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Jamshedpur, Nov 15: The Fourth Bal Mela witnessed touching moments as special children from School of Hope, Asha Kiran, PATH, Start, Jivika, Cheshire Home, School of Joy, Gyanoday and PAMHJ participated in a lively drawing session on the main stage. The same platform, inaugurated a day earlier by the Finance Minister, was reserved to give these children special attention and comfort.
As the children settled in to draw, their spontaneous conversations filled the atmosphere with warmth. An older special girl repeatedly wished everyone “Good morning,” receiving more responses each time, leaving her delighted before she began drawing.
The children chatted freely as they worked. One remarked cheerfully, “It’s so nice here… children everywhere.” Another corrected him, saying, “Not just children, their parents too.” A humorous debate broke out over colours when one child complained about having only ten shades while another proudly revealed sixteen crayons hidden in his pocket. “Count them—sixteen! One more than you!” he said joyfully.
Amid lighthearted exchanges, the young participants painted according to what they had been taught, coloured their artwork with enthusiasm and later moved around the mela exploring various stalls. Their presence brought joy and inclusivity to the festival atmosphere.
Yoga contest draws enthusiastic participation
Jamshedpur, Nov 15: The Yoga competition at the Fourth Bal Mela drew remarkable enthusiasm, with hundreds of students from schools across the city participating and showcasing a range of advanced asanas. The event saw spirited performances from both boys and girls across multiple categories.
In Group A (Girls), Anushree Shasmal secured first place, followed by Nidhi Singh in second and Purnima Gop in third. In Group A (Boys), Sreshth Tripathi emerged champion, while Pinank Khemani and Abhijeet Gorai finished second and third respectively.
Group B (Girls) saw Srishti Kumari claim the top spot, followed by Aashi Singh and Swati Rajak. In the Boys’ category, Aryan Rai ranked first, while Durga Sharma and Vivek Kumar Gupta secured second and third positions.
In Group C (Boys), Sushmit Das Gupta topped the contest, followed by Anmol Raj and Adarsh Raj. For Group D (Girls), Narayani Sampat claimed first place, while Antra Chauhan and Arpita Kumari finished second and third.
All winners were felicitated by Ashutosh Rai, Trustee of the Swarnarekha Area Development Trust, who encouraged the participants, saying the competition reflected “discipline, balance and youthful energy.” (w/nkm)
Special children shine in art competition
Jamshedpur, Nov 15: Special children from School of Hope, Asha Kiran, PATH, Start, Jivika, Cheshire Home, School of Joy, Gyanoday and PAMHJ participated in the dedicated art competition held as part of the Fourth Bal Mela. The contest was divided into four groups, with winners selected by judges Rani Banerjee, Renuka and B.R. Banerjee.
In Group A, Divyansh Srivastava secured first place, followed by P. Udayshankar and Mohit. Group B saw Praveen Ghosh take the top spot, while Bharti and Rahein finished second and third. In Group C, Sujal Singh clinched first position, with Saloni and Ritesh Mandal ranking second and third.
Group D was led by Sheetal Sikka, who won first prize, followed by Kushal Shah and Sumit. The event was anchored by Narayan Naidu, who ensured smooth coordination.
Organisers said the special children demonstrated remarkable creativity. “Their expressions through art were inspiring and full of emotion,” a judge remarked. The event highlighted inclusivity and encouraged confidence among the participants. (w/nkm)
Drawing contest at Bal Mela sees impressive talent
Jamshedpur, Nov 15: The drawing competition held on Saturday at the ongoing Fourth Bal Mela in Bodhi Mandir Ground showcased vibrant creativity as young participants from various schools displayed their artistic skills. The event was graced by senior social worker Kavita Parmar, JDU leader Hareram Singh and Dharmendra Prasad, who distributed prizes.
In Group A, the top positions were shared by Pinank Khemani and Arushi, while Priyanka Kumari and Aradhya Kumari secured second and third places. Group B saw Srishti Kumari emerge first, followed by Somiya Kumari and Aryan Patel.
Dishant Kumar Mukhi won Group C, with Khushi Pathak and Saumya Raj finishing second and third. In Group D, Saloni Kumari claimed first place, while Md. Saif Ali and Roshan Singh Munda secured the next two ranks.
Stand-up comedian Arun conducted the stage, engaging the crowd with humour. Judges said the competition reflected “strong imagination and impressive technique” among young artists, adding vibrancy to the Bal Mela celebrations.
