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VASANT VALLEY TODAYExcellence In Deed |श्रेष्ठतमाय कम्मणरे
27 FEB 2020
NAMO’STE TRUMP In reciprocation to the headline-making ‘Howdy
Modi’ event in Houston last year, a grand itinerary was planned for
President Trump’s ‘Namaste Trump’ Event on the 24th of february,
2020. No stone was left unturned in order to make this 3 hour
Ahmedabad visit a memorable one. Directly upon landing, the
President was taken along a 22 km pre-spruced road, where every
little detail had been made perfect.
‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ is at the center of Indian existence, so why
not spend 130 crores for this ostentatious event?
On the flip side...Donald John Trump- a firm, confident and
competent leader. Once an actor on a TV show, the billionaire now
holds one of the highest positions in the world as the President of
the United States. Having reshaped American politics and markets
over the past four years, he is staying faithful to his promise of
making America great again. Mr. Trump was in India from 24th to
25th February. He visited New Delhi, the nations capital
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE...
Your typical House Characters ...Page 2Meet your Prefects
...Page 3Has our body temperature dropped? ...Page 5The Great
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All roads going to the Motera stadium- which was being
inaugurated at this grand event- were resurfaced. 3.8 crores were
spent on horticultural activities alone. New sidewalks were put
into place, paan shops were cleared, and flights were diverted.
Walls and highways in the area were repainted and even streetlamps
were fixed. It looks like President Trump’s dream finally came
true- a wall had been built for him along the ‘filthy,
poverty-stricken’ slum areas near the scenic routes of India. After
all, they are too lowly to be seen by the President. Would the
whole of Dharavi have been covered if the event was in Mumbai? The
Taj Mahal was also being cleaned day and night before POTUS’ Agra
visit following the Namaste Trump event. ‘Yuge’ crowds and people
lined up along the roads, and stages were filled with cultural
showsduring his journey. The crowds in America would surely seem
small after this trip! President Donald Trump was probably more
excited after these massive rallies than Charlie was after seeing
Willy Wonka’s Factory. After all, his love for all things massive
has often been reiterated in his speech-es. However, one thing we
do need to ask ourselves is whether some things will refuse to go
away even after all this scrubbing and beautification…
India has to now pay a 260 million dollar tariff after being
classified as a ‘developed’ country by the US President (being
removed from the GSP exemptions), but this will certainly not
affect the strong ‘Jay and Veeru’-like bond between the Prime
Minister and President Trump. After the bear hugs, back thumps, and
high fives galore at this magnificent event, will anything come in
between President Pu-tin’s BFF relationship with the POTUS?
-Advaita Sehgal, 10
Vasant Valley Today// Page 1
Class 6 1st- Arika Agarwal 2nd- Suvir Gupta 3rd- Kushaan
Kochhar
Class 71st-Kaavya Mukherjee Saha2nd - Ritika Panwar3rd -
Shivantika Swarup and Avni Gandhi
Class 81st- Mannat Sikka2nd- Kyra Dhar 3rd- Vaani Chopra and
Noor Srivastava
SCHOOL WATCH
Class 91st-Sara Jaykumar2nd- Myra Prasad and Saanya Anand3rd-
Arjunveer Khera and Sumaya Beri
Class 101st - Shyla Upadhyay2nd - Mehek Anand3rd - Udhay Aman
Chopra
Class 121st- PM Sayee Leshya2nd- Prakriti Mahajan3rd- Tanmay
Singh
Speed Math, Class 6Winner- Kushaan Kochhar and Vedant Binani
English Creative Writing Competition
,and Ahemdabad, Prime Minister Modi’s hometown. He was welcomed
by large crowds, and delivered speeches (much like the ‘Howdy Modi’
event that took place in the United States). President Trump’s
visit included discussions on the issues in Kashmir, where he even
offered mediation. They also spoke about the removal of India’s
‘developing nation’ tag and the issue of religios freedom. Mr.
Trump has repeatedly praised our Prime Minister for his
deci-siveness and claims to enjoy Mr. Modi’s company.
