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  • Moved by earthquake in Turkey, Hyderabadi girl Khadija raises money for victims; writes heart wrenching poem

    Moved by earthquake in Turkey, Hyderabadi girl Khadija raises money for victims; writes heart wrenching poem

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    An eight-year-old girl Khadija Ahmed in Hyderabad has sold her three poems to 10 persons and raised Rs 3000 to donate the money for the earthquake affected people in Turkey.

    She was shaken by the news of the killings and damages pouring in from Turkey. She wanted to help the victims and hit upon an idea of her own.

    When asked by this Siasat.com correspondent what her meager contribution would do for the victims who have lost lives, homes and everything they had she narrated a story.

    “My parents had told me a story. It was about Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). His enemy raised a massive fire as he wanted to throw him into the flames and kill him. There was this little bird that heard about the plans of that enemy and began flying with a drop of water in its beak.  On her way someone asked the bird what would you do with that drop of water. The bird replied that it would pour it on the fire. The onlooker who was surprised with the answer asked what difference that one drop of water would make. When God will ask me what you did to help my prophet I would tell Him that I did not remain a silent spectator. I dropped water to put out the flames.”

    Khadija said she has been inspired by this story of the little bird.

    Khadija, daughter of Kaleem Ahmed and Sumaiyah Syed, studies at Oakridge International School located in Gachibowli.

    She is a grade three student who spends most of her free time in reading, painting and listening to music. Public speaking is another area where she takes interest. Her favourite author is J K Rowling.

    When the Wind brought sorrow,
    Destroying homes and families.

    The Wind asked if it would be the families he would borrow,
    But the people said, ‘No!’ ‘It can be anything except our people, our fantasies.’

    But the Wind laughed wickedly, and said,
    “I do not listen to filthy things like you.
    “So hurry along, before I destroy your kids in their cosy beds!”
    And the people knew, that whatever wind said was always true.

    So they did whatever Wind said,
    And Wind was to rule the Earth, always in everyone’s and his lifetime.

    And sometimes, Wind was so dangerous that people used to be scared covered in their beds,
    Some say he might die out of anger in time!

    Some say he will die a vain death,
    While others say that’s not true.
    Some say while he dies he will have no wealth,
    But many say he will come in different souls and be YOU!

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • MP: teacher gets notice after boy recites poem critical of Mahatma Gandhi

    MP: teacher gets notice after boy recites poem critical of Mahatma Gandhi

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    Seoni: The Madhya Pradesh Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to a government school teacher after a student recited a poem critical of Mahatma Gandhi during a function.

    A video of the incident which took place two days ago also showed an MLA of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clapping during the recital.

    On February 5, an event had been organised at a CM Rise School in Dunda Seoni area of Seoni district as part of the ongoing Vikas Yatra of the state government.

    A student recited a poem which accused the Mahatma of being silent during a period of violence, apparently referring to events during the Partition. It also questioned who were the ones who went to the gallows for the country if only the spinning wheel won India freedom “as we were taught”.\

    In a video that went viral, Seoni’s BJP MLA Dinesh Rai Munmun was seen clapping when the boy was reciting the poem.

    District Education Officer Kamal Kishore Patel told PTI on Tuesday that a show-cause notice has been served to the teacher who had guided the student, and a report has been sought from the principal.

    School principals and teachers have been directed to conduct preview of performances planned during such programs and ensure that no religion, caste or great personality is disrespected, he added.

    Congress leaders submitted a memorandum to the district administration demanding suspension of the teacher. District Congress president Rajkumar Khurana said the BJP was responsible for the incident as its ideology taught the child to insult Mahatma Gandhi.

    District Congress spokesperson Rajik Aqueel said the BJP MLA was seen clapping during the poem recital which insulted Mahatma Gandhi by depicting wrong history.

    MLA Munmun, on the other hand, said the incident concerned children and it should not be taken seriously. Children should not be dragged into politics, he added.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )