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lections in India are an opulent and go a little higher ie college and the univer- new govt will bring and the effect it will ness to be left to politicians. As citizens,
grandiose affair. With the common sity party leaders can be seen lending sup- have on their investment portfolio. this is the only opportunity for them to
man drubbing the political heavy port to their favourite political party, Celebrities (Going with the swing):This make their voices heard.
weights in the semi finals (read assembly campaigning with dhol-nagaadas and at group lives up to their own quotable Media (Mirch masala): For this group,
elections), and the final showdown (gen- the same time preparing themselves for quotes, vehemently accepting or denying elections mean overtime. It means stand-
eral elections) just a few months away, their future roles. them. Anything which pleases the society ing outside Vidhan Sabha, giving out PTCs
let’s see who holds the key to the throne. Middle class(Piper plays his pipe): This pleases them, leaning left or right. No mat- (Piece to Camera) after every minute. And
It’s time to meet some important stake- class of voter does not get swayed by the ter what happens, they’ll be the first ones God save you if you are not a political
holders in this dance of democracy. freebies. They follow the rhythm and beat to Tweet about it! journalist because your oh-so-important
of hype and hyperbole. Besides, they are Artists (Bread is buttered on both sides): story is not more important than what ne-
Bureaucrats (The yes men): When the the ones who really count. With creative juices flowing in their blood, tajisaid, which of course gets prime time.
weather is inclement and the tea is piping Elite (Don’t care, don’t mind): For the these people can churn out cartoons, cari- Academicians (None of the above):
hot, that’s when the cookie crumbles. Bu- brand conscious brigade, the elections are catures or a political satire in a jiffy. For They were instrumental in ushering many
reaucrats are the ‘yes’ ministers, who nod nothing but another set of headlines in the them, elections make another interesting revolutions but today, they are not con-
their heads in any and every direction. newspapers. For them, the funda of ‘your subject to splash their creativity on. cerned with the ‘Game of Democracy’.
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Students (The youth politicians): Our fu- vote makes a difference’ is not applicable! Aam Aadmi (Janta rocks): They are the Nothing holds their attention, other than
ture leaders a la politicians have their own Business class (Profits matter):‘Mera kya first one to fall prey to the freebies doled writing columns or debates.
meaning of elections. For the younger fayda?’ this is exactly what this brigade out by the government. Political parties For some, elections are an opportunity to
ones still in school, it means a national hol- has to ask irrespective of which party leave no stone unturned to lure them with have their voices heard. For some an op-
Is organic farming a long iday and probably a live demonstration of comes to power. Their only interest in freebies like television, pressure cooker portunity to rake in free moolah.For the rest
term solution to India’s what they read in their civics books. But elections is courtesy the new policies the and rice. Politics is too important a busi- they are nothing but a national holiday. G T
looming food crisis?
(a) Yes b) No
(c) Can’t say
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Journalists are the
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… says Nidhi Kulpati, anchor, NDTV India. Join Akshara Srivastava, XI D and
Riya Arora, X A, AIS Vasundhara 6 as they catch up with the veteran journalist
What are the essential qualities that humiliation. I would request women
Caught in the
a budding journalist should possess? to raise their voice if they want to see
Undoubtedly, a budding journalist any change in the society.
rapid crossfire
should take interest in the society. Be
it any kind of journalism (political, How beneficial is reading to be a
environmental, social etc.), one needs successful journalist? One lesson fame has taught you?
to be in tune with the latest develop- Reading is the most important thing. To be grounded.
ments in the society. A budding jour- Journalism is not a glamorous profes- Whom do you owe your
nalist should associate, empathise and sion; it requires a lot of hard work. It journalistic talents to?
relate with the surroundings. is important to stay abreast with the My parents & the exposure I got.
recent developments.The more you If you become the CM of Delhi,
As a journalist, what is the best way Nidhi Kulpati with Riya and read, the more you know and the what would be your first move?
for propagating women empower- Akshara (L to R) more you report. Work on sanitization.
ment in India? One thing that helps you
Education. I have done special shows and butter. Besides, journalism gives What are your views on the educa- de- stress?
on women. And what I have garnered me my space when I feel lonely. This tion system prevalent in India? Exercise.
from them is, women need to be made profession has helped me learn and It is good but it needs to be over- Your favourite dessert?
aware about their position in the soci- grow. Every time I’m in the studio or hauled. Teachers should be trained in Chocolate!
ety. I have been to Iran and women out reporting, it is a new experience such a manner that they are able to One quality you admire about
there enjoy liberty at home but not for me. Something I like about this make the classroom more interactive. yourself?
outside. Here, in India, women are profession is that it is not monotonous. The children need to be adept at the I am hard working and a multi
liberal but we need to empower them. practical application of the concepts tasker too!
What is your first reaction when you taught in school. Anything you’d like to change
Describe your journey as a female come across cases of atrocities about yourself?
journalist. against women? What is your message for the youth? I wish I was more forthcoming,
I have loved every bit of my journey It is definitely humiliating. And this is Love your country and take pride in tech savvy and better read as a
so far. It has sustained me through all something not new. Ten years back being an Indian. We need to work to- child.
