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Food For ThoughtPlanet Earth

Taking care of planet EarthIs what we like to do.We won't polluteWe give a hoot.Waste's a disgrace.Keep litter in it's place.Now - how about you?

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Amity’s Green Steps, P11

THE GL BAL TIMES

She is a celebrated ecologist, physi-cist, activist and author of manybooks. Currently heading ‘Beeja

Vidyapeeth’, Vandana Shiva has emergedas a powerful voice in India against envi-ronmental colonialism. In an exclusive in-terview with The Global Times she speakson the perils of globalization, ‘BeejSwaraj’ and the need to usher in green rev-olution through ecological farming.

You are a trained physicist and philoso-pher of Science. What motivated you totake up environmental activism?It was my love for nature that made mepursue a course in Physics. I realized thatphysics and ecology are interrelated. I hailfrom Himalayas and my father was a for-est conservator. The fast disappearing Hi-malayan forest, where I had grown upmade me take up environmental activism.During my student days, Chipko move-ment had gained momentum, so I joinedthe peasant women in their struggle to pre-vent logging. That’s how my journey as anenvironmentalist began and till date I amraising my voice against mining in Orissa,and protesting against patenting of plants.

Who is your source of inspiration?My parents have been a major source ofinspiration. However, I also derive inspi-ration from Mahatma Gandhi, Einsteinand ordinary laidback Indians, who con-verged in large numbers at Jantar Mantarto pledge their support to Anna Hazare.Ordinary farmers, tribal and people whodisplay extraordinary courage, are mysource of inspiration.

Do you think it is important to encourageindependent research as its benefits arenot able to percolate to grass root level?During the course of my study, I realized

that there was scarcity of independent re-search. Since researches are carried outunder the influence of money as a result ofwhich we are unable to serve the masses.

Tell us about the concept of ‘Beej Swaraj’

that your organization promotes?Drawing inspiration from Gandhiji’s SaltSatyagraha I launched “Beej Satya-graha”, against seed laws and patent lawsthat seek to make sharing and saving ofseed a crime by making seed the property

of companies like Monsanto. Under BeejSwaraj we pledge to protect sovereigntyto save our seed and grow our food freelywithout MNCs domination and control.

Do you hold globalization responsible forfood insecurity & ecological imbalance?We can see what 20 years of globalizationhas done to our economy and agriculturein particular. Our sustainability has beencompletely wiped out both ecologicallyand economically. Over 2.5 lakh farmershave committed suicide, which was not thecase in the history of India. We are facingan acute shortage of pulses and other sta-ples. The news that India has achieved thedistinction of being the hungriest countryin the world has come as a heavy blow.

What are the biggest environmental chal-lenges before India?The biggest challenge in India is depletingwater resources. Unlike in the past, todayyou can’t think of drinking water fromstreams due to pollution and plummetingwater table. What people today worship asGangajal is nothing but the cesspool ofTehri dam. The culprit behind this scarcityis ‘Green revolution’, which encouragedincreased use of chemical and lead towastage and pollution of water. The gov-ernment plans to build 300 dams on Gangaalone and if constructed it would make theholy Ganges disappear.Another issue to beaddressed is food security. People don’tthink of agriculture as an ecological issuealthough, it uses 70 % of our land andwater and provides livelihood to nearly70% of our population. The largest taskbefore the country is to give up industrialagriculture and grow food ecologically.It’s a myth that we can’t feed the burgeon-ing Indian population until we switch overto genetically modified food. sG T

Vandana Shiva

DECADEInsulating the house can help reduce CO2 emis-sions@ 1400 to 21000 pounds per DECADE.

YEARDefrosting your refrigerator by 2mm can helpsave energy@10% per YEAR.

MONTHReducing 10 miles of driving every weekwould reduce CO2 emissions@42 pounds per MONTH.

WEEKRecycling just the Sunday papers alone swouldsave trees@ half a million trees perWEEK.

DAYBrush without running a tap dry can help savewater@five gallons per DAY.

HOURBy attaching a low flow faucet aerator to theregular taps , you can save water@ 240 gallons per HOUR

MINUTE50 l of water per shower can be saved by re-ducing the water delivery of your shower head@10 liters per MINUTE.

SECONDFor every kg of on-board weight reduction, anairline saves fuel@ 1 ml per SECOND.G T

Tick-tock on the green clockTick-tock on the green clockWorld’s most dangerous animal – MAN,has been continuously degrading the en-vironment for his own vested interest.With the rampant degradation taking atoll on the Mother Earth, the nature’sclock is ticking away faster. It is timethat we make a conscious effort to turnthe hands of the clock anticlockwise torestore the glory of the planet.

Chirag Deipak, AIS Gur-43

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Despite ban on polythenebags, they are still beingfreely used because …No cheap alternative 49%Ignorance of law 38%No strict penalty 13%(as updated on 26th April, 2011)

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DECADEAs per NASA, polar ice caps are melting@ 9% per DECADE.

YEARTrees are being cut down for paper alone@850 million trees per YEAR.

MONTHPlastic waste is being dumped into the oceans@ 3750 tons per MONTH.

DAYWater is being used per person@27 gallons per DAY.

MINUTERainforests are being cut down@100 acres per MINUTE.

WEEKNumerous plant and animal speciesare gettingextinct@20 species perWEEK.

HOURA water tap dripping at the rate of 1 drip persecond wastes water@7.5 Liters per HOUR.

DAYThe amount of solid waste being generatedis increasing@690 tonnes per DAY.

SECONDCO2 is being released by numerous sources andadded to the environment@ 761 tonnes per SECOND.

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Political JuggernautAnna Hazare fights againstcorruption with anti-graft billVeteran social activist Anna Hazareended his five day long hunger strikeafter the government gave in to hisdemands for tougher anti-graft legis-lation which had drawn the support ofthousands. A flurry of allegations ofcorruption and questions over theircredibility have targeted the civilactivists including Bhushans and Jus-tice hegde who are members of thecommittee that's meant to work on alaw against corruption

Crime PatrolMaulana Shaukat Ahmed killed ina bomb attackChief of Jamiat-e-Ahli Hadees,Maulana Shaukat Ahmed died in abomb explosion. The remote con-trolled bomb attached to a parked bi-cycle exploded when Maulana hadentered the mosque for Jummaprayer. His close relationship withHurriat leader Yasin Malik, had in-vited several death threats for himearlier.

Walking down the fashion lanesNeeta Lulla mulls opening 8-10EBOsAce fashion designer Neeta Lulla,who has designed clothing for over375 films and has three Presidentawards to her credit, plans to open 8-10 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs)shortly.As per the designer, the EBO’swill be launched on a pan India basisbut the stores will not showcase theprêt line. G T

“I would not listen to blaring musicanymore and grow more trees.”NNaannddiinnii,, VV BB,, AAIISS NNooiiddaaWorld Mirror News and Views

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GREEN Journalism: Newsreels

Environmental journalism couldhave emerged as a powerful arse-nal for sensitizing and mobiliz-

ing the masses towards the green cause.But the irony is that we have more ofSansanis and less of Sunita Narayans.It’s common for aspiring environmentaljournalists to struggle hard to find placefor their stories amidst the heated cover-age of politics and personalities in newsrooms.We have only handful of people whokeep their desires of consumerism asideand opt for environmental journalism asa profession. When Page 3 journal-ism serves as source of individualidentity and the means (read mon-etary) by which these identities be-come significant to others, then whywould the journalists smell out an en-vironment story and pursue it? Passion for environment alone can’t mo-tivate them to pursue this niche beat.What matters more is, if such issues canprove to be an ace card in TRP game ornot? The concern about environmentalissues lack urgency and the same for-mula is applicable to environmentaljournalism too. Should the journalists be blamed forfomenting consumerism to establishtheir self identity or are the media housesat fault? While the question still awaitsan answer, The Global Times invitedthe opinion of three persons at differentstages of journalism, having a say on thesubject.

Bahar Dutt, Envi-ronment Editor,CNN-IBN- “I be-lieve that it is up tothe journalist’s capa-bility to pitch thestory. If the story is

reported as a lion dying in a forest, itsquite obvious it will never make to thefront page. On the other hand if the storyis done with an investigative perspectivehighlighting some rules being violated atthe grass root level, it will catch the at-tention of editors and audience alike.”

Prof. R.K. Dargan,Director, AmitySchool of Commu-nication-“Poor re-porting can not onlybe defined as an out-come of lack of

knowledge and training but also goodpay packages. Media houses should giveapt remuneration to environmental jour-nalists so that the issues at grass rootlevel can be addressed more seriouslyrather than just fomenting consumerismin media. ”

Sonali Lakhotia,BJMC, AmitySchool of Commu-nication-“The rootof this problem liesin the lack of coursesin environmental

journalism which can train the buddingjournalists about its nuances. So, ifsomebody wants to opt for environmen-tal journalism inadeqaute training provesto be a major hindrance. India needsbraoder journailsm programmes in itsuniversities.” G T

Mohammad Tabish, AIEBC &Varun Khanna, AIS MV

Remember the dialogue from theBollywood blockbuster ‘3 idiots’stating that whenever you feel

scared or depressed just fool your heartby saying ‘All is well’ and all will bewell soon. Isn’t that what disaster struckpeople in Japan are doing these days?Surely they are!People with tears streaming down theirashen faces are a common sighting inJapan. Their tears narrate their tales ofwoe. The image of a man rescued by therelief teambreaking down after knowingthat his wife is no more. Even tear filledeyes of those who have seeked home inshelter houses are skeptical about theirfuture. However, in this grim hour hopehas not deserted them. While you see a

grandfather mourning the death of hisgranddaughter, there are also images ofa mother bursting into tears of joy afterbeing reunited with her daughter lost inthe quake.

