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he National Aeronautics A 'WAR', A 'FESTIVAL' and Space Administration (NASA) will land the first T person of colour on the Moon as part of an international spaceflight programme called Artemis, according to the US space agency. Taking a giant step for AND A 'CURFEW' diversity, the Biden-Harris In an interaction with the chief ministers Administration seeks to land the first LET'S MAKE INDIA CORONA-FREE! woman and the next man on the lunar recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called South Pole by 2024. for a “vaccination festival” from April 11-14 to Join PM's Tika utsav campaign in creating awareness among your elders  While the first cadre of step up the vaccination drive for the 45 years on the need to get vaccinated. Wear astronauts for the Artemis pro- and above age group. Calling for fighting the mask, maintain social distancing, gramme was announced in December, the first two crew rising surge of cases on a “war footing”, adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour. members for Artemis III in 2024 Share your ideas at are yet to be announced Modi has also suggested renaming the ‘night  The initial group of 18 curfew’ as “corona curfew”... [email protected] represents a diverse team of astronauts, including those new to NASA and veterans of spaceflight. PREVENTION Meanwhile, vaccine shortage looms large: India has The Artemis astronauts also To control the outbreak, higher vaccine stocks for 5.5 days, 1 more week’s in pipeline include Indian-American Raja Chari testing and tracing is required. Data collated from the Union health ministry shows that states have 1 The cases have been rising at a on average just over five days of vaccine stocks remaining at fast pace; the high positivity rate their current levels of vaccination, and an additional suggests a high infection rate week’s supply is in the pipeline. Nationally, at April’s rate of vaccination of almost 3.6 million doses a day, the total IPL QUIZ TREATMENT stock of about 19.6 million will last five and a half days. While the protocol is well-estab- There’s an additional 24.5 million in the pipeline – lished, there is a need to ensure enough for another week. But a step-up in the pace of 2 that it is readily-available. vaccination would deplete both existing stocks, and Who is the high- Adequate supply of key medicines such what’s coming much faster(ET) est run-scorer of as remdesivir needs to be ensured. all time in Availability of oxygen and hospital NO LOCKDOWN, PLEASE beds is paramount the IPL? With India in the middle of a second wave of WHAT SHOULD BE INDIA'S coronavirus, a second lockdown, if imposed, will be VACCINATION detrimental not only for the industry but for the economy APPROACH TO CONTAIN THE While India's daily vaccination as well. The manufacturing sector is still reeling under the effects numbers are among the of the last lockdown. The supply chain is still not recovered VIRAT KOHLI PANDEMIC highest in the world, in the 3 completely, and with the possibility of a second lockdown, we will Team India and RCB captain Virat context of the country's population, ndia is battling a resurgent Covid-19 pandemic have to wait for another 6-9 months, if not a year, for it to Kohli is the highest run-getter in the even faster roll-out is needed. and it seems, it is some time before this recover. Labourers are sceptical, and anticipating a second IPL, with 5,878 runs in 184 innings. Vaccine makers need to be provided I second wave peaks. According to experts, the lockdown, they have started planning their return jour- Kohli also holds the record for scor- country needs a three-pronged approach — with enough funds to ramp up the neys, as the memories of the last lockdown are still ing most runs in a single IPl season, prevention, treatment and vaccination — to quickly capacity. More vaccines need to be fresh in their minds. The sales for the first quarter of aggregating 973 runs in 16 innings in contain the pandemic, before it derails the approved, such as Sputnik, the the year are not looking good already due 2016. The 32-year-old has also economy. A look at what is needed... supply of which can come quickly to these factors scored the most-centuries by an Sharad Malhotra, president, Nippon Paint, India Indian(5) in the IPL history

