‘Follow Your Dreams’ a commemorative compilation album launched by Dr. Palash Sen and Mr. Saurabh Saxena in support of the ‘I Pledge to Stop Student Suicides’ movement
§ ‘Follow Your Dreams’ is an album intended to motivate the youngsters and to bring out the importance of life
§ Featuring the likes of Euphoria, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, and Kailash Kher, the album will be available for free download on www.iken.in
§ 1000 limited edition CD’s will be available at various Iken stores for students and parents
Dr. Palash Sen, lead vocalist of Euphoria and along with Mr. Saurabh Saxena, Director of Mexus Education launched ‘Follow Your Dreams’ a commemorative compilation album in support of the ‘I Pledge to Stop Student Suicides’ movement. This album comprises of nine songs, by some of the biggest contemporary Indian artists like Euphoria, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Kailash Kher amongst others.
While launching the ‘Follow Your Dreams’ album Dr. Palash Sen, Lead Vocalist, Euphoria said, “Through the ‘I Pledge to Stop Student Suicides’ initiative, we want to help all those who have a dream, but don’t have a hand to guide them. I believe life is a blessing and it should not be wasted or given up easily. I believe students are the architects of India’s future and they need to be cared about. This album is meant to inspire students and create awareness amongst everyone who plays an important part in shaping a young life during these formative years.”
As a message to students, Dr. Palash Sen added “Don’t give up on your dream, don’t give up hope. Don’t give up. Haar na maan na. I, Dr. Palash Sen, pledge to stop student suicides.”
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Saurabh Saxena, Director, Mexus Education, said, “The moment we came to know about this initiative, we knew we had to be a part of it. We have always advocated de-stressing education and incorporating new methods of learning into our system which will help in identifying the student’s areas of interest and talent. Through this album, we wish to share a message of love, hope, positive outlook towards life while motivating the students to never give up and follow their dreams. It is a very noble initiative and we at Mexus Education are glad that we have tried to do our bit for the students.”
‘Follow Your Dreams’ album consists of the following songs donated by leading artists across India and labels like Sony Music. These include
§ Soneya- Euphoria
§ Tomorrow- Something Relevant
§ Aasman Ke Paar- Shankar Ehsaan Loy
§ The Love Song- Agnee
§ Vapourize [Live]- Parikrama
§ Bheeg Gaya Mera Mann (Cherrapunjee)- Kailash Kher
§ Take It Easy - Luke Kenny
§ From The Ruins- Indian Ocean
§ Walnavari Jarase- Ajay Naik Featuring Shankar Mahadevan
‘Follow Your Dreams’ would be distributed pan India through Mexus Education’s existing network of around 1200 schools to students, parents and teachers and will also be made available as a free download on www.iken.in. 1000 limited edition CD’s will be available for free at Iken stores across the country. The artists supporting the cause will also distribute the album at their concerts and public appearances.
About I Pledge to Stop Student Suicides Movement
‘I Pledge to Stop Student Suicides’ is a social initiative started on Facebook by Alok Parande and Hemant Morajkar, the co-owners of the page, to create awareness and reach out to the society at large to recognize this issue as a systemic flaw. The thought is that each one does the best that he or she can do in one’s capacity to spread awareness about the cause thus resulting in a collective effort to stop this social menace.
Students who feel the need of guidance related to non conventional careers will now have a support system and a backing in the form of the thousands of people across the country, actively involved in this movement. The agenda is to help people follow their dreams. The members and supporters of the movement consist of concerned parents, counsellors, teachers, students, corporate professionals and prominent public figures.
Log on to www.facebook.com/stop.student.suicides and join the movement.
Spread the word, save a life.
About Mexus Education
Mexus Education is an educational innovations enterprise started in 2008. It is a global venture by the Bilakhia Group. The company believes that 21st century educatio goes beyond school text books. It engages a student in a fascinating process of exploration, experience and extrapolation. This experience is enhanced with specially designed products which facilitate active participation. The various content forms used are films, graphic novels, games and hands-on kits that bring out a fusion of entertainment with education.
‘www.iken.in’ and ‘iken Scientifica’, the two landmark endeavours of the company encourage the process of ideation and innovation among the students, teachers, schools and parents alike.
Mexus is now serving more than 4 lakh students in 1200 schools in 20 cities at present and aims to pioneer many more education changing innovations by 2012.The company has a dedicated team of over 300 professionals, from India’s top institutes like IIT’s, BITS, NID, top Business Schools, experienced Teachers and child psychologists, involved in research & development.
