Small Story 185.

Small Story 185 ProudMoment A Father's Joy Muthuswamy came to the school where his daughter, Shubha, was studying in the 8th standard, to witness her receiving a prize for her English competition. Muthuswamy and his wife, Ranjitham, were blessed with a daughter who excelled in studies, especially in English. While Ranjitham could not attend the event, she eagerly awaited the news. The function started at 4 PM, and the Headmaster, Devaki, praised Shubha for her brilliant command of English, among 12 competitors. Shubha's topic was selected as excellent, and she was awarded a certificate and 10,000 rupees from the Rajalakshmi Trust. Devaki emphasized the importance of language in today's world, highlighting that while anyone can choose a language other than their mother tongue, it’s crucial to appreciate and preserve one’s native language. She also spoke about the significance of language learning for future career opportunities in the IT sector, stressing that it should never be done out of pressure. Everyone applauded Shubha’s speech, which highlighted the importance of language learning. Muthuswamy was overjoyed, especially when Shubha thanked Devaki in her speech. He took several photos to show Ranjitham and their friends. The pride Muthuswamy felt was immense—there’s no greater joy for a parent than seeing their child’s talent recognized by others. After the ceremony, Muthuswamy and Shubha headed home to celebrate with Shubha’s favorite treat—delicious Badam cake. It was truly a proud moment for the family. K.Ragavan 15-3-25