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Just as India's war against coron- avirus became an example for the world, our vaccination programme is also WHAT SHOULD WE becoming an example for the world. India BUDGET is conducting the biggest vaccination drive in the world. Do you know what is an even better matter of pride? We are not only EXPECT FROM IT? running the world's biggest vaccination drive but we are also the fastest in vacci- nating our citizens. In merely 15 days, India has vaccinated more than 30 lakhs All eyes will be on finance STUDENTS' WISH LIST Covid-19 warrior, while a rich country like WHAT IS IN STORE? the US has completed the same target in minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ➥ The govt has made it clear that it won't shy purse strings eeping 18 days and the UK in 36 days. The Made in India vaccines are not only a symbol of as she presents the Budget away from spending to revive the economy. ➥ Any further tax sops could be difficult, as Kthe pandemic in The infrastructure push will have a multiplier the government is already grappling with a dif- mind, the FM should an Atmanirbhar Bharat but they are also a today, amid the Covid effect on the economy ficult revenue situation. The Budget could exempt taxes from the symbol of self-pride. In times of crisis, pandemic. Will the annual ➥ The finance minister has said that the focus on generating more non-tax revenue and food and beverage, and the India is able to serve the world because deficit concerns won't hold her back from a large-scale asset sale programme could be tourism industry. Besides, today India is capable of medicines and financial statement boost the pump priming the economy by easing the on the cards people, who were infected with Covid-19 and were vaccine, and is self-sufficient. This is also already-battered economy? hospitalised, should be given a tax deduction for the idea of a self-reliant India campaign. this fiscal year. The more capable India is, the more it will Experts and students hope for INDIA INC’S WISH LIST numbers TAX RELIEF FOR AADITYA TM, class VI, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chennai serve humanity, and the ➤ Adopt a rangebound INDUSTRY & PAYERS more the world will a people-friendly Budget as 3 t a time when a FISCAL CONSOLIDATION deficit target ➤ Do not impose any new benefit ROADMAP resurgent India is they share their wishlist... 1 tax or cess A NARENDRA ➤ REVIVING DEMAND & looking to become self- Relax fiscal deficit target to boost infra ➤ Abolish minimum alter- MODI, PM, INVESTMENT reliant, I feel Budget 2021 spending 2 nate tax addressing the ➤ Ensure greater ➤ Take steps to spur ➤ should focus on pumping THE STATE OF Reduce personal income monthly Mann ki transparency consumer spending tax rates more money in skill INDIAN ECONOMY in deficit ➤ Enhance infrastructure advancement and re-skilling the youth. In the Baat spend PUSH TO EXPORTS- absence of skills, literate rural youth end up ➤ According to the first advance Clear pending dues of 4 EXTEND TRADE working as unskilled migrant workers. estimates, India's industries ➤ Infrastructure for ABHISHEK KUMAR, class IX, AKSIPSS school, Chd ➤ economy is Ensure stability of l Export Scheme (TIES) for 1 he Budget projected to con- ong- term interest rates another 3 years ➤ tract by 7.7 per Continue with ➤ Extend interest rate T should focus more 100 per cent cent in 2020-21. higher allocation for equalisation to on the Human Development Index factors, India's economy MGNREGA all exporters occupancy will be like education, better life slipped into a technical expectancy, etc, along with allowed in theatres recession, after it posted two a focus on improving the per capita income of the from Feb 1: Javadekar successive quarters of decline. common man. But the contraction slowed NOYONIKA DEV SHARMA, class X, down significantly in the second Apeejay School, Nerul, Mumbai quarter of FY21, led by pent-up demand and a festive push he finance minister should allocate a Experts have predicted the T major chunk for Covid- economy to rebound sharply related issues, including in the next fiscal on the back 2 providing vaccines free of of a low base effect and continued cost to the poor and the The cinema halls across the country will recovery. The Budget could be a needy in the future. be permitted to operate at 100 per cent key driver of growth, LIKHITH L GOWDA, class X, Delhi capacity from February 1 in adherence they add Public School, North, Bengaluru to the Covid-19 safety protocols, Union minister for information and broadcast- ing Prakash Javadekar announced on Sunday. Digital booking of tickets and staggered show timings will be encour- ONE OF THE WORLD'S FASTEST 'SOORARAI POTTRU', FIRST Last year, ➤The Sudha Kongara-direc- aged, the minister said, releasing a set SUPERCOMPUTERS TO STUDY TAMIL FILM TO RELEASE ON torial, which also feature India sent Malayalam feature of the Standard Operating Procedures actors Aparna Balamurli and (SOPs). "Staggered show timings will be CLIMATE CHANGE AND SEVERE OTT, JOINS THE OSCAR RACE Paresh Rawal, was the first film 'Jallikattu', direct- encouraged so that the entry and exit WEATHER Tamil film to get an OTT ed by Lijo Jose t is official. The Suriya-starrer, 'Soorarai of the crowd can be managed better. new supercomputer in Wyoming,US, is all set to Pottru' has got an Oscar entry. The launch last year during the Pellissery, to the be ranked among the world's-fastest and help movie's co-producer Rajsekar Pandian, nationwide lockdown Oscars as its official Sanitisation and all Covid-19 safety pro- study phenomena, including climate change, se- I who is a close friend of actor Suriya, took imposed in India due to the entry for the tocols must be followed," the minister A vere weather,wildfires and solar flares. Houston- to Twitter to reveal coronavirus pandemic International Feature added. The development comes days based Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) has won a bid to that the 2020 Ama- ENTERTAINMENT ➤ provide the $35 million to $40 million machine for a su- zon release has The movie, which was Film category after the ministry of home affairs (MHA) percomputing centre in Cheyenne, the National Center for joined the Oscars race. He elaborated that the released on November 12 allowed the cinema halls and theatres Atmospheric Research in Boulder,Colorado, has announced. film is in contention in the best actor, best ac- last year, is loosely-based on the life of Air Deccan to operate with more people as per tress, best director, best original score, among founder GR Gopinath fresh Covid-19 reopening guidelines to TECH BUZZ other categories. be effective from February 1.

AN IGLOO CAFE THAT FACTOID SERVES HOT FOOD ON TABLES MADE OF ICE AND SNOW! 255 MILLION Full-time jobs were lost in 2020 due to the The HPE-Cray EX super- computer will theoretically The facili- Covid pandemic, according to the UN. In a ty's current be able to perform almost fresh study, the UN's International Labour supercomputer, 20 quadrillion calculations named Cheyenne, is Organisation (ILO) found that a full 8.8 per per second, 3.5 times over three times faster cent of global working hours were lost in faster than the existing than its predecessor, ➤ Tourists in Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort 2020, compared to the fourth quarter of machine at the NCAR- which was named now have a new place to chill out — an Wyoming Supercomputing Yellowstone. A contest 2019. This has been the most-severe crisis Center. The new machine's among the Wyoming igloo cafe that serves hot food and drink for the world of work since the Great maximum speed per sec- schoolchildren will on tables made of ice and snow Depression of the 1930s, it added ond will be roughly equiva- decide the new ➤ Inspired from the Arctic shelters, the lent to each person on the supercomputer's name staff at the Kolahoi Green Heights hotel, Earth, completing a math which owns this cafe, gave few local touch to THE OFFICIAL GLOBAL UNEM- equation every second for an entire month. That power, it by including an arched door, and patterns on PLOYMENT SHOT UP BY 1.1 PER according to experts, will enable some of the most-sophisti- the curved walls CENT. IN OTHER WORDS, 33 cated simulations of large-scale natural and human-influ- ➤ The igloo, 26 feet around and 15 feet MILLION MORE PEOPLE WERE enced events high, holds four tables, with enough UNEMPLOYED LAST YEAR room for 16 guests “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021

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If you like your science stories with a side of Sherlock Holmes-esque intrigue, look no further than this Podcasts charming BBC series. Hosted by “science sleuths” 4 Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry, “The Curious Starter episode: Cases” sees the duo tackle listen- ‘THE MOSQUITO er-submitted scientific mysteries, CONUNDRUM’ many of which you may have about the wondered yourself (why do we find noises like a fork scraping a plate so unbear- able?) and others you may never have thought of. WONDERS OF ‘SCIENCE VS’ 'INVISIBILIA’ The sheer volume of misin- Listening to its blend of rich formation around the coron- narrative storytelling and avirus has become such a scientific concepts, it’s no 5liability that it’s been 6surprise that “Invisibilia” referred to as an “infodemic,” but shares DNA with “This American Life” it’s also a symptom of a bigger and and “Radiolab.” Created by Alix more systemic anti-science move- Spiegel and Lulu ment. In this Gimlet Media show, Miller in 2015, the Starter episode: SCIENCE journalist Wendy Zukerman pits show focuses ‘THE SECRET he approval of been dampened by a slow and the positive. It is nothing “fads, trends and the on the invisi- two COVID-19 stumbling rollout, with inoc- short of miraculous that HISTORY OF vaccines for use ulation appointments scarce within a year,scientists have opinionated mob” ble forces that THOUGHTS’ in the