A Secular Rethink
Published by Yazad Jal July 9th, 2005 in IndiaI’m putting up this notice to encourage people to submit an entry. Please send all further correspondance to the address at the end of the post, not to me. Also, as this is an announcement, no comments are enabled.
‘A SECULAR RETHINK’
THE INDIAN EXPRESS - CITIZENS FOR PEACE ANNUAL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION
Citizens for Peace (CfP) is proud to announce its alliance with The Indian Express Group to organize a national level essay competition on the theme ‘A Secular Rethink’. This competition, the first of an annual endeavor, aims at reawakening all Indians to the need for redefining ’secularism’ in today’s time.
CfP is a non-political organization that was formed in response to the violence and anarchy that ravaged Mumbai in 1992-93. CfP is a group of concerned citizens committed to working towards communal harmony and a vibrant secular culture.
The Indian Express Group, throughout its history has believed in the need to strengthen India’s secular culture and has advanced that belief through its powerful and effective journalism. Through this essay competition, the Indian Express attempts to awaken public opinion to the need to reevaluate India as a secular nation in the hope of working towards a more secure future.
The essay competition, being announced this week, is intended to create a public platform at a national level for constructive ideas on how Indian society can work towards a truly vibrant secular culture. It is meant to address the basic question: What would be a state-of-the-art secular culture and polity for India in the 21st century? The time has come to clearly articulate a vision for India, which is founded on liberal, secular and humane values that encompass every Indian.
The prize-winning entry in English and Hindi will each receive grand prize of Rs. 50,000. The winning essay in English will be published in The Indian Express and the winning essay in Hindi will be published in Jansatta. A panel of five eminent persons from different fields will judge the entries. The competition is open to all individuals above 18 years of age. The essay should not exceed 2000 words.
Entries can be submitted by post to The Indian Express-Citizens for Peace Essay Writing Competition, Express Towers, 2nd Flr, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 or by email to citizensforpeace@gmail.com. All entries must be received by August 15, 2005. The winners of this contest will be felicitated at an award ceremony to be held in Mumbai on October 2nd, 2005.
We look forward to your support in spreading the word about this contest and fostering a debate on this vital concern of our times.
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