Wednesday, 10 June 2026

LIST OF AUTHORS AND POETS SELECTED FOR THE SCHOOL ANTHOLOGY - INKSPIRED

 LIST OF AUTHORS AND POETS SELECTED FOR THE SCHOOL ANTHOLOGY - INKSPIRED


AUTHORS

CLASS & SEC.

1.     AARADHYA MITTAL 10-C

2.     ANANYA BALWAN  12-E

3.     LAVANYA GROVER  9-H

4.     SANNGAT KAUR 10-F

5.     VANYA KHANDUJA 10-E

6.     MANYA YADAV  8-G

7.     PANINI GROVER  8-G

8.     UTKARSH SHARMA 11-G

9.     ANSHIKA JAIN  8-E

10.                                                        MYRA SEHGAL 9-G

11.                        NAITIK SHARMA 9-F

12.                        ANVI BANSAL 12-G

13.                        AKSHITA SAPRA  9-F

14.                        RAAGVI   9-F

15.                        DEEHER CHAUDHARY  9-F

16.                        RAJNANDINI GAUR  10-D

 

POETS:

1.     DEETYA GAMBHIR 10-C

2.     DIYA KUMAR 11-D

3.     SAANVI JAISWAL 11-J

4.     ZAINA MARIYAM 12-E

5.     ISHITA RAJPAL 10-G

6.     TANMAY JHAMB 10-F

7.     SRUSTI SIKHA PADHY 11-E

8.     VERONICA BHAT 12-J

9.     DIVI MATHUR 12-I

10.                        ANJALI AGARWAL 11-G

 

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Friday, 10 April 2026

MELANGE - THE LITERARY WEEK 2026

 


MELANGE - THE LITERARY WEEK

(23- 30 APRIL 2026)

THEME: A Celebration of Indian Literature

 

Our Literary Week, spanning Nursery to Grade XII,

 celebrates the vibrant world of Indian storytelling, its

 timeless tales, diverse voices and rich cultural

 heritage. Indian literature is a treasure trove of

 wisdom, where every region, language and era adds

 its own unique voice, making it one of the most

 diverse and profound literary traditions in the world. 

From epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata

 to the insightful fables of the Panchatantra and the

 Hitopadesha and the witty, value-filled tales of Akbar–

Birbal and Tenali Raman, it reflects the depth of our

 history. Students will draw inspiration from the rich world of Indian literature, exploring works such as Malgudi Days/ The Guide by R. K. Narayan, The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond,  Untouchable by Mulk Raj Anand, Kanthapura by Raja Rao, The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh, selected stories of Rabindranath Tagore along with other timeless tales. They will also engage with the powerful narratives of Mansarovar/ Godaan by Munshi Premchand and works of other Hindi authors. Grade-wise suggested reading lists will be provided to guide students across different levels.

To encourage digital reading, students may also explore stories available on the StoryWeaver portal, opening up a world of multilingual Indian stories at their fingertips.

 Alongside stories, poetry forms the soul of our literary tradition, expressing emotions, rhythm and creativity across generations.

 

This special week embraces the richness of English,

 Hindi and Sanskrit, offering students a unique

 opportunity to experience literature through multiple

 languages. Through stories, poems, recitations and

 creative expressions, students across all grades will

 explore the magic of words, the joy of reading and the

 beauty of our cultural roots.

Students are also encouraged to explore the National

Digital Library of India (Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya), a

valuable digital repository that offers access to a wide

range of Indian texts across languages and genres.

This platform supports our theme by enabling

learners to discover the depth and diversity of Indian

literature anytime, anywhere.

 


                   


 

READING PLEDGE 

  

I promise to read

Each day and each night.

I know it’s the key

To growing up right.

 

I’ll read to myself,

I’ll read to a crowd.

It makes no difference

If silent or loud.

 

I’ll read at my desk,

At home and at school,

On my bean bag or bed,

By the fire or pool.

 

Each book that I read

Puts smarts in my head,

‘Cause brains grow more thoughts

The more they are fed.

 

So I take this oath

To make reading my way

Of feeding my brain

What it needs every day.


