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LAND. Perhaps the strongest four letter word encountered

by man after LIFE. Man comes into the world, to step a foot

on the motherland (Janmabhoomi). And then there is a land

where he creates landmarks, carves a name for himself

(Karmabhoomi). How land is shaped, its meticulously

marked boundaries and the emotions it evokes has defined

the course of nations and people.

A piece of land…that emanated generosity Banaras Hindu University, one of the largest universities

in India, is built on 1,300 acres of land; land that was do-

nated to its founder Madan Mohan Malviya by Kashi

Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras. It was one of the

few Indian universities to have emerged in colonial India.

Today, with prominent institutions as IIT in its domain,

it’s a land where futures are built, where hope is sought.

…because one man decided to let go off his share ofland, for a greater cause.

A piece of land…that shattered homesAccording to a report published in 2013, over 3,164 peo-

ple in India were murdered on account of property and

land disputes, the second on the list of common motives

of murder. On one occasion, it was ‘the 3 year old daugh-

ter of a wealthy neighbour’ and on another, ‘the brother’.

They lost their lives so someone could gain a piece of land.

…because one man couldn’t let go off his share of land.

A piece of land…that stood for equalityA newly independent India was the land of many landless

farmers. The agrarian economy stood plundered and the

farmer wished for no more than a piece of land to change

his fate. A believer of truth and non-violence, Vinoba

Bhave came up with a humble solution, the Bhoodan

Movement where landowners were persuaded to give

away a piece of their land to the ones in need. By 1957,

over 4.5 million acres of land was donated, creating the

means of bread and butter for many.

…because one man sowed in land seeds of brotherhood,justice and equality.

A piece of land…where angels fear to tread‘No man’s land’. Land that belongs to no one for it is dis-

puted and hence, unoccupied. The term is commonly as-

sociated with the First World War as the land between two

enemy trench systems, which neither side wished to cross

or seize due to fear of being attacked by the enemy. It is the

land that permits passage of bullets but not people.

…because no man could muster the courage to stop thebloodshed, to stand for peace on a piece of land.

A piece of land…that is paradise and hell Jammu and Kashmir. A land caught in a paradox like no

other land. For the number of times we hear “Agar dharti

par kahin swarg hai to yahin hai..” is the same, or perhaps

lesser than the times we hear “Kashmir mangoge to cheer

denge.” Here, soldiers succumb to martyrdom and

militants to encounters. Here, some hands weave the

pashmina, while others pelt stones. Two countries, born

out of the same subcontinent, have been trying incessantly

to have their flag fluttered on a piece of land, while the

land bearers remain caught in the paradox, losing out a

little on humanity each day.

…because men, from two different lands, often miss outon the humanity that is nurtured on land.

We deem it again, LAND is perhaps the strongest four

letter word after LIFE. But yes, only after life. So

shouldn’t its tale be about the same, life? For when it

comes to death, they always talk about 2 yards of land (2

gaz zameen). Perhaps this is the land no one can and shall

take away from you. Till then, maybe we should look for

‘peace’ on land, not ‘piece’ of land. G T

The Norwegian government isconsidering moving itsnational border by 40 metres to

gift Finland a piece of its mountainland on the latter’s centenary. Theoccurrence of the words ‘land’ and‘gift’ in a single sentence is unusuallygenerous. For not always has a ‘pieceof land’ just been ‘a piece of land’.Richa, GT Network brings you moreon this tale of ‘land’.

Specialise in principles…

Status of the week

Agrimaa Singh & Rahat Marwaha

ALS II, Noida

An ALS Delhi alumnus, Animesh

Sinha is a reputed name in the In-

dian legal fraternity. Having

started his independent practice at the

young age of 24, he has worked with

names as Karanjawala & Co and

represented high end corporate

firms, carrying forward

the baton of legacy

he took from

his alma

mater. In an

interview

with GT at ALS Convocation, he advises

future lawyers on career, life and more.

On choice of specialisationChoosing your specialisation can be a

tough call. Personally, I believe it to be a

choice of interest. And for that, one must

be able to explore their areas of interest.

So if the question was coming from a first

year student, my advice would be to spe-

cialise in the basic principles of law irre-

spective of the field. You must master the

skills of analysing law; something you

learn in the initial years of law school. And

then comes the question of specialisation.

Even then, the question remains unan-

swered for some while others may change

sides later. Your focus should be on

specialising in the principles of law,

rather than subjects.

On being a lawyerThe demanding and challenging na-

ture of the job are both the best and

worst part about it. If you decide to

have your own firm, you are required

to create work, deliver work as well

as grow your work to be the best. En-

suring the right administration, infra-

structure and dealing with

subordinates can be a challenge. But if

you see these challenges as opportuni-

ties, there isn’t a job more exciting.

Law is a diverse field, it doesn’t restrict

you in a particular framework. This pro-

fession makes you think, it makes you

study. The fact that it engages you as a stu-

dent all your life makes it dynamic.

On challenges faced by corporate lawyersI believe that there is no course that

teaches you the nitty-gritties of corporate

law. Of course, there are programmes de-

signed to teach you how to research and

write but these skills are more for a litiga-

tor than a corporate lawyer. The dynamics

of corporate law demand hands-on train-

ing. Moreover, it is a vast subject and

hence, its study is time consuming.

On being a part of the Supreme CourtBar AssociationAccording to me, something as prestigious

as membership of the Supreme Court Bar

Association comes with a lot of responsi-

bility. As a member I have to vote, which

isn’t easy at times. But then you also get to

do good work, promote a better future for

law in the country. For instance, some sen-

ior advocates through the association have

decided to provide financial support to

promising lawyers who come from weaker

backgrounds. To be able to be a part of such

noble initiatives feels good.

On memories as an Amity alumnusThere is a world full of emotions to look

back to - the times you were upset, happy,

successful, under confident and so much

more. If you ask every student to write a

book on their college lives, you will get

different versions from each of them. Per-

haps that is life, a blend of every emotion.

So, feel all of these emotions and live

every day. It is these small learnings and

experiences that will help you move ahead

in life. Don’t restrict yourself; explore each

day, study well and go places.G T

For a piece of land

….and not subjects, says Animesh Sinha, as he inspires lawyersand enunciates law, yielding relevant tips for legal aspirants

Animesh Sinha (C) with GT Reporters Rahat (L) and Agrimaa

Pic: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network

Illustration: Anju Rawat, GT Network

Lessons from Rio, P2

Project Citizen, P7

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News and ViewsWorld Mirror

Twitter shuts down accounts

that promote terror

The social media giant has shut

down more than 2,35,000 ac-

counts linked to Islamic State and

other terrorist groups in six

months. It is using a spam fighting

technology to automatically flag

accounts that seem to promote

terrorist activity.

GT keeps the newswire ticking by bringing you

news from around the globe

United States

Tokyo takes over baton for 2020

Olympics and Paralympics

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro handed

over the baton for 2020 Olympics to

the governor of Tokyo. Japanese PM

Shinzo Abe made an impressive entry

as he stepped on the stage dressed as

Super Mario, to declare Tokyo’s host-

ing of the games.

Brazil

11 year old chosen for Bayern

Munich academy

Chandan Nayak, an 11 year boy

from the slums in Odisha, is one

of the few to be selected for an

all-expenses-paid junior football

camp to Munich. Coming from a

poor family, he beat all odds to be

selected for the same despite

being very young.

India

France

The longest glass bridge opens

An attraction that has been billed the ‘high-

est and longest glass bridge in the world’

has opened for visitors in China’s Zhangjia-

jie National Forest. The see-through bridge

made up of 99 glass panels, dangles at more

than 980 feet over the rocky forest.

