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Aavya & Aaveer
Aavya & Aaveer-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is an amazing Mondrian creation from Aavya and Aaveer, our KG students.
Nyra.-KG-NiBS
Nyra.-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful one from Nyra, our Student of KG.
Druhin-KG-NiBS
Druhin-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one from, our KG student Druhin.
Hannah-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Kerala
Hannah-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Keralahis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful creation from Hannah, class V student of Pallikoodam, Kottayam, Kerala!
Tanishq-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Kerala
Tanishq-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Keralahis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful one from Tanishq, student of Pallikoodam, Kottayam, Kerala!
Atharva-KG-NiBS
Atharva-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one by Atharva, our KG student.
Catherine-KC High School-Chennai
Catherine-KC High School-Chennaihis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful one from Catherine, class IX student of K C High School, Chennai, with a SMILE!
Vaasha Ma’am-Teacher NiBS
Vaasha Ma’am-Teacher NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is Vaansha Ma'am, our teacher, sharing a magical Mondrian art.
Arham-Chickar International School-Bareilly
Arham-Chickar International School-BareillyThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful creation with a message from Arham, KG student of Chickar International School, Bareilly, UP...
Akshita-Chickar Int'l School-Bareilly
Akshita-Chickar Int'l School-Bareillyhis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful creation from Akshita,Class VII student of Chickar International School, Bareilly, UP...
Prakrati-Chickar International School-Bareilly
Prakrati-Chickar International School-BareillyThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful creation with a message from Prakrati, class VI student of Chickar International School, Bareilly, UP...
Ishita-Chickar Int'l School-Bareilly
Ishita-Chickar Int'l School-BareillyThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Sharanya-Chickar International School-Bareilly
Sharanya-Chickar International School-BareillyThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Shivali-Study Hall School-Lucknow
Shivali-Study Hall School-LucknowThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful creation from Shivali, student of Study Hall School, Lucknow
Priyanka-Study Hall School-Lucknow
Priyanka-Study Hall School-LucknowThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Anurima-Study Hall School-Lucknow
Anurima-Study Hall School-LucknowDutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a thoughtful Mondrian art from Anurima, class V student of Study Hall School, Lucknow, with a message about happiness....
Vardan-Study Hall School-Lucknow
Vardan-Study Hall School-LucknowThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Kasturi-Study Hall School-Lucknow
Kasturi-Study Hall School-LucknowThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Ketika-Study Hall School-Lucknow
Ketika-Study Hall School-LucknowThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Send us your Mondrian style paintings or name written in this style. Here is a beautiful butterfly in Mondrian art from Ketika, class IV student of Study Hall School, Lucknow...
Rigzin.-Druk Padma Karpo School-Ladakh
Rigzin.-Druk Padma Karpo School-Ladakhhis week, let's delve into the world of languages and celebrate the thousands of languages around the world and the multitudes of art forms that people use to express creatively.

Madhubani art, started in the Mithila region of Bihar, uses natural materials as colours and tools, and is painted on natural surfaces. Can you think of ways to express your own culture using Madhubani art?

Here is Rigzin, class V, student of Druk Padma Karpo School, Ladakh, with a beautiful Madhubani art.
Anoushka-KC High School-Chennai
Anoushka-KC High School-ChennaiThis week, let's delve into the world of languages and celebrate the thousands of languages around the world and the multitudes of art forms that people use to express creatively.

Madhubani art, started in the Mithila region of Bihar, uses natural materials as colours and tools, and is painted on natural surfaces. Can you think of ways to express your own culture using Madhubani art?

Here is Anoushka, class IX student of KC High School, Chennai, with a lovely Madhubani art.
Catherine.-KC High School-Chennai
Catherine.-KC High School-ChennaiThis week, let's delve into the world of languages and celebrate the thousands of languages around the world and the multitudes of art forms that people use to express creatively.

Madhubani art, started in the Mithila region of Bihar, uses natural materials as colours and tools, and is painted on natural surfaces. Can you think of ways to express your own culture using Madhubani art?

Here is Catherine, class IX student of KC High School, Chennai, with a stunning Madhubani art.
Shalu Ma’am-Teacher -NiBS
Shalu Ma’am-Teacher -NiBSThis week, let's delve into the world of languages and celebrate the thousands of languages around the world and the multitudes of art forms that people use to express creatively.

