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Politics indubitably is bitter-sweet;and quite often the sweetness in thiscomplicated equation stems from

unexpected corners. Case in point - man-goes! Known as the ‘King of fruits’,mango acts as a soft weapon in the politi-cal arsenal. In one of its most recent oc-currences, perhaps to sweeten the tiesbetween the state and the centre, post elec-tion season in West Bengal, CM MamataBanerjee presented truckloads of mangoesto PM Modi and many other dignitaries inNew Delhi. Though most of us might notbe familiar with this practice dubbed asMango Diplomacy, regardless it is onethat’s been going on since ages, kyunki ra-jneeti main ye aam baat hai! Read on toknow why...

The dawn of Mango DiplomacyFinding its earliest printed mention in thePortuguese botanist Garcia Da Orta’sColloquies on the Simples and Drugs ofIndia (1563), wherein his tenant senthim a basketful of mangoes tobe presented to the thenGovernor of Bombaim

(now Bombay), mango went on to be-come a key player in building diplomaticrelationships for many decades in India.Officially initiated into the politicalworld by Mughals, who used the fruit asa gift for the courtiers in return for a sig-nificant nazr, the practice was soonadopted by the influential pirs and eliteof Sindh. With the fall of the Mughal em-pire and the British invasion of Indianext, the tradition thrived as innumerablecrates of this appetising fruit, along withothers of pearls, betel nuts, etc, were ex-changed as gifts amongst the Indian Ma-

harajas and British governors of the time.Enchanted by Alphonso, an ideal mangocultivar then, the British colonial Gov-ernment in India even shipped crates ofthis variety for the coronation ceremonyof King George VI in 1937. These werealso sent overseas via air and sea routesto countries such as Sweden and Hollandin an attempt to expand mango markets.

The twilight that followedInitiation of Mango Diplomacy into thepost-independence political realm islargely attributed to the first Prime Min-

ister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.Despite his profound interest in guavas,Nehru opted mangoes as the ultimatediplomacy tool, to the point that he evengave lessons in mango eating for thoseunversed. All the foreign luminaries whovisited India then were regaled with thefinest array of mangoes native to thecountry; those visiting abroad for politi-cal reasons took crates of mangoes withthem too. Nehru’s US visit to meet Pres-ident Kennedy in 1961 is one that servedthe diplomatic function even before theexchange, as mango imports from Indiawere not permitted in the States then butan exception was made on his visit. Aucontraire, a debacle of this tool is evidentin how the Chinese premier Zhou Enlai in1955 devoured the fruit and signed theJoint Declaration, only to invade India in1962. Guess it gets bitter in excess! Con-sequently, for the next 44 years, India re-frained from pursuing Mango Diplomacy,until it was resuscitated with GeorgeBush’s visit to India in 2006.

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The mango diplomacy

Aarushi Aggrwal, AIS MV, XII C

In a world ruled by technology, it isnot only tough but fairly impossibleto stay away from it. Meet Rijul

Arora, a humane technology advocate,who has been working on building a bet-ter world through technology. He is amillennial who’s been on both sides ofthe table- from being completely ad-dicted to technology to leaving it com-pletely and then finally being in a healthyrelationship with it. Professionally, heworks with Ernst and Young. Person-ally, he creates awareness on buildinga productive relationship with techthrough global platforms like TEDxand local platforms like IIM, IIT,DU, etc. Read on to know more…

The affinity: I think I have had anaffinity towards technology sinceI was in school. I was always fas-

cinated by how technology could impactvarious aspects of our lives, like au-tomating a lot of things, and make lifeeasier. In my work, I advocate ethicaltechnology which prioritises user well-being. Most of you use Facebook or anyother social media platforms to do end-less scrolling, which is a bad example ofhumane technology as it nudges you touse it endlessly, but on the other hand,you have Fitbit or Apple Watch thatnudges you to be active and take care ofyourself. My work entails advocatingsuch humane technology which em-powers us to become good digital citi-zens, and creating a healthy relationshipwith technology.

The experience: Everyone wants to knowwhat is the ideal age to be introduced totechnology, but there isn’t a specificnumber. In the initial years of childhood,one shouldn’t get exposed to technology,because then the child is unable to distin-guish between the digital and the realworld. Also, these days with everyonesharing everything on social media, thereis always FOMO - fear of missing out.There was a time when I left social mediafor 7 months, and the initial 1-2 weekswere horrible. I constantly had FOMOabout my assignments and many otherthings, and even installed these apps back

in a moment of vulnerability. But then Iremembered why I had left social mediain the first place - it was to know life be-yond technology. My relationships be-came better; I wasn’t checking my phoneevery 5 minutes. So, you always need todraw a line when it comes to using tech-nology or it will consume you whole.

The usage: Struggling with social mediaaddiction and the distraction it causes isone of the biggest challenges that we facewith technology. It is a well-known factthat the world we live in works on tech-nology, but all of us need to take practicalsteps to avoid addiction. We can deal withit in three ways - moderating our screentime and assessing it; consuming healthycontent; and posting good content that weare passionate about. Our aim should always be achieving abalance in the use of tech, and if it getstoo much, we should try digital detox.Another thing we need to be careful aboutis our privacy and security, which we canachieve by the ‘AA’ approach - being‘Aware’ and taking ‘Action’. Our phonesand apps are always tracking us, andwhen we are online, everyone can seewhat we are doing, so we need to beaware of all our actions and take all thesecurity precautions.

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Around TheW RLD The Porticoes of Bologna has

been recognised by UNESCO asa World Heritage Site, rendering Italy with a recordnumber of heritage sites. The porticoes, whichstretch over an area of 62 km, has been describedas an outstanding architectural landscape thatillustrates one or more important phases in humanhistory. It is believed to have a potential to be one ofthe most favourite tourist attractions in the world.

PAKISTANViral meme sells for $51,530A Facebook post turned meme from 2015 wassold at a Non-Fungible Token auction onFriendship Day for 38 lakhs INR. MuhammadAsif Raza Rana published a photoshopped postabout a fall-out with his friend, which then wentviral and garnered global headlines. Pakistan’sfirst meme NFT was sold for 20 ethereum byAlter on the digital art marketplace Foundation,which is the world’s largest platform for NFTlistings.

Officials have recovered 17,137kg of pangolin scales, 44 kg ofelephant tusks, and 60 kg of pangolin claws acrossthe nation, which is considered a hub for illegalwildlife trafficking around the world. As per thecomptroller-general of customs, the seizure isreportedly worth 22 billion naira (54 million USD).Three foreign nationals have been nabbed as partof the reveal, and the fourth accomplice,supposedly the kingpin, is on the loose.

RUSSIAJoint military training with IndiaINDRA 2021, the Indo-Russian jointtraining exercise began in PrudboyRanges, Russia, with an opening ceremony on August4, 2021. As per an official statement released by theauthorities, the exercise is supposed to strengtheninteroperability between the two armies. This will alsofacilitate joint planning and execution of counter-terroroperations under the mandate issued by the UN, andinclude academic discussions between the nations.

JAPAN12-year-old becomes youngestOlympic medallist

After Tokyo Olympics recognisedskateboarding as an Olympicsport for the first time ever, it alsowitnessed its youngest everOlympic medallist in the samearena. Kokona Hiraki, a 12-year-old skater from Japan won asilver medal after being defeatedby Sakuar Yosozumi, becomingthe youngest honoree since1936. Joining the like was a 13-year-old skater from GreatBritain, Sky Brown, who won abronze for her country.

USABernard Arnault becomesworld’s richest man

According to Forbes, JeffBezos has now been replacedby Bernard Arnault and familyas the richest in the world. Theowners of LVMH MoëtHennessy Louis Vuitton, thefamily’s net worth is 198.4billion USD while that of Bezosstands at 193.8 billion USD.Reportedly, Arnault was atnumber one in December2019, January 2020, May andJuly 2021, as he owns 96.5%stake in Christian Dior, whichcontrols 41% of LVMH.

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Floods devastate India

News: Heavy monsoon rainfalls and floods havewreaked havoc in many parts of India like Maha-rashtra and Jharkhand. In Maharashtra, at least 209people were confirmed to be dead due to the floods,and coastal districts like Ratnagiri and Raigad re-ported the total death of 130 in the catastrophe.Even in Jharkhand, heavy water-logging was seenas cars were 80% submerged in the flood and a redalert was issued in the district.Views: Due to terrible floods, many people havebeen displaced from their homes and quite a fewhave even lost their family members in this tragedy.The situation is said to be even worse than the 2005floods that also shook our country to its core, andthe rescue operation is one of the biggest ones thatwe have led. In such a crisis, we cannot ignore thefact that all these tragedies are befalling us becauseof the damage we have done to our environment. Itis time for us to learn from our deeds or else, we willwitness a stark rise in such calamities year after year.

Koyal Das, AIS Gurugram 43, X

New hotline set between IA and PLA

News: In an inauguration ceremony attended bythe ground commanders from both sides, the In-dian Army and People’s Liberation Army haveestablished a new hotline for on-ground commu-

nication in Sikkim. A ‘message of friendship andharmony was exchanged through the hotline’ tofurther the spirit of trust and cordial relationsalong the borders even though multiple such hot-lines already exist between the two forces.Views: The only way to resolve any sort of con-flict ethically is by taking mutually benefittingsteps. While, on one hand, this measure does ap-pear to be a very bold step from both the parties,it certainly is based on trust that both the forcesare catapulting towards each other. At the end ofthe day, no one wants war and small steps likethese, towards gaining each other’s trust woulddefinitely result in eventual harmony in the con-flicting territory of Ladakh. Both the sides havealready pulled back their troops and tanks, andhence a final joint statement would certainly resultin white flags of peace.

Ayushi Jain, AIS Gurugram 43, X A

Bhubaneswar - first city to vaccinate 100%

News: The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar,has become the first city in India to vaccinate100% of its citizens against COVID-19.Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation had set thegoal by July end to vaccinate its population above18 years of age, which included around 31,000health workers, 33,000 frontline workers and8,37,000 people. The city also administered thefirst jab to more than one lakh migrant workers inthe city.Views: This is a truly remarkable feat achieved bythe Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, consider-ing that the population includes a total of 9,07,000people over the age of 18. In addition to this, onelakh migrant workers have also been given the firstdose of the vaccine. This couldn’t have been possiblewithout the large number of inoculation centreswhich were set up and the people who worked inthose centres along with well-prepared plans exe-cuted by the government. It is also notable that thepeople of Bhubaneswar showed tremendous coop-eration by registering to take the vaccine. Hopefullywe’ll see many more cities achieving this soon!

