M. Sreenithi, a class V student at Yuvabharathi Public School, represented India at the International Fitness Aerobics and Hip Hop Championship 2023, held in Moscow, Russia.

1. B
harathi School cele-
brated its Annual Day
on December 8, 2023,
presided over by the Chief
Guest, Dr. E. Saravanan, MD,
DM, Interventional Cardiolo-
gist, KG Hospital, Coim-
batore. The Chair-
man, C. Anand, the
Correspondent, San-
jeev Anand, and the
Principal, S. Sara-
vanan, graced
the occasion
along with the par-
ents. The programme
commenced with a prayer
song, entailing the formal
welcome. The colourful open-
ing of Bharatanatyam dis-
played all the abhinaya as-
pects, which captivated the
audience. Mary Novate deliv-
ered the annual school report,
covering the school’s academ-
ic and extracurricular accom-
plishments, sports, and future
goals.
The event was followed by
a prize distribution ceremony
for students who excelled in
academics, sports, language
skills, and extracurricular
activities. In his presidential
address, the Chief Guest en-
couraged and motivated the
students to strive for excel-
lence. He paid glowing trib-
utes to the school and stated
that he owed his accomplish-
ments to his alma mater,
Bharathi.
A cultural extravaganza
based on internationalism
took every spectator on a voy-
age through Europe, Asia,
South America, and Africa.
The artistic journey made pit
stops in Russia, Turkey,
Spain, Peru, Mexico, Africa,
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri
Lanka, Thailand, Egypt, Ja-
pan, and China to relish the
different dance styles that
expressed the ethnicity
and culture unique to each
country
.
The dance medley pre-
sented by the Bharathians
appreciated the diversity and
richness of different cultures
and traditions, leaving a last-
ing impression on the audi-
ence. The annual day pro-
gramme was brought to a
close with a vote of thanks,
followed by a rendition of the
national anthem.
T
he legacy of colonialism, a
pivotal chapter in the history
of humankind, reverberates
across the world to date. In the his-
torical context, dominant Europe-
an countries asserted their power
over vast territories and people
with the primary motive of gold,
god, and glory. While colonialism
is said to not be evident in our con-
temporary world, it does persist in
subtle forms like economic exploi-
tation, cultural influence, and
global economic dynamics.
So the inquiry to be made is: to
what extent does the impact of
colonization last and how does it
continue to manifest in contempo-
rary global dynamics and influence
the world of today? One clear re-
percussion of colonialism is the
persistent economic disparities
still evident in many post-colonial
nations. Colonialism introduced
the culture of export monoculture,
where a country that produces one
or more primary commodities be-
came established, a practice that is
still at the heart of international
trade today
. South Africa is known
for gold and diamonds, Mexico for
corn, and India for cotton, tea, pea-
nuts, and sugar cane, colonizers
organized a system to provide for
their people during wars for power.
This left indigenous farmers
losing their land to commercial
agricultural production, leading
their families to malnutrition and
a poor standard of living. Along
with their homelands, indigenous
people were taken as slaves to solve
labour shortages. One such exam-
ple is the African slave trade. As
colonies gained independence, new
leaders were expected to operate on
the global stage in the same man-
ner as and with their former colo-
nial rulers to be considered legiti-
mate.
In addition, many newly
emerged states required economic
stimulation as their manpower
and economic resources were
completely drained and exploit-
ed. The countries were left with
no choice but to stay in poverty
or become dependent on one of
the dominant countries (the
USA). For instance, Africa, the
once flourishing continent, be-
came another power to econo-
mies, leading them to form new
connections with the US, their
former colonizer, to help the poor
state of their countries.
This model of economic devel-
opment is referred to as neocoloni-
alism; in other words, the new
states were closely tied to former
colonial powers economically
. All
in all, it means that the colonizers
never forfeited their control. To
exemplify further, during the ruler
ship of the Mughals in India, the
British made trade connections
through the East India Company.
