CBSE in collaboration with Intel, is hosting three days deep dive hands on workshop: AI – Thon: AI Readiness workshop. The full day workshop aims to introduce students to the basics of AI and taking them through the complete journey concluding with converting ideas to projects. This is in sync with the inclusion of AI as a subject by CBSE from the current academic year.
AI readiness workshops for students, at various locations throughout the country as per the following schedule:

S. No.	DATE LOCATION	REGISTER BEFORE*	LINK FOR REGISTRATION
1	5 th to 7th Nov. 2019	Ghaziabad	30th Oct. 2019	http://bit.ly/AI4CBSEAITHON
2	19th to 21st Nov. 2019	Bangalore	11th Nov. 2019
3	26th to 28th Nov. 2019	Guwahati	19th Nov. 2019
4	3 rd to 5th Dec. 2019	Pune 26th	Nov. 2019
5	10th to 12th Dec. 2019	Chennai	3 rd Dec. 2019
6	17th to 19th Dec. 2019	Indore	11th Dec. 2019
7	7 th to 9th Jan. 2020	Jaipur	31st Dec. 2019
8	16th to 18th Jan. 2020	Ahmedabad	9 th Jan. 2020

* The list of the selected students shall be available on the CBSE

Please note that
 AI-thon is an extensive three-day workshop for students from 9 am to 5 pm on all days.
 Each participating school should select only two students who fulfil the eligibility criteria.
 There is no fee for attending these workshops.
 The participation in these workshops is strictly on first-come-first-served basis as seats are limited.
 CBSE will not provide any TA/DA or stay facility to the participants. The participating schools shall have to make the travel and stay arrangements for the participants.
  Refreshments will be provided during the workshop. For further details/query, please contact Joint Secretary, Department of Skill Education, through e-mail at jsse.cbse@gmail.com or mail to ai4cbse@gmail.com

Link to notification

The 2019 Padma Awards emphasizes on acknowledging the tireless efforts of those who have been rendering services to their communities and the society at large. Through this quiz based primarily on the lives of India’s heroes, MyGov makes an honest attempt at giving them their due recognition. At the same time, the selected participants get a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the Padma Awards Ceremony to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Terms and Conditions
Questions for the quiz are primarily based on the lives of the Padma Awardees 2019. But like any test, do expect some surprise elements to keep things interesting.
This is a timed quiz with 10 questions to be answered in 90 seconds.
You can skip a question and come back to it later.
The quiz will start as soon as you click the ‘Start’ button.
Top selected participants may get an opportunity to attend the Padma Awards Ceremony to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
MyGov holds the right to disqualify participation of any user for any misconduct or improprieties.
MyGov reserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the Quiz and/ or the Terms & Conditions/ Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria. However, any changes to the Terms & Conditions/ Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria, or cancellation of the Contest, will be updated/ posted on the platform.Please note that the selected participants will have to bear their travel, lodging and other miscellaneous expenses.
MyGov will not be responsible for any of the above expenses.
Participants have to provide the following information to register for the quiz:
Name, DOB, Email  Address,  Mobile Number, Complete Address

EXPERT OPINION: Knowing the Padma Awardees well, will ensure maximum success!Winner selection and announcement for the contest hosted on MyGov shall be at the sole discretion of the organizing ministry/department.

Click here to participate

MyGov.in is organising an online quiz on Health and Wellness Centres for all Indian citizens above the age of 12.

End Date : 20 Mar 2019, 11:59 pm
Online quiz will be conducted by MyGov at https://www.mygov.in/
The Quiz is open to all Indian Citizens
Duration of the Quiz is 100 seconds during which a maximum of 10 questions can be answered
.The quiz will be in English.
The criteria of selecting the winners will be maximum correct answers in the shortest time subject to the stipulation of 10 questions attempt and 100 seconds duration.
MoHFW reserves the rights to cancel or amend all or any part of the Quiz and/or the Terms and Conditions.
However, any changes to the Terms and Conditions or cancellation of the Quiz, will be updated/ posted on the platform.
The quiz is open only to Indian Citizens above the age of 12.
An individual can participate only once in the quiz.Employees, directly or indirectly, connected with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and MyGov are not eligible to participate in the quiz competition.
The same mobile number and same email address cannot be used more than once to participate in the quiz.