China

Ritual video at CERN investigated

A bizarre viral video of a ‘fake human sacri-

fice’ performed in front of a dancing statue

of Shiva at Geneva's CERN (European Or-

ganization for Nuclear Research), is being se-

riously investigated. Authorities claim it was

probably a prank, about which they had no

knowledge.

Austria

Data leak at DCNS

The ship building group DCNS,

which has built submarines for

India, Malaysia and Aus-

tralia, has suffered a huge

data leak. This leak has

more than 22,000 pages

outlining the secret

combat capability of six

submarines that the above

countries use, putting such

security secrets at risk.

Philippines

Fisherman keeps

large pearl as

good luck charm

A local fisherman had

unknowably kept a

stunning pearl, 2 ft

wide and 1 ft long, under his

bead for almost a decade as a

good luck charm. He wasn’t

aware of the pearl’s value

that has been recorded as

the biggest ever.

World at a glance

The display of true sportsmanship Baseball player Mike Marshall said, “Victory is in

the quality of the competition, not just the final

score.” Field athletes, Nikki Hamblin and Abbey D’

Agostino showed this to the world, as both of them

stopped to help each other after falling together

midway through their race. Hamblin stumbled and

fell face front, causing Abbey to fall behind her. As

Hamblin lay in foetal position on the track,

D’Agostino reached out and pulled her onto her feet.

They embraced each other after finishing the race.

Empathising with the other’s lossIn the quarter finals of rugby sevens, Argentina was

defeated by Britain. The South Americans were

completely desolate. The British players interrupted

their celebrations to console their defeated oppo-

nents, eliciting applause from the crowd. They

showed the world that it is important to empathise

with the other’s loss to gain respect.

Body, no bar Teresa Almeida, Angolan handball goalkeeper at

Rio Olympics, did not have as slender a body as

other athletes in the sport. But she was not made to

feel out of place by Brazilians and international fans

alike who appreciated her amazing displays and

cheered her, proving that there is no Olympic stan-

dard when it comes to athletes’ bodies.

It’s every man’s world The centre stage of the opening ceremony wit-

nessed ten athletes coming up with the Olympic

flag instead of the national flags of their respective

countries. These athletes who marched on the stage

were refugees who had escaped from countries such

as Syria, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of

Congo. Some fled war and kidnappings, while oth-

ers fled from being made child soldiers. And none

of them were able to find a country to call ‘home’

during the Olympics and so for the first time, there

was an ‘Olympic refugee team’.

Be grateful, even when you lose Novak Djokovic of Serbia, world’s no. 1 tennis

player, suffered a shock after first-round

elimination by Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro.

But even after the defeat, Djokovic didn’t hide his

gratitude for the support from the crowd and left the

court in tears. “I felt as if I were in my own

country,” he said.

Sports transcends borders and wars When South Korea’s Lee Eun Ju and North Korean

gymnast Hong Un Jong came together to take a

picture, they set a precedent of looking beyond

enmity. The two could be seen talking and laughing

together as they prepared to compete in the

qualification for the artistic women’s gymnastics.

Their countries may be at war but this simple

gesture of clicking a selfie blurred the barrier that

borders create between two countries.

Culture is never a hindranceWearing a hijab, Doaa Elghobashy represented

Egypt as a part of the nation’s first Olympic beach

volleyball team. Her arms and legs fully covered,

she carried her culture to the field and showed us

that culture can never be a hindrance if one is

committed to something. G T

Lessons from RioR

io Olympics 2016 –seventeen days thatwill not just be

remembered for amazingsporting feats but also forexemplary sportsmanship,love and compassion.Romika Chakraborty, GT Network brings you someimportant chapters from themega spectacle that will godown in the annals ofhumanity, and stay with us asimportant lessons in life.

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Education summit

Amity University Mumbai

In a proud moment for Amity Universe, Dr VV

Khole, Vice Chancellor, Amity University,

Mumbai, was invited as a keynote speaker at

the Higher Education Summit 2016. The summit

was organised by the Confederation of Indian

Industry (CII)* at the Taj President, Mumbai on

August 11 with the aim to strengthen the industry –

academia linkages. The key issue addressed in the

summit was industry-academia collaborations for

achieving excellence in higher education from

academic perspective, and thereby producing

quality human resource and research outputs for the

benefit of industry. The mega event saw the

presence of educational stalwarts including Vinod

Tavade, Higher and Technical Education Minister,

govt of Maharashtra.

In his address at the summit, Dr VV Khole

expressed that the current system of education is

very rigid. For efficiency and better performance in

academics, the structure has to be more flexible.

“This flexibility will liberate the education system,

empower the country and meet industry

requirements,” he reiterated.

*CII conducts the Higher Education Summit,wherein it invites suggestions on how highereducation could be made robust and an engine ofgrowth. It focuses on stimulating industry- academiacollaborations for achieving excellence. G T

Reading textbooks issurely not the onlyway to update your

knowledge bank.Anoushka Chakrapani,AIS Saket, XI, brings youbooks beyond your schoolcurriculum that will teachyou important lessons intheir own unique ways.

Dan Brown novelsAll thanks to his unputdownable books,

the love for mystery has intrigued every-

one. His novels have non-fiction ele-

ments that teach you important things

like the interpretation of medieval paint-

ings, symbology, ancient mysterious the-

ories and information you might not find

in history books. His books update you

on vital pieces of information like blood-

line of Jesus, history of cities and real se-

cret groups that exist all over the world.

Some of the facts in his books were too

real for even the Vatican to handle; the

result - controversies and sales.

The curious incident of thedog in the night-time

This book by Mark Hadon provides a

unique combination of lessons in math-

ematics and life. Christopher, the narra-

tor, tries to find the murderer of his

neighbour’s dead dog. The book show-

cases Christopher confiding in math and

science, teaching us new tricks and the-

ories that may have appeared ‘dry’ in

textbooks. He possesses the rare ability

of not just grasping knowledge but also

putting it to effective use. For those who

wish to sharpen their mind and enhance

their logical capabilities, this book is a

must read.

To kill a mockingbirdOne of the most popular classics, this

book tells us why author Harper Lee is a

literary wizard. Atticus, a lawyer, fu-

elled by his love for the judicial system

was one of the few who defended the

African-Americans during the 1960s.

The metaphorical title shines a light on

the unfair world and the consequences

born by the disadvantaged. The book

gives us a first-hand experience of the

conditions in USA before the Civil

Rights Movement, in a way a textbook

cannot. It also makes us appreciate the

value of equality in our society.

Surely you’re joking, Mr Feynman

Written by Richard P Feynman, one of

the most brilliant physicists of the last

century, this book will leave you en-

lightened. An awesome book for not

only science enthusiasts but also who

love a fun read, Richard Feynman’s

outrageous incidents are highlighted in

the book. This Nobel laureate takes you

on an adventure that starts from his

childhood love for science and nature,

to his working on the atomic bomb at

Los Alamos. This book teaches us that

science exists not only in classrooms,

but in your very breath. Although the

book does not dwell much on the tech-

nicalities of science, it teaches you how

science can become a part of your

everyday life. G T

To read or not to read

Amity University Mumbai

Anupama Jha, AU Mumbai, MAJMC

Amity University Mumbai celebrated the

70th Independence Day of India at its

sprawling campus located at Bhatan vil-

lage, Panvel on August 15, 2016. The auspicious

occasion commenced with the unfurling of the na-

tional flag by Prof. (Dr) VV Khole, Vice Chan-

cellor, AU Mumbai and the singing of the national

anthem. Present on the occasion were Dr Anil Sri-

vastava, Registrar, AUM; Savita Mehta, Vice

President - Communication, RBEF; Girish Kulka-

rni, CEO, SUD Life Insurance, all teaching and

non-teaching staff and students. On the occasion,

Dr Khole addressed the threats caused by our

neighbouring countries which can destroy the

democratic fabric of our country. He requested the

students to be aware of the problems the country

is facing, but not get misled by the sinister games

the enemy is playing. He further stressed that stu-

dents should instead concentrate on the goals they

had set for themselves.

