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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013THE GL BAL TIMES
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What does the colour
‘Red’ mean to you?
POLL RESULT
for GT issue February 04, 2013
Results as on Feb 09, 2013
Status of the weekIt is not the thunder which signals thearrival of rain but a flurry ofFacebook posts.
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Fight for rights, P2
Music & education, P3
Tech sense, P4
Take a chill pill, P5
Love via cinema, P7
INSIDE
Tete-a-tete with Dr Karan Singh
Coming Next
From red dresses
to red roses, red
shoes to red ties, red
velvet cakes to chocolates
in red boxes; Valentine’s Day is all about red, red and
more red! When this Red-Letter day rolls around, you’ll
see red, literally. Only hidden amidst this storm of scarlet
will you find the little hints of what it’s all about. Red de-
notes warmth, strength and character. Red symbolises
anger, passion and a galaxy of emotions.
So here we are, giving red its due respect. What red really
is, what it really means, it’s nothing and everything, it’s
autumn and spring…
Red to a DoctorThis is easy, red is life. How, you ask? What
is the colour of the medical cross? Or the
colour of text on every First Aid box?
Red is blood, it’s the pinkness of
skin. Here, red denotes good
health and happiness, it means
being truly alive. Why
else do you think
Cambridge named
their medical cen-
ter RED House
Surgery? It is the
colour of blood and
everything living. Redness con-
veys the success of a surgery,
the onset of a disease as well as the breath of new life.
Red to a WriterLittle Red Riding Hood, The Red Pyramid, The Red
Book...need more? Red to a writer is adventure! It’s in-
novation and creativity. Red is impulsive and whimsical.
Each and every writer seeks inspiration and what better
colour than red?
So go to a Red House book store and get your own dose
of Little Red Ted Bath time Adventure!
Red to a Fashion DesignerTo a stylist, red says nothing, but BIG AND BOLD. It sig-
nifies character and self confidence. Red is rugged and
beautiful. For those looking for a fashionable dose
of red, sample this:
� The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2012
Fashion Show at Hammerstein Ballroom on
Feb 8, 2013, New York showcased the hue.
� The Red Pump Project invites you to the 4th
annual Rock the Red fashion show, to be held
on Saturday, March 23, 2013, Chicago.
� It was indeed a rendezvous with red at the
Tricoci University Red Dress Fashion Show
held on Feb 7, 2013!
Red to a Musician“Losing was blue,
Missing dark grey all alone,But loving was red.”
– Red by Taylor SwiftRed is the music of the soul. Songs like
Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh will fill
you with romance. Red Dress by Sug-
ababes will keep you tapping seven
ways to Sunday! Not to forget Red Red
Wine by UB40 which will embrace you
in its soothing aura.
Red to a BusinessmanVodafone, Coca cola, Radio
Mirchi.. all these
logos have one thing in
common, red! In a
frenzied world,
where your ad-
vertising must
shout loudest, red
is the way to hit
that decibel level.
In an American mar-
keting context, red
represents strength and
leadership. The perceptual set
of “red brands” in the US in-
cludes: Band-Aid, and Jell-
O. Red exemplifies success,
something every business-
man wants G T
People Talk!
The colour red represents two extreme sides of the humanpsyche – passion and aggression.
Suman Doogar, Psychology teacher, AIS SaketRed to me is love and hate. It’s the colour of blood.. Alsoferrari, my Armani watch and Fitch Tee.
Sai Priye Gupta, AIS Saket, XI GRed to me is an expression. It is an emotion. See how it candepict both love and anger?
Shubham Mahajan, Alumnus, AIS Saket
www.theglobaltimes.in
When in doubt,wear red!
When everyone is wearing black, wear red..
Here’s presenting the different aspects of red, so
your heart can choose which shade it picks!
Labanya Maitra
AIS Saket, XI D
Graphic: Shaurye
Agarwal, X;
Nikhil Nayar,
Akshansh
Manchanda &
Yash Chaudhary,
XI, AIS Saket
What happens whenyou dream of beingan entrepreneur
when other kids are busycolouring their book? You endup being the CEO for one ofthe most popular online retailwebsites. Meet Ishita Swarup,CEO, 99labels.com. GTreporters Raveena Nayyar &Sai Priye Gupta, AIS Saket,XI G, get a feel of what ittakes to be an entrepreneur ina candid chat with the CEO.
GT: Today you are a successful entrepre-neur…was that your childhood dream?Ishita: Always! When I was young, my first
business idea was to start a french fries stall as
french fries and cold coffee were one of my
favourite things to have…(she smiles).
GT: French fries stall? Really?Ishita: Yes! When I was 18, I had gone to Am-
sterdam where I had seen these French fries
stalls and I still want to have a stall of my own!
GT: 99labels is a popular name today. Howdid the idea come about?Ishita: Online shopping is not a new concept as
it came into existence almost a decade ago.
Clothes, accessories always have a great de-
mand not just in India but all over the world.
GT: And how does 99labels help?Ishita: 99 Labels aims to deliver what cus-
tomers ask for. All fashion houses design
clothes for different seasons like summer, au-
tumn, winter and spring. At times they are not
able to sell everything. Fashion houses want to
get rid of this excess. This is where we come in.
GT: But how does that help the buyer?Ishita: Well, we offer these products online at
deep discounts. So, the buyer saves money. The
offers change every couple of days. This brings
an element of excitement and gives the buyer a
reason to visit the site regularly.
GT: And why 99 labels? Why not 100?Ishita: Numbers have always been easy to re-
call. Psychologically, 99 always sounds less
than 100, and therefore attracts more people.
GT: Any challenges so far?Ishita: Many! The first challenge was to con-
vince my dad to let me start my own business.
GT: Was it easy once you had a green signal?Ishita: Not at all! We were near shutting down
due to the series of mistakes we made! But,
with each mistake comes a learning and we
made through.
GT: Did being a woman make things moredifficult?Ishita: Well, I would say that women work-
force is not taken seriously. Life is tougher for
women as they have to play various roles. As a
result, they have to work harder to prove and
sustain themselves.
GT: Which is your most significant achieve-ment so far?Ishita: I wont say achievement, but I’d say
multiple achievements. I never imagined that
my idea would reach at such a high level. I’ve
been able to enter into multiple spaces even
when I did not have the exact skill set.
GT: Any tips for the aspiring entrepreneurs?Ishita: There is no age for being an entrepre-
neur. One can become an entrepreneur even at
the age of 18 or even at one’s later stage in life.
If your heart says, then JUST DO IT! G T
There is no age forbeing an entrepreneur
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Gives me A HighChallenges my Adrenaline Is about LearningLeaves complaints like Don’t have time
Woman power: Ishita Swarup, CEO,
99labels.com
Inset: Ishita Swarup with (L to R) Sai
Priye Gupta, Teacher Amika Handa,
Raveena Nayyar, Riccardo Ronzani
World Mirror News with Views
Working as the page editor for the first time was truly amemorable experience. I am already looking forward tosome more brainstorming for the next year’s contest edition.
Nikita Bakhshi, AIS Saket, XI F, Page Editor
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Vishwaroopam courts controversyKamal Hassan, lauded by connoisseurs of cinema
as a ‘thinking cineman’ makes ‘Vishwaroopam’.
Twenty four Muslim groups rise to object and term
some scenes in the film as derogatory to their com-
munity. A ban is imposed and a hapless Kamal Has-
san runs from pillar to post, offering previews to
convince that no one has been intentionally targeted.
Satanic guy banned yet againSalman Rushdie, the author of ‘Satanic Verses’ is
banned from attending the Kolkata Literary Fest
as people wait to kill the blasphemous author who
has carried a fatwa on his head for years.“I am out-
raged and very angry,’’ tweets Rushdie.
The anti-thesis of AmbedkarIn a democracy like India, Ashis Nandy, a noted so-
ciologist is quoted as saying, “Most corrupt people
come from OBC, SC and ST communities.” Furore
follows his statement at the Jaipur Lit Fest and has
the organisers scurrying for an anticipatory bail. He
offered an explanation which nobody wants to buy.
The King wants exilePakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik has sug-
gested India to offer more security cover to megas-
tar Shahrukh Khan. And why - because a beautifully
written article of his about being a Khan, has been
misconstrued to mean that he is unhappy about
being an Indian Muslim.
We AskAre the bans and bails justified?
