ABUSE of Senior Citizen in ''Singh is King'' Movie - Need to take action

Dear Friends,We at Silver Inning Foundation have sent this Notice to the following people for use of Abusive language against Senior Citizens in the Film- ''Singh is King''.We request you all to write similar letter and raise your objection.

On letter head of Silver Inning Foundation

Date: 12^th September 2008

To,

Vipul Shah

(Producer)

303, Patel Industrial Estate,

B/40, New Link Road,

Andheri W, Mumbai-53

Anees Bazmee

(Director)

1502, Deep Towers,,

Shantivan,

Oshiwara, Andheri W, Mumbai- 53

Ranvir Shorey

(Actor)

101, L-1/A, Oakland Park,

Yamuna Nagar,

Oshiwara, Andheri W

Mumbai-53

Dear Sir,

Sub: Use of Foul and Abusive Language against Senior Citizens

Ref: Your film “Singh is King’’

Greetings from Silver Inning Foundation and compliments on the success of ‘Singh is King’! We are a registered NGO working for the cause of Senior Citizens.

This is with reference to three dialogues in the film by the character played by Mr. Ranvir Shorey. When an elderly person breaks a juice container, this character called Punit asks Kirron Kher to ‘remove the Senior Citizen from the job’. He adds that ‘had this senior citizen been in Government service, he would have been made to retire thrice’.

There is one more dialogue which addresses the senior citizen as ‘Bloody Senior Citizen’. This remark is not acceptable. This remark is uncivilized and unethical.

These particular remarks are distasteful and present senior citizens in a bad light. This is verbal abuse on Senior Citizens. The Senior citizens don’t need to be treated in this disgraceful way, they are our Elders; they are Parents of some one. This promotes hatred among particular group of people. Every Individual has right to work, right to be respected and treated in dignified way. Your film is promoting discrimination and foul language against our Elders.

This movie, considering that it is such a huge success, will influence and reinforce stereotypes that already exist in society regarding Senior Citizens. Senior citizens (term in literature on ageing and accepted term world over is older adults) are individuals first and the dialogues endorse what we call ‘ageism’ which is a systematic process of creating stereotypes and discrimination against people on the basis of age.

Films they say are a mirror of society but they are also a powerful medium to create perceptions on impressionable minds or buttress existing attitudes in society. Films are mass media and reaches out to millions of people and will influence and make people believe and behave in particular manner. You and Film fraternity should be responsible in your behavior towards Senior Citizens and we won’t allow this kind of reference to our Elders.

We sincerely believe that society at different levels needs to challenge and fight against ageist attitudes so that older adults can claim their legitimate place in society.

As per our knowledge, these dialogues do not in any way add or contribute to the main content of the film.

Hence we earnestly exhort you to immediately remove the dialogues that disparage older adults and their individuality and seek Public Apology for showing Senior Citizens in bad light. You are requested to take necessary action within 15 days from the date of issue of this letter or else we will seek legal action against you and the Film.

As NGO working for Senior Citizens we have moral responsibility to raise our objection and fight for ill treatment and abuse of Senior Citizens.

Hope you will in future show respect to our Elders and together we can contribute in creating an elder-friendly world where older adults can spend their twilight years with dignity and self-respect.

Thanking you.

Warm Regards,
Sailesh Mishra

Founder President

Silver Innings Foundation

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India

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

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Prof. Ashis Nandy is Silver Personality of the Month - September 2008

Silver Innings announce Silver Personality of Sep 2008:Prof. Ashis Nandy – Seventies still making positive impact.

Ashis Nandy is a political psychologist and sociologist of science who has worked on cultures of knowledge, visions, and dialogue of civilizations. At present he is Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for the Study of Developing Societies and Chairperson of the Committee for Cultural Choices and Global Futures, both located in Delhi.

