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ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
Our Corporate Sponsors
http://www.icoachmath.com/
DCT SYSTEMS (NILOY INC.)
ASHA SANDESH*
The quarterly newsletter of Asha-Atlanta
EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION
http://www.ashanet.org/atlanta
Kerala sets new education course
(adapted from an article by Sreedevi Jacob in
http://www.indiatogether.org)
Responding to reports of high stress
among students and parents, the state of
Kerala proposes to revise the grading
system used in Class X. More often than
not, children have twin responsibilities with
regard to schooling - they must study for a
bright future, and at the same time realize
the unfulfilled career/educational desires
of the parents. Parents often form
pressure groups to exhort their children to
meet these expectations. These parental
aspirations have also influenced the
working of the schools, which sustain and
often add to the pressures exerted by the
parents.
Not surprisingly, many students cannot
cope with this situation. Help lines in the
state have revealed a high number of
stress calls by both children and parents
around the time Class X results are out
each year. Now the state government has
decided to remove unhealthy competition
from the Class X assessments by
introducing a grading system for
evaluation from 2004-5, instead of the
ranking system used for decades. In the
new grading system, an Absolute Grading
Pattern (AGP) has been developed with a
value point between 1 and 9 for each
grade. For example, when an A+ is
awarded for those scoring above 90
percent in a subject, the corresponding
value point would be 9.
HERITAGE INDIA SPECIAL EDITON
From next year, students will face a 3-tier
valuation system, covering their curricular
work, co-curricular performance, and
excellence in a chosen field. The
curricular portion will have written
examinations in all the existing subjects,
as well as information technology. In this
segment 650 marks can be obtained
through the written examinations known
as 'summative evaluation'.
A second part of the curricular segment,
known as 'continuous evaluation', will
count for an additional 250 marks which
can be obtained through internal
assessment, seminars, assignments and
projects in these 13 subjects (20 marks
each for the existing subjects, and 10
mark for IT). Internal assessments will be
based on class tests held in each subject
in July and November, the average of
which will be taken as class test score. In
each subject, there will be a portfolio
which will contain one project, one
assignment, one seminar, two practical
examinations, two records, and the two
class tests. Evaluations of co-curricular
work will include craftwork, art, physical
education and health education. In the
third segment, aimed at personality
development, leadership quality,
communication skills, punctuality, club
activities at school, etc will be assessed.
Admissions to Plus-2 will be based on the
grade obtained in Class X.
For the complete article see
http://www.indiatogether.org
* `Asha Sandesh’ is a phrase in the Hindi language that translates to `Message from Asha’. The word `Asha’ means hope,
while `Sandesh’ means message. This newsletter aims to bring you the message about the on-going activities of AshaAtlanta.
MEMBER PROFILE:
Udai & Sailaja Tennati – This couple was one of the folks
instrumental in starting the Asha-Atlanta chapter in June 2003.
Udai Tennati is a IIT-Delhi graduate with a Masters from Ohio State
University. A high-energy person and very enjoyable to work with, he
is the coordinator for Asha. He is currently employed with Manhattan
Associates.
Sailaja Tennati is a key fund-raiser for Asha-Atlanta. She was active
in raising funds for her Alma Mater UMass, Amherst and exceeded
$140K in funds raised with her efforts. She graduated with distinction
from UMass, Amherst and is currently employed in Calysto
Communications as a Public Relations Manager. Besides the time
dedicated to Asha, she is also an active member of the ToastMasters
Club and was judged the best speaker for the year 2003. In her spare
time Sailaja is an avid reader of mystery novels and a big Sherlock
Holmes fan !
FUND-RAISING UPDATES
Global Mela – At the recent event at Global Mall, thanks to Mr. Shiv
Aggarwal, Asha had an information table. With the high spirited
efforts of Monica Gupta, Sailaja Tennati, Sreechand and other
volunteers, we managed to spread the word about Asha and get
donations of about $1200.
Ashok Narayan has been very intensive in lobbying his corporate
friends in sponsoring our projects and fund-raising activites. His
efforts have been very fruitful. Thanks to the wide network of Gaurav
Bakshi – we will be organizing a 5K run in association with the
Independence Day celebrations at Georgia Tech on August 15th.
As you have noticed this newsletter is a Heritage India special
edition. Asha is a having three booths of fund raising activities at the
Heritage India Festival. The activities include
PROJECT UPDATES
Asha-Atlanta is currently funding two projects – one a rehabilitation
center for blind girls in Tiruchy, Tamil Nadu, and the other a school
called Sahyog in Mumbai, where girls who dropped out of school due
to social pressures, are given free education. Besides these two we
are actively looking for more projects to fund. So if you know of an
genuine educational related venture in India that requires funding
please do let us know. You can contact Lavanya/Ashok
([email protected]).
