Commandments of learning

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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018 www.theglobaltimes.in
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I am just like you
This special edition has been
brought to you by AIS
Vasundhara 6 as a part of the
GT Making A Newspaper
Contest. The inter-Amity
On World Autism Day, Here Is A Story From A Special Child
newspaper making competition
witnesses each branch of Amity
across Delhi/NCR churning out
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its own ‘Contest Edition’. The
Mihika Srivastava, XI A &
eight special editions are pitted
against one another at the end of Saanvi W, IX B, AIS Vas 6
the year, which decides the
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winner at GT Awards. So, here’s enter a room and all eyes are
presenting the last and final on me. It makes me uncom-
entry of ‘GT Making a fortable. Why are you look-
Newspaper Contest 2017-18’.
ing at me? The light is too bright,
the sound too loud. There are too
many people. You come up with
INSIDE
an extended hand, which I don’t
want to touch, let alone shake.
Mind the gap, P3
Yes, I have Autism Spectrum
Thou shall not, P4 Disorder. Yes, I am not like you,
but does that make me different?
Cut to cut, P5
It’s you who needs to 13000000
The eternal bond, P6
know me
Suit them up, P7 Do you know, that 1 in 89 chil- children in world
dren between the age of 2-9 have Autism
years in India have Autism Spec-
trum disorder. I have 13 million 80-90%
friends like me in the world.
Should our classrooms be Autism is not a disease but a neu- Brain
made more friendly and rological disorder which in- develops at the
conducive for special cludes challenges like speech age of 1-2 years
learners? problems, sensory and motor co-
a) Yes b) No ordination, mood swings, etc. Austistic
c) Can’t say Our brains develop differently children
To vote, log on to from that of yours which is why 34% picked on
www.theglobaltimes.in we face difficulties. Though we in school
all have communication issues Google for recognising symp- My classroom has different light Mozart, Lewis Caroll, etc have
and face problems in making toms instead of consulting an ex- zones to cater to my mood shown signs of being autistic at
POLL RESULT
friends, finding directions, etc, pert and lose precious time. swings, floors with bright paint- some stage or the other, just like
for GT Edition March 26, 2018 Face
these problems appear differ- What they don’t understand is ings, different type of walls etc. me. I have heard that recently
mental
Should women be given ently in each of us. that early diagnosis and therapy My teachers are especially scientists in Wisconsin, USA 33.3% issues due
more flexibility in working means faster and better chances trained and give me all the love have found a gene which links
to lack of
hours? It’s you who needs to of improvement for us. and care which I expected but autism with genius traits. So you
support
No Can’ understand my world never got from your so called see, I too have limitless potential
70% Yes
56% % t say The bigger issue we face how- It’s you who built normal school. Though hurt, I to change the world for better.
42% % % ever is how the world looks at us, special schools for me don’t resent because I have a hiding our problem, and take us
28% 1 5 4 especially our parents. The social Since you had problems accept- classroom of my dreams. So re- It’s you who to therapists. I now exit the room
14% 2 6 1 stigma associated with ASD adds ing me, even educators had to ally, thank you for this. needs to accept me feeling light hearted. The light
0%
to our woes. It is at the age of 1- separate me. You know world- The issue doesn’t lie as much in seems better and the sounds no
Results as on March 31, 2018 2 years that symptoms of autism wide, 34% autistic children say It’s you who being autistic as much in the fail- longer ring in my ears. I didn’t
start manifesting, since 80-90% that worst thing in their life is underestimated me ure of acceptance. 1 in 3 autistic shake your hand, but hope to do
Coming Next of brain development takes place getting picked on in school. So, I Studies suggest that some peo- people face mental difficulties so one day. Till then, I hope you
during that time. Here, our prob- now have special schools like ple who changed the world like: because of lack of support. It’s understand that though a little
The last hour
lem is that parents mostly search ‘Ananda by Action For Autism’. Albert Einstein, Issac Newton, high time that our families stop different, I am just like youG T
Commandments of learning
Anita Karwal, Chairperson, CBSE On The Road to Going Ahead
Pic: Shashwat Yadav, AIS Vas 6, X B
Samica Vasisht, XI D, Saanvi #2 Go back to roots
Wadhva& Pragya Pandey , IX B The guru-shishya system saw guru pass
AIS Vasundhara 6 on the knowledge and skills to shishyas
for 10-15 years. Learning was person-
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n IAS officer par excellence, alised and abilities of each student were
Anita Karwal was posted as nurtured, preparing them for the world.
Additional Secretary in Students were evaluated on skills ac-
Human Resources Development quired rather than how much they could
ministry. She has also served as Gu- memorise. It’s time, we bring back the
jarat Chief Electoral Officer during best from the past.
the Lok Sabha election in 2014 in ad-
dition to various other assignments. #3 Science is the way forward
And now she dons the role of CBSE The progress of a nation depends on in-
Chairperson. In an exlusive interview novation. The way our children imbibe
Anita Karwal with GT Reporters
with GT, she gives the golden com- science is crucial. Because, science is
mandments to create a holistic educa- not just a subject, but a way of thinking
tion system we all dream of. and finding solutions. It cannot be the particular field of education will be call industry practitioners as teachers
taught, it can only be inculcated. Initia- done in third and fouth year. The teach- on ad hoc or contractual basis. It’s high
#1 Know what’s wrong tives like Atal Tinkering Lab are unique ers will be assessed on the basis of a time we start doing the same in India.
The present education system in our as they hone the scientific aptitude of standardised teacher education curricu-
country was introduced by Thomas young learners. lum for the entire country. #6 Learn for knowledge
McCauley during the British Raj. One of the major challenges that stu-
This education system was intro- #4 Train the teachers better #5 Learn by doing dents deal today is exam pressure cre-
duced with the intention of preparing The crucial missing link in the present Currently, our schools and universities ated by family, society and even
Indians for the menial jobs required education system is teacher’s education have no direct relationship with the in- students themselves. This needs to be
by Britishers. Even today we are fol- and training. We need to train teachers dustry. This disconnect is a major prob- eliminated. Teachers and parents should
lowing the same educational system better, and for that we have planned an lem. We need to make learning more realise that exams are only a step not the
that’s obsolete even in the country it integrated system. It is a proposed 4 year hands-on and practical rather than con- complete journey of life. Let them learn
Anita Karwal, Chairperson, CBSE
was introduced. degree course, wherein specialisation in ceptual. Educational institutions abroad for knowledge, and not marks. G T
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Searching my name
Children Love Stories And When Stories Are About Children, It Is ‘Oh My Name’
Pic: Dhruv Raj Kahsyap, AIS Vas 6, XI A
Ground Reporting deliberation for Nikhil and his wife
Meenakshi to take a final plunge into
entrepreneurship. They had a family to
Krishna Dhasmana, IX B & look after and seed capital was scarce.
