SEPTEMBER 2021Mumbai / Internal Vol. 02

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Editorial Team

Saesha Deviprasad

Std 10

Ananya Gadiraju

Std 10

Kriti Patel

Std 10

Pal Nagda

Std 9

Niyati Changani

Std 7

Freya Bheda

Std 7

Vir Srivastava

Std 6

Jeyaan Shah

Std 6

Medhansh Lalan

Std 6

Aditya Nair

Std 5

Payal Ajani

Educator – Primary

Running-down the

History lane

This is what SHISHUVAN sounds, Rooted in Indian grounds.

Creating memories together, smiling at whomever,A place like second home, to every unknown,

This is what SHISHUVAN sounds, Rooted in Indian grounds.

Ideas of visionaries to have a world class institution,Culminated together with their contribution,

A dream to give holistic education,In 2001, SHISHUVAN emerged with their integration.

Then came day one with a whole lot of fun,Toddlers arriving at doorsteps were welcomed,

Seventy students with a count the number has reached abound,Every child counts being the motto, with play way method

learning was auto.

Space never became a constraint,A new structure was created with bricks and paint,

Music, dance, gym and art, gave it all a new upstart,Keep on adding activity, to enhance each one's personality.

Another milestone in History, ICSE affiliation was a victory,Preparing global citizens for future, with the dominance of Indian

culture,

Ms. Prachi Ranadive

Head of Subject - History and Principal,

Shishuvan

When most of us were in school a common question lingered in our minds - Why learn history? Why memorise what had happened? Had these events not happened

our life would have been peaceful without having to study them!

It is only when I started teaching in Shishuvan and I came across a very different side of history that I started loving the subject. The integrated approach methodology was initiated in 2007 where social

studies and language learning was integrated. It was the first time that we understood how a theme can be taken and different subjects get connected to it. It involved breaking the subject barriers and letting an in depth learning take place. The focus was application and reflection rather than memorizing dates, people and events. Integrated learning approach gave a good scope to bring in contemporary issues and make history more relevant to students.

According to me, the study of history and political science is very important if we want the future generations to be analytical and reflective. They should know that nothing is lost to the past. It was not people but attitude that led to events and hence will repeat. But an insight into history will help understand how to deal with it.

This year we have introduced inquiry based teaching where students get into inquiry related to a statement coined. The history team is working towards making this approach a success and ensuring that students find learning history interesting and relevant.

I am known as Honest Abe, 16th President Of USA. I cut a cherry tree, and choose the truth to say.

Before I became president, I was a poor statesman.But with some struggle, People became my fan.

I believe in Equality, can tell right from wrong.Preserved the whole economy, kept the Union strong.

I led my country USA, through the civil war.That is one of the reason, why I am remembered for.

I gave my dear USA, Honour & Respect.As this was the country, I wanted to protect.

I modernized the country, protected one and all.Kept our America strong, and prevent it from fall.

I abolished the dreaded slavery, That caused a lot of hatred.Watching a play turned costly, As I was assassinated.

In my grave coffin, now as I peacefully lay.I am not only remembered, In the colonial days.

Because of all these qualities, I stand on Mount Rushmore.Some people envy me, but I don't care about their roar.

Abraham Lincoln

Vedanth Karthik ( IV Dhyaan)

I was the only heir to the throne,Yet they took everything I was working for,Tossed out and betrayed,Now I will never stay the same.Once allies now treacherous foes,Oh! what we must undergo,Our legacy thrown out of the window,Can they take any more?I have lost so much more,So, let them reap just what they sow,If I were king, they would be sorry,That isn't true so I worry,I must be brave and say never,Because they will never be there forever.

Doctrine of Lapse

Contributed by

(Daughter of Reshma Taskar, Educator, Middle School)

By Zenee Tasker

The Power of Speech

Women Haven't Been Given Importance All Their Life

And Made To Work Like A Simple Housewife

We Don't Get Equal Pay

Though We Break Our Back All Day

We Have Always Gotten Less Fame

Though We Surely Deserve The Same

Then Once A Brave Woman Raised Her Voice

And Decided To Fight For Her Choice

She Became The Voice To Child Education

And She Knew This Would Shake The Nation

Once She Was Shot In Her Head

But She Didn't Stop What She Lead

She Was Firm On Making It All Right

And She Turned The Tables Overnight

For That She Won A Nobel Prize

And Her Name Was Malala Yousafzai

Pal NagdaStd IX Karma

The Power of SpeechThe Power of Speech

The Hospitable IndiaThe Hospitable IndiaThe Hospitable India

Many iconoclasts camePlayed their killing gameBut India was kindWith a generous mindShe welcomed allWhether short or tallAfter the horrible hackInvaders went backIndia had nothing to hindNomads remained behindIndia was very hospitableWith a full dining tableThe homeless hordes got the homesAnd built many round domesThe villains vanishedThough none was banishedIndian historyIs never in a hurry

Contributed by

Sunderlal Bohra

Grandfather of Anmol Bohra, Std X

Aadi Maru

Std VII

Rani Laxmi Bai, Bhagat Singh, Shivaji Maharaj

SOLDIER Rani KarnavatiKritiesha A Jain

STD V Shraddha Parent

Akash M Jain, Purvee A Jain

Rani Karnavati, the queen of Garhwal was one of the handful of l rulers of India who didn't show any mercy to their enemy. It was due to her aggressive nature that the Mughals never dared to attack Garhwal after 1640. Raja Mahipat Shah ruled Garhwal from 1622 AD to 1631 AD. He was martyred in a battle in 1631, and at that point of time his son Rajkumar Prithvipat Shah was only 7 years old and therefore, his wife Rani Karnavati took over Garwhal. In 1640 AD, Shah Jahan decided to attack Garhwal when he was informed about the death of Garhwal's Senapati Madho Singh Bhandari. The emperor Jahan sent 30,000 Mughal soldiers and as their leader, Najabat Khan was sent to attack the capital of Garhwal, Srinagar. The Queen was well informed about the coming attack as an alert beforehand. Garhwal soldiers were well trained to fight in mountainous regions though they were less equipped as compared to Mughals. They started attacking Mughals at many fronts at regular intervals, decreasing their number before the remaining Mughals reached Srinagar. Afraid of continued attacks, many Mughal soldiers had already fled away. So they were already in a losing situation. Garhwal army butchered the Mughal forces and they were even killed while they tried to escape. Few soldiers who were caught including Najabat Khan were humiliated by the queen. Their noses were cut off as a sign of humiliation. The message was sent to the Mughal court. These soldiers were then let free though many didn't survive to return to the Mughal empire. Najabat Khan had to survive to stay alive before he reached back to Shah Jahan. He had caused deep embarrassment to Mughals so he was demoted. The great Rani Karnavati had saved India from the Mughal invaders.

Veer Maru Std IV

Rani KarnavatiRani Karnavati

Female Freedom Fighter Of India

Matangini HazraMatangini HazraMatangini Hazra

IX-ShraddhaRoll no.25

On 19th October 1870, Matangini Maity was born in Penury in Hogla village located under Tamluk police station in Midnapore district, West Bengal. Due to her family's abject poverty, she could not even get primary education. As a result, she remained unlettered and unschooled all her life. Her dire straits compelled her to become the child bride of an affluent widower Trilochan Hazra, a man in his 60's with a young son. Her married life was nondescript and uneventful.

By 18, widowed and childless, she returned to her parental village, though she chose to maintain a separate establishment for herself. Over the next few years, she spent the greater part of her time helping people who lived around her. Little did she know that at this time her future would take shape.

In 1905, she became actively interested in the Indian Independence Movement. Her source of inspiration was Mahatma Gandhi. A notable feature of the freedom struggle in Midnapore was the participation of women. Matangini was one among them.However, the turning point in her life came a few years later. On 26th January 1932 (designated as Independence Day during the freedom movement), menfolk of the area marched in a procession to create awareness about the political scenario prevailing in the country. While it passed by her hut, she came out and joined them. Matangini, aged 62, vowed to fight for India's liberation from the

clutches of the British. For her, there was no looking back.A few months later, she vigorously participated in Mahatma Gandhi's Civil Disobedience Movement, especially the Salt Satyagraha. She took part in salt manufacturing at Alinan, her late husband's village. Following which, she was arrested for violating the British salt laws. The authorities punished the frail woman, by forcing her to walk a long distance. She later participated in the movement for the abolition of the chowkidari tax. During a march towards the court building, to protest against the Governor's harsh decision to punish all agitators,

Then came the momentous phase of her life. It was 1942. In August that year, under the banner of the Quit India Movement, local Congress workers planned to besiege various police stations and government offices located in Midnapore district. The 73-year-old Matangini Hazra took the initiative.On 29th September, she led six thousand supporters, mostly women, to capture the Tamluk police station. When the procession reached the outskirts of the town, the Crown police ordered them to disband, citing Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code. When a defiant Matangini stepped forward, appealing to the police not to shoot at the crowd, she was hit by a bullet.Unwavering, she moved forward holding the tricolour high, urging her comrades to follow suit. Despite being riddled by bullets she moved on, ceaselessly chanting Vande Mataram. Later they found her limp, lifeless body,

Early life

Political debut

Her Supreme Sacrifice

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lying in a pool of blood. But the tricolour was still held high. Even in death, the brave heart had ensured that the flag, symbolizing the spirit of freedom, remained unsullied!

History Remembers Matagini

A statue of the brave soul stands at the Maidan in the heart of Kolkata. A similar statue marks the spot in her native Tamluk, where she breathed her last. In 2002, as part of the commemoration of sixty years of the Quit India Movement, a series of postage stamps was issued by the postal department. Among them was a five rupee postage stamp with Matangini Hazra's facsimile. Last but not the least, Hazra Road, a major road in south Kolkata is named in the memory of the valiant freedom fighter.

Meenakshi temple is located in Tamil Nadu, Madurai at the southern banks of the Vaigai river. It

follows the tradition of Shaivism. The temple has 14 gopuras. Each pillar on the temple has some

historical significance Meenakshi temple had 2 golden Vimanas, the larger one is for Shiva and the

other is for his consort Meenakshi. The temple tank is known as Porth Amara Kuluna which means a

pool with a golden lotus. It had been named so as there is a golden lotus in the temple pool. The

architectural style of the temple is Dravidam. The main temple is 3 storied gopuras were built by King

Kulsekara. The Natraj and Surya, near the main temple were built by Ambikai Malal. The Meenakshi th

Temple is mentioned in 6 century CE texts. Meenakshi temple is dedicated to goddess Meenakshi

who is a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. It is said that Meenakshi Devi emerged from a yagna in thform of a three-year-old child. In the early 14 century, the army of Delhi Sultanate Ala-ud Dib Khilji

looted the temple valuable & destroyed the temple town. The temple was rebuilt by the Nayaka

Dynasty. Imagine, it would have been such a difficult task to build such a beautiful temple in that era.

India is indeed a land of rich culture and heritage.

MEENAKSHI TEMPLE Kritiesha A Jain

STD V ShraddhaParent

Akash M Jain, Purvee A Jain

Gol GumbazThis historical monument is Emperor Adil Shah's tomb and the most unique thing about this second largest tomb in the world is that it has hollow walls famously known as the whispering gallery. No one till date has managed to find an entry to the hollow wall and the true story behind its construction is still a mystery.

Sanchi StupaSanchi Stupa is a famous tourist spot in Madhya Pradesh and as interesting as the monument is, the history behind it is even more interesting. So this was the place where Emperor Asoka gave up his violent life and turned to Buddhism. No one really knows why he resorted to Buddhism, but it is said that during the battle the emperor was visited by Lord Buddha himself who told him that greatness is not achieved by bloodshed but by spreading love.

Taj MahalA monument that's considered as an epitome of love but the hidden secrets behind this beautiful creation that Shah Jahan built for his beloved wife Mumtaz is soul stirring. In order to ensure that no such marvel is ever created again, he ordered that the hands of the labourers be cut off so that they cannot make anything else more beautiful.

Victoria MemorialThis ever famous historical monument in the beautiful city of Kolkata has captured a place in the hearts of people who've visited here. It is said that the British army was quite smitten by the Taj Mahal and so they went on babbling about how beautiful and mystifying it was. So Queen Victoria ordered the general to build her a memorial of such opulence. During the construction, the British saw that a lot of revenue was being used in building the monument, and so they cut short the size of the structure. In order to appease the Queen for this, they had a huge garden built around the monument.

Fatehpur SikriA fort or a city? This question has been on every tourist's mind. Basically Emperor Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri in order to create a small city for families and nobles to roam freely. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fortified region was once a personal city of the Mughal royal family.

Facts About Indian Monuments

Historical monuments in our country that are to die for.

Historical monuments in our country that are to die for.

Historical monuments in our country that are to die for.

Suhani Srinivas Akkela, IX Shraddha

https://indiatimes.comhttps://www.nativeplanet.com/

rd3 DhyaanHello everyone!

My mother told me about this month's theme being history for our newsletter so I thought, why not write about it? I have always been curious about history and like to read or watch about people and events. I thought let me try something different. I decided to make a mind map and then research about 2 people who were born in the same year.

thSo I picked a random year 1858 and found that Theodore Roosevelt, the 26 President of the USA and Bipin Chandra Pal, a prominent freedom fighter of India were both born in 1858. Don't they look like lost brothers – glasses, moustache, and a thinking face?

Now let's explore more about them.

Birth place

What work did they do

Family

Contributions

Quotes

thRoosevelt was born in New York, USA on 27 October 1858 th

Pal was born on 7 November 1858 in Bangladesh, which was part of India then.

Theodore was an author, soldier, historian, advocate, politician, etc.Bipin was a teacher, journalist, orator, social reformer, etc.Both of them served their country throughout their lives !!

Both were born in rich families but were interested in serving their countries from young age.Theodore was part of a large family but Pal was part of a smaller family.

Roosevelt helped in putting an end to the Russian-Japanese war and was known for many important ideas when he was the President.Bipin Chandra Pal always stood up for the rights of poor and lower caste people. He also supported widow remarriage and married a widow himself.

Bipin Chandra Pal once said- “ We hope someday to develop self-sacrifice, the spirit of self-reliance, the spirit of self-determination, in the people and by that we hope someday to attain Swaraj”.Theodore Roosevelt used to say, “ We must dare to be great and realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and high courage”.

Wow, those are some heavy inspiring words. I didn't realize that by just picking a year I will learn so much about two different people from two different countries. History is fascinating!

Stay happy, Stay healthy, Stay wise and most important of all Stay curious.

One year – Two PersonalitiesAre They Similar or Different?

Shlokh Balamurugan

Khushi Jitendra Dedhia4th Shraddha

Roll No. 19

INDIA'S STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE

Chaiti Jain

Born in: 1525Died in: 1570Full name: Rani Abbakka ChowtaHouse: ChowtaSpouse: Banga Lakshmappa ArasaReign: 1525 – 1570s

She was the only woman in history who dared to confront, fight, and successfully defeat the Portuguese in several battles. She preceded the valour of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi by about 300 years. Rani Abbakka's unflagging courage and indomitable spirit are at par with the legendary Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi and Rani Chennamma of Kittur.

