right thing. Your grievances are absolutely justified. But I will be happy if you accept the money,’ said Aditya. Sasanka Sanyal shook his head and said, ‘No.
Money will soon be spent. I would have preferred to have the medal if it were possible. I would have forgotten that unpleasant incident of my childhood if I could get the medal back.’ So, the medal that had been hidden in the attic for twenty-nine long years was eventually restored to its owner. ‘Sriman Sasanka Sanyal – Special Prize for Recitation - ’ was still clearly engraved on it.
(Translated from the Bengali story Chilekotha) About the Author: Satyajit Ray ( - ) was an Indian film maker, screen writer, graphic artist, music composer and author. He was born in Kolkatta. He authored several short stories and novels meant primarily for young children and teenagers. He revived the children’s magazine ‘Sandesh’ (which his grandfather had started in ) and edited it until his death in .
Ray was more interested in writing, rather than film making. His stories have been translated in Europe, the United States and many other countries. Ray received many awards including National Film Awards by the Government of India, notably the Padma Bhushan in and the highest civilian honour ‘Bharat Ratna’ shortly before his death. p.
Why did Sanyal recite the poem in the tea shop earlier? q. What was engraved on the medal? 10th - - bifurcated (v) – divided into two revive (v) – to bring something back to life soothing (v) – making someone feel calm rustic (adj.) – typical of the countryside dilated (v) – widened than usual ascertained (v) – confirmed overwrought (adj.) – state of being upset attic (n) – the space or room at the top of a building, under the roof crumbled (v) – broken spire (n) – a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially on top of a church tower unperturbed (adj.) – undisturbed affluent (adj.) – wealthy smacks (v) – drive or put forcefully into or on to something A