70th Independence Day

AU Mumbai VC evokes patriotic fervour

Pic: Yogesh, AU Mumbai, B Tech

A clean mind and clean bodybegets a healthy person.

Dr VV Khole speaks at the education summit

Pic: Anmol Singh Gujral, AUM, BJMC

A man is made by hisbeliefs, as he believes sohe becomes.

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Rohan Yadav, AIS Gur 43, XI B

We cannot live without cars. These mean

machines have and are still revolution-

ising the way we travel. But every

technological advancement comes with its own

downside, cars being no exception. From safety

concerns to the ecological ones, these ve-

hicles pose numerous challenges. But

all thanks to the new age car mak-

ers, we might just combat them.

SafetyWith one road accident every 4

minutes, India stands as the

country with the highest

number of road fatalities in the

world, according to WHO.

General Motors: The company

has developed a system for detecting

other cars on the road. If the car is ap-

proaching too close, then brakes will be

automatically applied by the system.

Nissan Motors: The Japanese automobile giant

has developed a drowsiness warning system. The

system comprises a small video camera that

analyses the driver’s face. The mechanism meas-

ures the eye blinks of the driver and if the blinks

become more frequent and longer, a loud beeping

will be let out to awaken the driver.

Volvo XC-90: This SUV acts like a co-pilot. With

radar, cameras and lane-drifting sensors, it will

alert a distracted driver to pay attention, warn if

you’re about to strike another vehicle and take

control to prevent a crash.

Eco-friendlyEstimates say that there will be 1,58,500 deaths

by 2030 due to air pollution from road transport.

Blade supercar: Created by Kevin Czinger of

American start-up Divergent Microfactories, it is

the first high-performance supercar

that uses 3D-printed parts and a

process that cuts carbon emis-

sions by up to 90%.

Fiat Siena Tetrafuel

1.4: It is a flex fuel car

designed to run on a

combination of fuels,

as gasoline or neat

ethanol, or bi-fuel with

natural gas (CNG).

Luxury“India is the world’s youngest

consumer of luxury cars.”

-Joe King of Audi

BMW: The German automaker created the

world’s first-ever gesture control in a car, allow-

ing drivers to answer calls, use navigation, and ad-

just audio using gestures.

Tesla Model X: This car races from 0 to 60 in 3.2

seconds and tops out at 155 mph. And it is still

safe. The bottom-mounted battery panel gives it

the lowest center of gravity (meaning less chance

of rollover) of any SUV made. And its slick, fal-

con wing doors and a curved windshield make

sure that you’ll be the envy of any driver.

Now that’s how you whoosh through problems!

From safety to luxury,the new age carsscore a perfect ten onalmost everyparameter;overcoming thechallenges that theirpredecessors posed

TAp into your memoryWhat is memory?

Memory is the ability of humans toencode, store, retain and

subsequently recall information andpast experiences in the human brain.The word ‘memory’ finds it originfrom the Latin words memoria andmemor, meaning ‘remembering’.

Encoding

Encoding: This is the first step of thememory process when the brain regis-ters something. But a memory is reg-

istered only if you havepaid attention to it.

Consolidation2

Step

Consolidation: The hippocampus ofour brain receives the informationand along with the frontal cortex, de-termines if it is worth remembering.

Storage3

Step

Storage: A memory is then stored as ashort term memory (1 min), longterm memory (life time) and sensorymemory (1 sec).

Repetition4

Step

Repetition: The key to retaining thememory is repetition. The more youpractice or remember something, thestronger the connection gets andeasier it is to recall something.

Retrieval: This is the last step of thememory chain. When you want toremember something, you retrievethe information on an unconsciouslevel, bringing it into your consciousmind at will.

Improve your memoryRepetition and practice: There’s noskipping these!Regular sleep pattern: Obviously, youdon’t want to be too sleepy toremember anything when you wakeup the next morning!Balanced diet: The solution toalmost all health problems.Exercise: Countless studies haveshown that exercise boosts memory.Learn a new language: It’s a goodworkout for the brain.

It is the elixir that works wonders during an exam and yet fumbles when your parents introduce youto that uncle you met when you were young. Memory, has been one of the greateststrength of the human species. Monushree Ganguly, AIS Noida, X decodes its mystery.

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Graphic: Pankaj Mallik, GT Network

Acceleratingthe future

Graphic: Deepak Sharma, GT Network

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016

A seasonal to-do list

The freezing wintersThe chilly breeze, a cup of hot chocolate and a

good book to read; sounds perfect right?

Short days and long nights give us the perfect ex-

cuse to snuggle up with our families and watch a

good movie. Isn’t ‘Fam time’ the best time?

Go out to a fort or a park, get a lovely profile pic-

ture clicked and post it on social media. After all,

you bought those boots for a reason.

Burn down the fat gained because of all the mac

and cheese, jalebi and coffee, by cycling away to

your heart’s content!

End your winter with a beautiful barbecue night,

and when the aroma hits you, you will know there’s

nothing better than cooking outdoors.

Too hot to handleWhen the heat gets tough, the tough go swimming.

Dive into the grand pool and let your worries float

till you’re ready to take the weight again.

Drink something that has an umbrella and ice-

cubes and let the summery feeling sink in.

Treat yourself to ice-lollies and on days when

you feel too rich, go for a sundae.

Sing loud and proud, have your own jam session

and act like a rock star. We all become one in the

company of friends, don’t we?

Take out all those halters, maxis, shorts and

colourful flip flops and go surfing!

When all of this is done, sit down with a good

book to read and of course, some iced tea.

Drenched in rainAs the black clouds burst, we are flushed with

mixed feelings of elation and irritation. While bad

hair days and mucky shoes leave us in a fit of irri-

tability, the petrichor emanating from the fresh

green grass leaves us beaming.

Awaken the child within you and get drenched in

the monsoon shower, jump in puddles and splash

till your legs hurt.

Munch on a bhutta; how about chai and pakodas?

Play a friendly game of football in the rain and

come home like a mud ball.

And if there comes any other idea in your mind,don’t stop to execute it! Make the most of what ismerely called a ‘season’.G T

The blooming springAs winter fades away, say goodbye to the blacks

and greys. Colour your room and your wardrobe

with shades of yellow and red.

Perform the tedious task of switching wardrobes,

pack the leather and find comfort in cotton.

Raid the stores during their spring sale and pre-

pare for a lovely summertime of happiness. Or go

on a shopping spree.

Spend some time out in nature, breathe the fresh

air around and come back home smelling like fresh

mud. Because if smelling like mud is wrong, you

possibly don’t want to be right.

And of course, go get ready and visit the Mughal

Gardens to witness the blooming spring!

Leather jackets or tank tops, hot chocolate or iced tea? Every season has something that kindles a certain

excitement within us. While some of us know how to make the best of every season, the rest of us still seem a

tad bit clueless. Let’s give the year 2016 some serious season goals with Suhani Saigal, AIS Saket, XI E

Nitya Chopra, AIS Gur 46, XII

Apeek into the yesteryear, when

the streets were the loci of

public entertainment; when the

sounds of damru or been would serve as

a wakeup call on late Sunday mornings;

when children would jump out of their

beds in the morning, just so they could

watch the tamasha wallahs and the

madari-jamooras perform in the gullies.

Here’s a glimpse of arts, which are now

long lost with the tides of time.

