Meet our new

council members
with heaps of
resislience and
responsibility,
unveiling the
Investiture
Ceremony
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Take an oath with
us to work hard
making our
beloved country a
better place with
the “Meri Mitti
Mera Desh“
Page 3
Understand and
appreciate your
roots with this
edition's global
issue “Erosion of
Culture and
Identity“
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Coming up! Teacher's Day

Celebration
Inter-house Cultural
Competition
Hindi Diwas
Stay tuned for special Embracing our
Celebrating the Get ready to groove... national language in
events and heartfelt ‘Guiding Lights of all it’s magnanimity.
tributes! Knowledge.’
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: July 12
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experience allowed students to gain comprehensive
insights, with all exhibits demonstrating merit and
thoughtfulness.

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Interhouse Chess and Rangostav : Aug

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students from D d colours, saw
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strategies. In contrast, carrom was marked by teamwork
and enjoyable play, with each house employing distinct
techniques.

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In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of preserving cultural

identity often goes unnoticed. Our unique traditions, languages, and customs
are the core of who we are. Sadly, these invaluable aspects of our heritage are
at risk of disappearing as we embrace a more 'avant-garde' way of life. The
erosion of culture has become an urgent concern that demands our unwavering
attention.

Educational institutions serve as powerful platforms for making a positive

impact. They can seamlessly incorporate cultural events, enriching student life
with a deep appreciation for the historical, ethical and customary dimensions
of our heritage. By celebrating cultural festivals, conducting language
workshops and encouraging open dialogues, we can instil in students a
profound sense of pride and belonging. This fosters an environment of mutual
respect and empathy among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Parents and communities also play a crucial role in preserving our cultural
heritage. By passing down traditions and stories through generations, they
create a strong bridge connecting the past and the present. Encouraging young
people to embrace their cultural legacy provides them with a strong sense of
identity and confidence in the face of rapid globalization.

However, our efforts shouldn't stop there. Global initiatives are essential to
protect and conserve cultural heritage sites, promote indigenous languages,
and facilitate cross-cultural interactions. Technology, often blamed for cultural
erosion, can be a powerful tool in this endeavour. It can document and share
cultural practices, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries.

In conclusion, it is time for collective action to safeguard our cultural identity.

By wholeheartedly embracing and celebrating our ancestral heritage, we have
the potential to create a future characterized by harmonious coexistence and
profound enrichment. Through these collaborative efforts, our cultural
heritage will remain a lasting source of pride and inspiration for generations to
come.

~ Tanvi Agarwal IBDP 2

Seated from left to right:
Nivriti Nair, Shreya Pillai, Pleasance Cherian, Anshpratap Singh, Vedika
Pawar, Kaavya Aggarwal, Tanvi Agarwal, Ananya Kumar, Radhika
Narayanan, Adrija Banerjee and Anshika Arya
Standing from left to right:
Avani Nikhade, KJ Sreenivas, Nishaad Purohit, Divya More, Ms Debjani
Banerjee, Sehaj Singh, Swarangi Koltharkar, Mugdha Patil, Ms Smitha
Kurup, Harshavardhan Reddy, Prakash Thadani and Swasti Nalawade
Thumbnails from left to right:
Krishnakant Srivastava, Daniel Robinson, Aayan Simmy and Nimish
Vatsaraj