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ulwama terror attacks. A nation’s sovereignty has been questioned. Questions: Many PFreedom from fear hung by a question mark. Too many questions were raised, and the answer was sought in war, as has always been. Keyboard warriors nodded fingers in agreement. But was Answer: War? war truly the answer we needed. Or has it ever been? How Many Wars Will It Take For Peace To Prevail? Bone of contention, P5 Q: Who is the superior race? A: Japan, with its imperial ambitions, set the glory of victory is lost amongst the tions troops have trained and armed nearly know. With at least 62,000 Afghan soldiers out to conquer China. Atrocities followed. cries of pain of innocent beings. 10,000 rebel fighters at the cost of USD 1 and 2,400 American ones dying in the bat- US tried to curtail this wrecking ball by billion per year since 2012. The ruins of tle, the Al-Qaeda, according to UN reports, imposing trade embargoes on the former. Q: Who will emerge as the winner? the war also destroyed 5 out of the 6 UN- still is making territorial gains in the coun- Tired of Western influences in the Asian A: The conflict between Syrian President ESCO World Heritage Sites in Syria. try despite the death of their former leader continent, Japan looked for a way to es- Bashar al-Assad and the various forces that With European Union declaring 13.5 mil- Osama bin Laden. tablish its supremacy. It found the answer oppose him has shaped itself out to be the lion Syrian refugees in dire need of assis- With Al-Qaeda and Taliban going strong it was looking for, or so it thought, with a Syrian Civil War that has been ongoing tance as they flee their country, what is the as USA struggles to score a win, is raging GT workshop glimpse, P6-7 military strike on Pearl Harbour where since March 2011 and does not seem to be point in fighting for home when there is a war on fire with fire really the best we 188 US aircrafts were destroyed, 2,403 stopping any time soon. Started as a peace- none left? could come up with? Americans were killed and 1,178 were ful protest against the Assad government, it wounded. What Japan started, America took the turn for war as countries took to Q: Who has less to lose? As we flip from one chapter to another and ended with the atomic bombing of Hi- either side. And why not? After all, war is A: Completing a vicious full circle, Amer- derive the same lesson from all of them, Do you think it was fair to roshima and Nagasaki where 129,000- the only answer when it is about over- ica sought to cure Afghanistan of its vio- how long will it take us to consider the declare England as the 226,000 civilians were killed on the spot. throwing unfair governance or holding lence and terrorism with the use of their thought that maybe, just maybe, war is not winner of ICC World Cup Around 146,000 people died in Hi- reins. While a solution is still awaited, the own, but the fact that Taliban insur- the answer we were looking for?G T 2019 trophy? roshima and 80,000 in Nagasaki over the war in the first 5 years of its pres- gency remains resilient even next 2-4 months due to the aftermath of ence, killed more than 470,000 nearly two decades after, a) Yes b) No c) Can’t say the bombings. In the quest to see who had people and left 1.9 million prove enough of USA’s failure. To vote, log on to a bigger ego, war was chosen as the an- wounded. No longer a do- Though the war is yet to be www.theglobaltimes.in Imaging: Pankaj Malik, GT Network swer, an expensive one both in terms of mestic issue, the war was concluded, the truth of 106,000– lives and capital; the expenses estimated further fueled by for- 170,000 civilians being killed, POLL RESULT at $1.944 trillion US Dollars. The dam- eign aids as Iran de- millions more injured, USD 6.7 for GT Edition July 15, 2019 age consisted destruction of 1,710 cities, ployed over 70,000 billion a month wasted, and no 70,000 villages, 2,508 churches, 31,850 troops in the country long-term objective set by America Do you think budget 2019 is industrial establishments, 40,000 miles of in support of the gov- being met, says all anyone needs to progressive for our country? railroad, 40,000 hospitals, 84,000 schools ernment. On the Yes and 43,000 public libraries. other side, US CIA Can’t With civilians still being affected by the operatives and 60% No Say leftover radiation in the bombed cities, Special Opera- 48% 36%

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Coming Next Investiture Ceremony A life of balance Rajesh Khattar, An Actor Who Acts Well In The Play Of Life

Stuti Kakkar, XII E & Tanisha era and all the glamour, left me Chawla, XII G, AIS Saket mesmerised. A few years later, when I became a producer at a very he world of movies, fash- young age, the first actress I signed ion and glamour is so enig- to star in my first play was none Tmatic that sometimes other than Rati Agnihotri! I was people who are a part of it are amazed when she told me that she blinded by all that glitter. But it is had stage fright; even after she had important to stay grounded and given brilliant performances in find your balance in your pas- more than 40 films! It was then that sion, work and life – and that I realised that acting in theatre and balance is what defines you. In acting in films are two very differ- an exclusive tête-à-tête with GT ent things and each comes with its Rajesh Khattar shares his views with GT reporters reporters, Rajesh Khattar, own set of challenges. actor, screenwriter and dub- Balancing the element in order to live a happy bing artist, who has been in Balancing the trolling and the trending life. I have been very fortunate to the industry for over 25 years, old and the new The fashion industry is more or less find this early in my life. Taking gives an insight on how one Now, there are newer forms of linked with ours, and thus, we as out time for your family can some- can find the right balance. media coming up, which enjoy a actors have to maintain how we times be a challenge, but it really much larger viewership and appre- look all the time, even when we are helps when you are free on a Mon- Balancing the ciation for their niche concepts. not on the set. One can make a day morning and everyone else has screen and stage Undoubtedly, web series are an up- statement even with a fancy piece to go to work. My first brush with the coming fad, which the younger of clothing, but on the other hand, world of acting happened generation clearly has a preference it can get very competitive with the Message for Amitians when I was in school. I for, over the more regular forms. media dissecting your gym and air- Do not get bogged down by peer got a chance to witness a Today, it is no more a challenge for port ‘looks’. So, one needs to de- pressure and face all the challenges film shoot and meet Rati a good actor to get recognised if velop the knack of not caring on of life with courage. Today, one Agnihotri, who was one they are able to grab a role in such any occasion and learning how to can easily voice one’s opinions at a of the reigning actors at series because they offer offbeat be themselves! click through social media and it that time. I was awed with content. As actors, it is also impor- can be a boon if one uses it the her acting and asked for tant for us to move with the times Balancing the profes- right way. Propagate the right mes- her autograph. The whole and accept the contemporary and sional and the personal sage in the right way. And most im- Rajesh Khattar, actor, screenwriter & dubbing artist set-up - the lights, the cam- take it as it comes. This balance is the most essential portantly, live your dreams.G T

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Immediately after the CBSE Let’s talk technology... Board examinations results, BN Bajpai, advisor, Amity Group of Schools shared the ...With Corporate Leader, Lata Singh, Executive Director, IBM long list of achievers to be felicitated, I was very happy. Dhruv Jain, XII F & Aman Thukral, XII D Dr Amita Chauhan With the achievers list extend- AIS Noida Chairperson ing each year, he felt that it would be difficult to call ife has its own mysterious ways of figuring everyone one day, thereby proposing to hold it itself out. One day you might be reading for two days. To be honest, this is one day, I wait LChaucer and the next day you might be the the whole year to meet all my achievers, their executive director (GSI & CSI) of IBM. That’s the mentors and parents to come together under the story of Lata Singh, a woman who broke the glass same roof and create a synergy of happiness and ceiling and now stands as the beacon of success. GT joys of achievement. So, we went ahead and or- reporters caught up with her for an exclusive inter- ganised the annual ‘Topper’s Felicitation Cere- view during her visit to Amity University, Noida, for mony’ (read page 11), in just ‘one’ day. When I Confluence 2019. entered the hall for the felicitation ceremony, the first sight of humungous gathering, was the hap- Destined for technology: I didn’t really want to piest moment for me. make space in the field of technology. It was more of Every time, I saw the achievers walk on the an accident. I am primarily a literature graduate. stage; I could hear those thunderous applauses With masters in English literature, honestly, I am not fill the air. The emotional speeches by teachers a hardcore technology person. Even when I got as- and parents were heartwarming. The whole am- sociated to IBM, I was in the sales department. I bience was charged with energy and the spirit wanted to do my Ph.D in literature but I couldn’t get to win, win and win. The felicitation ceremony through and that’s when I finally cemented myself Lata Singh, Executive Director (GSI & CSI), IBM, with GT reporters created a powerhouse of energy that oozed with into sales. You just need to find the link between Pic: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network inspiration, determination and wisdom. The cer- business and technology. If you do that, you don’t for people from all fields not just for blue collar jobs, designation and the money that you are earning. Am emony culminated with a force of cheery eu- need to be a technology-oriented person to thrive. but white collar jobs, too. We constantly try to push I influencing others to look at a career that is im- phoria, that acted as a drift beneath the wings of our limits and do new things with available re- portant? Am I looking after my team members, who aspirations of every Amitian to fly higher and Omnipresent technology: We are surrounded with sources. You might have heard about Watson and our are looking at their career roadmap? All of that always be on the top. technology. At IBM, it is no longer something that AIs creating sonnets which has been compared to comes into being a successful person. While talking of ‘being on top’, I also want to we are providing to our customers; it is something Shakespearean sonnets. We are going beyond the tell my Amitians that ‘topping’ is just a mile- that we are trying to adapt in every facet of our busi- ‘core’ activities. Message for the future: Education is important. stone that you have achieved in the journey of ness. Even on a personal level, I can feel technology Learn for the sake of learning, not only because you many more victories and achievements which everywhere. Social media, Netflix, Snapchat etc., Success in technology: Be it any field, looking at have to become number one or get high grades. You await you in life. While being on the top may technology has provided us with many good things. success from a materialistic point of view is wrong. should be able to absorb what you are taught so that sound difficult, what is even more difficult is to I’m an ardent admirer of technology. Success is not the amount of money you earn or the you can use it in the future. Always remember, em- to retain that position and work towards con- job you have. It’s about how much you love doing pathy and kindness is the key in any engagement quering new peaks and BHAAG is one such People for technology: The field of technology what you do. Success lies in the kind of impact you that you do, so learn to be smart and also street- mantra to have success in life. G T needs all kinds of people. At IBM, we are looking have made on the people around you, not just the smart, not just bookish knowledge per se.G T My newspaper Being senti‘mental’ GT M@il We all have grown up watching our parents begin their day It’s Time To Be Sensitised, Sensitive And Sensible reading a newspaper, while sipping a hot cup of tea. I word for the time you meet a real loved that sight and often schizophrenic and not be scared while wondered what they read so experiencing what they go through intently. I tried my hands at every day. Vira Sharma reading their paper, but as a Managing Editor child, found it too boring and Not so ‘mental’ moved on. I secretly yearned to have my own Describing someone bizarre seems Issue: July 1, 2019; Page 3 newspaper. And so did many. This summer va- easier than it actually is. Just call cations, the secret wish of 37 middle school stu- them ‘mental’. We throw the word Dear Editor, dents came true when they became a part of the around on anyone who just dares to This is in reference to ‘Three cheers for first ever summer newspaper making workshop do something differently. But this AIR 3’ interview on page 3 of The (read page 6-7), organised by The Global Times. word is just not limited to people or Global Times edition dated July 1, The workshop, a brainchild of Chairperson, Dr situations, rather, it can be used to de- 2019. There are a lot of little things (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, helped young readers ex- scribe practically anything which that end up changing our lives, and se- perience the world of journalism and also the makes it even more problematic. We curing AIR 3 and getting featured for it love for printed words etched in their very own need to exercise a higher level of cau- in the school newspaper is definitely newspaper, they made. tion while using the word, particularly one of those life-altering things for me. To begin with, I was a little apprehensive. about a specific person. To see myself in the newspaper I hold Would such young children understand the in my hand, the newspaper that I am world of newspaper? I was in, only to be cor- Lost ‘lunacy’ Editor-in-Chief of for my school, it rected, for the workshop not only changed my The word has its own weird history: was a feeling I cannot put to words. I opinion but was a great learning experience too. back in 1870s, it was used to refer to want to thank The Global Times for Watching little journos don Press Card, take a whacky kind of hairstyle. As a highlighting my achievement and for notes while attending workshops ranging from phrase, it never got the seriousness it always believing in my talent. GT is an reviewing a gadget to creative writing about an deserved, and rather became a catch- essential part of my life!G T art piece, taking an interview to reporting a cur- Aditya Das, AIS Saket, XII D normal people only makes the real all term for those who were suffering Gauri Singh, AIS Vas 6, XI C rent political, sports or entertainment news disorder look comical and trivial. from mental illness. Today, it has piece, it was all very exciting. Right from de- anguage is a very dynamic Think of it – it’s pretty heartbreaking completely lost its meaning in a world Dear Editor, signing a page to creating advertisement, from concept; it constantly grows for those actually dealing with the where the number of people suffering This is in reference to ‘No two ways to clicking pictures to watching the process of Land evolves. Our words problem to see the illness being asso- from mental illness is higher than it AIR 2’ interview on page 1 of The printing of newspaper at the printing press, the change with the times, and our mind- ciated with people who just like to has ever been before. Global Times edition dated July 1, workshop was a complete package that honed sets adapt to these changes. What keep their rooms clean and lead a 2019. I am extremely grateful for the the journalistic abilities of all the participants. might have been offensive at a partic- well-organised life. Derogatory ‘depression’ opportunity that The Global Times has The workshop culminated with the young tal- ular time to a particular person, has This one may be controversial, but it’s given me. To see myself on the front ented journos taking away a 12 page newspa- grown to become normal as time Seemingly ‘schizophrenic’ really important that people under- page of my school’s newspaper, even per, crafted by them in a span of five days which passes by. But that is not the case for This is our usual go-to word for stand that it’s not a synonym for sad- when I have never been featured be- they can boast of as ‘My newspaper’. G T everything. Some things, never someone who is mentally a little more ness. Being sad is not really the fore, was an amazing feeling. All my change their meaning. Case in point: ‘hyper’ than others. ‘Schizo’ and defining experience of clinical de- friends came up to me saying “Aaj toh our references to mental illnesses. ‘schizophrenic’ are often used to depression. In fact, the problem is char- Global Times mein teri photo aayi Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, scribe something that has drained our acterised by a wide range of hai!” To be interviewed like a celebrity No 8, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida. Editor Ms Vira Sharma. n Edition: Vol 11, Issue 15 n RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free Obsessive ‘OCD’ mental resources, but that’s not actu- symptoms. Let’s keep ‘depression’ for and to get a chance to be clicked with distribution and annual subscription of 900. This word is certainly a part of regu- ally what schizophrenia is. It’s a com- the really serious stuff, so that if it the one and only Chairperson ma’am Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify lar lexicon. Obsessive-compulsive plex disorder that takes into account does happen to you or somebody you was an experience I will never forget. information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. disorder is a lot more than just being serious hallucinations and delusions. know, you have reserved the proper Thank you so much, GT!G T Published for the period July 22- 28, 2019 finicky about cleanliness. Using it for It would be great if you save this vocabulary to talk about it.G T Shivika Dudani, AIS PV, XI A I loved the first day of the workshop. It was fun and not at THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019

