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Times were bright, and sometimes dark, but we Indians, have been humbled to our roots. And thus, stand our eternalpillars, the ABCD of India, which were shining then, polished now, and will continue to remain instilled in our futuregenerations, or will they? Akshat Babbar, XII F & Vaishali Tikoo, XI A, AIS Gur 46, bring to you the

of IndiaA ffoorr AAssttrroollooggyy

From the country’s independence to therelease of a blockbuster, from the ar-

rival of the first rains to that of the firstchild, a lot has been solicited in the stars.In 1947, the ‘babas’ of Ujjain predictedmidnight to be the auspicious hour forIndia’s changed destiny and it was in thatvery hour that Pandit Nehru made ‘a trystwith destiny’.We, the people of India, have always hadcues to take, even from places where thefirmest of our beliefs lie. Let them call it ir-rational belief; we see hope. For whenparanoid, the soothsaying of the astrologercomforted us. For when despair hauntedus; ‘Pooja karwa lo’ kept us from givingup. For when we asked “Why me?”; “ thefault lies in your stars” gave us some con-tent. Stars, thus, became indispensable.But for how long do we rely on the an-swers offered by the stars? Indira Gandhitriumphed the 1971 elections, even afterthe Astrological Magazine, the world’slongest-running English astrologicalmonthly, predicted her defeat. Whom dowe believe, and how much?

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In 2012 alone, Bollywood was on top ofthe pile with a record number of 1,602

movies produced in the same year. UStrailed behind with a meagre 476. We, the people of India, have shown thatpassion is all it takes. For a country, whereroti, kapda and makaan remain an unful-filled dream for many, creating a $2.28 bil-lion industry that rests on entertainment, iswell, commendable. Bollywood has taught us to live, think anddream big. Here, everything is heightened:the hero’s heroism, the heroine’s beauty,the villain’s evil. A ‘nobody’ can become‘Shah Rukh Khan’. It has made us believein ‘happy endings’, so as we trudge alonga difficult path, we are reminded ‘pictureabhi baaki hai mere dost’. But, we are still grappling with ‘Is enter-tainment necessary?’ Unlike any otherbusiness in India, movies must pay bothentertainment tax and service tax. Whilethe former classifies it as a frivolous ac-tivity, the latter puts it in the ambit of anecessary service. So much dilemma forour entertainment!

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Cricket was officially introduced inIndia, by the British. Who knew the

game would become a part of our exis-tence. No ball? No problem. A stone be-came the ball. No bat? We played ‘handcricket’. No stumps? Go to the tree trunks.An Indian child could conjure up cricketparaphernalia from anywhere. India unitedevery time Team India was on the field.We, the, people of India, realised along theway that it takes very little to unite a het-erogenous populace, sometimes a simplegame. The game showed us that the ‘indi-vidual’ and the ‘team’ need not collide atall points, and that it is possible to shine atan individual level and yet win the gamefor the team. There have been times whenunfailingly a Raina or a Dravid led theteam single handedly to victory. Theyshone and the team shone with them. But the gentlemen’s game seems to havebeen belittled by its keyboard warriors. Ascroll down the reader’s comments sectionof any cricket article on the web will tellyou what we’ve made of the game. Cricketfanaticism has reached its zenith (read low).

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Pandava’s Hastinapur, Shahjahan’s Sha-jahanabad, Lutyen’s Delhi; a city that

accommodated anyone and everyone seek-ing refuge in it’s warm embrace. Time andagain, the city has lived up to ‘Dil walon kidilli’. Yes, it’s a city of hearts and bravehearts, courage and valour. We, the people of India, love Delhi, hateit, want it, rant about it, but we surely can-not do without it. Delhi has seen it all and perhaps, seenenough. It prospered during the Mughals,it was ripped by Mohammad Ghori, itcommemorated the defeat of the Revolt of1857, and it rejoiced the victory of the‘Aam Aadmi’. A battle, a terror attack, anunfortunate 16th day of December, yetnothing could tear apart the city.But while the city stands intact, are thepillars strong enough? Thousands cameon the streets to fight against a heinouscrime meted out to a woman, and as thememory faded, others suffered the samefate. In our road rages, electricity issues,modish cafes and traffic jams, did we leavebehind the ‘Dil in Dilli’?G T

Vishal Kumar, AIS Gur 46, XI F

Prof Dinesh Singh, VC of DelhiUniversity has been at the helm ofthe prestigious institution since

2010. A scholar beyond par, he is the re-cipient of the prestigious Padma Shri. Agraduate in Mathematics from StStephens, he was awarded the presti-gious Inlaks Scholarship to pursue aPhD in Math at the Imperial College,UK. Awarded various honorary doctor-ates, Prof Dinesh Singh shares his in-sights with students of AIS Gurgaon 46.Bringing to you some excerpts.

“I wouldn’t trade my undergraduateyears in DU with anything.”I’m happy to be at the university; it doesnot matter in which capacity. My under-graduate years at Delhi University wasthe most memorable time of my life. Al-though I’ve been fortunate to see manyinstitutions in the world, but Delhi Uni-versity would always be the closest tomy heart.

“Education should be about experientiallearning instead of blackboard basedlearning .”We have a wide range of activities at theuniversity aimed at experiential learning

of the students. The Gyanodaya Expressthat is a Wi-Fi enabled train, has a libraryand holds space for over 1000 people.The train stops at various stations wherestudents get an opportunity to studyabout the place. The latest one was a

marvelous discovery of the northeast.Another hands-on initiative undertakenby us is a series of innovation projects,where teams submit a proposal and onselection, receive funding from us. Thenthey work on it for a whole year.

“The underprivileged students keep meoptimistic about the new generations.”Every year we have students from allover the country and abroad. I havelearnt new things from these very stu-dents each year. Also, there are a signif-

icant number of underprivileged stu-dents who apply for admissions too.These students have a hunger for knowl-edge, a passion to learn and a commit-ment to the country and that is why Iremain very optimistic about their futureand India’s as well.

“The highs and lows of life teach youto think and reflect.”I’ve had all kinds of highs along withother things. As far as lows are con-cerned, I wouldn’t call them lows butevents that make you think and reflect.They teach you to be humble and you re-alise that you aren’t what you think, butjust an ordinary human being. There are occasions that may disappointyou at times but when you look backlater, you realise how much these inci-dents have helped you grow. The one thing I’ve learnt is not to worrytoo much about yourself. There arehigher powers that will take care of you.Put your heart in what you believe andthen good things will happen.

“Good luck to Amitians.”Amitians will excel in life because theyhave one of the best platforms. You arestudying in one of the finest schools andI hope you make the most of it. G T

My students taught me

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Prof Dinesh Singh interacts with the GT reporters

...says Prof Dinesh Singh, vice chancellor of Delhi University. A man with a radical approach, heshares some valuable lessons he learnt along the way, in an exclusive interview

Pic: Daksh Sachdeva, AIS Gur 46, IX B

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Tanvi Goyal, AIS Gur 46, XI E

Gurgaon, the corporate abode formillions, inhabits perhaps thebusiest of people in the National

Capital Region, people who gorge onwork related documents for breakfast,lunch and dinner. From time to time,bored with their ‘staple diet’, they tendto find solace in KFCs and the PizzaHuts. Taste and availability have for longtaken precedence over health and nutri-tion, adding up to the problems of a cor-porate lifestyle. It is in this moment ofcrisis, that CalorieSmart steps in, a onestop solution to all their dietary andhealth concerns!

Problem 1: Early morning meetings +Rush = No time to cook afternoon meals!CalorieSmart solution: Multitasking isfailing people miserably in taking careof their diets. Getting lunch from thenearest food joint seems to be the easiestway out. CalorieSmart, an initiative offour nutrition conscious people, ad-dresses this concern with it’s calorie-planned tiffin service. The brainchild ofPriyanka Verma, a member and nutri-tionist; it addresses the diet concerns ofthose in the corporate world.

Problem 2: We eat, but we don’t countCalorieSmart solution:Eating at the

desk might make ithard to keep track ofthe calories one con-sumes. But CalorieSmart, that deliversc a l o r i e - c o u n t e dmeals, makes it sim-pler. About what goesinto the dabba,Ashima Manek, direc-tor, Food Planningsays, “Our Nutriguide Program advisespeople on what meal option to select. Wehave Indian (700 calories), multi-cuisine(500 calories) and Gourmet (300 calo-

ries) boxes to choosefrom. They cost at parwith market rates de-pending on the vegetar-ian or non-vegetarianoptions.” Ashima putsforward the basic phi-losophy, “Every calo-rie counts but morethan that, the nutrition

in every calorie does.”

Problem 3: Healthy = Boring!CalorieSmart solution: Broccoli andAlmond soup, flax and sunflower salad,

whole grain kulcha, mishti doi for thesweet buds, CalorieSmart is all set tochange the perception that healthy eat-ing is boring. With high quality of in-gredients and fresh dishes, they standout. A revolutionary shift from the regu-lar, oily and spicy tiffins, they offer foodthat rely on age-old herb seasonings astaste-enhancers. Offering the best of thehealthiest from Chinese, Greek,Mediterranean, Kashmiri, Lebanese andmany more cuisines, the service entailsthe delivery of around 700 tiffins dailyto 200 odd companies in areas likeCybercity and Udyog Vihar.

