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“The future is digital tech-nology,” says RajivSingh, Group Cloud

CoE Head, Sopra Steria India. Withan experience spanning over two

decades in IT industry, he is an ex-pert in building robust re-

lationships with thecustomers, compre-

hending their strate-gic business needs,presenting inno-vative businessproposals to-

wards ac-complishing

the strate-gic objec-tives viathe use ofthe digital

world. AsGT reporter

catches up with him atConfluence 2019 heldat Amity University,Uttar Pradesh, he

speaks more about thephenomenon that ischanging the world.

“My father encouraged me to studycomputer engineering!”

A friend of my father knew that com-puter engineering will be a big thingin the future and told my father aboutit. He then encouraged me to pursuethe field, even though at that time,people still preferred to do thingsmanually than on a computer. Alongthe way, I, too, realised that IT reallywill change the way we live andwork. Today, every company, nomatter how big or small, is depend-ent on technology for their work.Without it, they really cannot survivein the market.

“Technology has changed the waywe gain knowledge!”

In today’s time, what we learn andhow we learn has been drastically af-fected by technology. In the past,printing press changed the game forgood, and in the present, we haveGoogle and virtual classes. Every-thing we want to know and learnawaits us just a single touch away.Education has been made easily ac-cessible to almost every individualfree of cost or for a very low price. Itis a true reflection of how we haveprogressed and are using technologyfor our betterment.

“Big Data Analytics and CloudComputing are not the same!”

People often confuse the two for thesame, but in fact, they are differentthings. Data Analytics is about ex-tracting information from complexdata sets, whereas Cloud Computingrefers to managing and processingdata on an internet server rather thana local one. Both fields are a little bitsimilar but they have their differ-ences. For Data Analytics, you candelve into fields like a data engineeror a data scientist, where having sta-tistical skills are important. On theother hand, Cloud Computing is awhole genre on its own and you canuse it as a platform, a software, oreven an enabler.

“One must always focus on holistic growth!”

We can all pursue different coursesand get a degree, but that piece ofpaper will not matter until and unlesswe actually learn how to implementthe things that we have managed tolearn in the meantime. We must al-ways strive to keep a focus on hav-ing a strong and unshakable valuesystem and integrity. If we do notpossess values, we have absolutelynothing, and the learnings go in vainwithout a doubt. We must treateveryone with love and respect, andtry to make this world a better place.Look around and ask yourself howyou can make the world a betterplace for all. G T

Rajiv Singh As He Reflects On The Importance Of Technology

Stuti Kalra, GT Network

For most of us, the word ‘heritage’means nothing more than historicalruins and monuments, traditional

music and dance forms. For some, themeaning of heritage could also extend togeographical marvels like majestic moun-tains and glorious rivers. But what aboutthe activities or interactions that create anaura around this heritage? Can they too beconsidered a part of heritage? On the oc-casion of World Heritage Day, celebratedon April 18 across the globe, we bring youaspects of heritage which are sensory innature and equally endangered.

When heritagecan be found in crowing…

Can a rooster become responsible forbringing into existence the concept of‘sensory heritage’? Apparently yes! In2019, two visitors to the Ile d’Oléron inFrance complained to the local authoritiesagainst Maurice, the rooster crowing earlyin the morning. After an year of discus-sion, in September 2020, the court passedthe verdict that Maurice should crow andadded that its call is part of country life.

Finally, on February 4, 2021, French sen-ators passed a law protecting the ‘Sensoryheritage’ of the French countryside. Thelaw recognises sounds, smells and manytypical rural ways of life as ‘integral ele-ments of a place’, and gives them legalprotection. So, the quacking ducks, oink-ing pigs, croaking frogs, singing canaries,bells of a church, whirring tractors, andeven the rustling of leaves, have therecognition of being the sensory heritageof country life in France. Sensory heritagecan, hence, be understood as one that in-cludes smell, sound, taste, touch and feelthat a place has, usually of the countryside or a village.

When heritage can be found in grains…

Even the grains we eat should be consid-ered ‘heritage worthy’. This thought ledeco-activist Dr Vandana Shiva to wageone of the most well-known environmen-tal wars with the MNC giant Monsantoover genetically modified seeds. Dr Shivahas meticulously collected original seedsof many crops and helped farmers in theremotest areas of India to grow them.These seeds are so ancient that they have

an unchanged DNA since ages, makingthem more nutritious as compared to mod-ern seeds. But why should they be part ofour heritage, you may ask? Mainly be-cause farmers growing them worship theseeds following local customs and tradi-tions. Many of them have associated folk-lore, which is passed on from onegeneration to another during sowing andharvesting time. Moreover, many of suchseeds carry medicinal values known onlyto the natives of this land, automaticallymaking it part of ‘intangible’ heritage.

When heritage can be found in language…

Any language, which exists either throughan oral or written tradition, is the identityof not just an individual but an entire re-gion. Kongthong, the Whistling Village ofIndia located in Meghalaya, is home toone such intangible heritage. Mothers callout for their kids using musical tunes.

Every child, instead of the name, is iden-tified with a unique tune called jingrwaiiawebi in the Khasi language. In fact, theentire village communicates by whistlingor using such tunes. While UNESCO isyet to accord this a heritage status, it goeswithout saying that losing this valuabletreasure will be akin to losing a whole cul-ture and tribe. Another story is that of theMattur village in Shimoga district of Kar-nataka where inhabitants speak only inSanskrit in an endeavour to save this al-most dying language which was once thepride of ancient India.

Perhaps, we can take a cue from Frenchlawmakers and increase the ambit of her-itage as we know now. Else, despite beinga land of some of the most diverse tradi-tions and customs, we stand to lose morethan just a rooster’s wake-up call. G T

The uncharted heritageAcknowledging The Sensorial Aspect Of Our Heritage And How!

Rajiv Singh, Group Cloud CoE Head, Sopra Steria India

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History this week, P7

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GT reporter in conversation with Rajiv Singh

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Around TheW RLD Recently, the Health Ministry

announced that only thoseadministered two doses ofCOVID-19 vaccine or thosegiven the first jab at least 14days prior or those who haverecovered from the infection, would be allowed toattend prayers in Mecca and the Prophet’sMosque in Medina from the start of Ramadan.

INDONESIAFlash floods kill over 90 peopleFlash floods and landslides,sparked by the tropicalcyclone Seroja, hit thecountry on April 4, leavingover 90 people dead anddozens missing. Submerging villages, the floodsforced thousands to flee to the evacuationcentres, with debris and extreme weather furtherhampering the search and rescue efforts everystep of the way.

On April 7, one day afterPresident Samia Suluhuasseverated her decision to liftthe late ex-president JohnMagufuli regime’s ban on allmedia in the nation, the government reversed thedecision by adding that only online televisionwould benefit from the measure. The pressfreedom advocates were thus once again left inthe lurch.

RUSSIA

President signs law to extend his termPulling a ‘constitutional coup’,President Vladimir Putinsigned a new law that allowshim to extend his presidentialrun for two more six-yearterms until 2036. Theseamendments were backed in a public vote last year,enabling Putin, 68, to further remain in power untilthe age of 83.

BHUTAN

Leading in vaccination drive

The country, having started itsvaccination drive on March 27,has administered the first shot ofthe AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccineprovided by India to about 60% ofits entire population in recordtime, as stated by thegovernment on April 7. Its rapidrollout places it far ahead of otherleading nations, includingSeychelles, UAE, Israel, etc., asper the AFP analysis. The countryhas now shifted its focus onvaccinating those above 70 andother disabled citizens.

USAGoogle wins over OracleGoogle, on April 5, wasaccorded a massive win by theSupreme Court in a long-running copyright battleagainst Oracle, ruling its use ofthe Java code for the Androidmobile operating system as‘fair’ and one that, in no way,violates the copyright law in.This victory not only shieldedGoogle from paying billions toits tech rival, but also shedlight on what exactlyconstitutes fair usage ofcopyrighted material.

GT keeps the newswireticking by bringing you newsfrom around the globe

►Iran: The Iranian cargo ship MV Saviz was hit by an unknown explosion planned by the Israeli forces in the Red Sea ►China: The country’s aim to vaccinate 560 million citizens by June 2021 has led to a shortage in the supply of vaccines

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Mecca entry for vaccinated pilgrims

TANZANIAU turn on decision to lift media ban

World’s largest railway bridge in J&K

News: Termed as one of the biggest civil engineer-ing challenges faced by any project in India, theChenab Bridge has now become the world’s largestrailway bridge. The bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project, will link Katrato Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir. Once com-pleted, it would stand 359 meters above theriverbed, with the broadest span in the Indian broadgauge railway network. Built at a cost of 1486 CrINR, it includes a 1.2-metre-wide design speed ofaround 100 km per hour, a 14-metre dual carriage-way and a lifespan of approximately 120 years.Views: An important milestone in the history ofIndia’s architectural marvels, this will positively af-fect the regional development and socio- economicinfrastructure of the state by improving transporta-tion and accessibility for the locals. The bridge,which is designed to stand high intensity blasts andearthquakes along with wind speeds of above 200km per hour, will also boost tourism in the UnionTerritory. In my opinion, this will deepen the inte-gration of J&K region with the rest of the country.

Aarushi Mahajan, AIS Noida, XII I

Massive forest fires in Uttarakhand

News: With over 1,000 incidents of forest fire re-ported in the last six months, 45 have been reportedin one day alone in the state. Over 12,000 forest per-sonnel have been deployed for fire-fighting opera-tions. It is believed that over 1.70 lakh villages dwellin close proximity to forests, and will negatively im-pact the livelihood of people who depend on fuel-wood, bamboo, fodder, amongst other necessities. Views: Climate change has led to a significant risein global temperature and has causal branches in allparts of the environment. Therefore, the increasingintensity, duration, frequency and higher flamma-bility of forest fires are only inevitable conse-quences. Such incidents signify that the earth islighting fires to show us what damage we havedone and that we need to act now.

