BOOK FAIR on the occassion of Independence Day

 BOOK FAIR

A Book fair is conducted in the Library as one of the activities conducted to celebrate Independence Day of India. All teacher and staff of the Vidyalaya visited the Book fair and get issued the book of their choice.

National Librarians' Day

 Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan

Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (August 12, 1892 – September 27, 1972) was a visionary Indian mathematician and librarian. Celebrated as the Father of Library Science in India, he completely transformed global library management by creating the Five Laws of Library Science and the pioneering Colon Classification system. 

Early Life and Education

Born in Shiyali (now Sirkazhi), Tamil Nadu, India.
Earned Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Mathematics from Madras Christian College.
Began his career as a college mathematics professor in Mangalore, Coimbatore, and Madras.

Transition to Library Science

Appointed the first librarian of the University of Madras in 1924, despite having no formal training.
Traveled to University College London to study modern library practices under pioneer W.C. Berwick Sayers.
Returned to India inspired to turn librarianship into a structured, scientific, and academic discipline. 

Major Contributions

Five Laws of Library Science (1931): Established core principles asserting that books are for use, every reader gets their book, every book finds its reader, the reader's time is saved, and a library is a growing organism. 
Colon Classification (1933): Developed the world's first major faceted classification system, deeply influencing indexing and older models like the Dewey Decimal System. 
Academic Leadership: Served as professor at Banaras Hindu University (1945–47) and the University of Delhi (1947–55), and founded the Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) in Bangalore.

Honors and Legacy

Awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1957.
Honored as a National Research Professor in 1965.
India celebrates his birth anniversary, August 12, as National Librarians' Day.

WORLD POPULATION DAY

 World Population Day

World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to raise awareness about global population issues, including family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and sustainable development.

History

• World Population Day was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989.
• The idea was inspired by Five Billion Day on 11 July 1987, when the world's population was estimated to have reached 5 billion.

• Objectives

  The main objectives of World Population Day are to:

• Raise awareness about population growth and its impact.
• Promote family planning and reproductive health.
• Encourage gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Improve maternal and child health.
• Support sustainable use of natural resources.
• Highlight the importance of education and healthcare.

Top 10 Most Populated Countries in the World (Approximate, 2026)

Rank	Country	Population (Approx.)
1	India	1.47 billion
2	China	1.41 billion
3	United States	347 million
4	Indonesia	286 million
5	Pakistan	255 million
6	Nigeria	245 million
7	Brazil	213 million
8	Bangladesh	176 million
9	Russia	144 million
10	Ethiopia	136 million

DR B R Ambedkar

 

                               Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (1891–1956) was one of India’s most influential leaders—an economist, jurist, social reformer, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. He dedicated his life to fighting social discrimination, especially against the Dalit (formerly “untouchable”) community.

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🧒Early Life

• Born: April 14, 1891, in Mhow
• He was born into a Dalit Mahar family, which faced severe caste-based discrimination.
• Despite hardships, he showed exceptional academic talent from a young age.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Ambedkar pursued higher education abroad—an extraordinary achievement at the time:

• Studied at Columbia University (USA), earning a PhD in Economics.
• Studied law and economics at London School of Economics and was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn.

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⚖️ Role in Indian Constitution

• He served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India.
• He ensured that the Constitution guaranteed:
  • Fundamental rights
  • Equality before law
  • Abolition of untouchability

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🏛️ Political Career

• Founded the Independent Labour Party and later the Scheduled Castes Federation.
• Served as India’s first Law Minister after independence in 1947.
• Advocated for social justice, labor rights, and women’s rights.

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✊ Social Reforms

• Fought tirelessly against the caste system and untouchability.
• Promoted education as a means of empowerment.
• Led movements for access to public water sources and temples.

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☸️ Conversion to Buddhism

• In 1956, he converted to Buddhism along with thousands of followers in Nagpur.
• This event is known as the Dalit Buddhist Movement, symbolizing a rejection of caste oppression.

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🏅 Legacy

• Known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution.”
• Awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990.
• His birth anniversary (April 14) is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti across India.

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⚰️ Death

• Died: December 6, 1956, in Delhi.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s life remains a powerful example of resilience, intellect, and commitment to equality. His ideas continue to shape modern India and inspire movements for social justice worldwide.

💬 Famous Quotes

• “Educate, agitate, organize.”
• “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”
• “Life should be great rather than long.”
• “Be educated, be organized, and be agitated.”
• “Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence.”
• “Freedom of mind is the real freedom.”
• “We are Indians, firstly and lastly.”
• “A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of the society.”
• “If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help.”
• “Indifferentism is the worst kind of disease that can affect people.”