Rani Abakka Chowta was the first Tuluva queen of Ullal

By Naysha Shettye

Vinayak Damodar Sawarkar

History about Stone Age Man History about Stone Age Man

Heeyaan Gada3rd Dhyaan

Stone age art illustrates

early human creativity

through small portable

objects, cave painting &

early sculpture &

architecture.

Unsung Heroes Kanaklata BaruaHistory - INTO THE UNKNOWN

Shrirang Abhay WarikJaaysha Nagda , Std V

Facts About IndiaVainavi Patil

IX Shraddha

Facts About IndiaFacts About India

http://www.irisa.fr/lande/lakshmin/india_facts.html

https://knowindia.gov.in/my-india-my-pride/interesting-facts-about-india.php

https://www.holidify.com/pages/facts-about-india-611.html

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The six characters of Mahabharata are the representation of an ideal human being. Yudhisthir's clean ethics in the most trying and difficult situation, Bheem's physical and mental strength to protect himself and his loved ones, Arjun's focus and determination led to the driving force of success, Nakul's self love and confidence to constantly aim higher, Sahdev's tolerance to overcome difficulties and to bind it all Draupadi's faith, purity and stability brings the pandavas success and victory against the evil which was much powerful than them. This teaches us that we should work hard throughout our lives and have a positive outlook.

What do we learn from this? Ans: However big our obstacles and enemies are, we can overcome them with our best efforts and pure faith.

Gomantak to GoaGomantak to GoaSupriya Khandeparker

Educator, Primary Dept

Mahabharata: The Greatest Teacher Of All Times

Suhani Srinivas AkkelaIX Shraddha

Chandra Shekhar Azad was one of the aggressive revolutionaries, who fiercely craved independence for his country, India. Though a contemporary to Bhagat Singh, Azad never quite received the same levels of adoration, yet his efforts and actions were no less heroic.His only goal throughout his life was to create as much problem for the Britishers as he could. His famous proclamation, 'Dushman Ki Goliyon Ka Saamna Hum Karenge, Azad Hi Rahe Hain, Aur Azad hi Rahenge', which translates into 'I will face the bullets of the enemies, I have been free and I'll forever be free', is exemplary of his dedication toward his beloved country After the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place in 1919, the nation was gripped by anti-British revolutionaries, of which, Chandra Shekhar Azad was a part.

The real name of Chandra Shekhar Azad was Chandra Shekhar Tiwari. In 1920-1921, when Gandhiji declared a Non- Cooperation movement, Chandra Shekhar, a mere teen but filled with nationalist sentiments, participated in several demonstrations. This 16-year-old Chandra Shekhar was arrested in one of these. When asked about his name, father's name and the residence, he replied that his name was “Azad” (Free) and his father's name “Swatantrata” (Freedom) and his residence is Prison Cell. Chandra Shekhar was sentenced to receive 15 whiplashes as punishment. That day onwards, he was recognized as Chandra Shekhar Azad. Chandra Shekhar Azad along with other revolutionaries with guidance of Ram Prasad Bismil looted a train carrying treasure money, in order to buy the weapons for revolutionaries activities from it. In the gunfight between the armed guards and the revolutionaries, one passenger died. The British government declared this as murder and launched an intense manhunt for the revolutionaries involved. Azad evaded the arrest and continued the activities from Jhansi.Azad along with 29 others were charged in the Lahore Conspiracy Case Trial, but he was among the few who the British authorities were unable to capture.The level of nuisance Azad created for the British Government, is evident from the effort they put to capture him, dead or alive. A reward of Rs. 30,000 was announced to capture Azad. This huge amount led to the leakage of vital information about a meeting at Alfred Park, Allahabad. The pre-informed police surrounded the park and asked for surrender. Azad fought valiantly and killed three policemen.

But soon noticing his exhausting ammunition and no means of escape, he shot himself in the head with his last bullet and kept his vow.

Indian Freedom Fighters- Courage under Fire

Chandra Shekhar Azad

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Saesha DeviprasadStd X Karma

Vincent Van Gogh, name sounds familiar doesn't it? Well he's the person who painted the famous “Starry night”.We only know him as an accomplished artist. But there's more to it. Vincent Van Gogh was born in Brabant, village of Zundert in the Netherlands. When Vincent was 11 years old, he was transferred to a boarding school in Zevenbergen, he wasn't happy but he managed to complete elementary school. He drew from time to time without knowing that art was going to

Vincent painted the starry night in a mental asylum but since he couldn't paint at night he painted the next day by imagining the view he saw last night . (Fun fact- he painted the Aries constellation, spot it if you can; image is given below). But he painted despite his mental illness and not because of it. Even in his final days at the asylum, Vincent was provided all the facilities to paint which was the only thing keeping him alive. His illness and uncertainty about the future became too hard to handle.He shot himself to death in the middle of a field. He was gone too soon but his legacy will be engraved within every artist forever.(for more information check out Vincent van Gogh - Van Gogh Museum)

change his life forever. At the age of 13, he began secondary school and earned good marks especially in languages, but quit school half way through his second academic year and for unknown reasons, he never went back to school after that. Believe it or not, Vincent's parents weren't really happy with his dream of being an artist, but that didn't hold him back from achieving the one thing he was born to do. Van Gogh felt something lacking in his drawing so he decided to take painting lessons from his uncle Anton Mauve. He gave Van Gogh his first commission, 12 paintings of the city views in The Hague. This series gave him an opportunity to experiment with various styles and develop his basics. Everyone has their transformation, let it be their appearance, personality or their style. But for Vincent, it was a shift in the way he saw the world, from dark to bright. This happened when he moved to Paris in 1886. He was introduced to famous artists like Claude Monet by his brother. Every new person he met had an influence on his painting style.I personally love Impressionism as an art style, the whole purpose behind it is that you don't need to focus on the details but instead, you focus on the whole piece.

“New day”- Saesha Deviprasad

“Starry night” Vincent Wheat field under Thunderclouds” Vincent Van Gogh 1890, Van Gogh 1889

Water lilies by Claude Monet on my shoes”- Saesha Deviprasad

Vincent Van Gogh,

Painting His Dream

WRITING TOOL FEATHER AND INK POT

Quill (or quill pen) is a writing tool which is made from a flight feather of a large bird. It uses ink to leave marks on a writing surface. The point of the feather is treated so it can be used for writing and a hollow shaft of the feather holds the ink which flows to the tip by capillary action. Quills were made from feathers of different birds, but the best ones were made from goose, swan, and turkey feathers.

THE HISTORY OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

THE HISTORY OF THE INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

Khushi Jitendra GadaStd IV Shraddha

http://www.historyofpencils.com/writing-instruments-history/history-of-writing-implements/

Zidan Nathani std IV S

By Vivaan Tasker(Son of Reshma Taskar, Educator, Middle School)

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170918-what-if-the-dinosaurs-hadnt-died-outhttps://www.rd.com/list/what-if-dinosaurs-were-alive/

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/eocene-oligocene-boundary

What if the dinosaurs didn't go extinct 65 million years ago?

Most scientists agree that 65-66 million years ago, an asteroid, 10Km in diameter struck the Earth, creating a 150km wide crater in Yucatan Peninsula Mexico. It vaporized everything in its surroundings, creating powerful tsunamis that struck halfway across the world and created a dust cloud that blocked sunlight, wiping out 75% of life on Earth, including the dinosaurs. What if the asteroid had a different trajectory, just missing our planet, preventing mass extinction? Would dinosaurs make it 65 million years? How would the geography, flora and fauna be altered? Would humans still evolve and grow in such numbers?To properly understand this, we would have to go through the natural progression of climate, topography, evolution and continental drift over this huge period of time.

65 million years ago, it was almost 8-10°C warmer than today. There were Avian dinosaurs (ancestors of birds) and smaller mammals that were evolving. These may have competed with dinosaurs for food. However, dinosaurs have been shown to be adaptive. Over time, in order to compete, they would have needed to reduce their food consumption. The solution: evolve to become smaller. Most likely, larger creatures like the T-Rex, triceratops and such would naturally go.

55 million years ago, the rise of tropical rainforests began due to rapid global warming. It was hot and humid with most of the polar ice caps gone. In such climates small size is an advantage. The great growth of plants and ferns may have caused the herbivore population to rise. Some would be more ground based, eating grass and smaller plants. The bird dinosaurs would have maybe stayed on trees. Plants also evolved to produce fruits and nectar, so beak size may have increased to drink nectar and eat fruits. Other sauropods (long neck dinos) could have survived, eating from trees, similar to giraffes.

Approximately 33-35 million years ago, the Eocene-Oligocene Extinction event occurred, making multiple marine species extinct. It also significantly cooled the world by 2-8°C. due to which grasslands may have evolved. As such, these descendants of dinosaurs would have to change the way they eat and survive. Many dinosaurs had hundreds of teeth, so it probably implies that they could eat more grass than their animal counterparts. These would in turn be eaten by slightly larger predators that may still look similar to their ancestors. Meanwhile herbivore dinos may have also developed a facial structure similar to cows or horses to more efficiently eat grass.

Then, around 2.5-2.6 million years ago, the ice age began. This was caused by Jupiter attracting the Earth, slightly increasing its orbit and a decrease in greenhouse gas concentration. Eventually Earth cooled severely and glaciers covered large quantities of the temperate zone. Wooly mammoths have evolved due to this. So, it has been theorized that in this alternate reality, dinosaurs living here may develop feathers to survive the cold.

Though, where do mammals fit into all of this? Many researchers believe that mammals would have managed to coexist with the Dino descendants. Initially, they may have just been small rats, squirrels, bats and maybe even chimpanzees. Over time, they could have evolved alongside the reptiles and eventually the primates could have turned into a variant of hominids. Our current history proves that, if these hominids begin migrating and settling across the world, they may wipe out the Dino descendants. Around 40,000 years ago, the migration brought humans into contact with megafauna; large mammals like giant sloths, mammoths, etc. these creatures were hunted by humans and driven to extinction. The same thing could happen to the larger reptiles in the alternate reality. Meanwhile the smaller birds and herbivores may be domesticated or hunted like we do with animals today. Alternatively, these humans may not have a very large population and may not migrate across the world remaining confined to their land of origin, while being hunted or hunting the creatures that exist there.

Overall, our history and development would be similar. Homo Sapiens may not exist, but some form of humans would. This situation has almost 65 million years of probability and chance. Thankfully, with expert scientific discovery and advancements on software, these predictions and models are more likely to be accurate. While we may not see a real-life velociraptor, we can still learn from it. We can find out where we came from and thus how we can move forward.

The Ancient Egyptians And Their Civilization….

The ancient Egyptian civilization, also termed as the Nile River valley civilization, began in 6000 BCE. These people

lived along the banks of the river Nile, which often flooded and provided rich fertile soil that was suitable for

agriculture. They grew various crops including grains (such as cereals and barley), fruits and vegetables. Fruits like

olive, apple and pomegranate were grown during the new kingdom. Pears and peaches were also introduced later,

during the Greco-Roman period.

Their main occupations were agriculture, art and craft, military, etc. There were many jobs in various professions

like bakers, traders, scribes, doctors, farmers, etc. Jobs were mostly inherited from parents. So, if the father is a

doctor, it is likely that the child would also be a doctor because the father would train the child. Slaves originated

from foreign lands during the new kingdom era.

Religion was the dominant social force in ancient Egypt. When the Romans and Greeks came to Egypt, they brought

their religious beliefs with them and hence ancient pagan beliefs gradually faded. Ancient Egyptians believed that

phenomena of nature were divine forces. They had a complex system of beliefs and rituals.

FUN FACTS

Even in those days, men and women wore makeup

Girls helped in household chores whereas boys went to schools

The pharaoh kept his head covered

Cats were very special in ancient Egypt

Ananya Katdare Std VI

Karma Shishuvan

Vahbiz Dhalla- EducatorHigh School

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My dear Shishuvanites,

In the list of the Fundamental Duties enshrined in our Constitution in part IV, it is the duty of all the citizens to

abide by the Constitution, respect the ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. Are

you aware of these interesting, amazing facts about our Indian flag?

The Indian National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya who was afreedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh.

The first flag committee was headed by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

The Indian flag was adopted on July 22, 1947, just before India received independence from Britain on August 15, 1947. The Indian flag is also called the Tricolor or Tiranga.

The National Flag of India, by law, is to be made of khadi, a special type of hand-spun cloth of cotton or silk made popular by Mahatma Gandhi.

The original cloth flag can be made by only one place called the Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha or KKGSS. They are the only licensed manufacturer and supplier of the Indian National Flag.

The raw material ie. Woven Khadi for manufacturing the Indian Flag is supplied by only two handlooms unit in India – i) Dharwad, ii) Bagalkot districts of Karnataka.

The process of making the Indian National Flag involves six steps: Hand spinning, Hand weaving, Bleaching and dyeing, Chakra painting, Stitching and Toggling.

The Ashoka Chakra must be on both sides of the Flag, on the white stripe in the center

As per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) there are 9 standard formats of the Indian National Flag, and the largest size 90 x 60 ft flag is hoisted at Connaught Place, New Delhi.

The ratio of the length to the height of the flag is 3:2.

The flags of 450 *300 mm size are intended for aircrafts on VVIP flights, 225*150 mm size for motor cars and 150*100 mm size for table flags

The largest flag measures 110 meters in length, 24 meters in width and 55 tons in weight. It was hoisted on a flag mast standing 360 feet tall at the Atari border in March 2017 by Anil Joshi and has been titled the largest national flag of India on the highest pole.

Amazing Facts about our Indian Flag

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As per the flag code, the flag must be hoisted in the day time and there should be no flag or any other symbolic representation above it. The flag cannot be hoisted after sunset.

When a foreign dignitary travels in a car provided by the government, the flag should be flown on the right side of the car while the flag of the foreign country should be flown on the left side

Before 2002, normal citizens of India were not allowed to hoist the National Flag except on Independence Day and Republic Day. In 2002, Supreme Court of India amended the flag code and gave rights to all citizens to hoist the flag any time as per the flag code.

Although the Indian National Flag is similar to the flags of many countries, it closely resembles the flag of Niger, which is also a tricolor consisting of saffron, white and green. The only difference is that it has a saffron dot in the center, where the Ashoka Chakra is in the Indian flag.

thOn 15 August India's Independence Day, our National Flag is 'hoisted'. Whereas

th on 26 January, India's Republic Day, it is 'unfurled'.

th26 Januaryth15 August

On 26th January (since 1950) the tricolour is unfurled,

that is, the flag stays high up at the tip of the flagpole,

(not at the middle or lower height of the pole) folded,

and is spread out with the pull of the rope. This is

unfurling of the tricolour.

