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CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 TIMES NIE With Tauktae, Arabian Sea becomes Answers Your Query A NEW HOTBED OF CYCLONES Yuvraj Joseph, class IX, Aavishkar Tauktae is the first THE RISE That equa- Academy, Bengaluru cyclonic storm in 2021 tion, however, coming in from the Arabian Sea, which has seen a shift after 2017 — in 2018, the of late has seen an increase in the Arabian Sea saw three cyclonic storms How does the number of such storms. In fact, compared to four in the Bay of Bengal. QCovid vaccine between 1891-2017, of the five cyclonic But in 2019, the Arabian Sea, with five work? After how storms that developed annually over cyclonic storms, overtook the Bay of many days from the North Indian Ocean, four devel- Bengal, which had three cyclonic storms. oped over the Bay of Bengal and just Last year, while the Bay of Bengal had To ask queries vaccination does one over the Arabian Sea. three, the Arabian Sea had two. regarding Covid-19 the immunity level and vaccination from increase? our experts, A vaccine is a dead or a THE REASON ‘CLICK HERE’ live attenuated virus, The key reason behind the prolif-  The Arabian Sea, in contrast, OR VISIT which when given in a eration of cyclonic storms over the used to have SSTs, which were Arabian Sea has been the increase generally 1 to 2 degree Celsius https://bit.ly/331RxDn required dose, produces a mild infection, triggering in sea surface temperatures (SST) lower than the SST of Bay of the body to produce anti- in the last 40 years, by 1.2-11.4 Bengal. However, with the Arabian bodies. When a person is degrees Celsius. Sea SST rising — it is between 30- infected with corona virus, the antibodies produced will  Cyclones feed off on the energy 31 degrees Celsius around Panaji neutralise the virus. It will take 6-8 weeks from the sec- gained from the warm waters, in Goa, where Tauktae first made ond dose for immunity levels to increase. which is why they have been more an impact— there has been an ➦Cyclone Tauktae's (pro- across the globe. frequent over the Bay of Bengal, increase in both— extreme rainfall nounced Tau'Te) name origi- The WMO/United where SST hovers over 28 degrees events, such as in Kerala and nates from a Burmese word, Nations Economic Celsius. cyclonic storms which translates to gecko — a and Social Commission Anish, ‘highly-vocal lizard’ for Asia and the Pacific class IX, Aavishkar wind speeds increase by 55kmph or The cyclone was named by (ESCAP) Panel on Tropical THE DANGERS more within 24 hours. In Tauktae’s ➦ Academy, Bengaluru Myanmar Cyclones (PTC) includes 13 coun- While global warming is no doubt case, the wind speeds increased tries — India, Bangladesh, Cyclones are officially the reason behind the increase in from 80-90kmph on Saturday — ➦ Myanmar, Pakistan, the Maldives, named by one of the World the number of cyclones, it is also when it was still classified as a Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Iran, Meteorological Organisation's What precautions should family causing the rapid intensification of cyclonic storm to 145-155kmph by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab (WMO) warning centres based Qmembers take if someone tests cyclonic storms. Rapid intensifica- Sunday, when it became a very Emirates and Yemen Covid positive? tion is when the maximum sustained severe cyclonic storm When a family member is infected the situation is more challenging, First all the family members should be screened, as everyone in the house qualify as pri- Instagram will soon let MARVEL STUDIOS mary contacts. Infection is always higher among primary contacts, users post from its website A rare Leonardo da Vinci ROPES IN THOMAS therefore family members should BEZUCHA, ALI SELIM strictly follow covid-specific pre- acebook-owned photo sharing platform drawing heads to auction TO DIRECT 'SECRET cautions. They must maintain social Instagram is reportedly working on an distance, must wear masks and F update to its desktop website that will INVASION' SERIES allow its users to create posts from there as itled 'Head of a Bear', a rare sanitise regularly. drawing by Italian polymath and ART well. The 'Mona Lisa' creator Leonardo da update brings T Vinci (1452-1519) will be on auc- the post cre- TECHAWAY tion in London on July 8. This penetrat- EXPERT ADVICE GIVEN BY ator to the ing study of a bears head is one of less than eight surviving drawings by Leonar- Dr Amalaselvam A ( MD, MDRC) web version of Instagram, which was previ- do da Vinci known to be in the private physician diabetologist ously only available