Ishanya Sharma, AIS Gurugram 43, XI A

Women’s hockey team create history

News: The Indian women’s hockey team createdhistory at the Tokyo Olympics by beating Australia(ranked at #2 in the world) and securing a place forthemselves in the semifinals. This is the first timethat Indian team has ever reached semifinals. How-ever, securing maiden Olympic medal remainedunfulfilled as the team lost to Great Britain at thefinals.Views: The team has not only made us proud buthas also made history. The match between Aus-tralia and India, which truly had us sitting on theedges of our seats, ended on such a close call, butthankfully in our favour. It was the sheer hard workof the team which has led them to this sweet vic-tory. Even though they lost in the semis, they wonbillions of hearts and inspired girls that theirdreams can come true if they work hard.

Dyuti Sood, AIS Gurugram 43, XI B

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 20212An average pen can writearound 45,000 words beforerunning out of ink.

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 3The smallest pen in the world is NanofountainProbe which can produce lines that are about40 nanometres in width. Learning Curve

Nitya Jain, AIS Saket, VIII A

Hey Amitians!

Remember me? I’m the red-brick buildingthat you call your school. From the mo-ment your tiny toddler feet hit the floor, Iknew we were going to have a long andstrong bond. But then the pandemic struckand to prevent an outbreak, all schoolswere shut down. I have been left alonesince then and haven’t seen any of you inover a year now. Oh, how I miss your daily morning grum-bling when you would hurry, all sleepy-

eyed, to reach just in time before mygates closed. I miss every singlemoment of our normal routine– your endless chatter, echo-

ing laughter, the running around in the cor-ridors, and the excitement as you preparedfor annual days and other events. How canI forget the innocent mock fights you gotinto with your friends to eat their lunch?And how can I forget the sheer joy on yourface when you discovered that the teacherfor your least favourite subject was absent?But I am glad that my brothers and compa-triots, whom you call online classes, nowlook after you and that you learn in theircare. I have heard through the grapevinethough, that you crave to return to thewarm embrace of my walls as well; that

you miss your friends and teachers as muchas I miss the memories we have made to-gether, and understandably so. After all,such fondness is something you won’t findeverywhere. But here, at Amity, love andbelongingness resides in our veins andflows in our blood. These times may betough and trying for all of us, but as al-ways, all of us will be there for each otherwhenever the need arises. School life is one of the best periods in anykid’s life, and apart from the academics, itis extremely important for physical andmental development as well. Like all par-ents and teachers, I am also concernedabout your safety as Covid-19 cases are onthe rise again, but I still wish that you cancome back to me soon so that we can growand flourish together.Till then, keep safe and be healthy!

Yours forever,Red brick building

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The benefits: Technology isa great gift, and having a healthyrelationship with it will impactvarious aspects of your life. Forinstance, when I am talking to aperson, I don’t check my phonein between and it helps me toform a genuine connection withthem. I also don’t constantlycheck my social media and in-stead invest time in doing thingsI am passionate about. These aresmall steps, but will help you feelmore fulfilled in life. Technologyhas immense potential; it can au-tomate a lot of things, make ourlives simpler, help us gain insightinto a lot of topics. But on the flipside, technology has become soimmersive and engaging that wemight be losing our human touch,now that we are so hooked ontoit. So, as we evolve with tech, wemust also strive our best to keepthe human touch alive and main-

tain a healthy balance betweenour offline and online lives.

The message: There is awonderful quote by Annie Dil-lard that states, “How we spendour days is how we spend ourlives.” When you look back onyour life, you won’t rememberthe time you spent applying fil-ters on photos and scrollingthrough your feed, but wouldrather remember the momentsyou spend with your family, prac-tising your hobbies, using tech-nology to help yourself grow andimpact communities. Thus, toeveryone who’s reading, the timehas come for each of us to openour eyes to a world that doesn’tonly see screens, but also thebeauty around us, because that’swhere the real magic happens.Move away from the onlineworld once in a while and exploreyour interests, what you love, andeven your own self. G T

A Call From The Red Brick BuildingI miss you! The tech debate

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Anvesha GoelAIS Pushp Vihar, IX

Hey! My name is: OrangeI am also known as: Citrus sinensisor sweet orange, and Citrus auran-tium or bitter orange

About men I am the fruit of various citrusspecies in the family Rutaceae;a hybrid between pomelo (Citrusmaxima) and mandarin (Citrusreticulata) to be precise.

n Having originated in the region en-compassing Southern China, NortheastIndia, and Myanmar around 4000 BC, I findmy earliest mention in the Chinese literature in314 BC.

n My soft, juicy, pulpy fruit is covered with anorange outer rind, and can be eaten fresh orprocessed for its juice. Besides, my peel servesas an effective slug repellent.

n Interestingly, the colour orange was named afterme; earlier it was only referred to as yellow-redor simply red.

n I am about ten thousand times more acidic innature than the pH of human blood; a little lessthan my cousin lemon juice and a lot more thantomato juice.

n My trees have an average height of 9-10 m; myflowers are white in colour and have a wonder-ful fragrance.

n There are over 600 varieties of me today, ac-counting for about 70 percent of the world’stotal citrus production.

What I offerAbout 100 grams of my consumption provides youwith the following:n Calories: 47n Carbohydrates: 11.8 gn Sugar: 9.4 gn Cholesterol: 0 mg

n Fat: 0.1 gn Fibre: 2.4 gn Protein: 0.9 gn Vitamins (C, D, B6, B9, B1, etc.)n Other minerals (Calcium, Cobalamin, Magne-sium, Iron, Potassium, etc.)

I can help you withn Preventing cell damagen Preventing atherosclerosisn Producing collagen that heals woundsn Providing smoother skinn Boosting Immune systemn Slowing age-related macular degeneration

n Fighting cancer-causing free radicalsn Absorbing iron to fight anemian Lowering blood pressuren Preventing kidney stone formation

Where you can find meI am widely grown in the various tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world, with my annual produc-tion amounting to about 73.29 million metrictonnes on an average. Brazil is my leading pro-ducer with a production volume of about 17.25million metric tonnes per year, closely followedby China that produces about 8.5 million metrictonnes yearly. India, with its 7.5 million metrictonnes production capacity, is ranked third. Partsof India where you’ll usually find me blooming in-clude states such as Maharashtra, West Bengal,Assam, Nagaland, Rajasthan, etc., to name a few.

My different avatarsn Navel nMandarinn Cara Cara n Valencian Blood oranges n Sevillen Jaffa n Hamlinn Jincheng nMalta

Why I fear climate changeA subtropical region with a good amount of sun-shine and water, and a moderate to warm tempera-ture (15.5-29 degree Celsius) is the most idealcondition for my production. However, owing toclimate change, my production capacity has signif-icantly decreased over the years, with that in Brazilfalling 25% in 2020-21 alone. Increased tempera-tures have diminished the growth and size of myfruits, and reduced the thickness of my peel, allwhile increasing my acidic content. I am also leftprone to various diseases such as the citrus greeningdisease which causes premature fruit drop. In addi-tion to this, my sensitivity to frost in freezing tem-peratures has further added to my miseries a greatdeal. So, grabbing this opportunity, I would requestyou all to work on combating climate change andfree me of my existential angst. G T

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Fruits and vegetables make upthe largest chunk of ournutrition. However, their role

is not just limited to a wholesomediet. Their significance permeatesacross economy, environment,health and social impact, provinghow they are, in fact, essentialcommodities to attain a sustainableworld. Keeping the same in mind,the United Nations has designated2021 as the International Year ofFruits and Vegetables to make uscognisant of the diverse roles thatthey undertake. Shaking hands withthis goal, GT brings you a brand-new series, wherein every part willexplore the various facets of onefruit or vegetable, highlighting whyit is important to preserve theseprecious gifts of nature.

Illustration: Anvesha Goel, AIS Pushp Vihar, IX

A Look At What The Different Chemical Elements Have to Say About ThemselvesMansha Rapria, X B & Tannya Pasricha, XI B, AIS Gur 43

Hey, Ru kidding me? I mightlook familiar, but let me tellyou that I am not silver, Iam Ruthenium. I shine likeglitter but I am rare likewinter. I am toxic, so don’ttry to mess with me ever!

Osmium is my name; I amdenser than I claim.Lustrous is my frame butI still don’t have fame andthere’s no one to blame.

Even though I was oncecalled ‘White Gold’, I am tentimes rarer than the abovetold. Unlike others, I amextremely resistant tocorrosion. I am Platinum,

the chosen one!I am better than Platinum andSodium, because I am Rhodium.Although my words seem to berandom, I am a rare element no oneelse can become. And I think that’struly awesome!

Hello I am Iridium! Touch me andyou will die. I don’t have anyoneto rely on, but I am harder thanyou can ever try. I am white likean eye. I am pretty handsomethat you can’t even deny. That’sindeed the reality, oh my my!Now, goodbye!

Hi! Silver this side. My skinshines without any coatingapplied. My electricalconductivity is my pride. Youmust have also seen myjewellery on a bride. Mywhite polish has left everymetal behind. So, who is thereal winner, you decide!

I am Gold, the first one to besold. But if you call me old, I willcatch a cold. Future is untold, butI will still remain bold.

My name is Palladium. Just take thetemperature to 2831-degree Fahrenheitand watch me melt. White Gold owesme, as I gave it its colour. And I amrarer than gold and platinum combined.

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2021 5Pens were first created around 3000 BCby ancient Egyptians who made themfrom wood and bamboo straws. Climate Champions

Dr Binish Desai is known as the ‘RecycleMan of India’, and for good reason. Hebegan his journey as a ‘waste warrior’when he was only eleven with his firstinvention ‘BRICK 1.0’ that was madefrom waste material. He went on to es-tablish his industrial waste manage-ment firm, Eco Eclectic Technologies,in 2010. It does not come as a surprise,therefore, that he is once again leadingfrom the front when it comes to saving theplanet from the waste generated due to thepandemic. Waste like PPE kits, masks, plastics,etc., will continue to clog our eco-system formany decades even when the pandemic is longgone. This renowned social entrepreneur has de-signed an innovative way to deal with this loom-ing catastrophe. Here’s his inspiring story...

