YUVASASTHRA - TALENT SEARCH IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Nucleus, The Centre of Science in asosciation with the leading national News Paper, The Hindu, is organising YUVASASTHRA - a seach for young talents in Science and Mathematics now studying in Class X.
Exam will be held at Various centres in Palakkad, Malappuram and Thrissur Districts on Sunday, 20th October 2019. The student shall report at the exam venue on time as instructed in the Admission Ticket. Late comers will not be allowed to attend the test.
The questions will be based on science subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology) of 8
th , 9th and 10th syllabus (State as well as CBSE).
Any 10th standard student can apply for Yuvasastra 19-20 by one of the following procedures (A or B):
A. Submit the application online - Instructions :
1. Visit www.yuvasastra.com and submit the application online as per the instructions before 18.10.2019.
2. Fill up all the 3 sections viz, A. Personal Details, B. General Details and C. Contact Details of the online application form carefully and accurately. Leave space between different parts of your name and initials if any.
3. Enter the Preview button below the page so that the applicant can view the information provided in the application on the display page. Carefully review the same and use the Edit/Modify button to make changes, if any.
4. After the final modification and verification, validate your application with OTP (One Time Password) by entering the Validate with OTP button and go for FINAL SUBMIT
5. The applicant will receive a confirmation SMS in the Registered Mobile Number.
6. If you are opting the online submission of application, NEVER submit offline application and vice versa.
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B. Submit the application offline - Instructions :
1. Get the printed application form along with the printed instructions from school authorities or from
Nucleus office directly. The student can also download the Application Form directly from www.yuvasastra.com. Download and read the instructions carefully before filling the application form.
2. If you are opting the submission of application offline NEVER submit online application and vice versa.
3. Fill up all the 3 sections viz, A. Personal Details, B. General Details and C. Contact Details of the application form carefully, neatly and accurately. Leave a box between different parts of your name and initials if any.
4. Question paper is available in 2 languages. Specify your choice of language in the application form.
5. Fill the application form appropriately as instructed and submit the completed application form to the teacher in charge (before 11.10.2019) or to the Nucleus Office directly (before 15.10.2019).
6. The student will receive a confirmation SMS between 13th and 17th of Oct.2019 in the Registered Mobile Number.
C. After getting the confirmation SMS :
1. The student will receive a second SMS when the Admission Ticket is ready to download (between 10 th and 19 th of Oct.2019). After receiving the SMS the student can visit www.yuvasastra.com and download the Admission Ticket. Get it printed, affix A RECENT COLOUR PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH (taken within last 6 months) on the box specified. The student as well as the guardian/parent should sign on the specified columns of the Admission Ticket. Signature of the student and the parent are mandatory on the ADMISSION TICKET.
2. No student will be allowed to write the examination without a COMPLETE ADMISSION TICKET.
3. Part 1 (Attendance Slip) of the Admission Ticket will be collected by Nucleus officials at the exam hall and Part 2 will be returned to the student for future reference
. Announcement of Results :
1. The list of the winners will be published on 25.10.2019. Complete result will be available at
www.yuvasastra.com and www.nucleus4science.org. The total Prize for the winners of Yuvasastra will be scholarships worth Rs. 55 Lakhs†
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The details of Prize for the winners of Yuvasastra 2019-20 are as follows.
Rank 1 : Scholarship worth Rs. 75,000† Rank 2 : Scholarship worth Rs. 60,000†
Rank 3 : Scholarship worth Rs. 50,000† Rank 4 – 20 : Scholarship worth Rs. 40,000† each
Rank 21 – 50 : Scholarship worth Rs. 30,000† each
Rank 51 – 100 : Scholarship worth Rs. 25,000† each
Rank 101 – 200 : Scholarships worth Rs. 20,000† each
There will be scholarship of Rs. 10000† for all students* who secure full A+/A1 in Std X Board Exam.
2. In case of any tie, the student who get minimum number of negative marks will be considered as
winner. If again there occurs a tie, the prize will be shared equally.
3. Participation certificate will be distributed to all the participants.
4. The prize distribution ceremony of Yuvasastra will be held in December 2019, the details of which will be informed by SMS to the winners and all the participants.
* Students who have participated in Yuvasastra 2019-20
† All scholarships are subjected to the admission of the student to the exclusive Two Year UFIP (Unique Fulltime Integrated Plus Two Program) 2020-22 Batch at Nucleus The Centre of Science
Visit http://yuvasastra.com/student-registration for complete information and registration
National Students' Space Challenge 2019 - IIT Kharagpur and IIAE
The National Students' Space Challenge (NSSC) is the centre piece of spAts,Space Technology Students' Society, or spAts, in short, is the official student body under Kalpana Chawla Space Technology Cell . As the name suggests, NSSC is a national-level fest purely dedicated towards space and space technology. The fest had its start in the year 2011 when the society decided to independently host a fest to provide for a platform to those aspiring engineers and scientists of India who needed an opportunity to showcase their talent. In its inaugural year, NSSC had just one event: Liftoff. This event which is a competition to build the best water rocket with the given specifications still remains the highlight of the fest after 8 long years. Through the years, various other events such as autonomous and manual bot making, space quizzes, case studies and astrophotography among others have been added. Besides the events, the National Students' Space Challenge is also famous for its supremely successful guest lectures, exhibitions and workshops.
