Unit.4.2.story 17.what is a red letter day, a holiday
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1) The story describes Sudha Murthy's experience on Independence Day when she visited some schools in rural Karnataka. 2) At the bus stand, she met the headmaster of one school who was bored with the annual flag hoisting ritual and independence day celebrations, seeing it as a waste of time. He was traveling to Bangalore to discuss a transfer. 3) When Sudha Murthy asked her teacher friend about their Independence Day celebrations, her friend said it was a disaster as very few students attended despite it being compulsory, and many went to movies instead of celebrating. 4) Both the headmaster and teacher felt that Independence Day had become just another holiday for enjoyment rather than remembering the leaders who
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1) Sudha Murthy attended the inauguration of a hospital annex built by Infosys Foundation, where the chief guest was the State's Health Minister. However, the event focused entirely on praising the minister while ignoring the foundation's contribution.
2) When giving a speech, the minister took credit for the building and demanded more donations from Sudha Murthy. She felt unwanted and depressed by the lack of acknowledgment.
3) An old flower vendor thanked Sudha Murthy for the building, saying it would help people like her who couldn't access the main hospital. She gifted Sudha Murthy jasmine flowers, which meant more than the ceremonial gifts.
Unit.4.3.story 18.once upon a time, life was simple
- Sudha Murthy reminisces about her childhood village in Karnataka, where disputes were resolved simply and respectfully by community elders rather than courts.
- She contrasts this with modern issues like gas connections now requiring complex legal documentation due to narrow interpretations of laws by officials, rather than practical common-sense solutions.
- Murthy also discusses incidents where she confronted a sweeper's drunk husband and a manager who demanded impossible legal proof to transfer a gas connection, highlighting how laws today sometimes prioritize rigid processes over helping people.
Unit.4.5.story 20. wretched of the earth
- The story describes Sudha Murthy's visit to a leprosy colony where she encountered extreme poverty. She describes meeting an elderly woman named Veeramma, who was living in a dilapidated hut with almost no possessions or clothing. Veeramma's condition illustrated the dehumanizing effects of poverty exacerbated by a disease like leprosy and the social ostracization that often accompanied it. The story highlights how those afflicted with leprosy suffered not just physically but also psychologically and materially due to lack of support. It emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation efforts and meeting people's basic needs to help improve their lives and sense of dignity.
Unit.4.7.story 7. in india, the worst of both worlds
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This story describes a get-together between Sudha Murthy and her friends from college - Vimla, Vinutha, and Ratna. Sudha notes how much has changed for each of them in the past 25 years. Vimla was very beautiful in college but is now older with grey hair and wrinkles. Vinutha was bright and talented but is now dull, having lost confidence from her husband's taunts. Ratna was ordinary in college but is now a successful businesswoman, having overcome challenges through hard work and learning from her mistakes. The story illustrates how the women's dreams and realities changed drastically from their idealistic views at age 20 to a more realistic view of life at age 40.
Unit.4.2.story 2. on human foibles
1) Sudha Murthy had to cancel her weekend plans and travel for work to a small town for a project.
2) She met a well-mannered young man at the client's office who impressed her with his efficient work.
3) The young man invited her to his home where he boasted about his accomplishments and son's talents, claiming he graduated top of his class from Sudha Murthy's college with the gold medal in 1972.
4) However, Sudha Murthy realized he was lying as she was actually the one who received the gold medal that year from the same college. The young man was shocked to learn the truth and shut the door behind Sudha Murthy without another
Unit.4.6.story 6. an old man's ageless wisdom
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Unit.4.5.story 5. when the mop count didn't tally
- The story describes an incident that occurred in a hospital in England where a young OT nurse counted the cotton mops before and after surgery and found a discrepancy of one mop.
- The surgeon searched the abdomen but could not find the missing mop and demanded the nurse hand over the needle, but she refused citing the protocol to have an accurate mop count.
- They were at an impasse until the surgeon noticed the missing mop lying on the floor, apologized to the nurse, and praised her for standing her ground due to the importance of following procedures precisely for patient safety.
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1) Sudha Murthy attended the inauguration of a hospital annex built by Infosys Foundation, where the chief guest was the State's Health Minister. However, the event focused entirely on praising the minister while ignoring the foundation's contribution.
2) When giving a speech, the minister took credit for the building and demanded more donations from Sudha Murthy. She felt unwanted and depressed by the lack of acknowledgment.
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Unit.4.3.story 18.once upon a time, life was simple
- Sudha Murthy reminisces about her childhood village in Karnataka, where disputes were resolved simply and respectfully by community elders rather than courts.
- She contrasts this with modern issues like gas connections now requiring complex legal documentation due to narrow interpretations of laws by officials, rather than practical common-sense solutions.
