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Vol. 2 Issue 1 3MARCH 2018 KOLKATA

WINDS OF CHANGE Women are working hard in every field to make recognition for themselves. Women empowerment means emancipation of women from the vicious grips of social, economical, political, caste and gender-based discrimination. Women are fighting in every aspect of human life to grant themselves the freedom to make their life choices. The women started a revolution and that has now sparked into an evolution. Two hundred years ago anyone who said that women should have the right to vote should have sounded strange, but today not granting them voting rights in Saudi Arabia appears to be strange. The right to vote for women in the past seemed impossible but they have rightfully earned their right to suffrage in the 21st Century. A woman not only plays multiple roles of a mother, a sister, a wife and a daughter, but also of a businesswoman or an entrepreneur at the same time. Education, right to vote, basic human rights, civil rights and many more have been granted to make their life comfortable. A woman seeks respect from the society and moreover to be treated equal, but we often come across many cases of female infanticide, domestic violence, mental and physical harassment. Women empowerment in the truest sense of the term will be achieved only if there is attitudinal change in society with regards to respect, dignity and equality. Swami Vivekananda said that men and women are like the wings of a bird, and a bird cannot fly with one wing. In the society both men and women are required to be equal to make the world a better place. With that being said, let us hope that women empowerment spreads to progressive as well as backward areas across our vast country of India.

Ryazi Sarkar, Class IX E

Tourism in India Every time we travel, we become part of a global movement that has the power to drive positive change for our planet and all the people. Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It plays a vital role in the economic development of any country. India is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Asia because of its rich cultural heritage. India offers a wide array of places to see and things to do – the enchanting backwaters, picturesque hill stations and rugged landscapes make India a very beautiful country. The tourism industry has also contributed to improving economic circumstances. The tourism industry employs a large number of people, both skilled and unskilled. This contributes 6.23% of National GDP. Tourism promotes national integration, it also generates foreign exchange. The diverse geographical locales of India delight the tourists. The monuments, museums, forts, places of religious interests, palaces, etc., offer a treat to the eyes. The Tourism Advisory Board recommends measures for promotion of Tourist Traffic in India. It reviews the tourist trends and suggests appropriate measures. Some of the palaces, forts and havelis have been converted into heritage hotels where they provide the exotic lifestyle of the bygone era. In 2005, the Indian Tourism Development Corporation started a campaign called Incredible India to encourage tourism. The coming of tourists to India and their stay here should be made easier, smoother and more comfortable. All modes of commutation must be made hassle-free and people from around the world should look forward to coming to this land of immense historical importance.

Devdatta Maitra, Class XI A (Humanities)

WeSalted is the taste of blood, Salted is the taste of tear,We all know but we bear.We are planted out of desire,We are nipped as a tree,And we are not free.The seed of distrust,The erotic tongues.Choke us to death,Choking our lungs.We are water,We nourish the earth,We rear, care and give birth.We are the soil,We are not safe,They play with our spirit,they assail.We are fire,We fight,We can stand for our right,We have volcano within,We are women,Let us grow, cruel men.

Debkalpa Nath, Class XI C

The Desperate BirdThe encaged bird warbles her pain,Her eyes are like cloud Which every time bears rain.She wishes once the lock to be opened,“I’ll fly so far, no one can see me again.”Dear society, I want to convey – Open your eyes see the encaged womanFull of pain.Look into their eyes then Only you can realize the rain.Try to make them free and let them sit,Under the shadow of a tree.Do not delay, do not delay.If we don’t haste, I wonder,This little rain may turn to a thunder-May turn to a thunder!!

Ritika Rizal, Class IX G

Techno India Group Public School, Siliguri

Koushikaditya RajbanshiClass VII G

Rupam ChakrabortyClass IV G Utsab Sikari Class VIII B

Sourav Chowdhury Class VII A

Mayukh Ghosh Class VI B

The opening of TIG Cricket Academy at TIGPS Siliguri