Axis Bank Splash 2025 - Art, Literature and Craft Contest

Axis Bank Splash 2025 is back with a national stage for young creators to showcase their imagination and talent. Designed exclusively for students aged 7 to 14, this prestigious competition has grown into the country’s largest school-level event for arts and literature.

Since 2013, Axis Bank Splash has empowered young minds by offering a platform where creativity meets recognition. What began as a small initiative has now become a movement, inspiring over ten lakh students every year to participate and express themselves through art, craft, and literature.

Categories You Can Participate In

Art

Express your imagination through paintings, drawings, and digital illustrations. Use colour, texture and technique to narrate your idea visually.

Literature

Share your thoughts, feelings and stories through essays, poems and creative writing. Let your words spark inspiration, humour or reflection.

Craft

Create beautiful handicrafts, sculptures, models and innovative designs showcasing skill, originality and creativity.

Participants may submit one entry per category, with only individual submissions allowed. Each submission must be an original work created by the student.

Awards and Opportunities

Axis Bank Splash not only celebrates creativity but also rewards it.

• Curated workshop at Tashkeel, Dubai

• Cash scholarships worth ₹10 lakhs

• National-level recognition and certificates

The competition provides students a rare opportunity to learn from global creative experts, gain exposure, and build confidence in their artistic abilities.

Theme: Dreams

This year’s international theme focuses on Dreams.
Dreams are where ideas take flight, where castles float in the sky, animals speak, and every wish feels possible. Whether rooted in adventure, kindness or a better world, the call is to translate your vision into art, craft or words.

There are no boundaries. Bring your dream to life with originality, imagination and courage.

Age-wise Themes

To help students channel their creativity, themes are tailored by age group:

Age 7 to 10:
A Day in My Dream Life

Age 11 to 14:
The Future as I Dream It

Participants are encouraged to explore personal hopes, fantasy worlds, or real-world change through these themes.

Who Can Participate

• Students aged 7 to 14

• Individual entries only

• Original work by the student

• One entry per category per student

This competition welcomes students from across India, irrespective of background or skill level, as long as they have a desire to create.

Submission Deadline

The last date for submissions is:

24 December 2025

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Oxford Brookes International Poetry Competition 2022

The Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre's International Poetry Competition celebrates the power of poetry across the world!

The competition is open annually to all poets aged 18 and over from across the globe and has two categories:  

Open category (open to all poets aged 18 years and over)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) category (open to all poets aged 18 and over who write in English as an Additional Language)

The winners of each category will receive £1000 and both runners up £200.

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Tenth Anuvrat Story/Poem/Play Writing Competition

Tenth Anuvrat Story/Poem/Play Writing Competition is being organised for school teachers.

Participants have to write according to the topic given below. The word limit for Story/Play writing is 500-1000 words.

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The Hindu Lit for Life Children's Fest 2019

The Hindu Lit for Life 2019 promises to be special as it introduces the Children’s Fest.

Registrations: Open for only 50 children per session. First come first serve basis.
Where: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Ro Concert Hall, Lady Andal School, Chetpet
When: 12-14 January 2019

Sessions with Authors @ Neverland
January 12

• Time Detectives: Finds from the Past - Devika Cariapa
• What's in that Tree, Ammuchi - Sharanya Manivannan
• Treasure-Hunt at the Train Station - Joenna Rebello

January 13

• Specatbulous Stories - Shabnam Minwalla
• I need to Pee, You need to Pee, We All Nedd to Pee - Neha Singh
• Critters that Crawl - Shobha Vishwanath

January 14

• Naughty Krishna, Brave Hanuman and Tirupati Tour - with Amma - Bhakti Mathur
• The Lies We Tell - Himanjali Sankar

No entry fee for the sessions for all children under 16 years

Parents who wish to accompany the child and stay back for the sessions, will need to pay - INR 300 for three days or INR 100 per day.

