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            The Renaissance Of Rebellion “ In attaining our ideals and intrinsic values of independence, the means must and should be as pure as the ends ” . This quote was rightly coined by one of our country greatest leaders and First President of this great nation Dr. Rajendra Prasad . Freedom is of a individualistic , personalised and incomprehensible nature to say the least , yet our forefathers not only did not sway from its steadfast aphorisms but also propagated it in a democratic manner . The year 1857 is deeply etched into the very soul of Indian history, marking a watershed moment as the First War of Independence. Moreover , it was the first rebellious act against the oppressors and their inhumane tactics . This uprising symbolised the development of heart , mind and character among the oppressed . This was a sign , a cataclysmic sign of further change and it had sown the seed of dissent and defiance in the very strands of our future freedom f...

Perseverance entails excellence “I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature”. This was rightly said so by Mr. John D Rockefeller who stands as a pinnacle of determination and unwavering will . On this note , I would like to cite my personal experience that I went through during the tenure of my tenth or more commonly referred to as the “ Board Year ” by our parents and next of kin . The first words out of our family’s mouths upon entering this “ deciding ” year is always that of concern and melodrama – “getting serious” , “such an important and life changing year” , “Boards are the biggest exams of our lives” , “ Don’t do anything else , just focus on studies” and upon receiving the results , I promise you that your phone will immediately start ringing with your relatives pestering question – “How did your boards go” and “percentage kitna aaye” . I fondly remem...