Winners will be awarded following cash prizes:-
1st prize- Rs. 10,000 (one contestant)
2nd prize- Rs. 7500- (two contestants
)3rd prize- Rs. 5000- (two contestants)

Discovery/detection/noticing of use of any unfair/spurious means/ malpractices including but not limited to impersonation, double participation etc. during the participation in the quiz will result in the participation being declared null and void and hence, rejected.
The organizers of the quiz competition or any agency acting on their behalf reserves the right in this regard.
The selected winners should have bank account in their own name.
Winner selection and announcement for the contest hosted on MyGov shall be at the sole discretion of the organizing ministry/department.

Click here to take part in the quiz

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Maharishi Markandeshwar University is organizing National Model Parliament, MMMP’19

Eligibility
Students/ Scholars registered in Graduate/Post Graduate/ Ph.D. course in any institution/College/University and students of 10th to 12th Class are eligible to participate in the Model parliament.

Date and Venue
26 FEBRUARY 2019
 Committee Hall, Administrative Block, MM(DU), Mullana - Ambala
Timing: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

AGENDA OF THE PROGRAMME:
“10% Reservation in Jobs and Education for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in the General Category”

The Participant is required to submit the scanned copy of the REGISTRATION FORM complete in all respect along with screenshot of transactionon mmdu.model.parliament2019@gmail.com by 16thFebruary, 2019 and the hard copy of the same must be submitted to the organizers at time of event.

GENERAL RULES
There will be individual participation.
The participants shall report at the venue hall by sharp 8: 30 a.m.
No formal dressing is required. However, it would be appreciated for wearing an attire similar to the politician of their constituency, carried in decent manner.
Participants may use bilingual language during their speech.
Constituencies would be allotted anonymously.
There is no limitation on the number of participations from one institute. (i.e. any number of students can participate from one institute).
Participants should seek confirmation of their registration prior one week of the event.
Participants creating any kind of indiscipline shall be disqualified on the discretion of the judges.
Participants thereby should adhere by the rules and regulations of the event.

MMMP’19 Rules of Procedure
The rules of MMMP’19 resemble as far as possible the rules and procedures of Lok Sabha.
For complete rules and regulations click here

Registration Fee
Students: Rs. 1000/-
Observer: Rs. 500/-
Registration fees must be remitted online on or before 16th February,2019

• Any 2 students (senior category - class 7th to 9th) can form a team.
• The schools can send any number of teams in the senior category.
• Team should consists of 2 students of same category and same school
• Entry fee per team is Rs.200/- only (Rs.100/- Per Member)
• 6 teams for the Regional Finals on stage would be selected based on a written preliminary round at each centre, both of which would be held on the same day. Only maximum of 2 teams from a school will be permitted for the final event on stage.

• Spot registration can be done on the day of the event at the venue.
• Spot registration will start by 11.30am
• Students should bring school ID card or  letter from principal mentioning std
• Also registration can be done by paying cash at our office.(Address mentioned below)
• Also registrations may be done online at www.thehindu.com/ywquiz
• Certificates will be given to all the participants and lots of prizes for audience

Venue: Seminar Hall, Holy Grace Academy of Management Studies
Date: 1st February, 2019

Time: Spot registration commences at 8:30 AM
Inaugural session commences at 9:30 AM

All UG students are eligible to apply for the event. Registrations will only be considered in teams (2 members per team).

General Quiz - open to all UG students
Business Quiz - open to BBA, B.Com students only

Winners - 1st prize - 15,000 rupees 2nd prize - 10,000 rupees (for each quiz)

Participation certificates will be provided and complementary prizes will be given for spot questions to audience members during the quiz finals.

Click here for registration

Khula Asmaan and Science Park Savitribai Phule Pune University is organising Drawing / Painting contest and Essay contest  to celebrate National Science Day for students.
Drawing and Painting competition 

Competition Topics :
Transportation and communication in future ¦¦ भविष्यातील परिवहन आणि दळणवळण
Space science ¦¦ अवकाश विज्ञान
Aliens on earth ¦¦ पृथ्वीवर आलेले परग्रहवासी
Cave man and today’s technology ¦¦ आदिमानव आणि आजचे तंत्रज्ञान
Age group : 6-9 and 10-13 years of age completed 

For students from Pune
Registration by 5th February 2019
Send an email to scpsppu@gmail.com with following details :
name, age, standard, school details with email ID
Contest Day and Date : Saturday 9th February 2019
Time : 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Reporting time (Pune) : 1.30 p.m.
Venue :
Science Park, First floor Department of Environmental Science, Opposite Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Statue, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411 007
Web : http://sciencepark.unipune.ac.in

Competition guidelines : 
There is no registration fee.
Time allotted will be 2 hour.
Participant should bring their own drawing and colouring material.
They can use any drawing medium like crayons, sketchpens, coloured pencils etc.
Drawing paper will be provided.

