Author Feature:-

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.

About his book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer":- 

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (also simply known as Tom Sawyer) is a novel by Mark Twain published on 9 June 1876 about a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in the town of St. Petersburg, which is based on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy. In the novel, Sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best-selling of Twain's works during his lifetime. Though overshadowed by its 1885 sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the book is considered by many to be a masterpiece of American literature. It is alleged by Mark Twain to be one of the first novels to be written on a typewriter.

"She Smiled" - by Bhumika Raikote of BA Final Year

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She smiled, as flowers bloomed,

Death found life anew.

Her smile, a beacon of hope,

In the scars’ dark hue.

With her smile, dry lands quenched,

Injuries found their mend.

Her smile, the last hope to thrive,

In her warmth, life found its blend.

She smiled, as magic in the dark world,

Where dreams soar, unfurled.

"Maya’s Time Management Journey" - a story by Tulasi Chendi of BBA General  First Year 

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Once upon a time, Maya was an enthusiastic student with big dreams—excelling in academics, playing sports, joining clubs, and learning a new language. But as her schedule grew busier, she felt overwhelmed and struggled to keep up.

Every day, she made a long to-do list but often ended up feeling defeated. That’s when her teacher, Mr. Sharma, stepped in with some valuable advice on time management:

• Prioritize: Focus on a few important tasks.    Each day instead of trying to do everything.
• Break Tasks Down: Divide assignments into smaller steps to make them manageable.
• Use Time Blocks: Study in focused intervals (like 25 minutes), followed by short breaks to stay refreshed.
• Learn to Say ‘No’: Cut back on clubs to focus on what truly matters to you.

With these tips, Maya learned to balance her commitments and reduce stress. Her grades improved, and she even found time to learn Spanish!

Maya's story shows how effective time management can help students achieve their goals while maintaining well-being. Let’s take a page from her book and make the most of our time!