Both Mr. Modi and Mr. Trump are right-wing politicians who
frequently share their views on the functioning of a country. Modi
ji’s vision of ‘India first’ is strikingly similar to Trump’s
‘America first’. Mr. Modi, like Mr. Trump, has consistently shown
that he puts the needs of Indian startups and businesses before
those of a Multinational Company. Even though there has been a
decline in growth in recently, it is believed that India will
resume its fast pace in growth soon. Mr.Modi has also shown that he
would do anything for the security of our nation. Under him, a
surgical strike and airstrike have been conducted, showing that
India will retaliate against those who seek to undermine peace in
our nation. India has always believed in treating guests as gods,
and the preparations to welcome Mr. Trump did not deserve the
criticism they received. Warm relations between leaders like Modi
ji and Mr. Trump can only prove to be beneficial for India.
-Ruhan Chopra, 10
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WHICH HOUSE WILL WIN THE 30TH TRACK AND FIELD MEET, 2020?
Recently gone through a makeover, she’s quite the charming and
generous girl, always willing to lend a helping hand. She’s sweet
and bubbly but a little over-enthusiastic about pretty much
everything. Shes extremely talented and is always laughing. From
studies to parties- she manages it all. Off late, her road map
seems to be directed towards physical excellence too.
WHICH HOUSE DOES SHE BELONG TO?
The passionate one with immense house spirit, he is indeed a
winner of hearts. He can be seen studying with a book during nashta
breaks, but his sporty side comes out on the field. Always bringing
his A-game, you know you can count on him no matter what. His
patience and understanding leave us all in awe.He can often be seen
hanging around Hawkers after school.
WHICH HOUSE DOES HE BELONG TO?
Our own self appointed police, if you see someone bossing around
you know it’s him. He is always seen in the late line and loves
passing around biscuits in class. Sports is his middle name, and
he’s surely on the football team. He’s quite the competitive one,
so don’t get on his wrong side. He’s also fiercely loyal, and will
always have your back. Strong, loyal, competitive and passionate,
he’s truly one of a kind.
WHICH HOUSE DOES HE BELONG TO?
Whether it’s Inter House Western Music or Indi-an Music, this
nightingale leaves us quite amazed. She’s musically inclined and
naturally has a way with words. She can be found sitting at the
back of class, chatting with her friends. Whether it’s gossip or
debate, she’s always going to be there. Quite the rebel, a tucked
in salwar and folded socks accompany her everywhere. Often found
bunking in sister’s, watch out for this clever one.
WHICH HOUSE DOES SHE BELONG TO?
TYPICAL HOUSE CHARACTERS It’s a known fact around school that
every House has some stereotypes associated with it- whether it’s
the “sporty kids” or the “studious ones”. Let’s see
if you can guess which house these characters belong to!
-Vedika Bagla, Prakriti Mahajan, Reana Soni, 12 Illustrations by
Sara Jay Kumar
LETS GO BLUE HOUSE! SHA LA LA LA LA
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मातभृाषा दिवस 21 फ़रवरी मातभृाषा दिवस करे अवसर पर रवीश कुमार नरे
अपनरे मातभृाषा भोजपुरी में समाचार पढा।लरेदकन मातभृाषा है कया और
मातभृाषा दिवस कयों मनाया जाता है।मातभृाषा वह कहलाती है जो बचचा
अपनरे पररवार में सनुकर उसी भाषा में बोलना शरुू करता है, वह उस बचचरे
की मातभृाषा कहलाती है। भारत एक बहुभाषी िरेश है, जहां २२ भाषाएँ
मानयता प्ाप्त तथा २३४ भाषाओ ंको भी सथान दिया गया है।जजस क्रेत्र में
रहतरे हुए जजस भाषा का प्योग करतरे हैं, वह उस क्रेत्र की मातभृाषा
कहलाती है।इस समय परूरे ववश्व में लगभग ६५०० मातभृाषाएँ है। १८ नवंबर
१९९९ को युनरेसको नरे प्ततवष्म २१ फ़रवरी को मातभृाषा दिवस का आिरेश
