Welcome to the Hindi Week Celebration

Let's Celebrate together and delve into the heart of Hindi, exploring its linguistic nuances, literary gems, and cultural significance. From timeless poetry to modern literature, Hindi has a rich heritage waiting to be discovered.

Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of the Hindi language and culture. Hindi Week is a vibrant and culturally significant observance dedicated to the language that unites millions across the globe. This week-long celebration is a tribute to the linguistic diversity, literary excellence, and cultural heritage of Hindi.

Participate in a variety of activities that celebrate Hindi, including poetry recitations, essay competitions, art exhibitions, storytelling sessions, and more. These activities provide a creative platform for you to express yourself in Hindi and deepen your connection with the language.

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"हिन्दी भाषा: सांस्कृतिक विविधता और एकता"

More details:

  • Duration 1 Week
  • Date 14th Sept - 22nd Sept 2023
  • Time Till 21st Sept
  • Mode of Submission Online
  • Age Group 13 -18 years

Scheduled Sessions

  • Competition 1 - Hindi Poetry Competition

    Submission - 21st September

    Guidelines -

    1. Theme:

    सप्तरंगी हिन्दी: भाषा का सौंदर्य | Seven Shades of Hindi: The Beauty of Language

    • Your poem should align with the theme of the competition
    • Ensure that your poem reflects the theme and explores the beauty of the Hindi language.

    2. Video Recording:

    • Record your poem recitation in a well-lit and quiet environment to ensure good video quality.
    • Use a stable camera or smartphone to record. Ensure that the video is clear and stable.

    3. Poem Duration:

    • Your video should not exceed the maximum duration of 3 minutes.
    • Keep your recitation within the time limit to avoid disqualification.

    4. Language:

    • The poem should be recited in Hindi.
    • Maintain clarity and proper pronunciation while reciting.

    5. Introduction:

    • Begin your video by introducing yourself briefly. State your name and any relevant information you'd like to share.

    6. Submission Format:

    • Save your video in a common video format, such as MP4 or AVI.
    • Ensure that the video file is of high quality and free from distortion.

    7. Submission Deadline:

    • The deadline for video submissions is 21st September 2023.

    8. Submission Method:

    • Please upload your video to the designated platform or email it to josh@jagrannewmedia.com
    • In the subject line of your email, mention "Hindi Poetry Competition Submission - [Your Name]."

    9. Permissions:

    • By submitting your video, you grant permission for it to be used for competition purposes, including sharing on social media or websites related to the event.

    10. Judging Criteria:

    • Videos will be evaluated based on creativity, expression, adherence to the theme, and overall impact.
    • The decision of the judges will be final.

    Best of luck with your video submission! Your poetic expressions are a valuable part of our Hindi Week Celebration.

  • Competition 2 - Hindi Speech Competition

    Submission - 21st September

    Guidelines -

    1. Theme:

    हिन्दी भाषा: संस्कृति का दर्पण | Hindi Language: The Mirror of Culture.

    • Your speech should align with the theme of the competition,
    • Ensure that your speech reflects the theme and explores its various dimensions.

    2. Language:

    • Deliver your speech in Hindi.
    • Maintain clarity, proper pronunciation, and fluency while speaking.

    3. Speech Duration:

    • The maximum duration for your speech is 10 minutes.
    • Keeping within the time limit is crucial to avoid disqualification.

    4. Content:

    • Structure your speech with a clear introduction, main points, and a conclusion.
    • Include relevant facts, anecdotes, or examples to support your arguments or ideas.
    • Ensure that your speech is well-researched and accurate.

    5. Speaking Style:

    • Use a clear and audible speaking style.
    • Maintain eye contact with the audience if the competition is held in person, or with the camera if it's virtual.
    • Avoid reading directly from notes or scripts.

    6. Originality:

    • Your speech should be your original work.
    • Avoid plagiarism or using content without proper attribution.

    7. Props and Visuals:

    • If you plan to use props or visuals during your speech, inform the organizers in advance.
    • Ensure that any props or visuals are relevant to your speech and enhance its impact.