In the case of ‘Vishwaroopam’, the Censor Board
had done its job; so why doubt them? Again, could-
n’t the state government provide more security to
Salman Rushdie instead of telling him that the
country’s ire is justified? Similarly, people actually
need to read ‘Inside my Khanate’, a beautiful
tongue in cheek piece by Khan and enjoy the senti-
ments of a proud Indian instead of twisting it out of
context. Ashis Nandy’s comments, however, were
truly politically incorrect and thankfully he did
offer a justification.
Are the incidents overhyped?Such incidents tend to be overhyped as swiftly
punching fingers tweet and write on walls all what
they feel. News channels blare and repeat the same
things with almost a hysterical crescendo.
Is freedom of speech denied?In a country where we claim freedom of speech and
expression as a fundamental right, it is actually a
very tight rope walk. Writers, poets, directors and
thinkers are creative people who tend to think out of
the box and are inherently path makers. Sometimes,
the hurt they might have caused to social, religious
or cultural representations is truly unintentional.
Are we fair?Who decides the fate of the banned and how? The
law is fair and the government, not wanting to court
controversy, politically correct. The aam aadmi eas-
ily gets carried away and gives discretion a back-
seat. Sometimes the TV commentator bringing
home ‘his’ point is correct; sometimes a tweet is so
wrong... one must react!!
What is the solution?The only solution appears to be an all pervasive
moderation. Maybe people should not be so gung
ho about expressing everything on social and pub-
lic forums, maybe the watch dogs of law should be
more vigilant; people should be more tolerant and
media should play a more meaningful role. Diffi-
cult, but not impossible!G T
Fundamentals of the fundamentalright of speech and expression…
AIS Saket
News Room
Brush ‘n’ Easel
Taking note All eyes
Putting heart and soul
Be it the ban of
Vishwaroopam or the
outcry after SRK’s
article...the recent spate
of events makes us
wonder if it’s time to
declare a “cultural
emergency”, as quoted
by Salman Rushdie
Illustration: Shireen Varma, AIS Saket, X A
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Don’t we all make several blunders when we
cram for exams? Here are some common
ones that you can all relate to.
� Osmosis doesn’t work.
Attention everyone: The text won’t soak into
your brain if you just stare at big, fat books.
You may be hyperactive mammals frantically
running around, trying to issue hundreds of
books from the library, buying books so thick
that faint hearts may die just looking at them.
But there's an important point - hoarding things
doesn't help. Students spend the days leading
to exams stockpiling handouts, photocopies,
printouts and textbooks by the logic that simply
owning them makes you smarter. Well, that
doesn’t really help!
� Highlighters are not magic.
Are you one of those who paint your notes like
a rainbow? Sorry, but those highlighter pens
aren't like supermarket scanners- they might
drag bright lights over things, but they don't in-
stantly upload data. It's understandable, but it's
profoundly stupid.
� Re-reading, does not really mean studying.
Re-reading your notes does not count as study-
ing, even if it is the easiest way to technically
study while watching Grey’s Anatomy. Our
brain is not attuned to concentrate on two dif-
ferent things at the same time unless you are
God gifted or do not belong to the category of
normal people. G T
Ramisha Jain, AIS Saket, XI G
Think school curriculum and think Maths,
Science, Social Studies, etc. But what hap-
pened to providing food for the soul in the
form of moral education? Back in the days of Gu-
rukul, ‘sanskardham’ was a place dedicated to im-
parting spiritual and moral education.
In a more modern avatar of the Gurukul System,
the CBSE has introduced a ‘value-based question
system’; wherein students of Classes XI and XII are
assessed through questions integrated with the con-
tent of the subject, analysing the examinee on life
skills and virtues like empathy, creative thinking,
decision making, interpersonal relationships etc. “It
is a good way of inculcating morals, but it should be
limited to subjects like English because such ques-
tions appear out of place in case of subjects such as
Math, and Accounts,” says Yash Chaudhary of AIS
Saket, XI C.
Kangan Khanna, AIS Saket, XII F, however, feels
that more importance could be given to the already
existing value assessment system, “The revered
side of our report cards grades us on overall per-
sonality including our moral values. That’s neces-
sary, but its importance can be increased by
continuous evaluation and not just assessing at the
end of the year.” Snigdha Gautam, AIS Saket, XI J
adds, “Why just moral values, why not lay equal
emphasis on behaviour by including a subject on
behaviour and etiquettes? In fact, moral values form
an important part of our behaviour.” G T
Ananya Shreshtha, AIS Saket, XI D
If subjects like History and Maths bore you and
put you off to sleep, then you could turn to
music. Not only will it refresh you, but will also
help you ace these subjects.
Math & Music: One of the primary benefits of in-
cluding music in education is that it helps to under-
stand science and maths more easily because it
helps to increase concen-
tration and curiosity.
Mathematics is easier to
learn for students who
can understand musical
notes. A study has said
that students associated
with music from an
early age score better in
standardised tests.
History & Melody:Music belonging to dif-
ferent periods and eras reflects different cultures and
traditions followed at the time and also the changes
that were taking place. How about making a song
on a historical event and memorising it that way?
You could perhaps take cue from the song Winds of
Change that talks of the Berlin wall.
A Chemical Choir: Don’t we learn periodic table
and difficult chemical reactions by converting them
into a song or a poem? Isn’t it easier that way?
Self-at‘tune’d: Self-pride is an important part of
music and also the education process. Music can be
difficult to grasp and understand, but don’t we feel
proud once we succeed? When students are suc-
cessful in the field of music, they automatically
gain confidence to overcome other obstacles. Stu-
dents who produce music along with others interact
more and learn to work as a team with others.
Melvin Diniz, music teacher at AIS Saket affirms,
“Yes, music definitely helps a student in his or her
studies. It helps students concentrate. Many of my
students are doing very well in academics.” G T
Music: YourStudy Buddy!
Did you know that music not only soothes the soul,
but also helps to score perfect marks? Find out how
Is education only about studies, extra curricular
activities and sports? Should moral education be
an important part of the curriculum too?
Education+ Morals= Learned
Vishruti Saraf, AIS Saket, X B
When you’re studying for exams, good nu-
trition often slides way down on the pri-
ority list. It’s easy to get into the habit of
glugging coffee and gobbling a take-out pizza when
actually, good nutrition should be a part of your
study plan because it will help you ace those tests.
The better the fuel your brain gets, the better you
will study.
Here are some tips for eating right during exams.
� Stay well hydrated: Choose your beverages
well. Intake of caffeine and sugar should be mini-
mum. Better choices include water, fruit juice, milk,
and antioxidant rich green tea.
� Big meals are a no-no: You might find that eat-
ing the standard three big meals a day slows you
down mentally and physically. Con-
sider five or six small meals instead.
� Meet breakfast, the king of meals:
While much is said about the reasons to eat
breakfast, lesser known are the best ways to
eat smart in the morning. Coffee and a
doughnut just don’t make the cut. The idea
is to get some protein, calcium, fibre and a
piece of fruit or a vegetable in there. So, a
bowl of cereal with milk and a piece of fruit
would do the trick.
� Going bananas? Good: Fruits rank high
among the best foods you can eat for your
brain. The natural sugars in fruits offer
instant energy, so you don’t experience
‘sugar rush’ that follows consumption of
refined sugar. Good luck! G T
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Illustration: Arsh Bedi, AIS Saket, IX A
Illustration: Shireen Varma, AIS Saket, X A
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Gyan Vigyan Science & Technology
THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 20134This was my first time with GT. It was a very enrichingexperience and I got to learn a lot!!
Siddhant Narang, AIS Saket, XI C, Page Editor
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Rahul Chowdhary, AIS Saket, X C
Ever wondered what would it be
like to win a prize for a wonky
theory or crackpot scientific
work? Well, ask the recipients of the Ig
Nobel awards- an American parody of
the Nobel Prize. The much coveted
spoof awards, organised by scientific hu-
mour magazine-Annals of Improbable,
are said to reward scientific achieve-
ments which “cannot, or should not, be
reproduced”; achievements that “first
make people laugh, and then make them
think”. Interestingly all nominees’ re-
search is peer-reviewed and has been
published in scientific journals.
Ceremony: The gala award ceremony
begins with actual Nobel Laureates pre-
senting the awards. Winners are given
only 60 seconds to explain their research.