The Japanese earthquake and tsunamiremind us that we exist in geologic timesand in a world where catastrophic eventsbeyond our prediction might occur.These events and the growing specter of

climate change show how precarious isour existence on the volatile planet. Ithas been a month and the crisis has onlyworsened. Radiation levels inFukushima’s underground tunnel waterreached 10,000 times above normal andis still rising. Japan is in a grim situationbut the valiant Japanese survivors of themassive March 11 earthquake andtsunami have taught us a lesson in com-posure and civility as they try to piecetogether their torn lives in the midst ofone of the worst disasters in the historyof the world. Where entire villages havebeen swept away and replaced by moun-tains of rubble, the weary nuclear plantworkers toil hard to cool the reactor toavoid a catastrophic meltdown. It has been incredulous, even emotion-ally tormenting, to observe the catastro-phe from the safety of our arm chairs.The patience and composure exhibitedby the Japanese during this turmoil hasdefied logic, speaking eloquently of theirinstinct for survival.

News footage of rescuers praying overthe dead and conducting poignant floralceremonies before transporting victimsto a dignified burial, has revealed an as-tonishingly ceaseless capacity of the na-tional spirit, which has aptly risen to theoccasion braving the monstrous times.There are many elementary school chil-dren making the rounds of disaster evac-uation shelters to look for their missingparents. Others are searching the rubblefor their belongings and mementos likephotos. Japan is making incessant en-deavors to resurrect itself from shamblesas people across the country are tryingto cheer up in quake- and tsunami-hitareas and resurrecting life back to nor-mal.We hear truly amazing stories of thecommunities working together, trying tomake life a little more tolerable. Wehope they sail through the disaster andreturn home safely, May God be withyou in this time of great need. Seeingimages of surging waters, cars beingtossed around like toys; towns beingwiped off from the face of the earth, allof us can feel the pain and our heart goesout to the afflicted. Such moments com-pel us to reflect back on the fragility,vulnerability, powerlessness and uncer-tainty of life that all of us share and arewitness to. These are also the times thatcalls for true solidarity. It’s during suchdisastarous upheavels that people cometogether, united to fight the situation andemerge victorious unscathed. Japaneseare on the road to recovery and at theright pace. Life moves on and the soonerit does, the better it is!( With inputs from Gunjan Sharma) G T

I have car-ried back-beautiful

memories of thisnation and itspeople from myvisit to Japan re-

cently. I hope that the land of ris-ing sun with solidarity,indomitable strength will comeout of this catastrophe and shineagain as a proud nation.Mrs. Sarita Aggarwal,

Principal, AIS MV

I returnedto India onthe same

day when tsunamistruck Japan.Though I was safeyet I feel a part of

me has been hit by tsunami. Iwish the Japanese a soon recov-ery from the unfortunate naturalcatastrophe.

Parul Wadhva,Japanese LanguageTeacher, AIS Vas-6

As thisyear's‘sakura’

(Japanese flower-ing Cherry) startsto bloom, I hope itbrings courage

and strength for disaster struckpeople, to not fight with theirlosses but to regard with awe, theforces of nature. Ganbare Nip-pon! Hang in there!

Medhavi Arora, XII D, AIS Noida

Wishing a green tommorrowWishing a green tomorrow

Imaging : Ravinder Gusain

Imaging : Ravinder Gusain

Why not so serious?

3Learning Curve Green Careers

I will keep Mother Earth clean. I will notwaste water and avoid polythene bags.MMuusskkaann KKaattyyaall,, II BB,, AAIISS SSaakkeett

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LLaannddssccaappee AArrcchhiitteeccttuurreeWhat is it about? Landscape architecture is a bur-geoning specialization that offers immense oppor-tunities and growth prospects as a career in India aswell as abroad. It involves analysis, planning, de-sign, management, preservation and rehabilitationof land. This career aims at integrating the scien-tific, architectural and engineering elements ofspace to create an environment that complementsthe natural surroundings and preserves its beauty. Employment opportunities : Landscape architec-ture students have endless choices for employment.

The scope in the private sector is diverse and youcould end up designing a high-end resort, shoppingcomplex, an education campus or even a smallcommunity playground. It could be an entirely newproject or revival of existing infrastructure.You canalso specialize in the area of conservation andpreservation of historical monuments.Institute Watch: Landscape architecture is one ofthe specializations in the Bachelor of Architecturecourse. Some of the top colleges offering B. Archcourses include:�Amity University�School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi�Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal�University of Mumbai�Jamia Milia Islamia

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What is it about? Beautiful gardens, plants andlawns... all put together make a wonderful home!Ever thought of people who can transform yourhouse into a home with their creative IQ? Beholdthe landscape gardener! These professionals are notmere job-gardeners, who just potter about wearingsun hats, pulling weeds and planting bulbs! Flori-culture denotes cultivation of flowers, developingnew varieties for commercial value, sale of flowersas raw commodities, processing, distribution etc.for the local and international market. Employment opportunities: One can work in dif-ferent capacities such as consultants, farm/estatemanagers, plantation experts, plantation supervisorsand project coordinators. Research and teaching aresome other avenues.The potential employers in-clude floriculture units, outdoor design consultancyfirms, city planners & builders, educational institu-tions offering related courses, industrial houses withlandscaping units and the cosmetics & perfume in-dustry. One can also work as an entrepreneur andoffer employment to others.Institute watch: A professional qualification com-bined with an inclination towards gardening surelyhelps to increase the efficiency of floriculturists andlandscaping professionals. The following institutesoffer various short term and full time courses:�Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horti-culture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan�Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, MP�Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar, Himachal Pradesh�Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya,Palampur �Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open Univer-sity, Nasik

GGrreeeenn EEnnggiinneeeerriinnggWhat is it about?A rather upcoming concept inmainstream industry, green engineering essentiallymeans the optimum use of energies and resources toreduce harm to the environment. Innovators acrossthe world are working towards developing such

techniques that address the environmental issuesfaced by societies. Green engineering is thus in-volved in supplying the tools, methods and the re-quired technology to provide impetus to thisinnovation.Employment opportunities: With a sudden spurin the demand for green engineers, there are a num-ber of career options that have come up in thisfield, which pay you well. One may pursue hiscareer as a geothermal operation engineer, en-vironmental engineer, electrical engineer,solar operations engineer, smart grid &thermal engineer and energy engineer.Don’t these professions sound interestingrather than the traditional Mechanical &IT engineers? Surely they do!Institute watch: Green engineering asa particular course is not offered inmany universities but one can find em-ployment in the above mentioned sec-tors with a degree in biotechnology,civil engineering, zoology andbotany. The universities offering these courses include:�Amity University�Sathyabama University, Chennai�Panjab University, Chandigarh�National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

AAggrriiccuullttuurreeWhat is it about? Agriculture is no longer prac-tised by rule of thumb, instead it has become highlyscientific, sophisticated and mechanized and con-sequently, very profitable too. The Indian Agricul-ture Industry is on the brink of a revolution that willmodernize the entire food chain. Just like the totalfood production is likely to double in the next tenyears, same equation applies to the demand of pro-fessionals as well as the employment opportunities. Employment opportunities: Horticulture, dairyfarming and poultry farming are allied agriculturalactivities that have become economically viable ca-reers today. These branches now have direct or in-direct application in food technology as production,

harvesting and storage of vegetables all have be-come highly mechanized and hence merged intofood technology. Handsomely paying segments ofagricultural industry include plant genetics, animalgenetics & breeding, farming system managementand agricultural marketing management.Institute Watch: Unlike other professional fields,agricultural education does not yet have a middlelevel system of education. The second line of jobs,generally handled by diploma holders in other pro-fessions, are still being handled by untrained per-sonnels. Vocational courses in agriculture at the +2level are useful introduction for those looking forvocationalization in the field of agriculture. Someof the institutes offering such courses are:�Amity University�Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Uttar Pradesh �Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi �National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal �Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai G T

Conventional careers created a path where money and nature could’nt walk hand in hand. But, notany more! Taking a U-turn from this path are green careers, which have finally been the point of con-sensus between moolah & mother earth. They please your pockets & bring smiles to mother earth too.Join GGuunnjjaann SShhaarrmmaa,, GGTT NNeettwwoorrkk as she takes you on a green ride from the classroom to boardroom.

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“People who enjoy thecompany of nature canopt for this profession.Besides, their work canmake more people fallfor nature too. As far asmoney matters are con-cerned, one can multiply

his income with a single sapling. So, anybodycan guess how well paying full fledged proj-ects may be.”

“Who doesn’t love flow-ers. The art of floriculturegives us an opportunity toadore their beauty with-out disturbing their natu-ral environment. Thesedays, flower decorationand gifting business is

booming. Therefore, students can either takeup the profession as a full time job or part timeas well.”

“There has always beena global push for con-verting primitive energyto ‘green energy’. I al-ways had a fascinationfor the concept of greenengineering. I believe adegree in biotechnology

will widen my prospects both in terms of con-tributing to an eco friendly environment aswell as financial.”

“The employment op-portunities in the field ofagriculture are no lessthan the much soughtafter careers and the sat-isfaction of contributingto the environmentcomes handy. With over-

whelming response to our courses in agricul-ture, we are in the process of expanding ourcourse structure to horticulture as well.”

