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THE PRIDORA | AUGUST EDITION CONTENTS DRR MESSAGE Page no 03 BOARDS (2022-23) 04 HANDS IN MAKING 05 CLUB EVENTS 06 VOICE OF BOARDS 10 EDITORIAL ARTICLES 11 POEMS 12 EDITORIAL: STORY WRITING 14 WHAT AM I DOING NOW 15 CURRENT AFFAIRS 16 MEMELAND 17 ROTA GREETINGS 18 OUR STAR PERFORMERS 19

DRR’S MESSAGE Hello Leaders! Warm Rotaract Greetings! Congratulations to Rtr. Raunak and his entire team for the successful tenure. Also, my best wishes goes to Rtr. Mehal and her entire team for the session. Let's together reach new heights and do the best we can for the society. Keep doing new and innovative projects to enhance your skills and help others. We, RID 3250, are always with you in your amazing projects. Keep initiating new avenues and do something amazing. Best wishes to all the young and amazing leaders of RID 3250. Keep Rotaracting! Regards, Rtr Nandini Bangar DRR | 2022-23 RID 3250 | Bihar & Jharkhand #TEAM 03 | THE PRIDORA | Aug 2022

B O A R D S2022-2023 Rtr. Mehal Chauhan Rtr. Mrinalini Shahdeo Rtr. Ananya President Secretary Sergeant at Arms Rtr. Jai Gaba Rtr. Rishita Mahak Rtr. Aashay Bhatia Vice President Joint Secretary Joint Treasurer Rtr. Tanisha Rtr. Harsh Vardhan Rtr. Snigdha Dey Club Service Director Community Service Director International Service Director Rtr. Sarang Raj Rtr. Nidhi Singh Rtr. Purbita Bose Professional Service Director Cultural Coordinator Club Editor

HANDS IN MAKING \"Individual commitment to a group effort that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.\" ~Vince Lombardi Our club has been fortunate enough to be Rtr. Tanu Singh Rtr. Shrestha Shreya surrounded by a plethora of supremely talented members who have always given Assistant PR Executive Head of Media their best to the club. Each and every member has contributed with their Rtr. Rahul Kar Rtr. Shahnaz Perween creativity and skills consistently in making our monthly newsletter 'THE PRIDORA' a Social Media Head Editor (Newsletter head) huge success. Michael Jordan once said, 'Talent wins games, but teamwork and Rtr. Kajal Kumari Rtr. Ritika Singh intelligence win championships. This newsletter indeed, is an honest effort of PR Member PR Member our team members to showcase not just the talents of our budding authors, poets Rtr. Anadi Sharma and artists but also to give them a platform to launch themselves and touch the sky. PR Member The outstanding articles, poems and artwork of our gifted and innovative minds are sure to captivate the imagination of the readers. With complete faith in their hard work, we are sure that their original ideas will certainly excite and elate your thought. It is our privilege to propose a vote of thanks to our Board members and PR Team and to acknowledge the contribution of each and every member without whom the vision of the monthly newsletter couldn't have been achieved. We hope that you enjoy reading our club Rtr. Rishita Mahak newsletter. It will be a proven reward to us. PR Member Regards Public Relation Team 2022 - 23 05| THE PRIDORA | August 2022

CLUB AUGUST On 6th and 9th August 2022, on the event of World Hiroshima and World Nagasaki day, the Rotaract club of St. Xavier’s college conducted a story writing competition. The winners of the competition were Rtr. Rishita Mahak & Rtr. Apurva Hurad. On 7th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College in Collaboration with the Rotaract Club of United Ranchi on the occasion of friendship day organized a Sports event including games like cricket and chain-chain. On 13th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College organized a Painting competition for the students of Rajkiyakrit Prathmik Vidyalaya to celebrate the auspicious occasion of 75th Independence Day. On 14th august 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College attended the 36th District Assembly Advait, where the club was felicitated for “EXCELLENCE IN RECOGNITION FOR ROTARACT PUBLIC IMAGE” and the Club members received the awards for Project Ace, Arjuna and Rahat. Our Club’s IPS Immediate Past Secretary Mahek Khanderia was awarded as best Secretary of tenure 21-22. 06| THE PRIDORA | August 2022

