Q. Discuss briefly the lessons that Azim Premji recounts in the essay 'Respond instead of Reacting.'
A. 'Respond instead of Reacting' is actually the address given by Azim Premji in the 'Shaping Young Minds Programme'. He describes some of the lessons he learnt in his life. The first lesson, he says, he has learnt is that one should focus and begin with his strengths to overcome our weaknesses. The second message from him is that we only know the value of what we have if we have struggled to earn it. The third note he shares with us is that when one loses, one should not lose the lesson comes from it. When one wins, one must not let it go to
the head. The fourth point is the importance of humility which brings the value of gratitude. The fifth lesson cautions us to strive always for excellence in everything we do. The next message is that one should not
compromise with one's values while allowing oneself to change. The final point presents an important point that we might listen to all others but we should stick to our values alone. He says that essential values like
honesty, humility and consideration are more important than our achievements.
Q. 'Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway.' Why do you think Leacock feels that one should not be a health maniac?
A. In the essay 'How to Live to Be 200', Stephen Leacock satirizes health maniacs who are obsessed with good health and body building. Leacock suggests a realistic approach to life. He advises people to wake up only when it is necessary. He wants everyone to eat as much as what they like and as long as they can pay for it. One should not become Cowards by avoiding meat, fruit milk and alcohol. He says that performing exercises
can be taken care of even by hired men. He asks to befriend bacteria lest we should face them. The act of leading life naturally finds an approach to true happiness. He says that better life is more important than longer life. He opines that one should experience life only to enjoy it by eating well and doing exercise regularly and
finally to die peacefully. Though his comments appear to be sarcastic yet they are thought provoking. Leacock suggests cutting restrictions pertaining to food and rest to realize the essence of life.
Senior Inter English Prose - Important Annotations
IMPORTANT ANNOTATIONS: PROSE (RESPOND INSTEAD OF REACTING)
Q. 'The important thing is, when you lose, do not lose the lesson.'
Reference: The above sentence is extracted from the lesson 'Respond instead of Reacting' written by Azim Premji. The lesson is actually the address given by Azim Premji in the 'Shaping Young Minds Programme'.
Context: In the essay 'Respond instead of Reacting', Azim Premji lists certain qualities necessary for today's youth to achieve their goals. He says that there are challenges in our life. Sometimes we fail in our attempts. Then, he says that we must accept them as natural events. When one loses, one should not lose the lesson comes from it. When one wins, one must not let it go to the head.
Explanation: One should treat winning and losing equally. They are but natural in our life. Accepting failure with dignity is the point. One should see that every defeat should become a lesson for us. One should move forward for victory. Failures are stepping stones to success.
HOW TO LIVE TO BE 200
Q. 'Now people of this sort have no chance to attain any great age. They are on the wrong track.'
Reference: The above sentence is extracted from the lesson 'How to Live to Be 200' written by Stephen Leacock.
Context: In the essay 'How to Live to Be 200', Leacock makes fun of people who are obsessed with good health and body building. He says that such people go to take great risk to remain in shape. The writer says that health maniacs are led to a wrong path. They restrict food, walk barefoot, run in the mornings, avoid meat and fruit to be fit enough but in vain. The writer suggests to them to come out of this wrong track to be really healthy.
Explanation: The author laughs at the habits and anxieties of health maniacs who surrender all their time to keep fit. He thinks they are misled. He advises them to live in peace by losing their mania.
Q. 'The important thing is, when you lose, do not lose the lesson.'
Reference: The above sentence is extracted from the lesson 'Respond instead of Reacting' written by Azim Premji. The lesson is actually the address given by Azim Premji in the 'Shaping Young Minds Programme'.
Context: In the essay 'Respond instead of Reacting', Azim Premji lists certain qualities necessary for today's youth to achieve their goals. He says that there are challenges in our life. Sometimes we fail in our attempts. Then, he says that we must accept them as natural events. When one loses, one should not lose the lesson comes from it. When one wins, one must not let it go to the head.
Explanation: One should treat winning and losing equally. They are but natural in our life. Accepting failure with dignity is the point. One should see that every defeat should become a lesson for us. One should move forward for victory. Failures are stepping stones to success.
HOW TO LIVE TO BE 200
Q. 'Now people of this sort have no chance to attain any great age. They are on the wrong track.'
Reference: The above sentence is extracted from the lesson 'How to Live to Be 200' written by Stephen Leacock.
Context: In the essay 'How to Live to Be 200', Leacock makes fun of people who are obsessed with good health and body building. He says that such people go to take great risk to remain in shape. The writer says that health maniacs are led to a wrong path. They restrict food, walk barefoot, run in the mornings, avoid meat and fruit to be fit enough but in vain. The writer suggests to them to come out of this wrong track to be really healthy.
Explanation: The author laughs at the habits and anxieties of health maniacs who surrender all their time to keep fit. He thinks they are misled. He advises them to live in peace by losing their mania.
SVVU Tirupati Veterinary Diploma Admissions 2012-13
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati has announced notification for admission to polytechnic diploma programmes in Animal Husbandry for the academic year 2012-13. Admission to Animal Husbandry Polytechnic Colleges at Palamaneru, Madakasira, Garividi, Venkata Ramanna Gudem, Karimnagar, Mahaboobnagar, Rapur, Siddipet, Ramachandrapuram, Mamanur and Fisheries Polytechnic College at Bhavadevarapalli will be through this notification only.
Applicants should have passed in SSC / 10th Class with minimum 55 percent marks (excluding Hindi). Candidates those passed in Compartmental Exams also can apply. Those studied at least 4 years in schools at villages only eligible. Age must be between 15 - 22 years. Candidates with Inter and above qualifications are not eligible for these courses.
Admission will be through counseling. Application fee is Rs. 300. Applications can be obtained from the nearest Veterinary Medical College and AP Veterinary University. Last date for the submission of filled in applications is 30th June 2012. Address to send completed applications: Registrar, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati.
Applicants should have passed in SSC / 10th Class with minimum 55 percent marks (excluding Hindi). Candidates those passed in Compartmental Exams also can apply. Those studied at least 4 years in schools at villages only eligible. Age must be between 15 - 22 years. Candidates with Inter and above qualifications are not eligible for these courses.
Admission will be through counseling. Application fee is Rs. 300. Applications can be obtained from the nearest Veterinary Medical College and AP Veterinary University. Last date for the submission of filled in applications is 30th June 2012. Address to send completed applications: Registrar, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati.
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