    8. Judging Criteria:

    • Speeches will be evaluated based on content, delivery, adherence to the theme, and overall impact.
    • The decision of the judges will be final.

    9. Submission Format:

    • Ensure you have a stable internet connection and a working microphone.
    • Upload your recorded video and submit to the email id josh@jagrannewmedia.com

    Thank you for your enthusiasm, and best of luck with your speech! Your words will enrich our celebration of Hindi and its cultural significance.

  • Competition 3 - Hindi Essay Writing Competition

    Submission - 21st September

    Guidelines -

    1. Theme:

    हिन्दी भाषा: एकता, सांस्कृतिक धरोहर, और भविष्य | Hindi Language: Unity, Cultural Heritage, and the Future.

    • Your essay should align with the theme of the competition
    • Ensure that your essay reflects the theme and explores its various dimensions.

    2. Language:

    • Write your essay in Hindi.
    • Maintain clarity, proper grammar, and fluency while writing.

    3. Word Limit:

    • Your essay should not exceed the maximum word limit of 800-1000 words.
    • Staying within the word limit is essential to avoid disqualification.

    4. Content:

    • Structure your essay with a clear introduction, main arguments, and a conclusion.
    • Include relevant facts, examples, or quotations to support your points.
    • Ensure that your essay is well-researched and accurate.

    5. Originality:

    • Your essay should be your original work.
    • Avoid plagiarism or using content without proper citation.

    6. Submission Deadline:

    • The deadline for essay submissions is 21st September 2023.

    7. Submission Format:

    • Save your essay as a PDF or Word document.
    • Ensure that the document is properly formatted, with clear headings and legible text.

    8. Judging Criteria:

    • Essays will be evaluated based on content, clarity, coherence, adherence to the theme, and overall impact.
    • The decision of the judges will be final.

    Thank you for your enthusiasm, and best of luck with your essay! Your written words will contribute to the success of our event.

  • Competition 4 - Hindi Calligraphy Competition

    Submission - 21st September

    Guidelines -

    1. Theme:

    हिन्दी भाषा: सांस्कृतिक आधार | Hindi Language: Cultural Foundation.

    • Your calligraphy work should align with the theme of the competition
    • Ensure that your calligraphy reflects the theme and explores its artistic dimensions.

    2. Language:

    • Create your calligraphy piece in Hindi.
    • Maintain legibility and artistic expression while writing.

    3. Calligraphy Medium:

    • Participants can choose traditional or digital calligraphy methods.
    • Traditional methods may include ink and paper, while digital methods can involve digital drawing tools or software.

    4. Content:

    • Your calligraphy piece should convey the essence of the theme through visually appealing Hindi script.
    • Explore different calligraphy styles, such as Devanagari script or creative typography, to enhance your artwork.

    5. Submission Format:

    • If creating traditional calligraphy, scan or photograph your work to submit it digitally.
    • If using digital tools, save your work in a high-quality image format (e.g., JPEG or PNG).

    6. Submission Deadline:

    • The deadline for calligraphy submissions is 21st September 2023

    7. Judging Criteria:

    • Calligraphy pieces will be evaluated based on artistic expression, creativity, adherence to the theme, and overall visual impact.
    • The decision of the judges will be final.

    Thank you for your enthusiasm, and best of luck with your calligraphy! Your artistic expressions will enhance our event.

  • Competition 5 - Hindi Art & Craft Competition

    Submission - 21st September

    Guidelines -

    1. Theme Interpretation:

    • Your art and craft project should reflect the theme's essence, which explores the colorful and creative aspects of Hindi art and culture.
    • Feel free to draw inspiration from traditional art forms, festivals, rituals, or any cultural element associated with Hindi culture.

    2. Medium and Materials:

    • Participants have the creative freedom to choose their preferred medium and materials for the project.
    • You can use painting, sculpture, collage, digital art, or any craft technique that suits your vision.

    3. Originality:

    • Your artwork should be an original creation.
    • Avoid copying or replicating existing art or craft pieces without proper attribution.

    4. Submission Format:

    • Submit clear and high-quality images or videos of your artwork.
    • Ensure that the visual representation effectively showcases your creative interpretation of the theme.