EVENTS 2022 On 15th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College celebrated the 75th Independence Day by hoisting the Flag at Rajkiykrit Prathmik Vidyalaya. The school children were gifted books & chocolates followed by patriotic songs sung by the choir and a quiz competition. On 15th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St, Xavier’s College distributed food to 15 indigents near the streets of Kali Mandir to celebrate the day of Independence. On 21st August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College in collaboration with Khalsa Meher conducted a blood donation camp at 12 Hours Fitness Gym. Special mention to Rtr. Mehal Chauhan, Rtr.Shyam Agarwal, Rtr. Samriddhi and Rtr. Harsh who donated blood for the first time. On 28th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College conducted its first offline session under Project Chuwan, where members had to experience the effects of menstrual pain through a period pain simulator. Members were also given sanitary pads which they had to gift their female friends. 07| THE PRIDORA | August 2022

CLUB AUGUST From 13th – 28th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College conducted a total of 5 classes including subjects like Mathematics and English for seniors and Junior students at Rajkiyakrit Prathmik Vidyalaya. On 28th August 2022, the RID 3250 hosted a debate competition under the Youth Services. The members of the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College won the following: Winning Team: Rtr. Tanushree & Rtr. Jasleen Kaur Saluja Runners Up: Rtr. Yash & Rtr. Jyotishree Best speaker (against the motion): Rtr. Jasleen Kaur Saluja. On 29th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College announced the heads and co-heads for the Projects. On 29th August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College announced the heads and members of the PR team. 08| THE PRIDORA | August 2022

EVENTS 2022 On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, on 31st August the Rotaract Club of United Ranchi organized Photography Competition with the theme HAR GHAR TIRANGA in which Rtr. Rahul Kar bagged the First position. On 31st August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College announced the Member of the month as Rtr. Shashank Gautam. On 31st August 2022, the Rotaract Club of St. Xavier’s College announced the Techie of the month as Rtr. Aashay Bhatia. 09| THE PRIDORA | August 2022

BOARDS VVVOOOIIICCCEEE OOOFFF TTTHHHEEE BBBOOOAAARRRDDDSSS Greetings Rotaractors! In the word of Democritus, \" Fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passion, his mistakes and his weakness.\" Here's a Journey replenished with fun, surprises, and learnings. Try out the things you were always scared about. Work hard, risk, fall, fail, make friends, and become proud of your journey at the end. The World is littered with people who blame their life on something else. Don't be one of them, take it on your chin and work the hell out. Keep Rotaracting! Regards, Rtr. Mrinalini Shahdeo Secretary 2022-2023 10 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

ARTICLE Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Saluting India, where each bud blooms in its true color, where each day is a celebration of unity, harmony, and synthesis. Happy Independence Day! India celebrated its 75th independence day on 15 August 2022 under the theme “ Nation first, always first\". This day honors our freedom fighters, the history of our freedom, its culture, and the nation’s achievement as a whole. This year's Independence Day celebration was under the banner “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and was dedicated to all the people of India who were not only instrumental in bringing India on its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to fuel Prime Minister's vision of “ Atmanirbhar Bharat “. To mark the 75th Independence Day several campaigns, programs, and events had taken place across the globe. The official journey of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12 March 2021 which started a 75-week countdown that will end in 2023. The most celebrated campaign of the day was “Har Ghar Tiranga“, citizens across the world hosted the Indian flag or placed it in their offices, houses, and workplaces to show their dedication to the theme. This Independence Day was also most awaited because it was the very first-time people came out of their houses to host the flag, as a public event after the Covid-19 pandemic. The day also marked India's successful journey in vaccinating 214 crore citizens. There were five themes under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav:- Freedom struggle – As the name suggests it focuses on recalling the sacrifice of our freedom fighters. Ideas@75 – This brings the spotlight on the ideas and themes that had shaped India so far and also encourages revolutionary opinions that would shape India further for its Amrit Kaal i.e 100th Independence Day. Resolve @75 – This day focuses on ideas to shape a better India through programs under “constitution day“, and \"good governance day\". Achievement@75 – This event highlights the achievements of our country as a whole. Action @ 75 – This focuses on various projects that are under execution for the welfare of our country. With the above-mentioned themes and active participation of citizens, the celebration of the 75th independence day was a memorable experience. The whole country was painted in colors of zeal and enthusiasm of patriotism, joy, and peace but the event had not yet ended, the celebration will continue till 2023 under the themes in regular intervals. So hold on my dear fellow citizens there is more to come! Jai Hind! Rtr. Jyotishree Sahi 11 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