ME'LANGE ACTIVITY PLANNER 

CLICK HERE 

                             

 

NURSERY



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Each day was thoughtfully planned with a blend of stories and fun-filled activities that supported their overall development.
The week began with a reading pledge and the story The Ant and the Grasshopper, followed by a creative handprint grasshopper activity. On the next day, children enjoyed The Monkey and the Crocodile story and actively participated in the “Pin the Monkey” game, which enhanced their coordination and excitement.
As the week progressed, stories like The Dove and the Bee and Unity is Strength were introduced with interactive activities such as bee takeaway and storytelling with props, helping children understand values like kindness and teamwork. The Hindi stories, including लोमड़ी और कौआ and बकरी और मेमने, were presented through picture talk and scribbling activities, encouraging expression and imagination.
Overall, the week was filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and meaningful learning. Children showed active participation and curiosity, making the Melange Week a memorable and enriching experience for all.




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The week celebrated Indian literature through engaging storytelling, rhymesand creative activities. Young learners enjoyed tales like ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’ and‘The Monkey and the Crocodile’, along with rhythmic rhymes that enhanced their language skills. A special colouring activity added fun and creativity to the experience. The event fostered imagination, listening skills and a love for reading, making it a joyful and enriching journey for our tiny tots of LKG and their parents.





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The week was filled with engaging stories, rhymes, and creative activities for the children. Each day began with a wonderful story session by the teacher, including stories such as The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Monkey and the Crocodile, and Unity is Strength. Fun activities like ant printing, bookmark making, role play, colouring, and sound-ku  activity made learning joyful and interactive. Hindi and English rhymes added musical fun throughout the week.The week successfully nurtured imagination, listening skills, creativity and a love for books among the young learners.




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The week commenced on 23 April 2026, marking the World Book Day, with a reading pledge by the students of Grade I to inculcate the habit of reading as a part of their daily routine. The week highlighted the vibrant world of Indian storytelling through story narration inspired by the insightful fables of the Panchatantra and Jataka Tales, along with witty, value-filled tales in both English and Hindi. Language enrichment activities celebrated timeless tales, diverse voices and our rich cultural heritage. A unique sudoku activity featuring literary characters further encouraged logical thinking, imagination and creativity. Indeed, the week was engaging, enriching and fostered a love for language and reading among all.





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The event aimed to introduce children to the rich heritage of Indian Stories and characters. Teachers narrated engaging tales from Indian Literature such as The Monkey and the crocodile, The shepherd boy, The dove and ant etc., making  the sessions interactive and enjoyable for the students.
 
 The highlight of the fest was the activity – ‘Character Parade’, where children 
 came dressed as famous Indian Story Characterslike Chacha Chaudhary, 
 Chhota Bheem, Hanuman, Dove, Crow etc.
 
 Each student confidently spoke a short dialogue related to their character,   showcasing creativity and expression. 
 The event was a joyful learning experience and helped students develop love 
 for reading and story telling.


GRADE 3


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Result

Sector-14
III A REYANSH RANA

III B NEEL VIJ

III C RANVIR KALRA

III D VIVAN YADAV

III E YUVAN JAIN


Sector-10A

IIIA SHAURVI DESWAL

IIIB AAVYA GUPTA

IIIC HITASHVI



The students of Grade 3 enthusiastically participated in a variety of engaging activities during the Mélange Festival held from 23rd to 27th April 2026. The children showcased their creativity through story narration, expressing their ideas with confidence and imagination. The mask-making activity, along with its presentation, added a fun and artistic dimension to the event. The bookmark-making activity encouraged students to share thoughtful and meaningful messages. Overall, the festival was a delightful blend of creativity, expression, and joyful learning for all the participants.