Kathputli NatakThese wooden dolls dressed up in quirky

fabrics, and eccentric ornaments were

used by puppeteers to exhibit ballads,

local folk tales and light hearted stories.

The aesthetic appeal of such string

puppets is sure to catch anyone’s interest

at a social gathering.

Where to spot: Still prevalent in the

state of Rajasthan, enlivening the streets.

It still has its magic over certain corners

of Dilli Haat, too.

Snake CharmersSnake charmers were a fixture in the

Indian markets, especially during

festivals, beguiling crowds with their

ability to control the venomous reptiles.

The snake with its hood fully extended,

sways along as if put into a trance by the

sapera’s flute.

Where to spot: This peculiar display of

unimaginable talent has become a rare

sight in modern day cities, but one might

spot them in remote villages or around

temples, especially during Naag

Panchmi celebrations.

BioscopeThey were beautiful images, pictures

that moved. From Jataka tales and

stories of Panchatantra to Bollywood

heroines; the bioscope showcased it all.

Men, women and children would gather

to peer curiously, sometimes even

asking the bhaiya to slow down, as the

queue of waiting people grew longer.

Where to spot: They are still not that

hard-to-reach and one may occasionally

find these boxes of wonders playing for

crowds at India Gate, in the hustle-bustle

of Dilli Haat, and among the crowds of

Pragati Maidan.

Jamoora NachClothed in either male or female attire,

the bandar dances to the beats of a

damru, following the commands of his

ustad, and captivating the attention of

the crowd by performing tricks and other

acrobatic stunts.

Where to spot: On the streets of old

towns and villages and in the midst of

local markets are some of the few places

where we can still soak in the ethnicity

of this art.

All these things, earlier considered a

favourite pastime, have now retreated

from the main thoroughfares of the city

to remote corners of the country, making

them a rare sight to watch. And their

appeal, though extended beyond the

streets, fairs and festivals, has gradually

faded into oblivion.G T

Back to streetsThey may be the dying arts of India but they truly represent our country’s unique charm and heritage

Illustrations: Pankaj Mallik, GT Network

Whatever belongs to you today,belonged to someone elseyesterday and it will belong tosomeone else tomorrow.

Do everything you have todo with love, compassion,humility and devotion.

Krish

na sa

id…

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 20166 Editorial Muse

“All of us have to gothrough tough times inour life. Though suchtimes can seem difficult,they can be handled witha positive attitude. Mystudents, you need to planout your life positively,and also follow the for-

mula ‘BHAAG- Behaviour, Hard Work, Am-bition, Attitude & God’ given by FounderSir. As for me, I try to imbibe positivity in mylife by doing yoga, meditation, reading in-spiring books, watching good movies andlistening to soothing songs. Painting helpsto calm my mind too.”

*****

The mind is a powerful entity. What you

think, so you become. If you think you can

scale the highest peak, you will work to-

wards it, and most likely, you will succeed.

While if you begin to think that nothing is

likely to work out, nothing may actually

work out as your thoughts will prevent you

from doing anything concrete towards the

realisation of your goals. If we all realise

how powerful our thoughts are, we would

never harbour negative thoughts.

Positive thoughts attract positive feelings,

and positive feelings attract positive life ex-

periences. Constructive thoughts evoke pos-

itive energy, which in turn, spreads positive

vibes in the atmosphere; thus bringing good

cheer. A positive person is cheerful and ex-

udes happiness. S/he has an optimistic atti-

tude towards life. A positive person is like a

magnet; everyone wants to be their friend.

It doesn’t take a lot of hard work to remain

focused and positively motivated in life. Just

follow a few simple mantras of a happy and

content life. Begin your day with a good

thought by reading an inspiring quote, or by

watching the sunrise. The morning sun is a

great source of vibrant positive energy. Sur-

round yourself with optimistic people, who

see the good in every situation. Read good

books and autobiographies of great leaders;

they are replete with innumerous inspiring

real life instances you can learn from. Spend

some quiet time with only yourself; if you

can, meditate. And end your day by counting

your blessings and thank the Almighty for

all the good things in your life.

You have the power to choose how you per-

ceive your life. You can choose to focus on

what’s wrong in your life, or you can simply

focus on what’s right. The choice is yours.

*****

Positive thoughts attract positive feelings,and positive feelings attract positive life

experiences.

Dr Amita ChauhanChairperson

Power of apositive mind

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Published for the period August 29-September 4, 2016

Today, every child understands

what a birthday party means as

they see the occasion being cele-

brated frequently amongst their

large friend and family circles. What makes the

birthday boy or girl happy is getting new clothes,

receiving gifts and cutting a cake. And for those

who attend, it’s a party too as they play games,

dance, share happy moments and of course, those

return gifts are not to be missed.

This year, while making preparations for celebrating

the birth of Lord Krishna during Janmashtami, I felt

a similar mood in the market. Due to lack of time, I

decided to order a new dress online for my Krishna

idol. In the process, I discovered that if you have

money to spend, you can make this birthday cele-

bration a grand affair. There was a deluge of offers

readily available, ranging from online dresses, es-

pecially-designed cakes with Krishna motifs, cus-

tomised gift hampers, tailor-made beds for the idol

and truly lavish swings. But what particularly

caught my attention were the tiny umbrellas and

coolers to keep the idols safe from rain or heat.

To capitalise on the occasion, there were also free

offers of Krishna flute ringtones for mobile phones,

local rangoli competitions with Krishna motifs, and

even the launch of limited editions of flute-shaped

gold earrings or designer dresses with peacock prints.

I realized the birth of Lord Krishna had become a

hugely commercial birthday party. And to some ex-

tent, perhaps, we are ourselves responsible for this.

I recall the days when as a child we would save that

one ‘shoe box’ through the year, to be used during

Janmashtami for making a swing. We would hang it

on the bars of a window with a colourful rope and

playfully swing the Lord after carefully placing him

there, making Him wear clothes stitched by the eld-

erly women at home. The evening resonated with

bhajans and kirtans, keeping us awake the whole

night to welcome the arrival of Lord Krishna, He who

illuminated the way from darkness to light. He was

born with a purpose in life. No prison, no chains and

no rain could stop Him from coming to earth.

As Lord Krishna came with a divine purpose, we

are all born with a purpose too. His Janmashtami is

therefore also an occasion to ponder on that pur-

pose. So the next time before you blow those birth-

day candles, close your eyes. Reflect on what you

did during the last year, and what you plan to ac-

complish this year. Open your eyes and blow the

candle, gently.G T

Vira SharmaManaging Editor

Prerna Series This is part 8 of Prerna Series, a collection of ten stimulating posts aboutthe life and beliefs of Chairperson, inspired from her interactive sessions withAmitians on Prerna Diwas - 2016.

Prerna Diwas celebrations at AIS Noida

Part 8

Perspective

Kunal Aggarwal, AIS Gur 43, Alumnus

“All things are connected like the blood

that unites us. We do not weave the

web of life, we are merely a strand in

it, whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves,”

said Chief Seattle. How often does it happen, a per-

son once so close yet distanced by time contacts us

out of the blue; it may be a gentle text or an unex-

pected phone call, but it happens when we are miss-

ing the person. Even after you break off ties with

certain people, you still tend to feel and think like

them as if you were tuned into the same radio station.

All of us in this universe are connected. Invisible

chords run between us. These chords are not acti-

vated until we get in touch or recognize the presence

of a person. But once we do, we magnify this one-

ness and strengthen these chords by keeping in

touch. These chords become thicker with time. You

become connected to the energy of the person. These

energy chord entanglements are so strong that they

are not affected by physical distance.