POEM अखंड भारत !! विश्व के मानचित्र पर, विभिन्नताओं का जो है प्रतीक मिलकर रहना भाईचारे से, पूरे विश्व को जो देता सीख अनेकता में एकता के धागे हो बंधे जहाँ वो अखंड है भारत !! वो प्रचंड है भारत!! हिम-मुकु ट सजाये शीश पर, है पैर जिसका चुमता सागर स्वयं सूर्य भी जिसकी करे आरती, वो अखंड है भारत !! वो प्रचंड है भारत !! कण-कण में जिसकी हरियाली, हवाओं में फै ली खुशहाली है जल, थल, वायु सेना जहाँ की महान, जिसकी शक्ति से है परिचित दुनिया का हर इंसान... वो अखंड है भारत !!वो प्रचंड है भारत !! Samriddh sinha /samriddhsinha29 12 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

POEM क्या खोया, क्या पाया आज़ाद हुए 75 साल हुए, चलो आओ करें आंकलन हम। क्या हारा है क्या है जीता, क्या खोया है क्या है पाया। पाई औरत ने आज़ादी सर उठा के जीवन जीने की। अपने दम पर आगे बढ़ने की, अपने हक के लिए लड़ने की। खोया है वजूद नेताओं ने, भरोसा भी है उठ सा गया। इस भ्रष्टाचार की गठड़ी में, जाने कहां यकीन दब सा गया। पाया है देश ने गौरव आज, विज्ञान में नाम कमाया है। कई देशों से ऊपर उठ कर आज चंद्रमा में ध्वज फहराया है। खोया है अमूल्य ख़ज़ाने से, हमने उन अमर शहीदों को, जिनकी कु र्बानी कहां समझ आती है आधुनिक पीढ़ी को| अगर कु छ चीजों को खोया हमने, तो बहुत कु छ पाया भी है। कलाकारों के वह सशस्त्र बलों ने, परचम अपना मनवाया भी है। सब देशों से सर्वोपरि, संस्कृ ति हमारी है पहचान। विविधता में होती है एकता, जान गया सारा यह जहां। आज़ादी का अमृतमहोत्सव, चलो आओ मिल कर मनाएं हम । खुशहाल वह समृद्ध हो भारत देश, इस ओर अब कदम बढ़ाएं हम। Rtr. Sanskriti kumar /sanskibaatein__ 13 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

Editorial : \"THIS TOO SHALL PASS\" -Rtr. Rishita Mahak We smiled at each other while savoring the best of ice creams. But I had a weird feeling today as I did not want my daughter to go to school. Although there was no raid alarms today, and everything was good but things felt too good to be true. Her school was 20 kilometers away from our place. I went along with her and she bid me goodbye with a sweet smile and said—\"Oto san, don’t you worry so much about the ongoing war situation. We will be living our normal lives soon.\" While moving towards the entrance of her school, she thought something and ran towards me and whispered in my ears—\"Oto san, Kore mo sugisaru\" [ Father, this too shall pass] and went back to her school. It was a beautiful morning, and everyone was out enjoying the absence of raid alarms and warning signals. While I was enjoying this scenic beauty, suddenly an old man yelled \"Fire\" and there was a complete rush in the city. I saw blue skies turning completely white, like a million cameras, going off at once, and within a minute or two, there was complete darkness. We were too stunned to move for about 15 minutes. I was shocked to discover that the bomb was dropped 15-20 kilometers away from our city, where my daughter’s school was situated. I ran to the school and I saw there was unbearable heat and the students were crying for help. I looked for my daughter and I found her in the worst condition possible. Her skin was peeling off of her body and she pleaded, \"Oto-san, it burns\" and within a few minutes she collapsed. I was left giving up in despair but I knew she would find her place in heaven. 14 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