And if the speaker exceeds the time limit
Miss Sweetie Poo, a little girl with two
blonde ponytails repeatedly cries out,
“Please stop, I’m bored”. Another long
standing tradition of the ceremony is to
throw paper planes on stage. Unlike
Nobel awards, Ig Nobel offers no mone-
tary rewards, not even covers travel ex-
penses to the gala ceremony. As a fitting
end to the ceremony, it is closed with the
words: “If you didn’t win a prize; and es-
pecially if you did; better luck next year.”
Whacky inventions of 2012: Ig Nobel
Physics prize was clinched for predict-
ing the bounciness and stiffness of a
ponytail; Anatomy award went to a
group that discovered that chimpanzees
can identify each other’s gender by look-
ing at photographs of their rear ends. G T
Kunal Duggal, AIS Saket, XI C
Which is that one staple scene
of science fiction movies? A
person using high tech virtual
computer screens in air, using gestures
to command the digital environment to
perform various functions, etc. If you
think that such scenes are limited to fic-
tion movies alone, think again. It’s a re-
ality now all thanks to Pranav Mistry, a
Phd from MIT who has invented Sixth
Sense Technology.
What is it?Sixth Sense is a wearable gestural inter-
face (device) that makes use of hand
gestures as a medium to enable interac-
tion between the physical world and dig-
ital information.
How it works?It basically is a combination of a mini-
projector, a mirror and a camera con-
tained in a wearable device which is
worn around the neck. They are con-
nected to a mobile computing device in
the user’s pocket. The projector projects
visual information on surfaces, like
walls or other physical objects (even
palms) around us and uses them as in-
terfaces. The camera recognises and
tracks the user’s hand gestures and phys-
ical objects. The gestures made by the
user’s hands are processed by the soft-
ware program and act as instructions for
the projected application interfaces. It
also makes use of all our senses sound,
taste and even smell.
Applications� Click photos by gesturing to make a
frame. The pictures can later be
arranged on any surface.
� The drawing application lets the user
draw icons or symbols in the air using
the index finger, like drawing the @
symbol checks mail.
� Navigate a map using hand gestures
for zoom in, zoom out or pan.
� The device can also tell you arrival,
departure or delay time of your air
plane on your e-tickets.
� While reading a newspaper, one can
view videos and watch live sport up-
dates instead of reading about them.
Benefits� Perform many functions like browsing
internet, navigation, calling, clicking
pictures and projecting information.
� The light and portable device doesn’t
require any physical interface and
can be easily used by anyone. G T
Accessing digital information on a computer or mobile screens is
passé, feel it around anywhere with Sixth Sense Technology
Tech with sense
Kashish Minocha, AIS Saket, XI G
Simply stating, science without re-
ligion is lame and religion without
science is blind. For many who
think that science and religion can never
go hand in hand, following customs can
prove otherwise.
Custom: Throwing coins into rivers
Religion preaches: The ritual is known
to bring good luck and Goddess of
Wealth (Lakshmi) to households.
Science theorises: Ancient copper coins
were thrown in water to ensure sufficient
intake of copper with water; the former
being very good for health.
Custom: Applying tilak on the forehead
Religion preaches: The ritual of apply-
ing tilak (on men) and vermillion or
bindi (on women) is considered as a sign
of blessing, auspiciousness and greeting.
Science theorises: Tilak is applied on the
spot, which is considered the seat of la-
tent wisdom and mental concentration. It
is also connected to the brain. Applying
tilak stimulates this spot and aids in de-
veloping concentration.
Custom: Tying mango and neem leaves
to the doors
Religion preaches: Doing so prevents
evil powers from entering the house
Science theorises: The process im-
proves circulation of oxygen. Besides,
the colour green attracts insects, which
keeps insects from entering the house.
Custom: Blowing conch before PujaReligion preaches: It purifies the envi-
ronment initiating a peaceful puja. Each
shankha (conch) has a specific name.
Vishnu's shankha, called "Panchajanya"
when blown, is believed to announce the
victory of good over evil.
Science theorises: The procedure helps
the cosmic waves travel long distances
and destroys the harmful germs in the
environment. Daily blowing of conch
proves helpful in speech therapy, respi-
ratory treatments and psychological
treatments. One can hear gentle hum-
ming ocean sound when a conch is
placed near the ear. This sound is the
cosmic energy of the Earth which gets
magnified on entering the conch shell.
Custom: Rotating crystal salt or lemon
around someone’s head
Religion preaches: It is referred to as
‘nazar utarna’. It is done as a cure and
remedy to the evil eye which s believed
to ruin well being of a person.
Science theorises: Salt is an effective
antibiotic. So, revolving it around a per-
son kills harmful bacteria and balances
the magnetic field; making a person feel
better instantly. G T
Siddhant Narang
AIS Saket, XI C
What is eternal, indestructible,primeval, is not born and cannotbe destroyed?Well... it’s the soul. Here’s under-
standing the mystical soul
through the eyes of science:
1. The human
body comprises
of millions of
cells.
2. Each cell
contains DNA.
3. DNA contains
strings of
energy
which behold...
THE SOUL
Science of Soul
Science and
religion are not
always at war.
Sometimes, both
compliment each
other to make
world a better
place. No
confusion, simply
great combination
Illustration: Kangan Khanna, AIS Saket, XII F
When science meetsreligion
Sorry mom… I won a prize
Illustration: Arsh Bedi, AIS Saket, IX A
Graphic: Akshat Boobna, AIS Saket, XI C
Both illustrations:
Shireen Varma,
AIS Saket, X A
Illustration: Kumar Abhimanyu
Saxena, AIS Saket, IX C
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5THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Whose life is it anyway? U, Me & HumGT, you just get better every year! Sincerely yours. Kashish Minocha, AIS Saket, XI, Page Editor
Anirudh Ishaan, AIS Saket, XI F
You are late for school as usual, and you are caught
right at the entrance on the day of your Math exam, by
guess who? Your Principal! And your mind is think-
ing of a million ways to get out of the perimeter of her un-
comfortable gaze boring a hole in your head. Bingo! You
suddenly come up with the perfect solution- you say BRB!
The world of young people is full of little things (read little
words) that make a huge difference in their lives. TTYL, or
talk to you later is a quick way of telling your friend (who talks
too much) that you will just do the great Indian vanishing trick,
but with panache. And just when your drama queen friend asks
you awkward questions about your new crush you can always
say, “Hey, don’t get all ‘emo’ on me.” Emo, or emotional in
plain English.
Interestingly, with BBM and What’s app being the buzzword,
our language just got a wee bit more colourful with cool ab-
breviations and emoticons to help us express our dearest
thoughts, anguish or simply, envy. But lets bust the myth - cool
lingo, we the Gen Y use is not a way to rebel against author-
ity, as it is largely perceived. It is more like a secret language,
our way of expressing ourselves without using, well, the
Queen’s English or the Oxford Dictionary. And no, it isn’t that
we disrespect grammar or syntax or do not have any idea of
vowels (and know when to roll our tongues), it is a fun way to
communicate. It is a bit like reinventing the wheel.
And just when your mom calls you for the 11th time, and din-
ner is ready, on the table, she gallops into your room, and says,
“This is the final call.” You look at her with puppy eyes and
say, “Fosho Mom.” She raises her hands in disdain, but you
the quarterback have scored a goal, as she will keep guessing
what you mean. You just said, For Sure, Mom! G T
English,the Gen-YWay
Abhay Lal & Jayana Bedi
AIS Saket, IX C
Seasons may come and seasons
may go, but some people will
change NEVER. There will al-
ways be those friends, relatives et al who
will never stop giving those oh-so-not
wanted gifts. They know exactly how to
act smart by parcelling on unwanted
gifts. But now, let’s get smarter. Read on
and unfold the suspense yourself.
18th Birthday Bash Graaannd party. Dance and music. And
sooo much fun! And your best friend’s
gift…excited? Who won’t be? Ouch!
You just got punched on your face by a
pop up box! Don’t be mad, instead be
happy. Keep it with you and you know
what to do whenever you have a fight
with anyone.
New job..badiya hai!Wow! You just got a job as an automo-
bile engineer and you get a remote con-
trol car from this somebody you know.
WARNING: DO NOT THROW. When
you are feeling lazy, use it to transport
your stuff. Smart eh?
Foreign returned Dearest aunt is coming from the States.
Expectations are HIGH. After all, when
somebody comes from USA, that’s
when you get the best of gifts! Finally,
the awaited moment arrives and you…
speechless! You just got a flying disk
with lights from the US...so wow. Chuck
it! Why should you have all the fun? Not
fair! LET YOUR DOG HAVE SOME
FUN TOO!