United in many states as the ongoing developed multiple vaccines Starter episode: against science shape our world, States was a pandemic continues to rav- against such an aggressive ‘HUNTING AN — fact-checking control our behaviour Tmuch-needed flicker of hope age the nation. virus — the previous record- INVISIBLE KILLER’ falsehoods and and — when harnessed — can help us in recent weeks, although But in the spirit of a grat- holder for the fastest vaccine that wave of relief has since itude practice, let’s focus on ever developed was mumps, delivering the to live better. Although the show has which took four truth in entertaining continuously shape-shifted during its years. and authoritative style. Although six-season run, its very first episode This is a tri- many recent episodes are devot- remains a perfect encapsulation of ‘OLOGIES WITH ALIE WARD’ umphant moment, and these seven pod- ed to COVID-19 mythbusting. everything “Invisibilia” does best. There’s something thrilling about hearing very smart peo- casts celebrate the ple talk passionately about the things they’re smartest wonders of science about, especially when their area of expertise is unusual. through expert-led deep dives, humorous debates 'AMERICA DISSECTED: CORONAVIRUS’ 1Anchored by the witty and charismatic presence of Alie and rich storytelling. Ward, a science correspondent for CBS’ “The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca,” “Ologies” puts the spotlight on scientif- ic experts working in fields you may Starter episode: ‘STUFF TO BLOW YOUR MIND’ never have heard of — and gives ‘URBAN them an entertaining platform to wax RODENTOLOGY’ The title might sound hyperbolic, but it’s generally lyrical about their particular “ology.” pretty accurate. In each episode of this show Ward’s intellectual curiosity is as infectious as from iHeartRadio, the hosts, Robert Lamb and Joe her guests’ enthusiasm, and she keeps things accessible no 3McCormick, tackle a different scientific phenome- matter how esoteric the subject: Recent episodes have focused non, mystery or quandary that will expand your under- Best known for left-wing political hits like “Pod Save America,” on desairology (the science of mortuary makeup), agnotology standing of how the world works. “Deep in the back of Crooked Media expanded its horizons significantly a couple of (the science of ignorance) and pelicanology... your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s years back and in September 2019 debuted “America Dissected” something strange about reali- 7with the aim of “discussing pressing health questions in stories that “spark emotional connections to science,” a mission Starter episode: ty,” reads the show’s official America.” Six months later, for obvious reasons, it rebranded itself as ‘THE STORY COLLIDER’ encapsulated by its podcast. Most episodes present two stories ‘PSYCHEDELICS: THE teaser, which might lead “America Dissected: Coronavirus,” and now dedicates each weekly that share a common thread about the human experience behind MANIFESTED MIND, you to suspect that you’re episode to a different aspect of the pandemic. Hosted by Dr Abdul El- The premise behind this decade-old show is simple: scientific experiments, interactions with animals or how bio- PART 1’ in for an hour of wacky con- Sayed, a physician and epidemiologist who first We all have science stories to tell, because logical impulses shape our lives. Since November, the spiracy theories. But “Stuff to rose to prominence as Detroit’s director Starter episode: Starter episode: simply existing in the world means we’re show has been dedicated to telling “Stories of COVID- Blow Your Mind” is always evidence- of public health during the Flint water interacting with science all the time. The ‘CELEBRATING 10 based and thoroughly researched, whether it’s exploring crisis, the show offers both a merciless ‘THE VACCINE 2 19” from different angles, such as the pandemic’s EPISODE’ Story Collider is a non-profit group founded by YEARS: OUR FAVORITE seemingly unremarkable subjects, mythical figures or analysis of the federal government’s STORIES’ impact on different generations or how society adapts two physicists who wanted to amplify personal to a new normal. the question of whether Santa Claus is a god. COVID-19 failures, etc. Just became SUPERFOODS to help boost immunity A healthy immune system begins with what you eat, and adding these s the pandemic re- stricted regular social ingredients to your diet could do wonders for your health interactions and stay- Read on to learn how to get it right ing at home emerged as the new normal, people adopted different waysA to uplift and cheer their lives. Among the many things that peaked during the lockdown, included pet ownership and adoption. As people looked to pets to help alleviate fear, anxiety and loneliness, it became one of the top things. Even influencers and celebrities backed the initiative and didn’t shy away from showcasing and promoting pet parenting and adoption on their social media. But pets come with their own set of responsibilities. We need to take care of them as we take care of ourselves or any other family member,by ensuring healthy diet, timely walks, play time, good health and most important, a hygienic living envi- ronment. HANDFUL OF NUTS A great source of fibre, vitamins based, and they even substitute Maintaining and minerals, they also contain beans for meat,” says Turn- pets and a Eating a small handful sulphur compounds, which er.