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Celebrate with pride our Independence Day with a microstory! Closing date- 11th August 2023.
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    Points:5

      

    Independence Day Celebrations - Micro-fiction contest

    The ever-popular microfiction contest is back! This month we celebrate India's Independence Day, so we invite short - and we mean really short - stories in the form of microfiction. As you know, microfiction is basically a story in its shortest form with a clear-cut start, middle section, and a concluding part, and is generally within 50 words, but for this contest, we are allowing you a maximum limit of double that.

    Theme: Independence Day Celebrations

    What you have to do: Write a fictional micro story limited to 100 words centered on the theme and related to the field of education/academics, the narrative having a smooth flow from beginning to end. Thus, within the confines of the word limit, a creative story should unfold. It can be any genre and have some conversational bits too. Give a relevant title to the micro story. You can use the edit button to fix errors in the text but do not change the core story.

    The rules are simple-
    1. The micro story should be in English, and not more than 100 words (the minimum number of words can be as per your choice). It must be based on the theme and must in some way have an association with education/academics.
    2. A member can submit up to a maximum of three entries. All entries should be submitted only in a response to this thread, and if you are submitting more than one, then each entry should be submitted in separate responses. In case you submit two consecutive responses, you will need to wait for another member to submit a response in order to submit the third entry.
    3. Do not include any links, slang words, references to weapons, drugs, inflammatory statements, disrespectful language, and the like. Strictly adhere to our site's policies and guidelines.

    The rewards-
    Up to three entries will each receive a cash prize of Rs.75/-. A further prize of Rs. 50/- may be given depending on the number of quality entries received. Enhanced points and cash credits (cc) may also be given to non-winning entries. Note that each entry will be judged in its individuality so whether you submit one microfiction or two or three is immaterial. In case all your entries are reward worthy, you will get one of the main cash prizes, and the other entries will get the enhanced points and cc. A creative title may get a couple of extra points (the title will not be counted in the word limit.)

    What we are looking for: Something unique, something creative! Think out of the box, and come up with situations on the campus or off it that fit in with both, the theme, and the field of education/academics. Some basic ideas- a microfiction related to a campus hostel, a school picnic, an entrance exam, an admission GD, etc.

    Closing date: 11th August 2023.

    Come...celebrate our Independence Day with a micro story!
  • #774446

    Points:1
    A small clarification is required. Are the members supposed to write only fictional story? Can't I write about real-life incident/personality?
    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

  • #774447

      

    Points:1
    Partha,

    It is clearly mentioned to submit a fictional story.
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #774449

    Points:1
    Vandana,

    Do we need to include the phrase," Independence Day celebrations" in the title?

  • #774451

      

    Points:1
    No Bhavani, that is not necessary. You can put any title that you want. Even if the words are not included in the text of the story, that is fine, as long as the theme comes across clearly. Everyone should just ensure that the story is based on the theme and related to education/academics as per the rules given.
    When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust! ~ John C. Maxwell

  • #774457

    Points:4
    Title: Learning self-reliance part of early childhood education

    Vicky, a first-grade kid woke up and got ready to school earlier than usual since there was an Independence Day celebration with flag hoisting at his school to salute the departed freedom fighters.

    He was taught what independence really was by his father the previous day. He realized independence also meant being self-reliant doing his daily routine on his own like waking up by himself, packing his school bag, getting ready for school, etc.

    Vicky learned self-reliance and did whatever he could do without disturbing his parents. This would be his real Independence Day celebration then.

  • #774460

    Points:4
    Celebration of Independence Day in an incredible Way.
    A few nights back, I had a fine dream witnessing all our popular leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Respected Nehru, Subash Bose, Bhagat Singh, Khudiram Bose sitting together in heaven and were discussing how they put their maximum efforts to get back this independence from the Britishers.
    They are now happy that Rishi Sunak of an Indian - origin, Is the prime minister of England ruling the country successfully showing a miracle change of dynasty.
    Gandhi JEE almost cried to see such a fantastic achievement. He noted how a great change in respect of dynasty has occurred in England with the origin of Indian Prime Minister.
    This dream often haunts me even now.

  • #774469

    Points:7 (₹ 7)
    Title: The Principal got the coveted gift during Independence Day celebration

    It would be his last Independence Day in the Government school where he had taught for 35 years and become the Principal. He would retire this month.

    He told other staff to take responsibility of celebration of the Independence Day. They agreed.