📚 Major Books

• Annihilation of Caste (1936)
  A powerful critique of the caste system and Hindu social order; one of his most famous works.
• The Problem of the Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution (1923)
  A detailed analysis of India’s monetary system and currency issues.
• Who Were the Shudras? (1946)
  Explores the origins and history of the Shudra caste in India.
• The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchables (1948)
  Examines the roots of untouchability in Indian society.
• States and Minorities (1947)
  Discusses rights of minorities and safeguards in a democratic state.
• Buddha and His Dhamma (1957)
  His final work, explaining the life and teachings of the Buddha and his vision of Buddhism.
• What Congress and Gandhi Have Done to the Untouchables (1945)
  A critical analysis of the role of Congress and Mahatma Gandhi in relation to Dalits.
• Pakistan or the Partition of India (1945)
  A detailed examination of the political situation leading to the partition of India.

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Swami Vivekanand

 Swami Vivekanand

Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was one of India’s greatest spiritual leaders and thinkers, and a key figure in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

Early Life

• Born as Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata.

• Intelligent, fearless, and deeply curious from a young age.

• Became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who shaped his spiritual vision.

Spiritual Mission

• After Ramakrishna’s death, Vivekananda became a monk and traveled extensively across India.

• He witnessed widespread poverty and social inequality, which deeply influenced his ideas.

• He believed that service to humanity is service to God.

Chicago Address (1893)

• Gained worldwide fame after his speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago.

• Began with the iconic words: “Sisters and Brothers of America”.

• Promoted religious tolerance, universal brotherhood, and harmony among faiths.

Teachings & Philosophy

• Emphasized strength, self-confidence, and character-building.

• Advocated Practical Vedanta — applying spiritual principles in daily life.

• Famous ideas:

  • “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”

  • Education should build man-making and character-building.

  • All religions lead to the same ultimate truth.

Contributions

• Founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.

• The mission focuses on education, healthcare, and social service.

• Inspired India’s freedom movement and modern Indian thought.

Death & Legacy

• Passed away on 4 July 1902, at the age of 39.

• His birthday, 12 January, is celebrated as National Youth Day in India.

• Continues to inspire millions worldwide with his message of courage, unity, and service.

• Here are some famous and inspiring quotes by Swami Vivekananda, grouped by theme:

• 🌟 On Strength & Self-Belief

  • “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”

  • “All power is within you; you can do anything and everything.”

  • “Be strong. You have infinite strength.”

  • “The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”

  🧠 On Education & Character

  • “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.”

  • “We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, and the intellect is expanded.”

  • “The end of all education, all training, should be man-making.”

  🙏 On Religion & Spirituality

  • “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”

  • “Each soul is potentially divine.”

  • “The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being, that moment I am free from bondage.”

  🌍 On Humanity & Service

  • “They alone live who live for others; the rest are more dead than alive.”

  • “Service to man is service to God.”

  • “The poor, the illiterate, the ignorant, the afflicted—let these be your God.”

  🔥 On Youth & Fearlessness

  • “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide.”

  • “Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell.”

  • “Stand up, be bold, be strong.”

विश्व हिंदी दिवस

 विश्व हिंदी दिवस

हिंदी है हमारी पहचान, हिंदी से ही है हमारा सम्मान।

विश्व हिंदी दिवस  हर साल 10 जनवरी को मनाया जाता है।

उद्देश्य:

• हिंदी भाषा को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर बढ़ावा देना

• विश्वभर में हिंदी के उपयोग, सम्मान और महत्व को प्रोत्साहित करना

इतिहास:

• 10 जनवरी 1975 को नागपुर में पहला विश्व हिंदी सम्मेलन आयोजित हुआ था

• उसी स्मृति में यह दिन मनाया जाता है

भारत में महत्व:

• यह दिन विदेश मंत्रालय और भारतीय दूतावासों द्वारा विशेष रूप से मनाया जाता है

• कवि सम्मेलन, संगोष्ठियाँ, निबंध प्रतियोगिताएँ और सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम आयोजित होते हैं

