TRIP TO CHANDIGARH

CBSE i block of D.A.V Public School,Pushpanjali Enclave organised a 2D/1N trip to Chandigarh from Delhi. 

 The first place we visited was Chattbir zoo and Lion Safari. After a wonderful safari we checked into our hotel and had a delicious lunch.

Next day our first destination was Rose Garden which is the largest rose garden in Asia. 

Next we moved to Sukhna Lake followed by some shopping at Sector 17 market.

Then we went to the famous Rock Garden and historical Pinjore Gardens. Chandigarh provides an interesting mix of modernity and maintaining a link with the cultural roots of the country.

All in all, the trip opened every ones eyes to a whole new side of Chandigarh and made me value its beauty even more.

VISIT TO AIR FORCE MUSEUM

 On February 22,2016 students of class 6 went on an excursion to the Indian Air Force Museum located at the Palam Air Force Station.

The Air Force Museum, the only one of its kind in India, houses a rich collection of memorabilia of Indian military aviation and has an extensive display of the history of the Indian Air Force. In fact the experience was a great treat for the aviation-enthusiasts amongst our students who got a first-hand familiarisation with equipment and history, from when Indian aviators flew for the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War to the Kargil operation. Photographs, mementoes, souvenirs, models and specimen of real aircraft provided a rare peak into our glorious flying past.

The museum has an annexe and even houses a hanger. The annexe divided into 3 sections boasts of some magnificent portraits. The first section contains a photographic history of the air force and the second section contains photographs of decorated Indian officers from World War II.  The children walked past specimens of small arms like revolvers, pistols etc. which were seized from Pakistan during operations in 1966 and 1971. Ceremonial swords presented to past chiefs of air staff, uniforms of Hawai Sepoys and Air Force Officers of the 1930s were also on display.

 The last section contained information on the important facets of modern aviation history. The photographs, mementoes and models of the Indo-Soviet Joint Manned

Spaceship-Siyuz T-11 were on display. The museum showcased the very best of what the Indian Air Force has stood for in, both, war and peace. Its compilation is, in itself, a lasting tribute to hundreds of people, who, in their own way contributed to build a glorious tradition.

The gallery led to a hangar exhibiting small aircraft. The larger aircraft were exhibited outside the hangar. The outdoor gallery also had war trophies and radar equipment and captured enemy vehicles. The Vintage Aircraft Flight service maintains some rare aircraft in airworthy condition. These aircraft are however not open to the general public for viewing. Large transport aircraft are stored on the apron of the airbase due  to space constraints. These are displayed only on the yearly Air Force Day.

The excursion was a novel learning experience for the children, as they were introduced to airplanes and armoury connected with the rich history of the Indian Air force.

Republic Day Wishes

Significance of Republic Day

While India celebrated its freedom from British colonisation on August 15, 1947, it established itself as a sovereign state on January 26, 1950. In other words, this is the day the Indian constitution came into being 67 years ago.

The chief architect of the Constitution of India, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, headed the drafting committee that prepared the 'draft constitution' in November 1947. It took more than the next two years for the constitution to finally see the light of day.

The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on January 26, 1950, a date specially chosen to coincide with the anniversary of 'Purna Swaraj Diwas'. January 26, 1930 was marked as 'Purna Swaraj Diwas', or the day the nation would attain complete freedom from its colonisers by the Congress.

This was the day the Indian Independence Act was consequently repealed and India was established as a democratic republic, no longer a dominion of the British Crown.

Republic Day celebrations in India

Much like the Independence Day celebrations in India, Republic Day too is celebrated with grand parades in New Delhi and the different state capitals. The Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, artistes and performers from across the country participate in the parades to showcase the diversity of cultures. The President and state Governors receive the military salutes during the parades with the 'fly past' by the Indian Air Force officially concluding the parade in the national capital.

India receives a foreign head of state every year as its guest on the occasion of Republic Day. While former US President Barack Obama was the chief guest in 2015, French President Francois Hollande graced the occasion in 2016
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day parade.

Lohri and Makar Sankranti wishes

Lohri

Lohri marks the beginning of the end of winter, coming of spring and the new year. The festival is traditionally associated with the harvest of the rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is seen by some to be a harvest festival. And thus, Punjabi farmers see the day after Lohri (Maghi) as the financial New Year.
Lohri is essentially a festival dedicated to fire and the sun god.
Gur rewri, peanuts and popcorns are the three munchies associated with this festival. Besides these, in Punjab villages, it is a tradition to eat gajjak, sarson da saag and makki di roti on the day of Lohri. It is also traditional to eat 'til rice'--sweet rice made with jaggery (gur) and sesame seeds.

Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti also known as Makara Sankranti is celebrated in various parts of the Indian subcontinent to observe the day which marks the shift of the sun into ever-lengthening days. The festival is a seasonal observance as well as a religious celebration.
Though extremely popular as Makar Sankranti, the festival is predominantly a harvest festival and is celebrated throughout India, from north to south and east to west. While Makar Sankranti is most popular in West India, down south, the festival is known as Pongal and in the north, it is celebrated as Lohri. Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi are some other names of the same festival.
Makar Sankranti is the festival of til-gul where sesame and jaggery laddoos or chikkis are distributed among all.

Happy New Year

New Year is the time to unfold new horizons & realize new dreams, to rediscover the strength & faith within you, to rejoice in simple pleasures & gear up for a new challenges. Wishing you a truly fulfilling 2017