Bharti Dharaiya

  Sunday Reading : Bonfire (Holika Dahan) Some questions  are:   1 )  How many countries celebrate Bonfire ? Why? (If you can find reasons  ….are there common reasons?) Holika Dahan In some parts of India the day is actually called Holika Dehan. There are other activities associated with the story of Prahlad, but the burning of Holika is the one that we can most directly associated with Holi. Fire burnt on the eve of Holi (Holika Dahan) symbolizes the burning of Holika. The story as a whole is testament to the power of devotion (bhakta) over the evil represented by King Hiranyakashyapu , as Prahlad never lost his faith. Bonfire Night is a name given to various annual celebrations characterised by bonfires and fireworks. The event celebrates different traditions on different dates, depending on the country. There are many countries India, Iraq, nepal, Poland, Japan, Italy, Israel, Ireland, Iran, France, Canada, Australia, Central Europe etc celebrate bonfires ....

Thinking Activity : The Da Vinci code Introduction : The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery-detective fiction novel written by American author Dan Brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he investigates a murder in Paris's Louvre Museum and discovers a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus Christ’s marriage with Mary Magdalene. Post-viewing Task : 1 ) Brown states on his website that his books are not anti-Christian, though he is on a 'constant spiritual journey' himself, and says that his book The Da Vinci Code is simply "an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate" and suggests that the book may be used "as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith." Dan Brown asserts that his books are not anti-Christian, and it is right also because he wants to reveal the facts. He also says that he is on the spiritual journey as he portrays the characters who have faith in t...

  Journalism : Feature writing and lead writing  Hello readers! What is Feature Writing? A feature is a typically longer than a standard news story. It’s written in a different style, typically with more detail and background based on more extensive research than would be required to simply report a news event. " A feature is often defined by its length and style, not necessarily its subject matter. " Style : Features humanize events and issues rather than make a recitation of facts. A news report might be “ Just the facts, ma’am. ” Your feature will be friendlier, though not at the risk of solid facts and research. Feature Writing Feature Writing Begins with two important factors: your topic and how much space you can devote to it, your assigned word count. You must work within this parameter, which means you can’t stray off topic. You should, however, go into as much depth as possible. This usually includes conducting interviews and gathering background information. For ex...

  Thinking Activity : The White Tiger  About Novel : The White Tiger  The White Tiger is the debut novel by Indian author Aravind Adiga. It was first published in 2008 and won the 40th Man Booker Prize in the same year.The novel provides a darkly humorous perspective of India's class struggle in a globalized world as told through a retrospective narration from Balram Halwai, a village boy. In detailing Balram's journey first to Delhi, where he works as a chauffeur to a rich landlord, and then to Bangalore, the place to which he flees after killing his master and stealing his money, the novel examines issues of religion, caste, loyalty, corruption and poverty in India Ultimately, Balram transcends his sweet-maker caste and becomes a successful entrepreneur, establishing his own taxi service. In a nation proudly shedding a history of poverty and underdevelopment, he represents, as he himself says, "tomorrow." Here are some questions to respond :  1 ) How far do you ag...