Shansita Kumar, AIS Noida, XII I

New scheme to empower women

News: Dy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, has an-nounced ‘Saheli Samanvay Kendra’ scheme in his2021-22 Budget speech. A total of 500 Anganwadihubs will be set up across various parts of the cityto promote individual start-ups and self-helpgroups. The hubs will see special arrangementswhere training will be provided to open micro-eco-nomic units. The decision to introduce this specialinitiative came after analysing the results of a sur-vey conducted by the government to understandthe impact of COVID-19 on the livelihood of peo-ple residing in the city. Views: Owing to the pandemic, unemploymentamong women rose from 26% in February 2020 to40% in February 2021. In such a situation, this isundoubtedly a commendable initiative taken by theDelhi government. Self-Help Groups and othersmall-scale businesses run by women are espe-cially going to profit from this scheme. However,having adequate resources and regular checks ateach level for this policy is imperative, whichshould be ensured through the special 4,750 CroreINR budget set aside for the Department of SocialWelfare, Women and Child Development and wel-fare of SC/ ST/ OBC by the government.

Khushi Mohanty, AIS Noida, XII J

PMI sees a drop due to COVID surge

News: Due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases,India’s factory activity grew at its weakest pace inthe last seven months. The Nikkei ManufacturingPurchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by IHSMarkit, fell to a seven-month low of 55.4 lastmonth from February’s 57.5. One factor adding to-wards the same is unemployment that has been onthe rise as factories had to intensify the lay-off rateto their strongest in six months in March. Views: With the sudden surge in India’s COVID-19 cases, this drop was inevitable. Although we seea difference of around 2% from February to March,we must keep in mind that any indication above 50is a positive reading. The rate of input cost inflationcontributed negatively towards the reading, but Ibelieve that this is just a minor speed bump thatour country will overcome soon.

Vyusti Shroff, AIS Noida, XII J

Samiksha Dubey, AIS Noida, XII J

While we sit on our couch just breathing,a lot of things happen around us, andsometimes in our very own country. We

bring you the ones worth mentioning..

World Mirror News and Views

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 12, 20212January 1, 1983, is considered to be theofficial birthday of the idea of theinternet as ARPANET adopted TCP/IPand assembled a ‘network of networks’.

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 3The most visited website in the world is Googlewith around 92.5 billion monthly visits, withYouTube being second most popular (34.6 bil-lion) and Facebook third (25.5 billion). Learning Curve

Arnav Goel, AIS Gurugram 43, X B

Playing with LEGO toys for a living is adream job for anyone who has spenthis/her childhood building fantastical

worlds with these tiny, interlocking bricks. Forsome lucky few, this dream can indeed cometrue. The Danish toymaker employs a full-timeLEGO Master Model Builder at each of its eightLegoland theme parks and 22 Legoland Discov-ery Centres located around the world. Prepare tobe thoroughly educated on a profession so exclu-sive you didn’t know existed.

Job descriptionA LEGO Master Builder is expected to buildtowering edifices out of scratch. But being aMaster Builder isn’t easy. It is one of the most se-lective professions currently, with only 40 MasterBuilders in the whole wide world. Also, there’slot more to the job than just building models outof LEGO. You’ll clean, repair and maintain ex-isting LEGO installations, while you’ll also takeon a PR and marketing role as you participate inmedia interviews, create instructional videos forsocial media, and lead virtual building classes.

Build your resumeLEGO toymakers look for an applicant who has

the ability to create a wide range of models. Ap-plicants need only a high school diploma (orequivalent), but a college degree in architecture,design or structural engineering increases yourchances. LEGO provides an MBA program –Master Builder Academy – for those who seek de-sign secrets and advanced building techniques toclimb the ladder of LEGO faster. A dynamic port-folio listing your various creations is also a must.Also, during the physical test, a pile of bricks isgiven with 45 minutes on the clock. You are askedto build a sphere which is tested by rolling it onthe ground. If the structure holds and moves in astraight line, your dreams would come true.

Going up the ladder The first step is becoming an apprentice builderor “glue minion” who works long hours, adher-ing thousands of LEGOs together and preservingmassive sculptures and exhibits for around 10USD an hour. A prodigious builder can eventu-ally climb the rungs of tedious work to becomethe senior builder and start constructing modelsand shadowing Master Builders. This leads youto the much-awaited job of a Master Builder. Youare now ready to make new sets and creations forLEGO theme parks.With an average income of37,500 USD annually, LEGO Master Builderslive a life of comfort. G T

…Of The Education System In India

How did your journey for IIT-JEE begin?I have always loved science andso, I had already made up mymind to compete in the IIT-JEEexam. In Class X, I joined FIIT-JEE for NTSE exam, and then inClass XI and XII, I chose AICEfor JEE Advanced.

How did you prepare for IIT-JEE? Since the syllabus is almost thesame for all competitive exams,it’s vital to strengthen your con-cepts. I used to ask tons of ques-tions, even the silliest ones. AndI firmly believe there’s no idealstrategy to prepare. The key isknowing oneself and indulgingin proper self-assessment fromtime to time. I focused on myclass notes and then practised alot of questions regularly.

What role did AICE play to helpyou crack the competitiveexams?AICE has amazing teachers whowould clear my doubts at anypoint of time. They also helpedme clear KVPY twice. They mo-tivated me through my lows andthat was very crucial, particu-larly during lockdown wheneverything was quite uncertain.

How did you manage regularstudies and prep-ups for com-petitive exams?I focused mostly on my compet-itive exams and started studyingfor boards only a couple ofweeks before the exams. This

was because I was pretty confi-dent about my concepts as com-petitive exams require morein-depth preparation. I put a lotof emphasis on self-study. Also,I used to take a lot of tests to

track my progress, improve tim-ing and strengthen concepts.

Which field of engineering didyou choose and why?I chose computational mechan-ics at IIT Delhi because I likephysics. This branch also offerscourses on machine learning andcomputing. It offers job securityand is in high demand, too.

Are there some preparationstrategies to crack IIT-JEE? Be regular, sincere and most im-portantly, enthusiastic and ex-cited at all times. Becomecomfortable with basics first andthen go to higher level prob-

lems. Make ahabit of studyingfor three hoursstraight. Track

your progress at regular inter-vals but never compare yourmarks with others. For every-one has their own pace.

When should an aspirant startpreparing for competitiveexams? The ideal time to start is ClassX. You get ample time to becomfortable with the study pat-tern and build a solid base.

What are the key learningsthat you would like to sharewith young aspirants?Stay passionate about yourgoals but don’t overburdenyourself with expectations. Justlet the best in you come out.

Pursue it with passion

Rapid fireOne word to describe…Your alma mater: Supportive The motto of your life: EvolvingYour passion: Curiosity (as Ein-stein puts it)Yourself: Veni, vidi, vici (I came; Isaw; I conquered))

The word ‘Entrance exam’ is self-sufficient to make one feel nervous becauseit brings along an array of questions popping in your mind. Well, how aboutyou get to listen from someone who has experienced it already? To all the

young aspirants, GT brings to you a special column ‘Amity Alumnus’, where starperformers from AICE will share tips and tricks to put an end to all the nervousnessand fear associated with entrance exams. Read on…

Get, set, and LEGO!How To Build The Blocks Of A Career

Name: Samyak JainAICE Batch: 2019-2020AICE Programme: AcceleratedSYNCHROCurrently pursuing: ComputationalMechanicsCollege/University: Indian Instituteof Technology, Delhi

Manvendra SinghAIS Saket, X

Once the British Rajplanted its feet firmly inIndian soil, it began to

heavily influence and also alterour educational system that wasbased on a prudent mix of philos-ophy, mathematics, astronomyand other subjects. Ever since,the Indian educational system hascome a long way, continuouslyevolving and adapting. Today, asthe educational pedagogy in thecountry reigns in on best prac-tices from abroad, there is alsoemphasis on traditional learningpractices. The outcome is a com-prehensive and competent educa-tion system. So, does that meanthere is no chink in the armour?Perhaps not. An evaluation of thepros and cons will help us reacha better consensus. Starting off on a positive note,let’s begin by discussing the prosof Indian education. Talking of

strengths, one cannot miss ‘Freeand compulsory education’ – asalient feature of the nation’s ed-ucation system. In a populationof 1.3 billion, this feature ensuresthat education permeates eachand every strata. Other than that, the educationsystem covering an array of sub-jects is rather comprehensive anduniversal in nature. This compre-hensive nature is often viewed attimes as rigorous. But a closerlook, and one realises that it isthis rigorous nature that makesIndian students perhaps the mostcompetent in the world. Indiansare always the highest-rankingstudents in foreign universities.Their employment in leadingcompanies across the world is an-other compelling evidence of theeffectiveness of the country’s ed-ucation system. While the Indian education sys-tem has been largely competent,it does have some flaws too.There is an overemphasis on rote

learning and scholastic achieve-ments (IQ), where the EmotionalQuotient (EQ) and the MoralQuotient (MQ) are ignored. Inscience, practical applicationsand experiments are not givenenough attention and are moreskewed in favour of memorisingtheoretical knowledge.Children still don’t have enoughfreedom in choosing subjects.This is likely due to a variety ofreasons- parental pressure, com-parison with other students, andthe idea of certain subjects beingmore employment friendly. An-other glaring discrepancy in thesystem is the situation in govern-ment schools where the quality ofteaching is not up to the mark andlacks co-curricular activities.Like any other story, Indian edu-cation, too, comes with its plusand minus points. The need of thehour is to optimise the positives,while minimising the negatives.This is the only way forward, asis with any story of progress. G T

A complete picture…

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 12, 20214Science & Technology

Internet factsGyan VigyanThe first ever web browser was written in 1990and World Wide Web was made available to thegeneral public in August 1991.

Ananya SharmaAIS Vasundhara 6, XII

One fine day as boredompervaded the whole ce-lestial sphere, all the

planets decided to indulge in afestive affair; hosted by Earth,here’s the dialoguethat ensued thus.