दिया । यह मनाया जाता है ववश्व में भाषाई एवं सांसकृततक ववववधता को और
बहुभावषता को बढावा तमलरे।
आज की नयी पीढी अपनी मातभृाषा को ही खोती जा रही है, वह अपनी
मातभृाषा कया है वह खिु जानतरे तक नहीं। भाषा को जीववत रखनरे करे तलए
४० भाषाओं को ववसतार दिया जा रहा है जजससरे लोग अपनरे भाषा की महतव
समझेंगरे। जब तक हम अपनी मातभृाषा का प्योग नहीं करेंगरे उसरे जीववत
रखना संभव नहीं होगा। इसतलए अपनी मातभृाषा का संरक्ण करना बहुत ही
ज़रूरी है।दिजजटल ितुनया में आज अगं्रेज़ी, चायनीज़ आदि भाषाओं का
बोलबाला है। लरेदकन हमाररे प्धान मंत्री जी नरे अब भारत करे ६० भाषाओ
ंको ‘दिजजटल’ बनाकर मातभृाषा करे संरक्ण में महतवपूण्म काय्म दकया
है।मातभृाषा दिवस माननरे का भी यही तातपय्म है दक हम अपनी मातभृाषा को
समझरे, उसरे महतव िें अतधक सरे अतधक प्योग करें और संरजक्त रखें
कयोंदक ‘जननी जनमभूतमश्च सवगा्मिवप गरीयसी।’ -तगरधर चिंोक, 9
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Meet Your Prefects...
I am really happy that I am selected as the Head of Physical
Development. I am happy for the other prefects too. I was hoping to
get a better prefect po-sition. I love my meetings with Ms. Datta.
But I am very thankful to all the teachers who chose me as a
prefect. Kartikey Gupta V - B
When I found out that I am the Head of Emo-tional Development, I
was over the moon. But I was also a little ner-vous as I knew being
a prefect was not going to be so easy. However, with the support of
my friends and
my inspiring teachers I think I will be able to take on this
responsibility. Nikita Ahlawat V - B
I am happy to be appointed as the Head of Social Development. I
hope I set a good example for my juniors to build positive
relationships with everyone.
S Shiv Vir Singh V- B
When my name was called out as the Sports Cap-tain, I leaped
with joy and dashed onto the stage. I was overjoyed and everyone
congratulated me, it was a dream come true. I play a wide variety
of games and enjoy sports thoroughly. I am really look-ing forward
to giving this adventure my best shot. Maira Ghosh V - B
Becoming a Class Representative was a dream come true for me. I
couldn’t believe my ears when
my name was called out in the alcove at lunch time. I was very
excited and couldn’t wait to tell my parents. We were told that we
would be eating lunch with Ms Datta and that made me a bit nervous
but also proud . Imaan Bakshi V - B
When my name was announced as head boy, I was both surprised and
happy. I was very nervous when I went up on stage. I have been
given a big responsi-bility by my teachers and I am grateful for
their trust. Samarth Meattle V - B
When I was called up on stage as “SPORTS VICE CAPTAIN”, I could
not believe my ears! All my hard work focus and concentra-tion on
sports finally paid off. I hope to be a good role model for my
juniors. I cannot wait for Track and Field Meet as
I will get to represent the junior school athletes. Darsh Prasad
V- C
I was overwhelmed with joy when my name was an-nounced as the
Blue House Captain. The entire day was filled with excitement and I
also got to know my duties as a Captain. Also being a Captain means
that I will have to be a role model. It also means that I have to
be confident and make the right choices for my house. Aisha Goyal V
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While sitting in the joint assembly, deep down I really hoped to
become a prefect. Ms. Krishnan started announc-ing the names of all
the prefects and my name wasn’t called out. “Oh no!”, I thought
I’ve missed the boat. But
suddenly my name was called out as the Head Girl. I couldn’t
believe my ears and I sprinted up to the stage feeling over the
moon! Avanti Chopra V - C
On the day we were called for the joint assembly, I was having a
number of thoughts. Will I be a prefect or maybe not. As my friends
kept walking to the stage I was very nervous. And then, when my
name was called on stage I was shocked! I was the ‘Green House
Captain’.
