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Some safety precaution on the net for kids
CHANDAMAMA is concerned about you when your kids are online.
1. DO NOT give out personal information
It is very important when chatting online to not give out personal information. Elder people or instructors cannot be around at all times. A teen has to take a different approach to a regular chat site. We think it/'s more important to educate our users on spotting the predators and abusers. Do not give out any information that identifies you as an individual.
2. Links posted in the chat rooms
Do not click any links posted in the chat rooms by normal users, sometimes the administrators will send out auto messages Eg., the Moderation form. This is ok because it/'s from the server owners but clicking a regular users link could result in your computer being hacked. There will be popups, messages of free downloads, payments in installments etc. Ask your teen not to get lured by them.
Anything objectionable, always report to parents or teachers or some known people whom you can trust. We can perform a lot of commands to find out if a person is lieing or is who they say they are, never be embarrassed to report a complaint even if it/'s just a hunch, it/'s better to report it.
1. DO NOT give out personal information
It is very important when chatting online to not give out personal information. Elder people or instructors cannot be around at all times. A teen has to take a different approach to a regular chat site. We think it/'s more important to educate our users on spotting the predators and abusers. Do not give out any information that identifies you as an individual.
2. Links posted in the chat rooms
Do not click any links posted in the chat rooms by normal users, sometimes the administrators will send out auto messages Eg., the Moderation form. This is ok because it/'s from the server owners but clicking a regular users link could result in your computer being hacked. There will be popups, messages of free downloads, payments in installments etc. Ask your teen not to get lured by them.
Anything objectionable, always report to parents or teachers or some known people whom you can trust. We can perform a lot of commands to find out if a person is lieing or is who they say they are, never be embarrassed to report a complaint even if it/'s just a hunch, it/'s better to report it.
About Ben Adhem - may his tribe increase
Like thousands of other Indian boys,
Yash is no exception. A cheerful boy studying in 6th standard, he has
joined a local football club. He enjoys his game and playing with his
friends. A game of football for an hour everyday leaves him exhausted.
Once he is back home and fresh and done with homework, he has nothing
much to do other than surfing TV on which his parents have put
restriction of half an hour daily. He needs some relaxation.
Bored of being cooped up at home, he decides to visit his friend Anil, who also plays football with him. On reaching Anil’s home, Yash finds Anil busy listening to something on his mobile. He questions Anil as to which song is he listening to? Anil’s reply surprises him. Anil is not listening to a song but listening to an audio story. Something newly launched by Chandamama. Initially Yash makes fun of Anil for listening to stories at his age but when Anil insists, Yash takes the earplugs from Anil and listens to the story from beginning. His initial reaction of cynicism changes into a smile. It’s a folk tale from North East. He is awed by the story concept and culture mentioned within and so he listens to it again. After a long long time has he been exposed to something good and nice and entertaining.
Yash listens to more stories on his mobile and he feels that apart from just gaming on mobile for long, he could listen to stories and narrate them to his friends and also when he meets his friends he introduces his friends to this new magical world. - ABou Ben Adhem – may his tribe increase……
Bored of being cooped up at home, he decides to visit his friend Anil, who also plays football with him. On reaching Anil’s home, Yash finds Anil busy listening to something on his mobile. He questions Anil as to which song is he listening to? Anil’s reply surprises him. Anil is not listening to a song but listening to an audio story. Something newly launched by Chandamama. Initially Yash makes fun of Anil for listening to stories at his age but when Anil insists, Yash takes the earplugs from Anil and listens to the story from beginning. His initial reaction of cynicism changes into a smile. It’s a folk tale from North East. He is awed by the story concept and culture mentioned within and so he listens to it again. After a long long time has he been exposed to something good and nice and entertaining.
Yash listens to more stories on his mobile and he feels that apart from just gaming on mobile for long, he could listen to stories and narrate them to his friends and also when he meets his friends he introduces his friends to this new magical world. - ABou Ben Adhem – may his tribe increase……
Benefits of Listening
Now what does listening offer? When we
are traveling or when mumma switches off lights in the room listening
offers you the following:
1. Listening lets you know what is going on- If we believe that life is about learning experiences, the more you listen and understand, the more you learn from your experiences.
2. Listening makes you more competent- Listening makes you look intelligent- This is a double edge sword in that the better you listen the more knowledge you acquire but it also makes you look intelligent.
3. Listening increases your power- There is a saying that “knowledge is power, use it”. the power of knowledge gained through listening enables you to have more data at your disposal than others.