$3.25MILLION 125 years of modern Olympics Price of the comic book that introduced Superman to the world, which was sold at an auction recently. This month is the 125th anniversary of the first modern Olympics, held in The issue of Action Comics (hash)1, published in 1938, Athens, Greece. The 1896 Games were different from the worldwide sports told the readers about the origins of Superman, how spectacle of today. A look at some interesting facts... he came to the Earth from another planet and went by Clark Kent GAMES CALL FOR UNITY FRIENDSHIP MEDALS The Olympic rings express the activity of the In the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Japanese Olympic movement and represent the union pole vaulters Suhel Nisida and Sueo Oe WEB SERIES ON LEONARDO 1of the five continents. The six 4tied for the second place but refused colours, blue, yellow, black, green, red, and the to compete against each other. The duo DA VINCI IN INDIA white background, were chosen because every decided to cut the two medals in half and nation’s flag contains at least one of these colours fuse bronze with silver. The result: Medals of idan Turner, best-known Friendship in India as Kili in 'The THE TORCH A Hobbit' film series, will The Olympic torch is lit the old-fashioned WOMEN IN OLYMPICS play Leonardo Da Vinci in the web way in a ceremony at the temple of Hera, The London Olympics of 2012 was the series 'Leonardo'. The show is all 2in Greece. Actresses, wearing costumes first, wherein women competed in all The first official Olympic mascot was Waldi, the dachshund at the the sports, including boxing set to premiere in India on April of Greek priestesses, use a parabolic mirror 5 1972 Games in Munich 9, ahead of its release in the UK and sun rays to kindle the torch Only about 250 athletes from 14 and the US. STORY OF PARTICIPATION  countries participated in the first From 1912-1948, artists participated in The eight-part series will focus Entertainment the Olympics: Painters, sculptors, Games, and most were from Greece on the life of Leonardo Da 3architects, writers, and musicians com- At the most recent 2016 Summer Vinci, one of the most-fascinat- peted for medals in their respective fields Olympics in Brazil, more than 11,000 ing figures in history. Da Vinci, primarily known as an artist athletes from 207 countries and painter, was also a distinguished inventor and authority Johnny Weissmuller, an athlete-turned- in subjects, such as anatomy, actor, who played Tarzan in 12 movies, won participated astronomy, botany, cartography, and paleontology five gold medals in swimming in the 1920s. “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021 FEEL GOOD FACTOR

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6 Push the body Being physically active is part of Read books self-care in a self-care routine. Explain to Taking out time on healthy your kids how taking care of self-care to care for our their mind and body should always be their first priority. You habits mind and body is can make them join a team sport Children love being or simply take them for a walk in read to and they the essential the neighbourhood to keep often love being read them physically active. the same book again component of a happy young and again if they like it. Get them self-care books on sub- and healthy life. And it’s jects like brushing teeth, eating healthy and getting dressed. When important that we teach you read to children your child, ask the same to kids too him questions and respond to or the same, it’s crucial to instil self-care habits their curious queries. in children at a young age to help them cope bet- ter with the future and achieve their best while lowering their risk of developing mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Simple self- care habits can be started at any age. Here are F easy ways to include them in kids’ lives. Start with the funda- mentals Do you assist your Stick to a normal Develop their mind kid in brushing bedtime routine Explain to your kid why taking a his/her teeth and break from the screen or toys Downtime should be a A regular bedtime routine tells your is important. Let them be for bathing? Do you tell child’s body and mind that it’s time her to eat healthy priority some time where they do noth- A routine that has quiet and alone time is to wind down and prepare for sleep. foods? If yes, you ing. Mindfulness promoting important and beneficial for everyone. The bedtime routine should include have begun laying activities like yoga and medita- Spending a few minutes on a rocking chair three-four calming activities like the groundwork for tion work greatly in increasing while reading, singing can provide an opportu- getting into PJs, brushing teeth, good self-care. insight, awareness and nity for centring and connection. taking a warm bath and reading. tolerance levels.