these years. It is my source of bread too, women were subjected to such gether for its development. G T
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Reporting LIVE with Pappu Pandey
Pappu may not be able to dance but he surely can report. But in case, you have missed our dear journo’s
dumdaar reporting, we take you back in time as he reports LIVE on events that matter
JHAD DIYA RIP MANDELA
New Delhi, December 8 South Africa, December 12
As you can see, the scene outside the vote counting booth Sorrow, tears, grief... that’s all that can be
has the jhadooup in the air. The verdict of the Delhi elec- seen at the funeral of Nelson
tions is finally out, with the BJP clinching 33 seats. But Mandela. Freedom fighter,
what came as a real shocker is that the underdog AAP moral compass and South
has won a record 28 seats, a commendable feat for a Africa’s symbol of the
first timer! With that it wouldn’t be untrue to say, struggle against racial op-
jhadoo ne jhad diya! G T pression, Nelson Mandela
died at the age of 95. He
was also the only non-In-
dian who was awarded a
Bharat Ratna. G T
BULL’S EYE
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Singapore, December 9
It’s a moment of celebration for India as the country bagged a sil-
ver and a bronze medal in the men`s recurve EU, December 12
section at the Indoor Archery “Food is meant to be
World Cup. Sports critics are of eaten and not to fill
GHOOM
the view that this win will still cars,” this is exactly
DHOOM boost the morale of the archers who have what people here in EU have to
slipped out of the top 10 ranking. G T say. The energy ministers in Eu-
ropean Union have failed to
DOWN & LOW
Mumbai, December 11 agree on a compromise deal
We are here at the Yashraj to limit the use of transport fuels
Studios for the press confer- Mumbai, December 12 made from food crops. Critics are
ence of the much anticipated I am right outside the Sensex office of the opinion that this will not just
Aamir Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer Dhoom 3. What and the situation here is pretty low as lead to an increase in food prices,
you see next to me is the Dhoom bike that Aamir after opening with a gap-down, the but also do the environment more
has been ghoom-ing on in the movie. The movie S&P BSE Sensex extended its intra- harm than good. G T
that is slated for a December 20 release has cre- Illustrations: Amogha G S, day losses. ICICI Bank, Tata Motors,
ated waves and is is expected to be the highest IX C & Nishtha Gupta, ITC and Reliance Industries were the By: Shashwat Manu, XI A &
grosser of 2013. G T VIII B, AIS Vas 6 major losers G T. Siya Sharma, AIS Vas 6, XI B
News Room
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Amity Institute
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The looming PTM shows up new streaks in us all, depending upon our mental
Presents
state. Which group do you relate to the most? Decide for yourself!
Pic: Pranav Biwaskar, AIS Vas 6, XI B; Model: Harshit Sharma, AIS Vas 6, XI A
Sukant Koul, AIS Vas 6, XI A
Brainleaks-95
Different students have differ-
ent ways of dealing with the FOR CLASS XI-XII
most dreaded day of school-
the PTM!Take a look...
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base (K = 10-12at 250C) is
b
TYPE A - The nervous, fearful type:To
titrated with M HCI in HO at
them, a PTM is about as welcome as a 2
250C. The H+at equivalence
visit to the dentist (like a dentist extracts
point is (K = 10-14at 250)
the poor patient’s tooth in slow motion, w
teachers enumerate their weaknesses one (a) 3.7 x 10-13M
by one, exaggerating the pain)! On PTM
days, this type is found fidgeting and try- (b) 3.2x10-7 M
ing to hide their nervous anticipation,
(c) 3.2 x 10-2 M
often thinking that every word that the
teacher says is a harbringer of doom. (d) 2.7 x 10-2 M
TYPE B - The chilled-out type: They
Last Date: 3correct entries win
don’t care what the teacher tells their
Dec 26, 2013 attractive prizes
parents. They consider PTMs unwar-
ranted annoyances that cut into the time Ans: Brainleaks 94: (c)
they could have spent watching TV.
Name:.................................................
TYPE C -The serious type:Drinking in
every word as it were sugar dissolved in weekends, they send their parent(s) to avoid letting their parents know about PTM. This type nervously anticipates a
water, to them, a PTM is a day when find their way around and face the wrath the PTM. ‘What the parents don’t know review of their child’s performance, Class:...................................................
they hear tons of praises with a polite of teachers. As this happens, they stay about, can’t harm us’ is their motto. being delighted at their successes and
smile. Even before the PTM is over, they home, choosing to rest after the party Let’s also review the other side of the promising to correct their failings, with School:................................................
start planning the improved study sched- they went to the night before. story with the type of parents present an anxious smile.
ule they’re going to follow next week. TYPE E - The scheming type: Some on the PTM. TYPE B - The chilled-out type:A rare Send your answers to The Global Times,
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grace the school with their presence on who come up with smart excuses to most common category of parents at a a smile no matter what the feedback.G T
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Pic: Pranav Bawiskar, AIS Vas 6, XI B
Model: Naveen Daga, AIS Vas 6, XI D
Graphic: Tushar Sadana, AIS Vas 6, XA
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As the crossword
completes 100 years of
being around, we bring
you some
interesting
facts about it
Fingers in the Pi
Pockets all dry
It’s time for a revolution in education
(cid:2)Creating crosswords is called cruciverbalism.
(cid:2)More recently, dimensional crosswords have
Akshara Srivastava,AIS Vas 6, XI D to casting actors in a movie, is what he been introduced. The 3D puzzles have not just
wonders. Gunisha, AIS Vas 6, XI D who ACROSS and DOWN solutions, but a third
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e don’t know how to go wants to pursue fashion designing, says, kind called AWAY. Visual clues are also
about managing our money “The fashion world is all about glamour, included in them.
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but we know the Pythagoras creativity and colours. How is pathati, XI (cid:2)The largest published crossword contains
Theorem! But will H2= B2+ P2help us pathata, pathanti, going to help me in 6, 132,020 squares with 12,842 clues across and
in deciding our career? No! In helping designing costumes?” Shrey, AIS Vas 6, Vas 13,128 clues down.
us get a job? No! The validity of our ed- XI D who wishes to become a lawyer S (cid:2)In 1926, a Budapest coffee house waiter committed
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ucation system is being questioned one day, says trigonometry won’t ever a, suicide, leaving a blank crossword puzzle as an explana-
everyday. Teach us something coherent help him fight a case. pt tion that said: "The solution will give you the exact reasons
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is what the students demand. While the importance of the regular sub- h for my suicide and also the names of the people interested."
s
Vikram from AIS Vasundhara 6, XII, jects we study cannot be denied, the as- Aru (cid:2)The term crossword first appeared in a dictionary in 1930.
who wants to become a film director, pect of practical and vocational teaching n: (cid:2)The record for the longest word used in a published
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says chemistry is one subject which he cannot be overlooked either. CCE is in- ati crossword has 58 letters. It was clued in as an anagram.
thinks won’t prove useful to him. How deed a giant welcome step towards this ustr (cid:2)In Japan, the corner squares of a crossword must be white.G T
is H2SO4 and sodium sulphate related direction.G T Ill Compiled by Hardik Chawla& Shashwat Manu, AIS Vas 6, XI A
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From reel to real!