How does it feel to be called the Recycle man ofIndia? Is that what keeps you inspired?Owning this title is quite obviously a huge honourfor me. Then, of course, the responsibility of liv-ing up to it acts as a huge driving force too, butthere are a lot of things that inspire me, especiallynature. I want to create a circular economy whichhas no room for wastage, and befits nature inevery way.

We know about Brick 1.0 that was made fromwaste. What is Brick 2.0?It is a revised version of Brick 1.0. Brick 2.0 ismade from PPE kits and face masks that wereotherwise discarded. This will help reduce the en-

vironmental pollution that is caused when theyare thrown off as waste. Moreover, these bricksare three times stronger than conventional bricks,half the price and twice the size. I would ratherwant every type of plastic waste to become abrick than ending up in oceans or landfills.

What have been your main challenges duringthis process, especially in the light of multiplelockdowns?The biggest challenge was the pandemic itself. Itdid slow down manufacturing. The logisticalcosts have increased due to restrictions on move-ment between states. We would have been able toexpand faster in terms of manufacturing and gen-erating a franchise model if it was not for the pan-demic. Having said that, we are on the right trackas we have been able to prove that our materialhas quality and is safe to use.

Your team works with 106 different types ofwastes; how much time did research take tobegin manufacturing? Also, what kind of wastedid you use?When a company decides that they want to dealwith waste with a sustainable and ecofriendly ap-proach, they contact us. Then we start analysingthe waste, audit it and then focus on how to pro-cure it. Our research requires us to thoroughly un-derstand the viability of the waste product interms of its binding quality because that is one ofthe most important factors. Hence, following thismethodology, we have converted human hair intoa panel for the same salon that would have had todiscard it otherwise; we have made crockery outof coffee waste. Likewise, we can make tiles andbricks out of waste as well. I believe we have al-ready used about 7-8 tonnes of mask and PPEwaste for Brick 2.0. These bricks are being usedfor housing projects, high rise buildings, etc. Forthere is nothing useless in this world; what mightbe waste for you, can be someone else’s asset!

What is the biggest challenge the world facesright now in terms of environmental degrada-tion? How can we tackle it?The biggest challenge is misunderstanding thewaste we generate. We feel we have gotten rid ofwaste as we dump it, when we really haven’t. Anykind of waste creates a huge impact on the entireworld and causes climate change. In context ofthe pandemic, I would suggest that whateverCovid-related waste you have, like an N-95 mask,you can send it to us and after following the ap-propriate guidelines, we’ll recycle it. Isolating thewaste for 72 hours before it is disposed is neces-sary. People wanting to recycle their coffee wastecan send us that, too. Also, I’d suggest everyoneto buy what they need, not what they want; that’llhelp reduce overall waste generation.

How did your family and friends react whenthey came to know of Brick 2.0 , especially sinceit deals with pandemic related waste? Did youworry about getting affected while handling it?They have been very excited about this idea andare extremely supportive. I follow all the precau-tions and guidelines, so there is nothing to fear.We disinfect all the material and ensure all othersteps are followed before recycling it.

Did you get the necessary support from govern-mental authorities for Brick 2.0?We are working with state governments and havealso made a proposal to the central government

about developing this as an additional waste man-agement method. This can totally bring a revolu-tion in the infrastructural landscape of ourcountry, bringing along a completely new and vi-able infrastructure for India.

Has your invention tranformed you as an indi-vidual in any way?With every invention, I evolve as an innovator.But deep within my heart, I am still that youngperson who loves Captain Planet and Dexter’sLab. What has changed is that I now learn betterfrom my failures. I know what not to do. Also, Ihave developed the ability to understand and op-erate a business.

What role can the youth play in an initiative likeyours and how can they make the world acleaner place?Youth are the future of the world. It’s importantfor them to be eco-conscious, to take initiativesand ask questions. They can play a huge role inan initiative like ours as we are always lookingfor more and newer ideas for economic and socialinventions that can be created out of waste. Ifirmly believe that one small step in the right di-rection can create a domino effect and lead to realchange. To the youth out there, my advice is thatanalyse your ideas and actions on these three pa-rameters: environmental impact, social impact,and economic sustainability. Therein lies the keyto a better future for all of us.

Laying the bricks of changeAnd Building The Path Towards A Sustainable Planet

Jaya JhaA student of Class XII from AIS Gur 46, Jaya Jha is a youngpublished author. Apart from being published in severalnational anthologies, she also released her poetry anthologytitled ‘Dawn and Dusk’ in 2020. Currently Editor-in-Chief forThe Global Times team of her school, Jaya, with 5 years ofexperience in the student council, has been handlingleadership positions in a commendable way. An aspiring

diplomat, she wishes to represent her country on global platforms.

The Global Times is pleased to bea part of the The World TeenageReporting Project on ClimateChampions. An initiative of Youth& News Media Prize, the projectshowcases noteworthy stories byteenage reporters from around theworld focusing on what theircohorts and other adults havebeen doing to save the planet.Presenting the story ‘Laying thebricks of change’ by young GTreporter, Jaya Jha.Last year, The Global Times tookpart in the project that showcasedstories by teenage reporters fromaround the world about what theircohorts were doing to help duringthe COVID-19 pandemic.To know more about the The WorldTeenage Reporting Project visit - https://www.globalyouthandnewsmediaprize.net/

Dr Binish Desai and the innovative bricks made from recycled plastic waste during the pandemic

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Recycle Man Of India, Dr Binish Desai

Using waste material to manufacture Brick 2.0

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Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflectthose of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verifyinformation published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Published for the period August 9-15, 2021

As I pored over the top storyof this edition, I was over-come by the nostalgia ofhow summer vacations inmy childhood were synony-mous with mangoes! Andwhat a variety of a feast itused be. Starting right withthe ambi (raw mango) to the

ripe ones like safeda, langda, totapari, kesari,malda and dussheri, all these would make wayto my home in fragrant sacks that we would waitthe whole year for. In fact, the king of all fruits teaches us what di-versity is about. Every variety of mango has itsown speciality – from flavour and taste to ap-pearance and nutritive value. Even its usage hasendless options. Come summer, and everyhousehold turns into some sort of a mango pro-cessing unit. Mangoes can be used to make icecreams, aam papad, pickles, jellies, toffies andmilk shakes. Moreover, this summer delight isknown to beat the heat when it’s converted intoaam panna and amrak. Indeed, even before themodern world knew what an immunity boosterwas, our Indian households had already mas-tered the art of creating one using mangoes! What is even more heart-warming is that manyof these recipes have been handed down fromgenerations. Perhaps that is the reason why fam-ilies, friends, and even strangers are known tobond over their love for mangoes. In villages, itis a common practice to accept novel varietiesof mangoes as payment for some service.Speaking of its commercial value, even its priceis as varied as the fruit itself. Ranging from 10INR to 2 lakh INR per kilo, this is indeed a fruitthat can be savoured by all sections of society.In conclusion, I believe that it is this diversitythat is at the root of all the fame and love man-goes get, and deservedly so! G T

Vira SharmaManaging Editor

Childhood and toys are liketwo pieces of a jigsaw puzzlethat fit in seamlessly to cre-ate a complete picture, thatof a happy child. Whether itis a kitchen set, a doctor’s kitor cars and aeroplanes, toyshelp kids to imagine andenjoy a life they are yet to

experience. Even as adults, we enjoy the sightof watching little ones clap with joy at beingable to assemble a tricky puzzle game. It is the joy, the world of toys brings along, thatmade Amitians’ victory at the national level ofToycathon, an even sweeter win. For to see ouryoung children harbour a love for toys, reassuresme about their connect with this world of inno-cence.Toycathon is the first-ever event of itskind held to promote Indian toys and games.Amitians’ success at an event such as this is areflection of Amity’s spirit, since we always em-phasise on values rooted in Indian culture. Thesewinners have proven that they have imbibed thislesson well, and the names of their gaming apps- Sudharshana Chakra, Bharat Mystery and San-skrit Vinayan - are a testimony to this fact. Eventhough technology is the new language of thegaming world, their emotion behind such namesproves how important heritage is to them. As an educator, I feel observing kids with theirtoys, helps you understand a lot about their per-sona. Toys can become powerful tools to kindlecreativity, whether these are traditional boardgames or new-age mobile apps. Indian toys andgames, especially, have been typically designedto develop both motor skills and critical thinkingin children. It is time we redeem India’s positionas the world guru of learning, by reviving ourtraditional Indian toys and games, and I am gladthat Amitians are at the helm of this change. G T

Dr Amita ChauhanChairperson

The mango diplomacyContinued from page 1…

The repute that made a differenceQuite naturally, this leads us to the question whymango was chosen to carry out this crucial diplomaticmission instead of peaches, kiwi and other rare andexotic fruits. The answer lies in the plethora of vari-eties Mango offered, ranging from the mouth-water-ing Raspuris to the saccharine Himsagars. Somevarieties such as Alphonso even became an exquisitegift owing to its short period of availability and dis-tinct taste. A part of the fruit’s mystique also camefrom its varying eating styles, that of squeezing andsucking or slicing and spooning, and the foreigners’nescience of it. Ergo, it acquired the status of ‘royalgift’ exchanged by diplomats, politicians and royal-ties to signify their intent on achieving good relations.But its reputation is still largely ascribable to the Pak-istani Foreign Minister Mian Arshad Hussain’s visitto Beijing in 1968, where he gifted mangoes to thethen Chairman of the Communist Party, Mao Zedong.As Mao received the mangoes, he circulated themamongst the members of the Worker-Peasant ThoughtPropaganda team, who, owing to Mao’s status, tookthem as a gift from God. This resulted in an unprece-dented scenario where the mangoes were being sentacross the country, not to be eaten but to be displayed.Many of them were preserved in solutions, otherswere boiled and their water was distributed as elixir

amongst the masses. Such was the pandemonium thata single act of Mango Diplomacy was able to incuronce, thus the repute.

Though instances of Mango Diplomacy in recenttimes show no signs of ceasing as seen apparent onJune 16, 2021, when Lieutenant Governor ofPuducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan, as a gift to the

legislators, handed over a bag of mangoes to each oneof them during a tea party; or when the CM of Bihar,Nitish Kumar, sent about 2000 gift packs of Jardalumangoes for the Indian President, PM and variousother VIPs on June 7; only time would tell whetheror not the sweetness of this tradition is capable ofchanging the sour and strained diplomatic relationsin the future. G T

Dear Editor,This is in reference tothe article ‘Friendsforever’ on page 1published in the GTEdition dated August2, 2021. The articleputs forward heart-warming and lovingmessages from Ami-tians to their best friends. It is incredibly grat-ifying to see that even though we aren’t ableto meet each other and be together the waywe used to, friendships like these are contin-uing strong. In the case of Aditi and Vidhi,their friendship has endured the test of bothdistance and the pandemic. As a senior muchcloser to the end of her school journey, I canonly deeply hope that Amitians continue tofind strong bonds like these throughout theirschool life as they are what get us throughthick and thin— exams, competitions, feel-ings, and all in between. I am forever gratefulto have met and spent time with the friendsand batchmates I have.

Yashasvini Verma, AIS Noida, XI J

Dear Editor,This is in reference tothe article ‘The finalcall’ on page 4 in theGT Edition dated Au-gust 2, 2021. The arti-cle tells the story ofglobal warming fromthe penguins’ perspec-tive, and the narrativestyle provokingly conveys the cold hard truthabout climate change. It lays out facts andbrings to light just how grave the situation is,unearthing the ways in which climate changethreatens animal life largely. Furthermore, itreminds the reader about who is to blame andin turn urges the reader to take action againstclimate change. Today everyone is so caughtup with ensuring their safety during the un-precedented times of COVID-19 that we tendto forget about the harm we are causing toMother Earth. Thank you GT, for making itimpossible for us to forget about the devas-tating consequences our actions can have onour very own planet.

Gauri Sharma, AGS Gurugram, IX

A cup of positivi(tea)Leela Moza, AIS Noida, Alumna

“My wish for you is that you continue, continue toastonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.”

As a sixteen-year-old, when Jane Doe lookedinto the mirror, she saw everything that shedidn’t like about herself – the too broad shoul-

ders and the stretch marks on her thighs. She noticedhow her skin wasn’t clear, how her hair didn’t reallycascade down her back like she wanted it to. If only she realised that the stretch marks and broadshoulders were beautiful in their own way, beautifulbecause they showed a journey—the journey of hergrowing up. She was unaware how blinding her smilewas; her skin took a backseat every time she laughed.Her hair didn’t cascade down her back like a waterfall.It was wild and free, just like her. At the age of twenty, Jane Doe felt her skin wasn’t asbright as it used to be. She poked and prodded at herskin. She wished she had eyes that reminded people ofthe ocean. She wished she looked different. If only she realised that the dull skin was a sign of howmuch she worked, how resilient she was. It was a markshe wore, a way of showing people that she lived andconquered. Her eyes did not remind people of theocean; indeed they reminded people of a story, withstolen specks of sunlight hidden in them. They were apool of melted chocolate when people craved some-thing sweet. At the age of thirty, Jane twisted and turned, trying tolook at herself from all angles. Worrying about the cel-

lulite that she had, worrying about how she could notfit into her jeans anymore, worrying about the glassesshe had to wear. She lay awake at night, her hands onher growling stomach as she enjoyed the feeling of herperfect jaw line. She is hungry, but beauty is pain, isn’tthat right?If only she realised that the cellulite was normal, a giftfrom nature on having lived this long, having seen somany things, and having read so many books. Theywere tiny lightning marks, reminding her of how shewas a force to be reckoned with. She hadn’t realisedthat just like she had moved on to better and biggerthings in life, so had her body.At the age of forty, Jane realised how her weight wasjust the force with which the Earth was holding on toher. She read about feminism—how everyone de-served to live in their body without the prejudice ofothers. She read poems of poets who praised beauty ofevery kind endlessly. She realised how the worlddrowns everyone in a sea of narcissistic self-loathing.It was saddening to think that at some point everyonehad looked at their bodies and felt the whole sum oftheir worth, amount to how much their thighs touch inthe middle.Jane realised how her body had endured years of pun-ishing self-hatred. Walking down the streets, she’dcounted her worth by the glances she got. She hadcounted her worth using numbers on a scale. Taking a sip from her cup of positivi(tea), Jane realisedthat beauty begins the moment we accept that there’sbeauty in everything. Beauty doesn’t have boundaries.The ocean is beautiful, but so is the land. G T

A Sip Of Self-Love Is All You Need At Times

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Dear Amreen, Chairperson ma’am always teaches us tobe thankful for the things we have. Shetells us to be thankful for our school, fam-ily and even friends, for they always helpus in need. So, this friendship day, Iwould like to thank my friend for alwaysbeing there for me. You make me laughwhen I am sad, and you make me happierwhen I am happy. Even though I haveother friends, I like being with you themost. Ever since we have becomefriends, everything around me is sohappy. I like sharing everything with you– from our lunches to pencils. Doing allthese small little things with you makeme so happy. This is why I love you somuch and I hope you love me too. I hopethat we will stay friends forever, evenwhen we go to senior class. Thank youfor being my best friend.

Your best friend, Sharanya Bhatnagar, AIS PV, I C

Dear Sherwin,7.9 billion people in the world, and yetyou still chose me as your best friend!Oh, how special I feel! Words cannotexpress how glad I am to have knownyou over the last four years. The memo-ries we’ve created through the momentswe’ve shared will always be the besttimes of my life. I remember the time wewent trick or treating and you crackedme up with your cheesy jokes, or thetime we role-played as brave charactersembarking on mysterious journey on ourcamping trip. All these moments that weshare together remind me what a won-derful, funny, and kind-hearted friendyou are. You have been by my sidethrough life’s highs and lows. I’ve notjust learnt from you how to crack jokes,play pranks or ace at video games, butalso the value of friendship and trust. Iam so glad that I am and will always be,your best friend!

Your best friend,Adriel Nitin Abel, AGS Gur, IX

Dear Vidhi,I know you must be surprised to find aletter dedicated to you in this era of tech-nology, and I also know you have ahabit of forgetting things, so let me re-mind you, Happy Friendship Day! Youknow that Friendship Day will alwaysbe important for us, because it was on 7August 2016, the Friendship Day in2016, that we first became friends. Youwere a new admission in the schoolthen, and it is funny how we had beenliving in the same society for the lastfive years, and yet didn’t meet eachother until then. Over the next fouryears, we played and learnt together inthe same school and colony, until 2020,when your father was transferred toPune. I hope you are having a great timethere, and I know you must have alreadymade lots of friends, but don’t forgetabout me.

Your best friend,Aditi Thakur, AIS Gur 43, VIII A

Dear Inaaya,I still recall your expressions of joywhen we met for the first time, two yearsago. Since then, you have been my bestfriend. From playing with dolls to build-ing LEGO blocks, I have the best timeof my life when you are around. It isamazing how you are always so kindand compassionate. We might not bestudying in the same school, but we stillhave countless memories and giggles tocherish. Eating my favorite food is al-ways so much more fun with you.Princesses and pretend play games areso lively when we are together. Choco-late cakes and ice cream with you issomething I would not trade for theworld. Though we fight over new toysand games, you are still the best friend Icould ever ask for. Thanks for being myone true friend!

Your best friend,Saisha Vatrana

AIS Navi Mumbai, III

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Stepping into the world of mo-torsports in her 30’s, GarimaAvtar, a professional rally car

racing driver from India, has carveda niche for herself in the tradition-ally male dominated sport. She has

won accolades at MarutiSuzuki Desert Storm, RallyRaid De Himalayas aswell as participated inmany autocross rally-ing competitionssuch as the Indian

National Rally Championship, theMughal Rally, the Monsoon Chal-lenge to name a few. Garima hasalso been felicitated with Best Fe-male Driver Award 2013 and hasbeen part of Mercedes Team of pro-fessional drivers, instructor anddriver for a Porsche Test Run hostedby Porsche Centre Gurugram. Apartfrom racing, she also holds the posi-tion of Corporate Vice President atDelton Cables Limited. In an inter-action with GT reporters, she talksabout her journey and more. Hereare a few excerpts…

What exactly inspired you to be-come a car rally racer?Frankly speaking, I did not plan it.When my father taught me how todrive, neither he nor I thought Iwould take up such a career becauseI come from a small town and a veryconservative family. Then, one day Iwent for a rally event in Delhi whereI had a podium finish as the secondrunner up. This incident motivatedme to pursue the field further, and itstill reminds me of the best memorythat I shared with my father whowas very progressive and alwayspushed me to do better in life.

What challenges did you face tocarve a space for yourself in amale-dominated sport?You definitely have to prove your-self at all cost. For the same, it is es-sential to train well and improveyour skills constantly because whenyou are driving out there amongst allthe men, you don’t want to come inlast! For example, when I wanted tolearn advanced driving in 2019, Iwent to London and Dubai to learndrifting, which is driving sideways.Also, it’s essential to know about themachine you are driving as under-standing how it works will not onlyenhance your skills, but will alsoboost your confidence, which is

needed to compete with othersportsmen out there in the field.

Speed can instil fear in the bravestof hearts. Have you ever felt scaredwhile racing?Never. I am a very careful driver be-cause I like to enjoy my driving. Iam not very competitive as well, inthe sense that when I sit behind thewheels, even though the aim is al-ways to win, I also try to enjoy theevent. I give it my best shot and I ammindful of not getting the car go outof control, so maybe this is why ithas not scared me till now.

Continued on page 6...

Fueled by passionIn Conversation With Garima Avtar, Indian Rally Racing Driver

Garima Avtar, Indian car rally racer

Friendship - a bond more unique than words can explain,a love purer than anything else in the world, and arelationship that brings meaning to life. In the era of

technology, where all conversations are dialled down toemojis and memes, it is sometimes important to stop and

reflect back on the bonds that we have created. So,thisFriendship Day, Amitians took up the chance to write aheartfelt letter to their best friends, expressing their gratitudefor the ones who have been their biggest support system,because, after all, tere jaisa yaar kahaan!

GT reporters in conversation with Garima Avtar

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THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 20214Science & Technology

Ocean life!Gyan VigyanThe seafloor and water contain atleast 150 trillion USD worth ofgold, enough to give every personalive a share worth 21,000 USD.

A Global Warning To Roll Up Your Sleeves And Put An End To Climate Change!