It signifies that as a flag of an already free country, it

cannot stay hung at a lower height, but is held high

above.

On 15th of August, the flag is kept folded, at the

bottom of the flagpole, and is pulled up to the tip of

the pole before it is spread out. This is the hoisting of

a flag.

It signifies the country was freed after a span of

colonial domination.

In December 2014, 50,000 volunteers from Chennai came together to form a massive human flag setting a new Guinness World Record for being the largest of its kind.

While the flag is used to drape the coffins or cover the bier of dignitaries or paramilitary forces, it is never lowered into a grave or burnt in the pyre.

The first national flag in India was hoisted on August 7, 1906, in the Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park) in Calcutta now Kolkata.

The second flag was hoisted in Paris by Madame Cama

and her band of exiled revolutionaries in 1907.

Evolution of the Tricolour

The third flag went up in 1917 when our political struggle had taken a definite turn. Dr. Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak hoisted it during the Home rule movement.

During the session of the All India Congress Committee which met at Bezwada in 1921

(now Vijayawada) an Andhra youth prepared a flag and took it to Gandhiji. It was

made up of two colours-red and green-representing the two major communities i.e.

Hindus and Muslims. Gandhiji suggested the addition of a white strip to represent the

remaining communities of India and the spinning wheel to symbolise progress of the

Nation

The year 1931 was a landmark in the history of the flag. A resolution was passed adopting a tricolor flag as our national flag. This flag, the forebear of the present one, was saffron, white and green with Mahatma Gandhi's spinning wheel at the center.

On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted it as the Free India National Flag. After the advent of Independence, the colours and their significance remained the same. Only the Dharma Charkha of Emperor Asoka was adopted in place of the spinning wheel as the emblem on the flag. Thus, the tricolour flag of the Congress Party eventually became the tricolour flag of Independent India.

“It will be necessary for us Indians — Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jews, Parsis, Sikhs and all others to whom India is their home — to recognise a common flag to live and die for.”

------Mahatma Gandhi

Civilisations at a glanceSiyonaStd 6

Digital ArtSoha Shah

Std IX , Neeti

Rig VedaAnanya Katdare

Std VI Karma

● The Rig veda is divided into ten books which are known as Mandalas● The sky God Varuna, fire God Agni and the Sun God Surya were some of the other chief deities who were important in the Rig Veda besides the older Aryan deities.● The universally famous Gayatri mantra (Savitri) is also in Rig Veda.● Indra is the chief deity cited in the Rig Veda.

Fun Facts

Pictures Speak Louder than Words.

Sonia KumarEducator, Primary Dept

Like every other long-standing relation, my association with 'mythology' has not always been smooth sailing. The beginning of our affair dates back to days when I was about 7-8 years, to be precise. It was then, that my parents first felt the need for me to know about our Indian mythology, our roots to ingrain Indian culture in me. Thus, my tryst with the mythology began. My parents shared this thought that ''pictures always speak louder than words''. So, I was introduced to the comics and particularly comic books such as 'Chandamama' and 'Amar Chitra Katha' (as my parents had very little time to spare in the joint family for bedtime stories and grandmother had left for heavenly abode). These two comics were treasure chests for all the famous mythological stories one would want their kids to know about. These two comics were in particular pivotal children's monthly magazines. Chandamama kicked off in 1947 and continues to exist today in multiple avatars, created and edited by Kadavatiganti Kutumba Rao. Whereas Amar Chitra Katha came into being in the year 1967. Reena Puri is the Executive Editor of Amar Chitra Katha, and has been writing and editing comics for the last 29 years. While creating new books, she has always kept in mind mind Anant Pai's vision of bringing untold stories of India to the children of India, and acquainting them with their heritage.It was a literary colossus in the world of Telugu literature, the series of illustrated stories focussed on telling mythological and magical tales, often steeped in the deep sense of morality. When I talk about Chandamama, I should also talk about the history of evolution of the comic books in India. So comic books in India came into being in the pre-1950 era in the year 1926Comics have proven to be an indomitable part of our narratives, a medium of expression, another art of story-telling which has a huge impact on human emotions. Emotions such as greed, jealousy, love, remorse and endless other emotions. Superheroes and supervillains were the ones kids of our times fell in love with. Our fascination with the comics gave us a huge sense of segregating good from evil, real from imaginary.Combining the power of both the written words and powerful visual imagination built was incomparable to present day television. Today television cartoons channels have replaced the comics. The imagination that one used to develop and discover around reading those stories is now replaced by the visuals on the television in a ready-made package.

Comics in a way have become a telling of our existence as literature, music or any of the

other arts. Comics characters are iconic and are known to many even today. Comics

books back then ignited the stoves in the homes of the cartoonists, writers, and the

publishers earned heaps of money for the publishing houses.

Comic lovers or not, just revisiting the book cover in this write-up, I am sure anyone can

feel nostalgic at the mere mention of a certain Supandi, a Shikari Shambu, Chacha

Chowdhury and Sabu and many more such infamous characters from the world of

comics. Such is the magic of 'comics.'

The ENIGMA of SINAULIMannan Vira

Std IX

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HISTORYPrisha Chaudhary

V Shraddha 25 Karuna

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it”

George Santayana

History you repeat like a tick-tock clock,

When did it start, when will it end, you're not sure! History is the past even before a second,

It's something that will never end!!

From the big-bang to today's technology,

Everything is simply HISTORY!

History is something that was there, is there and will continue to be there. Here's a short and inspirational story of the past.

In a small Italian town, hundreds of years ago, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to a loan-shark. The loan-shark was a very old, unattractive looking guy that just so happened to fancy the business

owner's daughter.

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He decided to offer the businessman a deal that would completely wipe out the debt he owed him. However, the catch was that we would only wipe out the debt if he could marry the businessman's daughter. Needless to say, this proposal was met with a look of disgust.

The loan-shark said that he would place two pebbles into a bag, one white and one black. The daughter would then have to reach into the bag and pick out a pebble. If it was black, the debt would be wiped, but the loan-shark would then marry her. If it was white, the debt would also be wiped, but the daughter wouldn't have to marry the loan-shark.

Standing on a pebble-strewn path in the businessman's garden, the loan-shark bent over and picked up two pebbles.

Whilst he was picking them up, the daughter noticed that he'd picked up two black pebbles and placed them both into the bag. He then asked the daughter to reach into the bag and pick one. The daughter naturally had three choices as to what she could have done:

Refuse to pick a pebble from the bag. Take both pebbles out of the bag and expose the loan-shark for cheating. ∙ Pick a pebble from the bag fully knowing it was black and sacrifice herself for her father's freedom. She drew out a pebble from the bag, and before looking at it 'accidentally' dropped it into the midst of theother pebbles. She said to the loan-shark;

“Oh, how clumsy of me. Never mind, if you look into the bag for

the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.”

The pebble left in the bag is obviously black, and seeing as the loan-shark didn't want to be exposed, he had to play along as if the pebble the daughter dropped was white, and clear her father's debt.

Moral of the story: It's always possible to overcome a tough situation through out-of- the -box- thinking, and not give in to the only options you think you have to pick from.

It's Q&A Time!!

● Who was the original owner of the Kohinoor Diamond?

● How many years did the British rule over India?

● Did India invent Algebra, Calculus and trigonometry?

● When did World War I start and end?

INDIA! India is and was the original owner of the ONE AND ONLY Kohinoor Diamond. The British then took it away when they ruled over India.

200 years!! The British ruled over India for 2 CENTURIES! India fought for freedom from 1857 to 1947 and finally got freedom.

Oh Yes!! India invented Algebra, Calculus and trigonometry.

It started in 1939 and ended in 1945.

Sarla Thakral (India's First Woman Pilot)

Arush MutyalaVII N

Sarla Thakral was the first Indian woman Pilot, she was born in 1914 in Delhi, India, she married a pilot of Tata Airlines in at the age of 15, as she wanted to become a pilot, at that time it was impossible to become a pilot during those days but with help of her husband and her Father in law her dream was coming true, at the age of 21 she obtained 1000 flying hours flying in a Gypsy Moth and earned the license of Flying by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority UK). Her husband died in 1939 in a plane crash as a captain in a de Havilland puss moth, and civil aviation was stopped because of WWII. So, she had to look after her 4-year-old daughter while learning arts in Bengal Art Academy, after partition in 1947 she moved back to Delhi with an intention to remarry. She married RP Thakral in 1948 and became a businesswoman designing clothes and jewelry. She died in 2008 at the age of 93. Vivid Memories of Sarla Thakral :However, there were some cutting criticisms from outsiders. For example, the one Sarla remembers most vividly had to do with her dress. " I used to hand over my chunni to my flying aide before I sat in the cockpit. One day Rai Bahadur Roop Chand who later went on to become the Indian ambassador to America, told my husband to scold me and tell me not to be such a be-sharam and that I should not take off my chunni while flying," she says with a laugh.From then onwards she may not have had the luxury of flying in a comfortable dress of her choice but the one luxury she enjoyed was the low training fee. In those days she could take flying lessons for Rs. 30 an hour. " Learning to fly was cheap because not many wanted to risk their lives," she says.Sarla obtained her 'A' license when she accumulated over 1000 hours of flying.In the decades since, Thukral's soaring achievements have paved the way for generations of Indian women to turn their dreams of flight into reality.Dhanyavaad, Sarla Thukral–with one flight, you opened up the door to the skies." Every morning I wake up and chart out my plans. If there is plenty of work I feel very happy, otherwise I feel a precious day has been wasted," she says.Living by herself without even a domestic help to do her chores, Sarla is indeed an example of fortitude. Fuelled with so much creativity and undying energy she says she wants to keep on doing something till she can.

Affectionately known as Mati by her clients not many of them can guess or believe that the lady who stitches and designs their clothes was once a celebrated pilot whose pictures were routinely published in newspapers for her daredevil achievement of being India's first flying superwoman!“Always Be happy. It is very important for us to be happy and cheerful. Afterall we are humans unlike animals have been blessed with the gift of being able to smile” – Sarla Thakral

Summoned To Space

Vir Srivastava VI Karma, Roll No. : 36

Do you know who was the first man to go to space? Yes, you are correct. He is Yuri Gagarin. Today let us talk about his life.Yuri was born on the 9th of March 1934 in Klushino, Russia. His father was Alexey Gagarin & his mother was Anna Gagarina. He was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space, achieving a major milestone in the Space Race.After joining the Soviet Air Forces as a pilot, he was stationed at Luostari Air Base, near the Norwegian border. He was selected for the Soviet Space Program with 5 other cosmonauts (that's what Russians call astronauts).After the space flight he became the Deputy Training Director of the Cosmonaut Training Center, later named as Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Actually Vostok 1 was his only spaceflight, but he served as a backup crew for the Soyuz 1.Selection For The Mission154 qualified pilots were selected by all the Air Force Units out of which the military physician chose 29 pilots. 20 of them were approved by the Credential Committee of the Soviet government. He began training at the Khodynka Airfield in Moscow on 15 March 1960. Then in April 1960, they began parachute training in Saratov Oblast from both low & high altitude, on both land & sea.LaunchOn 12 April 1961, at 6:07 am UTC, the Vostok 3KA-3 (Vostok 1) spacecraft was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome. Aboard was Gagarin, the first human to travel into space. The five first-stage engines fired until the first separation event, when the four side-boosters fell away, leaving the core engine. He stayed for 108 minutes before returning to Earth in Kazakhstan. Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth.

The Vostok 3KA capsule

DeathOn 27 March 1968, while on a routine training flight from Chkalovsky Air Base, Gagarin and flight instructor Vladimir Seryogin died when their MiG-15UTI crashed near the town of Kirzhach. The bodies of Gagarin and Seryogin were cremated and their ashes interred in the walls of the Kremlin. Plaque indicating Gagarin's interment in the Kremlin Wall

The Great Pyramid of Giza, is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It is the only one to largely remain intact & is 139 m tall. It is thought that Pharaoh Khufu was buried here. It is located in the Al Giza desert, Egypt. The pyramid was discovered by Abdel Moneim Abu-Bakr.

5.5 million tonnes of white limestone, brought from Tura, were used in the construction. 8000 tonnes of granite, brought from Aswan, were used in the construction. 5,00,000 tonnes of mortar were used in the construction. It was built near 2800 BC.

The average work force of people is estimated to be about 13,200 people and a peak workforce of roughly 40,000 people. The Greeks believed that slave labour was used, but modern discoveries made at nearby workers' camps associated with construction at Giza suggest that it was built instead by thousands of conscript labourers.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza

It took around 20 years to build The Great Pyramid. Its construction began around 2580 BC, shortly after Khufu became Pharaoh, & was completed around 2560 BC.

The way to the King's Chamber is easy. We have to go through the Grand Gallery which is 8 meters tall & is 45 meters long. It is an ascending passage which ends in a tunnel. Duck! The roof over here is only 1 meter tall. Then we arrived at the King's Chamber. Over here there is only a granite sarcophagus. Tomb robbers got into the pyramid before us and took away all the treasures of the Pharaoh.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly mysterious and wonderful place. It is worth a visit.

Medhansh sachin Lalan thDiv- 6 karma.

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is safe at home. Today I am going to share some articles about history.Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

History never looks like history when you are living through it.

Christopher Colombus

John. W . gardner

UNKNOWN FEMALE RULERS

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Uda devi

The story traces back to the battle in Sikandar Bagh in Lucknow in 1857. While thousands of Indian soldiers were killed under the orders of Colin Campbell, a sharp shooter hid atop a tree, and fired at the Britishers. Only at the end of it battle did they discover it was a woman who was the undercover rebel. With her pouch full of ammunition and old pistols, she had successfully killed more than 6 men. That's why the brave woman warrior's statue still stands erect in the square outside Sikandar Bagh, Lucknow.

Rani veli nachiyar

Rani Veli Nachiyar was considered the first woman of Tamil origin to challenge the British Empire. Her husband was assassinated by the Britishers. She then sought refuge and protection of Haider Ali, and successfully made allies under his wing. Rani Veli was credited with building the first human bomb and forming an all-women's army as early as 1780. She successfully squashed the British, recapturing her kingdom and ruled it for over 10 more years.

Kittur chennamma

The kingdom of Kittur came under the British empire, under the Doctrine of Lapse. But Kittur Chennamma rebelled against the Britishers. She adopted Shivalingappa and declared him as the heir to the throne. Her actions infuriated the British, who attacked Kittur. But Chennamma fought relentlessly and killed St John Thackeray, the collector and political agent of the EIC in South India. She was later captured and imprisoned.

