Participate in Read India Celebration 2021 (International)
In 3 simple steps:
- REGISTER HERE
- Read – Read a book or research on a topic (refer to the proposed list of 25 themes / topics below; students are free to choose any book / topic of their choice)
- Submit / Upload below 2 files i.e. a & b to RIC website from student dashboard (Upload Files Tab after you Login in to RIC:
a. Doc file: A 2 page summary (PDF or MS Word doc)
– Section#1 / Page1: Summarize the message & learnings in the book / Independent views on the research topic / theme (Minimum 3 Pros & Cons + conclusion) in your own words (*Either book or research not both)
– Section#2 / Page2: Describe and propose a solution to any problem of your choice from “Upload Files tab in students dashboard”
b. Video file: Make a 1 to 2 minutes video about the message & learning from the book / research topic starting with a self-introduction
* Submit both doc & video file at the same time i.e. select 2 files and save by 15 Sep 2021 from students dashboard (Upload Files Section)
*For students in India, Hindi & English language submissions are allowed.
Timelines for RIC 2021:
- Last date for student registrations – Aug 31st, 2021
- Last date for student submissions – Sep 15th, 2021
- Round #2 screening begins for 100 qualifiers (could move subject to volume of participants) – Sep / Oct, 2021
- Leadership coaching sessions for round #2 qualifiers – Oct / Nov, 2021
- Grand Finale for 4 finalists in each category – Dec 2021
Nominated book for the year 2021 – Leading Self & Beyond (Download eBook)
Proposed Topic for the year 2021 – ”Use, Addiction and Abuse of Technology” – Can technology potentially empower (effective use) or hamper youth (addiction / abuse) of nations / world?
Proposed Themes / Topics for the RIC 2021
- Road ahead for Humanity – Knowledge Based Culture Vs Commerce Based Culture?
- Leadership Styles – Values Or Valuables; Greed Or Honesty; Service Or Grandeur
- Entrepreneurs Vs Job Seekers (Risk Vs Comfort?)
- Creativity Vs Knowledge Vs Logic
- Top priorities for state – Education, Health Care, Nature Care & Employment Creation?
- Merit Based Society Vs Group or People Controlled Society – Pros & Cons!!
- Beliefs Based Society Vs Independent Thinking Society – Merits & Demerits!!
- Technology for Evolution (choice) Vs Technology for Devolution (addiction & abuse)?
- Between Use and Abuse of Natural Resources – How to strike a balance?
- Corona – Crisis Vs Opportunity Vs Punishment?
- People in Policy – Courage (& the price to be paid) Vs Fear (& consequences)
- A Progressive Society – Is it People or State driven?
- A cultural shift to nurture creativity – From being part of the problem (/silent) to being part of the solution (think & experiment solutions!)
- Leaders – How to draw the line between need & greed?
- Is there a need to introduce a global citizen element in the school education system keeping the local flavors?
- Indian Education Systems
- Global Education Systems
- The road to economic recovery for nations / world post Covid-19
- Fixing accountability on countries spreading pandemics / global unrest
- The need for stronger & accountable global bodies to deal with 21st century pandemics / global challenges
- Is there a need to add a course / subject on Emotional Intelligence as part of the curriculum for high school students globally?
- A student’s guide to preparing for the Unknowns & Uncertainties in life!
- Is Knowledge the only thread which can keep the world united & harmonious in diversity?
- Why do Ignorance & Intelligence go together in the “I / Self”? and how does one know from where the self is operating from (Intelligence or Ignorance?)?
- Are Ignorant Leaders the greatest threat to our planet?
The winners in each category will be awarded
- Category 1 | Grade 3rd to 5th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
- Category 2 | Grade 6th to 9th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
- Category 3 | 10th to 12th – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money
- Category 4 | Undergrad & Grad – 1st Prize: Laptop; 2nd Prize: Tablet + Prize Money