Then, from 1600 to 1947, the
British exploited Indian resources,
looting about $45 trillion worth of
goods.
The Kohinoor diamond discov-
ered by King Charles was found on
Indian soil. At present, even
though India is in the top five eco-
nomic positions, crossing the Unit-
ed Kingdom, the pathway to today’s
success and status is not easy.
Thus, the effects of the manipula-
tion of wealth are still having a
visible impact in many countries.
Another key aspect to consider
is the cultural influence left by colo-
nizers. It is not shocking that Eng-
lish has become the global language
because Great Britain was the big-
gest colonizer, taking control of
about 56 sovereign countries. Along
with that, the religion Christianity
was preached by most colonizers
and was forced upon people; the un-
willing population were either
bribedoff land,socialstatus,money
,
or else blackmail to change.
For
instance,
the US govern-
ment made serious ef-
forts to culturally as-
similate Native Ameri-
cans into mainstream
European-American
culture between the
years of 1790 and 1920.
Through government-spon-
sored boarding schools, Christian
missionaries worked to convert
native children, referred to as “sav-
ages.” During this period, a mini-
mum of 130 million indigenous
Americans are estimated to have
died in deadly massacres, forced
starvation, wars, and slavery.
Therefore, colonialism has had a
significant cultural impact.
Moreover, the global economic
order, shaped by colonial-era prac-
tices, perpetuates a hierarchical
structure that disadvantages
post-colonial nations. This
unequal power dynamic in-
hibits the ability of post-co-
lonial nations to effectively
advocate for their economic
needs on the global stage.
Also, For mer colonial
powers often maintain a sig-
nificant influence over in-
vestment patterns, with
mul-
tination-
al corporations
from these nations
continuing to wield
considerable econom-
ic power in post-colo-
nial territories. This
influence shapes in-
v e s t - ment priorities, some-
times at the expense of local eco-
nomic development. Overall, as
analyzed earlier, colonialism’s
legacy continues to subsist in our
world. Its effects underlie econom-
ic degradation, cultural influence,
and the global economic order.
As we progress into the 21st
century, which is more globally
connected than ever, we must rec-
ognize and address the persistent
inequalities and power dynamics
inherited through colonialism. It
is time now to take
ownership of actions
and embrace each cul-
ture and diversity for a
prosperous humanity
.
SAHANA LAKSHMI ,
Class XII
The Indian Public School,
Salem
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SREENITHI SHINES FOR
INDIA AT THE
INTERNATIONAL FITNESS
AEROBICS CHAMPIONSHIP
M
. Sreenithi, a class V student at Yuvabharathi
Public School, represented India at the Inter-
national Fitness Aerobics and Hip Hop Cham-
pionship 2023, held in Moscow, Russia, from December
4th to 8th, 2023. She secured second place in the indi-
vidual category and third place in the pair category
of the under-11 Aerobics discipline. This prestigious
championship was organized by the Russian Fitness
Aerobics Federation (RFAF), with support from the
Ministry of Sports and Physical Culture of the Mos-
cow Region, as well as the Ministry of Sports of the
R u s s i a n Federation. Sreenithi represented
Tamil Nadu at the 18th ISAFF
India National Aerobics
Championship 2023 in Man-
dya, Karnataka, in October
2023. She won gold medals in
Sports Aerobics in both the
individual and pair categories
(under-14) and was selected to
represent India at the Inter-
national Fitness Aero-
bics and Hip Hop
Championship. This
championship is recog-
nized as the official in-
ternational cham-
pionship by the
International
Fitness Aerobics
and Dance Associa-
tion (IFADA).
SHARANAGADHI – ANNUAL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
T
he PSBB Millennium School,
Coimbatore celebrated its 13th
Annual Day on 16th December,
2023. The Chief Guest of the day was
Dr. Karunakaran, former Vice Chan-
cellor of Tamil University
, Thanjavur
and the Guest of Honour was Sas-
mitta Arora, Founder, Director of
Shankkaram Academy of Arts.
