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Assam’s Gamosa I don’t count what’s gone;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the students with I count what’s left
an Assam’s Gamosa. He said, “This is called an Assamese
Gamosa. It’s a wonderful thing; it’s one of my favourite In his interaction with the students, PM Modi
things. Its design is very beautiful. Secondly, it’s a symbol said, “A leader called me recently. On my
of Assam and especially of women’s empowerment in the birthday, September 17th, he told me that I
Northeast. It’s crafted at home, and it truly reflects how had turned 75. So I said, ‘25 more years to go.
the women, the mothers of that region, work. It fills me ‘I don’t count what’s gone; I count what’s left.
with great respect and admiration. So I felt like giving these And that’s why I tell you too: don’t waste time
children an Assam’s Gamosa today.” counting what’s gone. Think about living the
life that’s left.”

This year’s PPC features very interesting topics relating to
examinations, notably the need to remain stress-free, focus on
learning and more. This is a platform I’ve always enjoyed,
as it gives me an opportunity to interact with bright minds
from across the country.” Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

Become a Game Creator: India is full of stories and interested in gaming, that’s a good thing. Never
narratives. Have you ever thought about creating a hesitate.
game based on the Panchatantra, becoming a game Write in your diary; plan for the next day: Before
creator yourself? Create your own social media you go to sleep at night, write in your diary the tasks
profile and develop one or two games yourself, then you must complete the next day. What are those
launch them. Your family will be amazed: “Look, tasks? Then, the next day, check what you wrote the
he’s so young, and he already has 10,000-20,000 previous day, see if you completed them or not, and
followers!” You’ll get lots of new ideas. So, if you’re put a check mark. For example, if you wrote that you

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