Yeh dosti!It’s Friendship’s Day and your best
friend gives you a necklace which looks
like just grown afresh in the jungles of
Amazon! Oh no! Just take out the beads,
keep them and you have great stuff
ready to use for birthday cards and
school projects.
It’s no Math or Science, it’s just the cre-
ativity of the mind; because being smart
makes all the difference. G T
Radhika Ahuja, AIS Saket, IX C
While William Shakespeare said
what’s in a name; the present
day homosapiens clearly be-
lieve otherwise. Today it’s all about a
name and the reasons for the same are
aplenty. Here is where the madness of the
name game spurs from. So, let the mad-
ness begin…
Number game: Some believe it’s lucky.
Numerologists are the fathers of this tra-
dition and feel absolutely proud about
it. This should explain why Ajay Dev-
gan changed his name to Ajay
Devgn…really one ‘A’ makes such a
huge difference?
Name in a name: Sometimes, the
names are made out of names; names of
people that are important to the parents
or sometimes the name of the parent it-
self. Actor Amisha Patel derives her
name from her parents’ names; her fa-
ther’s name being Amit and mother’s
name Asha.
Uniqueness counts: Your name is your
primary identity which makes it obvious
that you don’t want anyone to share it.
Hence, having a name that
none else does is a must. Katy
Perry was initially surnamed
Hudson but she altered it
just because it was too sim-
ilar to Kate Hudson.
Sound differently..eh?
Pronunciation issues: Some-
times, names reach so high in their
uniqueness quotient that people have to
change it simply because they are diffi-
cult to pronounce. Remember Piscine
Molitor Patel (Life of Pi) heave a sigh of
relief after settling with the name ‘Pi’.
Whatever the true reason, this trend of
unique names is rapidly growing. How-
ever, joining the trend, or staying aloof
of it is completely your choice.G T
Presentunpleasant
What’s ina name?
Send
They may be
unwanted but
they may not
really be waste.
Unwrap the
goodness in the
not-so-good gifts
SUP..? OMG! IKR. YOLO(Y) A little short here, andshorter there. Abbreviationsand Gen-Y go hand in hand!
Model: Anupriya Kukreja, AIS Saket, X B; Pic: Arushi Mehra, AIS Saket, X A
Graphic: Nikhil Nayar, AIS Saket, XI C
Illustration:
Dakshira Singh,
AIS Saket, XI D
The NAME is
Shakespeare
...Willia
m
Shakespeare
U wr thr. IKR.
Troller
But IDK
Whatever, IDC
Ooh, whatever? ROFL
I’m still LMAO. GTG now.
Not done, GN SD TC.
TTYL
last seen today at 6:30pm
7 February 2013
Daag Ache HaiScene perfect: Themonsoon, that cool
breeze, the rain...so nice!
Ye Kaisi Mushkil Haye?You might be in problem at times,
but you must know, it’s not a
crime! So take a chill pill, tackling
‘oops’ with our skill.
The oops moment: Aimlessly blabbering until the realisation
occurs that it’s not who you expected.
The oops moment:
SPLASH. Just felldown? Scaredfrom all those
unhelpful stares?
Ad : Kashish Minocha, XI G;
Inputs: Snigdha Gautam, XI G;
Model: Pankhuri Shukla, XI F;
Pic: Vishruti Saraf, X B;
Design: Shaurye Aggarwal, X A, AIS
Saket
Curse Caller ID Scene perfect: Calling
your best friend inhaste! So much to tell,
why waste time ingreeting?
The chill Pill: Brand ambassador mode -ON! Stare back and greet them saying, “Kyaaapko nahi pata, daag ache hai!”
The chill pill: Simply change your accentand hang up saying ‘wrong number’.
The best word that can summarise my experience ofworking for The Global Times is ‘Supercalifragilisticex-pialidocious.’
Ramisha Jain, AIS Saket, XI G, Page Editor
Con
test Ed
ition
Over the years, GT Making a
Newspaper Contest has
evolved into a complete pro-
gramme that trains the young
Amitians to churn out a com-
plete newspaper. Right from
conceptualization to taking out
the newspaper, they are ac-
tively involved. This unique
concept, allows thinkers, writers, illustrators,
photographers and even teachers, to come to-
gether as a team, to showcase their creative tal-
ents and out of the box writing styles.
This particular issue, prepared by students of
Amity International School, Saket marks the last
issue of the GT Making a newspaper Contest for
the academic session 2012-13. I feel proud as I
realise that the contest editions have provided a
plethora of opportunities to my Amitians, in-
cluding the little ones, to be discovered and
shine. From writing to taking photographs;
making illustrations to pondering for hours over
a headline; making their own newspaper gives
every student a sense of belonging and pride.
Sometimes, they walk an extra mile to explore
bigger challenges confronting the country, the
answers to which they seek from the erudite and
the skilled, only to serve you a fresh perspective.
Fifth in the series, Making a Newspaper Contest
2012-13 has brought to the fore the eagerness of
my gems to go beyond the given, work for
longer hours and surpass their limits. This time
was extra special with AIS Vasundhara 1 join-
ing the GT brigade to explore and nurture their
flair for making their own newspaper. A warm
welcome to the newbie and all the best for the
GT Awards scheduled for August 2013. But re-
member, it is not the destination that matters, but
the journey that makes all the difference. I pray
that you continue to embark on your journey of
learning, togetherness and much more.G T
Dr Amita ChauhanChairperson
Making aNewspaper
Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan
from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd,
B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma.
� Edition: Vol 5, Issue 5 � RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258
Both for free distribution and annual subscription of Rs. 600.
Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect
those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify
information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy.
Published for the period February 11- February 16, 2013
Muse Editorial
THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 20136
It feels wonderful to express
my thoughts for this contest
issue. The release of the issue
coincides with that time of the
year which resonates with the
symphony of love, care and
compassion.
Dear children, the entire belief
system about Valentine’s Day
is stamped and hallmarked with exchanging
candy hearts in variety packs, showering roses
and chocolates. Let’s not restrict the significance
of this day to sheer materialism. Instead, love
your parents, siblings, relatives, friends and oth-
ers you care about. Greet everyone with a smile
and do your best for the needy and the destitute.
These small acts and deeds of love will enable
us to nestle in a paradise of joy and togetherness,
serving as a bulwark against the inevitable chal-
lenges of the future.
Always remember, the famous image of Cupid
releasing an arrow to pierce the heart must not
be misinterpreted as an obsession. The true
meaning of the image of Cupid is piercing the
heart to release the flow of love in our lives since
there is nothing more divine than humanity. This
indeed is its truest and deepest significance. It
reminds us that love is truly love when it is
shared with others.
A special word of congratulations to all the writ-
ers, editors, page coordinators, graphic designers
and illustrators. Your creative endeavour is in-
deed commendable.
With this, I leave you with the words of Mother
Teresa: “We cannot all do great things, but we
can do small things with great love.’’G T
Dr Rekha RanadePrincipal, AIS Saket
Come 14th February
and each heart beats a
happy beat! Love is in
the air! Valentine’s
Day; a day of validation that you are
special, loved and cherished by
friends and family.
Personally, this day becomes even
more special this year as my love for
words emanates in the form of my
first contest issue. It’s been almost a
year since I got involved with the
school editorial board – a group of
enthusiastic and engaging young
minds full of ideas! I admire their
tenacity and diligence, reminding me
-‘Ma’am Chill!’ in those moments of
uncertainty and despair. What better
opportunity than this Valentine’s Day
to tell them that you are special and I
cherish each moment that we spent to-
gether covering events, writing re-
ports and deliberating on the theme
for the contest issue.
Teamwork is not just doing your bit at
the right time, but giving space to oth-
ers, respecting their feelings, lending
a patient ear to what they have to say
and strengthening the bond that brings
everyone together. Working on this
issue gave me fresh insights into how
the word ‘love’ has myriad connota-
tions for people.Thank you GT for
giving us this amazing platform!G T
Amika HandaGT Teacher Coordinator
Ramisha Jain, AIS Saket, XI G
What is India Shining?
The term ‘India Shining’ was sprung
upon the country in the year 2004, cited
as the year of economic optimism by the
then ruling party that campaigned exten-
sively to promote the slogan. However, the
phrase drew ire from columnists and oppo-
sition parties who said that the tax-
payer’s money was used
heavily to gain political
mileage through the cam-
paign. The Indian Elec-
tion Commission
finally banned the
broadcast of the slogan
until after the elections.