Neuralyzer, lightsabers, hoverboard, brain erasers- movies have long teased us with awesome
technology. Inventors around the world, please deliver these, the world is waiting...
Graphic & model: Tushar Sadana, AIS Vas 6, X A
Nikita Madan,AIS Vas 6, X A out your oven, you should know that this
is going to take a LONG time!
I
magine the kind of life wherein the
Matrix Learning
gadgets and inventions that make us
marvel in sci-fi movies turn into real In a well-known scene from The Matrix,
ity, wouldn’t it be such a pleasant sur- Neo (Keanu Reeves) lies down in a
prise! On second thoughts, these gadg- high-tech dentist’s chair and straps on a
ets that make us go gaga aren’t a wild array of electrodes, downloading a
far-fetched dream, or so we would like series of martial arts training programs
to believe. Hey, now don’t just dream into his brain. Afterward, he blinks his
away, find out how our lives would eyes open and speaks the words, “I
change if the inventions came out of the know Kung Fu.” Technology that acti-
movies and fell into our laps! vates brain patterns might soon help us
practice while asleep. As Neo would de-
Time Machines
scribe it, “Whoah!”
From the time-travelling car in ‘Back to
Lightsabers
the Future’ to the steampunk contraption
in ‘Looper’, you’ll find time machines The ‘Star Wars’ series taught us that
of all shapes and sizes in sci-fi movies. magical swords (or lightsabers) can cut
What wouldn’t we give to have a time through nearly anything and are capable
machine awaiting us in our garage of deflecting blaster fire. What’s more,
(Sigh!). If the universe behaves the way they make that really cool, amusing
Einstein predicted, time travel may be ‘voom-whoosh’ sound. This sword is
impossible. But (A ‘but’ can be good what the Jedis and the Sith use to
sometimes) scientists in 2011 were sur- channel the force. A toy version of the
prised when they discovered that neutri- lightsaber was used by Sheldon Cooper
nos (sub-atomic particles) appeared to ease? Here’s neuralyzer to the rescue! An week. The neuralyzer is certainly a chocolate chip cookies, the replicator to protect himself in an episode of the
travel faster than light. If they really do, important gadget in the arsenal for the gadget worth dreaming about! can whip up a nice batch for you on the ‘Big Bang Theory’ (Shelly boy has some
time travel might just be a reality and ‘Men in Black’, this gadget lets you zap spot (imagine sci-fi technology giving cool tricks, we tell you!). Scientists have
Replicator
we’d be enjoying time warp adventure away the memories of those who stare at out food, how cool!). The 3D-printing been able to create matter from light.
trips. Please God, let Einstein be wrong! its flashing red light. At school, we’d use A ‘Star Trek’ innovation, the replicator revolution is helping to realise the idea While lightsabers may be a long time off
it in other ways; need a little more time to can create stuff as long as it knows what of quickly fabricating an object (thanks but they may not be a distant dream!
Neuralyzer
do that assignment? Just zap the teacher that stuff is made of on a molecular to nanotechnology). But before you Well, here’s keeping our fingers crossed
Suffering from foot-in-the-mouth dis- and say that the assignment is due next level. If you have the basic recipe for throw away your microwave and toss for these inventions to come to life!G T
Oops!
Spectrum
Pic: Saumya Kalia, X A; Model: Shashwat Manu, XI A, AIS Vas 6
of spice
I did it
B
e it blue for boys or pink for girls, since our
childhood, we’ve had a favourite colour. But
who would have thought that the same bright
colour can also change our perspective about food!
right!
Surprised? For instance yellow spices up your appetite
while blue supresses it. Learn how colours entice our
appetite or curb mindless eating
Sneha Kalia, AIS Vas 6, X A known to make people more hungry and
happier; no wonder McDonald’s has
Red: The typical red colour can bring those golden arches as its colour theme,
you all the ‘e’s- enthusiasm, energy and and of course, the wonderful fries can Here’s a salute to the
excitement! This colour sends your en- make your day!
scientists, chefs, and
ergy level soaring and gets your excite- Blue: Researches show that the cool
ment booming to gear you up for blue is an appetite suppressant to
laymen who stumbled
indulging yourself in food. an extent that a blue light bulb
Yellow: This stimulat- in the refrigerator discourages
upon greatness – and
ing colour is late night munchies or in-be-
tween meal snacks!
shared their ‘mistakes’
Green:Very typical of
green to reflect healthy
with the world that are
food! But here’s the
catch, green is another
hailed today
appetite curber, no bet-
ter than blue!
White:White is known to Shashwat Manu, AIS Vas 6, XI A being soggy. and don’t ask which ones, it’s still a
discourage the brain from caring (cid:2)Popsicles were invented when Frank closely guarded secret.
about consumption of food. No wonder, Louis Pasteur once said, “Chance Epperson forgot a mixture of pow- (cid:2)Did you know chocolate chip cookies
white plates are a common sight in favours the prepared mind.” A dered soda, water and a stirring stick were nothing but a dessert recipe
restaurants and hotels. prepared mind is behind all these in a cup on his porch outside in the gone wrong. Never has a recipe gone
xit, Brown,Black, Gray: Dark colours accidental inventions. These folk did their cold overnight. He was eleven years so wrong, but so right.
