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Hi all! So, it’s time for your vacations. And I am sure most of you would be planning some great trips with your family. But what do we really mean by “great”? What is your definition of a great vacation? Is it an exotic location? Is it shopping? Is it fun activities or adventures? How do you like to travel? By road, train or plane? Do you like India more or foreign destinations? Think about all of these…What kind of vacation really makes you happy? For me a holiday means not too many activities (don’t we do too many of them in our daily lives?). Not a crowded holiday destination because such places are more crowded than the metros in peak season. I love to travel by road so that I don’t have to worry much about packing all my stuff into 1-2 suitcases. And the most important thing…I love vacations which allow me to sleep and rest a lot :) Wherever you go, whatever you do, remember one thing - Enjoy the moment, enjoy being there. Leave your gadgets behind, forget the selfies, forget Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp and all of that….They all can wait till you come back. A good vacation should mean good time with friends/family, fond memories, relaxation, connect with nature and lots of rest to de-stress. Pack your bags, have a great trip. Enjoy yourself, come back and write some great travelogues for School LIVE, as great as your trip :) Wishing you great learning through travelling.

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What dye, obtained from lichens becomes red under acidic conditions and blue under alkaline conditions? A) Azophloxin B)Litmus C)Methyl D)Naphthol With which country does India share the longest land boundary? A) Afghanistan B)Pakistan C)China D)Bangladesh Who built the Golghar granary in Patna? A) Winston Churchill B) Robert Clive C) John Garstin D) Arthur Wellesley Prahlad Bangladesh Hippocrates John Garstin Sharp

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Who is the only person to win three major cricket trophies, the World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy as captain? A)Sachin Tendulkar B)Virat Kohli C)MS Dhoni D)Saurav Ganguly According to Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Narasimha to save the life of which child? A) Krishna B)Prahlad C)Laxman D)Ganesh Who is known as the “Father of Medicine”? A) Augustus B) Hippocrene C) Hippocrates D) Hesiod Which manufacturing company produced the first camera phone, called the J-Phone, that could send photos over a cellular network? A) Sharp B) AT&T C) Apple D) Motorola

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Which word from the field of finance and economics comes from an Old French word meaning ‘little bag’? A)Account B)Bank C)Budget D)Savings

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Which actor played the role of Harry Sims, the CEO of ‘The Consortium’ in the movie ‘Inferno’? A)Irrfan Khan B)K K Menon C)Amitabh Bachchan D)Ranbir Kapoor

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In what language was our national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ originally written? A)Urdu B)Telegu C)Assamese D)Bengali

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ave you noticed the number of people around who constantly talk about travelling? Or tell you how travelling has enriched their lives? Why do we look forward to exploring newer places each summer (or winter)? Must be something about it! We have all experienced it, but sometimes to put it to words can be a difficult task. Our student reporters jotted down their travel tales and we put them all together for you! Places to explore this summer, advice to follow and precautions to take. In the midst of it all, Samruddhi Phadke weaves a beautiful poem, which you need to read for it to make meaning to you. Sushmita Bose writes about the first Pride Walk in Lucknow! A very interesting story around body image issues is written by Ishani Khemka. With this issue, we hope you have fabulous summer vacations, as much away from the blistering heat as possible. Come back with rejuvenated energy and rekindled thoughts!

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In the midst of the small town of Sonepat, nestles a large and beautiful campus of Delhi Public School, Sonepat, and they are upping the ante of residential education in Delhi NCR. School LIVE had the opportunity of interviewing the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the school, Mrs Ranjoo Mann.

hat is the story behind the foundation of the school? I have always been in the field of education, helping other people set up schools in places like Dehradun and Gurgaon. However, it always remained in the back of my mind, that since I am investing so much of my time and energy, I should start a school of my own. My acquaintances who are in the field of education, too, kept propelling me to start a school. Once I decided to start a school, I found out that it would be better to spend my entire energy in building the curriculum of the school, rather than setting up a brand name and

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spending my time and capital in popularising my own brand name. Therefore, I opted for an already visible brand, so that I could dedicate myself entirely, to building up a holistic curriculum.

home from school, the duality of the school and home life, dissipates the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention and dedication. Moreover, since parenting in India is still in a warped up stage, the parents focus entirely on academic excellence, rather than instilling a How did the idea of boarding judicious way of leading life, in their become part of DPS Sonepat? kids. So, whatever it is that I teach I firmly believe in boarding, as I have my children in school, goes to absobeen a part of it, my husband was in lute waste once they go back home, boarding schools throughout, my el- because back home, all they are der daughter is in a boarding school, pushed for is academic excellence. For instance, I teach all my stuand if I had my way, I would like to convert DPS Sonepat into a fully dents that we must keep our classresidential school. For, I believe, rooms clean, and so I insist, that that a child is faced with a plethora at the end of the day, the students of distractions, once they go back must clean, sweep and mop their

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classrooms. However, I don’t think they’ll be able to keep up this practise at home, because if they do it once or twice, the parents will be very happy, but if the child continues to do so regularly, they will ask them to concentrate on their studies, as they have help at home for such tasks. Therefore, I think, a boarding is a wonderful place to grow up. I am a hard core educator and I love children, allow me and I would love to stay here with my students.

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I have had hundreds of parents tell me that their children do not want to miss out on school and that makes me very happy. Our school always keeps buzzing with activities. Every Wednesday, the children get together with their guitars to sing during the recess, anyone can give any performance that they want.

there has been a reversal of the roadmap of education, which makes me really happy. When I talk about challenges, whether it is this school, or some other school, I feel that the challengSince its inception, how do you es that we face are always beyond think the school has grown? the students. Also, it is believed that And what are some of the chal- the school, the teachers and the parlenges that you faced, whilst on ents are the three pillars, that work together to help a child grow, howthe journey? One of the facts that I think should ever that is not the case. Each one of be stated first is that earlier, the peo- the above, pulls the child in a differple of Sonepat would go for schools ent direction and that is one of the in Delhi. However now, 70% of our challenges, that the heads of schools, students come from Delhi and thus, who feel for the children, often face.

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Another challenge that educators face is the interference of the government, both central and state. I often have officials who come to the school seeking benefits, in lieu of their power, position or money. Otherwise, if left to the students and teachers, the school would face no challenges whatsoever, it is only from the outside that the chaos seeps in. What is the educational philosophy of the school? Most of the educators and heads of schools, feel that they should dedicate themselves to completing the syllabus, ensuring great results in the 10th and 12th board results, while everything else remains just a ‘touch and go’. Be it sports, music or other activities, all of them are merely ‘touch and go’. In my school, I try, and have succeeded, in giving equal importance to both, academics and other activities. The school has a considerably large number of hours allotted to games and performing arts. We have performing arts as a subject, we have coaches for each sport, we have etiquette as a subject, which I think is vital to our country. It is of utmost importance to learn how to talk right, walk right and conduct ourselves right, not only when some-

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the achievements of the school. The smiling faces of my students is the biggest achievement. I have had hundreds of parents tell me that their children do not want to miss out on school and that makes me very happy. Our school always keeps buzzing with activities. Every Wednesday, the children get together with their guitars to sing during the recess, anyone can give any performance that they want. Our children are equipped to do so many things, so it’s a fun school. My doors are always open and any student can come and tell me anything. It’s all about loving children, understanding children and motivating chilMrs Ranjoo Mann, Pro Vice-Chancellor, DPS Sonepat dren at DPS Sonepat. one is watching, but at all times. I want to empower my children, Another thing that I have impleand I do so with the school uniform mented in the school is Internship. as well. You will find that our school Each student has to intern for 30 uniform does not have any restricting hours. They can intern with an NGO, hooks or buttons, all of my students if they don’t find one, they can come wear relaxed track pants. I have enand intern at the school during the tirely done away with those pleated summer break. The students internskirts, because I know parents, nowaing with us can help us by uploading days, don’t have time to iron those certain data, helping with the garpleats every morning. I even allow my dening, or teaching the support staff students to apply gel in their hair, bestudents. It is my firm belief that we cause I understand that in our times, must instil the right way of life in our we had oil to keep our hair in place, children, I am fine with my students but now the kids have gel to do that, scoring 60% or 70%, as long as they so I allow them to use it. are aware, aware of their ecosystem Today we talk about woman emand aware of their responsibilities powerment and women’s rights, it towards the society. is only because we didn’t empower We have been observing the earth our children to think legally, sohour, since 2005, every Wednescially and ethically right. If each one day, we switch off the lights during of us believes in empowering, and the first half of the day, whereas on giving equal rights to everyone, we Mondays we wear khadi. Right now, wouldn’t be thinking about reservaour school is a no sugar zone, so our tion and laws to protect women or students are learning to go organic these, I empower my students. penalising the trespassers. In my at a very young age. We go by the Our school wants to raise students belief, education should be about slogan, “Cheeni Kum, Cheeni Band” who are aware, they should under- teaching children how to think do all and employ the use of alternatives stand that rules must be followed, of the above, and that is what I focus like jaggery or honey, in place of not out of fear, but out of the realisa- on doing in my school. sugar. Our children collect news- tion, that it is the right thing to do. papers and recycle them into visit- And this realisation and awareness How accessible is the school to ing cards, invitations and so on, our is of more importance to me, than parents? website also, is managed in-house, marks on their mark sheets. In other boarding schools, the parby the students. For me, these are ents are given time slots when they more exciting projects, and through Kindly elaborate on some of can visit their children, we don’t do

I am currently trying to start a student exchange programme with remote village schools, wherein our students will go and stay in villages and help them out, while their students will come and visit our school. I feel this exchange programme is more important than the ones we have with other countries, because this programme makes the students aware of the realities of their own country.

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that. We tell the parents that they can visit their child, any time, although, we request them to not visit after 7 p.m because of security reasons. We also request parents to not visit the child during the first month of their stay, as that weakens the weaning process, and the parents might not encounter a very happy child as well, leading to a loss of trust in the school. Apart from these two exceptions, the parents can visit their child whenever they want, they can call them up, as many times as they want. We have staff dedicated especially to attend to parents, they can mail me as many times as they want, they can call us up about their grievances. Our doors are always

in the digital world and not interact with people, face to face. We have a WiFi enabled campus, but the hostel premises are not connected to the internet. Technology is the reality of today, we cannot deny our students, the access to technology, but we can certainly teach them how to use it for their benefit. Kindly tell us about some of the student exchange programmes that the school participates in. We have student exchange programmes with Korea, France, Germany, and I am currently trying to start a student exchange programme with remote village schools, wherein our students will go and stay in vil-

Initially, I faced a lot of resistance from parents, as they were worried about the living conditions in the village, availability of food, water, sanitation and other such concerns. But they soon realise that children are very happy to take up such projects, they love to take up projects and explore newer outlooks, all of which, these exchange programmes allow them to do. With such a different approach to education, how is indiscipline handled by the school authorities? I am very stern when it comes to certain things which I do not approve of and which I know are wrong. But I also smile a lot and hug my students a lot, I play this little game of winning them over, and once I win them over, they automatically listen to whatever I ask them to do. I again insist on instilling a sense of judiciousness in students, so that they follow the rules, not out of fear, but because they know that that is the right thing to do.