Chords can be of two types, purple and vibrant, or

black and rotten with negative emotions. With time,

these chords can become stronger if accepted by

both parties, but they may become rotten if one or

both parties resist this acceleration of energy. As hu-

mans, we unknowingly absorb the emotions of close

ones. Negative emotions of one person are absorbed

by the chords and transferred to another person. Low

energy levels in one tend to bring down the levels of

the other as well. This may cause a healthy chord to

become rotten.

So how do we ensure that our chords remain beauti-

ful and vibrant and not turn rotten? A great way to

ensure that is, by staying positive and happy. Opti-

mism can do more wonders to our body than we ac-

tually think. Being positive ensures healthy chords;

and in turn positive relationships.

An inheritance that God graced us with, is our intu-

ition. As soon as you feel your chakras are hit by a

negative vibration of the chord, do not ignore it.

Question your higher self about the pivotal cause

(after all, you’re tuned in to the same radio station).

Chances are that most of the time, you will find the

negativity unnecessary and redundant. Yet if at any

point, you feel low and out of ideas, tune out and

tread the positive path that will lead to a more con-

nected, happier you. Do something you have never

done before. The change will be heartening.G T

We, human beings, are connected by chords that bind us all, but a gush of

negativity can snap these chords and change the dynamics we all share

Kirti Wadhwa, AIS PV, XII

We all have been through

that moment when

the Katy Perry and

Foo Fighters’ songs playing in

our iPods start making sense. When

we feel like a paper drifting through

the zephyr of inferiority that is as

thin as a rake, to tell others where it

belongs. When we end up being

treated as a doormat, something we

walk over all the time. However, the

naked truth of this situation is the

rationale for such a way of conduct

from others. It happens solely

because we let it happen. The only

time that anybody on this planet will

have the audacity to devalue us is

when we ourselves give away the

respect we deserve.

Now, it’s not that you should come to

a standstill with your genuine gener-

ous side. You must do what your

inner self desires. But, the line has to

be drawn between doing what people

expect you to and doing what you ac-

tually want to. Progressing onto

someone’s good books shouldn’t

come at the cost of becoming a bot-

tomless pit. Pleasing others is not a

selfless act but a selfish one, against

common misconception. The instant

you think you have to forgo your dig-

nity for maintaining the ‘status-quo’

is exactly when you approve others

to treat you as they want. You don’t

have to try too hard to not rock the

boat. All you should and must do is

stand up and assert the fact that you

are equally worthy of honour and re-

spect as others are.

The greater fault than that of the

criminal is to accept the crime. It

might be trouble-free to not give

your sentiments a voice and go on

without disturbing the course of

events, but it’s definitely not the right

road to go down. Fooling yourself

with a perception that continuing to

be treated as a doormat is a way of

not paying heed to what others think

is nothing but an invitation for your

subconscious mind to accept such a

way of life.

Conclusively, never be afraid to turn

other’s vision murky with all the dust

they’ve ever ran you over with.

Never let yourself become a doormat.

Those karmic chords

Born with a purpose

Little pearls of wisdom

Are you a doormat? GT M@ilDear Editor,

Most humans have a knack of

romanticising things and seeing them

through rose coloured shades, thus

making everything seem alluring. The

article 'Pry for Paradise' published in

The Global Times edition dated August

15, 2016, shows the side that we often

ignore for that perfect wanderlust feel.

It's refreshing to read something that

shows us the real world and and real

hardships, not just the icing on top of

the cake.

It’s important to present things as they

are, and that is where this write up has

clearly succeeded. Kudos!

Leela Moza, AIS Noida, X K

G T

Imaging: Pankaj Mallik, GT Network

Kri

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A person is happy only when hereduces his desires and wants. 7Social Impact

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016

Project Citizen

The 16 commandersIf not us, then who16 green crusaders, one mission - revival of the

Mehrauli Archaeological Park that lay in ruins neg-

lected and overgrown. As part of Project Citizen,

an enterprising team comprising Class IX students

of AIS Saket, namely, Ayushi Singh, Sejal Mangla,

Sanjay Nair, Lakshaye Chopra, Konkona Das, Lak-

shay Gulati, Ishita Mullick, Aaranshu Modi, Darsh-

neet, Ayush Jha, Ishita Garg, Vachas Chaturvedi,

Samyak Jain, Keshav Gupta, Nimisha Gupta and

Eeshna Gupta took up cudgels to clean the archeo-

logical park. Under the mentorship of their teacher-

in-charge Manju Verma, they transformed an

overgrown historical site into a worth visiting place

of interest. Their dedicated hard work paid off

when their project won them the Overall Excellent

Presentation Award, thus inspiring many others to

contribute their bit to the society.

Background checkAnything that can be upturned, we willThe crusaders dug their noses deep into the histor-

ical background and what gems they unearthed.

They figured that Mehrauli Archaeological Park -

located adjacent to the Qutub complex, has the rare

distinction of 1,000 years of continuous occupa-

tion. It is the meeting point of five dynasties -

Tomara Rajputs, Slave Dynasty, Lodi Dynasty,

Mughal Dynasty and Britishers. Its preservation is

a collaboration between Delhi Tourism and Trans-

portation Development Corporation (DTTDC),

State Department of Archaeology (ASI), Delhi De-

velopment Authority (DDA) and Indian National

Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). To

understand it all better, they met many important

people, viz, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, BJP Pres-

ident (Delhi) Satish Upadhyay and INTACH con-

servationist Sharmishtha Chatterjee. Thus, the

young team had quite a formidable task at hand,

considering the heavyweight stakeholders.

Why take it upIf not now, then whenWith the aim, ‘to make Mehrauli Archaeological

Park a popular tourist spot of Delhi’, the team set

off on their duteous path. They believed that its

meaningful conservation would provide congested

Delhi a bit of breathing space. They knew that pro-

moting the park would enhance tourism, hence the

economy. They discerned that the historical site

could be planned as a playground of learning his-

tory with heritage trails and detailed signages.

The Challenges Tough times don’t last, tough people doWhen the team embarked on the project, conser-

vation was in progress, but many alarming issues

plagued the site. Information boards were missing.

Filth, unkempt grass and unpruned trees hid the

monuments from public view. An open stinking

drain, rampant vandalism and graffiti were other

issues. Encroachments by locals, thoroughfare by

locals and cattle, spoiled the beauty of the place.

Poor security made the place unsafe. Their path

was full of unrealistic potholes (bureaucratic de-

lays), winding roads (poor maintenance) and fre-

quent roadblocks (rampant vandalism), yet the 16

commanders were not to be deterred.

Action planIf you can conceive it, you can achieve itThe team met the concerned authorities and con-

vinced them of their six-step action plan:

•Installing information boards at the entrance

•Getting police patrol inside and outside the park

•Getting the open portion of the drain covered

•Installing dustbins to maintain cleanliness

•Popularising the site through social media, her-

itage walks, cleanliness and plantation drives, etc.

•Spreading awareness among students via signa-

ture campaigns, painting competitions and talks.

The action plan achieved desired results bringing

the much needed spotlight on Mehrauli Archeo-

logical Park. And the rest, as they say, is history.G T

Green brigade

A tête-à-tête with INTACHconservation architect SharmishthaChatterjee provided great insight.

INTACH Delhi has undertaken the park’srestoration. What all have you accomplished? We have achieved a lot, yet there is a lot left to

be done. We are restoring two structures within

the park. But we still need to work on improving

security, set up a good lighting system, revival

of water bodies, toilets, dustbins, etc.

Instead of the high boundary wall, isn’t it agood idea to construct a low railing? The high boundary wall is deliberate, to prevent

people from encroaching on the rich forested

area. Though low railings would increase visi-

bility but there are loads of permissions to be

taken for that, as it is a complicated process.

