Winner

December 2019

TOP NEWS

Time To Go For A Green Diwali

    • admin@nie.com
    • Publish Date: Oct 27 2016 6:08PM
      • |
    • Updated Date: Oct 28 2016 12:19PM
Time To Go For A Green Diwali

The festival of lights — Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil. It signifies the end of ignorance and the beginning of light that enlightens all. So, in a bid to encourage youngsters on the need to curb pollution that is on the rise, schools have taken various initiatives to make it an eco-friendly Diwali this year.  Take a look...

  • Our school is hosting a series of activities to sensitise students on the need to celebrate ‘no-crackers’ Diwali. Students are holding peace rallies to make others aware of the pollution caused due to crackers. Pamphlets on ‘say no to crackers’ are also being distributed to spread the message.
    Dolly Dhawan, teacher, GD Salwan, New Delhi
  • We have put up placards and charts on our school notice boards about enjoying a cracker-free Diwali. We have also conducted workshops for creative arts in the school to encourage children to be occupied with other creative pursuits rather than bursting crackers.
    Hema Nair, principal, DAV Intl, Mumbai
  • Every year, before Diwali, we encourage students to come up with their own ideas on how to make the festival green. That encourages others to follow what their peers plan to do. In the past, they have come back and explained how they celebrated an eco-friendly Diwali without bursting crackers and by lighting diyas to spread more light.
    M Srinivasan, principal, GEAR Innovative International School, Bengaluru
  • We have asked students not only to save money by not buying firecrackers, but also suggested them to spend the same in keeping loved ones happy.  Students of our school are buying toys for NGO kids and making snacks for old age homes.
    Nashy Chauhan, director, Anand Niketan Group of Schools, Ahmedabad
  • For the past one week, school teachers during the morning assembly, have been apprising the students about the harmful affects of burning crackers through insightful talks. Even in the classrooms, discussions are being held as to why we should opt for a green Diwali. Round the year, the school engages in activities like plantation drives that promote environment conservation and such talks to reinforce the message, in a way that even a class I student is aware of the situation and knows what needs to be done.
    Manjeet Madra, principal, Doon Intl School, Mohali

 

Are you planning to go for a green Diwali? Share us your views by posting your comments below

More From TOP NEWS...
Comments

Bhavana Jaison Atomic Energy Central School No 2

I wholeheartedly support "green Diwali"

Bhavana Jaison Atomic Energy Central School No 2

Yes , this Diwali will light up smiles on the faces of children in the orphanages. Will distribute sweets to them. Will try to convince at least one from not buying crackers.

ARSHIYA SRIVASTAVA St. Joseph''s Convent Sr. Sec. School

I am going to celebrate this Diwali as a Green Diwali by not bursting any crackers which lead to pollution and global warming. This year I will make a rangoli at home and light lots of mud diyas instead of the chemical ones. I have also pledged not to use and chinese goods for this Diwali.

Darshil Shah ST. XAVIERS - LOYOLLA -2 LOYOLLA 2

I never burst fire crackers as I know the disadvantages of it. So friends, I too advice you not to burst fire crackers this Diwali.

Harini.V Bethel Mat Hr Sec School

I stopped bursting crackers since last year. It not only causes pollution in the air, but also burns so many lives. Poor children are forced to produce crackers in the factories and many lose their lives and families due to fire accidents. So, all such bad happenings can be stopped, if everyone gives up the habit of bursting crackers. Happy green diwali to all!

Sonam Negi Kendriya Vidyalaya Tirumalagiri

I never play with crackers not because of I am afraid of but because I know that it creates a lot of pollution and I don''t want our future generation in danger.

Anshika Jain KDB PUB SCH KAVI NGR GZB

Yeah!! I celebrate a cracker free and green Diwali. Our planet is facing the problem of pollution and disturbance in the weather cycle. Also many people and animals lose their lives every year because of the crackers. So for our temporary fun we must not harm other creatures. And the most important point is that instead of disposing our money to buy these crackers, we must contribute the money for the welfare of poor people. So celebrate GREEN and ECO-FREINDLY DIWALI.

