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Editorial

W ith the coming of autumn, North Point now enters into a new chapter for this academic year, with

its own activities and events to look forward to. With this transition the 'Among Ourselves' Editorial Team present to you the second issue of the 'Among Ourselves' magazine for the year 2019. With this new issue we bring to you new ideas fresh off the boat along with some new additions from the Editorial Team. We are grateful to all the boys who have contributed their articles for this issue and it is our humble request that you continue to do so. Writing, unlike many other art forms, is unique. It single-handedly tests the many abilities and overall calibre of an individual. I believe that all the boys whose articles you shall now read, ranging from the Primary students upto the Senior students, all have managed to push themselves to their individual limits and convey to us their thoughts. I sincerely hope that you, dear reader, will enjoy reading this magazine and feel satisfied with it. The third issue will be the last issue of the 'Among Ourselves' magazine for this year and our plan is to make it the larget issue till date, but we cannot achieve this feat without your support and contributions. So, to all the staff and students of North Point, the water does not flow until the faucet is turned on, so turn on the faucet of your creativity and let it all flow out.

Teacher Guide - Mrs. Anupama Roberts

Editor-in-Chief - Mahin-E-Alam

Text Editors - Md. Ismail Razee Jonathan Prateek Lopchan

Design and Layout - Hrishikesh Rai Rishabh Agarwal Mahin-E-Alam

Photography - Yuvraj Ghimiray Hrishikesh Rai

The Among Ourselves Editorial Team 2019

Reviews - Vinayak Milan Pradhan Samden Lama Dukpa

Art Section - Nisheet Budathoki Mihir Dev Choudhury

Articles - Vaibhav Gurung Dhiresh Sarda Aranya Sen

A m o n g o u r s e l v e s I s s u e 24

“Our learning will have to be a source of help to others, especially the needy ones.” – Fr. Leo Alphonse Raj SJ

Q. Though it has been a month now, we would still like to extend our warm welcome on behalf of the North Point family. Could you please tell us something about yourself ?

It is true that it has been a month now, but I am not a new person to the North Point family and am familiar with the saying that "Once you are a North Pointer you are always a North Pointer". When I came here during my second year of Regency, just before going for Theology studies, Fr. Kinley SJ told me that when Regents come into NP for their regency either they go out with flying colours or leave half baked. Many of the senior Jesuits have told me that NP has its own traditions training young Jesuits when they join the Society of Jesus. I think I was lucky to be part of the former. And so I was sent to London for my theology studies. My heart was always here though I did not know that I would be sent again here so early to take over a big responsibility. I am aware I can’t fill the shoes of great men who passed out from here but am sure with the help of every member of the NP family, past and present, will work together to build a better society and to form our young men to be men for and with others. Also I was always in touch with a few staff members and I kept myself updated and I have seen NP growing from strength to strength. The responsibility is new and tough. But when I have so many good staff around me, I think, as Julian Norwich said “All is well and all manner of things are well”. To say something about myself, I am from Tamilnadu, from the diocese of Sivaganga where the famous Jesuit Saint St. John de Britto was martyred. I joined the society in 2001 and after many years of formation at various places am back here.Q. You were here at North Point a couple of years ago. Could you elaborate on some of the most striking changes that you have notices so far?In fact, the infrastructure has not changed much except for

the new PD building. I have seen the PD classrooms being shifted from one place to the other over the years. My Priestly Ordination happened at the JMJ auditorium. The canteen has been shifted now to the PD ground. The infirmary has gone back where it was once. And of course the young men are different every year and I may be new to many but most of the staff know me (Though I lived one year earlier it does not look like that to me). I feel I am not a new person to the Twin Towers. At the same time, new people and new problems and solutions along with young men filled with lots of talents to share with others, give me a sense of hope and happiness that we together can create a better NP.Q. How did you feel when you were first told that you would be the Principal of SJS, NP?It was a shock as well as a surprise. When Fr. Provincial started talking to me I sensed that something was coming but I didn’t think it would be NP. The reason being that I am young, less experienced unlike many great men who had been here before me. So I asked Fr. Provincial to give me some time. He said “you can take your time but you have to say only YES”, ah…ah… Then I understood that there was no choice left other than taking up the responsibility happily. I understood that the Society of Jesus had kept their trust in me. So here I am!

Q. How do you envision reviving some of North Point’s old traditions?I will do as much as I can, along with the Jesuits and staff, to revive some of the trademark traditions. It will take some time but surely I will. Due to various reasons some of the practices have been stopped but things will be sorted out. One such is that wanting to resume the HMI course. If the parents and the students vouch that they will be responsible men and women for others and conduct themselves well, we will start from this year. The first Friday mass has resumed already. And the great tradition of never giving up on anything till we reach the pinnacle for AMDG, will continue.Q. Lastly, what message would you like to bestow on the students as well as the staff of NP?As I am writing this I was told that we won the ISC Fest dance and Creative writing competition held at Loreto Convent School. Congratulations to you young men! This is what I have been thinking to impart to everyone who is associated with the NP family - that we never give up! We fight till the end! We need to put our heart and soul in all that we do, striving always for MAGIS! At the same time being proud of our success, not pride, and deeply rooted in reality and learning from it as they come our way and constantly reminding ourselves that our learning will have to be a source of help to others especially the needy ones.


A Burma Boy of the ‘Home in the Mountains’ - Mr. Ban An Khaw

I am Chit Myine Cho (C.M. Cho) class of ’65, St. Joseph’s College, North Point. Since I left India, I have been using my Chinese name Ban An Khaw, since I am a Sino-Burmese. I came to the United States at the end of October 1987 after attending North Point College for 2 years.

I am currently a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, at Northeastern. University. My prior position included Associate Professorship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

I was awarded the Very Distinguished North Point Alumnus as well as the Distinguished Alumnus of the State University of New York at Oswego, N.Y. where I completed my BA degree. A few years later Oswego State also conferred on me an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in 19. From 1969 to 1973, I attended Boston College for my MS and PhD degrees. After receiving my doctorate, I joined MGH and Harvard as a post-doctoral fellow and I rose to Associate Professor before joining Northeastern in 1991 as Chaired Full Professor. I have published over 240 manuscripts, 2 books and presented my research in over 280 national and international meetings. I have about 15 U.S. Patents and have started 3 companies. My years in St. Joseph’s College, North Point were the most care-free years of my life that instilled a love of learning and integrity. In this stroll down memory lane, I am fortunate to have continued the friendships of my schoolmates, who now live worldwide and are successful leaders.

I arrived at North Point on a cold dreary February evening in 1958 as a thoroughly naïve Burma boy with my brother C.K. Cho, cousins Sunny Thein Aung and San Tutt Thein. My uncle Harry Saing who was a Depelchin Gold Medalist as well as a phenomenal athlete when he was at North Point, accompanied us because we could barely speak English upon arrival. Within a few months, I could speak English well enough to get into arguments and fights. However, 8 years later I graduated from North Point with a first division in the Senior Cambridge O level and Indian High School standings. In between my arrival and completion of my Senior Cambridge high school exams, many life-long friendships were made and memorable events were born. On my very first night at North Point, “Boss” (Alexis) met me and asked if I were Harry Saing’s nephew. Then, he said prophetically, “You shall win the Depelchin Gold Medal.” I did not realize what he meant and did not have a clear concept of why I was at North Point. My weekly report cards alternated between Green and Yellow. I remember getting straps from Fr. Coffee for my Yellow report cards. My understanding as a naïve young boy was that since I had paid my dues I could start mischief all over again. Mr Ashley Moss was my class teacher that year. Our accomplished former ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Kasit Pyromya, was my class-mate and I sat one bench in front of him. Due to my incessant talking in class and the LD study hall, combined with my hot Burmese temperament you may have guessed what the colour of my weekly report cards was. Fortunately for me, Kasit was given a double-promotion so during my second year I had no one to talk to in class. LD Depelchin House Captain Nyak chose me to be in his house because he thought I would be a good athlete. Was I a disappointment!!! I can still remember House Captain Nyak pleading with me to try and not get a yellow card on a weekly basis. So, you see, it does not matter how one starts but how one progresses towards one’s goals.