- Murthy also discusses incidents where she confronted a sweeper's drunk husband and a manager who demanded impossible legal proof to transfer a gas connection, highlighting how laws today sometimes prioritize rigid processes over helping people.
Unit.4.5.story 20. wretched of the earth
- The story describes Sudha Murthy's visit to a leprosy colony where she encountered extreme poverty. She describes meeting an elderly woman named Veeramma, who was living in a dilapidated hut with almost no possessions or clothing. Veeramma's condition illustrated the dehumanizing effects of poverty exacerbated by a disease like leprosy and the social ostracization that often accompanied it. The story highlights how those afflicted with leprosy suffered not just physically but also psychologically and materially due to lack of support. It emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation efforts and meeting people's basic needs to help improve their lives and sense of dignity.
Unit.4.7.story 7. in india, the worst of both worlds
The old man was brought to Sudha Murthy's office by a middle-aged man who claimed the old man had no family and needed shelter. Sudha Murthy arranged for the old man to stay at an old age home. When the old man fell sick, Sudha Murthy visited him in the hospital and was later contacted by the man who said he was the old man's son. It was revealed that the middle-aged man and old man were actually father and son, and they had lied about being destitute in order to get the father into an old age home without spending their own money. Upon the old man's death, Sudha Murthy discovered the old man had left his savings to his
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Unit.4.2.story 2. on human foibles
1) Sudha Murthy had to cancel her weekend plans and travel for work to a small town for a project.
2) She met a well-mannered young man at the client's office who impressed her with his efficient work.
3) The young man invited her to his home where he boasted about his accomplishments and son's talents, claiming he graduated top of his class from Sudha Murthy's college with the gold medal in 1972.
4) However, Sudha Murthy realized he was lying as she was actually the one who received the gold medal that year from the same college. The young man was shocked to learn the truth and shut the door behind Sudha Murthy without another
Unit.4.6.story 6. an old man's ageless wisdom
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Unit.4.5.story 5. when the mop count didn't tally
- The story describes an incident that occurred in a hospital in England where a young OT nurse counted the cotton mops before and after surgery and found a discrepancy of one mop.
- The surgeon searched the abdomen but could not find the missing mop and demanded the nurse hand over the needle, but she refused citing the protocol to have an accurate mop count.
- They were at an impasse until the surgeon noticed the missing mop lying on the floor, apologized to the nurse, and praised her for standing her ground due to the importance of following procedures precisely for patient safety.
- The story illustrates the lesson Sudha Murthy's father taught his students about being vigilant, as one mistake
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1. Sudha Murthy regularly bought books in bulk from Sheikh Mohammad's small stationery shop to support the schools in Bangalore slums. When Sheikh came to collect payment, others were offered sweets but he saved some for his family.
2. Sheikh revealed he lived with his widowed sister Zubeida and her daughter, helping to support their household. However, Zubeida was diagnosed with cancer and required an expensive surgery.
3. Though he refused more money, Sudha Murthy insisted on providing more financial support. After Zubeida passed away, Sheikh returned the unused money, as Zubeida wanted it to help others, demonstrating her compassion even in death.
Unit.4.4.story 4. death without grief
Sudha Murthy visits her neighbors to offer condolences after hearing that someone in their family had died, as is the local custom. However, when she arrives she finds the household full of people chatting and listening to music cheerfully. When she inquires about who passed away, the wife bitterly complains about her mother-in-law and says her death solved all their problems and freed the husband from suffering. This cold reaction from the neighbors about the death in their family leaves Sudha disturbed and wondering if people have become too busy in modern life to care about others.
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- She contacts Hanumanthappa offering to pay for his education, and he humbly accepts her help to attend a teaching college.
- Murthy pays Hanumanthappa Rs. 1800 for living expenses for 6 months. However, when more money is sent later, Hanumanthappa returns Rs. 300 as he was not in college for 2 months due to holidays.
- This honest act from the poor boy teaches Murthy that honesty comes from the heart, not from class, education or wealth.
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- Moved by his achievement, she contacts Hanumanthappa and offers to sponsor his education, saying he can pursue any course. He chooses to study in a Teachers' Training College closest to his village for Rs. 300 per month.
- Months later, when Murthy sends him more money, Hanumanthappa returns Rs. 300 as he was at home for two months due to holidays and strikes so did not need the full amount, showing his honesty despite coming from a poor background. This teaches Mur
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1. Sudha Murthy regularly bought books in bulk from Sheikh Mohammad's small stationery shop to support the schools in Bangalore slums. When Sheikh came to collect payment, others were offered sweets but he saved some for his family.
2. Sheikh revealed he lived with his widowed sister Zubeida and her daughter, helping to support their household. However, Zubeida was diagnosed with cancer and required an expensive surgery.