 For students outside Pune 
Submit your artworks online on www.indiaart.com 
using Khula Aasmaan contest form latest by 9th February 2019.

Or
mail your entries to indiaart.khula.aasmaan@gmail.com

Or
WhatsApp to + 91 - 9325530547 with following details :
name, age, standard, school details with email ID

Essay competition 

Competition Topics :
Revolutionary wheel ¦¦ क्रांतिकारी चाक
Experiments is language of science ¦¦ प्रयोग : विज्ञानाची भाषा
If I were on Mars ¦¦ मी जर मंगळावर असतो / असते तर
Kitchen science ¦¦ स्वयंपाकघरातील विज्ञान

Age group : 11-13 and 14-16 years of age completed

Word limit: 11-13 (250 words) and 14-16 (300 words)
Languages for writing essay: Marathi (मराठी), Hindi (हिंदी), English  For students from Pune
Registration by 5th February 2019
Send an email to scpsppu@gmail.com with following details :
name, age, standard, school details with email ID
Contest Day and Date : Saturday 9th February 2019
Time : 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
Reporting time (Pune) : 10.30 a.m.
Venue :
Science Park, First floor Department of Environmental Science, Opposite Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Statue, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411 007

Web : http://sciencepark.unipune.ac.in

Competition guidelines : 
There is no participation fee.
Candidates need to bring pen, pencil and writing pad. We will provide writing papers only.
Pune based participants have to write the essays at the venue in given time. Outstation participants have to send essays online and shortlisted participants have to submit hard copies of the essays.

 For students outside Pune 
Submit your essays online on www.indiaart.com
using Khula Aasmaan contest form latest by 9th February 2019.

Or
mail your entries to indiaart.khula.aasmaan@gmail.com

Or
WhatsApp to + 91 - 9325530547 with following details :
name, age, standard, school details with email ID

Attractive prizes
All shortlisted essays and artworks will get certificates.
Prize winning and other select artworks will be exhibited at Science Park on National Science Day 28th February 2019.
Dedicated web page created for all shortlisted students in Khula Aasmaan portal.

Further details click here

On the occasion of Saksham 2019, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has initiated to organize a Short Film Contest through MyGov. A Short Film Contest invites All Indian Citizens to make Short (maximum 3 minute) Films based on the Benefits of Cycling, Fuel Conservation and Environment Protection relating it to today and the future of India.

The objective of the competition is to make the General Public aware of the relevance of fuel conservation, which will help protect the environment for the future generations to come as well as to focus on various benefits of cycling to the environment and the people.

About the Competition:
1. The Short Film is open only for Indian Citizens
2. Submission of the Short Film will start from 16th January 2019.
3. The duration of the Short Film should be maximum 3 minutes.
4. The Short Film can be made in any of the 22 Official Indian Languages with transcript (in verbatim) in Hindi or English.
5. The winning entries will be announced on a later date on MyGov.
6. The Panel of Jury, who will evaluate the contest, will be Experts on Environment Protection & Fuel Conservation and Film Making.
7. The last date of Submission will be 15th February 2019.

Themes:
“Cycle Ki Kahani Aapki Zubaani”

Prizes:
1.The Top successful entries will be awarded by/with Cash Prizes.
First Prize – Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000/-
Second Prize – Cash Prize of Rs. 30,000/-
Third Prize – Cash Prize of Rs. 20,000/-
5 Consolation prizes- Cash Prize of Rs.10,000/- each

For further information and submission click here

NEET (UG) is applicable for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses in India in Medical/Dental Colleges run with the approval of Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India.

The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET (UG) -2019) will be conducted for medical aspirants by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from 2019 onward. This Test was being conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) till 2018.

Central Board of Secondary Education clearly defines the eligibility criteria for those who prepares for NEET (UG)- 2019.

