Some tips to a great memory

By Lakshmi Balakrishnan

Ever wondered how some people manage to learn 100-digit numbers, solve mathematical problems within the batting of an eyelid and remember dates and events like the back of their palm, while others spend days remembering simple seven-digit telephone numbers.

Well, it may not be just as difficult as you thought. At least not when some of the country's best brains are sharing their well-guarded secret with you. In a unique effort, experts from the field of education and masters in the field of memory techniques will be coming together to organise a special workshop for Delhi students.

The outcome of a five-year-old research by Positive Zone, a registered organisation of the country's toppers and educationists, the programme aims to ``discover and develop a child's hidden talents''.

``The problem is not in learning a particular topic or subject, but in recollecting whatever has been learnt at the needed hour. The problem is that most of us don't believe in our memory. With a little effort and proper application of certain methods, we can easily improve our memory,'' said Biswaroop Roy Choudhury, the current national memory record holder.

The announcement of the programme saw some of the country's ``smart brains'' share their favourite technique at the meeting. The idea, according to Biswaroop Choudhury, is to be able to ensure that one uses both the logic and creative part of the brain to remember things.

The programme, to be held later this month, is aimed at those preparing for entrance examinations. ``It is targeted towards students in general. Be it GRE, CAT or the Civil Services, the memory methods can be used by one and all for improving their life in some way or the other,'' said Rajesh Kumar, who holds the record for qualifying in maximum number of competitive examinations.

The first stage of the programme will include comprehensive test of IQ, EQ and numerical ability. Saturday's event was essentially the pre-release function of Biswaroop Choudhury's new book ``Smart Brain''. What makes the book a little different is the fact it gives each buyer an identity card through which they can interact with the author and get their doubts cleared.

The role of Vedic maths was also mentioned during the meet, with ``experts'' explaining how Vedic maths can be used for increasing speed in calculations. Apart from the programme, Positive Zone will also organise special workshops and classes for students wanting to learn memory methods.

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