“Meat free days can help you clean home of nuts (at least 20 protect cells from damage. get more fibre and less saturated environment, grams) everyday can However, adding too fat into your diet. And all of this simultaneous- cut your risk of pre- much vegetables to can potentially reduce your risk ly, comes with mature death by 22 your diet suddenly of heart disease.” its own set of For many pet own- constantly clearing up hair is an everyday prob- per cent, the jour- could result in bowel challenges. ers, the frustration of lem, particularly as one has started to spend nal BMC Medi- problems, so go easy more time indoors. But spotting the hair is half cine reported. It initially. TURN UP THE HEAT the battle. Beyond the locks left behind is a world said that nuts pro- Research from the US discov- YOU CAN FOLLOW THESE EASY TIPS, CURATED BY AN ENGINEER, of microscopic mess consisting of skin, tect us against the GO FOR GRAINS ered that people who regu- FOR MANAGING PET HAIR AND ENSURING A CLEAN AND hair and dirt. biggest health killers, in- larly eat hot chillies live Why is pet hair such a big Beyond cluding heart disease, cancer and A study published in ‘JAMA In- longer than those who don’t HEALTHY HOME issue? Animal hair stops the pet hair diabetes. In addition to being a ternal Medicine’ showed that eat- like spice at all. Besides hav- growing as soon as it Groom the source of the problem: Pets shed much more regularly and food, there good source of unsaturated fat, ing dietary fibre, particularly from ing anti-inflammatory effects, reaches a certain length is a host of protein and fibre, some nuts, such grains, could lengthen a person’s the substance that gives chill- than humans do, so grooming your pet frequently will avoid hair and shed to be replaced 1 microscopic life as walnuts, also offer a plant life. “Fibre remains undigested ies their heat, capsaicin, appears being deposited in your home. Groom your pet in the same area and by new hair. Frequent- source of omega-3. However,it's until it reaches our gut, where it to have a role in boosting heart ly,pet hair embeds into that pets bring in important to stick to a small, provides food for bacteria that health. – Daily Mirror spot clean this with slow vacuuming using a mini-motorised tool, carpeted surfaces or with them that’s unsalted serving everyday to make up our microbiome. Di- designed with fine nylon bristles to remove embedded pet hair and electrostatically “sticks” invisible to the prevent weight gain. gested by-products help regulate dander. It is important to maintain hygiene. to a hard floor. naked eye. Pet blood sugar levels and choles- Beyond the pet hair dander is one SUPERSTAR VEGGIES terol,” says UK-based nutri- Clean from top to bottom: Like dust, pet hair and dander can and food, there is a host of of those tion counsellor Pixie Turner. become airborne when disturbed and fall onto lower surfaces, so microscopic life that pets Eating cruciferous vegetables, 2 bring in with them that’s invisi- things like broccoli, cabbage and cauli- BEAN STALK start cleaning up high and finish on your floors. Don’t miss out arm- ble to the naked eye. Pet dander is just flower, could cut the risk of cer- chairs and sofa, especially if your pet spends time there. one of those things. tain cancers. Research in the The world’s longest living peo- Composed of tiny,microscopic, skin parti- 'American Journal of Clinical ple rarely eat meat, less than Wash pet blankets and remove covers: Washing blankets, cushions cles shed by pets with fur or feathers. It can be Nutrition' also linked these bras- five times a month. and bedding, wherever your pets spend the most time, at 60 shed onto surfaces or transported through the sicas with lower odds of heart dis- “Their diet is 95 to 3 air in household dust. Once air-borne, dander ease as well as overall longevity. 