Rani avantibai

After the death of her husband, the British forced Rani Avantibai to give up her kingdom. She was also refused the power to rule as there was no legal heir to the kingdom. She was stripped off her title and forced to live on a pension. It was at that time that Rani Avantibai started organising an army to fight the Britishers and increased hatred for them amid her troops by shedding light on their wrongdoings. During the revolt of 1857, she successfully attacked the Britishers and gained control of several territories. But her rule did not last longer than four months. The Britishers were set to regain control with her efforts of reorganising her army failing miserably. She died a tragic death. In order to save her honour and avoid being captured, she stabbed herself with her own sword. She was brave and fierce.

Old CoinsMedhansh sachin Lalan

thDiv- 6 karma

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Ancient Indians were the earliest issuers of coins in the world, along with the Chinese and Lydians (from the Middle East). The first Indian coins – punch marked coins called Puranas, Karshapanas or Pana – were minted in the 6th

century BC by the Mahajanapadas (republic kingdoms) of ancient India. These included Gandhara, Kuntala, Kuru, Panchala, Shakya, Surasena, and Saurashtra.

I have always loved to collect coins from different countries and our old Indian coins. This has always been one of my hobbies.

1Anna was a currency unit formerly used in British India, equal to ⁄ of a rupee.It was subdivided into four (old) Paisa or 16

twelve pieces (thus there were 192 pies in a rupee). When the rupee was decimalised and subdivided into 100 (new) paise, one anna was therefore equivalent to 6.25 paise. The anna was demonetised as a currency unit when India decimalised its currency in 1957, There was a coin of one anna, and also half-anna coins of copper and two-anna pieces of silver.1 With the rupee having been valued to 1s 6d3and weighing 180 grains as a 916.66 fine silver coin,2 the anna was equivalent to 9/8 d. Hence the 2 anna silver coins were of low weight (22.5 grains = 1.46 g). George V King Emperor 1 was on Quarter Anna-Year 1939 Rep. India Copper Coin

Kaashvi Mehta IX Shraddha

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Wars and BattlesThe Bombing

of Hiroshima and NagasakiNiyati Kaur Changani

Std VII Neeti

Bomb type codename: Little Boy (on Hiroshima) and Fat Man (on Nagasaki)

Date on which detonated: 6th and 9th August 1945

Fatalities: 129,000–226,000

Date of surrender of Japan: 15 August

Name of Planes that dropped the bombs: Bockscar (Nagasaki) and Enola Gay (Hiroshima)

*The Agreement stated that the US and UK would pool their resources to develop nuclear weapons, and that neither country would use them against the other, or against other countries without mutual consent, or pass information about them to other countries.

*Acute radiation syndrome is caused by exposure to high amounts of ionizing radiation in a short period of time. Also called radiation sickness, symptoms start within the hour and may last for months.

1. Alliance with Germany and Reason for Bombings: Japan had been allied with Germany. Those allied against Germany called for an unconditional surrender of the Imperial Japanese armed forces in the Potsdam declaration, which called the alternative being prompt and utter destruction. This the Japanese ignored, so the UK got consent according to the Quebec Agreement* for the bombing. The bombing also aimed to obtain the greatest psychological effect against Japan.

2. Execution of the bombings: Orders were issued on 25 July for atomic bombs to be used against Hiroshima, Kokura, Niigata, and Nagasaki. These targets were chosen because they were large urban areas that also held militarily significant facilities. On 6th August 1945, Enola Gay dropped Little Boy on Hiroshima

3. Impact of the Bombings: An estimated 90,000 to 140,000 people in Hiroshima (up to 39 percent of the population) and 60,000 to 80,000 people in Nagasaki (up to 32 percent of the population) died in 1945, though the number which died immediately as a result of exposure to the blast, heat, or due to radiation, is unknown. Of those who survived the heat and blast, many died due to Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS)*.

Why Japan when it was World War II:

Fact The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain the only use of

nuclear weapons in armed conflict.

Dhriti Indalkar

VIII Dhyaan

It is time to remember a beautiful 23-year-old woman who was pure in conduct and had powerful organizational and combat skills that few possessed. Filled with patriotism and pride for her country, it was Bharat's fortune to have her as a daughter and a queen.

Maharani Lakshmi Bai, the fearless queen of Jhansi, was one of the leading figures of the 1857 War of Independence. Rani Lakshmi Bai's spirited fight against her country's enemy left an indelible mark on Indian History. She is an inspiration for the women of Bharat. Nearly 163 years after the First War of Independence, fearless Indian women feel proud when called 'Jhansi ki Rani'.

In Varanasi, on November 19, 1835, Moropant Tambe and his wife Bhagirathi Bai were blessed with a daughter who

would be a blazing sword in the hands of Bharat Mata. She was named Manikarnika; Manu was her nickname. Her

mother died when she was four years old. Her father worked for Peshwa Baji Rao II of Bithoor district. The Peshwa

called her 'Chabili' because of her spirited demeanor. In the company of Prince Nana Sahib and Tatya Tope, she was

trained in shooting, horsemanship, fencing and mallakhamb besides reading and writing. These were the lessons she

was destined to use to defend Bharat. She was more independent than other children her age.

In 1842, 'Chabili' was married to Maharaj Gangadhar Rao Baba Sahib of Jhansi and became the queen of Jhansi,

popularly known as Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. She was extremely popular at the Court of Jhansi and gained the

affection and loyalty of her subjects. After the death of the Maharaja, the British refused to acknowledge Damodar Rao

(adopted son-earlier named as Anand Rao) as the legal heir to the throne of Jhansi.

The great uprising that started against the company rule and its ways reached Jhansi in June 1857. Jhansi under the able

rule of Queen Lakshmi Bai soon became a stronghold of revolutionaries of the Independence struggle. This irked the

British who were eyeing to usurp Jhansi. Sir Hugh Rose was given the charge to attack Jhansi, but the English army

suffered enormously as soon as they set foot on the soil of Jhansi.

The final battle was fought in June 1858. Rani, who had been riding a horse, was struck by bullets and fell. As soon as

she was dead, by her last wish, she was placed on a pile of dry grass and cremated, unseen by the enemy and

untouched by the shackles of slavery.

Describing the Queen of Jhansi, Sir Hugh Rose (officer commanding the force that took Jhansi and Gwalior) said, “The

Ranee (Queen) was remarkable for her bravery, cleverness, and perseverance; her generosity to her subordinates

was unbounded. These qualities, combined with her rank, rendered her the most dangerous of the rebel leaders …

the Indian Mutiny had produced but one man and that man was a woman.”

Rani Laxmibai [Manikarnika]

Expect the Unexpected…Aruna B Vadlakonda

Physics, EVS and History Educator

It was the end of the academic year, where both students and teachers were happy and recovering from exam pressures. At the same time teachers were all set to get new allocations, new roles and responsibilities. By now after spending a decade in school, I have been comfortable with my two darlings Physics and EVS. Many say Physics is so abstract and boring, but I never felt like that. In fact I always ensured that I turned those mirrors in my class into glasses to connect the text to real life. I had a similar equation with EVS too which naturally encompasses all of us beautifully irrespective of which discipline one belongs to.

It is so wonderful to be settled and guide the newcomers like an expert. One fine morning my Principal called me to speak and as usual the first thought was, “What have I done?” I was offered, rather confidently, to teach History for grade VII in the coming academic year. Perplexed with an invisible question mark on my face, “Why me?” A pure Science teacher into History, it was difficult to comprehend and assimilate this idea. However, I felt enchanted because I accepted the offer and felt great about the confidence that the school leaders had in me.

My journey started with understanding the syllabus, time lines, methodologies and different approaches to make my History plans. I had to seek help from my subject head, the veteran History teachers in school, who spoke to different people to gather accurate data to make my notes and SLMs. I had spent long hours researching and understanding different events, their orders, different versions and many more. I was not only learning History but I was able to experience a transformation of knowledge. I was able to correlate concepts with different things. For example when I was teaching the Constitution, I could link it with the working of Shishuvan Parliament for students. When we discussed different rulers, together we were able to find similarities between rulers in the past and current leaders in different fields. With this rich experience, now whenever I enter a History class I feel I was always a part of this. I think I was successful in developing the right attitudes like observing, analysing, comparing and appreciating the events and personalities among the students more strongly with the help of History. I was in love with the subject.

One day my nine year old son asked me, “Why do you teach about old times?” I smiled and told him I teach History which is about the past but I ensure that I teach its relevance in today's times. I have seen History like this and I am affectionate towards it because even today it is teaching us real life lessons. We just need to wipe out the illusion that is about the past. History is all about the possible corrections that we can make in the future by knowing the past.I appreciate the vision of the leaders, who are able to track each teacher's history and push them to create historical successes for themselves and the school. As Albert Einstein says, “The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.” This was my unexpected outcome of being a History teacher.

Guess The Freedom Fighter From Mojis!!Kavish Chheda

IX Neeti

ANSWERS!!1.Bhagat Singh

2. Chander Shekhar Azad

3.Mahatma Gandhi

4.Lal Bahadur Shashtri

5.Bal Gangadhar Tilak

6. Bipin Chandra Pal

7.Sukdev

8.Subhash Chander Boss

9.Raj Guru

Positivity StimulatorAruna Vadlakonda

Physics, EVS and History Educator

Rangoli is a popular ancient floor art form of India. It has various patterns, designs, colours, depictions that give immense happiness to

the creator and the spectator. This art is as ancient as 5,000 years ago in the Indian subcontinent. They have different names in different

parts of our country. They are called as Alpana in West Bengal, Aripan in Bihar, Aipan in Uttarakhand, Jhoti or Chita in Orissa, Kolam in

Tamil Nadu, Muggu in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Madana in Rajasthan, Rangoli in Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra and

Chowkpurana in Uttar Pradesh.

Rangoli is a colourful or plain white design often created near the entrance to capture purity and positivity. It is a freehand design created

by the women or the girls in the house without any formal training. I believe it is indeed a beautiful way to enhance eye hand coordination

each day. The designs and patterns are passed from one generation to another. Each generation has their own adaptations in the designs

and patterns. These patterns are mostly symmetric in nature, reinforcing the importance of balance in life. They are also drawn near the

deity to be worshipped, in temple courtyards and on the Chaukhat to enhance the aesthetic and divinity in the surroundings. Rangolis

also indicate the festive mood of the family. For example, if there is a celebration in the house like someone's birthday or a pooja, we

witness an elaborate rangoli beautified with flowers and sometimes with oil lamps too.Similarly if there is sad demise in the family, the

rangoli will not be drawn. This gives the outsiders an evidence of the sorrow the family is going through.

The materials used to create the Rangoli are made of rice powder. Back then the extreme fragmented grains which cannot be used for

eating were powdered and used to make these attractive designs. This powder invited birds and ants to feed on, leaving no detrimental

effect on the environment. However, with changing times, this natural rice powder is replaced with chemical and artificial colours. These

days fixed or permanent paints are used to make the rangoli, to cope with the fast paced lifestyle but keeping the tradition intact.Now

there is immense support from the various online sources and some experts in the vicinity also. However this reform has brought a

revolution in the rangoli making tradition and many are in the process of understanding and appreciating this art form.

I hope that we are able to inspire our current and future generations to take this legacy ahead to different levels and recognition.

Savitribai PhuleMother of Indian Feminism

Anaya Doshi 9th Neeti

On our 75th Independent year, it only seemed fit to reiterate the History of one of the longest standing Courts in India, The

Bombay High Court and its accomplished Advocates.

The Bombay High Court has enjoyed a reputation like no other in the country-a reputation for learning, for advocacy and for

industry. That is not to say that other Courts, especially the Courts from Madras and Calcutta haven't had outstanding Judges

and Lawyers, it is just that the Bombay High Court has an unequalled History, producing a variety of accomplished lawyers.

“ The hills of time stand before us. They are shrouded in the mists of uncertainty and doubt which envelop a troubled world.

Go bravely forward, fearless and undaunted, carry the torch of liberty high, so that this new India may be strong and happy,

and enjoy the blessings of true freedom . . .”

These were the stirring words spoken by the last British Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Sir Leonard Stone before

handing over the Court to Chief Justice Mahommedali Currim Chagla.

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay was born on 14th August, 1862. The High Court was preceded by the Supreme Court

which had been established in 1823. The Supreme Court functioned from 1824 to 1862 but completely failed to inspire

confidence in its functioning. The Sadar Adalat of the East India Company was also found to be deficient. In 1852, the

Parliamentary Committee for East Indian affairs opined that the Supreme Court and the Sadar Adalat Courts should be

consolidated, however it took 9 long years before the Indian High Courts Act was passed by the Parliament. By this Act, Her

Majesty the Queen was empowered to establish the High Courts of Judicature at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. This is how

the Royal Letters Patent were issued in relation to the Bombay High Court.

A Heritage of Judging – The Bombay High Court through One Hundred and Fifty Years

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A Heritage of Judging –

Judges and Lawyers of the Bombay High Court over the years

Diva ShahX Neeti

So, without much ado, the erstwhile Supreme Court was buried and the 3 chartered High Courts of Bombay, Calcutta and

Madras came into being. When the Bombay High Court was established, it did not have a permanent home. As a result, the

court sat for 16 years in a building at Apollo Street. 9 years later they commenced work on the new building. The High Court

was completed in November 1878.

The first Chief Justice of the High Court of Bombay was Sir Mathew Sausse, known in his time as “Sausse the silent”. Whereas

the First Indian Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court was Justice M.C. Chagla.

Justice M.C. Chagla was a Titan! His activities and interests were not confined to the walls of

Law courts or Law reports. He had a fine mind and high humane values with a variety of

interests outside the Law. He also joined M.A. Jinnah's chambers for some time. However, his st

crowning glory came after the independence at the age of 47 when he became the 1 Indian

permanent Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court where he sat for 11 years (1947-1958).

This was a golden period. Under his guidance, the Bombay High Court was recognised as the

premiere High Court in the country. He toned up the Court's administration.

Chief Justice Chagla had all the qualities of a truly great Judge and it was because of these qualities that several clever but hitherto unrecognised advocates found their feet in the Chief Justice's Court. 3 of the country's most outstanding Lawyers who later attained fame, the late Mr. H.M. Seervai (the longest serving Advocate General for the State of Maharashtra), the late Mr. Y.V. Chandrachud (who rose to become the Chief Justice of India) and the late Mr. Nani Palkhivala, all made their initial mark in Chief Justice M.C. Chagla's Court.

Yeshwant V. Chandrachud was one of the most dynamic Judges of the High Court. His Judicial demeanour and manners were par excellence.

Another distinguished Judge was Badruddin Tyabji before Indian independence who was

fiercely independent, making no distinction between the British and Indian Counsel and a

terror to those who weren't well prepared.

Kashinath Telang was another accomplished Judge before independence who did not

have the advantage of an English education and nor was he a barrister, but clearly, he was

marked for success. Even as he met with great success at the Bar, he was at the same time

the moving spirit of the Congress.

Sir Dinshaw Mulla, a Lawyer in British India epitomized the Lawyer whose erudition was beyond comparison. He may not have been a great Advocate but the scale of his contribution to legal literature is immense. He had a rare talent of writing legal text books on a breath-taking variety of subjects.

