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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was born on 21st January 1908. fondly known as Beypore Sultan, was an Indian independence activist and writer of Malayalam literature. He was a humanist, freedom fighter, novelist and short story writer.His works are translated in many languages and got him worldwide acclaim.. He is called affectionately as Beypore Sultan. He was born in Thalayolaparambu village in northern Travancore. His family was large and so he did not live a rich life in his younger days. He studied at Malayalam medium school in the beginning and later studied in English medium school at Vaikom. He adored Mahatma Gandhi and started to wear – Khadi.
In 1924, when Mahatma Gandhi came to his village Vaikom for the Vaikom Satyagraha, 16 year old Basheer wore Khadi and went to meet him. He jostled his way to Gandhiji’s car . He came back and told his mother proudly “Umma, I managed to touch Gandhiji’s hand today!”—probably the turning point of his life. He left the school when studying fifth form and went to fight for the cause of Indian Independence. He joined Indian National Congress. He went to Kozhikode to take part in Salt Satyagraha in 1930. He was sentenced to imprisonment for three months In 1931 he was editor of a revolutionary magazine by the name of Ujjvanam ( Uprising ), and a warrant was issued for his arrest again.. He was inspired by revolutionary leaders Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. These three were executed when he spent his days in Kannur jail.
He was released after Gandhi Irwin pact of March 1931.He left Kerala and traveled to His journey took him to different parts of India, as well as Arabia and Africa for seven years. He undertook many works at that time like cook, fortune teller, accountant, fruit seller, watchman, etc. to keep him from starvation. He lived with Sufi mystics in the hermitages of Himalayas for more than five years. He had to starve most of the time. He had to publish his works himself and take them to homes to sell them. He also ran bookstalls. During his forties he married Fabi Basheer who was much younger than him and settled down to domestic life. He had two children Anees and Shahina. He won the Padma Shri award in 1982. and five years later, the University of Calicut conferred on him the honourary degree of the Doctor of Letters on January 19, 1987 His face adorns one of the Govt of India postal stamps. He died on 5th July 1994.

First novel
He wrote 13 novels and 13 collections of short stories besides several articles. His first novel Premalekhanam (Love Letter), a humorous tale of the affair between a Nair youth and a Christian woman. published while in jail. The novel is a humorous story of love. Through the hilarious dialogs, Basheer attacks religious Conservatism and the dowry system.

Balyakalasakhi
Balyakalasakhi (childhood companion) Published in 1944 The story revolves around Majeed and Suhra, who are in love with each other from childhood. By Basheer’s own admission Believed to be an autobiographical work, the novel showcases love in its truest form sometimes the one that remains unfulfilled. Majeed’s father was rich once, so could send him to a school in the distant town, although he was not very good at studies. Suhra’s father on the other hand had trouble making both ends meet. Even then he wanted to send his daughter, who was good at studies to the school. Majeed pleads with his father to sponsor her education, But Refused. Majeed leaves home after a skirmish with his father, and wanders over distant lands for a long time before returning home. On his return, he finds that his family’s former affluence is all gone, and that his beloved Suhra has married someone else.

Onnum onnum
immini valya onnu
While at school, Majeed discovers a new mathematical result, that one plus one must be a slightly bigger one. Majeed is puzzled when the teacher punishes him for this discovery, for he had seen two rivers merge into a slightly bigger one.

Pathummayude Aadu’
‘Pathummayude Aadu’ is a novel written by one of the most influential malayalam writers of all time.
The goat in the story belongs to his sister Pathumma. Basheer begins the novel with an alternative title for the book, Pennungalude Buddhi (The Wisdom of Women). This is a humorous novel and a cult-example of realistic fiction. The characters of this book are Basheer’s family members and he himself is the protagonist of the novel. And he narrates the story from his perspectiv-e.

Published Works

1. Premalekhanam (1943).
2. Baalyakaalasakhi (Novel) (1944).
3. Kathaabeejam (Play) (1945).
4. Janmadinam (Short stories) (1945).
5. Ormakkurippu (Short stories) (1946).
6. Anargha nimisham (Short stories) (1946).
7. Shabdangal (Novel) (1947).
8. Viddhikalude Swargam (Short stories) (1948).
9. Ente uppuppakkoru aana undayirunnu (Novel) (1951).
10. Maranathininde Nizhalil (Novel) (1951).
11. Muchcheettu kalikkaarande Makal (Novel) (1951).
12. Paavappettavarudey Vaeshya (Short stories) (1952).
13. Sthalathe Pradhaana Divyan (Novel) (1953).
14. Aanavaariyum Ponkurishum (Novel) (1953).
15. Jeevithanizhalppaadukal (Novel) (1954).
16. Vishwavikhkhyaathamaaya Mookku (Short stories) (1954).
17. Vishappu (Short stories) (1954).
18. Paaththummayude Aadu (Novel) (1959).
19. Mathilukal (Novel) (1965).
20. Oru Bhagavadgeethayum Kuraey Mulakalum (Short stories) (1967).
21. Thaaraa Specials (Novel) (1968).
22. Maanthrika poochcha (Novel) (1968).
23. Nerum Nunayum (Commentary and letters) (1969).
24. Ormmayudaey Arakal (Commentary and reminiscences) (1973).
25. Aanappooda (Short stories) (1975).
26. Chirikkunna Marappaava (Short stories) (1975).
27. Bhoomiyudaey Avakaashikal (Short stories) (1977).
28. Anuraagaththintaey Dhinangal (Diary)(1983).
29. Bhaargavinilayam (Screenplay for a film (1964) by A. Vincent (the first horror cinema in Malayalam) adapted from the short story Neelavelichcham (1985).
30. M. P. Paul (Reminiscences (1991).
31. Shinkidimunkan (Short stories) (1991).
32. Cheviyorkkuka! Anthimakaahalam!! (Speech) (1992).
33. Yaa Ilaahi! (Short stories)- published posthumously) (1997).

Doctor’s day. July 1ts

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#SHUHAIBA THEKKIL

We have many activities as the part of Haridolsavam 2019-20. This is the third activity among them .we know that Dears, We have many activities as the part of Haridolsavam. All should know that it is not an isolated activities. It comes as the part of our school learning actives..

The doctor’s day, here is a short informative description for school students.

July 1st is observed as doctor’s day. It is the birthday of a famous and popular doctor and Ex Chief Minister of West Bengal history of Vidhan Chandra Roy. He believed, health as a totality of lifestyle and his activities were in this direction.
Free education, free Health care, free water supply and well framed roads were his major concerns. He made a comprehensive study about the pollution in the River Hugli and he engaged to clean and save the river.
Activities to ensure hospital treatments for ladies and to make them the part of Healthcare system were impressive. He started and institution for ladies to get them trained in nursing and social causes.
He was honored with Bharat Ratna in 1961.

Good and healthy food is inevitable for healthy life. We should stay away from junk foods. Our native vegetables and fruits like Jackfruit, mango, papaya, tubers, beans ...... are healthy food. Let them come back to our dining table.
Let's go to school riding bicycle with our friends, let's participate in reading activities and make vaccination charts.

Activities in connection with doctor’s day

1. Field trip to PHC
2. Let's chat with the doctor
3. Prepare questionnaire
4. Prepare charts of lifestyle diseases
5. Chart dry -day activities.