Grooming gyan DID YOU KNOW? Books no foodie The link between your should miss to read Haldi lip scrub heals pyjamas and your work Working in pyjamas does not hurt Some people have a love for food that’s hard to compare. Be it productivity, says a new study published appreciation of it in generous quantities or the alchemical CHAPPED science of cooking, their passion for it is unparalleled. For those in the ‘Medical Journal of Australia’ epicures, these fiction books would be a delight to read per cent of respondents in the study from Woolocock Institute of Medical Research, together 41with the University of technology Sydney and the ‘LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE’ University of Sydney, said they experienced increased pro- by Laura Esquivel Lips ductivity while working from home during the pandemic. ur grandmothers regularly Haldi for lips... Written in Spanish, the English translation is by Carol and Thomas used haldi or turmeric in their skincare recipes. This Indian Haldi can even out pigmented lips and re- Christensen. The book is about a young girl Tita, who is not allowed to spice can be used move the dead skin. All you have to do is marry her love Pedro as her mother believes the youngest born must O on your face, make a lip scrub using one teaspoon hal- take care of her until she dies. Read to know what transpires later. body and even lips, di and petroleum jelly. Just exfoliate thanks to its antioxi- your lips with this smooth paste for dant curcumin, a minute and wash with lukewarm Activitieswhich is anti-in- water. Pat dry the lips and mois- ‘THE JOY LUCK CLUB’ flammatory turise with coconut oil. Repeat this and so helps process for a week and you will be by Amy Tan in healing dry surprised to see your lips turn soft- skin. er than ever before. For lovers of Chinese food, this book is a must read. Four Chinese American women meet at a church and decide to start a mahjong club. There they play while feasting. Food is used beautifully to show their immigrant experience in the story and also as a way to show love. Researchers also found while working from home in QUIZ TIME (BIODIVERSITY) pyjamas did not lower productivity, it was linked to poorer mental health. 59 per cent of the participants who wore ‘THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY’ Q.1) When is the D. Koala known for making the pyjamas during the day at least one day a week admitted Richard C Morais International Day for C.Monkey loudest sound? their mental health declined while working from home ver- Biodiversity observed? D.Greater A. Gibbon sus 26 per cent who did not wear pyjamas while studying This book follows an Indian family as they move abroad and discover A. May 15 B. May 20 Glider B. Donkey from home. that their son has a talent for cooking. They start a restaurant, much to C. May 22 D. June 5 C. Howler monkey The study authors said: “While we cannot determine Q.3) Which of the follow- the annoyance of a French restaurant owner 100 feet away, and the D. Humpback Whales whether wearing pyjamas was the cause or consequence Q.2) Which of the follow- ing living creatures is rivalry grows into something else when she samples his food. ing animals eats only of mental health deterioration, appreciation of the effect eucalyptus leaves and ANSWERS of clothing on cognition and mental health is growing.” IANS nothing else? 1. C) May 22 2. B) Koala 3. D) Humpback Whales ‘THE BAKER’S SECRET’ A. Kangaroo by Stephen Kiernan Set in Normandy during World War II, we follow Emma who witnesses KNOWLEDGE BANK (TECHNOLOGY) WORD WISE GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES her village being taken over by the Germans. She was apprenticed to a Convalescence: get back to normal. master baker but had to see him being dragged away at gun point. IoT Recover one’s DISCREET/DISCRETE mitsakes Eventually, the story is about how food and lack of it can affect people. Internet of Things (IoT) is health and Examples:  The THE RULES: strength over a pop star received a computing concept of ■ ‘Discreet’ (adj) means careful and prudent in one’s speech or connecting everyday period of time after thousands of letters during his actions ■ ‘Discrete’ means individually separate and distinct. ‘CHOCOLAT’ physical objects to the an illness or medical treatment. convalescence in HOW NOT TO DO IT: ✘ by Joanne Harris internet. While the first the hospital. version of the internet was about data created ■ Teachers made discrete enquiries on syllabus change. Synonymous  She needed to ■ The name says it all. This book follows a woman Vianne Rocher and her by people, the next version is about data creat- words: Recuperate, recuperate for nine The frame has discreet colour spots. young daughter Anouk who come to a French village called Lansquenet- ed by things. A large portion of IoT devices are get better, get months before HOW TO DO IT PROPERLY: ✔ sous-Tannes to open a chocolaterie. However it’s the time of lent – a created for daily use including home automa- well, recover, get getting back into ■ time of fasting and her new shop is frowned upon by the church. tion and