Samica Vasisht, XI D, AIS Vas 6 However, they decided to come out of
the comfort zone of safe corporate job
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t was when my daughter Naisha to shape up their dream ‘Oh my name’.
showed interest in listening and Soon their small team of four expanded
reading only those story books their wings, and orders came flooding in
which had her name that I started replac- from different part of the world.
ing the character’s name with her name
in the stories I would read to her. From Oh! My my
there came the idea of making person- Currently, ‘Oh my name’ gets 75% of its
alised books for kids,” shares Nikhil Mit- orders from India and 25% from abroad.
tal, Founder and author, Oh! My Name. The venture gets its orders from USA
The literally personalised book for kids and UK and has especially benefited
engages them in the sojourn of searching from the unfulfilled demand for person-
for their name hidden in vivaciously, alized children books in the far East
vivid, illustrated stories. GT reporters Asian markets like Malaysia,Singapore
take you on a journey into the world of and Thailand, Indonesia, etc.
maverick personalised stories.
Oh! My best compliment
Oh! My story ‘Oh my name’ has been adored by
The book revolves around a child who young and adults alike. In the words of
Nikhil Mittal, Founder, Oh My Name shares the secret of personalised books with GT reporters
has lost his/her name. Enter ‘Dabi’, a Tanushree Singh, a psychology profes-
sweet little dinosaur who befriends the sor and author; “I have never seen such
child, and together they both embark on sojourn continues till all the letters are gaged in reading and start enjoying defeats the purpose of the initiative- re- a personalised gift, and to be honest,
a journey to search for the child’s name found and Dabi collects them all, and physical story books, the purpose of Oh! ducing screen time of children. Apart when I got this for my 13-year old son,
letter by letter, with every letter hidden weaves together the child’s name. my name will be fulfilled”. ‘Oh my from that, children love colours and I saw tears of joy in his eyes.” It is such
within a story. Each story is different name’ aims to reduce the screen time of drawings. “The visual which accom- moving emotions which lie at the very
and is set in myriad of places, like trop- Oh! My vision children and give them an impressive pany every story looks enchanting in the soul of this impressive sojourn.
ical forests, pristine sea shores, Arctic Reading habits of children have changed storytelling experience. physical book. They are the heart and
tundra, deserts of Sahara, depths of and very few children read books these soul of ‘Oh my name’,” feels Nikhil. Oh! My future
oceans, etc. As the child and Dabi ex- days. With ‘Oh! My Name’, Nikhil aims Oh! My books As of now, their main focus is on chil-
plore such vast landscapes, they meet to change the scenario. In his own There has been a huge demand for an e- Oh! My challenges dren’s books, but they may soon venture
different animal friends who help them words, “If through this personalised book version but the enterprise is re- Back in 2012, when the idea was a mere into text-heavy stories to cater to
find the letter hidden in the story. The book, I could have even one child en- fraining from digitisation, because it thought, it took some time and a lot of teenagers and adults. G T
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School makeovers
Amity Institute
for Competitive
Examinations
Smart Dreams For Smart Schools, Smarter Learning, Smartest Kids
Presents
Saanvi Wadhwa, IX B & learn differently. If learning is
Mihika S, XI A; AIS Vas 6 unique, why is evaluation of
learning generalised? Why is a
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aying it has always been fish tested for its ability to climb
this way, doesn’t count as a tree and then admonished for
FOR CLASS IX-X
a justification to why it not being able to do that? It is
should stay that way. What was time to personalise evaluations.
relevant in yesteryears, does not Relationship by blood or
The 8’o clock bell
hold same value today. Upgra- birth is called_________.
dation is the need of the hour and To reach in time for the 8’o
(a) Parentage
our schools can’t be left behind. clock morning bell, we have to
(b) Affiliation
Here is a list of some smart drag ourselves out of our beds,
changes we would love to see in half asleep. The first two periods (c) Consanguinity
classrooms of 21st century India. feel like a battle. The 8’ o clock (d) Nepotism
concept was invented during
Learning beyond world war times to let students Last Date: 3correct entries win
classrooms continue education and avoid APR 6, 2018 attractive prizes
It’s high time that we go visiting bombarding. It’s 21st century
Ans. Brainleaks 238: (b)
our ancient Gurukul method of and wars are over. Research has
teaching, and take learning out- shown that delaying school by
Winner for Brainleaks 238
side the confines of the four as little as 50 minutes improves
walls of concrete. As Confucius the learning of the students. 1.Pratishtha Batra, VIII-B, AIS Saket
said, “Tell me, and I will forget. 2.Chirag Jain, IV-B, AIS Noida
Involve me, and I will under- Challenges of today are differ- 3.Avani Jain, VII-C, AIS PV
Save paper, Test as and what
stand.” When confined to con- them with our peers and men- ent from what they were hun-
crete walls, the concrete download e-books tors online and get instant help you learn dred years ago. We need new Name:........................................
understanding of concepts goes We are living in the time of e- even at godly hours. We even Now this is a time tested philos- things and ways to learn. Just
missing and literary thinking books. They are cheaper (even have e-notes and interactive dig- ophy; proven and endorsed by like Schleicher said: “Schools Class:........................................
doesn’t happen. Observing free), easily available. We can ital mind maps to turn too. Print educationists, scientists, psy- have to prepare students for jobs
things around us is the best way scribble on them and delete the only what is needed. All this and chologists, and everyone you that have not yet been created, School:.....................................
to learn. So give us open spaces scribbles (unimaginable in phys- more can be done along with can think of. We all know that, technologies that have not yet
and access to nature around us. ical books). We can highlight, saving trees and reducing our no two minds are same, every- been invented and problems that Send your answers to The Global Times,
Teach us through live examples. take notes and instantly share carbon footprints. one has a different IQ and we all we don’t know will arise.” E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 or e-mail
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PPlleeaassee mmiinndd tthhee ggaapp
Think We Know It All? Think Again
Anant Lamba, AIS Vas 6, X D …And thus a gap was created as wisdom
exchanged hands
eeling angst at that ruler who in-
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vaded our country, chiding old The gap in our manuscripts
beliefs as backward, or feeling There are over 4 million documented
proud of a freedom leader; these are manuscripts about varied subjects. How-
feelings we’ve all been through while ever, a majority of these are lying unno-
flipping through our ticed in the attics of old temples and in
history book. But hold possession of collectors. There are over 1.1
on before you bang million manuscripts in Sanskrit, 2,00,000
the gavel of judgment in Oriya, more than 100000 in Tamil and
on the past. There’s a around 90000 in Malayalam and Kan-
Eye on the ball...