What are some of the future goals of the school? Each year, with a new set of students, we revise our programme, so that it does not become redundant. We also adopt children from the streets, groom them and educate them, one such student is now a national level open for parents. lages and help them out, while their swimmer. students will come and visit our My pet project for the next four Do you feel that technology has school. I feel this exchange pro- years is to go organic and I have alhelped education, or has it be- gramme is more important than the ready started implementing that. I come intrusive? ones we have with other countries, also am very keen on instilling ecoNothing can be totally right or totally because this programme makes the sensitivity among my students. I am wrong. We have to empower the stu- students aware of the realities of also working towards teaching my dents, to realise that they must use their own country. kids how to give back to their school, technology judiciously. We cannot Apart from these, we also have so I keep asking my students, who make them sit in a cyber etiquette one way exchange programmes have passed out or are in universiclass and expect them to listen to where our students stay at Anna ties, to come back and help with the us, but we must keep trying. I tell Hazareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s village, frugally, and work school during their vacations, and I them, that as we have fixed hours for from morning to evening, taking have been successful in doing so too. eating, we must fix hours for using care of themselves and the sur- Our hostel warden is an ex student technology, especially social media, roundings, thus witnessing a totally of ours, hopefully I will be able to as well. We cannot lose ourselves different way of life. bring more of my students back.

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Biting the Travel Bug

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Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. — Ray Bradbury

While one is in school, vacations are one of the most exciting parts of the year! For once, you can be (slightly) away from the books and actually enjoy some time with your family and friends. The sense of wonder that travel instils in you, very few things match up to it in life. Here are our reporters telling us their tales of amazement from different corners of the world!

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ou know what it’s like when you have to wake up at 7 every morning, sit in the car and go for long treks. Sounds boring, doesn’t it? But trust me, it’s not. I’ve been blown away by this exceptionally great trip. Well, people say that Bhutan is a small country with no adventure but let me tell you that you’re not going to find a more adventurous place than Bhutan. My mother walked up to me and said that this trip is going to be very different from the other trips. Well, this ‘different’ idea was getting up early during holidays, not having a wifi connection, having to walk for 8 kilometers and of course, an extremely low and unusual temperature of -10 degrees making my ears bleed. However, I realized that long drives while sitting in a bus full of crazy people, and cold nights while sitting in the bed with a cup of hot chocolate is all you need. As soon as our bus crossed the Indian border and arrived in Phuntsholing, the journey started. Phuntsholing was just a stop because after an hour, we were headed to Paro where we saw the only international airport of Bhutan, and had to climb a mountain to see the Tiger’s Nest, where we visited the Taktsang Palphug Monastery. This monastery is a prominent sacred place for Buddhists, and has a temple complex as well. I must say that nothing made me feel more peaceful than sitting in the temple complex of the monastery. Paro to Thimphu, a one and half hour drive, the capital of Bhutan that is actually known for its Buddhist sites, but for me the place was all about shopping and good coffee! The city has amazing markets where we roamed for around three hours, and has one of the oldest cafes as well. We also visited the Tashichho Dzong where I saw hundreds of monks singing their prays at the same time, and the sound of that was brilliant. I saw strange animals like a ‘takin’ in Thimphu, which is a combination of a cow and a goat. We went to Punakha where we couldn’t see much but The Punakha Dzong was enough to make it a memorable place with the statues with an interesting history and beautiful rivers with a breathtaking taking view. Punakha was more like a stop over after which we went to Dochula and then Phobjika. These two places were the coldest with a crazy temperatures of -8 and -10, but the best ones as well. We got to see black neck cranes, and of course, snowfall for the first time in my life! When you’re not able to move because you’re freezing and then you get to eat maggi after four months. Trust me, words cannot describe the feeling. ‘Dochula’, which is a pass in the mountains was the best place I stayed at. The name itself is so interesting, isn’t it? I mean, you don’t get to see people of a country loving their king because apparently, monarchy is quite an infamous form of government, but the respect the bhutanese, specially in dochula, have for their king is amazing. We spent our last day in Bhutan, in Geluphu because we just had to. We were tired. Geluphu is not a well known or well developed city like the others but we got to buy some more clothes, at least! All in all, the trip was by far the best trip of my life and has taught me a lot, and of course, if you ever go to Bhutan, do not forget to carry readymade food packets or you’re going to regret it. It is an amazingly adventurous place and I would love to visit that place again.

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Siddhidatri Mishra embarks on a no frills trip to Amroh, Himachal Pradesh

efore September 19, I would have mocked at the thought

derelict little school in some corner of the world. But these were the very components that made my trip to Amroh, Himachal Pradesh, special. In my school, Sanskriti, it is mandatory for 11th graders to go on one of the four rural sensitisation trips organised by the School and PRAVAH. PRAVAH is an NGO that seeks to completely erase the line between the urban and the rural worlds through such sensitisation trips, activities, etc. Before going on the trip, all the students had an orientation in which the coordinators from PRAVAH informed us on what to expect from the trip. We were handed over a list of things we could not get. It was longer than the list of what we could! We were told not to take any baths while we were there. It was also pointed out that we may have to do with very rudimentary facilities including for bathrooms. Naturally, everyone left the orientation grumbling and expecting the worst. On the afternoon of September 19, as instructed, all of us assembled at the New Delhi Railway station in our Indian in a non AC compartment.

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The train arrived at our destination at midnight. We went to a school, where the principal had generously allowed us to stay for the night. The girls were assigned one room and the boys another, on the opposite side. We set up our beds and went off to sleep almost immediately. We were woken up at 5am in a truly Indian way: by the banging of a plate! All of us woke up grumpily and gathered in the courtyard. There they made

us play a set of games to freshen us up and to get our blood running. It worked. In just an hour, all of us were feeling active and ready to face anything. We were then divided into three separate groups and assigned villages. Our group got â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amrohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. We were given time to eat breakfast, change into clean clothes, tidy up, etc. We also had to collect our mattresses in one place so that they could be sent to the villages before

E x c l u s i v e mountain side and talking to different people. It was also interesting to hear their points of view on different things such as the fact that women in this particular village were thought to be equals of men and were also educated and sent to the city to work. We also saw that the people were exceptionally kind and did not really care about

we reached. After that, we had to stay with our groups and the coordinators assigned. The coordinators explained a lot of what to expect from villagers in the form of activities. They told us how not to judge the village people because they may be perceiving things in a different manner and not do anything remotely scandalous. After lunch, we left for Amroh. We reached there in half an hour and stopped outside the public school where we were to stay. Lo and behold the grounds inside the school were host to a ‘wrestling one of us had ever seen a wrestling match so intense. It was an out and out ‘muddy affair’ as the competitors were slathered in only mud and wore skimpy underwear. It was quite an unusual sight for us. We were

prepared for anything now. We were allowed to rest for a while before venturing out into the village. We went to an old resident’s house. He told us many stories of the Indo-Pak separation, factories being set up on the hillside, etc. At nightfall we sat on the roof in a circle under a sky full of stars. The stars burned so bright and we had never before realised that so many actually existed! The night sky seemed like we were under a celestial dome. The next day, we were assigned different topics. We had to go talk to the people of the village regarding our assigned topics and come up with a conclusion. We were assigned the topic on ‘life of women in the village’. It was great fun exploring the

They just wanted to lead a happy and peaceful life. The school we were staying in was a primary school, so whenever we were free, we would play with the children and teach them new games as well. Without knowing, the last day loomed upon us. We did a presentation for the children which they enjoyed a lot. We also planted trees in the school’s garden as a thank you gesture. After lunch, we left for the base camp. All the three groups were now united. We traded stories back and forth. I came back with many more friends and appreciation for all the things that had been provided to me. Life goes on for me, but I yearn to return to the starry dome once more. Because, in the end, not having proper bathroom facilities do not matter one bit.

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his summer, I went to an adventure camp, organised by a travel company called INME. It was a challenging expedition including rafting, kayaking and an activity called ropes-course. As a package, they called it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Triple Trouble!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Children from many places like Lucknow, Mumbai, Bangalore and

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Ahmedabad had come. The excitement could be felt at the railway station itself. However, there was not much talking, as nobody knew each other. The journey was interesting. We had a pleasant view as we moved towards Rishikesh from the Haridwar Railway Station. We reached our base camp called the Silver Sands Beach Camp by around 7am.

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As the name clearly suggests, our camp was on a beach right next to the beautiful river Ganges. Soon after breakfast, we were briefed about the campsite and the sequence of our activities by our campus chief Manjul. Our campsite consisted of 22 tents, around 10-12 toilets, a kitchen, a common area, a volleyball court and lots of open area.

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While kayaking, in an Though I know how to swim, I have always had a fear of drowning in water. However, in that moment I did exactly what we had practiced in the training sessions Our adventure started with a long rafting session. We rafted from our base camp situated near Byasi till Shivpuri, which was about 20-25km. the course of the river) were not of

Though I know how to swim, I have always had a fear of drowning in water. However, in that moment I did not think about anything else and did exactly what we had practiced in the training sessions. Our instructor told us that we rescued ourselves really fast and so I felt proud of myself. The night out was really fun. Our kitchen team made delicious food for us (sarcasm!). In the evening, we entertained ourselves with ghost stories. Some of them were really scary. On the next day we had the ropes course planned for us. The other group had told us that it was realised that they were true. Only the entire course. All of us learnt a

importance of balance. Towards the end of the trip, I had discovered new things about myhow to go forward, change direc- self, made new friends, broadened the horizon of my knowledge and a rapid. We were then divided into perience made me realise why Mark carry only two people. My partner Twain once famously said, “Travel was from Ahmedabad. Her name is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and was Yashvi. We both struggled a lot narrow-mindedness, and many of initially while practicing but soon our people need it sorely on these we got a hang of it. After lunch, we accounts. Broad, wholesome, charikayaked from our base camp till Gu- table views of men and things canlar Bridge. Kayaking required great not be acquired by vegetating in one strength and coordination. I guess little corner of the earth all one’s that is the reason our instructors lifetime.” had muscular bodies. Both, Yashvi across water fast) the next morn-

when we were told to jump in the water and hold on to the rope tied to the raft. Our raft guide asked me how I felt and I had only one word then, ‘COLD!’ As soon as we came back to our base camp we were all rehydrated by water and Tang and then divided into two groups. These groups had to remain the same for the rest of the trip. We named our we soon realised that the best apgroup ‘Baba ji ki Booty.’ I still don’t know why? Soon I made a lot more friends. Our group started with kayak- We sang, danced, played volleying (a kayak is like a canoe to move ball together and those who didn’t,

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cliff Hanger 11-year-old mountaineer Ishwak Singh Barmi recounts his heroic climb up mount kilimanjaro

n december 8, 2015, when I reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro (approximately 20,000 feet!), the highest peak in Africa, I felt like I was on my way to becoming a hero, the kind I saw on television – the ones who would do all those fancy unmatched feats. I was the youngest climber, full of energy, out of the team of 75 members that started the climb. the climber closest to my age was a 25-year-old. that, on its own, was very encouraging for a young boy like me.

