Deadline: 31 July 2011
Rakshak Foundation’s Online Patriotic poem program is an unique competition to restore the sense and feeling of patriotism for the country.
Literature has always played its part in the society. All we know of history and times immemorial is from the accounts left by the poets and writers of those era. From American and French Revolution to India’s war of independence, all struggles have found their origin in writings of genius from the days. Edward Lytton has very correctly concluded that “Pen is mightier than the sword” and we all do realize that. How many times it has happened to you that after reading a couplet or listening to a poem, you are left awe struck and wondering as to how could some one present to you your own thoughts, so simply and so naturally.
On this pretext of realizing the power of pen and putting it to work, we take great pleasure in inviting all the budding writers across the country to participate in this patriotic poem competition. Rakshak Foundation is a non profit organization, a venture by patriotic nationalists, who have always striven hard to pay a tribute to their motherland in whichever small way they could.
With this aim in mind, we take a step forward and present to you an opportunity to contribute to the rich heritage of literature which inherits from the legacy of Dinkar, Nirala and Gupt. This poem competition aims to revive the fading interest of youth in Literature and patriotism. We not only want to encourage writers by providing them a national platform to exhibit their work but also tickle the literary buds of enthusiastic readers.
After office hours or study break, it could just take a couple of moments for a thought to strike and rest is flirting with language and playing with words. So what are you waiting for, get down to write a poem that would set the adrenaline levels to soar. It would definitely be ” The thing” that you would be proud of and you would certainly be “the man” that country would be proud of. So if you have a quest for deriving pride and contributing to your motherland, this is your chance.
Poem Competition – Rules
The is an online competition organized by Rakshak Foundation.
Competitors
The Competition is open to everyone. There is no age restriction or nationality restriction. Contestent has to certify that the poem he/she is submitting is authored by him/her.
Entries
* This competition is limited only to Hindi and English language at this time. This is due to several limitations at our end.
* There is no entry fee for this competition.
* The contestant will have to provide biographical information using an entry form available on the Rakshak foundation website before submitting their entries.
* The poem should be original. Plagiarism of any sort would lead to straight disqualification.
* The poem shall become the property of Rakshak Foundation and the author and they can use it for purpose of distribution etc.
* The poet will have to specify the “ras” of the poem and will have to give a title to his/her poem
* Poem should not be more than 1000 words.
* The poem should be preceded by a 2-3 line write up regarding how it relates to the theme. The write up can be in Hindi or in English
* The poems will be judged on the basis of Content, Originality, its conformance to the “ras” specified, creativity of Title, overall impact.
* The poems will have to be submitted online by July 31st by noon, Indian standard time.
* The poems should not have obscene language or any vulgar innuendos. Usage of such language will lead to disqualification
* A person is allowed to submit a maximum of 2 entries by submitting separate forms [irrespective of the language]
* If a person wants to withdraw his/her entry after submission or change his submission he will have to mail the request to poem@rakshakfoundation.org with the poem’s submission id.
* Before the winners are announced, they will be contacted to verify their identity as filled in the poem submission form.
Copyright
The copyright of each entry remains with the author and Rakshak Foundation. Rakshak foundation retains the right to publish the entries Rakshak foundation website.
Entrants making comments during the judging process grant Rakshak Foundation permission to publish these comments (on an anonymous basis) on the Rakshak Foundation website.
Notification
All winners will be notified by postal mail, email or by telephone. The winning entries, poets/writers, their names and brief biographical information will be published on the Rakshak Foundation website.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: kavita@rakshakfoundation.org
For submissions: submit online here
Website: http://www.rakshakfoundation.org
Rakshak Foundation’s Online Patriotic poem program is an unique competition to restore the sense and feeling of patriotism for the country.
Literature has always played its part in the society. All we know of history and times immemorial is from the accounts left by the poets and writers of those era. From American and French Revolution to India’s war of independence, all struggles have found their origin in writings of genius from the days. Edward Lytton has very correctly concluded that “Pen is mightier than the sword” and we all do realize that. How many times it has happened to you that after reading a couplet or listening to a poem, you are left awe struck and wondering as to how could some one present to you your own thoughts, so simply and so naturally.
On this pretext of realizing the power of pen and putting it to work, we take great pleasure in inviting all the budding writers across the country to participate in this patriotic poem competition. Rakshak Foundation is a non profit organization, a venture by patriotic nationalists, who have always striven hard to pay a tribute to their motherland in whichever small way they could.
With this aim in mind, we take a step forward and present to you an opportunity to contribute to the rich heritage of literature which inherits from the legacy of Dinkar, Nirala and Gupt. This poem competition aims to revive the fading interest of youth in Literature and patriotism. We not only want to encourage writers by providing them a national platform to exhibit their work but also tickle the literary buds of enthusiastic readers.
After office hours or study break, it could just take a couple of moments for a thought to strike and rest is flirting with language and playing with words. So what are you waiting for, get down to write a poem that would set the adrenaline levels to soar. It would definitely be ” The thing” that you would be proud of and you would certainly be “the man” that country would be proud of. So if you have a quest for deriving pride and contributing to your motherland, this is your chance.
Poem Competition – Rules
The is an online competition organized by Rakshak Foundation.
Competitors
The Competition is open to everyone. There is no age restriction or nationality restriction. Contestent has to certify that the poem he/she is submitting is authored by him/her.
Entries
* This competition is limited only to Hindi and English language at this time. This is due to several limitations at our end.
* There is no entry fee for this competition.
* The contestant will have to provide biographical information using an entry form available on the Rakshak foundation website before submitting their entries.
* The poem should be original. Plagiarism of any sort would lead to straight disqualification.
* The poem shall become the property of Rakshak Foundation and the author and they can use it for purpose of distribution etc.
* The poet will have to specify the “ras” of the poem and will have to give a title to his/her poem
* Poem should not be more than 1000 words.
* The poem should be preceded by a 2-3 line write up regarding how it relates to the theme. The write up can be in Hindi or in English
* The poems will be judged on the basis of Content, Originality, its conformance to the “ras” specified, creativity of Title, overall impact.
* The poems will have to be submitted online by July 31st by noon, Indian standard time.
* The poems should not have obscene language or any vulgar innuendos. Usage of such language will lead to disqualification
* A person is allowed to submit a maximum of 2 entries by submitting separate forms [irrespective of the language]
* If a person wants to withdraw his/her entry after submission or change his submission he will have to mail the request to poem@rakshakfoundation.org with the poem’s submission id.
* Before the winners are announced, they will be contacted to verify their identity as filled in the poem submission form.
Copyright
The copyright of each entry remains with the author and Rakshak Foundation. Rakshak foundation retains the right to publish the entries Rakshak foundation website.
Entrants making comments during the judging process grant Rakshak Foundation permission to publish these comments (on an anonymous basis) on the Rakshak Foundation website.
Notification
All winners will be notified by postal mail, email or by telephone. The winning entries, poets/writers, their names and brief biographical information will be published on the Rakshak Foundation website.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: kavita@rakshakfoundation.org
For submissions: submit online here
Website: http://www.rakshakfoundation.org
