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Status of the week What’s your Stereotype? Imagine if you called a wrong number, and the person you called was a celebrity. “Hello? Mom?” Wherever one goes, the world seems to be full of stereotypes; some new, some “No. This is Lady Gaga.” Esha Gopinath Nair centuries old. It is easy to brand a stereotype; but how easy is it to wriggle out of it? XI D, AIS Gurgaon 46 Aparajita, IX D & Paromita, X C Santa: Obviously good! But we do think twice Banta: I got a contract to advertise in Fair & AIS Gurgaon 46 about opening our ‘pagdis’ and letting our hair Handsome! INSIDE loose like girls! Santa: So what? I don’t think that’ll make you irls can’t read maps and boys don’t play bad- Today, most parents allow their children to choose their look cool! minton. Girls can’t park cars well and boys can’t career, instead of forcing their own choices down their Banta: Yes, but everyone else will! Gknit. Is it true? Or are they some stereotypical be- necks. However, pathbreakers, don’t always have it easy. What do we usually see in the media? Beauty products are liefs that have been running around since centuries? Well, Vipul Pathak, dancer and alumnus, Amity University, mostly advertised with women prancing around in skimpy the Oxford Dictionary says, “Stereotype is conformity to reminisces, “When I announced my interest in classical dresses colour coordinated with the product. Thankfully, the set norms of the society.” Every other person, without dance to my family, they did not approve. But my love for this is changing now. Shahrukh Khan doing a ‘Lux beauty realising it, is stereotyped in some way or the other. It is dance pushed me into challenging gender stereotypes.” soap’ commercial might have changed a few mindsets. School Friendship, P 5 drummed into a male child that boys don’t cry. Whereas, if you’re a girl, you can’t break the home-by-dusk Santa: What’s the truth? Stereotypes have stereotype without thinking twice, right? Err…what is stereotype? been eminent since forever. Look back Banta: Stereotype means ....a into the past. Men, they played Santa: Ah! Times are changing. type of stereo! cricket. So tough, such strength. And Banta: Yeah, I can knit without women, croquet, of course! So frail, Role Reversal, P 7 anyone staring at me! so brittle! Isn’t this such a typical People these days are more than willing portrayal of how physical power to take the road less traveled. only resides in men, and women are It isn’t rare to find female nothing but fragile bodies? Is this petrol pump attendants. If what we really want? Can we Who should decide the you saw a father changing not break this mindset? Yes, punishment in the school? nappies, you wouldn’t of course! With the ever (a) Teacher (b) Student even be stirred by it! Re- changing times, girls (c) Both member Master Chef may no longer be re- To vote, log on to Pankaj Bhadouria, a fe- stricted to playing bad- www.theglobaltimes.in male in a male domi- minton and men can nated profession? She change nappies (sorry POLL RESULT made heads turn! boys!). By the way, for GT issue January 23, 2012 Eh? And why is the Sec Gen Should rehabilitation form Banta: Is this Santa: of AIMUN always a the core of prison reforms? change good breaking stereotypes? guy? Girls, what are Illustration: Anup Agarwal How to break a or bad? Banta: you thinking? G T & Atharva, AIS Gur 46 stereo! Simple! Yes

80% No Fashion stereotypes: Mickey Mouse late (Indian Stretchable Time- pendent and meek. (Not nice at all

64% Can’t Say Oh, no! Am I stereotyped? socks, polka dotted jackets ... are fash- IST!); Americans are ambitious; all again! This just does not work!) 48% ionistas copy cats? But we like that, Africans are black. (Not so nice.) 71%

32% 18% Adolescent stereotypes: Teens are irre- don’t we? (Comfortably nice.) Religion stereotypes: All Muslims are

16% 11% Gender stereotypes: Men are independ- terrorists. Hindus only pray. Are we even 0% sponsible, lazy and only interested in having a good time. (Not at all nice!) Race/Country stereotypes: Indians are ent and competitive…women are de- serious? (This is getting out of hand!) Results as on January 27, 2012 Sakha: A friend in-deed ho do you call a true friend? Someone who is Women on wheels with you through ups W Shanno, 32- Initially, I learnt and downs, and lends a helping driving in the day and worked hand come what may. A true as a nurse at night. But now, I’m friend is what Sakha has been, to able to meet my requirements as innumerous underprivileged a cab driver alone. women. An organization set up to Seema, 19- Sakha’s counseling provide “Safe and Alternative changed the mindset of my transport for women”, Sakha, is family who were against me Delhi’s first service that provides becoming a chauffeur. I have a trained women drivers as new identity now. chauffeurs. In an inspiring Visit www.sakhaconsultingwings.com to hire interaction with Sakha Founder female chauffeurs or cabs driven by women Ms Meenu Vadera, AIS Gur 46 students Mandovi Rajan & as train them on personal growth and communica- tion. Besides driving and road sense, these women Sukhda Monga, X B, learn how are taught basic courtesies, English speaking and real life stereotypes are shattered On the go (L-R) self defence, and are armed with pepper sprays! Mandovi & Sukhda What gave birth to Sakha? with Ms Meenu Delhi has a reputation for road rage. How do you Sex ratios in India have always been skewed. But Vadera (sitting) and see female drivers coping up? the 2001 Census brought it out very loudly, more her power puff girls Look at the statistics of road rage. In most cases, so in developed states like Punjab, Haryana and women are not the culprits, which breaks the myth Delhi. I realized, this was largely a result of male that women are incompetent drivers. What has dominance, crimes against women and the large How easy or difficult has it been to find willing What is Sakha’s USP? stopped these women from coming out on roads is group of resource-poor women. The skilled and women drivers? Sakha works on three levels: breaking the social, not the violence that takes place on the roads but high paying jobs are mostly taken by men; women It was very tough and it continues to be, as there are mental and financial barriers. Our USP is that we the one that takes place at home. being confined to domestic work. You’ll find ample some stereotypical thoughts about driving which provide driving solutions by women, for women. women labourers, but very few women masons or exist. It is quite a task to get these women to drive Your current challenge… plumbers. Our idea was to break this stereotype and when most of them haven’t even been inside cars, let What training is given to these women? If every second car, bus, metro was being driven by bring underprivileged women into a field which can alone drive them! Our counseling team gives them We give them driving lessons (in tie-up with Maruti a female, women will not feel so unsafe. Our biggest give them better income and a life of dignity. constant guidance to help them retain their job. School of Driving and Training Research), as well challenge is to change the face of public transport. G T Contest Edition It has always been my dream to work for The THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 Global Times. Becoming a page editor was 2 amazing. Thank you GT. World Mirror News and Views Asavri Misra, IX C, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor

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Indians 6th most innovative in world: India was ranked the sixth most ‘innovative’ country in the world in multinational conglomerate GE's Annual Global Innovation Barometer released recently. About 65 per cent of the global respondents WORLD NEWS identified US, followed by Germany (48%), Japan (45 %), China (38 %), Korea (13 %) and India (12%) as the Sarthak Parashar, IX C & Neelakshi Khanna, IX E, AIS Gur 46 go globe new found ‘Innovation Champions’. trotting to bring to you news and views to whet your appetite for infotainment Indian students rank 2nd last in . global test: Seen as an education Sports Science & tech Education powerhouse, India ranked second last among the 73 countries that partici- Brand Cricket battered: Team pated in the Programme for Interna- India's disastrous performance at tional Student Assessment (PISA). Australia has left brand cricket with Fifteen-year-old Indians stood 2nd severe burns as companies turn to last on a global stage; only beating non-cricketer brand ambassadors, Kyrgyzstan when tested on their pull cricketer ads off-air and negoti- reading, maths and science abilities. ate a cut in advertising rates. The cricket sponsors are unable to hide their disappointment as Indian Business TV viewers surf away from cricket, A formula for humour: The formula Kodak files for bankruptcy: East- Politics plummeting their fortunes. h = m x s may seem a simple mathe- man Kodak Co, which invented the matical formula, but it is actually a hand-held camera and helped bring Anna in electoral fray: After a brief formula to calculate humour. the world the first pictures from the lull, Team Anna is back with renewed Lifestyle The pleasure we get (h) is calculated Rejecting Oxford: Receiving a re- moon, has filed for bankruptcy. energy and vigour for an inning at the Political Fashion is in: The stylish by multiplying the degree of misin- jection letter from the University of The 130-year-old photographic film hustings. In a volte-face, Team Anna 'Nehru jacket' popularized by India's formation perceived (m) with the ex- Oxford is common, but one applicant pioneer has obtained a $950 million, has decided not to target any political first Prime Minister Jawaharlal tent to which the individual is has turned the tables by sending a ‘re- 18-month credit facility from Citi- party in the ensuing elections to leg- Nehru has been susceptible to taking it seriously (s). jection letter’ to the prestigious var- group to keep it going. islative assemblies in Uttar Pradesh listed among the top sity saying it is not up to the mark. and four other states. global political fash- Weathering Storms: In South Elly Nowell, 19, in his letter to the They would campaign on three ion statements. Africa, independent forecasters have university wrote, “…I regret to in- broad-based issues: differences be- Nehru's attire has been told they could be imprisoned form you that I will be withdrawing tween the Jan Lokpal proposal and found place in the for up to ten years – or fined up to my application. I realize you may be the Lokpal Bill introduced in Parlia- list that includes the £800,000 – if they issue incorrect se- disappointed by this decision, but you ment, the silence of most political tracksuit of Cuba's vere weather warnings without offi- were in competition with many fan- parties on the setting up of a strong Fidel Castro and for- cial permission. The law would tastic universities and following your Lokayukta and the need to increase mer Chinese leader Mao Zedong's sa- require state sanctioning for any fore- interview I am afraid you do not quite people’s participation in the current fari suit. The gear is quite a rage with cast outside the government’s South meet the standard of the universities, democratic setup. Bollywood stars too. African Weather Service (SAWS). I will be considering.”