100 per cent plant- degrees Celsius will help to break down allergens. and the dust mites that live on it can be inhaled, triggering allergies. CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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Learning with hand-on experiences Can podcasts and e-books be a new Poem Recitation, Sanskrit and fun celebrations Shlok recital, Caption mak- ing, Show and Tell, n atmosphere Quizzes on Maths, sci- addition in the education system? of celebration ence and computer. filled Bharti The program culmi- ew technology always one thing. As you probably know, APublic School, nated with an online has a great impact on this is tricky, not least because Mayur Vihar when the Valedictory ceremony education, Podcasting of the range of distractions just coordinators, teachers with a vote of thanks fol- N and e-books play a sitting waiting on the next and students of different lowed by a speech from major role in the transformation browser tab. schools gathered to cele- the Principal Shalini Sab- of the education system. Many Podcasting, on the other brate an online Inter harwal. She appreciated learning institutions are focus- hand, can be done in otherwise School Competition ‘ANAN- respective events. all the participants and spoke ing on technology-enhanced wasted time, or alongside a rou- TA.’ With the belief of facili- The competitions were a about the unlimited potential learning. Podcasting, as one of tine activity. Students are far more tating empowered minds, our fusion of talent, imagination, in every individual that can the latest mediums to emerge likely to listen to consume your school hosted an Inter School creativity and alertness. The be honed at every opportuni- into the mainstream, is one of material if they can do it on the competition to accelerate the participants prepared zeal- ty. The event was a success the forefront technologies in this bus, driving the car, washing the talent of our young schol- ously to excel in events like where appreciation certifi- change. E books and Podcasting dishes or in the gym. Because ars.180 students from 48 vegetable carving, Indian cates were given to all the par- allows educators to easily share they're already distracted with a schools across the country Folk dance, Story Narration, ticipants and cash prizes were the resources which can be used rote task, the content gets great showcased their forte in the Poster Making, Monoacting, given to the winners. by the students anytime any- podcasts as well as the various MALA SOOD, Principal, Arvind attention. While text and video where. On one hand, the podcasts ways in which education podcasts Gupta DAV Centenary Public struggle to attract 2 or 3 minutes broadcast engaging audio con- enhance the students' learning School, Model Town of viewing, podcasts routinely tent, which students can listen experience. run an hour or more. to at any time and at any place One of the greatest advan- episode is available. So, as soon With eBooks entering the ed- On to the world of new opportunities on the other hand e-books comes tages of education podcasts is the as they sit down on the bus, ucational domain, one device is handy when one wants detailed portability and convenience they there's a teaching resource there enough to include the entire ansraj Model School, Punjabi Bagh study of a particular topic. Stu- offer. Podcasts can be downloaded waiting for them. This makes year’s syllabus. These digital organised Annual Career Week – dent only needs to subscribe to to a mobile device, allowing the podcasts very convenient and books can be introduced to stu- ‘DISHAYEIN-Illuminating minds’ for a podcast feed. Podcasts can eas- student to access the learning re- also paves the way for truly flex- dents at a very young age, right ily be used in schools, universi- sources anytime, anywhere, with ible learning. from kindergarten to university H the inquisitive young minds of ties or colleges to engage stu- very little effort. One of the great powers of level, ensuring that learning nev- classes IX to XII. dents, and improve teaching and There are podcast subscrip- podcasting is the attention it at- er becomes boring for them. Principal Heemal Handoo Bhat brought learning practices. tion apps available for nearly all tracts. It's tricky to encourage An effective learning system into action every minute requirement of Many learning institutions smartphones, and these make students to spend 30 minutes must ensure that students are ac- which have incorporated pod- the process even easier. Once the reading an article or watching tively involved in the learning the career fair, right from selection of casting in their education system, student has subscribed to a show a recorded lecture. That's be- process. E-Books have brought fields to supporting students in getting have reported really positive re- they don't have to initiate the cause text and video require the about an educational reform answers to their queries. Her insights sults. This can be attributed to the download: it's sent automatical- student's full attention – they which helps students to learn bet- ease of creating and consuming ly to their app whenever a new need to sit patiently, doing just ter and faster. and experiences after every talk illumi- nated and inspired the young minds. answering all queries of the students. The 6-day long Mega-Event marked The enlightening sessions not only pro- the coming together of professionals vided the much-needed insight into offbeat Journey from dreams to goals from diverse fields, such as Law, and upcoming career trends but also facili- Hospitality Management, Overseas