lot that you might not know. That in- nada dating from 2nd to 19th cen-
vader might have ushered in social re- tury that lie untranslated. This
forms. The belief may have been a implies a huge loss not only of
practical solution to a problem back our heritage, but also intellec-
then. History, after all, has travelled a tual treasure of the country.
long way and for it to have left some …And thus a gap was created in what we ...but is everybody’s head in the game?
gaps on its journey only makes sense. know and what we could have known
The gap in our Vedic wisdom The gap in our leadership Radhika Kapoor, IX C & “I will finish my homework.” his game, of playing and of being
Some things fly with time; just like our The most ironical gaps exist not in the Pragya P, IX B, AIS Vas 6 Meet the Jacks. They like Jack, able to show it off. He will stand
Vedic wisdom. A lot of it was lost as it ancient or medieval but modern Indian for all work and no play makes in the middle of the field, dribble
“W
was verbally handed down over history. Very few historians have recorded oohoo!” ex- him a dull boy. Such is their pen- the ball to the maximum extent,
generations. Even when about small but very significant revolu- claimed one of chant for dullness that they swirl it and then throw it towards
recorded, it was done on palm tions of Indian independence movement. them, while the choose the quietest corner of the the goal, with a smirk that says,
leaves which have an average Moreover, there are no records about the other frowned. The bell had just playground to finish that pending “Boy! I’m good.’
age of 500 years. To pre- roles of various provincial leaders with- rung, alarming the students for math sum. For them, winning the
serve this knowledge, our out whose efforts Indian independence the next period - ‘Games’. A de- career race is more important “It’s too hot!” Meet the damsel
ancestors used to make movement couldn’t have gained the right light to some, an appendix for than the one on the field. in distress; distress that is
fresh copies every 200-300 momentum. Result is, while we know others; the Games period wit- brought on by the glaring sun
years. With advancing times and west- classically prominent leaders, the actual nesses its many players. “Let’s go to the canteen.” that will leave her tanned. She
ern invasions, not all scriptures were ground workers and leaders who made Meet the let’s-chill gang. This believes that the games period
copied with integrity. Many were de- Indian independence a reality have faded “Just one period?” These are variety too views the games pe- should be completely taken off
stroyed by the invaders as they re- into complete oblivion from text books, the true sportsmen. These ‘play- riod as a once-in-a-time table op- the time table, and can be spot-
garded this vedic knowledge as a curriculums, and minds. ers’ deem every other period on portunity, but not to study. ted lurking in shady corners of
hurdle to their invasive ambitions. …And thus a gap was created as the pic- the time table as hurdles they Whether it is hanging out in the the ground. If forced to partici-
Further, the period between 13th to ture’s edges were left half painted must skip through to make it to canteen or discussing the latest pate, you will find them paying
17th century saw imposition of They say that the past shapes your the games period. Their only episode of that popular TV se- more attention to covering their
many restrictions on Indian histo- present. But the past as we know it problem is that a single period is ries, they have the games period faces rather than the ball.
rians, which made it difficult to may not be complete. So, the next too less. 5 minutes for warm up, all figured out.
translate scripts. We lost our Vedic time you open your history book, other 5 minutes for deciding the No matter what type are you, re-
intellect to wars, invasions and our pause, think and ponder before it team and another 5 minutes for “I will show you how it is member Michael Jordon’s
own carelessness. shapes your opinion. discussing the strategy. And 15 is done.” Meet the homegrown golden words, “Just play. Have
too less to finish a match. Jordan. He is the one who knows fun. Enjoy the game.”G T
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Science & Technology itio
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Thou shall not pass
Thou Shall Do What The Global Times Says, Or Yeah, Get The Article Rejected
Sarthak Shrivastava printed. Because random theories are a
AIS Vas 6, X C feature in Wikipedia and not GT. So, if
you want your article to be published,
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he genius of Einstein and the then pick a legit theory. Winning tip:
creativity of Shakespeare. You Present it in a legible and easily under-
seem to have got it all. You standable manner.
storm the keyboard and write what you What GT says:Logic is also a form of
think is a masterpiece for the science science. And according to this science,
page. And then. Boom. Your article is printing any stupid theories and calling
rejected. But what went wrong? Per- it legit calls for lawsuits.
haps, you ventured into the forbidden
story territory. So well, here’s a handy Thou shall not go the technical road
guide to articles that will never see the For it is too much of a load
light of the day. Vasiliev theory maybe truly a fascinat-
ing subject and sure deserves an entire
Thou shall not write on doomsday page in the newspaper. But, the truth my
For in the inbox your article will lay friend is that you will be the only one
If you have thoughts of writing about reading this page. The reason is simple
the end of humanity and life in general, – a concept so technical looks great in
please keep these thoughts to yourself. text books, because they come with an
The moment you click the button to obligation to study, since there are
send it to someone in the GT office, the marks attached. But for a newspaper, it
very subject line of the mail would spell is only a matter of seconds before the
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doom for you. We don’t know about the reader flips over. So, no complicated,
end of the world, but this will sure be the Thou shall not send any gadget review that other tech magazines with higher Thou shall not send a theory of theory science jargon studded, my-mind-will-
end of your writing sojourn. For we get them in a slew experience and tech credibility than For it does not make for a legit story explode kind of articles please.
What GT says: We are a happy-go- A review of the latest gadget? Ha, ha yours, would have printed the same re- So, some XYZ says that the earth is What GT says: We want to open our
lucky team and want to live and eat ha! Time for a reality check. By the view already. square. And then there is another ABC readers’ eyes, making them think about
more ice cream. So, no doomsday time, you send your review, there will What GT says: We don’t really en- that says eating in a swimming pool what they read, not close them and lull
please. Besides, we don’t want you to be ten more students sending reviews courage consumerism. Telling you to helps you lose weight. And so you de- them to sleep.
abandon your studies in the hope of the of the same gadget on the same day. buy the iPhone X as its phenomenal cide to be the DE(a)F (and dumb too) PS The GT team decided to do this story
end of the world (which frankly is quite Ergo, zero possibility of you being the isn’t how we roll. So, please just don’t and decide to write an article about the after they received the 976543126th
far away). ‘gadget guru’. And then there’s the fact send us that review. same for GT. Sorry, but it won’t get article on doomsday. G T
Graphic: Kanishk Singh, AIS Vas 6, VIII B
Kick it like pecker
Get Over Messi, For Pecker’s Here
Prakhar Gupta, AIS Vas 6, X D ‘Heads’ up from woodpeckers
If repeated trauma can cause CTE, how come
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ootball is a game of excellent ‘foot’work woodpeckers have survived 25 million years
but it is the ‘head’ that strikes maximum without concussing themselves to extinction?