ASHA-ATLANTA
HERITAGE INDIA
SPECIAL EDITION
Coordinator
Udai Tennati
Publicity/Fundraisin
g
Gaurav Bakshi
Ashok Narayan
Sreechand Boppudi
Monica Gupta
Sunit
Reshma
Treasurer
Anup Lakare
Projects
Ashok Narayan
Sailaja Tennati
Lavanya S.
Vani Sarin
Puneet Sarin
Web/Newsletter
Pat Srinivas
Sathyan Subbiah
Asha for Education is a
non-profit public benefit
corporation and is not
organized for the private
gain of any person. It is
organized under the
Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation Law for
charitable purposes. Our
Federal Employee
Identification number is
77-0459884. It has been
granted a federal taxexempt status under IRS
Code Section 501(c).
Vedic Mathematics.
As the name indicates, this was derived
from the instructions given in our ancient
vedas. This ancient system was
rediscovered between 1911 and 1918, by
Sri Bharati Krishna Tirthaji (1884-1960).
According to his research, all of
mathematics is based on sixteen Sutras
or word-formulae. These Sutras or wordformulae can be used to solve all
mathematical problems. He had taken it
to the UK in 1960s. There it was hailed
as a new alternative system of doing
mathematics and is now taught in MBA
courses and to economic students.
Dr. L.M. Singhvi, the former High
Commissioner of India in the UK,
endorses this system wholeheartedly, "A
single sutra would generally encompass
a varied and wide range of particular
applications and may be likened to a
programmed chip of our computer age."
This is gaining immense popularity
among educators in India and is being
promoted heavily among well recognized
schools and colleges. This method is
catching on and is being used instead of
calculators to perform complicated
calculations with confidence.
Vedic mathematics is an easy to learn
and a fun and effective way of doing
mental mathematics. Learn a few of our
ancient sutras and impress your friends
with your incredible mathematical ability
(only you will know how incredibly easy it
really is).
A sample of a couple of the sixteen wordformulae and their applications: Learn
these and try them for yourselves!
1. Ae-kaadhikaena Poorvaena = By
one more than the one before.
Application of this sutra: A quick way to
square numbers that end in 5
75 squared (could not 'raise' 2 to indicate
that it is squared) = 5625
Explanation: This is solved in two parts.
The last two digits are always 25.
For the first part, multiply the first digit 7
by 'one more' which is 8=56, making the
answer=5625.
45*45=2025 (got it??)
Another application of this sutra:
multiplying two numbers, where the first
digits are the same and the last digits add
up to 10.
63*67=4221
6*7(one more)=42, 3*7=21; end
product=4221
35*85=2725 (got it??)
Now, try for yourselves
35*35=?, 95*95=?, 32*38=?, 81*89=?
1=1225, 7225, 1216, 7209; (put these
maybe even upside down??)
2. Nikhilam navathash-charamam
dhashathaha = All from 9 and the last from
10
To perform instant subtractions:
1000-673=327
Explanation= Subtract all the digits 6,7
from 9, and the last=7 from 10
10000-3894=6106 (Wasn't this easy??)
10000-68=9932 (Got it??)
Now try for yourselves:
1000-777, 10000-678, 1000-505
2=223, 9322, 495
Children’s Corner
Here are some Fun Facts!
Flea's can jump 130 times higher than
their own height. In human terms this is
equal to a 6ft. person jumping 780 ft. into
the air.
Flying from London to New York by
Concord, due to the time zones crossed,
you can arrive 2 hours before you leave.
The smallest bone in the human body is
the stapes or stirrup bone located in the
middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches
(.28 cm) long.
There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
The largest man-made lake in the U.S. is
Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam.
The poison arrow frogs of South and
Central America are the most poisonous
animals in the world.
The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30
feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size
of a walnut.
Armadillos, opossums, and sloth's spend
about 80% of their lives sleeping.
The ears of a cricket are located on the front
legs, just below the knee.
Scientists have discovered that copper
pollution of the atmosphere occurred about
2500 years ago. This was discovered by
analyzing ice cores from Greenland. The
pollution was attributed to the Romans who
used copper for military purposes and to
produce coins.
In a full grown rye plant, the total length of
roots may reach 380 miles (613 km).
The microwave was invented after a
researcher walked by a radar tube and a
chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
No matter its size or thickness, no piece of
paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
A new born blue whale measures 20-26
feet (6.0 - 7.9 meters) long and weighs up
to 6,614 pounds (3003 kg).
A Boeing 707 uses four thousand gallons of
fuel in its take-off climb.
Crocodiles swallow stones to help them
dive deeper.
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one
knows why.
Giraffes are unable to cough.
Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards.
Lobsters have blue blood.
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