much, much more. the initial cardio requirement was 60%, set to go up to 85% gradually, which was extremely tough. Buying my new climbing gear was the exciting part, but it was quite a task to find it all under one roof. The most important were my waterproof hiking boots, windbreaker pants, snow gutters and my snow jacket to protect me under -20 degree c temperature. the three essential keys to a smooth and successful climb were: drink adequate water even when not thirsty, to walk at a very slow and My Journey cautious speed (as slow as an old the rotary club of nairobi man walking backwards), and sleep planned a fundraising initiative for well. a guinness World record climb to I was excited and nervous the Mount Kilimanjaro from december night before my travel to tanzania, 4-10, 2015. I had made up my mind as it was my first international travel to go for this climb. We were told 6 alone, without my family or anyone months prior to the expedition that I knew. My parents too were filled we needed to prepare for the physi- with a sense of nervous thrill, as this cal training, as the goal was to attain was my very first expedition. the physical and mental strength to I had done the pre-expedition deal with the climb. the basic rou- routine religiously and had thought tine for 6 months was good nutrition, that I had not missed any detail. cardio, treks, walking, and eventu- However, little did I know that ally walking with elevation, cycling, nothing was enough to prepare me swimming, yoga, meditation and for what I was going to face in the

coming days. It involved waking up at 4am, assembling for training at 5am, followed by a hectic schedule for the entire day, filled with lecture sessions, long treks and tent pitch training. We all woke up sleep deprived, but the freshness of the air kept our adrenaline running. It was the first time I was experiencing something like this. Expedition Itinerary We took the Marangu route, aka, ‘coca-cola’, which is the oldest and most established route on the mountain. It is a gradual route that allows one to enjoy going through five different climatic zones to the summit. Ascent and descent is done on the same path. on day 1, december 3, the team members met at nairobi meeting point and headed south to Loitokitok border. on day 2, after getting clearance from the border, we embarked on our trek of approximately 15 kms through the tropical Montane Forest and reached Mandara Huts. We rested for a while and got our breaths back. the sky seemed a brilliant hue of blue, almost like an

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everlasting ocean. I had never seen something so surreal. on day 3, we trekked for around 7 hours along a path through open grassy moorland to reach Horombo Hut. It was great fun exploring the mountain side and talking to the various companions on board. Horombo Hut was a place bustling with hikers, guides and porters, with a brilliant atmosphere of adventure and excitement. After spending the night at Horombo Hut, on day 4, we continued ascending past the ‘last water point’ traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut (altitude 4700m) which took 5 to 7 hours. everyone was tired, but

happy. there was a keen sense of humbleness between all of us, to help each other out in whatever way we could. It was the small gestures that mattered the most. At Horombo Hut, acclimatisation was the main aim, because if we didn’t get acclimatised it would lead us to problems like altitude sickness and hypothermia. the physical and emotional stress I was experiencing everyday was building up with every step on the way. I was looking inside me to gauge how much energy I had, and was grateful for the results. the temperature was dropping gradually to -20 degree celsius, my endurance had reached its peak. However, I was determined not to give up, getting my sense of resilience from my parents. I had a visual of reaching the peak and unfurling the Indian flag. This filled my heart with immense pride, joy and determination. We topped every now and then to binge a bit and quieten our growling stomachs. the most unique part of this phase was climbing the awesome rocks, especially the awesome zebra

rocks. We survived the cold, ice and the freezing nights, and eventually on day 5 we started the climb to the uhuru Peak (20,000 feet), the summit. to reach the peak, we started at 1am and it was important to keep awake, since the body requires more oxygen when it is sleeping. As we go higher in altitude the air gets less dense. However, I was disheartened seeing more than 70% of my group members going back to the base camp due to ill health and fatigue. But I remembered that I must keep going, slow and steady, and visualised reaching the top. My thoughts refocused on what I had come from India to accomplish and it gave me the strength to move on... And then, I was at my final destination: the PEAK! I proudly took out the Indian Flag and unfurled it. My bestest success till date! By ishwak Singh Barmi Class VII, VIII,Springdales SpringdalesSchool, School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi

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The Stunning Away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitans, our young reporter Lusha Jetley explored Leh, and it made all the difference.

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Maybe it’s because we were in the mountains. Maybe it’s because my phone wasn’t working. But in those 7 days, everything around me seemed like it was humming ‘Across The Universe’. There was no semblance of time, no urgency. Days and nights merged into an unforgettable memory which everyone lived in. It was so abstract for a city dweller like me. I ate snow. I experienced oxygen GH¿FLHQF\ , VOHSW ZLWK IRXU SDLUV RI socks on. But those seven days, have given me renewed energy. Leh will embrace you with it’s cold, and you will let it, because it’s all too much, and it’s so enticing. Like sleeping on a ÀXII\ SLOORZ By Lusha Jetley Class X XI Sanskriti School, New Delhi

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gar firdous baroye zameen ast, hami ast, hami ast, hami ast.” -“If there is a paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here in Kashmir!” I had gone to Kashmir in March end, at a time when Delhi was scorchingly hot and Kashmir unbelievingly pleasant! We reached our destination right in time for lunch, travelling in a group of 25 people, each had their opinion about the place to eat. After around 5 minutes of discussion, we decided to eat at Mughal Darbar in Lal Chowk. We had the popular delicacies of Kashmir- The Wazwan and the scrumptious dum aloo with the famous Kashmiri roti bread! After eating the delicious food items, we went to Tulip Garden, as the name suggests there were hundreds and thousands of colours of tulips, each being brighter and more beautiful than the previous one. The colours of these tulips seemed unreal but allured at every look. Our next stop was Nigeen Lake. Nigeen is a little less crowded and more well maintained than the other lakes in Srinagar. As we sat on the shikara, a pointed colourful boat, it started to rain lightly, the famous tea of Kashmir- Kahwa was served to us. To add to the beautiful moment, our boatman started to sing a beautiful Kashmiri song. We got back to our hotel, exhausted beyond words and slept off as soon as our heads hit the pillows! The next day we left early for the popular hill station, Gulmarg. On the way our driver recommended us to get snow boots and protective coats, as it was very cold in Gulmarg. At that time we just laughed at his suggestion but borrowed the clothes anyway. To reach the hilltop of Gulmarg, Gondolas have to be taken from Tanmarg. Snowfall was literally our welcoming committee when we reached Gulmarg! Witnessins it, as it was our first snowfall, everybody got very excited. Having garam garam Chai was like cherry on top of the cake! Our next day was reserved for Pahalgam. Pahalgam is a picturesque hill station. Instead of taking the same route as most tourists do, we decided to take a little detour wherein we went through a small stream on our khacchar (cross breed of horse and donkey). Soon we reached a little spot on the mountain with a full view of the valley. It was like a billion dollar painting! Next day was our day to leave. Before leaving, my friends and I had decided to do a simple thing. Our hotel was right opposite to the Dal lake. We went for a little jog at 6 am, the lake was serene and calm, and in the background, the clouds cleared away to give way to the beautiful mountains and up came the sun. It was the most beautiful scene I had ever seen. Only one thought came to my mind after looking at that, “If there is a paradise, it is here, it is here, it is here!”

By Anoushka Nair Class XI Amity International School, Noida

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My bags are packed &

I’m ready to go…

You have this amazing trip lined up and you’re raring to go! There’s going to be hills, trails, rivers, streams, woods, camps and even bonfires! There’s going to be a really cool bunch of kids, your family, or just random strangers. You just can’t wait to get on the road and get rolling! But wait! There is the one teensy weensy thing that just needs to be done before anything kicks off …. The packing! Our expert Nandita Saini helps you out!

acking for an outdoorsy, adventure trip that’s got rivers, and mountains, and forests, and camps and bonfires can be fun, and a wee stressful maybe, and just a pain for some folks. How does one get that perfect blend of practical and cool? How does one remember everything that needs to be stuffed into that backpack? And if this is one of your first such trips, ye gads, how does one know what to carry? Or not to carry? Well, here’s a life-saving list for you that will keep you safe, sane and travel worthy.

Clothes

The all-important thing in a young person’s life – the right clothes. So here’s the dilemma. You’ll probably want one of everything for every possible insane occasion that you may encounter right? Well, take my word for it…. NO! Follow the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Silly). And keep it light. There’s one back-pack and loads of essentials and clothes are really near the bottom of the list. You will need • Trekking pants & T-shirts (breathable & quick dry, and warm for winter treks) • Let your proposed terrain de-

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fine the length (shorts, half, full). Places with undergrowth or insects or too much sun will require greater skin coverage. Take limited clothes, only enough to allow for a change in case of rain, slush or damage. Take loads of undergarments and socks. Keep some thermal inners and warm jackets for winter treks (limited numbers – they

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take space). Take jackets that are windproof and rainproof. Always keep lightweight, easy to pack rain protection (top and bottom). Keep a lightweight and easy to pack windcheater. You will be amazed at how warm you can get by simply protecting yourself from wind. Rainwear is also a great windcheater.

Shoes

Now this one is the most important thing in your backpack (though there is a fair debate for that title). Invest in a good pair of trekking shoes. These are not running shoes, not tennis shoes, not football spikes! They are trekking shoes. Never travel with new shoes. Break them in for a few months before the trek. You do not want to deal with blisters. You can keep a pair of comfortable sandals for walking in and around the camp. Don’t keep slippers, these will be a disaster in the rough campsite terrain.

Sun Protection

Sun protection is not just for beaches. Carry a good sunscreen and a well-fitted cap or a hat that won’t fly off. There’s no way you can roll down a hill to retrieve one that the wind takes away.

Day Bag Basics

Your day bag must have some essentials for day hikes and outings. These include wet wipes, a toilet paper roll, a hand sanitizer, band aid, dry power snacks (energy bars, cheese cubes, chocolates, dry fruits) and water. Avoid space consuming and salty snacks. Salty snacks will make you thirsty and uncomfortable on a trek. Keep a headlight or torch (prefer headlight, keeps your hands free) in case you expect it to get dark on your way in. No trek should ever end with it getting dark on the way in, but be prepared. Headlights are also essential for nights at the camp.

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The weight you pack is the weight that either you or someone has to carry. Pack prudently. Rule of thumb, every single thing must fit into a big backpack and a small day bag, leaving nothing in your hands.

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Optional, but often useful

Hydration pack/Water bladder (1l) are a great investment. They just sling on your back and therefore are easy to carry and drink from while walking. Some people prefer trekking with a support. If you are one of them, do pick up a foldable trekking pole. I prefer switching off from the world on a trek and putting technology aside for nature. However, if you have to be connected, make sure you have a battery backup. You may also need a phone for emergencies. In India, BSNL network is available in most places, even if other networks don’t work. You will not need a phone if you travel with a trekking company. They will have communication sorted out. Carry a small camera so that it doesn’t add to your day pack weight and carry extra batteries.