During my second year, under the watchful tutelage of Mr Mathews, I began to progress academically albeit slowly. For the next five years, I jumped from being the second last student of my class in 1958 to number 1 or 2. Miracles do happen. On the non-academic side, I was an average athlete. I was a decent football goal-keeper but I hated the rain and the mist during games especially since our LD team was so good that as a goalie, the only action I saw was the soaking cold rain. Oh yes, did I tell you that I was also very stubborn? I asked our team coach to let me play the field. The coach said that if I did not play the goalie position, I shall not play at all on the under 14 LD football team. So, as you might have guessed, I was no longer on the team, to say the least. However, I was

A m o n g o u r s e l v e s I s s u e 26quite tall in my last year in LD. That year we had a boxing program coached by Karma Tobden. Because of my height, I had to box much older UD fellows such as I believe, Vatavach to Winston Min (not quite sure of the spelling of the names). I am happy to say that I never lost a boxing match. Two years later, I had to break the promise I gave my father not to box again when our boxing coach Mr Tobden kept asking me for months. Finally, he promised that he would give me the Boxing Color when I get to the Senior Cambridge class. Well, what can a young man do except to accept the offer! After almost a year and a half of no training, I was made to spar with Winston Min whom I had beaten in 3 previous boxing matches 2 years ago. I believe my nose took a beating and stayed crooked for many years. Nevertheless, in the tournament, I again prevailed. Since we no longer had boxing as a sport in my senior year, I never received the Boxing Color, I had hoped for. With the support and efforts of Mr Coutinho, Fr. Kinley awarded me the Boxing Color at our 45 years mini-reunion in 2010. With my Football and Athletic Colors, I was finally awarded the White Coat. So, you see persistence is a virtue in this instance. I was very proud and made me feel like a senior in school again.

I did not play on any school football teams during my first year in the UD. But during my second year, I realized that no one wanted to play the left or the right inners positions since the players in those positions had to attack as well as defend continuously running up and down the field during the game. So, I chose to play the left inners with continual practice kicking with my left foot. In 1963, it is my opinion that the School XI team was one of the best School XI football teams. In our first game against St. Paul that year, I scored a hat trick. May years later when I introduced myself to Rajiv Dutt who was a Paulite but became a North Pointer in College, he said, “How can I not remember you. You single-handedly destroyed our team.” This was indeed a great compliment. So, plan your strategy to achieve your goals. I was also not a great sprinter, until my Depelchin House Captain, Mr PK De showed me the starting stance. In football, the steps must be small so that one can manoeuvre quickly and control the ball. However, in sprinting, one needs to make the strides as wide as possible while maintaining the same number of steps per minute. My training in lengthening my strides for 100 and 200 meters as well as the starting stance led me to win many of the races. If I am correct, my record for the 200 meters still stands.

Not being able to return to Burma to see my parents every winter from 1962 onwards, I realized that I could show my appreciation for the sacrifices my parents were making by excelling in academia. I went from second-last in class in 1958 to 1st or 2nd for my UD years. I did win the Fr. Depelchin Gold Medal in my senior year and received both the Football and Athletic colours. My disappointment was that my lowest science grades were used to compare to the highest humanities grades of my classmate for the senior year class standing. So, I came in second in class. Many

years later, when I met that friend and classmate, he wanted to know if I would like to have the class gold medal which should have been mine. It was such an honest and heartfelt gesture that I wanted him to keep it as a memento of me.

Fr. Van's influence on me was paramount. He was a surrogate father to me and to the last of the Burma Boys at NP. He was a role model not just for me but for generations of North Pointers. Fr. Van, I am forever indebted to you.

As a teenager, I was so shy that if a girl gave me a compliment, I would get all tongue-tied. As difficult as it was for me to deal with the fairer sex, I am deeply indebted to North Point for the par-excellence education, character building and the opportunity to be a North Pointer.I cannot adequately express my appreciation to St. Joseph’s College, North Point for making me who I am today as a husband, scientist, father, grandfather and the alumnus of the greatest school in the world.

C. M. ChoThe North Point Annual, 1965


A Tale of Two Kings

“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” – John Maxwell

Keeping with the vision of Jesuit education, North Point has been imparting a wholesome and

comprehensive education since its inception so as to enable its students to achieve excellence in all spheres of life and to be ‘Men for Others.’ This is reflected in its illustrious alumni who have not only attained success professionally but have also contributed to the betterment of society and furtherance of mankind. They have proved to be leaders in the truest sense, providing direction to their fellow human brethren in the pursuit of a higher goal and purpose. Such prowess and deftness in leadership that North Pointers have come to possess can thus be represented through the deeds of two of the most distinguished members of the North Point Fraternity - two Kings who led their nations on a path to glory and triumph.

His Royal HigHness King BiRendRa BiR BiKRam sHaH dev of nepal

King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was born on the 29th of December, 1944 at Narayanhiti Royal Palace in the capital city of Kathmandu to the then Crown Prince Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and his first wife, Crown Princess Indra Rajya Lakshmi Devi. He was born at a time when his country was in the grip of a major social and political upheaval and it seems that it was his destiny to be the harbinger of peace and stability for his people. As a child, King Birendra was a considerate and empathetic individual as described by his school teachers. This particular temperament of his would later be observed in his approach to state affairs in his reign. King Birendra spent his formative years in our ‘Home in the Mountains’ where under the tutelage of stalwarts like Fr. Stanford, Mr Maurice Banerjei, Mr Jack Vaz and others, he received instructions worthy of a prince. The values and skills that he had come to possess here aided him later in his life as a monarch. On 13th March 1955, the then Prince Birendra’s grandfather, King Tribhuvan passed away which resulted in his father Mahendra ascending the throne. With his father's ascension, Birendra became the Crown Prince of Nepal.

After completing his studies at North Point, he pursued higher education at Eton College in London from 1959 until his return to Nepal in 1964. Thereon, he embarked on a countrywide tour on foot to connect with his people and his culture, knowing very well that one day he would have to lead them as their sovereign. He later also attended Harvard University from 1967 to 1968 where he was exposed to a rich assortment of theories on political and economic changes in "developing" societies like Nepal, and he demonstrated an open and inquisitive mind on such subjects. King Birendra married Aishwarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi of the influential Rana family on 27th February 1970 and after the demise of his father King Mahendra in 1972, he ascended the Nepalese Throne as the tenth King of the Shah Dev Dynasty. Thus began a reign that would be fondly remembered by all as the ‘golden period’ in Nepal’s history. He demonstrated a more unconventional approach to governance than those adopted by his predecessors and brought about substantive changes in both the content and delivery of policies which were in operation and which were introduced by him. King Birendra’s first act as monarch was to make primary education free and available to all children of his country thereby addressing the malady of illiteracy that Nepal was reeling under. He also appealed to the


international community to accord Nepal the status of a ‘Zone of Peace’ so as to affirm Nepal’s commitment to Non-Alignment. His aim was to insulate economic programs from the narrow political and interest group concerns that had hampered their implementation under his father. In order to achieve this very aim, King Birendra revamped and reconstituted the Royal Advisory Council. The experienced and politically astute bureaucrats were quickly replaced by younger and well-read technocrats who were less influenced by parochial caste and political interests. His desire for his people to experience real democracy led to a popular referendum in 1980 based on universal adult suffrage where his people could choose between a multi-party and a non-party democracy. It is believed that it was the love that the Nepalese had for their king that the result was in favour of the existing non-party system. Thereafter, King Birendra introduced fundamental changes in the Constitution allowing for an elected Rashtriya Panchayat and even accepted the proposition of becoming a Constitutional Monarch. Thus, it was King Birendra’s love and the impeccable service done for his country and his people that he is still remembered affectionately as one of Nepal’s greatest kings.

The North Point Annual 1956-57

His Royal HigHness King (dRuK gyalpo) Jigme singye WangcHucK of

BHutan

King Jigme Singye Wangchuk was born on 11th November 1955 to the then King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck as their only son and heir and consequently became the Crown Prince of Bhutan. He was to be the last absolute monarch of this quaint and picturesque Himalayan Kingdom and is credited for ushering in democracy in Bhutan. He received an education which was a mélange of Traditional as well as Western systems of learning whereby he received his initial schooling at Dechencholing Palace from when he was six years old and later went to institutes outside Bhutan in pursuit of a wider perspective on worldly affairs. North Point was chosen as the apt institution to provide sound instruction to the young prince thereby making him a member of our North Point Family. It was here where he was introduced to the ‘N.P. Spirit’ that continues to remain an integral component of his identity. King Jigme Singye then attended Heatherdown School in England from 1964 to 1969 following which he returned to Bhutan. The next phase of his formal education took place at Namselling Palace in 1969. Finally, he attended