Arushi SrivastavaAIS Mayur Vihar, XII I

It was yet another day in the Pinguhousehold. The mother had called,and the kids came rushing in for

their daily dose of dinner. As the fathersat down and switched on the televi-sion, the booming voice of the anchor,narrating the truth that they had beendreading for so long, silenced the entirefamily and settled a wave of terror intheir hearts…“The climate crisis of the world isshowing its true face to Antarctica andtaking a toll on their penguin commu-nity. It is when our scientists went on aGreenpeace expedition, they found outthat the number of penguins are fallingrapidly, and one colony has decreasedby 77% in the last 50 years. This comesas shocking and surprising news be-cause until now the chinstrap penguinswere considered the ‘least concernspecies’ by the International Union forConservation of Nation.”It was finally Pingu’s dad who broke the

silence in the room. “Of course, they arekilling us!” he cried. “This decline inour numbers has been happeningsince the last 50 years and it is onlynow that these people are waking upand looking at us! There are a lot ofthings that are leading to our declineand demise, but the biggest of all isclimate change which has been cre-ated by these monsters. It is becauseof their climate change that ourhabitat is getting destroyed. Lookaround, the beautiful ice is meltingand affecting our food krill...”“I saw a movie yesterday,” cutin Pingu, “it was The DayAfter Tomorrow, and in themovie, due to global warm-ing and the sudden climatechange in Antarctica, a bigblock of ice, as big as a state,breaks off and ends up taking too manylives. Appa, will that happen to us if thetemperature keeps rising?”Pingu’s little sister, Pinga, who had beenquiet till now let out a yell. “That is re-ally scary! Amma, are we going to die?”

“My dear Pinga, we have survived inAntarctica for nearly 45,000 years,adapting to glacial expansions and sea

ice fluctuations driven by millennia ofclimate changes. Whatever stands in ourfuture, I am sure we and our entire com-munity will be resilient enough to dealwith them,” her mother replied.“But,” Pingu retorted, “Research tellsus that 21st century climate poses anexistential threat to us. You heard themon the TV, Amma! The rising tempera-tures are melting ice, and more andmore water is flowing to the sea fromglaciers and ice caps. The ocean wateris warming and expanding in volume,

and here, in Antarctica, a lot ofanimals do not have the ca-pacity to deal withwarmer temperatures.They are also killingkrill, our main sourceof food, and the loss of

this resource could trigger amass exodus out of Antarctic wa-

ters or worse, an epic decimation. Ourclimate here is supposed to be cold anddry, but the news says that we mightwitness unprecedented rain or prema-ture snowfall. What will we do?”

Dejected Pingu began to cry at thispoint, and his parents’ hearts brokeseeing their children in such a state,but what could they do? His fatherhugged his crying son and said, “Don’tworry, Pingu. I am sure humans haverealised the consequences of their ac-tions, and they will take significantsteps to save us. I remember readingabout the Paris Agreement, an interna-tionally binding treaty to fight climatechange that the humans have signed.Also, they are working towards Sus-tainable Development Goal 13, i.e., tocombat climate change in every possi-ble manner. I know humans are alwaysgetting us in trouble, but they are alsothe ones who experience the sametrouble. How many times we havecome across massive rainfalls and tor-rential floods sweeping lives in differ-ent parts of the globe? And what aboutthe heatwaves? They too are killingthemselves. So, let’s hope that they dotheir bit to come through this time aswell, and save the planet and everybeing living on it.”

Ayushmaan BanerjeeAIS VYC Lko, V A

Hey! My name is: OnionI am also known as: Allium cepa

About me I have been an essential part of the human dietfor over 7000 years. My first traces have beenbelieved to be discovered from the Bronze Ageas well!

Ancient Egyptians worshipped me because ofmy spherical shape and my concentric circles.For them, I symbolised eternity. During theMiddle Age, I was also exchanged as currency.

In 2011, British Farmer Peter Glazebrook grewmy biggest kind, weighing about 18 pounds

If you think I make your cry, then it’s time foryou to know that it’s my sulphur-rich volatileoils that do the prank!

You can grow me anywhere where there issunlight! My bulbs grow actively in responseto daylight!

I could be eaten raw, cooked or even dried andstored to be consumed whenever there wouldbe shortage of food.

What I offerAbout 100 g of me can give you the following: Calories: 40 Water: 89% Protein: 1.1 grams Carbs: 9.3 grams Sugar: 4.2 grams Fiber: 1.7 grams

I can help you with Improved bone health Balanced blood sugar levels Maintaining strong bones Boosting digestion Prevention of cancer

Where you can find meIndia is the second largest onion producing nationin the world. My Indian kind is well famous forits pungency. I am available throughout the year,and that’s why I am so popular. Maharashtra, Kar-nataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh cultivate meyear long. My harvest begins from November toJanuary and then also January to May. India ex-

ports 11,49,896.85 MT of fresh onion to theworld. In addition, China, Egypt, USA, Iran,Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil and Mexico also signif-icantly contribute to my world production, withChina being the largest.

Why I fear climate changeI am threatened by unexpected rainfalls anddroughts that has become more common in thecountry. In 2019, Maharashtra, which is my high-est producer in India, saw a 15-20% decline inplantation due to excess rainfall. As you know,global warming has direct link on rainfall patternand formation of cyclonic storms, this is indirectlyyet intensely jeopardising my existence. The risein sea-water temperatures in Indian Ocean andBay of Bengal in turn raises the amount of vapour.This results in excessive rainfalls. I plead you toact on time, if you want me to be a constant partof your healthy diet.

Fruits and vegetables make upthe largest chunk of ournutrition. However, their role

is not just limited to a wholesomediet. Their significance permeatesacross economy, environment, healthand social impact, proving how theyare, in fact, essential commodities toattain a sustainable world. Keepingthe same in mind, the United Nationshas designated 2021 as theInternational Year of Fruits andVegetables to make us cognisant ofthe diverse roles that they undertake.Shaking hands with this goal, GTbrings you a brand-new series,wherein every part will explore thevarious facets of one fruit orvegetable, highlighting why it isimportant to preserve these preciousgifts of nature.

Growing on-ions!

Illustration: Ayushmaan Banerjee, AIS VYC Lko, V A

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Mighty pen

Quill pens were used the most from 700 ADto the 1700s where swan feathers, goosefeathers and crow feathers were used.

Decoding The Tradition Of Gifting Mangoes Over The Centuries

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This time, that yearRetrospection

German inventor,Rudolf Diesel wasgranted patent forhis Internal Com-bustion engine, alsoknown as the Dieselengine. In a bid to

build a better, more efficient enginethat could replace the old expensivesteam engines that operated usingspark ignition, Rudolf came up withthe compression-ignited diesel enginein 1893, the first working model ofwhich was produced in 1897. His in-vention was quickly embraced by theindustrialists at the time, and post hisdeath in 1913, the engine became com-mon in automobiles, ships and more.Those used today are nothing but a re-fined version of his original concept.

A u s t r i a n - b o r nAmerican actressHedy MarkeyLamarr, togetherwith the Americanavant garde com-poser and author

George Anthiel, received patent for asecret communication system. As a ‘fre-quency-hopping spread-spectrum’ sys-tem, their invention safeguarded radiocommunications from enemy snoops byswitching frequencies in a pre-pro-grammed pattern, only known to thereceiver and the sender. Though tooadvanced for its time and age, theirsystem went on to serve as the basis ofmodern communication technologyfrom which the existing Wi-Fi network-ing connections are largely drawn.

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American explorerand fossil collector,Susan Hendrick-son discovered thel a r g e s t - e v e rTyrannosaurusrex skeleton inSouth Dakota,

USA. Labelled Sue, after its discov-erer, this 65-million-year-old speci-men was 90 percent complete,measuring about 42 feet long fromhead to toe, with a 2,000-pound skulland 58 teeth. Its unearthing not onlyallowed scientists to determine a lotabout this species of dinosaur, but alsoprovided support to the scientific the-ory that sees birds as a type of livingdinosaurs, thus proving to be monu-mental in every sense of the term. In2000, the skeleton was put on displayat the Field Museum.

Indian femalerights activist,bandit and politi-cian, PhoolanDevi, popularlyknown as the‘Bandit Queen’,

was born in Uttar Pradesh. Havingendured poverty and an abusive mar-riage, she took to a life of crime toavenge all that she had to endure.Though regarded as a murderer bymost, she was seen as a devi and acaste icon by the untouchables. Shesurrendered to the Indian federalgovernment in 1983, and in 1996, twoyears after her release, she stood forthe 11th Lok Sabha election fromMirzapur and won it. In 2001, shewas shot dead by 3 masked shootersnear her bungalow in New Delhi.

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American singer-songwriter, TaylorSwift released “We Are Never EverGetting Back Together,” the lead singlefrom her fourth album, Red. The songbecame an instant commercial success,winning Swift her first number one onthe Billboard Hot 100 chart. It alsotopped the US Hot Country Songs forten weeks straight, the singer’s longestreign till date. The Guinness WorldRecords recognised the track as thefastest-selling single in digital history,with the Rolling Stone magazine nam-ing it the second-best song of 2012. Thesong also received a Grammy Awardnomination for Record of the Year.

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First International Beauty Contest was held at the Hip-podrome Theatre in Folkestone, England. A brainchild ofthe Edwardian entrepreneur Robert Forsyth, the contestacted as the forerunner to the famous Miss World pag-eants now, and was won by 18-year-old Miss Nellie Jar-man, a shopkeeper’s daughter from East Molesey inSurrey. She received a Spencer piano as her prize. Duringthe first and second World Wars that followed, the beautypageant was dropped, only to be revived in 1947 when Pa-tricia Hawker became the winner of Miss Folkestone title.

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The then US President, Franklin Roo-sevelt, and British Prime Minister,Winston Churchill, issued a joint dec-laration that later came to be knownas the Atlantic Charter. The joint

statement enlisted American andBritish goals for the world after theend of World War II. No territorial ag-grandisement, restoration of self-gov-ernment to those deprived of it, globalco-operation to secure better economicconditions for all, reduction of traderestrictions, etc, were some of thegoals that the Charter outlined. It in-spired several other events in itswake such as the dismantling of theBritish Empire, the formation ofNATO, etc., to name a few.