WHAT AM I DOING NOW? In this volatile world, one intensely MANDALA ART needs patience and calmness in their overall temperament. Mandala Art as a leisure activity will avail your needs. Hello everyone, I'm Rtr. Noor Moquaddsa. Personally, I got introduced to mandala art through one of my friends, while I was applying henna on her hand. She profoundly told me that, why don't you try mandala, as it's quite similar to henna. After that, I tried making my very first mandala and it turned out to be pretty aesthetic. Gradually, it boosted my confidence. Apart from being a rich art style, a mandala is generally considered a form of therapy. There have been proven benefits of this art form, people have attained higher thinking and decision- making capabilities. It also works as healing therapy at times of depression and anxiety. I strongly recommend everyone to try it at least once in their lifetime, as it just involves simple lines and strokes repetitively, which when done precisely turns out to be a masterpiece. Regards, Rtr. Noor Moquaddsa 15 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

CURRENT AFFAIRS.. ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY As reported by IMF, India Indian multi-billionaire Mukesh overtakes the UK to Ambani has announced a $25bn become world's 5th plan to launch 5G mobile largest economy ahead internet services in the country of those who ruled India within two months. He added, in past. the rest of India by Dec 2023. Reportedly, the study asserted that India will Mr. Ambani also said that Reliance was working with likely surpass Germany in 2027 and Japan in US technology giant Google to develop an \"ultra- 2029 to move to the top of the table if the affordable\" 5G smartphone, without giving further current rate of growth is maintained. details on its price or planned launch date. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Taliban authorities shut down Riding on homegrown brands, girls' schools above the sixth India has piped China to grade in eastern Afghanistan's become the second largest Paktia province, according to smartwatch market globally for witnesses and posts circulated the first time, growing 347 on Twitter, Instagram & percent. Indian brands such as Facebook. Fire-Boltt and Noise took top Earlier this month, four girls schools above grade 6 spots in the global market share, as the in Gardez, the provincial capital, and one in the smartwatch market's shipments, grew 13 percent Samkani district began operating without formal in the June quarter (Q2) amid macro uncertainties permission from the Taliban Education Ministry. such as inflation and geopolitical conflicts, according to Counterpoint Research. POLITICS QUESTION OF THE MONTH The Calcutta High Court granted Q. Which Indian state or UT launched interim bail to three Jharkhand the “country’s first virtual school”? Congress MLAs arrested by the West Bengal police after they 16 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022 were found with Rs 49 lakh in cash in their vehicle last week, news agency PTI reported. The party, however, linked the recovery of cash to attempts to destabilise the JMM-Congress government in Jharkhand and claimed that the chief minister of a state had been directly contacting some of the MLAs. SPORTS India’s Tvesa Malik grabbed a late birdie on the 17th hole to get on the right side of the 36- hole cut at the Aramco Team Series Sotogrande here. Tvesa, who made a big comeback from 3-over to even par in the first round, was once in trouble at 3-over at the turn in the second round and it became 4-over after 11 holes.

MEME LAND Jab aapka Mitra Industrial visit me When it's your Shiksha Class and apni scooty par apko sath na le jaa kids say that they are happy to be kar apni mahila Mitra ko lekar jaye : around you : When it's finally Refreshment time When it's industrial visit during a after 3 hours of walking (straight) in college day and you received the an industrial visit : message that all your classes are cancelled : Credits: Rtr. Rahul Kar and Rtr. Shahnaz Perween 17 | THE PRIDORA | August 2022

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