IS PLASTIC USEFUL OR HARMFUL!

The report of the fourth session of the English academy held on 22^nd November, 2013.

            The session commenced with a short bhajan by Bro. Jairam Nayak of 1^st year philosophy. After that the President welcomed Miss SaswatiSarkar, the chief guest of the day. Then, the President presented the report of the previous session which was held on 13^th September, 2013. Thereafter Bro. Pankaj Minj,the chairperson of theday, was called upon to take the day’s programmeforward. The chairperson gave the participants some guidelines and made all the participants to be welcomed with big round of applause.

            The agenda of the day was debate by group “A” of second year philosophy. The main topic of the debate was “IS PLASTIC USEFUL OR HARMFUL. “The judges were Roshan Tigga, Sangdup Lepcha and Amit Kujur. The secretary was Gabriel Mandi of 2^nd year Philosophy.

            Under the topic “IS PLASTIC USEFUL OR HARMFUL, “the first speaker, Bro.PatrickRai, gave the introductory talk and illustrated the topic and told the advantages and dis-advantages of plastic. Since in this world, the utilization of plastic is rising, all the speakers for the motion as well as against the motion put forward the reliable and sensible arguments, above all reasonable and valid arguments, which held the audience spellbound. Soon after the debate Miss Saswati was called upon to give a few words of appreciation. She appreciated and congratulated the participants for their good effort and presentation. She also emphasized on the real nature of debate. She said the use of gestures, pitch and tone of the speaker’s voice also matters a lot. Finally, the moderator of the English academy, Fr. Saroj Roi also shared his views and overall happiness to see the preparation done by the participants.

            At last the President thanked the chairperson for chairing the programme diligently. He also thanked the floor, judges and all the participants of the day. Thus the third session of English academy came to an end with a short prayer.

                                                                                                                        President                          Bro. Sanjay Minj

                                                                                                                                            

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

             The report of the third session of the English academy held on 13^th September 2013.

            The session commenced with a prayer led by Bro. Sunil Hansda and was followed by the reading of the report of the previous session held on 23^rd August 2013. Thereafter Fr. Saroj Roy, the moderator of the English academy, warmly welcomed Bro. Sanjay Minj as the new president of English academy for the year 2013-14, and wished him all the best for new responsibility. The new president too thanked his predecessor Bro. Sangdup Lepcha for his dedicated works and expressed his sincere gratitude to all, for choosing him as new president. He then requested Bro. Zakrias Lakra, the chairperson of the day to proceed with the programme.

            The agenda of the day was symposium by the 2^nd group of 3^rd year philosophers. The main topic of the symposium was VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. The judges were Sheetal Lakra,Hemant Minj and Babulal Hembrom. Under the topic ‘violence against women’ there were many sub-topics which were indeed well prepared and beautifully delivered. All the 14 participants elaborated the concept from different viewpoints. They highlighted so many aspects through which women are being dehumanized. They mostly highlighted different causes, effects and defects. Overall,they gave us many sources to cultivate good behavior and attitude towards women because they are the motivators, peacemakers and harmonizers. Above all, they are the backbones of our society and without them the existence of the society is not possible.

            After the symposium Miss Soumali Boral appreciated and congratulated the participants for their tremendous efforts and wished to have many more programs on such a relevant topic which certainly provides a golden opportunity to honorwomen and celebrate their inestimable self- worth.

            Finally Fr.Saroj Roy, the moderator of the English academy thanked all the participants for their effective and wonderful presentation. Then the session came to an end with the evaluation of the whole session by the moderator.

   President Bro. Sanjay Minj