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Family's daily routine of reading brings success
Discussing interesting contents of the books with their children is a daily routine for Krishna and his wife, and that brought success to the entire family in Gulf News blockbusters preliminary rounds, summed up in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
- By Binsal Abdul Kader, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:04 September 22, 2008
- Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News
- Roshan Krishnan (left) and Manisha Krishnan winners of Junior doubles of the Gulf News Blockbusters at the Al Mamoura auditorium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi: Discussing interesting contents of the books with their children is a daily routine for Krishna and his wife, and that brought success to the entire family in Gulf News blockbusters preliminary rounds, summed up in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
"We discuss the interesting contents of our reading and ask the questions each other during bedtime everyday," the four member family qualified for quarter finals in three different categories, told Gulf News.
The couple S. Krishna and Geetha Krishna were part of the team which won the Adult Teams contest held on Thursday.
Their children Manisha Krishnan, a ninth grade pupil and brother Roshan Krishnan (6th grade) won the junior doubles after a neck and neck fight on Saturday.
The good humoured siblings can be the envy of any other parents as they are toppers in studies and excel in arts and sports, apart from being voracious readers who never keep their four shelves of books idle at home. The energetic duo was omnipresent in the auditorium with a smile to congratulate the other winners.
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"Classics and modern novels are my interests, apart from general knowledge materials on the Internet", said Manisha, a biotechnology career aspirant who always scores about 95 per cent in studies. The parents said they themselves used to excel in quiz and debate during their studies.
"It was not mere inspiration to follow the suit, but our total involvement with children in such activities like reading moulded them," said Krishnan who is an engineer professional from India.
Junior contestants proved that youngsters are always smarter. The audience had very less opportunity to face unanswered questions while the junior (10 to 13 years) heats were on. But thereafter, the packed auditorium enjoyed answering a number of question left.
Next round: Seniors segment kick-off
The Seniors segment of Gulf News Blockbusters kicks off at 3pm on Monday at the Kilachand Theatre, Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, Mall of the Emirates.
The seniors segment is open to 14- to 17-year-olds who will play in singles and teams heats. There will be six heats for each category in Dubai, and there were two heats for both in Abu Dhabi. Winners of the seniors singles Abu Dhabi were Savitri Anju and Junaid Anwar and seniors teams winners were The Trailblazers and The Geniusmen.
Eight heat winners of each category - juniors, seniors and adults will play in the quarterfinal on Friday, 17th October, at the Centrepoint Theatre, Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, Mall of the Emirates.
The segment promises to be very exciting, with sixteen participating on Monday. There are few places available for both seniors singles and teams, and interested participants can send their names to: blockbusters@gulfnews.com or contact Naureen Aquil on 04 4067128 or 050 5482906.
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