Problem 4: Goodbye workout= Hello extra weight!CalorieSmart solution: “We cater tothe 30-plus age group since they aremore conscious of what they eat. Withtheir professional and personal engage-ments hardly leaving time to exercise, agood diet is their only saviour. Theyounger lot, with good metabolism andworkout regimes, are still able to man-age,” says Ashima. The future might see

them operating in the NCR region, Ban-galore and Mumbai. Meanwhile, Calo-rieSmart is living the words “You arewhat you EAT – so DON’T be fast, easyor fake!” G T

Dabba with a differenceRushing to your work place vs cooking a nutritious lunch...it is always the former that ends upwinning the game. CalorieSmart, a healthy tiffin service, is here to change the game

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Happy healthy “Have started feeling betterabout myself by fitting thishealthy diet into my crazybusy life!” -Natasha Sharma

“They offer flexibility ofcancelling or ordering extratrays which helps in lastminute travel plans.”

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Yastika Biswas, AIS Gur 46, X H

Still wondering how Sharma ji’s sonmanaged to buy a luxury car withina year of joining a new job, while

you kept slogging hard in your late nightworking shifts? Bringing to you a quick

peek into some of the really well paid jobsthat can leave even Sharma ji’s son baffled!

Ice Cream TasterWhat it pays: Rs 30,00,000 to Rs

70,00,000 per annumRequirements: Entering into a profession ofthis kind doesn’t require any specialty. The

sole requirements are you and your tastebuds. A culinary degree can prove to

be a big help, of course. Why? Enjoying an ice cream to

indulge in your sinful desires is onething, and eating every scoop to check for tex-

ture, consistency, flavour, sweetness and a loadof other elements is another. Be Prepared: There is minimal

job security, other than the obviousrisk of obesity and diabetes and host of

other diseases. And if you think that yourlove for ice cream will make you survive in this

job, then ask yourself if this love will last afterthe 9,87,65,432th scoop of ice cream!

Body Part ModelWhat it pays: Rs 7,000 to Rs 1,00,000 a dayRequirements: Flipping through a magazine, themanicured hands you see, aren’t photoshoppedbut that of a body part model. Fine fingers,sculpted legs, perfectly pouted lips- thatis all one needs for this profession.Wonder why celebrities likeRonaldo and Taylor Swift got theirlegs insured for millions?Why? MAC, Macy’s, Vogue… allof them will be left stranded if the per-fect hands or eyes didn’t act as a can-vas to display their high-end products.Be prepared: To face the initial struggleof getting into the industry and surviving thehigh investment in maintaining your body parts.And remember, beauty fades over time.

White Hat HackerWhat it Pays: Rs 40,00,000 to Rs 50,00,000per annumRequirements: One needs to be able towrite programs in C, C++, PerlPython, Ruby and should have abasic understanding ofTCP/IP protocols.Why? Getting paidfor ‘legally’ com-mitting the

crime of hacking is quite tough as they shoulder the re-sponsibility of safeguarding sensitive government andpublic data.

Be prepared: One needs to be astep ahead of the ‘bad guys’ tofoil their plans. Maintaining cool

in the trickiest of situations isalso a must.

Data Scientist What it Pays: Rs3,00,000-Rs 18,00,000

per annumRequirements: A data sci-

entist is a perfect amalgama-tion of education, analytical,

technical and non-technical skills. In-tellectual curiosity, good business acu-

men and strong communication skillsadd cherry to the cake.Why? Dealing with numbers is noteverybody’s cup of tea. The data

scientists have to be part analyst andpart artist to succeed.

Be prepared: Can you prepare ananalysis and visualisation of an unknowndata set, while impatient stakeholders

watch over your shoulder and ask pointedquestions? If the answer is yes, then you

are good to go.G T

Vaishali Tikoo, AIS Gur 46, XI A

Sure there have to be goals in life and sure onehas to meticulously work towards them. Butdoes that mean we make life a struggle, con-

stantly dreading the milestone? Perhaps, we needto relax about these supposed stepping stones, thathave for long been the epicenter of our existence.Here’s a reality check on the timely ‘death threats’.

The Class X ResultThe society: Considers it the major deciding fac-tor of one’s career. Believes, that a 10 CGPA is thefirst step to perfection.The death threat: “If you want to study the sub-jects of your choice (and live a good life), you willhave to score a 10 CGPA.” The reality: It’s a chill pill. Just another exam, onlywith a longer study vacation.

The Class XII Board Examination The society: Considers it of utmost importance, for

a student to study 14 hours a day in order to scoreabove 95%. The equation follows: <95% = 0The death threat: “Mishraji’s son scored a 98% inClass XII with PCM and is studying in MIT now. Ihope I’ll get to say the same about you.”The reality: Class XII results are mere numbers thatwill help you analyse your potential in a particularstream and eventually decide your course of action.

College AdmissionsThe society: Hands you a list of the top notch in-stitutes. So you either make it to any one of them,or spend your college life in utmost regret.The death threat: “If you do not crack any one ofthese university entrances, then you might as wellchoose sitting at home as your profession.”The reality: The ever-growing competition and thecurrent reservation norms make admissions to thepremier institutes a tough task. So, as long as youget into a college that suits your interest, you aredoing just fine. And smile, your exciting college lifehas just begun!G T

(Note)worthy jobsIt’s raining money and you could drench too! All you need to do is taste an icecream, or hack a system. Just look for the right shoes and step into them

The trigger has been pulled. To dodge or totake the bullet, it’s upto you to decide

Do or die, really?

Bizarre schoolsHave you ever wished

your school was a bit‘hatke’ from the regular

brick-and-mortar building it is?Raunak Sood, AIS Gur 46, XIH, brings to you a few ‘off thebandwagon’ schools

Dongzhong Midcave Primary SchoolHere’s the twist: This school is situated inside acave. The school, situated amidst a cave in the moun-tainous Guizhou province, China, was built in1984 and was brought down by the governmentrecently. It stood out for being built with very lit-tle government support and educating children ofone of the poorest provinces of the country. Apingknowledge in the literal sense, eh?

Brooklyn Free SchoolHere’s the twist: There’s no fixed curriculum.Perhaps, the most liberal school of all, it gives itsstudents autonomy, when it comes to decisionmaking. From wandering around to simply taking

a nap, you can do it all! Students also get to carryout independent studies and meetings can becalled anytime to discuss an idea that may haveoccurred to someone.

Witch SchoolHere’s the twist: It gives lessons on witchcraftand sorcery! Originally built in Roseville, Chicago, WitchSchool provides lessons on witchcraft to aspiringwitches from all around the world. Althoughmostly online based, students may also opt to at-tend classes in person. Rumour has it that HarryPotter had a hard time figuring out which schoolto go - Hogwarts or this one.

Boat school Here’s the twist: The school is a floating boat.Built because of constant flooding and disruptionof education, these boats that are modified to ac-commodate students, have water proofed libraryand internet connectivity. They also act as a bus;docking at the door of the students’ houses, makingeducation a ‘smooth sail’, literally!

So schools, are you ready to break the box andembark into an unchartered territory?

Illustration: Sarthak Gupta & Kanak Aggarwal, AIS Gur 46, X E

Pic: Daksh Sachdeva, AIS Gur 46, IX BModels: (L-R) Reema Gupta, Teacher; Avnish Roperia, X B; Samyak Aggarwal, XI C; Harish Sethia, Teacher

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“Honey, have we lost our way?”If you need to know which way to go, ask a man.They make optimum use of the hippocampus, a partof the brain, which gives them a better sense of thefour cardinal directions. It is for this reason thatthey use shorter routes to reach their destination. Women, might have a weaker direction sense, butthey are better at finding objects locally. This is as-sociated with the fact that women have strongerconnections that run from side to side between theirbrain’s left and right hemispheres. So while men might be good at finding the house,women will find the things in it.

“Let’s pack this, just in case!”Psychological studies have shown that the tendencyof over packing displayed by women is a trait ex-hibited to cope up with feelings of stress and to re-duce uncertainty. Knowing that they have homecomforts while they are away makes them feel se-cure. Hence, the extra weight of the baggage. Men, in contrast, are good with packing a littlemore than a toothbrush. Perhaps, women need tounderstand that it is okay to start packing even afew hours before departure.So women may take longer to pack for a vacationthan men would, to move to a new city.

“I’m gonna shop till I drop.”One of the major, unsolved wars between the oppo-site genders is related to the hours spent at the mall.Who knew that genetic evolution was to be blamed!In the early ages, men would do the hunting andwomen would gather fruits and berries which re-quired observation and concentration. And as humanbeings evolved to become the modern day beings,they retained this trait. Thus, women observe moreto choose the best of what’s available.So while men might shoot at the right store andbuy a suit in 5 minutes, women take a lifetime inselecting the right shade of pink.