A m o n g o u r s e l v e s I s s u e 2 9Ugyen Wangchuck Academy at Satsham Choten in Paro along with a class of selected students from all over Bhutan. The then Prince Jigme Singye thereafter learnt the art of governance and administration under the mentorship of his father. Looking at the proficiency he displayed in his work, his father the then King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk appointed him first as the Chairman of the National Planning Commission in 1971 and then Governor of Trongsa in 1972. However, the untimely death of his father led to the ascension of Crown Prince Jigme Singye to the Bhutanese throne at the tender age of sixteen in 1972 as the fourth King of the House of Wangchuk. The young king continued with his father’s reform and development policies, primarily focusing on infrastructure, education, and health. In addition, he also implemented programmes to preserve Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and the natural ecosystem. King Jigme Singye was deeply passionate for the cause of rural development and upliftment. During the 1970s, intensive valley projects were introduced to improve the economic status of rural households. Cash-crop cultivation, especially potatoes, was promoted. In Southern Bhutan, citrus fruit cultivation and horticulture were encouraged. Several steps were undertaken with the aim of achieving the vision of food self-sufficiency and income generation. He is also credited for introducing the concept of Gross National Happiness which became the guideline for the measurement of development in the country. He focused greatly on infrastructural development. In 1974, there were networks of 1,332 km of roads which had grown to 4,544 km by the end of his reign in 2006. Similarly, communication and technology also grew by leaps during his reign: there were just 24 wireless stations in the country in 1974 with 480 telephone connections compared to 31,526 in 2006. He was also concerned about the welfare of students in his kingdom and he thereby launched a free education policy due to which school enrolment touched 90% by 2006. He also gave importance to ecological conservation and established several National Parks and Sanctuaries. During his reign, improved health services, safe drinking water and better nutrition led to an average life expectancy of 66 years. By 2006, there was 90% free primary health coverage in Bhutan. The country also registered a drastic decline in infant and maternal mortality

rates due to improved medical facilities. However, most importantly he is credited with having initiated the process of gradual democratization of Bhutan which began in the 1990s and culminated with the promulgation of the Bhutanese Constitution in 2008. He built a reputation for himself as a forward-thinking monarch who tirelessly worked towards the political and economic advancement of his people. He finally abdicated his throne in favour of his son King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk in 2006.

The North Point Annual 1962-63

Thus the lives of these two great personalities who once donned the same grey and blue of our school inspire all of us and call upon us ‘towards higher things’ in life. They have exemplified what it means to be ‘Men for Others’ and have lived up to the school motto of ‘Sursum Corda.’ It is now up to us to emulate them and shine.

- Samdup Dorji LamaClass 12 ‘Arts’


“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t”

- Mark Twain

life is a maze WitHout an end.

Have you ever wondered what life is? If you have you will understand what I am saying. From my point of view, life is a maze without an end. What do you think life is all about? Sometimes life is miserable - for those many people who are suffering, starving and have lost all hope. So to those people, there is a message I want to give- Life is like a Ferris wheel, you will go up and come down so don’t lose hope if you are down in this life of yours, you will surely come up. Many religions talk about “Karma” meaning if we do bad deeds in this life we will have to suffer later. “As the waves come and go karma flows the same slow.” Don’t regret your life, regret the bad deeds you did. So live your life freely and happily because you will never escape life. As I said in the beginning - Life is like a Maze without an end.

- Ashim Raj ChhetriClass 6 ‘B’

scHools sHould do aWay WitH unifoRms

The topic above must have surely popped in your head at least once, during your school life. All of us, have our own thoughts, views, and opinions about this topic. However, I think that North Point should do away with uniforms. I have several reasons which most of the students of NP would agree with. The first reason is the comfort All of us would definitely feel more comfortable in our regular clothes than in our school uniform. It is very hard to move in our school uniform, especially, during the monsoon when we have to carry a load on our backs and an umbrella in our hands. Sometimes we have to walk to town or for some even further, it is during this time we realize how tough it is to walk several kilometres wearing this uniform. Another reason is playing outdoor games. For us, youngsters, who have fresh blood flowing through our veins, we want to play games. Playing in this uniform is tough, in fact, we are not allowed to play in this uniform at all. Well, we have to respect this uniform. We wear it properly or we don’t wear it at all. However, that is not the case with our regular clothes. We can play freely and enjoy school life to its fullest. Also, teachers would not need to scold students who play in their regular clothes. Some would say that if you don’t wear the school uniform it may seem that you don’t belong to a school. Well, I would like to remind them that a school is a temple of knowledge where we come to learn not to see what the other person is wearing. Next, I believe that it helps build a sense of fashion. We live in a generation where our sense of dressing will decide what type of person we are. So in a way, it will help us to build your sense of fashion as well. My other point is that the students will be more excited to learn in this new environment where they are allowed to wear anything they want. I am sure many of the teachers in NP would like to wear something which is a little more comfortable so they can teach easily. Now some of you may misunderstand and think that you can wear “anything”. That “anything” refers to something decent. It does not mean that you wear those torn jeans or something indecent. These are my thoughts on why we should do away with uniforms.

- Keshav Raj MaujaClass 10 ‘A’


cHildRen today aRe victims of fasHion

We, the people of the 21st century have become technologically more advanced that our forefathers ever imagined. We have made robots that can walk, machines that can talk and so on. But, our minds are still primitive. We have come a long way since the 18th century. There have been so many advancements and now there is so much to grasp, but no time at all to put it inside our heads! We have misinterpreted many things. One such thing is fashion. Fashion back then referred to a man’s lifestyle. But now it means applying cosmetics on our faces, manicures, pedicures, facials and ripped jeans. Now people put more cosmetics on their faces than we can fit rice grains on a plate. However, before the cosmetic apocalypse of the 21st century, fashion meant how much you loved yourself and took care of yourself. Although it has negative effects, it also has positive effects. It has made people more liberal and acceptable to the clothes that people wear in their day to day lives. Children, nowadays, to a certain extent are victims of fashion. It is sad to see children getting spoilt, asking their parents to buy new clothes and cosmetics that come to town. They even start complaining that they do not look good and that they don’t have proper clothes. People give more importance to outer beauty. They wear clothes that others think are good, they avoid clothes that others think are bad. But the truth is that that true beauty lies within. A rose may be one of the most beautiful flowers when seen from outside but it also gives the most painful pricks. A cactus, on the other hand, is covered with thorns on the outside but stores plenty of water in it. Children, today, would prefer to read fashion magazines than classic novels. A child has contemplated fashion in the wrong way. For them, fashion is wearing the latest clothes and buying the best cosmetics in town. But true fashion is not to be searched for outside. One needs to look for it in one’s heart. When someone is satisfied with the clothes they wear then that is the time when they have succeeded in finding their fashion. Sir Cowper had once said, “Until the world lasts, fashion will continue to lead it by the nose.” The fashion of an era is not limited to the ideas of a single person; it depends on the entire generation. “A fashionable woman is one who loves herself”, as said by Sir La Rochefoucauld. Fashion does not mean to wear the best clothes that come out, but it means to wear the clothes that best suit you. I would like to conclude by saying that “No cosmetic or piece of cloth can measure your inner beauty”.

- Divyam ChettriClass 9 ‘D’

We, humans, are visual creatures we tend to come to conclusions and assumptions without reason, logic or understanding. We make a certain assumption of a person without understanding him or her well. Our misconceptions are mostly based on their looks, the places they come from, their profession or their political outlook. Lifestyles which are glamorous and showy greatly appeal to us. We love to live those lifestyles of pleasure and luxury. However, we fail to see that every lifestyle comes with its own set of problems. One faces several hardships before one lives a life of luxury. Our psychological mindset is so that we assign characteristics to a person based on their exterior. Just because someone wears spectacles, he is characterized to be an intellectual; just because of the place they come from we might label them as snobbish or just because of their profession, we call them dubious. Our judgments often tend to be false. During the 15th century, a county boy moved from rural England to London. He had been expelled from school and received no formal education. He was loathed by his wife and mocked by his rural community. This was the private life of William Shakespeare. In the 18th century England, a boy who was called “unbearably stupid” and was disowned by his father, later turned out to be Sir Isaac Newton. An American schoolboy hardly talked and was severely bullied. His fellow classmates made fun of his ideas. This was how Elon Musk was treated during his schooling. These examples show us how we fail to see what lies beneath the exterior covering. They might not necessarily turn out the way the world perceives them.The dubious-looking colleague might turn out to be the kindest person you’ve ever known. The intellectual-looking person might be the best footballer in the team. We cannot judge others by their exterior looks. Real beauty lies within. We should be judged by our internal selves and characteristics than how we look !! where we come from !! what we do!! Therefore, to conclude, I leave you with this quote from William Shakespeare before we again make the mistake of judging a book by its cover.

