To Win Two Medals at Games the 26-Year-Old Is Now Just the It Makes Me Feel Really Happy Because Second Indian Athlete to Win Two I've Worked Hard for So Many Years

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I Ansuiya, from Uttar individual Olympic medals. had a lot of emotions going through Pradesh’s Badera village, Wrestler Sushil Kumar also has huttler PV Sindhu on two medals, as he returned with a me — should I be happy that I won bronze or overcame many hurdles to Sunday became the first bronze medal at the Beijing sad that I lost the opportunity to play in the score 100% in the Central Indian woman to win two Olympics 2008 and a silver at the final? But overall, I had to close off my emo- Board of Secondary Olympic medals. She London Olympics 2012 tions for this one match and give it my best, Education class XII exams, defeatedS China's He Bing Jiao in the my all and think about the emotions. I'm really the results of which were happy and I think I've done really well. It's a bronze medal match of the ongoing declared on Friday. The proud moment getting a medal for my country. Tokyo Olympics at the Musashino 18-year-old humanities I'm sure a lot of youngsters and others will get Forest Plaza Court 1. It is Sindhu's student scored 99 marks second medal at the Olympics after motivated to work hard and come up. I'm in political science and a she won a silver medal at the 2016 sure we can do this. If I can do it, perfect 100 in English, Rio Olympics. With Sindhu's bronze, everybody can do it history, geography, paint- India have now equalled their tally PV Sindhu, of 2016 Rio Olympic Games. after winning the match ing and Hindi (additional elective subject), her Isaayi, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Congrats to our awesome Sindhu on result showed. Sabko jodein #PVSindhu. her 2nd successive Olympics medal. INDIA REJOICE First Indian woman to win While it is all due to the hard work ON SALE two Olympic medals. by her and the team of coaches and Slice of Lady We are all elated by the stellar Di's wedding cake up for sale performance by @Pvsindhu1. Congratulations on the support staff, I also want to express Congratulations to her on win- #Bronze my gratitude to the support of ning the Bronze at Virender Sehwag, cricketer sports ministry, Indian Government, @Tokyo2020. She is India's SAI and BAI. Also want to thank the pride and one of our most out- It is a rare accomplishment. govt of Telangana. Great to see badminton win medals standing Olympians The next generation of athletes in three successive Games Narendra Modi, PM are lucky to have a role model Pullela Gopichand, chief coach, badminton P V Sindhu becomes the first like Sindhu. Very few athletes Indian woman to win medals in from our nation have been for- I am extremely happy, two medals in two Olympic games. She has tunate enough to achieve what two Olympics, it is not an easy task for slice from one of Prince Charles set a new yardstick of consis- you have achieved. In fact, any player. To maintain the fitness and come up to expectation of a nation, I am and Princess Diana's wedding tency, dedication and excel- most sporting careers end without an Olympic cakes is up for auction, 40 lence. My heartiest congratula- thankful to the govt. I told her to do A medal, even after years and years spent obsessing years after the wedding. The iced slice tions to her for bringing glory over winning the shiny little round object. You are hard work and keep on marching ahead. came from one of the 23 official wed- to India already a Double Olympic Medallist! I told her to take it as a gift for me ding cakes marking the July 29, 1981 Ram Nath Kovind, President Abhinav Bindra, shooter PV Ramana, Sindhu's father marriage of the heir to the British throne and his 20-year-old bride. It features a marzipan base and a sugar onlay coat-of-arms, coloured in gold, ‘India has most billionaires after US, TECHAWAY red, blue, and silver on top. China; Mumbai 10th wealthiest globally’ Instagram makes accounts for users The piece of cake was given to ndia is the Moyra Smith, a member of the  India is home to more billion- sixth-largest wealth under 16 private by default Queen Mother's household at the aires, each with net assets of I market in the world Clarence House. Smith kept it in a after the US, China, more than $1 billion, more than n a bid to give young users more safer, pri-  Starting this week, account, and floral cake tin with a handmade any country on the planet barring Japan, Germany and the I vate experience on its those under 16 years (or explaining how to label on the lid reading: Handle the US and China, the report UK, according