Mercury: Hey, Earth!Just saw you rotatingtwo days back and

there you are again! Tch, tch!You see, that’s the benefit ofbeing friends with the Sun.We’re so close that I don’t need365 days to orbit around it once.I can do that in just 88 days. Withso many humans to accommo-date and an ozone layer to lookafter, no doubt you are so slow!Earth: Now, hosting some 7.8billion humans and other species

isn’t an easy task, but I really donot consider my children a bur-den. We are one big family. Any-way, it’s a good thing that yourevolve so fast, but let’s not for-get that a day on your surfacelasts 176 Earth days, all becauseyou could not master the art offast rotation! Tee-hee!*Mercury leaves the scene withhis bruised ego*

Venus: Ugh! Not you guysagain! Think about me, I don’teven have a moon of my own. Ifeel so incomplete. Earth: But you aren’t, dear! Youare so clearly visible from mysurface. Come on, you are thesecond brightest object in thenight sky. A treat to the humaneyes, truly!Venus: You are so humble and Iam nothing but grateful, really!Mars: I know I am late to theparty, but seriously Earth, yourartificial satellites taking my pic-tures every minute make meblush! I look at those flashinglights and all I can remember is

the first time, in 1971,

that a rover from your surfacelanded on mine. We do share aspecial bond!Earth: Of course, we do! Hu-mans even think there is a wholeliving race on your surface. Theyalso tried to find water there. Iwish they find something thatmakes the two of us closer toeach other!Jupiter: What about me, eh? Iam massive and have rings, too.I’m also the fastest spinningplanet, with seventy nine moonsof my own. Great, isn’t it?Earth: Oh, humans are nothingbut proud of you. Trust me!Uranus: That being so, please

can you ask themto rename me?They call me theIce Giant planet,

but I would reallyprefer “cool cu-cumber”.Earth: Butthe name suitsyou, mate!You have thecoldest atmos-phere amongst usall; you haveclouds made of ice.

Not to forget your

dramatic set of rings, what elsecould one possibly ask for? Neptune: Did you say rings?Well, let’s not talk about rings. Itreminds me of my six faint ones! Saturn: Ha ha! Now, not every-body can be as lucky as me tohave such extensive rings. Earth: No, you are all blessed,don’t worry!Saturn: But what about you,Earthie? I heard that you are notin a very good place these days!Are the earthlings not takinggood care of you?Earth: Well, to be honest, it issuffocating. The speed at whichmy atmosphere, my water bodiesand lands are being destroyed, ithurts. But gladly, some of the hu-mans have taken note of it andhave decided to change for bet-ter. Good for me!Saturn: Also, I heard the ozonelayer that you cover yourselfwith is recovering? Is it true?Earth: Fortunately, yes! Someportions of my ozone layer haverecovered at the rate of 1-3% perdecade since 2000. But they sayit would take some 40 yearsmore to be fully recovered. I amhoping for the best.All: Well, all the best to you! G T

A celestial conversationAn Out Of The World Occurrence When All The Planets Get Together In Their Space

Hey! My name is: MangoI am also known as: Mangifera indica

About meI have been an important herb in theAyurvedic and indigenous medical systems. I am a stone fruit produced from numerousspecies of tropical trees belonging to theflowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivatedmostly for their edible fruit. I first appeared in India more than 5,000years ago.Around 300 or 400 AD, my seeds spreadfrom Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and

South America, as a result ofhuman mobilisation acrossthe entire world. I am also related tocashews and pistachios. My trees can growup to 100 feet with acanopy of over 35 feet.

Although everyoneknows me as the national

fruit of India, I also happen to be the na-tional fruit of Philippines and Pakistan.

What I offerI am a superfood filled with an array of es-sential nutrients such as:Protein CarbohydratesFat Dietary fiberAdditionally, I contain over 20 differ-ent vitamins and minerals

I can help you withEffective blood clotting. Maintaining strong bonesFormation of blood vessels and collagenPrevention of indigestion and constipation

Where you can find mePeople start looking for me in the markets assoon as the month of March till July, pickingfrom more than 1000 varieties. The states ofUttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala,Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Orissa, Bihar arethe major producers of my kind. India con-tributes to 40.48% of my total world produc-tion, hence acquiring the top position. Other

stakeholders are China, Thailand, Mexico,Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Egypt,Bangladesh, Nigeria, Philippines, and Sudan.

My different avatarsSafeda AlphonsoMulgoba TotapuriKesari RaspuriDasehriChaunsa… the list is endless

Why I fear climate change

Climate-related changes have al-ready broughtwidespread changes in the pat-terns of my flowering and fruit-ing. This, in turn, is adverselyaffecting my production insome areas, especially in Muthu-malada region in Palakkad,Kerala, where farmers areworried for me because ofunseasonal rain, as it af-fects my annual growthand harvest. As of now, inter-national markets are highly im-pressed with my pre-seasonalgrowth for which they pay agood amount of money tomy farmers. Since I can begrown here as early as Jan-uary, the cultivators dependon me for their high returns.But I am afraid that climate change cannegatively impact this routine.

Fruits and vegetables makeup the largest chunk of ournutrition. However, their

role is not just limited to awholesome diet. Theirsignificance permeates acrosseconomy, environment,health, and socialsectors, proving howthey are, in fact,essentials for asustainable world.Keeping the same inmind, the United Nationshas designated 2021 asthe International Year ofFruits and Vegetables to make uscognisant of the diverse roles thatthey undertake. Shaking handswith this goal, GT brings you abrand-new series, wherein everypart will explore the variousfacets of a particular fruit orvegetable, highlighting why it isimportant to preserve theseinvaluable gifts of nature.

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A couple of years ago, GTjournos had interviewed DrSwapna Liddle, a noted histo-rian and conservationist at IN-TACH Delhi. What she hadsaid about heritage then is stillas meaningful. She had said,“It’s not everyone’s job tolook after monuments like the

Taj Mahal. There are people taking care of that. Ifyou really wish to protect heritage, try to save atree from being chopped down. Because that treewould be home to millions of exotic and unknownspecies of insects, beetles and friendly microbes.Many birds would be nesting on that tree foryears. Save it, and you save not just the environ-ment but a whole ecosystem.” These words trulydefine the word ‘heritage’ (read page 1) that wemust understand and need to protect. Remember that when a tree gets destroyed, an en-tire species could be wiped out. Know that withevery language that dies, there dies a precioustreasure trove of knowledge that was being passedon through generations. So, next time when youwant to protect heritage, try to cook a recipe thatyour grandma so lovingly spoke about, or wearthe heirloom dress which was your mother’sfavourite. Even better, listen to your elders’ talesand record them for future generations. These maysound mundane aspects of our life, but they areour true identity. If we blend this age-old wisdomwith the knowledge of modern-day advancementssensibly, we will certainly arrive at a spectacularmodel of sustainable living and the much-neededhuman-nature coexistence. Heritage is a vital as-pect of our daily life - not just an exotic wordmeant for coffee-table books - that needs to be re-spected if we wish to live fulfilling lives. G T

Vira SharmaManaging Editor

Protect it!

Amitians are known to con-sistently leave their mark inevery arena of life. Just lastweek we applauded ouryoung scholars’ victory inthe field of space sciences.This week, it’s a triumph inthe corporate world that mer-its our attention. Krish Bhat-

nagar of Class X, from AIS Vasundhara 6, hasbeen declared as one of India’s top six ‘FutureTycoons’ at the 3rd edition of ENpower, ourcountry's first entrepreneurship search and men-toring competition launched by Atal InnovationMission (AIM) and United Nations GlobalCompact Network India. Krish is an apt example of how an inquisitivemind can innovate and create even at a tenderage. This young genius has created an interac-tive app called SAATHI for children with spe-cial needs. This technology will help bring themcloser to society and make their daily life morecomfortable and easier. While his innovation is laudable, this successbecomes even more inspiring when you considerthat he has been selected from a pool of 7300+students, 252 cities and 595 schools in the coun-try after a rigorous screening procedure. His vic-tory also sends the message that an idea cantruly change the world, especially if its inclusivein nature, viable at the ground level, practical indesign and realistic in vision. However, designing the app is not the only thingKrish needs to be congratulated for. He was alsoable to coherently and sincerely explain his ideain front of decision makers, which made thembelieve in him and his vision. And, that is thesign of a true leader. I wish to nurture every Amitian not only as a vi-sionary innovator but also as an effective com-municator who can make the world a betterplace, one step at a time.G T

Dr Amita ChauhanChairperson

Dear Editor,This is in reference to the article‘Observe and evaluate’ on page 3published in the GT edition datedApril 5, 2021. The article shedslight on Industrial Psychology as alesser-known yet notable career op-tion. Being a psychology studentmyself, I appreciate the way thesubject in question was exploredkeeping all the required compo-nents in mind. Even though Indus-trial Psychology as a branch ofPsychology has not been discov-ered by many people yet, it still hasbeen predicted as one with a lot ofscope. And so, I would like to thankGT for this enriching reading expe-rience and in turn also providing usstudents with the power to exploreand make our own, well-informedcareer choices.