How about we put up smart signages?No, we should not add anything to the park

which doesn’t go with the park’s natural settings.

The trails are also on common stones or sand.

How can we popularise the park? The best way is to adopt a monument. You should

also undertake heritage walks and organise sev-

eral activities to spread awareness and donate

plants to the horticulture department therein.

We learnt... conservation is a huge task, andrequires synchronised team work.

A conversation with Delhi CM ArvindKejriwal, proved to be an eye opener.

What is the government doing to remove the en-croachments at Mehrauli Archeological Park?As per my knowledge, the park comes under the

jurisdiction of the central government. Removing

encroachments is a very wide issue as it requires

rehabilitation land to relocate people from an area.

It is a long term process.

In an area of about 200 acres, there are only 5 se-curity guards. How can this problem be solved?Then more security guards are required for sure.

You should talk to the Deputy Commissioner of the

area; he’ll be able to guide you better and help

solve your problem.

Does conservation suffer due to budget constraint?No, budget is not an issue. The govt provides suffi-

cient funds, but often the resources don’t reach the

stipulated place at the designated time. The entire

process needs to be streamlined.

If required, would the Delhi govt fund it?Yes, definitely. The government shall definitely

look into the funding of the park; we will do what-

ever is in our jurisdiction.

What is your message for our team?Well children, you are thinking very wisely. You

need to work with sincere efforts and dedication as

you are the youth of our country, our future!

We learnt... we cannot blame the government foreverything. Our heritage is also our responsibility.

Youth is the future Conservation trail

About Project CitizenProject Citizen India is a civic educa-tion programme. It engages students,teachers and community members inlearning how to influence public policy.

Students with CM Arvind Kejriwal

Learning from Sharmishtha Chatterjee (R)

The green crusaders of AIS Saket flaunt their trophy with School Principal Divya Bhatia (L) Meeting BJP President (Delhi) Satish Upadhyay The enterprising team receives the award

The green brigade on site at Mehrauli Archeological Park

The conscientious soldiers of AIS Saket took up the green crusade of transforming the neglected

Mehrauli Archeological Park into a green oasis and won the Overall Excellent Presentation Award

Pic: Parth Munish Kohli, AIS Saket, XI E

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8 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016

Mosaic Senior

Words Verse

Preeti Panigrahi, AIS Noida, X

For a fifteen year old, portraying the

role of an eighty year old hungry

and cranky lady was no cakewalk.

I was nervous. However, my family and

my teacher were very sure that I could

take up the challenge and live up to the

demands of the character. The practice

sessions started, we would stay back after

school hours and would go home only

after 4.00 pm. And this went on every

day, for the whole week that followed.

Initially, I could not even walk like an old

lady. I was not satisfied with the way I

was performing and would often question

my credibility and focus. “Maybe I am

not meant for it,” I would sometimes

think. Little did I know that the character

had already begun to settle in me, in my

walk, in my talks and in the way I ate.

And then time flew, before I could realise.

I still remember how I was on the edge,

before the day of my performance. My

mind was blocked with a million thoughts

and one big question, “Will I be able to

do it?” Then came the big day. I tried to

maintain my calm. In my new, old avatar,

it was hard not to laugh with a group of

close friends as my co-artists. I had to, as

I hardly had any choice. I decided to shut

my ears to every other sound except the

'crying voice' of the old woman I was

supposed to play, recorded in my phone.

I managed to keep my calm, somehow till

the final five minutes, and then went

straight to the stage. I realised that the

Preeti in me had already been

transformed into boodhi kaki. I tried my

best to perform with utmost sincerity.

As soon as I finished playing the last

scene, people came rushing to me, asking

me how it went. It was only then that I

said to myself, “Wow! I actually did it!”

And then we all patiently waited in the

auditorium for the results. I was thrilled

to hear the announcement of my name by

the judge, who gave me a salute. The

audience offered me a standing ovation. I

was overjoyed. I was conferred the ‘Best

Actress’ award. If it was not for the faith of

my teacher and my family, the character of

‘Boodhi Kaki’ by Munshi Premchand

wouldn’t have come to my life.

The story is an account by PreetiPanigrahi, who participated in a theatrecompetition titled ‘Premchand kiVirasat’ at AIS Mayur Vihar and wonthe ‘Best Actress’ award.G T

Open Up

It was only then that I saidto myself, “Wow, I actually

did it!” And then we allpatiently waited in the

auditorium for the results.

Boodhi kaki

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You neednSun board

nGlue

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MethodStep 1: Cut the sun board into 4 equal

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Step 2: Apply a layer of mod podge

and let it dry.

Step 3: Using glue, cover the squares

with craft papers of your choice. Let

them dry.

Step 4: Cut the craft foam an inch less

than the square. Carefully, stick it on

the back side of the coaster with the

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Light the hour Pride of the nation Puppets of hope The third eye

Srishti C, AIS Gur 43, XI C Yash Dabas, AIS Gur 43, XI C Guneet Dhall, AIS G 43, XI DMeghna Nair, AIS Gur 43, XI C

Anoushka Chakrapani

AIS Saket, XI E

The world stops every second

To churn out anew

Boys and girls of various faces

Maybe not, they leave familiar traces

Three of a kind? Make that seven

Brothers and sisters

Kicking grenades

Rather than footballs

Wishing on shooting stars

That they’re not shot by all

Handed with guns than clay and dolls

Hugs and kisses left untouched

Replaced by bruises and mauls

Great minds think alike

And well evil does too

Trickling into religion

Ideas causing collision

Of faith and resulting in war

The solution that remains

Is to ‘kill them all!’

Churning out demons

Who aim to disbar federations

And feed on damnation

Ideas spreading like a disease

That not only cease

Our freedom and happiness

Because subversion appeals

As sublime, to humans of mankind

Who are apathetic and purposeless

Killing preachers

Because apparently

Only one can rule them all

Or else our cosmos shall fall

And hence we shall devour

Each and every one

Who is not ours

Snip 200 in Arabia, 250 in Bagdad

Rip 20 in Dhaka, plough 84 in France

These are people

They are alive

So who are you to deprive

Them and us to a right

Promulgated to all

Who are you to decide

Who shall rise and who shall fall

I refuse to accept

Your belief in such killing sprees

How inhuman can you be

To laugh at pleas

And mock at cries

I refuse to understand

How murder will help you

Grasp the brim of heaven

Or even bring closer to it

Devils.

I rebuke you.

Three of a kind?

Don’t make that seven

Leave all

Please we beg you. G T

Leave them, we beg you

Preeti enacts the role of ‘Boodhi Kaki’

Always do your work withthe welfare of othersalways in mind.

Kri

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If you fail to achieve your goal,change the strategy, not thegoal.

Vasudev Pandey, AIS Vas 6, III B

Ingredients

Puffed rice ................................2 cups

Peanuts......................................¼ cup

Sesame seeds...............................2 tsp

Chana dal (fried) ......................3 tbsp

Dry coconut ...........................3 pieces

Jaggery powder..........................1 cup

Water .........................................5 tbsp

Method

n Dry roast the sesame seeds and

peanuts. Remove the skin from

peanuts and split them into half.

n Mix the puffed rice, peanuts,

coconut pieces and chana dal in a

bowl.

n In a separate pan, heat jaggery along

with water.

n Allow the jaggery to melt

completely and then strain it

through a clean cloth.

n Boil this clean syrup on medium

heat till it reaches a thread-like

consistency.

n When it reaches this consistency,

turn off the stove and pour it onto

the prepared mix and add sesame

seeds.

n Now make balls of this mixture. You

could dust rice flour on your palms

to avoid the mixture from sticking

to your palms.