Manorama Horizon offers a free model examination in both online and offline mode for the NEET aspirants which will be a stepping stone for you to achieve the most prestigious career. We are here, as a helping hand for your colorful future.

Click on Free registration and then 'Enroll now' for Online registration of Free mock Test of NEET from Horizon home page.

Offline examination dates and respective centers:

January 25 - Dubai, Baharin

January 26 - Kasargod, Kannur , Kalapatta , Kozhikode, Kottakal, Pattambi, Alathoor

January 27 - Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Irinjalakuda, Chalakudy, Kodungalloor, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kattappana, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Thiruvanathapuram.

Cash prize awaiting for winners and top scorers.

For Free offline registration and support, contact : +91 70126 67138, +91 74030 20361

VIsit https://www.manoramahorizon.com/ for further information

Sri Darshini Kalaikoodam is organising 15th All India Children Art Competition for students

Categories
LKG to I
II to V
VI to VIII
IX to XII
UG and PG

Total 500 awards in different categories
Entry Fee: INR 100

Deatils see the attached image


Sri Darshini Kalaikoodam is organising 15th All India Art Competition and Exhibition for Indian artists and art teachers.

Awards and Prizes
National Award: INR 10000
Prestigious Award: INR 5000
Platinum Award: INR 3000
Top Ten Awards: INR 1000 (Ten prizes)
SDKK Awards: INR 500 (ten prizes)
Jury Award : 10 prizes (Memento)
Merit Award : 10 prizes (Memento)

Rules and Regulations
Any Indian artist/art teachers can participate
Size is maximum 36 inch X 36 inch
Entry fee: 500
Last Date: 23 January 2019

A photography contest is organised in connection with 12th Aero India International Show.

Eligibility
The contest is open to all Indians residing in India and starts on 21st January 2019 and closes
30th January 2019.

Guidelines
• The subject of the contest is – Flying Objects.
• You can participate in the contest by registering on www.aeroindia.gov.in without paying any entry fee.
• After registering you will get a unique number, which is to be quoted in Subject when you send your entry through an email to photographyaeroindia.1@gmail.com.
The Cash Prizes for the winners are –
 1st Prize - 1,00,000/- (one lakh),
2nd Prize - 75,000/-(seventy five thousand) &
3rd Prize - 50,000/- (fifty thousand).

Terms and Conditions
• The names of the winners would be announced on our website www.aeroindia.gov.in and they shall also be informed through email. They may come and collect their prize during the Aero India 2019 at Bengaluru or the prize money would be transferred to their Bank A/c.
• Multiple entries by a person and/or Group entries are not allowed.
• Anyone found to use multiple accounts to enter the contest will be ineligible.
• Entries can be captured using any digital device, including smart phones.
• Photographs should be submitted in jpg file format.
• Both color and monochrome images will be accepted.
• Minimum resolution of the image should be 150dpi and the total data size of the image(s) should not exceed 15 MB.
• All entries should be accompanied with a Title, Brief Write-up (max 500 characters) mentioning
the state, subject name and place where the photo was taken.
• Contestant must be the sole author and owner of the copyright of the photographs submitted
and the photographs should not have been previously published in any print and digital media.
• The entry must not contain any provocative, objectionable or inappropriate content.

For further information and registration click here

Every year Nav Shri Art & Culture Organisation Organises Painting Competition at National Level for All Professional Artist, School Teachers, Students of Fine Arts from Fine Arts Institutes, Schools, Colleges, Academics, Art Faculty, Anybody who has a propensity for Drawing & Painting Art or Hobby Pursuer of Art, as well as Professional- Level Amateur Fine artist with a Minimum of 18 years above are eligible to participate in the competition. This competition's subject is to eradicate the squalor from our society and we provide artists with a new theme every year so that they can spread awareness among the people. Artists from all over India participate in this and the winners are awarded with Cash Prizes, Trophies, Scholarships, Gift Hampers, Certificates etc. Winners are also exhibited in the art exhibition to encourage the art of an artist.

Competition Theme / Topic
'Story on Canvas'
In the theme of 'Story on Canvas' you can make through from your imagination or thinking but there should be a message, thought or a story in the painting.

Eligibility
Minimum Age of 18 Years are Eligible to Participate.


