nurses Day is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health."

Why is May 12 celebrated as Nurses Day?

In 1953, Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare proposed to the erstwhile president to proclaim Nurses Day in October. However, the proposal was not approved. Following this, Frances P. Bolton, the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio, also sponsored a bill for National Nurse Week. But it was only 20 years later, in February 1974, that President Nixon announced a National Nurse Week, from May 6 to May 12 every year. With this, May 12 also began to be recognised as Nurses Day.

How is Florence Nightingale related to this day?

Florence Nightingale, who is remembered around the world as the “Lady with the Lamp,” took care of wounded soldiers of the British army and their allied forces during the Crimean War. Not only did Florence Nightingale set standards of health care and nursing in the medical camps and hospitals during the war, but later also established Nightingale Training School at St Thomas' Hospital in 1860 to provide training to aspiring nurses and healthcare workers.

World Book and Copyright Day 2022

 

World Book and Copyright Day or World Book Day will be celebrated on the 23rd of April, this year. The annual event is celebrated by UNESCO and other related organisations across the world to honour authors and books and promote the art of reading writing, translating and publishing.

World Book and Copyright Day is an annual event that goes by names like World Book Day or International Day of the Book. The day is marked every year to celebrate and promote the enjoyment of reading books. If you are a  bibliophile and love to read, then this occasion is the best time to share and explore new books. Books are seen as windows into the diversity of cultures, and new ideas and are used to exhibit dialogue. World Book and Copyright Day 2022 will be celebrated on Saturday, the 23rd of April across the world to promote the benefits of writing books, reading, translating, publishing and copyright. The yearly event is organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

History & Significance Of World Book and Copyright Day

World Book Day is organised every year by UNESCO and was first celebrated on April 23, 1995. UNESCO has selected the date 23rd of April as World Book and Copyright Day to pay respect to renowned literary personalities including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. But, the original idea was conceived in the year 1922 by Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andres as a way to honour and remember the author Miguel de Cervantes.

World Book and Copyright Day 2022 Theme

The prime idea behind the International Day of the Book is to spread the joy and pleasure of reading. With that in mind, this year's theme for the event is " Read, so you never feel low". The intention is to broaden the reading bandwagon and recognize the scope of books. 

अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस 2022

यूनेस्को  की ओर से मातृभाषा दिवस मनाने की घोषणा 17 नवंबर 1999 को की गई थी और पहली बार वर्ष 2000 में इस दिन को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस के रूप में मनाया गया था।इस दिवस को मनाने का उद्देश्य है कि विश्व में भाषाई एवं सांस्कृतिक विविधता और बहुभाषिता को बढ़ावा मिले। 

यूनेस्को द्वारा अन्तरराष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस की घोषणा से बांग्लादेश के भाषा आन्दोलन दिवस (बांग्ला: ভাষা আন্দোলন দিবস / भाषा आन्दोलोन दिबॉश) को अन्तरराष्ट्रीय स्वीकृति मिली, जो बांग्लादेश में सन 1952 से मनाया जाता रहा है। बांग्लादेश में इस दिन एक राष्ट्रीय अवकाश होता है। 2008 को अन्तरराष्ट्रीय भाषा वर्ष घोषित करते हुए, संयुक्त राष्ट्र आम सभा ने अन्तरराष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस के महत्व को फिर दोहराया है।

संबंधित डेटा:

• संयुक्त राष्ट्र (United Nation) के अनुसार, हर दो हफ्ते में एक भाषा गायब हो जाती है और दुनिया एक पूरी सांस्कृतिक तथा बौद्धिक विरासत खो देती है।
  • वैश्वीकरण के दौर में बेहतर रोज़गार के अवसरों के लिये विदेशी भाषा सीखने की होड़ मातृभाषाओं के लुप्त होने के पीछे एक प्रमुख कारण है।
• दुनिया में बोली जाने वाली अनुमानित 6000 भाषाओं में से लगभग 43% भाषाएँ लुप्तप्राय हैं।
• वास्तव में केवल कुछ सौ भाषाओं को ही शिक्षा प्रणालियों और सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र में जगह दी गई है। वैश्विक आबादी के लगभग 40% लोगों ने ऐसी भाषा में शिक्षा प्राप्त नहीं की है, जिसे वे बोलते या समझते हैं।
• सिर्फ सौ से कम भाषाओं का उपयोग डिजिटल जगत में किया जाता है।

भाषाओं के संरक्षण के लिये वैश्विक प्रयास:

• संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने वर्ष 2022 और वर्ष 2032 के बीच की अवधि को स्वदेशी भाषाओं के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दशक (International Decade of Indigenous Languages) के रूप में नामित किया है।
  • इसके पहले संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा (United Nations General Assembly) ने वर्ष 2019 को स्वदेशी भाषाओं के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वर्ष (International Year of Indigenous Languages) के रूप में घोषित किया था।
• यूनेस्को द्वारा वर्ष 2018 में चांग्शा (Changsha- चीन) में की गई युलु उद्घोषणा (Yuelu Proclamation) भाषायी संसाधनों और विविधता की रक्षा करने के लिये विश्व के देशों तथा क्षेत्रों के प्रयासों के मार्गदर्शन में एक केंद्रीय भूमिका निभाती है।

भारत द्वारा की गई पहल:

• हाल ही में घोषित राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (National Education Policy), 2020 में मातृभाषाओं के विकास पर अधिकतम ध्यान दिया गया है।
  • इस नीति में सुझाव दिया गया है कि जहाँ तक संभव हो शिक्षा का माध्यम कम-से-कम कक्षा 5 तक (अधिमानतः 8वीं कक्षा तक और उससे आगे) मातृभाषा/भाषा/क्षेत्रीय भाषा होनी चाहिये।
  • मातृभाषा में शिक्षा दिये जाने से यह छात्रों को उनकी पसंद के विषय और भाषा को सशक्त बनाने में मदद करेगा। यह भारत में बहुभाषी समाज के निर्माण, नई भाषाओं को सीखने की क्षमता आदि में भी मदद करेगा।
• विश्वविद्यालय स्तरीय पुस्तकों को क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं में प्रकाशन के लिये वैज्ञानिक और तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग (Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology) द्वारा अनुदान प्रदान किया जा रहा है।
  • इस आयोग को सभी भारतीय भाषाओं में तकनीकी शब्दावली विकसित करने के लिये वर्ष 1961 में स्थापित किया गया था।
• राष्ट्रीय अनुवाद मिशन ( National Translation Mission- NTM) को मैसूर स्थित केंद्रीय भारतीय भाषा संस्थान (Central Institute of Indian Languages- CIIL) के माध्यम से कार्यान्वित किया जा रहा है। विश्वविद्यालयों और कॉलेजों में निर्धारित विभिन्न विषयों की ज़्यादातर पाठ्य पुस्तकों का भारत के संविधान की 8वीं अनुसूची में शामिल सभी भाषाओं में अनुवाद किया जा रहा है।
• लुप्त हो रही भाषाओं के संरक्षण के लिये "लुप्तप्राय भाषाओं की सुरक्षा और संरक्षण" (Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages) योजना।

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस 2022 की थीम:

बहुभाषी शिक्षा के लिए प्रौद्योगिकी का उपयोग: चुनौतियां और अवसर” (“Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities”), बहुभाषी शिक्षा को आगे बढ़ाने और सभी के लिए गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षण और सीखने के विकास का समर्थन करने के लिए प्रौद्योगिकी की संभावित भूमिका पर चर्चा करेगा।

REPUBLIC DAY 2022

 

HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY

Introduction:

Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 every year to remember the day when the Constitution of India came into effect after India gained independence

after a very long freedom struggle. A salute of 21 guns and the unfurling of the Indian National Flag by Dr. Rajendra Prasad heralded the historic birth of

the Indian Republic on that day. Thereafter 26th of January was decreed a national holiday and was recognized as the Republic Day of India.

Ever since the historic day, January 26 is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervor all around the country.

Shortly after Independence, a constituent assembly elected by provincial assemblies went about drafting a constitution that would govern the newly independent nation.

Dr. B.R Ambedkar was appointed as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution. He later began to be known as the father of the Indian Constitution.

After more than two years, the constitution of India was completed and it was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and became effective on 26 January 1950.

January 26 was chosen as the official enactment date as a nod to the Purna Swaraj (complete self-rule) declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress in 1930 — considered the first concrete step toward independence from Britain.

It is the longest written constitution of any country. With it, the country was officially known as the Republic of India — a “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic” that “secures all its citizens justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity,” according to its preamble.

Republic Day Significance: Why is January 26 celebrated as Republic Day?

The Indian Constitution is one of the longest and the world's second-largest active constitutions. It lays down the procedure, duties, powers, directive principles of the government and fundamental rights of Indian citizens. January 26 holds a significant value in Indian history because it gives Indian citizens the power to choose their own government in a democratic way. The nation celebrates this day as the national holiday for the establishment of the Indian Constitution. On this day, across all the states, various functions are organised by the state government and schools, colleges also conduct various events.