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All pics: Deepak Sharma I have been with GT for 3 years but this was my first time as a page editor. The experience THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 was memorable and I have learnt a lot from it. 3 Sheffi Tiwari, IX B, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor Learning Curve Education & Enhancement Contest Edition

Amity Institute for Competitive School @ home? Examinations Personalized attention of home schooling or personality development of regular Presents schooling; which one is better? Sheffi Tiwari, IX B, AIS Gur 46 finds out HOME SCHOOLING Illustration: Siddhant Misra, X, AIS Gur 46 REGULAR SCHOOLING

Sitting in a class of 40 students never Someone correctly said, “School Brainleaks-32 gets you personal attention, does it? days are the golden days of life.” FOR CLASS XI-XII But in home schooling it certainly School is a place where you get to A In the P-V 3P0 does. The child has full attention of interact with so many friends, learn P the teacher and the teacher teaches and imbibe values like leadership, diagram shown, BCA represent C B as per the potential of the child. team work, discipline and unity. In P0 isothermal The familiarity with the mentor regular schooling, there are proper V0 3V0 makes it easier for the child to feel assesment in terms of tests, assign- process. Which V safe, confident and eager to learn. ments, etc which keep students up- of the following is the It gives the weaker students a dated about where they stand. Studying correct corresponding graph? chance to clear their doubts with- alone is so boring, it can make even in- T P A out hesitation. teresting subjects bland. The fun that 14 (a)AB (b) C Rahul Yadav, IX E, AIS Gur 46 years of regular school life gives, can’t be B achieved elsewhere. V T

I realised very early that my child S. Siddharth, X D, AIS Gur 46 V V A was different and for him, regular B (c)C (d) C schooling wouldn’t suffice. My deci- Regular schooling shapes the overall personality of B A sion to quit my practice and home children as it teaches them to work within group dy- P P school him myself 12 years ago has namics and offers immense opportunities for extra cur- Last Date: correct entries win paid off. ricular activities. Children have more opportunities to get Feb 10, 2012 3 attractive prizes Ruchi Kaushik, Mother of Sahil diverse social education in a regular school which is hard Kaushik, 14 yr old Delhi topper of to achieve in home schooling. Ans: Brainleaks-30 IIT JEE (Source- TOI) Stuti Joshi, Counselor, AIS Gur 46 (c) amide and nitrile, respectively Name:...... Home schooling has worked for me im- I started preparing for IIT JEE 2011 from when I was in class XI. mensely. It helps me move at my own pace, ask Right planning from day one and time management were the few Class:...... doubts openly and give time to weaker subjects. things that my regular schooling had taught me and the same was my School:...... Even though I don’t attend regular school, I have many strategy to crack JEE. My teachers at school helped me in making a time friends. Home schooling has groomed my personality, mak- table and work on weaker subjects. I thank my High school, for helping me top the Send your answer at The Global Times, ing me very social and amiable. G T JEE 2011 list. G T AKC House, E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 Abhishek Sharma, 16 yr old, home schooled child Immadi Prudhvi Tej, IIT JEE 2011 Topper (Source – TOI) or e-mail your answer at [email protected] Headboy Heeds Market it, digital style I am a class VII student. I also Be it movies, products, services or sales, promoting them digitally is aspire to become Headboy in the name of the game. The buzz for digital marketing is here to stay future. How Graphic: Anup Agarwal, IX B, AIS Gur-46 should I go about Siddhant Misra, X & Sheffi Tiwari, IX, AIS Gur 46 Ratul Roshan the same? Headboy, AIS G-46 It is commendable n a world, where marketing needs to cater to a that you have such global audience, digital marketing is the need of the an aim. Be respectful towards Ihour. No wonder, it has become one of the most elders and peers. Try to be the best promising career choices today. that you can, academically and socially. Never let competition What is Digital Marketing? dampen your endeavour. Look up Digital marketing, in simple words, means marketing the phrase ‘self-actualisation’ and via the internet. The medium of internet serves a dual work by it. If you start sincerely at purpose of ‘push’ and ‘pull’. While it can be used to such a young age, it is most ‘push’ a message to a potential consumer via email, IM, probable that you’ll be head boy RSS or voice broadcast, it can also ‘pull’ content serv- one day. Do call me then. ing a banner ad and ‘Pay per click’ advertising. It also includes marketing via mobile and IPTV. I am a class VIII student. How do you juggle academics and Qualification and skill set other activities effectively? Considering digital marketing is a relatively new pro- Focusing on one thing at a time and fessional discipline, there are a very few specialization giving it the best shot is the key. courses available in this field. However, many business Another important thing is not schools are coming up with courses for Digital Mar- shying away in the face of keting. In recent years, most business schools have in- situations that calls for commitment cluded e-marketing in their curriculum if one takes new technologies are developed and new digital chan- and hard work. When one is honest marketing as a specialization. If one is aware of social nels emerge. It offers several lucrative career avenues in APTITUDE TEST and motivated to work hard things media and online marketing techniques, this field fields like digital strategy, website development, online Think you have the aptitude for digital marketing? Find out start materialising. shouldn’t be a challenge. advertising, search engine optimization (technical and with this assessment test. link building), email marketing, mobile marketing, on- I am a 14 year old. My parents Future prospects line public relations, viral marketing, e-commerce and • Are you a computer savvy? (YES/NO) pressurise me as my sibling is a Digital marketing is a growing industry with numerous emerging media such as RSS, podcasting, advergaming • Do you keep a tab on the latest products? (Y/N) topper, but I have other interests career opportunities. It continues to evolve and mature as and digital television. G T • Can you detect an opportunity for digital marketing? (Y/N) like dance. What would you have • Can you design an interactive website? (Y/N) done in my situation? Quick Bytes • Do you socialize and are capable of networking for making Talking about it openly to the Saurab Uttam, Digital Marketer & keep myself updated about the fast chang- ‘contacts’? (Y/N) parents is the best solution. It is Strategist, Genesis Burson-Marsteller ing trends in the field of digital marketing • Can you sit on the internet for more than 8 hours? (Y/N) essential to make sure that Journey so far : It has been 6 years now. I and innovate them accordingly. • Can you redo your work innumerable times to please your disinterest in studies does not USP of Digital Marketing: It is one of the started with a blog on BLOGSPOT, made Advice to students: Whosoever enjoys client? (Y/N) translate into academic failure. most promising career choices today. It’s websites for clients, came up with new dig- making an online playground and computing If answers are mostly ‘Yes’, digital marketing is the thing for you. Working hard to establish oneself is different from the run of the mill, 9-5 mar- ital marketing concepts and since then, should take up Digital Marketing. It can help equally important. Society favours keting jobs. With so many things to do in this there has been no looking back. you earn enough to live a luxurious life plus (DISCLAIMER: This is not an authentic aptitude test, but it can talent and competence. G T field, one gets to innovate so much. Winning Mantra: I believe in what I do. I it’s fun and a memorable experience. be a pointer for your career) Contest Edition Working with GT was quite a good experience. It was a THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2011 lot of work, but I guess that’s fine because success can’t 4 be achieved without hard work. Sports Howzatt!?! Sarthak Parashar, IX C, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor GAME ON TO THE A gateway to the virtual world? A teacher’s pet? Or a marketer’s tool? FUTURE What will the future of Sreeraj Bhattacharya, AIS Gur 46, X you in the course of the game consider- “Violent games cause violent behaviour gaming be like? ably. These purchases would be recog- in teens, if played for an extended period aming has evolved over the nized using a code written somewhere of time. This will not only cause disrup- It’s time to speculate! decades. From helping Mario inside the product, which can be entered tive behaviour but also Gand Luigi rescue Pauline or into the game. This will, in all probabil- cause them to get into Princess Peach to guiding Soap Mac- ity, replace the system of cheat codes. more physical fights.”G T Tavish through the Russian intelligence The advanced advertising by the spon- office, gaming has come a long way; and sors might leave a lot of scope for swin- there is still a very long way to go. A lot dling of unsuspecting costumers by has been speculated on the future of hackers to steal their codes, as well as gaming as we know it. Most of them are companies to earn profits. far-fetched. However, there are many predictions which seem very plausible. PLAY AND TEACH Educational games, where you can test Graphic: Atharva, LIVING A DREAM your own skills, may have the ability to X, AIS Gur 46 Gaming will probably no longer be on detect your IQ and work systematically television or computer screens, or on to increase it. The skull device might be any screen, for that matter. A skull de- utilized by the user to solve questions. vice may be developed in the coming Ms. Pooja Bhatia, Teacher, AIS Gur 46, decade or two, which allows the user, on says, “An invention like the skull device wearing it, to be transported into a vir- could become an interesting media for tual world, where they control their char- integrating IQ related games into educa- acter using their own body motion. tion. This will not only provide accurate Siddhant Misra, X A, AIS Gur 46 feels, feedback, but also generate a high level “This device will heighten our gaming of involvement and interest.” experience. We’ll be able to control the game in the true sense of the term. I def- BAD TO WORSE initely look forward to such technology.” Grand Theft Auto- gamers’ paradise, has gained universal notoriety for its violent From helping Mario rescue ‘AD’DING UP nature. Within the next 20 years, vio- Advertising in video games will be taken lence in such games will definitely take Pauline to guiding Soap MacTavish to the next level. For instance, if you buy a turn for the worse, and its graphic na- through the Russian intelligence office, gaming a product belonging to one of the spon- ture would increase tenfold. Ms. Richa sors, you get extra points, which help Bhatnagar, Counselor, AIS Gur 46, says, has come a long way; and it still has a long way to go. Koffee with Kartik SP RTS Cricketer Murali Kartik opens up in a Sarthak Parashar, AIS Gur 46, IX C tete-a-tete about the game and much more Kartik, Koffee, Kricket...it just doesn't get Sarthak Rajpal, AIS Gur 46, VI D What was the main reason for choosing any better. Enjoyed knowing the cricketer? cricket as your career? Time to check your Kartik IQ! eeting an international cricketer I actually wanted to be a genetic engineer in person is a dream for many. but at the same time I liked cricket too. So, (1) Kartik was born on… MAnd what happens when this I continued playing and I soon got a chance a) 11th Nov, 1976 b) 28th Feb, 1979 dream comes true and that too with Murali to play professionally. And there has been c) 18th Aug, 1973 d) 11th Sept, 1976 Kartik? Some candid and interesting con- no looking back since then. versations take place! (2) Murali Kartik was born in The cricketer is a slow left arm orthodox Who is your role model? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Tamil Nadu bowler and left hand batsman. He has been I personally look up to Bishen Singh Bedi c) Punjab d) Kerala representing the National Cricket Team and Maninder Singh. Both of them are fab- since 2000 and is known for his loopy tra- ulous cricketers and represent the real spirit (3) What is the name of Murali Kartik’s wife? jectory and his ability to spin and bounce of the game. a) Dona Ganguly b) Shweta the ball. Join in as he gets talking about the c) Aarti d) Chethana game and more. You have represented several teams in county cricket, namely Lanchashire, Mid- (4) What is Murali Kartik’s bowling style? So, what are you doing these days? dlesex and Somerset. Which was your a) Left arm medium b) Right arm fast I have just completed the Champi- favourite team? c) Slow left arm orthodox d) Left arm medium ons league and now I am playing All of them were equally good. I enjoyed fast for the Ranji Trophy and have al- playing for all the teams, though I had a suc- ready completed some cessful time in Somerset. (5) Which team did Murali Kartik represent matches. I plan to continue in IPL 3? playing some good cricket in What about Pune Warriors or Kolkata a) Kolkata Knight Riders b) Kings XI Punjab the times ahead. Knight Riders? c) Deccan Chargers d) Mumbai Indians Now, that is a really tricky question! I think Favourite book: The confession, John I would want to skip this one. (6) Which team did Murali Kartik debut against? Grisham Though all your fellow cricketers are your a) West Indies b) South Africa Favourite Food: Rajma Chawal friends, who is your best friend? c) Zimbabwe d) New Zealand Favourite Cars: Audi Q7, BMW X6 Most of my fellow cricketers are good