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outh Power is an annual social leadership programme Yorganised by The Global Times. It witnesses ten teams from Amity schools engage in varied social causes in several stages. One of them is ‘Panel Discussion’ where experts from different walks of life discuss several aspects of the chosen social cause. Here’s presenting Part 3 of this exclusive eight- part series, based on the panel discussions organised by YP teams, and a host of opinions as experts debate on ‘Bone Health’, cause chosen by YP team of AIS Mayur Vihar. Bone of contention...

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entire country ith increasing work Dr Aarti Sodhi pressure and hectic Health and Wellness Specialist he fact that Dr VA Senthil “Wschedules, we end Amitians have up neglecting the needs of our “Tformed a whole Orthopaedic Surgeon bones. The fact that most of us are without even being aware of the team to work on the cause of involved in sedentary jobs and are same. Bones are the cornerstone bone health is quite human body, the elderly are the required to sit for long hours only of our body and must be taken praiseworthy and commendable. brain, but youngsters are the ones adds to poor bone health. The seriously. I am extremely Focusing on bone health is truly who represent the bones. Unless our situation is such that many people impressed that the Youth Power the need of the hour, as taking bones are strong, we cannot have a are already suffering from lifestyle team has actually taken up the care of bones is a holistic functional and productive individual. diseases that affect their bones, subject of bone health, something that the approach to body health. Quite And a productive individual grown ups have come to neglect.” contrary to what many people believe, bone is required for the productive WER health is not just important for the older functioning of a country.” PO 20 generation but for the younger ones as well. 1 If we are to consider the whole country as a H 8 Healthy T - U 1 lifestyle 9 For your body O Poonam Singh Y Yoga Expert Shalini Jain onsidering the fast- In-house Doctor “Cpaced lives that all of us lead today, ones protect maintaining a healthy the internal lifestyle has become “Borgans of the rather challenging. But a healthy lifestyle is the body. They act as an anchor only way to maintain healthy bones. A healthy to the muscles and facilitate lifestyle is an investment that will pay back in our mobility. Healthy bones the future. If you start taking good care of your are essential for all bodily glad that team Bonetastic body and bones at an early age, you can control functions to be effective. It (Youth Power team of AIS the rate of degeneration at a later stage. I is for this very reason that Mayur Vihar) is helping Experts Speak strongly recommend yoga for a healthy the youth must take care of people understand the role lifestyle simply because of its holistic their bones. After all, a that bones play in approach. Yoga exercises not only strengthen country with a sluggish determining the overall PART 3 your bones, but also offer peace of mind, which youth can’t go very far. I am health of the body.” is a must for overall health. ” Opt for a balanced diet Time to know your body

