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S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Attainable

R – Realistic

T - Time Bound

I - Idolized

N - Needful

D - Devoted

I - Intelligent

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November 14 children's day

In India, Children's day is celebrated on the 14th November every year. As a tribute Children's Day is celebrated on the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday. Lovingly called "Chacha Nehru" which means Uncle Nehru by the kids, Jawaharlal Nehru gave emphasis to the significance of giving love and affection to children, who are the bright future of India. The main purpose of this day is to encourage the welfare of children all over the country.

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Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships for Higher Studies

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation under its Scholarship Programme awards interest-free loan scholarships to Indian students with a consistently good academic record. The scholarship amount (upto a maximum of Rs. 20 lakhs) is decided as per the assessment of the Foundation.
The scholarships are awarded to students who wish to pursue their postgraduate studies in the fields of Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Architecture and Management at prestigious Indian and international universities.

Eligibility Criteria

    Indian nationals residing in India.
    Students below 30 years of age.
    Graduates of a recognised university (students in the final year of a degree course and those awaiting their results are also eligible to apply).
    Students having sought admission for a postgraduate degree programme at any prestigious university for the fall intake.
    Students awaiting a decision from a university for the fall intake. However, the award of the scholarship is subject to them securing admission.

Application Procedure

    Applications for the Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships for Higher Studies are invited by the Foundation in the month of January for every academic year.
    The mode of application is online.
    The candidate is required to complete the registration online at http://pg.nsfoundation.co.in Upon registration, the login credentials will be sent to the registered email ID. Once the registration is complete, an application fee of Rs. 500/- is payable either online (using a Credit/ Debit card or through Net Banking) or offline by sending a Demand Draft issued in favour of the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation.
    On receiving the application fee, the candidate will be able to either fill the form online or download a pdf copy for submission offline.
    Completed application forms along with the duly certified supporting documents should be submitted on or before the deadline.
    Only candidates shortlisted for the interview will be contacted by the Foundation.

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Jamaica students learn life lessons from dominoes

Vocational students learn domino strategies in a classroom in Kingston, Jamaica. A government program is teaching domino strategies to inner-city young adults from gang-steeped areas. Under the guidance of a Justice Ministry officer who devised the “Dominoes for Life” program, participants say the game is helping them work through possible outcomes and develop thinking skills as they learn how to better connect the dots in the real world.

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