Self discipline and patience- the golden key to success

Slow & steady wins the race. We are in the 21st century. An era where there is commercialization, westernization & globalization all around. Everybody wants to be a champion in his field by surpassing others. But in this process, many times success evades him. Contrary to this, there are situations where people leave it in the hands of God or upon their failure, they blame their fate and so on...

If we take a sneak peak into history, all successful people have appropriately and seriously adopted self-discipline and patience in their working policies.

Practically speaking, the reality is that man is the master of his destiny. There are many famous personalities to quote. For instance, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Gandhi & so on. These personalities have 2 common characteristic traits- self discipline & patience. If we take a look into the lives of above mentioned heroes, they have tasted success & by employing self- discipline, patience, strong will power & adjustment. We, Comrades, by utilizing these inputs in our lives can achieve any milestone & create a difference in society.

Nobody is extra-ordinary. Nobody is unique or neither are we angels or aliens. We all are social human beings living on our Planet Earth with no special or hidden powers. The golden rule of life is to employ certain values specially self-discipline and patience to leave an impression in our society, to make a mark and also emerge as leaders in our respective walks of life. It is said that the roots of hard work are bitter but the fruits are sweet. To reiterate, by adopting these moral values in our daily chores of life, nobody will be a loser. its sure shot we will come out with flying colors....We all will be WINNERS and an example for the rest to follow.

Students' Oxygen movement view

24/07/2011

A healthy body bears a healthy mind

Today the emphasis is given more and more on the academic excellence of the child. The physical part is generally ignored or completely neglected in most of the schools. It’s a very old saying that a healthy body bears a healthy mind. The improvement of health of the child can be ensured if we engage them in other activities like games and sports along with their studies.

We all need a break from the normal routine life since it becomes monotonous. Studies do need break after some time so that our mind can relax so that it can concentrate more. This break becomes necessary after several minutes. A good teacher tries to make class more interesting and student friendly so that students can give their proper attention and concentrate on the topic.

Like other machines, our mind and body also need some time to recharge and relax. Children have keen interest in games and like to play in school or at home. It's a common notion that they get scolded due to their this very interest by their teachers as well as parents. A child needs physical fitness along with studies for his overall development. Unfortunately we have plenty of schools which don’t have proper play grounds hence the physical part is neglected altogether. Most of the schools don’t have trained teachers and infrastructure to look after this important need.

Through sports children improve their physical fitness and their muscles and bones become strong and flexible and enhance their stamina. The brain also gets sufficient time to relax and fresh oxygen with the increased circulation and removes the toxins improving the concentration and alertness.

Nowadays with the technological advancement students are devoting lesser time in physical sports and PT at schools. They sit mostly in front of computers and like to play computer games on their mobile.

This trend is catching up with majority of school going kids. Even the eating habits have changed. They prefer ready made foods and drinks over the traditional meals. All these have bad impact on their physical and mental health. That's why they develop physical complexities like stress, obesity, indigestion, insomnia , to name the few, at early ages which is not at all good.

Students' Oxygen movement view

17/07/2011

Ragging .. mere law will not help

Ragging has been such a tradition which bothers most of the youth moving to the colleges after their schooling. Especially in the professional colleges it has really been the menace, has spoilt the life of numerous youths. It has been banned in most of the institutions because this custom has been tarnished by some of the miscreants by making it more vulgar and violent.

According to youth, ragging is a prestige builder...it has become a rage. Their view is that it is a medium to know our juniors. But according to the socialites, it is a peril for the society. Though it is helpful in transforming an introvert into an extrovert, but the tactics used in ragging is not always fair. Sometimes the students are asked to strip tease or perform any activity which is beyond their dignity. This is seriously unfair and unjustified in the case of not only fresher or any civilized human being.

Ragging can serve as a positive factor if it is utilized in the right sense and within its limitations. It can help one a lot in facing the real world. It can act as a boost up in preparing oneself to face any situation with full confidence. Though law has been implemented in the matter of ragging, it is still not correctly employed.

Mere having law is not going to solve the problem since we have plenty of laws against some social flaws prevalent but still bother us in the absence of awareness. The law is fruitful only if people are educated and are aware of the pros and cons of it. Coming to the ragging, it is not at all a problem if it is ..... Contd. on Page 2 within a limit and both the side enjoys it as a social medium to understand each other and start building a new communication.

We understand the importance of seniors in the colleges and the help which we get are really immense because we can’t share everything with the faculty but seniors are always there to help be it personal or academic.

Ragging help us shed our hesitation, move out from our shells and behave in a mature and tactful way.

To conclude, it has to be stated that don’t be dependant on extras, one should have faith on oneself and always live a life of character and dignity and be prepared to face any battles or challenges. Just have self-confidence.......THAT’S IT!!!