Madhubani art, started in the Mithila region of Bihar, uses natural materials as colours and tools, and is painted on natural surfaces. Can you think of ways to express your own culture using Madhubani art?

Here is Shalu Ma'am, our teacher, with a lovely Madhubani art
Rigzin-Druk Padma Karpo School-Ladakh
Rigzin-Druk Padma Karpo School-LadakhThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Zara-Woodlem Park School -Ajman
Zara-Woodlem Park School -AjmanThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a Rangoli, by Zara, class III student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman, beautifully crafted with pulses in basic geometrical shapes.
Viraj Class I-NiBS
Viraj Class I-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a lovely Rangoli by Viraj, our class I student, using geometrical shapes.
Veerangana-Class II-NiBS
Veerangana-Class II-NiBSDo you know that rural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization? How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arun Kumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Veerangna, our class II student, shares her lovely sketch depicting the simple life in a rural village.

Get into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and create your view of the rural life and share with us. The rural children will share their view of our cities. Let's connect for a better world!!!
Varima-Class II-NiBS
Varima-Class II-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Varima, our class II student, shares her fabulous painting depicting the life in a village. Wonderful Varima!!
Tsewang-Druk Padma Karpo School-Ladakh
Tsewang-Druk Padma Karpo School-LadakhThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one from Tsewang, class III student of Druk Padma Karpo School, Ladakh!
Tanya-KC High School-Chennai
Tanya-KC High School-ChennaiMuttala as imagined by Tanya, class VI student of KC High School, Chennai. Muttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA, who will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala. One way to do this is to share our image of Muttala with them.

Tanya, together with friend Ji Hoo, is joining in this effort with this stunning painting of theirs. Share yours, let's connect to build a better world!!!
Suhana-Class IV-NiBS
Suhana-Class IV-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Suhana, our class IV student, shares her fabulous painting depicting the mystique of village
Shivam-Class III-NiBS
Shivam-Class III-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one from Shivam, our class III student, with a SMILE!
Shikha Ma’am-Teacher-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a good one from Shikha Ma'am, our teacher.
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Shaneliya-Woodlem Park School-Ajman,UAEThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Shaneliya, class IV student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman, UAE, presents a gorgeous Rangoli with an energising explanation of its significance. Wow!!
Shanaya-Class III-NiBS
Shanaya-Class III-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Shanaya, our class III student, shares her fabulous painting depicting the life in a village.
Shahada-Woodlem Park School-Ajman
Shahada-Woodlem Park School-AjmanThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a simple yet elegant Rangoli from Shahada, class III student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman.
Sameer-Class VIII-NiBS
Sameer-Class VIII-NiBSRural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization. How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Sameer, our class VIII student, shares his adorable painting of the rural magic... Splendid Sameer!!
Samaira-KG-NiBS
Samaira-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a good one from Samaira, our student of KG.
Sadhana-KC High School-Chennai
Sadhana-KC High School-ChennaiThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a splendid Rangoli made of geometrical shapes by Sadhana, class VI student of KC High School, Chennai.
Rupali Ma’am-Teacher-NiBS
Rupali Ma’am-Teacher-NiBSA colourful Rangoli by Rupali Ma'am and some of our other teachers!

Rangoli, patterns traditionally made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also intended as a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds, apart from being an auspicious symbol.

In this festival of lights, let's spread the light of joy and kindness!

Happy Diwali!!!
Rinju Sir-Teacher-NiBS
Rinju Sir-Teacher-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is Rinju Sir, our teacher, very happy to discover the Mondrian style and adding a camera to capture all SMILEs!!!
Punika Ma’am-Teacher-NiBS
Punika Ma’am-Teacher-NiBSGet into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and the serene and seraphic beauty enveloping them.

A lot of it, along with the art, craft and livelihood of the rural world has been swept away by the vagaries of modernization.

We can reclaim them even partly, only if we join forces with the minds of the rural young in imagining a better world: a sustainable one for all of us, says Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Punika Ma'am, our teacher, shares this splendid painting depicting the rural mystique.

Let's together imagine a better world!!!
Pranatha-GVHSSG-Nadakkavu-Kerala
Pranatha-GVHSSG-Nadakkavu-KeralaGet into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and the pristine and enchanting aura enveloping them. Pranatha, whose fabulous sketch captures this magic, says that here you get to breathe the purest air.

