Sphoorthi Theatre

It’s nice to denote each day of the year for some specific reason called Name Day. A name day is a custom in some countries in Europe and Latin America that has been practiced for long.  In other words, it is better to be called as “World Commemorative Days”. This is nothing but celebrating a day of the year that is addresses common issues or a thought.  This celebration is similar to individual’s  birthdays. The list is common with certain added variations-Like International Days of United Nations slightly varies from International Days of UNESCO  and so on… Starting from March 1 st -Zero Discrimination Day,  March 3 rd  as World Wildlife Day, March 8 th –International Women’s Day, March 20 th World Sparrow Day, World Storytelling Day,  March 21 st World Puppetry Day, World Dowm Syndrome Day, World Poetry Day, March 22 nd World Water Day, March 26 th World Tuberculosis Day… the list is never ending. Again, each country has added importan...

May16, 2012 was a hectic day for Sphoorthi Theatre for Educational Puppetry, and Art & Carfts-STEPARC. I personify my Puppet Theatre as my daughter SPHOORTHI. Well, she was born in mid 2003-2004, but got her name registered under Societies Registration Act of 2001 on March 31st, 2005. Since then like an younf infant the theatre is working an dsurving doing some educational and awareness programmes using Puppets. Now is is seven years old and is on her own--Yes!!! Till now Sphoorthi Theatre did puppet presentation in collaboration with other organisations mostly free of cost ( Travel fee is exempted for kids below 5years in Bus/Train and not in plane). Lately, Sphoorthi Theatre has realized not to do for Puppet Presentation/Shows/Plays for FREE. By collaborating with organsiation I could get to learn a lot, Apart from the organisation's aims/objectives/vision/mission/and so on, changes in human behaviour. Long ago, I had studied Socail psychology and Organisation Behavi...

The aspiration to pursue a career in teaching was once regarded as a very personal and passionate endeavour. However, the perception of this vocation has shifted, as it is now more adopted as a trendy pursuit, with a diminished emphasis on genuine passion and commitment to the profession. During my childhood, I derived immense pleasure from engaging in imaginative play, particularly a game called "Teacher-Teacher," where I would assume the role of my beloved Manjula Teacher. She held the position of Head responsible for overseeing the Primary Teacher. She exhibited exceptional administrative skills. Occasionally, I observe the children residing in the local vicinity engaging in a shared recreational activity, wherever they infrequently assume the roles of their educators. Subsequently, subsequent to some convincing, I acquired knowledge that the individuals in question harboured a collective aversion towards their educators, substantiated by an extensive inventory of...

The statement posits that when seeking verbal expression, it is advisable to consult a male, yet when seeking effective action, it is preferable to consult a woman. Margaret Thatcher, born on October 13, 1925, was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to Women play a pivotal role in shaping and constructing the fabric of society. Harriet Beecher, an American author and abolitionist, was a prominent figure in the 19th century. Stowe is a reference to Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American author and abolition International Women's Day (IWD), which was first referred to as International Working Women's Day, is observed annually on the 8th of March. The inaugural observance of Women's Day occurred in 1911. The inaugural commemoration of Women's Day took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The resolution to commemorate International Working Women's Day was made during the second inte...

The Medaram Jatara, also known as the Jatara fair festival, The tribal jatara, also known as Girijana tribes, is regarded as the largest of the several tribal communities. Tribal jataras are not only prevalent in India, but also extend to many regions in Asia. The religious festival is observed biennially in the village of Medaram, located in the Tadwai mandal of the Warangal district in the state of Telangana. The Medaram Jatara commences on the day of the full moon, also referred to as Suddha Poornima, during the month of Magha. The months of January and February align with the Magha month of the Hindu lunar calendar. The jatara, a religious festival, is scheduled to take place from February 8th to February 10th in the year 2012. On the eighth day, the sacred deity Saralamma or Sarakka would be ceremoniously transported from Kannepoyinapalle village to the designated jatara site. On the next day, another deity named Sammakka, who is regarded as the maternal figure of Sara...