Camping Basics

If you are travelling with a trekking company, they will provide you with tents, sleeping bags, sleeping Toiletries and Essentials mattresses and portable LED These should include – lamps. They will also organize your • A small towel (for day pack) food, cutlery and camp chairs etc. If and bath towel (Quick dry you are going on your own, you will lightweight, like a gamcha or try need to invest in these items. the beach towels in Decathlon) Some people prefer greater com• Insect repellent cream fort while sleeping. You can invest • Soap strips or small soaps. You in a good air mattress if you do. Do can also carry liquid soap, but remember that it will take up predon’t carry the dispensers. No cious space in your backpack. If you matter how careful you are, you expect cold nights while camping, will get liquid soap all over ev- you may want to carry warmies erything. or a warm shawl to augment the • Medicines for fevers, tummy warmth of your sleeping bag. This upsets, tummy aches, throat in- helps because, sometimes, trekking fections and any regular medi- companies invest in sleeping bags cation that you may need. keeping a range of temperatures in • Basic First aid (antiseptic like mind and these may not be warm betadine/savlon, cotton, band enough for very cold night.

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DOWN: 1. Flag (8) 2. Boy's name (6) 3. A colour (6) Compiled by : Kamala Cha 4. Excited (4) © Amrita Bharati, Bharatiy 6. Kingly prevaricator (5, 4) ANSWERS: 7. Opposite of 'at ease' (9) ACROSS: 12. Slander (8) Starlings 8. Moon 9. Delegate 14. 5. Plan or plot (6) Tables 13. Gladys 15. 11. Make a requisition (6) 15. Incite 1 Boon with 19. Germinate 17. 18. Covered icing (4) 19. Put forth shoots (9) I am a god C. Who am I? DOWN: The messenger divine I am a planet Answers The first of what used to be nine 1. Standard 2. Freddy 3. Violet 4. I react to heat My rising is definitely a sign! 6. Royal liar 7. Attention 12. Back What element am I? 14. Scheme 15. Indent 17. Iced Compiled by : Kamala Chandrakant Compiled by : Kamala © Amrita Bharati, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 2017 / 7 Chandrakant DOWN: 1. Standard 2. Freddy 3. Violet 4. Agog 6. Royal liar 7. Attention 12. Backbite 14. Scheme 15. Indent 17. Iced

ACROSS: 5. Starlings 8. Moon 9. Delegate 10. Vagary 11. Tables 13. Gladys 15. Incite 16. Banished 18. Boon 19. Germinate

C. Mercury; Mercury was a Greek god, it is also a planet. The element is used in thermometers to measure temperature.

B. Image C is the odd one out. It is an image of a left hand while the rest are images of right hand.

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ACROSS: DOWN: OSS: 5. Small birds 1. migratory Flag (8) Small migratory birds A. The Naming Game (9) 2. Boy's name (6) 9) A small maroon and gold coloured fish, newly in the Pacific Ocean has been named satellite a 3.discovered colour (6)in of Natural satellite of 8. a Natural afterA former US president, Obama appreciation of his decision to create a new protected area off the 4.Hawaiian Excited (4) are named after lanet (4) planet (4)coast. Many species celebrities. There’s a small animal living in the Western Ghats that is identified by the name of the Member of a 6.famous Kingly 9. Member aprevaricator rock of star of yesteryear, Mumbai boy Freddie Mercury, the world’s best known Parsi. What is this (5,animal? 4) eputation (8) deputation (8) 7. Opposite of An eccentric idea (6) B. Show of10. Hands An eccentric idea (6) 'at ease' ___ (9) (6) Mutiplication ___ (6) Deepu signed up to learn sign 11. Mutiplication language. The first rule of sign Girl's namelanguage (6) is that you need to be 12. Slander (8) attentive. He was13. handed a chart Girl's name (6) looked like this, and was 14. Plan or plot (6) Stir up (6) which asked to find the15. odd one out: Stir upMake (6) a requisition (6) All the other participants in ormally expelled (8) 15. the class figured it out 16. Formally expelled but Deepu could 17. Covered with (8) Blessing (4)immediately, not. Can you help him? 18. Blessing (4) Put forth shoots (9) icing (4)

Answers: A. The arboreal frog, Mercurana myristicapalustris

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11. Tables 13. Gladys 15. Incite 16. Banished

YOU’RE TERRIFIED, AREN’T YOU? EVERYBODY IS FRIGHTENED OF ME! I HAVE GREAT POWERS! I CAN SEE INTO THE PAST…

…AND I CAN SEE INTO THE FUTURE! DANGER COMES FROM ACROSS THE SEAS! RAVANA HAS ABDUCTED SITA AND NOW HER HUSBAND IS COMING WITH AN ARMY OF MONKEYS! WAR CLOUDS ARE LOOMING!...

SHE CAN’T BEAR THE SUNLIGHT SO SHE WON’T COME OUT!

MY HISTORY TEACHER CAN DO THAT TOO!

I CAN TELL YOU MORE! LANKA WILL BURN WHEN HANUMAN COMES HERE AHEAD OF THE ARMY. RAVANA WILL NOT…

CATCH THEM! DON’T TELL HER ANYTHING! RUN!!

AAARGH!

IT’S COMING TOWARDS US, BANGLE!

COME ON, BANGLE!

BANGLE, LOOK! THESE ARE THE SAME BERRIES WE ATE TO BECOME SMALL!

LET’S EAT THEM AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS! WE MIGHT BECOME SMALL ENOUGH TO GET INTO THAT RAT HOLE!

GRRRR…. GGGGGGRR…

I’LL BURN YOU TO A CINDER YOU WRETCHED GIRL!!

GRAB ON TO MY LEGS!

SAFE TO LAND HERE, I THINK!

WOOOF!

BOWW WOOW!

THANKS A LOT! JUST IN TIME! WE ARE GROWING BACK TO OUR NORMAL SIZE.

AND IF YOU HAD NOT FREED ME I WOULD STILL BE IN THAT HORRIBLE CAGE! 27

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Bon Appétit

Going on a holiday? Watch your diet. After all health hassle and sickness free holidays are what happy memories are made of. Our expert, Kavita Devgan with some invaluable advice.

emember the last time you took off on a trip with your family in your car, a song in your heart, humming your favourite tune, a sunshine smile lighting your face, and you all stopped at some promising dhabas and eateries along the way and back to savour the spicy rural recipes or some tangy urban cuisine - and it all ended up with someone (or everyone) of your family falling sick. Upset stomachs, fevers, diarrhoea, vomiting, are not what you bargain for when you go on a holiday. Right! Read on and make a list of the Dos and Don’ts that you must bear in mind so that your family’s (or with friends) holiday can go down in your album (or Facebook) as a great trip ‘minus any health debacle’. While traveling first rule is to avoid eating food or water that may be contaminated by viruses, bacteria, or parasites as it may lead to Traveller’s diarrhoea (TD). So be wary of foodstuff that is uncooked or raw and/or sold open on the streets. Infections may cause diarrhoea and vomiting (E.coli, Salmonella, cholera), fever (typhoid fever and toxoplasmosis), or liver damage (hepatitis). TD is usually triggered by poor sanitary conditions and acquired through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, though it may be aggravated by factors like fatigue, jet lag, and a change in diet or climate. Typical symptoms of this infection, which usually last for three to seven days, include diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal cramps, bloating, fever, and malaise. So avoid salads, raw vegetables, and fruits that cannot be peeled.

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When you eat raw fruit or vegetables that can be peeled, peel them yourself after washing your hands with soap first. Preferably eat foods that have been thoroughly cooked and are still hot and steaming. Do not consume unpasteurized milk and milk products (like curd especially raita, and paneer). One can never be sure of the hygiene during the methods of preparation and storage. Avoid eating non-vegetarian food, unless you are really sure of the source; these get very easily contaminated, particularly in warm weather. Complete vegetarianism is advocated while on the road. Do not eat anything your stomach is not used to. If you normally avoid heavy food, don’t let down your guard when on the road. This is definitely not the time to experiment, as your system may not react too kindly to new foods.

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Avoid deep fried food while travelling; as the oil used for frying is often reused innumerable times and can, therefore, harm your system in more ways than you can think of. If you have to gorge on the deep fried pakoras that you have heard many traveller friends raving about, absolutely avoid the chutney that comes with it. Carry your own bottle of readymade chutneys, dips or ketchup instead. Drink safe, too. Any drink that requires addition of water (like fresh lime water) should be avoided, unless the water is boiled properly. That is why hot beverages (coffee or tea) made with boiled water are safest bets. Also ensure that the bottled water and beverages you pick are of a dependable brand. Ice is best avoided too, as it may be made from unsafe water. Stay prepared. Always carry your own water, snacks, medicines etc. to fall back on if need be.

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We find an increasing number of young adults harming themselves in ways that are more and more life threatening. Our expert psychologist, Prerna Kohli helps you untangle some important issues here.

hat is self-harm in teenagers? Cutting is also known as self-harm, or self-injury, it is an intentional injury to oneself without the intention of suicide. The most common type of self-harm is cutting off arms with sharp blades, knife or other instruments. Other types of self-harm are burning oneself (typically with cigarette butts), banging the head against a wall, interfering with the healing of a wound, pulling out of hair, or eating non edible items such as sharp objects, or poisonous items. Doing drugs or having eating disorders are not considered as traditional self-harm. The desire to self-harm is a symptom of borderline personality disorder. However, patients with other mental disorders may also self-harm, including those with depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and several personality disorders. Traditionally, self-harm is seen in youngsters, and it starts by the age of 12 years and generally tapers off by the age of 24 years, therefore it is generally associated with teenagers. In a small subsection of society, it is also seen in people who are older (up to 45-50 years). Self-harm is seen in a greater frequency in girls as opposed to boys. It and can be easily hidden by wearing long sleeve shirts, or pants, as generally the cuts are made on the arms and legs. Many times children who self-

harm are “normal” kids who are experimenting as others experiment with smoking, drinking, and alcohol. It is important to note that self-harm or cutting is not normal behavior and parents need to be vigilant. Self-harm is typically found in children who are unable to forgive themselves or accept themselves for who they are. As a part of the counseling process, one needs to address this. It is a well-known fact that self-harm is a form of emotional release. The idea of engaging in therapy for those who are suffering from self-harm is to teach these children some coping tricks and mechanisms, for when they have the urge to hurt themselves. Self-harm is linked to low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth. Self-hatred is seen as a strong emotion in those

who are indulging in self-harm. Psychologists, besides therapy, will teach the following mechanisms for addressing the need of self-harm. 1. Painting, writing or drawing on your body instead of cutting 2. Snapping a rubber band, against, wrists, arms or legs 3. Taking a hot shower intermittently with a cold shower 4. Squeezing ice cubes 5. Exercising 6. Hitting and punching a pillow 7. Write down on a piece of paper what you need to forgive yourself. Symbolically burn this paper and along with it forgive yourself. Alternately, I encourage them to rip this sheet into very tiny pieces and throw them out of the car window and see the confetti blow away in the rear view mirror, (needless to say, do this safely and don’t get caught for littering!!!) and for them to appreciate the distance the speeding car makes between themselves and the mistakes that they need to forgive themselves for. 8. Meditation is also a mechanism for coping with self-harm. 9. Creative expression is participating in a range of activities such as music, art, creative movement, and drama. The creative arts engage children’s minds, bodies, and senses, and are also ways of curbing self-harm. Fundamentally the psychologist will focus on treatment that is purposed to resolve the issues which are tempting the student to harm her or himself.