on the mobile Instagram hands outside the Royal Collection and Joseph Medical Centre, website besides the official app, 9To5Google, the Devonshire Collections at Chatsworth. It is estimated to fetch between 8,000,000- Laxmipuram, Bengaluru citing developer and app analyst Alessandro Paluzzi said. 12,000,000 pound(`82 crores - `122 crores approximately). The interface has RECOGNITION been tweaked with  This drawing in the Christie's to Sir Thomas Lawrence, the renowned a preview of the London sale is executed in silverpoint British painter whose collection of old Entertainment content next to on a pale pink-beige prepared paper, a master drawings is considered among the publishing technique, which Leonardo was taught the greatest ever-assembled. After by his master Andrea del Verrocchio, Lawrence's death in 1830, the drawing options. Users will arvel Studios has said Christie's passed to his dealer Samuel also find options to crop the image, hired filmmakers apply filters and set a description  According to the auction house, the Woodburn, who sold it at Christie's in drawing's history can be traced back 1860 for 2.50 pound Thomas Bezucha M and Ali Selim to helm Samuel L Jackson-starrer series the 'Secret Invasion'. Bezucha most-recently helmed KOBE BRYANT INDUCTED Afghan girls turn car Gwyneth Paltrow pens down Kevin Costner and Diane Lane- POSTHUMOUSLY INTO parts into ventilators sweet note on daughter's starrer thriller 'Let Him Go', while BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME Selim worked as the director for n most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other birthday: You are my life two episodes of Hulu series 'The os Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was teenage girls pile into her dad’s car and head to a me- Looming Tower'. 'Secret Invasion' O chanic’s workshop. The members of Afghanistan’s inducted posthumously into the Naismith prize-winning girls’ robotics team say they’re on a life-saving merican actor Gwyneth Paltrow celebrated will see Jackson reprise his LMemorial Basketball Hall of Fame on mission — to build a breathing machine from used car her daughter Apple Martin's 17th birthday Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Saturday, part of a star-studded group that also parts and help their war-stricken country battle the coro- A by penning down a sweet note. The Goop role of Nick Fury opposite Ben navirus. “If we even save one life with our device, we will be included Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Bryant was proud,” said Farooqi, 17. At the workshop, the team is exper- founder took to Instagram and posted a sweet snap Mendeolsohn, who returns as inducted as part of the Class of 2020, almost 16 imenting with two different designs, including an open-source of her daughter Apple sitting near a tropical Talos from 'Captain Marvel'. The months after he and his 13-year-old daughter blueprint from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. beach. "Can it be? 17 today?? My sweetest girl... show gets its name from the Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash along with YOU ARE MY LIFE! You make me belly laugh 2008 comic book event story in seven others in southern California.  The parts being every day. You are brilliant and which Skrulls, a group of shape- San Antonio Spurs star Duncan, used include the hardworking. You are fully YOU, Minnesota Timberwolves and motor of a Toyota which I respect and admire so shifting aliens, had infiltrated Boston Celtics’ big man Garnett, windshield wiper, much. I wish I had had even a human society, and replaced some two-time NBA champion coach batteries and sets of spoonful of the self-acceptance you of the Earth's superheroes years Rudy Tomjanovich and bag valve masks, or have when I was your age," she earlier. WNBA legend Tamika manual captioned the photo. She contin- The cast also includes Oscar win- Catchings were oxygen pumps. ued, "You are so inspiring and just so ner Olivia Colman, ‘Game of among those also  A group of mechanics is helping them build the frame of cool. I remember the morning you came into the a ventilator Thrones’ actor Emilia Clarke and inducted on world so perfectly, I just can't believe it was 17 ‘One Night in Miami’ actor Saturday night.  The ventilator model, once completed, would be sent to years ago. Happy birthday, my angel." the Afghan health ministry for testing Kingsley Ben-Adir It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. SCHOOL IS COOL Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! 