friends and I like hanging around with Answers Favourite timepass: Sleeping Africa South (6) Riders

them. As far as the concept of best friend is Kolkata Knight Kolkata (5) orthodox Favourite tourist spots: Caribbean islands, arm left Slow (4)

concerned, it would have to be VVS Lax- Jammu and Kashmir Shweta (3) Nadu Tamil (2) 1976 Sep, 11th (1)

Rapidfire man and Kulmani Parida. I am equally fond Cricketing glory Murali Kartik of both of them.G T It was one of the happiest moments of my life when my senior announced my name and told me that I’m the THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 Page Editor for The Global Times. Thank you GT! 5 Neelakshi Khanna, IX E, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor U, Me & Hum Whose life is it anyway? Contest Edition School…Fraandship A bit of best When our best friend gets double our marks friends forever, Graphic: Gautam Gupta & Sreeraj, X, AIS Gur-46 teeny weeny squabbles, certain OH chutzpah, school life ‘dosti’ has varied hues

Sheffi Tiwari, AIS Gur 46, IX B

ute bonding, sharing notes, get- ting into silly fights... school life GOD Cis all about some meethi-mirchi friendships. Sample this:

A coin life: Friends in school seem to be Le topper friend Le insignificant me set on a spinning mode, just like a coin. While they are ‘heads’ in front of a pop- Karara Jawab Milega: This dialogue it, she did.’ Still there is one true My friend, my savior: Missed out on ular group, they spin to being ‘tails’ for from the movie Rajneeti is often syn- When our best friend fails friend who is always there for you. class notes while you were absent? Did- another group. They don the role of mini onymous with school life. What hap- Yeshika, VIII C, AIS Gur 46 n’t do homework because of last night’s netas who are different for the janta and pens when directly or indirectly a birthday party? Exams around the cor- different for fellow netas. friend makes fun of you? Do Stung by the ‘J’ bug: If a ner and you can’t make ABCD of the I’m completely someone else when I am you let it go because s/he hap- friend fails, it is sad, but Chemistry lecture in class? No worries, with people who are popular but in front pens to be a friend or wait for when s/he tops, it’s sadder... your best friend in school will pitch in of my close friends, I be myself. an-eye-for-an-eye chance? so says the Gyan Guru in the more than willingly to help you out by Abhavya Roshan, IX B, AIS Gur 46 Friends often take a small fight movie 3 idiots! How does it taking notes for you, giving his/her own or a silly remark to heart. They feel when you nearly pass notebook and burning the midnight oil Party changers: Why does a politician do not let the matter go just as a and your friend scores a cen- to explain the chapter to you. change his party from ABC to KBC? joke even if it is their best friend. tum in Math? While you get all It’s not said without reason that a friend Popularity is the word. One becomes Ishita, IX B, AIS Gur 46 Le Best Friend Le me jumpy and shower him/her with in need is a friend indeed. Those life sav- friends with those people who have congratulations galore, do you ing moments when your friend lends you earned the ‘popular’ status. No wonder I first, then everyone else: Yaar, we are prioritize themselves over others. How- actually feel the happiness within? the homework are just so touching. everyone craves to create a popular best friends! But what happens to this ever, the true ones would prefer getting I passed marginally in Maths, whereas Sometimes, I am unable to understand group and be its leader. BFF when you are in trouble along with out of trouble with you or rather stay my friend scored 79/80. I appreciate his the writing and what my friend says is, In order to look cool and hep, it’s com- your friend? Don’t be surprised if with you to face the trouble. hard work, but what is the need of blab- “Dude! Forget the words, copy the mon for many to switch from a close knit prompt comes the reply, “Ma’am, uski It’s strange the way friends change when bering it to me every other moment? As design.” I love my friend more than group to a popular group. galti hai.” Often, during tricky situations you fall in trouble. Ma’am asks who did if I am not sad enough already! Superman at that moment. G T Vivekina Kaul, X A, AIS Gur 46 like a punishment, friends change and this and they go like ‘Ma’am, I didn’t do Shubham Sharma, IX C, AIS Gur 46 Ishaan Yadav, XII E, AIS Gur 46 With love to my sister They spy on you, refuse to share chocolate, ask many questions; love them or hate them, life’s incomplete without the little angels called younger siblings Vasundhra Kaul AIS Gur 46, IX D Shrishti Kajaria, AIS Gur 46, IX E Sibling love Shrishti (R) with Shipriya Meme: An idea that spreads like a hat’s life without siblings and virus by word of mouth, email, etc. when the case in point is Sentence: Rajnikanth jokes are younger siblings, there’s W memes. never a dull moment. Love them or hate them, you just can’t ignore them. Talk of younger siblings and you are re- Bro code: A set of rules which minded of how they always tend to copy ‘Brothers’ or even guy friends are the elder siblings – especially their ‘cool’ supposed to abide by. style. However, they are not carbon Sentence: Two men should never copies of elder siblings either. These lit- share an umbrella. That’s a bro code. tle munchkins exhibit common charac- teristics like they are never tired of Cot Potato: A very young child watching Doraemon, they have to pick a who spends a lot of time watching fight every now and then without any television. reason, they do not study for hours and Sentence: My brother just can’t get neither do they leave a chance to embar- enough of television, he is such a rass the elder siblings. But having them around is sheer delight too. Their antics, cot potato. silly talks and unconditional love makes our day. If they act like spies and ask you Greycation: Going on a holiday or umpteen questions about anything to vacation with grandparents in order everything, that is out of simple curios- to reduce the cost. ity. “A child is the first scientist,” said Sentence: For the coming summer Former President Dr Kalam. They want what I do and walk with a gait like mine. was spending some leisure time with undo from our past, things that we don’t holidays, I’m planning greycation. to explore. They are little souls filled But if she happens to commit any mis- her, she suddenly blurted, “I hate you.” want our little angels to go through. A with wonder yet to taste the world. take, out comes the rejoinder, ‘Mamma, That night when I asked her why, she strong sibling bond can be built by pure, Vook: A combination of video, I call my younger sister an absolute pain Didi does that too!’ One day my sister replied, “You always ignore me and you unadulterated show of love and affec- text, images and social stream in an but now, when she gets busy with her came to me while I was on the phone don’t play with me.” These words tion. They need us and we need them. If electronic book. friends, my life seems to be pale without and asked if I wanted a little part of her pinched me hard and made me wonder we behave well, they will follow. This Sentence: The vook of Mein Kampf her. As she turned 8 this year, I realised chocolate. When I hung up and asked for how little children understand only ex- takes time. My angel cast a spell on me that she is an integral part of my life. She my part, she told me that she had already plicit care, affection and feelings. and changed my perspective of life by (Hitler’s biography) is a rage amidst follows every single action of mine. She eaten it as it took me very long. Phew! Now I realise her importance in my life. simple words. Their magical wand may the youth these days. G T wants to dress in a similar fashion, do During one of the rare occasions when I There are so many things that we want to touch you too.G T Contest Edition