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he same people came in her dreams again. They ridiculed her in her sleep. Their contoured faces and flat stomachs. Every day she would see these faces and every day they would haunt her. *** PERFECT adjective ˈpəːfɪkt/ 1. Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. verb pəˈfɛkt/ To make (something) completely free from faults or defects; make as good as possible. *** Audrina tied her straight brown hair into a ponytail. She put on her T-shirt which she noticed was too tight. She sighed and buried it in her cupboard. She changed, grabbed her bag and set off for school. Audrina could be described as the epitome of misanthropy. But, of course, there was a reason for that. She had but only one friend and she was the only one who was not ashamed of walking by her side. Makayla was a stalwart friend, and the only reason Audrina had decided to stay on in the school.

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*** She awoke the next day. But that day there was something about her. Something that she couldn’t possibly decipher. She knew something. SomeThe minutes passed by, each one thing she hadn’t known before. droning on refusing to let the other Those people who laughed at her one come. It was torture. The entire yesterday and those people who rididay she had to spend roaming the culed her in her dreams were nothing hallways and listening to her teachers but mindless miscreants. They think and Makayla’s endless banter. As she they’re perfect, but their starved bodies spoke her words barely touched Aud- are crying for food. They think they’re rina’s ears. She at that time explored pretty but their faces are masked by her imagination, for there was noth- layers and layers of makeup. They ing else to do. Suddenly a girl crashed think they’re kind, but it is an illusion. into her and they both tumbled on to They have learned to think that they the floor. are imperfect, and they have learned “Watch where you’re going!” to hate their natural selves. They think “I’m so sorry I…..” that they are not good enough and “Yes I’m sure it’s extremely hard to want others to think the same. maneuver your voluminous blub but It was true. Audrina had changed. be more careful.” Hissed the thin stick. She had learned to embrace herself The crowds snickered at her comment. and her body. She had learned to emMakayla was getting herself ready brace even the slaves of the narrow to lurch herself into her but Audrina minded society, and even learned to stopped her. With tears stinging her pity them. eyes she dragged Makayla away. And in her mind she thanked them. She ran. Ran from the faces. Ran For they opened her eyes and taught from the nightmares. her what was perfect. She unlocked the door and by some She looked into the mirror and let grace of God was greeted by an empty her hair cascade down her face. house. A scream followed. Then came into view a newly Again she ran, up to her room and formed pimple. And she laughed. locked the door. It would protect her. But it isn’t enough she thought. By A blanket. This will be enough. She Ishani Khemka engulfed herself in the blanket and Class IX Sanskriti School, collapsed onto her bed. Sobs echoed New Delhi in her house.

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When you are on a relaxed trip, enjoying with your family and friends, the last thing you want to worry about is your cyber security. However, if you don’t take the right precautions, you may easily find yourself subject to hackers. Our experts, Dr Triveni Singh and Amit Dubey write about the precautions to be taken while travelling.

ver one long weekend, we were driving to Corbett National Park and I got a call from one of my friends, “Hey, need your help, I think my phone is hacked. It’s locked and is not allowing me to do anything. It is showing me a pop up with a warning to transfer

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$500 to a particular account to unlock the phone or it will delete all my data.” “Ohh, it’s infected by a ransomware,” I just responded in a worried sound. “What do I do now?” He seemed to understand the severity of the situation. “Change your email passwords and block your paytm etc. It’s a serious attack. They have complete access of your phone. Don’t worry about your data, you can get it from google backup. Mostly they have encrypted your phone memory and it’s not easy to unlock it.” When you are on a relaxed trip, enjoying with your family and friends, hopefully at some beautiful location, the last thing you probably want to be concerned about is your cyber security. However, if you don’t take the proper precautions, you may easily find yourself subject to hackers. Cybercrime can be at an all-time high during the holiday season, especially as busy consumers move from place to place and are not cautious with their portable devices that

C y b e r they might normally have at home. It’s a lot easier for hackers to gain access to your smartphone, tablet or laptops and compromise your details. They can not only steal your expensive gadgets, but can also steal your identity or your money, and corrupt your device. This article throws light on some precautions that one should take while travelling. In fact, cyber security should be a part of your travel preparation. It’s highly recommended that you should not keep your personal information (such as credit card numbers, passwords or PAN details etc.) on your devices. Before you start your travel, you must take the data backup of your devices as you may capture lots of images and videos and may easily run out of memory. Do not carry that backup disc with you. Make use of network drives (Google Drive) for critical files instead of storing them locally, since network drives are backed up on a regular basis. Carry a power bank with you, as you would use GPS and other navigation services frequently while travelling which would consume your battery; and you should not end up searching for wall sockets everywhere to charge your mobile phone. It’s advisable to run a full scan for malware to ensure your system is clean before leaving so that you do not infect others’ devices on your travel. Create a complete list of your devices and data you are traveling with, including system names and serial numbers and IMEI numbers. Store this information in a secure location that is accessible while traveling. This information may be required in case your device is stolen and you need to file an FIR. As soon as you land/reach at your destination, you’re probably itching to explore the Wi-Fi and look for the

Cybercrime can be at an all-time high during the holiday season, especially as busy consumers move from place to place and are not cautious with their portable devices that they might normally have at home. It’s a lot easier for hackers to gain access to your smartphone, tablet or laptops and compromise your details. closest public hotspot. But a simple connection to a strange network could leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks. Never handover your phone to an unknown person. You may get a request from a person asking for your phone to make an urgent call. This could be a trap, if it is really very critical then you should dial the number and put the call on the speaker. Never leave your devices unattended. Restrict yourself from doing any financial transaction using public WiFi networks. It’s quite common that computers available in internet cafes are already hacked or they would have some keyloggers installed which could steal your passwords and other details. If you have to use an Internet cafés computers, assume that everything you do online is being watched. Prefer using an Ethernet cable based connection in a hotel instead of WiFi, Ethernet are always more secure. Never connect your mobile with an unknown laptop for charging, Viruses or other malware can easily be transferred when your device is connected. One of the easiest way of hacking a phone is by luring a person to con-

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nect to an open WiFi hotspots created by the hackers. Normally, these WiFi hotspots will be named after hotel Names or restaurant names, just to look authentic. These access points may even have a better signal strength than the legitimate one. When connected to a hotel internet connection or other public Wi-Fi networks, if you receive a software update notification, please do not accept it. It could be a Trojan attack. Always use a password on your device and keep it locked when not in use. Keep your device in airplane mode, when not in use to mitigate risk of the microphone or camera being turned on remotely. Avoid advertising the fact that you are traveling on social media. Potential criminals could see your posts and take advantage. Do not plug USB devices into public charging stations. Such stations can transfer malware to your device or download data from it. Instead, use your own charging cable to plug into an electrical outlet. Many a times we receive free USB thumb drives from vendors and tradeshows as gifts, you must ensure to scan them properly before connecting it with any machine. These devices could contain malware. If your device is lost or stolen, report it immediately as it can be used in a crime or it could end up creating more problems for you. As you return from your trip, you need to further take some precautionary steps. You should run a full scan for malware to ensure your system is clean on your all devices. This will prevent any possibility of exposure from undetected access to your computer or any impact of a possible password compromise. Please also change your passwords upon return. Now, if you just follow some of these steps, you can possibly avoid any hassle due to cyber-attacks. We wish you a great vacation!

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April, 2017: the day for every Lucknowite to feel proud of being a resident of ‘The City of Nawabs, as it held its first Awadh Queer Pride Parade. The parade was organized by the Awadh Pride Committee and turned out to be a great success as thousands of volunteers participated in it. The birthplace of this parade is said to be New Delhi, and is a yearly festival to raise awareness about and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their supporters. This year’s March was more felicitous as it also involved the support for dalits, muslims, women, disabled, Kashmiris and the backward communities. Like last year, this year too, posters and slogans like ‘My body my Rights’ and ‘Humaari Azaadi Hum Chheen Ke Lengey, Hum Jhoom Ke Lengey’ on many major national issues gathered the focus and attention of the society. The members of this parade left no contrition and made the event an indelible one - with rainbow flags, balloons and celebratory dhol beats with the parade members dancing and enjoying on its every beat, which actually reflected their happiness about their freedom. The streets of the city rejoiced with happiness and enthusiasm. It is the ardent need for today’s world to apprehend the actual meaning of ‘Unity in Diversity’, and this parade has somewhat fulfilled this need to some extent. The youth of our country should encourage and tutelage such rallies and parades as much as possible to promote unity amongst people. Even the members and supporters of this parade when debouched, expressed that recent years have experienced much development in people’s mindset, with a start of thought to accept every individual, irrespective how different one is. The key organizer of this parade was Darvesh Singh Yadavendra, whose joy knew no bounds on the huge success of this parade. Every individual’s enthusiasm can be summed up in these

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four lines beautifully: Everyone has the right to live Love & adore someone to be with No one gets authority to say NO As it is none of one’s business just GO…… People with a difference laugh and cry No one is allowed to show one’s wry….

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By Sushmita Bose Class X Tender Hearts School, Lucknow

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Insider’s Guide to Admission: Summer is Around the Corner!

Summer! Rising temperatures and Summer Vacation right? Absolutely. But this is a post urging you to find some time in those lazy summer days to think about your future. That same future that your parents and teachers keep hounding you about. The future that feels far away and yet, is almost upon you. So to make the most of your vacation, our expert Urvashi Malik gives you a few great tips and hints to make the most of your summer!

his article isn’t just for 12th graders either though. You 9th, 10th and 11th graders need to make sure you’re ready for this as well. So pay attention.

1) TAKE TESTS: We’ve done a

longer post describing the variety of tests required for admission, from PSATs for 9th and 10th graders to SATs / ACTs and APs. The summer is prime time to take one of those or start preparing. APs: APs or Advanced Placements were once the ‘New Kid on the Block’ on the Indian Standardized Tests

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landscape but now are becoming an important part of the application. The exam only takes place in May each year and so it’s a great idea to plan to take those over Summer Break. Check out more on specific pros and cons and whether you should take APs on our blog. SATs / ACTs: Most students are familiar with the SAT and the ACT (which as a reminder is an alternative to the SAT) and we encourage students to take the first attempt in the 11th grade. Summer is an important time for these exams. In February earlier this year, the Col-

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lege Board, which administers the SAT decided to reduce the number of times a year international students can take the test to just 4. This makes the summer preparation that much more important. While there are a number of other tests, including the TOEFL / IELTS which are required by nearly every college abroad, these are important ones to plan for in the summer.

2) VISIT COLLEGES

You may be in the middle of planning vacations. How about using the time to visit colleges as well? Whether US, UK, Europe or Canada, use

S t u d y this summer to go visit colleges so you can understand them better. You don’t have to be in 11th or 12th to do that. Curious about college in the US? Visiting New York to meet your uncle / aunt? Go to NYU and Columbia. Make yourself aware. Even if you aren’t travelling far, venture to Delhi University or NID in Ahmedabad or Ashoka in Sonepat. It’s important to start acquainting yourself with colleges now, whether in person by visiting or virtually by checking out their website and videos. For tips on how to make the most of your college visits, check out our earlier blog post.