GRADE 4



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Best Entries

SECTOR - 14 

4 A - Shreya

4 B - Aayan Narang 

4 C - Aanya Yadav

4 D - Divyanshi 

4 E - Aradhya Sharma

4 F -  Pushan Yadav 

SECTOR- 10 A

4 A - Bhavesh Saini

4 B - Kshitija Aggarwal

4 C - Rishabh Yadav


डी.ए.वी. पब्लिक स्कूल, सेक्टर - 14 के प्रांगण में दिनांक 24/04/26 शुक्रवार को ‘मिलांज - साहित्यिक सप्ताह’ का आयोजन किया गया जिसके अंतर्गत कक्षा चौथी में ‘कविता वाचन’ गतिविधि करवाई गई। विद्यार्थियों ने कविता-  ‘नानी की नाव चली’ का चलचित्र देखते हुए कविता में आए शब्दों के चित्र बनाए। चित्रों के संग सभी विद्यार्थियों ने कविता का सस्वर गायन किया तथा कविता में आए शब्दों को व्याकरण से जोड़ा। सभी विद्यार्थियों ने गतिविधि में उत्साहपूर्ण भागीदारिता दिखाई। गतिविधि द्वारा न केवल विद्यार्थियों का मनोरंजन हुआ बल्कि सभी साहित्य व व्याकरणिक बिंदुओं से अवगत हो पाए। विद्यार्थियों के लिए यह गतिविधि अत्यंत लाभप्रद रही।


GRADE 5


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Best Entries
Sector 14
Vaanya Gaur VA
Priyanshi Yadav VB
Kaavni Saraswat VC
Aashman Batra VD
Lavya VE
Aadhya Mehta VF

Sector 10A 
Damia Chaudhary VA
Jazzleen Kaur VB
Bhavika Sharma VC



Melange Activity was conducted successfully for Class V from 23 April to 30 April 2026. A Poster Making activity on 'Biography of Indian Authors' was conducted to enhance creativity and language skills.It indulged them in reading and learning facts about famous Indian authors like Sudha Murthy, Rabindranath Tagore, R K Narayan and Ruskin Bond. The students expressed their ideas through visual representation.The students participated enthusiastically and created colourful  and attractive illustrations.Overall The Melange 2026 was interactive and enjoyable.It created a positive learning environment and helps students to improve the skills of English language  in a fun-filled and meaningful way.


SANSKRIT ACTIVITY: GRADE 5



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Best Entries

Sector - 14
  • Maanvi Mittal - VA
  • Mishka Sharma- VB
  • Rayna Khera - VC
  • Nishika Yadav - VD
  • Lavya Yadav  - VE
  • Saatvik Arora - V F


Sector - 10 A
  • Devisha Bhat - VA
  • Anshi Gupta - VB
  • Agamya Pahuja - VC
कक्षा पाँचवी के विद्यार्थियों के लिए विशेष रूप से 'शब्द विचार' गतिविधि  करवाई गई । इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत विद्यार्थियों ने पंचतंत्र की कथा 'क: चतुर: अस्ति ?' के  आधार पर लिंगविचार  शिक्षणारेख का निर्माण किया। श्रवण, पठन, लेखन व वाचन आदि गतिविधियों द्वारा भाषा कौशलों का विकास करते हुए साहित्यिक सप्ताह सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न हुआ।



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Best Entries
Krisha Khanduja - VI A
Priyansh Rao - VI B
Geet Kohli - VI C
Abhirup Sen - VI D
Bhavika -VI E
Ashvi Gupta - VI F
Inaya Kumar - VI G
Parth Yadav - VI H

 इस समारोह का मुख्य उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों को हिंदी साहित्य से जोड़ना तथा उनकी सृजनात्मक क्षमता को प्रोत्साहित करना था | इसी उपलक्ष्य में कक्षा छठी के विद्यार्थियों के लिए एक नवीन और रोचक गतिविधि ‘कॉमिकथा’  का आयोजन किया गया। इस गतिविधि के अंतर्गत सभी विद्यार्थियों को एक-एक कहानी प्रदान की गई | विद्यार्थियों ने पहले उस कहानी को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ा और उसके भाव, कथानक तथा संदेश को समझा | इसके पश्चात विद्यार्थियों ने अपनी रचनात्मकता का परिचय देते हुए उस कहानी पर आधारित आकर्षक आवरण पृष्ठ तैयार किया | इसके साथ ही उन्होंने उस कहानी को कॉमिक (चित्रकथा) के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया, जिसमें चित्रों और संवादों के माध्यम से कहानी को जीवंत बनाया गया तथा कहानी से प्राप्त संदेश को अपने शब्दों में लिखकर प्रस्तुत किया | इस गतिविधि का उद्देश्य विद्यार्थियों की कल्पनाशक्ति, कलात्मक अभिव्यक्ति, पठन कौशल तथा साहित्यिक समझ को विकसित करना था | बच्चों ने पूरे उत्साह के साथ भाग लेते हुए न केवल कहानियों को समझा बल्कि उन्हें एक नए और रोचक रूप में प्रस्तुत करने का प्रयास भी किया | साहित्यिक सप्ताह के अंतर्गत आयोजित यह ‘कॉमिकथा’ गतिविधि विद्यार्थियों के लिए अत्यंत ज्ञानवर्धक, मनोरंजक और प्रेरणादायक सिद्ध हुई | इसने विद्यार्थियों की रचनात्मकता को निखारने के साथ-साथ उनके आत्मविश्वास को भी बढ़ाया |