V Veda Menon V - B
It was class five. There was much apprehension and excitement in
the air, both at home and in school. I would be lying if I said
that I didn’t feel butterflies in my stomach whenever I thought
about it. The day fi-nally arrived, the announcements were being
made. Suddenly I heard my name being called out. I was Red House
Captain. My head felt light and my heart filled with joy. Anant
Agarwal V - CWhen my name was announced as the Cerebral Head of
Junior School I was surprised and elated. All I want-ed to do at
that point of time was to call my mother and share the good news.
In 5 minutes my wish came true. After my initial excitement settled
down I start-ed thinking about how to make this year one of the
best for everyone. Anahita Rene Ganeshan V - A
When I found out, that I am the Yellow House Pre-fect I was
jumping with joy and was thrilled. I am proud to have this
opportunity. As a prefect, I will try my best to help anyone with
any problem. I will also have my fingers crossed to make Yellow
House win a hattrick this year. Ishaan Narain Gupta V - A"The Head
of the Cerebral Department is Anahita Rene Ganeshan!” I was a
little disappointed as this was the only position I thought I could
get. After eat-ing our breakfast, we voted for the two class
repre-sentatives. The results were declared by Ms. Datta. “The two
class representatives are. . .” the alcove qui-etened down “Imaan
Bakshi and Anhad Kashyap!” I was very proud of myself at that
moment. Anhad Kashyap V - C
It was the day of prefect announcement and I was ex-tremely
nervous as I sat in the joint assem-bly listening to Ms. Krishnan
announcing the names of the prefects. That’s when Ms. Krishnan
said, Saanchi Bansal, Head of Spiritual Development. I couldn’t
believe my ears. I was overjoyed and on cloud nine.
Sanchi Bansal V - C
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“Unbelievable feel-ing to be appointed as the sports vice
captain of our school.”Jai Varma, Sports Vice Captain
SENIOR SCHOOL PREFECT COUNCIL 2020
Meet your prefects: these ‘chosen ones’ are the formidable
beings whose faces you shall be seeing first thing in the morning
as they lead you down for assembly or conduct microfiction. Get
ready to hear constant shushing in class act, indignant demands
of changing your seats when your constant chattering fails to
cease, and numerous lectures on the importance of participation in
various events from them. These are the people who might confiscate
your tennis balls during the lunch break, but they are also the
ones whom you can always reach out to, for they will do
everything in their power to help you.
“Unbelievably honoured to have two sets of re-sponsibilities
this year. I hope I’ll be able to leave my mark not only by making
a difference in the school, but making Red House the overall victor
this year.”Sanaa Sharma, Red House Captain, Social Head
“I am very thankful for both my positions and I will try my best
to make the most of them. This year will surely be the year of the
domain heads and blue house.”Anahita Mahajan, Blue House Captain,
Spiritual Head
“I am honored to be chosen to represent yellow house. I hope we
continue to win! ”Anahit Bindra, Yellow House Prefect
“I feel truly honoured to have been appointed as the Green House
Prefect for 2020. Cheering all these years and taking pride in
Green House, it is my turn to give back and lead from the
forefront. Green House has a lot of potential, and it is time for
Green to rise up to the top once again. Destiny arrives.”Armaan
Gandhi, Green House Prefect
“I’m really grateful for getting this position and it’s a big
responsibility. I’m excited and look forward to bring changes to
academics and hopefully make school more productive.”Siddhant
Gandhi, Cerebral Head
“I feel like all the hours spent in the art room have finally
paid of. I hope I can fulfil all my responsibilities and make
everyone proud.”Gauri Minocha, Visual Arts Coordinator
“It was pretty unbelievable when my name got called up. Now
let’s try make our chant, “jeet gaya bhai jeet gaya, red house jeet
gaya!” For the rest of the year.. ”Shrijeet Kolley, Red House
Prefect
“I couldn’t stop smiling! I’m extremely humbled to be a part of
the student council and I’m looking forward to fulfilling my
responsibili-ties and leaving a mark. It’s going to be a great
year!”Mehika Sikand, Blue House Prefect
“As the Bible says- those who waketh the latest taketh the L.