Workshops
January 12 @ Neverland 
A Room Full of Stories Lakshmi Karunakaran
02:00 - 04:00 pm
Participants : 20
Fee: 350 per child
Age Group: 9-12

January 13 & 14@ Neverland - The Rap Club with Blaaze - Creative Writing Meets Rap
02:00 - 04:00 pm
Participants : 20
Fee: 350 per child
Age Group: 12-14 years

January 12 & 13 @ Narnia- Anita Thomas
Fee: 350 per child and a parent for the three sessions detailed below


Age Group: 9-12

Thinking out of the box Jan 12- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Participants : 20 children + 20 parents

Scrapbooks and Journals Jan 13- 9:30am to 10:30 am
Participants : Children only

Holding on, while letting go Jan 13- 11:00am to 12:30 pm

Participants : Parents only 

Telling Tales - Anushka Ravishankar
January 12  2:30 -3:30 pm
Participants : 25
Fee: 350 per child
Age Group: 6-8 years

Tell Your Story - Anushka Ravishankar
January 13 2:30 -3:30 pm
Participants : 25
Fee: 350 per child

Age Group: 9-12 years


For details and registration  visit https://www.thehindulfl.com/

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CBSE Expression Series on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

To pay tribute to the great freedom fighter, eminent educationist and the first Union Minister of

Education, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (born on 11 November, 1888), the Central Board of

Secondary Education announces CBSE Expression Series on Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

The details of this Expression Series are as follow:

i. To be held on 3 November 2015.

ii. The three categories of participation are:

a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII

iii. Topics are given in Annexure 1.

iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing.

v. Entries may be submitted in any one of the 22 scheduled languages and English.

vi. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes:

a) Online mode through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in

(Details given in Annexure II)

b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link to be made

available on www.cbseacademic.in . (Details given in Annexure II)

c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure III)

For Classes I to V 7065963925

For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926

For Classes IX to XII 7065963927

vii. To cater to the need of students of schools of such areas where internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV). This response sheet may be downloaded, printed and photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and upload it through link or send through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.

viii. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 08:00hrs in morning to 20:00 hrs in night on 3 November 2015.

ix. Students may submit their entries from school, home or a place as per their convenience.

x. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.

xi. Best 30 entries shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.

xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.

xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.

xiv. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time.

For any query, you may contact Joint Director at 011-23215130 from 10:00 AM to 5:30PM or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com.

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CBSE Expression Series on Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam

As an endeavour to pay tribute to the educationist, scientist, missile man and the People’s President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birthday on 15th October, the Central Board of Secondary Education announces CBSE Expression Series on Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on 15 th October, 2015. The details of this Expression Series are as follow:
i. To be held on 15 th October, 2015.
ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
 iii. Topics are given below
iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing.
v. Entries may be submitted in any one of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
vi. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes: a) Online mode through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in (Details given in Annexure II) b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in . (Details given in Annexure II) c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure III) For Classes I to V 7065963925 For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926 For Classes IX to XII 7065963927
vii. To cater to the need of students of schools of such areas where internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV). This response sheet may be downloaded, printed and photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and upload it through link or send through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
viii. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 08:00hrs in morning to 23:59 hrs in night on 15 th October, 2015.
 ix. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
 x. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
 xi. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiii. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time.
For any query, you may contact Joint Director at 011-23215130 from 10:00 AM to 5:30PM or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com.

CBSE EXPRESSION SERIES on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 
15th October, 2015
TOPICS 
Classes: 1st to 5th 
Participants may submit Essay (250 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s school days and how it influenced me…
Classes: 6th to 8th 
Participants may submit Essay (500 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on: Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam: the father of India’s Missile Programme
Classes: 9th to 12th 
Participants may submit Essay (700 words)/ Poem/Drawing on: “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”, said Dr. Kalam. I dream for India to be...

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CBSE Expression Series on Sh. Jayaprakash Narayan

In remembrance of the renowned freedom fighter and social reformer Sh. Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, Central Board of Secondary Education announces CBSE Expression Series on Sh. Jayaprakash Narayan on 11th October, 2015.
The details of this Expression Series are as follow:
i. To be held on 11th October, 2015.
 ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
iii. Topics are given in Annexure 1.
iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing.
v. Entries may be submitted in any one of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
vi. Participation is voluntary. 11th October 2015 being a holiday, interested participants may submit the entry from home or from a place as per their convenience.
vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes:
a) Online mode through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in (Details given in Annexure II) b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in . (Details given in Annexure II) c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure III) For Classes I to V 7065963925 For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926 For Classes IX to XII 7065963927
viii. To cater to the need of students of schools of such areas where internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV). This response sheet may be downloaded, printed and photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and upload it through link or send through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
ix. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 08:00hrs in morning to 23:59hrs in night on 11th October, 2015.
x. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
xi. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiv. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time. For any query, you may contact Joint Director at 011-23215130 from 10:00 AM to 5:30PM or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com.