    He thought how he developed the school from a scratch, how he convinced uneducated parents to send their wards to school. He was worried about the school after his retirement.

    On the Independence Day, after the flag-hoisting, all staff organized an oath-taking ceremony. They took oath to help the underprivileged students.

    The Principal got the coveted gift.
    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

  • #774474

    Points:4
    Title: 'Commitment to perform will not have any obstacles'.

    Independence Day celebrations are about to start in the school. Ram must start the programme with his prayer. Ram is a good singer. He practised a patriotic song and is eager to perform.

    He dressed up well and is going to school on his bicycle. On the way he slipped down and there is an injury on his knee. Of his anxiety to perform in the celebrations, he just tied a cloth over the injury and attended the celebrations. His performance and commitment are accoladed by the Head Master who gave him a special prize on that occasion.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #774476

    Points:7 (₹ 7)
    Title: The Librarian's Surprise

    Mr Saifuddin, the librarian of Mohammediya School, had a secret plan for Independence Day. The students were excited.

    "I've hidden books around the school," he announced mysteriously. "Each book has a clue to find the next one."
    Excited, the kids split into teams, following clues that led them on a treasure hunt. Along the way, they discovered fascinating books and solved riddles.

    At last, they reached the final clue, which led them to a hidden room. Inside was a beautiful mural depicting the nation's history.

    The students cheered, grateful for the gift of books and the joy of learning.
    Honesty is the best policy.

  • #774478

    Points:4
    Title: The Knowledge Rockets

    At Vedika school, Independence Day meant a spectacular show. Students gathered on the field, holding model rockets they had built.

    "3... 2... 1... Blast off!" shouted Mr Vishal, the science teacher.

    The rockets soared into the sky, each representing a subject they loved—math, history, literature.
    "We celebrate the pursuit of knowledge!" beamed Principal Hakimuddin.

    As the rockets reached the stars, the students knew education could take them anywhere. It was a joyous reminder that learning was their ticket to explore the universe of possibilities and achieve true independence.
    Honesty is the best policy.

  • #774481

    Points:10 (₹ 10)
    Title : Dream came true

    We are two brothers studying in different schools. I was enthusiastic in giving independence day speech, but got high fever the day before.

    Next morning, I delivered the speech for which I was awarded a medal. After reaching home, I shouted "Mummy!", to show my medal. After hearing my sound, she patted on me. I woke up to realize that it was a dream. To my surprise, a medal is hanging on my neck.

    My mother narrated that my brother delivered the speech at my school and hence the medal. Nobody could differentiate him because we were identical twins.

  • #774489

    Points:4
    Title: " Meeting his friends is a celebration for him"

    Krishna is thrilled. He received an invitation from his previous school to attend Independence Day and receive the gold medal as he stood first in the 10th class last year in that school. He is excited as he is going to meet his best friend Bhama and other friends in the school. Presently he is doing his XI class in a nearby town. To receive a medal in the presence of his friends inspired him.

    He got off the bus and no sooner he entered the school Bhama invited him offering a rose. His happiness knew no bounds.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #774490

    Points:4
    Title: Walking in someone else's shoes

    Riya entered her college conference hall for a project presentation on cost-effective solar system installation at government schools as a celebration of Independence Day. She coordinated the project with Srikanth, who had to do the presentation. Unfortunately, Srikanth was unable to turn up due to his mother's hospitalization for a heart attack, anyhow begging pardon informed Riya prior to hospitalization.

    Riya successfully presented the project in front of the minister and college gatherings receiving accolades.

    After the presentation, she immediately made an empathy call asking Srikanth how his mother was. He replied she was in the ICU under observation.

  • #774491

    Points:4
    Title: The Little Patriot

    At Mohammediya School, young Sumit wanted to make a difference on Independence Day. He decided to raise funds for the local library, which was struggling to buy books.

    With his wagon, he set up a lemonade stand outside his house.

    "Lemonade for a good cause!" he called out cheerfully.

    Neighbours and friends came, eager to support Sumit's mission.

    "I love reading!" said Mrs Pooja, sipping her lemonade.

    Word spread, and soon, the whole community joined in.

    Sumit's heart swelled with pride. He realized that even a small act could contribute to a brighter, more educated future for his town.
    Honesty is the best policy.

  • #774495

    Points:4
    Title: Practice makes a man perfect

    Vimal wanted to participate in the independence day celebration. He met the class teacher for it. To motivate and improve him, the teacher told him to prepare a short speech in English for independence day. As Vimal was weak in English so he refused.
    The teacher understood the problem and told him to rehearse under his guidance.