    5. Description:

    • Include a brief description (around 100-150 words) of your artwork, explaining how it aligns with the theme.
    • Share any cultural or artistic influences that inspired your project.

    6. Submission Deadline:

    • The deadline for art and craft project submissions is 21st September 2023.

    7. Judging Criteria:

    • Art and craft projects will be evaluated based on creativity, interpretation of the theme, craftsmanship, and overall visual impact.
    • The decision of the judges will be final.

    Thank you for your enthusiasm, and best of luck with your art and craft project! Your creative expression will contribute to the cultural richness of our event.

  • Competition 6 - Hindi Literary Bee Competition

    Submission - 21st September

    Guidelines -

    1. Format:

    • The Hindi Literary Bee Competition is a quiz-style contest.
    • Questions will be multiple-choice.

    2. Eligibility:

    • The competition is open to all participants interested in Hindi literature, regardless of age or educational background.

    3. Rules:

    • Participants may compete individually.
    • Maintain a fair and respectful attitude throughout the competition.

    4. Quiz Categories:

    • Questions will cover various aspects of Hindi literature, including famous authors, works, literary terms, and themes.

    5. Scoring:

    • Correct answers will earn you points.
    • The participant with the highest score will be declared the winner.

    6. Duration:

    • The competition will have a specified time limit of 15 minutes.
    • Adhere to the time limits to avoid disqualification.

    7. Submission Format:

    • Click here to start your Quiz.
    • Submit before time ends.

    Thank you for your enthusiasm, and best of luck with the Hindi Literary Bee Competition! Your literary prowess will shine in our event.

“Celebrating Hindi: Language, Culture, and Identity”

हिंदी: भाषा, संस्कृति, और पहचान का जश्न

Know Your Experts

Speaker Profile

Era Tak

Author & Film Maker

Era Tak - Author & Film maker

Era Tak is a writer, filmmaker and painter. She has done her BSc., MA and PGDMC from Agra University.

She is the author of the books of poetry titled Anchua Khwaab, Mere Priye and Canvas par Dhoop, short story collection Raat Paheli,Chand Pass hai, the novels Risk @Ishq and Murti. Her latest books 'Love Drug' and 'Kuch Panne Ishq' has been published by Leading publisher Penguin Random house- Hind Pocket Books.

Life quotes books - Life Sutra and Love366. Her first audio novel "गुस्ताख इश्क़" from Swiss company Storytel, is a big hit. Her second audio series Pyar ke is khel me and other audio stories are very popular.

She has also written the dialogues and several scenes of musical play Aaorhi. Tak is also a filmmaker. Her work includes the short films Even the Child Knows, Flirting Mania, W Turn, and Rainbow. Now she is active as a script writer in the Bollywood Film industry.

Speaker Profile

Tasneem Khan

Writer & Journalist

Tasneem Khan - Writer & Journalist

Laadli Media Award 2021 Winner

Tasneem Khan, a maestro of the written word, left an indelible mark in the literary realm when her literary masterpiece 'Ae Mere Rehnuma' earned her the prestigious Bharatiya Jnanpith Navlekhan Award in 2015. Her storytelling prowess continued to shine with her captivating collection of tales, 'Dastaan-e-Hazrat,' which graced bookshelves in 2019.

Tasneem's literary brilliance didn't go unnoticed, as she received the esteemed Shakuntalam Samman from the Progressive Writers Association of Rajasthan, a testament to her profound contributions to literature. Moreover, her outstanding achievements in the world of media and journalism were acknowledged when she was bestowed with the coveted Ladli Media Award in 2021.

Speaker Profile

Babusha Kohli

Hindi Poet and Prose Writer

Babusha Kohli - Hindi Poet and Prose Writer

Indian Gyanpeeth Novel Writing Award

Publications: Her first poetry collection, 'Prem Gilhari Dil Akhrot' (2014), was published and awarded by the Indian Gyanpeeth. Her collection of prose and poetry, 'Bawan Chitthiyan' (2018), was published by Rajkamal under the Raza Pustak Mala series and received the Vagishwari Award. Her prose book 'Bhap Ke Ghar Mein Sheeshe Ki Ladki' (2021) was published by Rukh Publications.