TOPICS
'Classes: 1st to 5th
Participants may submit Essay (250 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on: Jayaprakash Narayan’s role in Indian freedom struggle
Classes: 6th to 8th
 Participants may submit Essay (500 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on: Jayaprakash Narayan: the real ‘Lok Nayak’
Classes: 9th to 12th
Participants may submit Essay (700 words)/ Poem/Drawing on: Jayaprakash Narayan said, “True politics is about promotion of human happiness.” My opinion on this is…

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CBSE Expression Series on Mahatma Gandhi

To pay tribute to ‘the Father of Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi, on his birthday on 2nd October, CBSE announces Expression Series on Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October, 2015.The details of this Expression Series are as follow:

i. To be held on 2 nd October, 2015.
ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
iii. Topics are given in Annexure 1.
 iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing.
v. Entries may be submitted in any one of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
 vi. Participation is voluntary. As it is a national holiday, interested participants may submit the entry from home or from a place as per their convenience.
vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes: a) Online mode through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in (Details given in Annexure II) b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link to be made available on www.cbseacademic.in .
c) Mobile App using the numbers
 For Classes I to V 7065963925
For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926
For Classes IX to XII 7065963927

viii. To cater to the need of students of schools of such areas where internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet. This response sheet may be downloaded, printed and photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and upload it through link or send through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
 ix. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 08:00hrs in morning to 23:59 hrs in night on 2nd October, 2015.
x. Entries submitted through email/ by post may not be considered.
xi. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students may be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiv. Plagiarism check may be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time. For any query, you may contact Joint Director, at 011-23215130 or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com.

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CBSE Expression Series on Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: 5 – 6 September, 2015

In remembrance of a great teacher, educationist and philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan , the Central Board of Secondary Education proposes ‘CBSE Expression Series on Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’ on his birthday on 5th September, 2015.
The details of this Expression Series are as follow:
 i. To be held on 5 th and 6 th September, 2015.
ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V, b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
iii. Topics are given in annexure 1.
iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing. v. Entries may be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
vi. Students may submit their entries from schools as well as home.
 vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes: a) Online mode through the link. (Details given in Annexure II) b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link. (Details given in Annexure II) c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure III) For classes I to V 7065963925 For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926 For Classes IX to XII 7065963927
viii. To cater to the need of schools where the internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV), which may be downloaded, printed, photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, schools/ participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and send it through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
ix. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
 x. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM on both days i.e. 5 th – 6 th September, 2015.
xi. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be on the basis of originality of content and creative expression. Students shall be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
 xiv. Plagiarism check will be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time.

TOPICS

Classes: 1st to 5th Participants may submit Essay (250 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on:
 i. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: Life and Teachings 

Classes: 6th to 8th Participants may submit Essay (500 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on:
 i. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan: The Philosopher President

 Classes: 9th to 12th Participants may submit Essay (700 words)/ Poem/Drawing on:
 i. Teachers like Dr. S. Radhakrishnan are eternal

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CBSE Expression Series on S.R. Ranganathan, Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai and Sri Aurobindo: 13 – 14 August, 2015.