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 It was tough, but I loved it. A truly memorable experience. 6 Malvika Bhardwaj, IX A, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor Muse Editorial Gandhian microcosm Awake. Arise. Act. January 30, 1948, is a day that Albeit a secular country, India has forever been confronted with the challenges will forever be etched in the memory of India. Grief en- her diversity holds. We’ve had enough of talking, it’s time to awake now veloped the nation as country- men mourned Mahatma Sarthak Parashar, AIS Gur 46, IX greatest democracy, known as an ar- Illustration: Gandhi’s death and pondered dent follower of secularism. Ilina Luthra, IX A The myriad hues Dr Amita Chauhan over the country’s future. ndia has traversed a great eco- Though, the hype created by media AIS Gur 46 Chairperson Gandhi, also popularly known nomic and social distance since does a lot of good by sensitizing the of warmth... as Bapu united the nation in Ipost-independence era. However, general public and instating the his death, as in the ‘walk to freedom’ that he led petty boundaries of caste, creed, reli- much-needed dialogue be- Entertainment without fear. gion and language continue to haunt tween the warring factions. beyond borders: At a time when India was on the verge of a its people and threaten the ideal of However, the impact of such Ali Zafar, a Pakistani breakdown from numerous social divides, the secularism, the very foundation of a moves can only be felt singer, music composer Father of the Nation stepped in and started united country. when each one of us and now actor has been ac- afresh. Up until the 20th century, when dracon- Our activists and leaders are con- joins the movement, ir- cepted very well in the In- ian practices were stacked upon women and a stantly working towards building a respective of caste, reli- dian society. His first album, rigid caste system governed the Indian society, secular nation, but their efforts are yet gion, regional, linguistic Huqa Pani, was well re- Bapu ushered a radical era with subtlety, that to make inroads deep into the society. and other barriers. ceived here. Ali Zafar has now be- stood for emancipation and unity. In the long Writing articles and letters, conduct- If everyone gives up fighting for come one of the heartthrobs of our drawn battle against British Raj, India stood in ing debates, protests, holding stimu- their own personal interests will- industry and is here to stay. Pakistani unison, brushing aside all differences. lating discussions on talk shows and ingly, India is bound to register its singer Rahet Fateh Ali Khan is a The Gandhian era that emerged from the walk waging protests may look like an ideal presence as a global super- rage in India. Even our very own to freedom firmly believed in unity in diversity, route to creating harmony among the power. Everyone acknowl- Khans are quite popular beyond the women empowerment, ahimsa and equality. ‘diverse’ citizens of India. edges that a perfect Indian territory. Amity Institutions have embraced these Gand- However, this diversity, sometimes, nation cannot be created hian values as a way of life. A plethora of extra- has a drastic bearing on democracy. overnight, but we can Coke Studio: A popular show on curricular activities ensure that each Amitian The process of fair and free elections always start afresh! MTV that cuts across all linguistic gets an opportunity to grow and learn. The cel- gets hampered if we allow the evil If an egalitarian society barriers. The only language known ebration of festivals and competitions held here forces operational in the country to has to be built, each one and practiced on the show is music. allow students to think, participate and rejoice use these differences to their advan- of us has to promise to do over achievements and discuss pitfalls together tage. Such forces should not be al- our bit for the society, with- Phool Wallon ki Sair: The as a team, irrespective of any differences. lowed to tarnish the image of our out shirking our responsibili- week long festival sees Hindus Amitasha, on the other hand, is another vision beloved country. ties. We can usher in a change and Muslims offering the floral that has set out to empower the girl child We should rather firm our resolve to only when all sections of the chaddar and pankha at the dargah. through education. take on these forces with full might society join hands. As the The pankha has become a symbol of Amity, in itself, has come to be a microcosm of and not allow them to paralyze the Tata Tea commercial urges, communal harmony. sorts, where Gandhism prevails. G T smooth functioning of the world’s “Jaago re!” G T Against Mentor Musings all Odds Little Teacher Padmini Das Khwaish Gupta, AIS Gur 46, V story to me, but unlike many other a desire in me to possess the midas Teacher Coordinator stories that I have heard, this one has touch and transform everything I E-mails, frantic Challenges in life come in ope you all have heard the really left some hard-to-erase im- touch into gold. I have always wanted phone calls, hunting three broad categories: easy, story of the king who turned pressions on my mind. to do something for the underpriv- for children in school difficult and impossible. Heverything that he touched I had always felt that I was living a eleged children. I shared my feelings corridors, punctuated Those who take on the easy into gold. My parents too narrated the selfish life, but the story has instilled with my mother and social activist with teaching marked ones have a safe life. Those Graphic: Atharva, X B, AIS Gur 46 Aasha didi who are working passion- the making of this issue. I have who take on the difficult Good Samaritan ately for improving the lives of the learnt a lot in the course of making Anuradha Handa have a tough, but gratifying downtrodden children under the aegis a newspaper. What amazes me is Principal, AIS Gur 46 one. But those who take on of Sadbhavna Group. Blessed with a the fertile imagination of children the impossible challenges midas touch, they both are working and how quickly they provide are celebrated. for the enlightenment of the poor and alternate solutions in sticky We have heard about a lot of people, from dif- needy who are deprived of education. situations. Learning is a never ferent parts of the world, who have stepped out Sadbhavna Group is run in the prem- ending experience, and GT has of the confines of four walls, and raised a voice ises of a government school, whose made us realise that! against stereotypes, thus going against thou- teachers are actively involved in the sands to challenge the established mindsets. initiative. The group aims to educate Deepti Sharma Such acts have been real acts of bravery. the underprivileged while providing Teacher Coordinator The likes of E Sreedharan and Sudha Chandran, them food, clothing and training in Unbound enthusiasm who went against all odds to build a better fu- music and dance. and requests to write ture are true fighters. My message to all you dear When my mother first told me to teach for GT, really had me students would be to consider the two as your the poor and illiterate children, I felt floored. I enjoyed the role models and unleash the true spirit in your- doubtful. But when I finally started opportunity to spur selves. We need to usher in a change to make a teaching them, I never looked back. I the children to refine their written difference. Who else than youth can do it better? now feel that God has given me the expression, add colour to their We must not worry about the consequences. All midas touch as I have brought about a drawings or lace their poems with we need to do is focus on our karma and the re- small change in the lives of these chil- humour. Thank you GT!G T sults will follow. So, seek an opportunity to crys- dren of a lesser God. G T tallize your opinion and seize it. Though, individual efforts can make a differ- Pearls of Wisdom age of 10, I remember how much fun it ence, but, together, we stand a better chance. GT M@il was to read the issue when my sister Thus, we must nurture a feeling of unity and  As we look ahead into the next  Innovation distinguishes brought it home. I was very happy to brotherhood amongst us. century, leaders will be those between a leader and a follower. Dear Editor, hear that GT had become a weekly. It would be the proudest moment of my life to who empower others. Steve Jobs Reading The Global Times is so much Page 7 is my favourite because the see my students raise the bar, set a new bench- Bill Gates  Leadership and learning are fun. I am not even a part of this school, stories are really interesting. I can’t mark and inspire their juniors to follow the trend  Do not follow where the path indispensable to each other. but every time my friend comes home wait for the next issue! with their heads held high.. may lead. Go instead where there John F. Kennedy with a new issue of GT, I am the first to Vallari Bhardwaj, I want them to have a strong faith in their abili- is no path and leave a trail.  Those who try to lead the grab it. My favourite is page 5, as it is Alumnus, AIS Gur 46 ties as they possess all it takes to be winners. G T Harold R. McAlindon people can only do so by following related to teens. I always await the next  Leadership does not always the mob. edition eagerly! Dear Editor,