Di are considered to be appetite science on the brink and were able to see old then. (cid:2)The baking of cookies reminds one of
hu A suppressants. While brown and black the magic in a mistake. (cid:2)But no food-invention has had as the microwave oven which came
Prans6, X bring thoughts of burnt food, gray (cid:2)The potato chip was born when chef much success as Coca Cola. Atlanta from a weapon programme!
hic: Vas brings about negativity. Restaurants George Crum tried to silence a per- pharmacist John Pemberton wanted (cid:2)Alexander Fleming discovered peni-
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nte Pallavi Ratra, AIS Vas 6, XI A, Page Editor
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The canvas capers
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Pic: Pranav Bawiskar, AIS Vas 6, XI B Model: Drishti Sadana, AIS Vas 6, VIII A
What happens when a
It’s a thing
painter meets a brush?
They go with the flow, as
the days go by to paint
a world of T
he 90’s generation
with their heads down
their dreams has transitioned (cid:2)The original “The Simpsons”
from walkmans to and the Bart-man rap
(cid:2)Singing “We will rock you” in
DVD players to iPods.
chorus
Ishita Kaushik, AIS
(cid:2)Debating with friends about how
Vasundhara 6, XII A, Rose could and should have
brings to you a few things, saved Jack
(cid:2)Dexter and Dee-Dee,
close to their hearts, that
Flintstones, Powerpuff Girls,
they so dearly miss!
Ed, Edd and Eddy, Johnny
Bravo and Courage the
(cid:2)Reading Goosebumps, Nancy Cowardly Dog
Drew and Hardy Boys (cid:2)When MTV actually featured
(cid:2)Getting up early on Saturdays to music videos
watch cartoons (cid:2)Bewitched, I Dream of Jeanie
(cid:2)The original Game Boy and Small Wonder ruled the
(cid:2)When yo-yos were cooler than Television screens
Kanchan Joshi, AIS Vas 6, IX A And I smoothly skid across the page as So my brush tries to help me take out Yo Yo Honey Singh (cid:2)Mario and Road Rash were the
I paint a spectrum of colours rising from this spontaneous outburst of emotion on (cid:2)Playing with walkie talkies ultimate games!
I am a Kolinsky sable the earth. the canvas. (cid:2)Making paper fortune tellers, (cid:2)Jelly bracelets that are now seen
brush. As I create a world, where the sun shines As I produce volcanoes on the earth, rain then predicting your life with only at Sunburn!
I hope I don’t sound like above us. and clouds in the sky. them (cid:2)When ‘portable CD players’
a braggart, but I am a I find peace. (cid:2)When one probably had a were cool!
supreme, elastic, soft hair I find true peace amidst this breathtak- Ours is a peculiar rela- tamagotchi, a furby or a (cid:2)Slam books were one’s best
brush. My beautifully ing scene. tionship. digimon possession
pointed tip allows effortless control. So I take a loose, free grip on my mate, We were, are and always (cid:2)Going to the library to get school (cid:2)Rock-Paper-Scissors was the
The day this beautifully crafted brush as I bring into being a work that conveys will be for each other, in project reports done solution to every problem
meets a pair of beautifully crafted hands these feelings of mine. bright and dark times. (cid:2)Dancing to ‘The Ketchup Song’ (cid:2)When Jurassic Park was the
by God, my journey begins. And my brush elegantly glides from cor- I perform a different and singing ‘I’m a Barbie Girl’ scariest movie
I go with the flow, as the days go by… ner to corner, as I paint these tall, great dance each time; each no less fascinat- (cid:2)VHS tapes, not DVDs (cid:2)Playing duck-duck goose-goose
I am an artist. and majestic mountains, the blazing sky. ing than the other. (cid:2)Playing outside till it was dark with your friends
I think there is nothing more beautiful in And my pal, the artist dips me in her (cid:2)Art attack making you think (cid:2)Using computer only to play
the world than splashing out your emo- She grasps me with her own soul, and paints her feelings into anything was possible if you had pinball and sometimes even
tions on a canvas. slack, lifeless hand. every new world we blow life into… PVA glue Solitaire
But every artist needs the perfect, com- And I plunge into the As I am a paintbrush and my world is the (cid:2)Captain Planet, the hero (cid:2)Watching Boogie Woogie
patible brush she desires. And I finally black. canvas. (cid:2)Crystal Pepsi in blue and white (cid:2)The first Home Alone!
find the brush I desire. I swing and sway on the Me and my brush carry out a new (cid:2)Entering class to see everyone (cid:2)Exclaiming ‘Hakuna Matata!’
I go with the flow, as the days go by… canvas. recital every time.
I jerk from point to point, step from side And I immerse my comrade, the brush
My chum doesn’t need to side with sharp movements. in my soul, and I paint my feelings
to tell me that she is so As I paint humankind in red. which my buddy understands so well, as
happy today. As I paint a world immersed in darkness. we bring various things into creation.
I know why she has such I experience anger. As I borrow help from my brush, to cre-
a big smile. I experience anger beyond words. ate the world that I dream of on a
The moment she holds I take a tight and shaking grip on my canvas.
me with her firm, yet gentle grip, I know companion, no matter how much I try to We are less than lovers, yet more than
everything. keep my grip stable. friends. Yes, an odd yet special bond.G T
Johnny, Johnny... Yes, Papa!
Illustration: Nishtha Gupta,
AIS Vas 6, VIII B
All of us think of our daddy dearest in so many different ways - some
emotional, some funny and some even weird. Go ahead and take a look
Praachi Ratra, VIII B& “Don’t give up!” said my coach. in the house, not play along with him!!”