World Space Week 2019 PAINTING COMPETITION
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ISRO Centres in Kerala (VSSC, LPSC and IISU) are celebrating World Space Week during
October 4-10, 2019. In connection with this, a competitionfor UP & High School students will be held at Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Palakkad and Kannur on October 6,2019.
Competition Theme / Topic
The painting competition will be conducted with "The Moon: Gateway to the Stars" as the theme.
Who can participate
Competition is intended for Upper Primary and High School students.
Students of classes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 can participate.
Category Junior Senior
Classes 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10
Medium to be used : "Any medium"
Drawing sheet will be provided at the venue. Students are advised to bring necessary drawing materials (except drawing paper) to the venue.
Event
The Painting competition will be conducted on 6th October, 2019[Sunday] from 9 AM onwards. The event is likely to conclude by 12.30 PM
The competition will be conducted simultaneously at five cities of Kerala as mentioned below
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Sl.No.
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City
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Venue
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1
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Thiruvananthapuram
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St.Joseph's
HSS, Thiruvananthapuram
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2
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Pathanamthitta
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Mount Bethany
HSS, Mylapra, Pathanamthitta
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3
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Ernakulam
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SRV Model
GHSS, Ernakulam
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4
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Palakkad
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Govt. Moyans
Girls HSS, Palakkad
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5
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Kannur
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Chovva HSS,
Chovva,Kannur
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Students are free to choose their venue as per convenience and the same should be indicated during online registration.
Schools are encouraged to maximize the participation of their students for the event. Students may register for the Painting competition at the Registration portal in the World Space Week-2019 Website.
Details to be filled at the Registration portal
Student Details: Name, Class
School Details: School Address, Phone number (with STD code)
Contact Details: Mobile numbers / e-mail ID of the participants
Preferred Venue:
Applicants shall have to make their own arrangements to reach the venue. No transport allowance will be provided.
Registration will be on first come first serve basis. Last date of registration for the Painting Competition is 27th September, 2019.
Refreshments will be provided at the venue for participants
Prizes:
Three students each from both Junior and Senior category will be declared as winners at each venue.
Prizes carry a Certificate and Cash Award.
Consolation prizes will be given to the next 10 participants. .
All the students will be provided with Participation Certificates.
Paintings will be evaluated by an expert panel
General Rules
There will be no registration / participation fee
It is compulsory to submit the painting of all participants for evaluation at our end. Submitted paintings will not be returned.
World Space Week 2019 - Inter-school Quiz Competition
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As in previous years the ISRO Centres in Kerala (VSSC, LPSC and IISU) are celebrating World Space Week during October 4-10, 2019. The theme for 2019 is ‘The Moon: Gateway to the Stars’. All Kerala Quiz Competition planned on October 5, 2019 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Thrissur and Kozhikode simultaneously.
Programme Overview
The quiz will be conducted with the theme "Space".
Students from class 8th to 12th can participate in the competition.
The programme is tentatively fixed as given below.
Date & Time: October 5th, 2019, Saturday; 08:30am to 02:00pm.
Venues (At four cities of Kerala as given below)
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Venue
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Venue
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Districts
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Thiruvananthapuram
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State
Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram
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Thiruvananthapuram
Kollam
Pathanamthitta
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Kottayam
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CMS
College Higher Secondary School, Kottayam
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Pathanamthitta
Alappuzha
Kottayam
Idukki
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Thrissur
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Chaldean
Syrian Higher Secondary School, Thrissur
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Ernakulam
Thrissur
Palakkad
Malappuram
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Kozhikode
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Regional
Science Centre & Planetarium, Kozhikode
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Malappuram
Kozhikkode
Wayanad
Kannur
Kasaragod
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Registration
This is a team event with each team consisting of two students.
Students may register at the Registration Portal in the World Space Week-2019 Website.
Students are free to choose their venue as per convenience and the same should be indicated during online registration.
A school can nominate maximum two teams for the event. Each team can consist of students from high school & higher secondary sections, but only two teams (four students) shall be nominated from a school.
In case of more than two registrations from one school, the teams which has registered first will be eligible to participate in the event.
Details to be filled at the Registration Portal.
Student Details: Name, Class
School Details: School Address, Phone number (with STD code)
Contact Details: Mobile numbers of the participants
Preferred Venue:
After online registration, students will be able to download the registration form with the details. This form shall be duly signed by the Head of the Institution and brought to the Venue on the day of the quiz competition.
General Instructions to participants
Applicants shall have to make their own arrangements to reach the venue. No transport allowance will be provided.
