Writing and Creative Writing

WRITING

O. Read the story of Neerja Bhanot. Make notes based on the table and complete it.

Answer:

Name : Neerja Bhanot

Father’s Name & Occupation : Harish Bhanot - Mumbai-based Journalist

Mother’s Name & Occupation : Rama Bhanot

Born on : 7^th September, 1963

Nationality: Indian

State : Punjab

City : Chandigarh

Education 

School : 1. Sacred Heart School, Chandigarh. 2. Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai 

College : St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.

Career : Modelling, Flight Attendant's job

Personal Life : Marriage proved a disaster - left her husband at 22 years.

Siblings : Two brothers : Akhil and Aneesh

Achievements 1. Senior Flight Purser at 22 years. 2. The youngest civilian to be awarded the Ashok Chakra, the highest honour for bravery

Awards : Ashok Chakra (1987), Justice for Crimes Award (2005) and Tamgha-e-Insaniyat Award (1987).

Legacy : Insurance Money and Funds from 'Pan Am'

Died on : September 5,1986

Place of Death : Karachi Airport

CREATIVE WRITING

P. “Heroes are ordinary people who do extraordinary things.” Write an anecdote on the extraordinary deed of Jaiswal K.P. who helped in the recent Kerala Flood. Use the tips given in the box.

Who was involved in the story?

Answer: Jaiswal. K.P. was involved in the story.

What, when, where happened?

Answer: In the year 2018 August there was severe flood in Kerala due to high rainfall. 483 people died. 140 people were said to be missing. Due to flood, there were landslides 1,50,000 people were evacuated. Several districts were isolated. Traffic became impossible. Coastel areas were submerged.

How is it relevant?

Answer: J.P. Kaiswal is a resident of Tanur. He helped an elderly woman step into an, inflatable boat. The fishermen and local residents helped the victims of flood to a great extent.