i have the book, 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari'
and today i just saw another book with a title - 'I bought the Monk's Ferrari'
Ha!

'Ka Bata' by G.O.P

                                                         

here's the music video titled 'Ka bata',  a first Nepali single from Gangtok based all-girls band, Genesis of Pink.

Now that you have seen it and got the notifications .....WATCH IT/ LISTEN IT!

CBSE State topper, Kritika Sharma shares her success story

With a score of 96.6% in CBSE Class XII, Kritika Sharma is on cloud nine. A   travel and dance enthusiast and a talented student, this Holy Cross School’s student believes that some serious effort needs to be given to achieve the success. In a brief conversation with Samir hang (me), Kritika talks about her success mantra and future plans.

Samir: Congratulations on being the state topper. What was your success mantra?

Kritika: Thank u very much. It is very important for you to set a realistic schedule. Set targets that are achievable and try to achieve these targets even if you have to burn the midnight oil. I studied regularly with frequent revisions, sometimes you have to sacrifice those little unproductive activities and dedicate maximum time towards study. I also got deep into NCERT books and extremely thorough with the chapters, self studies being the topmost priority.

Samir: How’s has been the role of parent’s and teacher’s in your success?

Kritika: Parents and teachers played a vital role in my success. They were like the strongest pillar of support and encouragement for me. Whenever I needed, they were always there. I want to thank them, both my parents and teachers for their guidance which resulted into this success.

Samir: What advice will you give to students who will take class XII exams next year?

Kritika: Like I said, class 12th is very important for your career. Hence, I would recommend that you take your studies seriously and stay focused towards your goal. Your performance in class XII will have a great impact on your career and future so the best effort needs to be given. Once you score well in your class XII and entrance exams, your career will be set. Also try to listen to your teachers when they're telling you something. However, do not take unnecessary stress. Relax and give yourself breaks from time to time. Start the preparation early by maintaining a study schedule n stick to it. But make sure u get time for proper rest as well, good hour of sleep. You should spend some good leisure time as well but make studies your topmost priority. Start preparing from the start to achieve success, little bit of sacrifices are necessary.

Samir: Do you think it is difficult for Science students to score well in CBSE Class XII exams as they have to prepare for entrance exams also?

Kritika: Class XII can be very stressful as students have to prepare for both Board exams as well as entrances. However, one must make a timetable and stick to it. Sometimes the pressure is quite high but as I said earlier if you start preparing little by little right from day one, it will get lot easier in the later period.

Samir: Do you think coaching classes are helpful in achieving the desired score?

Kritika: Yes, coaching classes were very helpful. I never took tuition during school days. I took coaching only in winter and from my own school teacher for computer and physics. I believed in self study and that helped me the most. When I used to encounter problems, I used to get it cleared within next day. In coaching classes u get exposed 2 whole lots of questions, and because you solve different types of questions you get very good practice. Coaching institutes help you till an extent as they give you study material, practice papers, etc. However, how you perform in exams actually depend on your own efforts.

Samir: What are you looking forward to?

Kritika: I am looking forward to get admission in a renowned medical college. It would be like a dream come true for me if I manage to get admission in AIIMS, JIPMER or NEIGRIHMS. I have been doing preparations.

Samir: You are very bright in the studies, your performance says so. What do you plan to become in the future?

Kritika: I want to become a doctor and serve mankind and contribute towards healthy Sikkim. I want to pursue MBBS, then MD, most probably in Gynecology.

Samir: What advise will you give to students who have not fared well in their exams?

Kritika: Even if you have not performed well in Class XII exams, it is not the end of the world. Do not be disheartened, take this as an eye opener and start studying from now itself. Always be ready to approach teacher whenever in doubt.  There is always the next time. The world is full of opportunities for you, you should just be ready to work hard and stretch your arms to reach for them. I will like to wish all of them Good Luck!

Parnassus in the hills: North-East writers to Converse at Rachna

Friends at Rachna will be organizing the 6^th chapter of its ‘Converse’, a ‘Word of Mouth’ event, on April 20^th at its bookstore cum coffee house in the capital. The event will cover the Northeast writings in English with readings by senior poets and writers from Sikkim and the rest of the North East states. The event will also facilitate book signings including the possibility of a casual and friendly meeting with the eminent authors.
The event is mainly organized to initiate connections with the North East English writings. Every year, the great writers and poets meet and have a good time together, reading each other’s works. The event also plays an important role in highlighting new poets and writers to a larger audience.

             This year`s event will feature the eminent Padmashree writer and poet, Mamang Dai of Arunachal Pradesh for whom this will be the third time she will be participating in the event. Dhruba Hazarika, another Penguin published writer from North East India and Robin Ngangom, a renowned poet and Professor of English Department, NEHU, Shillong will also occupy the guest list. Others include former member of Great Society and Minister of State, Meghalaya,  RG Lyngdoh,  Sonam Tshering from Darjeeling, Mitra Phukan, Nabonita Kanungo, Cherrie Chhangte, Sanga Ralte and Ravi Ksh. From our neck of the woods, Yeshey D, Rajendra Bhandari, Guru T Ladhaki, Chetan Shreshtha and Pankag Thapa will be representing the state.

The first Converse event took place in 1999 and after a slack ten year period, it picked up with rejuvenation again in 2009 at Rachna. Since then, Rachna has been continuously organizing it annually and the event is getting popular every year and attracting great writers and poets to the capital.

road covered with hailstones in Gangtok

St. Thomas the Apostle Church observing Good Friday with “Way of the Cross”, “Kissing of Cross” and “Holy Communion”.