Hyderabad: “Shun negative thoughts and always look at positive side in life,” Dr.Oudesh Rani Bawa, eminent writer and columnist advised students here on Monday in the opening ceremony of Maulana Azad Day Celebrations at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) Model School in Vattepally, near Falaknuma, Hyderabad.
Addressing to the gathering, Dr. Oudesh Rani expected that the future generation would wipe out hatred from the society. “Religion means love for humanity and if we do not have respect for each other’s religion then we are not religious at all,” While appreciating the cultural programmes presented by the school students, she said that when new technology arrives, one should not become obsessed to it, but should take advantage of the technology.
She described Urdu Language as a sweet one that has played key role in raising slogans during the freedom movement.
Prof. Ainul Hasan, informed that ten percent student of Model School were given admission in the University this year, as he had promised in previous Azad Day inauguration ceremony. He assured of giving all possible help to the student and said that opportunity for full education should be given to them, and they should not to be left in the middle.
Prof. Hasan advised the students not to get trapped if someone misguides them. “Do experiments in life to move forward and reach the goal. Learn some skills and also participate in sports along with your studies,” he added.
Earlier, the students presented a cultural programme blended with social messages. Bushra & Group set the tone of the morning by presenting a beautiful welcome song followed by the dance performance on song titled “School Chale Hum’’ by Hajera & Group. Tarranum & Group presented “Shub din Aaye Re’’. Nishat, Haniya and Ayesha delivered symbolic speech on short biography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in Urdu, Hindi and English languages respectively.
Yoga Act was performed by Ashfaq & Group. Faizan & partners performed qawwali. Class VIII & IX students presented Aerobic programme whereas Tahseen Group presented heart touching Mime Act with a social message. Thematic performance on the topic “Smart Phone Aur Hum’’ by Irfan group showing the life before and after smart phones touched one and all. Drama “Taleem Balghan” presented by Nayeem & Group delivered a thought provoking message. University Tarana was sung by Amreen & Group.
Prizes and mementos were also distributed to students in recognition of their performance in academics. The celebrations will conclude on Nov 11 with Azad Memorial Lecture.