National Librarian Day 12 August

 

Dr.S.R. Ranganathan

The National Librarian’s Day celebrated on 12th August on the birth anniversary of Padmashri Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science in India.

Biography of Padmashri Dr.S.R.Ranganathan

Ranganathan, born on 12th August 1892, came from a moderate background in British-ruled India. He was born in the small town of Shiyali (now known as Sirkazhi), in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India.

Ranganathan began his professional life as a mathematician; he earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in mathematics from Madras Christian College in his home province, and then went on to earn a teaching license. His lifelong goal was to teach mathematics, and he was successively a member of the mathematics faculties at universities in Mangalore, Coimbatore and Madras (all within the span of five years). As a mathematics professor, he published a handful of papers, mostly on the history of mathematics. His career as an educator was somewhat hindered by a handicap of stammering (a difficulty Ranganathan gradually overcame in his professional life).

He was a university librarian and professor of library science at Banaras Hindu University (1945–47) and professor of library science at the University of Delhi (1947–55). The last appointment made him director of the first Indian school of librarianship to offer higher degrees. He was president of the Indian Library Association from 1944 to 1953. In 1957 he was elected an honorary member of the International Federation for Information and Documentation (FID) and was made a vice-president for the life of the Library Association of Great Britain.The Government of India awarded Padmashri to Dr. S.R. Ranganathan for valuable contributions to Library Science.

Five Laws of Library Science:

• Books are for use

• Every reader his/her book

• Every book, its reader

• Save the time of the reader

• A library is a growing organism

August 12th is being celebrated as National Librarian’s Day in India, in remembrance of national professor of library science, Dr S R Ranganathan (1892-1972), who had spearheaded the library development in India.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day

Hiroshima and Nagasaki DAY

6 and 9 August 1945

The annual peace memorial ceremonies in Japan serve as a powerful reminder of the catastrophic effects of nuclear weapons and highlight the global commitment to preventing their use and testing. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II stand as the only instances of nuclear weapons used in conflict, causing immense devastation and creating a unique group of survivors known as hibakusha. These individuals provide firsthand accounts of the horrors of nuclear warfare, emphasizing the profound human cost and the urgent need for disarmament.

The Impact of Atomic Bombs

Historical Context and Bombings

On 16 July 1945, Robert Oppenheimer and his team conducted the first atomic bomb test in New Mexico. As World War II continued, the U.S. planned to use nuclear weapons against Japan. On 6 August 1945, at 08:15, the first atomic bomb, "Little Boy," was dropped on Hiroshima. This gun-type bomb used uranium-235 and produced an explosion equivalent to 15 kilotons of TNT. The explosion created a fireball with temperatures reaching 7,000 degrees Celsius and shockwaves traveling faster than the speed of sound, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

Following the blast, black rain laden with radioactive fallout contaminated the area, affecting those who ventured near the epicenter. Three days later, on 9 August 1945, a second bomb, "Fat Man," a plutonium-based device, was dropped on Nagasaki after the original target, Kokura, was obscured by clouds. The combined bombings resulted in an estimated 166,000 deaths, primarily among civilians.

Legacy and Hibakusha

The hibakusha, survivors of the bombings, offer poignant testimonies of their experiences, serving as powerful advocates for nuclear disarmament. Their stories underscore the lasting physical and psychological impacts of nuclear warfare.

Nuclear Testing and the Push for a Ban

Since 1945, over 2,000 nuclear tests have been conducted, leading to the proliferation of nuclear arsenals far more powerful than the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Public pressure and diplomatic efforts culminated in the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which opened for signature in September 1996. The CTBT aims to ban all nuclear test explosions globally, marking a significant step toward a safer, nuclear-free world.

The peace memorial ceremonies in Japan, the testimonies of the hibakusha, and the existence of treaties like the CTBT are vital reminders of the need for continued efforts to achieve global nuclear disarmament and ensure that the devastation experienced in Hiroshima and Nagasaki is never repeated.

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मुंशी प्रेमचंद

प्रेमचंद (31 जुलाई 1880 – 8 अक्टूबर 1936) हिन्दी और उर्दू के महानतम भारतीय लेखकों में से एक थे । मूल नाम धनपत राय श्रीवास्तव, प्रेमचंद को नवाब राय और मुंशी प्रेमचंद के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। उपन्यास के क्षेत्र में उनके योगदान को देखकर बंगाल के विख्यात उपन्यासकार शरतचंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने उन्हें उपन्यास सम्राट कहकर संबोधित किया था। प्रेमचंद ने हिन्दी कहानी और उपन्यास की एक ऐसी परंपरा का विकास किया जिसने पूरी सदी के साहित्य का मार्गदर्शन किया। आगामी एक पूरी पीढ़ी को गहराई तक प्रभावित कर प्रेमचंद ने साहित्य की यथार्थवादी परंपरा की नींव रखी। उनका लेखन हिन्दी साहित्य की एक ऐसी विरासत है जिसके बिना हिन्दी के विकास का अध्ययन अधूरा होगा। वे एक संवेदनशील लेखक, सचेत नागरिक, कुशल वक्ता तथा सुधी (विद्वान) संपादक थे। बीसवीं शती के पूर्वार्द्ध में, जब हिन्दी में तकनीकी सुविधाओं का अभाव था,उनका योगदान अतुलनीय है। प्रेमचंद के बाद जिन लोगों ने साहित्य को सामाजिक सरोकारों और प्रगतिशील मूल्यों के साथ आगे बढ़ाने का काम किया, उनमें यशपाल से लेकर मुक्तिबोध तक शामिल हैं। उनके पुत्र हिन्दी के प्रसिद्ध साहित्यकार अमृतराय हैं जिन्होंने इन्हें कलम का सिपाही नाम दिया था। 

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Kargil Diwas

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Reading Day Pledge

P.M.Shri KV Nahara celebrates Reading Month

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PM Shri K.V. Nahara, Sonipat Celebrates World book and Copyright Day

 

World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. This day is also known as World Book Day. 

                                                                

The theme for World Book and Copyright Day 2024 is "Read your way".

 History

UNESCO has selected 23rd April as World Book Day to pay tribute to great literary authors and writers including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. In 1995, this date was finalised by the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris, to pay tribute and honour authors and books worldwide.

Whose birthday is celebrated as world book day?

April 23, 1995, was decided by UNESCO as it was also the death and birth anniversary of William Shakespeare, a world-famous author.

World Book and Copyright Day 2024: Significance and Purpose

On this occasion, worldwide tribute is given to books and authors and also to encourage people to discover the pleasure of reading. This will generate respect for those who have made irreplaceable contributions to social and cultural progress. The UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance is awarded. Also, this day will increase understanding among people regarding copyright laws and other measures to protect intellectual copyright.

 

ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR STUDENTS

1. Book Mark MAking

2. Face Mask Making

3. Story Pyramid Making

Participate in all the activities and win prize and certificate.

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