Professor Nandy is an intellectual who identifies and explores numerous and diverse problems. He has written extensively in last two decades. His much discussed book titled ‘The Intimate Enemy: Loss and Recovery of Self Under Colonialism’, which was published in 1983 by the Oxford University Press, India talked about the psychological problems posed at a personal level by colonialism, for both colonizer and colonized. Nandy argues that the understanding of self is intertwined with those of race, class, and religion under colonialism, and that the Gandhian movement can be understood in part as an attempt to transcend a strong tendency of educated Indians to articulate political striving for independence in European terms. Through his prolific writing and other activities supported by his belief in non-violence, Professor Nandy has offered penetrating analysis from different angles of a wide range of problems such as political disputes and racial conflicts, and has made suggestions about how human beings can exist together, and together globally, irrespective of national boundaries.

He was recently involved in a controversy with the Government of Gujarat for writing an inflamatory article, but the Supreme Court restrained the government from arresting him.

He has also produced a truly enormous number of articles and guest lectures. Ashis Nandy is a major world thinker with unusual and stimulating perspectives on many topics and making Positive impact in his seventies.

Read More : http://www.silverinnings.com/Silver%20Personality%20of%20the%20month.html

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Few takers for reverse mortgage scheme in India

Only 2,000 senior citizens across the country have received loans against their houses under the reverse mortgage scheme that has been introduced by various banks this year. Among the 18 banks and two housing finance companies offering the scheme, State Bank of India alone has extended a majority of the 1,900 loans.

The National Housing Bank (NHB), which developed the scheme that is meant for people aged above 55 years, feels that the poor show is due to the lack of awareness among senior citizens, who number stands at 76 million according to the 2001 census data, and lack of enthusiasm on the part of the banks.

Hence, NHB is now signing agreements with NGOs and corporate foundations to spread the word about the unique mortgage programme under which a couple can continue to live in the house while getting the market value of the house minus ten per cent. NHB on Tuesday signed an memorandum of cooperation with Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group’s social outfit, Harmony, to work with the bank to popularise the programme.

S Sridhar, chairman and managing director, NHB said, “The bank is also nudging insurance firms to start an insurance package for people who have outlived the 20-year coverage under the reverse mortgage scheme.

“The scheme does not compel anyone to part with their house,” Sridhar adds. If they want to repay the loan amount, they get the house back. Even heirs can do that. They can resell the property and profit later, he said.

Once a couple takes this option, they can either get the entire money for their house in instalments or are eligible to get a lumpsum up to a total of Rs 15 lakh. However, this can be given only on medical grounds, says Sridhar. Meanwhile, the couple can continue to reside in the house.

The maximum instalment can go up to Rs 50,000 a month and the valuation of the property is done by the beneficiary himself.

Bankers, who were inundated with queries from senior citizen at forums, said that if the property is in the name of the wife and she dies early, the husband continues to live there till he dies.

He said that the eligibility starts at 55 for women and 60 for men. State Bank of India General Manager Sharad Sharma says, “The depreciation in the value of the property is a risk against which the banks have no cover.”

Source: http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=333911

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Indian 'Women's Reservation Bill possible only after 2009 polls'

The Women's Reservation Bill would become a reality only after the 2009 general elections, a parliamentary committee head said.

'Though all the major political parties are keen to introduce the Women's Reservation Bill, it would become a reality only after the 2009 general elections because lot of formalities have to be completed before its implementation,' said E.M.S. Sudarsana Natchiappan, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievance, Law and Justice.

Women's reservation, once implemented, would be 'a great achievement towards women liberalisation,' Natchiappan added.

The parliamentary committee was here on a two-day visit to discuss the issue of women's reservation and review the implementation of Right to Information in various organisations, particularly in the public sector.

Natchiappan said the committee was making efforts to evolve consensus on the issue of women reservation and a majority of parties were ready to implement the bill with certain amendments for OBC and minorities.

He said he had met representatives of various parties and discussed the stand of the state government for the 108th Amendment Bill-2008 popularly known as the 'Women Reservation Bill'.

'Members of the Committee also visited BHEL, GAIL, Northern Coal India Ltd, and State Bank of Indore to review the implementation of Right to Information Act in these organisations and we were satisfied,' he said.

'We have, however, told all the organisations not to reject any application seeking any information and update their websites regularly on a day-to-day basis so that more people are able to access information,' he added.

The Committee members also held discussions with the state chief secretary, political parties, representatives of state government, organisations and individuals on the Women's Reservation Bill.