Students' Oxygen movement view

10/07/2011

Rain, Rain come again

The monsoon season has arrived. We feel excited about it. Each one of us enjoy rains and some deliberately wants to bathe in the rain. After the scorching summer heat the drops of rains comes for our respite and soothe our mind and body. Lots of greenery can be seen around of course with the croaking of frog singing on the tunes of the falling rain drops.

Small children do not miss any opportunity to bathe in nearby ponds and rivers. Floating paper boat is the favorite pastime. The little older students go for pool side party or rain dance. We like to play football in rainy season also. Even seniors could not stop themselves from joining.

There are few people who don’t like this messy season. They want to remain inside their house.

We have to understand the importance of water in our life. Since rain is the easiest and important source of drinking water but we hardly do anything for rain-harvesting and preserving it for future use in the scarcity of water. Rain water is the major source of underground soil water which we use mostly as the drinking purpose. Can we imagine life without water. But unfortunately very little is done for this valuable resource.

Deforestation is such an activity which is harmful in numerous ways. It affects rain in the particular area too. Plants and trees are important in attracting clouds, their condensation and ultimately culminating them into rain drops. But the unstopped cutting of forest in the name of urbanization has reduced the rain water amount. The area once de- forested receive less rain. This is happening in majority of the cities as the jungle of concrete has taken place of the natural greenery.

Apart from the bad effects of green house gases the water crisis which has become a common problem in all the major cities. Its high time we must be aware and respond in a positive way and stop watching the valuable water in which our existence depends.

Students' Oxygen movement view

03/07/2011

Father is the real hero and role model for each one of us

Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries and on other days elsewhere. It complements Mother's Day, the celebration honoring mothers.

Father's Day is a celebration of fathers inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. Father's Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners to fathers, and family-oriented activities.

The first observance of Father's Day actually took place in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. It was organized by Mrs. Grace Golden Clayton, who wanted to celebrate the lives of the 210 fathers who had been lost in the Monongah Mining disaster several months earlier in Monongah, West Virginia, on December 6, 1907. It's possible that Clayton was influenced by the first celebration of Mother's Day that same year, just a few miles away. Clayton chose the Sunday nearest to the birthday of her recently deceased father.

Unfortunately, the day was overshadowed by other events in the city, West Virginia did not officially register the holiday, and it was not celebrated again. All the credit for Father's Day went to Sonora Dodd from Spokane, who invented independently her own celebration of Father's Day just two years later, also influenced by Jarvis' Mother's Day.

Clayton's celebration was forgotten until 1972, when one of the attendants to the celebration saw Nixon's proclamation of Father's Day, and worked to recover its legacy. The celebration is now held every year in the Central United Methodist Church – the Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was torn down in 1922. Fairmont is now promoted as the "Home of the First Father's Day Service".

A bill to accord national recognition of the holiday was introduced in Congress in 1913. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson went to Spokane to speak in a Father's Day celebration and wanted to make it official, but Congress resisted, fearing that it would become commercialized. US President Calvin Coolidge recommended in 1924 that the day be observed by the nation, but stopped short of issuing a national proclamation. Two earlier attempts to formally recognize the holiday had been defeated by Congress. In 1957, Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith wrote a proposal accusing Congress of ignoring fathers for 40 years while honoring mothers, thus "[singling] out just one of our two parents"In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. Six years later, the day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.

In addition to Father's Day, International Men's Day is celebrated in many countries on November 19 for men and boys who are not fathers.

Students' Oxygen movement view

19/06/2011

EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING

Exam time is over. Now it’s time for results. It's a very satisfactory feeling that most of the students have passed their exam successfully. Rarely very few students have not been able to compete their exams. As they have secured marks less than their expectations. These are those students who possess strong will power and they are really very dedicated.

As it has been said children are the future of tomorrow. Similarly its also a saying that every coin has 2 sides. Just like that we have success and failure. Those who have been successful they need recognition, a starter and those who have to give it a next try they need encouragement.

It's a very serious issue that many teenagers are committing heinous crimes like suicide which is not at all just. Support is needed from every nook and corner. Be it parents or teachers or be it well guided people.

If we take a sneak peak of Patna this year, the suicidal rate has been pretty high. This is not at all fair. This problem needs a serious solution nobody has the right to play with anybody’s future. Life can take any turn. Its not a clever run away from harsh realities of life. Rather we should rise, fight in case things doesn’t happen according to our wishes.

We have to remember that failures are the pillars of success. People who are considered successful by us must have also tasted the bitterness of failure. Success is sweeter if it comes by hard work and giving your blood for it.

What can be done to ease the pressure of the examination from the children? Some people believe that if there is no pressure we fail to value it seriously and might take it carelessly which ultimately will be going to harm our results. If the pressure is excessive again the children are at the receiving end and sometime the results may be disappointing and unfortunate if they do certain things that is totally unacceptable. Therefore a balance has to be maintained between pressure and ease for this occasion. Teachers and parents approach is crucial in these issues.