Last of date of registration for the quiz is 29th September, 2019.
The students will be given confirmation about the programme through e-mail / phone which he/she has provided during registration.
Light refreshment and lunch packets will be provided at the venue for participants and one accompanying person.
It is not compulsory to wear school uniform for the event.
Prizes:
Three top scoring teams will be declared as winners at each venue.
Prizes carry a Certificate and Cash award.
All the students will be provided with participation certificates and student kits.
Prize distribution follows the event.
“ Shri Vikram Sarabhai Memorial ” 1st National Online Cyberspace Quiz Competition
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CYBERTALKINDIA is an ISO 9001: 2015 Certified and registered Firm in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India which aims to focus on cyber security training and skill development about digital citizenship and internet safety. With the cashless economy boom, there is a pressing need to create a cyber-aware generation.
Eligibility :
The Quiz is open to anyone who has an interest in Cyberspace or wants to learn more about the scope and ambit of every aspect of the Cyber Law related issues, which involves the use of a computer or the internet. This program highlights Cyber Laws in the areas of Electronic Commerce, Electronic Contracts, Need for Cyber Law in India, National Policy on Information Technology 2012, important terms related to Cyber Law, History of the Internet and World Wide Web, and many more topics.
Students are required to participate individually and not in teams.
Registration process :
Registration fees: Rs. 500 /- per participant.
Registration form HERE
Pay via UPI: cybertalkindia@paytm
Pay via Paytm click HERE
Details of Quiz :
The Quiz will be held online, covering various aspects of questions related to the cyber world
The Quiz will be in a MCQ format, comprising a total number of 100 Multiple Choice Questions.
Each correct attempt will fetch you 3 mark, whereas, an incorrect attempt of a question will attract a negative marking of 1 marks.
The duration of the Quiz will be – 80 minutes.
The Candidates are required to attempt the Quiz at 04th of November2019
Prizes :
There will be three winners [based on ranks 1 to 3]
Winners shall be awarded the following prize money:
First Prize: INR. 2500/- + hard copy merit certificate + voucher worth INR.20k
Second Prize: INR. 1200/- + hard copy merit certificate + voucher worth INR.20k
Third Prize: INR. 700 /- + hard copy merit certificate + voucher worth INR.20k
E-certificates of participation will be issued to all participants + voucher worth INR.10k
Important dates :
Last date for registration: 30th October 2019
Date for online Quiz: 04th November 2019
Time for online Quiz: A student can attempt the test anytime between 02:00 PM – 11:59 PM on the 4th November 2019
The test shall be deactivated on the midnight of the 5th of November at 12:00 AM
Declaration of answer key: 10th November 2019
Declaration of final results: 15th November 2019
Syllabus :
The following are the topics that you need to cover for the quiz.
History of Internet & World Wide Web
Cyber-crime on the rise
Need for cyber law in India
E-Commerce in India
Cyber Crimes/Cyber Frauds
First Cyber-crime
Cyber frauds in India
Cyber-crimes
Overview of rules issued under the I.T. Act,2000
Visit CybertalkIndia.com for details and registration
Quiz Contest for Students - Keral Khadi and Village Industries Board
The Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board is organising a quiz contest for the students of Kerala on 1 October 2019 in connection with the 150th birthday celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi.
Paragraph Writing contest on Ideas on Constructive works of Mahatma Gandhi - Topic: Environment
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While enunciating that “My real politics is constructive work”, the father of the nation must be focusing on deepening and directing the actions of citizens towards inclusively shaping the pillars of society. With the promotion of self-sufficiency and unity in consideration, Mahatma has defined 18 such constructive works which primarily streamlines his principles into practice.
Here, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS), invites you to take part in competition of ideas striving for self improvement and community building.
Here, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS), invites you to take part in competition of ideas striving for self improvement and community building.
ORATRIUM 2019 – The Public Speaking Reality Show for the students
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JCI THIRUVANANTHAPURAM is a chapter of Junior Chamber International - a worldwide organization of young leaders who meet, learn and grow through various local, national and international projects and events . The programmes include Child care, education and empowerment, Community services including blood donors forums, National integration and leadership camps ,environment awareness projects, scholarship to the needy etc.
For the sixth consecutive year JCI Thiruvananthapuram is conducting ORATRIUM – 2019 SEASON 6 - The Public Speaking Reality Show in English for the children of Std VIII to XII from various schools across Kerala on Saturday 12th October 2019 at St. Thomas Residential School, Mukkolakkal , Trivandrum.
The Mission of the event is to spread the message that communication, presentation and public speaking skills are essential ingredients of a personality. The event aims to groom and enhance the inherent talents of the youth and prepare them for a bright and successful future developing global competitiveness.
The winners shall be decided after rigorous competition evaluating their oratorical and presentation skills by an expert panel comprising of successful and eminent personalities from various fields.