“What do you mean?”None of them are psychics or have crystal balls, butwomen are more intuitive than their male counterpart. Insula, a region of the brain, is essential forempathy and is more active in women than men. Itmimics what the other person feels, senses the pat-terns and then comprehends the person’s feelings. Men in comparison are awful at reading emotions.They sense feelings for a moment, then tune out ofemotions and switch to other brain areas that try tosolve the problem. So while women might understand the unsaid,men prefer “I don’t see a problem”.G T

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Sarthak Rajpal, AIS Gur 46, X A

Every morning starts with the love-hate affairwith the snooze button, the struggle with theshower, an attempt to fix breakfast, prepping

up like Milkha Singh….and yet you are late. Butthank God for some scientific wonders that willhelp you win the early morning battle on time.

Step 1: Morning coffeeA hot cup of coffee is every person’s dream.The truth, however, is that you need to firstget out of bed, move into the kitchen andthen stand near the stove for minutes.Steps in coffee maker with a timer:Just the way you set an alarm everynight, set this coffee maker for 10minutes before you wake up. Enjoyyour hot coffee in your bed.Time saved: 10 minutes

Step 2: Ironing clothesNo matter how much you plan your-self so as to get your clothes ironedon time, you always end up with amess in the cupboard in the morning,from god knows where! Steps in Wrinkle releaser: Thanks to thescience gods for wrinkle releasers that allowyou to iron your clothes quickly and easily. Allyou need to do is spray the wrinkle releaser on theclothes and hang them while you take a shower. Time saved: 10 minutes

Step 3: Taking a showerDodging between hot water and cold water to getwater at the ideal temperature is something all of usstruggle with every morning. Steps in a programmable shower: A programma-ble shower contains a thermostatic valve whichcontrols the temperature which you set up for you,connecting your device with a touch screen. Time saved: 5-7 minutes

Step 4: Preparing breakfast and lunchDifficult than choosing what to wear, is deciding

what to cook in the morning. Step in cooking apps: There are countless cook-ing apps that will help you cook with whatever youhave in your fridge. And what’s more – some ofthese even dish out recipes depending on the time

you have. AllRecipes, Cookbrite and Supercook aresome of the best picks. Time saved: 10-15 minutes

Step 5: Self-tying shoe lacesWhen already late, getting tangled with shoe lacesis the last thing we’d want.Step in shoes with self-tying laces: Nike has comewith one of this kind which has an ability to sensethe wearer’s motion and ties the shoe for you! Justlike in the movie ‘Back to the future’.Time saved: 2-3 minutes.G T

Good morningscience shine!

Mokshi Jain, AIS Gur 46, XI E

Imagine the globe, shrinking and shifting at thisvery point while you hold this newspaper andread it. Sounds scary, doesn’t it?

A huge possibility reflects upon the fact of thisscary thought to come true, if the attractive forces ofEarth start defying the laws of nature. That’s thenew theory and concept of the equatorial shift.

The pole shiftThe south pole acts as a gyroscopic anchor (disc)which maintains the global balance. As the ice onthe south pole melts, it shifts the axis of the Earth.Thus, the pole shift theory suggests that there havebeen geologically rapid shifts in the axis of rotationof the Earth, creating calamities such as floods andtectonic events.

Since when?From 1982 to 2005, the pole drifted southeast to-ward northern Labrador, Canada, at a rate of

roughly 6 centimeters per year. But in 2005, thepole changed course and began drifting east to-wards Greenland at a rate 21 centimeters per year.

Welcome, to the new shape of the EarthThe more the ice melts, the more the axis shifts.Thus, at some point, we will reach the tipping pointand the Earth will slip the rest of the way onto oneof its sides. This dramatic view assumes more rapidchanges, with dramatic alterations of geography anddestruction caused due to earthquakes and tsunamis.

Revising the geographical mapBased on these assumptions, Harvard researchersclaim that India might become the new South Poleand Boston, the new city on the equator. The currentworld map, might just be a opposite to the pre-sumed map of 2089. Thus, we might just have Australia, celebratingChristmas with polar bears, and the United States ofAmerica, celebrating New Years with rainfall.Looks like geography is tricking Mother Nature!G T

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Illustration: Urvi Gupta, AIS Gur 46, X B

Sketching the tricolour in words with a creativeglobal perspective and an altruistic hope.

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remained a mystery. AnirbanBiswas, AIS Gurgaon 46, Xdetangles their brain wires togive us the theory behind‘Mars’ and ‘Venus’.

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Raunak Sood, AIS Gur 46, XI H

When God made families, heendowed every memberwith a particular syndrome-

the poker face syndrome, the NRI syn-drome, the party animal syndrome andso on. But then he carefully taughteach member the art of ‘Backflip’, justin case your predictable family startsto bore you. A sneak peek into how the backfliptheory adds the much needed spice toour sometimes bland family time.� The stern, disciplinary father whoyou would usually have troublecommunicating with, does a backflipand turns into ‘Raj, naam to suna hihoga’ on his anniversary. Fromshowering your mom with gifts tonarrating stories from their newlyweddays, he does it all.� The timid, introvert ‘Chachi ji’ whohardly speaks a handful of words atfamily gatherings does a backflip asshe hears the tune of ‘Didi tera dewardeewana’. Showcasing her Bollywoodmoves, she amuses with her perfection

of the signature step.� The dharmik dadaji who smells ofincense sticks and talks mythologydoes a backflip and in the middle of afamily dinner teases you about the girlhe saw you with. The “Beta apne za-mane mein, hum bhi Dilip Kumar the”leaves you red faced, doesn’t it?� The accented, 'refined' bua (it’s notPooja, it’s Poo) who just returned fromabroad does a backflip and pronouncesCanada as ‘kaneda’ without any em-barrassment whatsoever. Courtesy: thearoma of sarso da saag and makke diroti and the panju family.� The classic grandmother who usu-ally has chronic pain in her joints doesa backflip to turn into Usain Bolt asyou steal her precious laddoos.� The distant relative who only callsyou when in your city takes a backflipand is the first one to call you as soonas your board results are out, givingyou statistics more accurate than thaton the CBSE website.So, keep enjoying family time andkeep looking; the backflip may happen

anytime. Don’t miss it!

Megha Jha, AIS Gur 46, XI H

If vacations are made on online sites, thensurely tourists should also be made toorder given the endless variety of options

and their idiosyncrasies. If you who have trav-elled to some place in their lives, chances arehigh that you might have met some of them -the ones who made it difficult for you to sup-press a giggle and others who made your trip adisaster. Read on to find out what kind of atourist are you.

The Committed ShopperCrazy addiction to Shopping and shoppingand even more shopping.They live to shop and travel to shop. For them

there is less beauty in the Taj but more joy in theshops selling knick knacks outside. Price, neces-

sity are all given a short shrift as they buy every-thing within their sight.

The Overexcited OneCrazy addiction to Catalogues, travelguides, scrapbooks, anything and

everything that makes them love their dreamdestination even more. They can give the travel guide a run for his moneywith their knowledge about the place. They knowwhich places to go to, which includes almost everynook and cranny. Leisurely holidays are not meantfor them as they’d rather spend time wandering thanenjoying their executive suite.

The OverpackerCrazy addiction to Luggage bags, hand luggageand more bags.“I’m going for 4 days but I’ll pack 11 outfits, just incase!” is their mantra. They pack everything in theirsight, not paying heed to the purpose. Who knows,the trip to Europe might just get converted to aworld cruise with ball room parties thrown in. Theirbattle cry-when travelling; be packed for any andevery eventuality

The PhotographerCrazy addiction to Their DSLRs and the overexpensive lens.This particular species is identified by grim looksand a face full of concentration. They want to cap-

ture everything, the landscapes, the mon-uments, the sunset, the people, thecow...the list never ends. The eventualvictims of their obsession are the friendsand relatives bound by decorum to seeand appreciate every picture.

The Social Media AddictCrazy addiction to Their smartphonesand its million apps.“Is there a wi-fi here?” is the first ques-tion these people will ask, even if theplace of visit is the Arctic. Facebook andInstagram are their holiday companions.Every fortress of privacy is breachedwith pictures and status being uploaded@ 10/sec. We won’t be surprised if theyplan a trip just to get a new status!

Nonetheless, a holiday wouldn’t be asmemorable without each of thesespecies. So look out for the best inthem. Who knows, you might relate toone of them. And if you don’t we’ll havea new category- The Loner.

Chaos @ Dial 100I expected tall cops and blaring sirens. I got protrudingtummies and silly cries instead. Entertaining though!

Tanvi Goyal, XI E & Poorvi Kar, X C, AIS Gur 46

Good weather, a full fuel tank and smooth roads; theperfect ride to the office. But it just took a handful ofminutes for the car to go from Vroom to *BOOM*.