to a report platform, Instagram has under 18 in certain coun- change their priva- with Care - Prince Charles & by NWWealth’s India added made it hard for potentially- suspicious accounts to tries) will be defaulted cy settings Princess Diane's (sic) Wedding Wealth Report 2021. The  The report estimates that find young people and lim- into a private account Cake, which she signed and dated total wealth held by indi-  The company there are 3.3 lakh High-Net- iting the options advertis- when they join Instagram 29/7/81 viduals in India amounts ers have to reach young said, it has devel- Worth Individuals (HNWIs) resid- people with ads, along with Smith's family sold the cake to to a whopping $8.3 tril-  For young people, who oped new technol- ing in India each with net assets defaulting people under 16 a collector in 2008, but it is up lion. India was one of the already have a public ogy that finds of US $1 million or more into private accounts. In- for auction again on Aug 11. It is world’s fastest-growing stagram said, it is rolling account on Instagram, the accounts that have wealth markets over the  Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru out these changes in the expected to fetch between $418 US, Australia, France, the app will show them a shown potentially- and $697, with an order of serv- past decade (between top the list of wealthiest cities in notification highlighting suspicious behaviour and interacting with young terms of private wealth UK and Japan to start, and ice, ceremonial details and a royal 2010 and 2020) with HNWI will look to expand to more the benefits of a private stop those accounts from people's accounts growth of 63%. countries soon. wedding breakfast programme

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COVID 19: A TEENAGER’S Competency based education a PERSPECTIVE We are not teaching practice by doing multi-sensory learn- grammar, we are ing and student empowerment by al- his Covid-19 period has lowing them to choose, do, analyse, cre- teaching JOHN ate and self-assess. Joyful and interest- been tough on all of us pressing priority in different ways. These grammar... ing learner-friendly activities is the nov- el way to stay now as the teaching 15 months have had hen I heard this er education, combined with lat- methodology. T their own ups and downs, pros sentence, I con- est models and technologies, This child-centred approach has in- templated for have brought a new focus on clusive, inter-disciplinary,collaborative and cons. Whours on its rele- CBE and its implications. and cooperative, reciprocal and peer As a student, this virus vance in the present situation In NEP 2020, there is a par- learning which will be blended with ICT. has had no impact on my aca- and understood that focus from adigm shift from syllabus to The approach is so powerful that it helps grades to learning; and em- learning outcome based educa- students not only to internalise the learn- demics or acted as a road- phasis on frequent meaning- tion. Previous traditional edu- ing outcomes but also to integrate it with block in my path to learning. On the con- COVID-19 is a war, and it is a war that ful feedback are what hold the cational system is overtaken by other areas of their lives outside school. trary, it has given me the opportunity we will win with hope. Because hope is utmost importance in today’s experiential learning practices Therefore, keeping learning devel- and time to explore more hobbies and the one thing that can help us get scenario that empower stu- for students. The place of spoon opment of students and other relevant dents to take more responsi- feed facts and memorisation is aspects of higher education in mind, a pursue my interests. Sure, it has restrict- through the darkest of times. I hope that bility for learning than in con- taken by high order thinking, well-defined and structured scheme of ed my meeting with my friends in school this soon passes, and once again, we ventional models. creativity and critical reason- assessment has been introduced by CBSE and at the playground, but it has also shall get together and cherish our life! Competency Based Educa- ing, from confinement of class- recently for the current academic ses- provided me with the joy to spend more - AARUSHI MOHINDRU, IX B, tion ( CBE) is not new as NCERT BHAVNA ARORA, room teaching to hands on proj- sion for grades X and XII. had already started working on Senior Coordinator Darshan ect learning and most impor- quality time with my family. The Air Force School, Subroto Park it way back in 2017 through Na- Academy, Delhi tantly from fragmented cur- tional Assessment