“All that glisters is not gold Gilded tombs do worms unfold”

- Vedant RaiClass 10 ‘C’

don’t Judge a BooK By its coveR


ligHts out

I woke up when I heard a loud ‘thud’ coming from the side of the walls. It sounded heavy and felt like as if someone or something had just fallen down. I had watched enough horror movies in my life to know what was going to happen. So the first thing I did was got out of my bed, grab the flashlight and searchfor my baseball bat. My father and mother both had gone out for a night to attend a wedding and they had instructed me and my younger brother to go to sleep early. I took a good hold of the bat that my father had gifted me on my ninth birthday. I wondered if the ‘thud’ sound was made by a thief; I would give him a thrashing. I had already been a bad day for me. I was detained by my teacher for two hours and had failed my Physics paper. I was very eager to let out my frustration on something. I grabbed the bat and slowly opened the door. Then I carefully crept out of the room and into the corridor. I tried making very little noise while walking on the wooden floor when I arrived at the place where the noise had come from. I looked over and saw that the door of the closet room was open. I was sure that a thief had broken into our house. The closet, however, was next to my younger brother’s room. So, I felt I had to do something before the thief reached his room. Suddenly, the noises from the closet began to increase, this time it sounded much denser and heavy. I had no idea what the thief was after as the closet had only toys of our's. What followed was another sound of someone dragging something on the floor. I quickly flattened up against the wall and hid, preparing myself. The footsteps began to grow closer and I braced myself tightening my grip on the bat. I could see the silhouette of the person framed in the door. The tension reached its peak. I could no longer bear it when I saw the figure of that person emerging from the room and swung the bat while closing my eyes. I opened my eyes. There he lay on the floor beside a trunk of toys, soaked in his own crimson blood; my brother.

- Pravek Patrick SitlingClass 11 ‘Arts’

Q1. A serial killer kidnapped five different people and sat them down each with two pills in their hand and a glass of water. He told them each to take one pill but warned them that one was poisonous and the other was harmless. Whichever pill the victim didn’t take, the serial killer would take. Every victim somehow chose the poisonous pill and died. How did the serial killer get them all to take the poisonous pill?

Answer: Neither of the pills were poisonous. The poison was in the water that all the victims used to swallow their pill.

Q2. A couple went to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Unfortunately, the husband returned home alone because his wife had died in a horrible boating accident. The police contacted the travel agent he booked the trip with. They later arrested the husband for murdering his wife. How did they know he did it?

Answer: The travel agent revealed that he had only booked a one-way ticket for his wife.

Q3. A man was found on the floor dead with a cassette recorder in one hand and a gun in the other. When the police arrived at the scene they pressed play on the recorder. It was the man’s voice. He said, “I have nothing else to live for. I can’t go on,” followed by the sound of a gunshot. After listening, the police knew that this was a murder, not a suicide. How?

Answer: If the dead man had killed himself, he wouldn’t have been able to press the reverse button on the cassette recorder.

Brain Teasers


Towards an Ecological Agriculture - Mrs. Sahara Lefevre

Norman Borlaug, the Nobel Laureate and “The Father of the Green Revolution” once told the

politicians and diplomats in a meeting at New Delhi, in 1967 –

“If I were a member of your Parliament, I would leap from my seat every fifteen minutes and yell at the top of my voice, Fertilizers! Give the farmers more fertilizers. There is no more vital message in India than this. Fertilizers will give India more food.” The Government of India thereafter wholeheartedly welcomed the Green Revolution. It was initiated in the State of Punjab, thinking that this strategy would be the ultimate solution to feed the ever-growing population of India, to improve the livelihood of the farmers and to connect India to the globalised world. Soon other States in India followed in the footsteps of Punjab until our Indian agriculture system changed into a chemical-based industrial agriculture system, where farmers were brainwashed and were made to believe that for higher and better quality yield, they must depend on chemicals and hybrid seeds or seeds resulting from genetic engineering. Their indigenous knowledge of farming

was disregarded as being primitive and unscientific. But industrial agriculture entails grave damage at various levels to human beings, soil, our biodiversity and climate. The reality of its damage is as cruel as it can be. Perhaps this page would not be sufficient for me to jot down the numerous damages caused by the chemical industrial agriculture. These industries were once rooted in wars. The same industries were once making explosives and chemicals for wars. And now these same industries have remodelled themselves into agrochemical industries when the wars ended. Explosive factories started to make synthetic fertilizers. Now war chemicals started to be used as pesticides and herbicides. Let me point out some significant damages brought out by the chemical industrial agriculture beginning with the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 when Union’s carbide pesticide plant leaked a toxic gas that killed more than three thousand people while thousand more suffered from mental and physical deformities and many children were born with Down Syndrome and other mental disorders when pregnant mothers were affected by the gas. But pesticides continue to kill farmers and farm workers. Studies show there is a link between disease epidemics, like cancer, and the use of pesticides in agriculture. A daily ‘cancer train’ leaves Punjab, The Land of Green Revolution in India with cancer victims. In the summer of 2013, twenty-three elementary school children died in Bihar after eating the free Midday meal which was contaminated by pesticides called monocrotophos. What happened in Bihar is not an isolated incident – traces of pesticides continue to be found in vegetables and fruits sold in our Indian markets. The epidemic of farmer`s suicide is another dark reality of chemical agriculture. Farmers were compelled to rely upon ecologically vulnerable hybrid seeds and expensive chemical inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers. As a result, they suffered from debts and crop failure which ultimately led these farmers to commit suicide. Chemical fertilizers harm the living micro-organisms, worms and earthworms that are

N O R M A N B O R L A U GF A T H E R O F T H E G R E E N R E V O L U T I O N

A m o n g o u r s e l v e s I s s u e 214responsible for soil fertility, plant growth, water retention, the nitrogen and carbon cycle which are vital for the production of healthy food. Sir Albert Howard, a pioneer of organic agriculture said, “A soil teeming with a healthy life in the form of abundant micro-flora and micro-fauna will bear healthy plants and these when consumed by animals and man will confer health on them…. but infertile soil will pass on some form of deficiency to the plant. Such plant, in turn, will pass on some form of deficiency to animals and man.” Industrial agriculture is also a great contributor to the depletion of localised organic farming by promoting mono-cropping (monoculture) in the name of globalisation. It means cultivating only one kind of crop in a given land. This has made many varieties of food crops disappear from our land. Our ancestors grew all kinds of food crops on the same land for they believed that plants work together in harmony in maintaining food diversity – this was the food pattern created by Mother Nature. If food is not grown locally then the local communities will have to import their food from somewhere far away. If local communities do not eat local produce, biodiversity will disappear from our farms while cultural diversity and nutrition will disappear from our diets. And also the distance that food travels from where it is produced (or Food miles) contributes in a major way in the emission of the greenhouse gas. Furthermore, chemical fertilizers are also a major contributor to climate change because of pollution both from their production and from their use. Science and Technology were established to benefit human beings, but I feel that in the current agriculture scenario, they are benefitting only human greed, thus leading to the great destruction of humans and biodiversity. This destruction is taking place once again in the name of development and progress. But I feel that there must be something seriously wrong with our concept of progress that threatens our very own existence. I am not a Luddite, but I do wonder at times and wish to return to the lifestyle my grandparents lived – of simplicity, honesty and minimalism in every possible way. It is time now we need to change our mindset before we can change our world. We need to return to our roots, towards the ecological agriculture which was the only sustainable system our ancestors

knew to produce food. This knowledge was born out of trial and error and plenty of inspiration and was passed down from generation to generation. Now, experts all over the world recognize that through ecological agriculture, we can restore our good health, soil fertility, biodiversity and mitigate climate change. It is urgent that we shift from the globalised food system to the local food system – this does not mean to end international trade, but it does mean prioritizing the locally grown food. It means reclaiming our health, nutrition, our identity and our right. It means supporting our farmers and the local agriculture economy. It ultimately means making peace with Mother Earth by protecting our environment and our biodiversity. Let us put our collective creative efforts towards making a future of food that protects the planet and brings abundant and good food to every being on this planet. Let us begin this journey with the first step — plant a pot of coriander or start a small kitchen garden right away. Take more interest in saving our biodiversity by adopting ecological farming. How about taking up ecological farming as your profession? Every little step taken by each individual to free ourselves from the perils of chemical agriculture would make an impactful difference. I would like to end with what Gandhiji said at a prayer meeting on July 10, 1947, referring to the food problem: - “The first lesson we must learn is of self-help and self-reliance. If we assimilate this lesson, we shall at once free ourselves from dependence upon foreign countries and ultimate bankruptcy. This is not said in arrogance but as a matter of fact. We are not a small place, dependent for this food supply upon outside help. We are a country of mighty rivers and a rich variety of agricultural land, with inexhaustible cattle-wealth. That our cattle give much less milk than we need, is entirely our own fault. Our cattle-wealth is any day capable of giving us all the milk we need. Our country, if it had not been neglected during the past few centuries, should not today only be providing herself with sufficient food, but also be playing a useful role in supplying the outside world….”


“Little Stars of North Point”

WHy i liKe my scHool unifoRm

Uniforms are truly a gift from any school. In a school uniform, everyone is dressed in the same way. Nobody can pick on a person because of their clothes nor can anyone put on airs because they have better clothes than others. Having to wear new or different clothes can be very expensive as well because fashion keeps changing. If schools did not have uniforms everyone would be spending a lot of money and time buying new clothes throughout the school year. A school uniform that is practical and well stitched makes one look smart and neat, It teaches us to value our clothes and look after them. One generally has three sets of uniforms. These have to be washed and ironed every day. It gives us a sense of responsibility. Small tears and rips have to be mended. One learns the value of the proverb, “A stitch in time saves nine.” Besides making us look smart and equal to everyone in the class, school uniforms give us a sense of belonging. Some people think that they lose their individuality when they wear a uniform. According to me, however, it is not the clothes that a person wears, but who you are as a person that defines your individuality. This is why I like my school uniform.