Aadya KapoorAIS Vas 6, XII D

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Kalki’s truthGauri Sharma

AGS Gurugram, VIII

All of us, even the ones whoaren’t really religious, haveheard all about the nine

avatars of Lord Vishnu. We know allthe heroic stories that are laced withthe lives and sagas of Matsya,Kurma, Varaha, Narsimha, Vamana,Parashuram, Lord Rama,Balarama/Buddha, and Lord Krishna,but how many of us know aboutKalki and how much? Well, it’s timeto learn a little!It is said that after Mahabharata, Ash-wathama, the son of Drona, at-tempted to destroy all five Pandavas,but ended up killing their sons in-stead. He then tried to eliminate thelast descendant of the Yadu Vansha,but was consequently cursed by LordKrishna that he shall roam the Earthuntil its end, looking for death whilesuffering from leprosy. However, hewas given a way out: he would befreed from his punishment whenVishnu’s last avatar Kalki is incar-nated. According to mythology,Kalki’s birth will mark the end of theKalyuga as we see it today. Riding ona white horse with a metallic shieldand a blazing lightning bolt, he wouldput an end to all evils in the world andthereby, reverse the yuga cycle again.If we try to look metaphorically andalso in correlation to the currentworld scenario and popular socialtrends, it can be seen that the steelarmor depicts a robot while the blaz-ing lightning bolt can be familiarised

to the lightsaber from Star Wars.These references may be too small,but some still sit in hopes that Kalkiwill come to save the world any day. The fact that we are currently livingin a world where technology is devel-oping so fast, this can indeed be pos-sible one day! And the other thingthat cannot be ignored here is the factthat the myths or legends about Kalkihold up too many similarities to whatNostradamus had predicted - “Thisgreat person will come down from histhrone and will move through the seaand air to strike the evil ones with hisrod”. So, the chances that Kalki maybe incarnated as an advanced robotwith fully evolved human character-istics and no emotions, with an om-nipotent potential to destroy anything

and everything and hence, being theone to reset the world are too high. Furthermore, this breeds two percep-tions. He can either wipe us all out,leaving only enough to start the cycleagain, or he could simply be taken asa God who would cleanse the earthfrom all its evils in a go. But what-ever may be the case, one shouldnever underestimate nor underminethe power and the ever-present im-pact of mythology in today’s modernsociety. With the way the world ismoving, with factors like overpopu-lation, global warming, climatechange, corruption, overpopulation,etc., plaguing us all, one cannot helpbut wonder if Kalki’s reset of theworld is exactly what we need to saveus right now. G T

Decoding Lord Vishnu’s Tenth And Final Avatar

It’s a trap!

Education & Enhancement

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021 3Also known as the California pitcherplant, Cobra Lily uses its translucentwindow-like patches to confuse thetrapped insects, preventing escape. Learning Curve

Chavi Gautam, AIS Mayur Vihar, IX C

What if the genie from Aladdin granteda high school student the proverbialthree wishes? It is quite likely that

one of those wishes would be to score a 100 percent in all exams. Well, doesn’t everyone want tobe a topper? But have we ever asked ourselveswhy toppers are considered extraordinary be-ings? Do they have some exceptional powers?Well, don’t be fooled, toppers are just smarterpeople. So, the attempt here is to bust some ofthe myths associated with toppers!

Myth 1: They study more than they sleep“If s/he has scored full marks in everything, s/hemust have studied 48 hours a day and would havehad no sleep!” Sound familiar? But it is certainlynot true. Over-studying without any breaks hasno real value; lack of sleep makes you incapableof understanding literally anything! However, anorganised timetable, continuous breaks afterevery 15 minutes to relax, and being punctualwith your study routine will surely help.

Myth 2: Toppers have no social lifeAgain, the common notion that toppers study

every second has led us to believe that they mustnot have any social life. But even though high-performing kids do “disconnect” themselvesfrom social life during exams, this does not meanthey lack it. Everyone needs friends and family.In fact, real achievers always advocate a work-life balance. We read interview after interviewafter every competitive exam how the toppers al-ways took time out to pursue their hobby evenduring the most grueling study schedule.

Myth 3: Only toppers taste successMost importantly, don’t confuse academic excel-lence alone with success. One can excel at any-thing- co-curricular activities like sport, arts,dancing or even singing! Achieve excellence inthe field that interests you, it will automaticallylead to success. Many people imagine that classrank holders are the ones who can clear entranceor scholarships exams, but in truth, self-study andself-belief can get you wherever you want.

Bottomline- Never allow these myths to be thereason of your insecurity and despondency. Tryto accept who you are and go with the flow. Afterall, success is owned to a topper, but not all top-pers are successful. G T

Pragti SinghAIS VYC Lucknow, X A

With so many careeroptions available, itoften becomes diffi-

cult for an aspirant to choose thebest one and moreover, to feel in-clined towards it. To make it easyfor the ones interested in the fieldof psychology, we have a lesserknown career option ‘IndustrialPsychologist’. Read on to knowwhat exactly this career optionhas in store for you.

What is Industrial Psychology?Industrial psychology, alsoknown as industrial-organisa-tional or I-O psychology, is con-cerned with the study of humanbehaviour in the workplace. Anindustrial psychologist studiesand evaluates a company's cul-ture, employee behaviour andwork processes. Such a personthen creates or recommends pro-grammes and practices to im-prove employee productivity andorganisational performance.

What are the educational qual-ifications required for this? It begins with a general bache-lor’s degree in psychology after

senior secondary level (10+2),where one gets to know a thor-ough background of psychology,both in theory and practice. Afterits completion, one has to furtheropt for a master’s degree wherethe proper knowledge of indus-trial psychology as a subfield canbe explored.

What are the skills required?Emotional Intelligence: It is theability to identify one’s ownemotions, as well as those of oth-

ers, and respond to them appro-priately. IO psychologists workwith diverse groups of individu-als in various settings, so theymust always appeal to uniquepersonality and learning styles.Critical Thinking: IO psychol-ogists are often called in when anorganisation is broken in someway. Some of their primary tasksinclude designing and imple-menting new training regimens,helping employees achieve ahealthy work-life balance, and

developing new systems formeasuring achievement. All ofthese tasks require strong analyt-ical skills, creativity and strongproblem-solving skills.Data Analysis: IO psychology isone of those fields which is fo-cused on both people and data.The success of their work ismeasured by both individualwell-being as well as improve-ments in entire organisations.Whether it is employee work-place satisfaction, human capital

retention, or effectiveness oftraining sessions, IO psycholo-gists must be able to gather andanalyse data on the outcome ofeach project they work on. Theymust also be able to communi-cate the organisations, the bestway to put that data into practice.Adaptability: This is not therole for someone who prefersgoing to a nine to five job at thesame place every day. On theother hand, it is the perfect rolefor someone who thrives on

changes in environment, excelsat time management, and enjoysworking with varied individuals.

What are the different work-place options for this field? The answer for the same lies inthe very first word of the careeritself, i.e., ‘Industrial’, whichmeans they work in a wide rangeof workplace settings. For in-stance, manufacturing industry,health-care facilities, commer-cial enterprises, or labour unions.In fact, many of them work asconsultants at universities. Theyeven work as qualified trainersand coaches working withHuman Resource department ofa particular company as HRPractice Manager, Talent Man-agement Specialist, HR Organi-sational Development Manager,Behaviour Analyst, etc.

What are the growth aspects forsomeone in this field? At the entry level, an IO psychol-ogist (1-3 years of experience)can expect to earn an averagesalary of 7 lakh INR annually. Atsenior level (8+ years of experi-ence), one can earn an averagesalary of 13 lakh INR or more onan annual basis. G T

A Glance At What All Scopes Industrial Psychology Has In Store For Aspirants

How did your journey for IIT-JEE begin?I was sure to enter into the fieldof architecture and therefore, Istarted my preparation for JEE.My aim was to score high inJEE Paper II, so that I could getadmission into a good college.

How did you prepare for IIT-JEE? I focused on understanding theconcepts and then proceeding tosolve problems. Before theexam, I attempted as manymock papers as possible toadapt to the exam pattern.

What role did AICE play tohelp you crack the competitiveexams?AICE was quite beneficial formy preparation, as it helped mebalance my time between study-ing for JEE and Boards. Teach-ers were always approachableand available for clearingdoubts. There was more time forself-study and other activities asI did not even have to traveldaily for any extra tuitions.

How did you manage regularstudies and prep-ups for com-petitive exams?If one can understand the basicconcepts of every subject, onecan be well prepared for both

JEE and Board examinations.Understanding the difference intheir exam patterns and studyingaccordingly is also important tocreate a balance.

Which field of engineering didyou choose and why?I have always been attracted tostructural design. I also like tosketch and felt that architecturewould be a good career choicefor me.

Are there some preparationstrategies to crack IIT-JEE? One should always focus on un-

derstanding the concepts taughtin school or coaching classes.Once you do that, solving prob-lems then becomes easy.

According to you,when should anaspirant startpreparing for

competitive exams? One should start preparing forthese exams only after beingcertain about what to pursue.

What are the key learningsthat you would like to sharewith young aspirants?Keeping a calm mind, both dur-ing preparation as well as in theexam hall, is quite important.Be organised and devote appro-priate time to each topic. Try torevise important topics regu-larly and attempt mock papersto build your confidence. Also,find time for friends and familyso that you don’t get stressedout by long hours of study.

Be sure of your goals

Rapid fireOne word to describe…

Your alma mater: Great

The motto of your life: Enjoy

Your passion: Football

Yourself: Calm

The word ‘Entrance exam’ is self-sufficient to make one feel nervous becauseit brings along an array of questions popping in your mind. Well, how aboutyou get to listen from someone who has experienced it already? To all the

young aspirants, GT brings to you a special column ‘Amity Alumnus’, where starperformers from AICE will share tips and tricks to put an end to all the nervousnessand fear associated with entrance exams. Read on…

Chapter: Toppers

Observe and evaluate

It’s Time To Bust Some Frivolous Myths

Name: Siddheya Amit Kothari AICE Batch: Year (2018-2020)AICE Programme: SynchroCurrently pursuing: Bachelors inArchitecture (B.Arch)College/University: School ofPlanning and Architecture, New Delhi

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Internet factsThe first ever spam email wassent in 1978 by Gary Thuerk, amarketing manager promoting anew model of computer.

