Sahitya Akademi Award Essays

Non Existence of Gandhi words in India is portrayed in Aravind Adiga’s “The White Tiger” Suresh M Assistant Professor, Department of English, Scad College of Engineering and Technology, Tamilnadu, India.627414 Abstract: The objective of this paper is to analyse the existence of Gandhian words in India. In the novel “The white Tiger” Aravind Adiga pictures the non existence of Gandhian words in India. Bribes, Slavery, Prostitution are some of the vices pictures in this novel. This paper compares

“See you soon” is a common phrase used by people as a form of saying goodbye; some use this phrase to make a goodbye less sad. Saying goodbye to a person is difficult, especially when he or she is a loved one. In the story of Destino by Walt Disney and Salvador Dali, a loved one is lost and the story is told in a way of flashbacks. In the song “See You Again” by Charlie Puth, a loved one is lost, but the story is told as a way to say “thank you for all of the good times” waiting for the day where

Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why” encompasses a woman’s emotions regarding her lifetime of past lovers through figurative language as well as sonic and structural qualities indicative of the lack of fulfillment from which she quietly suffers. Millay begins her sonnet by revealing her dismay, saying “What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why, I have forgotten.” In this, she sets up her audience’s understanding of her experiences. In plain language

Standing there sweaty and tired after the last game of the season. You look over at the other team who did have tons of energy, not sweaty at all , and look like they did not try at all. They announce that your team got first but everyone still get a trophy. How would you feel to give a 100% and get the same trophy as a person who only gave 50%. There is a debate on should we give out participation trophies. Many people think everyone should get a trophy for going out there and trying. Others think

Participation Trophies the Good and the Bad Say you are in the last game of the season and you didn’t win any games this season but you still get a trophy, what do you do with it? This has been a large discussion that has spread it all started with a NFL linebacker James Harrison wouldn’t let his two sons take their participation as they ended their season. Participation trophies aren’t a good idea for many reasons. I don’t agree with handing out participation trophies for the following reasons…

A popular issue today, should kids get participation trophies for trying? One side says, “Yes they should get participation trophies”. While the other side declares “No they should not get trophies”. I believe that kids should not get the trophies. Not handing out trophies will help kids in many ways. I think that we should not hand out trophies for trying because it helps you realize that you are going to lose in life. It will teach you how to deal with losing so you don’t have to when you get older

The question is, “Should kids get a trophy for showing up?” I would have to say that they shouldn’t get a trophy for just showing up. What is the point of getting a trophy if you don’t actually do anything. I would agree that they ones that do show up and actually do something, should get a trophy, but to say if kids that show just show should get a trophy is something else. If someone were to play basketball and they didn’t do anything they shouldn’t be able participate in the sport, it is ridiculous

should achieve a medal or a trophy for participation. Some argue this can mend children’s expectations for the ‘real world.’ On the other hand, some believe this will affect the children positively if they do receive these awards. Children would benefit from receiving participation awards. This is because of self esteem, and equality. Kids would also be able to celebrate their achievements from an early age. Parker Abate, who wrote the article, In Youth Sports, Participation Trophies send

Should everyone in an event receive a participation award? In the text Pros and Cons: A Look At Participation Trophies For Youth Athletes by Travis Armideo, and In Defense of Participation Trophies: Why They Really Do Teach the Right Values by Lisa Hefferman both make similar points and help determine whether participation awards are necessary for young kids. They both explain the benefits of participation awards as well as acknowledging their flaws too such as how they affect kids and how they also

The question people are asking is, “Are participation trophies good to give to kids?.” Getting them trophies makes them feel like they are winning something and it is showing them to work hard to achieve greatness. People have been talking about how NFL Linebacker James Harrison and his Instagram post. In the post Harrison talks about how his sons got a participation trophies from their football coaches and how he decided to give the trophies that they earned back. This is wrong, the kids should

Carl Granica: A Logical Candiadate for the Jefferson Award It is essential to have mentors or leaders for kids so that they find what they want to do. According to multiplyinggood.org, The Jefferson Award awards people for doing something good or being nice to people. It recognizes people working with young people who need help or adults who help them feel better about themselves. Someone who helps youth or is worth noticing is Carl Granica. Carl Granica helps young people with sports and wants

A large debate about participation trophies is raging, whether kids should or shouldn’t receive participation trophies. I personally think they shouldn’t get participation trophies. Is it possible for participation trophies to help your kid in the real world? No. “Kids don’t get passed in class just for showing up,” says Kurt Warner. A news reporter from CNN named Kelly Wallace stated “I asked my kid if getting a participation trophy ever stopped her from participating and she told me “It didn’t

Have you ever wondered why people randomly get trophies? Well i have and i think it is wrong to.i believe that kids should not receive participation trophies. I have found three reasons on why kids shouldn't receive perticiptipitation trophies. The first reason i have is that life isn't fair. In the article psychology today it states that “life isn't fair” which is true and i believe that kids need to learn that lesson early so it doesn't come as a shock to them when they get older.another reason

I know winning and getting rewards is fun but does it make you feel better even if you didn’t win and still got a trophy..? What would you do if you were just rewarded for not doing anything? Did it really make you feel better? Recently there has been a debate on whether participation trophies should be given to anyone win or lose. My opinion I think not. Don’t you want your kids to grow up and know reality, soon enough they’re going to be a young adult. Giving trophies to kids is a bad idea, do

Why do you deserve to get a trophy just because you showed up some place? Its doesnt make you feel better about yourself. It doesn’t stand for the efforts that you showed. A popular issue today has been about should kids get a participation trophies or not. I believe that you shouldn’t get a trophy because you showed up. I believe that kids shouldn’t get participation trophies for the following reasons. First of all, they don’t try their best. According to US Today, the children already know

received an award whether it be onto a first or second team all tournament or the position player of the tournament. The overall best hitter award came around, now that was something I knew I could get, I was standing there adrenaline running through me thinking I had a good shot at this award, then I hear the hush of the crowd and the call of a name, it was a Dutch girls name, I have not ever been so dejected in my entire career. Trying to forget about the fact that the overall hitting award was my last

You’re playing a game of soccer, and you lose badly. But to your surprise you still get a trophy. You’re a little bit confused, but hey it’s a trophy. But now some of the parents are giving you bad looks, why is that? Recently the issue of athletes receiving participation trophies has sprung up and caused quite a ruckus. With the main question being, is it good to give out the trophies or not? Personally I am against the idea of giving participation trophies. Participation trophies should not be

Participation Trophies Have you ever won a trophy or medal? How did it make you feel after winning that award? You probably felt pretty well right. Participation Trophies are a big issue in the world today. A Debate that has been raging about whether kids should get participation trophies at young ages or not. Many people believe they should get participation trophies, but many people believe they should not. I think kids should get participation trophies at young ages only. Participation

is lost is when kids that got first, second, and third place have to deal with other kids getting medals or trophies. Awards should only be given out when true achievement is accomplished. ”But every time we give our children an award for something they didn't legitimately achieve, we're doing them a disservice that can last significantly longer than the high of receiving the award.” (Danielle Braff). If kids won’t try to get first, second or third they can just not do anything and still get praised

Participation awards have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with some schools and organizations going as far as to award them for simply showing up. This trend has led to a debate over the effectiveness and consequences of participation awards, with many experts questioning their value in promoting self-esteem and motivation in children. Despite their good intentions, participation awards can actually have negative effects on children's development, including reducing motivation, promoting