To celebrate the birth anniversaries of three luminaries of our nation, the Central Board of Secondary Education proposes CBSE Expression Series on S.R. Ranganathan (born 9th August), Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (born 12th August) and Sri Aurobindo (born 15th August).
The details of this Expression Series are as follow:
i. To be held on 13th and 14th August, 2015.
 ii. The three categories of participation are: a) Classes I to V b) Classes VI to VIII and c) Classes IX to XII
iii. Topics shall be uploaded on 11th August, 2015 on www.cbseacademic.in and www.cbse.nic.in. iv. Students may submit their entries as Essay/ Poem/ Drawing.
v. Entries may be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English.
vi. Students may submit their entries from schools as well as home.
vii. Entries may be submitted using any of the three following modes:
a) Online mode through the link. (Details given in Annexure I)
b) Uploading only the jpeg/ jpg/ doc file of the entry through the link. (Details given in Annexure I) c) Mobile App using the numbers (Details given in Annexure II)
For classes I to V 7065963925
For Classes VI to VIII 7065963926
For Classes IX to XII 7065963927
viii. To cater to the need of schools where the internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-III), which may be downloaded, printed, photocopied for distributing to participants. After completion of activity, schools/ participants are required to scan it/ click an image of the entry and send it through Mobile App. Images without clear details may not be considered.
ix. Entries submitted through email/ by post will not be considered.
x. The links and Mobile App for submission of entry shall remain activated from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM both days on 13th – 14th August, 2015.The link will be available on www.cbseacademic.in
xi. Best 36 entries in each category shall be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 2500/- and a Certificate of Merit.
xii. Each participant will get a Certificate of Participation.
xiii. Selection of best entries will be purely on the originality of content and creative expression. Students shall be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.
xiv. Plagiarism check will be done and the entry will be liable to disqualification if found plagiarized at any point of time. For any query, you may contact Joint Director, at 011-23215130 or e-mail at praggyasingh.cbse@gmail.com.


Topics

TOPICS Classes 1st to 5th 
Participants may submit Essay (250 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on:
i. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai

Classes 6th to 8th
Participants may submit Essay (500 words)/ Poem/ Drawing on: i. S. R. Ranganathan

Classes 9th to 12th 
Participants may submit Essay (700 words)/ Poem/Drawing on: i. Sri Aurobindo 

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CBSE Expression Series 2015-16

CBSE Expression Series is a ‘Writing Series’ initiated by CBSE in August 2014 as part of various activities conducted by the Board for the holistic development of students. For the year 2015-16, the ‘CBSE Expression Series’ are beginning from July 2015 onwards. The ‘Expression Series’ shall focus not only on the contribution of great leaders of India but also on several important issues related to women, society (both rural and urban) and nation. The details of the ‘Expression Series’ are as follow:

 The Series will be conducted on the second Friday and Saturday of the month.

 Topics will be uploaded on www.cbseacademic.in on the second Wednesday of the month.

 Entries, in form of Essays and Poems, can be submitted by students through online and offline link

provided on www.cbseacademic.in or through mobile application.

 Students may submit their entries from schools as well as home.

 Entries can be submitted from 9.00 A.M. to 5.30P.M. on both the days.

 Students may express their thoughts and ideas in any of the 22 scheduled languages and English.

 Selection will be based on originality and creativity. Students shall be contacted telephonically on the phone numbers provided by them to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted.

 The final winners shall be selected from three class categories, i.e. classes 1st to 5th, Classes 6th to 8th and classes 9th to 12th.

 An award of Rs. 2500/- will be given to the winners after submitting a bona-fide certificate from

school.

 The winners shall be given a ‘Certificate of Merit’ and all participants shall get an online ‘Certificate of Participation’.

 The winning entries will be compiled in a book/e-book for wider sharing of ideas and thoughts.

 The details of submission of entries are given at Annexure I, II, III & IV.

 To cater to the need of schools where the internet connectivity is limited, the Board has devised a

registration-cum-response sheet (Annexure-IV), which may be downloaded, printed, photocopied for

distributing to participants. After completion of activity, schools/ participants are required to scan it

and send it to the links provided on www.cbseacademic.in or through the mobile application.

Students (participants) may login by clicking on the relevant category

For Classes 1 to 5 : Click Here

For Classes 6 to 8 : Click Here

For Classes 9 to 12 : Click Here

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Story-Poem-Essay-Painting Competition (Malayalam - Palakkad)

Punarjani Eco Friendly Organisation is organising a Story-Poem-Essay-Painting Competition for students.

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CBSE Expression Series on 'Subramania Bharati: The Poet Patriot'

CBSE  announced one day Expression Series on ‘Subramania Bharati: the poet and patriot ’on 11th December , 2014. Subramania Bharati was a firm believer in the philosophy that all beings are one and the same, and in unity with God – therefore, they are all equal. Bharati, while fighting for India’s freedom from British rule, simultaneously worked towards eradicating social problems such as religious and caste differences, superstitions, inequality between men and women, ignorance, and poverty.

