If the government declares a five-day week for its employees, it will definitely bring a smile to their faces.

 If the government declares a five-day week for its employees, it will definitely bring a smile to their faces. but is seriously thinking of adopting a five-day week in state government offices.

To help students see they can change the world.

Why I became a teacher:• Make your learning real: don't use dress rehearsal learning. Give them opportunities that are real right now, involve them in the world and the things that really matter. Show them that their actions are important, are valued and count.• Develop high quality relationships with students: Once you get those in place you can tailor everything else around them. Get to know about their hobbies, their friends, their likes and dislikes and their families. You don't have to be harsh or nasty to get good behaviour; have a calm environment and a calm considered approach.

• Praise: Look actively for chances to praise children and if a child is showing an odd behaviour then don't react emotionally, step back and try and look for why that child is behaving differently. Ask yourself if they are tired or if something has happened at home. Take time to speak to the child and be on their side, let them know they can trust you. Each child is different but if you take time to build a relationship with them the rest will fall into place.

HAPPY TEACHER DAY

[Dr. Sarvepalli Rakrishnan, the first Vice-President and the second President of India but above all he was a dedicated teacher, who sacrificed his birth day for the nation as Teachers Day in India].

Empowerment of Teachers

 Dr. Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh

I am indeed very happy to be with you today, on the eve of Teachers’ Day. We celebrate 5th September, the birth anniversary of Dr Radhakrishnan, our former President, as Teachers’ Day all over the country to honour and to express our nation’s gratitude to all teachers for their dedicated service to the nation. Teachers’ Day is the ideal day of telling our teachers that we feel blessed because of their presence in our lives. I join you in remembering Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, the great scholar, the great philosopher, the great teacher and above all a great educationist.

Teaching has always been considered a noble profession. My own years as a teacher have been the most satisfying and fulfilling in my life. Through teachers flow the values and culture of a nation and its people. Teachers’ own value system, their character and their behaviour directly influence our children. But, misinformation and limited learning behaviours, that children sometimes internalize, can also be traced back to teachers’ lack of knowledge, poor understanding, or biases. We must guard against these negative features.

Teachers are invariably seen as front-line participants in educational reform, critical to successful quality schooling in our country. But, sadly, teachers are often excluded from policy-making, governance and management of our educational system as also from day-to-day instructional strategies and decision making. In our endeavour for educational reforms we must, therefore, emphasize the empowerment of teachers and that includes real opportunity for them to share policy perspectives and decision-making in pursuit of educational development and reforms. It is my belief that all teachers are creative, talented people; teachers respond remarkably when they are respected and included in the decision-making integral to their work in the classroom. They gain a sense of ownership over their work and their classrooms, when they are involved in the development of the curriculum, designing of the syllabus, making and selecting of teaching materials and in training programmes leading to their own intellectual and professional development.

One critical area that all teachers must reflect upon is equality and inclusiveness of our educational system. Numerous programmes have been initiated in our country that focus on equality and inclusiveness paying particular attention to the girl child, or children from the scheduled caste or scheduled tribe or minority communities, or for differently-abled children with special needs and problems. Such programmes will result in an empowered youth and citizenship, only if their teachers are empowered supporters of equality and inclusiveness. If efforts to increase student access, learning and retention in elementary and secondary education are to succeed and make headway, relevant and empowering teacher education is of critical importance. This is particularly true of women teachers who must serve as positive role models for our society at large.

Our Government is committed to provide quality education to all. The Right to Education Act was passed by the Parliament last year. The Right to Education Act and Article 21-A of our Constitution guaranteeing elementary education as a Fundamental Right, have now become operational with effect from 1st April 2010. I compliment and pay tribute to my colleague Shri Kapil Sibal for the zeal, dedication and enthusiasm that he has brought to bear on the work of this most important ministry of Union Government, that Human Resource Development Ministry is. I had on that occasion addressed the nation and recounted my own childhood experience of studying in extremely difficult and adverse circumstances. Time has come for all of us to change this situation and ensure that every child in this country of ours has the opportunity to exercise his or her right to an education of equitable quality, and thereby making the Right to Education a grand national movement. Today, you have both challenge and opportunity to provide good quality education to all our children. Through you, our nation aspires to build in our children a commitment to the values of democracy, and the values of equality, justice, freedom, secularism, respect for human dignity and human rights. I urge you to develop in our children independence of thought, action and capacity of carefully considered, decision making which is based on reason and understanding. Through you, our children must develop a sensitivity to others’ well-being and feelings. Through you, our children must develop the ability to work and participate in economic and social processes and in processes of social change.