The Berlin Wall was formed as theCommunist government of the GermanDemocratic Republic closed the borderbetween East and West Berlin with

barbed wire. Made concrete with elec-trified fences, fortifications, and guardposts later on, the Wall was originallyintended to keep Western ‘fascists’ fromentering East Germany. However, itonly ended up giving rise to mass defec-tions from East to West. Considered asone of the most powerful and enduringsymbols of cold war, the Wall was fi-nally opened by the East German gov-ernment in 1989, before beingcompletely demolished in 1990.

In a time of 9.77seconds, Ja-maican sprinterUsain Bolt won100m gold at theMoscow WorldChampionships.

Though his time was the slowest in amajor final, it was still better than hisfellow sprinters - American sprinterJustin Gatlin who ranked second in9.85 seconds, and the Jamaicansprinter Nesta Carter who came inthird in 9.95 seconds. The feat made

him the second man in history afterCarl Lewis in 1988 to defend his sprintcrown, and also the first man to crossthe line first in two Olympic 100m fi-nals, the previous one being his 2009record-breaking run in Berlin.

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

progressing into a newer direction. Butas our eyes always stay glued to thetelescope, trying to get a glimpse of theshining future we work so hard tocreate, it’s important to take a breakand appreciate how far we have come.Let’s look back at the pages of historyfalling between August 9-15 thatplayed their role in shaping our society.

Considered as the best film ever made on the VietnamWar and one of the greatest movies ever, Francis FordCoppola’s Apocalypse Now, an adaptation of Joseph Con-rad’s Heart of Darkness, was released. The film, starringMichael Sheen, Marlon Brando and Robert Duvallamongst others, was honoured with the Palme d’Or atthe Cannes Films Festival. It also went on to win two Os-cars for Best Sound and Best Cinematography, out of theeight it was initially nominated for. In 2000, the film wasselected for preservation in the US National Film Reg-istry as being ‘culturally significant’.-

131961

Buzz Aldrin, a former American astronaut, used thefelt tip of his pen as a replacement of the engineswitch during the Apollo mission, without which theywould not have been able to return home.

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The world of politics

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Sharanya ArunAIS Saket, Alumna

The bench on whichBeerus sat was probablyonce frequently visited

by people. He recollected chil-dren enjoying on the swings,men and women performing dayto day activities. Nothing re-mained as such except for a manstanding at a distance, staring atthings around cluelessly. The man locked eyes withBeerus. His eyes looked as ifthey were pleading for help.

Beerus could hear the despera-tion in his voice, strained withfear, as though he was speakingwithout air in his lungs. Beerusfelt a tinge of guilt. After all, hetoo was responsible for bringingEarth and along with it the life itencompassed to an end. But hehad no choice; he was the God ofdestruction, after all. He knew humanity had come toan end, that Gods would descendfrom the heavens to avengeEarth, and restore her to her for-mer glory. But he did not knowthat the end would come so soon.

All of a sudden, natural disastersstruck every corner of the Earth,one by one, taking everythingthat came its way. Earth had avenged herself, andher fury was far more powerfulthan anything Beerus or anyother God could have mustered.The Gods did not avenge Earth,they merely aided her. As for thehumans, they destroyed them-selves. They brought upon theirown destruction. Though Beerus was a little sym-pathetic, everything was not inhis hands. It was mutually de-

cided by all the Gods that anapocalypse would dawn on theplanet no matter what.Beerus’ train of thoughts wasonce again broken by the man atthe distance. He saw the shock,fear and pain in his eyes, that re-minded him of his own. The manparticularly had not done any-thing wrong, but he was payingfor the sins of his forefathers. Then, Beerus stood up, stretch-ing his old, tired body. There wasnothing to be done about it.“Maybe one day, another hun-dred years from now, some newspecies would tell tales about theold Gods, and how the Earth wascleansed of the evil that inhab-ited it,” he thought to himself. With one final look at the de-structive beauty around him,Beerus closed his eyes yet againand felt the tingling in his body.He was the last of the Gods tofade, but all that begins mustend. Besides, it had becomemore than he could carry now. Beerus turned away, a knifetwisting in his heart, he let theworld fall to fire and ashes, whilehe disappeared into the air. G T

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Samaya Chauhan, AIS PV, VIII A

They pray to be normal, to have normal livesBut I just don’t get this weird obsessionThey have with leading a regular lifeWhy be ordinary? Why not extraordinary?

Now, painting your door in bright redWon’t make it extraordinary, you knowWearing pink socks or indulging in high talksWon’t make you extraordinary, just know

Because we are all rare, we are all uniqueAnd that’s what makes us all distinctiveWe all have our own original techniqueSo, why be predictive and not take the leap?

Let’s have integrity and be kind to one and allLet’s help the society and the communitiesBy reaching out and coming together in unityOpening doors and creating opportunities

Life is a ride, and the view is surely great

Perhaps, sometimes just leave it on fateTake happiness as antidote and have faithLife is a journey, a mystery, not so straight

It’s filled with rutted mountains and peaksIt’s an infodemic curve that rises and dipsFor life’s an electroshock that comes and goes It is a fun ride, a roller coaster I suppose

And the world is how you really perceive it But at all times, we shall try and remain wiseFor it’s undeniably a great adventure of sortsAt least that’s how I would like to surmise.

Our natureFarhan Siddiqui, AIS Gur 46, XI C

The land we stand on is rawIt’s time to face the nature’s lawNever thought we’d stand face to faceBut nature is not our basket-case

We all need to be apologeticFor making our world this sickWe need to protect the natureBecause it decides our future

We must understand our mistakeBeing ecofriendly is no piece of cakeBut we all need to do our partBefore we tear this world apart

Nature has given us many thingsBut we mustn’t misuse those wingsIt has given us a helping handIt also knows to bring us back to land

We must plant trees and crops

Or we’ll be erased like full stopsLike dinosaurs, we will be destroyedBut now it’ll be nature, not meteoroid

The nature is our one true bossWhose rules we can’t simply tossTime has come for us to understandLife without nature is all downpour. G T G T

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He recollectedchildren enjoying onthe swings, men andwomen performingday to day activities.

The final moment

Shreyansh Sharma, AGS Gurugram, X

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Saanvi Makkar, AIS Mayur Vihar, V

8-10 old CDsGlueScissorPencil

RulerCello tapePhotos

CD photo frame

Select the photos that youwant to showcase.Using scissors, cut them in acircular shape that is smallerthan the size of your CD. Makesure you don’t cut importantparts from the photo like faces.Paste the photo in the centreof the CD. Repeat the processwith the number of photos youwant, but make sure you onlyuse one CD for one photo.Once you are done pastingpictures, put the CDs togetherin any shape you prefer, ensur-ing that they are touching eachother in some way. With thehelp of cello tape on their backside, join them all together.

Take another CD and drawsmall triangles on it, and cutthose out.Paste those cut-outs on thesides of your photo collage withthe pointed side hidden behindthe CD as shown in the photo.With other old CDs, you canalso cut out stars and moon andpaste them on the top and bot-tom for decoration. Once satisfied, paste onesmaller old CD on the top ofyour photo frame collage sothat it’s middle hole could beused to hang the entire photoframe collage, and you areready to reminisce looking atyour favourite photos!

Avya Goyal AIS Gurugram 43, VII

This is the story of Golu, asmall boy who lived in avillage near the river.

One lazy afternoon, Golu wassitting on the Banyan tree outsidehis house when his eyes fell onsomething beautiful – luscious,rich, yellow mangoes. Golu’smouth started to water. He couldnot wait to have these mangoesand so he hatched a plan. The next day when Golu was re-turning from school, he decidedto go to the mango farm and takesome mangoes. He tiptoed hisway to the farm, trying to ensure

that nobody saw him. As hereached the farm, he was stoppedin the way by a fence. But Goludesperately wanted those man-goes and so he decided to climbthe fence.As Golu climbed the fence, hewas scared witless, for if theowner of the farm saw him in-side, he would be in deep trouble.But nonetheless, he continued.After a few minutes, he found thetree which bore huge golden yel-low mangoes. He quicklyclimbed up, plucking mangoesfrom the tree, and filled his bagwith them simultaneously. When Golu felt that he hadenough mangoes for two days,

he buckled his bag and climbeddown with excitement as hecouldn’t wait to go home. In thisexcitement, Golu tripped andalong with his bag, came downto the ground with a thud. All themangoes scattered here andthere. As he tried to get up next,the farm owner, an old man,came outside the house uponhearing the sound. Golu wasvery scared. He knew he hadbeen caught.To his surprise, the old manpicked Golu up and helped himgather all the mangoes. Goluthought that the man will scoldhim once everything is done, butinstead he was taken inside the

man’s house and given a glass ofwater. Then appeared the man’swife who also seemed kind andsweet. They both asked him if hewas okay. Golu told them that he was fineand that he was very sorry fortrying to steal the mangoes. Atthis, the old man gave a laughand told him that he was free totake more mangoes if he wanted.The old couple’s children hadabandoned them and gone to afar-off city, and they never cameto visit. They told Golu that hecould come every day and pluckmangoes for his friends, too.Though Golu was happy hearingthis, he also felt sorry for the factthat he chose to steal the fruit in-stead of simply asking for it. Afew minutes later, Golu thankedthem and headed home. Having learnt his lesson, Golupromised himself to visit theman and his wife as much aspossible, since they lived alone.And from that day, Golu wouldcome to the farm every week topluck mangoes, followed by avisit to the old couple’s housewhere they enjoyed fresh ripemangoes together. G T

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It’s MeKnow me

My name: Sayesha SainiMy Class: KG DMy school:AIS Vasundhara 6Born on:August 19

My dreams

Hobby: Dancing andpaintingI like: PizzaI dislike: Sitting atone placeMy role model:MyfatherI want to become:AdoctorI want to feature inGT because: I wantmy father to readabout me in myschool newspaper

My favourites

Teacher: Meera ma’amSubject: MathematicsFriends: Maisha andVivaanGames: Football andLudoCartoon: Peppa pigFood: Rajma riceBook: Naisha series

Nature will cohere

Pradnya AroraAIS Noida, II

Vandita Sharma, AIS Saket, VII

A dream left me intimidatedAbout how doom is awaitedBarren land with tree trunksAnd gradually nature expunges

But then granny came nearAnd said nature will cohereHow is that even possible?And I was not so gullible

We ravaged nature’s bountyThis destruction is a realityThis time granny saidTo get this in my head

Panic is not the solution

Doomsday is not a delusionNature needs balanceAnd not our indifference

It is my plea to humanityShield nature from vanityThen slumber without fear And then nature will cohere. G T