There goes yesterday's paint job, I sighed. I don’t know whowas more hurt - my car or my ego for what followed was“Madam, pati se lad ka aayi ho kya?” “Police station chalo,batati hun.”The tiny place was jam-packed. I somehow made my way tothe front desk and confidently spoke up, “I need to file acomplaint.” Burying my expectation of a quick action, theInspector waived me to a bench as if I was nothing more thana pesky fly. I placed myself on a chair, trying to ignore theunpleasant sight before me - an unhygienic tea-seller, scalywalls, dishevelled and unkept people with scratches and freshbruises, (thanks to the hawaldaar’s danda); I had seen better.Looking at my watch, I mentally prepared myself for amaximum ten minute interlude, and cancelled twoappointments. How I wish I had popcorn and a can of colabecause what followed was a rip roaring circus. Entered a sad victim of domestic violence. Blue face, swolleneyes; there was enough to evoke sympathy. But it was onlywhen he started narrating his tragic tale, myheart went out to him. “Feminism orfeminazi”, I thought. I steppedforward again, ignoring theranting men around, withmy incessant cry of “I

also need to file a complaint.” But I was usurped by anaccented voice and a Gucci bag. “My puppy, she’s lost,” Saidthe accented voice, with a look of pure horror on her face. TheInspector discovered his long lost English. “Not to worry,Madam. Indian police always there. Very quick find allpuppies.” “You’ve got to be kidding me. So, now the puppy isalso more important than me. So, what if I don’t wear pinkribbons in my hair?” I thought to myself.I stood up, losing all my patience, only to be interrupted again,this time by a taut voice. “What’s going on?” said the man whobreathed authority. The staff fixed their uniform in a hurry. The transformation of the Inspector from a snoozy boredpolice officer to a zealous man was nothing short of magic.Slouching does make a difference, I guess. The owner of thevoice was the police commissioner. With my hopes regainedon his arrival, I once again approached the desk and said (thistime with an accent), “I need to file a complaint!” But myhopes were dashed and three more appointments cancelled assweets and savoury hijacked the place. “Sahab ki saalgirahhai,” someone murmured.Nearly in tears now, of despair, anger and impatience, I saw ahand offer me some luke warm tea, hesitantly and say “Baithjaiye madam.” It was my fellow sufferer, the cab driver. Healso had the same look as me. The next moment had a stuffed

mouth call out for me, “Haanji madam, kya complain hai?”“Kuchh nahi,” I said smiling, mostly at myself,

among other things.G T

Pause. Ready. BackflipHave a laid back family? Lookout for someflips. Caution: Reversibility is not guaranteed

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The best things about a vacation require no prior bookings.The company of a co-traveller, for instance, comes for free.‘Traveller’- does the word ring many bells at a time?

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“I feel that the constitution is workable, it is flex-ible and strong enough to hold the country to-gether both in peacetime and in wartime.Indeed, if things go wrong under the new Con-stitution, the reason will not be that we had abad Constitution. What we will have to say isthat man was vile.”

BR Ambedkar

Every year, this day fillseveryone with a sense of grat-itude, for the founding fathersof the constitution, gifted peo-ple a set of rights to call theirown. Rights, which gave themthe freedom to express, free-dom to travel, freedom topractice any faith, freedom to

reside anywhere, and most importantly, freedomto do anything. In a bid to enjoy a sense of liberation, the constitution was brought; but they forgot to actas responsible citizens of the country. The meaning of democracy was misinterpretedwhen people stretched their freedom to encroachon unauthorised land, flouted rules which weremeant for their own safety and tweaked laws tosuit their purpose. They defamed other people’sprestige in the name of freedom, acted irrespon-sibly and gifted a polluted environment to thefuture generations, all in the name of freedom. Republic Day is not just a national holiday; it isa day to take a fresh look at ourselves and see ifwe have been worth of the rights bestowed onus. The reality is, we have taken our rights seri-ously and our duties too lightly. We should walktowards making our country what it deserves tobe: free of crime, pollution and malice. G T

Dr Amita ChauhanChairperson

Towardsfreedom

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhanfrom E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd,B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. � Edition: Vol 8, Issue 2 � RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for freedistribution and annual subscription of 800.

Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflectthose of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verifyinformation published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Published for the period January 25-31, 2016

Muse Editorial

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 20166

It is the vision of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,Chairperson, Amity Group ofSchools & RBEF, to provideholistic education to Amitians.Thus, the education impartedhere is based on mutual affec-tion, affiliation and attachmentamongst the ‘learner’ and ‘fa-

cilitator’. Children of 21st century who have easyaccess to technology, require information - siftersand guides who could enable identification of‘right’ from ‘wrong’. This is where the role of thefacilitator begins.At Amity, the transformation of student’s ex-plicit ‘book knowledge’ into implicit or tacitknowledge takes place through a four-stepprocess. First begins socialization, with buildinga ‘field’ of interaction wherein students discussprojects assigned like Mathamity or Vasudhawith their teachers. The seeds of lateral thinkingand problem solving are sown here. At stagetwo, externalization is triggered through ‘dia-logue or collective reflection’ through brain-storming sessions in programs like Amity VuvaVichar Manch, AIMUN or Youth Power. Nextcomes the process of ‘combining’ different bod-ies of explicit knowledge through PBL (problembased learning) or flipped activity, leading tocreation of new knowledge. Lastly, through ‘in-ternalization’ or ‘learning by doing’, explicitknowledge transforms into tacit knowledge.The making of GT is one such process whereknowledge is verbalized or diagrammed into ar-ticles, illustrations and graphics.Kudos to Amitians for being blessed with suchvisionaries. Happy learning and innovating! G T

Aarti ChopraPrincipal, AIS G 46

Knowledgecreation

Reaching the pinnacle of success is what weaim for, and that’s what we achieved.

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Akshat Babbar, AIS Gur 46, XII F

Who is a gentleman? Asturdy male figure with ablack tux and an unassail-

able attitude? What happened tobringing flowers to her doorstep?Pulling out a chair for her? These aresome allies and anecdotes that theclassics have left for the true gentle-man to look up to. Unfortunately,there has been a shift, and a ratherconfusing one.The days of standing up when awoman enters the room are long gone.In fact, I can’t even remember the lasttime when a guy came to a girl’s door topick her up, instead of texting her thathe is outside. This got me thinking:what happened to being a gentleman?Many centuries ago, when the kingsruled and knights of valour tread theland; they left behind a legacy ofchivalry and love. Women still wantthat. Unfortunately, the men of todaydon’t know what that legacy was allabout. But, before that you need toknow what a woman expects.When a gentleman goes out with awoman, he will choose the placethey’re going to, but at the same time,should also be considerate to her inter-ests and liking. He is the man who willelect to let her walk in front, while heprotects her from behind when navigat-ing through a dark alley. And yet the

most common description of being agentleman comes down to- bringingflowers for a woman, opening doors,and pulling a chair out for her, but

there’s actually much more to it.There’s a myth that is perpetuated in themodern world: Gentlemen can’t existbecause women are capable of taking

care of themselves. That’s all fine butthat’s no reason to not be a gentleman.In fact, take that one extra mile just forone simple reason; making womenhappy, because that’s what being a gen-tleman ultimately boils down to. Theyall do accept feminism but still prefergender roles. They would still want aguy to volunteer a massive spider or liftthat heavy box. They love their modernindependence but deep down they wanttheir men to treat them like a princess.It does not take a grand gesture or acostly display of affection to be a gen-tleman; it just takes a display of genuineinterest, honesty and respect will do.Yes, and they do love chivalry.Sometimes, you’re going to offer tohelp with those bags she’s carrying andget a biting glare. And yes, the chau-vinistic judgments will no doubt shinethrough that stink eye she gives you,but please—ignore it. Truth is, womenare wired to expect chivalry. But, theydon’t need you to stand up when theyleave a table, or open every door. Chivalry is a way of life, and it can helpyou show the woman with you that yourespect her and appreciate her company.Understanding how to be chivalrousisn’t just a way to impress woman. Itmakes you a man of principle. So, don’tget discouraged by a few dirty looks.Be a gentleman. You’ll stand out in thecrowd and will surely find a lady whowould appreciate you. G T

The art of being a gentlemanTall, dark and handsome to chivalrous, sweet and soft; they’ve tried it all.Who knew that the key to being a ‘gentleman’ lies in the word itself

