READING PROMOTION WEEK 2025
VARIOUS ACTIVITES CONDUCTED DURING THE WEEK.
Friday, August 29, 2025
Major Dhyan Chand – The Wizard of Hockey
Major Dhyan Chand is considered India's greatest hockey player, famed for his extraordinary skill, sportsmanship, and leading the country to three Olympic hockey golds (1928, 1932, 1936). His birthday, August 29, is honored as National Sports Day in India.
Chand scored over 1,000 goals in his career, won the Padma Bhushan in 1956, and his legacy is celebrated with the Dhyan Chand Award and the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He remains an inspiration for athletes nationwide.
- Birthday: August 29 (National Sports Day)
- Olympic golds: 1928, 1932, 1936
- Career goals: Over 1,000
- Nickname: Wizard of Hockey
- Key awards: Padma Bhushan, Dhyan Chand Award
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Major Dhyan Chand
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
NATIONAL LIBRARIAN DAY
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. S R RANGANATHAN
Date: 12 August
Purpose: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, celebrated as the Father of Library Science in India.
Dr. Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (1892-1972)
Early Life
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Born on 12 August 1892 in Shiyali village, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Initially studied mathematics and was a professor before shifting to library science.
Contributions to Library Science
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Five Laws of Library Science: Introduced in 1931, these are fundamental principles still followed worldwide.
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Colon Classification System: A revolutionary library classification scheme that was more flexible and faceted compared to the traditional Dewey Decimal System.
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Advocated for making libraries accessible to all, emphasizing user convenience and the practical use of books.
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Promoted professional education and training for librarians in India and beyond.
Professional Career
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Served as a librarian at the University of Madras and later at Banaras Hindu University.
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Authored several influential books and papers on library science and information science.
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Actively involved in establishing library science departments in Indian universities.
Five Laws of Library Science
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Books are for use
Every reader his/her book
Every book its reader
Save the time of the reader
The library is a growing organism
Legacy and Impact
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Ranganathan’s vision transformed the approach to librarianship from mere storage of books to a service-oriented profession.
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His work helped establish the framework for modern library systems and information science education globally.
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National Librarian’s Day serves as a reminder of his contributions and encourages innovation in libraries.
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Many library and information science institutions in India conduct special programs, seminars, and workshops on this day.
Quotes by Dr. Ranganathan
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“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life.”
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“The library should be the living heart of the community.”
Saturday, August 09, 2025
Independence Day Quiz
INDEPENDENCE DAY QUIZ
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Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Hiroshima Day Quiz
Date: August 6
Event: Commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 by the United States during WWII.
Bomb: “Little Boy,” dropped at 8:15 AM by the aircraft Enola Gay.
Impact: Over 70,000 people died instantly; 140,000 by end of 1945 due to radiation and injuries.
Survivors: Known as Hibakusha (bomb-affected people).
Memorial: Peace ceremonies held annually at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park; a moment of silence at 8:15 AM.
Message: Hiroshima Day promotes peace, nuclear disarmament, and non-violence.
1. On which date is Hiroshima Day observed?
2. Which country dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?
3. What was the name of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
4. What was the name of the aircraft that dropped the bomb?
5. At what time was the bomb dropped?
6. Approximately how many people died instantly?
7. What term is used for the survivors of the bombing?
8. Where are peace ceremonies held annually?
9. What time is the moment of silence observed?
10. What message does Hiroshima Day promote?
Ruskin Bond – Biography
Ruskin Bond – Biography
Ruskin Bond is a celebrated Indian author of British descent, widely known for his contributions to English literature in India. He was born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. He spent most of his childhood in Dehradun, and the serene beauty of the hills has greatly influenced his storytelling.
At the age of 17, he wrote his first novel, "The Room on the Roof," which won the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Since then, he has written over 500 short stories, essays, and novellas, and more than 50 books for children. Some of his best-known works include "The Blue Umbrella," "Rusty the Boy from the Hills," and "A Flight of Pigeons."
His writing is admired for its simplicity, warmth, and deep connection to nature and human emotions. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. He currently resides in Landour, near Mussoorie.
Quiz on Ruskin Bond
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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