The internet sensationAn Earnest Look At The Rise Of What We Today Term As Memes

Ayushi JAIS Gurugram 43, X

The invention of the internet hasgiven the world a lot of pre-cious things, and yet there is a

crowd, consisting mainly of youngmillennials and older Gen Z, whoclaim memes are the best thing tocome out of it. Ever since the internetbecame a household name, thesememes have been circulated to everysingle device that can access it. In thepast two decades, there has been a gi-gantic rise in meme trends, templates,and completely changed how humouris approached.These internet memes, or simplymemes, are a type of idea, behaviour,or style that is used on social mediaplatforms mainly for humorous pur-poses, and they can be transferredfrom one person to another via anyform of communication done on theinternet like tweeting, statuses, directmessage, etc. These hallmarks of in-ternet innovation are usually related toexisting cultures or subcultures con-spicuous the youth of the world andhave been seen in way too many for-mats to be categorised. Just like fash-ion, a new trend in the category seemsto rise up after every short while, re-sulting in a whole culture of memethat is huge and must be kept up withto not lag far too behind.The word ‘meme’ itself was coined by

Richard Dawkins in 1976 to explainmemetics, and the concept of the in-ternet meme was first proposed byMike Godwin in 1993. Since the mid-1990s, internet memes have foundedtheir ground and created their baseand as the last lot of millennials grewup, they became the pioneers or the‘founding fathers’ of what we knowtoday as memes. After the launch of

YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and otherfamous social networking sites,memes truly began taking shape,whether in pictorial format or asvideos. From Doge, Trollface, andOverly Attached GF, the world movedon to Harlem Shake, Kiki Do YouLove Me and so on.As the world progresses, so does ourart, and what are memes if not a mod-

ern surrealist artform that makes uslaugh, gives us much to think about,and allows us to even express difficultsituations and settings in the most un-thinkable manner? Like any otherever-changing concept, memes, too,keep seeing a new innovation everynow and then. Who knows? Maybe bythe time you read this article, a newmeme format would be on the rise. G T

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This time, that yearRetrospectionChina has the most internet users in theworld with around 854 million, doublethe amount of users in the third-rankedcountry USA.

Jackie Robinson became the first AfricanAmerican player in the Major League ashe made his debut with Brooklyn Dodgers. Breaking the skincolour barrier, he first played for the Negro American League andCanadian Minor League before he became a star infielder andoutfielder for the Dodgers. In 1949, he was also named the Na-tional League’s Most Valuable Player, and was inducted into theBaseball Hall of Game in 1962. 50 years after his debut, his uni-form number 42 was retired from Major League Baseball in aceremony that was attended by over 50,000 fans.

Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter, professionally known asBeyoncé, became the first black woman in history to head-line The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the an-nual music and arts festival held in the Colorado Desert.

Not only was she the top trending artist for Coachella on Twitter, her perform-ance became the most-viewed Coachella performance on the fest’s YouTube livestream. The star-studded show featured a reunion of the girl group Destiny’sChild and even an appearance by the rapper JAY-Z and singer Solange.

Weeks, years, decades,centuries...as time goes byday by day, the world keeps

progressing into a newer direction.But as our eyes always stay glued tothe telescope, trying to get a glimpseof the shining future we work so hardto create, it is important to take abreak and appreciate how far wehave come. Let us look back at thepages of history falling between April12-18 that played their role inshaping our society.

American Civil War commenced with the Battleof Fort Sumter where the Fort Sumter in SouthCarolina was bombarded by the South Carolinamilitia. They faced the return gunfire and subse-quent surrender of the US army, which iscounted as the first crisis of the Abraham Lincolnadministration. Lincoln responded to the situa-

tion with an immediate call for 75,000 volunteers to suppress the rebel-lion which resulted in 4 more Southern states joining the Confederacy,and the clash ultimately came to be known as the American Civil War.

Acting Brigadier-GeneralReginald Dyer ordered troopsof the British Indian Army tofire into a crowd of unarmedIndian civilians in JallianwalaBagh, Punjab, which killed atleast 379 people and injuredover 1200. The crowd hadgathered in the Bagh to cele-brate the festival of Baisakhiand peacefully protest the ar-

rest and deportation of twonational leaders, Satyapal andSaifuddin Kitchlew, despite aban placed on any meetings byDyer. As a result, Dyer and histroops blocked the exits of theBagh and without warning,opened fire on the crowd forabout 10 minutes straightuntil the ammunition supplywas exhausted.

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The first world championship box-ing match took place between JohnHeenan and Tom Sayers in a field atthe back of the Ship Inn in Farnbor-ough, Hampshire, even when bare-knuckle prize fights were illegal at

that time. A huge crowdgathered for the match in-cluding big names likeCharles Dickens, WilliamThackeray, and evenPrince of Wales who laterbecame King Edward VII.

The fight went on for two hours and 27 minutes, com-pleting 42 rounds, and before the 43rd round could bestarted, the police stormed the ring, resulting in thematch to be declared in a draw.

Stamford resident George C Blickens-derfer was awarded the first ever USpatent for creating a ‘type writing ma-chine’ aka typewriter. The patent, No.

472692, was awarded to his model which worked on a ro-tational typing system, massively reducing the numberof keys to 250 from an original of 2500 and being mobile

as compared to its desk-ridden predecessors.With the model, TheBlickensderfer Manufac-turing Company eventu-ally went on to becomeone of the largest manu-facturers of typewritersin the world.

Harvard University was issued the world’s first everpatent for a mouse that was developed through the tech-niques of genetic manipulation at the Harvard MedicalSchool. The ‘transgenic nonhuman mammal’ was devel-oped by Dr Philip Leder and Dr Timothy A Stewart withthe intention of fast tracking the research on cancer. Thepresence of a gene called oncogene made it susceptibleto cancer by predisposing it to develop tumors, and dueto this, it became a model for studying how genes con-tribute to cancer.

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The Soviet cosmonaut, Yuri AlekseyevichGagarin became the first human beingto have ever traveled to space and thefirst one to orbit the planet. His space-craft Vostok 1 orbited Earth at a maxi-mum altitude of 187 miles and was

guided by an automaticcontrol system. The mis-sion lasted for an hour and48 minutes, and for thishistoric feat, Gagarin wasawarded the Order ofLenin and given the titleof Hero of the Soviet

Union. The success of the spacecraft was chiefly attributedto the brilliance of Sergei Pavlovich Korolev posthumouslyand he was also awarded a burial in the Kremlin Wall as aHero of the Soviet Union.

Sir CharlesSpencer Chap-lin KBE, popu-larly known as Charlie Chaplin, was born inSouth London. An English comic, actor, film-maker and composer, he became one of the mostnoted figures in cinema due to his on-screen per-sona of The Tramp, which is still considered one

of the most important figures in the film industry. Chaplin startedhis career at an early age, touring music halls and working as a stageactor and comedian, and at the age of 19, he entered the Americanindustry where he started appearing in films. His major works in-clude Modern Times, The Gold Rush, The Kid, City Lights and TheGreat Dictator. He was awarded a knighthood by the Order of theBritish Empire for his craft.

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Bhuvi Pandey, AIS Saket, XI

“Do you really think this is agood idea, Avika?” asked Tr-isha. “Positive!” I replied,

flashing a confident smile.It was a cool summer evening and mycousins and I stood half a mile away fromthe dense forest near our grandmother’shouse. All of us were rather keen to stepupon those untrodden paths which seemedto be calling upon us, urging us to engageupon the unknown. Only the youngest

amongst us all, Trisha, was rather apprehen-sive about carrying out the whole plan. Butfinally, after a quick scan of the pros andcons, we convinced her and went on, intothe forest where the leaves of the trees hunglimp in the gray, damp air. The alley in frontof us seemed eerie and sinister.A chill ran down my spine as we decided toplay hide-and-seek in the midst of the still-ness that surrounded the place. However, aswe separated, my adrenaline kicked in as Isuddenly felt exhilarated and overwhelmedas if I were a part of some overdramatic,

Hollywood film.Suddenly, without warning, a black hoodedfigure appeared in front of me. Filled withtrepidation, I could not move a muscle as itneared me. Up close, I could see a silvery,unearthly but tangible aura that surroundedit. And in the next instant, I fell on theground and fainted.Sometime later, I found myself on a plush,fluffy bed surrounded by my cousins. Thememories of the past few hours flooded mybrain as I jerkily sat straight. My cousins’looks told me that they had met ‘it’, too. Ourparents were outraged and as a consequence,we were grounded for days to come. But this wasn’t what really bothered me, itwas the fact that there are still realities inthis world which lay unknown to us all.Venturing into the forest seemed like agood idea at first, but the overwhelmingfeeling of dread that overcame me felt tooreal. It had felt like the aura of the foresthad changed into something cruel and un-forgiving.My cousins and I made a pact that day to never walk into the forest again, espe-cially alone. For whatever it was that we en-countered in the dark, it didn’t want us there. G T

WORDS VERSE

An unrevealed enigmaStorywala

CAMERA CAPERSNandita Bansal, AIS Saket, XII

The unnatural world of humans The honest world of nature The best of both worlds

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According to Statistica, there are at least4.13 billion internet users in the world,with over 41% of the population beinginterconnected through the internet.

Material required

Fatima Samreen, AIS Jagdishpur, X

nWhite chart-1nCardboard sheet-1nGlitter sheet-1nPoster colours

nWaste newspapernScissors nTissue paper nGlue & Pencil

n Take one full sheet of newspaper and horizontally split it intotwo halves.

n Take one half and using one of its corners, roll it into a stick. Se-cure it with glue, and repeat the same with the other half.

n Now, repeat the whole process with 5 more sheets of newspaperto get 12 rolled paper sticks in total.

n In a bowl, mix water and glue in the ratio of 1 to 2 in order tomake a glue paste.

n Now, tear a tissue paper in several small pieces.n Using the papier mache technique, cover the sticks with layersof tissue and glue. Keep aside and let them dry.

n Once dry, paint them black or in any other colour of your choice.n Now, fix the sticks with their ends one over the other as shownin the picture. It will become something like a hexagon.

n Take a glitter sheet of any colour as per your choice and cut outseveral small circles and strips, about 2x1cm long, from it.

n Paste the circles on the sticks anywhere you like, and use thestrips to cover the edges of the sticks.

n Now, on a white chart paper, draw and paint birds. Cut them out.n Paste these bird cut-outs on a cardboard sheet to give them a firmbase. Cut them out.

n Fix the cardboard based birds on the sticks. (Refer to the picture)n Voila! Your wall hanging is ready to add grace and beauty to thewalls of your home!

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All of us were rather keen tostep upon those untroddenpaths which seemed to be

calling upon us, urging us toengage upon the unknown.

Sukrit Sethi, AIS Gur 43, Alumnus

Finally, senior most we became Us wildlings, impossible to tame Staying real is quite a trait By the way, how was season 8?