Kanchan Joshi, IX A, AIS Vas 6 “But I just can’t score!” I complained. *After 30 minutes*
“You’ll never know your full potential CRASHH!!!!
Muchhon ko thoda round ghuma ke until you give it your best. Come on!” “WHO DID THAT NOW!!??”
Anna ke jaisa chashma laga ge And I dedicated my success to dad, my
Daily Dictionary
Blackberry ka phone utha ke coach, when my team won.
Hum sabke daddy hain sabse aage “The strong winds buffeted the
Apna ATM
ships...Dad, what’s buffeted?”
Big Ben
“Anything else I can do for you dad?” “To strike with force,” he replied.
“Wake up, sweetie!” That’s an extra sugary-me! *After a while* “Dad what’s…?
[30 min. later] “DON’T WASTE YOUR My dad raises an eyebrow. “Can’t you look up the dictionary?”
YOUTH, SNORING AWAY!” “What do you want?” he sighs. “But you are my dictionary!” I empha-
I wake up from a lovely dream. My smile widens. “Actually, I saw this sised...and also I am too lazy to do
“Please dad, 5 minutes!” I start. latest gadget and…“ that myself!
“Get right out of the bed!” he says, tug- My dad already had his budget books in
Timely Teacher
ging my treasured pillow. his hand.
“Dad…!” I reply, trying to regain my “Dad, I can’t get this problem. Could
Daddy Day-care
lost pillow. you please help me?”
“No, no playing ball in the house! Do “Sure. Let’s see… Now if you move 12
Instant Instructor
you understand young man,” says my al- here…And if you bring this here….”
I threw the basketball into the hoop! And ready exhausted dad. And the bloodcurdling problem that was
I didn’t score as usual, angrily chucking “And you! You are the elder one. You troubling me for the last hour got solved
the ball away. are supposed to stop him from playing in just two minutes.G T
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Forever within the
True homage
A woman is the full circle.
numbered days
Within her is the power to cre-
ate, nurture and transform.
Anonymous
As India gears up to celebrate
Dr Amita Chauhan the first anniversary of Nirb-
“I wish cancer was just a zodiac” is the common sentiment shared by cancer patients
Chairperson haya case on December 16, it
rips apart my heart to know
that though the offenders have been punished, Pallavi Ratra, AIS Vas 6, XI A She would look outside the window of able to do again; walk in the lovely When I see her that way, a powerful
there is still a lot to change. Despite public anger her room with an amused expression garden with wind blowing through her thought rips me apart and dominates
reaching its crescendo and demands of women “Some wars are with oneself. My playing on her face. Smiling at some- hair, see little kids on the swings and my existence. It stifles everything else
empowerment gathering strength, incidents of cancer is me. The tumors are made thing she knew she would never be beautiful butterflies fluttering around. and becomes the only thing I'm think-
violation of women’s rights and dignity contin- of me. It is a civil war, with a pre- ing of. It is like a silent scream looking
ued to be a recurring feature of 2013. determined winner.” Pic: Pranav Bawiskar for a small vent to escape. For many of
The barbaric incident has not only left the The Fault in Our Stars AIS Vas 6, XI A us, our happiness lies in possessing the
civilised society red faced, but raised several latest gadget or a branded piece of
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questions about how secure our women are. Is his is the thought that came to clothing. It keeps us happy for many
punishing the offenders a solution to this prob- my mind as I sat across my best days to come. But for people battling
lem? No. What we need today is to change the friend, Neha, at the cafeteria of terminal diseases like cancer, the
mindset of people and this can be done only a hospital in Delhi. She was still strong world isn’t a wish-granting factory.
through the right education. While women enough to walk, but it would take only The only thing that matters to them or
should be educated about their rights to stand up a few months, or maybe, a year before gives them temporary happiness is an
and speak for themselves, men should be taught she would be strapped to the hospital opportunity to escape the confines of
to respect women and stand up for them too. bed. She had leukaemia. the hospital and the watchful eyes.
What we need is a strong movement that can jolt Less than a year later, it churned my For them, each tick on their wish list
the people out of the state of inertia and make insides to see my unskilled prognosis is a small victory of sorts against the
them stand up against any kind of gender injus- come true. She had become insanely inevitable (death), though, they se-
tice. It is indeed a shame that even after so many weak. But the shine in her eyes never cretly yearn and wish that they didn’t
years of independence, a woman has to still fight left. This is the thing with such people; have to surrender so lamely. How they
for her rights and dignity. There is something they have a way with their heart. Not wish that they could hang on for a few
amiss with the social fabric that needs to be set once in all those months did Neha cry more years! The desire to put up a
right. This thought prompted me to dedicate the in front of her parents. I knew what she fight against all odds is so strong that
most celebrated socially sensitising programme was doing. You clench your teeth, you it can put even Yamraj to shame.
of Amity, ‘Youth Power’ 2013-14, to women. look up. You tell yourself, if they see Though, on the verge of life and death,
It takes a small spark to ignite a fire and my you cry, it will hurt them. Though, these bravehearts do not give up their
Amitians will act like that spark and carry the choking with emotions, you swallow zest for life and celebrate every second
message of gender equality to every home and your tears and look up at the people of their existence before falling into a
every city. By taking up causes as varied and di- who love you with a smile. deep slumber. G T
verse as Sanitation and hygiene of women; Ed- God of small things
ucation for women; Self defence for safety of
women; Nutrition for women, etc, my Amitians
will send out a message to the society.