We must remember that no one is perfect. Every one has got their limitations and strength. The key is to focus on your stronger areas and try to get maximum out of it. Your hobbies and interest in any particular area can be developed into career option in the future. If it happens then certainly you are going to give your 100% and this effort will be reflected in the results too which is certainly will be the positive.

Students' Oxygen movement view

12/06/2011

Noise of traffic acts as a slow poison- reckless honking adds more worries

Patna has witnessed phenomenal growth in the last decade be it population, urbanization, traffic as well as the numbers of vehicle on the roads. Management of people and traffic has become the biggest challenge for the traffic police in the city. There are many side effects associated with this growth also apart from pollution.

As the number of vehicles has increased on the roads so has the chaos. This works as a slow poison for us in the long run.

One crucial ailment associated with pollution is the unnecessary use of horns of our vehicle. It may be unintentional but it is observed that we are into this bad habit which adds to this menace on the road. Some people in the needless hurry use their horns to overtake creating more noise pollution.

Even the bikers andare doing this they are ore prone to the danger since they drive recklessly putting risk to their lives as well as the other commuters. Majority of them are minors and don’t even have proper license or even wear helmets for the safety.

One major culprits for the noise pollution are the VIP’S who are given special torch on their vehicle and they make unnecessary noise in order to create an impression or virtue of their powers.

We all are culprit in one sense or the other in the multiplication of this noise pollution. And our nagging habit of overuse of horns adds to the fire.

This can’t be changed by imposing stricts rule by the traffic police. The education of the public is also necessary. If we are concerned and seriously think to reduce the noise on our roads we have to behave and act in a more responsible manner.

The warning signs near hospitals, schools, etc. will have little effect even the message put as a slogan “No Horn Please” will not make severe impact.

The land of Bihar is known for its peace and tolerance. Being the Place of Buddha and Mahavira this very land preached the message of love across the world. But unfortunately we in the present era have forgotten our prestigious past which brought us glory and laurels all over the world. Now we are becoming more intolerant and harsh to others. The fast commercial world and in order to out do others at least in monetary terms we are losing some basics norms which made our culture special which taught us to give priority to others over ourselves.

We are the gen next. We are the future citizens of tomorrow. We have to seriously carry forward this noble and just idea of preventing noise pollution and creating a peaceful society. Together we have to undertake this responsibility. Support of one and all is needed. The need of the hour is creating awareness among the people not only in Patna but all over the society. Apart from following basic ettiquetes traffic rules and regulations also have to be strictly followed. This practise has to be seriously applied in our daily lives.

Students' Oxygen movement view

05/06/2011

Students Fight against Coaching Scam

The last month was the most tedious and tiring for the Oxygenious since they were indulged in the long battle against the coaching scam. The children park of S. K. Puri was the venue of the battle. The first Baccho Ki Adalat was held on 20 th of April. The student organized their first adalat asking some questions from the coaching world especially Anand sir the Brand Ambassador and the icon in the coaching world .

The whole episode started when a girl called Khushbu went to the janta darbar of the CM Mr. Nitish Kumar. She was weeping and demanding her fee back from Anand sir which she had given as the coaching fee. It was a shocking news for us and gave us the reason to suspect the credibility of super 30 which has given all the applaud and fame to Anand Sir all over the globe. It was against his image that he only teaches 30 poor students who belong to economically and socially backward class. Soon it was opened that there are thousands of student being taught by him by taking money.

Students were demanding transparency in the coaching world. by asking 6 simple questions from them. They were demanding that instead of taking the fee as a lump sum amount it should be charged on monthly basis. so that nobody can play with the future of the children just to mint money from them. Most of the institutes give false claim about their success rate and do not reveal the true picture. The students are lured and they fell prey to these cunning people. Their list of faculties are also fake, everything is fine for few days in the beginning soon they start to show their real picture. The faculty changes to mediocre and incompetent one. The syllabus is also left incomplete or finished in a real hurry. There are hundreds of student in one batch some even ranging to thousands. All these things are not child centric in any case and show least concern about them.

Although children got very good response from the seniors and other concerned people they had to start the relay fast to get their answer. The convener Mr. Binod Singh started his fast from 15th of May which lasted up to 25th of May. After such a long battle came the silver lining when Anand sir gave the list of Super 30 two days prior to IIT results. This was a desperate effort by him to save his dignity and credential which was under suspicion and question mark. But our 5 vital question remained unanswered only for the public to ponder about and react. It was an eye opener for whole of the Patnites who have witnessed the mushrooming of these coaching industry and children being made soft target to thicken the pocket of these coaching mafia in the last few years. The craze for IIT an Medical being created by dubious advertisement and attracting people by giving wrong picture in the society.

The fast and relay fast came to an end on 25th of May the result day of the IIT coincidently it was the 8th foundation day of the Students’ Oxygen Movement too. The children celebrated this occasion and also their efforts against the coaching world who are using students in their business lust.

Students' Oxygen movement view

29/05/2011