wearable technology and the physical back on feet and competition. The children made discreet enquiries about their new world is becoming one big information system. teacher. ■ The painting comprises discrete patches of colour. CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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CSKM Public School’s ‘Investiture Ceremony’ held with great pomp Ethics and integrity “Leadership is the capacity to virtue and holiness. his future. He encouraged stu- translate vision into reality,” It was a proud moment for dents to always walk on the cor- to students through a course developed by all to witness the children be- rect path and be the change. Rama Krishna Mission known as ‘Awak- Warren Bennis ing invested with great re- The elected leaders’ were ening Citizen Programme’. The interac- he Investiture Ceremony sponsibilities while embarking conferred with badges by the tive sessions of the course motivate the of CSKM Public School, on a new journey as leaders. school principal and Sunil in education students and keep them on the righteous TChhattarpur for the aca- Atul Kumar and Arpita Bha- Mansingh. The students’ coun- path. Maxfortians are encouraged to share demic session 2020-21 was held gat, the school captains (boys cil took the pledge to hold the “Leading with positive ethical ly routines. Discipline always increases ‘Thought for the day’ during morning as- with great pomp and dignity in and girls respectively) along school motto of ‘Loyalty, Truth one’s ability to focus and concentrate semblies to help them reflect on topics re- a special ceremony and Honour’ in high values builds trust, and brings more in whatever you do. A disciplined lated to integrity and moral development. in the school JKJC esteem. The guest life enhances the skills of the students The facilitators sharing case studies with Hall. The event was congratulated the out the integrity in people which will definitely be beneficial for the students to help them think and make ra- presided over by the new appointments future. Self discipline always helps to tional decisions, helps promote critical school captain of the and advised them to which leads to great results.” make good choices. We need to educate thinking skills among them. very first batch (1986- be impartial and hon- Integrity amongst students 87) of the school, est in discharging thics, also called moral can be promoted by expanding Sunil Mansingh and their duties. philosophy, is the dis- logical framework for children the school principal Principal Dr cipline concerned with along the themes of cheating, vi- Dr Shakuntla S Jaiman. with other appointments stood Shakuntla S Jaiman appreci- what is morally good olence, plagiarism, lying, toler- It was commenced with tall while holding the flags of ated and congratulated new- Eand bad, and morally ance, equality, empathy, etc., with the lighting of the lamp of wis- CSKM aspiring to bring in ly made appointments. The right and wrong. Integrity is the a view to enabling children to em- dom followed by Saraswati many more laurels to the insti- function concluded with a ren- quality of being honest and hav- brace moral/ethical values in Vandana by the school choir, tution. The guest speaker, Sunil dition of the school song and ing strong moral principles. Only conducting one's life. As conse- which signifies removal of Mansingh narrated his experi- the National Anthem. The morality in our actions can beau- quences of such basic ethical rea- darkness. Incessant mounting ences in life and explained to programme was a great suc- tify our life. The aim of education soning, traditional Indian values of the flames symbolises the how CSKM helped him shape cess. will not only be cognitive devel- and all basic human and Consti- opment, but also building char- tutional values (such as seva, acter and creating holistic and ahimsa, swachchhata, satya, to be a witness to the journey. It well-rounded individuals nishkam karma, shanti, sacri- Ahlcon Intl witnesses was followed by an eye-opening equipped with moral principles. fice, tolerance, diversity, plural- and alerting address by profes- One needs to learn the rules and ism, righteous conduct, gender sor Chetan Solanki. of course be accountable for them. sensitivity, respect for elders, re- Energy Swaraj Yatra In his speech, he empha- Rules are not meant for breaking spect for all people and their in- sised on the importance of self discipline. They always help herent capabilities regardless of hlcon International switching to solar energy and to make good choices. Students background, respect for envi- School got the oppor- other sustainable alterna- should be given a logical framework for DR RATNA CHAKRAVARTY, Principal, ronment, helpfulness, courtesy, patience, Atunity to witness En- tives. Need to AMG – Avoid, making sound ethical decisions and to use Maxfort School, Rohini forgiveness, empathy, compassion, patri- ergy Swaraj Yatra, organised Minimise and Generate was ethical practice in all areas. otism, democratic outlook, integrity, re- under the Energy Swaraj established with an utmost