Chandamama - April 2004, Dla dzieci

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He lives within us
A boy was born in Pottipadu, a little-known
village in Cuddapah district in Andhra Pradesh some
92 years ago. The village school taught only epics
like the
Ramayana, Mahabharata,
and the
Bhagavatam
.
The teacher told the children how
to lead a righteous life. They were advised to get
by heart the truths
contained in our
ancient works.
The boy, Nagi
Reddi, later moved to
Madras (now
Chennai), where he
attended a regular
school for a few years.
Before he could
complete his studies, he
was called upon to join
the family export
business.
As a youth, he was
drawn to the country's
fight for independence.
He got involved in the
Khadi movement. But
his presence was required in Burma (now Myanmar)
to look after the business.
However, the business suffered huge losses
during the Second World War, and he had to start
life afresh. He established a printing press which
led to his publishing venture. He launched
Andhra
Jyothi
, a socio-political magazine. This venture
brought about his close association with
Shri Chakrapani, a writer of repute. Between the
two of them they visualised a magazine that would
entertain and educate the children of India speaking
different language. It was a bold idea.
And
Chandamama
was born a month before
India became free.
His next acti-
vities were film
production and
medicare. He
established the
Vijaya - Vauhini
Studios, the largest
in Asia, and started
two hospitals -
Vijaya Hospital and
Vijaya Health
Centre—in Madras.
Shri Nagi Reddi
was noted for his
hardwork, simpli-
city and humility.
All through his life,
he was influenced
by our ancient
scriptures in whatever he did, whatever he spoke.
He was the recipient of several Awards and
Honours, from the printing, publishing and film
industries, and Honorary Doctorates (D.Litt) from
two universities in Andhra Pradesh.
Chandamama,
which reflects the ideals he
followed, will continue to impart to children the best
in human values, as its humble tribute to its founder.
Messages of condolences have been received from the President of India, Prime
Minister, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, distinguished personalities of the printing,
publishing and film industries, prominent members of the public, print and electronic
media, and a host of our readers — young and old — all over the country and
abroad. To each one of them, we owe a deep debt of gratitude.
Publisher
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Vol. 34 April 2004 No.4
C O N T E N T S
Pragna and the Jigsaw Puzzle
...13
Indiascope
...17
Science Fair
...20
Marathon in Memory of a Messenger
(Cover story)
...22
News Flash
...23
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Vasudha
...24
The King’s Favourites
(A Jataka tale)
...26
The Imp’s Ordeal
(Legends of India)
...28
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Kaleidoscope
...33
Arya (Comics)
...37
Be Yourself
...41
Towards Better English
...43
Fun Times
...44
Still in the Dark About the Light!
(True cases of mystery and detection)...46
ABC of Science
...48
Laugh Till You Drop (Humour)
...50
The Nip in the Cut
...51
Perfect Match
(The Arabian Nights)
...54
Puzzle Dazzle
...58
Read and React
(Competition in Creative Writing) ...59
A String of World Records (Sports) ...62
Let Us Know
...64
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LISTEN TO STORIES
THAT STONES TELL
The President of India,
Dr. Abdul Kalam, envisions
India to become a powerful nation
by 2020. By then today’s children
would have reached the prime of their youth. He reposes great
confidence in the growing generation to take the country to an exalted
state. Whenever he gets an opportunity, he exhorts them “to dream” and he has
full faith that they would convert their dreams into reality.
It is, therefore, not surprising that he invited a hundred children to take a pledge,
“to feel proud in celebrating the success of my country and my people”, on the eve of the
Republic Day. It will certainly find an echo among the millions and millions of children of
India in the next fifteen years.
The President’s choice of the word ‘celebrate’ has great significance. A celebration always
follows an achievement. Our country’s achievements are there etched in its heritage. It is generally
said that the past is the foundation of the future. India abounds in places and monuments that tell
the story of the ‘wonder that was India’. And one after the other, they are being elevated to the
position of heritage sites.
What could be a more useful way to ‘celebrate’ one’s holidays than a visit to these monuments
- at least to know about the country’s hoary past? Verily, they can be classrooms to acquire a lot
of knowledge. Some of them might still be in ruins, but concerted efforts are being taken by
state governments and governmental organisations to restore, protect, and preserve them.
Children all over India must have either completed their annual examinations or
must be busy writing them in April. The importance with which the official
machinery viewed these examinations can be seen in the decision to hold the
general elections only after the children are free to enjoy their much-earned
vacation.
While visiting these monuments, children will find that
“stones, too, tell stories”.
“We are not enemies, but friends.
We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained
it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory,
stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and
hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union,
when again touched, as surely they will be,
by the better angels of our nature.”
- Abraham Lincoln
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