World in English net—I Today we come across two popular words ‘Globalisation’ and ‘Recession’. It sounds abstract, yet able to understand with in one’s limitation and unable to know in fullest length. You call it as universal language or global language or world language ---- it is one and the same i.e., our English language. It is common to see people speaking more often in English than in one’s own mother tongue or native language. English is just not for communicating, but today it is seen as opening doors in to the world in various fields. English language is means to economic progress and as an expansion of international trading and understanding. Before one could realize or think about approximately how many billion people in the world speak English; innumerous studies in this regard is on and one of the studies says “English is the future generation language”. According to researcher David Graddol, around two billion people will be speaking or learning English within a decade. ‘...

A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him/her I may think aloud--- Ralph Waldo Emerson As the native saying goes ‘One loyal friend is worth thousands of relatives.’ Friends are indeed rare jewels that make us smile and encourage us to succeed. One’s relationship within one’s family, parents, relatives determines one’s long-term preferences, attitudes and values. During adolescence, friendship is nurtured more so and the relationship with ‘friends’ determines a wholesome individual. Right from toddler age- the companionship of same age group makes way for comfortable playing and enjoyment. It is from this age we start moving in groups, join hands, play with each others’ toys, make new friends, learn from each other, pretend, imagine, imitate, learn to use new words, exchange and share and also show agreements and disagreements. This initial foundation continues as we grow and helps us to build up new relationships in neighbourhood, schools, colleges, and at work pla...

Apartment Etiquette In present day world most of us are able to make our dream come true. In the bird’s eye view, thanks to the eruption of ‘CEMEMT CONCRETE JUNGLES’, which has enabled us to build our own nest for our own livelihood in present days of living. Thanks to the apartment association formation, this binds all the occupants with certain binding rules and regulations. Life in apartments has many advantages on one side and, has its own disadvantages too. Taking the positive aspects, let’s congratulate our thought for “live and let live attitude”. How far we are practical and do justice to our attitudes---- we need to question our selves. Here again social behaviour of every individual counts for harmony of others. We human’s so called very successful in our profession, work place, home, fail to adapt to “Apartment Etiquette”. As we also practice to preach to others than practice to self. We also fail to understand that the way we make  a move or changes of our...

Deepavali-Diwali is celebrated on a nation-wide on Amavasya new moon day - the 15th day of the of the Hindu month of Ashwin, (October/November) every year. It symbolizes that age-old culture of India which teaches to overcome ignorance that subdues humanity and to drive away darkness that engulfs the light of knowledge. Diwali, the festival of lights even to-day in this modern world projects the rich and glorious past of India. Every year on the dark nights of Deepavali the sound of firecrackers announces the celebration of the favorite festival of Indians. Homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps are lit to create a world of fantasy. Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important. Enthusiastically enjoyed by people of every religion, its magical and radiant touch creates an atmosphere of joy and festivity. The ancient story of how Deepavali evolved into such a widely celebrated festival is differ...

Navaratri is a festival of Hindus celebrated with devotion, love and favour all over India. It is also called as  Dussera, Navaratri, Durgapooja and Bommala Koluvu The feel of Navratri is very unique. It incorporates worship along with remembrance by means of songs, different forms of dances, Hari-Kathas and Burra Kathas. Navratri chiefly means "Nine Nights" "Nav" meaning nine and "Ratri" meaning nights. These nights are devoted to the reverence of Goddess Maha Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali.It is the symbolic representation of all three Goddesses in one form of Maha Shakti. (Maa Durga) who also exists in many forms and is the manifestation of the absolute energy that encompasses the Universe. During these days and nights prayers, Poojas, Parayanams(lengthy recitation of Maha Devi Bhagavatam, Ramayan, SundaraKandam) is offered to Mother Goddess. For the devout these days are the sacred for it is during these days when Goddess Durg...