Arpita Acharya collagen, which is also essential Dr Ruchi Varshney the complex mechanisms of the for the maintenance of bone human body. For example, we Nutritionist structure. Vitamin K, magne- Physiotherapist don’t know which muscle func- sium, and potassium are also tions for which body part. If there t is not just calcium important for mineralisation. It n early awareness of is a problem in the joints, one that is required to build is important that we consume all our body is essential. should diagnose the cause to it. It “Ibones and keep them the nutrients in an appropriate “AIf we start taking could be an imbalanced diet or the strong. Vitamin D is equally im- amount, and not just focus on care of our body, then it becomes body posture. Know how to deal portant in absorption of cal- the intake of the only nutrient a little easy to manage the dis- with any injury. If one follows the cium. Similarly, vitamin C is that is conventionally deemed eases that harm us later in life. correct procedures, half the work important for the formation of fit for the health of our bones.” Scientists are still understanding is done before the doctor arrives.” In today’s workshop I got to work with GT Workshop I love that we get bands for good- THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 Roobina Mongia, learn new things and THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 6 earned victory bands. work. 7 Summer Workshop Chinmay Tuteja, AIS Gur 46, VIII H A glimpse Ananya Gupta, AIS Saket, VIII B Summer Workshop A glimpse Summers have never been cooler

orkshop. Say the word and the first thing that comes to mind is a lecture, bordering on The GT Summer Newspaper Making Workshop Was Nothing Like Your Conventional Workshops Wwistful yawns. But GT is accustomed to writing its own stories, including the word ‘workshop’. So, when a workshop was organised, it had to be a riot of learning, fun and entertainment, a close brush with The workshop was a The kids were more I am delighted to see It was my first work- It was a completely renowned journos and a 12 page newspaper young great platform for tech-savvy than I such enthusiasm in shop with such a new experience for journos could carry back home. Narcissist as it may kids to satisfy their could have imagined. the children who ab- young audience. I was me. It was heartwarm- sound, the 37 little ones who spent the last week of curiosity about the Talking about technol- sorbed and under- extremely impressed ing to be around such June enjoying the experience would agree. A slew of field of journalism. ogy with them was a stood the topics that with their intellect, creative children and workshops that covered every spectrum of creativity Kamna Arora whole new experience. were covered. knowledge and enthusiasm. listen to their stories. and innovation. Loveena Garg, GT Network, recounts Deputy News Editor Roobina Mongia Poonam Goel Sayantan Chakrabarti Aashna Agarwal the story of GT WORKSHOP 2019 once again, just Times Now Sr Producer & Journalist & Art Critic I Magic Advertising Agency Lawyer & Writer for you, letter by letter. Anchor, NDTV hat’s your f all things ate and now thy ell it appenings n a design- ressing story? creative review guest like a pro of the world ing spree matters