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THE GLOBAL TIMES |APRIL 16-30, 20114If we want oxygen for freeLet us grow more trees.AAaaddyyaa PPuunnjj,, IIVV DD,, AAIISS GGuurr 4433

Dr Bijayalaxmi Panda, Prof.Amity Institute of Applied Science

Be it the shiny new mobile with3G services that connect you tothe world at large, computers

that are storehouse of information just aclick away, date transfer mediums likepen drives or music players upping yourentertainment on the go, life has indeedbecome a lot simpler and faster, allthanks to the booming market of e-prod-ucts, popularly called as e-gadgets.While its hard to imagine life withoutany of these things, have you everthought where does your old computergo, once you buy that long awaited note-book? Or, where are the old VCRs whenwe have moved on to the era of DVDplayers?Well, all the obsolete waste generatedfrom this e-world move on to be a part ofthe electronic waste (e-waste) chain. Thestream of e-waste includes computers,entertainment electronics, telecommuni-cation equipment, cooling appliances andtools that are discarded. Put simply, everyelectronic part which is dumped, dis-posed or discarded instead of being recy-cled forms e-waste.

E-waste fact file�India generates 4 lakh tons of e-wasteannually, with the largest contribution byIT companies. �Land filling and incineration of e-waste are the widely used methods ofdisposal. In the process, toxic and car-cinogenic substances in e-waste likelead, mercury, cadmium, poly chlori-nated biphenyls etc. are released in theenvironment, increasing pollution (air,water & soil) �Only 30-40% of e-waste is recycled,

rest is dumped in the warehouses.�About 80% of the e-waste of US aloneis exported to Asia.

E-waste managementEffective e-waste management has tobegin from the initial stage of productgeneration. It can be done by adoptingwaste minimization techniques and sus-tainable product designs that supportfactors like volume reduction, produc-tion-process modification, recovery andreuse. IT R&D (Information TechnologyResearch and Development) must findsome means to upgrade rather than to re-place the technological products. If han-dled properly, a large amount ofe-waste can be recycled or re-claimed in a responsible mannerfor future use. The govern-ment should chart out de-fined e-waste policy andlegislation. It must sub-sidize recycling anddisposal industries.Stringent steps

should be taken to ensure that eachcountry dispose off its own e-waste andnot export it to other developing nations.

(With inputs from Pratiti Diddi) .G T

Amogh Gupta & Karan Dwivedi,AIS Gur-43

Being the tech savvy generationthat we are, we can’t seem to set-tle for anything less than wi-fi

for people on the go, swear by the won-der named Wi-Fi. But wonders oftenseize to benefit. As if our magnificenttrees didn’t have enough problems,they’re now supposedly circumvent byanother problem. When they’re notbeing assailed by some foreign bug ormoth, there’s often a council looking for

an excuse to cut them down. Now re-searchers say radiation from Wi-Fi net-works that enables our mushroomingonline communication may be their lat-est enemy.

The ResearchThe Dutch Municipality of Alpen Aanden Rijn, town in western Netherlandstasked researchers at Wageningen Uni-versity to investigate unexplained ab-normalities in local trees, especially thedeciduous trees. It was observed that theash trees near the Wi-Fi access points

displayed damages like cracks, bumps,fissures in bark, bleeding, discolorationand various forms of tissue necrosis . Inseeking to determine the reason behindthe same, the researchers exposed thetwenty ash trees to six radiation sourcesincluding Wi-Fi access points during aperiod of three months.The study sug-gested that the leaves of trees placedclosest to the sources i.e within 50 to 300centimeters of a 100 milliwatt, 2412-2472 megahertz radiation source showeda metallic luster appearance. Leaves ap-peared discoloured due to destruction of

the epidermis (outer cover). The loss inluster was eventually followed by desic-cation, dehydration and death of thatportion of the leaf. The study also foundslower growth and delayed flowering incorn plants near Wi-Fi access points.

Truth or hoax?Arecent study conducted by Noble Prizewinning Professor Gunnar Hofverberg,a leading Wi-Fi expert suggested that 97percent of the trees in urban areas ofUnited States are prone to die from Wi-Fi exposure. His studies also indicate

that the same radiation might also causehurricanes and forest fires. However,the Dutch researchers concluded in theirexperiments that the tests conducted aretoo preliminary to come to a definiteconclusion. Similarly various other stud-ies from across the globe say that evi-dences are inconclusive, signalling thatthe cause of death might be due to acombination of other factors. So, all you treehuggers out there, till thetime the research is proved right, youcan continue making the most of yourWi-Fi connections.G T

Is Wi-Fi athreat toGreen ?

Yamna Sharma, AIB, AUUP

When the world is going greenwith organic clothing, or-ganic food, organic colors,

why should art supplies take a beating?It is a known fact that children love theircoloring books and more so their sketchpens. But, did you ever notice that lostin their artistic streak, children often putthe very same sketch pens in their mouthonly to swallow and lick its colorfulpetrochemical inks?Such inks are synthetic in nature andhence detrimental to the health of chil-dren. Taking a cue from this, Pooja Dho-lakia and Riddhi Dasani students fromS.G. Dholakia School (Rajkot, Gujarat)decided to develop an innovative ecofriendly ink. In a one of its kind experi-ment by school students, the duo formu-

lated ink in 6 colors from unusual re-courses like fruits and vegetables. De-rived from crushing natural ingredientslike beetroots, turmeric, coriander andmotley of vegetables, they produced asuccesful substitute for petrochemicalbased ink used in sketch pens.The inks have been tested and verfied inSaurashtra University, M. S. University,Baroda and Gujarat State Food and DrugControl Department for shelf life andorginality of color on both paper &cloth. They presented their project(using same ink) at the National ScienceFair, organised by the Ministry of Sci-ence and Technology, CII and chipmakerIntel, where they bagged the first prize. Hopefully, many such endeavors of ecowarriors will trigger a universal wake upcall and encourage many others to donthe green mantle too.G T

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Pranali Batra, IX C, AIS Noida

Going green is more than a pharse. While the world is reit-erating the importance of environment con-

servation and trying to implement the clichédmeasures; there are some who believe in addingan innovative and practical touch to thegreen solutions. Here’s a look:

NNoott lloouudd,, bbuutt cclleeaarrDoes the idea of doing rock and rollthe green way sound inviting? Sohey you party rockers get readyto sway to the tunes belted outby US based band ‘SolarPunch’. It is a solar-poweredband that makes use of theSun’s energy to power theirsound system and run their elec-tric guitars. Check out their mixingand mastering in a new album compris-ing of numbers on environmental issuesand climate change.

DDoonn’’tt ccllaapp,, oonnllyy wwaavvee!!!!A leading Delhi school teaches its stu-dents to appreciate things in a new fash-ion rather than comply by age oldtradition of clapping that creates noise.Instead of regular clapping children areencouraged to display their enthusiasm bywaving hands. This innovative initiativeinstills in students awareness about the needto optimally utilize our environment.

GGrreeeenn ppaarrttyyiinnggFor all those who love to enjoy a silent and fun filled bash, head tohip and happening ‘Capitol’ a discotheque in Delhi to enjoy the same.The first ever performance staged in Delhi, saw DJ Aaron James belt-ing out chartbusters directly into the personal headphones of all thosegathered for the party. If that is not all and you wish to groove the

green way, there is a night-club in Britain with a bar that is supposedlypowered by renewable energy and serves organic spirits in polycarboncups. It also has provision of generating power from the dance floor.A similar attempt was undertaken by a gym in Portland. It has devised

a resourceful way of cutting down on electricity bills. The memberscreate real energy from treadmills and four spin bikes at a rate of 200to 600 watts per hour, which is then stored in battery and used forrunning the remaining gym’s equipement.

LLoogg iinn mmoorree,, ggrrooww mmoorreeCan you imagine searching the web and saving the planet at thesame time? Well, ecocho.com is the answer. With the motto of‘You Search, We grow’, this world’s first eco search engine is

known to grow five trees for every 1000 searches on eco-cho.com. This international initiative offersmultilingual service and aims to offset thecarbon emissions by donating 70% ofits revenues to ‘carbon credit offsets.’

GGrreeeenn CCrreeddiitt CCaarrddssThe HSBC Green Credit Card

boasts of green credentials. The card it-self is made from eco-friendly materials

and as accounts are managed online it elimi-nates paper wastage. However, the best partis 0.1% of every purchase made using thecard is used to fund local environmental proj-ects.

GGrreeeenn wwoorrsshhiipp aanndd ooffffeerriinnggssIts time that you let the sacred rivers stay holy and

keep them safe from incessant flow of offerings dur-ing festivals. For the past three years, eCoexist hasbeen collaborating with NGO Waste Matters and therag pickers cooperative SWACH, to coordinate aproject that addresses the issue of ‘Nirmalya’- offer-ings made during Ganesh Chaturthi. Pune MunicipalCorporation (PMC) have been ensuring that Nirmalya

is not put into the river, rather collected in waste bins pro-vided by the civic agency alongside the river. Flowers in

good condition are recycled and used to make perfumes .This is whatwe called innovative and creative use of waste.So, all these above instances besides portraying an ingenious and vig-ilant frame of mind, reminds one and all that they need to do some-thing today. G T

Innovative GREENFrom strumming green to driving hybrid cars, going green seems to be the latest eco mantra