3) BUILD YOUR RESUME

While traditional Indian admissions tend to emphasize on academics almost exclusively, other colleges in other countries do care about what you do outside class. How do they learn about these things? In several ways, including your resume. The next few points are related to resume building. Online Course & Workshops When you say you’re interested in Industrial Engineering or Art History, is that something you truly understand? No? Why not learn more! The exposure that students get through the somewhat rigid school curriculum is limited so check out Coursera, MOOC List and edX to explore your interests and pick up skills through online courses! Speaking of expanding your interests, it’s great to read online and watch YouTube videos but how about doing something? National School of Drama offers classes over the summer and several institutes allow you to explore interests ranging from music and the arts to Robotics and Coding. The opportunities are endless. Each one of these activities will add to your profile and activities. Internships Similar to the objective for the Online Courses and Workshops, an internship is a great fit for a student who is

Similar to the objective for the Online Courses and Workshops, an internship is a great fit for a student who is looking for more specific insight into a particular industry or company, who wants to figure out what it means to be an Engineer or a do Genetics research. Internships will allow you to get the experiences that will help guide your education and build a network of people you may want to work with some time in your life. looking for more specific insight into a particular industry or company, who wants to figure out what it means to be an Engineer or a do Genetics research. Internships will allow you to get the experiences that will help guide your education and build a network of people you may want to work with some time in your life. There are a few places that will hire high school interns, however, your parents or school may be able to facilitate. Community Service We are often asked, “How many hours of community service is enough?” It’s crucial to understand that community service is not about the quantity of hours spent, but rather the quality of those hours you’ve devoted. Get started over the summer. Admissions officers want well-rounded applicants who take their studies seriously, are engaged in causes they are passionate about. Did you read about the guy who got into Stanford for his essay #BlackLivesMatter. He exhibits the kind of social passion that Stanford was looking for.

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AND THERE IS PLENTY MORE TO DO! Like… Summer School. While we wrote a longer article on this, in short – competitive summer schools, like SUMaC are a valuable indicator of a student’s capability but noncompetitive ones help in other ways including helping a student understand and prepare for the collegelevel curriculum, explore their interests and learn about universities first hand! Read! Whether it’s Colombia or Stanford asking you for a list of books you read, the Reading Comprehension sections in the SAT and the ACT or the fact that when you write your college essays you need to know how to express yourself, reading is something not many students are doing. Video games and SnapChat may occupy your life right now, but use this summer to get into a reading habit. And I don’t want you to have to read the boring Classics uncles and aunts want to shove down your throat, start small and read something fun. Start Your Essays. There are a lot of essays that you need to write, and a number of colleges come out with their topics early because they want students to use the summer to work on first drafts and give themselves time to work, rework and rework again. The list doesn’t end here. There are plenty of other activities you could do – starting a blog on politics or your poetry, developing a business idea or working on a new invention – it’s important to use the summer to start. Because, if you start an activity just one month before your application is due, the admissions officer will see through it. Give yourself some time and give the idea some time. Start now. The point is, don’t waste your summer. Use it. And use it well! Happy Summer Vacation. P.S. Quick notes, we have longer articles on nearly all these topics on our blog www.collegecore.in/blog

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Fake Pen Plant

Is it a plant? Is it a pen? Well, it’s a little bit of both. A super cool plant, that doubles up as a pretty cool pen, when you need it. And you don’t even have to bother watering it, now isn’t that cool?

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5. A t t a c h the aluminium wire to the base of the pen Scissors by winding the aluCanvas strips minium wire, a cou(Roughly as long as ple of times, around the leaves of a plant) it. Secure it with a Brush piece of electric tape. Pencil 6. Now, insert the aluAluminium wire minium wire, into Ball point pens the leaf, and attach Fabric glue the end of the leaf to Green Electric tape the base of the pen, Acrylic colour using the electric tape. 7. Once you have attached a couple of Take your canvas pens to leaves. Take strip and fold it into a small pot, insert half, across its length. a piece of bouquet Now, with the help foam into it and arof a pair of scissors, range the pens, so trim it to resemble that the leaves form a leaf. a plant and your fake Apply fabric glue, pen plant is ready! only to the edges of the leaf and stick the two sides, along the fold that you have The more details you add made earlier. You to your leaf, the realistic now have a hollow your plant looks. leaf. Be careful while using Now paint the can- aluminium wire. vas strip to resemble To watch video, look for a leaf. Start with “Mad Stuff With Rob shades of yellow, How To Make A Fake proceeding onto Pen Plant” on YouTube shades of green. Follow Rob and share You can also use a your DIYs with him @: toothpick or a thin Facebook.com/MadStuffbrush to add details WithRob to your leaf. Twitter.com/MadStuffNext, cut a piece of al- WithRob uminium wire, a little Instagram.com//Madlonger than your leaf. StuffWithRob

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The Saffron Mascot With the recent appointment of Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of UP, a lot of people have had different opinions on the issue. Our student reporter, Almanya Singh gives us her perspective.

he win of the BJP in the most populous state in the country with 312 out of 403 seats created history, which gave a great sense of accomplishment to all the party members. Then came the selection of the chief ministerial candidate. Amid high drama and an end minute turn of events, the controversial Gorakhpur MP Yogi Adityanath swept the rug from under the feet of all other contenders. Within hours of holding the CM office, the young yogi started his purification drive. He is ridiculed nationwide for his Hindutva practices but nothing affected his plans. May it be banning of illegal slaughter houses, waiving off farmers loans or establishment of ‘anti Romeo squads’ with the purpose of eradicating eve teasing and the innumerable women related crimes which had increased during the Samajwadi party reign. His list of such new law and orders did not end here, he did not spare the Babus either by making it compulsory for them to punch into the biometric machines and thus, making sure the officials are punctual. He banned the gutka eaters to chew paan in the office, otherwise heavy penalties will be levied. This big win in Uttar Pradesh has definitely bolstered the BJP to a great extent. He had floated Hindu Yuva Vahini, a right-wing outfit, in 2002. Ever since, the Hindu Yuva Vahini has been largely instrumental in his breakneck rise—from a student leader to five-time MP from Gorakhpur. Having a high calibre he has been chosen to complete the polari-

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sation process and keep the Hindutva pot boiling and keeping the traditional upper caste support base of BJP consistent and supportive. Born Ajay Singh, Adityanath renounced his family at the age of 21 and became a disciple of Mahant Avaidyanath, member of Parliament at the age 26 and an influential minister whose main aim was to look after the betterment of the people in his very own way. He has his negatives too, from being charged in the past with rioting to attempt to murder and even for criminal intimidation. Indian Express notes, “This shaven-headed politician is known for his powerful oratory skills, though most of his speeches hinge on divisive lines and has been in the forefront in keeping the communal politics alive in the country.” He is a strong votary of construction of Ram Mandir at the disputed site in

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Ayodhya. Adityanath has rebelled against his party on several occasions, but because of the sway he holds over the ‘Hindu’ voters, the BJP apparently could not ignore his ‘leadership qualities’. Toeing the line of Modi prudently, he has started discharging the campaign promises and adhering to the manifesto of the BJP and the ideology of sabka saath sabka vikas. The citizens of Uttar Pradesh are giving a chance to this adroit mind to represent their views and improve their state. Will YOGI make Uttar Pradesh prosperous again? Or will he lead it down the dreaded path of communal violence? Only will tell! By Almanya Singh Class XI Sanskriti School, New Delhi

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They Help Me Fly I’m afraid. I’m standing on the edge of a plank The endless sea of the world spread below me The waves gently kissing my feet, Inviting me to take a step forward and jump in, To jump in. I’m afraid. Afraid of jumping and drowning you might think, But no, not that. Under the surface of the sea That reflects the warm sunshine, Deep under that surface, I see, I see beasts smirking at me, And I’m afraid! I’m standing on the edge of the plank, Shivering now, The cold smirks in the vast sea Taunt me, Dare me to jump in. But then, But then within those eddies of danger, I see other creatures, Creatures that smile, That don’t taunt And make standing on the edge of the plank Worth your while.

Their smiles radiate love Like the sun radiates warmth And makes everything bright Even in the darkest of sights. Their warm, warm love reaches me, It’s inescapable. And like a flood They flood me with hope And I dare to face the world. So I take a step forward And instead of jumping in, I fly. And they, They become the song that I sing, The enchantment to my everything, My lutes golden strings, And the wind beneath my wings. They help me fly.

By Samruddhi Phadke Class X Shiv Nadar School, Noida

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Beauty and the Beast

Director: Bill Condon Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans

nce upon a time, an enchantress turns a prince into a beast as a curse due to a very unkind deed. Years later, a pretty village girl becomes a prisoner in the beast’s castle to save her poor, old father from life imprisonment. A sudden turn of events melts the beast’s heart and he ends up falling in love with the village girl. A fight with the villain and the

beasts wins the girl, and they live happily ever after. Sounds like a fairy tale? It sure is. The 1740 classic, Beauty and the Beast comes to life with Emma Watson playing the beautiful Belle and Dan Stevens playing the “beast” charming. Bill Condon’s take on the classic fairytale as a musical was perfectly executed. The direction was impeccable and

The Fast and the Furious

Director: F. Gary Gray Starring: Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson

ast and Furious 7 was a thriller like none other, and judging just by the trailer of the newest in the series, Fast 8 promised to be much more. Like all the other Fast and Furious movies, this one too, starts with a race, and sets the tone for one of the most electrifying action movies ever

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the special effects were fantastic. The talking crockery and furniture were the best part of the film. Although, the film tends to feel like a stretch at certain moments but the constant chit- chattery of the talking crockery makes it more exciting and brings a smile on your face. The negative character Gaston, played by Luke Evans, according to me was the best. Luke Evans showed some really good acting in the film. Emma Watson being the beauty she is, does justice to the character of Belle. The music was magically in sync with the flow of the entire film. It really brought out the essence of the tale. Plus who doesn’t love some John Legend and Ariana Grande? To sum it up, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is one of those films which makes you feel like a kid again. It’s like one of those really good dreams which you see and wake up with a smile plastered on your face. You will not regret watching this film. Even those who are not big fans of Disney. And for disney fans? It’s a delightful experience. By Ananya Mohanty Class XI Amity International School, Noida

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Boss Baby

Director: Hendel Butoy, Tom McGrath Starring: Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel

nother delightful animated comedy movie has been created by DreamWorks Animation. The movie, ‘The Boss Baby’ invites you to meet the most unusual baby. He wears a suit, carries his own briefcase, secretly talks over the phone and draws up evil plans in the dead of the night. ‘The Boss Baby’ is an extremely amusing story about how a new baby’s arrival impacts a family, which is told from the viewpoint of an adorable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.