What: What: Art Anatomy What: The Mighty Mic: An Interview What: What’s ‘new’s today? Press visit Where: An Art Review Workshop Workshop A news writing workshop HT Media printing press Who: When: Poonam Goel, Journalist & Art Who: Vira Sharma, Managing Editor, Who: Kamna Arora, Deputy News June 28, 2019 Critic The Global Times Editor, Times Now Digital When: June 26, 2019 When: June 26, 2019 When: June 25, 2019 ell, there is no better way to Wculminate the creative, fun- hat is art if not for the ey sir, I hope you’re not feeling M Modi to meet cabinet in filled and exciting newspaper Wjudgement we bestow upon it? Htoo under the weather to tell us “PDelhi” “Global warming making workshop than to show kids Poonam Goel took the kids through all about your life and its hidden damaging animals”…you sure can the real deal. Saumya Bose, the various aspects of reviewing art. secrets. Vira Sharma told students read these bits of news, but can senior manager of the Printing What: What’s Your Story? Paintings, sculptures, a book What: Get Set Gadget the various tricks of the trade that is What: Ad Attack you read the underlying format that What: Design it! Press of Hindustan Times warmly A Story Writing Workshop reading and a short film, all were a A Gadget Review Workshop interviewing. From framing right An Advertising Workshop each news follows? This is exactly A newspaper designing workshop is welcomed the students, who Who: Aashna Agarwal, Lawyer and part of this interesting activity. Who: Roobina Mongia, Sr Producer & questions to creating a friendly Who: Sayantan Chakrabarti, I Magic, what the students learnt in the Who: GT design team seemed to be brimming with elation Amity Alumni Nayesha Gandotra, a published Anchor, NDTV environment for the interview, they Advertising Agency current affair workshop. Entailing When: June 24, 2019 and curiosity, to their humble abode When: June 27, 2019 author read her own story to the When: June 24, 2019 were taught everything. Not only When: June 25, 2019 the ‘Inverted pyramid’ style of where the children got to see up kids as part of the book reading did students get to learn about the reporting, the students learnt the he workshop took children and close how a newspaper is adgets are a huge part of his workshop started with lthough every person has a session. From understanding the art of asking questions, they also process of writing a news report. Tthrough the nuances, basically made. The students were more today’s world but more than tracing the first advertisement Astory behind them, not all of theme of a sculpture showcase to G got to practice it in a mock T This was followed by an activity technical of making a newspaper, than eager to grasp and learn using the gadget, one needs to and went on to highlight the most them are capable of crafting one. knowing the philosophy of a interview. The four teams met where they were allotted different illustrated on the process of whatever they can from the know the features as to how to buy successful advertisements of 21st Aashna Agarwal briefed the painter, to exploring the creative Cinderella, Salman Khan, Mukesh beats viz environment, politics, designing a newspaper. Students session. They were delighted to get and invest in the right one. This century. Elucidating the basic students about the various nuances nuances of a movie; the students Ambani and Albert Einstein, not in sports and entertainment, and each enjoyed a hands-on experience of insights into the laborious process workshop taught students the right elements of advertising; the of writing a story and gave them the were scuba diving into the vast real of course! group filed their own story. the software used for making the that goes into the making of the way of reviewing a gadget. For this interactive session laid out task of crafting their own storyline. ocean called ‘art’. newspaper. And that’s not all. An whole newspaper. Every team was given a different one-day kids got to judge, criticise everything that goes into making an in-depth analysis of the types of genre, character and location that and rate various high-tech gadgets. advertisement. Later, students visuals – illustration, graphics, they had to use, which made the While one team said ‘hi’ to Alexa, engaged in designing their own ad imaging, photographs, et al and task more challenging and exciting. the other savoured the Nokia for a unique product that was their further sub categories left the Kids had a lot of fun trying to build a banana phone. One listened assigned to them. Trivia: a yummy- students looking at the newspaper plotline using the elements through the Galaxy buds and the licious ad of a fusion restaurant with an all new understanding. The assigned to them. And while doing last one strapped on the Apple would’ve won, only if it had the workshop, infused with a variety of all of this, they had to coordinate smart watch. “Do we get to keep location, too. “This ad makes my activity sheets, had the students with eight other people that were a the gadgets?” asked one of the mouth water. But where do I find it? learning and then being tested for part of their team. kids. Everyone else laughed. Sorry!,” said the resource person. what they just learnt. GT Workshop The workshop was good. I had a lot THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 8 of fun and learnt a lot of new things. Sera Mendiratta, AIS Saket, VI C Mosaic Senior

Leena stayed back and looked for Renee in case A secret untold she was really scared of her, but there was no sign Imaging: Deepak Sharma, GT Network of anyone.

gasted. “Sarah, who are you talking to?” She couldn’t see anyone with her. “Mom! Why are you here? You scared Renee away! Now she’ll never talk to me!” wailed Sarah, as she ran back home with tearful eyes. Leena stayed back and looked for Re- nee, in case she was really scared of her, but there was no sign of anyone. She returned home, wor-    ried and unsure of what to do. After an exhausting day, having Storywala put Sarah to sleep, Leena called up her husband to narrate the whole incident. There was a    pause at the other end. “Leena, Sreya Suresh today, she was grateful that her city for fresh air,” she thought. what is wrong? Aren’t you see- AIS Gur 46, XII G daughter was finally smiling. Sarah had been complaining for ing your doctor? Did you miss “Mom, I am back!” a silvery long about not having friends, your PTSD medicine again? Our eena was waiting for her voice interrupted Leena’s and her wish was fulfilled. Sarah is dead, love…remember daughter Sarah, while thoughts. “Where have you But lately, things were starting you took her boating on the Raindrop Lpreparing supper. She been?” she cried out. “I was out to get suspicious. Whenever river…the boat crashed into a lived in a quaint town by the with my new friend. Her name is Leena questioned Sarah about rock and flipped…you survived river on the countryside with her Renee. She lives on the other her new friend, the response she but Sarah…” G T daughter, while her husband side of the river” said Sarah. This mostly gave was, “Mom, she Leena dropped the phone. suncatcher worked in the city. She looked was rare and despite her con- doesn’t talk much.” Besides, Re- PTSD* had now taken full con- out of the kitchen window and cerns, the mother could only nee had never even visited their trol of her mind. Material Required saw Sarah running back home smile at her little girl. Yet her home. When curiosity got the *Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Blue crayons ...... (2-3 different shades) with the most vibrant smile she mind was pondering. She hadn’t better of her, one day Leena fol- (PTSD) is a mental health condi- Green crayons ...... (2-3 different shades) had seen on her face in days. She seen anyone living on the other lowed Sarah discreetly to un- tion triggered by a terrifying Sharpener ...... 1 remembered all the days she had side of the river. “Maybe some cover her mysterious friend. But event. Around 8 million people Parchment paper ...... 2 sheets seen Sarah sad and lonely. But new family has moved from the what she saw left her flabber- suffer from it every year. Thread...... 1 Scissors...... 1 WORDS VERSE Wooden rod ...... 1 Hair dryer ...... 1 You’re guarding this place Method The guard and the door It must be of significance” n Sharpen the different blue and green crayons. Aman Thukral, AIS N, XII D I am the guard of this door “Tell me the truth! Believe me n Spread the crayon shavings on a parchment sheet. This is my simple task.” Nobody needs to die” n Place another parchment sheet over it and seal them from all Man stands at an unlocked door He took out a gun and said four sides using tape. His face in the air with pride “Just a little look? Nay, a glance “I must know what’s inside!” n Bring a blow dryer close to the parchment sheet and blow hot He is a guard, and is determined At what all lies in there?” air all over it. The crayon shavings will melt and create a To not let anyone inside “It’s nothing, go away He shot the guard in the heart colourful spread on surface. Since now you are aware” And while his life did fade n Now, remove the tape from the sheets. He watches as a newcomer He still inched to the door n Draw raindrops on the parchment sheet. Walks in from the door “Oh big guy, no need to lie Please be along your way” To serve as a blockade n Cut out the raindrops with the help of scissors. He glances at the guard, curious Without a rhyme or reason The guard stood his ground n Take the wooden stick and tie 6-7 pieces of thread spaced at “I must know what’s indoors!” Just tell me what is kept inside As he knew nothing else to say “O guard, you were a noble man equal intervals. It surely can’t be treason?” But you shouldn’t have lied” n Stick 2-3 raindrops on a single string using tape. The guard held up his hand “You’re lying.” “I’m not” The guest opened the door n Your suncatcher is ready! Hang it on your window sill. “I cannot let you pass “I said, behind the door is void “Then answer just this once Only to find nothing inside!G T