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan wear the harness of compromise. Oscar Wild Mohini Narayanaswamy Reading GT is always a pleasure and from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, Woodrow Wilson  He who has never learnt to obey Scottish High School, Gurgaon that is so because it is peppy, B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma.  Leadership is the art of getting cannot be a good commander. informative and awesome. I am really  Edition: Vol 4, Issue 4  RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258 someone else to do something Aristotle Dear Editor, in awe of the Editorial team at GT for Both for free distribution and annual subscription of Rs. 500. Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect you want done because he wants The articles in The Global Times are doing their work so... perfectly, those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify to do it. Compiled by getting better with each issue. I feel everytime. Hats off to them.G T information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Dwight D. Eisenhower Malvika Bhardwaj, AIS G-46, X proud to have been a part of a school Trisha Puri, Published for the period January 30 - February 5, 2012 with talented writers. Even at a young VIII E, AIS Gur 46 I’ve been a part of GT for four years now. Every year brings along new ideas, new learnings, new THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 experiences. GT is awesome. I love GT! 7 Tanvi Sethi, X A, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor Big Story Conventions Overruled Contest Edition Nursing with a man’s touch… Deependra, Male Nurse thing – nursing. Age: Late 20s Perception challenged: Mrs Gladys, Profession: Nursing Supervisor HoD, Nursing Dept., Paras Hospital in- Works at: ICU (Paediatrician forms, “Male nurses are preferred because Ward), Paras Hospital, Gurgaon they take less leaves. Also, they are well Experience: Approx 9 years suited for strenuous physical routines like I can Challenge: Wished to be a doctor the CPR as well as handling emergencies. with a vision to serve the world Message: “Take up the medical stream as and contribute to a healthy soci- a career option if you think you can con- ety. However, he couldn’t make it Nurturing lives nect with traumatic conditions and give due to certain unfortunate cir- Deependra emotional support to the patient.” cumstances. FACT: Paras Hospital has 320 nurses in Challenge conquered: Took up the next best total, out of which 120 are male. G T do it! The School Bag Mom “I am strong. I know no limits. I defy gravity. I shatter the Bag Mom stereotypes. My curves are earned. My weakness is shed.” -Anonymous

emember the nursery book which embedded some images in our minds? The letter ‘N’ with a LADY dressed in white R(Nurse)...and ‘G’ with a tall MAN with a gun (Guard)? Such typical roles have been around from forever! Tanvi Sethi, X A, AIS Gur 46 accosts some people who’ve chosen the path untaken

Present Ma’m Mrs Uma Shashi Misra

Asavri Misra news. “You know, we aren’t re- I started attending college. I was AIS Gurgaon 46, IX C ally doing well. So, I have de- very nervous during the first cided to get my PhD in few weeks as I knew I no longer hat happens when Education. It’s just what we had a quick absorbent brain. But you run out of op- need,” I said and waited. Those as it was my second chance at a Wtions and there few seconds of silence were good education, I had to give it One litre petrol seems no way out? This is ex- killing. Then, one of my daugh- my all. And I did just that. please, Ma’am actly what Uma Shashi Misra ters asked, “Does that mean Vasundhra(L) went through when her husband you’ll walk with us to college Support System – “I was truly and Tanvi with became too ill to work, landing every morning?” The other one blessed.” Sheetal (centre) the family in a financial crunch. quipped, “Will we finally get to My teachers made fun of me but It was then that she decided to spend some time together?” helped me too. Most of them study again and support her With tears in my eyes, I replied, were younger than me; so criti- family. Unfolding her story, in “We most definitely will.” cism was hard to handle but I Fueling in a new trend her own words… got through it. Through all this, The Challenges – “I had lost my children took care of me in- Sheetal Kashyap, Petrol Pump Attendant with her driving job. The Dilemma– “What would my ability to think and write as stead of it being the other way Age: Mid 30s Challenge conquered: Joined as a petrol pump at- my kids say?” fast as was needed.” around. It was then that I real- Profession: Petrol pump attendant; was a commer- tendant. I came to the conclusion that I Time flew and soon it was time ized, I was truly blessed. cial driver earlier (has also worked during the Com- Perception challenged: She has never faced any would go back to college, finish for me to write my exam. It sud- mon Wealth Games 2010). discrimination/harassment and enjoys the job. my studies and improve our denly hit me that I had lost my Tasting Success – “Little did I Works at: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Petrol Message: “Girls must not worry about choosing so- condition. But, what would my ability to think and write as fast know that my journey had just Pump, Sector-43, Gurgaon called male jobs. Rather, they should try to be trend- kids say? The nagging thought as was needed. With sheer luck, started.” Working hours: 8 am to 4 pm setters by doing something different.” didn’t let me sleep. I scored well and was called for The day I got my degree, I felt Experience: Approx. 5 months FACT: More and more women are taking up this the interview. I was asked what on top of the world! I knew that Challenge: As she has a son aged 16 and daughter profession as they feel comfortable with the work- Breaking The News – “Those I had been doing all these years. from then on, there would be aged 14 residing in Delhi, she couldn’t afford to ing hours, and the not-so-strenuous chores they few seconds of silence were My son was waiting outside. I only highs and no lows. Little have erratic working hours, which was the case have to perform. G T killing.” pointed towards him and said, did I know that my journey had Mustering courage, I broke the “That’s what I had been doing.” just started. G T

Pic: Vasundhra Kaul, IX D, AIS Gur 46 Rhythmic prodigies Guard-ians Pic: Vasundhra Kaul, IX D, AIS Gur 46 Apoorva, 16 & Tulika, 14 Tabla maestros on duty Profession: Students Hobby: Playing Tabla Rekha, 32 & Geeta, 27 Experience: Apoorva – approx. 6 years; Female Security Guards Tulika – approx. 8 years Work at: AIS Gurgaon 46 Qualifications: Well versed with classical beats Experience: Rekha- Approx 7 months such as Teen Taal, Jhap Taal and Rupak Taal. Geeta - Over 2 years Challenge: The physical effort required. Challenge: Females are not really the first choice Challenge conquered: Dedication, patience and as guards. perseverance sidelined all kinds of barriers. Challenge conquered: Joined Amity! Perception challenged: Gender is not a criterion Perception challenged: These women can handle for playing Tabla. arms as competently as their male counterparts. Message: “While playing Table, if your hands be- Message: “Being safe is not being ‘sissy’. Be brave come rough, try hand creams!” and alert at all times.” FACT: Tabla soloist Anuradha Pal was trained by FACT: Today, increasing number of women in Taal Se Taal Mila Apoorva (L) & Tulika Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain G T uniform, loaded with arms, can be seen at most On guard Rekha (L) and Geeta public places. G T Contest Edition Who could have imagined the ‘Mosaic’ page THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 8 would require so much of editing! Mosaic Senior Vivekina Koul, X A, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor

Brush ‘n’ Easel Siddhant Misra Circle of life X A, AIS Gur 46

STORY WALA Jack smiled. “Yes, I was behind the serving counter. You asked me if you could work for some- thing to eat. I said it was against company policy.”

your opinion,” she said. The woman turned to Jack, “Do you re- member me? In my younger days when you worked here, I came through that very door, hungry and jobless. I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment. I walked into this place to get something to eat.” Jack smiled. “Yes, I was behind the serv- ing counter. You asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said it was against company policy.” The woman continued, “Then you made Illustration: Abhavya Roshan, VIII C, AIS Gur 46, me the biggest sandwich, gave me a cup Abhavya Roshan, AIS Gur 46, VIII here?” he asked. “I brought him for a of coffee. I was afraid you’d get into coffee,” said the woman. The manager trouble. Then, when I looked over and woman walked up to a man sit- replied angrily, “Having a person like saw you put the price of my food in the ting on the ground. This was a that here is bad for business.” Old Jack cash register, I knew everything would Awoman, clearly accustomed to grinned, “See, lady, I didn’t want to be okay. I got a job that afternoon. the finer things of life. She asked him, come here!” The woman turned to the Eventually, I started my own business.” “Are you hungry?” The man growled, manager, “Are you familiar with Eddy She pulled out a business card, “When “Leave me alone!” The woman insisted, and Associates, the banking firm?” “Of you are done, visit the personnel direc- POEMS “Come with me for a coffee.” After course, they hold their weekly meetings tor of my company. If you ever need some resistance, the old man, Jack, ac- in one of my banquet rooms,” the man- anything at all, my door is always companied the woman to a coffee shop. ager answered impatiently. “I, sir, am open.” There were tears in the old man’s The manager strode across the cafeteria Penelope Eddy, CEO of the company. I eyes. “How can I thank you?” he said. and stood by his table. “What’s going on thought that might make a difference to “Thank God who led me to you.” G T Born a burden

Tanvi Chaturvedi All Illustrations: AIS Gur 46, X A Arushi Bhargava, Sooji X A, AIS Gur 46 There was happiness all around, as a new member was to join the fold. Dusk of The house was full of relatives, Uttpam everybody was in a festive mood . imagination But all the happiness was gone, when they came to know that a girl Agrima Agarwal, AIS Gur 46, VII D was born.

The power of thinking the right She was a burden on the land, is the blinking of a bulb in our mind. without a single sympathetic hand. the near and dear ones called Ayushi Agarwal, AIS Gur 46, IX A Method A curse is there with the the sight, She was not given proper care, her a burden.  Mix sooji, fresh curd, baking pow- but a cheerful blessing might and she didn’t even dare to ask. Now during the last days of her life, Ingredients der and keep aside for 15 minutes. change my way of thinking, As she entered teenage, she is a burden for her own Sooji ...... ½ cup  Add chopped vegetables, red chilly while a ray of sun is sinking she lived as if in a cage. beloved children. Fresh curd ...... ½ cup powder, salt, chopped curry leaves in the water, decreasing its shine. She was still considered a burden, From whom life was born, Baking soda ...... 1 tbsp and mix well. The sun is going to hide, her parents used to call her the flower of is now considered a burden on earth. Vegetables (Chopped) ...... 1 cup  Heat oil in a pan and put some but the darkness is going to stay someone else’s garden. (Carrot, beans, onion, capsicums) amount of the mixture on it. Now Till the sun appears again, They are always inhumanly treated, Curry leaves (Chopped) . . . . . A few heat it till the mixture turns golden and a heavenly breeze will blow, The day finally came when they are discouraged even if they Red chilly powder ...... ½ tsp brown. while the darkness will become low. she got married, are talented. Salt ...... To taste  Decorate with mint leaves and Then I will find my way and went to her husband’s place, Will she be always considered a burden? Oil ...... For frying serve hot with mint chutney.G T to the garden of hoping of it being a wonderland. When will she become an owner of her imagination and faith. G T After a few happy days, own garden? G T CAMERA CAPERS Crazy facts Pics by: Jigyasa Gupta, IX A, AIS Gur 46 Sheffi Tiwari, AIS Gur 46, IX B

 A Rubik’s cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possi- ble combinations.  The second most popular search item on yahoo is “Google”.  There are only 18 countries richer than Bill Gates.  An average person lies 3 times per ten minutes of conversation.  90% people at some point in their lives have tried to close the fridge slowly to see when the light goes out.  Genghis Khan, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Napoleon Bonaparte and LaToya Jackson all share a common fear of cats. “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson  An average person spends 30 years Send in your entries to [email protected] being angry at a family member.G T It was an amazing and fulfilling experience THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 contributing to the GT issue in my own little way. Sreeraj Bhattacharya, X A, AIS Gur 46, Illustrator Junior 9

Contest Edition Mosaic Jack's magical Mango As the princess opened Cheese her eyes, John smiled at her and she sprang to Cake smileIllustration: Jayita Malik, V A, AIS Gur-46 her feet. Short Story to give his powers to someone else as heaven needed more angels like him. After telling the truth to Victoria and Shreya, Yadav blessing her with eternal happiness, AIS Gur 46, V Davis returned to heaven smilingly. A happy Victoria gave birth to a boy Ingredients frigerator to make the crust. named John, who went on to become a Bran or digestive biscuits . . . . .8-10 Heat milk in a pan. Mix cornflour doctor. One night, John saw his father in Butter ...... 2 tbsp in a little milk and add it to the hot his dream, saying, “Son, I am giving you Skimmed milk ...... 1 cup milk. Cook, stirring continuously the power to cure any illness, just with a Cornflour ...... 1 tbsp till the mixture thickens. smile.” John woke up with a start, but re- Gelatin ...... 1½ tbsps Mix gelatin in a little water and alized it was a dream and went back to Sugar ...... 1 cup heat it in the microwave for one sleep peacefully. Sliced mango ...... 1 minute. The next day, it was announced in the Skimmed milk chees ...... 2¼cups Take hung yogurt, paneer, mango market that the king’s daughter was very Mango pulp ...... 2 cups pulp, mango essence, milk and ill. John immediately went to the palace Hung yogurt ...... 1¾ cups sugar in a bowl and mix with a where the princess lay unconscious. As Mango essence ...... 1 tsp hand blender. Add the dissolved Sanchit Sethi, AIS Gur 46, IV After a few years, the couple started run- she opened her eyes, John smiled at her gelatin and blend. Pour this mix- ning out of money. Upon this, Davis and the princess sprang to her feet. The Method ture into the prepared tin over the nce there was an angel called took up a job and started serving as a surprised king told John, “My son you Crush biscuits and add butter. Put biscuit layer. Davis. One day, he saw a beau- doctor. While Victoria would go out for are now the king of this palace and have this mixture in a pan lined with Refrigerate for two to three hours, tiful girl, Victoria, on earth and daily chores, Davis put his super powers the hand of my daughter for marriage.” greaseproof paper. Press the mix- decorate with mango slices and O G T fell in love with her. So, he came to earth into pills to cure people. Soon, Davis King John and the princess lived happily ture lightly and place it in the re- serve chilled. and married her in human form. was called back to heaven. He was asked ever after.G T

Aditya Aggarwal Brush ‘n’ Easel II H, AIS Gur 46 NO SMOKING One day Nobita Nobita asked his His mom replied... asked his mom mother again Mom, what are you doing? You should Mom, what always throw I am should I do to water on it. lighting extinguish fire if a fire. it’s burning in a park or somewhere else? Once Nobita saw a Man- Why did you man smoking He took a glass of water and threw it on the man’s throw water on my cigarette. cigarette? Nobita- Because my mother told me to throw water whenever I see a fire.G T Made by: Harshit Chauhan, IV C & Aparajita Bhaskarm, IV A, AIS G-46

Childhood Riddle Bollywood My visit to a wild wedding Flex your imagination as Fiddle ever quarried, Jayita Malik, V A, AIS Gur-46, Poem and ready to change your Facebook Nandiinii Siingh, AIS Gur 46, V D challenges you to identify these Padam Chopra, AIS Gur 46, V A status to married?” famous bollywood stars. They both said yes, 1. What would you call a sleeping Once I went to a marriage, without a mess. bull? in a beautiful carriage. People threw flowers all over, 2. Why do cows have bells? The bride and groom were on the stage, Pujari said that the ritual is over. 3. Which pie can fly? and they were getting engaged. 4. What do you serve that you can’t The groom said that marriage is a circus of three rings, The bride with tears headed to eat? engaging, marrying and suffering. the limo. 5. What do birds need when they are The audience laughed, The groom started crying sick? and the groom felt like a daft. without much ado. 6. When I am closed, I am a triangle; Then they both went to cut the cake Everybody asked why, when I am open I am a circle. What kept on a decorated stake. the groom stopped to cry. am I? I went to fill up my tummy, And said to the crowd, “The bride’s just 7. A sport named on an insect? I must say crying today, 8. A board that is made of cups? the food was really yummy. but I will now cry every day with dismay. 9. Which is the darkest sea?G T