Survey. Ac- riculum to integrated curricu- cording to a research, surpris- Thus, a need for learning out- lum. Lecture method with au- ingly only 19 per cent of engi- come based approach was felt by dio visual aids and even demon- neering graduates were em- NCERT and CBSE. Presently, strations have taken a back seat ployed well in a recent past. various challenges facing high- and what reigns supreme is the The power of affirmations o you often find yourself imagining Bringing home the legend the worst-case scenarios? Do you Affirmations are different for everyone D struggle to think positively? Do you as every individual is unique. Some of n the occasion of Inter- approaches of him and Mahatma doubt yourself and find it difficult to believe the common affirmations include: national Nelson Mandela Gandhi too, both of whom have rev- in yourself ? If your answer to these questions  I am enough. Day,class VII students of olutionised generations of people is Yes, then it is time you practice affirmations.  I am worthy of love. OManaskriti School, sec- in every field with their unique ide- Affirmations are the statements that we tell our- tor 82, Greater Faridabad, con- ology. selves in order to feel better.An affirmation can  I have the power to change. ducted a special assembly to com- A bird’s eye view on the system shift your focus from negative to positive and  I am allowed to have my own needs. memorate the world leader and icon of Apartheid and Nelson’s role in improve your mindset.  I am courageous. Nelson Mandela. eradicating it for which he was even Researchers have found that affirma- Starting with assembly regu- imprisoned for 27 years was also tions, which are deliberate thought-processes, lars of briefing by the host about shared. The whole assembly rever- can be turned into automatic The best way to use affirmations the assembly flow,the students sung berated with a keen spark of inspi- thought-processes over time is to practice them on a daily basis. the ‘Manaskriti’ prayer and read of Mandela. They brought it to a ration and zeal as everyone partic- (Paulhus & Coue, 1993). The stud- This can be done using an affirma- the news for the day, the students full circle by sharing the similari- ipated in the quiz conducted by the ies on neuroplasticity have tion journal and few affirmations further detailed on the life and times ties and dissimilarities between the Quiz Master,Vanshika of class VII. found that the human brain can be written each morning. can change and grow even Once you start journaling in into adulthood (Demarin & the morning, you can then ex- Morovic, 2014). Affirmations tend your affirmations to should be repeated regular- strengthen it. Starting a morn- Grand Investiture Ceremony at Ryan ly in order to become auto- SHAZIA JIWANI, ing affirmation is the best way matic and be repeated in Counselling to develop more positive emo- yan International School head Shivali Shar- the future. Affirmations Psychologist, Niraj tions and change your life School, sector-40, ma conferred the new cabinet are suggested to be for the better. Gurugram held its members by announcing their very good for an in- Public School, Rgrand Investiture cer- names along with designations dividual's well- Ameerpet, Hyderabad emony virtually to entrust to participate and shoulder the being. faith and hope in the newly ap- responsibility of leading by ex- pointed school council. ample. This was followed by the The day commenced by in- much anticipated oath-taking voking the Almighty’s bless- ceremony which was adminis- ings with verses from the Holy tered by the school head Shiv- Bible and a special prayer for ali Sharma. the torch bearers of tomorrow by mar Atri. He was welcomed by lin- The ceremony further nur- conducting virtual assembly. guistically diverse Ryanites in five tured the visionary Chairman’s The esteemed guest for this oc- different languages which en- vision of fostering leadership qual- casion was Major Narendra Ku- thralled each one present there. ities among the Ryanites. Vani earns special mention MY MOON THALI in NYT vocabulary contest ani Miglani, class X, The competition required to innovative- brought laurels to ly define a word in a 15 second video, DPSG Meerut Road, which would effectively educate, and VGhaziabad by bag- delight at the same time. Vani participated ging an ‘Honourable whole-heartedly in this international An appetising apple salad, Mention’ in the ‘New competition and show- hot hot puri, delicious dam-aloo, York Times Vocabulary cased her dynamic per- A tasty tiny jamun, Video Challenge sonality and intellect. A mushy muffin, MAKING WAVES: Contest’. The ‘New York She rose