Prizes
The winner would be titled as Mr./Ms. ORATOR and shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs.25,000/-, Trophy, and Certificate. The First and Second Runner Ups shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- respectively along with a Trophy and Certificate. Best Performing school shall be presented the JCI Thiruvananthapuram Overall Championship trophy.
For details and registration, please contact oratriumtvm [at] gmail.com
Prizes
The winner would be titled as Mr./Ms. ORATOR and shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs.25,000/-, Trophy, and Certificate. The First and Second Runner Ups shall be awarded a Cash Prize of Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 10,000/- respectively along with a Trophy and Certificate. Best Performing school shall be presented the JCI Thiruvananthapuram Overall Championship trophy.
For details and registration, please contact oratriumtvm [at] gmail.com
TCS iON IntelliGem - Contest on 21st Century Skills
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About TCS iON IntelliGem
An aptitude contest to create an understanding and appreciation of the various 21 st Century competencies
Students of Grades 5 to 9 compete at the School, City and National (Pre-finals and Finals) level
Students can take part in one or more Topics. Reference learning material is provided for each Topic
A unique IntelliGem Quotient is used to gauge students' talent and to promote them to subsequent rounds
Why TCS iON IntelliGem
Provides students and educators an exposure to increasingly important
21st Century competencies
Develops in students a passion and love for lifelong learning, and early entrepreneurshipBuilds a competitive spirit in students and prepares them to handle societal challenges
Ignites a spark in young minds to actively augment their knowledge and awareness of these competencies
Eligibility
TCS iON IntelliGem Junior - Students of Grades 5 and 6
TCS iON IntelliGem Senior - Students of Grades 7, 8 and 9
TCS iON IntelliGem 2019-20 - Contest Schedule
Round 1
School Level
Sep 12 & 13, 2019
ORSep 24 & 25, 2019
OROct 16 & 17, 2019
Register by Sep 20, 2019
Round 2
City Level
Nov 2019
Dates to follow
Round 3
National Level
Pre-Finals
Dec 2019
Dates to follow
Round 4
National Level
Grand Finale
Jan 25 & 26, 2020
Prizes and Awards
National Winners
Exciting Cash Rewards
National Finalists
Exciting Cash Rewards
National Semi-Finalists
Exciting Cash Rewards
School Excellence Awards
Trophies, Medals & Certificates
New Age Toys
Books & Subscriptions
Personality Development Training
All Finalists are entitled to a FREE entry to the next edition of TCS iON IntelliGem
How to Participate
01 Register School
Register your school on TCS iON IntelliGem portal
02 Encourage Students
Encourage students to participate by communicating via Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and School Website
03 Know More
Students or their Parents access the TCS iON IntelliGem portal
04 Register Students
Choose exam date, and register your students from Grade 5 to Grade 9
05 Complete Payment
Either School or Parents can make payment to confirm participation
06 Start Learning
Students get access to free, downloadable learning/reference material
07 Get Ready
Inform your students regarding the Round 1 examination
Wildlife Week 2019 - Poster Designing Competition
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Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department is organising a Poster Design competition for the general public in connection with the Wildlife Week Celebration.
The poster should be made on paper of A3 size using water colour, poster colour or acrylic on biodiversity conservation . Posters may be sent in card board tubes to avoid damage.
Details of the participant should be given in a separate paper. No identification marks or names that helps to identify the artist should be written on the posters.
Prizes
For details visit http://forest.kerala.gov.in/
The poster should be made on paper of A3 size using water colour, poster colour or acrylic on biodiversity conservation . Posters may be sent in card board tubes to avoid damage.
Details of the participant should be given in a separate paper. No identification marks or names that helps to identify the artist should be written on the posters.
Prizes
- First : 5000/-
- Second: 3000/-
- Third: 1500/-
For details visit http://forest.kerala.gov.in/
Wild Life Week Celebration 2019 - Competitions for Students of Kerala
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Lower Primary and Upper Primary:
- Pencil Drawing and Water Colour Painting on Nature and Wildlife
- Quiz (team of two students)
- Essay Writing - Malayalam
- Elocution - Malayalam
- Pencil Drawing
- Water Colour Painting
The students of all Government/Aided/Self Financing schools/colleges can participate.
The students from Plus 1 and above can participate in the college level category.
The prize winners will be given Cash Award and Certificates.
Students selected for State Level competitions will be provided with TA/DA for attending the competitions.
Details of competitions
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Venue: District Level Selected Venues
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02.10.2019
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09:00 am
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Registration
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09:30 – 11:30 am
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Pencil Drawing (LP, UP, HS, College)
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11:45 – 12:45 Pm
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Essay Writing (HS and College)
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2:15 – 04:15 PM
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Water Color Painting(LP, UP, HS, College)
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03.10.2019
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09:30 – 11:30 am
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11:30 – 01:30 PM
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Quiz ( College)
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2:00 – 04:00 PM
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Elocution (HS and College)
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For painting and drawing bring materials except paper
State level competition will be held on 08.10.2019
For further information please contact Office of Assistant Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry Division of your district or visit Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department website.