There is an elaborate backstory showing babies lining in a pre-birth production line, which would decide whether the baby is destined for “family” or “management” roles according to whether they are ticklish. Those who don’t get tickled are sent to work at a factory’s headquarters i.e. Baby Corp. Tim has the perfect life, until he gets a baby brother. Suddenly, the baby totally consumes his father and mother’s attention. One night, Tim hears something from the baby’s room. He opens the door and sees

made. The race is then followed by a series of events, which leads the main character, Dom (who is a family first kind of man) to betray his closest ones without hesitation, on being forced by a cyber terrorist. This is where, the plot takes an exciting, and somewhat confusing turn. The problem with this movie is that it has a very twisted and baffling plot, so much so that a first time casual viewer might not be able to grasp the plot. This problem is compounded by the appearance of many characters from the previous movies, who seem to have appeared out of

the blue! When it comes to thrilling action, nail biting suspense and electrifying finishes, it ticks all the right boxes. Some sequences seem ridiculous and absolutely absurd (one may even question the audacity of the director to conjure them up!). Nonetheless, the stunts and the skills with which they are performed, make Fast 8 absolutely breathtaking to watch. From the streets of the Cuban capitol of Havana to the streets of New York, to the icy plains of the Arctic Barents sea, the sheer beauty of the scene, coupled with the daz-

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that the baby is talking on the phone. Tim questions the baby, so the baby tells him he is on a mission from Heaven to stop the company where Tim’s parents work, the Puppy Company. The company is trying to make the best puppy ever which will put the baby business out of work. To get his own life back Tim agrees to help the Boss Baby. But without a steady flow of serum (milk) to keep his intelligence in check, Boss Baby begins reverting back to being a normal baby. Despite this, he and Tim manage to save their parents as well as the baby business. Boss Baby gets promoted, and Tim goes back to being an only child, but since they worked together, they start to miss each other. Boss Baby then decides to be a part of the Templeton family. The story and animation are colorful and creative. ‘The Boss Baby’ is a great movie for families. If you have ever wondered where babies come from, then the movie is a must watch.

By Pallavi Prakash Class XII Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar

zling display of cars and an interesting medley of characters ensures that the audience remains on the edge of their seats with their eyes glued to the screen. Though, there is great room for improvement in the plot, ‘Fast and Furious 8’ is worth watching solely for the incredible spectacle of destruction and mayhem it offers.

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By Tavashya Kumar Class XI DPS Hyderabad

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he book, Wise and Otherwise is a collection of fifty one vignettes which, rather than fiction, are Sudha Murty’s personal encounters with the people on the skids. As the Chairperson of Infosys, she would probably come across many types of people at work or while travelling.These experiences seem to have shaped her thoughts about India and its people. She has a poignant way of writing which directly strikes the heart, my creys! These portray myriad natures of human behaviour. Each story has a different facet of human nature. Where one man dumps his old father in the old age home referring to him as a destitute, a beggar on the street transforms a woman from a pessimist to an optimist. The story about Zubeida, who was taking her last breaths but still asks her brother to return the amount allotted for her cancer treatment was one that melted my heart. She gives an account of her experiences which show that honesty is a trait found in people irrespective of their status. She shares her experience with the tribal people who taught her that there is grace in accepting, too. Furthermore, there is a story about a shopkeeper who decides the price of the commodity according to the financial status of his customer. Her stories just read might not be exemplary but the theme, the feelings, and the lesson every story holds will compel you to be glued to the book. One of her stories also show how money can cause disparities among husbands and wives. In another story she has talked about thick-skinned people who can spend loads on their house warming but are so desensitised that they can not feel for those who are the victims of earthquake. In the last story she

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Wise and Otherwise by Sudha Murty mentions how gratitude is thought of by different people, some might say thank you whereas some may don’t even feel the need to acknowledge. The anecdotes take you on a ride of different emotions- inspiration, motivation, awe, anger, elation, pride, disgust and gloom. Each story has a lasting impact and will compel the reader to change their outlook towards the world. The author has played it well by not drawing any conclusions and leaving it to the reader to decide what to take and learn from the story. It lets a deeper insight into the real state of problems and issues prevailing in India. The elegance and epigrammatic way of writing tugs at the heartstrings and let’s the reader easily relate to the musings of the author. Her candor strikes a chord with the readers. Her writing has the power to move you deeply because the author acts as the voice of the ‘shirtless’ people of the society. Pick the book and allow each story to seep in. By Resham Sharma Class XII Delhi Public School, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

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ick Riordan is back, with his jaw dropping sarcasm and amazing take on Greek mythology. But this time the main hero (or victim) is none other than the Greek God of sun, music, archery and what not! Give it up for the self proclaimed most amazing, most awesome and most dazzling (quite literally because he is the God of the Sun) APOLLO, in the form of a scrawny teen aged mortal with acne and flab, who has narcissistic obsessions with himself and serious issues in accepting his mortal self. This series is a spin off of the series ‘Heroes of Olympus’ and the storyline picks up after the war has ended, with Zeus punishing Apollo and casting him down from Olympus.

Dog’s Purpose

Director: Lasse Hallström Starring: Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton

his film by Lasse Hallstrom takes you through the journey of a devoted dog, Bailey, in four different lives with four completely different owners. He tries to find the purpose of his existence as a police dog, a cute house dog, and an abandoned one. It is a family entertainment movie, which my mom and my little sister both enjoyed equally. Narrated by Bailey, this movie shows his playful side, and how he processes things around him in his head. His affection for humans, and his despair after losing his owners is shown beautifully. Throughout his lifetimes, Bailey makes an emotional impact on his owners. After being abandoned, he finds his way back to his first owner Ethan, and makes him recognise that he’s his Bailey from ages ago. This reunion made most of the audience cry in the hall. With the drama, comedy and touching moments, this movie will take you through a series of emotions. People

R a p nently destroyed. Apollo is supposed to But Apollo is smart; go through a series of when he can’t find the harrowing trials to gain answers to his diffiback the favour of Zeus, culties he turns to the which involves protecting strongest demigod of an ancient hidden Oracle the current century, and saving the power of (this is where all the prophecy from the clutchfans scream with dees of ‘The Beast.’ light) Percy Jackson to Although Apollo loves take him to the (mostly) to send demigods off to quests that serve them Trials of Apollo: The safest abode for demiglorious deaths, now he Hidden Oracle gods there is: sweet old gets a taste of his own by Rick Riordan Camp Half Blood, only to find that the camp is medicine (get it! he is the going through its own share of trouGod of Medicine) and has to deal with bles and Chiron, his old friend needs every problem that a demigod faces Apollo to solve them. and more; as there are plenty of gods, All in all it is an amazing new stomonsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian perma- ryline which makes us hate the pro-

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tagonist when he can’t come to terms with his own self, and slowly makes us adore him for accepting his shortcomings, both, as a mortal and immortal. This book also ties up a lot of loose ends present at the end of the ‘Blood of Olympus’. Rick Riordan is one of my favourite authors of all time and I recommend The Trials of Apollo to everyone, regardless of whether they have read his other books! By Rishika Tomar Class XI Ahlcon International School, Mayur Vihar

ersepolis details the madness around her. Marjane Satrapi’s Many readers belife during the war lieve ‘’Persepolis’’ is between Iran and Iraq. a story about the life Persepolis depicts Saof a girl who lives in Iran trapi’s childhood in Iran, and how she survives to Hence, the book is not be herself in the changonly a memoir, but a Biling times of war and dungsroman, i.e. a novel peace. Although, the of education? book outlines the Beginning from how life of Marjane Sathe veil entered the lives trapi herself, it isn’t of the Iranian women, dePersepolis only a story about her but picting her belief that she by Marjane Satrapi rather a voice to the female was the next prophet, the generation of that era. book goes on till her turning into a rebel, Through it’s wonderful graphics, a rather fearless one. She goes through the comic vividly describes the situthe entire journey of her teen years and ation of those times and immediately who hate dogs might just change their turns into a beautiful young adult who grasps the reader’s attention. Satrapi’s minds after watching it. Sensitive peo- holds the courage to change the long autobiography is a timely and timeless ple will be overwhelmed with love for drawn orthodox Islamic thinking. This story written in a manner that perfectly happens mostly because she gets the suits the contemporary times. these amazing creature. It is a must watch for every dog- chance to explore the western world For those, like me, who hold keen lover, and especially the people who and the progress and open-mindedness interest in the history of West Asia, this have pet dogs at home. After watching astonishes her. Descended from the last book is a must read. As for those who this film, you WILL come home and Emperor of Iran, Satrapi is nine when don’t, it might be the reason they develop look at your pet and wonder what’s fundamentalist rebels overthrow the a keen interest in the same area. Shah. While Satrapi’s radical parents going on in its head. and their community initially welcome By the ouster, they soon learn a new brand By Sanjana Kumar of totalitarianism is taking over. SatraAyesha Thatte Class XII Class XII pi’s art is minimal and stark yet often Scottish High International Step by Step School, Noida School, Gurgaon charming and humorous as it depicts

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Getting the

Dude, It’s All About The Attitude by Bubbles Sabharwal, a book about a youngster’s guide to faith, love and courage.

Attitude Right!

ll the people who have made a difference to society are the ones who followed their heart and walked the untrodden path. They were not deterred by the opinions or criticisms of others. During their lifetime, they may have been termed troubleshooters and misfits but immediately after their death, they are honoured! Progress is just this: Individuals who make a difference even when the world tries to hold them back. The cardinal rule is to never evaluate yourself on the basis of what others think of you. If you want to do something and it hurts no one, then do it. If it is real to you but people oppose you for being different from them, then have the courage to stand

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alone, along with your dream. When people tell me ‘do it this way’, ‘don’t do that’ and so on, I know it is just to make me conform and make me fit in with the pack. It’s the mob strategy that wants to hold sway over you. Don’t take it personally, the world loves pointing out boundaries. It’s our own soul that does not recognise them. Many people considered Martin Luther King a radical and a misfit. But look at the footprints he has left behind, his far-sightedness, his ability to break down fences—we all remember him as an inspiration today. When the Buddha left home at a young age, against the wishes of his father King Suddhodana and the people of the kingdom, he was judged

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harshly by some. For years, he struggled with the mystery of life, death and suffering. It would be after years of meditation and a lot of hardship that he became the Enlightened One. But he proved that it is important to respond to one’s heart. He awakened to a mission that needed him to leave home, to go into the arms of the world and to help mankind. English poet, Lord Tennyson has beautifully said: ‘Tis better to have loved and lost, Than never to have loved at all.’

Excerpted with permission from Wisdom Tree Publications from Dude, It’s All About The Attitude by Bubbles Sabharwal. Available in all bookstores.

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Atal Tinkering Labs ic and non-academic institutions to establish new ATAL Incubation Centres across the country. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a proud moment for everybody in DPS Sonepat family to share that Delhi Public School Sonepat is among one of the schools which has been selected on the basis of the innovative Science Projects presented to the Aayog contributed by the fervent students and the team of enthusiastic Science teachers. The laboratory is expected to be up and running by the month of July 2017 in DPS Sonepat campus and the students can start not only to engage in experiences at different levels which may be challenging them n a significant move to boost in- labs in schools and 100 incubation mentally but also stimulate them novation, NITI Aayog of Govern- centres across the country. Under towards the innovative approach toment of India has initiated the the mission, the government will also wards an idea which might develop process of setting up 500 tinkering provide financial support to academ- into something great.