Country of contrasts
Welcome to India, the land hailed
for its values and culture, but where
the number of “registered” rape
cases is 24,206 (in the year 2011); a
bride is burnt every hour; government
scams are an everyday affair.
Yet on the other hand, the country con-
tinues to stand tall as the largest democ-
racy of the world, slated to become the
world’s biggest economy in less than 40
years. India is also a cradle to world’s oldest
and most ancient
civilization and the
world’s largest army.
While the hospitable country is
home to vibrant cultures and tradi-
tions; it at the same time is a land where
the death toll rises every year, thanks to the
cold wave; electricity is a dream for more
than 80,000 villages and many are deprived
of the basic needs, as constant debates rage on
over pegging the poverty line.
As the literacy rate rises, the unemployment rate
increases here with a population that looks ready to
explode, exerting more pressure on the already
strained natural resources.
And just when it looked that a new future was about
to dawn on Indian women with them attaining more
empowering property rights endowed under alimony
laws; increasing rape cases shook the entire female
fraternity. With their political participation going up,
fairer sex is now reigning prestigious offices such as
President, Speaker of Lok Sabha. But rising inci-
dents of domestic violence, rape and molestation
are a big blot.
Looking for the silver lining
But there is a silver lining in these dark clouds too.
Let’s not forget that India is today an emerging
global economy, with its youth population constantly
at work to make the country a global science and
technology superpower.
On the social front, the youth, a valuable resource of
the society has picked up cudgels time and again to
stand united everytime a cause came up. Yes, we
often condemn our country for how it is run and for
non implementation of laws, but if all of us come to-
gether to usher a change, we can and we will. But
we have to realise that passivity is not the key.
On a concluding note, let’s be proud that in the past,
India has been the teacher of numbers, the mother of
history, the grandmother of legend and the great
grand mother of tradition. And let’s be hopeful that
our future is endowed with equal pride. G T
Dear Editor,I really liked the educational poster in
the AIS Gur 43 contest edition which
reminded me of the quote, “The
important thing is not to stop
questioning. Curiosity has its own
reason for existing.” The poster brought
forth intriguing facts about things
which happened a 100 years ago.
Looking forward to more such
appealing and illuminating posters.
Ananya Shreshtha, AIS Saket, XI D
G T
True love
There is only one happiness in life,
to love and be loved.
George Sand
For life, with all it yields of joy and
woe, and hope and fear (believe the
aged friend),
Is just our chance o' the prize of
learning love -
How love might be, hath been in-
deed, and is.
Robert Browning
If you judge people, you have no
time to love them.
Mother Teresa
A life without love is like a sunless
garden where the flowers are dead.
Oscar Wilde
He who wants to do good knocks at
the gate: he who loves finds the
door open.
Rabindranath Tagore
Compiled by Ramisha JainAIS Saket, XI G
GT M@il
Kriti Chopra, AIS Saket, XI C
It is said that wisdom comes with
age but it is also held that children
hold a key to the questions which
the older ones may fail to answer.
Meet some young faces who have
made us proud for at least one reason.
Louis BrailleFor empowering the blind
At the age of 3, an eye injury left
Louis Braille blind. While studying at
the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in
Paris, he invented the Braille system
to enable the blind to read and write.
Alexandra 'Alex' ScottFor uplifting children with cancer
Diagnosed with neuroblastoma, Alex
started a lemonade stand at four years
of age to raise money to "help other
kids, like her." Her first lemonade
stand raised $2,000 and led to the cre-
ation of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Foundation, that raises funds for can-
cer research.
Om PrakashYadavFor being brave and selfless
10 year old Om Prakash Yadav from
Uttar Pradesh was going to school
with students in a Maruti van when it
caught fire. Om Prakash broke open
the door to save 8 children. The win-
ner of National Bravery Award and
Sanjay Award still bears burn marks.
Prasannata ShandilyaFor the use of cool logic
Prasannata Shandilya, a Class VI stu-
dent from Angul was awarded the Na-
tional Bravery Award in 2012. The
braveheart threw chilli powder into
the eyes of the dacoits who had bro-
ken into her house and attacked her
parents. Her courage led to the arrest
of the miscreants.G T
If you think age
and wisdom are
related, these
little ones could
make you think
twice
Learning fromthe little ones
India Shining?
Pearls of Love
Collage:Jalendu Dhamija, AIS Saket, XI C
‘India Shining’— a phrase
coined by political bigwigs,
tom-tomed by the Indian
market and drummed into
the heads of the Janta,
but are we shining?
Dishedwithlove
Illustration: SimranKathuria, AIS Saket, XI F
THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013 7It was a nice experience working with atalented group.Pulkit Shahi, AIS Saket, XI F, Page Editor
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Celluloid romanceEducational Poster
Casablanca AndazDevdas
Cinema casts its magic; throws its spell and enchantsyou with its romance. Relive the big screen love onceagain with these evergreen romantic movies. If you area movie buff, you would score* well too...
Saathiya Jab We Met Love Actually P.S. I Love You
The Notebook Mohabbatein Veer Zaara Chocolat
Titanic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Dil To Pagal HaiPretty Woman
The Sound of Music GreaseMughal-e-azam Love Story Bobby Dirty DancingPyaasa
Gone with the Wind Roman HolidayThe Broadway Melody
Dilwale Dulhania
Le Jayenge
5-10 Get a life!
10-20 You can do better!
20-30 ‘Drum roll’ Cupid loves you!
Qayamat se
Qayamat TakMaine Pyar Kiya
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Barfi
Illustrations: Kangan Khanna, XII F & Akash Singh, XI D; AIS Saket;Concept: Pulkit Shahi, AIS Saket, XI F
*Know your scoreTick the movies that you haveseen in the check box.If you managed to tick:
8 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Mosaic Senior
Raveena Nayyar, AIS Saket, XI G
Starter: Fruit Salad
Ingredients Castor Sugar ............................¼ cup
Vanilla beans ....................................1
Lemon peel ..............................1 strip
Ripe plums ......................................2
Strawberries ..........................250 gm
Raspberries ............................120 gm
Cherries ..................................125 gm
Water ........................................½ cup
Method� Add sugar, vanilla bean and lemon
peel in a saucepan. Cook the mix-
ture over low heat, stirring for 2
minutes. Gradually increase the heat
and bring it to a boil. Cook until
mixture thickens slightly. Set it
aside for 10 minutes to cool.
� Put together plums, strawberries,
raspberries and cherries in a bowl.
Pour the sugar vanilla mixture over
fruits. Cover with a plastic wrap and
keep it in the fridge for 2 hours, after
which it is ready to serve.
Main Course: Red Sauce Pasta
IngredientsPenne pasta (boiled) ..1 medium cup
Onion (chopped) ..............................1
Tomatoes (chopped) ........................3
Tomato puree ........................2-3 tbsp
Black pepper, Salt ............as per taste
Grated cheese ..................for garnish
Olive oil ....................................4 tbsp
Method� Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add
onion and cook till onions are
translucent. Stir in chopped toma-
toes till tender.
� Add tomato puree, salt and pepper
and cook for 5-6 minutes on a
medium flame.
� Add boiled pasta, stir and close the
lid. Reduce the flame and cook till
pasta is rich and thick. Garnish with
grated cheese and serve hot.
Dessert: Strawberry Mousse
IngredientsStrawberries (hulled) ..............3 cups
Icing Sugar ............................ to taste
Whipping Cream........................1 cup
Method� Chill your beater blades (and bowl,
if using a steel bowl) for at least 1
hour in the freezer.
� Reserve few strawberries for gar-
nish and puree the rest.
� Whip the whipping cream and icing
sugar together for 4-5 minutes till it
reaches soft-peak stage.
� Fold the whipping cream into the
strawberry puree until it gets fully
incorporated.
� Spoon into mousse glasses and allow
it to set in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
� Garnish with strawberries and a
sprig of mint. Serve chilled. G T
Red course meal
Con
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Though it’s my second contest edition, the experience wastotally different from the last one! I learned more, gainedmore and definitely enjoyed more!
Raveena Nayyar, AIS Saket, XI G, Page Editor
Devyani Goel, AIS Saket, VII B
Mike Smith was the perfect boy
you could find. He was intel-
ligent, smart and handsome;
always stood first in class. The only
thing negative about him was- he was
self-centered and short tempered. He
loved to shout at people and never
thought about how it would make the
other person feel.