It’s an honour to become green house captain and I hope that i can
fulfil the responsibility that comes along with it”Rishnav Thadani,
Green House Captain
“Truly a surreal feeling. really grateful for this opportunity
and hope to make a difference! :) and no I cannot give u extra
outreach hours”Nandani Aggarwal, Out-reach Coordinator
“I was very excited and I look for-ward to all that this
position brings”Naaz Gill, Physical Head
“I was surprised and am deeply honoured at being appointed the
games vice captain. I am grateful for this opportunity and look
forward to making this a memorable year. ”Raisah Ila Panda, Sports
Vice Captain
“Very grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait to see how the
year unfolds. I hope to see a visible change in readership at
school.”Naira Chopra, Li-brary Coordinator
“3:52 i’m this - peter cat recording co. I’m thankful for this
opportunity; i can’t wait to take on this responsibility and
inspire others!”Ananya Malhotra, Emotional Head
“I am honoured, and look forward to make the most of this
opportunity.”Meha Kapoor, Environment Coor-dinator
“I was really suprised and honoured to be made the Yellow House
Captain. I aim to increase participation in all activities and help
every child become more confident and involved. Go yellow :)”Tia
Goculdas, Yellow House Captain
“Unbelievable feeling. I would like to thank the school for
appointing me as the games captain.I am really happy to be part of
this group and looking forward to leave a mark.”Abhay Kumar, Sports
Captain
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“Excited to take performing arts to new levels”Prithvi Oak,
Performing Arts Coordinator
“So honoured and excit-ed. Can’t wait to bring about many
changes and to make sure no one turns the newsletter into a paper
plane!”Reana Soni, Editor
Jai Kapoor
“VVS- the best is yet to come”
Vedika Bagla
“I feel extremely honoured and I hope I can give back to
school”
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HAS OUR AVERAGE BODY TEMPERATURE DROPPED?
शिवरात्रि
इस वष्म २१ फ़रवरी को तशवरावत्र का पावन अवसर, परूरे भारत में
मनाया गया | महा तशवरावत्र अथा्मत तशव की महान रावत्र |भारत की यह
दिलचसप और अद्तु बात है दक हर तययौहार सरे समबजनधत बहुत-सी कहातनयाँ व
दकंविंतत होतीं हैं। इसी रात को तशव नरे तांिव नतृय भी दकया था जो
दकसवृटि करे संहार को िशा्मता है।महातशवरावत्र की एक कथा करे अनसुार
इस दिन पाव्मती और तशव जी का शभु वववाह हुआ था , परंत ु एक अनय कहानी
करे अनुसार इस दिन भगवान तशव नरे समदु्र मंथन सरे तनकला ववष अपनरे
गलरे में पी तलया था ओर धरती को ववष करे ववनाश सरे बचाया था जजसकरे
कारण उनका गला नीला पड़ गया| तब सरे तशव जी को नील कण्ठ भी कहा जाता
है ।
कशमीरी पदंितो की परंपराएँ थोड़ी अलग है, वह इस दिन को हरेरथ
बुलातरे है। क़रीब हर साल इस दिन को जमम-ूकशमीर में बाररश या बफ़्म
तगरती है |मयौसम ववभाग की मयौसम की नवीनतम ररपोट्म करे अनसुार इस साल
भी बफ़्म और वषा्म हुई ।हजारों साल पहलरे एक अफ़गानी राजा नरे अपनी
सारी दहंि ूप्जा को हरेरथ जलुाई करे महीनरे में मनानरे को कहा। वह
िरेखना चाहता था दक कया गरमी करे मयौसम में भी हरेरथ पर बाररश या
बफ़्म होगी? आश्चय्म की बात है दक जलुाई करे महीनरे में भी बफ़्म तगरी
थी।
तशवरावत्र को पद्मरज़ारथी भी कहा जाता है। तशव परुाण में एक और कथा
भी है। भगवान ब्रह्ा और भगवान ववषण ुकरे बीच एक घमासान लड़ाई हो रही
थी और सब भगवान तशव सरे मिि माँगनरे आए । िोनों ववरोधी िरेवताओ ंकरे