Delhi Public School, Sonepat

Gold medal at Golf Masters Macau 2017

anveer Saini, a student of Scottish High International School, was the champion golfer at the golf masters Macau 2017 which concluded a few days back. He won the Gold medal, again. This is his 4th gold medal in his 5 appearances at the Golf Masters. With over 100 golfers from around the world including USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Australia, Korea etc. and with all age groups averaging 30 years, this 16 year old champion defied all odds of his intellectual disability and got the Gold medal for India.

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KRMU: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Creativity & to cultivate â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Professio

.R. Mangalam University is located in a serene environment of Aravali Hills near Sohna, Gurgaon. The campus is spread over 26 acres and has all facilities and resources for a conducive learning environment. The University campus is meticulously designed with special emphasis on conserving nature. The University is a state private university, established under Haryana Private Universities Act and is empowered to award degrees under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. The vision behind establishing the K.R. Mangalam University is to develop a world class University and to deliver a substantial innovation and international impact through creation and dissemination of knowledge. A seed sown with a world class school initiative from pre- primary levels at Greater Kailash-II over a decade ago has today blossomed into a full tree with several educational initiatives

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spread outÂ to Ph.D. levels. It is a one stop destination to explore, discover, imagine and create. An educational group that has registered some pathbreaking achievements in academics. We are proud of our students who are moving on their career path by performing as the most committed and dedicated individuals. Their professional approach towards work and zeal to excel makes them different in the crowd. The university leaves no stone unturned to nurture their talent and upgrade their skills. We emphasize on the use of latest technology to elevate education to a new definition where time relevant modules, research & innovations and adherence to

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Talent’ amalgamate nals and Experts’ research, industry and consultation. According to Hon’ble Chancellor, Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, “We are in the making of the most promising University wherein the students will use their head, hands & heart all together to become better professionals and still better citizens of this great nation. The

K.R. Mangalam University’s philosophy is based in the deep rooted and strong belief that in every individual vests a divinely ordained ability. If and when provided with a congenial environment they will assuredly blossom into a well rounded personality, versed more than adequately in the professional, personal and ethical aspects of life. University is committed to facilitate the students in all the dimensions of an innovative learning environment; and

we ensure the upcoming youth to be capable of successfully facing the challenges of the world.” Prof. K.K. Aggarwal is founder Vice Chancellor, GGS IP University, New Delhi. An array of activities and events are organized to ensure all round development of the students. One such event was organized by the Committee against Sexual Harassment (CASH) wherein eminent speakers including Pataudi ACP Ms. Tanya Singh, Dr. Ritu Gupta, Dr. Renu Chugh, Ms. Seema Rajput, and Inspector Sudheer, Cyber Crime Cell shared their views on ‘The Social, Psychological and Legal Aspects of Sexual Harassment’. With the aim of providing industrial exposure to the students and equip them with latest know-how of their field, regular visits to organizations are conducted by the various schools of the University. In a recent visit, Law

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students were taken to the parliament; Pharmacy batch got the opportunity to visit Unichem Laboratories Ltd., a pharmaceutical company in Baddi; students pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication visited News Nation channel. School of Architecture and Planning ensures that their students visit various places like Pathways School or Red Fort to understand the unique architectural designs. Vice Chancellor, Prof. R.K. Mittal says, “The K.R. Mangalam University is the conceptualization of the vision of a worldclass university within the reach of all and sundry. The courses offered by the University reflect a concept of student-friendly and purposeful education. Joining this upcoming and fastest growing university assures a journey of endless opportunities towards complete education, and perfect guidance for suitable career selection. Here we provide the best platform for students to learn, to experience and to achieve the best to

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become a good citizen with professional and social commitment.” Prof. R.K. Mittal is former Director, BITS Pilani-Dubai & Rajasthan Campus. Understanding the importance and need of industry interface, the University collaborates with various professional bodies and invites experts from the various industries to address the students and conduct workshops. The CSI student branch invited technical experts to conduct a workshop on Hadoop and Big Data, a workshop on ‘Career in Ethical Hacking’ was conducted by Mr. Rahul Tyagi from Lucideus Technology. K.R. Mangalam University’s vision is to develop as a world class University and to deliver substantial innovation and international impact through creation and dissemination of knowledge. The University represents a continuous and burning desire for acquisition of knowledge and liveliness, and an everlasting penchant to achieve leadership in the arena of higher education. It reflects a value system that respects humanity as a whole and treats the world as a close-knit network. K.R. Mangalam University is an institution dedicated to a generation of dynamic professionals with caliber to turn the world around for the better with honesty, integrity, humility and selflessness.

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ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR HIGHER STUDIES - AFTER 12th Exam Date

Programmes

URL

Institution/Exam Name

2nd April 2017

B.E/B.Tech /B.Arch

jeemain.nic.in

JEE Main (Joint entrance examination main)

21 May 2017

B.E/B.Tech

https://www.jeeadv.ac.in/

JEE ADVANCE (Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam)

GOA– 28 April PILANI – 22 April

Hotel Management

www.nchm.nic.in/

BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology Science Admission Test)

29 April

B.SC , H & HE

www.nchm.nic.in/

NCHMCT (National Council for Hotel Management Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam)

30 JUNE

Becholar in merchant navy

http://aimnet.net.in/

AIMNET (All India Merchant Navy )

30 April

B.Tech- Avionics/ Aerospace Engineering

www.iist.ac.in

14 May

ISI Admission test

www.isical.ac.in/

JAN.

Communication Design, Interaction www.uceed.in/ Design,MobilityDesign

UCEED ( Design program Product Design)

27 May

M Sc. Course in Biology, Chemistry, www.niser.ac.in/ Mathematics and Physics

NISER (Institute Science Education and Research)

June 2017

Common Proficiency Test (CPT)

www.icai.org

CA (Chartered Accountants of India)

JUNE 2017

Company Secretaries

www.icsi.edu

CS ( Institute of Company Secretaries of India )

30 April

Bsc MATH

http://www.bhu.ac.in/

BHU (Benaras Hindu University)

21 May

MBBS

http://jipmer.edu.in/

Jipmur Pondy

21 Aug

B.SC, BCA

https://smude.edu.in

MANIPAL University

IIST ( Indian Institute of Space Technology) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

Programmes

URL

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Mbbs , nursing

www.afmc.nic.in

AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College Entrance Exam )

Design

www.nid.edu

NID NEED (National Institute of Design and other Design Institutes)

/ B.Sc Nautical Science/B.Tech Navel

www.cbscneet.nic.in

NEETUG ( National Eligibility Entrance Exam for Under Graduate)

B.A Foreign Language

www.jnu.ac.in

JNU (Jawahar lal Nehru University)

Exam B.A. English &Mass communication

www.efluniversity.ac.in/

CIEFL ( Centr al Institute of English and foreign languages )

BS-MS dual degree in Biology, Chemistry

www.iiserpune.ac.in

Indian Institutes of Science Education

B.Arch

www.nata.in/

NATA (The National Aptitude Test in Architecture)

Bachelor in science

http://www.iisc.ac.in/

Indian Institute of Science

B.V.Sc

www.vci.nic.in

All India PreVeterinary test

B.Sc Hons Nursing and Para Medical

www.aiimsexams.org/

AIIMS (MBBS Entrance Test)

Footwear Design

www.fddiindia.com/

FDDI (Footwear Design Institute)

https://www.tiss.edu/

TISS ( Tata Institute of Social sciences)

Designing

www.nift.ac.in/

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

Chemical Technology

http://iictindia.org/Default.aspx

IIC (Indian Chemical Technology)

http://www.icar.org.in/

ICAR Agriculture

BA B.Ed, BSc B Ed, BA LLB, Integrated MA, /MA, MSc, www.cucet2015.co.in MSc B Ed

CUCET ( Central Universities Common Entrance Test)

MA Course in Developmental Studies and MA in English Studies

Humanities and social Sciences

http://hsee.iitm.ac.in/

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3D Clay Selfie

You go out with your friends, you click a selfie, you hang out with your pet, you click a selfie, basically, selfies have become a major part of our lives (and our Instagram accounts too!). But how can you give an interesting take to something so commonplace? Here is how...

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Acrylic Colours Air Dry Clay Cutter Paint Brush Pen A black and white print out of your favourite selfie Rolling pin Ruler Sponge Toothpick Water

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Use a pen to outline the key features of your face on the print out of your selfie. Make sure to mark all the features of your face, like your eyebrows, outline of your eye, the shape and ridges of your nose, your jaw line, lips, ears, outline of your t-shirt or top, collar etc. Now roll out the clay dough using a rolling pin. Make sure to roll out the clay evenly and of the same size as your print out. Now place your print out on the clay and gently press it on all sides, so that it sticks to the clay. Now cut out the extra clay from the sides using a cutter. Now take a pen and go over all the lines, that you had marked earlier. This will transfer your image onto the clay. Make sure that you apply only a small amount of pressure, just enough to make a small dent. Now carefully peel the paper off the clay slab.

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Next, using a toothpick, make the lines on the clay slab, a little deeper, by scooping out a little bit of clay. This will add more definition to your portrait. Now let the clay slab dry for about 24 hours. Once your slab has hardened, you can start filling in the colours. First, fill all the grooves with black paint. If the colour spills out of the grooves, you can use a sponge and water to wipe off the extra paint. Don’t worry if your slab gets dirty in the process, you will paint over it. Once you have filled all the grooves, it’s time to paint the rest of your portrait. Use bright colours to paint the rest of your portrait. You can also add more black paint to the grooves, to add more definition to the portrait.

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The brighter the colours, the more attractive your clay selfie looks. A clay selfie makes for a great gift. Just select your friend’s favourite selfie and turn it into a clay selfie. To watch video, look for “Mad Stuff With Rob 3D Clay Selfie | Childrens Day Special” on YouTube Follow Rob and share your DIYs with him @: Facebook.com/MadStuffWithRob Twitter.com/MadStuffWithRob Instagram.com//MadStuffWithRob

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Life is a Canvas I was a little angel, flying high above In the vast ocean, of true love. I got attracted by a planet, in my dream And had an urge to paint it, in the love theme. It was a canvas, ready for a repaint So I got started, like an eager Saint. First I scraped away hate, replacing it with love Making the world perfect, for the peace dove. Then I eradicated fanaticism, of the religious kind Filling the empty cases with humanity, in the heart and mind. Out went intolerance, injustice and terrorism too The earth took a sigh of relief and so did all of you. Our strength, was to come from diversity But discrimination, had taken a toll of our unity. It was time to turn the tables, on gains ill gotten So I made discrimination, as good as forgotten. Animals and other things beautiful, were yet to come But I found I had left something, undone. The earth looked good, but needed more lush So I painted it evergreen, with my brush. This is the beautiful earth, of my gushing love stream I hope itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same, when I wake up from the dream. By Naayaa Mehta Class VI The Shri Ram School, Moulsari

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