Recalling the Judges of the Bombay High Court before independence is incomplete without mentioning Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Jinnah was a great Advocate. He had a particular affection and regard for Bal Gangadhar Tilak that remained unchanged. Jinnah was a nationalist to the core whose only aim was to free India from the British Yoke. Why he insisted on partition and other details is a completely different matter.

N A Palkhivala was unquestionably the greatest advocate of free India. His greatness as an

advocate can be attributed to an incredibly analytical, prodigious memory and a lucidity that

made even the most complex arguments simple.

Karl Khandalavala is an example of the incredible versatility of the comparative modern-day

Lawyer who practised in this Court. He combined vast practice largely criminal with interests

that were far removed from the law. He was able to combine his considerable legal practise

with the deep knowledge and appreciation of art, becoming one of the great collectors of his

time.

Another Eminent Judge was Justice Mahadeo Ranade who had profound knowledge of Hindu

Law and whose judgments have made important contributions to this branch of law.

The High Court had the benefit of a galaxy of eminent Lawyers who practised there, namely

Sir Pherozeshah Mehta who upon his death was described by the viceroy as, “A great Parsi, a

great citizen, a great patriot and a great Indian”.

H.C. Coyagee, Sir Thomas Strangman, Sir Chimanlal Setalvad, Sardar Vallabhai Patel and the redoubtable

Bhulabhai Desai among others are note-worthy. And of course, our very own Mahatma Gandhi too practised in

the very rooms of this court! Mention must be made of Justice S.R, Tendolkar who had a razor-sharp intellect and

could easily pierce through the Counsel's arguments.

A great number of other lawyers too have practised in our High Court and still do, some of whom include Dr.

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Iqbal Chagla son of Chief Justice M.C. Chagla, Birendra Saraf, Veerendra Tulzapurkar,

K.M. Munshi, Ravi Kadam, Janak Dwarkadas among so many more, the list is practically endless!

Mythology or History?

Nishad Veera Vishrut Veera

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This is a very old question which the humans have been asking and answering since ages. Archeologists, Historians, Researchers, Zoologists, Botanists, Paleontologists, Geologists, Engineers etc. all work together to find enough proofs to convert Mythology to History. We got to observe and understand how all of these work together while visiting the Natural History Museum in Berlin, Germany. The entry itself leads to the magnificently stunning Guinness World Record holder, world's tallest complete dinosaur bone skeleton discovered and mounted. The skeleton is of a Brachiosaurus that lived 150 million years ago !!! The entire skeleton remained intact for 150 million years !!!There were lots of other dinosaur species bone skeletons including Diplodocus, Kentrosaurus, Allosaurus and even the fierce and famous T-Rex.

The most important was the very first fossils and feathers discovered that linked dinosaurs to birds and showed the evolution from reptiles to birds millions of years ago. The amazing Archaeopteryx and Pterodactyl fossils have helped us understand the History of the link between dinosaurs and birds that exists till today.

There were thousands and thousands of other millions of years old fossils of animals, birds, sea creatures, humans and even rocks, precious stones, crystals and minerals that help in understanding the changes through History even the extinct ones.

One of our favorites was just how huge the Megalodon may have been and just how large and how many teeth they would have had.

Some of the most amazing things were history's very first sample of the discovery of natural uranium and other precious stones and even some superb samples from Mars.

The museum even had Charles Darwin's original notes and original fossils that he used for the “Theory of Evolution”.

The highly magnified huge stuffed specimens of insects help in understanding them in detail.

There were sections on evolution of Earth and Space through a very unique mini planetarium like experience.

One of the awesome things was to see through Virtual Reality how some of the millions of years old species would have lived in real life.

We got so inspired by all these that we thought we will become explorers when we grow up to help gather a lot of such proofs that will help convert a lot of Indian and world mythology to History which will help not just Indians but the whole world.

Kavish Chheda Deepa Chheda

IX Neeti

Tara Rani Srivastava was an Indian freedom fighter and was a part of Mahatma Gandhi's Quit India

Movement. She and her husband, Phulendu Babu, lived in the Saran district of Bihar. In 1942, she

and her husband were leading a march in Siwan towards the police station when he was shot by the

police. She nonetheless continued the march, returning later to find that he had died. She remained

a part of the struggle for freedom until the country's independence five years later.

Begum Hazrat Mahal (c. 1820 – 7 April 1879), also known as the Begum of Awadh, was the second

wife of Nawab of AwadhWajid Ali Shah, After her husband had been exiled to Calcutta and the Indian

Rebellion broke out, she made her son, Prince Birjis Qadr, the Wali (ruler) of Awadh, with herself as a

regent during his minority. However, she was forced to abandon this role after a short reign. She finally

found asylum in Nepal onto Hallaur, she died in 1879 Nepal. Her role in the rebellion has given her a

heroine status.

Tara Rani Srivastava

Begum Hazrat Mahal

UNSUNG FREEDOM FIGHTERS OF INDIA!!

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We had Islam as out subtopic few months back. In that we came across and got to learn a lot about Islam; its culture,

heritage, origin, etc. We learnt how Prophet Muhmad was thrown out of Mecca by the leaders there as they were opposing

the existence of Allah. Later Prophet Muhmad with an army overthrew the rulers of Mecca and conquered it. This is just a

short story of how Islam started as a religion. In the class we all learnt that a Muslim man can marry more than one wife, and on saying 'talak' three times, he could divorce his wife. After that session a question arose in my mind, “Being a democratic country, our nation is fair and accepts every religion and their rituals. So does the government accept this three times 'talak' system?” I asked my teacher about it.I would answer this question, replied by my teacher. She said that back in those days when Arabs were very wild and there were many wars. Those wars caused the abandoning of a lot of women as widows and children as orphans. To give shelter and food to such women, this system of marrying more than one wife was allowed in Islam. And if the husband isn't happy

stwith the wife, he can say 'talak' 3-times and separate himself from this wedlock. But now in the 21 century this situation won't come. Hence many lawyers are debating on abolishing this custom. Many say that there should be a mutual decision between the husband and wife.

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Conserve Faith, Conserve diversity.Suravi Handel Std X , Shraddha

Cultural history brings to life a past time and

place. “Culture” can also imply everyday

att itudes, values, assumptions and

prejudices, and the rituals and practices that

express them, from magical beliefs to gender

roles and racial hierarchies. In this sense, our

instincts, thoughts, and acts have an ancestry

which cultural history can illuminate and

examine critically. The painting reflects the

custom beliefs and traditions that we have

been following since ages brought down to us

through our rich history. There is a sense of

pride associated with the country's rich

religious history as the traditions of

Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism all

emerged out of India. There is a rich religious

history visible in architecture, and it is not

uncommon to find various places of worship,

such as a Hindu temple, Muslim mosque and

Christian church, all next to each other.We

need to protect this in the interest and

vibrancy of our culture.

Rivaan GadaIII-D, 29Women in Indian History

Bhumi Gala

9th Karma

7 Fascinating Indian Folk Tales7 Fascinating Indian Folk Tales

An 18th century manuscript page of Panchatantra, a collection of Indian folktales, Philadelphia Museum of Arts.

Whether it is to preserve history or provide moral lessons, ancient folk tales have served a much bigger purpose than just entertaining people. Here are some famous and fascinating stories that have enlightened generations of Indians.

Baital PachisiBaital PachisiBaital Pachisi is believed to be one of the oldest vampire stories from India. King Vikram once promised a tantric sorcerer that he'd capture a baital (a spirit with vampire-like qualities) and bring it to him. But every time Vikram caught the baital, the spirit would escape by posing a riddle. The deal between the two was that if at the end of every puzzle, Vikram was unable to answer the question correctly, the spirit would willingly be taken prisoner. If Vikram knew the answer but still stayed silent, his head would explode into a thousand pieces, and if the king answered correctly, the baital was free to get away.

Fascinating Indian Folktales

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This cycle continued 24 times as Vikram, being a wise man, could solve every riddle, which mostly concerned philosophical questions about life. Finally, Vikram was unable to answer the 25th question and the baital kept his promise of being taken captive.

On the way to the tantric's, the spirit revealed that he was actually a prince. He also said that it was the sorcerer's plan all along to sacrifice the baital's soul so that he could attain immortality, and that Vikram too would be killed in the process. The spirit advised the king on how to outwit the tantric and save both their lives. After Vikram assassinated the evil sorcerer, the baital cleansed him of all his sins, and he also vowed to come to his aid whenever needed.

Baital Pachisi is one of the oldest vampire stories from India.Baital Pachisi is one of the oldest vampire stories from India.

The Wedding of the MouseThe Wedding of the MouseOnce a sage was bathing in a river when a hawk dropped a mouse it was holding in its claws right onto his hands. Afraid that the hawk would pounce on the mouse if he left it alone, the sage transformed the small animal into a beautiful baby girl and took her home to his wife. Since the couple did not have a child of their own, they adopted the baby, thinking her to be a blessing from god.

When the girl reached a marriageable age, the sage and his wife decided to find the best husband for their daughter. So the proud father took his daughter to the Sun God. However, the girl refused to marry him. Similarly, the sage met with the King of Cloud, the Lord of Winds and the Lord of Mountains. But the daughter dismissed all of them, despite their mighty powers. Finally the Lord of Mountains suggested that the King of Mice was far superior to him, since the

latter could bore hills all over him. When the sage's daughter met the King of Mice, she immediately agreed to the union. Then the father transformed his daughter back to a female mouse and the happy couple got married.

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This story is from Panchatantra, a collection of fables from ancient India written in Sanskrit. The moral of the story is that our innate nature can never change, despite external appearances.

Sulasa and SattukaSulasa and SattukaThe story of Sulasa and Sattuka is from the famous Jataka tales, a lengthy work of literature that talks about Gautama Buddha's previous births.

Once there lived a beautiful prostitute named Sulasa. One day, she saw a group of soldiers dragging a man towards the place of execution, and instantly fell in love with him. That man was the feared robber Sattuka. Sulasa hurriedly sent a thousand gold pieces to the chief constable in exchange for Sattuka's freedom. She then married him and promised to give up her old life. After a blissful few months of marriage, Sattuka realised that he wasn't the type to be tied down to a single place or person. He decided to kill his wife, steal all her ornaments and flee town.

The next day he lied to Sulasa, saying that he had promised a deity on top of a mountain that he'd make offerings if he managed to escape execution. He then made Sulasa put on all her ornaments out of respect to the deity, and took her to the mountain top. When they reached the summit, he revealed his evil plan. Salusa was shocked but she was quick to think on her feet as well. She told Sattuka that she wanted to pay obeisance to her husband from all four sides for the very last time. She knelt in front of him, then on the left and right sides, but when she stepped behind him she took hold of Sattuka and threw him over a cliff. Seeing this, the deity who lived on the mountain said:

‘Wisdom at times is not confined to men / A woman can chew wisdom now and then. / Wisdom at times is not confined to men / Women are quick in counsel now and then.'

A manuscript from Jataka tales which has many stories about Gautama Buddha's previous births.

A manuscript from Jataka tales which has many stories about Gautama Buddha's previous births.

Between Two WivesBetween Two WivesA middle-aged man had two wives, one about the same age as him and the other much younger. Since the wives quarreled a lot, the man built two houses for each of them in different parts of town. They came to a mutual agreement that the man would stay with each of them on alternate days. Whenever he stayed with the younger wife, she plucked out his grey hair, as she wanted her husband to look younger. When he stayed with his first wife, she plucked out all his dark hair, as she didn't want him to look any younger than herself. As a result, the poor man ended up without a single hair on his head.

The Mongoose and the Farmer's WifeThe Mongoose and the Farmer's WifeOne day a farmer and his wife were blessed with a son. They decided to get a mongoose as a companion for him. A few months later, the couple had to go out, leaving their son at home. While the wife was worried about leaving the baby alone, the farmer assured her that the mongoose would look after him while they were away.

The farmer's wife returned earlier than her husband and found that the mongoose's mouth was stained with blood. She immediately accused the animal of killing her child, and in a fit of rage threw a heavy box at the mongoose. She then rushed in to check on her son, but what she found was a dead snake lying in the room while her baby was safe and sound. Seeing this, the farmer's wife realised that the mongoose had actually saved her son's life. Realising her mistake, she went out to see if the animal was all right, but it was too late and the mongoose had breathed its last. She was absolutely heartbroken and reproached herself for her actions.

This is another Panchatantra tale, and the story is often told to children to teach them how acting in haste can have dire consequences.

Tales from Panchatantra carved on the walls of Nalanda Temple, Bihar.

Tales from Panchatantra carved on the walls of Nalanda Temple, Bihar.

Akbar and BirbalAkbar and Birbal

Birbal was one of the navratnas (nine jewels) in Mughal Emperor Akbar's court. These gentlemen were considered to be extraordinary intellectuals and artists. Birbal was known for his wit, and in time, tales about his astuteness spread far and wide. Stories about Birbal getting the better of jealous rival courtiers and his repartee with Akbar are loved by one and all in India. Here's one such tale about Birbal.

One day Akbar drew a line on the floor with his hand. He then commanded everyone present to make the line shorter without erasing any part of it. One after another the courtiers tried to solve the puzzle, but no one could make sense of it. However, it was soon Birbal's turn and he just drew another longer line next to the first one. Thus, he made the line drawn by Akbar shorter without ever having touched it. Akbar and his courtiers were once again forced to acknowledge Birbal's unsurpassable wit.

Birbal's was the only courtier to get a special place near Akbar's palace at Fatehpur Sikri.

Birbal's was the only courtier to get a special place near Akbar's palace at Fatehpur Sikri.

Tenali Rama's DreamTenali Rama's DreamTenali Rama is another historic personality known for his wit and humour. He was a poet at the court of Krishnadevaraya, a 16th century monarch of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. Like Birbal, folktales about Tenali Rama spread far and wide. Today, he's considered one of the most beloved characters in Indian history.

One day the king decided to have some fun at Tenali Rama's expense. In front of the entire court he announced that he had had a very strange dream the previous night. He said that during a walk, he and Tenali Rama came across two pits. One was filled with honey and the other was a cesspool. While the king plunged into the one filled with honey, Tenali Rama tumbled into the cesspool. The courtiers were delighted to hear this as they all envied Tenali Rama's cleverness. They started laughing out loud and clapping at the king's joke.

The next day, Tenali Rama arrived at court and revealed that he had had a very similar dream the previous night. He said that while the king managed to get out of the honey pit, he himself struggled a lot to get out of the cesspool. But finally he managed to escape and reach the ground. However, neither of them could go back home in that sorry state, so they came up with an idea. While the poet licked off the honey from the king's body, the latter too cleaned off Tenali Rama in the same way. Everybody in the court, including the king, were stumped.

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Educator , HighschoolMs. Prachi Randive, Head of Social Studies

You have been staying in Mumbai since a long time but, are you aware that there is a small heritage village in Girgaum filled with Portuguese styled architecture and houses?

