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Balagokulam Magazine - Competitions Results


Balagokulam Magazine is very happy to announce the results of the contests conducted in August 2006. The Balagokulam Magazine Team would like to congratulate all the winners. We would also like to thank all of the participants, judges, parents and the subscribers for their support. We look forward for your greater support and participation to the future Balagokulam Magazine contests.

If you have questions regarding the contest results please contact at editor at balagokulam.org.

Name Category Prize
Ruchira Ankireddygari, Canton MI
Age Below 7
Special Contribution Prize
Gargi Sheguri, California CA
Age Below 7
Art - First
Gaurav Joshi, Pleasanton, CA
Age Below 7 Art - First
Meghan Mallya, Richardson TX
Age Below 7 Essay - First
Maya Mallya, Richardson TX
Age Below 7 Essay - First
Anish R Swamy, Cupertino CA
Age Below 7 Essay - Second
Chaitra Alankar, Milpitas CA
Age Below 7 Essay - Secong



Manasi Mahajan, Troy MI
Age 8-10
Special Contribution Prize
Shreya Dash, San Jose CA
Age 8-10
Special Contribution Prize
Varun Iyer, Springfield, IL Age 8-10
Art - First
Ruchira Gundlapally, Houstan TX Age 8-10
Art - Second
Pranati Ahuja, Richardson TC
Age 8-10
Poem - First
Rhea Palsule, Irvine CA
Age 8-10
Poem - Second
Shubhi Pathak, San Jose CA
Age 8-10
Essay - First
Neel Saunshi, Palatine IL
Age 8-10
Essay - Second



Aman Sharma
Age 11-13
Special Contribution Prize
Krishna Parekh, Ceritos CA
Age 11-13
Art - First
Soumya Iyer, Edison NJ
Age 11-13 Art - Second
Uday Sachdev, Suwanee GA
Age 11-13 Poem - First
Anish Narayan, Alpharetta GA
Age 11-13 Poem - Second
Prathyusha Chengi, Bllomington IL
Age 11-13 Essay - First
Aman Sharma, Sugarland TX
Age 11-13 Essay - Second
Sanjana Sinha, Hoston TX
Age 11-13 Essay - Second
Aman Sharma, Houston TX
Age 11-13 Story - First
Karthik R Yadavar, Plainsboro NJ
Age 11-13 Story - Second



Aparna Kailsam, Colorado Springs, CO
Age 14-16
Art - First
Gautam Rama Varma Pathial, Newberg OR
Age 14-16
Essay - First



Uma Deshabotla, Houston TX
Parents
Essay - First
Ashwini Surpur, Cupertino TX
Parents
Essay - Second

Judging Criterion:

            The judging team comprised of usually three judges from different parts of the USA. We try to be fair and unbiased in choosing the judges. If you would like to help as a judge in further contests then please contact editor at balagokulam dot org. The judging criterion for different categories and age group varies accordingly. Usually we focus on theme, originality, content presentation, and suitability towards the objectives of the Balagokulam Magazine in general. Usually we also try to select contents that carry positive messages. However content that does not fit to the above description is also reviewed, given a careful consideration on a case by case basis before taking a final decision.

            Some of the contest entries that were submitted after the due date have not been considered for the judging. Unless stated otherwise we would consider these entries in appropriate categories for the next competitions.

Prizes:

            We give medals and certificates to all 1st and 2nd prize winners. Occasionally, we also give special certificates for some of the other entries as well. We are trying to be innovative in prizes for future contests.

What if I have some content not related to the contests?

            If you and especially a child has written or drawn a special content not related to the contest categories, we encourage you to send it to us at editor at balagokulam dot org, better you can upload it via web at Contest Upload page . However we are not able to guarantee that such content would be published in the Balagokulam magazine. Please make sure that the content is original in presentation and you have not submitted it anywhere else for publication.

For further questions, comments and suggestions regarding any of the aspect of the Balagokulam magazine please contact to editor at Balagokulam dot org.