charm on the field. As the player hits the They whack their heads against trees with 10
ball with the head, striking a goal, the stadium re- times the force of a concussion-inducing tackle
verberates with applause. But wait! For behind all and yet they seem to be doing just fine. Wood-
that exultation is danger. A perilous fate which can pecker may be the answer to CTE. Studies show
strike the head of your players anytime, unless development of Tau proteins in their brain, the
they kick it like woodpeckers. same protein found in brains of players suffering
from CTE. But in woodpeckers it plays protective
The ‘head’ and tail of it role. This means that we can alter Tau proteins at Quora 2049
But what makes the use of head so dangerous? molecular level and give them protective func-
The answer lies in three words - Chronic Trau- tions. So, our players can keep playing without
matic Encephalopathy (CTE). Going by the sci- worries of injuries.
entific definition, it’s the neurodegenerative brain
disease caused in people who are consistently ex- ‘Head’ing to molecular medicine
posed to head trauma, and our soccer stars top the Thankfully, with molecular biology progressing,
list. Better known as ‘punch drunk syndrome’, it medical science does have answers to combat The ‘Then’ Meets The ‘Now’ Right Now
is characterised by aggression, memory loss, con- CTE. Doctors have found that with the help of re-
fusion, depression, anxiety and even suici- cent molecular studies of brain they can actually
dal tendencies. The damage to calculate the number of years a player can keep Parv Pratap Singh Q. Are intelligence pills danger- Q. How do I wake up early in
brain is caused by the build-up of playing the game with his head sustaining trauma AIS Vas 6, X D ous? the morning?
Tau proteins in brain, which also but remaining unaffected by CTE. A: Dangerous or not; I hope A: Well, that is an evergreen
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causes Alzheimer’s and bipolar Well, as long as it is for the love and uora is a widely used they’re invented soon because I question and a question to which
disorders. passion of the game. networking platform for one need them. I won’t ever have an answer to,
where people ask ques- even in the future. Waking up
tions ranging from ‘level: hyper- Q. Who was responsible for early is so hard!
nerd’ to ‘level: super-weird’. So World War III?
here are a few questions that peo- A: Hitler. Wait, World War 3! Q. When will Sony TV stop air-
ple of the future (ie year 2049) Whoa, ah, umm, the world was ing ‘CID’?
may ask on Quora and a not-so- doomed by Trump as Kim Jong A: Nope, I am pretty sure that
great attempt to answer them in sang nuclear song and Putin set they are never going to stop air-
the present. his secret weaponry on loose and ing CID. I wonder whether ACP
China and India went on logger- Pradyuman will remain an ACP
Q: I am 14, but my mother says heards while Brazil spread its in the future or not.
I am too young to have my own network of druglords……
teleportation device. How do I Ahhh…. no real answer to that Q. Will Quora ever end?
get her to reconsider? ……Really no one would ever A: Wrong question. Ask will
A: Maybe you are. My mom know who caused World War III human inquisitiveness ever end?
says I am too young to have my even as entire humanity has wit- The answer is no. Quora stands
own phone. Parents never nessed the doomsday. for curiosity, when curiosity
change no matter what century it knows no end, so will not Quora.
Illustration: Maanvi Jain, AIS Vas 6, XI E is. Maybe you’re better off not Q. Does love exist? It’s in our minds, on our screens
asking for it right now. A: Yes, it’s called ice cream. and in the world around us. G T
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Revolutionary 20th century
A Resonating, Musical Walk Back Into History
Ramsha Matin,AIS Vas 6, X D tury were of war and reforms. The 30s - 40s – Dark, depressed times This was the era of hippies and
world witnessed the First World Slow notes, low bass, jazzy lazy low bohemian spirit when youth be-
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0th century - A hundred War. A call for new world res- Perhaps the darkest times. With all came more exploratory and
years of social, cultural, po- onated, matching the ragtime style the revolutions reaching their wanted a borderless world. ‘Do
litical, economic, and scien- thumping of piano and banjo, high peak, the world witnessed polari- whatever you want, live as you
tific evolution. A century later on treble and peppy. Frequently sation, the great economic depres- want to live’, was the call of the
borders were redrawn; all set on changing notes of piano and ran- sion of 30s and World War II. The day. Mood was free, funky and
the premise, the 20th century had dom beats of banjo perfectly jux- sense of gloom, loneliness and loss wild, like the high pitched, fast
carved. Here’s going back into taposed the growing wish to break was as steep as the slow, treble free, and groovy synthesizer, electric
time and the music it filled our the shackles of monarchy, aristoc- bass notes of clarinet, saxophone guitar with tinkering of bells,
present with. racy, archaic customs and tradi- and the trumpets. wine glasses, bottles.
tions.
1900s -20s – Age of revolution 50s - 60s – Roar- 90s and new millennia
High treble, ragtime & jazz. ing Soaring world Rap and pop, folk and fuse
The initial decades of 20th cen- Thumping rock –n-roll This was the era when the world
After the losses and les- accepted new realities, became
sons from two wars, the more tolerant. Everyone became
world now took the path to re- progressive and looked towards
structuring. New nations were 21st century. Supercomputers
born. Man landed on the moon. changed lives, Microsoft brought
The air resonated with loud PC to homes, Internet and emails
roars and calls for a new world were the new way to communicate.
just like the rhythmic thumping A new octave, a new symphony of
of drums and the roars of electric old and new, the fusion of tradition
guitars. Every beat a sound of and modern just like the duet of
change, every strum a call to jump harp and guitar, trumpet and elec-
and move forward. tronic flute, mandolin and drum
sets, horns and obe.
70s - 80s – Of Wild hippies
It’s the time to disco Every phase, every era, every cen-
The world grew wiser, but new tury will play its own tunes; it is
challenges emerged. The for us to play along, thump our
challenges of democratic feet to the melodious and forever
ways of the new world. engaging tunes.
In the ring
Who Is Smarter: Phones or People?
my phone before my Rishikesh
trip, it still has 3 bars! *smirks*
Simmi:That is unbelievable!
*”Audience hooting* Rimmi
Cut to cut,
wins round 2
ROUND 3
Simmi: Your son is in the US,
right? Show me how he looks.
cut it out
Rimmi:Right now?
Simmi: How about a video call?
Rimmi: Well, my phone does
not have a video calling feature.
Simmi: Just like so many other
features… recording, sending
Illustration: Ananya Tomer, AIS Vas 6, IX F
mails, web chats….
It’s Showtime, B-wood Fans!