If you are walking from Charni Road then walk towards Theresa Church, take a right turn and walk for a few hundred meters where you will find a small by lane with a board 'Khotachiwadi.'

Click on this video link to know more about this interesting piece of History

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View this amazing video and take a walk down the memory lane of old Bombay in 1800's and early 1900's.

I am sure you have heard of the Gwalior Fort and the Red Fort but, did you know that there are a number of old Forts in our very own Sion, Mahim, Worli and many more places in Mumbai?These Forts have unfortunately been hidden due to high rise buildings, concrete jungles and encroachments.View this video to enlighten yourself with more insights into the past and learn more about the different Forts which once upon a time played a key role in the administration and protection of the Empire.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HErxmoHn2zs

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUdgC0kNm_0

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Temple TalesIndian temples have always been a boundless source of learning for the present and the future generation communicating the grandeur of the ancient time. Archeologists and aware citizens of the country are working towards the restoration of different temples and historical structures. One such temple – Kakatiya Rudreshwara temple (Ramappa temple) in Telangana was declared as India's 39th World Heritage site by UNESCO in early August 2021.

What is UNESCO ?United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and its aim is to promote world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture

Why should one visit Ramappa temple ?Ramappa temple is at Mulugu district (Old Warangal district) constructed around 1200 A.D during the rule of Kakatiya dynasty in the North-East Deccan region i.e Telangana & Andhra Pradesh and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

If it is Shiva temple, then why is it called Ramappa temple ?Temples are mostly named after the deity or sometimes after the ruler who funded it but Ramappa temple is named after the Sthapathi (Architect of temple). How is Ramappa temple different from other temples ?The temple has a foundation built with “Sandbox Technique”. It is because of this technique it could bear massive earthquakes without major damage to the structure.

The building features decorated beams and pillars of carved granite and dolerite with a distinctive and pyramidal Vimana (horizontally stepped tower) made of lightweight porous bricks, so-called 'floating bricks', which reduced the weight of the roof structures. The temple's sculptures of high artistic quality illustrate regional dance customs and Kakatiyan culture.

The tradition of “Thoranas” in the Deccan region which dates back to Buddhist era i.e Sanchi stupa. Kakatiyas promoted the Thorana tradition instead of the “Gopuram” tradition of the Deep South. In fact Kakatiya kala thoranam is the state emblem of Telangana.

Anna pakshi present on top of Thorana is a mythical white bird that resides in Devalok and is the symbol of purity and honesty. It has the ability to separate milk from water when mixed together.

Indian temples have always enchanted me and I am determined to visit this historical place in my coming visit to Telangana. I would like you all to explore the splendid Temple complex and experience the magnificence of the architecture of the Kakatiya dynasty.

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ShishuvanInterviews by the Editorial Team

Oral History is a technique for generating and preserving

original, historically interesting information— as a

primary source material. Interviews form an integral part

of Oral History and bring depth to our understanding of

the past. They transport us to the experience of that

individual.

Interviews enable the people to share their stories or their

experience in their own words, through their own

understanding of the event.

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Sarita: Hi Aaditya, welcome. After a long time!Aaditya: Hi Hi, Yes yes a long time.Sarita: So here is Vir Srivastava from standard 6 and he would like to know about your school days, when you were in Shishuvan. How was the school and then he would like to compare some notes about his school right now, what was your experience? How are you feeling outside as a shishuvan student? And so on …. Now, over to Vir.

Vir: Hi Aaditya, how are you?Aaditya: I am good. How are you?

Vir: I am all good thanks for asking. First of all, how many years has it been since you passed out of Shishuvan?Aaditya: I graduated from Shishuvan in 2016 and so that makes it 5 years and then I did my 11th 12th in the Brac college where I was preparing for my medical entrance exam and right now I am in Kolhapur studying M.B.B.S.

Vir: That is great to know. Aaditya. How has your experience been at Shishuvan?Aaditya: Like it was fantastic out of all the 3 colleges or schools I have been to right now Shishuvan has been the greatest part of my life till now because I have spent the maximum time here. I have made some good friends and plus you know it develops a kind of a holistic approach for your life. You are not just studying there, you gain other skills also.

Vir: Okay that is great to know. Is there any element that stands out to you?Aaditya: I can't say anything in particular but I have noticed that when we are in Shishuvan and later when we go to college, everything seems to be very confident like I have seen students from other colleges and the school and they aren’t as much as confident as we are. Here, I can say once you graduate from Shishuvan you are just ready for life. So it is like you have that amazing kind of confidence where you can tackle the whole class or you can stand out. My friends who are also my classmates are also doing great in their respective fields and you get a hold of everyone after you graduate from Shishuvan.

Vir: That is great to know. Is there something you'd like to change about Shishuvan?Aaditya: I can't complain so much! Actually because my journey has been just amazing. Ya ! I mean everything was fine, like it's okay.

Vir: Was there any particular heart-warming or wholesome moment with a student or staff?Aaditya: So the best part of your school life is the 10th standard. You are studying for your board exams and you get to know a lot of things. You are the senior most batch of the school so obviously you get attached to the teachers. Also, once we were done with the board exams we had a get together with the teachers and everyone. It was a very good and very emotional kind of thing for me because I have been attached to Shishuvan since my preschool days. We were almost like the first batch of Shishuvan so it was like an entire generation of students, graduated from Shishuvan

Vir: Okay okay Why did you choose Shishuvan out of so many schools in Mumbai?Aaditya: Actually I didn’t choose Shishuvan. It was the closest to my house, like I stayed 2 blocks away from Shishuvan and my parents decided that asI was too young to decide that.

Vir: Okay so which subject do you like and did you pursue that subject as your career?Aaditya: To be honest, I liked Maths very much. Like I was good at it plus I found it interesting. But right now I am pursuing Biology like I am studying MBBS. It’s different for everyone like you can have a favorite subject and not pursue it but it depends on person to person

Sarita: What would you like to tell the students in the upcoming batches about Shishuvan? There is always a question, like you know you have been in an environment where books were not there in the initial stages. Everybody was worried about how you are going to be. So can you share about the whole experience of not having so many exams ? Not really having competitive exams meaning that never became a compulsory in school so then how was your experience when you went out in the world?Aaditya: I would like to say that life is easy when you are in Shishuvan, that’s for true.Like having no textbook or having no exams really don’t make a difference, because we were taught the subject or taught the topics twice thrice by the teacher, we have made charts, we had made so many projects and other. Everything was basically covered and secondly my whole experience in Shishuvan academically was wonderful. I have never had to like struggle or like I have never had a mishap with any teacher. If I couldn’t understand some concepts, I just asked some teacher to get my doubts sorted. I would basically say that you don’t need to worry too much, you just enjoy Shishuvan. You should enjoy school life and once you get out of Shishuvan, life gets hard. No doubt you get into that rat race, like you are struggling and you are studying much more that you used to but ya it was over all an enjoyable experience. I miss those days now.

Sarita: Is there anything that you like to a great extent?Aaditya: So I was very keen on sports and honestly the schedule of Shishuvan was never that it came in the way of having fun or completing my academic stuff. The timetable was very great and I had ample time to play, have fun with my friends and even study. So ya it was just amazing.

Interview of Aaditya

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AT SHISHUVAN?This is my 12th year in Shishuvan.

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN SO FAR?It has been a great learning experience for me because when it comes to school it is typically student-teacher based interaction, there is a lot of hierarchy and so on. So for me, my first year itself was so wonderful. I was only exploring unique concepts in Shishuvan,like how everybody calls each other by their first name, democratic ethos and the school is so child centric. I felt like if I would have been a child(again), I would have loved to be in this school. I mean like sometimes being a teacher I am really jealous I was not a part of such a school. These feelings were simply fantastic.There are so many things for students to do, like clubs, SUPW, Sports to pursue, memorable field trips and outstanding Annual days.Many schools have Bollywood dancing, singing, skits and stuff like that, but to me the Shishuvan Annual days have been so very fruitful and full of learning. This is something which I really like about Shishuvan.

IS THERE ANY ELEMENT OF SHISHUVAN THAT REALLY STANDS OUT TO YOU, OR SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE SCHOOL FOR SO MANY YEARS, SOMETHING THAT HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?I think it has remained child centric, for sure, and I think the learning objectives for the children haven't changed. Of course, there are changes in the infrastructure, leadership team and things. I think that happens in every school.According to me, I don’t think this has affected the teaching and learning process in school.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE TEACHING ONLINE DURING THIS PANDEMIC? AS IT HAS BEEN A REALLY NEW EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF US.Initially I would always wonder about the students and how this online thing works.. I have been one person who likes to be with the children, catch their expressions and flash some extempore humour. So, I really had a lot of inhibitions about this whole online thing - because we are not corporates, we are teachers. We deal with real children. So definitely I had a lot of question marks about how this is going to work out. But as it started it has got its own benefit is what I felt. To give you an example, if you want to track how a particular child is performing, how the child is responding in class, you have recorded sessions which are helpful in such situations. Certain simulations, softwares, and videos can be shared very easily because of the online sessions. So, definitely we could do certain aspects easily in the online sessions, like a child can privately converse with you without the rest of the class knowing about it. These are a few elements that I feel have made the process very smooth. Of course, whoever wants to benefit from the system, they have benefited.

IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT SHISHUVAN?I think …. Yes, there are certain things which I feel that could be changed about Shishuvan. I feel Shishuvan is not only a school it is also a brand now, so we should do some community outreach programs to benefit the society at large. We have media, we have our own radio station. I hope that with the Media and Newsletter we are able to reach more people and showcase Shishuvan’s versatility. Apart from that, some eco-friendly activities should be involved. Since we stand so much in sync with nature, right from our uniform, the colours are natural, it is made of khadi. So next in my list is a compost pit/bin in school. We should have biogas also in school because we have a Bhojnalay in school and a lot of biowaste can be used easily for the Compost and Biogas project. We should also have solar panels on our roof, and we should be able to run a few floors or at least some part of the institution purely on Solar energy to promote environmentally friendly approaches. I also feel Shishuvan is one such wonderful school with such a wonderful philosophy. I would like Shishuvan,to be a residential school. I would like to make it a residential school because the values Shishuvan teaches, it is good enough to keep in a day school but , if it is a residential school there the children continuously imbibe these values, of equality, friendship, liberty, how freedom of speech has to be exercised and what democracy mean, the outcome would be simply fantastic.. The children would carry Shishuvan philosophies in every corner of the world.

Teacher in Shishuvan school

AN INTERVIEW WITH ARUNA

WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH AND WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR JOURNEY WITH THAT SUBJECT?I started with Environmental Education, Physics, then I have taught Marathi, Computers, Geography, and for a month Biology too. Once the Commerce teacher wasn't there, I tried teaching Commerce for one of the classes as well. So these are the different subjects which I have taught in Shishuvan, and from the past 2-3 years I am settled with History, Physics and EVS. I did not like History at all in my school days. I simply did not like History. But today I have a completely different perspective. In fact, to tell you my core subjects are Sciences, Math is a passion, Physics is a passion and I wondered what's the deal for English and philosophy. But I changed completely after coming to Shishuvan and credit goes to Shishuvan Annual days. I have seen I have completely become a philosophical person now. I now connect dots from different subjects to make it interesting and so far have managed it beautifully . History is one of my favourite subjects now. I am also equally passionate about Physics and EVS.

IN ALL THESE YEARS, WAS THERE ANY HEARTWARMING MOMENT YOU HAD WITH ANY STUDENT? Oh yes! With as different batches have passed, there are lots of such moments. Especially the moments on the field trips. Because that is a time when their parents are not around and you become the parent of the 120 children that you have. When you are consoling them, the child has hugged you and started crying or when you are taking care of the child. When you are narrating a story when they are not sleepy and in parent meetings, parents tell how the child really liked the stories narrated. It feels amazing. Sometimes class 10 students have sent letters in which they conveyed how I was able to apply different concepts in real life situations. And when they said they remembered me for this, it was a touching moment for me.

WHY DID YOU PICK SHISHUVAN?My daughter Malvika was very young at that time and I was looking for a school nearby. And one of the schools approached was Shishuvan. It was miraculous the way we got in touch. I gave a fantastic demo and they really like it. But I was not very convinced by what they were offering. And it was nice to hear the HR convincing me that I will learn a lot here. Try the school for one year and decide. Prabha convinced me and I joined. After that there was no looking back.

Interview taken by: Medhansh, Vir Srivastava and Kriti Patel Editing done by: Niyati Kaur

How long have you been working in Shishuvan ?Asfia: I have joined Shishuvan this year. So just a couple of months.

How has your experience been in Shishuvan?Asfia: It has been great so far. I joined in April, back then I was a different person and now I feel everyday I've been growing, exploring and becoming better each passing day in Shishuvan. Though not in the actual school premises, coordinating with everyone and teaching online has given me a lot to learn.

Interview of Asfia

Is there any element of Shishuvan that stood out to you ?Asfia : I always felt that education involves heart, hand and mind. Here I really feel it’s happening in Shishuvan.

How is teaching online in the pandemic?Asfia : Of course, it is challenging but thinking on the positive side always helped me. I'm still trying to explore more. If ever I got stuck, kids were always helpful and that makes me feel happy. It is challenging but worth it.

Would you like to improve anything in school?Asfia : I am new and still exploring so nothing as such for now.

What subject are you teaching and did you like it in your school days ?Asfia : English, History and Geography and yes, I was very passionate about English as a language. I did that at a higher level too. I did not like History at that time but now after teaching History, I feel if only my teachers had taught me using this method, I would have loved History. I feel inclined towards both Geography as well as History as they are endless subjects.

Heart-warming moments which will remind you of that particular student or class or something memorable in schoolAsfia : I’m waiting for this moment but there are few that I would like to share. I really enjoyed teaching the Delhi sultanate in History. In English, I would not say any one particular thing but the whole novel 'Wonder’ went well. At first I thought about how I would do it but with the help of the kids I was able to do it and it was heart-warming. These were some memorable experiences.

Why Shishuvan instead of any other school or had you been in some other school or how it was before Shishuvan ?Asfia : I was working as an online teacher and wanted to work in a school. When I got an opportunity I gave the interview, at that time, and got selected by two schools. That time it was a tough choice selecting out of the two, but when I was reading through the websites of both the schools, Shishuvan’s website touched my heart. The symbol of a smiling sunflower was so heart touching! So I refused to go to the other school and came to Shishuvan. I agreed to Shishuvan’s philosophies too. Even the vision of Shishuvan “Each child counts” was very appealing to me. That's how it happened and I joined Shishuvan.

Ananya : So how long have you been working at Shishuvan?

Jignasha : So I've been working in Shishuvan since April 2002.

Saesha : How has the experience been so far? Any highlights?