A lot of this aura, along with the art, craft and livelihood of the rural world has been destroyed by modernization.

We can reclaim them even partly, only if we join forces with the minds of the rural young in imagining a better world, says Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Pranatha, class VI student of GVHSSG School, Calicut, Kerala, is partaking in this cause.
Pallavi Ma’am-Teacher-NiBS
Pallavi Ma’am-Teacher-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a resplendent Rangoli from Pallavi Ma'am, our teacher, who reminds that our textiles and handicrafts too use rich Rangoli and Rangoli represents positivity pervading our life at a time, 'when the whole country is shining to the level of sun at night'!!!
Navya-Jaspal Kaur Public School-Delhi
Navya-Jaspal Kaur Public School-DelhiThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Nandini-KG-NiBS
Nandini-KG-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Nandini, our KG student, shares her fabulous painting depicting the need to bridge the gap between our rural and city lives.
Mohammed Wafir-Oasis International School-Bangalore
Mohammed Wafir-Oasis Int'l School-BangaloreThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one by Mohammed Wafir, class VI student of Oasis International School, Bangalore.
Mishika-Class II-NiBS
Mishika-Class II-NiBSRural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization. How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Mishika, our class II student, shares her adorable painting of the rural magic... Marvellous Mishika!!

Get into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and create your view of the rural life and share with us.
Let's connect for a better world!!!
Mihir-Class II-NiBS
Mihir-Class II-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Mihir, our class II student, shares his fabulous painting depicting the mystique of village.
Malavika-Woodlem Park School-Ajman
Malavika-Woodlem Park School-AjmanThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a lovely, 'kind' Rangoli by Malavika, student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman, made from pulses and other edible items!!
Mahika-KC High School-Chennai
Mahika-KC High School-ChennaiDo you know that rural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization? How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Mahika, student of KC High School, Chennai, shares her lovely painting depicting the simple, but beautiful life in a rural village.

Get into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and create your view of the rural life and share with us. The rural children will share their view of our cities. Let's connect for a better world!!!
Lipi-Class VII-NiBS
Lipi-Class VII-NiBSMuttala as imagined by Lipi, our class VII student. Muttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Connecting young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA, who will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala. One way to do this is to share our image of Muttala with them.

Lipi is joining in this initiative with her beautiful sketch depicting a hamlet.
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Liba-Woodlem Park School-Ajman,UAE"We are all storytellers. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling."
- Jimmy Neil Smith

This week, starting with Children's Day, SMILE is dedicated to our dear children. And we ask you to tell stories. And what better way to tell stories than using puppets?

Here is Liba, class I student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman, UAE, splendidly telling the story of the lion and the mouse!!!
Karthik-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Kerala
Karthik-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,KeralaThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful message from Karthik, student of Pallikoodam School, Kottayam, Kerala!
Joanne-KC High School-Chennai
Joanne-KC High School-ChennaiGet into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and the serene and seraphic beauty enveloping them. Joanne, class VIII student of KC High School, Chennai presents this stunning image inspired by the 'culture, colours and lifestyle' of a north Indian village.

A lot of it, along with the art, craft and livelihood of the rural world has been swept away by the vagaries of modernization.

We can reclaim them even partly, only if we join forces with the minds of the rural young in imagining a better world: a sustainable one for all of us, says Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Joanne joins this initiative, with this painting depicting the rural mystique.

Let's together imagine a better world!!!
Jasmine-Class V-NiBS
Jasmine-Class V-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arun Kumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Jasmine, our class V student, shares her fabulous painting depicting the peaceful life in rural village. Share yours.....
Jasmine-Class V.-NiBS
Jasmine-Class V.-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Jasmine.-Class V-NiBS
Jasmine.-Class V-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a Rangoli from Jasmine, our class V student, using geometrical shapes. Jasmine shows Rangoli is about symmetry in nature.
Jasleen-Class IX-NiBS
Jasleen-Class IX-NiBSGet into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and the magical tapestry of simple life woven around them.

A lot of it, along with the art, craft and livelihood of the rural world has been torn apart by the brute force of industrialization.

We can reclaim them even partly, only if we join forces with the minds of the rural young in imagining a better world: a sustainable one for all of us, says Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Jasleen, our class IX student, shares her splendid painting depicting the alluring rural mystique.