My momAvyaan Talwar

AIS Gurugram 46, V F

My mom is my whole worldI follow her every single wordMy mom is an angel sent by GodHer true love makes me applaudShe has been guiding me for yearsShe drives away all of my fearsMy guide, support and friendMy love for her will never endShe is a pillar I can leap uponWhether in dusk or in dawnMom, I just want to sayI love you every single day! G T

Tongue twistersVivaan ShuklaAIS Noida, IV

Two witches were watchingtwo watchesRory’s lawn rake rarely rakesreally right

She speedily soldsix shabby shearedsheepNo need to light anight-lightA skunk sat on a stump andthunk the stump stunkPeter Piper picked a peck ofpickled peppers

Saanvi Makkar

“Ashutosh Kaushik’s plea forthe removal of all the content from Googlerelated to certain incidents “erroneously com-

mitted” in his past is absolutely justifiable. He is still beinghaunted by the decade-old memories. And I don’t think it’s right

for people to be reminded of their past mistakes for which they have al-ready paid a price. His reputation is at stake now, for whenever someonesearches his name, the search results are flooded with his videos and pictures

from that incident. The petition referred to Article 21 of the Constitutionof India which guarantees its citizens the ‘right to privacy’, and

in my opinion, it is legitimate.” Yashi Singh, AIS VYC Lko, XII C

“AshutoshKaushik is, before all

else, a citizen of this country. Eventhough he is a public figure, he is not exempted

from the law of the land. Because he may have reapedwhat he sowed and he may think his debt is repaid. Inmy opinion, however, it is only just that his plea is de-nied. We may want to give him the benefit of the doubtand believe he is a reformed man, but that does not takeaway the public’s right to know a fellow citizen’s ac-tions in the past that hurt a common man. The publicneeds to believe in justice. It keeps everyone in check– nobody is above the law. His fans need to know, notonly of whom they idolise, but of whom they hadidolised in the past.”

Tarush Bhalla, AGS Gur, IX

“The ‘right to be forgot-ten’, which falls under the purview of an in-

dividual’s ‘right to privacy’, says that data can be restricted orprevented from being disclosed. However, in Ashutosh Kaushik’s

case, I do not think that the data pertaining to him should be removedfrom the internet citing the same right. What you do lives with you forthe rest of your life and even though people change, we cannot guar-antee that they have actually changed for the better. Before committingany crime, we must think or else we will have to bear its consequences.Kaushik’s plea refers to an incident from 2009 where he was caughtby the Mumbai police for drunken driving. He should’ve thoughtabout the consequences he would have to face in the future for thisact before he committed it. Although the incident took place a longtime back, we cannot be sure if he will do it again or not.”

Ravina Rastogi, AIS Saket, X A

I believe that the‘right to be forgotten’ is an essential entitle-ment for any individual. If Google contains pic-

tures and information that is likely to hamper your presentimage, given that the said information doesn’t define you anymore,

then it should be removed at all costs. It’s crucial as it impacts your careerand life ahead. To each his own. If someone feels that photos and videos about

their past should be removed from a search engine, that’s completely fine. Heshould have all the right to take it to Google or the HC. If he is legally

entitled to it, there is nothing wrong in it. And why not?People can’t just use your footage and things forever.

Jaya Jha, AIS Gur 46, XII J

“Being a public figure, it be-comes inevitable to escape the scrutiny of the media

and the internet, whether it is your achievements or shortcomings.Now, trying to erase the negative part means trying to erase a part

of your history. That said, let’s not rule out the fact that the ‘right tobe forgotten’ can be misused by many, thinking they can get awaywith the things they did in the past. Ashutosh Kaushik’s onlinevideos show his negative side and even though he feels penitent ofhis past actions, it doesn’t efface the fact that it is something he did,and people who follow him should be aware of his past actions.This will also be a lesson for people to always behave responsibly,sensibly and reasonably because the kind of person you are today,is the cumulation of your past, present and future.”

Himadri Bahuguna, AIS Vas 6, XI A

“Despite attaining outstanding suc-cess in entertainment industry, AshutoshKaushik still receives hatred and judge-ment for his drunk driving case. I believe

that everyone has a ‘right to be forgotten’ buton the same hand, the citizens of the country also hold the

right to be informed about a person’s public dealings or theirpast. In my opinion, that if a person’s outlook towards life had trulychanged in a positive way, then it would reflect in their actions andthe people who follow them will understand the same irrespective ofwhat’s doing the rounds on the internet. However, Ashutosh has al-ready paid the price for what he did decades ago, and thus, I feellike the court should allow the media to remove all the articles

related to his drunk driving case.” Anika Tandon, AIS Vas 1, X D

“The plea filed byAshutosh Kaushik regarding

the ‘right to be forgotten’ is justified as it hasbeen more than 11 years from the accident of him

driving under influence, and he has served his sen-tence. The basic principle of punishment is to pro-vide the guilty with a chance to reflect upon theiractions and understand what they did wrong and torepent for it. Seeing how this incident is till date af-fecting Ashutosh Kaushik’s career prospects andhad previously affected his personal life in mattersof marriage and intimate relationships, he is justi-fied to exercise his right to prevent the continuingdisclosure of his personal data under section 20 ofthe Personal Data Protection Bill.”

Shivanshi Sharma, AIS MV, X B

“In my opinion, this plea for the re-moval of his mistake should not be given approval and is totally

wrong as we refer to the context of the ‘right to be forgotten’ which is notyet in action in India. Ashutosh Kaushik’s contribution in the television andthe big screen industry has earned him love, respect and fame over theyears. Though, irrespective of his status, neither him, nor any other citizenmust be granted the right to file pleas for forgiveness, or forgetfulness bythe common people for a crime they have committed. Thus, according tome, his plea should neither be granted by the high court, nor should it besupported by the people of the country.”

Vaari Khosla, AIS Noida, IX H

Question: With more than ten brands of COVID-19 vaccines available across the world in the quest to defeat coronavirus, do you think it might also allude to the saying that ‘too manychefs spoil the broth’? Send your entries in 100-150 words to the Editor in Chief/GT Teacher Coordinator of your school latest by August 14, 2021.

“Being a ‘publiccelebrity’ is hard, especially

when you’re not famous enough tobe widely recognised but well-

known enough to be condemned foryour actions. This case is very well ex-

emplified by the winner of Big Boss 2 and Road-ies 5.0 - Ashutosh Kaushik. Kaushik, in a case

hearing, cited the ‘right to be forgotten’ while referencingto his ‘personal life remaining in public knowledge for genera-tions’, most notable of them being a video surfaced in 2009,

where he was charged by Mumbai traffic police for four viola-tions, one of them reportedly being a driving-under-influencecase. Judging by Article 21 of the Indian constitution, everyperson has a right to keep their life private or public as pertheir wish, regardless of the nature of their acts. Kaushik as

an Indian citizen has a full justification in redeemingthese rights for the sole purpose of leading a

peaceful life.”Saanvi Goyal, AIS Gur 43, X B

Writing is an art and there’s no better platform toexercise it than your own beloved GT! Just to unleashthe writer in you, GT brings you a new topic everytime and asks for your views on the same. Here aresome intriguing responses from young writers at

Amity for the prompt...

Do you think the recentplea filed in high courtby reality show winnerAshutosh Kaushik,

seeking removal of hisonline videos, citing

‘right to be forgotten’ isjustified ?

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“An old video from 2009, including AshutoshKaushik drunk driving, has been spreading through the

internet like wildfire. Due to which, Ashutosh has sentin a plea to the high court, asking for the video to havea ‘right to be forgotten’. The driving incident happened11 years ago and Kaushik has done everything he couldpossibly do about the situation but he has been unableto make a dent. Though the act was inexcusable, I don’tthink this is something that should be held against himforever. Someone should not be judged throughouttheir life for one slip up they made long ago. There-fore, I think his plea for ‘right to be forgotten’ in courtis justified and should be heard at the earliest.”

Sneha Asthana, AIS VKC Lko, VII B

“Before the advent ofthe internet, people could

make mistakes without having anysecond thoughts about the repercus-sions. So, internet in a way helped to

keep people in check, but the same thing turns dev-ilish when incidents like this happen. For to constantlybring up someone’s past to ridicule their present, more

wise self, is disgusting. In India, there is no particular lawwhich guarantees ‘right to be forgotten’, but it can exist in syncwith ‘right to privacy’; however, if it does, each and every casewill have to be analysed differently because of the variance in

subject matter. For in a case like this, it safeguards the indi-vidual from facing the sordid effects of their past de-

meanours, but in other instances, it might hinder thepress from practicing freedom of speech,which is the last thing we want!” 

Shayori Dey, AIS PV, XII G

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Amity Group of Schools

The first ever Toycathon, held virtu-ally from June 23-25, 2021, saw 15students from four branches of Amity

International schools being featured amongsttop 117 at the national grand finale. Teamscomprising four students from AIS Saket,five students from AIS Gur 46 and three stu-dents from AIS Vas 6 were declared nationalwinners in digital category based on thetheme ‘Indian Culture, History, Knowledgeof India and Ethos’. A team of three studentsfrom AIS Vas 1 also made it to the firstround of the nationals. The opportunity to engage in the unique com-petition was provided by Dr (Mrs) AmitaChauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group ofSchools and RBEF, whose vision is to incul-cate understanding and respect for Indian cul-ture and values in youth. From AIS Saket, Aditya Khuntia, DivyaanshSeth, Himanshu and Niharika, all from Class

