Read India Celebration 2021 (class III to XII)

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Participate in Read India Celebration 2021 (International)

In 3 simple steps:

1. REGISTER HERE
2. Read – Read a book or research on a topic (refer to the proposed list of 25 themes / topics below; students are free to choose any book / topic of their choice)
3. Submit / Upload below 2 files i.e. a & b to RIC website from student dashboard (Upload Files Tab after you Login in to RIC: 

a. Doc file: A 2 page summary (PDF or MS Word doc)

– Section#1 / Page1: Summarize the message & learnings in the book / Independent views on the research topic / theme (Minimum 3 Pros & Cons + conclusion)  in your own words (*Either book or research not both)

– Section#2 / Page2: Describe and propose a solution to any problem of your choice from “Upload Files tab in students dashboard”

b. Video file: Make a 1 to 2 minutes video about the message & learning from the book / research topic starting with a self-introduction

* Submit both doc & video file at the same time i.e. select 2 files and save by 15 Sep 2021 from students dashboard (Upload Files Section)

*For students in India, Hindi & English language submissions are allowed.

Timelines for RIC 2021:

1. Last date for student registrations – Aug 31st, 2021
2. Last date for student submissions – Sep 15th, 2021
3. Round #2 screening begins for 100 qualifiers (could move subject to volume of participants) – Sep / Oct, 2021
4. Leadership coaching sessions for round #2 qualifiers – Oct / Nov, 2021
5. Grand Finale for 4 finalists in each category – Dec 2021

Nominated book for the year 2021 – Leading Self & Beyond (Download eBook)

Proposed Topic for the year 2021 – ”Use, Addiction and Abuse of Technology” – Can technology potentially empower (effective use) or hamper youth (addiction / abuse) of nations / world?

Proposed Themes / Topics for the RIC 2021

1. Road ahead for Humanity – Knowledge Based Culture Vs Commerce Based Culture?
2. Leadership Styles – Values Or Valuables; Greed Or Honesty; Service Or Grandeur
3. Entrepreneurs Vs Job Seekers (Risk Vs Comfort?)
4. Creativity Vs Knowledge Vs Logic
5. Top priorities for state – Education, Health Care, Nature Care & Employment Creation?
6. Merit Based Society Vs Group or People Controlled Society – Pros & Cons!!
7. Beliefs Based Society Vs Independent Thinking Society – Merits & Demerits!!
8. Technology for Evolution (choice) Vs Technology for Devolution (addiction & abuse)?
9. Between Use and Abuse of Natural Resources – How to strike a balance?
10. Corona – Crisis Vs Opportunity Vs Punishment?
11. People in Policy – Courage (& the price to be paid) Vs Fear (& consequences)
12. A Progressive Society – Is it People or State driven?
13. A cultural shift to nurture creativity – From being part of the problem (/silent) to being part of the solution (think & experiment solutions!)
14. Leaders – How to draw the line between need & greed?
15. Is there a need to introduce a global citizen element in the school education system keeping the local flavors?
16. Indian Education Systems
17. Global Education Systems
18. The road to economic recovery for nations / world post Covid-19
19. Fixing accountability on countries spreading pandemics / global unrest
20. The need for stronger & accountable global bodies to deal with 21st century pandemics / global challenges
21. Is there a need to add a course / subject on Emotional Intelligence as part of the curriculum for high school students globally?
22. A student’s guide to preparing for the Unknowns & Uncertainties in life!
23. Is Knowledge the only thread which can keep the world united & harmonious in diversity?
24. Why do Ignorance & Intelligence go together in the “I / Self”? and how does one know from where the self is operating from (Intelligence or Ignorance?)?
25. Are Ignorant Leaders the greatest threat to our planet?

The winners in each category will be awarded

1. Category 1 | Grade 3rd to 5th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
2. Category 2 | Grade 6th to 9th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
3. Category 3 | 10th to 12th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
4. Category 4 | Undergrad & Grad – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money

For any further queries, please feel free to call on Cell# +91 8688 120 864 

Enjoy the knowledge festival!!

sources: https://readindia.info/index.php/ric-2021/