Every successful person in the world is a reader and an independent thinker. Knowledge and creativity are sown in reading. (Download the READ. THINK. ACT. eBook to know more!). Reading diverse books opens up the mind and only a diverse & open mind is a fertile ground for creativity to happen! Remember, Gyan (knowledge+knowing) is the essence of life. NO READING = NO SUCCESS, AND NO KNOWING = NO INSIGHT / INTELLIGENCE. RIC’s purpose is to raise awareness about the benefits of reading. According to research, practical reading (i.e., reading non-academic books, “Self,” and situations) and problem-solving skills contribute more than 50% to an individual’s success. Reading helps a person’s thinking come to life. A reading India is a knowledgeable, thinking, and innovative India. A knowledgeable, thinking, and innovative India is a progressive and harmonious India! It’s time to create a reading culture. India has seen the green revolution, India has seen the white revolution, and now is the time for a knowledge revolution!
Why RIC/Read something new, diverse & positive every day for 10 mins?
All successful people in the world are readers and independent thinkers
Reading ignites imagination and awareness
Your chance to experience the transformational “Read > Think > Act” process
Mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size (Albert Einstein)
A global platform to celebrate learning, knowledge, ideas, and solutions
Today you are a reader; tomorrow you will be a leader (Margret Fuller); today, you are a continuous learner; tomorrow, you will be a continuous gainer.
Chance to win exciting prizes i.e. Laptops, Tablets & Certificates for all
Participation process for #ReadIndiaCelebration2023 (International):
Students and citizens can participate in 3 simple steps (Register, Read, and Submit).
Register – Visit www.readindia.info, click on the “Login/Sign Up” tab (top right corner), and follow the below steps
Students: Scroll down, Click on “Sign Up Here” – If you are a Student
Citizens: Scroll down, Click on “Sign Up Here” – If you are a Citizen
After sign-up with 4 fields (i.e. Full Name, Email Address, Mobile Number & Password) is done, use your Email Address & Password to log in. Post-login, fill in the details in the “My Profile” section to complete the registration process. * The registration fee is voluntary and not mandatory for participation. For any queries/issues, please write to us at [email protected] or call us at +91 9441456061.
Read – Read any non-academic book, story, self, or situation, or entity in existence (e.g. Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space, River, Sea, Mountain, etc.), or research on a topic (refer to the proposed list of 25 themes and topics below). However, students and citizens are free to choose to read any non-academic book, story, article, situation, an entity in existence, or research topic (social topics only) of their personal choice that may not be on the proposed list for RIC2023. Note: RIC will share the link to download only the READ, THINK, ACT eBook…
Submit – 2 files (1 Document & 1 Video from the Upload Files section in the Students & Citizens Dashboard; both files are mandatory)
Doc file: A4 size, 1 page only (PDF or MS Word doc)
Page 1 (1st half): Summarise the key message (positive), share learning from the book/story/self/entity in existence/event in history you read, or present views on the research topic/theme (Minimum 3 Pros & Cons + conclusion) in your own words (*Note: It’s either book, story, self, situation, personal experience or presenting views on a topic but not both)
Page 1 (2nd half): Describe in brief any school/college/social/community/regional/global problem (e.g. Bullying, addiction to gadgets, social media, gaming, lack of physical exercise, air pollution, river pollution, drying of lakes, lack of playgrounds, corruption, media manipulation, disruption due to street protests, etc.) of importance to you and propose a creative solution
Video file: Make a 2-minute video (Camera at face level, cell phone in a horizontal position, looking into the camera, speak with the face clearly visible & voice audible, should not be a readout!) about the key message or learning from the book or story or entity in existence or research topic or on the problem & solution starting with a self-introduction)
*Submit both doc & video files at the same time, if possible else one after the other i.e., select 2 files and click on save & continue from the student’s / citizens dashboard (Upload Files Section). To check the files that got submitted, go to the Upload Files section, and check if you can view & download them, no email will be sent as confirmation for submission.
Proposed Themes / Topics for RIC 2023 (International):
The Importance of the Invention of “Zero/Shunya” in Technological Evolution and the Role of “Shunyata/Meditation” in Human Evolution!
The Road Ahead for Humanity – Knowledge-based Culture Vs Commerce-based Culture?
Leadership Styles – Values or Valuables; Greed or Honesty; Service or Grandeur
Entrepreneurs Vs Job Seekers (Risk Vs Comfort?)
Creativity Vs Knowledge Vs Logic
Top priorities for the state – Education, Health Care, Nature Care & Employment Creation?
Beliefs-Based Society Vs Independent Thinking Society – Merits & Demerits!!
Technology for Evolution (choice) Vs Technology for Devolution (addiction & abuse)?
Between Use and Abuse of Natural Resources – How to Strike a Balance?
People in Policy – Courage (& the price to be paid) Vs Fear (& consequences)
A Progressive Society – Is it People or State-driven?
A cultural shift to nurturing creativity – From being part of the problem (/silent) to being part of the solution (think & experiment solutions!)
Leaders – How to draw the line between need & greed?
Is there a need to introduce a global citizen element in the school education system while keeping the local flavours?
Indian & Global Education Systems
World History and History of Religion
Religion, Race, Politics, Conquest & Loot
The Importance of Self-Awareness: What Constitutes the Self/Human Being? (Air, Water, Earth, Fire, and Space elements? Is breath or energy tying up all the 5 essential elements?)
Fixing accountability on countries spreading pandemics/global unrest
The need for stronger & accountable global bodies to deal with 21st-century pandemics/global challenges
Is there a need to add a course/subject on Emotional Intelligence as part of the curriculum for high school students globally?
A student’s guide to preparing for the Unknowns & Uncertainties in life!
Is Knowledge the only thread that can keep the world united & harmonious in diversity?
Why do Ignorance & Intelligence go together in the “I / Self”? and how does one know from where the self is operating often (Intelligence or Ignorance?)?
Are Ignorant Leaders the greatest threat to our planet?
READ INDIA CELEBRATION AND INDIA POSITIVE CITIZEN COLLABORATE FOR A CLEANER, GREENER AND HEALTHIER INDIA:
Read > Environment, Think > Green, Act > Plant = A RESPONSIBLE AND WISER INDIA MADE POSSIBLE WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION!
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#ReadIndiaCelebration2023(International)–Connecting a BILLION READERS!
It is to make participants experience the process for success called”
Read emphasises 3 R’s
Reading Non-Academic Books
Reading Self
Reading Situations
Think focuses on 3 things that can be done to get better
Act emphasises doing those 3 things daily with commitment
*Knowledge, intelligence, and wisdom are personal journeys. RIC feels self-help is the best help! This initiative is for those who want to help themselves, those who like to do it themselves, and those who want to experiment and experience the READ, THINK, ACT process. This is for people who want to celebrate knowledge, knowing, and independent thinking. This initiative is not for competitors or people who want to win; for people looking for help; or for those who want to do scientific research or presentations. Competitors, please, stay away!
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