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Students carry
the 50 metre-
long National
Flag at the mini
marathon in
Kozhikode.

Kozhikode, Kerala 2. K.B. Suhas of Std. 2 was
placed second in the city level
Chinmaya Vidyalaya Calicut Bhagavad Gita Competition con-
celebrated Independence Day with ducted by Mayuresh Manthra
a mini marathon, covering a Vidyalaya, Chennai on Aug. 15. He
distance of 5 kms. Students and was awarded a medal and a
staff participated enthusiastically. certificate.
The marathon was flagged off by
Lt. Col. Viswanatha Panicker, the 3. The Interact Club of Chin-
father of Captain Vikram, martyr maya Vidyalaya conducted a
of the Kargil War. The highlight ‘Standathon’ to support the Rally
was the 50 metre-long National for Rivers campaign on Sep. 1. The
Flag carried by students through- club members distributed pam-
out the run, while the Vidyalaya’s phlets to create awareness among
band played patriotic songs. A quiz the public to save water.
competition was also conducted for
the students on the Indian freedom
movement. Virugambakkam, Chennai
1. To instil the values of com-
Taylors Road, Chennai
passion towards all living beings,
1. The Vidyalaya organized a vegetarianism and sensitivity to-
relay chanting of Mrityunjaya Man- wards the environment, Karuna
tra by students on Aug. 30. This International, Chennai Kendra and
initiative aimed to promote peace Chinmaya Vidyalaya Senior Sec-
and harmony among people, to ondary School, Virugambakkam,
strengthen the soldiers guarding organized the Karuna Interschool
the borders and to pray for the sick Competitions on Aug. 26. Around
and the less fortunate. 10 schools and 150 students

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