This Expression series is open to all schools affiliated to CBSE or any recognised state board across the country. Students in three categories , namely i) Classes I-V, ii)Classes VI-VIII and iii)Classes IX-XII can submit their self –composed poems through the following modes :i) Online ii)Offline (links will be provided on 10th December 2014 on cbseacademic.in) iii)Whatsapp (see Annexure I). Topics shall be announced one day in advance.Entries can be submitted on 11th December 2014 from 9.00am to 5.30pm. in English and in 22 scheduled languages. 36 best entries will be rewarded with a cash prize of 2500/-. All participants with valid email ids will be given participation certificates.
In case an entry is found to be plagiarised at any stage, the entry will be disqualified. There will be a telephonic/ face-to-face interaction with the prospective winners to ascertain the originality of the entry submitted. Entries not in prescribed format will be summarily rejected. No correspondence will be entertained on the selection of best entries.
In case of any query, you may contact 011-23212603/23234324/23220154

Process flow for Offline Submission using Mobile Phones
Schools are required to photocopy the response sheet given and distribute among the students interested in participating the series to fill in details.
All participants willing to participate may refer to following instructions:
Participants may submit entries as Poem.
Download the Registration cum Response Sheet and fill in all the fields given in the form. Write your
name and complete school address before you start writing
Ensure that you have filled all the fields given in the form before writing.
Click a photograph of your entry and upload on WhatsApp at 07042745234 or Scan the
image and upload on WhatsApp at 07042745234

Notes:
1. Entries sent through email will not be entertained at all.
2. Entries should not exceed 5MB in any format.
4. The entries should not exceed the word limit as mentioned.
5. The entries/ writings must be original.
6. If at any stage the entries submitted are proven to be plagiarized or are without the registration details,the entry will be disqualified.
7. Plagiarism, if detected at any point of time, will lead to withdrawal of the prize.
8. Students can refer to as many resources as they can avail, however the entries submitted must be in their own language.
9. The decision of panel of experts will be final and no further communication will be entertained on the selected entries.


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CBSE Expression series on ‘Subramania Bharati: The Poet Patriot’
Topics for Poems
Classes I-V ( any one of the following in 250 words)
Subramania Bharati: the poet patriot!
 or
 My country my pride!

Classes VI-VIII ( any one of the following in 500 words)
 I love my land!
 or
And thus spoke Subramania Bharati …

Classes IX-XII ( any one of the following in 1000 words)
Subramania Bharati :the crusader for the underprivileged!
 or
You are my inspiration!
 or
 Beautiful Bharat!

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CBSE Expression Series on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

CBSE is committed to the holistic development of students and strongly feels that students of today
must be made aware of the selfless and valiant services of the women and men who have served the
nation. The present day India has been possible only because several women and men of yester
years worked incessantly towards nation-building.

In continuation of its earlier efforts, the CBSE now announces an Expression Series on Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyaya, a renowned thinker. His life and contribution can be a source of
inspiration for the present generation. This Expression Series will open from 19th September 2014
to 22nd September 2014. The participants can submit their entries from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. each day. Winners will be announced on 25th of September 2014, which is the birthday of
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.

Salient features of this Expression Series are as follows:-

• Entries can be submitted both in online and offline mode. Entries will be divided in three categories, i.e. Classes I-V, Classes VI-VIII and Classes IX-XII. 
• Entries can be submitted individually, in a pair of two students, or as a part of a school team with not more than five students in the team. 
• Multiple mediums, like essay, poem, one act plays (script not to exceed 2000 words), drawings, paintings, sketches, or a mix of various mediums (that convey the message of the topic) can be used
• Differently abled/Visually impaired students can also use the audio/ video mode. 
• Entries can be submitted in any of the 22 scheduled languages or in English.
• Different Topics for the different categories and applicable word limit (in case the expression is in the form of writing) are given in Annexure I.
• From each category of entries, 30 best entries (10 individual entries, 10 pair entries and 05 team entries and 05 for differently abled students) will be chosen.
• Plagiarised entries will be rejected without any notice. There will also be a telephonic/face to face interaction to ascertain the originality of the entries submitted.
• The criteria for the evaluation will include: originality of expression, presentation, use of multiple media and relevance to the topic. Students need to refrain from directly taking material from the resources available. On the other hand, they should research on the topic and write in their own words.
• The selected entries will receive a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- each along with a Certificate of Merit. All the participants will receive an online certificate provided they give accurate details.
• Online registration and its details are given in Annexure – II. You can also submit your entry through Offline mode by using link provided for offline submission (refer Annexure III) or through WhatsApp (refer Annexure IV)
• For further queries, please contact PS to Chairman at 011-23220154, 23230565 or PS to Director (ART & I) at 011-23212603, 23234324.

