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M& S PEOPLE 4 12 JUNE, 2015, FRIDAY TOUCHING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION Empowered and inventive, Indira Yakthumba, founder of Gyanodaya School has come a long way. By Shreya Sharma TIMELINE 1945 1962 1970 1975 1985 1996 Born March 1945 to a military family in Burma. Start of a new chapter Got married to His Excellency Late Gyan Bahadur Yakthumba at an age of 16 and moved to Nepal. Fighting spirit Her husband’s demise left her heartbroken but equally determined to do something on her own. Becoming an educator Started Gyanodaya Bal Batika as a tribute to her husband, and the school stands tall as a full-fledged secondary school. Empowering herself to educate Returned from India after having finished her Bachelor in Education all set to excel as an educator. Expanding the reach Gyanodaya got recognition as a higher secondary school spreading its reach, one step at a time. 1999 Having been involved in the education sector for more than four decades, Indira Yakthumba has seen the ups and downs and the changes the Nepali education system has gone through. Hers is a story of finding the silver lining in the worst of situations. She speaks of the challenges of being an educator and why she loves her work and how it constantly gives her a lot of happiness. How did Gyanodaya begin? After my husband, Gyan Bahadur Yakthumba, passed away, I wanted to make sure my son attended a good school, so he could have the best in life. But Kathmandu in those days didn’t have many good schools and I had to send him Founding another school Started Gyanodaya Residential School to accommodate the needs of students from all across the country. to Darjeeling. It made me question how difficult it might be for other single mothers to cope with their children being away from them, just because of the lack of good schools. This motivated me to start Gyanodaya Bal Batika and today we have a residential school, higher secondary school and a college. What kind of inspiration did your husband play in founding Gyanodaya? My husband was a kind man and had a futuristic vision. He was also adamant in completing every single task that he undertook. His attitude really inspired me to take my role seriously and face every downfall with a fighting spirit. It was difficult “It was difficult to deal with his demise, but I channeled that grief into something positive.” for me to deal with his demise, but I channeled that grief into something positive. You never know where life takes you; all you can do is guide your actions towards the greater good. What do you love about your job? Everything! Teaching for me has been an extremely gratifying profession, and mostly because I turn into a kid myself when I am with my students. The greatest honour for me is watching my students become active contributing members in the society and knowing that I have played some part in it is very satisfying. What are the biggest challenges you have faced and how did you overcome them? For a woman trying to work during that time was very difficult. I received a lot of negative criticism, but I never paid any heed and instead directed my energy to my work. It’s life, and the very essence of life lies in the challenges it throws at us. It is about moving through the storms and emerging a better, stronger person. In your time teaching, how have you seen the education system grow? The education system has changed drastically for the better in a lot of ways. Rote learning, having to memorise everything was what constituted the teaching pedagogy then. Today, practical knowledge is emphasised. The education system in Nepal has grown in terms of girl child inclusion. More and more girls are becoming a part of academia and that gives me great satisfaction. What would you say your teaching philosophy is? Understanding what the students want is essential and I believe in student-centric education. Interests and motivations vary and for every teacher to get in touch with what the students want is very important. Also, fear cannot instill positive reinforcement for kids to concentrate in studies. It’s important that they understand we are there for them no matter what. How has the earthquake affected Gyanodaya? And what are you doing to help students prepare for calamities and cope with the earthquake? Gyanodaya Bal Batika has borne the brunt of the earthquake, we have resumed classes in tents. Our teachers and faculty members have been attending workshops about earthquake preparations and we conduct drills to teach students how to stay safe. Any word of encouragement to youngsters to get into teaching? Teaching requires patience, and most youngsters don’t think it’s gratifying either. But this job allows you to make an impact in someone’s life and motivate them to do something worthwhile with their lives.
5 PEOPLE 10 PM I believe that keeping in touch with the fans and staying up-to-date in digital platforms is very important for artists. I check social media for an hour to stay in the loop. 8 PM After a hectic but productive day, I come home to my family and spend some quality time. This is when I relax and I plan for the following day. S 12 JUNE, 2015, FRIDAY M& NEWSMAKER As soon as I wake up I get my daily dose of news and information. Half an hour of reading newspapers daily helps me stay updated. The comic actor is sharing happiness and making people laugh as the biggest therapy post-quake. 4 PM 7 AM I sit in meetings to plan shows. Speaking with like-minded people and brainstorming helps me come up with ideas and strategising actions. MY DAILY BREAD WITH DEEPAK RAJ GIRI 8:30 AM For me, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very important. I go for a walk and then meditate for 30 minutes. It keeps me centred and wellbalanced. I’m a huge believer of ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ I also have salad for lunch. As for rice, my appetite is equivalent to an eight year old’s. 10 AM 9:30 AM My days post-quake are mostly spent performing shows in schools to help students deal with the trauma. I also keep myself involved in fund raising events. ART <strong>FOR</strong> HUMANITY A computer engineer by profession and a sand artist by passion, the man behind the Sand Art video on Nepal Earthquake, Rahul Arya, tells M&S the story behind the video that has been garnering a lot of positive response on social media. 2 PM I’m at charity screenings of Cha Ekaan Cha these days after the friendly football match between cine artists and politicians came to an end. SOCIAL FEED Caitlyn with a ‘C’ The new girl in the royal family of reality TV is creating a whole lot of buzz. Here is how the twiiterattis reacted. Bruce Jenner has finally transformed into a woman (and a very pretty one at that), and twitter birds are either supporting her decision or negating it. She got a lot of appreciation for her decision to be ‘free’ and even broke Barack Obama’s Twitter record by getting one million followers in just four hours. More power to Caitlyn for doing what her heart desired. You go girl Moved by Caitlyn Jenner’s grace, and the world’s response. Let’s keep the conversation going and include trans people from all walks of life. – Tyler Oakley I applaud you just as much for all you are representing against ageism! Well done Cait! RT @Caitlyn_Jenner: Another Jenner world record and at 65? Who’da thought! – Kathy Griffin So much respect for Caitlyn Jenner being herself. Takes a lot of courage to be who you are but everyone should be themselves no matter what. – Grant Landis Once a champion, always a champion. Goodbye Bruce, Hello Caitlyn Jenner. Welcome to the world! Thank you Vanity Fair. – Kelly P. Hyland Spell-check I think the most surprising thing about Bruce Jenner isn’t that he became a woman, it’s that he chose to spell Caitlyn with a C and not a K. — Lana Let it be known to Caitlyn Jenner that the world admires your bravery independence and ability to spell your name with a C. #CallMeCaitlyn. – Sam Shrieve I think it was a bold move to spell her name with a C. I applaud you Caitlyn Jenner. – Ashley Mackenzie Sand art is an unusual art form. What inspired you to get involved in it? I was never into mainstream art and sand art was more of a passion to me. I would say that the turning point for me was winning the show, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, in 2008. After that, I got together wth other artists and we started Flying Rock Studio. How did the idea for the video come about, and what’s the story behind it? When I saw the photo of a child being rescued from the earthquake debris, it motivated me to create the video. I also happened to lose a friend to the earthquake, a taxi driver I met on my visit to Nepal, hence the soundtrack ‘See You Again’. I wanted to spread the message of hope, a better future and reviving hope for the children. Apart from the video, are you working in any other way to help the earthquake victims in Nepal? I have been doing charity shows to raise money here in India. Apart from that, I have been helping people and organisations gather clothes and materials of basic use to donate to the earthquake victims. Many artists have approached me showing interest in using the sand art video, and whatever amount they wish to pay for the rights, I will donate it to Nepal. POST REPORT
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