Every day, with a new sun rise The year caught us by surprise

Cyber Buzz, Verve and council duty Youth Power, Interact and these UTs Fun all day and study all night Hiding behind books, playing fortnite“Maa, I’ll stay up late just tonight” Fourth time that week, but it’s alright

Waking up early is a real task And dark circles not easy to mask

Few more months, and it’ll all be over The end of school life is coming closer

Remembering the amazing teachers Who were more than just preachersThey went through all the pain To get two plus two inside our brains

Taught to speak, those that were quiet Instilled discipline into the riot Taught to sing, to the ugly voice Their melody now, all ears rejoice

Taught codes, wires and circuits Made leaders of future markets Taught to draw, whose strokes were raw Now filling the canvas without a flaw

Taught to click, the ones who posed From hobby pursuer to USG they rose Taught to act, the ones who were shy Remember to subscribe to PewDiePie

Do I really need to break these chains? Take the train to never be back again? Where else, this love could I gain It is only here that I can sustain. G T

FarewellGOODBYE BYE BYE

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India ranks second in the list of countrieswith the highest internet users with around636 million people accessing it daily.

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POEMS

Laisha BhutaniAIS Vasundhara 6, VII

In the school canteen, the en-tire primary five cohort wereanxiously flipping through

the pages of their textbooks,waiting for the final signal to gointo the examination hall. Mad-havi compulsively scannedthrough her notes over and overagain, wondering if it was evenpossible for a person to be soprepared yet feel so nervous. Theendless scribbles on the pages ofher science textbook definitelywere proof of how much she hadstudied for the paper. Madhavi looked around and no-ticed that she was the only onewith such a fat stack of painstak-

ingly handwritten science notes.In fact, she realised that she wasthe only one with science notes!To her horror, all her classmateswere pouring through mathe-matic formulas. Something in-side Madhavi snapped. Shefrantically rummaged throughher bag, fished out a very crum-pled piece of exam schedule, andlet out a cry. The science examwas tomorrow, not today! Ignoring the protests of her class-mate sitting next to her, Madhavisnatched the textbook out of hishand in desperation and at-tempted to cram as many formu-las as humanly possible.According to her, math examwas just after the science exam,so she was prepared a little, but

she thought she won’t rememberanything. Just as she was about to reach thesecond chapter, their teacher’svoice crackled over the loud-speaker, instructing them to headto the examination hall. Panicking, Madhavi grabbedwhatever notes she could findand hurriedly read the pages. Sheforce-fed the information intoher brain, pleading it to absorb asmuch as it could. Unfortunately,in her state of panic, Madhavi’smind was doing everything butretaining information.Frustrated, she slung her bagover her shoulder and stompedinto the examination hall. She satdown on her seat shakily as theteacher distributed the question

papers. Reading through thequestions, she vaguely remem-bered bits and pieces of formulasfrom here and there. After piec-ing together whatever she knew,she finished her paper andheaved a sigh of relief. Eventhough she was unprepared, shemanaged to complete her paperbecause she had practiced thesums before.In her bid to top the exams, shehad misread the timetable and ifshe hadn’t prepared for her mathpaper beforehand, she wouldhave failed her exam today. Madhavi shuddered, thinkingwhat would have happened if shehad zero memory of whatevershe had learnt or if she hadblanked out. She knew she hadbungled up greatly, but now un-derstood that being nervousdoesn’t do any good and neitherdoes studying so fanatically thatshe had no realisation of the dateor day. She had overworked her-self to a point that she ended upstudying for the wrong exam. Thus, she silently made a pactwith herself, promising to notoverburden herself and to re-member to take a break once ina while. G T

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So, what did you learn today?Word: Bungle

Meaning: To carry out a taskclumsily

Sristi MitraAIS Gurugram 43, VII

It may be your worst fear You may not be able to hear

Scary hounds and soundsOh, look how ghost bounds

Noises of glass shattering

You see two ghosts flattering

Who haunt places of all sortsCausing chaos for naught

Fleshy stuff is what they eat Till they feel full from the treat

Then they go home and thinkThey’re the best of the lot! G TOjas Kapoor, AIS PV, VIII

Hold onto dreams as if dreams dieLife’s a wingless bird inept to fly

Hold onto dreams for as dreams goLife’s a barren field filled with snow

Hold onto dreams like an ice creamIt’s melting, so eat it fast, and clean

And dream as if you are a race carBefore you’re up, drive very far. G T

She franticallyrummaged throughher bag, fished out avery crumpled piece

of paper...

Dreams

It’s Me

Two best ghosts

Mosaic Junior

Yuvraj Gupta, AIS Saket, II

What you need?

How to go about it?Take boiled potatoes andgrate them.In a pan, add oil and put it onmedium flame.Once the oil is hot, add cuminseeds, turmeric powder andgrated ginger. Add the grated potatoes intothe pan, and mix well.Add salt, red chilli powder,chaat masala, and combine well.Now take this potato mixtureoff the stove and let it rest. Sprinkle some lemon juice inthe mix. Add finely choppedtomatoes, onions, and corianderto the mixture. Combine well.

Apply some oil on yourpalms and make small cutletsout of the mixture. Make surethe cutlets are not bigger thanthe size of your biscuits.Take two biscuits and applysome tomato ketchup on oneside of one biscuit and somegreen chutney on one side of theother biscuit.Press down these biscuits oneither side of the cutlet, ensuringthat the sides with ketchup andchutney face the cutlet.Apply chutney on all sides ofthe cutlet sandwiched betweenthe biscuits and roll it in sev.Your biscuit burger is ready!

Biscuit burgerBoiled potatoes ...................3Salt ..............................1 tbspRed chilli powder........1/4 tspChaat masala................1/2 tspOil ...............................1 tbspCumin seeds ............. ½ tbsp Turmeric powder .......½ tbsp Ginger (grated) ............1 tbsp

Lemon juice ................1 tbsp Tomatoes (chopped)............1Onions (chopped) ...............1Coriander (chopped).8 sprigsMonaco biscuits.......1 packetKetchup ..............for dressingGreen chutney ....for dressingSev........................to sprinkle

Yuvraj Gupta

Aaradhya VarshneyAIS Vasundhara 1, I

What did the Math book say tothe English book? I have got so many problems!

Why did the student eat hishomework? Because the teacher said that itwas a piece of cake!

Which animal cheats in theexam? The cheetah

What is the snake’s favouritesubject? Hiss-tory

Which part of a car is the laziest? The wheels. They are always‘tyre’d!

My fatherPrabodhini SinghAIS Saket, V

He is a jolly man of humour His mood like a sunny summerAt times, he reads books aloneOr he’s always on his phoneBut he is still a baby boomer. G T

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Try And Find The Colours Listed Below!

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Nehal BansalAIS Gurugram 43, VI

Know meName: Harshita Class: IIISchool: AIS MVBirthday: October 11

My favouritesTeacher: Suja ma’amSubject: All subjectsFriends: PakhiGame: Hide & seekCartoon: DoraemonFood: Chili potatoBook: Bambi

My dreams and goals

Hobby: DrawingI like: DancingI dislike: People whowasting foodMy role model: MymotherI want to become: AcommandoI want to feature inGT because: I love GTand I want everyoneto know me

Internet factsThe term ‘surfing the internet’ was coined bythe librarian Jean Armour Polly in one of herresearch articles published in the Universityof Minnesota Wilson Library Bulletin.

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 12, 202110 Prompt Box Write your heart out

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‘With many established artistscalling out Grammy Awardsfor its underlying corruption,as it also recorded its lowestviewership in history this year,are Recording Academy andOscars losing their relevanceas the epitome of award

ceremonies?The prompt

Writing is an art and there’s no better platform toexercise it than your own beloved GT! Just tounleash the writer in you, GT brings you a newtopic every time and asks for your views on thesame. Here are some intriguing responses from

young writers at Amity for the prompt

“There’s noquestioning the fact that this year’scontroversial Grammys ended with yetanother disappointment, with a plethora of

criticism taking over the internet, raising questions onthe authenticity of the event itself. This is not the first time

such a striking contrast in the viewers’ and judges’ choice hasoccurred, nor will it be the last; even multiple Grammy-winning artistslike Kanye West and Eminem have publicly opposed the workings ofthe award show. The fall of the Grammys was gradual and theviewership is likely to further decline as the ill-reputed showbecomes further boycotted by artists. As for the Oscars and other

award shows, they will see the same fate as Grammysif they, too, start to prioritise their analysisover viewers’ choice.”Ayush Soni, AGS Gurugram, X

“Award ceremonies, especially thoseof the stature of the Recording Academy andOscars, are not just a platform to recognise

exceptional calibre but to also symbolise art that moved theworld. But several instances, like that of BTS’s recognitionduring the Grammys, has of late casted doubt on the fairness andinclusion of different groups in such award ceremonies, especially whenthe artist is not Caucasian. Even when we doubt their decision, it isquintessential that we understand the multitude of dimensions on whichperformances are measured and how they extend beyond the popular

choice, too, and then analyse their review of such decisions.While they may be in peril when it comes toviewership, Grammys are here to stay.”

Arunima Gulati, AIS Saket, XII E

“Award shows can beargued to be a flawed concept dueto the subjectivity of music and art.There is no definite way of telling which

song, album, movie or music video is best, so,since people will never be able to come to a unanimous

decision on which is the deserved winner, there can never bea scenario that will please everyone. Although the award showsare based on such subjective concept, the accusations on Grammyshave just grown in intensity and in amount. There is a clear indica-tion that the Grammys are not as significant as they used to be.

As people start pointing out these practices, I believe thatthese award shows will cease to gain relevance overthe coming years.”