Click here for the press release (in malayalam)
Contact information is available in the press release
StoryMirror Story Writing Contest: “Book of Love”
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For all the romantic storytellers out there, StoryMirror is back with an exciting initiative to give your unpublished works a chance to be shared in a physical book! Write the perfect love story that your imagination whispers and win the golden opportunity to get published!
Find your words in print by participating in StoryMirror’s “Book of Love”. The winning stories will be exclusively published by StoryMirror in an anthology which will be formed with nothing but the best, and you could be in it! So, fan the flames of your love and let it roar!
Painting Competition for Students at Thrissur
All Kerala Photographers Association will be organising a painting competition for school students in connection with the All Kerala Photographers Association State Convention.
Date and Venue: 21 September 2019 at Jawahar Balabhavan, Thrissur
Categories and Eligibility: LP and UP school students
Medium: LP students can use water colour or crayons. UP students can use only water colour
Drawing sheets will be provided at the venue
Prizes
Cash Prize, memento and certificates to the winners
Five consolation prizes
Interested students may register at 9446230775, 9895055345
Last date for registration is 19 September 2019
Source: Madhyamam Daily 14.09.2019
My Food for Future: Short Video Contest
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International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is organising a short video contest for students.
Calling all young filmmakers from around the world:Submit a 1–2 minute video for your chance to win a$500 PRIZE.
Your video should offer ideas and solutions that can help ensure the world has access to healthy, diverse, and affordable diets
A panel of senior representatives from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), along with film industry professionals, will select the winning entries. If chosen, your video will receive global attention when the winners are announced on October 16, 2019.
Eligibility
The video competition is open to young filmmakers from all over the world between the ages of 10 and 25, as of the date of submission. The contest includes two age-based categories: 10–17 and 18–25
Selection
Selections will be based on a video’s success in presenting ideas, inspiring action, and emphasizing creativity, innovation and storytelling. A panel of senior representatives from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), along with film industry professionals, will select the winning entries. Winners will be announced October 16, 2019.
Prizes
A winner and two runners-up will be selected for each age category. The winning entry in each category will receive a $500 prepaid gift card, and each of the four runners-up will receive a $250 prepaid gift card
Last Date
Deadline for submissions is midnight (EST) on October 1, 2019, and must be accompanied by signed entry and consent forms. There is no fee to enter your video in the contest
Times Scholars 2019
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The Times Scholars programme is an endeavor to encourage school students of classes X to XII to develop a reading habit that helps them develop a holistic understanding of our society, the environment, and an informed worldview, enabling them to become good citizens and write a better future for themselves.
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION AFTER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT :
For Class XII: The best performing 100 students to be awarded a Dell laptop each. Selected students from Class XII will also be eligible for admission in the undergraduate courses at Bennett University with a scholarship applicable for 1 year. The students will need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of the University.
For Class X and XI: The best performing 100 students to be awarded a Dell laptop each.
ELIGIBILITY
Students of classes X to XII can apply for this programme in two different levels, which are defined below. These levels constitute two categories in which participants will be evaluated.
Level 1 - Students from Classes X and XI
Level 2 - Students of Classes XII
The programme is free for all candidates. There is no registration fee.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Registration :As a first step, candidates need to register online for the programme.
Reading Phase :Beginning October 25, The Times of India newspaper will carry ONE article each day, in its print version, across a range of fields such as current affairs, science & technology, sports, politics, social issues, education, global developments etc. over a span of 50 days. These articles will provide multi- dimensional perspectives to help students get a deeper understanding of various interesting subjects. The articles will have a label reading TIMES SCHOLARS.
Practice Tests and Presentations :Weekly practice tests will be conducted online, with questions based on the article. Twice during the programme, candidates will be asked to summarize articles and share their view in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, which they can upload on the site. Each practice test will comprise 3 stories, each with 6 questions, to be answered in 15 minutes.
Final Examination :During Dec 21-23, 2019, there would be an online test followed by an interview to assess the students’ understanding & perspective. The test will comprise 11 stories, each with 6 questions, to be answered in 60 minutes.
First Shortlist and Interviews :The First Shortlist of the programme will be decided basis the cumulative score i.e. participation marks in the practice tests and presentations + marks achieved in the final examination. The best performers, in terms of the cumulative score, will need to appear for an interview in person.
Winners and felicitation :For each of the two levels (as mentioned in the Eligibility criteria mentioned earlier), 100 winners will be chosen as winners. A select number will be invited to a felicitation ceremony whose details will be communicated later.
Last date for registration 23-Oct-2019
Visit https://timesscholars.com/website for details
Design a Logo for Vahli Dikri Yojana
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development Deptt. of State Gujarat has launched a Logo Design Contest for the coveted Scheme for girls “Vahli Dikri Yojana” which is roughly translated to “Dear Daughter Scheme”. The Concept of the Scheme is to improve the girl child birth rate by strengthening socio economic status of girl in society arrest their dropout rate and prevent their marriage as Children, thereby encouraging a positive mindset change in society.
