Part 5

Samaram Ithinethire

By Saji Abraham | June 25, 2008

Page 24 - Titled - Jeevan without Religion (Jeevan means Life in malayalam)

Attached is the page which has caused strikes and major disruption in Kerala. This is the page from the 7th Standard Social Studies Book which has dragged into controversies.

See yourself and decide whether all these disruptions were really worth !!!

An English Translation of the chapter is given below as well.

Page 24 - Titled - Jeevan without Religion (Jeevan means Life in malayalam)

The lesson is set in a school room where two parents and their kid meet the Principal for school admission. The Principal fills in the forms,

Principal: “What is your name?”
“Jeevan”
Principal: “Nice…father’s name?”
“Anwar Rasheed”
Principal: Mother’s name?”
“Lakshmi Devi”

The Principal looks at the parents

Principal: “What should I fill in for the kid’s religion?”
Parents : “Keep it blank…or else add No Religion”

Principal: “Caste”
Parents : “not needed”

The Principal leans back on his chair and asks solemnly

Principal: “What if he wants a religion when he grows up?”
Parents : “If he wants a religion when he grows up, he can choose the one he likes then”

End of Lesson

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Trip to Blackpool - Coverage

By deepakgeorge | June 15, 2008

Click Here for a slideshow of photos from various members

Derby Malayalee Association conducted a day out to Blackpool on 14th June 2008. We started at 8:20 AM from Derby and reached Blackpool at 11 AM . The weather was extremely good in Blackpool. We started back at 8PM from Blackpool and reached derby at 10:30 PM.

There was an attendance of 75 people including kids. Hope everyone enjoyed . Please let us know if you have any comments . Both Good and Bad comments are welcome.

Thanks for being a good crowd. Please email photos / videos of the trip to admin@derbymalayalee.org for publishing.

Please find some photos below. Click on the Photo for bigger / clearer image