*The audience erupts in loud
applause* Simmi wins round 3
Irina Srivastava girl) forgetting all his lectures
ROUND 4 AIS Vas 6, X D about one love. #GetEngage-
Things begin to heat up… dOrDieTrying
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Rimmi:I heard that your previ- pretty looking girl, Lagaan: Arrogant Britisher get kiSurakshaAapkehaath
ous smartphone burst into dressed in an elegant backstabbed by his own sister. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun: A
flames! *smiles* saree, serenades through Ends up losing 3 years of taxes huge joint family that depends
Illustration: Deeksha Singh, AIS Vas 6, IX F
Simmi:It can happen with any- the valleys. The boy dances with and gets transferred to Central and takes their life decisions
Sarthak S,AIS Vas 6, X C Rimmi: I don’t have any pic- one, I was charging it from one him. They connect to each other, Africa. #NoBallSavesTaxes after asking a dog called Tuffy.
tures. My phone can’t click any. of my power banks. How would like two lost souls searching for Rang de Basanti: A bunch of #DogsWorld
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onight folks in the WWE Simmi: That’s sad! If it was a you know what a power bank is? each other for eternity…. Well, college students take acting for a Kal Ho Na Ho: A man asks
ring we have Simmi and smartphone, you’d have memo- Rimmi:I don’t need them. that is what Bollywood movies documentary way too seriously everyone to live life to the fullest
Rimmi. Simmi is a ries right inside your pocket. Simmi: But you need skin care sell you (or at least, try to). When and then end up dying. #Cau- and then dies himself. #Life
heavyweight of the ‘Smartphone Rimmi: Well, they are stored tips. I get them on my smart- the truth is it’s the story of boy tionAction Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani: A
Squad’, while Rimmi is the cap- right inside my heart. phone; thanks to FB. meets girl, boy fights goons, girl Jab We Met: An emotionally boy chooses his aims over a girl.
tain of ‘we are smart, we don’t Simmi: Yeah, but you can’t Rimmi: All those tips are non- impressed, they marry. Here’s unstable, talkative girl runs away The next time he chooses the
need a smartphone’ gang. Keep show your heart to people, right? sense. Age with grace. cutting out all the paraphernalia from home to marry her friend girl. #TooManyChoices
your popcorn ready for the battle *Audience gasps* Rimmi is Simmi: Wrinkles are not grace- between that cut to cut and who dumps her. Later, she is res- DDLJ: A chauvinistic guy ha-
of comebacks is about to begin. dumbfounded. And with that ful. They won’t get me 100 likes bringing you honest description cued by a depressed millionaire rasses a girl, damages her fa-
*Whistle blows* match begins… Simmi wins round 1. Rimmi:I want to be liked by my of some Bollywood movies. and ends up marrying him. #Jo- ther’s shop, and then goes on to
family and friends. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: A guy HotaHaiAchheKeLiyeHotaHai woo the girl enough to call off
ROUND 1 ROUND 2 Simmi:Too idealistic… marries a good looking girl. Post Dhoom (1, 2 and 3):An incom- her engagement. #SillyHeart
Simmi:I hear you just got back Rimmi:Show me your phone. *Whistle blows and time is up! * her death, he marries the friend petent cop teams up with an in- Humshakals: Error 404: Plot
from Rishikesh. Care to show us Simmi:It got discharged. And the battle continues even zoned girl (who has now trans- competent thief to catch a villain not found. #HumPagalNahiHai-
some pictures on your phone? Rimmi: I also forgot to charge outside the ring… G T formed from tomboy to a girly way smarter than them. #Aap- HamaraDimagKharabHai G T
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A Bond Made In Heaven, Decided And Controlled On Earth
As the world observes Autism
Day, it’s time for each one of
us to know that special ability
of a child is just one part, one Prachi Chabbra, AIS Vas 6, XI A Marriage is uniting of two souls ats and honour killings which still girl, evolved as evil practice of dowry.
aspect of his/her complete per- But only of same caste and religion. exist in our nation shout out loud, that In its 21st century avatar, it comes as
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sona. It is not the everything arriage, matrimony, wed- Philosophically, marriage is the uni- after all, souls too have religion. the colossal dialogue, “Aap jo denge
Dr Amita Chauhan that a child is, because a child lock, shadi, nikah, several son of two souls. But in India those apni beti ko hi denge”. This made-in-
Chairperson is more than a mere set of di- names for this socially two souls have to be of same religion, Marriage is an eternal bond heaven bond is available in the mar-
agnosis. A child is a life, a lim- recognised and acceptable union of caste, creed, and custom. Caste and But lasts only if money is supplied. ketplace where grooms are auctioned
itless potential of the creation which can change two hearts and minds. How does one religion are larger-than-life terms and The bond is eternal, but lasts only if shamelessly like cattle.
the world. It’s time that we become more sensi- really define marriage in today’s conditions laid down by our society the girl and her family have pockets 21 lives are lost to dowry every day
tive towards children who are specially abled times? A signed paper document be- for falling in love and deciding deep enough to ‘buy the bond of in this country. Perhaps, this is their
because they are really specially abled to har- trothing two people for lifetime or the whether the proposed union love’. What was meant to be happily ever after.
ness the infinite potential of the human mind to quintessential exemplification of trust is possible or not. While ‘streedhan’, the security of a
its fullest capabilities. and faith? Perhaps, none of these. arranged marriage en- Marriage is sanctum, creating life
Do you know what do renowned author, lecturer sures that shackles of But child marriage destroys life.
and political activist Hellen Keller, late genius Marriages are made in heaven caste and religion are Amidst chants of progress, many in
Dr Stephen Hawking and Rakshit Malik (who But destroyed on earth. not broken, love mar- India continue to be afflicted by a
suffered from 90% blindness) back home at Since a marriage involves two central riages face harsher harsh reality called ‘child marriage’.
Amity, who topped board examinations two characters and many people, there are times. Khap panchay- The reality hits us the most as India
years ago by scoring 97.4%, have in common? times when things are bound to go has the highest number of child brides
Their special ability to push against every limit ugly and they do. The time when in the world. Children who are yet to
and harness the infinite ability of human mind holding on can do more damage than explore the world, are betrothed for
to achieve unrestrained success. For them, the letting go. That’s when divorce, a doc- life. For sake of rationality, the Par-
world was limitless and so was their ability to umented commandment of law comes liament has passed a law to abolish
engage, explore and grow. into play. But what about the times this practice, ‘The Prohibition Of
As we progress into 21st century and seek to when happy marriages are broken Child Marriage Act’. But as
become a superpower, it is important that we over trivial matters and small irrele- marriages in India are ‘Bhag-
as a society accept each and every child with vant arguments? A 350 % increase wan ki marzi’ . After all who
his/her unique abilities and provide them equal in divorce cases suggest that this would dare to go against
opportunity to learn, explore and grow. We holier than thou bond may not be the will of God and bring
need to have more inclusive not exclusive as revered anymore. And then change, if good money and
schools and educational institutions because, there are archaic laws like triple same religion- the only two
inclusion is the basic right of every child. This talaq practiced only in our na- conditions of happy mortal mar-
is what we strive to do at Amity Universe, for tion to make things worse. riage are met? G T
we firmly believe that children who learn to- Hello! Tumhari life
gether, learn to live together. We try to act as
catalysts and teach every child the way they un-
derstand the world, so as to facilitate an enjoy-
able learning experience for specially abled
children. We prepare them for the world ahead
by trying to make the world understand that,
As Smartphones Hijack Our Lives, It’s Time We Be Alive
inclusion is not tolerance but an unconditional
acceptance of a beautiful life with limitless po-
tential – The child, each one special.G T Graphic: Samagra Singh, AIS Vas 6, VIII B
Nishtha Das Pout. Check. Check-in. Check. Meanwhile, the
Write to read
AIS Vas 6, IX C bus honked and it was time to go back home.