Jignasha : It has been a very beautiful journey. It was 2002, the beginning of Shishuvan, it was just the inception, where a lot of things were on a trial-and-error basis. Kavita Anand was one of the members who has laid the foundation of our school, our methodology and pedagogy. A lot of things are based on her beliefs and principles. I have actually witnessed students going through a lot of processes, changes, trial-and-error and learning, unlearning, relearning and exposure to different perspectives. And yeah, now it is really flourishing and moving the way it should. You can see it in yourself also as Shishuvan students. It's a beautiful experience, professionally and personally. I feel I have grown a lot, because I just joined immediately after my graduation (even before my results were out!!), for the new academic year. Everything was new for me. A lot of learning took place from my end too. I was just like a fresh bud when I joined and I was there at Shishuvan. I wouldn't say that my journey stops here, there is a lot to learn because Shishuvan never stopped growing as you all know. It always looks for changes and looks in the best for all of us. So,it is nice, I like it.

Ananya : Since we all know that Shishuvan is a unique school, comparatively. So is there any particular element that stands out to you or anything that has changed over the years?

Jignasha : A lot of things have definitely changed. And I would say they have changed for the better. What stands out for me is the work culture. I really like the work culture in Shishuvan. It feels like a family. I know a lot of people in school as I have been working here for many years, and I feel they are more of friends than my colleagues.

Saesha : The other question is like, what is teaching online like? And how is it different from offline teaching? What do you wish it was?

Jignasha : It's different. I think you guys are the best people to tell us that it is very different because we don't have that physical connection with the students around. When students grow up to different grades we want to be with you all, because we don't want to limit ourselves to the academics but also want to be a part of your daily developments. With the zoom meeting, a lot of time just goes into admitting students, and then asking them to switch on their videos and other range of technical issues. At the same time you have to finish also what you'd started with. So you don't really get time to connect with the students.However now we have circle time, but that too only for half an hour. So it is very different, very different. And I really hope that we come back to our premises to start the way it was before.

Ananya : What is that one aspect that you like most about Shishuvan?

Jignasha : Like I mentioned earlier - the work culture. I really like that, because I think I've just told you that it gives me that comfort level - a comfort zone, to talk to people, to raise my queries or concerns if I have any, and openly talk about my issues and problems with respect to anything that I have seen. Yes, that is what really attracts me. Saesha : Is there something you would like to change about Shishuvan?

Jignasha : No, no, I don't think so, I would not like to change anything. It's going well, it's really good.

Saesha : Yes. That's nice.

Jignasha : Yeah.

Ananya : Thank you so much. It's been a pleasure talking to you, because it gave us a lot of insight on your journey through the years.

Educator , Middle School

Interview with Teachers - Jignasha Bham,

I stayed in the Savla Boarding for 4 years from standard 8 to standard 11. During the time when I stayed in the Savla Boarding, the Savla School was only one floor and the Savla Boarding where I stayed was three floors tall. I didn't see any changes in the school but I got disciplined during my time of stay. The experience which I had was great and unforgettable.

તમ ેસાવલા બાઓર્દિંગ માં કેટલા વર્ષ હતા?

4 વર્ષ. ધોરણ 8 થી ધોરણ 11 ટક.

સાવલા બોર્ડિંગ નો સ્ટ્રકચર કેવો હતો ?

સાવલા સ્કૂલ એક અજ ફલોર ની હતી અને સાવલા બોર્ડિંગ ત્રણ ફ્લોર ની હતી.

તમ ેસાવલા માં રહીને પોતામાં અને સાવલા માં કયા પરિવર્તન જોયા?ં

સાવલા બોર્ડિંગ માં મારા સમય વકતે કોઈ પરિવર્તન નોટ આવ્યા. હા મારા માં શિષ્ટતા આવી ગઇ.

તમારો સાવલા બોર્ડિંગ માં અનુભવ કેવો હતો ?

સાવલા બોર્ડિંગ માં મારો એક યાદ રાખવા જેવો અનુભવ હટો.

Hi, can you give us a short introduction about yourself?Hi, my name is Moksha and I am in 6th Shraddha and my roll number is 27.

How was your welcome in Shishuvan? How did your class greet you?My welcome in Shishuvan was great. Everyone in Shishuvan is very cooperative so everyone talked to me and as soon as I entered everyone joined me on zoom and everyone helped me with all the study work and everything that I had missed out on..

How has your experience been in Shishuvan so far?Till now it was great, there were many activities and I had many friends on zoom. We have a zoom chat in the school and I have got many friends like everyone is very cooperative and whatever I ask they give me answers. I don’t have any bad suggestions about it

Why did you pick Shishuvan specifically out of so many schools in Mumbai?First, I was in Amulakh and I just chose Shishuvan as my siblings were in it and they told me that Shishuvan is a great school. You should join it. There are many activities also here and you’ll have fun with the children here.

Is there anything particular about Shishuvan that stands out to you?One thing that I liked is calling teachers by their names. I had never heard about this in any school but when I came here, I learnt that everyone should have the respect of calling everyone with the same perspective.

What was it like joining Shishuvan in the pandemic, not seeing the school, not meeting anyone?I have never been to school physically. I don’t know what the school looks like. For 1 year I was in Amulakh and so I have no experience. I have not seen the Amulakh school also and not Shishuvan also so I am a little nervous about How the school will be? How will the friendship be? Online I can see everyone but I have never met them. The overall experience was great.

When did you join Shishuvan?I joined during April 2021.

Is there something that you would like to change about Shishuvan?No nothing like that and I would like to say that the activities that we do are very good and I am having fun.

Interview taken by:- Pal and Vir

Interview of Kantilal Nagda (Pal's Grandfather)By Pal Nagda

Moksha’s Interview

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AT SHISHUVAN?This is my 14th year in Shishuvan. I started when the 1st batch was in 6th standard. When I joined the school, I was teaching the 5th and 6th grade, they were the 1st and 2nd batch of Shishuvan. In my first year I taught them History, Geography and EVS and then next year onwards I only continued with History and Geography. The first batch specifically I taught them from 6th standard to 10th standard. Actually, I only taught History for some time, then we had enough History teachers. So, for quite a number of years after that I was teaching Geography. Along with teaching, I was also the Head of Subject for History and Geography. Before I became the Principal, for almost four years I was the Head of the High School Department.

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN FOR THESE 14 YEARS WITH RESPECT TO INTERACTING WITH THE STUDENTS? My experience of interacting with the students has been great and that is the reason I have been motivated to continue. What I appreciate the most is the kind of relationship the students and the teachers have. It’s not that just because we call each other by names that the things are different. In fact, there is a very good bond between the teachers and the students. The students are quite free to come and talk to us even if things are not sometimes going well. For instance, in case, I taught in some way where the students did not like the activity, they would freely come and share that with me. I really appreciate and this one very important reason for continuing in Shishuvan.

IS THERE ANY ELEMENT THAT STANDS OUT TO YOU ABOUT SHISHUVAN OR ANYTHING THAT HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?The element that stands out to me about Shishuvan is the flexibility that the teachers and the Heads of Department have for exploring new things. No one stops if anything good has to be introduced, it is all on us. We can take the initiatives. There is no hierarchy in our school structure. If anyone comes up and says this is what I would like to try and this will benefit, we just plunge into it without having any kind of apprehension. With respect to my response for any changes over the years that I have observed; every year has been different in Shishuvan and many things have changed. Change is always positive according to me and that should be there because, if we don’t change depending on the situation then we will be outdated. Especially in the field of education it is a very dynamic field. Lots of new methods come and a lot of new technology comes. So that adaptability for change is extremely important. Even as a person we have to adapt, adjust and move on. Whenever our alumni visit, they always say that everything including the infrastructure and the people are different. That’s a part and parcel of any institution. So that’s how it has been for this institution too.

WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN WHEN IT COMES TO ONLINE TEACHING?I do some class observations online and more than that a lot of interaction takes place with the teachers online. What I am aware of is that the online teaching is going fine. We do take feedback from the parents also. Especially for the Pre-primary and the standards up to standard four, it is mainly the parent feedback. The parents do express that they are appreciating the kind of activities that are going on. So according to me we are quite satisfied with what is happening when it comes to online schooling. There is definitely scope for further improvement. Compared to last year, we are definitely more settled this year, both the students and the teachers. We have been able to introduce activities also. Last year it was mainly academics and maybe a few co-curricular activities. But this time we are able to extend and include many more things. We aim to do everything that we have been able to do offline during earlier times and much more than that. We want to make the best use of this online platform that is available so that we get the maximum scope for the kind of skill development that we want the students to accomplish.

AN INTERVIEW WITH PRACHI Mrs. Prachi Ranadive Principal of Shishuvan School

IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR THING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT SHISHUVAN?There are a few basic highlights which make Shishuvan unique so, we definitely have to continue upholding those aspects. What we have to change is the kind of technology that we have to use and bring further improvement in that. Basically, I am not looking at a short-term perspective at what is required in this aspect of technological advancement. For instance, we are currently looking at the students whom we are grooming. They are going to establish their careers after 20 to 25 years. So, we are looking at what is required 20-25 years from now and whether as a school are we able to give that to our students. And that should be our aim; that we should be prepared for what is required in 2040-2050 so those are the changes we definitely have to bring in and that is what we are trying to accomplish.

IN ALL THESE YEARS WAS THERE ANY PARTICULAR MOMENT WITH ANY STUDENT WHICH WAS HEARTWARMING AND WHOLESOME? LIKE ONE WHICH STAYED AS A MEMORY IN YOUR HEART? It is difficult to pin point one specific memory. In fact, every outstation educational field trip is filled with loads of memories which are the best. Especially with the first batch, every field trip was a first time... so whenever I meet the ex-students, those memories always come to the forefront. We have stories of the field trips. So, when I meet the teachers and the students who were there during the field trip, we always remember and discuss those wonderful memories. The Annual Days are also something which makes me nostalgic and are a precious part of my fond memories.

WHY DID YOU PICK SHISHUVAN OVER THE OTHER SCHOOLS?In spite of staying in Dadar, I was not even aware about Shishuvan. When one of the teachers who worked at Shishuvan gave me a reference, I looked at it as an option for my child’s schooling. So, I actually took my child’s admission and then I joined Shishuvan next year. I liked the way things were being done and the ideology of the school. So, I was first a parent of Shishuvan and then I became a teacher.

WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN WITH HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY AS SUBJECTS IN YOUR SCHOOL DAYS? WERE YOU FOND OF THESE TWO SUBJECTS? DO YOU OBSERVE ANY DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY THESE SUBJECTS WERE TAUGHT TO YOU DURING YOUR SCHOOLING TO WHAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED WHILE TEACHING THESE SUBJECTS IN SHISHUVAN?Actually, in our days History and Geography used to be these two subjects which you didn’t need to even think about. It used to be rote memorization and we used to hate it because we had to remember all those dates and events and I used to wonder why we should learn about something that happened so many years ago. The perspective of teaching was never to give insight into why we are learning these subjects and these events. And the same thing went for Geography also… remembering which crops and which states was quite boring whereas when I joined Shishuvan here it was completely experiential learning and the expectations were to come out of those factual concepts and to go deeper into ‘Why things are happening, how do they take place, what is the relevance to the contemporary world?’. So, I liked that and started following it. Today, it is one of my strongest beliefs that History and Geography cannot be just conceptual, or simply fact-giving subjects. That’s the reason we have held on and this year introduced Inquiry Based Learning in History because our vision is that we should not consider History as just something which has taken place some years ago. We want to look at it in a different manner. Efforts are now being taken to break this prejudice that History is only all about dates and the events of the past and it also does mean that all of us - including me and all the teachers - our schooling has been that these subjects mean to just give out facts. So, when we are introducing the new methodology for the teachers, it also means learning it and implementing it.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE UP THIS LINE OF PROFESSION?I always wanted to become a teacher, but when I was in 10th standard, I was quite mischievous Okay, more mischievous than any one of you, so at the back of my mind I always liked teaching, but I did not really know what to do in life. So, that way I would say I was quite aimless. Initially I thought I would take Science, then I thought I would take Commerce. Then I took Commerce but although I was good at Accounts, I never liked that stream. However, we had Computers and I started liking Computers, so after my graduation I was in Jamnabai School. Out there I was teaching Computers and then I thought of getting into proper teaching. So, for 11 years I was in Jamnabai and then I did my B. ED. After doing my B. ED, I decided to join Shishuvan. This is the journey of me taking up Teaching as a profession.

Vir : how long have you been working at Shishuvan and how long have you been taking children to Vaitarna?Punita : We started in 2017 and continued for three years till 2019. There was no field trip in 2020. Now in 2021, we're doing online tours.

Ananya : That's great. How has your experience at Shishuvan been so far?Punita : Well, I've been associated with Shishuvan ever since its inception. My children have studied there; grown up there. As a parent, I've been very active, so I know what to expect out of the experience. The experience has lived up to my expectations. Actually, every time before we start a field trip, I am pretty anxious, worried and wary but when the children come on the first trip during the sowing, the mood changes seeing the bright sunny uniforms.Shishuvan children are known to be very curious. It sets the pace for the whole experience. So I don't really have to do much because we take it forward from there. It's really very interesting and easy to deal with Shishuvan children.

Vir : Okay, that's good to know. Is there any element that has changed over the years? Any elements about the children of Shishuvan that have changed over the years?Punita : Are we speaking from the year 2017?Vir : Yes.

Ananya : As long as you've worked here, is there any element that has changed, or stood out to you over the years?Punita : Oh, very difficult.., because the first three years were 17', 18' and 19', we had a field trip to the food forest at Vaitarna. And then there was a gap of one year and now we have an online session. So if we're looking at how things are now as compared to before, no, I don't think so really. The curiosity of the children is the same; the enthusiasm is the same. The only difference being that because they actually can't go over there and cannot witness it, I don't see the reactions that come out of the children so easily, which happened very well in a real life situation. Otherwise, they are enthusiastic,curious, and very well behaved. So as far as the children are concerned, I don't think much has changed.

Ananya : That's nice to know. Which brings us to our next question. Is there something you'd like to change about Shishuvan? Any aspect, any element?Punita : Yes, actually one thing. Let's go back to your previous question about whether anything has changed. I remember every time we had a session with the children back at Vaitarna, they would always go with the 'take home message', some things that they should be sharing and doing in future. Every time the children came back for the second (after 1 month) or the third session(after 4 months), the children themselves would remember what was expected from them, what work they were supposed to do at home. This time, I realised that when we closed session one, we asked them to have an interactive talk with their parents, on farmers, food we eat or a sustainable lifestyle, they were more interested in taking the notes down. During the second session, I told them to interact with their parents rather than taking notes down. I wish the children would, especially in such field trips, where we're talking about a more holistic lifestyle, be more interactive, talk about nature. I wish they would forget about being correct all the time, or getting all the information all the time and understand what happens behind the scene and integrate this in their lives. That's what I would like to change.