    With great reluctance, Vimal agreed and started practicing.
    20 days after on the independence day, Vimal got the award for the best speech. He went to his teacher and thanked him.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #774501

    Points:4
    Title: A day at school with foreigners
    It was the 15th of August and Rahul was sleeping in his bed, then his mother comes saying "Rahul get up you'll be late for school." Then he wakes up and goes to school for flag hoisting. At the school, there were foreigners invited as chief guests. Rahul was surprised and excited on seeing them. Rahul somehow with courage went onto to talk to the chief guests. He got a very nice bonding with them and explained them about the diverse culture of India. Even the foreigners enjoyed talking to Rahul. While going the foreigners talked to the principal about Rahul's sincerity. It was the best day for Rahul and his parents.

  • #774504

    Points:4
    Title: A Noble Cause

    Raghav, a bright student, was selected to participate in a district-level educational quiz contest held every year on independence day in the city hall.
    While approaching the hall gate, he saw a wounded sparrow lying on the side of fencing bushes.
    Being an animal lover, he took the sparrow to a nearby pet shop where they treated and offered water to it. The sparrow seemed recovering.
    Raghav missed the contest but his parents praised him and told him not to worry as he would have more such opportunities in the future.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #774505

    Points:4
    The teacher made the day

    There is an inter school quiz programme to celebrate independence day celebration. Teacher chosen a girl to sing the invocation song 'Neerarum kadaludutha'.

    On the time of event she asked audience to rise from their seats for invocation song and looking for the girl to come to the podium. To her shock, the girl is not seen. Without any second thought she started singing the invocation song and managed.

    The girl revealed that another teacher asked her to go to his programme. She knew that teacher is jealous of her but she got appreciation.
    shasthranaam Ganitham moordhanisthitham

  • #774506

    Points:4
    Title - Who knows the other side of the fate?
    Rajan rendered his service in the St. Xavier's School as a Principal for over twenty years having his due retirement on August 31. He was promoted as Principal later due to his impressive performance as a teacher. Currently, he looks sad worrying his unpredictable future after his retirement. His only son is yet to get a job. He is a management graduate though.
    While hoisting the flag, he wished all the bests. With cheers, the secretary of the school declared an extension of his service for three years.
    Finally, his son was also offered a job in DVC as a Management Trainee.

  • #774511

    Points:4
    Title: His helping nature made him special on that day

    An old man was trying to cross the road. But he could not due to fast traffic. Aditya is going that way very fast to attend the Independence Day celebrations in the school. The old man stared at Aditya.

    Oldman: Babu, can you please help me?

    Aditya: Sure.

    The old man crossed the road with the help of Aditya. The whole episode was seen by the headmaster of the school. He in his closing remarks of the celebrations commended the attitude of Aditya and advised others to learn from him. The headmaster gave Aditya a special award.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #774513

    Points:4
    Title: Ramesh took the all-important career decision on the Independence Day

    Ramesh was excited! On the Independence Day, he would receive a medal for bravery from the Chief Guest In June, he had rescued a baby from a burning hut.

    Smartly-dressed Ramesh reached the school. After the flag-hoisting ceremony, he received the medal from the Chief Guest, Naik Digendra Kumar (Retd.), MVC, the famous Kargil hero.

    Ramesh was highly impressed when he came to know about the Kargil hero who took 21 bullets in his body and won the Battle of Point 4590.

    On that Independence Day, Ramesh decided to join Indian Army after completing his study.
    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

  • #774514

    Points:5
    Title: A boy took an oath to be a sincere and responsible person in the future.
    There was a boy Saurav aged 11 years studied in class 7th. He was a wicked boy and a dull student of the school. He always engaged in fighting and due to fighting he was famous in the entire school. One day a big incident happened and a junior class boy got a serious head injury because of his fighting. The matter became very serious and because of him some staff and teachers were suspended from school. The next day, the independence day celebration was there and the flag hoisting and many cultural programs happened. That boy went on stage and took an oath that he will not do fighting from that day onwards and always help needy people. After hearing this all present members became happy and patted on Saurav's back for a good decision.

  • #774522

    Points:10 (₹ 10)
    Title: Bharathy's tribute to Frozen Warriors at Siachen Glacier

    Bharathy got her bag packed to go to the Siachen Glacier base camp along with her college NCC team to pay tribute to the frozen warriors. They came to Ladakh two days back to celebrate Independence Day with the Jawans.