Advita Sinha, AIS MV, X B

“Grammys areconsidered a high honour for themusic industry of the world. But recently, the faultsin its decision-making system have started popping out.With numerous controversies surrounding it, those relatedto its ‘secret committees’, and other voting irregularitiesin its nomination process, displayed in the ratio of womento men, POC to Caucasians etc., the Recording Academyis slowly and gradually losing viewership and also byextension, relevance! But by displaying the same patternyear after year, it is also proving that it doesn’t want totie up its loose ends. Thus, the onus is on us to decidewhether or not we still want to see deserving artistsgetting snubbed due to racial prejudices!” Anvesha Goel, AIS PV, IX A

“When one’s favourite artist,moreover a more deserving artist, isn’t appreciated

and applauded for their work, it is saddening. Certainly,many people were gobsmacked with certain nominations andawards, which could be one of the main reasons for the lowestviewership of Grammys in history this year. What’s even moredisheartening is that as much as we say these awards don’tmatter, in the end, they mean a lot to the artist.Unquestionably, with a corrupt business mind and with theonly motive to earn money from the awards, these big labelsare certainly losing their relevance and their prestigious placeas the epitome of award ceremonies.”Aarna Makhija, AIS Vas 6, X A

“With an artist as successful asThe Weeknd refusing his music to be submitted

for the award show’s consideration in the future, theGrammys might have dug their own grave because of theirprejudices. While they are definitely losing their relevanceamong viewers, the awards are not going anywhere anytimesoon, because having a Grammy win in their namecontinues to play a significant role in a musician’s career.The Oscars, on the other hand, haven’t been as disastrousas they have made amendments in their system to includediversity for all. After years of snubbing women and peopleof colour, this year’s nominations include both, whichproves that all is not lost for them.”Ishanya Sharma, AIS Gur 43, X B

“Many artistshave called out the Grammys

and the associated Recording Academy dueto lack of transparency with voting and diversity

amongst nominees. I consider the fall in viewer ratesthis year as a symbol of protest against the exclusivityof people of colour in the award ceremony. The Oscarsaren’t that far behind in their share of shortcomings.In 2020, 68% of Academy voters were male, and 32%were female. From these, 84% were white. I hope byshowing these ‘prestigious’ award shows that it’seminently easy for viewers to regard them asirrelevant, it enables change and brings forth moreinclusivity in the industry.”

Mahi Modgil, AIS Gur 46, X A

“A hit record or ablockbuster movie has thepower to unite people, breakingthrough all barriers of nations,

religions, beliefs and races. Artists createsomething which bridges all gaps and that is nothing buta miracle. Prince once said, “A DJ can control an entireroom, even politicians can’t do that”. These award showsare supposed to inspire artists to bring out their best andlet them know that their art matters. But when politicsoverruns talent, these award shows lose theirauthenticity. Great music is created by greatartists, not politics.”Oorvi Gupta, AIS Noida, XII B

“The Recording Academy withits corrupt voting and jury decisionsdoes not surprise me anymore, but its

refusal to change surely does. Now, it is no joke thatonly ten black artists have won Album Of the Year at theGrammys in its 61-year-long history. Transparency, thus, iswhat artists and viewers ask for, since the ‘winners’ are indubitablyquestionable, considering the success and impact of theircounterparts. Plus, if the Academy kept on neglecting the people ofcolour, its relevance is bound to cripple with time. Besides, whois going to watch the three-hour long ceremony whose awards

are driven by politics and favouritism anyway?”Shreya Dwivedi, AIS VKC Lko, XII E

“The fact that BTS, aSouth Korean act, wasn’t even

nominated for its record breaking album ‘Map of the Soul:7’ at Grammys 2021 is evidence enough to know how corruptthe Recording Academy truly is. Not to forget how their culturallyimpactful hit (an understatement still) ‘Dynamite’ lost in the BestPop Duo/Group Performance category while ruling the chartseverywhere else. I mean, need I say more? But what’s trulycomforting here is that various artists and fans across the globeare now questioning the Academy for its dubious decision-making. This lack of representation and diversity won’t betolerated. The sooner they realise, the better!”Avni Singh, AIS Jagdishpur, XII

“The RecordingAcademy and Oscars have both been

under fire due to their jury’s decisions for quite sometime now. Both have been accused of racism, xenophobiaand misogyny. The former has even earned itself thechastising title ‘Scammys’, and rightly so, for the mostexcellent of artists, including the likes of The Weeknd, whohas multiple records under their belt, is not even nominated,let alone being declared the winner. Now, it can’t just be amere coincidence that they are BIPOC or belong to amarginalised community. Well, years of honoured reputationis surely no excuse to divert from the essential motive ofhonouring art without any intersectionality!”

Kainaat Arif, AIS VYC Lko, X A “Popular music awards like

Billboard are given out based oncharting popularity and fan votes,whereas the Recording Academy adopts

a conservative approach with a jury of experts lookingat the quality of the platforms that artists master in. I thinkthat the relevance of the award ceremony, therefore, depends onwho drives the awards. As long as the music is popular and the fansare exhilarated, the artists will receive their fame and recognition,irrespective of whether or not they win a Grammy award. TheKorean pop sensation band, BTS, is a case in point. Their single‘Dynamite’ topped most music charts and earned them aGrammy nomination. Not winning a Grammy has notaffected their popularity as their fan base continuesto expand worldwide.”

Akshita Shrote, AIS Vas 1, IX B

Question: With partial lockdowns, night curfews and restrictions in places, it looks like we maybe headed to another wave of lockdowns.Do you think the nations will be able to sustain another wave of lockdowns given the current social and economic situation?Send in your entries in 100-150 words to the Editor-in-Chief/GT Teacher Coordinator of your school by April 17, 2021.

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AIS Gurugram 46

The orientation programme forClass II-X was held online onMarch 13, 2021. It commenced

with lighting of the lamp along withshloka recitation by the students. Newparents were greeted to a classicaldance presentation ‘Stuti’ by the stu-dents depicting Amity’s culture of re-spect and love for the elders andfostering good human values. Schoolprincipal Arti Chopra, welcomed theparents and shared Amity’s vision andideology with them. She informed them about the evolutionof Amity as a boulevard of learning, in-novation and excellence and its variousprogrammes designed for impartingchildren with holistic learning. She alsoshared with them the inspiring life andtimes of Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,Founder President, Amity Universe and Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson,Amity Group of Schools and RBEF. Both parents and students were guidedabout the general guidelines, policies, on-line class norms, working of virtual plat-form MS Teams, Amitranet - the officialportal for communication between schooland parents, etc. A presentation on exam-ination and evaluation strategy was show-

cased alongwith the subject options avail-able in Senior Secondary classes. Schoolcounselor Anjali Menon and special edu-cator Deepika Chauhan, elucidated aboutthe counselling facility and Learning En-hancement Center (LEC) for educatingstudents with special needs.

AIS Gwalior

Students and parents orientationprogramme for Class KG - Xwas held virtually on March 18,

2021. It began with the traditional vir-tual lamp lighting and a welcome song.School principal Manju Singh, greetedthe new Amitians and their parentswarmly and emphasised on the impor-tance of effective communication be-tween the school and parents for theholistic development of children. Re-spective in-charges then briefed the

parents about the curriculum, rules andregulations, teaching methodologies,assessment pattern, co-curricular activ-ities and various international exchangeprogrammes organised by AmityGroup of Schools. They were also ap-prised with Amity’s motto ‘Modernityblends with traditional values’ to nur-ture critically thinking, creative andcompassionate global citizens of the21st century who can build a happy na-tion and a happier world.

AIS Mayur Vihar

Avirtual orientation programmefor the parents of Class V stu-dents was held on March 31,

2021, with an objective to make them‘partners in progress’ by sharing teach-ing and learning methodology at Amity.With a virtual lamp lighting and a warmwelcome to the parents, the programmebegan. They were first told about thetenets of BHAAG, the success mantraof life given by Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,Founder President, Amity Universe.School principal Meenu Kanwar, ad-dressed the gathering and stressed uponthe importance of effective communica-tion between teachers and parents. Thesession also saw parents sharing ideas to

enrich the process of learning. Follow-ing which, the parents were briefedabout the rules and regulations of theschool, the general framework of teach-ing and learning, and MS Teams and itsfeatures. Jasleen Kohli, primary coordi-nator, shared guidelines about effectiveparenting and also suggested differentmeasures to nurture a child with loveand care. They were also apprised aboutextra-curricular and sports activities aswell as the exchange programmesmeticulously designed for nurturing stu-dents as young global citizens. Schoolcounsellor Pieta Saha, shared the impor-tance of teaching life skills and goodhuman values in children.

AIS Vasundhara 1

The orientation programme forClass Nursery was held onMarch 30, 2021, whilst follow-

ing all COVID-19 safety measures,right from sanitisation and screening tosocial distancing and wearing masks.The programme began with lamp light-ing by school principal Dr BhavanaKulshreshtha. Teachers apprised par-ents about Amity’s motto and how ho-listic learning is what every Amityeducator strives for. G T

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Internet facts The term ‘Wi-Fi’ was invented as a pun

on the term ‘Hi-Fi’ or ‘High Fidelity’, infact contrary to popular belief, it is notan acronym or short form of any word.

A child urges all to save water

A Cultural Extravaganza For The Youth

Creating Synergy Between School And Parents Through Orientation

AIS Vasundhara 6

Another feather wasadded to Amity’sgolden hat when

Poonam Bhatt, TGT (Biology)from AIS Vas 6 was conferredwith the prestigious NASI Sci-ence Teacher Award 2020-21 ina ceremony organised by Na-tional Academy of Sciences,Prayagraj on March 22, 2021.She was the only scienceteacher from UP across all theboards (CBSE, ICSE, UPSEB,etc.) to be selected for the illus-trious award presented by theoldest science academy ofIndia. Poonam Bhatt was be-

stowed with a citation and cashprize of 20,000 INR by Prof VPKamboj, former director,CDRI, Lucknow and Prof PK

Seth, former director, IITR,Lucknow at the ceremony. This award stands as a testa-ment to the fact that the vision-ary leadership and guidance ofDr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,Chairperson, Amity Group ofSchools & RBEF, has made ex-cellence in education a way oflife at Amity for learners andeducators both.NASI award is annually be-stowed to exceptionally tal-ented science teachers whokeep students creatively en-gaged in various science activi-ties in and out of the classroom,nurturing their scientific tem-perament and innovativeness.