As he grew, his parents started to worry
about his attitude. Mike’s teachers
started complaining too. So, one day, his
father took him out to the garden. The
Smiths had a wooden fence in their
backyard. Mike’s father handed him a
bag of nails and a hammer, asking him
to hammer a nail into the fence, every
time he yelled at someone. It was very
hard for him to do so. This made him
control his temper, as, he felt it was eas-
ier than hammering nails. There came a
day, when the fence went without any
hammering. He proudly announced this
to his parents. Now, his father asked
Mike to pull out a nail everyday he went
without losing his temper. Mike soon
pulled out all the nails. On completing
this wonderful task, he went and told his
parents.
Mike’s father took him outside once
more. He showed him the fence that had
once been perfect, but now bore many
holes. His father said, “Every time you
shout at someone, you put a nail in your
relationship with that person. No matter
how many times you apologise, that hole
will remain.
That means, we have to treat everyone
with love and respect and try to prevent
festering as many holes as we can.” G T
Nails in a fence
Arushi Sahrawat, XI G & Vishruti Saraf, X B, AIS Saket
Pet bond Puppy Love Friendly bond Cheer and smile Sibling bond Googly, woogly, woosh
CAMERA CAPERS Send in your entries to [email protected]
POEMS
Navya Khanduja, AIS Saket, IX A
“Have you gone crazy?” “You bet!”,
how often we had such crazy talks?
Loved pulling stupid pranks,
going on endless morning walks.
The cycle rides, the grumpy fights,
the scary slides and falling from heights.
Helping them get back to their feet
whenever any of us would fall,
but that was after we finished laughing,
we were so small, after all.
Saving money to buy desserts so yummy,
making faces- disgustingly funny.
Oh! We had all that one could desire,
such a lovely bunch of louts we were.
We would fight for days thus,
but if anybody troubled our friend, they
would face us!
Love andits ways
Snigdha Gautam
AIS Saket, XI G
Everything except love has age,
it comes across anytime, at any stage.
Whether you are an adult, child or teen,
the depth of love is only what is seen.
Love cannot be defined,
because it’s not a situation of our mind.
It’s the beat of the heart,
it’s the nature’s most creative art.
Many hate the feeling of love,
even when its calm like dove.
One might solicitously wonder,
why we force love to surrender?
Love is just a feeling,
but each time has a different meaning.
Motherly love is to take care,
brotherly love is to share.
Love means to make friends,
who will never change with trends.
Love even means to show concern,
without any selfish motive in return.
Love is all about what you believe,
it is all about what you relive.
It is about your thought,
of every different loving sought. G T
Vishruti Saraf, AIS Saket, X B
1. Name the sport in which nei ther
the spec ta tors nor the par tic i pants or
the leader knows the score until the
game ends.
2.Which famous North Amer i can
land mark is in news for con stantly
mov ing backward?
3.Of all veg eta bles, only two can live
to pro duce on their own for sev eral
grow ing sea sons. All other veg eta -
bles must be replanted every year.
Name the two peren nial vegetables.
4.Name the fruit which has its seeds
on the exterior?
5.Three words in stan dard Eng lish
begin with the let ters “dw” and they
are all com mon words. Name them.
6.Name the veg etable or fruit that is
never sold frozen, canned, processed,
cooked, or in any other form except
fresh. G T
Story wala Mike’s father handed him abag of nails and a hammer
asking him to hammer a nailinto the fence, every time hewould yell at someone. It wasvery hard for him to do so.
Quiz
1. Boxing 2. Niagara Falls 3.
Asparagus and Rhubarb 4.
Strawberry 5. Three English words
beginning with “dw”— dwarf, dwell,
and dwindle 6. Lettuce
Answers
Illustration: Dakshira Singh, AIS Saket, XI D
Illustration: Agrim Tuli, AIS Saket, X A
Raveena presents
her red course meal
Goodie bag ofmemories
With the onset
of the Valentine
week, red seems
to be the colour
of the season.
Enjoy the
colour on your
platter too
9Mosaic Junior
THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Painting Corner Kunal Aggarwal
AIS Saket, IV B
3INGREDIENT
BISCUITS
Rachita Khuntia
AIS Saket, IV A
Jay and Vijay had been friends since
their childhood. Both of them went
to the same school, which was far
from their place. On their way to school,
they had to cross a river, pass hills and a
sandy area too.
One rainy day, the two friends set out for
school as usual. They were chatting
while walking, discussing properties of
air, which was taught in school the pre-
vious day. The two had different opin-
ions, which led to a heated argument.
Eventually, things got so out of hand that
Jay slapped Vijay in a fit of anger. Shell
shocked, Vijay stared at his friend and
wrote on sand,‘Today, my best friend
slapped me’. After some time both re-
sumed their walk, but were not talking
to each other anymore.
They reached the river which was over-
flowing because of the rain. Vijay was
not a good swimmer. He stepped into the
river but began to drown. Jay saw this
and without thinking for a second,
jumped into the river. With difficulty, he
managed to drag Vijay out of the river.
When Vijay regained his breath and re-
turned to normal, he wrote on a hill,
‘Today my best friend saved my life’.
Jay who was observing all this could not
help asking, “Why did you write on sand
when I slapped you, and why are you
writing on a hill when I saved your life?”
Vijay replied, “Just as writings on sand
get erased in no time, we should forget
the wrong done by our friends very
soon. However, we should always re-
member their act of kindness just as
writing on stones is forever.”
On hearing this, Jay hugged Vijay and
the two went to school as if nothing had
happened. G T
The tale of two friends
Resham Talwar, AIS Saket, IV A
Yes, you can make biscuits with just 3
ingredients and I bet you have them in
your kitchen right now. Slide a spoon
of Nutella between two, if you want,
and that makes 4 ingredients!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
IngredientsPeanut butter ..............................1 cup
Caster sugar ..............................1 cup
Egg ..................................................1
Nutella (optional) ..............As desired
Method� Break the egg in the bowl. Add all
other ingredients (except Nutella) and
combine well.
� Line a baking tray with baking paper
and set aside.
� Roll tablespoon sized balls and place
on the tray. Push down each one with a
fork.
� Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 10-
15 minutes. Leave it to cool on the tray.
� To make your biscuits yummier,
spread some nutella between two bis-
cuits. Make a sandwich and enjoy the
mouthful. G T
Wisdom Tale
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Himadri Seth
AIS Saket, VI A
A small little bubble,
with few seconds for a life,
can show rainbow colours,
so cheery and bright.
A bird with nothing,
but few twigs as property,
can chirp with enthusiasm,
and be so happy.
The giant green trees,
with the burden of so many creatures,
can sway with the wind,
and yet dance like dance teachers!
Then why can’t we,
with such a long life,
so much of property,
and no burden to talk of,
be satisfied with what we have?
Stop asking for more,
act upon it and be happy,
your life will then never be sour.
The Moron ManAyush Singh
AIS Saket, V A
One day a funny kind of man
Came walking down the street
He wore a shoe upon his head
And hats upon his feet
He raised his shoe and smiled at me
His manners were polite
But never had I seen before
Such a funny sounding sight
He said, “Allow me to present
your majesty with a rose”
And taking out a currant bun
He held it to my nose
I staggered back against the wall
And then I answered, “Well!”
I never saw a rose with such
A funny-looking smell
He then began to sing a song
And sat on the ground
You never heard in all your life
Such a funny feeling sound
“My friend why do you wear two hats
upon your feet?” I asked
He turned the other way around
And hopped home on his head
Solar CarSoham Haldar
AIS Saket, II A
I am a little car,
who runs on sun power.
I do not use stinky petrol,
solar energy makes my wheels roll.
Nasty fumes don’t come from me,
I keep the environment pollution free.
So, hey people be my friend,
adopt me and pollution shall end.G T
POEMS
So what did you learn today?
Remember the good things and
learn to forget the bad things.
Vijay was not agood swimmer. He
stepped into theriver but began to
drown. Jay sawthis and without
thinking for asecond, jumped
into the river.
This is our first time with the contest edition. Initially, we didn'tknow how to interact with the kids, but their enthusiastic facesbuilt our confidence. We are eager to learn more from GT.