Vishal Kumar, XI F & Prisha Singh, XI AAIS Gurgaon 46

Christmas! One word that can get everythingin place and bring smiles to everyone’s faces.This year was no different, I was again

decked in my reds and all set to go. I checked myitinerary and Delhi was my next stop. I packed mybag of goodies, fastened the reindeers to my sleighand set out on making everyone merry. As I approached my destination, I realised that some-thing was amiss. I could see the decked up Christ-mas trees, even feel that festive spirit in the air; andyet nothing felt the same. My entry, which was usu-ally grand, with the misty clouds forming the perfectfoil for my red attire, fell flat. The sky was a dirty

yellow and I looked like a cherry on top of a bowl ofmango ice cream.Soon, I started feeling hot, my overcoat and bootswere making me feel heavy. The cold breeze thatusually greets me had also escaped on my arrival thistime. As I looked around, I realised that even peopleweren’t wearing snuggly clothes and lighting bon-fires. What had happened to this city?Nonetheless, I decided to continue with my job andheaded towards a slum. Last year, I had heard thatmany people had died of cold in the harsh winters ofDelhi and so I had decided to gift each one of themblankets this year. But standing in the sweltering sun,I realised the fruitlessness of my gifts. No one wasshivering, no one was feeling cold.I groped to find the answers to the mystery of the

dramatic change in the weather. The truthcame to me in a blinding flash as I laid my hands ona newspaper. The headline ‘Global warming killswinters’ put together all the pieces of my puzzle. Iwas appalled to read how man had cut down trees,burnt fuels and indulged in activities that had led tothe deterioration of ecological and environmentalbalance. It’s a tradition which I fear will continue foryears to come because the way things are going,global warming will be around for long.I felt extremely disheartened by the fact that man stilldoes not realise his mistake as this would not affectjust him but also his future generations.With a heavy heart I took off my trademark red coatand packed all the goodies along with me. Man hadnot been nice after all! G T

Pic: Samyak Aggarwal, AIS Gur 46, XI C Models: Gia Sharma, II H & Akshar Yadav, II A, AIS Gur 46

Illustration: Urvi Gupta, AIS Gur 46, X B

Exploring yourself

The journey of this year’s contestedition was an enriching experi-ence for the entire team. As the

journey commenced, every day, every meeting,had a new lesson to offer. Right from brain-storming on distinctive story ideas, to taking in-terviews and working on visuals, we donnedmany hats and in the process learnt the intricaciesof making a newspaper. The students displayedinfectious energy, high morales and even higherspirits all through the way. It was truly a rich experience to be part of such atalented and enthusiastic team. Every challenge,every ordeal was dealt with conviction, only to be-come better. I feel proud to be associated with TheGlobal Times for it provides children with a plat-form to channelise their creativity and to expressthemselves via stories, poems, illustrations or evena headline for that matter. And as this journey hascome to an end, we all seem to have nurtured ourinnate talent, while discovering new ones.

When Santa came to Delhi...something was amiss, something he had notforeseen. A different christmas awaited him

Reema Gupta GT Teacher Coordinator

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Indo-Pak WarEducational Poster

Sep 8-23 saw three consecutivebattles- Battle of Asal Uttar (oneof the largest tank battles),Battle of Phillora and Battle ofDograi. For the first time, Indiafollowed an unconventional at-tack strategy by attacking threeregions leading to India’s

victory. Soon after, the UNcalled for ceasefire on Sep 23,fearing a spill-over war withother nations.

Highlight: These encounterstilted the balance of the war infavour of India.

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As a response to Operation GrandSlam, PM Lal Bahadur Shastri announ-ced that India would launch a simulta-neous offensive at several strategicpoints, to counter Pak’s infiltration.

Thus, IAF began with OperationRiddle.

Highlight: This marked the official be-ginning of war.

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As India commemorates 50 years of the Indo- Pak War of1965, here’s tracing the skirmishes that led to a full fledged

17-day war and the largest tank battle, ending in a ceasefirelargely in favour of India. A tribute by Satvika Kalia, XI C,and illustrations by Siddharth Bagga, XI C, AIS Gurgaon 46

It all began in Rann of Kutch.Pakistan laid claim on the re-gion that belonged to Indiaafter partition, giving way toskirmishes, military maneuversand casualities. UK intervenedto resolve the conflict but Pa-

kistan launched Operation De-sert Hawk.

Highlight: Though Kashmir re-mained the main reason for thePak attack, it triggered India tolaunch Operation Ablaze as a retaliatory measure.

The first phase of the war wasmarked by Operation Gibral-tar where over 30,000 Pak sol-diers crossed the LoCdeceptively dressed asKashmiri locals with the aim to

spread discontent across thevalley, in disguise.

Highlight: The operation back-fired as Pak miscalculated thediscontent among Kashmiri locals.

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The peace agreement between In-dian PM Shastri and Pak PM AyubKhan, signed on Jan 10, 1966, re-sulted in a ceasefire.

Highlight: It stated that both forceswould pull back to their pre-conflictpositions and would not interfere ineach other’s affairs.

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Highlight: Despite initial suc-cess due to technological supe-riority, the enemy wasthwarted by IAF.

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The picturesque link between my experience in GT and as anIndian is all in one word- freedom. Signing off, Culture Minister

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Magical Maggi

Fiery glory Do more of what lights up your soul All broken, the light gets in

Sarthak Rajpal, AIS Gur 46, X A

As my newly bought bicyclestood gleaming in the sun, Icouldn't wait to sail out on it

riding in triumph and glory. With greatdisdain I had spurned all offers of help.Riding a bicycle wasn’t a Herculeantask, according to me. Two hands on thehandle, a seat, two wheels, and whoosh!Off we go! “Let’s get wheeled away, my friend!” Isomehow managed to get on the bicycle.I got a firm grip of the handles and ped-dled up for the first time and decided togo straight to my friend's house. Butafter a second and a loud bam, I saw my-self lying on the ground, and honestly, Inever felt so down-to-earth ever before

in my life. People gathered around to seeme. According to one of the spokesman,the wheels of my bicycle were largerthan they were supposed to be. Ipromptly went to the shop, from where Ibought the cycle and put my problemsacross. After all, riding the bicycle wassupposed to be a stroll in the park. So thefault had to be with the bicycle . He gaveme a peculiar look and an extra set ofwheels for support. I wanted to giveback to the environment and recycle so Igot back on my bicycle immediately. I gave it another try, this time with morededication. My happiness lasted for justtwo minutes that I stayed on the bicycle... as out of nowhere, a dog came barkingwith a furious expression. This dogmaticidea in that dog’s mind seriously made

all 'animality' go to the dogs! The groundand I met yet again. I went to conquer another street andstarted all over again. I drove my bicycleagain and surprisingly this time I went alittle farther than before and could reallyfeel myself light and swinging in the air.But this time my waterloo was causedby a wandering cow who expected me todisplay Schumacher’s skill set and evadeher. As I hit the ground again and thecow looked at me reproachfully whilechewing its cud; I gazed at her with amixture of accusation and apology. IfCinderella didn’t know how to ride acycle, I understand, as she had a pump-kin coach, but here in my case, I amwilling to learn but I don’t have a coach.So, finally I decided to call up a bicycleriding school to find a coach for myself,as I understood that achieving a psycho-logical transformation is surely not acakewalk for me. But now, I have passedmy bicycle riding test and have got mydegree in 'Cyclogy', if not psychology!But hey, mind you that I am psycholog-ically fit! If you know what I mean. G T

This dogmatic idea in thedog’s mind seriously

made all ‘animality’ go tothe dogs! The ground and I

met yet again.

My psy(cyc)ological rideStorywala

SHUFFLE ’EM UP!

WORDS VERSE

GT is a democratic network which provides arespectable platform to every creative thought.

Signing off, Transport MinisterSSaarrtthhaakk RRaajjppaall,, AAIISS GGuurr 4466,, XX AA,, PPaaggee EEddiittoorr

CAMERA CAPERS Send in your entries to cameracapers@theglobaltimes.in

Muskaan Sandhu AIS Gur 46, X A

Illustration: Medhanjali Singh, AIS Gur 46, IX H

Mansha Jain, AIS Gur 46, X E

Herbed Maggi frittersIngredients

Maggi noodles ....................1 packet Capsicum (chopped) ..............1/4 cupBell peppers (chopped) ..........1/4 cup Processed cheese (grated) ......1/4 cup Cornflour ..................................2 tbsp Dried mixed herbs ...................... 1 tspDry red chili flakes ....................1 tspSalt ..........................................to taste

Method� Cook Maggi as per instructions on

the packet.� Transfer it into a deep bowl and

allow it to cool completely.� Once cooled, add capsicum, bell

peppers, cheese, chili flakes, mixed

herbs, cornflour, and salt. � Mix them well.� Heat oil in a pan and drop

spoonfuls of the mixture and deep-fry, till they turn golden brown.

� Serve immediately with a dip ofyour choice.

Baked cheese MaggiIngredients

Maggi ....................................1 packetMozzarella cheese ..................1/2 cupSweet corn (semi boiled) ........1/4 cup Seasonal vegetables (sliced) ..1/2 cupButter (for greasing) ..................1 tspOregano and chili flakes..........to tasteSalt ..........................................to taste

Method� In a pan, boil Maggi, add boiled

corn and salt. Cook till half done.� Grease a flat baking tray with

butter and pour Maggi over it.� Level it and spread cheese all over.� Sprinkle oregano, chili flakes and

place sliced seasonal vegetables.� Preheat the oven at 180 degree

Celsius and cook till the cheesemelts and the crust becomes lightbrown in colour.