AIS Gwalior

The school celebrated itsfirst virtual ‘Amifest’, aninter-school competition

of extracurricular activities forClass KG - X, from Nov 28,2020 – Jan 30, 2021. The uniqueevent was designed and concep-tualised to kindle creativity inyoung minds as envisioned byDr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chair-person, Amity Group of Schoolsand RBEF. Multiple online com-petitions were organised namely,Ami Idol (singing competition),Young Beethoven (solo instru-mental music), The Art of Story-

telling and Kavi Is Me (poemrecitation). Approximately 300 studentsfrom various eminent schools ofGwalior participated in the dif-ferent online contests that wereheld over a span of two months.The students from AIS Gwaliorwon many awards in various cat-egories of every contest. In group A (3 - 5 years old) ofKavi Is Me, both VinamraParhak and KrishanthKarthikeyan of Class KG wonthe first prize. In group B (6 - 10years old) of the same contestYuvraj Bhadauria (III) stoodfirst, Satvik Singh (III) and

Prakhar (V) stood second andAnjaneya Ganguli (II) stoodthird. Kanishka Sharma (IV)won the first prize in group B(for Class IV students) in The Artof Storytelling competition. In group A (strings) of YoungBeethoven, Josias AbhishekPrabhakar (IV) secured the sec-ond position. In Ami Idol, YuvrajSingh (III) won the first prize ingroup B (6 -10 years old), whileVanya Chauhan (KG) and SanviJha (I) bagged second and thirdprize respectively in group A (3-5 years old). Amifest was a truecelebration of the spirit of learn-ing with fun.G T

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Every dropcounts

Children narrate and listen to various tales during the ‘Art of Storytelling’ competition

Poonam Bhatt receives the prestigious award at the ceremony

Science Teacher Brings Home Award

AIS VKC Lucknow

To spread awareness on the im-portance to save water ‘the elixirof life’, the school observed

World Water Day virtually on March 22,2021. A myriad of activities were heldwhere students recited self-composedpoems, wrote slogans and painted artworks based on the importance ofpotable water, sustainable managementof water resources; and the role of waterin economic, ecological and social de-velopment. They also discussed innova-tive ideas on saving every drop of water,rainwater harvesting and traditionalmethods of saving water. Real life inspi-rational stories of people on the quest tosave water while encouraging the soci-ety to do so were also discussed. Schoolprincipal Rachna Mishra, in her addressto the students remarked that it’s notonly efforts but the continuous effortswhich will create a long-term change.She urged them to save ‘the elixir of life’by taking small steps like fixing leakingpipes, not leaving the tap open and usingwater optimally for individual needs.Amitians resolved to resurrect the re-sources of water drop by drop on day-to-day basis.G T A musical welcome by AIS Gwalior

AIS Gur 46 shares the vision of Founder President AIS MV shares the success mantra ‘BHAAG’ School principal, AIS Vas 1, addresses the parents

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 12, 202112Variety

Internet facts Bag PackWorld Wide Web was invented by SirTimothy Berners-Lee in 1989.

All top quotes contributed by Bulbul Verma, AIS Gurugram 46, IX E

The laziness syndromeDoes Lethargy Overcome You Big Time? Here Is Why You Must Overcome It

Anoushka Tyagi & Shinjini, AIS Gur 43, XII

Humans! Truly a funny species!We have a tendency to dothings that fit neatly in our

comfort zone. Who makes the effort toactually grill a sandwich when there isthe automatic sandwich maker? Whytake down notes in the old fashionedway when you can just download aPDF on your laptop? Well, these arenothing but the everyday examples oflaziness, indeed, redefined in the nameof saving time and being useful. But,sorry to tell you, they are not!

Wow, did you check the sale on Amazon?

Once upon a time, shopping used to bea complete experience. We wouldspend hours in bargaining, selecting,preening in front of mirrors while try-ing out new outfits and then queueingup to pay, fully satisfied with a day wellspent! It may have become more con-venient to buy online sitting on a couchbrowsing through e-commerce sites butthere is no match for window shoppingand counter-hopping. So, the next timeyou add that shirt into your cart, trychecking it out in the store!

Who will carry so much of load?Since books were too cumbersome forus to carry, man created e-books. Whilethere is no denying that you can carry alibrary itself within a device weighingjust 182 grams, no matter what kind oftechnology is introduced to replace realbooks, no book lover can ever be trulycontent holding a Kindle! Moreover,the scent of a new novel and those glo-rious bookmarks can never be beatenby any e-book even if it warrants you

to go to a library kilometers away! Ahigh five to all the book lovers!

Why should I play in muddy ground?

Good one, when you can actually playinside the four walls! Gone are the dayswhen young children would pester par-ents to buy them buy a bicycle or a bas-ketball as a present. The demand nowis for latest gadgets and gizmos.Thanks to companies like Microsoftand Nintendo who have created more

and more advanced gaming devices. Itis now possible to go bowling, playfootball or even participate inOlympics from inside the living room.No wonder then, playgrounds areempty and the sound of swings andmerry-go-rounds have become a thingof the past.

Why is it so hot outside, let’s drop the plan?

When was the last time when you vis-ited a friend of yours? We mean before

the pandemic. What can be lazier thanbeing on your phone all day just tocheck other people’s photos, statusmessages and notifications? Real con-versations have been replaced by mean-ingless memes and forwards on socialmedia. Who wants to invest time andenergy in real feelings in real time whenemoticons of all sorts can be used to en-gage with people virtually?

What should I eat?Feeling hungry, grab a packet of yourfavourite nachos! Now, who will get upand cook food when you can easilypick packaged food items without anyeffort. While this appears to be the easyway, here’s the catch -An experiment atthe University of California proved thatthere was a co-relation between poordiet i.e., gorging on junk food and list-less behaviour. Even though the exper-iment used rats as subjects, it wasestablished that humans respond in thesame manner to junk food.

Now, do we want to become unappeal-ing like the lethargic sloths we love toimitate, or should we discard that lazi-ness and spread our wings like thebeautiful butterfly always eager to fly?The choice is yours.

Synopsis: A Japanese mangaseries, Naruto made its first ap-pearance in the form of a bookseries written by MasashiKishimoto published in 1999.Later on, in the year 2002, itwas adapted as an anime serieswinning the hearts of its view-ers. With a total of 220episodes, the series showcasesthe adventures ofhyperactive ado-lescent ninja,Naruto Uzumakiof Hidden LeafVillage who dreams to get ap-proval and recognition fromhis peers to become the mostpowerful ninja and lead the vil-lage. The plot of the series de-velops in an interestingmanner, building tough situa-tions where the iconic animecharacter, Naruto and his teammembers, Sasuke, Sakura andKakashi, try to overcome thedeadly enemies and survive.

Why is it worth watching:The series teaches you a lot oflife lessons, especially thosethat can never be taughtthrough school text books.Every situation portrayed inthis anime conveys a deepmessage, and anyone can verywell relate to these situations,especially if you have ever feltlonely or left out. You get tomeet iconic characters whomake you feel excited in a

fight, or evenmake you cry

with their sadness. The seriesteaches you what it means tobe a friend, a teacher and acomrade. Adding to it, Narutoalso has a lot of songs and,even if they are in Japanese,you can feel them deeply dueto the music and presentation.Iconic dialogue: There areseveral in the film: “In this shinobi world whobreak rules are scum but whoabandon their friends areworse than scum.” “A shinobi’s life is notmeasured by how they live butrather it is measured by whatthey accomplish before theirdeath.” “Knowing what it feels tobe in pain, is exactly why wetry to be kind to other.”

Rating: 5/5Review by: Nishchay

Chaudhary, AIS Gur 43, X C

Rain, rain come again!Amulya Chaudhary

AIS Vasundhara 1, IX

Whenever the colourof sky changes andrain comes knock-

ing on my door, a wave of un-known excitement hits me.The alluring view from mywindow of the rain dances inmy head, and why wouldn’tit? I doubt there is a personin this world who doesn’thave their own stories inter-mingled with the drops of therain, whether they are sweet,bitter, or funny. That is theeffect that rain has on hu-manity; from comforting meto giving me solace to evensometimes being my enemyand pouring mercilessly onme, rain has many faces thattakes me on an emotionalrollercoaster ride.The racing cars, umbrellasall over the place, the clearair, and the cloudy weatheradds its own essence to theaesthetic scene that I viewfrom my window. The rainsometimes seems to be veryrelatable whenever I am in adreadful mood. As I look outof the window to find theraindrops all dwelled up

just like my eyes are withtears, the situation outsidelooks as if I am sharing myproblems with the rain andthe sky is crying with me.The thundering clouds act ifthey are my friends and ac-company me in my sadphase, holding my hand andtelling me that life may betough, but I am not the onlyone who is suffering. Thedripping rain mirrors mytears, both of us letting outour frustration. The lightgrey sky hits me with an-other wave of nostalgia andreminds me of the timeswhen the younger me waitedfor the rainbow to replacethis colour, but now evenwith the dull colour presentin the picture in front of myeyes, it kind of seems to bemore vivid than the rainbowI used to wait for. I smile asI hear the rain hitting thelonely land to quench itsthirst; it is the best musicthat I have ever heard. ‘Therain helps one to sleep yetkeeps one from sleeping’ -this line from my Englishtextbook hits me hard rightin the feels. This rain keepsme up with its crashing

sound, but also soothes mewith its melodious tune.Deciding that I could nolonger just sit inside, I makeup my mind to get out of thehouse and to greet rain likemy old friend. I take out theumbrella which is as wrin-kled as my skin, still unsureif I want to escape these

drops or fully drench myselfin it. As I stand outside, thepouring weather finallyseems to come to a stop. Ifind myself looking at my re-flection in one of the puddlesafter the rain stops. I some-times wonder who this beau-tiful rain is falling for. I’dlike to believe it was for me!

The Solace That The Thundering Clouds Come WithTitle: Naruto Director: Masashi Kishimoto Released on: October 3, 2002Genre: Animation, Adventureand action

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