Bhawna Goel HAMDARD PUBLIC SCHOOL(SANGAM VIHAR)

Bhawna goel HAMDARD PUBLIC SCHOOL The coolest thing to do this Diwali is to give away your old stuff like clothes, shoes, etc to the less privileged ones. Rather than letting your old items sit idle, have them donate. It will not only rid the environment from unwanted waste but also light the lives of certain people who cannot afford to get new things for themselves

Chinmayie Aravindh SILVER OAKS

I would prefer to green Diwali because it also helps protect the environment .All the schools of Hyderabad including my school silver oaks have recommended not to by crackers . By not burning cracker we all are trying to save environment . I would always prefer for green Diwali .its not like you should not burn cracker at all but must decrease the amount of buying cracker .by doing this you are not only saving your environment but you have stopped polluting the air .

Thakur Aastha REUBS

Since, from last year only i had stop bursting crackers. I am much happy with my decision .The money from which i use to buy crackers from last year i had started to help needy people from that money by giving them clothes, sweets, neccessary iteams for winter etc..

Mansi Borade PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

Green Diwali is the necessity of today''s world. I will definitely support this organisation. This Diwali gives the opportunity to celebrate Diwali to those who don''t celebrate it like us. I my heartfully support this misson.

Brenda Marshal PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

I support Green Diwali. Because bursting crackers pollutes the air and because of the sound heart patients also have problem..

Brenda Marshal PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

Yes because it gives a smile on our faces....

POST YOUR OWN ARTICLE, PHOTO & VIDEO

SIMPLY FILL DETAILS & POST


SIGN UP & EXPLORE MORE...
*


*
* *
* *
img
*
REGISTRATION SUCCESSFUL...
THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING
  • About Us

Times Newspaper in Education (Times NIE) is a novel program that helps students ‘Stay Ahead’ and aims at making ‘Learning Fun’. It introduces concepts that help individual growth and development beyond school curriculum.

A brainchild of The Times of India, the world’s leading English newspapers, Times NIE nurtures progress and innovation. Adapted from the international concept, Times Newspaper in Education program (Times NIE) was initiated in India in 1985.

Today we have over 3000 schools and over 9 lac students subscribing to the programme, spanning 16 cities viz. Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Jaipur.

The Times of India Student edition, a customized student newspaper exclusively for the students, packs a powerful punch in terms of content that leads to a smarter and superior learning experience. The information is crafted such that it finds use in classroom discussions, thus making it relevant and current. It truly gives education a new dimension by fostering the simple habit of reading which in turn paves the way for a confident, informed and aware individual. A newspaper that inspires young minds and equips them to face challenges of today’s world, making way for global citizens.

Empowering students with new cutting-edge knowledge through various educative and informative activities is a commitment and tradition of Times NIE. The programme serves as a catalyst of education and interaction, as well as a window into the minds of the quintessential Indian youth. On a significant scale Times NIE comprises diverse interesting activities and events that boost the child’s passion for learning, while revealing hidden talent.

While you are aware that The Times of India is among the leading English Newspapers across the world, it has consummated its position as an everlasting winner. With several international awards and recognitions to its credit, The Times of India and Times NIE have validated an enduring tradition of setting the highest benchmarks in every respect. We have been awarded with the two most prestigious awards, Times NIE - World’s No.1 NIE program and The Times of India, Student Edition - World’s No.1 Newspaper for the youth in 2006 by the celebrated World Association of Newspapers (WAN). In 2008 we were honoured by the International Newspaper Marketing Association (INMA), yet another international recognition for ‘Youth Audience Development’. In 2013 we were again honoured by the celebrated World Association of Newspapers (WAN) as the ‘Times NIE - World’s Best Youth Engagement Program’.

Times NIE has grown remarkably over the last three and a half decades, touching millions of children across more than 16 Indian cities. Our absolute commitment towards the fledgling generation remains undiluted and our greatest strength lies in the school partnership and commitment.

  • Times NIE World Awards
EDIT STUDENT PROFILE...



img

JOIN NOW !!!

Create or join groups, share your views, ideas through posts (Text, Pictures & Videos)

GOT A QUERY?

FEEL FREE TO ASK HERE. GET IT ANSWERED BY EXPERTS

CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUR PREVIOUS QUERIES

win

Why You Think India Is Great....