Write an essy, make a film using a mobile phone or desing a product all about enabling Happiness after Sixty.

Essay
Topics
a. When I am 64 - Wondering what new skills I can learn from my grandchildren
b. When I am 64 - What new activities I can take up now that I am retired
c. When I am 64 - What I can do to involve young people in teaching under privileged children
d. When I am 64 - How I can use my past work experience to work for the betterment of my city

Minimum word count: 1000
Category IA: Essays in English
Category 1B: Essays in the official vernacular language of the State

Mobile Video Film
All films will be made using mobile phones. The films will be based on interviews with a senior citizen who will be asked to narrate his/her unique/interesting incident from his/her life which shaped the course of his/her life
Duration: Minimu 3 minutes Maximum 5 minutes
Opening shot:Every video clip must have an opening shot of the student holding a piece of white A4 size paper stating clearly in capital letters: Name, Class, School, City, State

Science Project
Plan and prove functionality of a product that would help senior citizens in their daily life. You may choose from any of the following ideas, or think of a new product concept
q. Remove a danger (must specify which and why) that elders face in their daily lives by providing a safety device.
b. Develop an alarm system that could alert children/neighbours/security guards whenever a snior citizen has a fall at home/in the bathroom/ on the staircase (must apply in all three situations)
c. Design walking shoes for senior citizens that offer comfort and relief from knee pain/arthritis
d. Any gadget/product that will be easy for an elder to use given that elders have to live with reduced strength in their arms and reduced moblity
You must submit a concept paper and a line drawing of the product that you have imagined. Ther is no need to actually create the product.
Eligibility: Students of Class 8-10

You can upload your entries online.
Further information visit website: http://www.helpageindia.org

The Central Board of Secondary Education proposes to organize CBSE Expression Series on Sh. Bal Gangadhar Tilak on the occasion of his birth anniversary on 23rd July. The ‘Series’ is to be held on 23rd and 24th July 2016.
 Following are the details of the ‘Series’:
i. Participation is voluntary.
 ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII iii. Topics are given in Annexure 1.
iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/Drawing.
v. Entries may be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
vi. Students may submit their entries from schools/ home/ any place as per their convenience. vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes:
a) Online mode through the link. (Details given in Annexure II)
b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link. (Details given in Annexure II)
c) Mobile App: (i) Through the link to be activated on 23.07.2016 at www.cbseacademic.in.
(ii) Using the numbers given below (details given in Annexure III).
For classes I to V 7065963925
For classes VI to VIII 7065963926
For classes IX to XII 7065963927
viii. To cater to the need of schools where the internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV), which may be downloaded, printed, photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, schools/ participants may scan/ click an image of the entry and send it through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
 ix. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
x. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 09:00 hours on 23rd July till 24:00 hours on 24th July 2016.
xi. Best 36 entries, 12 in each category, shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get an online Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiv. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time. For any query, you may call at 011-23215130 or e-mail at praggyamsingh.cbse@gov.in.

Circular

To pay tribute to the phenomenal scholar and the great freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (born on 25 December 1861), the Central Board of Secondary Education proposes Expression Series on Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya . The ‘Series’ will be organized on 16 December, 2015.
The details of the ‘Series’ are as follow:
 i. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
ii. Topics are given in Annexure 1.
 iii. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem.
 iv. Entries may be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
v. Students may submit their entries from schools/ home/ any place as per their convenience.
vi. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes:
a) Online mode through the link. (Details given in Annexure II)
b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link. (Details given in Annexure II)
c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure III) For classes I to V 7065963925 For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926 For Classes IX to XII 7065963927
vii. To cater to the need of schools where the internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV), which may be downloaded, printed, photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, schools/ participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and send it through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
 viii. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
ix. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 8.00 AM to 11.59 PM on 16 December, 2015.
x. Best 36 entries, 12 in each category, shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xi. The result will be available on www.cbseacademic.in on 25 December, 2015.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiv. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time.
For any query, you may call at 011-23215130 or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com

Circular
Online submission

i. To be held on 2 nd October, 2015.
ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
iii. Topics are given in Annexure 1.
 iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing.
v. Entries may be submitted in any one of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
 vi. Participation is voluntary. As it is a national holiday, interested participants may submit the entry from home or from a place as per their convenience.
vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes: a) Online mode through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in (Details given in Annexure II) b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in .
c) Mobile App using the numbers
 For Classes I to V 7065963925
For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926
For Classes IX to XII 7065963927

viii. To cater to the need of students of schools of such areas where internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet. This response sheet may be downloaded, printed and photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and upload it through link or send through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
 ix. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 08:00hrs in morning to 23:59 hrs in night on 2nd October, 2015.
x. Entries submitted through email/ by post may not be considered.
xi. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiv. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time. For any query, you may contact Joint Director, at 011-23215130 or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com.

Circular

In remembrance of a great teacher, educationist and philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan , the Central Board of Secondary Education proposes ‘CBSE Expression Series on Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’ on his birthday on 5th September, 2015.
The details of this Expression Series are as follow:
 i. To be held on 5 th and 6 th September, 2015.
ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
iii. Topics are given in annexure 1.
iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing. v. Entries may be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
vi. Students may submit their entries from schools as well as home.
 vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes: a) Online mode through the link. (Details given in Annexure II) b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link. (Details given in Annexure II) c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure III) For classes I to V 7065963925 For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926 For Classes IX to XII 7065963927
viii. To cater to the need of schools where the internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV), which may be downloaded, printed, photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, schools/ participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and send it through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
ix. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
 x. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM on both days i.e. 5 th – 6 th September, 2015.
xi. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students shall be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
 xiv. Plagiarism check will be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time.

TOPICS

Classes: 1st to 5th Participants may submit Essay (250 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on:
 i. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: Life and Teachings 

Classes: 6th to 8th Participants may submit Essay (500 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on:
 i. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: The Philosopher President

 Classes: 9th to 12th Participants may submit Essay (700 words)/ Poem/Drawing on:
 i. Teachers like Dr. S. Radhakrishnan are eternal