I think this will be a true homage to the brave
heart, who before slipping into oblivion stirred
the conscience of many. Hope this year too,
Youth Power can stand true to its motto- Be the For many, films and TV shows are only a source of their daily dose of
change. Bring change. G T
entertainment. However, these small things teach us many big lessons
Soul curry
Sarina Mulchandani another had been different. #5 Happiness can be found even in the We all face darkness at times. Dumb-
AIS Vas 6, XII D -Mr Destiny, 1990 darkest of times if only one remembers ledore has struck the right chord with
Have you ever wondered if it James Belushi couldn’t have been to turn on the light. this dialogue. It is an inspiration for
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is important to ‘know’ a lot of egends, books, songs are the more correct. The more you think -Harry Potter millions of fans all over the globe. G T
stuff about the world, or is it most common sources which about it, the more you tend to dwell on Graphic: Pranshu Dixit & Tushar Sadana, AIS Vas 6, X A
more important to be curious people look up to for inspira- the past and get lost.
about it? Interestingly, our con- tion. Though, a bit hard to believe, #3 So you can waste your lives by
test issue holds the answer. films and TV shows not only prick the drawing lines or you can live your life
Sunila Athley
This edition is a celebration of conscience of the viewer but also leave by crossing them.
Principal
the curious minded and their behind a message. Sample some- -Meredith Grey, Grey’s Anatomy
insightful journey. It is a cele- #1 You were in a lion fight. Just be- Restrictions bind us. They are like
bration of the innovators and out-of-box thinkers cause you didn't win doesn't mean you boundaries that are not supposed to be
who had the courage to look ahead of time, take don't know how to roar crossed or broken. To live our lives we
risk, dare convention and search for something -Dr Webber, Grey’s Anatomy need to possess the courage to step on
‘More’. Get ready to savour a perfect blend of Life is all about grasping opportuni- to the other side as the view on the
infotainment this winter. It is their unease with ties. Winning and losing are two sides other side is more spectacular!
the status quo that made them look beyond the of a coin. The question is how to re- #4Every man dies, not every man re-
fundamental knowledge. So, go head and update main optimistic even after losing. ally lives.
your knowledge about the latest developments #2 Destiny’s a pretty big concept, -Braveheart, 1995
from the election arena or take a walk back into when you think about it. Where you Death is inevitable. But living every
times to know the genesis of crosswords. Brace are in life, how you got there, what moment doesn’t come naturally. It is
yourself to welcome the migratory birds with the would have happened if one thing or up to us how we want to live it.
New Year into our fold. Know some tidbits
A reader’s delight
about accidental innovations that changed the
GT M@il
world and made us utter, ‘It’s a small world’.
Learn a lesson or two on positivity from termi-
nally ill patients who do not let hope desert them
even in the darkest hour.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to re- Come December and its time once again, packed into one. In this edition, students Dear Editor,
spected Chairperson Ma’am for having given us for all, old and young to be blitheful and of AIS Vasundhara 6 have made an at- The annual AIMUN edition is one of those
this wonderful platform to vent out our creativity. gay. It’s the most opportune moment to tempt to guide their readers through the colourful editions of The Global Times that I really
Here is a parting tickle for you….What is it that wind up and bid a hearty goodbye to the realms of introspection, opinion, cogni- look forward to each year. This exclusive GT
is yours, yet others use it more than you? Learn- year gone by and refuel ourselves for yet tion, aesthetics and above all –JOY- the Edition brings alive the excitement and the fun of
ing has never been so much fun…so enjoy! And another year of ebullient performances, and joy of togetherness despite deviations and the three day AIMUN conference held at Amity
brace yourselves for 2014.G T start afresh with a new set of resolutions- disagreements, the joy in traversing University. Keeping up with the expectations, as I
this time more determined to be at the win- through the variedly humoured pages flipped through the pages of this exclusive edition
ning edge. It is this spirit which dominated ranging from intrepidity to placidity to the last week, I could feel the magic of AIMUN grow
Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan
from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, the heart and mind of the editorial team and Sudhi Bhatia rondo-romance with the singular aim of on me. It truly captures the energy, emotions, fierce
B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. made them put their best foot forward. As GT Teacher Coordinator getting soaked in the fountain of experi- deliberations, debates and mood of the conference.
(cid:2)Edition: Vol 5, Issue 37 (cid:2)RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free
distribution and annual subscription of 650. always, making of the contest edition en- ences and emotions. One thing which really caught my fancy were the
Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect compassed all that can cross one’s mind-deadlines Readers, sip a cup of piping hot coffee and fall in beautiful illustrations, graffiti and photo
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. and stress, excitement and fun, chidings and out- love with everything GT has to offer you, right now collage.G T
Published for the period December 16-22, 2013
bursts, discovery and exploration and much more- all right here. Happy reading to all!G T Akshara Srivastava, AIS Vasundhara 6, XI D
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Illustrations: Avni Aggarwal & Contest Edition
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Cherish relations
Storywala
That night, Elena slept happily for the first time in three
months.The next morning she woke up to the sound of cries.
her. Her grandmother would tell her a story every night before
sleeping and she would sit very attentively enjoying the story.
Her grandmother would plait her hair, play games with her and
Illustration: Nishtha
Gupta, AIS Vas 6, tell her fairytales. But as Elena grew older she distanced her-
VIII B self from her grandmother. She started talking very rudely to
her and was busy with her friends all the time.
A few days later, after returning home, she found that her Shubhika
grandmother had suffered a stroke and was in the hospital. The Kumar
grandmother only remembered about her son and Elena had
Yummy Cupcake
completely vanished from her memory. To be erased from the
memory of the person she loved the most was very painful for
Elena. She missed listening to her fairytales.