Jigdrel. N. Sherpa Class: 5 ‘A’

Vegetables are important for us because they give us protein and vitamins. Our parents give us vegetables because they want to make our body full of protein and vitamins. Some children do not like to eat vegetables at all, but we must eat them because they give us energy. That is the reason why we must eat vegetables. If we do not eat them we will be weak in everything. Protein and vitamins are very important for us because it makes us strong and healthy. So that’s why we must eat vegetables every day.

Ayush Limbu

Class 4 ‘A’

Before the discovery of erasers, wet bread crumbs were used widely for erasing. Imagine going to school with a pocket of wet bread crumbs. It would be quite funny. Edward Nairne, a British engineer once made a mistake while writing. He accidentally took a piece of rubber instead of bread crumbs to erase it and guess what? Rubber proved to be a better eraser than wet bread crumbs. Thanks to Nairne’s mistake our school life has become easier. Every time you rub out your mistakes without a trace, just remember that your eraser was an accidental discovery. Joseph Priestly was the first one to discover the erasing properties of rubber but Edward Nairne was the first to develop and market the product. An eraser gets its common name ‘rubber’ from the rubbing action performed while erasing. It works chemically, pretty much like a sticky magnet. When it is rubbed over the written portion, the graphite particles stick to the rubber making erasing a mistake possible.

Rajdeep SarkarClass 3 ‘A’

vegetaBles

WHo invented eRaseRs?

Value of a SmileEveryone in the world should smile in their life. A smile never ends in the world. It helps us to fight many diseases. So keep a smile on

your face always.

Kanahra Sharma Class 4 ‘A’


“That’s One Small Step For Man, One Giant

Leap For Mankind.”- Neil Armstrong

On the 21st of July 1969, fifty years ago, mankind accomplished the impossible.

Mankind for the first time in the history of its existence successfully extended its reach beyond its earthly dominance. It is arguably one of the most critical landmarks of human civilization and its significance still resonates today. As US Vice President Mike Pence very recently said: “It is the only event of the 20th Century that stands a chance of being widely remembered in the 30th Century.” It was on this day astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man in history to set foot on the moon – a day that had the world on its toes, with an estimated 650 million people around the world tuned in to witness this historic moment, a world record at that time. An event that proved to the world that the sky was no more the limit. It was on this monumental day Neil Armstrong, having just set foot on the moon, declared, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” –

a remark that will forever be etched in the annals of space exploration and discovery.

Today, fifty years later, the amazement caused by the Apollo 11’s success has not completely worn off. Countries across the world even today spend millions on their space research programmes to study and understand more about this cosmic body. America through its Apollo missions has successfully established the moon as the benchmark for technological prowess and advancement. Countries like China, with their very recent Chang’e-4 lunar mission, has actively asserted its dominance in the field of space research and interplanetary exploration, or the European Space Agency’s plan to establish a “moon village” by 2050, or even NASA’s proposed plan for Project Artemis to deliver the first woman to the moon. All these hint towards a rather diluted version of the Space Race which the world was witness to during the Cold War, or rather a Lunar Race. But let’s talk

Apollo 11


about something closer to home. Let’s talk about India’s most recent achievement in the “Lunar Space Race” – the Chandrayaan 2 mission. India, through its Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has successfully put itself on the world map as one of the leading countries in space research and discovery. The ISRO, over its 49 years of existence, has completed 75 launch missions, 105 spacecraft missions and worked with 33 countries to deliver a total 297 satellites to the Earth’s orbit. But the most recent of its accomplishments critically acclaimed in the sphere of lunar missions, is the Chandrayaan 2 lunar mission. But what is it that makes this mission so unique? How is it any different from the various other lunar missions undertaken by countries all over the world?

With a total of 10 years of mission planning, Chandrayaan 2 is the first space mission to conduct a soft landing on the Moon’s south polar region.

It is also the first Indian lunar mission to attempt a soft lunar landing and explore the lunar terrain with home-grown technology. It was successfully launched on the 22nd of July 2019 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on board the GSLV Mk-III, India’s most powerful launcher to date. It consists of the lunar lander Vikram and the lunar rover Pragyan, which are to explore and find evidence of water molecules discovered by the Chandrayaan 1 mission, India’s first lunar mission. A successful landing would make India the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, after the space agencies of the USSR, the USA and China. But what does this mission mean for India? Is India now a global space power? Chandrayaan 2 on its own may not be as significant as maybe the Apollo 11 mission, but for India, it is definitely a milestone. The Chandrayaan missions have successfully acted as the precursors for India’s future in the world of space missions. It has successfully paved the way for ISRO to now consider bigger plans – the Gaganyaan mission to send Indians to the moon and a plan to establish a Space Laboratory like the ISS. The Chandrayaan 2 also set a milestone for becoming the first major inter-planetary space mission to be spearheaded by women scientists.

Over the past two decades, India has undergone rapid changes and advancements in all aspects. The Chandrayaan 2 mission is the perfect example of the paradigm shift from the former orthodox and traditional attitude of the Indian polity and the masses to a more contemporary approach. It has demonstrated to the world that India is no more a by-standing nation and is capable of one day becoming a global superpower. And as we acknowledge and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and in the immortal words of Neil Armstrong, the Chandrayaan 2 resonates “one small step” for India but “one giant leap” for what India aspires to be.

Mahin-E-AlamClass 12 ‘Arts’

Chandrayaan-2


Poetic North Point

eveRyBody Has a name

KnoWledge feveRmy deaRest motHeR

Everybody has a name.Some are different.Some the same.Some are short.Some are long.All are right.None so wrong.My name is Ananta Pradhan.It is special to me.It is exactly who,I want to be!

Ananta PradhanClass 3 ‘B’

I have to learn as many new things as I can,Be it geography or science.And I must find the answers to all the mysteries of man,For this will help me expand my knowledge.

And I deeply hope to find a book that has it all,From the formulae of chemistryTo a cell’s centrioleAnd even the laws of a ministry and more.

I have to learn as many new things as I can,From learning the parts of speech To expanding my vocabulary,For I aspire to be a brilliant man.

Sunny SubbaClass 7 ‘C’

Mother you filled my days with rainbow lights,Fairy tales and sweet dream nights.

You gave the gift of life to me,With your love you set me free.

I thank you mother for everything,Your love gives happiness to me.

You are my dearest mother,You will be there forever in my life.I love you Mother.

Tenzing Lodean SherpaClass 6 ‘B’

A m o n g o u r s e l v e s I s s u e 2 19lost

HeR stoRy

It's been a while I haven’t seen you,You’ve changed with the fleet-footed time.The person you once were with the glee on your face,Is probably lost in the murky forest of sadness.I miss your face having an ever-lasting smile,As there was nothing that could wear it down.I miss the way you brought happiness to someone’s life,As you yourself didn’t have the cloud of worries above you.I miss the way you fell asleep in your parents’ arms,Feeling peaceful as soon as they cupped their hands around you.I miss those days when you got along with your siblings,Angels from heaven, taking care of you.I miss the innocent mind of yours, the wayStupid things sprang up in it.I miss the time you didn’t care about worldly matters,Knowing your loved ones would always be there to guide you.The optimistic person inside you,Only admiring the roses, not noticing the thorns.The enthusiastic person inside you,Always ready to do things, not worrying about the consequences.I don’t quite well remember when we parted ways.The days when a shadow of affliction fell on you.As if a dark cloud had covered the sun,Making it incapable of spreading its radiance.I often hallucinate seeing you,Walking by my side,Mocking me of my present condition,But you forget, within me even you reside.

Pratham SharsarClass 12 ‘Science’

She was helpless,her cries were ignoredand were just echoes in the dark.She felt an emotion,of inexpressible pain.She was suffering,For her life was torn apart.Everything she cared for and loved was taken away.She wanted to be erased.Her heart was in disarray.She was afraid.As her inner flame was blown off.She wore a mask,Behind which was the suffering of an innocent spirit.A girl left with shattered dreams.She moaned in horror and pain.Trying to free herself from the clutches and chains,She no longer could fightand was left alone.Her melodious life was snatched,And the sorrow she criedA painful death.