to the chal- A mouth-watering manchuri- SYEDA ASILAH, Times’, an internationally lenge of doing it solo and an, class X, Springfields acclaimed daily with a bagged an honourable A melting vanilla scoop, Intl School, Hyd worldwide readership, mention award. Passing A candle-light dinner, organised this prestigious through multiple rounds in my flavourful kitchen RUSTIC: P SAI competition, which saw par- of judgement, Vani’s video With my Moon thali. SREE, class IV D, ticipation from more than was recognised by name CH SIRI VENNELA, CP3, Little Flower High School, Hyderabad 1500 students worldwide. on the Learning Network! Gitanjali Primary School, Hyderabad Parents day LOVE FOR FATHER ather’s Day is celebrated in the honour and love of a father. Modern Era celebration at VSPK F Convent celebrated Father’s Day vir- arents are those special for the parents of the pre-primary tually with enthusiasm. Students of primary people who possess im- and primary so that they can have classes showcased their love and respect for mense patience to bring some fun followed by a dancing their fathers through various activities such Pup their child in best pos- session to evolve family togeth- as singing, dancing, card making, non-fire sible ways. And thus, The VSPK erness and family bond. Children cooking. The efforts by our tiny tots were celebrated parents day by hon- of classes II and III were given well admired by everyone. ouring these inspiring souls. All the opportunity to step into their Students of the children of parents show classes VII, VIII different class- and enact like expressed their es came for- them. All of love and gratifi- ward and them made cation by making joined the their parents beautiful photo school in this feel special and frames. Slogans gala event to thanked them and poems writ- ensure their for their uncon- ten by class IX parents’ par- ditional love were also com- ticipation. The throughout mendable. Class events were conducted under the their life. X shared won- guidance of the chairman. S K Children of class IV and V derful memories Gupta and manager Pramila wrote beautiful messages and with their Fa- Gupta. The directors Kapil Gup- made mesmerising cards to show thers. Students of class XII wrote inspiring ta and Pankaj Gupta gave new vi- their respect and gratitude for qualities of their fathers on the occasion. sion and pragmatic approach to their parents. All parents were Students’ fantastic performances made this these events. overwhelmed with these sweet online event a success. Fun games were organised gestures. In Olympic debut, India’s first super heavyweight goes down fighting world champ Jalolov in QFs

badly bruised Pradesh’s Bulandshahr did not hes- 13 stitches above his eye and on his Satish Kumar itate to launch attacks despite the chin. That he still decided to fight (+91kg) put up a risk of his cuts opening up. Satish’s against the No. 1 boxer shows his gutsy perform- forehead cut did open up eventual- courage and patriotism. Not many ance against ly during the third round but he will take blows for their country like reigning world fought through even with that. Satish did today.We are very proud c hampion “Satish was seriously injured with of him,” Boxing Federation of In- BakhodirA Jalolov but it was not dia president Ajay Singh said. enough to upstage the rampaging Uzbek as the Indian boxer made a He is a bit low right now ■ Jalolov, a 27-year-old footballer- quarterfinal exit from the Olympic but when he settles turned-boxer, also acknowledged his Games on Sunday. rival’s bravery at the end of the bout down, he will realise how by nodding in appreciation towards big it was for him to fight it him after securing his maiden A brave performance Olympic Games medal. Jalolov is out with those cuts. The fight also a three-time Asian champion, ■ Taking the ring with multiple he gave despite the blows is all those gold medals coming in suc- stitches on his forehead and chin af- cession to him since 2017. ter sustaining cuts in the pre-quar- ters, Satish lost 0-5 but the scoreline ■ With this the Indian men’s boxing was not reflective of his brave per- campaign came to an end in the formance. Satish, a two-time Asian Games. Games bronze-winner and multiple- time national champion, had script- ■ Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) re- ed history by just qualifying for the mains the lone pugilist in fray after Games as he was the first super heavy- having made the semifinals to se- weight from India to achieve the feat. cure India’s first and only boxing medal of the ongoing edition. ■ The 32-year-old Army man stood his ground in the biggest bout of his ■ On Saturday, it was a major dis- career, occasionally managed to land appointment for India when world a shot with his right hand but Jalolov number one Amit Panghal (52kg) dominated the proceedings all bowed out of the event following a through, relying on his imposing de- praiseworthy. Every punch that 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver-medal- meanour and excellent counter-at- list Yuberjen Martinez of Colom- tacking game to sail through. Jalolov connected added to his bia. An injured Vikas Krishan pain, he was feeling it all (69kg), and the debutant duo of Manish Kaushik (63kg) and Ashish Showed through. The Uzbek boxer is a Chaudhary (75kg) had earlier bowed strong resolve special talent. out following opening-round losses. SANTIAGO NIEVA, ■ Six-time world champion M C Mary ■ What stood out about the Com- Indian boxing’s high Kom (51kg), two-time Asian champi- Satish Kumar exchanges punches with B Jalolov of monwealth Games silver-winner on Pooja Rani (75kg) and world bronze- Uzbekistan during their men’s super heavyweight was his resolve to fight it out. The performance director winner Simranjit Kaur (60kg) had lost over 91-kg boxing match former kabaddi player from Uttar in the preliminary stage. PTI Photo: PTI

ATHLETICS WOMEN’S HOCKEY SHOOTING EQUESTRIAN Women’s Discus Women’s Quarter Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions Individual show jumping qualifier: OLYMPIC WATCH August 2, 2021 | INDIANS IN THE FRAY Throw Final Finals - if qualify Qualification: Sanjeev Rajput, Fouaad Mirza Kamalpreet Kaur Aishwary Pratap Singh ONUS ON RAJPUT, TOMAR TO SALVAGE SHOOTING CAMPAIGN Photo: PTI anjeev Rajput and Aish- Indian equestrian places 22nd in cross-country, aims to qualify for individual show jumping wary Pratap Singh STomar will look to round off on a positive note, what ndian equestrian Fouaad In the equestrian eventing cross Romeike and her horse Cato 60 on has been a forgettable cam- Mirza picked up 11.20 penal- country individual, a participant has points (28.00). paign for the Indian shooting ty points and was placed 22nd to complete the course within 7 min- Mirza has one more event to go team, when they compete in after the cross-country round utes 45 seconds to avoid incurring -- show jumping -- and he has to fin- the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions Iat the Olympics on Sunday. time penalties.The lower the penal- ish in the top 25 to qualify for the at the Tokyo Olympics on A good round in the individual ty points count, the higher the rider eventing individual jumping final. Monday. India, who were ex- Sanjeev Rajput show jumping qualifier on Monday ends up on the table. Mirza and Great Britain’s Oliver Townend is pected to do well in shooting, will ensure that Mirza, India’s only Seigneur started a bit late owing to placed at the top of the standings, are staring at the prospect of equestrian at the Olympics in over a technical issue.The delay in com- having incurred no time penalties two straight Olympics with- two decades, and his horse Seigneur pleting the course saw Mirza incur on the course on Sunday, with 23.60 out medals with only the Medicott remain in the top 25 and a time penalty of 11.20 for cross coun- points on Ballaghmore Class. His men’s 50m event still to go. make the eventing individual jump- try stage based on going over the al- compatriot Laura Collett too For this particular event, ing final in the evening. Mirza lotted time for the course. After a cleared the course with no penal- Rajput won India’s first Oly- picked up 11.20 time penalties after spectacular dressage round, he was ties, finishing third overall after mpic quota at the ISSF World a clear cross country round in the placed 9th on Saturday. Mirza and this stage with 25.80 points on Lon- Cup in Rio de Janeiro in 2019, challenging Sea Forest Cross Coun- his horse amassed 28.00 penalty don 52. Germany’s Julia Krajews- while Tomar secured the sec- try Course in the eventing compe- points in dressage on Friday, break- ki was in second place after incur- ond quota at the Asian Shoot- Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar tition, which took his total to 39.20. ing into the top 10 at sixth position. ring 0.40 penalty points in the cross ing Championship in Doha He finished the country run in just The pair eventually ended the day country stage, finishing with 25.60 later that year. his third Olympics, sorld over 8 minutes. tied seventh with Sweden’s Louise points overall. PTI While the 40-year-old vet- number two Tomar, 20 is mak- eran Rajput is appearing in ing his Games debut. PTI

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