Tinku & Minku

Once in a school the principal decided to have a trip to KODAIKANAL. The cost was 1000/-. From classes VI-X. So mostly all the students gave the money.From class VII TINKU gave the money. But his parents did not allow MINKU his brother from class VI to go to the trip.So MINKU was sad , angry and jealous with his brother.
One day MINKU broke TINKU'S leg as he was angry. Then they all suffered;MINKU also had anyone to play with.

MORAL:Look before you leap.

Rainwater Harvesting

Chennai is a hot city and we need water throughout the year. So every house should make provision for rain water harvesting. Olden days, villages and towns had big ponds and wells near all temples to preserve water. It is an old method of saving ground water that we should do to stop water scarity in our city.

We did it at our home. I won the prize telling this in school as a theme for my fancy dress competition with this dialogue:

"Adi atttatii,,,srirangathinidu chennaiku atthukarar transfernu vanda, orey thani prachana.. Palar thani, metro thani, bore thani nu ennenomo sollragna, eduvum nalla illa, eduvum pattaveyilla, ennnnagggooo, koncham antha rain water harvest rain water harvest sollrangaley, adu nammba attula pannkudataaa...." - the whole crowd gave a hearty laugh and first prize to pattu mami!

- Aishu

Visit Kancheepuram- The city of temples

We like going on weekend vaccations and visiting Kancheepuram was fun and learning. Wondered how people built such temples thousands of years ago and architectural marvel and sculptures were really surprising. I enjoyed the trip with both my brothers and family and all the more shopping for my silk skirts. We couldnt stop climbing upon the structures to see them close and taking pictures

Watch it out on Vijay TV- 13 Dec 09- St.Johns Carol Singing Contest

Here again, with lot of hardwork and practice we went as a school team to particpate in the St.John's International Residential school Carol Singing contest held on 10 Dec 09 in Chennai. Nearly 280 schools participated and we really rocked and came 7th place. Though we didnt get the first 3, I am still happy we did a good job.

We, the St. Brito's Academy team were really looking beautiful :-) :-) :-) with the beautiful dresses our school tailor made for the occasion. Thank you uncle and teachers for preparing us.

The same is getting telecasted on Vijay TV coming sunday 13 Dec 09...Watch out and applaud us there ..will post pictures once I get them.- Aishu

Remembering Panchamritam Dance Contest

Exactly an year back, our school won the third place in the Abhirami Mega Mall -All schools dance festival and contest where nearly 70 schools participated and danced to the lyrics of valli and music of Sundar C Babu for the songs from the movie "Panchamritam". Getting the prize from Nallamai Ramanathan, wife of Producer Abhirami Ramanathan was a pride for us.

We were around 12 dancers on the stages and lot of our teachers and support staff and parents off the stage with our principal and correspondent encouraging us. We came to the final 12 and from there to the final 3.

I kept singing Thandana Thandana for lot many months and also repeated the dance in our annual day celebrations for all our students and parents.

The same got telecasted on 31 Dec 09 in Kalaignar TV :-) Hoops! we werent allowed to take pictures on the finals day!!! to post it here..

Support Challenged people

This is my mother's friend Siddharth. Though with physical disabilities, he became a post graduate and very successful banker. He is very inspiring. We should respect people with different abilities and help them to lead normal lifes. I am waiting to meet him as soon as possible. Friends, help children who need your support- Aishu.

The First Mercedes

See the First Mercedes preserved in the "Automotive Hall of Fame" in Detroit. It almost looks like a cycle:-). Reminds a sticker on my cupboard which is my parent's favorite- "Beginning of all things is small" - Aishu

Niagara Falls

My tenth birthday weekend, we celebrated in Niagara falls - on the bridal falls side in Buffalo City, New York. I was very excited to know that Niagara falls was discovered by a group of Indian travellers and called the new roaring falls as "Nia- Gara" which means New Home...we saw the cave of the winds and went near the scary water fall which made me yell!. Then on the boat- Maid of the Mist, we went near the Horse-Shoe falls where I saw thousands of birds zooming near the fall. It was so cold but dazzling. Then we went to the amphi-theatre to know the history of falls and also to the Aquarium and Museum. I also saw a wedding near the Niagara river, rainbows and fire crackers in the night and lots and lots of Indians enjoying the falls. It was really exciting. Here are the pictures I clicked and me and Niagara!

First Abroad Trip

Check out the videos as our flight zoomed out of Chennai airport and the landing in United States. My first foreign trip :-)

Spanish County Fair

It was such a great fun to be in the Spanish County fair, where thousands of kids and parents spent the long weekend with happiness and joy. I really had a good time, scaring my mom on the big rides. My dad also enjoyed the gaint wheel scaring her. But it was so nice a fun not to miss in the summer.

Polar Bear in Detroit zoo

The Artic Circle of Life came live in Detroit zoo with the polar bear showing its might. I clicked the below pictures and enjoyed watching its moves and also lot of seals and our Indian Peacock along with beautiful animals and birds. I love our planet Earth

Chicago Sears Towers

In May 2008, we visited Chicago Sears Towers. Watching the city from the top of the sky skapper was so amazing.

Luray Caverns Virginia

I am really lucky to have visited Luray caverns to see the beauty of stone. It was all so green on the top but when we walked down the caves, it was dark, cold and a different world. Spending nearly 2 hours wondering the various stone formations and how nature can be so creative. Enjoyed the scary pictures.

Abirami Mega Mall Snow World

Chennai Abirami Mega mall is really a beautiful mall with theatres and food joints. It has got a good snow world. In midst of hot chennai, being in the snow world for 20 minutes was really awesome. It was really icy and cold.. Kids can have lot of fun there. There is cars karting also. I enjoyed the visits to this mall alot

Winning Chellamey Chellam in Jaya TV

It was in March 2007, that me and my mom participated in Chellamey Chellam contest in Jaya TV. From nearly 70 entries, we got into the first set of 4 and won successfully...It was the first episode of the year and winning it was so nice. By the way, its my mom and dad in the picture with me and Uma Padmanabhan, the beautiful anchor of the show

I Love Sports

Thanks to our sports masters and teachers, we did the sports theme stunts on our sports day...my mom was upset i was colored in full black,but she was so happy after our display

Celebrated Barbie's 50th Birthday

It was great to find my entry published in "The Hindu"- Ergo Chennai Corporate Edition on 8 March 2009. I love my Barbies alot!

Proud Meeting Dr Kalam

Dr. Kalam visited my school, St.Brito's Academy in Velachery, Chennai in July 2008 and I was very excited to get his handshake. And it was also so inspiring to listen to his speech. I am sure he is a great People's President and also a living inspiration to children like me- Aishu