Prateek Paul SorengClass 12 ‘Arts’

Art by: -A l i s h C h a m l i n g R a i


“The world is but a canvas to our

imagination”

- Henry David Thoreau

Nisheet BudathokiClass 12 'Arts'

Alish Chamling RaiClass 12 'Science'

Ningthoujam HonchingClass 12 'Arts'


“Art distills sensations and embodies it with enhanced meaning”

- Miguel de Unamuno

Rigzen LepchaClass 12 'Science'

Diwaskar RaiClass 12 'Science'

Hangsewa RaiClass 5 'B'


“Only in art will the lion lie down with the

lamb, and the rose grow without the thorn”

- Martin Louis Amis

Samuyel GurungClass 5 'A'

Prince Raj PrasadClass 6 'B'

Sudhangshu RaiClass 8 'C'


“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls”

- Pablo Picasso

Anshuman GurungClass 5 'B' Yosang Lama

Class 6 'A'

Ayush Gurung Class 5 'A'


My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're

gonna get" - Forrest Gump

This film is "like a box of chocolates ... you never know what you're gonna get" as it serves up an abundance of

surprising treats, sometimes sweet and sometimes bitter. Forrest Gump can introduce young viewers to prominent moments in the 20th century. The iconic moments where Forrest interacts with U.S. presidents, teaches Elvis Presley how to do his famous "pelvis dance," and inspires John Lennon to write the song "Imagine" are elegant historical fictions of delight. The film is a masterpiece in its narrative, character and art. This year marks the 25th Anniversary since the release of this masterpiece and here are the top 10 facts the Among Ourselves Editorial Team are glad to present. Happy Reading!

1. The film was based on a 1986 book by the same name by author Winston Groom. In the book Forrest ends up going into space, working with Raquel Welch, confronting cannibals, running for the United States Senate (his campaign slogan is “I Got to Pee”), and playing in a chess tournament. Also, in the book Forrest is described being 6'6" tall and weighing 240 pounds.

2. Ice Cube was considered for the role of Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue, but it instead went to Mykelti Williamson. Cube was in the midst of writing the 1995 comedy "Friday" so we think everyone wins.

3. According to running geeks, Forrest's epic run across the country (over 10,000 miles) is certainly possible, though he probably would have foot and bone issues for years after.

4. There really was a Nathan Bedford Forrest, who Forrest's mother says he was named after. He was a lieutenant general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and yes he was in the Ku Klux Klan.

5. Remember when Gump's speech was cut off by the angry military man? This is what we missed, according to Hanks: "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don’t go home at all. That’s a bad thing. That’s all I have to say about that.”

6. The only style of shrimp that Bubba doesn't mention is shrimp cocktail.

7. In every picture seen of Forrest in the movie, his eyes are closed.

8. The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant and Market is an American seafood restaurant chain inspired by the 1994 film Forrest Gump, operating in 33 different countries worldwide. It has restaurants in 29 locations in the United States but none in Alabama, where Forrest grew up.

9. There is a book sequel to the tale written in 1995 called Gump and Co. in which Forrest helps develop New Coke, crashes the Exxon Valdez, helps destroy the Berlin Wall, meets Tom Hanks, and fights in Operation Desert Storm with an orangutan named Sue.

10. Forrest’s awards and decorations, as worn in his Class A uniform are: The Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Infantry Shoulder Cord, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Badge (probably for rifle), and Meritorious Unit Commendation.


The ICC Cricket World Cup was the 12th Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial, One day international

cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was hosted by England and Whales, making it the fifth time England has hosted the World Cup, beginning on 30th May, 2019 and ending with its final on 14th July, 2019. The final was played between England and New Zealand at Hord’s, the Mecca of Cricket in London. Where England beat New Zealand on boundary count after both the 50 overs match and the super over finished as ties. The 2019 World Cup featured 10 teams, a decrease from the previous world cups in 2011 and 2015 which featured 14 teams. The hosts, England, and the top seven teams in the ICC one day rankings as of 30th September, 2017 earned an automatic qualification with the remaining two spots being decided by the 2018 Cricket World Cup qualifier. The ten teams that participated in the 2019 Cricket World Cup were Australia, England, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa with the West Indies and Afghanistan who joined the other eight teams after rocking the final of the 2018 world cup qualifier. This was the first time since 1983 that Zimbabwe had failed to qualify for the world cup. Ireland also missed the competition for the first time since 2003, and for the first time no associate nations participated. The fixture for the tournament was released on 26th April, 2018. All the grounds were in England except for Sophia Gardens, which is in Whales. This edition brought back the format of the 1992 World Cup where all the teams played against each other on a round robin basis. All the participating teams had

to submit the names of their respective squads by 23rd April, 2019. The teams were allowed to change players in their 15 man squad anytime up to seven days before the start of the tournament. New Zealand was the first team to announce their squad. The oldest player for the tournament was South African legend Imran Tahir who was forty years old while the youngest players were two Afghans Ikrim Ali Khil and Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman who were eighteen years old. The first match was between England and South Africa which saw the greatest catch ever taken by England all-rounder Ben Stokes. Before the world cup, the participating nations completed in ten warm up matches which were played from 24th May, 2019 to 28th May, 2019. These matches did not have the ODI status as all fifteen members of the squad were allowed to participate. The ICC declared total prize money of 10 million USD for the tournament the same as the 2015 edition. Before the world cup, it was predicted that India, England, New Zealand, and Australia would be the semifinalists which, evidently, came true. England, the tournament favorites, won the world cup for the 1st time making them the 3rd host country to win the world cup. The final was one of the greatest matches in cricket history.

Navneet GargClass 12 ‘Commerce’

Records1. Most Maidens – J. Bumrah (9)

2. Youngest Player to take a 5 wicket haul – Shaheer Afridi 6/35

3. Best bowling figure – Shaheer Afridi 6/35

4. Highest Opening partnership – K.L. Rahul and R. Sharma [189]

5. 2nd most runs in a single World Cup edition – Rohit Sharma [648]

6. Most 100s in a single World Cup – Rohit Sharma

[5]

7. Most consecutive 50s – Shakib Al Hassan [8]

8. Most sixes In ODI/World Cup history in an inning– Eoin Morgan [17]

9. Highest wicket-taker in a single World Cup–

Mitchell Stark [27]

10. Highest teenage scorer – Ikrim Ali Khil [86]

11. Highest team total – England [397/6] in

England vs. Afghanistan


JoraJ MeMorial 8 and below Football tournaMent

“Take Every Chance. Drop Every Fear”

On the 19th and 20th of July, our school, as usual, hosted the 8 and below Joraj Memorial Football Tournament. A total of six schools participated. It was a two day tournament and we played a total of four matches. Our eyes were on the trophy and every single player was ready to work for the same. We played our first match against the defending champions, St. Robert’s, and ended up winning with a score of 3 goals to nothing. In our second match, we played against St. Joseph’s School, Mungpo and defeated them with a win of nine to nothing. The following day, we played the first semi-final against St. Alphonsus’. We didn’t want to see another team taking advantage of our weaknesses. So we changed our strategies to earn a whopping seven-zero victory over them. In the final match of the tournament, we had to face St. Micheal’s. We know this was our only chance and that they would do everything in their power to halt our chances at victory. We displayed

the true potential of the “NP Spirit” throughout that game and fought with all our might till the final whistle blew. St. Joseph’s School, North Point was recognized as the undisputed victors of that tournament as we won the tournament conceding only one goal on our route to glory. With this opportunity we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our coaches, Mr. Dipu Thapa and Mr. Aswan Mukhia who were determined to bring the trophy back home, the “North Point Cheering Army” for their wonderful support and to everyone involved for their support and guidance, without which this achievement of ours would have been impossible.

SURSUM CORDA.

- 8 and below Football Team


Volleyball report

Two weeks after the winter vacation, we started with our volleyball practice. For an entire month, we did not play a single game. Only Basic Training! Even though we have been training hard for many years, we still had to master our basics. It is the most important part of the game. This is the time when our coach analyses our level of interest regarding the game. We trained for another month before our first tournament. The GTA tournament was held in the heart of Darjeeling, the GDNS ground. This ground has been a very important ground for the volleyball players of the hills. The first match was on the 15th of May and our 8 and below showed their class against formidable opponents. Then, on the second day of the tournament, things got together. The semis and the finals were on the 17th of May. We played the semis in the morning and the finals in the afternoon. We won the semis without dropping a single set. Although the final was challenging, we came out victorious with our confidence. The next day was our ISC and ICSE tournament in Goethals, Kurseong. The matches were against St. Paul’s and Mount Hermon who proved harmless against our squad. The semi-finals was against Goethals. They too lost straight sets. We played the finals against SAS. We were expecting quite a challenge while against them as we are always. However, our North Pointers’ had a few tricks up their sleeves which was unanticipated by our opponent. The ICSE team gave their very best but could not secure a win as the home team won our ICSE team with a very meagre margin. We continued with our training for another week to prepare ourselves for the Champions League of Volleyball in the hills. This takes place in the GDNS ground as well. The quarter-finals and the semi-finals were on the 28th

and the 31st of May, respectively. Both of these matches were won with little competition. The final was on a Sunday which would be the last time some of our students would play in this historical ground. As the skies wept along with them, we realized the emotional connection that these students had with the game. Although the ground was muddy, it was surrounded by spectators from all four sides. This was a match to remember. Our opponents did not lose hope and neither did we. Due to such prevalent conditions, we were compelled to take off our shoes as well. The victory we earned was a glamorous five to one victory for us. This match could be considered to be the most competitive one of the entire season which made us victors for the third consecutive time in the HD Lama Tournament.