Source: http://www.indiaenews.com/politics/20080911/143224.htm

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World Elders Day 2008

UMANG -Senior's Talent Show- World Elders Day 2008,Mumbai,India

"Ageing is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength"

Silver Inning Foundation an dedicated organisation for Elders, Celebrates its 1st World Elders Day on 1st Oct 2008.

To recognise the Talent and Potential in our Elders we are Happy to inform you that we would hold - UMANG - A Senior's Stage Talent Show on 1st Oct 2008 at Santacruz - West, Mumbai,India.

UMNAG will give Platform to all those Seniors who have hidden Talent in them or who would like to Perform.

So we request all those Talented Seniors who are above 55 yrs to enroll for Talent Show. This is not an competition but a Show to reveal your talent. All the Participation will get Certificate of Appreciation. There are No Prizes.

Types of Performance eligible for Entries:

One act Play

Singing

Music performance – Solo or in group of Maximum 4 people

Dance - Solo

Street Play – Maximum 4 people

Mimicry

Drama - maximum with 4 people

Max entry allowed:

A person can have only one act.

Total 10 entries will be accepted. That means there will be total of 10 act only.

Duration for each act:

Maximum 8 Minutes

Last Date for Entries: 25th Sep 2008

Venue:

Gala Foundation Community Hall Center

Hall no - 2,

1st Floor,

Near Sanatcruz Library

Santacruz – West

Mumbai

Event Date:

Wed 1st Oct 2008

Time of Event:

4pm to 6 pm

Total Seating capacity:

150

Contact:

Amruta Lovekar - Director, Programme and Services

amruta76@yahoo.com and info@silverinnings.com

Tel: 9833136536

So Hurry and enroll to show your talent.

PS: Pls note in case of more then 10 entries, the selection committee of Silver Inning Foundation will have all the rights to select Best 10 for performance. The selection committee will have final say on selection.

--
Warm Regards,
Sailesh Mishra
Founder - Silver Innings,A dedicated Website for Elders and their Family Members

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Religion ,Alzheimer's and My Dad

My dad was a very spiritual, religious man. I never thought that he'd forget about something that he had such great love for all his life. More and more I am getting frustrated toward this horrible disease called Alzheimer's.

My dad was born and raised in the LDS religion. He was a Bishop during my teenage years. I remember so many people counting on him for his council during those years. He was such a wonderful leader and loved by many. Still loved by many even though he doesn't have communication much with anyone anymore, I know they still think about him and pray for him. Alzheimer's has stripped his memory of something that he lived and breathed. His religious beliefs. He doesn't talk about it anymore nor do I believe that he even knows what church he belongs to. It's unfortunate that he doesn't get to go to church much since my mom has such a hard time getting around. He relies on her to take care of him. He needs to go to church and it hit me big this past Sunday. I was sitting at his kitchen table talking with him briefly. Actually, it was quiet at the table until he asked me how life was over on my end. I am not sure if he even knows much about my life anymore. He knows me and thats about all he remembers. So, I answered him by saying everything was great and I had a great day at church. He looked at me with a strange look in his face and he asked "what church do you belong to"? My heart broke at that moment.

I am convinced that Alzheimer's not only takes your mind but it disconnects you from your soul. It's evil.

I too was born and raised in the LDS church with parents who have a strong love for Christ. They taught us why we are here on this earth and what we need to do to return to our heavenly home. Before my dad suffered with memory loss, there is no doubt that he knew what my religious beliefs were and what church I belong to. He taught me so much about what I believe today. So, I was so shocked when he looked at me so clueless and asked me that heart breaking question.

I just want my dad back. When will they ever find a cure for Alzheimer's?


Well, at least I can say this one thing, his disease is only temporal. I am grateful that I get to be with him on the other side someday. It will be an environment of perfection, free from Alzheimer's. Then I can say, I have my dad back.....and it will be forever.


