YOUR SAY

On Evolving Diwali Traditions

RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA wrote about why Diwali should be as much about change and evolution as about tradition and continuity

Mahesh Lodha wrote: Read your editorial Diwali traditions, old and new several times. Will read it again. A rare piece. The way you have suggested many ideas of adapting tradition in celebrating Diwali and blending it with current perspectives is notable. It’s essential to evolve and change our traditions with time. They must flow like a river and must not get stagnant like a ditch. Thanks for showing a noble way to the old, the present and the future generations.

Ranjith Nayar wrote: Completely agree. And, as you have yourself concluded, “Have a mindful Diwali.”

Roshni Chandran wrote: Change is inevitable. It happens with awareness. Wishing you a mindful Diwali too.

Hsc Hindi

Ekaagra Kesarwani wrote: I write this email to ask for a little help. I am a current HSC Hindi student and have been studying Hindi for the past two years and have thoroughly appreciated how my language has improved over the course of school. However, I was quite discouraged when I saw the dwindling number of students who are choosing to study Hindi as a mainstream school subject.

I feel as if we have been given a great opportunity to study a governmentendorsed Hindi course throughout high school, yet there aren't many students taking advantage of this to learn their mother tongue. I believe that there may be the factor of lack of knowledge of such a facility existing. I was wondering if an article could be placed in an edition of Indian Link to spread awareness of this opportunity and encourage parents to enrol their child in learning their traditional language. I am by no means a spokesperson or benefitting from this, but would like Indian students to stay connected to their heritage

The Saturday School of Community Languages operates in many locations in NSW, however, due to lack of demand, Hindi only operates in one location in Seven Hills. Students can enrol in the course as if it is a normal subject in their day school and if in Year 11 and 12, then will be counted as 2 units towards the HSC.

Indian Link, as the largest magazine that goes out to the Indian community, would be the perfect platform to encourage people.

CHILDREN’S BOOKS ON DIWALI

Ahead of Diwali, RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA wrote about the mushrooming of kids’ books on the Hindu Festival of Light Harshad Pandharipande wrote: Loved your Diwali enewsletter. I’d love to get some of those Diwali books you mention, for my daughter. Anywhere in Sydney I can buy them?

Festival greetings to you. As you said, have a mindful Diwali.