Song

Sadaf
Class 5
Gitanjali Vedika School
(Budding Writer attending Takhte’s Creative Writing Sessions)

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away.

Verse 1
Sunlight shines on morning dew,
A fresh day and a hopeful hue.
Let’s leave behind the darkness of night,
And step into the morning bright.

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away.

Verse 2
Mistakes are made; Doubts may come up,
But let’s rise above to blow it up.
With every sunrise being a new start,
A fresh beginning with a new heart.

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away.

Verse 3
Learn from the lesson and let go of the pain,
Make sure it doesn’t happen again and again.
It’s a fresh day, and a new hope is born,
A brighter tomorrow, in a brand-new morn.

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away…

Photo by Flash Dantz on Unsplash

The National Book Trust invited Takhte Writers and Publishers to conduct the session titled- “Ink and Imagination: Learning to be an Author” at the World Book Fair 2024, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The start of the discussion was the necessity of the initial thought, “Why become an author,” which primarily emphasises the potential for personal satisfaction, influential narrative, engagement with readers, and the ability to express oneself in many ways—additionally, exploring essential attributes required or implicated in being an author. Followed by emphasising the significance of both creative and critical thinking. Also, discussing primary literary genres, essential elements of a book’s substance, cultivating readership for a book. Subsequently, also providing crucial advice on developing resilience in the event of the initial book not working well and recommencing the process.

Takhte Writers and Publishers is pleased to announce the commencement of the second edition of the coveted ‘Online Elocution Contest’, scheduled for October 28 and 29, 2023.
Come on, young minds, assert your opinions confidently.

The event comprises four distinct elocution formats that are considered to be of fundamental significance. You can select any options: extempore, poetry recitation, speech and solo singing. According to Takhte, developing and refining innate soft skills is imperative over time and with increasing age. Use the platform judiciously.

Please note the medium of language for all four formats is English. Also, find cues as under.

1. Extempore- It is a time to showcase your spontaneous thinking and creatively assert ideas with precision. You will be given two minutes to speak on the topic, which will be shared there and then.
2. Poetry Recitation- If you love reading and learning poems. Come forward in reciting a poem of your choice. The duration should be no more than 3 minutes. Mind it, you cannot read and recite. Also, add some spice in balancing it with intonations and actions.
3. Speech- Speech is a powerful medium to convince and bring change. Stimulating listeners’ psyche and emotions. Raise your competitive spirit and speak on the topic, which will be shared with you a day before. The duration should not exceed 3 minutes and you cannot read and speak.
4. Solo Song Singing- If you love listening to music and practising singing. It is a time to show your talent in singing a melodious song. Please note genres of music- Western Vocal and Keyboard are only allowed.

The contest is open to young minds from the Grade 1-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 7-10. The activities are scheduled from 4 pm to 6:30 pm on the abovementioned dates. Please, participants, while presenting, be in semi-formals. The contest background will be shared.

The jury will judge participants on content, fluency, voice modulation and body language.

Attractions and Prizes

• A winner, each from the three listed grades for all four formats, will get a chance to win exciting prizes. (Please note there will be a total of 12 prizes)
• The top three winners of all grades for all four formats will receive an e-certificate of achievement.
• All participants will receive participation e-certificates
• Winners will be promoted on the social media handles of Takhte

Deadline for registration: 25 October 2023

Results will be announced pre-Diwali on the social media handles of Takhte

Registration Form https://forms.gle/C61Wuhaj7Kjf2ujv7

Once the form is submitted, the Registration link for payment of Rs149/- will be shared.