Who Can Participate
All Professional Artist, Art Faculty, School Teacher, Student of Fine Arts from Fine Art schools, Colleges, Institutes, Academies, Anybody Who has an Inclination for Drawing & Painting. Hobby Pursuer of Art, as well as Professional-level Amateur Fine Artist.
Participants must be Either Indian or Indian Descendants.
Members of the Panel of Judges are Not Allowed to Participate.

Artwork Size
Minimum 12” x 18” to Maximum 30” x 40” (Inches)

Medium to be used
You Can Choose Any Medium

Last Date for Registration
January 20th, 2019 (Sunday)


NO REGISTRATION FEE

Awards
1st Prize
Cash 21,000/-
(Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition)
2nd Prize
Cash 11,000/-
(Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition)
3rd Prize
Cash 5100/-
(Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition)
Consolation Prizes (3)
(Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition)
Top 20 Nominated Artists Get a Opportunity to Participate in Group Exhibition on National Level (Free of Cost)
*Participation Certificate for All Participants

Declaration of Result
Result will be declared on February, 24th 2019

The Fountain Magazine invites entries for the Essay Contest 2018.

That perfect cup of coffee in the morning. Seeing an old friend for the first time in years. A big meal with your family. All of them make us feel grateful – grateful for loved ones and grateful to be alive. Gratitude is an important part of the human experience. And it’s not only for people; animals show gratitude to those who care for them.

The question is: Why do we feel grateful? What should be we grateful for? And even, should we still be grateful when we’re depressed or when our lives are a mess? For this year’s Essay Contest, we want to hear from you. What are you grateful for? Who are you grateful to? Are you grateful? We can’t wait to read your responses.

Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2019
Winners will be announced on April 30, 2019.

Eligibility
Contest open to all writers worldwide.  One entry per person.

Word Count
Essay word count must be between 1,500 and 2,500

Cash prizes:
1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $300
Two Honorable Mentions - $150 each

For further details click here

The Earth Matters Art Competition is Organised by India’s prestigious gallery, the India House Art Gallery, Pune, this annual art competition promotes amongst school children an appreciation for art and encourages them to use their creative talents. An eminent panel of renowned artists, architects and exponents of culture will judge the entries.

20 January, 2019

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Garden (Map)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Categories
Group A: Class I to III
Group B: Class IV to V
Group C: Class VI to VII
Group D: Class VIII to X


Further information and registration, please click here

The International Science Drama Competition is an annual event aimed to promote science through drama. This is a competition involving teams from Singapore and overseas, and will be a great opportunity for you to showcase your talents and compete on an international level.

Categories: 
(i) Primary School Category
(ii) Open Category

Registration closes on 31 January 2019!

The theme for 2019 is “Chemistry Makes Life Better”, commemorating 2019 as the UN International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Your performance should combine scientific content and drama. Examples of some possible topics include but are not limited to the following:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Chemicals that enhance our quality of living
- Medicinal Chemistry or Biochemistry
- Material Chemistry
- How Chemistry provides solutions to global challenges

Junior Category 
• All participants must be age 12 or below, excluding teachers or adults who can help as backstage crew.

Please email the completed entry form to Ms Melody at melody_chew@science.edu.sg or Mr Eng Sheng at see_eng_sheng@science.edu.sg or fax it to 6561 6361 (Attn Melody/Eng Sheng) by 31 January 2019.

Open Category 
• There is no age limit for participants; teams will compete in this category when at least one member is above age 12.

ou may participate with your friends, families or community groups. You may represent your school or an organisation or just form a team and compete on your own.
No prior acting background is needed to take part as a drama workshop will be offered to all interested participants. This half-day workshop will be held between 13 to 16 Feb 2019.

For further information please visit the website at https://www.science.edu.sg/for-schools/competitions/international-science-drama-competition

OBJECTIVES OF ORGANISING THE NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT FESTIVAL

To hear the voice of youth between 18 and less than 25 years of age, who are allowed to vote but cannot stand as a candidate for election, through deliberations in Youth Parliaments at district level and above.
To encourage the youth to engage with public issues, understand the common man's point of view, form their opinions and express it in an articulate manner.
To develop and enhance decision making abilities.
To develop in them a respect and tolerance for the views of others.
To develop in them an understanding that respect for rules is essential for conducting any discussion systematically and effectively.
To obtain and document their opinions on Vision of New India in 2022.
To make available their views to policy makers and implementers to take it forward.