Three months passed, but she couldn’t gather the courage to
talk and apologise to her grandmother. One night, the grand- Shubhika Kumar, AIS Vas 6, VII A vanilla extract and oil
mother called her “Elena! come here. You have really beau- (cid:2)Now mix all the ingredients, dry
Ingredients
tiful hair. Can I plait them for you?” Elena could say nothing mixture and wet mixture thoroughly.
and just sat down in front of her grandmother. “I don’t re- Flour ................................1 1/2 cups (cid:2)Distribute the mixture equally be-
member who you are, but you are really like a granddaugh- Granulated sugar .....................1 cup tween the cupcake tins and bake in
ter to me,” the grandmother said. Elena whispered, “Can you Baking soda...............................1 tsp the oven for 20-25 minutes, until a
tell me a fairytale please?” Elena just kept looking at her dear Salt............................................1 tsp toothpick comes out clean when in-
old grandmother as she recited one of her evergreen fairy- Cocoa powder.......................1/3 cup serted in the cupcakes.
tales. “Now go get some sleep, my pretty princess,” the Oil.........................................1/2 cup
Icing
grandmother said. At that moment, Elena couldn’t hold back Water........................................1 cup
her tears, she hugged her grandma and said, “Can’t I sleep Vanilla extract...........................1 tsp (cid:2)In a bowl, mix a few teaspoons of
with you?”. “No sweetheart, I have a long journey to make Vinegar....................................1 tbsp icing sugar and a few drops of water
tonight,” her grandmother said. That night, Elena slept hap- to form a thick paste.
Method
Akriti Dhasmana,AIS Vas 6, VIII B pily for the first time in three months.The next morning she (cid:2)Add a drop of food color to the icing
woke up to the sound of cries. Her grandmother had passed (cid:2)Preheat oven to 350 F. Now line 16 sugar paste and continue blending it
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h! Dadi, please! One more story,” begged five- away. Elena was shocked. Elena understood that the night be- cupcake tins with liners. until smooth. Spread the paste nicely
year-old Elena. “Next time, my pretty princess! fore her grandma had told her a fairytale to cherish for a life- (cid:2)Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder and on the cupcakes.
Now go to bed and get some sleep,” said her time. She also understood how important it is to make every salt to form a dry mixture. (cid:2)Your cupcakes are ready now. You
adorable grandmother. Elena lived with her parents and grand- moment spent with your loved one memorable because we (cid:2)In a big bowl, mix vinegar, water, can decorate it with gems. Enjoy!
mother but it was her grandmother who meant everything to don’t know what the future will bring.G T
Crossword POEMS Value your laugh
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9 Kavya Aggarwal, AIS Vas 6, VIII B
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6 Oh, busy people,
so many tasks lie in front of you,
2 so many promises to keep, things to do,
don’t take seriously every joke,
enjoy laughing and do things for the
sake of fun!
8 10
Twinkling eyes and a merry face,
invite appreciation at every place,
3 life has so much to give every while,
so can we not say thanks with a smile?
In this world’s mad rat race,
Made by Akshara Srivastava, 4 Pic: Shruti Sinha X D; Models: (LtoR): Gayatri Dwivedi (IV), sometimes stop and relax and slow
XI D & Shruti Sinha, X D, Gauri Dwivedi (VI), Rupita Gupta (VI), Riya Susan Kurien (VI); down your pace,
AIS Vas 6 then go on laughing till your mouth
5 Laughter aches,
But when a frown replaces see what a lovely difference it makes!
a healthy smile with aces,
ACROSS DOWN
you must change it back Many diseases have no medicinal cure,
1. A loud deep cry in excitement or laughter 6. A loud burst of laughter
Ramsha Matin, AIS Vas 6, VI A with the healthy dental pack. but a dose of laughter can treat them,
2. To laugh softly with satisfaction 7. Loud, prolonged cry of laughter
for when one smiles to everything,
3.To make joyful/gladden 8. Smile broadly as an indication of amusement
Laughter is the sprinkling smile, And so laughter is healthy, this world becomes nice!
4. Open delight 9.Sudden short noises, repeated rapidly
in every aisle and every pile, and it makes us wealthy,
5.Sly or disrespectful laugh 10.To laugh in a silly high pitched voice
and to make a smile come true, so we must keep smiling, Seek pleasure in everything you try,
elggiG.01 elkcarC.9 nirG.8 lwoH.7 waffuG.6 regginS.5 eelG.4 eciojeR.3 elkcuhC. 2 raoR .1 :snA you must never look blue. and smiles we must keep compiling.G T don’t consider your life dull and dry.G T
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The tale of laughter
Illustration: Mihika Srivastava, AIS Vas 6, VII A
Wisdom tale
His laughter made the
robbers suspect that
there was a trap laid for
them. They were confused
and distracted.
if they tried to move. Adi Sharma
Everyone stood scared and maintained
Layered pudding
silence while the robbers looted the
bank. Harry started laughing loudly.
This distracted the robbers. His laughter
made the robbers suspect that there was
a trap laid for them. They were confused Adi Sharma, AIS Vas 6, IV B (cid:2)Take a flat glass bowl and arrange
and distracted. They searched the bank the fruit cake pieces, forming a uni-
for the trap and ended up wasting a lot Ingredients form layer.
of time locating the trap, as there was Fruit cake..............................1 packet (cid:2)Uniformly spread custard over the
none. This gave the bank manager some Marie biscuits........................1 packet cake to make the second layer.
time. He called up the police and in- Seasonal fruits (chopped) ..........1 cup (cid:2)For the third layer, crush marie bis-
formed them about the robbers. The po- Whipped cream........................200 ml cuits and spread it over the custard.