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Results of 74: Kabir Sharma, AIS MV, VII A, Nishchay Verma, AIS Gur 43, V C, Aahana Singhal, AIS Noida, IV F I loved the food, activities and interactions. THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 9 Mayank Yadav, AIS Noida, VIII K Mosaic

GT Workshop GT Junior Illustration: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network To an outsider, it seemed that Akash had everything going for him. But that was not really the case because of his fear of heights.

the bird. But, how could he? The boy was too scared to climb up the tall tree in front of him. After dwelling on it for good ten minutes, Aakash decided that he must defeat his fear. He started to climb the tree but, he stumbled. He didn’t give up and after a few attempts, he reached the branch where the nest lay, ready to top- ple over. Aakash carefully picked Diksha Mullick the nest and put it back in its with her burger right place. While he was on top of the tree, Aakash noticed how beautiful Burger blast his house looked from above. He also got a close view of the na- Diksha Mullick, AIS Vas 1, VI New ture. The chirping of the birds, New the clatter of the leaves, the cool Ingredients breeze- all left him in great awe of the world around him. He then Burger bun...... 1 pkt Cheese slice ...... 1 came to understand that his fear McCain’s potato bites....1 pkt Sweet chili sauce...... 5 tbsp Wisdom tale of heights had kept him away Cucumber ...... 1 Green chutney...... 5 tbsp heightsheights from something so grand and Tomato...... 1 Butter ...... 2tbsp beautiful and he was happy that Onion ...... 1 Oil...... for frying now he had overcome it. Aakash Aggarwal that he would never fly a kite or threw the frisbee at a greater Aakash went home and told his Method AIS MV, V even go to the terrace. On occa- height each time and tried to parents about the incident. His sions when his friends were catch it. During one such throw, parents were both relieved and n Cut burger buns into half, n Press a potato bite onto the akash was an ideal child playing on the terrace, he would the frisbee hit a nest on a tree. happy for their son. Today, apply butter on each side, bottom bun with a spoon. – he was kind hearted, refuse to join them. Each and The nest suddenly fell and got Aakash is no longer scared of and toast them on a tawa, on n Cut circular slices of cu- Ahard-working and great every attempt by his friends to entangled in the branches of the heights. In fact, he loves the thrill low flame. cumber, tomato and onion. at both studies and sports and get him to the terrace were futile. tree. At first Aakash didn’t give of touching new heights; after n In another pan, heat oil and n Place a slice of cucumber, was liked by everyone. To an Aakash’s mother would often tell it a thought, but then he could all, he is a pilot.G T fry potato bites until they tomato, onion and cheese on outsider, it seemed that Aakash him how heights signified our not overlook it for long when the turn golden. the top. had everything going for him. success and the things we momma bird started to swirl So what did you learn today? n Spread some sweet chili n Place the top bun above and But that was not really the case achieve in life, but all in vain. helplessly around the nest. We all must try to overcome sauce on one bun and green voila! your mini burgers are because of his fear of heights. One fine evening, Akash was Aakash realised that it was his our fears. chutney on another. ready to eat. Aakash was so scared of heights playing with his frisbee. He mistake and that he should help Riddle Fiddle POEMS

Shanay Vikram Singh AIS VKC Lucknow, V My Summer holidays 1. What has to be broken before you can use it? mother Samanyu Nandi A time to sit and watch movies 2. What has one eye but can AIS Gur 43, V not see? Shobhit Sinha, AIS Vas 1, VI B A time to visit aunts and grannies 3. What is hard as a rock but It is summer holidays now Enjoying mangoes, delicious dishes melts in water? She taught me honesty Time to rest and enjoy, wow! 4. What grows in the winter, She taught me modesty But do finish school assignments dies in the summer and has My mother is always right To get out and meet friends With full devotion and fulfillment roots on its top? She taught me never to fight To buy clothes of recent trends 5. Which word is always She gives me pleasure It will be a good and new learning spelled wrong in all the dic- She is no less than a treasure A time to sit and read stories Filled with fun drawing and writing tionaries? She treats me with care