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Shilpika Saxena, ASET

Tigers are an integral part of ourrich biodiversity But the roarseems to be dying down. War-

riors of youngistan are all set to make achange. Welcome with a mighty roar –Bhuvan, student of class XI, AIS,Noida. His name (Bhu-earth, van-jun-gle) dubs the closeness of the environ-ment to his heart.Bhuvan has been a part of “Save Tiger”campaign since he was in class IX. Hestruck an emotional chord with the na-tional animal during his four day visit toCorbett National Park (Uttarakhand),where he was shocked, not to spot evena single tiger. A talk with the officials inthe park gave him a true insight aboutthe plummeting numbers of the nationalanimal and how pivotal tiger is for the

sustenance of biodiversity. This provedto be a turning point in his life and onsetof a new journey. Moved by the plight of the tiger, he im-mediately initiated a signature campaignthat met with immense success. Thecampaign was endorsed by the likes ofVidya Balan, Delhi Darevils and manymore. Amitians, of course (staff in-cluded) lent whole hearted support to thecampaign. Today, Bhuvan nurtures apassion that is rare to find. His zeal tosave the national animal is evident as hespeaks about the cause. He is alwaysbustling with enthusiasm that he doesnot even await opportunities, ratherseizes them to mobilize people for thecause. Give him a few seconds and aplatform (which could be anything froma school assembly to a seminar) and hewill leave you with enough food for

thought. He has also been using visualmedium to mobilise people. By screen-ing documentaries at school and his lo-cality, he has managed to infuse passionin many others, making them supportthe cause with full throttle. His zest forthe cause has moved many a hearts andpens too. HT City columnist Sonal Kalrahas beautifully penned Bhuvan’s passionin her column. The young boy wasthanked by junior students in school as-sembly for ‘enlightening them on thecause’. Bhuvan’s journey for restoringtiger’s national status is well charted,which he plans to propel further bystudying zoology, aiming for a career inIFS (Indian Forest Service). “I still haven’t saved a tiger,” says Bhu-van etching the fact that he has manymiles to go for restoring the glory of thismajestic beast. G T

Priyanshi Tiwari, Kaumudi Bhan,& Bhasha Sharma, ASFT

With the threat of globalwarming looming large,eco friendly products are

proving to be a great hit. RestoringMother Nature to her former glory isone of the biggest challenge. The lat-est to join the green bandwagon isfashion. Simply put, ‘eco-fashion’refers to stylized clothing that uses en-vironmentally sensitive fabrics and re-sponsible production techniques.

Bamboo, hemp Tencil is in: Ecoutrreis more than just a passing trend. Sincethe use of all-natural fibers such as cot-ton, silk and corn, requires less energyto grow and manufacturing them doesnot hamper the environment. Nolonger just the snack preference ofpets, they can add additional years of

enjoyment to that favorite pair of jeans.Eco-farmers also use bamboo andhemp as resources as both are resistantto mold and bacteria, are biodegrad-able and improves soil quality. De-signers are dispelling the myth that ecofashion cannot be fresh and fashion-able. They help raise the style quotientand make the user not feel caught inthe wear-only-green frenzy. Theclothes designed with natural resourcesare designed with great inspirationalprints using eco friendly inks and dyes.

From Size Zero to Zero Waste:Theconcept of Zero waste spans across foodto fashion industry. In terms of clothing,it means manufacturing garments with-out wasting fabric. Nearly 15% of fab-rics used in the production of apparelsare tossed like old socks. From pattern-cutting to unused edging, the clothingindustry creates a lot of waste. ZeroWaste fashion challenges designers totreat fabric as a coveted commodity anduse it sparingly- scraps and all. The fab-ric that does end up on cutting roomfloor is fashioned into usable embell-ishments and details instead of landingin a dumpster. Truly a ‘cutting’ edge!There are options galore apart fromnatural fibers for shoppers with an eyetoward the earth. The Coca-Cola Com-pany known for its commitment to sus-tainability and green initiativesrecently launched the Drink 2 Wearcollection of t-shirts made using recy-cled plastic bottles and cotton. So, go on eco fashion shopping spree.The result is a better earth and a pret-tier wardrobe for all of us.G T

EcoFashion

Get Hip. Go GREENYoungroarGREEN“Tiger Nahi toh JungleNahi, Baarish Nadiyaanaur Phasal Nahi, TohKya Hum Rahenge? Solets join hands to saveIndia’s pride, the majes-tic Tiger in its naturalhabitat.”

Mission ‘Save tiger’: Bhuvan with Min ofEnvt and Forest, Shri Jairam Ramesh

Graphics : Pankaj Mallik

EARTHDAY

Earth Day is supposed to be aday celebrating Mother Earthin all her bountiful glory. Butwith issues like global warm-ing, climate change, water cri-sis, increasing carbonfootprints, skyrocketing gasprices and animal extinctionall hot topics in the news, has-

n’t every day become a veritable Earth Day?Wedon’t require a pre-printed date on a calendar toremind us to take care of our planet. Since all ofus share the same planet, it is every person andcountry’s responsibility to value the green.At the recently held ‘Sthapna Diwas’ our ChiefGuest Monique Coleman, said ‘leave this earthin a better condition than the condition that youhad seen it in’. Though the talk was centered onthe ‘youth power’, the words struck deep, mak-ing me realign with renowned vigour with acause ‘Environmentalism’ that Amity has al-ways believed in, supported and taken forward.While the world is crying hoarse trying to con-duct discussions and discourses appealing to allto protect the planet and restore its lost glory, weat Amity are already ons ‘Green Mission’. Be itour age old tradition of gifting potted plants orsetting recycling units in our schools or variouseco friendly products and patents to our credit,Amity has always adhered to its green practicesand made efforts to furnish new ones.Another feather in the flourishing pedigree is theenvironment popularisation activities under-taken under the ‘Vasudha’ umbrella. Our stu-dents, our green ambassadors have come upwith several science projects to create awarenesson biodiversity conservation and local environ-mental issues among school children, encourag-ing them to do their bit for the environment. Weas educationists and as good citizens of the na-tion have the responsibility to ensure that the fu-ture generations get to partake the beauty ofnature. So, I urge all to embark upon your greenmission. G T

Dr. Amita ChauhanChairperson

You have seen many acolourful editions of GT andwe thought it was time thatwe serve you with a ‘Green’one. And, what better occa-sion than Earth Day to do thesame?As the world gears upto celebrate Mother Earth,there was no way The Global

Times could be lagging behind in the celebra-tions. So, we decided to pay an ode to nature, intrue journalist style. Welcome with applause –The Global Times – Green Edition.Lectures that exude a be-environmentalist feelare a thing of the past. So, a green editionseemed just the right choice to sensitize every-one towards the often ignored cause of environ-mentalism. The enthusiastic articles are sure toencourage the readers to forsake their myopicstance and demonstrate their commitment to en-vironmental protection and sustainability.Our planet's a curious place and there's a lotgoing around than what meets the eye. But withthe GT lens zooming in on everything around,there was nothing about the ‘green’ that couldgo out of the print area. From green careers, tohighlighting the innovative ways to celebrategreen, capturing environment in the lens, greenjournalism struggling to find its place, inter-viewing environmentalists, GT comes a full cir-cle encapsulating the green cause that is the needof the hour. Our tryst with less known factors ofenvironment has brought us closer to the greencause all the more. Flip through the 12 pages andreel in the ‘green’ essence.G T

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | APRIL 16 -30, 20116We should use water and electricityjudiciously. Energy conserved isequivalent to energy produced.NNiittyyaa SShhrriivvaassttaavv,, VVIIIIII DD,, AAIISS MMVV

Mission Green

Vira SharmaManaging Editor

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Tarana Faroqui, AIS MV

Environment crisis,global warming, climate change, CFC,

green house gases...whensuch heavy duty words failto ring an alarm bell... it’shigh time to show up thefunny side to compel all toact for the cause before it’stoo late. Here’s a satiricalinsight to the often takenfor granted cause ofenvironmentalism.

Thank God men cannot fly, and laywaste in the sky as well as the earth.

Henry David Thoreau We’re in a giant car heading towardsa brick wall and everyone’s arguingover where they’re going to sit.

David SuzukiModern technology-Owes ecologyAn apology.

Alan M. EddisonIn an underdeveloped country, don’tdrink the water; in a developed coun-try, don’t breathe the air.

Changing Times MagazineExperts say this global warming isserious, and they are predicting now

that by the year 2050, we will be outof party ice.

David LettermanEnvironments are not just containers,but are processes that change thecontent totally.

Marshall McLuhanDon’t blow it - good planets are hardto find.

Julian HuxleyWhen the soil disappears, the souldisappears.

Ymber DelectoThe human race will be the cancer ofthe planet.

Julian Huxley G T

Quote me green

Arjun Gupta, Amity Institute of Biotechnology

Talk of river Yamuna and the glimpses of filth,muck, garbage strewn around, crosses yourmind. Amongst the various names that claim

to work in this direction, one that stands out is‘Swechha’. A youth run NGO based in Delhi saw thelight of the day in the year 2000 and ever since hasno looking back. Mr Vimlendu Jha, the ExecutiveDirector of Swechha, spearheaded the movementtaking it from a mere thought, campaign to a nonprofit social welfare or-ganization that it is today. Concerned with thepitiable state of the Ya-muna in the Capital, theystarted with their firstcampaign, ‘We for Ya-muna’ for creating andspreading awarenessabout the dying river. Inits early days, the cam-paign lobbied with various stakeholders, as a resultof which the then Chief Minister announced a 5-dayShramdaan – a voluntary clean-up of the river ateight different locations and publicly acknowledgedthe work of this movement. Ask what makes Swechha different from the herd ofseveral NGOs mushrooming for the same cause, &prompt comes the reply right from the horses’mouth- “We have three cross cutting core areas- en-vironment & education, youth & civil society andactive citizenship which sets us apart from the rest,”says Vimlendu Jha.The efforts to bring change and

development are not limited to waterways alone, butextends to engaging the youth in the nation buildingexercises. Its close ties with leading schools wherethey run a curriculum, ‘Bridge the Gap’ focusing ondifferent environmental issuesproves just the same. With 24,000volunteers, 60 schools and 5 uni-versities as partners, ‘Swechha’ has come a longway, advocating coexistence of both developmentand environment. It has opposed the encroachmentsof the concrete structures that are honeycombing theYamuna bed. It works as pressure group, compelling

government to formulate policies to implementchanges in environment and nation as whole. Pag-dandi, a volunteer driven community interventionprogram run by the NGO seeks to empower the mar-

ginalised to contribute to human de-velopment.With all its green endeavours

‘Swechha’ has over the years, become one of thestrongest voices in the social sector. Today, it iswidely recognised by the government, media, UnitedNations Volunteers Program, peer NGOs and peopleof Delhi and NCR.G T

What happens when youth driven by passion towards a green cause join handsand create a stir in society to pause, think and take action? ‘Swechha’ is born.