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Riddle fiddleAnukriti Manchanda, AIS Saket, V A
1. What is black when clean and white when dirty?
2. Name the cherry that we cannot eat.
3. What never asks a question but is always answered?
4. What is dark but made by light?
5. What do we have in December that no other months have?
6. What does a Policeman have in his sandwiches?
7. What has scale but cant weigh things?
8. Which valuable thing will become old when we take out
‘G’ from it?
9. Which city is unmarried?
10. Where did the cat go when it lost its tail?
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Resham enjoyes her
3 ingredient biscuits
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Junior Jottings Newsletter
Amiown Pushp Vihar
Priya Chawla, Teacher
At Amiown ‘weather’ is a topic of
daily discussion as it enhances the
young ones’ sense of exploration
and discovery, observation skills and also
does wonders to their memory.
Little Amies revelled in nature as weather
changed hues through a host of interesting
indoor and outdoor activities. It made them
understand their immediate environment
better. During the circle time, children were
asked questions pertaining to the topic,
like- whether it is a sunny or cloudy day?
Is it raining or is the wind playing havoc
with their hair? Is it hot enough to turn on
the AC or cold enough to snuggle into their
fleeces? The teachers discussed the weather
with them with the help of various teaching
aids including flash cards and a weather
chart. The children were encouraged to
think about the various aspects of weather
and seasons.
The little weather watchers excitedly de-
scribed the climatic conditions outside with
cries of “it’s a foggy, sunny, windy, cloudy
day” or “there is a thunderstorm”. Using
open ended questions, they were made to
think about clothes and activities appropri-
ate for the weather. The children also sang
rhymes about the weather.
To inculcate love for nature, outdoor activ-
ities were also planned for the children. On
a sunny day, little Amies learnt about shad-
ows and discovered their own shadows,
playing hide and seek. They were taken for
nature walks to see how plants and flowers
blossom in the sunshine. The classrooms
moved outdoors for activities like story
time. For the little ones, a windy day
brought with it the joy of watching flags
fluttering wildly and the thrill of running
while being chased by the playful wind.
The rain made the little ones bring out their
colourful umbrellas and raincoats, splash-
ing water with joy. G T
Amiown Pushp Vihar
Divya Sikka, Teacher
Amiown believes in the holistic
development of its students and
keeping this aspect in mind,
yoga has been made a part of the daily
curriculum. In today’s fast paced life,
yoga helps counter pressure; learn tech-
niques for mastering health; promote re-
laxation and gain inner fulfillment. It
helps one navigate life's challenges with
ease and builds self-esteem by creating
awareness about one’s body through a
host of non competitive physical activi-
ties. It also fosters the feeling of cooper-
ation and compassion.
Yogic science is known for boosting
physical, mental, and spiritual fitness.
The discipline which has its origins in
ancient India has benefited people not
only in India, but the world over. The
numerous benefits that children derive
from Yoga are not unknown. It is known
for enhancing flexibility, strength, coor-
dination and body awareness. In addi-
tion, it increases concentration span,
infuses a sense of calmness and relax-
ation. During the yoga session, children
exercise, play, connect more deeply
with their inner self, and develop an in-
timate relationship with nature.
Surya Namaskar also known in English
as Sun Salutation is the most commonly
practiced asana. It’s a form of worship
of Surya, the Sun God. It is also con-
sidered complete yoga in itself. Amies
have mastered seven steps out of the 12
steps of Surya Namaskar. Practicing
Surya Namaskar helps in improving
blood circulation to all the important
organs of the body, strengthens the
muscles of arms and waist, makes spine
and waist more flexible, helps improve
digestion and concentration. G T
Regaling in natureAmies learn to discover various weatherphenomena through a series of activities
Raindrops Time for splashing
Namaskar Way of life Looking Up Aiming for the sky
�It helps in enhancing listening skills
as the children follow instructions
and do the steps accordingly.
�It helps in team building as children
practice yoga in a group, which fur-
ther enhances their social skills.
�It helps in developing their gross
motor skills.
�It helps in developing mathematical
skills as children have to follow the
sequence of the steps and also count
while doing different asanas.
�It helps enhance the vocabulary of
children.
�It boosts their concentration power
and confidence.
So, if you want your child to be more
flexible and agile, then make him/her
turn to yoga.
Yoga for a healthy youYo yo over Yoga
Amies turn to yoga to stay healthy, wealthy and wise
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Amity Science Foundation
Ishani Goomer and Khanak Bhar-
gava, Class X students of Amity In-
ternational School, Mayur Vihar
and Akshat Boobna, Class XI student of
AIS Saket bagged gold at the prestigious
Initiative for Research and Innovation in
Science (IRIS) National Fair 2012 held
at Bal Bhavan, New Delhi. In the junior
category, Sharnik and Rohan Mittal of
AIS Vasundhara 1 won a bronze medal.
The first round of this event saw over
2500 teams from across India participate
in the competition. Only 171 teams
made it to the national fair, where their
projects were evaluated by 27 eminent
scientists. Eight teams from Amity In-
ternational Schools participated in the
national fair at IRIS, an organisation
which works in collaboration with De-
partment of Science & Technology, CII
and Intel. Amitians did everyone proud
by bagging three positions, including 2
gold and 1 bronze. The winning teams
will undergo a training program to be or-
ganised by IRIS and after successful
completion of the same they would be
representing India in Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair (IISEF)
2013 to be held in Phoenix Arizona,
USA during May 12-17, 2013.
The budding scientists of AIS Mayur
Vihar prepared a kit to identify artificially
ripened mangoes using calcium carbide,
from the natural ones. Calcium Carbide
is a known carcinogenic that causes ir-
reparable harm to the body. Also, the nu-
trition value of the artificially ripened
mangoes is far less as compared to the
naturally ripened ones. Akshat Boobna of
AIS Saket prepared a project which math-
ematically analysed room response to
tone bursts to find the best location for
stereo speaker placement. In the junior
category, Sharnik and Rohan Mittal of
AIS Vasundhara 1 prepared an activated
charcoal battery.
Amongst the other teams that made it to
the nationals in the Senior category were
Utkarsh Vardhan and Abhishek Agarwal
of AIS Vasundhara 6 (worked for trap-
ping energy generated from thermo-gen-
esis of plants), Gaurav Rakheja and
Tushar Rawat from AIS Saket (designed
a non-electric cooling device), Mehak
Goyal and Kriti Chopra of AIS Saket
(worked for recycling the energy spent in
keystrokes of computers).
In the junior category, the team com-
prising Kashvi Singh and SM Anshuman
from AIS Vasundhara 6 prepared a soil
cell, while Gauri Kashyap and Bhavna
Johar from Amity International School,
Noida designed a cost effective geother-
mal heat pump. The opportunity ex-
tended by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,
Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools,
under the aegis of Amity Science Foun-
dation (ASF) led by Amity Science Ad-
visor Dr Madhu Phull, aims to inculcate
scientific temper in students. G T
Amitians make their presence felt at IRIS with their out of the box science models and book a
berth for themselves in IISEF
Amity wins Gold at IRIS
AIS SaketInter- Amity Heritage Quiz
Amity International School,
Saket, the proud host of the
prestigious annual Inter-Amity
Heritage quiz lifted the winners trophy
yet again. The quiz which was con-
ducted on January 18, 2013 by quiz-
master Aditya Nath Mubai from
‘Quizcraft’ was based on the seven
union territories of India.
Students from all branches of Amity In-
ternational Schools along with their
counterparts from Amity Global School
and Amity Indian Military College par-
ticipated in the quiz.
The students were divided into junior,
middle and senior category. Each group
was further divided into two teams. The
heritage quiz based on the seven union
territories consisted of a semi-final
written round and the final, oral and
audio-visual round.
Finally, six teams each from different
categories qualified for the finals. The
event was attended by school principal
Dr Rekha Ranade and vice principal
Anshu Mittal who congratulated the stu-
dents on their victory G T
Charge of the green brigadeAIS Noida
Sports Day
Agility, commitment, zeal and un-
flagging passion to excel were
on display at the Annual Sports
Day celebrations of AIS Noida held on
December 5, 2012. The Sports Day of
Classes III-V titled ‘Olympics at Amity’
was aimed at uniting Amitians in concord
and building a peaceful and better world
free of discrimination. The event com-
menced with Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,
Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools
and chief guest Nikhil Chopra, former
Indian cricketer lighting the ceremonial
lamp along with, school principal Renu
Singh and Ammaji. The soulful rendition
of Shanti mantra by the school choir
echoed Amity’s philosophy that it is im-
portant to have physical, mental and spir-
itual wellness to achieve success in life.
