Subhechcha Ganguly 
Ramesh Rakshit, the winner of the prestigious National Teachers Award, was honored as the Chief Guest at the National Changemakers Forum. It was an incredible privilege for Interview Times to have the golden opportunity to interview him. During the interview, Ramesh Rakshit shared his insightful thoughts on the book exhibition. He emphasized the significance of books in the digital age and the impact of excessive phone usage on the emotional intelligence of young people. Ramesh Rakshit’s presence at the event highlighted the importance of promoting reading in today’s changing times. It was truly inspiring to hear his perspective and witness his passion for the power of books.
Subhechcha Ganguly : Sir ,we are extremely glad to have an honourable person like you in the Exhibition . What comes to your mind ,when you first hear the term “books?”
Ramesh Rakshit Sir : Thankyou for inviting me , Books have always acted as a ray of light for human beings. They are an important source of several kinds of information .To build a reasonable human life , the importance of book is a lot.
Subhechcha Ganguly : National Changemakers Forum has taken the initiative of this book exhibition and our Sponsors Author Rakhi Kapoor and Author Anupama Ravindran Menon has aided it ,what thoughts do you have on an Book exhibition ?
Ramesh Rakshit Sir: These exhibitions are a wonderful source of information on several topics. Whenever people get stuck , in their lines of knowledge they always seek for a place like this to come up with the answers. Previously book fairs and exhibitions happened in several parts and corners of the country , sadly now the numbers has reduced . Thus this is a wonderful opportunity.
Subhechcha Ganguly : It’s said “What you read is what you become “. Do you feel that reading contributes to the success of the people ?”
Ramesh Rakshit Sir : Books have made several contributions in the life of all successful people. Through different phases of life , be it happiness or sadness books have been our constant companion. There are several books whose motive is not only the growth of an individual but growth of an society.
Subhechcha Ganguly : What are the needs of reading a book ? Is it necessary ? What are your thoughts as an Teacher ?
Ramesh Rakshit Sir : In the present world , the need of reading books have decreased , one of the major reasons being the usage of mobile phones , online games . The amount of information that is generation through reading specially hardcopy of books is much more in comparision to ebooks or mere videos. The IQ , EQ are the fluency in writing both are increased by reading books .
Subhechcha Ganguly : Any special note you have for the sponsors and the media team that is covering the event ?
Ramesh Rakshit Sir : I have read both the books by the Sponsors Now you Breathe by Rakhi Kapoor and Dear Manusha by Anupama Ravindran Menon . They are wonderful and have great value content. No doubt it is well understood that both the sponsors massively value Literary events and their idea of sponsoring the event , is a great success.
Interview Times has covered great features and events till now and covering this Literature Event is another feather on the cap . Kudos to the entire team of Interview Times.
Subhechcha Ganguly : With this we conclude our Interview. There is so much to learn from you sir. Your dedication towards teaching will ignite several young minds towards the road of success.