बीच में तशव नरे एक ववशाल सतंभ का रूप धारण कर तलया। िोनों िरेवता अलग
-अलग अवतार धारण करकरे इस अज्न की चोटी खोजनरे लगरे। इस प्यास में
भगवान ब्रह्ा को एक करे तकी का फूल तमलता है जजसरे कहतरे हैं | कहती
है दक वह अज्न सतमभ करे शीष्म पर सथावपत है । इस फूल को लरेकर ब्रह्ा
भगवान तशव करे पास पहँुच जातरे है । असल में तो अज्न की कोई चोटी नहीं
होती और ब्रह्ा को यह सरे यरे बात सनुकर दक उनहें चोटी तमल गयी ,
भगवान तशव उनहें एक श्ाप िरेतरे हैं | कोई उनकी कोई पजूा नहीं कररेगा
। इसी कारण परूरे ववश्व में तसरोही एक ब्राह्ण मंदिर है जो राजसथान
करे पुषकर में है| भगवान तशव नरे िरेवताओं को शांत करनरे में मिि की
इसीतलए उनकरे सममान में तशवरावत्र मनाई जाती है । -िकशयानी चंद्रा,
10
Class 6- Cartwheel“My legs in the air, my hands on the ground,
going in a swift motion from one end to the other. That’s the feel
of a cartwheel.” -Sumer Sharma
Class 7- Scoreboard“He had worked hard all season, determined to
win, but the scoreboard lead the audience to believe other-wise...”
-Inika Tirath
Class 8- Cheerleader“Under the blaze of the sun they stood. Long
blonde hair, pompoms in their hand. Flexibility in their legs.
Dancing to the band. Thats what he wanted to be-come.” -Asmara
Dang
Class 9- Finish line“The finish line was in sight. Every muscle
of his was aching. However, the thirst of winning was ali-ve”
-Siddharth Varma
Class 10- Scoreboard“He felt a pang of disappointment as the
yellow card went up-he wished it was red. Watching from the
side-lines, he wanted in on the action.” -Mehek Anand
Class 12-Deuce“Never loved the idea of races,Why can’t we see
beyomd our paces?I’d be very happy if we just called life
‘Deuce’Then we’d finally reach a truce.”
-Sanjana Singh
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VVS COMICS #1 -Anivartin Daga, 9
MICROFICTION SPORTS EDITION
In a bout of unexpected news, the average normal human-body
temperature has dropped down from 98.6 Fahrenheit to a mild 97.5.
Body temperature is a raw proxy for metabolic rate, and if it has
fallen, it could hint at other physiological changes that have
occurred over time.ime. People are taller, healthier and now live
longer, and we couldn’t attribute these changes to anything, but
the change in our body temperature may finally provide an
answer.
Nearly 150 years ago, a German physician Carl Reinhold August
Wunderlich conducted a study and deemed that the normal human-body
temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. In a new study, researchers
from Stanford University say that Wunderlich’s number was correct
at the time but is no longer accurate because the human body has
changed. In the process of altering our surroundings, we have also
altered ourselves - especially in terms of our height and weight.
Julian Parsonnet, a pivotal figure in the study, thinks it could be
a combination of factors, including warmer clothing, indoor
temperature controls, a more sedentary way of life, and most
importantly - a decline in infectious diseases. Also, an
environment of cli-mate-controlled temperatures makes it
unnecessary to rev up the metabolic system to stay warm or to cool
off. Hence with advancement, we now have lower metabo-lism and
lower body temperature in general - this does however not mean that
we get fever at a lower temperature - you can’t fool your parents
that easily!