4. Listening helps you understand others- The only way to understand others and make them meet your needs and you meet theirs is by listening to them.
5. Listening defuses anger in others- The best initial response to emotions is made with your ears. By listening to an angry person, you understand the cause of their anger and you can then demonstrate proper empathy.
6. Listening builds self esteem-
7. Listening makes love real- listening is one of the most convincing expression of love and caring. By taking time to listen, you affirm the other person and show them that they are important to you.
1. Listening lets you know what is going on- If we believe that life is about learning experiences, the more you listen and understand, the more you learn from your experiences.
2. Listening makes you more competent- Listening makes you look intelligent- This is a double edge sword in that the better you listen the more knowledge you acquire but it also makes you look intelligent.
3. Listening increases your power- There is a saying that “knowledge is power, use it”. the power of knowledge gained through listening enables you to have more data at your disposal than others.
4. Listening helps you understand others- The only way to understand others and make them meet your needs and you meet theirs is by listening to them.
5. Listening defuses anger in others- The best initial response to emotions is made with your ears. By listening to an angry person, you understand the cause of their anger and you can then demonstrate proper empathy.
6. Listening builds self esteem-
7. Listening makes love real- listening is one of the most convincing expression of love and caring. By taking time to listen, you affirm the other person and show them that they are important to you.
Life in a city
Life in cities is typical for nuclear
families. Sharma`s is one such family. Vijay and Anita and their
daughter Anamika, aged 8 years, live in a suburb with both the parents
working in offices in different localities. Anita has to get up early
around 5:30 in the morning everyday to prepare tiffins for both of them
as well as for Anamika. Vijay drops Anamika to school in the morning and
goes to the office. After school Anamika goes to a day care centre from
where Anita picks her up in the evening, on her way from office. By the
time they reach home its almost 8 pm and all of them are tired. Anamika
would then nag Anita to allow her to watch TV and Anita would let her
do so that she can complete her chores in peace. When Anamika goes to
bed she would want to listen to a story but both the parents are too
tired and would promise her that they will tell a story the next night.
Doesn`t it sound similar…
When would Anamika be inculcated the habit of reading, stories or otherwise? Also can her parents decide what she should see or read or listen to? Difficult as TV channels decide what to beam and many a times the content does not meet the approval of the parents yet they have no choice.
Isnt it the time for an alternative available to the content available on TV? Something which one could watch or listen on the net or mobile as per one’s choice and preference? Something which meets the parent`s approval ..
Doesn`t it sound similar…
When would Anamika be inculcated the habit of reading, stories or otherwise? Also can her parents decide what she should see or read or listen to? Difficult as TV channels decide what to beam and many a times the content does not meet the approval of the parents yet they have no choice.
Isnt it the time for an alternative available to the content available on TV? Something which one could watch or listen on the net or mobile as per one’s choice and preference? Something which meets the parent`s approval ..
Vasudeva Kutumbakam
India has been having a special kind of
family structure not typically found in the western world - Joint
Family System. A joint family is a collection of more than one nuclear
families connected by blood relations or marital relations. There are
instances of a family of almost 100 members staying together even today!
All the members live together and share happiness, grief, and virtually every kind of emotions. The joint family in itself repesents a typical view of our multi-cultural, multi-lingual, yet tightly intertwined Indian society. A harmonious joint family set-up is a boon providing a wonderful support system emotionally and financially. The joint family setup is ideal for the woman who wants to work as well as have a family. They can be assured that their children are being looked after in the same way they would have taken care of their children.
As one of our ex- president had responded to a question related to spiritual strengths of India as “One of our strengths is our joint family system. In this system a problem is no problem. In a nuclear family a problem can destroy a family.……”
Looking more closely into the subject, one would find that there are certain duties which need to be carried out along with enjoying the benefits that a joint-family offers. Members have to learn to adjust, to overcome their petty jealousies, to develop mutual respect across generations, and to learn to give each other respect. Also they have to accept the fact that there would always be difference of opinion but that doesnot mean that there is no unity amongst them.
Concept of nuclear family appears to address the problems often seen in joint families, but at a very high cost of having lost the benefits of joint family system. The core strength of the nuclear family system lies in ‘Fewer the members, lesser the problems.’
This brings us to the basic Q – which system works best for my family? This question requires us to have a hard look at the way we interact amongst our family members though it would appear that the benefits of joint family system may outweigh the nuclear family in this present volatile world where emotional support has become crucial for the family ….