Posted by Krista

Source: http://www.alzheimersteam.com/2008/09/religion-and-alzheimers.html



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Invitation- World Alzheimer's Awareness Week 2008 - Mumbai

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21^st September 2008 ‘Silver Inning

Foundation’ in association with ‘ARDSI Greater Mumbai Support Group’ has pleasure to

invite you to attend Multidimensional programmes at various location and for people

from different segment – Senior Citizens, Students, Para Medical and Police in Mumbai.

Mon 15th – Screening of Film – Burden of Love and Facilitation of Care Givers – Programme for Senior Citizens at Harmony Center, 5th, Floor Zabawadi Lane,Next to Ram Mandir,Thakurdwar,Girgaum – 4pm to 5.30 pm – Anchor Ms.Amruta Lovekar

Tue 16th - Sensitizing Programme for Para Medical professional at Nanavati Hospital, S.V. Road Vile Parle (W), – 11.30 am to 1 pm – Anchor Prof Parul Kibliwala

Thu 18th – Screening of WHO Film and Talk on Dementia for Students at S.V.T. College of Home Science Auditorium, (S.N.D.T.) Juhu Road, Santacruz (W) – 2pm to 4pm – Anchor Prof.Parul Kibliwala

Sat 20th – Sensitizing programme for Mumbai Police Elder Helpline at Mumbai Police HO, Crawford Market - 11am to 12.30pm – Anchor Mr.Sailesh Mishra

Sat 20^th - Screening of Film – Burden of Love and Q & A at H.E.L.P. Library, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Fort, Mumbai – 4 pm to 5.30 pm – Anchor Dr.Shirin Barodawala

Sun 21th – Screening of Film – Burden of Love and Talk on Dementia – programme for Senior Citizens at “Abhi to Main Jawan Hoon’’ – Senior Citizen Club, Children’s Acadamy School ,Near Saidham Temple, Off W. Express Highway, Asha Nagar, Kandivli (E), Kandivali – 4pm to 6 pm – Anchor Prof.Sangeeta Rao

This programme is organized in association with Alzheimer's & Related Disorder Society of India (ARDSI)–Mumbai Chapter , Harmony, H.E.L.P. Library , The Family Welfare Agency, Shree Manav Seva Sangh, Abhi to Main Jawan Hoon, S.V.T. College, FESCOM and AISCCON.

Sailesh Mishra

Programme Coordinator WAD 2008 / Founder President, Silver Inning Foundation

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World Alzheimer's Awareness Week 2008 Mumbai : Press Note

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21^st Sep 2008 ‘Silver Inning Foundation’

In association with ‘ARDSI (Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India) Greater

Mumbai Support Group’ is proud to announce One Week Programme from

15^th Sep to 21^st Sep 2008 to create awareness about Dementia and Alzheimer’s in city of

Mumbai. All over India ARDSI and its networking organisation will hold awareness

campaign.

World Alzheimer's Day was launched in 1994 by ADI (Alzheimer's Disease International's). The theme for 2008 is, 'No time to lose!' with a focus this year on carers by emphasising and celebrating the contribution they make to society and giving them the recognition they deserve!

Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction (in Latin 'dementia' means irrationality),it is a brain disorder which results in a restriction of daily activities and in most cases leads in the long term to the need for care. There are many forms of dementia, the most common one being Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a silent killer of brain and lives of world’s elderly people. It is the fourth leading cause of death among the older adults in the developed world. The symptoms can broadly include difficulties with language, significant short-term memory loss, time disorientation, difficulty in making decisions, showing signs of depression and aggression and lack of initiative and motivation. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of the aging process. It is a disease. It can strike anyone.

There are 30 million people around the world, It is estimated that there will be 4.6 million new cases of dementia every year worldwide .The number of people with dementia is projected to increase to over 100 million worldwide by 2050. Every seven seconds, somewhere in the world, there is a new case of dementia. It’s the Diseases of 21st Century.

In India is estimated that there are over 3 million elderly people suffering from various forms of dementia. Despite the vast numbers, dementia is a grossly unrecognised public health problem in our country. There is gross ignorance about this mind-crippling illness, even among people who are educated. The only way to improve the situation is by raising the awareness among the general public.