XI, won the competition for theirapp ‘Expressify’, an interactiveplatform to teach practical use ofEnglish phrases. Aditya and Di-vyaansh also teamed up with Ni-harika Roy to win laurels for theirgaming app ‘Sanskrit Vinayan’, toenhance the knowledge of phonet-ics, pronunciation and vocabulary of Sanskritin a fun and interactive way.Aarush Gupta (IX), Aayush Garg (X), VaibhavSharma (XII), Aarushi Singh (XII), AdityaAggarwal (XII) and Rishab Yadav (XII) fromAIS Gurugram 46, registered victory for theirapp ‘Bharat Mystery’, a VR based app accom-panied by a physical board game which en-ables the user to explore various cultural andhistorical tourist destinations of India. It alsoencompasses economic aspects through thepromotion of local souvenir shops.From AIS Vas 6, students of Class IX, ArulAggarwal, Atharva Gupta and Arush Khan-delwal won laurels for their unique gaming

app ‘Sudarshan Chakra’. In-spired by Mahabharata, playersof this game are supposed to de-stroy the demons with the helpof digital keys. Vrinda Anand, Kushagra Verma,and Utkarsh Sharma, AIS Vas 1,XII, also made it to the first

round of the nationals for their ‘Robovid2.0’. It is a robotic arm to ensure social dis-tancing, using tele-operation, pneumatic ac-tuators and haptic technology. Conceived under Atma Nirbhar Abhiyaan byPrime Minister Narendra Modi, Toycathonreceived total 17770 ideas, out of which 1567ideas were selected for the first round of na-tionals in February 2021. These selectedteams participated in three-day long nationalgrand finale during which 280 teams wereshortlisted for power judging and grand finalerounds. After rigorous rounds, only 117 ideaswere finally chosen at all India level in thedigital category.G T

An Innovative Platform Facilitating Fun and InformationToycathon ’21

All About Lunar AspectsMoon Landing Day

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Students of Class V cele-brated World SanskritDay with a special as-

sembly held on July 22, 2021.Objective of the assembly wasto apprise students on the roleof Sanskrit language in Indianculture and tradition, and itsrecognition as the most scien-tific language worldwide. Thestudents chanted popularshlokas from Vedas and Pu-ranas as pearls of wisdom fromancient texts. Dressed up asRishi Valmiki, Ved Vyas and

Kalidasa, the students quotedimportant lines from their fa-mous works. A small skit‘Jadoo’, an excerpt from Ma-habharata was presented toconvey that with ample prac-tice and right skills, nothing isimpossible. The recitation of‘Surasa Subhodha’ explainedthat Sanskrit language is nei-ther obscure nor difficult, but itis beloved, easy to understandand universally agreeable to themind. Students also shared thatstarting one’s day with chant-ing of shlokas brings peace andprosperity in life.

Aditya Aggarwal AIS Gur 46

Himanshu, AIS Saket

Niharika Roy, AIS Saket

AGS Gurugram

School registered stellarperformance in IBDiploma program exam-

2021 with 100% result. Firstrank holder, Khushi Toprani,scored 45/45 grade points withperfect 7 grades in 6 subjects.Second rank holder, Yen HiDuong, scored 43/45 gradepoints with perfect 7 grades in 5subjects. Meanwhile, third rankholder Gaurav Vermani, scored41/45 grade points with perfect7 grades in 3 subjects. In Ex-tended Essay and Theory ofKnowledge, Khushi scored 3

points, while both Yen Hi Duongand Gaurav Vermani scored 2points each. Overall, in 8 sub-jects, 100% students scoredgrade points between 7-6 whichis equivalent to 94% and abovemarks. G T

AIS Gwalior

An inter house moviemaking competitiontitled, ‘Light, Camera,

Action’ was held for ClassesVI-XI on June 23, 2021. Thetheme of the competition wasUnited Nations’ SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs).Students expressed theirthoughts and ideas on myriadsocial issues like gender in-equality, power consumption,poverty, sustainable develop-

ment, climate change, environ-ment conservation, etc.,through their innovativevideos. First position was wonby Alaknanda house. Man-dakini house secured secondposition and third position wasbagged by Bhagirathi house.Movie presentations werelauded by the judges for theircreative and novel approach inexpressing thoughts and givingideas. The competition honedcritical thinking and communi-cation skills of the students. G T

AIS Mayur Vihar

Shreya Chandra (VIII),Avika Kumar (IX) andChaitanya Roy (IX) at-

tended a webinar ‘Moon Land-ing Day’ organised by NehruPlanetarium on July 22, 2021.The webinar, held to commemo-rate first landing of human onmoon, was attended by thou-sands of students from eminentschools of Delhi/NCR. Mila Mitra, co-founder and aca-demic head, STEM & Space anda former engineer at NASAAMES, was the speaker at theevent. She enlightened the stu-dents on various aspects of moonlike its length of the day, atmos-

phere, temperature and radiation,type of water on lunar surface,gravity and landscape etc. Shealso shared details about whymoon was chosen to be exploredby landing there, how space pro-grams for celestial bodies are de-signed and different lunarmissions,etc. Chandrayan I mission was alsodiscussed in detail, showing howdata is collected by satellite andstudied. The speaker also elabo-rated on how launching Chan-drayan I was a big milestoneachieved by ISRO. The webinaralso included videos and picturesabout the spectacular space andteams of scientists working in thespace station. G T

AIS Pushp Vihar

Lavanya Arora fromClass XII won silverhonour at Interna-

tional Astronomy and Astro-physics competition, heldfrom April 30-June 30, 2021.She ranked among top 10% ofthe total 4700 students world-over who participated in thecompetition. The annual com-petition, coordinated by EduHarbour, comprised 3 roundsof research-based problems.Participants were required toarrive at well-researched solu-tions based on study of sci-ence research papers.Lavanya has also authoredtwo self-researched articles ti-tled, ‘Sphere and the Uni-verse’ and ‘QuantumTunnelling’, which were pub-lished in Young ScientistsJournal on February 9, 2021and June 11, 2021 respec-tively. She is a new star in theworld of astronomy.

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Celebrating Our Heritage

Students participate in special assembly on Sanskrit

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Astrophysicswizard

A movie on sustainabilityA presentation showcases the launch of a lunar mission

IB Toppers

Khushi Toprani (Rank 1)

Gaurav Vermani (Rank 3)

Yen Hi Duong (Rank 2)

Aarush Gupta, AIS Gur 46 Aayush Garg, AIS Gur 46 Rishabh Yadav, AIS Gur 46 Vaibhav Sharma, AIS Gur 46

Divyaansh Seth, AIS SaketArush Khandelwal, AIS Vas 6 Atharva Gupta, AIS Vas 6

Aarushi Singh, AIS Gur 46

Arul Agarwal, AIS Vas 6 Aditya Khuntia, AIS Saket

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‘Low’ & Behold!‘Low’ & Behold!Always marveled at the majestic mountainsthat seem to touch the sky? But did you alsoknow that there are points on our beautifulearth that can go as low as hundreds of feetbelow sea level? Let’s take a trip to some of

these fascinating places.

Dead Sea inJordan/IsraelDepth: 1,414 feet (431 meters)below sea levelAbout: One of the mostintriguing naturalphenomena on Earth,the Dead Sea, iscompletely devoid oflife. There’s no seaweed,fish or any other aquaticform found in or aroundthese turquoise waters,one of the saltiest waterbodies on Earth. Why it attracts us: Itshigh salt and mineralcontent gives it powerfulhealing properties. It’salso a major touristattraction becausepeople can easily float onits surface due to itsnatural buoyancy andnominal density.Wow factor: 8/10

Lake Ayding in ChinaDepth: 508 feet (155 meters) below sea level About: Ayding Lake,which means MoonlightLake in Uygur language,is located in the TurpanBasin in Xinjiang. Itconsists of threeconcentric regions: theouter flood plainendowed with gypsumand rock salt followed bya salt marsh in the middle(home to the occasionalhare, mouse andmigratory waterfowl) anda core of pure white saltcrystals. The lake water isextremely saline, suppliedby runoff from eightrivers and by somegroundwater inflow. Why it attracts us: Thelake is covered with silverwhite salt crystals, whichshine and sparkle like themoonlight both on a clearcold night or in sunshine. Wow factor: 6/10

Sea of Galilee in Israel

Depth: 686 feet (209 meters) below sea level

About: It is Israel’slargest freshwater lakeand the second lowestlake in the world afterthe Dead Sea. The seais also called as LakeTiberias, Kinnereth orKinneret. Attracted by itsextra pleasant climate,fertile soil and abundantwater; humans settledalong the shores some

400,000 years ago.

Why it attracts us:Due to its numerous hotsprings, it has becomehome to various spasand winter healthresorts. Fresh produce isin abundance as farmerscultivate dates,vegetables and citrusfruits. Also, fishermenhaul in sardines, catfishand Galilean tilapia.Every year overthousands of pilgrimsvisit this deepest point.Wow factor: 9/10

Qattara Depressionin Egypt

Depth: 435 feet(133 meters) below sea level

About: Known as theworld’s biggestsinkhole formed overmillennia as salts inthe soil eroded therock into sand, whichwas further blownaway by the fierceSahara winds.Eventually, hundredsof feet of bedrockwere eaten away,exposing the watertable beneath. Thearea is now a sludgy,salty, quicksand-like

pit. The name of thisgiant sinkhole innorthwest Egyptmeans ‘dripping’ inArabic, a reference tothe few but vitaloases that speck thedesert landscape. Why it attracts us:Jackals, foxes andwild sheep roam.Qattara Depressionresembles a giantfootprint along withbeautiful rocks andblack dunes. Wow factor: 7/10

Lake Assal inDjibouti, AfricaDepth: 515 feet (157 meters) below sea level About: Nestled in avolcanic crater in thecentral-western partof Djibouti, LakeAssal marks thebeginning of theGreat African RiftValley and paves theway to the DanakilDesert. It is the mostsaline lake outside ofAntarctica and hometo the biggest saltreserve in the world.Lake Assal is fed fromthe Gulf of Tadjourahand is one of thehottest places on

earth. To reach it,one must pass a lakeknown as the Pit ofDemons and astrange lookingvolcanic neck. Why it attracts us:Despite its salty andslightly difficultterrain, one canexperience mind-blowing beauty,especially the wind,the sun and thesparkling, turquoisewaters.Wow factor: 7/10

Karagiye Trench inKazakhstanDepth: 433 feet(132 meters) below sea level About: Karagiye isthe deepest trench inthe post-Sovietterritory. Translatedfrom Kazakh, itsname means ‘TheBlack Slope’.Apparently, some whoexplore its depths areknown to experienceheadaches, nauseaand anxiety. Others,however, say theyexperience euphoricpeace and joy. Thisbowl-shaped hollowappeared after thecollapse of the soil’s

upper layers. Why it attracts us:For its enigma.Created from thecollapse of limestonecaverns near theCaspian Sea, thistrough features ariver that gushes froma subterranean springand disappears into ahole. This area ishome to caracals,manuls, monitorlizards, scorpions andtwo-coloured larks. Wow factor: 6/10

Text: Adya Mishra, AIS VYC Lucknow, XII B

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