3. Though he refused more money, Sudha Murthy insisted on providing more financial support. After Zubeida passed away, Sheikh returned the unused money, as Zubeida wanted it to help others, demonstrating her compassion even in death.
Unit.4.4.story 4. death without grief
Sudha Murthy visits her neighbors to offer condolences after hearing that someone in their family had died, as is the local custom. However, when she arrives she finds the household full of people chatting and listening to music cheerfully. When she inquires about who passed away, the wife bitterly complains about her mother-in-law and says her death solved all their problems and freed the husband from suffering. This cold reaction from the neighbors about the death in their family leaves Sudha disturbed and wondering if people have become too busy in modern life to care about others.
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Sudha Murthy receives a wedding invitation with a personal note asking her to attend. At the wedding, she does not recognize the bride or groom. The groom's father explains that after the groom backed out of the wedding when the bride developed a skin condition, the groom read Sudha Murthy's novel "Mahashweta" in the library. The novel helped change his thinking about abandoning his responsibilities. Inspired, the groom decided to marry the bride after all. Sudha Murthy is touched that her novel helped bring the couple together.
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- Sudha Murthy comes across a newspaper article about Hanumanthappa, a boy from a poor tribal family who scored high ranks in his exams despite difficulties.
- She contacts Hanumanthappa offering to pay for his education, and he humbly accepts her help to attend a teaching college.
- Murthy pays Hanumanthappa Rs. 1800 for living expenses for 6 months. However, when more money is sent later, Hanumanthappa returns Rs. 300 as he was not in college for 2 months due to holidays.
- This honest act from the poor boy teaches Murthy that honesty comes from the heart, not from class, education or wealth.
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- Sudha Murthy reads about a bright student named Hanumanthappa who secured eighth rank in his Secondary School exams despite coming from a poor tribal family with his father earning only Rs. 40 per day.
- Moved by his achievement, she contacts Hanumanthappa and offers to sponsor his education, saying he can pursue any course. He chooses to study in a Teachers' Training College closest to his village for Rs. 300 per month.
- Months later, when Murthy sends him more money, Hanumanthappa returns Rs. 300 as he was at home for two months due to holidays and strikes so did not need the full amount, showing his honesty despite coming from a poor background. This teaches Mur
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- After attaining enlightenment, he gave his first sermon in the city of Benares preaching his teachings.
- One of his teachings involved helping a woman named Kisa Gotami who was grieving the death of her son. He tasked her with finding mustard seeds from homes untouched by death, helping her realize that death is a part of life.
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2) On her return trip, she is disturbed to see the lifeless body of a cow that had been alive and running earlier, realizing how quickly life can end.
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However, in other cultures, motherhood may be viewed as a burden or a sacrifice. Women may feel trapped by their maternal responsibilities, or resentful of the societal pressures to become mothers. In these contexts, the joys of motherhood may seem like a myth, a romanticized ideal that does not reflect the realities of daily life.
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The king orders an arch to be built over the main street to impress visitors. However, when the king returns under the arch, it knocks off his crown. The king orders the builders executed, but they blame the workmen. The workmen then blame the masons, who blame the architect for making amendments to the plans. The wise man advises punishing the arch. However, only the king fits the noose, so he hangs himself. The people then crown a melon as their new ruler, caring not who rules but wanting freedom to do as they please.
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- 1. Wise and Otherwise : Story 17: What is a Red-Letter Day, A Holiday Gokhale Education Society’s S.M.R.K. B.K. A.K. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nasik-5. Ms. Geetanjali Gitay Assistant Professor Dept. of English CC English (LL) T.Y.B.Com. Sem V Unit 4
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- 4. • At the bus stand, she met the headmaster of one of the schools she wanted to visit. He was very happy to see Sudha Murthy and greeted her warmly. He seemed to be in hurry asked Sudha Murthy whether she was going to Banglore. He tells that if she was not working on Saturday, it was going to be a long weekend. Sudha Murthy tells that she is not going to Banglore. The headmaster tells that he is going to Banglore. •She asks him won’t he has to attend the school for flag hoisting. He tells her that this is a ritual every year and a total waste of time. In his twenty years of service, he had grown bored of these national holidays. He wished that the government declared it as a complete holiday. He was going to Banglore to see which people were concerned with his transfer to district headquarters as his daughter wanted to study computer science. • About the function in school he had asked his assistant master to conduct the program and had also given him a copy of the speech he had prepared twenty years ago. Students are not interested in celebrations. They are more interested to go and see the film in the tent near their village. • The following week, Sudha Murthy returned to Banglore.She went to her friend’s house for dinner. She is also a teacher. Sudha Murthy asks her how did she and her school celebrate 15 August. Summary (cntd)
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