Its been ages since I have written two posts on a single day! But this one just to let you know guys about how well those kids studying their 10th in the ‘government’ schools here have fared in their exams. The results were announced yesterday and I got to know from one of the schools in our network that 50 out of 62 students had cleared through theirs’. Not bad at all I thought
More news like that followed with reports of students having cleared their exams and scored decently well too.
Today, I called another headmaster because one of my most favourite students [had written about her in this post] studied there
Now this girl is a star performer – she was the MC when Dr. Kalam was here for the Lead India campaign and so on. I was more than eager to know how she had done but somehow could not do so yesterday at all. And what do I get to hear? She has scored 90% and stands 4th in her school!! The two toppers have scored 95%
Her parents were over the world when I called in to wish them today. Her Dad was at work when I called him in the morning, but remembered to get her to call me back once he reached home. She is now even doing a project on studying awareness about AIDS, at the end of which she will be awarded a certificate signed by Dr.APJ himself! A gr8 start to my weekend to see those students do so well and more importantly continue their education.
In other news, Su on his way back home today was looking for an auto after a friend happened to drop him close by. And as usual, neither did they agree to come by the meter nor did he agree to their terms. Most times we wait and at times we have even called the traffic police. Not that it made much difference to the auto walas, but still! Today, Su decided to call up the traffic police helpline and they responded extremely well! One of them actually drove down to the point and took down a complaint enlisting the auto numbers that had refused to come by. He also ensured that Su got an auto to come by the meter. Now this itself was more than what one could expect. But but, the guy even called Su after some time to inquire if he had reached home safely
Things are definitely getting better by the day , only left to you to raise a voice
That’s it for now people! Wishing u all a wonderful weekend
I hope the Sun God takes a break over the weekend too
Thanks for sharing this ! Confirms there’s still some hope out there somewhere !!! Kudos to the kids and the officer !!!
Welcome here aame and ya, some rays of hope definitely
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WOw that is good news 90% marks wow that is much much higher than i can dream of , I dreamed of 36% as that was pass mark…
the auto problem WELL done to the police man , things are changing and hopefully soon it will be all goood everywhere toooo
He he he! U definitely r first (claimant)
Wow! I like the rickshaw episode.
Impressed.
Me too
Such a heart warming post!!
Brought me a big smile at the end of a hard and stressful day!
Aww am glad
90 per cent is too good… Its really good to know that they all are performing so well…
Hai na?
Greta job by the kids! Kudos to them!
The rickshaw episode is pleasantly surprising. True, raising a voice does make a difference.
Looks like it does
wowwwe… kudos and congratulations to the girl on scoring such good marks.. May her be blessed with all the happiness in this world.
About the auto incident – well done to Su.. I remember a saying that goes “keep knocking and the doors will be opened one day”… this saying has become true with this incident..
That’s a good one Ani
Nice to know that school children are doing better now and girl children do better than boys, did you notice?!
Su did the right thing. Is this possible in Chennai? I doubt.
Yes Sandhya. It’s really heartening to see girls being able to study and their parents encouraging them to study further too Sandhya
I hope this starts working in Chennai too
That’s a very heart warming post Swar…thanks for sharing. Nice to see good news posts!
My pleasure PB
You must be feeling very proud re!!! And seriously reading this post made me smile, there is such a positvity in it
And the auto thing, every small change counts and what is needed from us is making right noises at the right time!
Yup Smita
Hugs!
And sach mein, I wish ppl start realizing that little things counts
Oh My!!! You guys are my heroes. We don’t wait to call the police and mostly we think we don’t have the time, though we don’t get into the auto either. But I’m so so proud of you and Su. I’m very happy for your favorite girl too. God bless her. I’ll pray for her future
Good news indeed, you made my day.
Not getting into the auto itself is a gr8 step alva
And Shilpa will surely be happy with all the wishes .. thank u so much
That was so heart warming to read. Truly inspirational, that girl and her classmates! May they be blessed with whatever they might want in life.