These aspirations for our children necessarily mean that the school environment should be free from fear, trauma and anxiety. No child, irrespective of caste, gender or community to which he or she belongs should dread the thought of going to school. The RTE Act bans corporal punishment and mental harassment. It also bans detention and expulsion. These provisions have led many teachers to question how discipline will be maintained in the classroom. The answer to this important issue was given by the well known philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti: “Discipline is an easy way to control a child, but it does not help him to understand the problems involved in living… If the teacher can give full attention to each child, observing and helping him, then compulsion or domination or discipline in any form may be unnecessary”.

The educational system in our country is at a very critical juncture. We have to maintain the fine balance between tradition and continuity, between tradition and modernity on the one hand, and innovation and change on the other. As teachers, you are the most important nation builders, you constitute our nation’s most precious national resource, and we look to you to guide our children in their quest for knowledge, truth and in their capacity to lead a life of dignity and self respect.

With these words, I congratulate each one of you – the distinguished Teacher Awardees – on winning this very prestigious national award. It is a small token of our nation’s gratitude to the great fraternity of teachers in our country. On the occasion of the Teachers Day I extend my heartfelt warm greetings to all members of the teaching community and wish each one of you success and fulfillment in your personal life and vocation.

(The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s address for the Awardee Teachers on the eve of Teachers’ Day in New Delhi.)

RESTRAINT OF THE ORGANS OF SENSE- Arthasástra of Kautilya.]

 RESTRAINT OF THE ORGANS OF SENSE.

The Shaking off of the Aggregate of the Six Enemies.

        RESTRAINT of the organs of sense, on which success in study and discipline depends can be enforced by abandoning lust, anger, greed, vanity (mána), haughtiness (mada), and overjoy (harsha).

        Absence of discrepancy (avipratipatti) in the perception of sound, touch, colour, flavour, and scent by means of the ear, the skin, the eyes, the tongue, and the nose, is what is meant by the restraint of the organs of sense. Strict observance of the precepts of sciences also means the same; for the sole aim of all the sciences is nothing but restraint of the organs of sense.

        Whosoever is of reverse character, whoever has not his organs of sense under his control, will soon perish, though possessed of the whole earth bounded by the four quarters.

        For example: Bhoja, known also by the name, Dándakya, making a lascivious attempt on aBráhman maiden, perished along with his kingdom and relations;

        So also Karála, the Vaideha. Likewise Janamejaya under the influence of anger againstBráhmans, as well as Tálajangha against the family of Bhrigus.

        Aila in his attempt under the influence of greed to make exactions from Bráhmans, as well asAjabindu, the Sauvíra (in a similar attempt);

        Rávana unwilling under the influence of vanity to restore a stranger’s wife, as well asDuryodhana to part with a portion of his kingdom; Dambhodbhava as well as Arjuna of Haihayadynasty being so haughty as to despise all people;

        Vátápi in his attempt under the influence of overjoy to attack Agastya, as well as the corporation of the Vrishnis in their attempt against Dvaipáyana.

        Thus these and other several kings, falling a prey to the aggregate of the six enemies and having failed to restrain their organs of sense, perished together with their kingdom and relations. Having driven out the aggregate of the six enemies, as well as Ambarísha of Jámadagnya famous for his restraint of the organs of sense Nábhága long enjoyed the earth.

[Thus ends Chapter VI, "The Shaking off of the Aggregate of the Six Enemies" in the section of the "Restraint Of the Organs of Sense" in Book I, "Concerning Discipline" of the Arthasástra of Kautilya.]