NEP 2020 emphasises to develop good ourselves in a manner so that we know sponsibility, justice, liberty, equality, and Movement, undertaken by sense of emergency. human beings capable of rational thought clearly what to do and what not. We need fraternity) will be developed in all stu- professor Chetan Singh The school’s green am- and action, possessing compassion and to understand the repercussions of harm- dents. The school strives hard to promote Solanki. This 11-year-long jour- tional School on March 17, 2021. bassadors shared Ahlcon’s ini- empathy, courage and resilience, scien- ful habits and ethically put an end to integrity amongst the students by cele- ney is a passionate endeavour The welcome ceremony tiatives towards energy con- tific temper and creative imagination with them. We practice discipline by giving brating the social initiatives endorsed by to promote discipline and self- was graced by the presence of servations. Professor Solanki’s sound ethical moorings and values. Ethics the students conducive environment and CBSE like Swatchhta Pakhwada, World evaluation in energy usage. esteemed dignitaries from proposed 11-year-long Energy are interpreted as the discipline of deal- the platform to participate in various Peace Day, Vigilance Awareness Week etc. Derived from the Gandhi- Ahlcon Public School and Swaraj Yatra (2020-2030), com- ing with good and bad with commitment fields like sports and music. Eventually, ethics and integrity in ed- an principles, this movement Ahlcon International School. menced in November 2020, in and moral duty. Ethics are well-estab- Imparting value education to the stu- ucation will certainly aid in the holistic seeks to rethink the concept of Director, Ahlcon Group of a solar-powered electric bus, lished levels that make the measures right dents builds their character and inculcates development of the students that is the self-rule in the current context. Schools, Dr Ashok Pandey, pre- which is going to be his home and wrong. It is classified as unique val- ethics. Maxfort School, Rohini in collabo- motto of the system of education. Ethi- Principal, Ahlcon International sented a memento to professor for these 11 years. All in all, this ues such as integrity, discipline and hon- ration with Ministry of Human Resource cally we all need to stand for truth which School, Sanjay Yadav welcomed Chetan Solanki to express the program was a value-addition esty amid others and applies them in dai- and Development imparts value education will always empower us to reach our goals. the yatra to Ahlcon Interna- school’s gratitude for being able to the school.

‘Children are ready for online education’ AASHITA MISHRA, class V, SumerMal Jain Public Principal of Jamnabai Narsee School shares her insights about online School, Janakpuri schooling and the year that was, with Shirisha Varma Q: A year of online classes has screen time. highlighted many of its downsides. Q: Social media platforms are What do you think are some of its widely used and popular among advantages over physical classes? today's youth. What is your take on In this challenging situation, the its growing influence on students? online classes are the safest option. Till what limits should they be Education has not stopped and now GITIKA GAUR, class IV, SDPS Punjabi Bagh relied upon? the children are prepared for the Social media has always influenced next level, otherwise they would've us, be it adults, be it children, and it been completely lost. has been there for the last . Q: What were some measures and So, it is for us adults to keep commu- LOVISH PASSEY, activities undertaken to increase nicating to the children about the class III, SDPS East attentiveness and engagement in pros and cons and overdose of social Punjabi Bagh online schooling? media. There was a good blend of academic Q: What activities would you and co-curricular activities in our suggest students to perform in timetable. Along with the regular order to relieve boredom and stress academic subjects, we had PEd, GURJOT KAUR, at home? music, hobbies due to which the chil- class VIII, Sumermal Jain Public Going outdoors and playing may not dren did not even have a boring School, Janakpuri Zeenat Bhojabhoy, Principal be the best option right now. But moment. Children should know how to use digi- puzzles, chess, scrabble, mind games, Lego, all these can be made available Q: What values should be inculcated tal education judiciously. Parents and to the children. They need not go in students for them to be prepared teachers have to keep talking to the outdoors every time. Ahlcon celebrates annual day for the modern world? children about how to well use on- ‘Kramagat Unnati 2020-21’ hlcon International progression of education systems se Maanavta Tak’, talking about the School, Mayur Vihar cel- in India, ‘Tamso Maa Jyotirgamaya.’ values, and a brilliant presentation ebrated its first ever vir- A magnificent presentation on ‘Tra- on Tourism: Reign of India’. An- Atual Annual Day on Feb- versing through the journey of en- other dimension was added by a ruary 13, 2021. The theme for the vir- tertainment in India,’ was followed mesmerising presentation on, ‘Tech- HAPPINESS AND SADNESS tual Annual Day was ‘Kramagat Un- by a mind blowing presentation on nology for Humanity’ followed by nati’ which means ‘Evolution’. the topic, ‘Nourish to Flourish: the ‘The Ahlcon Attire Show.’ often like to ponder happy. Sometimes, one must body in unimag- The event began with a grand journey within us.’ Headmaster Senior School, about how emotions go through misery and grief inable ways. welcome of all the digni- Puneet Duggal, commended affect us. We cannot and there is nothing else we Happiness and taries and invocation with the way the entire Ahlcon fra- I deny the influence of can do except endure it. sadness both need to lighting of the ceremoni- ternity had geared up for the emotions in the various as- On some days, it is tough present in our life in a al lamp. The programme first ever virtual Annual Day. pects of our life. But, do and our emotions get better balance. But sadness was graced by chief guest, Guest of honour, Venugopal emotions signify a certain of us. Everyone has those presents us with oppor- Lt Gen Anil Malik and Dharmarajan motivated and happenstance in your life? days but, the question is tunities for growth and Venugopal Dharmarajan, appreciated the efforts of the Do they show a map of how do you move forward? introspection. On this a leadership mentor in In- students for their exception- your life? How do you grow? The an- note, I end with ‘If you dia and abroad as the guest al work. Life is a long journey swers to these questions ever feel you're in a of honour. Principal Sanjay Yadav that often leads us to the un- may seem complicated and dark place, think that The event unfolded, thanked the dignitaries and likeliest of places. It leads to in fact, they are complicat- you’re a seed which with the screening of the the entire Ahlcon fraterni- experiences so universally ed. But, a simpler way is to has been planted. teaser of the virtual Annu- ty to make the Annual Day mundane yet individually learn to be kind and com- Grow and blossom.’ al Day. Principal, Sanjay Ya- ‘Kramagat Unnati’ a mem- profound. But some experi- passionate. We may Aarya dav, welcomed the audience orable event for one and all. ences are alluringly unique. never know what any- Bhanushali, and presented a glimpse of ex- The chief guest, Lt Gen. Anil Director, Ahlcon Schools, Dr Each individual becomes one is silently endur- traordinary achievements of school, Malik appreciated the tremen- Ashok Pandey applauded the bril- a patchwork of all their life ing every day. Even a class X, S V D D students and staff during the cur- dous efforts put into conceptual- liant effort of the teachers and experiences, memories and simple act of compas- English Medium rent year. The event commenced isation and presentation of the students for their beautiful and emotions associated with sion or understand- Secondary High with a brilliant presentation by the profound idea inherent in ‘Kra- creative work. Vice-President, stu- them. Not all memories are ing, can help some- School, Mumbai students on different themes like magat Unnati’. dent council, Arushi Rajwar pro- ‘Kaleidoscope to art and culture of The students showcased their posed the vote of thanks at the con- India’ followed by presentation on spectacular presentation ‘Maanav clusion of the event. “Fencing is the most mental of all sports. It demands quickness, balance, speed and mental agility. To succeed on the field, we must learn to first succeed in our own minds.” SIMPLY SPORTS 04 C A Bhavani Devi, Indian Saber Fencer MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2021

Another battle of big-hitters is on the cards when KL Rahul’s Punjab Kings take on the -led Rajasthan Royals, two line-ups dotted with expansive stroke-makers and in pursuit of a winning start to their IPL campaigns in Mumbai on Monday

Yashasvi Jaiswal and to injury, the pace attack will have to be led by Rajasthan’s newest recruit — South Buttler could open for RR African all-rounder , who ➨ will be eager to justify his huge price tag Rajasthan will be banking heavily on their of Rs 16.25 crore. swashbuckling all-rounder . Stokes will be keen to get some runs un- ➨ RR will have to get their combination der his belt and so will the likes of Eng- right as only four foreigners can make lishman Jos Buttler and newly-appoint- the playing XI. So, it will be interesting ed skipper Samson, who is a mine-field to see whether Royals opt for left-arm pac- of talent. The Royals could opt to open er or go in with ei- with the highly-rated ther , or and Buttler. Samson, who would be itch- . Unadkat, with his ex- ing to prove a point, and Stokes would perience, might get the nod. then form a strong middle-order. If the four fire on all cylinders, they can pum- Rahul and Agarwal mel any attack into submission and Pun- jab would be no exception on the form a deadly combo Wankhede track, which is usually bat- at the top for Punjab ting-friendly. ➨ On the other hand, Punjab boasts of some hard-hitters like Rahul (670 runs in 2020 It can be really important to have a