- NP Volleyball Team


table tennis report

Our hard work and determination paid off well with our success in the Table Tennis Carnival for the year 2019. This year we competed against St. Paul’s School, Goethals Memorial School, St. Augustine’s School, Victoria Boys' School, Mount Hermon School and Doctor Graham’s Home. We were declared the winners in both the ICSE and the ISC categories as we swept through the entire tournament finally achieving victory, a goal which every North Pointer must strive to achieve. Victory did not seem to be within our grasp when our practice sessions had begun. We were very anxious and lacked the confidence to play and represent our school. But as we finally built up determination and courage we were indeed the true winners. The table tennis team would like to convey our sincere gratitude to our coaches Mr Pravesh Pradhan, Mr Pritam Pariyar and Mr Ajay Pradhan who played a pivotal role in assisting and guiding us towards securing our goals. The team would like to tell every North Pointer to live your life as a true gentleman and do what a North Pointer is expected to do.Sursum Corda!

- NP Table Tennis Team


badMinton report

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i.s.C. danCe Fest 2019

To begin with, our journey towards victory was neither easy nor was it impossible. Our story of success has hard work that was put into our dance every day, laughter which we shared among ourselves that brought us even closer than ever, cooperation between our teammates and regular but necessary tuning of Mrs Helma and Mrs Prashanna who had the lead roles in helping us win the fest. It all started on the 4th of July when Auditions were conducted for the ISC dance fest and we were extremely glad to make it through. It took us few days to finalize the songs and theme of our dance and we firmly believe that without the guidance of our respected teachers-in-charge we couldn't have done what we did at the ISC Fest. Everything was just fine with the group dance troupe having the theme of “Good vs Evil” but the theme

of the duet team was still not strong enough to convince our teachers due to which the duo had to change their theme. At a certain moment when only a week was left for the Fest and we were still not prepared we felt it was impossible. But thanks to Mrs Helma’s scolding which had a touch of our mother and perhaps thats what made us going on. No doubt on the final day we did surprise everyone and won the ISC Fest Dance in Loreto Convent with our performance which was the byproduct of our effort, never give up spirit, and the thirst for victory. We, the whole crew heartily thank Mrs Helma for every decision she made for us and Mrs Prashanna for getting our costumes ready and motivating us when we needed it the most.

- I.S.C. Dance Fest team


i.s.C. debate and Fest 2019

The ISC Debate Fest was the third edition of the inter-school fest competition between the four schools of the Darjeeling hills. This event was hosted by the Debating Society of St. Joseph’s School, North Point on the 17th of August. It was a typical Saturday morning in our “Queen of the Hills” and the tension between the participants seemed quite evident on their faces when they were brought in front of each other. Their eyes giving away their intentions of winning the shiny gold piece for their school. The stakes were high and the stages were set for an entire day of wits clashing against each other in a struggle to come out on top. Therefore, the day was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by our Chief Guests and Guests of Honour as is a custom in our school to bless the event which ensued soon after. The debate that was conducted that day was of a completely new format called The British Parliamentary System. This is supposedly a more challenging format than the ones we have witnessed in the previous years. However, the standard with which our participants presented their arguments on stage just proved the fact that an adequate amount of research and a heightened sense of comprehension and analysis mattered more than the form of debate presented to them. The activities were very intriguing for the audience as well. The preliminary debates were intense, leaving the audience wondering and contemplating while our participants went off for another round of preparations before they were sunk back into the furnace for another battle.

There were also a number of entertaining performances by our North Point students which kept the audience and the judges occupied whenever the event presented itself to be rather overwhelming for them. The preliminary debates ended, leaving us with the top two debate teams of the ISC Debate Fest to compete in the finals for the first place. The finalists were Mount Hermon and the host, St. Joseph’s School. The audience had their hearts racing and their stomachs turning as the final debate went along. We witnessed what could be considered to be one of the fiercest battles that either side expected. With every argument presenting itself to be more convincing than the previous one, making the decision ever more harder for the judges who were apparently feeling more pressure than the participants on stage. The delay provided by the performances at the end of the debate added to the suspense that was already infecting the minds of the ever inquisitive crowd which was just waiting for the final result of the day’s events.At the very end, the suspense was broken with St. Joseph’s School, North Point being declared the winners of the ISC Debate Fest, 2019. This highly competitive day ended with us bidding farewell to our guests along with us rejoicing at our victories which made all the hardships or organization and preparation of such an event feel like it was after all for the beautiful memories we made.

- The North Point Debating Society


B o o k R e v i e w

Haruki Murakami’s books have always been an eye-catcher for any intelligent reader. You may wonder why? Murakami is a Japanese author whose works like Norwegian Wood, Kafka On the Shore, 1Q84, etc. have been well recognised by communities throughout the globe. His work has been translated into 50 different languages and has been able to successfully sell millions of copies outside his native country.This book has been written by Murakami depicting the nature of a friend circle highlighting the importance of each and every individual and their significance towards each other. Murakami has portrayed to us a balanced group of friends who are closely knit but perhaps nothing lasts forever. Yes, this story is not based upon perfection but upon the consequence of a tragedy. Friends have and will always be the most significant segments of our lives but what would the world be like without them? Would your world be the same; are you willing to seek and venture forth for what you

have lost? It is up to you to decide if you are willing to live up to what it takes. This book is about Tazaki’s misfortune and how he deals with it.His memories haunt him. It has always been a cycle of memories driving him towards the truth. Murakami himself has written in this book, “You can hide memories, but you can't erase the history that produced them.”This book touches upon our own lives in a way that we may not realise its essence. This story skilfully emphasizes on the social lives of our generation. We are social beings and cannot do without each other. If you wish to know what befalls Tazaki throughout his journey. FIND OUT.

-Prathinav Dutta (President of the Literary Club)

-Nabi Ahng Yumlam (Vice President of the Literary Club)

Colourless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

Author- Haruki MurakamiPages- 240Publisher- VintageBinding- Paperback

Synopsis: TSUKURU TAZAKI had four best friends at school. By chance, all their names contained a colour. The two boys were called Akamatsu, meaning ‘red pine’, and Oumi, ‘blue sea’, while the girls’ names were Shirane, ‘white root’, and Kurono, ‘black field’. Tazaki was the only last name with no colour in it. One day Tsukuru Tazaki’s friends announced that they didn’t want to see him, or talk to him, ever again. Since that day Tzukuru has been floating through life, unable to form intimate connections with anyone. But then he meets Sara, who tells him that the time has come to find out what happened all those years ago.


M o v i e R e v i e w

The Greatest Showman

Directed by: Michael GraceyStarring: Austyn Jhonson, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Cameron SeelyRelease Date: December 8th, 2017.Running time: 105 minutes

“The noblest art is that of making others happy.” -P.T. Barnum

There is theatre in life, obviously, but there is also life in theatre. Anything, from the greatest works displayed in Broadway, to magnificent works of art that were created and enacted by Shakespeare have but one thing in common. They are all nothing, but a sharp reflection of society. The creation of theatre serves its purpose almost beautifully, to tell the audience the truth of life. Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. This movie, directed with verve and panache by Michael Gracey, along with the casting of one of the world’s most famous actors, Hugh Jackman, known for his skills in the portrayal of Wolverine centered in the "X-men" series, brought to life this work of art. The Greatest Showman comes as a wholesome package of entertainment for the entire family, with fabulous scores composed by Oscar- and Tony-winning duo Benji Pasek and Justin Paul, who had composed songs for “La La Land,” as well as the Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hensen". The entire cast and plot have positioned itself in such a way, that the story itself is a celebration of diversity, and the importance of embracing all that is there.

Orphaned, penniless but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, The Greatest Showman follows the life of the American Phineas Taylor Barnum (Hugh Jackman), who is remembered as the man with a gift to effortlessly blur the line between reality and fiction. Thirsty for innovation and hungry for success, the son of a tailor manages to open a wax museum, but he soon shifts focus to the unique and peculiar, introducing extraordinary, never-seen-before live acts on a circus stage. Some call Barnum’s wide collection oddities, a freak show, however, as the obsessed showman gambles everything on the opera singer Jenny Lin to appeal to a high-brow audience, he somehow loses sight of the most important aspect of his life: his family. The Greatest Showman is rated as the third highest-grossing musical ever in North America and globally, and Deadline Hollywood estimated the film would turn a profit of $50-100 million. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3/4 stars, saying, “With all that corn and cheese and old-timey sentiment, The Greatest Showman ends up scoring some very timely social arguments. P.T. Barnum himself would have approved the dramatic sleight of hand.” while William Bibbiani of IGN gave The Greatest Showman a score of 7.9/10, and called the film, “wildly entertaining.”