02 TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION N. L. Dalmia High School, Mira Road he day that recognises the essence of a mother was cele- brated in high spirits and mer- riment virtually by N. L. DalmiaT High School on 9th of May, 2021. Pehel Sanghavi, the student of Grade I warmly welcomed all the mothers with zeal and grace. The event commenced with principal, Seema Saini, addressing and wel- coming the chief guests of the day, Cerrie Smith, Assistant Head teacher at Snettisham Primary School, U.K and Esther Ema Bimpeh, Administrator for Christ Prepara- Ryan International School, tory School, Ghana. An outstanding dance perform- CBSE, Kandivli ance was presented by the students, Mom is my greatest teacher, a teacher to express their love for their beloved of compassion, love, and fearlessness. mothers. An array of activities was If love is sweet as a flower, then my conducted in the classroom in uni- mother is that sweet flower”. - Steve son with Mother’s Day Celebration, Wonder like creative writing on the topic - others take care of us, no “My Mother”. Students also shared matter how close or far we their feeling on how proud they feel are, who know what we about their mothers, which was pre- want at what time, She is sented through a video clipping Mthe one who never forgets to look about the ‘’Journey of Online learning.” after us, fulfill our needs, demands, The twinning attire of the ‘Child-Mother’ duo was as- WINNERS OF MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION tantrums, and make us feel happy tounding. Mother’s had an amazing time expressing their all the time. views and thoughts of being an “Ideal Mother” through a Though the school is closed a small hug presenting them video clipping.  Winners of ‘I Am  Winners of Twinning amid the lockdown, but our hearts handmade bouquets, creative The show stopper of the event was the “I AM SHE” She’ Contest Round are always open to express our love pop up cards with heart touch- contest conducted digitally, followed by the sheer talent and gratitude to our mothers for her ing messages. round of moms. One could see joy in the mesmerising song Anjum Mateen Panna Neha Sameer Mestry selfless service and commitment for Even the smallest gesture sung by the students expressing love and respect to moth- us to make things easier. can make your mother happy. ers. (Winner) Farzana Kaleem Khan Ryan International school, cbse, Children promised their lov- The celebration came to an end with a prayer by the Meenakshi Amarjit  Winners of Talent Kandivli celebrated Mother’s day ing mothers that they would pre-primary vice principal for peace during this difficult with all the children and loving help them in all the household time. The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks by Parihar (1st runner up) show mommies, amid the lockdown, chores and make things easi- Nevan Lobo, student of Grade I. The principal praised young Ryanites started their day er for them. Students captured everyone for the heart-touching and flawless event. All in Latha Rahul Dutta Kajal Tarun Mahajan with a special prayer for their their memories clicking beau- all, it was an enjoyable and memorable day for every child (2nd Runner up) Charmi Ankit Sanghavi Mother who is always there taking tiful selfies with their mom and mother, which left an impression on each one’s heart. care of all their needs and desires. and made this day special for Children expressed their grati- them. tude to their loving mommies with Stay home, stay safe. BENEFITS  It strengthens and Rustomjee International improves flexibility of the School, Dahisar BaddhaBaddha KonasanaKonasana inner thighs, groin and knees. t is truly said ‘ God made moth-  It improves blood ers because he couldn’t be every- where’ and it indeed became true In Sanskrit Baddha Step4 circulation in the pelvic region. for Thea Mehta. A 14 year old girl Exhale and bend IThea is studying in Rustomjee Inter-  It tones the liver, means bound, Kona forward. Try to touch Step5 national School -Dahisar who en- bladder and Pancreas. thusiastically attended online lec- means angle and your forehead to the Inhale and tures of grade 8 till last November aasana means ground and hold come back. Your 2020. It all started after Diwali with the posture. body should be a simple throat pain for her and even- Step3 posture. The final straight. tually spiraled to severe health issues. Inhale and In March 2021 Thea was rushed to posture in this aasana Step6 keep your body Global Hospital- Parel under a criti- Exhale and cal condition. After a thorough in- is holding the legs straight. Stretch PRECAUTIONS stretch your vestigation by the efficient doctors your spine. 