season), Mayank Agarwal (424 runs) and flexible lineup in the shortest Chris Gayle. Rahul and Agarwal formed format. As the game has evolved, lots a lethal opening combination in 2020 and of players are very suited to certain would continue to open. situations so there is no need to really be ➨ They also have the likes of Englishman structured with your batting lineup when you Dawid Malan, one of the finest T20 bats- can use players at certain times to affect the men currently,hard-hitting Tamil Nadu game when the opportunity arises that suits batsman M Shahrukh Khan, and West In- people’s strengths. Certain grounds, dian Nicholos Pooran. For them too, it oppositions will demand different things so would be all about getting the combi- trying to be not too set in your ways is nation right. Shahrukh could get the definitely an advantage for teams and nod ahead of others like Deepak Hoo- open-mindedness. da and Sarfaraz Khan, and could play the role of a finisher. Jos Buttler ➨ The bowling attack will be led by Mo- hammed Shami, who was superb in ➨ Royals also have several other options at the last edition. Their pacer line-up their disposal, including all-rounders Shiv- has been bolstered by the signing of am Dube, , , Australian speedsters Jhye Richard- and . Gopal, son and Riley Meredith, who had a sen- Tewatia and Parag, all bowl leg-spin, so it sational Big Bash campaign. It also in- would be interesting to see whether the cludes Chris Jordan. Royals opt to go in with two leg-spinners. ➨ It remains to be seen who takes the new Tewatia and Dube have the ability to ball with Shami. With their spin attack a whack the ball outside the park and look concern, Murugan Ashwin and Ravi Bis- to be certainties in the playing XI. hnoi will have to play their roles well to ➨ With star pacer missing due contain a devastating Rajasthan line-up.

Karim Benzema’s wonder-strike and Toni Kroos’ free-kick guided OMINOUS SIGN 3 TALKING Real Madrid to a stunning 2-1 win over arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the El Clasico at the Alfredo Di FOR DHONI? POINTS Stéfano Stadium Benzema enters the elusive ever goal drought against Madrid. Messi, MS Dhoni’s return to competitive after over five list with a sensational strike who is the top scorer in the El Clasico spec- tacle across all competitions with 26 strikes, months turned out to be a failure with the bat as the Madrid’s knight in shining armour and has extended his goal drought against Real Chennai Super Kings skipper fell to a second ball duck off veteran striker Benzema failed to enter to seven matches. Even though Madrid were his name on the scoring sheet in his pre- without star defenders Ramos and Raphael young pacer Avesh Khan of Delhi Capitals on Saturday vious nine appearances against Varane, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner Barcelona. The Frenchman ended his recorded a forgetful outing with the Catalan drought by scoring a sensational back- giants. Messi last scored a Clasico goal for he 39-year-old former In- averaged just 25. It was Dhoni’s low- heel goal from a tight angle in the 13th Barcelona in 2018. dia captain was bowled off est aggregate in an IPL season. minute. With the match-changing an inside edge off the Last season was also the first goal, Benzema has become the fourth Madrid takes top spot in La Liga T bowling of Avesh, as he time after seven years in the IPL Real Madrid player to score in sev- tried to pull a delivery to the mid- that he failed to get sixes in double en back-to-back La Liga games. Ben- After outclassing Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool boundary. digits. He got seven sixes in the 2020 zema has joined the likes of Cris- in the UEFA Champions League quarter-fi- IPL season, which was the lowest tiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and nal 1st leg, Madrid capped off an incredible Can MS turn in any IPL edition in his career. Ruud van Nistelrooy by netting his week by registering a stunning 2-1 win over On Saturday, Dhoni walked in 19th goal of the season. Barcelona in the La Liga. With the memo- things around? to bat at No. 7. The man who fol- rable triumph, Real have also climbed the Dhoni, who has only been playing IPL lowed him at No. 8, Sam Curran, Messi extends top spot in the current La Liga standings. and no other competitive cricket, got a 15-ball 34 to help CSK post a The La Liga holders are level on points with played his last match on November 1 challenging 188/7 on the board. It Clasico drought second-placed Atletico Madrid, although during IPL 2020. He failed to get a sin- will be interesting to see if Dhoni Have we seen the last of Diego Simeone’s men have a game in hand. gle half-century in that edition with demotes himself further, consid- Messi in Clasico? If yes, Madrid are level on points with Atletico (66) his highest being 47 . He ag- ering the batting line-up CSK have then Messi has bowed out while Barcelona remain third with 65 points gregated 200 runs in 14 matches and and his poor run of form. by embracing his worst- in 30 matches.

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