Her poetry collection 'Tat Se Nahin…Paani Se Bandhti Hai Naav' (2021) was published by Hind Yugm. Her poetry collection 'Us Ladki Ka Naam BrahmLata Hai' (2023) was published by Rukh Publications. Her diary and prose 'Mizrab' (2023) was published with a voice-over. 'Bhap Ke Ghar Mein Sheeshe Ki Ladki' was translated into Punjabi by Autum Publications

'Prem Gilhari Dil Akhrot' was translated into Marathi by Varnamudra Publications. Her poems and prose have been published in various newspapers and magazines. Many of her poems have been translated into Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu, Nepali, Spanish, French, and English.

She has also directed two short films, 'Jantar' and 'Uski Chitthiyan'. Rasodex Cinema, Jabalpur, produced a short film based on the story 'Hamein Asto'.

Speaker Profile

Vyomesh Shukla

Poet Critic, Theater Artist, and Translator

Vyomesh Shukla - Poet Critic, Theater Artist, and Translator

Bharat Bhushan Agrawal Award

Vyomesh Shukla was born on June 25, 1980, in Varanasi. He spent his childhood here, and his education up to M.A. was also completed here. His journey as a writer began with focused essays and reactions on city life, history, geography, and challenges.

He gained fame for translating the book 'What I Heard About Iraq' by the renowned American journalist Eliot Weinberger into Hindi. This Hindi translation was published as a booklet by the prestigious Hindi magazine 'Pahal.' In addition to this, he has translated works of world literature from English to Hindi, including authors like Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Raymond Williams, Terry Eagleton, Edward Said, and Indian writers like Mahashweta Devi and Keki N. Daruwalla.

He became prominent in the literary world for his poetry, and in 2008, he was awarded the 'Ankur Mishra Smriti Award,' followed by the 'Bharat Bhushan Agrawal Award' in 2009. His first poetry collection, 'Phir Bhi Kuch Log,' was published in 2009. His second poetry collection, 'Kajal Lagana Bhoolna,' was published after an interval in 2020. In the same year, his collection of essays titled 'Kathin Ka Akhadebaz Aur Anya Nibandh' was also published. Recently, his work 'Kruti...' on Vishnu Khare has also been published.

Apart from poetry, he has a keen interest in critical writing, and in 2011, he received the 'Raza Foundation Fellowship' for his contributions in this field. He is also gaining recognition as a young theater director and cultural activist. He has received accolades for his contributions to culture - 'Jankalyan Samman' from the Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad, Kolkata, and the 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar' from the Sangeet Natak Akademi for his direction in dramas.

His poems have been translated into various Indian languages as well as some foreign languages. Alongside his writing, he continues to be active in theater."

Winners

Ranking Winners Name Class/Grade School Name City/State
Hindi Quiz Bee
jagran josh Shivam Singh Grade 9 Sunbeam School dildarnagar Ghazipur
jagran josh Pintu kumar Grade 12 Zila School Dhanbad Dhanbad
jagran josh Praphull Chandra Grade 9 SS Mandir School Vaishali
Hindi Art & Craft Competition
jagran josh Manasvi Singh Tarar Grade 9 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
jagran josh Tejasvi Singh Tarar Grade 10 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
Hindi Calligraphy Competition
jagran josh Tanishka Bisht Grade 9 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
Hindi Essay Writing Competition
jagran josh Vaishnavi Gairola Grade 9 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
jagran josh Pintu kumar Grade 11 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
jagran josh Praphull Chandra Grade 10 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
Hindi Poem Competiton
jagran josh Om Kumar Grade 10 RPVV Sector 19 Dwarka New Delhi
jagran josh Astha Khadwal Grade 9 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
jagran josh Nikita Dhawan Grade 10 DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL Delhi
Hindi Speech Competition
jagran josh Kartik Gurung Grade 12 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
jagran josh Deepali Kathait Grade 10 Foothills Academy Rishikesh
jagran josh Sakshi ramola Grade 12 Foothills Academy Rishikesh