Speaking on the occasion, Renu Singh
said, “Olympics unite people from across
the world and foster positive values like
hard work, fair play, excellence and team
spirit, and help put aside cultural, ethnic
and economic differences.”
The school reporters, presented an elo-
quent outline of the events held during
the year. The marching contingent led by
troupe leader Arshia Nayar and flanked
by Anika Jha, Zohya Khan and drum
leader, Palaash Rastogi walked past con-
fidently. The chief guest in his inspiring
speech stressed on the need to introspect
and develop into a compassionate and
courageous individual. During the sports
extravaganza, the essence of the games
‘Citius, Altius, Fortius - faster, higher,
stronger’ was very much evident in the
field. The graceful gymnasts and karate
champs left the audience spell bound.
‘Ribbons of dreams’, ‘Making a splash-
synchronized butterfly drill’ and ‘Har-
bingers of friendship’ presented by
students of Class III, IV and V were ap-
plauded by all. Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan
praised the efforts of student and teach-
ers and urged the students to become
peace loving citizens of India. G T
Olympics at Amity
Showing the way:
Students encourage
shopkeepers to shift
to paper bags
AIS Pushp Vihar
Environment is one topic that is
very close to the heart of each
and every Amitian and it is not
rare to come across the various initia-
tives undertaken by them to sensitize
people on the cause. ‘Say no to plastic
bags’ campaign initiated by the eco club
of Amity International School, Pushp
Vihar at a fruit and vegetable market in
Saket on December 19, 2012 was a step
in this direction.
The campaign conceptualised by the
Delhi Environment Department was ef-
fectively carried out by the Eco-Club
members with vigour and enthusiasm.
Students of Classes V-VIII who are a
part of the club sensitised students of
Classes KG-III about the hazards asso-
ciated with the use of plastic bags. They
later visited the market to make people
aware about the cascading affects of
plastic bags and the available eco
friendly alternatives. The students ex-
plained to the shopkeepers and shoppers
about how its use causes pollution and
its consumption proves fatal for the ani-
mals. They also apprised them about
high cost associated with its disposal.
The shopkeepers felt elated to receive
paper bags made by the students and
pledged to discontinue the use of plastic
bags. The campaign was highly success-
ful as it infused a sense of confidence
among students. G T
Tracking Indian heritage
Heritage Mind Walk: The best minds at work
Junior Annual Sports Day celebrations at Amity International
School, Noida saw young Amitians rekindling sportsman spirit
Amitians at IRIS National Fair 2012
Students partake in the
sports day extravaganza
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Snigdha Gautam, AIS Saket, XI G, Page Editor
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Variety12
What IIFA can learn from the Oscars?
Not just Hollywood-They honour and acknowledge interna-
tional categories and languages too. By cinema, they really
mean cinema. IIFA awards are only restricted to ‘Hindi’
movies. The rich offerings of regional directors are not a part
of the award function.
Glamour- The Oscars are a hub of glamour driven divas and
overly classy men. IIFA awards still have a long way to go
where the GQ (Glamour Quotient) is concerned. We are yet to
see a gorgeous green fishtail-hem gown and matching tuxedo-
inspired jacket.
Time limit- The Oscars have a 45 second time limit for the
thank you speech, rambling on for longer than that is not ac-
ceptable. Uh, hint hint IIFA?
What the Oscars can learn from IIFA?
Humour- Come on, Oscars, take one for the team. Hosts of
IIFA are not afraid of looking ridiculous on screen just to en-
tertain the viewers. It can range from hilarious dances to a non-
stop monologue about something as vague as cologne. Oscars,
on the other hand, are often a solemn affair.
Glitz- Bollywood is all about colour and shine which in-
evitably makes IIFA the epitome of glitz. Our starlets sure
know how to dazzle the audience with colourful sarees and
earlong jhumkas. Not to forget our men with the super macho
sherwaanis and kohlapuri chappals.
The Green Carpet- Yes, Oscars, thinking out of the box is al-
ways an option. IIFA is all about originality. They reject clichés
even down to the drab old Red Carpet. G T
To Russia,
We have been working on improving
our foreign relations for quite some
time and have managed to bring
down nuclear arsenals with the Treaty
New START. Make a promise of a
new beginning with yellow rose.
From US
To Germany,
Both of us have been the core of Eu-
rope and the twin engine for European
integration. Cooperation with your
country is the central element of our
foreign policy. We extend to you this
red rose, signifying love and respect.
From France
To Canada
You closed down our embassy inTehran and expelled our diplomats.Your PM called us “a clear and pres-ent danger.” We bid this relationshipfarewell with a black rose.
From Iran
To Pakistan,
Our relationship has been strained due
to several historical and political is-
sues. The action on the border reflects
de facto state of war. Let peace tri-
umph over war, with this white rose.
From India
To, from…with love
From glitz-glamour to every-thing shining, from bizarredresses to gorgeous gowns,
from a little controversy to cat fights allaround; Labanya Maitra, AIS Saket, XID, brings the best lessons from two popularaward nights - India and abroad
Illustration: Kangan Khanna, AIS Saket, XII
Mere paas Brad Pitthai, Angelina Jolie
hai, Tom Cruise hai,Julia Roberts hai...
tumhare paas kya hai?
Mere paas..
K-K-K-K-
KHANS hai!
Graphic: Jalendu
Dhamija & Nikhil
Nayar, AIS Saket, XI C
Kriti Chopra, AIS Saket, XI C
Glitz vsGlamour
Graham Bell rings-in style Tring Tring gets a new look; courtesy – the bold and beautiful phones that are ready to jazz up yourliving spaces. Use these stylish phones and people are bound to say ‘look’ who’s calling
Aarushi Mehta, AIS Saket, X B
When our very own Graham
Bell invented the telephone,
he certainly did not imagine
its present day avatars. The ‘tring-tring
instrument’ has indeed come a long way
from its heavy weight ancient version.
Now packaged in eye catchy shapes,
studded with swarowski, or packed with
gothic punk…the new age phones
scream stylish. While Graham Bell,
looks upon these innovations from
heaven, amused, you go ahead and enjoy
these picks.
Studded stillettoIt is not always necessary to stare at
someone’s feet and say “What gorgeous
heels!” as now one has the liberty to
look anywhere to find a stunning heel
lying around or ringing inside a room.
The first eye-candy will definitely be (in
case you are still looking for Cin-
derella’s missing shoe), standing tall at
7 inches, the studded stiletto phone. It is
ravishing and is definitely something
worth buying.
Dial-a-skullA room that looks like a dungeon, or
being a death-metal star without know-
ing how to sing, is what everyone wants
(well, almost everyone). For pulling off
this death-metal funky attitude, what one
needs is a telephone from beyond the
grave, the dial-a-skull. This extremely
glamorous crystal-studded telephone is
unique in every which way.
Sew, sew, sewReminding us of our sweet old grandma
and her adept hands working on stitch-
ing the cushion covers (that we always
managed to tear apart) in unimaginable
ways, here comes another masterpiece,
our dear ‘Granny’s sewing machine
phone’ . Its floral trim and playful spool
of thread will transform one’s not-so-
chic room into one!
Telephonic symphonySensitizing your auditory nerves and re-
minding you of Beethoven, another bud-
ding star in the funky telephone category
is the ’Crystal Piano’. The keys of this
phone will actually play notes while di-
aling the number. It’s one phone which
can make you feel royal. The only hitch
is that the musical dialpad may get a lit-
tle annoying at times.
V for VictoryFor the ones who love to get what they
want, and well, always do get it, should
take a look at this telephone. With a V
sign, this one may make you seem a lit-
tle self-absorbed, but what is life with-
out a little narcissism? Add to it, the Vic-
torian appeal of this phone, will up the
sophistication quotient of your phone
by several notches.
For the book wormIf a person actually reads books, or
pretends to read them, or just likes
creating a bookshelf of one’s own,
this telephone, or well, a pile of
books with a dial pad and receiver
is what one is looking for. This
phone, a perfect definition of an
oxymoron for serious and chic
combined, is a great pick if you
want to be the good-looking
bookworm! G T
The very first phone call was “Watson, comehere, I want you!” It was made on March 10,
1876 in Boston, Massachusetts, betweenAlexander Graham Bell and his assistant
Thomas A. Watson.