FORMAT
Youth Parliaments will be conducted at three levels:

District Youth Parliament (DYP) will be conducted at the district level. Preliminary rounds of screening will be conducted to select youth for participation in the DYP. The youth will be selected through two screening processes i.e. digital & walk-in (explained below).

State Youth Parliament (SYP): The youth selected by a Jury from the District Youth Parliament will participate at the State level in SYP.

National Youth Parliament (NYP): The youth selected by a Jury from the State Youth Parliament will participate at the National level in NYP.

TIMELINE
Preliminary rounds for screening for participation in the District Youth Parliament (DYP):

Digital Process: Registration of participants and uploading of contents through YouTube video on mygov portal (innovate.mygov.in/youth-parliament): 12th to  18th January, 2019.
Walkin Process: Screening at designated Institutions in the Districts: 17th to 19th January, 2019

District Youth Parliament (DYP) to be organised in specified districts:  24th to 28th January, 2019
State Youth Parliament (SYP): 05th to 07th February, 2019
National Youth Parliament (NYP): 23rd to 24th February, 2019

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION
Youth, to participate in Youth Parliament must be above 18 and less than 25 years of age as on 30th June, 2018. The onus will be on the participant to furnish correct information in this regard. Furnishing of false information will lead to disqualification from participation in the Parliament at whatever stage.

LANGUAGE

The youth can participate in Hindi, English or the official language of the State Government concerned from which the youth is participating at level of screening for DYP; DYP & SYP.

The list of topics for each of the above levels will be hosted on www.nss.gov.in; www.yas.nic.in and innovate.mygov.in/youth-parliament

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

The three best speakers at the national level will be awarded Rs 2 lakhs, Rs 1.50 lakhs and Rs 1 lakh respectively alongwith a certificate of merit. Every participant will be given a certificate of participation (format will be provided by Ministry).
The 2 best speakers from each State Youth Parliament (SYP) will participate at the national level. A certificate of merit will be awarded to the best speakers from the State in the panel. Every participant will be given a certificate of participation.
A certificate of merit will be awarded to the best speakers from the DYP in the panel. Every participant will be given a certificate of participation.

Click here for further information

•  Annexure 1: List of centers for Walk-in 
•  Annexure 2: List of centers for District Youth Parliament 
•  Annexure 3: List of centers for State Youth Parliament 

It is that time of the year again when many young friends among us will be appearing for board examinations and other entrance examinations. Last year during Pariksha Pe Charcha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with several students from across the country. This 29 January, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will again interact with a cross section of Students, Teachers and Parents.

Participate in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 Contest by clicking here "Login and Participate" 

The competition is only for students studying from classes 9 to 12, graduate and undergraduate college students, their parents and teachers.

Selected participants will have an opportunity to attend an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi! The best responses will be featured in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Interactive Session with Students scheduled on 29 January, 2019 in New Delhi.

Here is what you need to do to be among the chosen ones at the venue of the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to be held on 29 January, 2019.
1.Participate in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 Contest by clicking the "Login and Participate" button below.

•Contest Questions for Students from classes 9 to 12:

-Catchy Caption Contest: Turn on your creativity. Suggest a caption for the image provided in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 Contest. Captions cannot exceed 150 characters. Original, punchy, witty, and meaningful captions stand a chance to win.

-I am Inspired Contest: Was there something in the book 'Exam Warriors' that made you look at exams, or life, differently? It could be a mantra, it could be a concept, or it could be the whole 'Exam Warriors' book itself. Tell us one instance or situation where something from 'Exam Warriors' inspired you to deal with a situation or do something different. Entries can be in both video (URL of Youtube video of up to 60 seconds) and text (maximum 500 characters).

•Contest Questions for Students from graduate and undergraduate classes, below 25 years of age:

-Catchy Caption Contest: Turn on your creativity. Suggest a caption for the image provided in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 Contest. Captions cannot exceed 150 characters. Original, punchy, witty, and meaningful captions stand a chance to win.

-My Success Mantra: Every student can do with some help on how to be an Exam Warrior. When such help arrives from a more seasoned Exam Warrior, it is even more useful and Inspire other exam-facing students with your insights and success mantras! Entries can be in the form of a video (URL of Youtube video not longer than 60 seconds) or text (not more than 500 characters).