Green endeavors

Green edition

Pushing for news stories in amainstream news channel ornewspaper, has its challenges. Thegreen cause is often seen as ex-

pendable. And why blame the media? For most ofus who live in cities, the growing perception is thatenvironmentalists are impeding development.Take one look at the environment stories makingheadlines- An airport stalled because it’s coming inthe way of mangroves? Mangroves? Who caresabout the silly mangroves? All we care about ishow much your flight has to cruise over the Mum-bai skies because there’s heavy congestion at theairport. So let’s build another airport. And oh themangroves - well we will just chop them and putsome big tetrapods and save ourselves against ris-ing sea levels, in any case most of them would havegot soiled by the oil-spill. Just as well. Mr Rameshour dear environment Minister - please allow us our

airport it’s the only space left in Mumbai.Ever wondered why Delhi is getting so waterlogged? Its those dam environmentalists complain-ing again. Never mind that every storm water drainin the city has today been covered. The Barapullahnalah? It was Delhi’s oldest storm water drain builtsince the time of the Mughals. It would carry thestorm water out of the city and empty into the Ya-muna. Every stretch of the drain from Lodhi road toNizamuddin to the government complexes at CGOhave been filled up. With tar and cement-, there’snow a swanky parking lot in its place.

And why did these dam environmentalists com-plain about Mumbai and Delhi getting choked withrains? No they have got it wrong, this must be cli-mate change. No it has nothing to do with the con-struction we have done on the ‘mithi’ river inMumbai or the wetlands in Kolkata that have beencovered and built over the same wetlands thatserved as a natural drainage system for the city. Welove our trees and we love our tigers. That’s allthat environmentalism should be about. AcrossIndia we need infrastructural growth. And yes lotsof it. We need more airports, we definitely need todecongest Santa Cruz. But can we think of remov-ing the hotel and real estate lobby around the air-port to expand the existing airport and build anotherrunway. Nope not possible. Can we move to an al-ternative site, no that’s not possible too, mangroves,after all cant vote...The writer is environment editor for CNN-IBN.

For her complete blog, log on tohttp://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/bahardutt/258/

61984/mangroves-cant-vote.html G T

Good Samaritan

Small GT joysFor about two years, one of my fa-vorite pastimes has been looking fornew words in my dictionary. Oneword that came to my mindright after seeingmy first article inThe Global Timesis: “euphoric.”This word sumsup my sentimentwhen I read myarticle, whichtalks about thebeautiful relationship I share withmy brother, who celebrated hisninth birthday on the same day! Iwish him all the very best in life.Happy Birthday, Raghav!Prachet Varma, VI B, AIS, Noida.

‘Swechha’ volunteers and school children at the ‘Clean Yamuna’ mission andVolunteers spreading awareness and mobilising masses through street play (left)

Concretising Green

GT M@il

Expert Talk

Bahar Dutt

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7Big Story Japanese Lessons

I observed earth hour at our society and asked otherresidents of the society to follow suit.SSiiddddhhaarrtthh SSaacchhaarr,, VVIIIIII AA,, AAIISS NNooiiddaa

THE GLOBAL TIMES |APRIL 16-30, 2011

Smita Jain, GT Network

Asthe ugly dance ofdeath and devastationcontinues to ravageJapan, images of

human corpses, mangled vehiclesand damaged buildings narrate ahorrific story of nature’s fury.Japan’s tragedy is nature’s greenwarning, signalling the need for areality check and stop meddlingwith the environment. India takinga cue from the warning needs toreview its ambitious plans and alsoassess its crisis management skills.

The Road ahead: The tragedy in Japanis unlikely to halt the Indian nuclear en-ergy in its tracks. India proposes to im-port new generation nuclear powerplants. But to the nation’s dismay, theworld’s biggest reactor coming up inJaitapur in Maharasthra stands on highseismic zone and the design of the reac-tor is untested. So, before the govern-

ment pursues its plans to buy newreactors, it is essential to carry out sitestudies and ensure that reactor designshave been approved. According to Maj. Gen J K Bansalwhoheads the nuclear disaster managementgroup at National Disaster Manage-ment (NDMA), “We are fully preparedto handle any situation. We have 12 dis-aster response teams located in India thatcan quickly reach any where and controlthe situation.”Radiating Distrust: Everything mightseem perfect on paper. However, the re-ality begs to differ. The death of the scrapdealer and contamination of 10 others lastyear at a scrap market in Delhi narratesan altogether different story. The officialsfrom NDMA or Bhabha Atomic ResearchCentre could hardly unravel the mysteryand kept on passing the buck. Bird Eye View: “A power deficientcountry like India cannot shun its nuclear

program, however, it is imperative tohave proper safeguards in place. It is es-sential to ensure that the design of a nu-clear reactor is location specific andplanned considering the zone where it isset up. Now it is important to consider theimpact of tsunamis on nuclear plant,” saidDr V K Jain, Director, Amity Institutefor Advanced research Studies .

“There is no need to close down the nu-clear reactors as the reactors operationalin India are relatively new as comparedto the ones in Japan,” opined Dr H CGoel, Director, Amity Centre for Radia-tion Biology . G T

In the backdrop of this catastrophe itis necessary to seek answers todaunting questions like how good areour safety procedures.

Experts Opine:“The safety of In-dian nuclear plantshas to be recheckedto assess whetherthey can tackle inop-

erable situations. The Fukushimaplant was constructed to withstandnatural calamities. But what hap-pened in the island nation was some-thing unusual,” M R Srinivasan,Former Atomic Energy Commis-sion Chairman opined.

Janta Speaks:“India is not pre-pared to handle a cri-sis of this magnitude.We have seen theslow pace of our re-

sponse to natural calamities. Thereare no concrete disaster managementplans that can be pressed into actionto ensure that aid reaches the needy. Isincerely feel that India is not pre-pared to respond to dangers posed bydisaster to our nuclear installations,”says Anshika Rai, a student atAmity School of Economics.“Despite such a grave loss there wasnot a single display of wild grief. Thenation did not crumble under pres-sure but tried to resurface,” KritikaNanda, a student of AIEBC said.G T

India: Time toreview plans

Raghav Mittal & ZubinBhatnagar, XII C, AIS Noida

Under Nature’s ire: The quake meas-uring 9.0 on Richter scale that initiatedthe tsunami showed no sign of mercy,swallowing everything that came its

way. The apocalyptic images of surgingwater and uncontrolled conflagrationsaired by Japanese TV resembled scenesfrom a Hollywood movie. Geologically doomed: The tsunamispelt trouble for nature and humans

alike. It badly damaged coral reefs, man-groves and forests. Mangrove systemsnear river mouths suffered maximumloss due to heightened flow. The quakecaused a rift 15 miles underneath the seafloor, causing the areas closest to the epi-center to jump 13 feet closer to the US.

It also shifted the earth’s axis by 6.5inches, shortening the day by 1.6 mi-croseconds. “It is really heartening to seethe visuals beamed from Japan. But thetragedy which unfolded there is a manmade creation. It is we humans who putpressure on nature and invite trouble,”shares Vimlendu Jha, Exec. Director,Swechha, (NGO for environment). Nuclear fallout: The crisis is not just athreat to the immediate population, buthas also emerged as a potential dangerto the world population. The leaked ra-diation has contaminated the urbanwater supply and sewage networks thusstirring a major health hazard. Accord-ing to leading nuclear scientists, the lev-els of radioactivity found around theplant are “very high.” Expressing con-cern, Apoorva Agarwal, ASET said,“We can’t reverse the harm but we canpromise not to go ahead with develop-ment at the cost of environment.” G T

Shaken &Swamped

Japan CatastropheA GREEN warning

Are we ready?

The Calm: Not a single visual of chest-beating orwild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.The Dignity: Disciplined queues for water and gro-ceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture. The Ability: The incredible architectss. Buildingsswayed but didn’t fall.The Grace: People bought only what they neededfor the present, so everybody could get something.The Order: No looting in shops. No honking and noovertaking on the roads. Just understanding.The Sacrifice: Fifty workers stayed back to pump seawater in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

The Tenderness: Restaurants cut prices. An un-guarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for theweak. The Training: The old and the children, everyoneknew exactly what to do. And they did just that. The Media: They showed magnificent restraint inthe bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm re-portage.The Conscience:When the power went off in astore, people put things back on the shelves and leftquietly.

(An internet forward)

10 things to Emulate from Japan

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Gunjan Sharma, GT Network

Delhi Cycling Club (DCC) is a non-profitgroup dedicated towards bicycle advocacyand making Delhi a cyclists-friendly city.

This forum of bicycle enthusiasts from Delhi andNCR has initiated several efforts and dialogues tobring bicycle and cyclists on the priority agenda forits inclusion in the policy and planning with variousgovernment organizations, Municipal authority, keydecision-makers, media and other stakeholders.Ac-cording to Nalin Sinha, founder of the Delhi Cy-cling Club, the club started in October 2006 withfive members. Today, he says there are around1,000 members and the number is growing. “Forthis new breed of cyclists, the numerous benefits ofcycling far outweigh the risks of pedaling on India’snotoriously bad roads.” adds Mr. Sinha.