As per the latest circular from CBSE, the date has been extended up to 24.09.2014 till 02:00 

pm.

Topics
Poster
Circular
Notification
Registration for Class I-V, Class VI-VIII, Class IX-XII

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The Macmillan Book Review Contest

 

Age Groups & Book Lists

Kids! Are you ready to review your Favourite Books?

Select a Book from your Age Group
Borrow the Book from your Library or from a friend, Read it, and then answer the given review questions.

 

Grades 7,8,9 Book List   Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift) Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank)

Feluda Series (Satyajit Ray)

Flat-track Bullies (Balaji Venkataramanan)

Jobless Clueless Reckless (Revathi Suresh)

Oops  the mighty Gurgle (Ram G Valath)

Percy Jackson (Rick Riordan)

The Story Catcher (Varsha Seshan)

The Wordkeepers (Jash Sen)

Tiger by the Tail (Venita Coelho)

Vanamala and the Cephalopod (Shalini Srinivasan)     Grades 4,5,6 Book List Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift) Akbar and the Tricky Traitor (Natasha Sharma) Book Uncle and Me (Uma Krishnaswam) Charlotte's Web (E.B. White) Fortunately The Milk (Neil Gaiman) Hugo Cabret (Brian Selznick) Moin and the Monster (Anushka Ravishankar) The 6 Spellmakers of Dorabjee Street (Shabnam M.) The Blue Umbrella (Ruskin Bond) The BFG (Roald Dahl) The Stupendous Timetelling Superdog (Himanjali Sankar) Prizes 3 Lucky WINNERS in each group will WIN Macmillan Book Hampers   Last date is June 30th, 2014   Visit the website at http://www.rivokids.com/macmillan-book-review-contest

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CBSE-KATHA - CREATIVE WRITING AND TRANSLATION COMPETITIONS

 KATHA, a Indian publisher of children’s story books and translated fiction, has been working in the areas of creative writing and translation for nearly 25 years. I Love Reading is a programme to promote creative writing and translation among students I Love Reading Project seeks to nurture their creativity by giving them a platform to share their writing, thereby inspiring generations of future writers (More details in Annexure – 02). Participation in the competitions is free of cost.

CREATIVE WRITING AND TRANSLATION COMPETITION

(Timeline of events in Annexure - 01)

STAGE -1: KATHA CLUBS

I Love Reading

Affiliated schools will organize On the Spot Writing Contest in the following Categories: 

 

i. Classes IV-VII : July-August 2013

ii. Classes VIII- XII : July-August 2013 

The Principal shall verify and attest to the originality of the stories /translations, submitted by students, before uploading them onto the Katha website: www.katha.org

  Initially, students may submit their stories in Hindi or English.

[Sample narratives and tips for writing and translation are accessible on the website]

 All students may access the submitted stories/translations on the website and cast their vote online.

STAGE -2: REGIONAL WRITING WORKSHOPS

October-November 2013

About 300-400 selected semi-finalists and their accompanying teachers will be invited to a Regional Writing Workshop.

The semi-finalists will be given an opportunity to further develop and revise their submitted stories/translation under the guidance of professional writers, poets, and translators.

 At the conclusion of the Regional Writing Workshop, students will submit their stories for the FINAL ROUND. 

STAGE -3: KATHA UTSAV

December 2013

The submissions will be screened by experts who will select about 200 of the best entries for the FINALS.

The finalists and their teachers will attend the Katha Utsav in New Delhi. The Katha Utsav will be a 3-day workshop held at the India Habitat Center, with master-classes by experts from the literary field.

Katha will also organize meetings with publishers and literary agents.

A jury will announce prizes for the Best Story and Best Translation which will be published by Katha as BalKatha Prize Stories.

For further details, schools may contact:

Organisers:Tel. 11 4141 6600/Email:kps@katha.org/CBSE:P Rajeswary, Education Officer:011-2323124

 

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