By :- Mr.Aayush Surana
MANIT -Ist year student
The British Library has always played an integral part in the lives of the people of Bhopal.The decision for its closing down is extremely shocking. The kind of ambience and atmosphere it provides is unmatched in Bhopal. For the past 42 years it has been a constant source for treasuries of Books, DVDs, CDs, Periodicals and Audio Books. We, the people of Bhopal have enormous affinity and affection for this library. For years this has been a place which one can always look forward to visit in times of distress as well as joy. One could always remember “If there is no place to turn to, there’s always BCL!”. Now the British Council has decided to take away our most prideful asset and has left us orphaned. They must understand that BCL is not simply a library for us, BUT is something which has always been a part of our lives and with the course of time is something which we consider as our own...much like a friend or mentor……All the people of Bhopal must come together and save our beloved BCl.Folks think about it – It’s the only place which we can be proud of!
Monday, December 10, 2007
By Invitation-III
By:- Mr.Nawal Kishor Sharma
HT Copy Editor
The agonizing news that BL will soon be shut down stares us in the face. But the collective effort to swell the chorus of protest is as much heartening as it is shocking to think that the library is going to be a thing of the past soon. At a time when book-reading habit is waning, it is all the more heartbreaking that a library igniting love of books is going to be closed. The place was everyone's favourite not because it has good carpets, downy sofas or air-conditioned comfort, but because here people read, contemplated, took notes, got newer insights and exchanged ideas. Wish and pray the proposed closure does not really happen. Wish the decision is not final. Wish there is light at the end of the tunnel. I say Amen. And I can hear many other voices saying the same with me. We shall overcome.
HT Copy Editor
The agonizing news that BL will soon be shut down stares us in the face. But the collective effort to swell the chorus of protest is as much heartening as it is shocking to think that the library is going to be a thing of the past soon. At a time when book-reading habit is waning, it is all the more heartbreaking that a library igniting love of books is going to be closed. The place was everyone's favourite not because it has good carpets, downy sofas or air-conditioned comfort, but because here people read, contemplated, took notes, got newer insights and exchanged ideas. Wish and pray the proposed closure does not really happen. Wish the decision is not final. Wish there is light at the end of the tunnel. I say Amen. And I can hear many other voices saying the same with me. We shall overcome.
Passion Beyond Reason!
The Protest, done by the members of BCL has worked and has started yielding result, also.Thus, our passion for BCL is very much visible. What we all need to do ,convince ourselves to dedicate some of our time and cooperation ,for the protest and win it. Just think, if our joint efforts save our BCL we will not only save our future but the future of upcoming genre also. Its better to magnify things, if nothing is understood!
We have got a proposal from Sompal Shastri to provide BCL help of Rs. 1 Crore. Also, one of the state minister has asked for the entire report and then only he will take actions required. So, there lies a hope.. and this can be encashed only ,when we keep going with our efforts and more people join us.
We thank, all the members who drop their views and suggestions ,here with a motivation dose.Highly Commendable.Please , maintaine the support till we win it!
We have got a proposal from Sompal Shastri to provide BCL help of Rs. 1 Crore. Also, one of the state minister has asked for the entire report and then only he will take actions required. So, there lies a hope.. and this can be encashed only ,when we keep going with our efforts and more people join us.
We thank, all the members who drop their views and suggestions ,here with a motivation dose.Highly Commendable.Please , maintaine the support till we win it!
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