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Velammal student dedicates his world chess title to Sujith Wilson
November 3 - 9, 2019, Rs.3
Vedanta says No to Cyber bullying
Vedanta academy had organised a session on cyber bullying in collaboration with Apollo Shine Foundation. The session saw concerned parents and also students who were all the more concerned about losing their gadgets or their social media access after the session. Priya Vitalraj an advocate who specialises in cyber bullying was there to share her experiences and educate parents on how to keep a tab on their children’s activities on social media and protect them from being exploited in cyberspace. Sundeep Vasu, Director of Vedanta Academy said,” Velammal’s R. Praggnanandha, a 14-year-old Grandmaster who recently became We need to protect our children from becoming potential the World Youth Chess champion, was felicitated on October 30 at Main School in victims of cyber bullying and we hope this session serves Mogappair. as an eye opener to both parents and children.” Praggnanandhaa dedicated his recent triumph to the late Sujith Wilson, the 2-yearold boy who tragically lost his life after getting stuck in an abandoned bore well. Twominute silence was observed and candles were lit as students and faculty members offered their condolences to Sujith’s family. A giant Human Chess Board comprising the face masks of Praggnaanandhaa and Sujith Wilson was also on display. A cake cutting ceremony was organized for the chess wizard. The Interact session on Praggnanandhaa’s journey to success inspired the students. The interact session shed light on the little master’s epic journey to success. A “Dare to Win Challenge” was organized wherein the best players contested with the World Champion.
Discourse on Bhagavad Gita Swami Satyaprabhananda will give a discourse on Bhagavad Gita (In Tamil) from 5.30 pm on Nov. 3 in Vivekananda Hall, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, No.3 M.S.Salai, T.Nagar. All are welcome.