Design a Tagline for Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
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The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is a global partnership of national governments, United Nations Agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector and academic institutions that aims to promote resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.The CDRI will serve as a platform where knowledge is generated and exchanged on different aspects of climate and disaster resilience of infrastructure. The CDRI will focus on resilient economic infrastructure (like transport, telecom, energy, and water), social infrastructure (like health and education) and ecological infrastructure, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable.
Design a Logo for Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
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The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is a global partnership of national governments, United Nations Agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector and academic institutions that aims to promote resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.The CDRI will serve as a platform where knowledge is generated and exchanged on different aspects of climate and disaster resilience of infrastructure. The CDRI will focus on resilient economic infrastructure (like transport, telecom, energy, and water), social infrastructure (like health and education) and ecological infrastructure, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable.
SIB Scholarship scheme-2019 / എസ്ഐബി സ്കോളർഷിപ്പ് സ്കീം - 2019
The South Indian Bank Ltd. under it's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) invites applications under the third edition of 'SIB Scholar', a scholarship scheme for students belonging to financially challenged families, pursuing their Undergraduate courses in Kerala.
Online registration – closes on 25.09.2019
B) Number of students to receive scholarship from each District in Kerala: 5
(Total number of eligible students: 14 X 5 = 70)
C) ELIGIBILITY:
Minimum Educational Qualification The candidate should have passed 12th Standard from any Govt. Higher Secondary School in Kerala with minimum 85% marks in Academic Year 2016-2017 or 2017-2018. (Students who have completed 12th Standard from Govt. aided, CBSE/ICSE schools are NOT ELIGIBLE)
Family income Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 100,000/-(Rupees One Lakh)
Under graduate courses eligible for scholarship B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BVMS, B.Pharm, B.Sc (Nursing), B.Sc(Agri), LLB and other 3 to 5 year full time under graduate courses. Students who got enrolled for the above mentioned courses during the year 2018-19 in Govt./Aided colleges in the state of Kerala are eligible. Students who are admitted to self financing colleges in Govt. quota during 2018-19 and paying the same Govt. fees are also eligible to apply for the scholarship.
D) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT :
The Bank will pay/reimburse 100% of the tuition fees as per the fee structure to the selected students for seats allotted in the Government quota in Government and Aided colleges. An additional monthly allowance of Rs.4000/- towards hostel/subsistence cost will also be paid to the selected students for the entire duration of the regular course (excl. internship period, if any).
E) APPLICATION FEE: NIL
CANDIDATES MEETING THE STIPULATED NORMS ONLY NEED TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.
F) HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply online through the link below from 19.11.2018 to 05.12.2018.
The applicants are requested to ensure that the information filled in the Online-Application Form is correct before submitting the same.
There will not be any provision to modify the submitted online application.
Candidates making multiple registrations will be DISQUALIFIED
Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload their photograph, 12th Standard mark list, Certificate in prescribed format signed by head of institution where currently studying and family income certificate issued by Village Officer. Candidates belonging to BPL families should upload BPL certificate issued by secretary of local body.
If any of the parent has expired, corresponding death certificate to be uploaded.
If any of the parent is differently abled, corresponding certificate to be uploaded.
Guidelines for Uploading Photograph and Certificates.
Photograph :
- Recent passport size colour photograph.
- Background , preferably white.
- Casual photographs wearing caps/hats/dark glasses not acceptable.
- Resolution: 140 pixels (height) x 110 pixels (width).
- Size of the scanned image - not more than 50kb.
Certificates :
Uploaded certificates should be legible.
Size of each scanned certificate - not more than 300kb.
Scanned Image of certificate should be in pdf format only
Kindly retain a copy of the application for future reference.
For details and online applilcation please visit https://www.southindianbank.com/forms/Scholarship.aspx
എസ്ഐബി സ്കോളർഷിപ്പ് സ്കീം - 2019
(SIB സ്കോളർ)
സൗത്ത് ഇന്ത്യൻ ബാങ്ക് കേരളത്തിലെ ബിരുദാനന്തര ബിരുദ കോഴ്സുകൾക്ക് സാമ്പത്തികമായി പിന്നാക്കം നില്ക്കുന്ന വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് കോർപ്പറേറ്റ് സോഷ്യൽ റെസ്പോൺസബിലിറ്റി (CSR) പ്രകാരമുള്ള സ്കോളർഷിപ്പ് സ്കീമിൻറെ മൂന്നാം പതിപ്പിൽ അപേക്ഷ ക്ഷണിച്ചു.