The prevalence of Dementia in India is 2 % in people who are 65-69 year old, 5 % in 75-79 year-old, 20 % + in 85-89 year-old; every third person over 90 years of age suffers from moderate or severe dementia (Bickel, Psycho 1996, 4-8). Dr.Shaji has in his research estimated National average as 2.6% of Elderly population of over 60 year suffering from Dementia. It also been said that about 50% those affected by dementia suffer from Alzheimer's disease.

A major problem in the management of dementia patients is the disintegration of the joint family system and the emergence of nuclear families, which has affected the care of the aged the most. There are very few institutions in place to take care of the elderly one of them is Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India.

Most often spouses and other family members provide the day-to-day care for people with Alzheimer’s disease. As the disease gets worse, people often need more and more care. This can be hard for caregivers and can affect their physical and mental health, family life, job and finances.

Due to lack of awareness of AD most patients/family members tend to ignore the symptoms of the disease as normal part of aging process. Clinical help is sought only after a drastic deterioration of patient’s health. Also it’s found that there is misconception about Dementia and people look it as Stigma.

Research on Alzheimer’s disease in India is still in the initial stages. Medication is expensive. Among the family members care for Alzheimer’s patients, with the best of intentions, is low priority. Professional support systems are non-existent.

Creating mass awareness about this tragic condition can help detect Alzheimer's at an early stage and create avenues for appropriate support and care to patients.

Let us salute all the family members and the caregivers of the AD-afflicted patients.

Together we can do a lot for the AD-afflicted; so, join the movement!

Join our 'World Alzheimer's Day' campaign and support the cause. Hold an event, raise awareness and contact your government. Only when we truly understand the challenges we can fight for a better future.

So let’s come together in our “Fight against Dementia”

“Remember those who cannot remember’’

Sailesh Mishra

Programme Coordinator WAD 2008

Founder President, Silver Inning Foundation

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Vital Statistics of Elder Population & Elder Abuse in India

Aged as per 2001 Census

Population of 60 + 7, 66, 22,321: 7.5% of Total population (76 million)

Aged Male 37,768,327: 7.1% of total population (37 million)

Aged Female 38,853,994: 7.8% of total population (38 million)

General population in Rural 72.2% People in Urban 27.8% as on 2001



According to UN urban population in India will increase from 30 % in 2010 to more than 50 % by 2045.

Projected Elderly Population in 2008 @ average 7.5% will be 8, 60, 75, 775 (86 million)

According to UN by 2050, nearly 20% of India’s population will comprise of people over the age of 60 years


Elder Population in Maharashtra state as on 2001
Total Population: 96,878,627 (9 million)
Male: 50,400,596
Female: 46,478,031
Population of above 60 yrs. at National Average of 7.5%: 72, 65,897


According to UNICEF Life expectancy in India
In 1970 49 yrs
In 1990 58 yrs
In 2005 64 yrs
In 2008 68.6 yrs

According to UN Global life expectancy at birth, which is estimated to have risen from 46 years in 1950-1955 to 65 years in 2000-2005, is expected to keep on rising to reach 75 years in 2045-2050.

In developed countries, 20 per cent of today’s population is aged 60 years or over, and by 2050 that proportion is projected to be 32 per cent. And by 2050 there will be two elderly persons for every child.

According to World Life Expectancy.Com as on 2008 Global Life Expectancy:
India 68.6
USA 78
Australia 80.6
South Africa 42.5
China 72.9
Russia 65.9
Saudi Arabia 75.9
UK 78.8
France 80.6



Fact about Elder Abuse

Types of Elder Abuse:
Emotional/Psychological
Physical Abuse
Financial/Material Exploitation
Abandonment
Neglect
Self-Neglect



According to pan-Indian surveys, 30% of elderly subject to some form of abuse.

According to a rough estimate, nearly 40 % of older people living with their families are reportedly facing abuse of one kind or another, but only 1 in 6 cases actually comes to light (Helpage India website).

Studies conducted recently among old people show that over 35 per cent of the elderly in urban areas and 32 per cent in rural areas live alone.

Loneliness was, in fact, a common refrain among the elderly from all regions.

Apart from the social and health problems, what also troubles the elderly -- especially in cosmopolitan areas -- is lack of safety and security.