Celebration of republic day:

The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, ceremonious parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India; its unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage.

On the eve of Republic Day, the President of India distributes Padma Awards to the civilians of India every year. These are the second highest civilian awards in India after Bharat Ratna. These awards are given in three categories, viz. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, in decreasing order of importance.

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of

its people, culture and achievements. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India’s socio-cultural, political and

economic identity. The official journey of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” commenced on 12th March, 2021 starting its 75-week countdown to

our 75th anniversary of Independence.

Various activities were initiated in run up to Republic Day Celebrations 2022 to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The essential component of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is to connect the youth to our rich cultural heritage. The aim of these activities is to select the best talent across the country and provide

them an opportunity to be a part of Republic Day Celebrations 2022. MyGov is hosting various online activities to celebrate our 73rd Republic Day.

INDIAN NAVY DAY

 

Navy Day in India is observed on December 4 every year to recognise the role and achievements of the Indian Navy. The day was chosen to commemorate the launch of Operation Trident against Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971. Several events take place on this day and each year, a different theme is proposed to celebrate Navy Day. Read on to know more about Navy Day, its history and its significance.

INDIAN NAVY DAY: HISTORY

In 1971, during the India-Pakistan war, Pakistan launched an offensive on Indian airbases on the evening of December 3. India, in response to their attack, dispatched 3 missile boats towards Karachi at maximum speed, Nirghat, Veer and Nipat. During Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank 4 Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. Those killed during the Indo-Pakistan War are also remembered.

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces led by the President of India as Commander-in-Chief. The Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is considered the Father of the Indian Navy.

INDIAN NAVY DAY: SIGNIFICANCE

The Navy plans to celebrate 2021 as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ as a part of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the victory in the 1971 war. The Indian Navy was established by the East India Company in 1612. Later it was named as Royal India Navy and post-Independence, it was reconstituted as the Indian Navy in 1950.

Post the devastating war against Pakistan, the whole country celebrated the success of the Indian Navy. It is also important to educate children and the citizens of India about the significance and the victory of India. Several events like Marathons, Interschool Quiz Competition, Air displays and tattoo ceremonies take place on this day. Netizens also take it to social media to share quotes on Navy Day.

Republic Day 2021

 Republic Day is a national holiday in India. It honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India and thus, turning the nation into a newly formed republic.

The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition towards becoming an independent republic. 

India will celebrate the 72nd Republic Day on January 26, 2021

Significance of Republic Day

The significance of January 26 is that on that day in 1929, the Indian National Congress made the well-known declaration of “Poorna Swaraj” or complete self-rule and Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the tricolour on the banks of the Ravi river. The date set for independence was January 26, 1930, and was celebrated as Poorna Swaraj day for the next 17 years.

Republic Day 2021: How will it be celebrated this year

Every year, a Republic Day parade is held at the Rajpath in New Delhi. The day begins with the prime minister paying tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate. The president also hoists a flag at Rajpath and several important dignitaries, alongside the Prime minister and the president, are present for the parade. However, things will be different this year, given we are still coping with the pandemic. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to call off his trip due to the second lockdown imposed in the country and a large number of people will not be allowed in 2021.

The number of marching contingent from the armed forces has been also reduced.

E - Celebration of National Sports Day, 2020

Kendriya Vidyalaya Kishtwar celebrate the National Sports Day, 2020 through virtual mode. All are invited to join the Sports Day through Google meet.

National Technology Day

Dear All
    Greetings!
Council of Industrial and Research (CSIR) under its  Scientific Social Responsibility had launched "JIGYASA platform-A Student-Scientist Connect Program"  for school teachers and students. Among various models of engagement in this program, a webinar series (primarily for students), namely, "Let's Talk Science: What, Why, and How?",  has been started in the current lock-down situation for inculcating 'Scientific thinking and Temperament'.
In this series, on the occasion of technology day, DG, CSIR, Prof. Shekhar C. Mande, will talk upon "Can Technology Combat COVID-19?" on 'JIGYASA CSIR' Youtube channel (easily reachable by Google search engine) or you can use the following link:

https://youtu.be/94uJ6uFms98


This webinar series is open to all and requires no password for access. This lecture (mentioned above) will be in English and shall be live on 11th May 2020 at 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm [Indian Standard time (IST)] on the above-cited youtube channel. Further, the lecture will also be available on the channel after the webinar. It will be highly appreciable if you share the information with your colleagues, public, schools, and teachers.