हिन्दी के तथ्य

1. हिंदी शब्द फारसी शब्द 'हिंद' से लिया गया है। इसका अर्थ है सिंधु नदी की भूमि।
2. पहला हिंदी जर्नल 2000 में प्रकाशित हुआ था। यह वर्ल्ड वाइड वेब पर हिंदी भाषा की पहली उपस्थिति थी।
3. उर्दू को प्रतिस्थापित करते हुए हिंदी को अपनी आधिकारिक भाषा घोषित करने वाला भारत का पहला राज्य बिहार था।
4. विश्वभर में लगभग 60 करोड़ लोगों की मातृभाषा हिंदी है।
5. 1977 में अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी ने हिंदी भाषा के प्रति गर्वपूर्वक सम्मान प्रदर्शित करते हुए संयुक्त राष्ट्र में हिंदी भाषा में भाषण दिया था।
6. न्यूजीलैंड, नेपाल, संयुक्त अरब अमीरात, युगांडा, मॉरीशस, फिजी, सूरीनाम, गुयाना, बांग्लादेश, त्रिनिदाद, टोबैगो और पाकिस्तान में हिंदी भाषा बोली जाती है।
7. कई हिंदी शब्द जो अक्सर बोले जाते हैं जैसे 'अच्छा' और 'सूर्य नमस्कार' को ऑक्सफोर्ड डिक्शनरी में शामिल किया गया है।
8. प्रख्यात कवि अमित खुसरो पहले ऐसे लेखक थे जिन्होंने हिंदी में पहली कविता की रचना की और उसे प्रकाशित किया।
9. 26 जनवरी, 1950 को संसद के अनुच्छेद 343 के तहत हिंदी भाषा को प्राथमिक भाषा माना गया था।
10. पहले हिंदी टाइपराइटर 1930 के दशक में बनाए गए थे।

यहाँ हिंदी साहित्य की महत्वपूर्ण एवं प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकें कालखंड और विधा के अनुसार दी जा रही हैं:

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 प्राचीन / भक्ति काल

• रामचरितमानस – गोस्वामी तुलसीदास

• सूरसागर – सूरदास

• बीजक – कबीरदास

• पदावली – मीराबाई

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 रीतिकाल

• बिहारी सतसई – बिहारीलाल

• रसिकप्रिया – केशवदास

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 आधुनिक काल – कविता

• कामायनी – जयशंकर प्रसाद

• साकेत – मैथिलीशरण गुप्त

• यामा – महादेवी वर्मा

• मधुशाला – हरिवंश राय बच्चन

• रश्मिरथी – रामधारी सिंह ‘दिनकर’

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 आधुनिक काल – उपन्यास

• गोदान – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• गबन – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• निर्मला – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• मैला आँचल – फणीश्वरनाथ रेणु

• राग दरबारी – श्रीलाल शुक्ल

• आषाढ़ का एक दिन – मोहन राकेश

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 कहानी / नाटक

• कफन – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• पूस की रात – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• अंधायुग – धर्मवीर भारती

• आधे-अधूरे – मोहन राकेश

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 निबंध / आलोचना

• कलम का सिपाही – अमृत राय

• साहित्य का इतिहास – आचार्य रामचंद्र शुक्ल

Savitribai Phule

 

Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Phule (born January 3, 1831, Naigaon [now in Maharashtra state], India—died March 10, 1897, Poona [now Pune]) was social reformer and pioneer of education for women in India. She was one of the first female teachers in India and opened several schools for girls with her husband, Jyotirao Phule. She also played a key role in the Satyashodhak Samaj (“Society of Truth Seekers”), a society founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 to promote social equality. Savitribai Phule is often cited as a role model for women’s empowerment and feminism in India.

 

Key Contributions & Activism

• Pioneering Education: With Jyotirao, she founded India's first school for girls in 1848, facing intense social backlash, including physical abuse, and carried a spare sari for when she was pelted with mud.
• Multiple Schools: They established over 18 schools for girls and marginalized communities, teaching science, math, and social sciences, outnumbering British-run schools.
• Satyashodhak Samaj: Co-founded this society for social equality, advocating for inter-caste marriages and challenging Brahminical dominance.
• Women's Rights: Campaigned against child marriage, female infanticide, and the practice of shaving widows' heads, establishing a shelter for pregnant widows (Infanticide Prohibition Home).
• Literary Work: A pioneer of Marathi poetry, her works like Kavya Phule (1854) inspired social change. 

Later Life & Legacy

• Leadership: Took over leadership of the Satyashodhak Samaj after Jyotirao's death, even lighting his funeral pyre herself, defying tradition.
• Plague Relief: Established a clinic for plague victims and died on March 10, 1897, from the disease while caring for patients.
• Enduring Symbol: Remembered as a feminist icon, a champion of the oppressed, and a catalyst for women's empowerment in India. 

Library activities-

On 3.1.2026, the biography speech on Savitribai Phule was delivered in the Vidyalaya assembly by Kanishka class 9B.

In library session, discussion was held on Savitribai Phule and her contribution.