Overall, 500 murders of senior citizens were committed in Delhi in 2005, 511 in 2004, and 547 in 2002.

According to HelpAge India, most elders are ill-treated by their own children, who have emerged as the largest group of perpetrators at 47.3 per cent. Spouses follow next at 19.3 per cent. Other relatives and grandchildren follow at 8.8 per cent and 8.6 per cent respectively.

Neglect is the most common form of abuse at 48.7 per cent followed by emotional/psychological, financial exploitation physical abuse and abandonment respectively.

There is growing number of insecurity, injustice and abuse in Elderly in India.

No specific Law in India for Elder Abuse but there are some Laws that can protect Seniors:
 Parents cannot be evicted without the due process of law, if they have been staying there from before.
 There are number of enactment’s which can be applied. Firstly, under Section 125 CrPC, a magistrate can order the child to maintain his old parents.
 Secondly, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act says an aged parent can demand maintenance from the same way a wife can demand from her husband.
 Also, the Domestic Violence Act provides parents with the Rights to seek relief.
 Maintenance of Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill , Dec 2007

Each case is a story of abandonment, harassment and torture. Each case reveals glaring violations of HUMAN RIGHTS of the old and the infirm. Each case shows how one’s own children can commit such INHUMAN Acts.

Though Elder Abuse can have perpetrators outside one’s own family too… but then the majority of cases happen when the elderly people’s own family is not treating them well.

Elder abuse as a social problem remains hidden.

Elder Abuse is a frightening reality that is destroying many lives.

Elder Abuse is often so subtle and difficult to recognize that in India, we do not even perceive certain acts as Elder Abuse.




Sailesh Mishra
Founder President
Silver Inning Foundation
www.silverinnings.com

References: Helpage India, INPEA, Understanding Elder Abuse by Rajul Mehta




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'Tired of earning', tutor starts free classes

Saying he is 'tired of earning money', a tutor who prepares students for competitive examinations is now doing the same for poor students - free of cost.


'I am tired of earning money. I have taught the best of students and now I want to work with students who cannot afford costly coaching,' Puneet Sharma told IANS.

Sharma has worked for several leading private coaching institutes like TIME and Career Launcher for nearly three years and is also a qualified Company Secretary.

He has now started coaching classes in collaboration with an NGO - Institute of Social Studies Trust (ISST) in the working class Kalyanpuri neighbourhood of east Delhi. The classes have started this August and the students are being taught for both engineering and management entrance examinations.

At present, four classes have taken place and there are more than 20 students in the batch for management and engineering each.

Sharma is open-ended on the number of students he is willing to teach, saying that if necessary, the classes could be run in multiple batches.

The idea of starting the coaching classes struck Sharma and ISST activists while they were interacting with a government school student who had scored well in his class 10 exams but had chosen the wrong combination of subjects to achieve his ambition of becoming an engineer.

The boy told them that he had opted for the commerce stream with mathematics to realise his dream.

'His answer not only shocked us but also made us realise how unaware students of the area are. We realised that they need proper guidance and after brainstorming we developed this idea,' said Amita Joshi, a social activist with ISST.

'We already have a lot of students. We have spread the word and posters have been pasted in government schools in and around Kalyanpuri inviting other interested students,' she added.

'We have also asked school authorities to help us identify students who are bright but are not able to fulfil their ambitions due to lack of finance. We have received encouraging response,' Joshi said.

Sharma was very upbeat about the project.

'I am a very ambitious person and I want to contribute in changing the lives of people. If someone achieves success with a little help from me, I will be the happiest person,' he said.

He has also asked his friends to help him in the project.

'My friends are all ready to help me. I like the challenge and hope that others in the city will also come up with such initiatives,' Sharma said.

'I want to develop it into a cutting edge educational group that will be known for its competence and values. We will slowly take it to other parts of the capital,' Sharma added.

A similar group, called 'Super 30', is functional in Patna. It takes in 30 meritorious students from among the economically backward sections of society and coaches them free of cost for the Indian Institutes of Technology entrance test every year.

By Mayank Aggarwal


Source : http://www.indiaenews.com/education/20080831/141479.htm


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