I wonder why all people get married, Answers

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The pujari asked the couple, “Have you should also be handled without any error.” G T don horns 2)Their 1)Bulldozer Contest Edition 10 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 Junior Jottings Newsletter Saturday Story Time Amiown revives and improves upon the age old method of Story Telling to involve the kids and parents to widen their knowledge horizon in a playway fashion during the Saturday Story Club

safari via shadow puppets. Children cre- Best Practice ated a mini puppet theatre using empty cartons to get a hands on experience of Tell me a fact and I’ll learn it, shadow puppet story telling method. tell me a truth and I’ll believe it They also made shadows of various an- But tell me a story, imals using hands and torch. and it will lie in my heart forever. I can make my own play dough Musical Stories: Music is tory telling has been around since one of the most beautiful creations of time immemorial. It has been the God which helps us to distress ourselves. Sway through which people passed Keeping this in mind the story club titled on the legends and history to the next ‘Shaka laka boom boom’ was organized generation, before we started writing and wherein children made musical instru- recording things. Stories from ‘Pan- ments like guitar, rattle, shakers, drum chatantra’, and sharing of ones own ex- etc from waste materials. Parents also periences help to widen the horizon of had a gala time seeing the little ones per- our knowledge and understanding of the forming with these instruments. G T world around us. Realizing the potential Lost in the Puppet shadow of Story Telling, Ms Sapna Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, Amiown Schools/ velop imagination but also teaches us the The presentation supported by multime- needs to decode the print material. Fun Time ACERT introduced the concept of ‘Sat- moral values like nurturing of emotions dia effects was enjoyed by all. Hence, to collaborate story telling with urday Story Club’ as a part of the Parent of sharing and friendship as shared in the creativity, the story club made presenta- Participation Program, so as to give an story ‘The rainbow fish,’ read out in Spin a story: The children tion involving stories wherein children overview to the parents of how stories class. Amies learnt how on sharing her learnt the art of spinning a story around learnt to thread a story with the help of open the doors of knowledge and wis- coloured fins with her friends the rain- the characters with the help of a story re- simple drawings of the characters. dom and also help bond with them. bow fish could win so many friends. volving around clay moulding. They first witnessed how to mould different From book to reality: A new beginning: To give an Learning culture, ritu- characters and then spin a story around Narrating a story to children using pup- apt start to this initiative, the teachers als and customs: Stories are it. Parents also learnt how simple ingre- pets is always fascinating. When the presented a skit to depict the importance the best way to learn about the different dients from their kitchen can help them story narrated using shadow puppets is of books; as they rightly say “books are cultures, rituals and customs. Keeping make non toxic clay at home. followed with a personal interaction man’s best friends.” this in mind a special depiction of ‘The with the story characters, the impact is Ramayana’ was organized, wherein the Decoding mental facul- everlasting. Both the children and par- What do penguins order for lunch? Learning Moral lessons: story was showcased with the help of ties: Reading requires optimum uti- ents witnessed this impact as they took Icebergers! Reading out stories not only helps de- stick puppets of characters from the epic. lization of mental faculties as the mind on an adventurous journey to the jungle Imbuing National Pride

Leaving a patriotic mark

miown Vasundhara held a Spe- each color in the National Flag. The cial Assembly on January 25, colours of Indian flag were reinforced by A2012 to educate children on collaboratively making a wreath with Republic Day, celebrated every year on their little hand prints. Jan 26, when the constitution of India The children were told that every year came into force and India became a truly on Jan 26, the President of India hoists Sovereign, Democratic Country in the the national flag at Rajpath and salute year 1950. The little ones enjoyed the Republic Day Parade. This year it singing ‘Nanha Munha Rahi hun’ and shall be done by the current President stood in attention when the National An- Ms Pratibha Patil. As a part of the Parent them was played. Partnership Programme, The parents On this special day, children were told were suggested to take out time to watch about their national bird peacock, na- the parade live/TV with their children to tional animal tiger, national game witness the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ at India hockey, national emblem and the na- Gate. This celebration radiated the social tional flag with the Ashoka Chakra. The message of togetherness, love, patriot- children were also apprised with the ism and integrity for the country and names of the Indian freedom fighters as also to celebrate the day with zeal and well as explained the significance of pride. G T

To know more about Amiown, follow us or post your messages on our Facebook page @ ‘Amiown - The Caring School’ There have been many changes in my life in the last year but one of the things that remained the same was my bonding with GT. I hope I THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 continue to be a part of this extended family of mine - the GT team. 11 Shweta Ahluwalia, AIS Gur 46, GT Teacher Co-ordinator Wassup School Lounge Contest Edition

AIS Pushp Vihar Amity Global School, Noida Science Colloquium Lights Shruthi, AGS Noida hirteen schools comprising 26 teams participated in Science Tcolloquium organised by Amity Global School, Noida on No- vember 30, 2011. Each team con- Camera sisted of two people, who spoke on relevant scientific topics ranging from energy and green buildings, string theory, genetic engineering to space and cryogenics. They were judged by experienced faculty from Action! Amity University, Noida. The first prize was bagged by AIS Vasund- ‘Ignited Spirit’ brings the best of creative theatrical talents of Delhi schools on one platform hara-6 followed by AIS Mayur Vihar and Lancer’s International School, reativity is a great motivator as energy and exhilarating spirit. The first a comic touch’. The second day was wit- comic touch.’ There was no camera and Gurgaon. The occasion was also it makes people interested in day saw the juniors (V-VII) putting up ness to the clash of the titans with the no re-takes in the performance, the ac- graced by the presence of Lon W Cwhat they are doing, gives hope their magical performances on the theme seniors (VIII-X) proving their mettle on tors performed to the hilt and left the au- Daniel, Principal, Amity Global that there can be a worthwhile idea, ‘Spoof of a fairy tale’ or a ‘Folklore with ‘Spoof of a Shakespearean play with a dience asking for more. The fest was Schools. The competition succeeded gives the possibility of some sort of judged by experts Dr Mani Bhushan, in improving the participants’ knowl- achievement to everyone and at the same Awards Abode Ashish Garg and Mona Chawla who just edge of different branches of science, time makes life fun and more interest- Rolling Trophy: AIS Saket couldn’t stop raving about the actors and while allowing them to ask questions ing. ‘Ignited Spirit’ - Amity Pushp Junior Category their impressive acting skills. to other participants and gain deeper Vihar’s Annual Inter-School Theatre 1st: AIS Saket This theatre fest programme as con- insight into different fields.G T Fest, born with this seed of thought, pro- 2nd: AIS Vas-1 ceived by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, vided the creative young minds, the fod- Best Actor: AIS Saket Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools der for channelizing their boundless Senior Category aims to polish creativity of students. AIS Vasundhara-6 energy in an innovative way. The two 1st: Birla Vidya Niketan School Principal Ameeta Mohan pre- day fest held on Dec 20-21, 2011 wit- 2nd: AIS Mayur Vihar sented the vote of thanks and congratu- nessed 10 renowned Delhi schools set Best Actor: AIS Vasundhara Sec-6 lated all the winners for their wonderful the stage on fire with their stupendous performance. G T

Sporting a cultural zeal Tele-Toddlers Team-up mity International School, Noida held its Pri- ele Matches – ‘Tiddlers and Tod- mary Annual Day -Fitness Fiesta-‘Amity Goes dlers’ hosted by AIS Vasundhara AGlobal’ on Dec 3, 2011 for the students of TSector-6 teed off with the lighting Classes I & II. Chief Guest Anant Deo, SP, Provincial of ‘Amity Jyoti’, a symbol of belief and Police Service, UP and Guest of Honour Surinder confidence by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Khanna, Former Indian Cricketer, lit the ceremonial Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools. lamp, along with Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairper- The tele-matches declared open by son, Amity Group of Schools, Ammaji (Smt LeeIawati AIS Noida School Principal Sunila Athley aimed at Shastri), Renu Singh (School Principal) and Roopma instilling team spirit in the hearts of the Singh (Primary Consultant). ‘Camel Riders’ mesmerised the spectators to the tune of winners received new cycles from Atlas Cycles. Fi- tender Amitians with various rounds of Sports Captain Saideep Ganesh lit the ceremonial musical flutes on the sandy banks. ‘The Samurai of nally, ‘Once an Amitian, Always an Amitian’ was put relays and races. The event held on De- torch, which was followed by an array of sporty per- Japan’ was the karate display as the ‘Wind Warriors’ forth in form of an intense display of yoga and cember 16, 2011 saw over 500 children formances reflecting cultures from around the globe. with streaks of their swirling swords danced the ‘dance Bharatanatyam. The skills of football, lawn tennis, from Nursery to Class III participate in Hornpipes, jigs and reels of the piping ‘Scottish Coun- of self-sacrifice’. ‘African Drummers’ hummed about cricket and hockey along with callanetics reflected the races, relay and drills with zest and were try Dance’ transported one to the highlands. The ebony and ivory, culture and people. The cycle race essence of global citizenship. G T cheered by their respective houses. G T Clean India. Shine India. AIS Pushp Vihar Ministry of tourism campaigns for Clean India to rebuild the image of India and revive foreign tourism