DCC has been organizing regular bicycle promo-tion rides, rallies, events in the Capital and NCR,the results of which are evident for all to see. Hereare some of the popular initiatives of DCC:Heritage ride: DCC has so far organized five Her-itage rides in different areas of Delhi whose foun-dation was laid by rulers belonging to Mughal,Lodi, Tughlaq dynasty and Lutyens’ Delhi built byBritish during their rule. It provides people an op-portunity to leave their cars behind for a day andexplore the heritage monuments and history ofDelhi atop a bicycle.Climate bicycle and bus ride: It is a two year pro-gramme which aims at raising awareness about cli-mate change and greenhouse gas emissionsamongst the public. Moreover it also promotes cy-cling as the most environment friendly way of com-muting. The participants are encouraged to take a

voluntary pledge to reduce their daily carbon foot-prints for a better and greener future.Safe cycling & walking to school programme:DCC organizes workshops & training programmesto promote safe cycling & walking amongst schoolchildren and raise awareness about various envi-ronmental, health, social, economic and energybenefits associated with walking & cycling.“The spirit of a group cycle ride or a cycle rallycannot be expressed in words. I have been a part ofthree of them. Though, I never got a chance to par-ticipate in a ride organized by DCC, yet just theidea of a cycle rally for a particular cause excitesme like nothing else. I wish we had a similar club inAmity as well.” - Subodh Bajpayee, ASCO

A cycle of ‘YOs’ from a cycle of woesThough there is no dearth of people quoting variousexcuses for not cycling (valid or invalid) yet thereare people who cheer the measures taken by the

government. DCC took the initiative to seek an ur-gent intervention of the government to provide cy-clists-friendly infrastructure and facilities in thecity. In response to memorandum of demands sub-mitted by the club, the govt. has introduced dedi-cated cycling lanes on all major stretches.Appreciating the decision, Mr. Sinha said, “It is avery positive step that the government has decidedto include bicycle in its policy and planning.”“Obviously cycles cannot survive between the pri-vate buses, which are perpetually in a hurry, andthe luxury cars plying on Delhi roads. The cyclinglanes have undoubtedly reduced the cycling woesDCC has done a great job”- Kritika Nanda,AIEBC

The government is coming up with plans to increasethe use of cycles in the city to tackle traffic conges-tion.Well intentioned. But will it really help? There

is a dire need to open our eyes and see thatwho all are actually making use of the cycle tracksto the fullest. The much honored credit goes to theautowallahs who want to beat the city rush and thecar drivers who want to top their current speed of 70km/hr. It is quite common to see cars, buses, cycles,auto rickshaws, pedestrians, hawkers and cattle allvying for these small cycling lanes during peakhours. What follows is anybody’s guess.“We do have cycling lanes but safety of cyclistsneeds to be made the prime concern. When we havedefined set of rules for driving on highway than whynot for cycling lanes? Secondly I believe that govt.should give some subsidy on the cost of cycles topromote the use of this eco friendly means oftransport.”–Col. Ahluwalia, Sports Advisor, AmityCycling has also become a fad for many, who wantto adopt a healthy lifestyle or are environment con-scious. So, what are you waiting for? Just hop onto a cycle, find an ideal spot and start pedaling.DCC is always on its toes to give you further in-spiration to jump on to a cycling bike. G T

Sports Howzatt!?!

Let us save planet earth; it isthe only one we have.NNaavvyyaa BBaattrraa,, VV,, AAIISS GGuurr 44338 THE GLOBAL TIMES |APRIL, 16 -30, 2011

Who won the toss during WorldCup final match between India andSri Lanka?

What target was India chasingduring World Cup Finals against SriLanka?

Between which two teams wasthe first cricket match of World Cup2011 played?

Who received the Man of thetournament trophy?

Which team did India beat toqualify for the finals?

Who was the highest run getter inthe ICC World Cup 2011?

Who hit maximum number ofsixes in World Cup 2011?

W RLD CUP

1. Sri Lanka 2. 275 3. India v/sBangladesh 4. Yuvraj Singh 5. Pak-istan 6. TM Dilshan from Sri Lanka7.Ross Taylor (14)

Delhi Cycling Club pedalingGREEN cause Cycle is a poor man’s trans-

port, hobby of the rich andmedical activity for the old.Does your school ofthoughts stand different? Doyou feel the need to havegreener, safer and equitabletransportation for all? JoinDCC akka Delhi CyclingClub and enjoy ‘GreenRides’.

Saksham Aggarwal, X D, AIS Gur-43

It is not unusual to come across achild recklessly chasing an errantball on the road making you swerve

abruptly. Have you ever pondered whatforced the child to risk his life and playon the streets bustling with traffic? Theanswer is simple- the children these dayshave no other place to play. Blame it onthe shrinking playgrounds or disappear-ing public parks.As the city continued to grow horizon-tally, the land set aside for constructionof public parks was allotted to thebuilders and the townships who prom-ised lush green parks and playgroundsfor the residents, but they instead con-verted them into parking lots. As a result,the roads and verandahs have becomethe new playground for children. So donot blame Jack if he turns a lazy boy andis glued only to his PSP and laptop. Theapathetic attitude of senior members ofthe society towards the vanishing play-ing area has left children fuming and dis-gruntled. The annoyance of children isquite natural. Here is what Amitianshave to say about the issue:Janta Speaks:“The residents of our apartments arefinicky about their peace and are againstthe utilization of lawns as playing areas.Even the gardner in our society ensuresthat the lawn is out of bounds. It is thechildren who are left in the lurch,” saysAarushi Sinha, AIS, MV.

“The road seems to be a credible optionif you have a signpost reading “No dogsand cricket allowed” on the lawns of aposh society in NCR. One such gamewhich my friends and I enjoy to the hiltis Gali Cricket,” says Kushagrah Budhwar, XI, AIS MV.Nitya Shrivastav, AIS MV says, “Thegovernment shouldn’t dole out huge sumto build beautifully manicured lawns andgardens, they should rather concentrateon building sports complexes that are ac-cessible to all. If we want to emerge as astrong sporting nation, we have to ensure

that the upcoming townships have areaearmarked or have a clause of convert-ing the useless lawns into spaces that canbe used for physical activity.” The lack of space has forced the childrento come up with innovative games andfind ways to compensate for the shrink-ing grounds.According to a parent,“With technology spreading its tentaclesand tempting Generation Y to stay athome, play video games or surf the in-ternet it would not be wrong to say thatwe will have an entire generation ofobese kids.”

Good News: The recent announcementby NDMC to construct 78 playgroundsin the Capital is likely to come as a wel-come relief to both children and parents.Unveiling the State budget for the fiscal2011-12, NDMC Chairman Parimal Raisaid, “The spurt in the construction ac-tivities has left no space for children toplay. We have decided to develop 78playfields to create open spaces in ourarea where children can play. Depend-ing on the availability of area, we willdevelop them as fields for football, kho-kho, volleyball and other sports.” G T

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Mother Earth gave us life, but we are killing it with ourgreed filled knife.AAaasshhrraayyee AAggaarrwwaall,, IIVV CC,, AAIISS GGuurr 4433

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Meghna Saxena,IV A, AIS MV

The shining Sun and rhymingbirds high up in the bluesky;Huge moun-tains, prettyflowers whoall say ‘Hi’!The water-falls, the color-ful fishes thatswim by,Our nature is God’sgreatest gift to cherish andenjoy.Nature gives and forgives butman gets and forgets!

Look! What have we done toour mother nature?Global warming,pollution, meltingpoles and rising tempera-ture,Leaveshuman kindwithtsunamis,floods, hurri-

canes to suffer.Let’s pledge to pro-

tect our mother nature,For sustaining generations in future.

The Voice Of Green

My name: Nitya MalikSchool:AIS Gur 46Class: IBBirthday: 13 March, 2004My hobby: ShoppingMy role model:My motherMy best friend: SamridhiMy favorite book: CinderellaMy favourite food: Ice creamMy favourite subject: EVSMy favourite poem: I am a littleteapotI like: ToysI hate:WormsI want to become:A doctorI want to feature in GT because: Itis a great opportunity to showcasechildren’s creativity and acknowledgetheir talent.

POEMSGreen Bounty

Shreya Gupta,X C, AIS Noida

Waking up with sunlight kissing yourface so softly.And the birds sitting on the branchesof the tree .But all of it is only left to be a memory.As concrete jungles are considered tobe of more priority.Buildings were to be made so thetrees were cut nastily.Man thinks the nature is owned by noone but he.But nature has it's own way to take revenge.And if man doesn't stop, the worldwill end due to natural

calamity.Waves would flood the shore andland would be submerged deep.The earth will tear apart eating up theconcrete heap.As ozone would be destroyed andeveryone would turn to flames, pay-ing for our own sins with no one toblame?Never too late to take the right stepand stop blaming others.To save the environment let's take astand and join our hands together.Towards a greener world and a betterfuture-in peace with mother nature .Do your bit and make a differencebecause in the end whatever youhave is Her from where you nurtured.

Bansi! why are youcutting trees?

O friend! I just have

to get a boat made

It was the month of june. Bansi was returning homeafter cutting the trees. He fainted on the way becauseof the intense heat.

He plucked the coconut andsplashed it water on Bansi face.

You should thank thetrees and not me for

saving my life.

Mohan you have opened myeyes today. I will plant a sap-

pling every week.

Okay Bansi. One morething before you go youshould pluck a mango

and eat. It will save youfrom heat wave.

Then Mohan tried to con-vince Bansi for not cutting

the trees by telling theirbenefits.

Thank you! Mohan forsaving my life.

Mohan picked Bansi and madehim lie under the neem tree.Brother!

Brother!It seens he has

fainted because of

the heat.

Children willenjoy boating andrest can be usedfor making fire.

why?