Let's together imagine a better world!!!
Jain Jo George-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Kerala
Jain George-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,KeralaThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a beautiful flowery Rangoli made by Jain class V student of Pallikoodam School, Kottayam, Kerala.
Ishal-Woodlem Park School-Ajman
Ishal-Woodlem Park School-AjmanThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a beautifully crafted Rangoli from Ishal, class III student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman.
Ishaan-Class I -NiBS
Ishaan-Class I -NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a lovely Rangoli made from pulses by Ishaan, our student of class I.
Hinaya-KC High School-Chennai
Hinaya-KC High School-ChennaiRural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization. How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Hinaya, class VI student of KC High School, Chennai, shares her adorable painting of the rural magic...
Harjap-KG-NiBS
Harjap-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one by Harjap, our KG student.
Gyansh-Class III-NiBS
Gyansh-Class III-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a stunning Rangoli from Gyansh, our class III student, using geometrical shapes.
Gurleen-Class X-NiBS
Gurleen-Class X-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one by Gurleen, our class X student.
Eva-UKG-NiBS
Eva-UKG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.
Devansh-Chickar Int’l School-Bareilly
Devansh-Chickar Int’l School-BareillyMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Devansh, class I student of Chickar International School, Barielly shares here a splendid painting depicting his idea of a rural hamlet.
Diya-KG-NiBS
Diya-KG-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a lovely one, an Octopus by Dia, our KG student.
Dikshant-Class X-NiBS
Dikshant-Class X-NiBSMuttala as imagined by Dikshant, our class X student. Muttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Connecting young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA, who will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala. One way to do this is to share our image of Muttala with them.

Dikshant is joining in this noble cause with his spectacular sketch depicting the joyful village life.
Dikshant.-Class X-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful message from Dikshant, our class X student, with a SMILE!
Dia-KG-NiBS
Dia-KG-NiBSDo you know that rural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization? How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Dia, our KG student, shares her lovely painting depicting celebrations in a rural village.

Get into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and create your view of the rural life and share with us. The rural children will share their view of our cities. Let's connect for a better world!!!
Dhairya-Class II-NiBS
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Dhairya-Class II-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a beautiful, 'kind' Rangoli by Dhairya, our class II student, using Rajma (kidney bean), and with a Diya at the centre.
Devansh-KG-NiBS
Devansh-KG-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a lovely Rangoli made from vegetables by Devansh, our student of KG.
Derick-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Kerala
Derick-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,KeralaThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful creation from Derick, class V student of Pallikoodam, Kottayam, Kerala!
Bhuvanyu-Class II-NiBS
Bhuvanyu-Class II-NiBSGet into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and the serene and seraphic beauty enveloping them. You get a kaleidoscope of harlequin charms as imagined by Bhuvanyu.

A lot of it, along with the art, craft and livelihood of the rural world has been swept away by the vagaries of modernization.

We can reclaim them even partly, only if we join forces with the minds of the rural young in imagining a better world: a sustainable one for all of us, says Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Bhuvanyu, our class II student, shares his stunning depiction of the rural mystique.
Barsa-Oasis Int’l School-Bangalore
Barsa-Oasis Int’l School-BangaloreThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is a beautiful one from Barsa, class VI student of Oasis International School, Bangalore.
Avyaan-KG-NiBS
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Avyaan-KG-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is Avyaan, our KG student with a delightful row of lamps for his Rangoli.
Ansh-KG-NiBS
Ansh-KG-NiBSMuttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA. He will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala....

Join this exchange of ideas by sharing with us your images and ideas of rural life and sustainable living. Ansh, our KG student, shares here a splendid painting depicting his idea of a rural hamlet. Share yours.....
Aneeta-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,Kerala
Aneeta-Pallikoodam School-Kottayam,KeralaThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is Aneeta, student of Pallikoodam School, Kottayam, Kerala writing her name in Mondrian style...
Anaisha-KG-NiBS
Anaisha-KG-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a lovely Rangoli made of flowers by our KG student Anaisha!
Play
Aleena-Woodlem Park School-Ajman,UAE"We are all storytellers. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling."
- Jimmy Neil Smith

This week, starting with Children's Day, SMILE is dedicated to our dear children. And we ask you to tell stories. And what better way to tell stories than using puppets?