The world is bewildering. Right from the glorious
W
ith the dawn of the 21st century, tech- sunrise to the colourful sunset, from mellifluous
nology has accelerated at speed unimag- chirping of birds to enchanting blooms of flowers
Childhood is a season resplen- inable and digital has become the way of in the spring. And here we are, trying to capture this
dent with myriad shades, and life. Everyone around us is now engrossed in their beauty behind our lens, within the confines of our
school is the place where this phones, moving around mechanically. We are com- smartphone. A trip to even the most scenic places is
season manifests itself the best pletely oblivious to what’s happening right next to spent clicking, rather than soaking in its beauty.
through learning, laughter and us, while being vehemently aware about some Capture the moments with your phone camera but
joy. Indeed, childhood and weird event in some very vague corner of the world. first allow your mind, soul and heart to be captured
Sunila Athley school days are the most mem- But we do not even have the slightest idea of what by the moments and people around you.
Principal AIS Vas 6 orable times of one’s life. this smartphone revolution is taking away from us. It’s time that we rediscover the real world, the one
These are not just the days or Perhaps now is the right and only time to pause and that lies beyond mobile screens.
age in numbers but cherishable refresh our lives.
memories of a lifetime. They are the most im- The parents sat there trying to have a conversa-
pressionable times of one’s life and the experi- He kept clicking pictures, adding a new filter tion. Meanwhile, he was talking on his phone.
ences gained during these years go a long way in each time. Meanwhile, the food turned cold. It does not matter where you are or who you are
shaping an individual. This is why they are called Instead of soaking in the dainty aroma and savour- with, checking your phone every ten minutes is a
formative years. At Amity, we constantly strive ing the mouthwatering meal, we are busy uploading must. As we zone into our phones talking to our vir-
to give our young students a comprehensive pictures of food and gourmet spreads on social tual friends, the real ones sitting right beside us tend
learning experience to ensure their holistic media. Perpetually glued to our smartphones, we are to get zoned out. And so some valuable time with
growth into a critically thinking, sensitive and re- consuming more of Instagram filters and less of loved ones is lost and most importantly the opportu-
sponsible global citizen. food. A click here and a click there for the world to nity to create some beautiful memories that will be
The Global Times, ‘Make Your Newspaper’ appreciate what a food connoisseur you are. But how cherished more than that WhatsApp conversation.
contest is one such boulevard which provides about you yourself appreciating the food, giving it Harness the power of digital to blossom new friend-
endless opportunities to students to engage, ex- the respect and the place it deserves – your tummy. ships, but let it not wilt your relations.
plore and create. It is enthralling to see the end- Relish that food, for its place is in your mouth and
less zeal and energy of young reporters as they not on your screen. It is about time we go digital but live real.G T
meticulously collate stories, brainstorm designs,
draw illustrations, finalise drafts, rush to meet
deadlines, and much more as they strive to bring Challenges ‘Ache hain’ gins with the challenge of other. But amidst all these tiny little
about an edition which stands out from the rest. coming up with new and out obstacles, is a sea of learning.
The vision of Dr (Mrs)Amita Chauhan, Chair- of the box ideas that are even- The entire process of churning out a
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person, Amity Group of Schools & RBEF to he world, today, has become explore new vistas. These tually shaped into stories and contest edition leaves one with nu-
bring out the best in every child and create a extremely competitive and challenges give rise to new articles. Once the idea box is merous lessons at each step. It is this
world of thinkers and change makers is perfectly every step poses greater chal- thoughts and ideas which ticked, next lies the obstacle of learning that makes the process of
realised through this competition. G T lenges. Possibility of success and fail- materialize into various shaping that thought into creating a contest edition a unique ex-
Hina Mukherjee
ure both seem quite equal. And then shapes, sizes and colours. It words. And once that is done, perience in itself, one that every stu-
GT Coordinator
there are challenges like The Global is challenges such as these there is the task of finding the dent must explore.
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B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma.
success and failure. the power of your mind. And it is not over. You move on to the lenging, but a challenge that my team
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distribution and annual subscription of 800. Making of this contest edition is a This challenge is a journey of small challenges of finding a suitable vi- and I truly enjoyed. Here’s hoping
Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect unique challenge that brings with it- challenges, each teaching you a new sual, sketching numerous drafts. And that you enjoy reading this special
those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify
information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. self a huge opportunity to learn and lesson along the way. The journey be- so you hop from one challenge to the edition just as much.
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Shuttle/ISS Suit5Dressing Up For Space, Spacesuits Give Ace Astronauts The Pace Shuttle / ISS Suit:Especially designed forMercury SuitApollo Suit13shuttle travel, space walks and working in zerogravity, these have a parachute system, a lifeApollo Suit :Multilayered pressure suit designed forraft and automatic flotation device. Mercury Suit: Modified form of high pressurewalking on moon with extra protection layering againstFirst used:April 12, 1981 for space walk andsuits worn by high altitude flight test pilots. heat and burns.space travelFirst used:May 5 1961, for first travel of USAFirst used: July 20, 1969 for going to moonDesign:Outer layer made of Nomex, a fullto space Design:Innermost layer of fabric vents made ofpressure helmet and another helmet with aDesign:An inner layer of Neoprene-coatedlightweight nylon, middle layer of nylon coated withblack sunshade. Zippered gloves with rubbernylon and a distinct alumnized nylon outerneoprene and outer layer of nylon. 5 layers of Mylarfingertips and two black all leather boots withlayer. Lights on the fingertips of the gloves andinterwoven with 4 layers of Dacron and 2 layers ofheel clips and zips the helmet designed for the movement of head.Kapton for extra heat protection. Teflon coating forUSP:These suits are modular and can be easilyUSP:Protected astronauts against ultravioletprotection from scrapes. customized. Helmet has a large clear plasticand thermal radiation and provided oxygen forUSP: Suit was customized for every astronaut. It had apressure layer with two visors on left and rightbreathing. Flotation devices were also there .pair of protective overboots, gloves with rubber fingertipsand a full gold covered visor for completeand a set of helmet filters/visors for protection fromthermal protection.sunlight. Helmet had an additional outer shell for thermalprotection and decreased light reflection. Skylab Suit4Gemini suit2Skylab Suit:Modification of Apollo suitA7LB, done for skylabs mission. Used aGemini Suit:Modification of high altitudetethered life support system.aircraft pressure suit, these provided betterFirst used:May 14, 1973 for spacerange of motion.experimentsFirst used: June 3 1965, for first spacewalk byDesign: For thermal protection 3 layers ofUSAkapton. Wrap around zippers located nearDesign:Six layers of nylon and nomex. A fullthe lower end of torso. pressure helmet with earphones and aUSP: Easy to don and doff pressure suitmicrophone. Detachable gloves with lockingespecially in zero gravity. Life supportingrings for easy rotation of the wrist. umbilical tethering system had a receptacleUSP:The suit had a parachute and an extrato turn power on/off for communication, anlayer of Mylar to protect from excessive cold oroxygen supply receptacle and twoheat. It was connected with umbilical pipe forreceptacles for cooling liquid. providing life support and cooling inemergency. Illustration: Gaurvi Rustagi, XII D | Text: Sanaa Srivastava, XI A; AIS Vas 6
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The scars of duty Pic courtesy: Chehak Kavatra, AIS Vas 6, XI E
Back in the mind I kept
Storywala
thinking is this the only way
to break the stereotype
choices that are expected
from me because I am a girl.