Mallika Ahuja, VI C, AIS PV

It’s mePrachi Singhvi, VIII B, AIS Gur 43

Shreya Gupta,X C, AIS Noida

I am a tree who cried;Because justice to my race was denied.They cut my family with axes andknives; And everyday somewhere a tree likeme cries.I'm left all alone in this barren land;because of thegreed of hu-mans,againstwhich myfamilycouldn'tstand.They wantedmore tables, more chairs;Not realising what sins theywere to bare.They left my family lifelessand dead;And in a graveyard I standwith the aim for a messageto spread.

That even trees have a lifeand are God's creation;cutting them with a knifeis no kind of a sensation.Use plastics, use metalsAnd spare our lives;Recycle, Re-use,live peacefully and let us survive.Wear clothes not animal skin;

Throw your sick obses-sions in the bin.Everyone has theright to live;and instead oftaking, learnto give.Plant moreand more-trees, protect ani-mal rights;

Simply forgetto boast,

To seek justice juststand up tofight.Be our voice, for we don't haveone;Complete the job of seeking jus-tice, which had been left undone.

Green revenge

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Saanvi Wadhwa, III DAIS Vas-6

One day Leena went to abeautiful garden near herhouse. She saw a butter-

fly sitting on a flower. She wentnear the butterfly to catch it butthe butterfly flew away. She be-came very sad and prayed to Godto make her taller so that shecould catch it . Amazingly shebecame taller and caught hold ofthe butterfly. The moment Neenacaught the butterfly it started cry-ing. Neena pleaded “Please do not

cry . Be my friend.” The butterflytold Leena that it was scared ofchildren as they captivated them inbottles, where as they loved sippingnectar of flowers. The butterfly told Leena how but-terflies and flowers help each other.Flowers let butterflies drink theirnectar and they in turn help flowersin pollination which helps in givingrise to thousands of new plants andflowers. Butterfly said that God hasgiven them a short life and they didnot want to waste a single momentof it. Leena realized that she wasteda lot of time and decided not towaste time anymore. She was happyto have learnt so much about the lifeof a butterfly. G T

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20years of excellence, 20 yearsof nurturing, 20 years ofleadership…that is what it

takes to be AMITY. Commemorating 20years of ‘Nurturing Talent’, ‘SthapnaDiwas’ clelebrations saluted the educa-tional pioneer. Embarking as a formalceremony organized by AERC, theevent later turned out to be a bouquet ofemotionally woven beautiful moments. Moments of joy: When a huge familylike Amity completes twenty years, joyis an inevitable emotion. Whether it wasthe cheerful face of Chairperson, Dr.(Mrs.) Amita Chauhan or the extendedsmiles of Mrs. Divya Chauhan and Mrs.Pooja Chauhan, all present exuberatedhappiness. The joyous words Vidya da-dati vinayam, Amity ke phool haihum…marked a happy start as well asconclusion for the event. Moments of power: We are the youth.We are the leaders. The room echoed

with the ‘power of youth’ as the ‘YouthPower’ finalists took stage to voice theiropinions on varied social issues. Theirconcerns regarding the society baggedan appreciating response from Ms.Monique Coleman, the ‘High SchoolMusical’ star, who happened to be theChief Guest for the event. Rineeta Naik,Asst. Information Officer, UNIC, too

gave thumbs up to the future leaders. Moments of pride: It was time to feelthe pride of being an Amitian as a movieshowcasing the 20 year journey wasscreened. Throwing spotlight on Amity’sachievement galore, it showed how a lit-tle sapling had metamorphosed into agiant tree. While everyone cheered andclapped, there were some who took the

nostalgic route. Moments of emotion:Things took anemotional turn as it was time to felicitatethe 20-year old missionaries. Serving anorganization for 20 whole years comesonly to the loyal-blooded; a fact well ac-knowledged by the Chairperson who hadher anecdotes to share on each of theawardees. Her personal touch left some

wet eyed, others nostalgic. …And the award goes to:�Deepak bhaiya for driving the firstAmity school van. �Mohanti bhaiya for making AISSaket’s garden blossom every season. �Laxmi didi for serving children withlove and care even after 20 years. �Raju Bhaiya for being the Man Fri-day of every PrincipalWhile the honors went to the awardees,it was the crowd that jumped with joy.And if you thought that only the kidswho cheered, count the principals &heads in too! (PS The complete awardlist is a little long to fit into this space)Moments of newness:While everyonerelived the old, there was a dash of new-ness too. Steps in - a new principal forthe host school! Welcomed with a thun-dering applause, Ms. Rekha Ranadewho took over as new Principal for AISSaket. G T

WHAT: Sthapna DiwasWHERE: Amity International School, SaketWHEN: April 1, 2011WHY: Celebrating Amity’s 20 yearsWHO: Dr. (Mrs.) Amita Chauhan,Chairperson, Amity Group of SchoolsMs. Monique Coleman, UN Ambassador forMDGs, Chief GuestRineeta Naik, Information Officer, UNICMrs. Pooja Chauhan, Vice Chairperson,Amity Humanity FoundationMrs. Divya Chauhan,Chairperson, AmityInstitute of Fashion Technology & AmitySchool of Fine Arts and Heads of other Amity Institutions

Amity Technical Placement Centre (ATPC):ATPC celebrated the occasion in collaborationwith Accenture. The students got to know moreabout ‘Vahini’ a networking forum for professionalwomen, enabled by Accenture. The forum pro-vided an opportunity to the students to know trulyinspiring stories, exchange ideas, discussions anddebate on thought provoking subjects and to buildleadership skills through on-ground initiatives withindustry leaders and peers from other organiza-tions. Interesting competitions like puzzle solvingand quiz were conducted. Resham C Chabre, a stu-dent of Amity Institute of Biotechnology was cho-sen to attend Women’s Day celebration atAccenture, Bangalore.Amity School of Hospitality (ASH): Going withtheir profession ASH chose a ‘yummy’ style to cel-

ebrate the occasion. A cake decoration and appre-ciation workshop was organized for all the womenemployees at Amity. Mr. Ajit Kumar Singh, Lec-turer, ASH demonstrated the process of bakingchocolate mud cake. A seminar on ‘Food and Nu-trition for women’ was also organized. Dr. SubhaSabarwal, HOD Dietetics, Indraprastha ApolloHospital and Ms. Savita Mehta, VP, Communica-tions, Amity University emphasized the importanceof healthy eating and cooking for women. The ses-sion was followed by a nutritious menu planningcompetition.Amity Institute of Social Sciences (AISS) andAmity Institute of NGO Management (AINGM):A two day seminar on ‘Women empowerment:Challenges and issues’ was organized. The eminentspeakers on the first day included Dr. Bhishma

Narain Singh, Former Cabinet Minister and Gover-nor of Assam; Ms. Neera Mishra, Chairperson,Draupadi Trust & Member Advisory Board, FICCIand Dr. (Mrs.) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, AmityGroup of Schools. While on the second day thepanel was graced by Ms. Louis Khurshid, Ex MLA&member CAPART and Dr. Shipra Mitra, DirectorACCF. Various issues like political decentralizationof women and violence against women were dis-cussed during the sessions.Amity Law School:ALS conducted a debate com-petition on the topic “Role of Women in CorruptionEradication” to mark the Women’s Day celebration.The students debated eloquently and rebutted con-fidently. The first prize and second prize wasbagged by Nikita Opal and Jaivardhan Singh re-spectively. The event which began with a beautiful

presentation on the role of women by Dr. Niru Sha-ran ended with an inspiring speech by Mr. NilendraKumar, Director, ALS.Amity Media Cell: In collaboration with KailashHospitals, Amity Media Cell held a day long freehealth check up camp for women members of theAmity family. In her inaugural address Ms SavitaMehta, VP Communications emphasized that it isimportant for women to focus on their own healthand fitness if they want to rear a healthy family. Thecamp was also attended by Ms Pooja Chauhan, ViceChairperson, Amity Humanity Foundation andMs. Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, AIFT & ASFA.The latter appreciated the concept of spreadinghealth consciousness amongst women and alsoencouraged women to give due time to their ownphysical and mental health.G T

20 YEARS OF AMITY

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STHAPNA DIWASA bouquet of moments

Celebrating WomenCome Women’s day and

it is time for women tobe connected through

an array of activities thatrange from political rallies,business conferences eventsto local women’s craft markets, fashion parades andmore. Amity too was notlagging behind in either ofthe celeberations. A host of interesting activities fromcake baking workshop to freehealth camp were organizedto celebrate the spirit of womanhood.

Vidya Dadati Vinayam Members of Amity family sing the Amity Song

Expert talk Rineeta Naik, Asst. Information Officer,UNIC

I am Youth PowerVishrutyi Sahni of AIS Noida

Golden words Ms. Pooja Chauhan addressing the gathering Bake thy cake Amity’s women employees learn cake-making

Warm felicitation Dr.(Mrs.) Amita Chauhan withMonique Coleman felecitating the awardees Happy moments Celebrating 20 years of being an Amitian

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DAY

REDUCECarbon footprint:All it takes to re-

duce Carbon footprint is a littlesmartness and some technology. That isexactly what was done atAmity Univer-sity. A large number of servers were re-placed by fewer servers of high capacity,significantly lowering the University’scarbon footprint!

Technological conservation: Tech-nology has always ushered in ad-

vancement, but often the progress comesat the expense of the environment.Amity gives this concept a u-turn bymaking best use of technology for theenvironment. By using high capacitycentral air conditioning system withCFC free green chillers, which are gen-erally used for gold/platinum rated greenbuildings, automated generators, elec-tronic chokes and high quality con-struction material, Amity ensureseco-friendly sustenance.

Giving plants: At Amity, givingplants is a family tradition. Instead

of conventional bouquets, potted plantsare given as a welcome token to guests.

Jute bags: Whether it is distributingliterature or handing out brochures,

jute bags come as the carrier.

