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 In this blog, I am going to be writing about my tryst with weaving.  Weaving is a method in which strands of yarn are interlaced in an up-down pattern to form a piece of cloth. In order to weave, we make looms (which can be made from any object, we just have to use our creativity) and in some cases, warp thread around them and then start weaving. According to the desired end product, we can make the loom accordingly and use different colours.  On Day 2, we started weaving with yarn. My first project was Finger weaving , a very simple method where our fingers are the loom!! I made a few necklaces as well as bracelets using this technique. Then I learnt how to do  CD Weaving .   This uses a CD as it's loom. We warp the thread from the centre to the edges and start weaving through them. This was a bit time consuming and though I could make only one, it was a beautiful decorative piece. On Day 3, I learnt how to make a Keethu , which is a roof made out ...

Yesterday was the annual exhibition for grades 1 to 12 in my s chool, which is HLC International . Our exhibition was named Strands Of Transformation , which was the continuation of the exhibition that took place two years back, named Shaashvatam . Shaashvatam means sustainability and addressed two of the three main needs for a person:  food and shelter . We grew crops of different varieties in our own school farm overcoming the grave challenges posed by the Vardha cyclone!! We built a farmhouse as well which covers the need for shelter. This year, we looked at the third main need which is clothing  and kept it as our main theme. Strands Of Transformation means that every strand of fibre, not matter where it is obtained from, joined together, brings a huge transformation in every one's lives. This year's exhibition topic was divided into six subtopics : 1. Paper and Felt Making 2. Braiding and Knitting 3. Dyeing 4. Printing 5. Weaving and Basketry 6. ...

Dear all, it is with immense ple a sure I am writing this as it is my 50th blog !! I have been able to cross the Golden Jubilee after exactly seven months and ten days and it has been an incredible journey. I was first introduced to blogging and the world of blogs on 4th May 2018, by my dear father . Making me write blogs was on his radar for a long time as he thought it would help me improve my English writing skills, my observation skills and most of all, helping me organize and structure tasks. When I  started blogging, I would make many errors and my father would diligently and lovingly correct them. But now, I am happy to say that though I make errors while writing, I manage to fix most of them by myself. If you have ever wondered at any point what happens behind the scenes to make my blog, then here you are: 1. Deciding on a topic: Unlike other bloggers, I write about varied topics and deciding a subject is very crucial. I mostly follow a structured order of to...

In this blog, I wil l be writing on my most favourite hindi music composer ever,  "Rahul Dev Burman" !! Rahul Dev Burman, also known as R.D Burman, was one of hindi film music's most popular music directors and has composed for 331 films during the 1960's to 1990's. He is also credited to have revolutionized the face of Bollywood music. Few years back, I was first introduced to Burman's songs by my mother when she played out super duper hits from "Aradhana", "Kati Patang" and "Amar Prem" for me. And then I fell in love with his songs... Reasons why I am head over heels in love with Burman's music direction and songs are : 1. They have amazing tunes and beats - I don't think any other composer can produce as superb tunes as R.D Burman. They are so amazing to hear and have such an awesome beat that you can just lean back onto your chair and say, 'Vah Re Vah'(Oh! Wow!).😁 2. Wide Diversity - From class...

In this blog, I w i ll be writing on one of the most interesting books ever, " Life of Pi ". Published in 2001, this book, written by Yann Martel,  is the recipient for the Man Booker Prize. The story is about a boy named Piscine Molitor"Pi" Patel , who survives on a lifeboat for 227 days on the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker  for company. This has also been made into a film of the same name by director Ang Lee staring Irrfan Khan and Suraj Sharma in the lead roles. It is a very nice film and I am sure all of you would have watched it!! Life of Pi captures the need for practicality and religion as it's main themes. It also tells us to care for animals and not to misunderstand them. As religion is a main part of the book, it tells us to respect all religions and faiths as well. Few reasons why I like this book are: 1. It is very gripping - The story is very interesting and fun to read. There were parts where I didn't know ...

In this blog, I a m going to be writing about one of my favourite hindi movies, " Lagaan ". Released in 2001, the movie is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The main story arc concerns Bhuvan( Aamir Khan ) a farmer who lived during the British Raj. He accepts Captain Andrew Russell's(Paul Blackthorne) challenge to beat his team in a game of cricket and enable his village to not pay the high taxes imposed on them for the next three years. Few reasons why I like this movie are: 1. It is very gripping - The movie has a very nailbiting plot and always made me sit on the edge of my seat while watching it. 2. Underdog to champion story - I really liked the movie because it potrayed the villagers, who didn't even know what was cricket to beat the experienced Englishmen. 3. Amazing Setting - Shot in a village in Gujarat, Gowariker has used the apt setting for the movie as it potrays a dry and hot village. 4. Sublime Acting - All the characters have acted reall...

I am sorry about the long gap in posting a blog, friends! In today's blog, I am going to write about one of my favourite anime series ever, Pokemon . It is the highest grossing media franchise ever with $70 billion as revenue and is popular all around the world. I first started watching the anime series when recommended by my classmates. And from the first episode, I was in love w ith it. The main story concerns the travels of a boy named Ash Ketchum , who along with his buddy Pikachu , a pokemon, aspires to become the best pokemon trainer in the world. Pokemon are creatures for whom trainers travel around the world to catch and train them. Then they compete against each other in leagues to see who the best trainer is. Few reasons why I love the anime series is that : 1. It is very funny - The characters especially Ash, are very funny and makes one roll around with laughter. 2. The story encases many different emotions - One thing which makes the series stand out is tha...