Here is Aleena, class I student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman, UAE, splendidly telling the story of the 'itsy bitsy spider'.....
Akshaya-KC High School-Chennai
Akshaya-KC High School-ChennaiThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a beautiful flowery Rangoli made by Akshaya, class VII student of KC High School, Chennai.

Share your Rangoli, let's spread more cheer and kindness! Happy Diwali!!!
Aira-Class III-NiBS
Aira-Class III-NiBSMuttala as imagined by Aira, our class III student. Muttala is a village in Karnataka adopted by SARA, Sustainable Alternatives for Rural Accord, for its SWAGRAMA programme, a community sustainable development initiative. Muttala is among the villages adversely affected by modernization.

How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Connecting young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at SARA, who will take us through an exchange of ideas and imaginations with the children of Muttala. One way to do this is to share our image of Muttala with them.

Aira is joining in this initiative with her beautiful sketch depicting village life. Share yours, let's connect to build a better world!!!
Aira.-Class III-NiBS
Aira.-Class III-NiBSThis week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Here is Aira, our class III student, writing her name and a happy SMILE message in Mondrian style...
Agneya-Woodlem Park School-Ajman
Agneya-Woodlem Park School-AjmanRangoli by Agneya, class III student of Woodlem Park School, Ajman, built from mathematical symbols and shapes!

Rangoli, patterns traditionally made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also intended as a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds, apart from being an auspicious symbol.

In this festival of lights, let's spread the light of kindness.

Happy Diwali!!!
Agastya-KC High School-Chennai
Agastya-KC High School-ChennaiThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, their underlying patterns are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a spectacular Rangoli from Agastya, pre primary student of KC High School, Chennai, using pure geometrical shapes. Awesome Agastya !!!
Adira-KG-NiBS
Adira-KG-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a lovely Rangoli made from pulses by Adira, our student of KG.
Aanya-Class I-NiBS
Aanya-Class I-NiBSThis Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a beautiful Rangoli made by Aanya, our class I student.
Aahana-Class VIII-NiBS
Aahana-Class VIII-NiBSGet into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and the pristine and idyllic charms of the life around them. A hidden SMILE in each.

A lot of it, along with the art, craft and livelihood of the rural world has been swept away by the vagaries of modernization.

We can reclaim them even partly, only if we join forces with the minds of the rural young in imagining a better world: a sustainable one for all of us, says Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Aahana, our class VIII student, shares her awesome sketch capturing the enchanting rural mystique....

Let's together imagine a better world and bring forth all the SMILEs!!!
Aadir-KG-NiBS
Aadir-KG-NiBSRural and agrarian communities have lost vital art, craft and livelihood as a result of modernization. How can rural life sustainably coexist with development? How can we help?

Building bridges between creative young minds of urban and rural worlds could help, suggests Arunkumar HG, renowned environmentalist, at the forefront of a movement for sustainable living. We could begin by understanding each other and expressing this understanding artistically.

Aadir, our KG student, shares his adorable painting depicting the rural world.

Get into the world of our beginnings: the ponds, hillocks and rivulets of the villages and create your view of the rural life and share with us. The rural children will share their view of our cities. Let's connect for a better world!!!
Aadir-KG-NiBS.
Aadir-KG-NiBS.This Diwali, let's spread the light of kindness, the Rangoli way!

Rangoli, rows of colours, patterns made of flour and flowers on the floor, is also a 'kind' offering to the insects and birds.

Using auspicious symbols, underlying patterns of Rangoli are mathematical or geometrical constructs.

Here is a beautiful Rangoli from Aadir, our KG student, using papercraft...
Aadir-KG.-NiBS.
Aadir-KG.-NiBS.This week, let's look at the magical way in which many natural phenomena are connected....

Dutch artist Piet Mondrian is known for his abstract style of using primary colours and geometrical shapes, including the so called 'golden rectangles' which follow the golden ratio underlying many natural patterns.

Send us your Mondrian style paintings or name written in this style. Here is a good one from Aadir, our KG student.
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Aadir.-KG-NiBS."We are all storytellers. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling."
- Jimmy Neil Smith

This week, starting with Children's Day, SMILE is dedicated to our dear children. And we ask you to tell stories. And what better way to tell stories than using puppets?

Aadir, our KG student, is telling an epic story with puppets and it's brilliant!!!

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