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Best Entries
7A Harshal Rao
7B Saksham Parmaar
7C  Arshveer Singh
7D Purv
7E Tejaswini Nangia 
7F Doyal Makkar
7G Sanvi
7H Mannat



इस वर्ष विद्यालय में दिनांक 23 अप्रैल से 30 अप्रैल तक 'भारतीय साहित्य उत्सव का आयोजन किया गया। कक्षा सातवी के विद्यार्थियों के लिए विशेष रूप से 'कथाकुसुमावली' नामक गतिविधि का आयोजन किया गया l जिसमें विद्यार्थियों ने पंचतंत्र की  कथा के शिक्षण मुल्यों का लेखन करना तथा उनके पात्रों का चित्रीकरण करना इत्यादी गतिविधियों का आनंद लिया l इस प्रकार श्रवण, पठन, लेखन व वाचन आदि गतिविधियों द्वारा भाषा कौशलों का विकास करते हुए साहित्यिक सप्ताह सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न हुआ




GRADE 8

ANNUAL FUNCTION BASED ON BOOKS, LIBRARY AND READING


GRADE 9


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Best Entries

9A Pihu Verma

9B Tanvi Yadav

9C Anvi

9D Priyanshi Sharma 

9E Veronica Sharma

9F Aastha Yadav 

9G Myra Sehgal

9H Lavanya Gangwar 

 


As part of Mélange – The Literary Week, organized from 23 April to 30 April 2026, the students of Class IX enthusiastically participated in a creative literary activity titled “Ink & Impressions: Stories and Bookmarks of India.” The activity was conducted under the theme “Celebration of Indian Literature” with the objective of encouraging students to explore the richness of Indian culture, traditions, and literary heritage through creative expression.

Students were given the choice to participate in one of two activities — Short Story Writing or Bookmark Designing. In the short story writing task, students composed original stories rooted in Indian settings, reflecting cultural values, festivals, traditions, and meaningful themes. The stories displayed imagination, creativity, and a deep connection with Indian ethos. Each story carried an engaging title and a thoughtful tagline, making the narratives impactful and memorable.

In the bookmark designing activity, students created colourful and artistic bookmarks inspired by quotes selected from Indian literary works suggested on the school library blog. The bookmarks beautifully combined art and literature, with illustrations that complemented the chosen quotes and highlighted the essence of Indian writing.

The students showed great enthusiasm, originality, and sincerity in completing their entries. The submissions reflected neat presentation, thoughtful effort, and a clear understanding of the theme. The activity not only enhanced their creative writing and artistic skills but also deepened their appreciation for Indian literature.

Overall, the activity was a grand success and provided students with a meaningful platform to express their creativity while celebrating the diversity and richness of Indian literary traditions.



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प्रतिवर्ष की भाँति इस वर्ष भी हमारे विद्यालय डी. ए. वी. पब्लिक स्कूल, सेक्टर-14, गुरुग्राम में साहित्यिक सप्ताह ‘मिलांज 2026’ का आयोजन किया गया   इस सप्ताह के अंतर्गत दिनांक 23/04/2026 से लेकर  30/04/2026 तक अनेक गतिविधियों का आयोजन किया गया जिनमें विद्यार्थियों ने सक्रिय भाग लिया| कक्षा दसवीं के विद्यार्थियों के लिए गतिविधि – ‘काव्य से कथा’ का आयोजन किया गया| विद्यार्थियों ने  हिंदी साहित्य में से चयनित कविता को पढ़कर उसके मूलभाव को प्रकट करते हुए लघुकथा लिखी तथा उसकी चित्रमयी प्रस्तुति भी की| इस गतिविधि से न केवल विद्यार्थियों की हिंदी साहित्य की प्रसिद्ध कविताओं के प्रति रूचि जागृत हुई बल्कि उन्होंने कविताओं के मूलभाव को समझकर कथा लेखन करके अपनी रचनात्मकता व मौलिकता का भी परिचय दिया|