tated the students to acquire a futuristic AV Public School, RK the program. He gave motiva- speeches, dance performances Education, Music as also experts in Soft vision and make informed career choices. Puram organised a moti- tional speech on ‘ How to follow and song presentation. Our chief skills, Business Case Studies, Delhi The overwhelming praise that poured in vational programme for your dreams’. He also gave some guest Major General Vikram Dev University Admissions, Stream Selection, from students and parents throughout the D the students. The ‘Iron beneficial points and tips to stu- Dogra appreciated the efforts of Career Guidance. week was ample proof that ‘DISHAYEIN- man of Indian Army’ - Major dents to follow their dreams. His the students and teachers. Thus The speakers covered the scope of differ- Illuminating minds’2021 lived up to its General Vikram Dev Dogra was speech was inspiring and thought the ceremony came to an end ent career options, shared their experiences, name and succeeded in giving a positive invited as the provoking. The students won with the utmost completeness in gave effective tips, and interacted patiently direction to the dreams of many students. guest speaker for everyone’s heart with inspiring the heart of everybody. LEAD A REAL LIFE KALPANA SHARMA, PGT ENGLISH, KV2 to their personality. There is an in- CHANDIMANDIR CANTT tense need for the parents to reflect Shackles to the free future on this issue and guide the young ones few days ago I read a passage - to see the other side of life. he questions, "Where do the story of Brahma, to Genesis. it was a letter addressed by a son Bring them closer to bounties of we come from," and, A major answer to the Ori- A to his father. The matter was a the natural world by involving them "where are we going," gin question has been a Univer- reply to his father’s observation to the in hobbies such as music, painting, T have tingled sal power, a Being above us, who transgression on the son’s part, with writing, gardening, community serv- human curiosity since the created everything. To many, it regard to his studies. The boy seemed ice etc. Plan short trips so that they dawn of civilization. These ques- is pure science which is solely to be unburdening himself and re- get a chance to disconnect from the tions impart a meaning for the responsible for life. There are gretting that the knowledge he had electronic world. Let them grow more mundane human existence, and problems with either viewpoint, acquired from the school was all the- human than robotic by adopting and have been answered using a va- which become modes of de- oretical and little of practical value taking care of animals, by helping you riety of perspectives and meth- struction when people start fight- to him. It did not help him fix a fuse in household chores and learning life ods. For some, it has been the wor- ing each other in wars trying to at home or keep his rose plant alive. skills that will help them in future. ship of the natural world: the mir- validate their point. He also observed that where living life Though children will initially com- acles of nature around us follow- The world we live in today is to the fullest is concerned his grand- plain, crib and speak of wanting more ing the pantheistic traditions. For filled with people who suffer from parents have lived better and happi- homes. They highly depend on gadg- time, but gradually, with your guid- others, it has been a faith in a physical and mental problems er than his parents do. ets like mobile phones, laptops and ance, they’ll learn to manage sched- higher power, God, a being beyond arising from this ignorance, and Lifestyles have changed in the con- the Internet, living more in the vir- ules. It’s in your hand to turn them our understanding and reach. the numbers are on an exponen- temporary times for all. Children are tual world than real one. This is a se- into noble, compassionate, capable Dan Brown's recent publi- tial rise. Or, we could work as a confined to the periphery of their rious threat to their health as well as and loving people. cation ‘Origin’, is a work of fic- species together, and use the pow- tion based on real life facts that er we wield today to create a fu- revolves around the same theme. turistic heaven, one where we all When one thinks about the ori- live without having to worry gin of the humankind, one can about the basic necessities, one easily conjure images of deities where we all can unlock our in- being worshipped. The explana- nermost potential. tions are endless, yet all are If we really want to end the merely theories. present problems, and head to- Even in the scientific world, wards a brighter and a free fu- major leaps such as the Miller- ture, then we need to allow sci- Urey experiment, haven't proven ence to flourish freely to find an- CITIZENS’ RESPONSIBILITY everything, simply because the swers to the questions that we evidence has been too little. The ask, and allow religion to guide TO