You can also subscribe channel for future updates on lecture series.  Also, you can mail your questions on this mail ID (csirjigayasa@gmail.com) to be addressed on this topic.

Thanks & Regards

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

May, 07 is celebrating as a Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti let us look on his education, his literary work and his life.

Rabindranath Tagore was a great scholar, novelist, essayist, song composer and playright. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti marks the birthday of famous writer Rabindranath Tagore. He was born on 7 May, 1861 in a rich Brahmin family in Kolkata (Calcutta) and was the youngest sibling in his family. Let us see more about Rabindranath Tagore, his early life, childhood days, works, family, awards and achievements through this article.

The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore is observed on 7 May according to the Gregorian calendar but according to the Bengali calendar, he was born on the 25th day of Boishakh month, in 1422. So, in West Bengal His birthday as per the bengali calendar is celebrated either on 8 May or 9 May. Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary is also known as Pochise Boishakh.

Let us tell you that Rabindranath Tagore was a multi-talented personality with great desire to learn new things. His contributions to the literature, music and his several works are unforgettable. People not only in West Bengal but also in whole India remember him and his contributions on his birth anniversary. Even in 1913, he was awarded the most prestigious Nobel Prize for his great contribution to the Indian literature. Do you know that he was the first person from Asia to receive this award? We can't forget that he is the person who had composed the National Anthem of India.

Rabindranath Tagore: Early life and Childhood Days

He was born on 7 May, 1861 to Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi in the Jorasanko mansion which is the ancestral home of the Tagore family in Kolkata (Calcutta). Among his siblings, he was the youngest. He lost his mother when he was very young, his father was a traveller and so, he was mostly raised by his servants and maids. At a very young age, he was the part of the Bengal renaissance and his family also took active participation in it. At the age of 8, he started writing poems and by the age of sixteen he also started composing art works and started publishing his poems under the pseudonym Bhanusimha. In 1877 he wrote short story 'Bhikharini' and in 1882 the collection of poems 'Sandhya Sangit'.

Rabindranath Tagore: Education
His traditional education began in Brighton, East Sussex, England, at a public school. In 1878, he went to England to become a barrister to fulfil his father's wish. He was not much interested in school learning and later also he joined University College in London to learn law but he dropped this and learned various works of Shakespeare on his own. He also learned the essence of English, Irish and Scottish literature and music; he returned to India and married Mrinalini Devi.

Rabindranath Tagore: Established Shantiniketan

His father bought a huge land for meditation and named it as Shantiniketan. Debendranath Tagore founded an 'Ashram' in 1863. In 1901, Rabindranath Tagore established an open air school. It was a prayer hall with marble flooring and was named as 'The Mandir'. It was also named 'Patha Bhavana' and started with only five students. Classes here were held under trees and followed traditional Guru-Shishya method of teaching. This trend of teaching revival the ancient method of teaching which proved beneficial when compared with modernised method. Unfortunately, his wife and two children died and he left alone. At that time he was very disturbed. At the mean time, his works started growing and became more popular amongst the Bengali as well as foreign readers. In 1913, he gained recognition and was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature and became Asia's first Nobel Laureate. Now, Shantiniketan is a famous University town in West Bengal.

Rabindranath Tagore: Literary Works

Japajog: Published in 1929, His novel is a compelling take on marital rape.

Nastanirh: Published in 1901. This novel is about relationships and love, both requited and unrequited.

Ghare Baire: Published in 1916. It is a story about a married woman constricted in her household trying to find her own identity.

Gora: In 1880s, it is an expansive, exhaustive and extremely relevant novel which deals with several themes like religion, gender, feminism and also tradition against modernity.

Chokher Bali: In 1903, a novel which consists of various facets of relationships.

His short stories are Bhikarini, Kabuliwala, Kshudita Pashan, Atottju, Haimanti and Musalmanir Golpo etc.

Poems are Balaka, Purobi, Sonar Tori and Gitanjali.

No doubt he has changed the dimensions of Bengali literature as it was earlier viewed. Many countries have even erected his statues to pay tribute to the legendary writer. Around five museums are dedicated to Tagore out of which three are situated in India and remaining two in Bangladesh.

He spent his last years in severe pain and even in 1937, he went into a comatose condition. After lot of suffering, he died on 7 August, 1941 in the Jorasanko mansion in which he was brought up.omatose condition. After lot of suffering, he died on 7 August, 1941 in the Jorasanko mansion in which he was brought up.