Manoj Bajpai has made a career out of ?meaningful? cinema. A file picture

Though I am not a movie buff, I was touched by a film that I saw recently.

A low-budget movie called Jaago changed the way I used to perceive cinema all this while. Jaago revolves around a heinous incident committed by a group of teenagers, who rape a schoolgirl travelling on a Mumbai local train.

I consider the film an eye opener of sorts, especially to the atrocities girls are subjected to in bigger cities.

At the same time, the film ends on a positive note and gives an assurance that the law and order situation in this country still does its best to protect its citizens.

Performance of the whole cast was awe-inspiring, especially that of Hansika Motwani. But, it was Manoj Bajpai, who stole the show with a commendable performance in the role of a police inspector. I hope that more such films are made so that we get to see an array of meaningful cinema.

A.M. Vandana,
St Mary?s English High School, Jamshedpur

 

Eventful mission

When I entered the Home I was least aware of where I was. Slowly I was stupefied. The sight of special children at the city-based Cheshire Home taught me a lesson. Cheshire Home provides shelter to the unfortunate children who are homeless or are orphans. A few hours spent with them made me realise how in spite of being deprived of a normal childhood these children always have a smile on their faces. I realised that the children do not expect pity or sympathy but only a chance to stand on their own.

Deep in my thoughts, I had collided with one inmate, a little boy, that day. Instead of anger over my clumsiness I was greeted with a smile, and was asked to play with him. While he waited for my reply he was smiling still.

I came back home, humbled. I thought of my life and realised that it took a little more than material comforts to make a person happy. I thank god for everything he has given me so far. I promise to myself that one day I will help these children in whichever way possible.

G.Yogesh
Hill Top School, Jamshedpur

 

Back to past

History often does not feature on the list of favourite topics among students. For most school children the subject is boring and the less they have to study it, the better.

But, as a student interested in History, I feel that we hardly do it justice. The subject helps us understand events that took place in the past. For me past is a fascinating time, a fantasy-land that carved a way into our existence and in what we are today. Teachers usually take a lot of pain in making sure that we know facts and events that took place in the past. Alas! Many prefer to sleep walk through the class. As a student interested in History, I love to read the life histories of great rulers, especially Ashoka and his role in the Kalinga War.

A.M. Nalini,
Rasmakrishna Mission English School

 

Author?s tale

My all-time favourite author is Indian writer is Munshi Premchand. He brought a revolution in the world of Hindi literature. There are very few writers who have dealt with social issues with pathos and empathy like he has in his books. His classics include, Nirmala, Do Bigha Jameen and Godan, which have brought forth a picture of rural India through a world of charecters.

In his stories there are usually the typical altercation between the rich and the poor ? rather the values that each ?class? carries as a baggage with them. He brings out a sharp contrast and gives a moral message. The poorer charecters face severe hardships to make ends meet, they sell their land and marry off their daughters to aged men unable to pay the dowry that groom?s family may ask. Though most his stories do not end on a happy note, however, it leaves the reader with a positive feeling as his books are full of warmth and understanding.

Aparna Shandilya,
D.A.V Public School,
Bariatu, Ranchi.