Strong Beliefs

Gandhi’s ideas were inspired in part by, the strong beliefs of his mother, the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, the teachings of Christ, and the writings of 19th-century American writer Henry David Thoreau. From these influences he developed his philosophy of civil disobedience. But Gandhi believed the terms civil disobedience or even passive resistance to be inadequate, so he coined his own term for it, Sanskirt, meaning “truth and firmness.”
Although many of his ideas were based on the teachings of Christ, Gandhi saw him only as a great teacher of humanity, but not the only begotten son of God. Instead he believed all people to be sons of God in a metaphorical sense. He was a deeply devoted Hindu, but wished not to undermine peoples’ faith, because that would mean superiority of one religion, instead of realizing as he said, “[that] all religions [are] true and also that all [have] some error in them.” He thought only that “a Hindu should be a better Hindu, a Muslim a better Muslim, [and] a Christian a better Christian.” He respected all religions, but did not believe in the conversion of one person by another, because religion is such a deeply personal thing.
After nearly 20 years in South Africa, the government fulfilled many of Gandhi’s, including recognition of Indian marriages, and abolition of the poll tax. With his work in South Africa complete, Gandhi returned to India in 1914, at the age of 45. While supporting the British in World War I, he began to become interested in Home Rule for India, and became a dominant influence in the National Congress movement. Although facing a new challenge, Gandhi’s philosophies remained unchanged: non-violent, non-cooperation. During his civil disobedience campaign Gandhi was jailed many times, and British soldiers killed many of his followers. In 1930 he led one of the most widely known demonstration during his campaign in which he led a 200-mile march to the sea to collect salt, in symbolic defiance of the government...

Important Tips for Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating is a term that describes the eating habit that is beneficial to our wellbeing, we have heard about the benefits of a healthy diet but have not taken to consideration or asked ourselves, what it is all about and why it is important.

Eating healthy is simply eating the right combination of foods which contain all the seven classes of food (carbohydrate, protein, fat and oil, etc) that provides the essential nutrients your body needs. These nutrients help us to stay strong and healthy by increasing our immunity.

There are a lot of benefits for healthy eating and I will share with us 10 key benefits of eating healthy.

1. Eating the right combinations of food promotes good skin. Healthy foods when eaten helps to clean toxins in our body which results in a blooming and beautiful skin making us look younger every day.

2. Healthy foods when eaten help us to be physically fit at all times and very strong to go on doing our everyday activities which might bring about promotion in our offices and great success in our businesses.

3. Healthy eating boosts our immunity thus helping to reduce the rate of diseases and illness in our body system.

4. It is a very effective solution for weight loss and obesity. People who lose weight using drugs or starving themselves, etc, usually become fat again, if their diet has not improved. Eating Healthy meals will help reduce the chances of obesity even for young children.

5. Eating healthy foods helps you stay mentally alert even as you grow older. Mixed with a good exercise program you improve your chances of long healthy life.

6. Being healthy as a result of the right diet helps with your income because if you eat healthy, exercise regularly, you can save money on health care.

7. Most illnesses are caused by stress but when you eat healthy foods you can handle this stress much better. When the stress is under control you become more productive.

8. Healthy eating improves your sex drive and satisfaction. Eating healthy foods gives you energy and makes you strong. Thereby helping you have a better sex life.

9. You can rest, sleep better and feel refreshed when you wake up if you’re on a healthy diet. A healthy diet gets you physically more active, giving your body the comfort it needs.

10. Another very important reason why you need to eat healthy is that you set an example for your younger ones and your kids to follow.

Eating the right food and fruits will guarantee long life, one free from depression making you a happier and healthier person. You have to remember that eating healthy meals is not enough if you are not balancing it with a good exercise routine.

Healthy eating will help you increase your metabolism and reduce the chances of future weight gain.

The next meeting of National Anomaly Committee will be held on 5th January, 2012.

On the joyous occasion of the New Year, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all.  happy and prosperous New Year2012

May the coming year bring happiness to the nation and let us resolve to work with all dedication .

Respected chairman & NAC Members,
1. Please consider granting of grade pay of Rs. 5400/- in lieu of the existing G.P of Rs.4800/- to the entry grade Post Graduate Teachers of central shools and those of the schools in the Union Territories. Sir

there is mention about central government employees performing special duty such as teachers, nurses etc. whose payment should be increased substantially with the 6th CPC recommendation.Sir, The grade pay of PRT, TGT and PGT is 4200, 4600 and 4800 respectivily. The differance in GP of PRT and TGT is 400, while minimumum qualification for recruitment for both posts are graduation+B.Ed.. The differance between TGT and PGT is only 200 and minimum qualification for PGTs is Post Graduatation+B.Ed. Lecturers of universities/collages is gating GP of Rs. 6000 and their minimum qualificaion is Post Gaduation+NET. Why a such big differance between lecturer and PGT and very nominal differance between TGT and PGT. This is unjustified and should be rectified.