Master strokes

R. KRISHNAMURTHY

Madurai, known for its structures of architectural and artistic marvels, played host to young artists from the southern region of Tamil Nadu, on August 13 at The Hindu - Young World on-the-spot painting competition. Students were given the opportunity to exhibit their talent and let their imagination take wing.

About 1,400 participants including 608 in the senior category, participated. Many ensured that their entry was more than just a riot of colours. Likewise, The Hindu-Young World essay writing competition on the topic India of my fantasy, witnessed creative writing and excellent presentation skills by many among the 114 participants.

The topics given for the painting competition brought out the best from the students. For the juniors, the topics were Children at a Toy Shop, Birthday Celebration and Playing in the rain, while for the senior category of students, the topics were Festival Time, At a Kodai Garden and On a Flooded Road.

The first three prizes in the senior category went to V.R. Shanmuga Priya, of Std IX, Annamalaiar Mills Girls' Higher Secondary School, Dindigul, R. Vinoth Kumar of Std VIII, Sethupathi Higher Secondary School, Madurai, and N. Nagarajan, of Std X, St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Madurai.

The three winners in the junior category are R. Kanhaiya, of VII, Bhavan's Gandhi Vidyashram, Kodaikanal, M. Pallavi, of VII also of the same school and B. Lakshmi Priya, VII, Noyes Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Madurai.

Twelve consolation prizes were awarded in each category. The overall shield was won by Bhavan's Vidyashram, Kodaikanal, which also bagged the Best art teacher award.

Attractive gift hampers were given to all prize winners by Luxor Writing Instruments Limited.

Giving away the prizes to the winners, Dr. Tarlochan Singh Bedi, noted Punjabi scholar and former Principal of Punjab Government College at Faridkot, said that all round quality enhancement was the need of the hour for the students.

Ms. Aruna Jayapaul, Messrs A. V. Chandrasekaran, consultant, The Hindu-Young World and R. Ranga Rao, former Chief Artist, The Hindu, were the judges for the competition.

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