1. A person she was diagnosed with Jaundice and bending forward and spine straight. suffering from Coagulopathy (impaired clot forma- that is the reason Step2 tion) which needed immediate liver transplant. real fighters.” complimented the doctors and this aasana has Inhale and Step7 knee injury should Thea’s family was appalled due to unex- assured that Thea will live her regular life exhale, fold the Release your avoid this posture. pected turn of events but her brave heart moth- again. been named as er Khushbu Mehta unflinchingly came forward It was the daughter’s grit and mother’s left leg keep it near left leg while 2. A person with to donate or rather share a part of her liver to guts that Thea got a Gift of Life twice. Thea’s Baddha the pelvic region inhaling and high blood her precious daughter. She was resolute that family is in awe with this divine daughter- Konasana. (use your hands to exhaling. pressure or any as a mother she should be preferred first among mother bonding. Pritesh Mehta, Thea’s fa- fold legs). cardiac problems all the family members. After following se- ther feels blessed and is grateful to all his fam- ries of medical tests of near family and legal ily, friends, and Palanpur Jain community as Step8 should avoid this Step1 Release your protocols Thea’s mother fortunately became a well as Rustomjee International School for all INSTRUCTIONS posture. perfect donor for her daughter. the unconditional support. The school eager- STHITI Inhale and right leg while 3. A person On 19th March the transplant was suc- ly awaits and welcomes Thea Mehta for the ac- Dandasana– Keep your exhale, fold the inhaling and exhaling. cessfully carried out by the team of expert doc- ademic Year 2021-22 with a smile. with heart legs together, hands right leg and keep Come back to tors and surgeons. “Mother and daughter are Sahira Teerandaz, Principal problem should by the side of the body it near the pelvic Sthiti (Dandasana) avoid this and your spine straight. region. and relax. Narayana e Techno School, Borivali posture. he living angel in our life that is our mother,who easily handles everything, be it at home or at workplace. She is probably one of those whom one can blindlyT trust. As someone has rightly said that “mother’s are the supreme creation of THEJASWINI, Teacher, God, for they hold a bit of God in themselves”. National Public School, Bengaluru Narayana e Techno School Borivali "The views expressed in the above article are those of the author’s and the newspaper takes no responsibility of it. " Branch -Wishing each and every mother a very Happy Mother’s Day. ROLE MODEL, SINGER & SONG WRITER he is a 32 time AMA winner, 11 time Grammy winner and she recently Screated history by being the first woman to win the coveted Grammy AOTY TAYLOR SWIFT 3 times. She is none other than Taylor to that advantage. Swift. A prolific singer and songwriter, I recently watched her acceptance Taylor swift’s career has spanned over 17 speech for AOTY for folklore and seeing years, 9 studio albums and 3 different her teary-eyed, it reminded me of some- genres. Talk about versatility. thing she had spoken about in Miss I’ve always looked up to her given Americana (her documentary). She said the fact that she has some stellar song- and I quote, ‘This is probably one of my writing and amazing songs under her last opportunities to grasp onto that kind belt. Her lyrical and musical abilities con- of success as an artist.’ It makes me feel tinue to astound me and inspire me to more in awe of her because she perse- write from the heart and let it all flow vered and won. And last but not the least, and fall into place. She has always been a she did stay true to her words constant source of inspiration to me. As a ‘I’ll never change but I’ll never person who has been vocal about a vari- stay the same.’ ety of issues like politics, feminism etc. Aarya Bhanushali, class X, S.V.D. through her songs, Taylor continues to D. English Medium Secondary inspire me to take a stand and use my art High School CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