MAKE NATION PERFECT ancient Upanishads tried dealing us through morals and values. Pic : gettyimages ASMI ARORA, XI with similar questions philo- LAVANYA BHAT, XII, esponsibility is the price of Manav Sthali School sophically, and major religions tell freedom. Being the nation’s Rajendra Nagar a story of our creation, like from East Point School R children it’s our right to THE DIVINE: participate in the judicial, legal, NANDINI political, religious and social af- KUMARI, fairs of the country. Being loyal to class XII, the adoption of our Constitution. the nation and the society, under Army Public Au Fait with the socio- The students of class 10th pre- all the circumstances, is our first School, sented the significance of and foremost duty. Chandimandir A good citizen has to imbibe Fundamental Rights and Duties. many qualities like he/she must culture facet of society Class IX students performed a be ready to sacrifice his/her life AVPS, East of Loni Road, how the learning of social sci- skit, and a virtual mock parlia- for the sake of motherland, must ment was organized for class XI love one’s nation, should obey the contribute in the development and celebrated Social Science ence can be enjoyable, laws of the land and also keep in progress of India”. Week virtualy with the exploratory and enabled the stu- students. All the students joined mind the welfare of the state, the Every citizen plays a key role purpose of offering dents to think critically and hands to save our environment benefit of society and the in building a New India — a D long-term interests of the clean, healthy and pros- and society. insight into the impact of Social apply what they have learnt so nation. A good citizen must perous nation. Everyone Science in our lives. A myriad of far. The week concluded with The social science week was respect the cultural her- performing their duties, activities was carried out during celebration of " SAMVIDHAN an informative and educative itage of his/her country, even mechanically, would EQUAL the week ranging from poster DIWAS", the 71st Anniversary of week which helped the students must raise the standard of pave the way for a better enjoy their social science living of the country by neighbourhood, better so- RIGHTS FOR making, role play, virtual working sincerely. One must ciety, and ultimately, a bet- ALL: RIDHI, tour, virtual plays etc. periods with intent and be vigilant against the enemies of ter country. As it is said, “Your class VII, The week commenced vigour and took them one the country and should be aware pride for your country should not Moti Ram with a virtual FIRE DRILL” step out and ahead of the of what is happening around. In come after your country becomes Arya School, the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna great; your country becomes great Sector 27, activity “hope for the best; books. Principal Sameeksha had ordained, “One should do because of your pride in it,” so prepare for the worst. Sharma appreciated the stu- one’s duties without expectation let’s together imbibe the spirit of Chandigarh Interesting Quiz sessions dents for mass participation. of any fruits”. Mahatma Gandhi responsible citizenship to achieve had once said, “I learnt my duties the full potential of India. were conducted for all the She also motivated the stu- on my mother’s lap.” Swami UNABH AGNIHOTRI, class VIII, classes, wherein their dents to take initiative in Vivekananda too rightly stated, knowledge was put to test. such kind of activities in “It is the duty of every person to DC Model School, Panchkula It was a way to demonstrate future too. ENGLAND’S KEY MAN Joe Root will become the 15th English cricketer to play 100 Test matches when he takes the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 5. Among the batsmen considered the cream in contemporary — Root, Virat Kohli (87), Steve Smith (77) and (83), the England captain is the first to get to 100 Tests

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➨ Having played more Tests he is also the ➨ Teammate and wicketkeeper batsman Jos OVERALL RECORD first to get past 8,000 runs among the four Buttler spoke on how crucial Root will be in MATCHES 99 although unlike the other three his average is India. “Joe was in fantastic form in Sri Lanka. below 50. Root will be England’s key in the He has always had a brilliant game in playing RUNS 8249 forthcoming series. He showed the ability to spin bowling. One of the best exponents of AVG 49.39 play against spinners in the recent Test series sweeps shots which is obviously a big in Sri Lanka, scoring 426 runs across two strength when playing against spin. It is obvi- 50s 49 Tests, which included a double century and a ously very hard to keep dot balls away. He 100s 19 score of 185. has so many options to score. He scores quickly and rotates strike,” said Buttler. “I ➨ “It is a great achievement, the longevity. think the biggest thing when he batted You need a good sense of humour. He (Root) against Sri Lanka was that he showed great VS INDIA has had a lot of highs but there will be application. Mentally, tactically and physically moments when you have lows. You have to Root is currently the MATCHES 16 batted for so long. That is a great place for show character and resilience, tinker tech- fourth-highest scorer for him to be at the start of the year.” England in . RUNS 1421 nique. Playing 100 Tests is no mean feat. He Root needs 251 runs AVG 56.84 has always remained humble. Great student,” ➨ The series against Sri Lanka earlier this more to register the said England batting coach Graham Thorpe, month has provided a glimmer of hope to him mark of 8,500 in Tests. 