� Serve hot and enjoy your Maggiwith a twist!

1. Suit of Spades Class: _i _ i _ a _ _King: _a _ i _

Aastha Mittal, AIS Gur 46, X A

Where are myear plugs?Muskaan Sandhu, AIS Gur 46, X A

Out in the countryside What do you hearBirds chirping far awayThe sound of a tractor, oh so near

It is quite and tranquil all aroundHere calmness makes no soundMy friend took me to the bustling cityIt made me question its serenity

The cars crammed the roads And they just roared and roaredMore than people, screamed the hornsLoud as if they sat on a thorn

The air was full of smokeSo hard it was to take a breathTrees and plants almost diedPoor nature surrendered to death

So let me get back home And call some friendsMake people aware of noise pollutionAnd help them make amends

Patience is what we need to maintain And never should we complainLeave ten minutes in advance Escape the cars and their crazy dance

Step up my friends Let’s make the city peaceful Let’s not beep horns and shoutBut let’s just be careful!

The pearlscalled eyes

Devangi Sharma, AIS Gur 46, X G

Stories narrated by your eyesNever really lieIt tells me, the state of youWhich could only be seen by a few

I drown in them, as I see them sparkLike a diamond in the darkI talk forever about your eyesBut it’s a sensation that never dies

Now that I have realisedThose are the pearls That make me hypnotisedWhen you say something you adore

The contentment I acquireI couldn’t ask for anything moreSometimes they come forth as bubblesWhich reflect what I feel

Like the magic of a dark curseLike the light of the stardustI look at them shineCould they be mine? G T G T

3. Suit of HeartsClass: _ _ u _ _ _King: _ _ a _ _ e _ a _ _ e

4. Suit of ClubsClass: _ e a _ a _ _ _King: A _ e _ a _ _ e _

Answers: 1. Military, David 2. Merchant, Caesar 3. Church, Charlemagne 4. Peasants, Alexander

2. Suit of DiamondsClass: _ e _ _ _ a _ _ King: _ a e _ a _

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IngredientsFor foodie fishBread ................................................1Cheese slice ......................................1Black grapes..................................4-5Cucumber and Carrot ..............1 each

For fruity foxBread ................................................1Cheese slice ......................................1Cucumber ........................................1Strawberries ..................................2-3Grapes ..........................................4-5Beans- ..............................................2

For nutritious owlBread ................................................1Cucumber and Carrot ..............1 eachCheese slice ......................................1Grapes ..........................................4-5Boiled egg ........................................1Lettuce..............................................1

MethodFor foodie fish � Take a slice of

bread and placecheese slice.

� Slice cucumberinto circles ofdifferent sizes.Place the biggest circle as an eye onany one of the corner of the breadand three small circles as bubbles inthe corner of the plate.

� Take another big circle, slice it intwo halves and place them oppositeto each other as tail on the other cor-ner of the plate.

� Slice carrot in semicircles and spreadon half of the bread to make thescales of the Foodie fish.

� Slice a grape in two halves. Placeone of them on the eye. Cut the otherone in half and place as nose on theedge of the bread.

For fruity fox� Take a piece of bread and cut it in the

shape of fox (as shown in the pic-ture) and placecheese slice on it.

� Slice the cucum-ber into two cir-cles to make theeyes of the fox.

� Slice strawberryinto halves and place each on the topcorners as ears.

� Cut a grape in two halves and placeeach on top of the eyes. Take anothergrape and put it at the bottom asnose.

� Place beans at the sides of the plate.

For nutritious owl� In a plate, spread lettuce leaves and

place a piece of bread with a cheeseslice over it.

� Cut the boiled eggin two halves andplace as eyes.

� Slice carrot intofour long slicesand place three of them on the top ofthe head and one at the centre of thebread as nose.

� Slice a grape into two halves andplace them on the eggs as eyeballs.

� Slice cucumber in circular shape andplace them on the side of the bread.

Animal sandwiches

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Aboard the train of creativity, with perfection as thedestination; I did not think the journey would be so memorable.

Signing off, Railway MinisterTTooyyaamm KKhhaannnnaa,, AAIISS GGuurr 4466,, VVIIII AA,, PPaaggee EEddiittoorr Junior

Fright of a tiger’s cub

Festivals of IndiaPrabha Jha

AIS Gurgaon 46, VI E

Festivals are like colourful rangoliBe it Diwali, Eid or HoliOn Holi, we love to play with toy gunsAnd our mothers make tikkis and buns

On Eid, no one is big or smallWith equality amongst allWe distribute sweets among our natives

And eat delicious meals with our relatives

On Diwali, bursting crackers is a delightEveryone is happy, there are no fightsOn Diwali, we love to wear new clothesAnd capture images in different poses

This is how festivals in India are celebratedWith lots of joy and happiness Everyone wishes to celebrate these festivals With high enthusiasm and fervour. G T

POEM

My name: Manasvi PanwarMy Class: II GMy school: AIS Gurgaon 46My birthday: September 27I like: Reading booksI dislike: CapsicumMy hobbies: Singing and dancing My role model: My fatherMy best friend: AvniMy favourite game: ChessMy favourite food: Rajma chawalMy favourite teacher: Induja andShweta ma’amMy favourite subject: MathematicsMy favourite story: Puss in thebootsMy favourite mall: Ambience MallI want to feature in GT because:It will be my dream come true to bea part of the best newspaper.

It’s Me

Toyam Khanna, AIS Gur 46, VII A

The Sundarbans Jungle Bengal IndiaNovember 6, 2015Dear LionelI hope you are in the best of your health.Winters have started and I am like a coldcreep. But you know what, today mymother taught me how to climbbranches. After learning how to climb, Iwas on cloud nine. Mommy told me thatshe will take me tomorrow to the out-skirts of the jungle. I am so tumultuousto go with her. I have given this letter tothe wise owl and I hope it reaches youon time.

Yours affectionately Georgia, tiger’s cub

November 7, 2015Dear LionelToday, we went to the outskirts of thejungle and I got to know many factsabout the jungle. Earlier, the jungle usedto be till the end of the river, but now itis just till the Pinewood tree, which ishalfway on the river’s course. It musthave been glorious to be a tiger in thosegood old days. Do you know that manyyears ago humans were scared of thetigers? But today, my mother tells me tohide if I see any human approaching.Earlier, all my uncles and aunts had aseparate part in the jungle for theirfamily, but now we live huddled.

Yours affectionatelyGeorgia

November 15, 2015Dear LionelToday, when my mother went out of thejungle to get food, I was panic stricken.Negative thoughts started coming to mymind. I wondered whether she willcome back or not. I am terrified of theseroads. I remember that last year my fa-ther had also gone out like this but henever returned, he was killed by ahunter. After sometime, when mymother didn’t arrive, I started crying andwent out to find her. On the way, I mether. Oh! I was relieved. I heard other an-imals talking about some new law toclear this jungle for constructing a high-way. I don’t know what a highway is.Do you know? Everyone was confused.

Yours affectionatelyGeorgia

November 17, 2015Dear LionelI got to know there was a human attackin your jungle. It was terrifying to knowthat your mother couldn’t escape fromthe attack. I can understand your feel-ings. It must be a tough time for you asnow you will be going to a zoo. Maybeit will give you a new start and youmight just like it. Today, I am scared toroar but I hope both you and I will againbe the Kings of our world someday.Only if we survive.

Yours affectionatelyGeorgia G T

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Dot to dot RiddleFiddle

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1. What is easy to get into, hard toget out of?

2. What can run, but never walks?Has a mouth, but never talks? Has ahead, but never weeps? Has a bed,but never sleeps?

3. In a one-storey pink house, therewas a pink person, a pink cat, a pinkfish, a pink computer, a pink chair, apink table, a pink telephone, a pinkshower. What colour were the stairs?

4. I'm the most slippery country inthe world. Who am I?

5. Which is the longest word in thedictionary?

Answers: 1. Trouble 2. A River 3.Thereweren’t any stairs; it was a one storeyhouse 4. Greece 5. Smiles, as there is a milein it

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 201610 Junior Jottings ACERT

Parenting made easyFrom the first time you hold your baby to the day you drop them off at school, parenting takes youthrough myriad emotions. ACERT is there to hold your hand at every step of the way…

Nandini Juneja, ACERT Pushp Vihar, MeghnaMonga, ACERT Noida, Ambikashree Nanda &

Neerupama Sharma, ACERT Gurgaon

Being a parent is a beautiful experience.However, along with the joys of parent-hood, come the anxieties that accompany

the journey. Amity Centre for Educational Researchand Training (ACERT) is all too familiar with par-ents’ ‘why’s, how’s and but’s’, especially when itcomes to bringing up children and helping themcope with the challenges of joining school. Underthe guidance of Ms Sapna Chauhan, Vice Chair-person, Amiown, ACERT conducts enriching work-shops to smoothen the bumps on the parentingjourney. Here are simple solutions to the frequentlyasked questions by parents in these workshops.