All the members live together and share happiness, grief, and virtually every kind of emotions. The joint family in itself repesents a typical view of our multi-cultural, multi-lingual, yet tightly intertwined Indian society. A harmonious joint family set-up is a boon providing a wonderful support system emotionally and financially. The joint family setup is ideal for the woman who wants to work as well as have a family. They can be assured that their children are being looked after in the same way they would have taken care of their children.
As one of our ex- president had responded to a question related to spiritual strengths of India as “One of our strengths is our joint family system. In this system a problem is no problem. In a nuclear family a problem can destroy a family.……”
Looking more closely into the subject, one would find that there are certain duties which need to be carried out along with enjoying the benefits that a joint-family offers. Members have to learn to adjust, to overcome their petty jealousies, to develop mutual respect across generations, and to learn to give each other respect. Also they have to accept the fact that there would always be difference of opinion but that doesnot mean that there is no unity amongst them.
Concept of nuclear family appears to address the problems often seen in joint families, but at a very high cost of having lost the benefits of joint family system. The core strength of the nuclear family system lies in ‘Fewer the members, lesser the problems.’
This brings us to the basic Q – which system works best for my family? This question requires us to have a hard look at the way we interact amongst our family members though it would appear that the benefits of joint family system may outweigh the nuclear family in this present volatile world where emotional support has become crucial for the family ….
Govinda - Saathi Haath Badhana
Very rarely can one achieve greatness
alone. He/ she needs able support from the team and guidance from the
mentor. Nowhere does this get exemplified as during the dahi handi
festival. The day following Krishna’s birthday – krishna Janmaashtami,
is when this festival celebrated, popularly known as Dahi Handi or dahi
kala or Uriadi, is celebrated with enormous zeal and enthusiasm. An
earthen pot filled with dahi/ buttermilk is tied around 10-20 feet above
ground using ropes.
Then the team starts forming a pyramid of around 4-7 layers. Each subsequent layer stands on the shoulder on the bottom layer balancing themselves. The topmost person on the human pyramid tries to break the handi by hitting it with a blunt object mostly nariyal (coconut) which is preferred being a sign of purity, truth and other good terms.
The careful balance of the pyramid so that the load is evenly distributed at the same time the speed and cooridnation of forming the pyramid are examples which can be used in present day life in almost all group activities be it school, college or corporate world. The team has to be chosen keeping in mind the utility of each player and allotting work to the person accordingly.
At the same time the festival by itself has deep profound philosophy. Dahi Handi festival portrays the playful and adoringly mischievous attitude of Krishna, The pot is the ego The butter or Dahi which forms the content is embodied as the essence, or the being. The Lord breaks the pot or the ego to release the content .Here the lord tells us to leave our egos behind, and enjoy true bliss of life…. :)
Then the team starts forming a pyramid of around 4-7 layers. Each subsequent layer stands on the shoulder on the bottom layer balancing themselves. The topmost person on the human pyramid tries to break the handi by hitting it with a blunt object mostly nariyal (coconut) which is preferred being a sign of purity, truth and other good terms.
The careful balance of the pyramid so that the load is evenly distributed at the same time the speed and cooridnation of forming the pyramid are examples which can be used in present day life in almost all group activities be it school, college or corporate world. The team has to be chosen keeping in mind the utility of each player and allotting work to the person accordingly.
At the same time the festival by itself has deep profound philosophy. Dahi Handi festival portrays the playful and adoringly mischievous attitude of Krishna, The pot is the ego The butter or Dahi which forms the content is embodied as the essence, or the being. The Lord breaks the pot or the ego to release the content .Here the lord tells us to leave our egos behind, and enjoy true bliss of life…. :)
Language of the Gods
One night when the sky was clear, cool
breeze blowing and stars were twinkling strewn across the sky, an angel
who was in a retrospective mood decided to visit India. As he flew over
various cities he was amazed by the changes happening in the country. He
was wondering whether the changes were for good or bad. He decided to
have a closer look and came down taking physical form of that of a
human. When he swooped down he landed near a building, which looked like
a printing press. He observed few workers loading packages into a
vehicle.Surprised and curious, he asked one of them what they were
doing.The worker told him that they were dispatching magazines to
various parts of the country.