50s 9 who also played 100 Test matches. to work back among the elite batsmen. Before He could become only the Sri Lanka tour, he had just one century in 100s 4 ➨ Root though had recently said that he the third England 17 Test matches since the start of the English doesn’t consider himself to be in the same batsman to achieve this summer in 2019. mark after Alastair Cook IN INDIA league as Kohli, Smith and Williamson. (12,472) and Graham “You’re looking at three of the greatest play- ➨ Over the last three years he has aver- Gooch (8,900) MATCHES 6 ers the game has seen. They’re three brilliant aged just over 42 which is lower than his people to watch play and learn from. I’m not career average of 49.39. And if the recent RUNS 584 sure I’d put myself in their bracket, to be series against Sri Lanka is removed then the AVG 53.09 honest,” Joe Root told ESPNCricinfo recently. average in the period (since January 30, However, if he leads England to even a draw 2018) slips further to 37.89. Root has found a 50s 5 in this series after racking up big scores he new lifeline in the tour of Sri Lanka and he 100s 1 will surely be counted among that bracket of will hope to continue the rich vein of form on the top four batsmen. the current tour. Photo: GETTY IMAGES Kohli, Ashwin and Ishant on Ronaldo doesn’t always have the cusp of huge records to score for Juventus: Pirlo

RECORD 1: Kohli can overtake Allan Border (6,623), and 25.53. If he does so, Ashwin Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo said his MS Dhoni to become the most Ricky Ponting (6,542). will become the fastest side can cope when Cristiano Ronaldo successful Indian captain Indian to reach 400 Test does not score after the Portuguese at home RECORD 3: Kohli could scalps. Presently, Kumble failed to net in their win at Sampdoria become only the third Indian holds this record for India, on Saturday to go three league games Under Virat Kohli’s captain- with 2,000 Test runs against having achieved it in 85 cy, India have won 20 Test England Tests. He is followed by without a goal for the first time since matches so far in India, while Harbhajan Singh (96) and August, 2019. Three matches without Dhoni holds the record for Kohli has tallied 1,570 runs Kapil Dev (115). a goal is hardly a scoring drought, but most wins as captain on from 19 Tests at an average of Indian soil (21). With two 49.06 against England. This is RECORD 5: Ishant Sharma by Ronaldo’s standards it represents a more victories,Kohli will the sixth-highest by Indian could become India’s second- dry spell of sorts and he has become the most successful batsmen against them in highest -taker registered only once in his last five Indian captain at home. Tests after Sachin Tendulkar among pacers Serie A starts. “Ronaldo's goals are (2,535), Sunil Gavaskar not always important for us,” Pirlo RECORD 2: Virat Kohli 14 runs (2,483), Rahul Dravid (1,950), Ishant is just three away from surpassing Clive Gundappa Viswanath (1,880) away from becoming the 6th told reporters. “He made a good Lloyd in an elite list and Dilip Vengsarkar (1,589). Indian bowler and 3rd Indian assist for the second goal and it’s pacer to bag 300 Test scalps. okay to score without his goals. We do If Kohli scores 14 or more in RECORD 4: Ashwin can Ishant will join the likes of not rely on him.” Goals from Federico the opening Test against Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan if become the fastest Indian to Chiesa and a late strike from England, he will move past reach 400 Test wickets he gets to 300 Test wickets in two-time World Cup-winning Chennai. However, Ishant substitute Aaron Ramsey earned skipper Lloyd to become the Indian off-spinner will be the slowest to reach champions Juve the win that moved 4th highest run-getter in the Ravichandran Ashwin this milestone among them within seven points of leaders purest format as captain. needs 23 scalps to reach 400 Indians, after R Ashwin (54), AC Milan and above AS Roma into third The only players above Kohli Test wickets.The bowler Anil Kumble (66), Harbhajan R Ashwin and Lloyd in the list current- currently has 377 wickets in Singh (72), Kapil Dev (83) and Photo: REUTERS place in the standings. REUTERS ly are Graeme Smith (8,659), 74 Tests at an average of Zaheer Khan (89).

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