and everything turned hazy. I felt
my body dropping. Seconds
later, as I opened my eyes all I
could see were people scream-
ing, running in every direction.
Mickey mouse cake
Alas! It was a blast. I felt that
this was the end of my story.
“No, don’t cry, you are your my
soldier,” these words of my Chehak Kavatra, AIS Vas 6, XI E
grandfather rung in my ears. I
Ingredients
immediately stood up and gath-
ered myself up. I started looking
for an exit. That’s when I spot- Refined flour..............1½ Cup Coffee........................2-3 tbsp
ted a child stuck under a shat- Milk..............................1 Cup Baking powder...............¾ tsp
tered pillar. I dragged the child Powdered sugar.............1 cup Nutella.......................4-5 tbsp
out of the blazing fire and to my Refined oil....................½ cup Whipped cream...........4-5tbsp
surprise there were three more Vanilla essence................1 tsp Gems..........................1packet
people stuck behind him. One by
Pic: Dhruv Raj Kashyap, XI A | Model: Sheen Sarup, IX B; AIS Vas 6 Method
one, I dragged them out and we
Riddhi Chaudhary grandfather’s stories; all of Fate, however, had other plans. rushed our way out of the sta-
AIS Vas 6, IX C which revolved around his days I missed my bus and reached the tion. That morning around 223 Sieve refined flour, baking Pour the mixture into each
in the army. A true blue army metro station later than I should people were killed. I escaped powder & coffee in a large tray and bake in a preheated
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let you do this. pride every time he would talk crowd. The numbers only kept alised the value of life, and how Now, take eggs, sugar, a tea- minutes.
Women do not do about his life in the army, times increasing. The metro was run- important it is to live your life spoon of oil and beat well for 5- Take out once baked and
things like these. The career you of war, difficult terrains. I longed ning late. The clock was ticking your way. 10 minutes. keep aside to cool.
want to pursue is not best suited to be like him. fast. With every minute I wasted, My dream, you ask? That year I Keep adding small quantities In a bowl mix nutella and
for any women. You will regret My parents, however, were never I became more nervous. After was rewarded with the Presi- of boiled milk while beating. whipped cream to make a thick
your decision later.” The words on board with the idea. It was all, punctuality is the first chapter dent’s bravery award. My mother Now add mix of step 1 and paste for the icing.
echoed in my mind. perhaps their reluctance that in the army. There was no way I realised that she had not given vanilla essence to this beaten Now arrange 8” cake for face
I tried to brush aside my made me stay away from my could be late. birth to a girl, but to a soldier, mixture and whisk to make and 6” cakes for ears of Mickey
mother’s harsh words. I had dream for so long. But not any I had just begun cursing the uni- one who can give up her life to thick batter. mouse on a cake tray.
made up my mind. No matter more. Today morning, as I bid verse, when the train ap- save others. She became my Grease and line one round 8’’ Cover the ears and face with
what anyone says, I am going to goodbye to my mother and left proached. I quickly gathered all strength and that’s how I fulfilled baking tray and two round 6” nutella and whipped cream
be a soldier. for my interview at the SSB cen- my stuff and joined the que to my dream. Today I am known as, baking trays with butter paper. icing and decorate with gems.
I had grown up listening to my tre, I could see my goal clearly. enter. ‘Booo…m’ went the sound ‘Captain Shreshtha’. G T
WORDS VERSE
The unknown me
My belief I kept walking on that path No one among the stars or the skies
Hoping it’s better further on It was a sunrise after all my cries
Or a brighter day would dawn If I had surrendered to my anger
Pic: Abhishek Singh, AIS Vas 6, X B
I wanted to smile but Or to the pressure I was under A Treading an unknown path
Instead, I had to sigh I would have failed X
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As I was watching it one eye Yes, I did stumble and I did fall AIS A silent keeper
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I was standing still It meant that I must try harder hij I don’t realise things that I do or say
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The road seemed uphill It meant that, I must be willing to try A Still trying to figure what life is
So many turns around and about But not that, I had wasted my life c: For it has neither been eventful
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Pic: Shashwat Yadav, AIS Vas 6, X B I didn't want to give up Success is failure turned inside out Gr Model: Ananya Sharma, AIS Vas 6, IX E Always a part of the main
Shivansh Mittal When I could capture the winner's cup And I refused to sit idle and go out Akriti Dhasmana, AIS Vas 6, XII A
AIS Vas 6, XI A Today's dream is tomorrow's reality We all have the power Maybe the strings will stay
Who am I, but an apparition? Or remain tangled forever
When the way seemed long Keeping my chest filled with pride To make wishes come true A face in the crowd But the upside will be there
Skies were dark and dreary I went on to climb As long as we keep on believing A ghost in the dark Because the silent keeper keeps
And no sun or stars appeared Nothing could stop me now As long as we stop quitting G T A blazing soul But the words pour out.G T
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Dhruv Raj Kashyap, AIS Vas 6, XI A [email protected]
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Through the glasses
Short story
But one day, I got adamant
and picked out the book
Avya Roy, AIS Vas 6, IV B from the shelf and ran upto
her after she finished her
Every afternoon after pre- daily chores.
school, when I reached
home I would find her she went on and on until I was C o l o u r f u l
waiting for me excitedly. The fast asleep.