As for the traffic police, that is wonderful! Things will change, for sure!
Amen
So glad to listen to some good news amongst news of so many terrible things we hear…
awesome awesome awesome post…made me feel so so happy
Awww hugs
good to hear good news, always!
and the auto thing — half the time the Bangalore cops don’t answer their numbers. But I will keep trying, your post has given me the push to do it
Sigh
Su ws saying that Hyd police seem to be more proactive too!
Good to hear…
The auto thing.. I tried calling an auto helpline which was set up by bangalore police once… no answer for one number and the other was not functional
I am still hopeful.. one day .
Hmm … I do hope things improve elsewhere too !
Omigosh..hyd police have certainly scored brownie points there! Autowallahs need to be taught a lesson.I do remember once I was nearly in tears as I had to go to west marred pally and no one would come..I asked at least 50 drivers!
That l’il girl is an inspiration for all of us .. I am inspired for sure.
Love the optimism this post exudes. Have a happy happy weekend.
Sigh I know
It cn be so irritating at times! Hugs.
Thank u
Hope u hd a wonderful weekend too:)
Typo..I meant, have a happy shappy weekend
He he I did
Thanks Ro!
Kids have done well, don’t they???
Happy for them and you too.. for the efforts you are putting up Swaram
Thats very patient and thoughtful act of Su and Hyderabad police to deserve appreciation here. Hope is very much there
Yes Kanagu! Rays of hope indeed
//the guy even called Su after some time to inquire if he had reached home safely
Which country are we talking about here?
I guess, there are always good people around. We should share such stories.
And what a talented girl your student is!
Some posts just make you smile.
Very much ours’ Amit
Sadly none of the good things make it to the media
Am glad
One thing that your posts always reflects are the positive things in life! Keep writing such stuff!
Congratulations to the girl! And kudos to your dear Su!
Thanks much
Happy to know that kids at govt schools are performing so well and more importantly their parents shows intrest in their kids education ..Nice post and keep writing
Yes Suma, it is heartening to see so many parents realizing the value of education
Thanks for visiting
WOW ..a post that made be smile all the way
Awww and ur comment after a long time made me smile
Congratulations to kids for their awesome results & kudos for that step towards auto guys. BTW which helpline is this, can you please share details?
Here are the helpline nos. : 27852471/ 27842482
That was such a heartening piece to read, Swar. It feels so nice to see kids doing well for themselves and taking education seriously enough to do something worthwhile in their life.
And kudos to the traffic police dept..things sure seem to be getting better!
such a cute header pic dear… white.pure.pristine.magical!
Thanks Dew
I don’t know why I don’t read you more often Swaram. Your posts are so uplifting ! Congrats and kudoes
It feels so so so so happy to read the bright moments sans any remorse or complaint.
Standing up for what you believe in gets you there. And hats off to you and Su for doing just that, again and again
Aww thanks kismitoffeebar
That’s very kind of u
Need a smile? Hop on to Swaram’s place! Trust me, it works.
Aww thanks Deboshree! U girls r very sweet
Congratulations on the kids doing so well in their exams. We need more children like this
Felt very nice to read about the auto experience.
A very nice header Swaram!
Thanks telugumom
Education is power!!!! So happy to hear the good news!!!!
The header is lovely:-)!!!!
Thanks Nance
get back to blogging i say! Grr
He he
HAPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY
Thank u so much Dew
Hi Swaram, thank you for visiting my blog! Kudos to all the students and kudos to Su for standing up for what is right!!,
Welcome here Mom of A and a
Loved what i read on urs
thats good to know…
Hi Swaram! Hope you are doing well! Just thought I would check in. Also, saw that you have a Facebook page so went ahead and liked it!
Hey Mom of A and a, thank u so much! Sorry I was away from the blog world for a bit and hence the late reply
Wow! Pretty good news. Especially about that brilliant gal.
Welcome here Rahul Ashok
Thanks Mam!
Thanks Mam!