The event was also graced by the
presence of Abhinav Dhar, Advisor &
Director, The PSBB Millennium
Schools, Kul Kirti Dewan, Director of
Strate gic Planning, Dee pan
Chakravarthy, Filmmaker, members
of the Rotary Club of Vadavalli, prin-
cipals of the PSBB & PSBB Millen-
nium Schools, parents and well-wish-
ers.
The programme was inaugurated
with students performing various
yogic postures for the prayer song. It
was a day to witness the theme
‘Sharanagadhi’ , a unique blend of
entertainment and knowledge. The
unwavering devotion of Gajendra,
Prahlada and the Gopikas was show-
cased through a musical drama ‘Ekat-
vam’.
Bhagirathi’s relentless surrender
in bringing Ganga to cleanse earthly
sins was exhibited through a drama
in Hindi, ‘Celestial Descent’. The ‘Par-
allels’ showcased the stark contrast
between surrendering to destructive
ideas and noble ones through the life
of Adolf Hitler and Charlie Chaplin.
‘Devotion is not only confined to hu-
mans but also to the deities’ was por-
trayed through the Tamil play ‘Irai-
vane Panindha InbaTamizh’.
The play ‘Neyam’ portrayed that
a family can stay together only if its
members are ready to surrender
themselves for the welfare of the fam-
ily. The Grand Finale depicted the
surrender of all planets to the ulti-
mate source of energy through vi-
brant dances. This day promoted a
sense of joy thereby enriching the
cultural fabric of the school.
NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY
CELEBRATED AT BVB SCHOOL
N
ational Mathematics Day is celebrated on
22 December every year to mark the birth
anniversary of legendary Indian mathe-
matician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. The main ob-
jective behind the celebration is to raise aware-
ness to create interest in students in studying
Mathematics and the importance of mathematics
for the development of humanity
. National Math-
ematics Day was celebrated in Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan Public School to recognize and celebrate
works of the genius. To begin with, a student of
class VII gave an introduction about math and
the reasons for having it as a subject. Students
of classes V and VII recited a poem about math-
ematics. Two boys of class VII shared informa-
tion about the great mathematician Srinivasa
Ramanujam and the reason behind why 1729 is
known as the Ramanujan Number. The class V
students shared facts about maths. Students of
class VII said a few riddles and asked a few puz-
zles connected with maths. A pupil of class VI
presented some fun facts about mathematics that
made the audience think. Winners of various
competitions were awarded prizes during the
celebration. The students of classes 1 - 7 partici-
pated in the programmes with great zeal and
enthusiasm and enjoyed the programmes.
“The only blind person at Christmas time is he who has not
Christmas in his heart.” – HELEN KELLER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023
03
ANNUAL DAY UNVEILS A TAPESTRY OF TALENT AT BHARATHI SCHOOL
I see the moon rising in the night sky
Soft clouds drifting along in the light airs
Young love starting to grow, and they’re so shy
Other lovers passing, walking in pairs.
Can love pass the hurdles of life
The highs, the lows, the tears, the ups, the downs
Will it survive and grow or end in strife
Or be full of joyous laughter, not frowns?
All love must be worked on every minute
For it to grow and thrive and then mature
Living love is giving without limit Faithful loving couples always endure.
There is something about love and the moon
That makes Cupid’s arrows hit those who swoon.
S. SAGANA, Teacher.
Sri Vinayaga Vidhyalaya School.
LOVE UNDER A FULL MOON
LOVE UNDER A FULL MOON
COLONIALISM-
NOW AND THEN….
LAKSHYA SINGH , Class II, PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya , AFS , Sulur.
LAKSHITHAA , Class III , SBIOA Public Sr. Sec. School.
MOHITHA , Class VI , St Mary’s Girls Matriculation Hr. Sec. School.