    After flying the Indian Tricolour flag at the sub-zero location, they organized some fun activities of dancing, singing, and gameshows for entertainment and handed over special self-heating packets of food for the army men.

    Bharathy and her friends initiated an NGO funding to support the families of the soldiers, who died in snowslides. Her father was one among them.

  • #774532

    Points:4
    Title: To celebrate or not to celebrate- that was the question

    The smartly-dressed boy from the border village was going to school to celebrate Independence Day. Suddenly he noticed four heavily-armed men moving in single file. Evidently, they were from the other side and were going to their village to create mayhem. 

    The boy stopped briefly. Would he ignore them? He decided and changed his direction to report the matter to the Army Company. The QRT of the Company immediately visited the spot and eliminated the terrorists after a brief gun-battle. 

    The boy missed the celebration in school, but attended a bigger Independence Day programme at the soldiers' camp.
    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali

  • #774533

    Points:5
    Title: You can't judge anybody by seeing his/her present performance

    There was a boy Kesav who was very dull in studies as well as other activities. But, he used to like play games. By seeing his performance in studies not only classmates rather teachers as well as parents scolded him. He used to be upset from inside. Once district level badminton championship under-14 was conducted. Many school children participated in this game. Kesav also participated in this game he worked hard for winning this game and finally he won the match. It was proud moment for school and he was single child who was selected for next coming state level badminton championship tournament. On Independence Day, the school principal announced prize with pride and he was awarded by chief guest. It was a matter of pride for the entire school. Parents were also filled with joy and gave blessings to his child.

  • #774541

    Points:4
    Title: Concern for the poor

    Rajan's father asked Rajan to prepare a patriotic song for Independence Day.
    After the program when sweets and chocolates were being distributed, Rajan went to his father and asked for some extra chocolates. When his father asked why then he told that there were some poor families in the nearby slum area and he wanted to distribute chocolates to children there. His father was surprised but felt happy and accompanied Rajan to distribute chocolates there. Rajan was very happy to celebrate the day like that.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #774544

    Points:5 (₹ 5)
    Special medal received on independence day.

    Shan came running to mom and excitedly told that he got special medal from the chief guest on his speech.

    He asked his mother to guess, he gave speech on the spot but wanted him to say. He really thanked mom and dad that they only taken to war memorials of before and after independence.

    She really happy to see his son's excitement and asked what are the points he covered about Kargil war memorial and Jallian walah Bagh which they visited. He replied both have witnessed massacre while former are martyrs and later non violent protestors.
    shasthranaam Ganitham moordhanisthitham

  • #774545

    Points:4
    Group Discission on the eve of indepence day.

    Nivas and his friends gathered at his house on the eve of Independence Day and thought to have a GD on national leaders and Nivas mom came hearing this and said it will be nice to have with their attire too. Everyone agreed and started collecting materials; they got a stick, khadi dhoti and even a small Charkha in the shelf for Gandhi.

    For Bharathiyar, dhoti ,shirt and black coat with turban by dhupatta and mustache managed with eye brow pencil.

    For Jhansi Rani, Saree, blouse and other makeup by his mom and enjoyed GD with their fight for freedom.
    shasthranaam Ganitham moordhanisthitham

  • #774550

    Points:4
    Independence is a blessing

    The Headmistress had announced contests to celebrate India's Independence Day. For class tenth, a short speech on 'Independence' was set forth, and the winner would get an opportunity to read her winning entry in the assembly on 15th August.

    "Through His creation, God conveyed a message about independence. He made humans and even animals lead life independently. Thus, independence is the soul of an individual's progress and for a nation to thrive. Let's not misuse freedom, rather honestly work to make India prosper." The assembly applauded Meena after she concluded her winning short speech.

    Aha! Meena rejoiced in her success.
    shampasaid

  • #774559

    Points:4
    Birth of a Patriot

    Seema, a teacher, went to her school with her four-year-old daughter Neha on India's Independence Day. The school was well decorated, and students were busy preparing for the Independence Day celebration.

    Seema sat with Neha among her colleagues to watch the ceremony. A little after, the headmistress hoisted the national flag of India. Everyone stood up, and the school band started playing the national anthem. The headmistress saluted the flag, and the march-past by the students began.

    Suddenly, Seema glimpsed at Neha and felt amazed. Neha was standing straight and saluting the national flag. Well, a tiny patriot was born!
    shampasaid


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