glow on her face indicated that The same evening when I woke
she had found something new, so up, I found the book by the side paper Fish
I would be thrilled all the more. of my pillow and Ammu too
I would quickly rush in to sleeping beside it. I didn’t want
change and sit down for lunch. to disturb her so I just flipped the Meher Kaur, AIS Vas 6, I A
“Ammu, I am very hungry,” I pages of the book that she was
Materials
used to scream out to her. She reading to me and as I read the
knew why I was always in such a first few lines of the story, I un- n Different coloured felt papers
hurry for lunch. Because I derstood her uneasiness. n A pair of scissors
wanted to gulp down food as The story was absolutely differ- n Glue sticks
quickly as I could, so that then ent from what she had read to n Googly eyes
she could read me a new story me. It was then that I realised
Procedure
book. that all these years, she created a
Soon after lunch, I would grab story on her own since she could n Cut different sizes of triangles using different
her hands and pull her into my not read. All her attempts of put- colour felt papers.
bed. She too seemed to be Illustration: Deeksha Singh, AIS Vas 6, IX F ting her glasses on and flipping n Take the biggest triangle as the body and paste the
equally happy. And then she lection to read because her story- book to me, but somehow she the pages of the book were mere medium size triangle on it as its tail.
would put on her glasses. There telling had a magic. I did not would not. But one day, I got pretensions. I just left the book in n Paste two more smaller different colour triangles
was something magical about want to lose the charm of the sto- adamant and picked out the the same position not wanting to on the medium size triangle ie the tail.
my grandmother putting on her ries she narrated by reading them book from the shelf and ran upto let her know that I had discov- nNow, stick two small triangles on the side as fins.
glasses. Maybe it was because on my own. So, I would always her after she finished daily ered her little secret. nPaste googly eyes and small circles to decorate it.
her specs were the entry to my ask her to read them to me. At chores. I could make out a very Until she lived, I never read any
world of stories. She flipped the times she hesitated saying that I disheartened expression on her story book on my own. Because,
pages while reading the story had grown up. However, after face once again. Poor Ammu! the stories through her glasses
and in just a matter of few min- much insistence she would put She loved me too much and were extraordinary. G T
utes I would fall asleep into the on her reading glasses and put would give into each of my de-
world of dreams. me to sleep. sires eventually. So, that day
So what did you learn today?
Few years passed like this, till I On my birthday few days back, again she read out the story from
A new word: Adamant
grew older and learnt to read on my best friend gifted me a beau- the book that I gave her. The
Meaning: Refusing to change
my own. But I never picked up tiful picture book. For a week I story was so interesting that I
one’s mind
any of the books from her col- kept on asking Ammu to read the asked her to keep reading. And
POEM Riddle Fiddle
Hikachoo’s
Cats came wearing tinkling bells Tanmay Gupta Who am I?
birthday party
Dogs had a bow on their tails AIS Vas 6, III B
Q 4: Where does Friday come
It’s me
Mice wore all black sunglasses Q1: Which letter of English before Thursday?
Raghavi Sharma, AIS Vas 6, IV A Butterflies fluttered in polka dot dresses alphabet has most water?
Know me Q 5: What can make an
I am: Anmol Agnihotri I remember the special day Some friends came without a gift Q2: Which tree can you carry octopus laugh?
School: AIS Vas 6 When I went to Hikachoo’s birthday Some already opened them in a tiff in hand?
Class:KG C Q 6: What is the centre of
Birthday: August 25 I know, his name is a bit bizarre But the party started with a bang Q3: I have a neck but no head. gravity?
Just like an old Japanese car Curious cat drenched Hikachoo in ‘Tang’
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I like:Cars I first met him with ‘hichki’’ and ‘achoo’ As he was about to blow the candle
I dislike:Sitting ideal Thus, I named him Hikachoo Butterfly blew it before like an angel
Painting Corner
Shreyoshi Das
Favourites Hikachoo was excited for the party Still, he took out the knife to cut cake
AIS Vas 6, VIII C
Hobby: Playing, skating and swimming In his new dress, he looked a real smarty Right then jumped creamy mouse for stake
Role model:My grandfather
Best friend: Athrav Cats, dogs, mice, butterflies and bees Also, our dear little Poodles
Book:Pinocchio He invited all animals as well as me Ate all the yummy Maggie noodles
Game:Soccer
Food:Rajma rice How amazing it was, can you guess? Then also, we enjoyed a lot
Teacher: Minakshi ma’am If you ask me, it was a real mess! Sang ringa ringa roses and took snapshots
Place:GIP Mall, Noida
Poem:Wheels on the bus At the party we sang rhyme after rhyme But do you know who Hikachoo is in real
Subject:Mathematics As everyone came on Indian Standard Time Oh my dear it’s a sweet, little squirrel!G T
Love to
Become:A fighter pilot
Feature in GT because:I love to rise and
shine
Illustration: Deeksha Singh, AIS Vas 6, IX F
10 THE GLOBAL TIMES| MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2018
Amiown
Junior Jottings
Splendid sparks ‘Graduate’
Amies Fly To Explore & Learn
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reschool and primary gradua- who envision giving wings to tender
tion is the time when kids take dreams of toddlers, graced the gradua-
their first little big step into for- tions ceremonies.They have always in-
mal learning. At Amiown, we firmly spired Amies to observe, learn and
believe that graduations are not the end explore with fun.
but the new beginnings of experiential
learning with fun, laughter and joy. Amies-Wizards of stories
Rightly said, ‘Colourliscious-The world Stories enchant everyone and enacted
is colourful so are we’. by zealous toddlers, storytelling
makes our world colourlisciously
Amies-The Graduate spectral. Little Amies, took their au-
From March 6-12, 2018, Amiown cen- dience on a sojourn of vivid land-
tres at Noida, Vasundhara, Pushp Vihar scapes through multitude story acts and
and Gurugram, celebrated their gradua- musical skits. From diving into ‘The
tion days thus, culminating the month- underwater world’ to observing changes
long celebration of creativity, fun and during ‘Four seasons of the Forest’.
learning at ‘Annual production’ From enjoying the joys of spring in
wherein Amies ‘Engage, explore, expe- ‘Michel’s day in the Garden’, to colour-
rience, experiment and create’. ing stage vibrantly with ‘The Rainbow
Story’, every story was intricately
Amiown-The Dream woven with insightful messages of
Dr Ashok K. Chauhan Founder Presi- virtues like: sharing, caring, compas-
dent, Amity Universe, Dr (Mrs) Amita sion, unity, friendship, kindness, empa-
Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of thy, decision making, thinking and
Schools and RBEF and Ms Sapna acting right, etc.
Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, Amiown
Amies-The pride of parents
Tiny tots left their parents spellbound
with their marvelous communication,
linguistic and rhythmic skills. Many of
them danced and acted on stage for the
first time with great elan and that, was
an unforgettable memory of lifetime for
many parents and teachers.
Amies-Fly into big world
Stories were woven and lovely memo-
ries created. As Amies fly into big
world we wish them love, learning and
laughter.G T