Punita’s Interview -Resource Person and Parent

Vir : Okay, that's great to know. What has your journey been with taking children to Vaitarna over the years?Punita : When we started the first time,I was reluctant. It happened in June, the principal then, Shubadra, had called me up and asked if I would help the school but I was very apprehensive. But from the first instance, when the kids came, I realised that what is really the need is that for the children to be exposed to a life beyond the four walls of their homes and the school, to be able to look at the people who work for us say, in this instance of farmers, and how our food grows, and think of a sustainable lifestyle.I realised that I really enjoyed the process and being with children who were so curious and kept asking for more. We did a lot of lateral thinking, and we spoke about many things which are not decided in the curriculum. So we spoke about farmers' markets and middlemen and a lot of things. So in my journey, I feel that I have grown much more. I don't know how much the children have taken back and how much has stayed with them, but it's been a wonderful journey for me because every batch of students is different. Even though the children are not really exposed to these things, it's nice to see them really get so interested when they come to the face of it. So as far as my journey is concerned, I think all the 36 children who come are my teachers.

Ananya : You talked about your experience with taking children to Vaitarna. So now how has the experience changed? What is like having online tours in the pandemic?Punita : Of course, it doesn't compare. Nothing compares to being out there. The pictures and the videos may transport you and give a sense of what's happening there. But, there is a whole lot of difference between being online and there. Children touching the mud over there, feeling their ground with their bare feet and looking at all the creepy crawlies and their feelings of being apprehensive are missing.

Vir : Was there any particularly heartwarming situation with any student or staff member?Punita : There are many such instances like small things that even parents, teachers, the staff and the students come up with. For example, it's very interesting to see the helpers ready to come there with the children.Most of the helpers who come along have grown up or have seen this sort of a lifestyle or these sort of experiences when they were young. It's a pleasure to see how their faces brighten up and they take charge of the whole situation, and want to be involved completely. What's also heartwarming is how the parents want to answer all the questions every time, they don't let the children answer, because they become children themselves. I've also seen that it's very interesting for the parents, teachers and everybody else. I love to see the children’s expressions as it is a completely new experience. But the best part is that the children who come the first day, and are very reluctant to even keep their feet down, you know, they sit on the benches with their feet up or they refuse to remove their sandals. By the end of the session, they refuse to go back, and want to join the session with other classes as well. It was really heartwarming to see how nature is a complete icebreaker. Even though most of the children are not exposed to this sort of environment very often, they take to it like fish to water.

Vir : So why did you pick Shishuvan?Punita : I didn't pick Shishuvan, Shishuvan picked me!

Vir : So basically, my point to ask is, like, so there are many schools in Mumbai.Punita : Shishuvan is very closely related to me. Both my kids have grown up here. I've been a very active parent and I even taught Grade 4 for six months. So it's a very deep connection with Shishuvan, and I love its philosophy. As I said, I did not pick Shishuvan. I was not looking to do this, even though I've been encouraged to do this for a long time. I didn't have the confidence that I would be able to pull this off. But since 2017, I've enjoyed it so much that it's become a yearly event now. I was very comfortable with Shishuvan as a school. I like the pedagogy, everything is so transparent and there's a lot of interaction between the parents, teachers and students. All this made me very comfortable so it was easy for me to agree to work with Shishuvan.

Vir : That's great to know. Thanks a lot, Punita.

Punita Thank you.Interview taken by:- Ananya and Vir.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AT SHISHUVAN?I started working in Shishuvan on 21 March 2012. I very clearly remember that day, one of the most special moments of my life. and now, it should be nine years. In between, I took a break when I got pregnant. so that's about 8 years in all.

HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN SO FAR?My experience so far has been wonderful where I have learned a lot of things here. Having come from a place where it's more like a town, there was a lot of difference but slowly got used to this kind of a different atmosphere. but one of the most important learnings was to say something that is not so nice in a very nice manner, so the concept of mediating or how to put forth concerns, the way to put forth a concept without hurting the person at the other end. That's one of my best learnings so far.

IS THERE ANY ELEMENT OF SHISHUVAN THAT REALLY STANDS OUT TO YOU, OR, SOMETHING THAT HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?I think calling a teacher by her name is something that makes Shishuvan indeed very different. Although I know some are not okay with it, I somehow found it pretty cool and think that the influence is so much that my daughter also calls me by my name since she has heard me being called Shweta.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE TEACHING ONLINE DURING THIS PANDEMIC?Teaching during the pandemic has not been that great because I had joined school after taking that year's break. I was just waiting to get back to that whole school setup, meeting my friends, colleagues, other kids, and bond with everyone as this was a new batch for me. but this online teaching didn't make that happen. Although on one hand I could work from the comfort of my home and I could also see my daughter achieving all her milestones one by one but not being able to be around the kids made it very hard. It was definitely very difficult. Learning so many things like how the app works etc was initially very difficult but managed.

IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT SHISHUVAN?I am not very sure about this... There is nothing that is coming to my mind at the moment.

WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH AND WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR JOURNEY WITH THAT SUBJECT?I joined as a biology teacher in place of Rachana. but over the period of these nine years I have taught geography, EVS, and sciences. I taught science for the 7th grade for two years and it was really fun doing so many experiments and activities with them.

IN ALL THESE YEARS, WAS THERE ANY HEARTWARMING MOMENT YOU HAD WITH ANY STUDENT? To pick up one moment is extremely difficult but I cherish all the field trips that I have had although those 10 days seem to be very difficult and you are exhausted by the end. but those 10 days which you spend exclusively with the kid’s day in and day out are the most cherished. All the recent guru Purnima celebrations that my 9th standard karma had posted was so much fun and a huge surprise. I was almost into tears. I think annual days and any event in school defines the teachers and students close together because we work beyond the academics and class and the syllabus.

WHY DID YOU PICK SHISHUVAN?For me Shishuvan was the closest as I stayed in Matunga. I am not from Mumbai and when I moved here I joined Shishuvan. It is just a 5-minute walk from home and I didn't want to travel. After that it has been a wonderful place to work.

Interview taken by: Kriti Patel Editing done by: Niyati Kaur

AN INTERVIEW WITH SHWETA MAHADEVANTeacher in Shishuvan school

I have been teaching in Shishuvan for 19 years and every year has been a new experience for me, every year I have learnt something new. There are so many changes that happened in Shishuvan during the course of these 19 years that it's tough to say any one. During this pandemic when I was first told to teach online it was a challenge for me as I didn't know how to use the computer at all but with the support of school, I came to know that I am not the only one facing this challenge. With the help of both the students and the school I am now accustomed to computers and I think that, maybe the future is computers. When I joined, I was told to teach Hindi then Gujarati and now I teach Marathi. One time a student from the second grade came to me and told me that I have bought new shoes. Can I do whatever I like with them? So, seeing his excitement I said yes. Later that day he went to another student who was in the same standard and told him that my shoes are very strong should I show it to you and saying that he took out his shoe and hit the other student. Later I realized that I should have asked him what he was going to do with his shoes. This is one thing which I will never forget. I chose Shishuvan because after getting married I had to shift to Mumbai and I wasn't used to travelling in Mumbai so I wanted a school nearby my area and when I went to Shishuvan to get my daughter's admission done they told me that if you are eligible would you like to teach in Shishuvan so I took an interview and I passed and that is how I joined Shishuvan in 2002.

તમ ે કેટલા વર્ષો થી શિશુવન મા ં ભણાવો છો ?

હ ું શિશિવાન મા ં19 વર્ષો થી ભણાવ ું છ.ું

તમારો આજ સુધીનો અનુભવ કેવો રહ્યો છ ે?

દરેક વર્ષ મારા માટ ે એક નવ ું વર્ષ રહ્ય ું છ.ે 19 વર્ષ થી ઊંઝા ભણાવી રહી છ ું એ 19 એક નંબર જ છ ે પર હરેક વરસ મારા માટ ે

એક નવો અનુભવ રહ્યો છ.ે દરેક વર્ષ ે હ ું કાંઈ નવ ું શીખતી જ રહી છ.ું ત ું મારો અનુભવ ક ે પહેલા હ ું શ ું હતી અન ે હવ ે ૫૦ ટકા

એમાંથી ભણી.

એવી શિશુવન ની કઈ વસ્ત ુ છ ે જ ે તમન ે બીજા સ્કુલ થી અલગ લાગ ે છ ે?

કુલથી છોકરાઓન ે ભણવા માટ ે એમના જરૂરિયાત પ્રમાણ ે અમન ે જ ે ફ્લેક્સિબિલિટી મળ ે છ ે એના પહેલા જ ે સ્કૂલના ભણાવતી

તેમા ં નથી. યમ મારા રીત ે છોકરાઓના ગમત પ્રમાણ ેએમન ે હ ું ભણાવી શકો છો.

એવી કઈ વસ્ત ુ છ ે જ ે શિશુવન મા ં ચેન્જ થઈ છ ે?

એવી ઘણી વસ્તુઓ છ ે જ ે ચેન્જ થઇ છ ેઅન ેએક વસ્ત ુ ન ું નામ લેવાન ું શક્ય નથી.

આ કોવિડ અન ે પંદેમિક મા ં તમન ે જ ેઓનલાઇન ભણાવો પડેલ ુંએનો અનુભવ ું કેવો હતો?

પહેલા મન ે કમ્પ્યુટરન ું કંઈ જ નહોત ું આવડત ું અન ે પછી ઓચિંતાન ું કીધ ું ક ે તમાર ે હવ ે ઓનલાઇન ક્લાસીસ લેવાના છ ે તો

મારી માટ ે તો મોટો ડુંગર જ થઈ ગયો તો. આ વાત મારી માટ ે હિમાલય ચડવા જેવી થઈ ગયેલી. પહેલા જ્યાર ે કીધ ું ક ે હવ ે

ઓનલાઈન ક્લાસ લેવાના છ ે તો મન ે રડવ ુંઆવી ગય ું ક ે મન ે પોતાન ે નથી આવડત ું તો હ ુ બચ્ચાઓ ન ે કેવી રીત ે શીખવાડીશ.

ધીર-ે ધીર ે પછી જ ે સ્કૂલન ે સહયોગ આપ્યો ત્યાર ે ખબર પડી હ ું એકલી જ નથી જેના નથી ફાવત ું મારા જેવા બીજા બેઉ બધા છ.ે

સ્કૂલથી બહ ુ સહયોગ મળયો અન ે બચ્ચાઓ તરફથી સહયોગ ભી હતો. બેવન ે સાથ ે કરીન ે જ ે ક્લાસીસ ચાલ ુ કર્યા એની પછી

મન ે કોઈ વાંધો અહી ંઆવ્યો. પડકાર હતો અન ે હવ ે ધીર ે ધીર ેએવ ું છ ે ક ેઆવી તેજસ્વી લાઈફ આગળ વધી જાય.

તમ ેકયા સબજેક્ટ શીખવાડો છો તમારી જોડી કેવી રહી છ ેહમણાં તકની અને તમ ેનાના હતા ત્યારે તમન ેસબ્જેક્ટ સ્કૂલમાં

ગમતા હતા ?

ત્યારે મે ં2002 માં શિશુવન માં આવી ત્યારે હું હિન્દી ભણાવતી પછી મન ેકહેવામાં આવ્યું કે ગુજરાતી પણ ફાવે છ ેતો

ગુજરાતી ભણાવો અને જેવી રીતે મરાઠી કુંપોલ્સરી થતુ ંગયુ ંએવી ત ેશીખવા લાગી કે હું પોત ેમરાઠી મીડિયમમાં ભણ ેછ.ે

Urmi's interview - Urmi Damani, Educator Middle School

એવો કોઈ સ્ટુડન્ટ સાથે શણ હતો જ ેએક યાદગીરી થઈ ગયો ?

એક વખત જ્યારે હું બીજા ધોરણમા ં

ભણાવતી હતી ત્યારે એક સ્ટુડન્ટ મન ેઆવીને કીધું કે હું નવા શુઝ લાવ્યો છુ ંતો મ ેએની એક્સાઇટમેન્ટ જોઈન ેએને

હા પાડી. પછી એ બીજા બાળક પાસે ગયો અને એને કીધું કે મારા ચપ્પલ બહ ુમજબૂત છ ેત ુજોશ.ે બીજા વિદ્યાર્થી એ

એને હા પાડી દીધી. પછી જેની પાસે નવા ચપ્પલ હતા એને એના ચંપલ કાઢીને બીજા વિદ્યાર્થી ન ેમાર્યું. ત્યારે

મન ેધ્યાન આવ્યો કે મારે એને પહેલા પૂછી લેવુ ંતો કે તુ ંતારા ચપ્પલ સાથે શુ ંકરશે.

આ એક ક્ષણ કોઈ દિવસ નહિ ભૂલુ.ં

તમ ેશિશુવન કેમ ચૂણ્યુ ં?

મારા લગ્ન થઈ ગયા અને હું મુંબઈમા ંશિફ્ટ થઈ ગઈ એક નાના ગામથી. મન ેમુંબઈમા ંપ્રવાસ કરવાનો અનુભવ

નોટો એટલે મન ેમારા આજુબાજુની જ કોઈ સ્કૂલ જોઈતી હતી. હું મારા દિકરીના એડમિશન માટે શિશુવન માં આવેલી.

ત્યારે એ લોકોએ મન ેપૂછ્યુ ંકે તમન ેજોબ કરવો છ ેટીચરનો ઈયા અગર તમ ેક્વાલીફાઇડ હો તો. પછી મે ંઇન્ટરવ્યુ

આપ્યું અને એમાં હું પાસ થઈ એટલે મન ેનોકરી મળી.

Interview taken by: Pal Nagda and Kriti Patel

Hi, can you give us a short introduction about yourself?Hi, my name is Siddh and I am in 6th Karma and my roll number is 30.

How was your welcome in Shishuvan? How did your class greet you?It went very well. They greeted me as hi, hello and welcome to Shishuvan.

How has your experience been in Shishuvan so far? What did you like about Shishuvan?It is very good. There are assessments, good explanations and online classes. They are entertaining us between the classes too.

Why did you pick Shishuvan specifically out of so many schools in Mumbai?I used to go to Orchid international school but Shishuvan was better than Orchid. So, I just joined Shishuvan.

Is there anything particular about Shishuvan that stands out to you?I like the way they teach by entertaining us between the classes.

What was it like studying and joining Shishuvan in the pandemic, not seeing the school, not meeting anyone?It was not the best. I want to meet my friends, so like Vir, he is my friend, he helps in my assessment and school work.

Do you mean that he helps you in cheating?No. He sends me the SLMs and helps me with school work.

When did you join Shishuvan?I joined the 5th standard in June or July.

Which school were you there prior to Shishuvan?I was in Orchid International School. It wasn't a very good school so I joined Shishuvan.

Siddh’s Interview

Interview taken by:- Pal and Vir

Interview of Vikram Gurav and Ranjit Chaughule Murud Janjira Model Makers

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