देश को विद्युत संकट से उबारने का स्वप्रेरित उपाय
सर्वमान्य/सर्वोच्च पदाधिकारी गण, लोकप्रिय व्यक्ति गण, एवम प्रिय पाठकों
जैसा कि आप सब लोग जानते हैं कि इस समय पूरा देश भारी बिजली संकट के दौर से गुज़र रहा है| नॉर्दन एवं साऊथ विद्युत ग्रिडों में कमी के चलते दिल्ली जैसे महानगर में भी चार घंटे की विद्युत कटौती हो रही है तथा अन्य प्रदेशों में भी बिजली के हालात अच्छे नहीं हैं। सरकार, हालाँकि, अपनी तरफ ...
While most people today are aware of eye donation, they don't know the exact procedure to go about it. There is a severe lack of awareness on the procedure. The good news, however, is many organisations and people are working towards generating mass awareness on this issue.
Lets look at some of these great initiatives and resources.
This amazing film features a group of kids playing holi in a hostel. Watching them enjoying the festival, you will be lost in the 'masti of bachpan'. The lyrics and music are very vibrant that match well with the mood of kids. Warden kaka is such a lovely person, he will win your heart when he says affectionately "Ab kaise bataoon tujhe? (How do I tell you?)"
This film was shot for Eye Bank Association of India by Code Red Films.
Want to donate your eyes and looking for some information? Then this is the video for you. All related queries & concerns you ever had are addressed by Eye Surgeon Dr. Jai Kelkar from the National Institute of Ophthalmology.
This short film features a beautiful conversation between a kid and a young man. You will be lost in the joyful laughter of the kid when suddenly his innocent reply will explode you from the inside. It brings out the much needed determination from our hearts - "Yes, when I am done with mine, I'll pass it on so they too can see the beauty of everything."
This film was produced entirely on a pro bono basis for the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, the world’s biggest human eyes donor.
This short animation film tells us to come forward and gift our eyes. Its simple!
In 80's and early 90's, Doordarshan was the only source of entertainment and probably that's why, it holds a special place in our hearts. I remember, some very popular short films used to come on Doordarshan that also carried social messages. The quality of these films was so good that they still linger in my brain after so many years.
Here are some of my favourite ones...
This video highlights the different linguistic communities and societies that live in India and gives the message of national integration and unity. The film depicts, very beautifully, the wonderful, vibrant, and diverse collage - that is India. It featured some prominent figures like Lata Mangeshkar, Sharmila Tagore, Shabana Azmi etc.
Trivia : This film was telecast for the first time on Independence Day 1988, after the telecast of the Prime Minister’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Louis Banks and Ashok Patki composed the music. Find details here
A classic video clipping which used to be regularly aired on doordarshan featuring some of the most prominent sports stars of their times. It promoted the message 'spread the light of freedom'.
Trivia : Sportsmen in order: K Srikkanth(Cricket), PK Bannerjee (Football Player), C Goswami (Football Player), Shiny Wilson (Racer), PT Usha (Racer), Ramanathan Krishnan (Tennis), Ramesh Krishnan (Tennis), MAK Pataudi (Cricket), Soha Ali Khan Pataudi (Daughter), Kapil Dev (Cricket), Milkha Singh (Athlete), Jarnail Singh (Football), Rubie Massey (Goan Gymnast), M Ferriera (Snooker/Billiards),Balwinder Singh Sandhu (Cricket), Sunil Gavaskar (Cricket), S Venkataraghavan (Cricket) and Prakash Padukone (Badminton)
This short film was produced to give the message of 'education for all children'. The film catches the moment when children all across India, from Kashmir to Kerala, wake up in the morning and run to go to school. Excellent video and terrific song. No other video captured entire India's beauty in 4 minutes like this one. Even today the film inspires children across the country to run to school every day and soak themselves in knowledge.
Trivia : This film was made by BharatBala Productions. The music was given by Shankar/Ehsaan/Loy and lyrics were of Mehboob.