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uis Suárez knew success wouldn’t with his teammates. “We didn’t deserve to suf- come easy at Atlético Madrid. He MESSI HAS BIG DECISION fer like we did in the end after one of our best didn’t expect it to be this hard, performances in first half this season,” he said. though. Suárez came to the rescue TO MAKE L for Atlético when its Spanish league ■ Atlético, which squandered several chances title chances suddenly appeared to be slipping throughout the match, can clinch the title away, scoring an 88th-minute winner in a 2-1 With Barcelona’s season against relegation-threatened Valladolid in the victory against Osasuna that moved the team effectively over, Lionel Messi final round. Madrid will host seventh-place a win away from claiming its first league title now has a big decision to Villarreal hoping for a stumble by its rival. since 2014. “We have to get used to the fact that Atlético is trying to win its 11th league title, to win this league you have to suffer,” Suárez make. Should he finish out and first since it took on Madrid and Barcelona said. “Everybody says that’s part of Atlético’s his career at the club that with a squad led by Diego Costa and Arda Tu- motto (to suffer), but I didn’t think it would be helped him become an all- ran. Since 2014, Barcelona has won the league that much.” four times and Madrid twice, including last time soccer great? Or have the season. Atlético’s previous title had come in team’s struggles to keep winning trophies 1996, when Simeone still played for the club. Short-lived spell convinced him that he can find more success in at the top Paris or Manchester? Last summer, Messi had Madrid stays alive said he wanted to leave Barcelona after a ■ Atlético’s lengthy spell at the top of the league campaign that finished without a title and a ■ Trying to win back-to-back league trophies for disappeared in only a few minutes late in the sec- the first time since 2007-08, Madrid took the title ond-to-last round, when all matches were played humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the race to the final round thanks to its win against Atletico Madrid’s Uruguayan forward at the same time. Madrid scored against Athlet- Champions League. When that exit was denied midtable Athletic at San Mamés Stadium. De- Luis Suarez celebrates his goal ic in the 68th minute, then Atlético conceded by the club, Messi said that he would focus on fender Nacho Fernández scored the winner from against Osasuna in the 75th. Instead of being in close range in the 68th after a pass from Casemiro. the position of celebrating its first league title this season and put off any decision until this The victory came amid widespread rumors that in seven years, Atlético suddenly saw its city ri- summer when his contract expires on June 30. Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is leaving the club val take control of the title race ahead of the fi- Since then, Joan Laporta has been elected for a at the end of the season, but he denied reports nal round. Only a victory could have put Atléti- that he had already told the squad of his inten- co back in control of its own fate, and Diego Sime- second stint as the club’s president. Laporta tion to quit. “We can’t talk about my future right one’s team got it after Renan Lodi scored from ran Barcelona when Messi was just blossoming now,we have to focus on this last match,” he said. inside the area in the 82nd and Suárez netted the with the team and maintained a good winner with a low shot from near the penalty spot a few minutes from the end. relationship with the player and his family. Even Barcelona falls so, Messi has not confirmed a decision on his future. "I hope not," coach Ronald Koeman ■ Barcelona’s home loss comes in another dis- Photo: AFP Suarez key to victory appointing season for the club in which it only replied when he was asked if he believed Messi lifted the Copa del Rey. Messi scored his league- ■ It was the 20th league goal for Suárez, had played his final match at Camp Nou — a leading 30th goal with a 28th-minute header at who has been key for Atlético the entire stadium still without fans because of the COVID- the Camp Nou, but Santi Mina equalized in the season after being let go by 38th and netted the winner in the 89th. Barcelona Barcelona. The several 19 pandemic. "He is still the best player in the played a man down from the 83rd after defend- hundred Atlético fans world and today he showed that it is impossible er Clément Lenglet was sent off. The Catalan outside the Wanda Met- to play without him.It is up to Messi. For me and club has been marred by political turmoil and ropolitano cheered loud- financial difficulties prompted by the coron- ly and could be heard the club, we want him to stay with us. Because avirus pandemic.This could be its last season from inside after Suárez’s if Leo is not here, we have doubts about who with Messi, who still hasn’t announced if he will decisive goal. He took out his can score,” Koeman said. continue at the club after having his request to jersey as he rushed to celebrate leave denied at the end of last season.