Arush Aggarwal, AIS Vas 6, V C stupid habit saying, “Those who laugh lice arrived well in time and arrested the Custard powder ........................1 tbsp (cid:2)The fourth layer is formed of
without meaning are donkeys, just like robbers. The bank money and people’s Milk............................................2 cup whipped cream and the fifth layer
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nce upon a time, in a small you!” lives were saved. Harry was rewarded Sugar ........................................2 tbsp is of the grinded walnuts.
town, there lived a small family. Everybody was troubled with this trait for his bravery and presence of mind. Crushed walnuts........................1 cup (cid:2)Then spread the custard again and
The couple had a lovable child of his. Days passed by, but Harry’s be- At home, his mother asked, “Why did Chocolate syrup ..........for garnishing this forms the sixth layer.
named Harry who was about five years haviour did not change. Daily chores you laugh?” He replied, “Mom, the mole (cid:2)Now top it up with a layer of
old. He was quite different from other kept his parents busy. on the robber’s face was very funny!”G T Method chopped fruits such as apples,
kids as he used to laugh at every little One day, Harry’s mother took him along (cid:2)First make the custard by boiling grapes etc.
thing, without caring for the situation. to the bank. While she was depositing So, what did you learn today? milk. Now, add custard powder and (cid:2)You can also decorate it with choco-
Whether it was a happy or a sad occa- money, three robbers barged into the The most powerful weapon, in sugar to it. Boil till it reaches a late syrup and chocolate flakes.
sion, he used to laugh out loud at every- bank and started firing. They took the times of crisis, is laughter. slightly thick consistency. (cid:2)Your layered pudding is ready.
thing. His mother scolded him for this customers hostage and threatened to kill
POEM Christmas Painting Corner
Laughter- a crazy phenomenon
Anant Lamba, AIS Vas 6, VI A
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6, Laughter is the thing which makes our pulse go down,
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Va and makes us laugh like a clown.
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v Kings used to laugh after drinking mead,
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you’ll get to eat strawberry ice-cream in a cone.
No need to be sad and grim,
let laughter spread on your mouth’s rim!G T
Kritik Vashisht, AIS Vas 6, V A Puneet: What! But how can a goat lay
an egg?
Joy: You know, today they will show a Raman: Because my chicken’s name
30 feet long snake on TV! is Goat.
Aditya Saxena, AIS Vasundhara 6, IV C Adya K, AIS Vasundhara 6, IV C
Sandeep: Really! But I won’t be able
to see… Teacher: Kartik, what happened in the
Pics: Pranav Bawiskar, XI B; Collage: Tushar Sadana, X A, AIS Vas 6
Joy: Why? year 1869?
Laughing away to glory!
Sandeep : The size of my TV is 29 Kartik: Gandhiji was born.
inches only! Teacher: Excellent! Kartik, now tell
me what happened in 1872?
Raman:Today my goat laid an egg. Kartik: Gandhiji turned three years!
It’s Me
My name:Manan Rastogi
My school: AIS Vasundhara 6
My class: IV A
My birthday: July 19
My hobby: Reading books and drawing
My best friend: Parth
My favourite subject: Math
My favourite food: Table tennis
My favourite mall: G.I.P, Noida
My favourite book: The Jungle Book
I like: Cars
I dislike: Being scolded
My role model: Albert Einstein
I want to become: A mathematician/scientist
I want to feature in GT because: It would be
like a dream come true.
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Junior Jottings
Amiown
Making of a Portfolio
The first day in class, the baby steps, the never ending smiles, the confidence on achieving the first
milestone…everything about Amies is recorded through the year and showcased on Portfolio Day!
Best Practices that they do not miss out on any signif-
icant achievements. Teachers continu-
ously revisit the data collected to learn
Jenifer Chauhan,Amiown PV, Ritu more about each child and based on this
Kashyap, Amiown Noida & Atreyee deeper understanding of the child’s
Dasgupta, Amiown Gurgaon learning style, pace and preferences,
make necessary modifications and adap-
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miown believes that every child tations in their own teaching.
is unique and it focuses on the Expressive artifacts: Amiown’s con-
positive and holistic develop- stant endeavour is to provide the best
ment of each child. It still remembers academic environment to each child.
the first day when the little ones entered The e-portfolio is one of the most ex-
their classrooms, tagging along with pressive artifacts that reflects the child’s
their mothers. As they achieve each performance over the course of an aca-
milestone, Amiown records their demic year. The key objective of the e-
progress and compiles it as a progress portfolio is to excerpt some of the
report, presenting it to the parents on the special moments that each child under-
stipulated Portfolio Day. For parents, a goes throughout the year at Amiown.
child’s progress report brings feelings of Parental involvement: The involve-
joy, excitement and pride. It marks a ment of parents is of basic importance
new beginning to establish new goals to the success of Amiown’s school pro-
and reflects on past work, habits and grams. Through the parent partnership
achievements, which leads to a step-by- programme, parents are helped to in-
step enhancement of learning. crease their effectiveness in working
The beautiful message on each portfo- with their children, both at school and at
lio by Ms Sapna Chauhan, Vice Chair- home. Parents’ concerns are addressed
All ears: Parents of different Amiown branches in rapt attention as the facilitators
person, Amiown, sums up the through orientation, open day, presenta-
explain the Progress Report of Amies on Portfolio Day
philosophy of Amiown, “Each child is tion, newsletters, workshops, Saturday
unique and has a different pace of de- clubs, e-portfolios (in CD form) and in-
velopment, level of absorption and ca- happy and be the best they can be. Amiown is committed to this endeavour. lifelong treasure. formal meetings throughout the year.
pacity to relate and respond. Progress Making learning visible: One of the Teachers capture photographs, work Reflective teaching tool: Portfolio is a Portfolio is a life long treasure. Through
report is something which is not to be main goals of the portfolio is to make the samples and various conversations that collection of each child’s work over this, both parents and children can revisit
compared with the other children.” As child’s learning at Amiown more evident the child does in the class, right from the time; it is a reflective teaching tool. childhood memories by reading the anec-
educators, teachers try their best to pro- to the parents. ‘Making learning visible’ day when s/he enters the classroom, such While introducing concepts, the teach- dotes, looking at the tiny scribbles, mir-
vide young learners with an environ- is an international best practice in ‘Early that they are preserved in the form of a ers write down their observations and ror images, flying letters and imaginative
ment where each child learns to be Years Education’ programme and document that becomes a collect samples of children’s work so drawings on their worksheets.G T