Behavioural issuesHow can I help my child get along with other kids?Parents are important role models for developingthe right behaviour in the child. If you show gen-erosity and fairness in your dealings with other peo-ple, children will eventually follow suit. You canalso role play difficult situations, connect the child’sexperiences to those of others, provide opportuni-ties for children to comfort one another ("Let's get

a band-aid for Nitya”) besides choosing activitiesthat emphasize cooperation and compromise.

How can I prepare my child for the first day ofjunior school?For a child, leaving the comfort zone of home is noteasy. It’s best to start preparing for the separationwell in advance. Read stories about the fun attachedto school, buy a new tiffin or a bag of the child’schoice. Discuss how there would be so manyfriends they can play with. Assure them that onceschool is over, you would be waiting for them. Suchsmall gestures will help reduce the separation anx-iety and make the transition comfortable.

Confidence buildingHow can I find out if my child lacks confidenceand how to help him?If your child fidgets when s/he’s asked to do a task,asks too many questions while performing a task ortakes a lot of time to answer questions, it is a signof low confidence. All children learn or perform agiven task in different ways because each child hasa different learning style. Parents should know thepreferred learning style of the child as it helps tolessen or eliminate classroom struggles, and helpsthem build and regain their self-confidence.

Picky eatersHow can we get picky eaters excited about food?Preschoolers rarely follow a traditional meal pat-tern. They need small but regular snacks. This suitssmall tummy sizes and provides them energyto keep moving all day. Involvingyour child in planning the menuand buying groceries makesthem look forward to meals.

Education and learningWhat is the best order to intro-duce letters and their sounds? Some feel that the most natural wayto introduce the alphabet is from A toZ, but introducing letters as per theirsounds is a much logical way. Introduceeach phoneme one at a time, setting asidefrom a day to a week for each one. Usemeaningful names for each sound, eg., buzzingbee for /z/. You may use tongue twisters too,like "Nobody was nice to Nancy's neighbourNick, but he was never nasty." Split the targetphoneme from the rest of the words, like - "N-obody was n-ice to N-ancy's n-neighbour N-ick."

How can we teach letters without flashcards? Try using a multi-sensory approach. Your child

may be a tactile learner instead of an auditory or vi-sual one, or s/he may just need a variety of sensoryinputs to learn best. Help her identify how eachsound feels on her mouth. Use a mirror to showhow your lips come together for /m/. You may cre-ate a rhyme or song about each letter. You can usealphabet magnets or alphabet cookie cutters, too.

Is writing of letters as mirror images normal?Yes, writing of mirror images especially for letterslike b, d, p, etc is absolutely normal for toddlers.

Play time and good habitsWhat are the best toys, games or play equipmentsfor my preschooler?Creative play helps children develop physically, in-

tellectually and emotionally. Many parents buyexpensive toys only to find their toddlers are

happier beating on pots and pans. For achild, play can even be pouring water in

different tumblers. For preschoolers,basic play materials include blocks,sand, stacked and nested containers,and non-toxic art material. As childrenplay, you can stimulate their creativityby expressing interest, asking questionsand encouraging them to talk about what

they are doing.

How can we develop and encouragehealthy reading habits in children?

Love for reading is one of the best gifts you cangive to your child. If kids see their parents excitedabout reading, chances are they will catch the en-thusiasm. Construct a reading corner with enoughlighting and comfortable seating. Create lots ofreading moments, like reading road signs, grocerylists or recipes. Regular trips to the library go along way in inculcating the reading habit.G T

Amity Centre for Educational Research &Training (ACERT) offers diverse programmesof international standards in ‘Teacher Train-ing’. It is an innovative, contemporary andunique integration of various internationalmethodologies focusing on child centric meth-ods of teaching. Since its inception in 2005,ACERT at Pushp Vihar, Noida & Gurgaon hasgroomed hundreds of students who are suc-cessfully placed in the leading schools of Indiaand abroad. ACERT also organises workshopsfor parents, offering tips on better parenting.

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Amity’s Children Science Foundation

In a prodigious first, 400 students of Amity were part of the2000-strong contingent of Indian students who registeredtheir names in the Guinness Book of World Records when

they performed two practicals together. 50 senior school stu-dents from each branch of Amity International Schools, cre-ated history along with Indian students from 40 other schools,when they conducted the ‘largest science practical lesson’ atIIT Delhi, on December 7, 2015. With this stupendous feat,they surpassed the current record holder, Northern Ireland,which had conducted a similar experiment with 1,339 stu-dents. The young scientists were encouraged by the presenceof Smriti Irani, Union HRD minister and Harsh Vardhan,Union Science and Technology minister. The students performed two experiments: the ‘Elephant ToothExperiment’ in which hydrogen peroxide underwent catalyticdecomposition in the presence of iodide, resulting in the release

of a large amount of oxygen which foamed up to resemble agiant toothpaste being squeezed. In the other experiment, thestudents turned methylene blue into ‘reddish brown’. The 65-minute-long session was observed by 40 stewards. The eventwas organised by Vijnana Bharati in association with the Min-istry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences andTechnology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Coun-cil, as part of the India International Science Festival (IISF). Dr Arvind C Ranade, Scientist ‘E’, Vigyan Prasar applaudedthe achievers, “All your efforts have made the country proud.Congratulations to stewards, teachers and students.” A Jayaku-mar, secretary general, Vijnana Bharati sent in congratulations,“We hope this feat triggers rising tides to energise the youth ofIndia towards greater scientific achievements. We congratulatethe students and teachers who participated in the event.” Withthe blessings of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, AmityGroup of Schools & RBEF, the experiment was conducted underthe aegis of Amity’s Children’s Science Foundation (ACSF). G T

AIS Noida

Raising the Amity baton high, the tenniscoach of AIS Noida, Dinesh Rai partook inthe 19th ITF Worldwide Coaches Confer-

ence held at Antalya, Turkey from 24-28 Novem-ber, 2015. Rai was the only Indian coach to attendthe conference which was attended by the trainersof top seed players like Roger Federer and RafaelNadal. Organised by the ITF and Turkish TennisFederation at Hotel Riu Kaya Plazzo in Antalya, thefive-day conference witnessed leading internationalexperts in coach education, player performance andsport science, presented the latest developments inthese fields through practical on-court coaching andlecture presentations. Sharing his experience, Rai says, “Participating in

the conference was a matter of prestige for me, anda great learning experience too. International pro-grams as this are platforms that not only give us ex-posure but also an opportunity to learn about thelatest developments in our work arena, besides al-lowing us to meet and interact with coaches fromdifferent parts of the world.” He adds, “As teach-ers, we need to keep learning and upgrading ourtechniques so that we can guide our students on thepath to success. As Isaac Asimov says, ‘Educationisn’t something you can finish.’Col B S Ahluwalia, Sports Advisor, Amity Group ofSchools, has words of commendation for him, “Di-nesh Rai is a very dedicated and professional coach,who is always trying to upgrade himself with the lat-est trends of coaching methodology. Under his train-ing, students have shown encouraging results.”G T

AIS Pushp Vihar

The girls aerobics team of AIS Pushp Viharparticipated in the 3rd Aerobics KoreanOpen 2015 held in Seoul on October 29-30,

2015. More than 400 athletes from seven Asiancountries, viz, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, India, Mon-golia, China and Indonesia participated in variouscategories of the tournament. The following studentsof the school participated in the competition: ShreyaGrover, XII; Rishita Paruthi and Vidushi Rastogi,IX and Ayshna Sagar, X. They were accompaniedby their coach and manager, Anoop Gurung. The Indian team ranked 4th in aerobics gymnasticsin age group 2 (14-17 years). FIG Federation De In-ternational Gymnastics was the official judgingpanel of the event. Amity coach Anoop Gurung wasalso a part of the panel of judges and gave awaymedals in the prize distribution ceremony. The com-petiton, broadcast on the Korean National Channel,gave the students great exposure. G T

AIS Mayur Vihar

The much awaited winter carnival of AISMayur Vihar finally unfolded on December19, 2015 with great enthusiasm, fun and

frolic. The students of the school, along with theirparents and families, enjoyed the carnival thor-oughly. Christmas carols and dance performancesheld at regular intervals added to the festivity. Thefun rides -the giant wheel, columbus, merry-go-round and the bouncy - caught everyone’s fancy.Other stimulating games like pyramid making,hoopla ring throw, Tail-the reindeer, etc kept thecarnival goers engaged. The icing on the cake wasthe DJ, which kept everyone in high spirits. Theevent concluded with the raffle draw by schoolprincipal Dr Priyanka Mehta, who announced thelucky winners of the attractive bumper prizes. Shealso thanked everyone who graced the occasionwith their presence to make the first attempt of theschool a distinguished one.G T

AICE

Amity Five Year Conceptual Pro-gramme (AFYCP) hosted their5th annual Maths and Science