9Mosaic THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016

Junior

My name: Namyah Sharma

My school: AIS Saket

My Class: I

My birthday: February 6

I like: Dancing

I dislike: Fighting

My hobby: Colouring pictures

My role model: My father

My best friends: Samaira, Ananya

and Zainab

My favourite book: Cinderella

My favourite game: Badminton

My favourite mall: Select City

Walk, Saket

My favourite food: Idli sambharMy favourite teachers: Komal

Ma’am and Sonia Ma’am

My favourite poem: Chubby Cheeks

My favourite subject: Maths

I want to become: A doctor

I want to feature in GT because: I

want everyone to recognise me!

Anisha Jauhar, AIS Gur 43, VII

Mihil, a young boy lived in a

small town with his family.

His father was a factory

worker and earned meagre wages. But

even with limited money, his father

managed to send him to school. Mihil

was a bright student but more than any-

thing else, he loved to play with sand.

Sand was like his own treasure, where

on some days he would bury stuff and

on others, dig out something.

One day, Mihil was on his way home

when he saw his friends playing in the

playground. He went there too and

started digging the sandpit. As he dug,

creating a hollow, he found a shining ob-

ject. But soon he was disappointed to see

that it was just a pencil, only a shinier

one. Nevertheless, he decided to keep it.

Mihil spent the next day at school flaunt-

ing his new pencil but not using it even

once, nor allowing anyone else to. He

did his homework, but not with the new

pencil for he thought it would wear off.

Days went by and one fine day, while

doing his art homework, Mihil decided

to use the pencil. He drew a chocolate

with it. And then something happened,

that Mihil’s eyes could not believe. The

chocolate he drew had turned into a real

one. He rubbed his eyes and pinched

himself and it was still there. To check,

he drew a notebook and a new notebook

appeared. Mihil now knew that this was

no ordinary pencil. He started using the

pencil to fulfill all his wishes.

But soon, Mihil started using the pencil

for wrong reasons. One day, he drew a

dog to tease a friend who was scared of

dogs. He stopped listening to his parents

for he thought he was powerful enough

to control his life. And then one day

when he drew a racing car, it didn’t ap-

pear. He drew again and again, different

things each time, but to no avail. It was

then Mihil realised that the magic in the

pencil was gone. It was only meant for

good things and not for the bad ones. G T

So, what did you learn today?

Power in any form should

not be misused.

Wisdom tale

A tale of magic pencil

Painting Corner Swastika Kainth

AIS Vas 6, III B

Vedant Goliyan, AIS Vasundhara 1, I A

Love them, respect them

Care for them and help them

Make yourself their walking stick

Be with them through thin and thick

Don't ignore them

Just love them

These are little things

We can do for them

Because they are our grandparents

And we love them.

Mother naturePrabha Jha, AIS Gur 46, VII D

Oh mother nature!

You don't discriminate between cultures

I respect you as my own mother

You nurture thousands unlike any other

Einstein wouldn't have learnt about gravity

If he had never sat under the trees

You give us oxygen, medicines and fruits

And so we should daily water your roots

To grow more and more plants

And preserve for our future generation

As the numbers are decreasing day by day

We are sorry that we endangered you every day.

G T

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Puffed rice balls

It’s Me

The chocolate he drewhad turned into a real

one. He rubbed his eyesand pinched himself and

it was still there.

‘Grand’ loveAvya Goyal, AIS Gur 46, II

1. I am broken each time anyone speaks. Who

am I?

2. I always come down and never go up?

Think, think and think!

3. I look taller when I am young. But as I grow

old, I become shorter and shorter. Who am I,

can you tell?

4. We are a family of 12 members. I am the sec-

ond. I am also the youngest in our family.

Who am I?

5. I can fill a room without occupying space?

Who am I?

6. I have two bones, but thousands of ribs?

What am I?

Riddle Fiddle

Answers:1. Silence 2. Rain 3. Candle

4. February 5. Light 6. Railway track

Comet, the happylittle puppy

Happy Comet got into some paint. Helphim to identify the colour of his paws!

Pink, Yellow, Green, White,

Orange, Blue, Black, Purple,

Red, Brown

Poems

Illustration: Anju Rawat, GT Network

Illustration: Anju Rawat, GT Network

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AIS Noida

In keeping with the vision and mis-

sion of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,

Chairperson, Amity Group of

Schools & RBEF, to inculcate love for

social science amongst children, AIS

Noida organises Geomaty, an inter

school social science festival.

The school hosted Geomaty 2016 on

July 16, 2016 with great fervour. The

festival saw the participation of around

45 schools of NCR. This year, the theme

of Geomaty was ‘Progressive mankind,

the changing world and the heritage of

Sikkim state’. The judges for the event

ranged from the field of geography to

eminent artists, viz, Dr Sudhanshu

Sinha, British High Commission; Mad-

huri Pun, artist; Mohit Chopra, media

person; Debraj Dutta and Sandeep

Chaudhary, theatre artists from NSD.

Geomaty’s vivid ambience was ethni-

cally electrifying. The event successfully

incorporated culture and customs, beau-

tiful decorations, dance and drama,

colour and energy along with social

awareness, all on a single platform.

The social science festival witnessed an

enthusiastic response from the students

of Class IV-XII, who participated in a

wide range of activities. The students de-

picted ‘The Harvest Festival’ and put up

a ‘Cultural Show’. The nukkad natakperformed by the students of Class IX -

X drew attention to various social and

political issues. To add to the fervour,

several stalls were put up by the stu-

dents, depicting different art forms like

nail art, mehendi, hair braiding, cuisines

of Sikkim, folk art, etc. An ecstatic car-

nival of music and dance was staged by

the students of the choir and dance

group. A folk song of Sikkim, along with

a vibrant dance depicted the festivities

of Sikkim. The overall trophy was won

by AIS Mayur Vihar. G T

Participants felicitated by School Vice Principal Soma Mukherji (R)

The inter schoolfestival of cultureand customs thatspreads socialawareness on asingle platform, wascelebrated with joyand fervour

School Lounge

AIS Mayur Vihar

Dr SK Singhal,

Physics teacher from

AIS MV, repre-

sented India at 7th Interna-

tional Conference on New

Horizons in Education, held

at University of Technology,

Vienna from July 13-15,

2016. He was the only teacher

selected from India to present

his paper on ‘Stimulating

Young Minds by Hands-on

Activities’. He thanked

Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,

Chairperson, Amity Group of

Schools & RBEF, for extend-

ing such opportunities that

not just provide the teachers

international exposure but

open them to new horizons.

The conference was organ-

ised by Governors State Uni-

versity, USA; Vienna

University of Technology,

Vienna and Sakarya Univer-

sity, Turkey. Out of 1000 pa-

pers, only the best papers

from all over the world were

selected for presentation at

the international conference.

Geomaty 2016

AIS Vasundhara 6

Acreepy crawly week was or-

ganised for Class Nursery and

KG from July 11-15, 2016 in

the school premises. Various activities

were planned such as colouring work-

sheets, clay modeling, foot and hand

printing, paper craft, free hand draw-

ing, PPT’s etc. The students were ex-

plained in detail where they could look

for insects and how touching the in-

sects could damage their delicate wings

and body parts. The tiny tots turned into

future entomologists with a fun bug

hunt activity. They excitedly shared

their experiences about the insects they

had found. The week culminated with a

ramp walk wherein children dressed up

in their favourite insect outfit. The var-

ious activities captured the imagination

of the kids. Young ones were overjoyed

to share their experiences with

Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson,

Amity Group of Schools & RBEF, who

visited the school on the occasion.