Best Entries

X A - NEVAAN BAREJA 
X B - AASHNA SINGH
X C - KRIT KATARIA 
X D - ARANYA SINGH



SANSKRIT
Resource Material (Sanskrit)

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साहित्यिक सप्ताह मिलांज  के अंतर्गत 23 अप्रैल से 26 अप्रैल के मध्य में संस्कृत में छात्रों ने काव्यसौंदर्यम् इस गतिविधि को किया जिसमें किसी एक श्लोक के भाव के आधार पर छात्रों ने एक हिंदी कथा की रचना की तथा कथा की नैतिक शिक्षा के संदर्भ में एक संस्कृत सूक्ति का लेखन किया। गतिविधि में सभी छात्रों ने उत्साह से भाग लिया। गतिविधि में चयनित प्रथम प्रतिभागियों के नाम इस प्रकार हैं।

Best Entries
Gaury Sood X D
Vanya  Khanduja X E
Diya Chaudhary X F
Aarna Yadav X G
Janvi X H




GRADE 11-12
Instruction Sheet

Literary Reflections 

Inter-house Creative Writing Competition

Time Limit: One Hour 

  • Students to choose/pick a quote by an Indian Author

  • They will elaborate on the context and essence of the same in 800 to 1000 words

  • Students are expected to prepare thoroughly and adhere to the time limit and instructions provided.

Best Entries

First Prize: Sayesha Parmar, XI-J (Shakti House)

Second Prize: Diya Kumar, XI-D (Shakti House)

Third Prize: Tashvi Mangla, XI-A (Shakti House)

Encouragement Prize: Tanish Yadav, XII-B (Niti House)

Encouragement Prize: Anvi Bansal, XII-G (Shakti House)

Encouragement Prize: Saanvi Anand, XII-J (Jagriti House)







INTER SCHOOL EVENTS
  • Lit Remix: Indian Classics Reimagined (Grades 6-8)
  • Voices Alive: Live Podcast on Indian authors (Grades 9-10)
  • Aao! Sune Kahani (Grades 9-10)

DAV Public School, Sector-14, Gurugram proudly hosted the 13th edition of MÉLANGE 2026, an inter-school literary fest that celebrated the vibrant spirit of Indian Literature. 

Inspired by the timeless words of Rabindranath Tagore, “The world speaks to me in colours, I answer in art,” the fest brought together young literary enthusiasts from various schools for a day filled with creativity, expression, and meaningful engagement.

The highlights of the event were :

VOICES ALIVE, a Live Podcast on Indian Authors wherein students presented engaging podcasts inspired by literary stalwarts like Tagore, Premchand, Ruskin Bond, and more, showcasing research, confidence, and creativity. The judges were Ms. Aruna Ponnanganti, our revered Supervisory Head, who dedicated 39 years of her life in enriching the learning experience of the students. Her association with this institution, spanning over 35 blissful years, indicates her unflinching support for the institution and Mr. Rahul Kapoor, an alumnus of our school, is an author with the idea to augment lives with optimism and artistry. His 8 books compose a medley of life’s crests 

LIT REMIX – Indian Classics Reimagined was a brilliant blend of tradition and modernity, where participants transformed classic texts into contemporary performances through skits and role plays. The judges for Lit Remix  were Ms . Prachi, an award-winning author, blogger and motivational speaker, known for empowering women and an alumna of our school, Ms. Komal Bakshi- TGT English, with more than 3 decades of experience and excellence.

“आओ! सुनें कहानी” a  storytelling event was a delightful celebration of Hindi हास्य-व्यंग्य, where participants captivated the audience with expressive narration and impactful storytelling. For this event, the judges were Ms. Rekha Mehta and Ms. Chhaya Garg, our esteemed mentors, whose invaluable contributions have laid the groundwork for the growth of our school, through years of toil and determination.

Participants impressed the judges with their originality, stage presence, language proficiency, and deep understanding of literary works.

The fest concluded with a grand Prize Distribution Ceremony, celebrating the efforts and achievements of all participants.

MÉLANGE 2026 was truly a celebration of stories, voices, and ideas—reaffirming that literature continues to inspire and connect us all.











































 











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