Our angel who is by nature a very curious being decided to go through some of the magazines in different sizes and color lying on the floor. While flipping through, one magazine attracted his attention with a blast of color and vivid life like illustrations. He spoke aloud 'Ah ha! this looks like Shri Ram blessing Hanumanji before the start of war with Ravan, which I witnessed, long time back! What could this be doing here?' he murmured. He decided to explore the magazine further. As he took the magazine in his hand, he was stunned. It was a near perfect depiction of The Ramayan.
The language was unlike the other magazines he had gone through earlier. It was his mother tongue - It was in Sanskrit. The angel was overjoyed!! He started reading it.Engrossed he read some of the stories again and again.He read the vikram - vetal story, the stories of his brethren - the Gandharvas. Indeed it was such a delightful experience for him to read about the Indian villages, saints as well as contemprory stories set in modern context. He was amazed by the bright colorful paintings which were printed in the magazine. He touched the pages of the book again and again. He looked up and whispered,' Thank God! This language is still alive. It is still taught and there are people who understand it.
The angel became a bit desperate then,he wanted more. He asked the workers if there were more books and where he can get old issues of that magazine. They gave him some of the old copies. He read through them completely but that did not satisfy his appetite which had been whetted. Suddenly while going through one of the magazine he saw an announcement which caught his attention. It said 'Read Chandamama in Sanskrit on the web'. He was intrigued by the term 'web'. He decided to do some research and check with his friends. His friends updated him on internet and the world wide web.
Now the angel is an avid reader of Chandamama magazine in Sanskrit on the net...:)
Our angel who is by nature a very curious being decided to go through some of the magazines in different sizes and color lying on the floor. While flipping through, one magazine attracted his attention with a blast of color and vivid life like illustrations. He spoke aloud 'Ah ha! this looks like Shri Ram blessing Hanumanji before the start of war with Ravan, which I witnessed, long time back! What could this be doing here?' he murmured. He decided to explore the magazine further. As he took the magazine in his hand, he was stunned. It was a near perfect depiction of The Ramayan.
The language was unlike the other magazines he had gone through earlier. It was his mother tongue - It was in Sanskrit. The angel was overjoyed!! He started reading it.Engrossed he read some of the stories again and again.He read the vikram - vetal story, the stories of his brethren - the Gandharvas. Indeed it was such a delightful experience for him to read about the Indian villages, saints as well as contemprory stories set in modern context. He was amazed by the bright colorful paintings which were printed in the magazine. He touched the pages of the book again and again. He looked up and whispered,' Thank God! This language is still alive. It is still taught and there are people who understand it.
The angel became a bit desperate then,he wanted more. He asked the workers if there were more books and where he can get old issues of that magazine. They gave him some of the old copies. He read through them completely but that did not satisfy his appetite which had been whetted. Suddenly while going through one of the magazine he saw an announcement which caught his attention. It said 'Read Chandamama in Sanskrit on the web'. He was intrigued by the term 'web'. He decided to do some research and check with his friends. His friends updated him on internet and the world wide web.
Now the angel is an avid reader of Chandamama magazine in Sanskrit on the net...:)
Passing the Baton
In some corner of the world on the
mountain ranges, there is a small village where an old man runs a tiny
grocery shop. Last few months, he noticed, the shop has not been full of
customers though the regular ones continue to visit the shop. As he is
contemplating, he nods his head and smiles. He seemed to have reached
some decision and his face seemed to show some signs of relief. The old
man calls his children and tells them of his decision to hand over the
reins to the next generation. But no one seemed to be interested. The
youngest son agrees to take over to please his father. He goes to
various cities studies shops in there. He introduces changes in the way
the items are stocked, the kind of items stocked. He also tries to
introduce some automation to ease and improve shopping. Suddenly the
shop has a different pep. It has a blend of old and new. The shoppers
enjoy their experience.
Friends, Haihayvanshi.blogspot.com has passed through the similar transition. As the baton is passed, everyone is striving to satisfy the demands of the new generation readers while maintaining the connection with the not so young without losing focus of the key elements. The iconic magazine continues to be published in 13 languages in covering almost 90-95% of Indian population while being available in 7 languages on Haihayvanshi.blogspot.com We are in for some exciting times. Watch this space.
Friends, Haihayvanshi.blogspot.com has passed through the similar transition. As the baton is passed, everyone is striving to satisfy the demands of the new generation readers while maintaining the connection with the not so young without losing focus of the key elements. The iconic magazine continues to be published in 13 languages in covering almost 90-95% of Indian population while being available in 7 languages on Haihayvanshi.blogspot.com We are in for some exciting times. Watch this space.
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