AIS VYC Lucknow

On August 17, 2016, the students

of Class V conducted an

assembly in the school premises

to celebrate the auspicious occasion of

Raksha Bandhan. The celebration began

by invoking the blessings of the

Almighty. This was followed by a guitar

performance, wherein the students

played the famous song, ‘Phulon ka

taaron ka’. A video on the ‘History of

Raksha Bandhan’ was showcased during

the celebrations to give an insight into

the significance of the festival.

Thereafter, the students also performed

a skit ‘Rakhi – The Bond of Love’ that

mesmerised the audience. It helped the

students to understand the importance of

this special relation. In the assembly, the

students demonstrated the special bond

of love shared by brothers and sisters.G T

Four students, viz, Ayush Bajaj, Tiesta Dar & Preetika Bedi, VIII J and

Lakshay Gupta, XII D and teacher Ritu Gupta from AIS Noida, got the

opportunity to celebrate Raksha Bandhan at Durbar Hall, Rashtrapati

Bhawan on August 18, 2016. The students tied ‘rakhi’ to Pranab

Mukherjee, Honourable President of India. A visit to the Mughal Garden

and Marble Museum was also organised for the students on the occasion.

AIS Saket

Karanvir Choudhary, a student of

Class XI E, AIS Saket brought

laurels for the school by

winning bronze medal in karate at

‘World School Games’ held on July 13,

2016 in Trabzon, Turkey. A total of nine

girls and ten boys, including Karanvir,

were selected for the Indian karate team.

Karanvir represented India in Under 19

plus 82 kilos category. He first won

against Romania with a score of 3-1,

followed by a subsequent win against

Morocco with a score of 3-2.

Unfortunately, he lost against Turkey

with a score of 3-1.

However, he became eligible for

competing for a bronze medal which is

called repechage; he played this match

against Russia and won with a score of

5-2. School Principal Divya Bhatia

congratulated Karanvir on his

stupendous achievement, and wished

him luck for his future endeavours. G T

Dr SK Singhal presents his paper at Vienna

AIS Saket

An inter-house sports climbing

competition was organised by

AIS Saket on August 2, 2016

for the first time ever.

The first round of the competition saw

the participation of 85 students from

Class IV-IX, out of which 35 were se-

lected for the final round. The competi-

tion was conducted in three different

categories - Sub Jr Boys & Girls (Class

IV-V), Junior Boys & Girls (Class VI-

VII) and Senior Girls (Class VIII-IX).

The participants were specially trained

for the unique competition. The win-

ners were applauded and awarded with

certificates. Kashika Khanna, VI C, of

Pawani House won the competition,

fetching the title of the Best Climber of

the Year 2016-17. Ishan Sharma, IV B,

of Mandakini House won the first run-

ner up and Mehul Sharma, VII B, of

Bhagirathi House secured the second

runner up position. The overall winner

was Bhagirathi house. Participants scale the wall

Sports climbing competition

Amity @ Vienna

The key to happiness isreduction of desires.

AIS Vasundhara 6

Eleven students from Class II – V,

of AIS Vas 6 participated in UP

State Under-9 Chess Champi-

onship 2016 which was held at Parivar-

tan School, Rajnagar Extn, Ghaziabad

from August 12-14, 2016. 18 teams

comprising 68 students from various

schools participated in the tournament

which was conducted by the Ghaziabad

District Chess Association on behalf of

the UP Chess Sports Association. AIS

Vas 6 bagged the school trophy in U-9

category while 3 players of the school

were listed in the top 10 category. G T

Students of AIS V 6 with their trophy

Intl karate champ

Celebrating Rakhi

Creepy crawly week

AIS Noida

Chesswizards

Karanvir (R) with School Principal

Chairperson visits on the occasion

Young students celebrate the bond of love as they tie ‘rakhi’ on the occasion

Time is the ultimate killer because it kills everything.

All top quotes by Vasudev Pandey, AIS Vas 6, III BIllustration by Sharanya Dobhal, AIS Vas 6, III A

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016

The copycat moment: Girls, ever had a similar

dress encounter with someone? It’s a sin, indeed!

Overdressed awkwardness: Putting your best

dress on so you look like the diva, but end up re-

ceiving stares conveying, “Too fancy for the party!”

Underdressed awkwardness: So you decide

that it’s best to stick to some casual-yet-cool clothes

for the next party but then, fate. How could every-

one know that you’re supposed to be fancy for this

party, everyone, but you?

Bumping into an enemy: “I mean, why is s/he

present in the same party as me? Wait, who invited

them?” Argh…the agony!

Creep alert: If you see that one person

everywhere - from the golgappa stall to the dessert

counter, from the entry to the parking - beware!

Here’s a fully certified creep following you!

The ‘epic-ignorance’ moment: Action = you

wave at them; Reaction = no reaction!

Congrats, they didn’t ignore you, but all the more-

they simply denied your existence.

Break-dance + break-a-heel: When they say

‘Dance like nobody’s watching’, please don’t take

it literally. Also, seeing your Jimmy Choo heels

breaking off tragically in the middle of the dance

floor is probably the last thing you’d want.

Finger-licking good: Your aim is to fill that

plate with every dish on the buffet menu but uh-oh,

was that a flash? Oops…those evil snaps just

caught the escaping paparazzi.

Whatever happens, it’s best to take the joke on

yourself sometimes and just go with the flow.G T

Party time’s here! Youwore that perfect Zaradress, with the most

expensive pair of shoes youcould flaunt, but ohno…something went wrong!Pragati Ganotra, AIS MV, XII G presents an ‘awkward-moment list’ to refer to, just soyou know it, you’re not the onlyone! Read on and laugh at theones you have encountered!

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Illustration: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network

Akriti Dhasmana, AIS Vas 6, XI A

From the ones who will do everything to

please their parents to the ones who manage

to annoy them at every step, kids exist in all

shapes, sizes and types. Here’s a glimpse of some of

the most commonly found varieties.

The Spoilt BratBe it the cruel step sister in Cinderella or the pres-

ent day rocker dudes, the spoilt brats aren’t hard to

spot. They are the pampered, snobby kids who give

their parents a very hard time by demanding each

and every thing that the world has to offer.

How to spot them? Ever seen an 8-year old with

iPhone 5s crying because he didn’t get iPhone 6 as

his birthday gift? Well, you just spotted a spoilt brat!

The ChameleonsWhen around their parents, they disguise them-

selves in the garb of ideal kids but once they are

outside their parents’ radar, they turn into boister-

ous, belligerent bullies!

How to spot them? Overheard a girl at a party con-

vincing her parents on the phone (with super acting

skills) that she is at a friend’s house studying for the

UT? That’s what we call a talented chameleon.

The RebelsThey always do as their heart pleases, even if it re-

sults in slaps and scolding. These adamant lads

would do anything but conform. Of course, they

learn their lessons, albeit the hard way.

How to spot them? The little kid running around

the house upon being forced to complete his home-

work, is the perfect example.

The Ideal KidThey would do anything to make their parents

happy, even if it means being buried under towers

of books. They’re the ones who took personal tu-

itions from Alok Nath to get those sanskars right.

How to spot them? The guy shaking a leg with an

uncle thrice his age to a hit number of the 60’s just

to make him happy and give him company, is no

doubt the ideal kid of the family. G T

Destiny’s childExtra pampered, extra sanskari, the devil in disguise or

the ‘you don’t know me yet’- which one is your type?

Akshaya Nandini, AIS Vas 6, KG C poses with her copy of The Global Times at The Bund,

Shanghai. It is a waterfront area in central Shanghai that centers on a section of Zhongshan Road

which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River. The area along the river faces modern

skyscrapers of Pudong District. The Bund usually refers to the buildings on this section of the

road. A famous tourist destination of Shanghai, it found mention in the novel ‘Empire of the Sun’

by British author JG Ballard, based on his experiences as a boy during the Japanese invasion.

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