Symposium on December 19, 2015 atAIS Noida, under the aegis of Amity In-stitute of Competitive Examinations(AICE). AFYCP is an integrated aca-demic programme initiated by Amity In-stitute of Competitive Examinations, forClass VI-XII, wherein students aretrained for national and internationalOlympiads and competitions besidesbeing groomed for a fulfilling life ahead. The symposium began with the lightingof the lamp, followed by an introductorypresentation by Vijayashree Naidu,AFYCP Coordinator. The event wasgraced by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools &RBEF besides many dignitaries includ-ing Dr S V Eswaran, emeritus scientist,UNESCO DBT Regional Centre forBiotechnology, Faridabad; honoraryprofessor, AUUP and advisor, AICE.The guests of honour were Dr DeepakBhatnagar, secy. general, Pellet Manu-facturers Association of India and DrRajiv Sharma, executive director, Indo-

US Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF). The chief guest was NeerajSharma, head of division, TechnologyDevelopment in Transfer State ScienceTechnology Programme, Drugs andPharmaceuticals Research Programme,Policy Research in Science. MeenakshiRawal, director AICE, welcomed theguests and set the ball rolling. The symposium saw students from dif-ferent AFYCP centres put forth meticu-lously designed presentations oninteresting topics, which were adjudgedon the basis of scientific creativity, thor-oughness, skill and clarity. The eventwas judged by expert faculty membersof AICE, viz, Dr V Verma, Dr SK Sri-vastava, Dr SK Buddhiraja, Dr RajuSingh, Ashok Kumar, Ramesh Dalakoti,Anurag Kashyap and Dr S Mehrotra (ad-visor, RBEF). The first prize was bagged by AFYCPNoida for their presentation on ‘Seis-mology and Earthquake resistant Build-ings’. Two presentations of AFYCPNoida on ‘Probiotics’ and ‘Topology’bagged the second prize. The third prizewas won by AFYCP Pushp Vihar fortheir presentation on ‘Waste HeatThermo Electric Generator’. G T

Amitians makeit to Guinness!

Annual symposium

Amity coach at Turkey

Korean conquest Winter carnival

Students of Amity register their names into the GuinnessBook of Records for the ‘Largest science practical lesson’

Amity students partake in the ‘largest science practical lesson’ at IIT Delhi

Dinesh Rai (inset) with the world’s best trainers at the Worldwide Coaches Conference

Team Amity with their global counterparts Game stalls at the winter carnival

Chairperson cheers along with AICE Director (R) and students

Smart presentations marked AFYCP’s5th Math & Science Symposium

The tennis coach of AIS Noida experiencedglobal glory at an international sports conference

Bag Pack 12Variety

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016

Tanvi Goyal, AIS Gur 46, XI E

Why did the chicken cross the road? Be-cause the vegetarians decided not to eathim! The price paid for this decision is

not just a world full of chicken and more chicken

but also so many other travails that the vegetariansuffers to date. And the question always looms -

who is actually nature’s friend; the one who eatsthe greenery or the one who eats those who eat

the greenery?

Menu Card: Shakahari pe bhariThe menu card turns into a bite-sized battle-

ground, where the chicken lords dramaticallyoutnumber the saviors of the soul- mushroomand paneer. Finding vegetarian options in a menu

card is like finding needle in a haystack; Chickentikka, Butter chicken, Murg massalam, sushi, grilledsalmon… the options are never ending. And as soonas you shift your eyes to the veg side of the menu -Chili paneer, Mushroom tikka, the list ends beforeit starts. Bahut naainsafi hai!

FAQs: Kha kasam, tu vegetarian hai!If you are a vegetarian, chances are that you willturn into a 24X7 enquiry centre, with constant

queries hurled at you. Samplesome: “Where do you get your pro-teins from?” “Is Tuesday and Thurs-day your every day meal?” What takesthe cake are the brilliant advices which cannotbe ignored. Vegetarians are casually suggested totake out chunks of fish from their Caesar salad andpieces of chicken out of their biryani and be-hold; the meal is supposed to turn vegetarian.

Foreign Trips: No samosa, only alooQuite excited for your US Trip? You pack your bestclothes, update your status ‘Flying to US’ and asyou land, wham! US bells, US bells, visa all theway! French fries is coming to town, and salad’s onthe way, Hey! With baked beans on your plate andwater in your glass, breads are your fate, on whomyou will last. Hey!

Breaking Fast: Dreams of a good breakfast“Eat your breakfast like a king,” or so they say be-

cause if you’rea vegetarian,

you’d probably beeating one like a beggar in

case you choose to eat out.Eggs, bacon, ham, sausages

dominate the breakfastbuffet. The vegetarian

stands silently in queue,passing by each of the platter, till he

reaches the dry bread and ends immediately at but-ter and jam.

Whenever a vegetarian goes out looking for food,all they can see are red dots and green dots markingtheir proceedings of choosing what to eat. But weare sure that one day the green dots will be equal tothe red dots and vegetarians will finally find theirplace in the sun. Mann mein hai vishwaas; pura haivishwaas!G T

The Afar Triangle, Ethiopia The Beauty: This picturesque destina-tion with its tectonic serendipity,sparkling slabs of ‘white gold’ (whitesalt residue) has a lot to offer.

The Catch: Ever wondered what yourliquid version would look like? Head toAfar Triangle for the temperature heregoes above 120 degree Fahrenheit.

Lake Nyos, Cameroon The Beauty: Large, still and blue; theLake Nyos looks like the perfect back-drop to sail away all your anxieties The Catch: Lurking beneath the surfaceis a pocket full of magma, that leaks car-bon dioxide into the water, bringing withit the poisonous cloud of slow death, anda promise of a forever long sound sleep.

Ilha da Queimada, BrazilThe Beauty: This beautiful, dreamy is-land surrounded by deep blue waters ofAtlantic ocean leaves you wide eyedwith its beauty. The Catch: The island is inhabited bythe world’s deadliest snakes, five persquare meter. If you’re still considering,the fact that their fast-acting poison meltsthe flesh around their bites may convinceyou otherwise. This place is so danger-ous that a permit is required to visit.

Barren Islands, AndamanThe Beauty: A trip to the picturesqueserene wilderness of the Andaman Is-lands is worth every penny spent. Thecrystal clear waters, interesting basaltformations, coral gardens are few of thethings that add to the scenic beauty.The Catch: It is the only active volcanoin South Asia, with the ever impendingdanger of a volcanic eruption. And as thename suggests, it is ‘barren’. So, if youare stranded, you will have to spendyour life collecting wood to light fire a laBollywood style.

Cape Cod, Massachusetts The Beauty: This hooked shape penin-sula is a popular summertime destinationfor all the right reasons-quaint villages,seafood shacks, lighthouses, ponds, baysand ocean beaches. The Catch: In the last 10 years, the localseal population has exploded. Andwhere there are seals, there are greatwhite sharks, so keep a good lookoutwhile you are in the water during yourEast coast summer vacation.G T

“I taste mucchhh better,”says the chicken to thepaneer. Here’s presenting theglitches and hitches of beinga veggie lover

Komal Talwar, XI AAIS Gurgaon 46

Think about it, there have beencountless claims of the worldending and destroying, on this

date or that. We are already past the2012 apocalypse, the blood moon pre-diction along with many more. Andnow we stand here at the beginning ofa new year, and yet the end of theworld is nowhere in sight.So what is it that we are holding on to,what are we waiting for? What isstanding between this day and thedoomsday, altering the cosmos, theheavenly course of action? The answerlies in these mutually agreed uponevents that are yet to happen, beforewhich the world shall not cease.

� Every Potterhead, and that meansmore than half of the world is waitingfor it’s author JK Rowling to provideus with a Marauders Prequel, and with-

out that none of us are going anywhere.� Former PM Manmohan Singh is yetto speak, and when he does, we all cer-tainly want to take the first row, andwitness the legendary moment.� Leonardo DiCaprio is still to win anOscar. Now that may take years oreven decades (considering the past),but he’s got to hold that coveted goldenOscar statue.� Salman Khan, the heartthrob of mil-lions, has turned 50, and hasn’t tied theknot yet, one thing not letting theworld end that easy.� We want to know who will sit on thethrone in Westeros. Armageddon is nottaking me anywhere until Game OfThrones is concluded, no matter howmany ‘winters’ come.� We are still waiting for Apple to re-lease an iPhone that holds its charge..at least for a few more hours. Not avery big thing to ask for, we believe.� And most of all, GT is yet to print anarticle without shortening it!

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Veiled nightmares

From the pages of The Global Times, evolves a latentseed, unbridling its true potential in this free land.

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Adventurousvacation to an

exotic locale. Doesn’tget any better! Butdon’t be deceived forthere is a catch.Megha Jha & MokshiJain, AIS Gur 46, XI,bring to you someexotic locations thatare nightmares dressedin the veil of abeautiful dream.

Mujhse Shadi KarogiDabangg weds Biwi No 1

Festivities Kick offWhen you are Ready

At No Entry pointJai ho!

Mujhse Shadi KarogiDabangg weds Biwi No 1

Festivities Kick offWhen you are Ready

At No Entry pointJai ho!