- Vinayak Milan PradhanClass 12 'Science'


T e l e v i s i o n S e r i e s R e v i e w

Stranger Things is an American science fiction-horror web television series created, written, and directed by the Duffer Brothers and released on Netflix. The siblings also serve as executive producers with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. In a small town where everyone knows everyone, a peculiar incident starts a chain of events that leads to the disappearance of a child, which begins to tear at the fabric of an otherwise peaceful community. Dark government agencies and seemingly malevolent supernatural forces converge on the town, while a few locals begin to understand that there's more going on than meets the eye. Set in the fictional rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, during the early 1980s, the nearby Hawkins National Laboratory ostensibly performs scientific research for the United States Department of Energy, but secretly does experiments into the paranormal and supernatural, including those that involve human test subjects. Inadvertently, they have created a portal to an alternate dimension called "the Upside Down". The influence of the Upside Down starts to affect the unknowing residents of Hawkins in calamitous ways The first season begins in November 1983, when Will Byers is abducted by a creature from the Upside Down. His mother, Joyce, and the town's police chief, Jim Hopper, search for Will. At the same time, a young psychokinetic girl called Eleven escapes from the

laboratory and assists Will's friends, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas, in their efforts to find Will. The second season is set a year later, starting in October 1984. Will has been rescued, but few know of the details of the events. When it is discovered that Will is still being influenced by entities from the Upside Down, his friends and family learn there is a larger threat to their universe from the Upside Down. The third season is set a few months later, in mid-1985, amid the initial popularity of the film “Back to the Future,” Mike and Eleven have developed a relationship, as have Lucas and Billy's step-sister, Max. Netflix and BonusXP developed a free mobile game tie-in for Stranger Things, released to iOS and Android devices on October 4th, 2017. The game uses a retro-pixel style of art, similar to games for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game is loosely based on the Stranger Things story after season one, with the player starting as Chief of Police Jim Hopper looking for the missing boys. Once these characters are found, they become playable and have special abilities that allow the player to access more areas in the game.

“Sometimes people don’t really say what they’re really thinking. But you capture the right moment, it says more.” - Jonathan, Chapter 4.

- Vinayak Milan PradhanClass 12 'Science'

Stranger Things

Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Period DramaCreated by: The Duffer BrothersStarring: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobbie BrownNumber of seasons: 3Number of episodes: 25


T e c h R e v i e w

Tired of the flaming summer or the freezing winter? Well then we just got something perfect for you. Sony recently launched its wearable air conditioner called the Reon Pocket, with a small size and weighing approximately 85 grams which is even lighter than a smartphone. The Reon can be kept in a small bag or can be worn with the help of a dedicated undershirt. The device releases cool air

through a small rear panel and is powered by a lithium-ion battery which lasts for about 90 minutes, however the company has provided a USB – C port for charging which reaches 100% in 2 hours. The company claims that the Reon Pocket will be able to cool a user’s body by 13 degrees Celsius and would help to warm up a body during the cold by up to 8 degrees Celsius.This small device has also adopted a Peltier element that can be controlled with the dedicated app running on the user’s smartphone with Bluetooth 5.0 L.E. (Low Energy) connectivity and therefore can adjust the temperature according to “the need of the hour”.Currently the two variants of the Reon Pocket - The Reon Pocket Standard and Reon Pocket Lite are up for sale only in Japan and is soon expected in India as well with rough pricing of Rs 12,000 for the Standard and Rs 9,000 for the Lite variant.

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Venus optiCs laowa MaCro probe lensHaving a full-frame durable metal body, Venus Optics comes up with the Laowa Macro Probe Lens using a 7 blade aperture having a smooth aperture ring from f/14 – f/40 and a focus ring. It also has a LED ring light in the lens tip which is to be powered by an external battery which provides additional lighting for focus assistance, the adjustment to the amount of light from the LED can be made with the help of a variable-output control cable. The lens being water and dustproof, creatures in burrows and underwater can be easily photographed. A wide-angle focal length has been chosen to deliver more depth of field while the size of the tip being just 2cm across allows users to get truly ground-level view offering a 2:1 macro magnification to Infinity focus.The 40cm long Tubular Lens Barrel is also a big boon as it allows photographers to keep a safe distance away when shooting lethal creatures and also weighing only 474 grams (compared to its length) makes the lens easy to carry around.The lens has one of the most complicated optics design and houses with 27 elements in 19 groups to deliver exceptional image quality. The lens is currently available to pre-order and will be available via authorised resellers from October onwards at a price of Rs 1,03,000 (excluding GST) for the standard variant with Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE mounts and the “cine-mod” variant with click-less aperture and focus gears in Arri Pl mount and Pentax mount will also be available.

- Hrishikesh Rai and Yuvraj GhimirayClass 12 'Science'


U p c o m i n g G a m e s

2. Cyberpunk 2077

Genre: RPG, FPS, Action, Future-PunkPlatforms: PC PS4 XBOX ONERelease date: April 16, 2020

One of the most ambitious and impressive games of the century, the big open world, dense RPG elements and visceral combat look so fantastic that we can’t wait to get our hands on this masterpiece of a gem. *Oh and did we mention Keanu Reeves is in the game? *

1. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Genre: Action, RPGPlatforms: PC PS4 XBOX OneRelease Date: 15th November 2019

A dollop of Uncharted with a dash of Castlevania and a whiff of Dark Souls is what the new Star Wars game seems to be. In the hands of the developers from Respawn who developed one of the best underrated shooters of this generation Titanfall 2, Fallen Order seems to flourish.

3. Ghost of Tsushima

Genre: Action, Feudal Japan, ActionPlatforms: PS4Release date: TBA

The gameplay debut showed us a huge open world which looked like a painting with atmospheric soundtrack which set the mood just right. We see our Samurai challenge Mongol Invaders in combat style with a generous exposure to upfront combat. There will be an emphasis on stealth with players using the element of surprise to avoid dangerous situations. Players can’t wait to slash Mongols saying "Omai wa Shindeiru" if you get me that is.

Samden Lama DukpaClass 12 'Arts'

A m o n g o u r s e l v e s I s s u e 2 37The North Point Quiz Club brings to you 30 questions to boggle your grey cells. Answer all the questions and submit your answers by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the A.O. Magazine distribution. The best

quizzer will be awarded. Best of luck!

1. Name the famous cricket personality from South Africa who has applied for the post of Eidding coach of the Indian Cricket team.2. Which famous Indian Rapper will make his Bollywood debut with the Sonakshi Sinha starrer “Khandaani Shafaa khaana”?3. The Super bowl is a tournament for which sport?4. The soft lander of the Chandrayaan-2 “Vikram” is named after which famous Indian astronomer?5. What is so special about the Ashes series starting from August 1?6. Whorecordedthefirstgramophoneversionofthepopularnurseryrhyme,”Maryhada little lamb”.7. Who is known as the “Maid of Orleans”?8. How many signs of zodiac are there in astrology?9. TowhomdidBrazillosetheFIFAWorldCupfinalathomein1950?10. IfyouarevyingfortheNehruTrophy,inwhatareyouparticipating?11. WhichFormula1racerwontheGermanGrandPrixfortheyear2019?12. WhocreatedthefamousdetectiveHerculePoirot?13. Small–poxwasthefirstdiseasetobeeradicated.Whichwasthesecond?14. WhowasthefirstPrimeMinisterofIndiatoresign?15. Whichancientracebuiltthefirstwheelwithspokes?16. WhichAfricancountrygainedfromBritainandEgyptof1stJanuary,1956?17. Name the largest Hindu Temple in the world18. WhichAsiancapitalcitywasformallycalled‘Batavia’?19. Iftenyearsmakeadecade,howmanyyearsmakea‘luskum’?20. Theword‘Algebra’originatesfromwhichlanguage?21. What is the name of the stick used by players in polo?22. IfIndiacallsitself‘Bharat’,whatdoesJapancallsitself?23. From which plant do we obtain linen?24. WhichfamousIndianfootballclubrecentlycelebratedits100yearsofexistence?25. NametheMPfromRampur,UttarPradeshwhorecentlycreatedacontroversyoverhis controversialremarksonawomanMP?26. WhohasbeenappointedasBangladesh’sspinbowlingcoach?27. WhatisDonaldBradman’shighestODTscore?28. Whichcountry’sflaghasaBibleonit?29. The hill station of Udagamandalam in the Nilgiris is popularly known as?30. WhatistheIsraeliParliamentknownas?

(You can write the answers in this page. tear it along the dotted lines and you can submit it to any one of the members from the The North Point Quiz Club )

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