RECYCLEWater recycling: Water every-

where and drops to drink too is ahappy achievement made byAmity Uni-

versity. With a ‘zero discharge system’in place, it reuses every drop.Almost 15-20 lakh liters of water is recycled every-day. Hard water is extracted andprocessed for drinking purposes and di-rectly pumped to the rest rooms. Thewater utilized in the rest rooms is sentfor sewage treatment, where it is treatedtill the time there is no odour and colour.This treated water is then used for flushsystems and horticulture. Now isn’t thatwhat we call value for nature?

Recycling plant:We can’t eliminatethe use of paper, but we can recycle

it for sure.Amity’s recycling plant atAISSaket not just recycles waste paper, butpea shells & grass, making 50 to 60sheets of paper, sized 1.5 ft X 2 ft perday.AIS MV too has come up with its re-cyling plant recently.

Waste treatment: Dumping thewaste from dustbin into landfills

makes the earth only a bigger dustbin.AtAmity, mother earth is nurtured . Thewaste treatment system at Amity Uni-versity, Noida stands proof. Waste gen-erated in the University is recycled here.

REUSEReused paper: If you find envelopes

that have been used multiple timesor paper printed on both sides, thensurely it’s coming fromAmity. Whetherit is the head office, schools or universi-ties – reuse is the golden rule.

Rain water harvesting: Amitystarted with it at a time (Read

1995), when barely a few understood theconcept. Whether it is the head office orthe university, rain water harvesting isthe protocol.

REPLENISHGreen landfill: Amity University,

Noida that started as a barren landwith just 3 trees, is today a well devel-oped campus with 70% of its land de-voted to greenery, playgrounds androads, something that is above govern-ment’s norms. The ‘GreenMission’wentbeyond the AUUP borders to engulfotherAmity campuses too. Case in point– Amity University, Jaipur! The sprawl-ing greens of Jaipur campus have left noremains of the dessert that it once was.Today, the campus is home to over 2,750trees and devotes 50 out of 150 acres ofland to greenery. These eco friendly ef-forts have recently been acknowledgedin the form of awards like the ‘CEIS Ecochallenge Trophy 2011’ and ‘Best Land-scaping & Greenery’.

Vasudha: Science and nature canwalk hand in hand or be at logger-

heads. With Vasudha, a school levelChildren Science Congress, Amityproves the former. Children work onprojects centered around social problemsand present them before peers and sci-entists. Some eco-friendly initiativestaken under Vasudha are carbon foot-print calculator, solar water disinfectant,

herbal mosquito repellant & more.

Organic farm: Amity’s organicfarms at Manesar & Noida befriend

the planet. Practicing cereal & fodderbased cropping, the farms are self suffi-cient. The development of bio-indicatorsis an add-on. The farms develop theircomposite and the waste is recycled.

Cultural activities:Morning assem-blies, poster making competitions,

street plays, dance performances…youname it and Amity endows green in itscultural galore in every possible way.Adding to this, areAmity’s EnvironmentClubs, which aim to create a ‘clean andgreen consciousness’ amongst students.

Celebrating mother earth: AtAmity, we not just respect but re-

joice mother earth. Here is the ecofriendly Amity calendar.March 21 – World Forestry DayMarch 22 – Water DayApril 22 – Earth DayJune 5 – World Environment DaySeptember 16 – World Ozone DayOctober 16 - World Food Day

Kitchen garden: Having a kitchengarden is a fun way to replenish

mother earth. Looks like AIS PushpVihar is having all the fun! Ground tomushrooms, the garden serves a delec-table platter to the guests who visit theschool. G T

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The government and residents of Delhi should initiate weeklyYamuna cleaning drive as this sacred river, which was once wor-shipped as Goddess has now become worse than a drain.AAaarruusshhii SSiinnhhaa,, IIXX,, AAIISS MMVV

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the green world that it envisages to build

Models (L to R) : Vishruyti Sahni, AIS Noida; Kritika Dhawan, AIS Pushp Vihar;Tanvi Sethi, AIS Gur-46; Drishti Jain, AIS Vasundhra-6; Rashika Sood, AIS Mayur

Vihar; Surabhi Dogra, AIS Saket

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Amity’s legacy goes beyond an educationalgiant. While it nurturesyoung minds, it aims to nurture the envir-onment too; givingmother earth the importance it has always deserved butrarely received.Amity’s endeavours to initiate friendshipwith the planet is evident in the numerous efforts itmakes, earning itselfthe title of THE GREENAMBASSADOR.

Bhawna Tuteja, GT Network

Pic: Pankaj Mallik

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Camera Caper Clicked by : Keshav Chandana, VI, AIS Noida

Enjoying nature Watching nature with peace Twins having fun

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“When I am very sad and grim, Mother Earth delights me. Its stunningbeauty full of gurgling rivers, blossoming flowers and marvelous treesalong with its calmness cools me down. It turns my frown upside down.”

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Variety

Chitrangda Singh, AIS Noida

Otherwise known as the (in)fa-mous Spiderman, TobeyMaguire is a hard-core veggie.

Who knew you could be a human-spi-der hybrid and not eat other animals?I’m sure spinning webs and swingingacross skyscrapers can take a lot out ofa person. But putting such conundrumsaside, you have to stop and admire thedetermination of a person who takesthe initiative to step up and take theother side. In a world full of KFCs andhamburgers, it can’t be easy to dropthat juicy wing and bite into a broccolifloret instead. That being said, you can’t deny thatgiving up your well-done stake canhelp you in more ways than one. Not

only is Mr Maguire saving innocentanimals from the slaughterhouse, he’salso helping his heart, body and soulby eating green, yellow, red and manyother colours of vegetables. It isn’t justhis blood being purified, but also asmany mothers like to say, he’ll havebeautiful skin and shiny hair. In lesssuperficial words, he’s taking in a lotof vitamins and minerals which are acrucial, yet missing part of lifestylesof most of us.So buckle up aspiring superheroes ofthe world! It’s time to crunch on juicycarrots and chuck the spicy chickencurry. If Spiderman can swing acrossthe city and get the girl he loves with-out a morsel of meat, so can you. Afterall, it’s your job to protect the innocent,not eat them.G T

A hoarding saying ‘Go Vegetarian’ may do little to keep you off that juicy chicken steak.Perhaps, PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) understood the concept ofclichés-don’t-work and came up with a rather sensuous way of promoting vegetarian-ism - The ‘Sexiest Vegetarian’ honors. While the title was conferred upon bigwigs likeShania Twain and Tobey Maguire, Indian counterparts lapping up the title include Kar-rena Kapoor, Sreesanth & Shashi Tharoor amidst others.

GREEN is sexy

The GREENSpiderman

GREENCelebrations

No paper invitations, nodriving, no packaged food,no gift wrapping, nodancing lights and nobows, decoration frills orgreeting cards! Still youcan have a blast at theparty, errr…Green party…

Ruchi Avtar, VIII C, AIS Vas-6

Asyou get together with friendsand family for birthdays, holi-days or other celebrations, why

not celebrate the environment too? Hereare some tips for greening up your fes-tivities. As an added bonus, many ofthem will be as kind to your wallet asthey will be to the planet!Getting started: InvitationsWho says sending out printed paperfliers is the only way to invite? Whilesending SMSs or emails are effective al-ternatives, why not make it a Facebookevent? Wondering about the benefits?You get to organize car pooling to yourevent and cut down on the fuel wastage.Also, encourage your friends to walk, ortake the bus if they’re not close by.Eco friendly gifts: Gifts galoreYou can always tell your guest not tobring gifts (yeah right!) and if not, theleast you can do is to get them greenwrapped. Instead of receiving a giftadorned with expensive shiny wrappingpapers which eventually contribute tothe landfill, make use of old newspapersand a little creativity for beautiful giftwrapping. Wish to remember the party

forever? Simply take a plain cloth sheetand ask everyone to write something onit in different colours, giving you acolourful memoir to treasure. Don’t for-get to green wrap your return gifts aswell. Potted money plants form idealgifting option.Savour the wholesome platter: MenuDisposable plates, plastic, styrofoam area complete no-no. Instead use reusabledishes, utensils, table cloth and napkins.Steer clear of packaged food- it not justmeans eating junk and unhealthy but thepackaging is of more concern as it addsto the landfill. Buy locally when itcomes to party dishes. Serve finger foodas it reduces need of plates and dishes.Serving an all vegan meal will reduceyour carbon footprint – it’s a good dayto kick a simple lifestyle change to doyour little bit for the environment. Addsome organic cocktails and cuisine to themenu and you are all set to have sump-tuous treat!Light me up: Venue decorMake your evening party more interest-ing by opting for a shadowy theme. Usedifferent types of candles to light up theplace and ask your guests to comedressed as scary creatures to add twist of

a haunted party. Make sure that use onlyregular candles and not the ones madefrom petroleum products. For the venuedécor make best use of the waste paperlying around and make different decora-tive items like chinese paper lanterns andorigami items.Party poppers: Celebration buzzIf you do not want your guests to com-plain ‘is there not anything else to do?’,the answer is to head outdoors. It neednot be an elaborate affair. Simply plan atrip to the nearby park and celebrate in apicnic style. While the kids get to enjoythe swings and slides, the grown ups canindulge in some treasure hunt. If it’s awinter party outing, play in the snow,perhaps organize a competition for mak-ing the best snow man. If you plan tohave all the fun indoors, screen ecoawareness films such as - Who Killedthe Electric Car, The 11th Hour (hello,Leo DiCaprio!) or An InconvenientTruth. Rest assured, your guests aregoing to love them. Have a candle light‘Maggi’ party and ask your friends tomake shadows on the wall and narrateinteresting stories.So, go ahead and celebrate festivities inthe eco way.G T

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