കുറഞ്ഞ വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ യോഗ്യത
12-ാം സ്റ്റാൻഡേർഡ് പാസ്സായിരിക്കണം
കേരളത്തിലെ സർക്കാർ ഹയർസെക്കണ്ടറി സ്കൂളുകളില് നിന്നും 2017-18 അല്ലെങ്കിൽ 2018-19 കാലയളവിൽ കുറഞ്ഞത് 85 ശതമാനം മാർക്ക് നേടിയിരിക്കണം
( സർക്കാർ എയ്ഡഡ്, സിബിഎസ്ഇ / ഐ.സി.എസ്.ഇ സ്കൂളുകളിൽ നിന്ന് പന്ത്രണ്ടാം സ്റ്റാൻഡേർഡ് പൂർത്തിയാക്കിയ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ യോഗ്യമല്ല )
വാർഷിക കുടുംബ വരുമാനം Rs. 100,000 / - (ഒരു ലക്ഷം രൂപ)
കൂടുതല് വിവരങ്ങള്ക്ക് https://www.southindianbank.com/forms/Scholarship.aspx സന്ദര്ശിക്കുക
Online registration – closes on 25.09.2019
B) Number of students to receive scholarship from each District in Kerala: 5
(Total number of eligible students: 14 X 5 = 70)
C) ELIGIBILITY:
Minimum Educational Qualification The candidate should have passed 12th Standard from any Govt. Higher Secondary School in Kerala with minimum 85% marks in Academic Year 2016-2017 or 2017-2018. (Students who have completed 12th Standard from Govt. aided, CBSE/ICSE schools are NOT ELIGIBLE)
Family income Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 100,000/-(Rupees One Lakh)
Under graduate courses eligible for scholarship B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BVMS, B.Pharm, B.Sc (Nursing), B.Sc(Agri), LLB and other 3 to 5 year full time under graduate courses. Students who got enrolled for the above mentioned courses during the year 2018-19 in Govt./Aided colleges in the state of Kerala are eligible. Students who are admitted to self financing colleges in Govt. quota during 2018-19 and paying the same Govt. fees are also eligible to apply for the scholarship.
D) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT :
The Bank will pay/reimburse 100% of the tuition fees as per the fee structure to the selected students for seats allotted in the Government quota in Government and Aided colleges. An additional monthly allowance of Rs.4000/- towards hostel/subsistence cost will also be paid to the selected students for the entire duration of the regular course (excl. internship period, if any).
E) APPLICATION FEE: NIL
CANDIDATES MEETING THE STIPULATED NORMS ONLY NEED TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.
F) HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply online through the link below from 19.11.2018 to 05.12.2018.
The applicants are requested to ensure that the information filled in the Online-Application Form is correct before submitting the same.
There will not be any provision to modify the submitted online application.
Candidates making multiple registrations will be DISQUALIFIED
Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload their photograph, 12th Standard mark list, Certificate in prescribed format signed by head of institution where currently studying and family income certificate issued by Village Officer. Candidates belonging to BPL families should upload BPL certificate issued by secretary of local body.
If any of the parent has expired, corresponding death certificate to be uploaded.
If any of the parent is differently abled, corresponding certificate to be uploaded.
Guidelines for Uploading Photograph and Certificates.
Photograph :
- Recent passport size colour photograph.
- Background , preferably white.
- Casual photographs wearing caps/hats/dark glasses not acceptable.
- Resolution: 140 pixels (height) x 110 pixels (width).
- Size of the scanned image - not more than 50kb.
Certificates :
Uploaded certificates should be legible.
Size of each scanned certificate - not more than 300kb.
Scanned Image of certificate should be in pdf format only
Kindly retain a copy of the application for future reference.
For details and online applilcation please visit https://www.southindianbank.com/forms/Scholarship.aspx
എസ്ഐബി സ്കോളർഷിപ്പ് സ്കീം - 2019
(SIB സ്കോളർ)
സൗത്ത് ഇന്ത്യൻ ബാങ്ക് കേരളത്തിലെ ബിരുദാനന്തര ബിരുദ കോഴ്സുകൾക്ക് സാമ്പത്തികമായി പിന്നാക്കം നില്ക്കുന്ന വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് കോർപ്പറേറ്റ് സോഷ്യൽ റെസ്പോൺസബിലിറ്റി (CSR) പ്രകാരമുള്ള സ്കോളർഷിപ്പ് സ്കീമിൻറെ മൂന്നാം പതിപ്പിൽ അപേക്ഷ ക്ഷണിച്ചു.
കുറഞ്ഞ വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ യോഗ്യത
12-ാം സ്റ്റാൻഡേർഡ് പാസ്സായിരിക്കണം
കേരളത്തിലെ സർക്കാർ ഹയർസെക്കണ്ടറി സ്കൂളുകളില് നിന്നും 2017-18 അല്ലെങ്കിൽ 2018-19 കാലയളവിൽ കുറഞ്ഞത് 85 ശതമാനം മാർക്ക് നേടിയിരിക്കണം
( സർക്കാർ എയ്ഡഡ്, സിബിഎസ്ഇ / ഐ.സി.എസ്.ഇ സ്കൂളുകളിൽ നിന്ന് പന്ത്രണ്ടാം സ്റ്റാൻഡേർഡ് പൂർത്തിയാക്കിയ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾ യോഗ്യമല്ല )
വാർഷിക കുടുംബ വരുമാനം Rs. 100,000 / - (ഒരു ലക്ഷം രൂപ)
കൂടുതല് വിവരങ്ങള്ക്ക് https://www.southindianbank.com/forms/Scholarship.aspx സന്ദര്ശിക്കുക
Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment :All India School Contest
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All India School Contest hosted by Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE).