•Contest for Teachers:

-Teacher's Thought: Teachers are adept at teaching, whether it is something from the syllabus or in facing challenges. Teachers can give a punchy and short mantra for exam success to students. The mantra should not exceed 500 characters.

•Contest for Parents:

-Learning from my Exam Warrior: Often, it is asked what parents taught their children. However, there is a lot that parents learn from their children as well. As parents, what is it that you have learnt from the young Exam Warrior at home? Answers cannot exceed 500 characters.

2. This Contest is open to Indian citizens only, who are resident.

3. An individual is permitted to participate only once in the Contest. Multiple entries from the same person will result in disqualification.

4. Participants have to provide the following information to register for the Contest:

•Name
•Mobile Number (Own / Parent)
•Home Address
•Institution Name
•Institution Location
•Name and School of Child (for Parents)
•Designation (for Teachers)
•Gender (M/F)
•Father/Mother’s name
•Class
•Date of Birth
•Name of Principal
•Mobile Number of Principal
•School Management: Government, aided, private, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya
•Name of District
•Name of State
5. MyGov holds the right to disqualify participation of any user for any misconduct or improprieties.

6. MyGov reserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the Contest or Contest and/ or the Terms & Conditions/ Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria. However, any changes to the Terms & Conditions/ Technical Parameters/ Evaluation Criteria, or cancellation of the Contest, will be updated/ posted on the platform.

7. The expenses regarding travel , lodging and other miscellaneous expenses of selected school students , Parent of School students and school teachers will be borne by the Government.

8. There is no monetary prize involved for participating in the Contest.

9. Once a contestant is identified to participate in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29 January, 2019 in New Delhi, they or their guardian will need to revert with a confirmation email immediately, in order to be provided with a formal invitation.

10. All disputes/ legal complaints are subject to jurisdiction of Delhi only. Expenses incurred for this purpose will be borne by the parties themselves.

Click here to visit the MyGov.in website and participate

Entry submissions are now open to the Casttree Awards 2018. Go ahead and submit your short film to stand a chance to win lots of prizes.

Eligibility
Entries for the Casttree Short Film Event are open for everyone. Participants under the legal age must submit a consent letter from their parent or guardian.

Entry Fee: 
The entry fee for Casttree Events - 2018 is Rs. 249 per entry.

Awards

Golden Film Award
 60,000 INR & Trophy

Silver Film Award
 40,000 INR & Trophy

Best Performance Male & Female
 5,000 INR & Trophy

Technical Awards
 5,000 INR & Trophy
Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Writing, and Best Music

Certificates & Event entry tickets for every participants.

Rules and Regulations

• The Short Film can be based on any subject or concept.
• The short film can be in any language. Include sub-titles in English is optional but mostly welcome.
• The total runtime of the Short Film, including opening & closing credits, should be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes.
• All content used in the short film must be either owned or licensed. If any copyrighted material is used in the film, the participant must have the permission and submit a copy to the Festival Organizers.
• The Last Date for Submissions is January 31st, 2019.
• Only Short Films produced after 1st January 2012 are eligible for the festival.
• The Entry Fee is INR 249 per film.
• Multiple entries from the same participant are accepted, but each film must be accompanied by a separate form and entry fee.
• The short films that are selected for final screening will not be allowed to withdraw under any circumstances until the festival is over.

എറണാകുളം പബ്ലിക്‌ ലൈബ്രറി ഡോ. സുകുമാര്‍ അഴീക്കോട്‌ അനുസ്മരണത്തോടനുബന്ധിച്ചു കോളേജ് വിദ്യാര്‍ത്ഥികള്‍ക്ക് മലയാളത്തില്‍ പ്രസംഗ മത്സരം നടത്തുന്നു.
 . Ernakulam Public Library is organising an Inter Collegiate Debate Competition in memory of Dr. Sukumar Azhikode.

Eligibility: College students studying in Government recognised colleges in Kerala
Only a team of two students can represent a college.

Tropies, Cash Prizes to the winners
Everrolling trophy to winners institutions

Last date for registration : 15 January 2019

Participants should report at the venue on the date of competition one hour before the stipulated time.
Duration is 5 minutes per candidate
Topic will be given 5 minutes prior to the teams turn
Language will be Malayalam

For details visit http://www.ernakulampubliclibrary.com/