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know me better! My name: Vihaan Badhwar My Class: I School: AIS Vas 6 Born on: August 1

my favourites Book: Pepa Pig Game: Snakes and ladders Mall: Mall of India Food: Noodles Teacher: Parul Khaitar ma’am Poem: Wheels on the bus Subject: Mathematics

about me Role Model: Virat Kohli Best friend: Arham I like: Cars and swimming I dislike: Fighting I want to become: A car designer I want to feature in GT because: I Send us the entries by post @ The Global Times Office, E-27, Defence Colony, New Delhi- 110024 or click a high resolution want to show my picture to everyone picture and email to: [email protected] and the best entries will be published in GT. Registration Open for 2019 Session I like how we all work and do THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 lessons and activities together. 11 Tanush Bagga, AIS PV, VII D School Lounge GT Workshop GT Wassup Festival of awards & recognition Amity Rewards Toppers And Their Mentors At The Felicitation Ceremony 2019

Chairperson felicitates toppers from AIS Gurugram 43 KWHS Wharton 2019 winners with glittering trophies Amitasha toppers from Class X & XII pose with their medals

Stuti Kalra, GT Network The festival of rewards and recognitions audience that this is the fifth consecutive perfect 100 in English, Psychology and Toppers in Numbers began with lamp lighting by Chairper- year in a row where Amitians have Home Science. Vinayak suffered from Class X - 402 ardwork, dedication and sin- son and eminent dignitaries amidst mel- bagged top 3 positions at all India level muscular dystrophy since childhood but Perfect 100 scorers cerity always pay high re- lifluous rendition of shlokas by students in CBSE Class X & XII board exams. kept on fighting every odd to emerge Class XII - 238 Hwards and Amitians who of Amitasha, Chairperson’s initiative for This year more than 18 students secured victorious in the examination of life. CBSE AIR 2 Class X 2 shone bright in CBSE Class X and XII the less privileged girl children. In her all India ranks between 2-4 and total 640 The event progressed with felicitation of CBSE AIR 3 Class X 5 2019 board examinations and various address, Chairperson congratulated all students secured perfect 100 score be- advisors, principals of Amity Group of CBSE AIR 2 Class XII 2 prestigious competitions stand a testi- the young achievers and expressed her sides bagging top most positions in Schools and mentor teachers of toppers Class X -11 mony. To recognise the dedicated hard desire to see the answer sheets of stu- Delhi and Haryana. for their meticulous guidance.Also, not School Toppers work and stellar achievements of these dents who have scored 100 % and 99% He also mentioned the bright results of forgetting their support through well de- Class XII - 9 Differently Abled toppers 10 young winners and their mentors, a fe- marks as their perfection amazes her. Amitasha students who scored whop- signed state of the art study materials Amitasha School toppers licitation ceremony was held on May She expressed her immense pride and ping 96.6% and 89.6% in Class XII and which comprised exemplars, question 6 28, 2019 at Amity University, Noida. delight at the wonderful performance of Class X respectively. The ceremony saw banks and personalised practice ques- Stream Toppers XII 25 The event was a celebration of major students of Amitasha who overcame all parents sharing their happy experiences tions. The continuous monitoring of KWHS 7 academic, extra curricular and sports the odds and scored sterling marks in of being Amity parents for all these teachers through class room teaching, Khelo India 8 achievements of Amitians, graced by CBSE board examinations. years. Awards, certificates and medals observation and feedbacks of teaching Synchro toppers 7 Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, She urged all the students to keep fol- were then awarded to CBSE Class X and methods, regular counseling and sharing AFYCP toppers 3 Amity Group of Schools & RBEF. The lowing the mantra of BHAAG given by XII board toppers, state toppers, school of exam tips further enhanced already Syn Connect 5 chief guest on the occasion was visionary Dr Ashok K Chauhan, toppers, stream toppers, perfect 100 rich exam support system of Amity for Total Felicitations 738 Dr Amitava Bandopadhyaya, director Founder President, Amity Universe. scorers, toppers from Amitasha, etc. its Amitians. general, NAM, S&T Centre and Dr Su- And always strive to win and be on top The ceremony took an emotional turn, The final leg of the felicitation ceremony jeet Banerjee, director, scientist F, Na- in everything they do in life. Following when Chairperson felicitated the parents saw winners from AIS Noida, who and scholarship holders of Khelo India tional Council for Science and the address, BN Bajpai, advisor (R&D), of Vinayak, student of AIS Noida, who bagged global first position at the presti- Games, taking to stage and receiving cer- Technology Communications, DST, Amity Group of Schools presented the unfortunately passed away during his gious KWHS Wharton investment com- tificates, medals and awards for their im- was special guest. result analysis in which he apprised the Class XII board exams. He had scored a petition 2019; young sportsmen of Amity mense win, making Amity proud. G T Welcome to ‘Study @ abroad’ The First Ever, Amity Open House Gives Wings To Foreign Dreams Of Amitians ACCGC foreign universities and make unified boulevard for parents and different countries presenting in- During the interactive session, them aware of collaborative for- students to have one-to-one in- PARTICIPATING formation about education pro- Dr Gurinder Singh shared the n an endeavour to provide eign study programmes at all teraction with country represen- PANELISTS grammes and career parameters to look for while se- guidance to the students of Amity University campuses. tatives about foreign universities, opportunities available in their lecting a country and the course IClass XII across all branches The event was graced by curriculum, job opportunities, n Amity University, Overseas countries. Their presentations one wants to study. He also of Amity Group of Schools and Dr Gurinder Singh, group VC, country specific queries, etc. Campuses showcased information about mentioned about collaborative realise their ‘foreign dreams’, Amity University. The open The occasion began with lamp n The College Board scholarships, part time work and flexible, study abroad pro- Amity Career Counseling and house was attended by numerous lighting ceremony followed by n Embassy of Spain opportunities, SAT/ TOEFL grammes like Amity 3 conti- Guidance Cell (ACCGC) hosted students and parents from differ- welcome address by Taruna n Embassy of New Zealand scores, study permits, visas, etc. nents programme, Start@Amity its first ever Open House Pro- ent branches of Amity Group of Barthwal, head, ACCGC. Dur- The unique aspect of presenta- and Study abroad programme n High Commission of Canada gram–‘Study @ Abroad’ on May Schools. It also saw Embassy ing her address, she shared the tions was experts attention on available at Amity University. n British Council 18, 2019. An initiative of representatives from various ed- ten year long journey of cultural, linguistic and lifestyle Special kiosks and interaction n The United States-India Edu- Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chair- ucation hot spot countries like ACCGC and how it has success- aspects of the countries to en- desks were set up for one-to- cational Foundation (USIEF) person, Amity Group of Schools Canada, Spain, New Zealand and fully guided the students dream- hance the benefits of studying one interaction of parents and and RBEF, aims to facilitate education advisors from organi- ing of making career abroad, in a particular nation. Follow- students with foreign education Amitians in making correct and sations like USIEF, British without promoting any univer- participatory platform, coming the presentations, the stu- experts. Interested parents were informed career choices, choose Council and the College Board sity, course or country. menced an interactive session dents and parents clarified their also taken for a tour of Amity the right study programmes in steered the programme. It was a On this note of collaborative and which saw representatives from doubts with the experts. University Campus.G T