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Anivartin Daga, Anirudh Vats, Sumaya Beri, Sara Jayaku-mar,
Tvisha Jerath, Advaita Sehgal, Siddhant Nagrath, Shyla
Upadhyay, Daksayani Chandra, Jehan Vir Singh Bhandal, Katyayani
Jha, Tara Jing Gopinath, Arshya Gaur, Anahita Kukreja, Kavyini
Garodia, Prakriti Mahajan, Prithvi Oak,
Sanaa Sharma, Vedika Bagla Editor - Reana Soni
लो फिर वसंत आया!लो दफर वसंत आया, धरती में जीवंत लाया,
जखल रहरे हैं शोतभत फूल,सदि्मयों की द्ठ्ुठरन को भलू ।
नयी फसल, नया सफ़र, नए अफ़सर,जखलजखलाती हुईं कतलयाँ जैसरे कहती हो
–
जीवन में हो अग्सर!खबूसरूत फूलों करे सुिंर रंग,
लरे आए सबकरे दिलों में उतसाह और उमंग ।
ततततलयाँ लगी हैं दफरनरे,और बहुप्तीजक्त सरूज की सुनहरी
दकरणें,
लरे आई है सबकरे जीवन में प्काश,कड़ी सिदी सरे अब तो तमल गया है
अवकाश।
गुनगुनाती कोयतलया नरे जब,हष्म और उललास की मी्ठी धवतन सनुाई,
सबको प्तीत हुआ तब,लो दफर वसंत आया!
सभी का हृिय जीवंत हषा्मया ।।
-समुाया बरेरी, 9
Ford vs Ferrari This film is about the intense rivalry between
Ford and Ferrari- automobile superpowers in the 1960s. It is about
engineer Carroll Shelby, and his driver, Ken Miles, who were hired
by Ford to defeat Ferrari (who dominated racing)The movie
emphasizes the importance of truth and determination, and is all
the more impactful since it is based on a true story. -Anivartin
Daga, 9
Little Women Little Women, directed by the reputed Greta Gerwig,
is a beautiful coming of age movie that portrays the journey from
childhood to womanhood of the four March sisters- Meg, Jo, Beth and
Amy. It perfectly intertwined the plot of the classic novel, and
emphasised that family gives birth to happiness and creativity. The
film is touching because it shows that besides love and marriage,
women have dreams and talents, and how struggling to fulfil them
made them ‘Little Women’
-Shyla Uppadhyay, 10 1917
1917, directed by Sam Mendes, is a film that brings out
pa-triotism and the power of friendship. It is based on the story
of two young British soldiers who are given a huge task of saving
an entire squadron. Although portrayed violently, it is imperative
to show the grotesque nature of World War 1. It is a great watch.
-Anivartin Daga, 9
Jojo Rabbit
The movie Jojo Rabbit is a masterpiece by Taika Watiti. It
blends comedy and drama perfectly to create a spectacular movie. It
is set in Nazi Germany, and we follow the story of a young boy,
Jojo, a Nazi fanatic, and his significantly anti-Nazi mother. His
story follows a buildungsroman throughout which maturity and
adulthood is forced upon him by the collapsing Nazi state. It is
chilling yet entertain-ing at the same time. -Jehan Bhandal,10
Parasite Parasite, the first foreign language film to win the
Academy Award for Best Picture, navigates through the theme of
classism. Set in South Korea, the film draws a humorous, satirical
comparison between the lives and aspirations of the wealthy and the
poverty-stricken. This hard-hitting piece calls for introspection
on how we treat certain sections of society as “parasites”.
Mr.Trump may not agree, but I would say that this movie is a must
watch.
-Laila Alva, 12
The Great Coronavirus PlotImagine you are in control of a nation
of over 1 billion people. You are ruling with force and censor
everything. You take full control of a former British colony.
People are angry. How can you suppress them without having another
billion in protest? Lets see, if you create a hype about a virus
spreading, you can easily get rid of these people without any
issues or bad press. In fact, you can even take them into clinics
to ‘treat’ them and help cure them of life forever with a vaccine
delivered by a gun.
Why stop there? Time to expand operations to that outside of
China to those who have ever or could ever show dissent to the
government. So you put up a show of the virus spreading worldwide.
Thus, you succeed in wiping out all opposition and at the end, you
could come up with a cure and be hailed as sav-iors. Thus, achieve
complete victory.
This is what I think is truly happening in China with the
outbreak of the new coronavirus. Is it really so absurd to assume
that the Chinese government is behind this? In a world of such
cruelty and hate, is it wrong to assume the worst? -Jehan Bhandal,
10
MOVIES TO WATCH
And the Oscar goes to...
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