Metamorphosis

The Art of Language, a Miraculous Gift

Innovation often has a very clichéd meaning that discredits its very unrestricted bounds. In fact, we started innovating from the minute the Phoenicians created the alphabets we use in the English language.

In any twisted or implicit form, innovation was always there, but we are now being taught to embrace it. One of the most overlooked fields of innovation would be language arts. Conventionally, innovation would relate to an invention that uses the theories of humanities, sciences, or mathematics but don’t we ever wonder how these global leaders and celebrities and presidents rally their support?

Even the music industry is inspired heavily by English, the whole idea of “wordplay” rhythm, rhyme and melody revolves around the phonetics of a word or phrase. So, the next time you’re listening to your favourite singer or rapper, pay attention to their use of rhyme, rhythm and even creative wordplays. Language opens several opportunities to express your views in innovative ways. Whenever you go window shopping, these catchy ads and posters are always put up to gage your attention. Trust me, they are

extremely effective, from hyperboles to rhymes to alliteration to sibilance and much more, these tricks are used to capture our attention even amongst the chaotic scene of a mall. Just a couple of cleverly used words can give you the sudden urge to buy something that you may not need. These tactics have been used for years, marketing is a massive industry that yet again depends on the blessings of the English language, and it’s a billion-dollar industry!

Some of you readers might have been or currently are history students, do you ever wonder how leaders like Hitler rallied so much support, well in this case it was the wonders of persuasion. Actions might be louder than words, but those very words can be amplified by several persuasive skills such as pleasing the demands of the people, being inclusive or even using catchy phrases that grab a passer-by’s attention. However, Hitler used this gift for all the wrong reasons, but we can use it to improve our societies and advocate for the thousands of social discrepancies all around the world. The possibilities are limitless!

The gift of language remains concealed till date and it will take centuries and generations to unravel its convoluted roots. This form of expression has undeniably one of the most crucial elements to our civilisation.

Conceptualized by our Senior Editor and Columnist, Aarav Pradhan or Year 11, “Metamorphosis” talks about growth and progression and targets the youth to innovate and spread their ideas, providing a platform for us as students to be creative. The word metamorphosis means development, and that is what we as youth do. Its emblem represents a butterfly spreading its wings and metamorphosing, similar to us growing up and gaining our voice and passions. “Metamorphosis” is the burning catalyst ready to create a never-ending spark of creativity in our minds!

On the slope of the desolate river among pathetic shadows we whispered to be heard, To be tossed and lost and fragmented into a whirlpool of this fearful joy, In desperate hope I reach out to him far across, holding in the power of scepticism , Like a flock of homesick cranes; whining to be seen with little courage but absolute blessings, But perhaps this could be over? Perhaps the grief of limitations forlorn our fragrant days? Perhaps we could only imagine the indefectible…

Perhaps I shall be wise this time or wiser than the wise, Perhaps.

I behold my width and compulsion and therefore I shall believe in myself, My identify summons the truth. It is the height of pessimism for me. I surely know my pride will see faces and so will I, The warmth of the hundred petals of roses will not remain sealed forever and the secret of it’s stimulating spirit shall be bared, With a stumbling heart and eyes reflecting thousands of enchanting rays of depth and hope, On the slope of the desolate river among pathetic shadows we whispered to be heard.

Ahili Chatterjee is a student in Year 10 who enjoys a variety of subject areas that cater to different levels of logical and imaginative skills. Ahili believes that learning haphazard facts along the way will surely come to the rescue someday. Furthermore, she takes joy in creating artwork, listening to many different genres of music, and learning national anthems of different countries. She has received different accolades from the school upon various activities in the past two years. In addition to this, she often finds herself drowning in her busy thoughts which happen to be one of the events that led her to compose this poem. ‘Midnight Blessings’ is about the connection between positive spirit and humans but the main idea behind this it is to enable the readers to come up with their own meanings according to their varied perspectives about life.

The Beauty of Nature

Hamza Imtiaz, 4D

Nature, nature, the nature is all around, Flowers, trees, birds, and bees that surround. Life is wonderful because of it, Fills our hearts with joy in every bit.

The buzzing of bumblebees, The whooshing of pine trees, Blooming flowers painted bright, Ladybugs sitting, it is such a sight.

Mighty mountains that touch the sky, Winding rivers that pass it by, Pitter patter of rain drops, dancing grass of pasture, The song of birds, the chirp of crickets is the music of nature.

Nature is a colourful painting, Magnificent, wonderful, and enchanting Nature is the peace of mind and soul, That fills our hearts with joy, calm and much more.

Two-Minute Cupcake

Riyab Aftab, FS1E

INGREDIENTS RECIPE

o 4 tbsp flour o 4 tbsp sugar o 2 tbsp cocoa powder o 3 tbsp milk o 3 tbsp oil/butter o Vanilla extract if needed o A pinch of baking soda o Colourful sprinkles

o Take a microwave proof cup. Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, oil ,vanilla extract and baking soda to it. o Mix it well and put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. o Keep an eye as it comes up, put a knife in it to check whether it's cooked. Take it out, decorate it with sprinkles. Enjoy it with condensed milk, cream or Icecream.

Healthy Iftar Drink

Nabhaan Aftab, FS2I

INGREDIENTS

o Milk- 1/2 glass o Basil leaves soaked in water for few hours – 3-4 spoons o Ice-cream syrup –to taste o Sugar – if needed o Crushed almonds o Crushed pistachios o Jelly cubes

RECIPE

o To make one individual

portion, take half a glass of milk and add sugar to it if needed, then dissolve it. o Add 3 to 4 spoons of basil seeds, ice-cream syrup, jelly cubes, crushed dry fruits. Mix it well. Now you can top it up with some ice-cream for iftar.

Nabhaan wants to share some of the benefits of basil seeds!