Ananya Rajpoot distinguished personalities from all were divided into five groups namely – AIS Noida, X A walks of life. This included respected educational group, media group, NGO Former President Dr. APJ Abdul group, travel & trade group and corpo- he lack of environmental clean- Kalam, Tourism Minister Subodh Kant rate group. Each group indulged in an liness has negatively affected Sahay, Railway Minister Dinesh intense meeting to culminate concrete Tthe country’s image; the worst Trivedi, Railway Board Chairman recommendations to carry the cam- hit being the tourism sector. Therefore, Vinay Mittal, Union Minister of State paign forward. Aneeta Sharma, Teacher, AIS PV the ministry of tourism decided to take We, as part of the educational group, a proactive step, which lead to the gen- AIS Noida experienced a grand opening to the dis- Qutub lass IV students of Amity Interna- esis of the concept of ‘Campaign Clean “Cleanliness is next cussion with an oath taken along with Ctional School, Pushp Vihar visited India.’ This campaign will be a part of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. His encouraging Qutub Minar, listed on World Heritage the Government’s Five Year Plan for to Godliness. ” words boosted our confidence. He left Sites to commemorate 100 years of improving the quality services and en- RH Khwaja us with great gusto to advance the dis- Walk Delhi. The children arrived at the his- virons in and around tourist destina- Union Tourism Secretary cussion, which was coordinated by toric venue to honour the greatest treas- tions across India. In this background, Deputy Secretary MoT, Sanjay Kothari. ure of Delhi’s history with colours and a one day workshop was organised on During the discussion, we crystallized camera. They participated in a painting December 20, 2011 at Hotel Ashok. for Tourism Sultan Ahmed, Dr Naresh short term and long term methods to competition organized at the venue. The approach of the workshop was Trehan, Members of the Parliament take the campaign forward. They also interacted with the foreign comprehensive and inclusive. It in- Shatrughan Sinha and Chiranjeevi and The day concluded with a session, tourists apprising them with the history volved every strata of the society- many others. Union tourism secretary which saw Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, of Qutub Minar and making them aware schools, colleges, NGOs and govern- RH Khwaja delivered the key note ad- Kumari Selja and Ravi Kishan as the of the completion of 100 years of Delhi. ment. I was fortunate to be a part of this dress, where he aptly stated a Kashmiri guests. The session concluded with a The memorable visit not only educated workshop along with my batchmate quote to convey that ‘cleanliness is next presentation on the recommendations the children on India’s rich historic her- Ayan Pandey. to godliness.’ of each group that were forwarded to itage but also boosted their confidence The opening ceremony was graced by After the inaugural, the participants the ministry for action.G T to interact with visitors and feel proud of their country.G T Contest Edition It was, as always, a memorable experience. A lot of fun, discussing page THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012 ideas and all. But beyond that, you gain a sense of awe for people who do 12 this everyday. It helps you appreciate the profession more. Respect. Bag Pack Variety Vasundhra Kaul, IX D, AIS Gur 46, Page Editor

If music be the food of love, Graphic:Anup Agarwal, IX D, AIS Gur 46 play on…and on and on. Shakespeare would have been crying out loud, headbanging along with these young and peppy bands, had he been alive today, living and singing in the musical bylanes of Gurgaon

Esha Gopinath Nair, XI A & Vasundhra Kaul, IX D, AIS Gur 46

urgaon is an urban and fast growing city full of hip young- Gsters who are passionate about their music. They certainly support and encourage it by all means - from attend- ing concerts to buying CDs and mer- chandise of their favourite rockers. The music crazy people of Gurgaon draw fa- mous bands to the NCR and the vicious musical cycle continues, sometimes giving birth to new musical groups and bands. Time to meet some of the offshoots of Gurgaon’s musi- cal love! Mutiny in March

GENRE: The new wave or progressive wave of hardcore/metal core, using dif- ferent time signatures and technological riffing. They compose their own songs. formed at the IIT Kanpur music festival “For teens, we play the Porcupine tree, they also have a partnership with ‘Then Doors, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. “Every band loves to play an original set and at a couple of college fests. or Red Hot Chilli Peppers and for older and now’, another popular band. ACHIEVEMENTS: He and his group live, and we are no exception,” said Jatin USP: One of the few bands who play age groups, we cover The Beatles and USP: They address the angst of the ‘Area 231’ earlier won the prelims round Chhabra, the bass guitarist. hardcore metal. Eric Clapton, so it’s balanced,” explains youth. of ‘Launchpad’ (Channel V) and reached INSPIRATION: Parkway Drive, Au- Rishaal Rajaan, a member. the regional round final of the ‘Yamaha gust Burns Red and For the Fallen Inertia INSPIRATION: Porcupine Tree, Ma- Mihir Raina Asian Beats’ competition. The group has Dreams. roon 5, Oasis, The Beatles and Red Hot also played at the ‘Kingfisher Pubrock- ACHIEVEMENTS: “We have begun GENRE: Contrary to their name, Inertia Chilli Peppers. GENRE: Combination of Blues and fest’, a prestigious musical gathering. to get into competitions and pub gigs, re- is an alternative cum progressive rock ACHIEVEMENTS: Their gigs have Classical Rock. USP: He has a clear and unique guitar cently,” said Jatin. They recently per- band with a slight blues rock feel to it. been wildly successful in Gurgaon and INSPIRATION: The Beatles, The repertoire.G T Fielding from the border Join Kapil Dev in his journey from Cricket to Army

Sreeraj Bhattacharya, AIS Gur 46, X

ho has not heard of Kapil Dev? We all Diary of a know him as the stalwart who captained Wthe Indian Cricket Team towards the first World Cup win and as a record breaking all rounder. But how many of us know that the star cricketer is also the Ambassador of the Indian Wimpy kid Armed Forces? Kapil Dev is one of the best all rounders of the game. On asking whether he misses cricket, now esting. It makes for an easy yet with the overall theme.” that he plays golf, he replied, “Not really! Golf is a Book Review absolutely engaging read.” Shweta Ahluwalia gentler game and it keeps me occupied as well as Asavri Misra, IX C, Teacher, AIS Gur 46 active. It suits my age. I quite like the high energy Tanvi Sethi, AIS Gur 46, X A AIS Gur 46 Language rating levels of today’s cricket players and would stick to Entertainment rating  watching the game than playing.” iary of a Wimpy Kid is a Teen lessons An earnest sportsman, Kapil Dev joined the Terri- series of books that takes Easy linguistics “There is a lot to learn from the torial Army in 2008. When Dyou through the chal- “The good part about the book is book vis-à-vis what a teenager asked the reasons for joining lenges and the ups and downs in that there are no full blown swear should not be doing. While the the army, he replied, “I like the life of a middle-school boy. words, which is a much needed book does put trouble-making in their discipline, their sense of The twists and turns that the respite. While there is nothing to a humorous light, it at the same camaraderie and the way they writer goes through makes the learn from the book in terms of time comes with an undertone of carry themselves; always well book an interesting teen ride. vocabulary, it is not too light ei- positive learning. The character groomed and erect. I also felt ther to be categorised as a coffee remains positive throughout the that I had to do something for Youthful table book. The language is sim- story, which can be an inspira- Kapil Dev the soldier standing on the bor- entertainment ple and crisp, which goes well tion. The book will be a great with Sreeraj der. So, when this opportunity “The book strikes a chord with learning experience for the kids came by, I grabbed it and I the young minds as they can re- Book : Diary of a Wimpy kid as they get to learn from the mis- must say that I am much more satisfied than what I late to the experiences of the Author : Jeff Kinney takes of the character.” G T was 5 years ago.” He also added that the youth can characters and the situations. The Recommended for : 13-16 years Priti Sethi, Parent of Tanvi contribute their bit to the nation by “Being what you funny and sarcastic cartoons Overall rating : 3/5 Sethi, X A, AIS Gur 46 are and practicing integrity, camaraderie, grooming make the book even more inter- Learning rating and discipline.” G T