The Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition has been held every two years since 1981. Held in Kanagawa Prefecture adjacent to Japan’s capital of Tokyo, this event exhibits children’s art from all over the world, and is intended to use the power of painting to foster the dreams and creativity of today’s young children who will go on to become the leaders of tomorrow. The exhibition is also intended to further understanding of the world’s diverse cultures and differences in global lifestyles.
The 20th Exhibition is coming in 2019!

Application Requirements
Over 4 years Under 15 years s of 1st April, 2018
Children born from 2nd April, 2002 to 1st April, 2014

■ Theme
Open
■ Size
Quarto size (within 380 x 540mm)
A piece of canvas should be less than F8 (460 x 380 mm) size.
* Picture should not be framed and matted.
■ Materials
Watercolor, Oil, Crayon, Pastels, Print, Paper collage, etc.
Picture can be made from any mediums, materials and methods, but digital work (CG etc.) unacceptable.
■ Entries
One entry per person
* Picture submitted must be the unreleased original and sole work. Collaboration and series painting
shall not be accepted.
* Pictures with uneven and easy-to-break surfaces shall not be accepted. Pictures containing food
products that may rot or attract insects etc., such as cereal, shall not be accepted

How to submit
Participant should complete all relevant fields of the “Entry Attaching Label” and put it on the back of each work.
* There are two kinds of “Entry Attaching Label": one for ORGANIZATION (school, art institute…)
and the other for INDIVIDUAL. If you use the “Entry Attaching Label for ORGANIZATION”, the
“Organization Entry Sheet” should be enclosed together with all the pictures.

* Copies of the Label and Sheet are allowed. You can download the Label and Sheet from website.

By post, and others
* Customs duty rate and other mailing costs are at the participant’s expense.
Address
Secretariat, The Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition,
c/o Kanagawa Plaza for Global Citizenship (“Earth Plaza”) 1F
1-2-1, Kosugaya, Sakae-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 247-0007, JAPAN

Prizes and Gift
■ Grand Prize: Three awards (one for entry from Kanagawa Prefecture, two for entries from foreign countries and regions)
■ Special Prize: The Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Special Prize (one for entry from Kanagawa Prefecture), The Minister of Foreign Affairs Special Prize (one for entry from foreign country/region)
■ Other Special Prizes:
The Japan Foundation President’s Prize, The Japan International Cooperation Agency President’s Prize, The U.N. Association of Japan President’s Prize, The National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan President’s Prize, The National Council of YMCAs of Japan Prize, The Japan Committee for UNICEF President’s Prize (Total 48 Special Prizes. Each two for entries from Kanagawa Prefecture and each six for entries from foreign countries/regions)
* Certificate with the photograph of the work, collection book and gift will be given to the Grand Prize winners and Special Prize winners.
■ The “Earth Plaza” Prize for the 20th Anniversary of Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition (one for entry from Kanagawa Prefecture, one for entry from foreign country/region)
* Certificate with the photocopy of the work and collection book are given. * ”Earth Plaza” is the nickname of Kanagawa Plaza for Global Citizenship.
■ Kanagawa Prize: 350 works for foreign countries/ regions, 115 works for Kanagawa Prefecture
Certificate with the photograph of the work and collection book are given to Kanagawa Prize winners.
■ Total of prize-winning works: 520

Last date: 30 November 2018

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Motion Talent Search Examination is a unique way in itself to pool the most talented students of the country and groom them to pave the way to success. MTSE not only assess how well students understand the concepts they have been taught; it assesses their thinking and problem-solving skills needed for success in Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology and Mental Ability.

MTSE is developed annually by a team of highly experienced Competitive Exam experts and Gurus, with rigorous reviews at each stage of preparation. Subject matter experts develop new questions each year, drawing on their in-depth understanding of the way students learn.


PAPER PATTERN
MTSE Paper for class 4th to 10th will be consisting 10 paragraphs with 2 questions each. Class 11th & 12th paper will be consisting of 8 paragraphs with 3 questions in each.

CONTENT
Students read a variety of concepts in class and supporting books. These concepts cover a range of topics and may include tables, diagrams, map and other visual information.The concepts increase in complexity with each assessment, moving from basic concepts dealing with familiar subjects and then to more complex application of those concepts.

SKILL AREA
Students are required to locate, identify, interpret, infer and synthesize information in and about texts. The skill areas assessed are:

Conceptual Understanding
Remembrance of Class teachings
Mental Ability

Class	Question Breakdown	Duration	Maximum Marks
8th	20 Ques. (4 ques. for each P, C, M, B & MA)	60 min	100
9th	20 Ques. (4 ques. for each P, C, M, B & MA)	60 min	100
10th	20 Ques. (4 ques. for each P, C, M, B & MA)	60 min	100
11th	24 Ques. (6 ques. for each P, C, M / B & MA)	60 min	120

AWARD	IN EACH CLASS
1st Prize	Cash Prize  51000 & Scholarship of 90% on Coaching Fee
2nd Prize	Cash Prize  21000 & Scholarship of 90% on Coaching Fee
3rd Prize	Cash Prize  11000 & Scholarship of 80% on Coaching Fee
State Toppers	Cash Prize  5000 & Scholarship of 60% on Coaching Fee
School Toppers	Medal & Scholarship 40% on Coaching Fee
Participation	For all remaining participants
Principal’s Award	Principals may wish to award this certificate to a student who has made progress that may not have been recognized otherwise. The awarding of Certificates is entirely at the discretion of schools.

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 Amar Chitra Katha (“ACK”) is running a contest (“Contest”) wherein an incomplete illustration ("Picture") shall be provided and participants shall complete the Picture by drawing, colouring and suggesting a humorous dialogue to support the Picture. These Pictures shall be provided in the Tinkle magazine (“Tinkle”) in the months of August, 2018 and September, 2018.

Eligibility
The Contest is open for participation to readers of Tinkle who are below 18 years of age

How to Submit
The Participants shall send their entries for the Contest via:
    - Email (“Email”) to tinklemail@ack-media.com or
    - Post (“Post”) to  Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd., 7th Floor, AFL House, Lok Bharati Complex, Marol Maroshi Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400059

Last Date:30th September 2018

Participants whose entries get selected shall get a chance to win prizes. The worth of the prizes shall be decided only by ACK.
The first, second and third prize winning entries along with details of winners shall be featured in the November Issue of Tinkle.

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Biggest with 500+ Awards
Prizes worth Rs.10 Lacs.

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Upload a photo -> Get votes & WIN!

Eligibility
The contest is open to all.

School students require the permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, it is assumed that entrants have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.

3 Categories each with different theme as follows:
 Till class V: Colours of Life
 Class VI – VIII: Wonders of Nature
 Class IX – XII: Spirit of Art

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