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Mizoram Reading Decathlon Participation: Two Schools to Represent State at National Event

Samina — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:33:58 +0000

Two Mizoram schools — Mount Carmel School and La Montessori School — will represent the state at the national Reading Decathlon in Indore on November 29. Food4thought is organising the event, and this is the first time Mizoram students have secured a place at the national level.

Four students qualified after topping the Mizoram-level competition. Mount Carmel School will send Rebek Malsawmzuali and Krista Roluahpuia Khiangte. Malsawmhlui Pachuau and Joshua Lalawmpuia will represent La Montessori School. All four students left for Indore on Wednesday.

Before their departure, Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) Chairman Malsawmzuala Ralte met the team at the MYC Conference Hall. He congratulated them for creating history and becoming Mizoram’s first-ever participants in the Reading Decathlon. Ralte encouraged them to continue developing strong reading habits and urged them to perform with confidence.

The Reading Decathlon tests students through multiple reading-based challenges designed to improve comprehension, analytical skills and creativity. Students from various states will compete for national recognition at the event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

The Mizoram team hopes to showcase the state’s growing emphasis on reading and literacy. Teachers and parents expressed confidence that the students will perform well and return with honours.

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Sanskrit Drama Team Shines in Almora Event

Jaya K — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:48:39 +0000

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Sanskrit Drama team delivered an impressive performance at a cultural event in Almora. Students competed in Sanskrit drama, dance, debate and other activities during a two-day inter-school Sanskrit competition held at GIC Bageshwar. The event attracted talented students from different schools and created a vibrant cultural atmosphere.

Teams from Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya dominated the senior category. They earned top positions in Sanskrit drama and dance, proving their strong preparation and creative skills. Mohit and Neha Joshi from GIC Song claimed top honours, while Abhinav Kandpal of GIC Garuda excelled in Ashubhashan. Kshak Jahan from GIC Vasucharan secured first place in the debate event.

District Panchayat Vice-President Vishakha Khetwal encouraged the students and highlighted the importance of Sanskrit. She said that Sanskrit connects people to India’s oldest knowledge traditions. Guest speaker Tree Purush Kishan Singh Malra also appreciated the efforts and said that such events help preserve the Sanskrit language.

Organisers selected 64 winners from junior and senior groups. These students will compete in the state-level event in Haridwar on December 3–4. Coordinator Deep Chandra Joshi thanked all participants for their energetic support.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Sanskrit Drama team remains the highlight of this year’s competition.

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