ARCHER RULED OUT OF NZ SERIES DUE TO NADAL WINS 10TH ITALIAN OPEN TITLE, MATCHES DJOKOVIC’S RECORD OF 36 MASTERS ELBOW INJURY

orld number one No- LONG SHOT TO BEAT NADAL Rafa biggest rival ngland pacer Jofra Archer, who re- vak Djokovic took a Spaniard Nadal, who shares the record of 20 cently returned to action after miss- swipe at all the talk AT ROLAND GARROS majors with Federer, also saved two match E ing the now-suspended IPL, has W about the younger points to defeat Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, been ruled out of the Test series against generation of tennis players, say- Novak Djokovic admitted Sunday that he’s “a long 22, and gained revenge on his Madrid Mas- New Zealand as his elbow injury has ing rival Rafael Nadal and himself were shot” to win Roland Garros where he would likely ters slayer Alexander Zverev, 24. “Rafa is one resurfaced. The 26-year-old played the ‘Next Gen’. The pair clashed for have to dethrone rival and 13-time Paris champion of the biggest rivals I’ve had in my career, a game for his county side Sus- the 57th time in the Italian Open fi- Rafael Nadal. Djokovic may be world number one, every time it’s a struggle, today almost three sex against Kent but had to be nal on Sunday with Nadal winning but it’s Nadal who is the undisputed king of clay in hours,” said Djokovic, an 18-time Grand Slam pulled out of the game after a 10th trophy on the Roman clay at the French capital where he has lost just twice in title winner. bowling just five overs.Before the expense of the defending cham- 102 matches since 2005. “Going into Paris brings this match, the fast bowler had pion. Second seed Nadal won me a good sensation,” insisted Djokovic despite a Next Gen still getting there also featured in a game against through 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 in 2hr roller-coaster clay court swing which yielded a “I mean, I said it thousand times. I don’t know Surrey last week in a second XI 49min to match Djokovic’s how many times people want me to repeat it,” round-of-16 exit in Monte Carlo and a semi-final game, bowling 29.2 overs. record of 36 Masters 1000 ti- the Serb later expanded in the post match “England and Sussex seam- tles and lay down a key mark- loss in Belgrade. “I actually now started to feel like press conference. “Of course the Next Gen is er Jofra Archer has been ruled er two weeks out from the de- I actually want to feel on clay. So I think if I ma- there, is coming, whatever. But here we are fence of his Roland Garros crown. nage to play the way I played against Lorenzo Son- still winning the biggest tournaments and out of the Test Series against ego and Nadal, I have a good chance to go all the Slams. “I don’t know what to tell you other New Zealand starting next We are the Next Gen way in Paris. Of course it’s a long shot,” he said. than that. I’m not focused on the Next Gen month,” an England and Wales “The Next Gen young people? Me,Rafa even though I know people, you know, it cre- Cricket Board (ECB) statement (Nadal) and Roger (Federer) are reinvent- year-old Djokovic had ousted the last two ‘Next ates a story. “People like to talk about it. Fine. read. “...He was suffering from ing the Next Gen. We are the Next Gen,” Gen’ trophy winners in Rome this week -- Ital- The guys are there. They are already estab- pain in his right elbow and was Djokovic replied after accepting the run- ian Jannik Sinner, 19, and Greece’s Stefanos lishing themselves in the top 5, top 10 of the unable to bowl in the final two ners-up trophy. Both Nadal, 34, and 33- Tsitsipas, 22 respectively. world. Nothing new. But we are still there.” days of the match.”. PTI Photos: AP Photo: GETTYIMAGES

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