ICPE is a voluntary organization registered under the Societies Act. The principal agenda is to address environmental issues related to use of plastics and promote waste management in India with focus on plastic waste.
YES Bank Celebrate HER Story Contest
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Presenting ‘Celebrate HER’ a platform for everyone to join hands to celebrate the spirit of womanhood.
Celebrate HER Story Contest!!!
To participate simply write a story of a woman who inspired you Or your own inspiring story, and submit with a picture upload.
Celebrate HER Story - Contest Rules
Entries must be received latest by Monday, September 30, 2019
Winner shall be eligible for
A trip tBali for two
Winner shall receive MakeMyTrip (“MMT”) Holidays voucher for equivalent value for Bali trip for two for 3 days and four nights.
The package shall cover flights and hotel stay only
Additional expenses including VISA charges, airport transfers, any additional hotel expense tbe borne by the winner.
BMW X5/5 Series for three days from AVIS
Offer not applicable on Add-Ons
Toll, parking and interstate taxes to be borne by the customer, if any
Standard security deposit will be charged which will be reimbursed after the car is safely returned
Prize winner will get the car as per the availability
Story Publishing
The winning story shall be published by YES BANK as part of the article talking about the overall initiative
First Runners Up shall be eligible for
MMT vouchers worth INR 50,000
Second Runners Up shall be eligible for
MMT vouchers worth INR 25,000
Weekly Winners shall be eligible for
Amazon e-vouchers worth INR 10,000
The subject of the story and picture uploaded should be of the women who inspired the participant
All YES BANK customers and non-customers are eligible to participate in this contest
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges appointed by YES BANK at its sole discretion.
All entries must be in line with the theme “Celebrate Her Story”
Entries may be uploaded with or without a photograph. In the event the Entrant decides to upload a photograph, all the rules applicable for the Entries shall be applicable for the photograph uploaded by the Entrant.
Visit https://yescelebrate.yesbank.in/for further details
Celebrate HER Story Contest!!!
To participate simply write a story of a woman who inspired you Or your own inspiring story, and submit with a picture upload.
Celebrate HER Story - Contest Rules
Entries must be received latest by Monday, September 30, 2019
Winner shall be eligible for
A trip tBali for two
Winner shall receive MakeMyTrip (“MMT”) Holidays voucher for equivalent value for Bali trip for two for 3 days and four nights.
The package shall cover flights and hotel stay only
Additional expenses including VISA charges, airport transfers, any additional hotel expense tbe borne by the winner.
BMW X5/5 Series for three days from AVIS
Offer not applicable on Add-Ons
Toll, parking and interstate taxes to be borne by the customer, if any
Standard security deposit will be charged which will be reimbursed after the car is safely returned
Prize winner will get the car as per the availability
Story Publishing
The winning story shall be published by YES BANK as part of the article talking about the overall initiative
First Runners Up shall be eligible for
MMT vouchers worth INR 50,000
Second Runners Up shall be eligible for
MMT vouchers worth INR 25,000
Weekly Winners shall be eligible for
Amazon e-vouchers worth INR 10,000
The subject of the story and picture uploaded should be of the women who inspired the participant
All YES BANK customers and non-customers are eligible to participate in this contest
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges appointed by YES BANK at its sole discretion.
All entries must be in line with the theme “Celebrate Her Story”
Entries may be uploaded with or without a photograph. In the event the Entrant decides to upload a photograph, all the rules applicable for the Entries shall be applicable for the photograph uploaded by the Entrant.
Visit https://yescelebrate.yesbank.in/for further details
Mygov.in Create a Slogan for Census 2021
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography, Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872. It helps them in framing new policies, seeing whether the government programs are effective and identifying areas and communities which may need assistance.
To generate awareness on the importance of Census, we invite you to create a slogan for “Census 2021”.
Last date of submission is 19th September 2019.
The competition is open to all Indian citizens residing within and outside India
Prize: The winning entry will be the official Slogan for the Census 2021 of India and will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-.
Technical Parameters
The participant should upload the slogan as a file in PDF format.
The slogan should be catchy and should not be more than one line.
Please note that the slogan must be original and should not violate any provision of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.
Entry must be submitted to the Creative Corner Section of mygov.in.
Make sure your MyGov profile is accurate and updated as we will use the information on the profile for further communication. This includes your name, photo and phone number. Entries by those with incomplete profiles will be rejected.






























