Gender Equality

 Long before humanity knew religion, caste, race and regional divisions, it was aware of the distinct existence of men and women. The differences over time started to define their worth.

So universal was the scope that United Nations adopted Gender Equality as one of the 17 sustainable Development Goals in 2015 and aimed to achieve them by 2030.I repeat, 2030.

So, when in 2025, I came across news articles like India celebrated the victory of ICC Women's world cup for the first time just last month or a  female cadet made history by
becoming the first woman cadet to receive the prestigious President Medal at the National
Defence Academy early this week, I take took a sigh of relief.

But then the left hemisphere of my brain makes me recall the last time we were able to use the pronoun 'She' for the Head of Government in the country!

Food for thought, everyone!

What brings me back to good state is the fact that celebrity MasterChef India 2025 title was won by a male celebrity for a skill long associated with only women.

So, it can be concluded that we have come a long way and still have miles to go.

But beyond all this & more, students....... What I wish for is girls to win in their feminine energy and more importantly boys to be masculine enough to embrace the femininity around them, for a future that honor's co-existence of different sides of the same species.
After all, a person of quality respects everyone's equality.

May we all win in our energies At least that's how I understand Empowerment.

Thank you
Nirali

Gender Equality

 

We live in a world so wide and free

Yet being bound by inequality

Why must genders, colors or names

Decide our worth or set our aims

A girl can dream, a boy can care

strength and kindness, both can share

When every mind can think can grow

Then every soul deserves to glow

Equality isn't just a word we say

It's the light that guides our way

No crown gender makes one tall

It's the respect and love that rules us all

Let's break the walls, let voices blend

For fairness should never bend

Together we rise in equal chapters

Gender Equality is what that matters

Poem by Anukriti Tomar, Class IX-G

Learn to Express, Not to Impress

 Listen to your heart.

 Trust your instincts.

 Know your dreams and believe in your own strength.

 If you can dream it, you can do it.

 Keep the faith and follow your vision — because anything is possible if you truly believe.

 

Some people live to impress, and some live to express.

 Life always gives us two paths —

 one that pleases the world,

 and one that stays true to ourselves.

Always choose the path that honors who you are.

 

Remember:

 A river cuts through rock not because of its power,

 but because of its persistence.

 In the same way, if you give your heart, mind, and soul to your work,

 you will surely hit the bull’s-eye — if not today, then tomorrow.

 And every step of that journey will make you stronger, wiser, and better.

 

Impressions on others can be created by tricks, style, and surface appearance.

 But the ability to express yourself — truly, confidently, and meaningfully —

 comes only from knowledge, understanding, experience, and self-belief.

So, through this wonderful theme “Learn to Express, Not to Impress,”

 we have tried to inspire you to speak your truth,

 to share your ideas,

 to show your feelings,

 and to believe in your own voice.

 

To express yourself with confidence,

 you must choose to live above average,

 not as an average.

 

 It may be challenging —

 but remember, difficult is not impossible.

And that is where growth begins. now i would conclude by few lines. 

 

जो भीतर है, वही बाहर लाओ,

मत सोचो कौन क्या कहेगा,

जब सच बोलोगे सादगी से,

दुनिया खुद सुनने लगेगी।

जो कहना है, वो सच्चा कहो,

सबका दिल जीत लोगे तुम,

प्रभाव नहीं, भाव रखो बस,

खुद को भी जान लोगे तुम।.

‘LIVE TO GIVE - THE JOY OF SELFLESS ACTION’

 

“Greatness doesn't always wear medals or stand on a stage. Sometimes it walks quietly beside us, helping others without seeking attention”.

 

It is a privilege to throw light on a value that is simple in words, but divine in meaning -Selfless Action, meaning - doing your duty without expecting anything in return.

 

Let us explore this through three lenses - Lord Krishna's life, heroes of our country and journey as a student.

Let us begin with the greatest teacher of selfless action - Lord Krishna.

In the Bhagavad Gita, standing in the middle of the battlefield, Krishna didn't fight for himself. Instead, he guided Arjuna - not for fame, not for reward - but for Dharma, the higher purpose.

 

Krishna's own life was an example of this.

He stood by truth, protected others, and gave wisdom - without expecting applause.

His greatness came not from what he received, but from what he gave.

 

India's freedom is the result of countless selfless heroes who sacrificed everything for us.

• Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot with truth in his heart - not for power, but for peace.
• Bhagat Singh chose the gallows at just 23 -not for fame, but for justice.

 And this is not the end, there are many more….

 

These heroes never asked, "What will I get?"

Instead, they asked “What can I give?”

 

Now, let's bring this to our own lives as students-

 

You don't need a battlefield or a freedom struggle to practice selflessness.

You can do it every single day:

• help a classmate without expecting praise.
• work hard, not for medals, but to learn and grow.
• Follow discipline and take responsibility, develop the habits that every citizen needs habits that build a strong and ethical society.
• Use your talent for the nation- whether you write, sing, paint or design, use your gift not just to compete but to contribute.
• Be future ready but rooted - learn global skills but do not forget Indian values.
• Respect all religion and culture, promote harmony.
• Serve in community project- volunteer in tree planting drives, blood donation camps, awareness rallies etc

 These are not small acts. They are the seeds of greatness.

 In the world of competition, let us not forget compassion.

 In the race for marks, let us not forget morals. And in the journey of success, let us not forget to serve others.

 

Let us perform every task – whether big or small - with devotion, honesty, and no expectation.

Because in the end, it is not the reward that makes us great, but the heart with which we act.