Students have one to one interaction with foreign education experts at one of the kiosks Dr Gurinder Singh, Group VC, Amity University with foreign education experts and advisors GT Workshop

from Amity Institute of from It’s the support that matters It’s [email protected] Indian Southern Ocean expedition, a project Indian Southern Ocean expedition, a project holds true for young Samaira, who found her men- holds true for young parents tor in her coach, Romit Bose. Samaira’s her credit Bose for helping the young golfer realise the ‘Top true potential. He was featured as one of in Forbes magazine and is in awe of Coaches’ sheer talent and hardwork. “Even at the Samaira’s in the tender age of eight, Samaira is as driven self-mo- sport as any ardent professional is. She is dur- tivated and enjoys every moment she spends his ing her training sessions,” says the coach about best student. Winning IGU Feeder Tour Chandigarh, 90th Jun- Tour IGU Feeder Winning Ace Golf Albatross, Digvijay Junior Golf, 6th ior of junior are just a few of the many milestones While Samaira credits golfing journey. Samaira’s she her grandfather for drawing her into the sport, who Amity, is equally grateful to her teachers at en- have been extremely supportive of her sporting and deavours. Helping her balance her academics of sports, her teachers have been the true beacon with each achievement, she support. Inevitably, Amity proud, which undoubtedly, wishes to make she has succeeded in doing. After reading about what all Samaira has attained at such a young age, we sure know about an array of glittering medals and trophies adorning her she chooses to remain grounded shelf. However, about this fact and aims to reach new heights by She wishes to carry her passion working harder. forward and become a successful professional wish her all the very best We golfer in the future. for her endeavours in the coming years. amaira th Laxmikant Bhardwaj S & AIS Gur 46, VIII H AIS Gur

Send them to us at GT Travels to Antarctica Got some clicks with GT while on the go? Get them featured! while on the go? Get them featured! Got some clicks with GT Shiny Verma, Shiny Verma, Environmental Toxicology, Safety and Management & Amity Centre for Antarctic Antarctic for Amity Centre and Management & Safety Toxicology, Environmental Antarctica. at Times The Global copy of and Studies pose with their Research They had participated in the 10 Dr Abhishek Dr Chauhan related to microbial diversity. to microbial related Great interaction, good explanation good explanation interaction, Great descriptions. topics elaborate and for It’s a coach you need It’s Samaira with one of her glittering trophies Samaira with one of her While a good coach can change the game, a great The same coach has the power to change lives.

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It’s in the family It’s It’s called passion It’s hen other kids were fumbling with a ball in their hands, this little girl was When other busy hitting it with a stick. Induja Tyagi Samaira Tomar Amity Pushp Vihar, V D, who proved V Vihar, Amity Pushp winning medals. Meet eight-year old winning medals. Meet eight-year old wing it like that she is not just another little kid. their notebooks for good marks, this girl was their notebooks for good marks, this girl was

kids were developing their cognitive skills, this lit- kids were developing their cognitive skills, that per- tle girl was busy getting her balance for other kids were getting a star on When fect shot. W For Samaira, playing golf was carrying forward a For Samaira, playing golf was carrying forward inclined family tradition. In a world that is rather foot- towards mainstream sports like cricket and cour- ball, Samaira was charmed by golf instead; her father who introduced her to this sport. tesy, an grandfather, her inspiration lay in her However, ig- ace golfer himself, whose countless trophies nited Smaira to follow the footsteps of her grandfather and make him proud.

“If you love something, it will never be a task”, said every man passionate about his art. Samaira’s passion too speaks for itself. Right after school, she has one can find her in the golf course. So far, Even not missed her practice even for a single day. her weekends are taken up with golf practice. a keen partaker in this budding mother, Samaira’s journey ensures that she is always on time champ’s and that nothing comes in the way of her routine. S 8 Year Old Proves That She Is Not Another Kid On The Block Not Another Kid She Is That Old Proves 8 Year Variety of GT coordinator or e-mail them at [email protected] be the winner of GT Picture It Photo Contest 8. MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 JULY MONDAY, | in your lens and you never know you could Photo Contest way to celebrate India’s independence, than flavour for every taste bud. And what better celebrating the myriad tastes it has offered to GT Picture it the world. Capture these scrumptious flavours India offers something for every palate; a From hot and spicy chhole bhatures to steamed tender idlis; from crispy samosas to sugar dripping gulab jamun; from the street food of Chandni Chowk to fine dining at Lodhi; Bag Pack Bag Pack

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