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They have lifted 5 kids as of now increase their vocabulary effectively, best anthem by UNO. world’s best Prime Minister by UNO. as new words go one into one ear and and next may be your child. out the other. p3 other provisions in our law mechanism Dr. Shirish that punishes the guilty of cyber crime “Children must Kashikar like this. Union government recently Director asked Face book and Whatsapp to check be taught... National Institute of Mass Youth unemployment Communication and the flaws in their information dissemina- is emerging as Journalism - Ahmedabad tion systems. They were asked to create big problem in technical mechanism to stop the spread- our country. It is often shocking riends, you might have come across ing of fake news. to see that many such messages or videos almost eve- Google and Facebook has taken call of young Indians can’t get suitable ry second day on your social media- Government and started “News Labs” for jobs despite having advanced F quality journalism to eradicate the men- college degrees. p7 platforms like Facebook or Whatsapp or Instagram etc. Sometimes you accept it as ace of fake news. They have started qual- it is and forward it to friends and family ity content generation (news or other) Remembering members without blinking an eye lid. But Manipulation. training programs for journalists and so- do you know above all three “Breaking As far as social media is concerned, cial media influencers. It is a good initia- the Life... news” are fake one? They have no sub- there are various types of fake or mis- tive for a long time solution. Some techni- The genuine guru is God’s stance in it. In fact child lifter women’s leading news or content that we need to cal changes in their software are also in representative and he the pipeline and some of them are imple- speaks about God and gang news video had created such unrest be aware of. It includes click baits, propa- nothing else. Such was that an innocent women of Madari tribe ganda, satire or parody, sometimes mis- mented, like Whatsapp has reduced for- the first Sikh guru, was unnecessarily thrashed by the mob leading headings, biased or slanted news. warded messages to only five messages at Guru Nanak who and killed. Now, let’s check what the situation in a time and that too with “forwarded “tag. laid the foundation Since we all are consuming genuine or for Sikhism. p9 So, such unconfirmed and unsubstan- India is. India accounts for nearly a fourth tial content/news on social media plat- of Whatsapp’s 1 billion global users. Each fake content (including news every day forms are called fake content. In this age day 200 million (20 crore) users wake up being a user it becomes our duty to break NEET 2019 of social media, it is a big threat for soci- every morning to spread various content the chain if we come across the fake con- ety and democracy. on it including fake one. In our progres- tent. The basic question arises for a com- Preparation Guide Let’s understand first what fake news sive nation, an explosive growth of smart mon user, how to identify fake content! The National or content is. Interestingly on social me- phones, the spread of 4G up to the grass So first whenever you get content on Eligibility your social media platform first check Entrance Test dia, we see the fake content in news for- root level and the nature of platform like (NEET) is a mat. Since news is the most trusted piece Whatsapp has aided in the spread of mis- the sources of story. Is it really done by a highly competitive medical of information, we believe it and trust it. information. The internet and mobile as- trustworthy news website, Secondly, entrance exam. p15 So, those who misuse these platforms to sociation of India (IAMAI) estimates that don’t just go on headline, read the full ar- circulate fake content use news format. the number of mobile internet users in ticle post, because headline can be de- Many a things we read online especially India will touch 478 million by (47.80 ceptive. Third, is it covered by other news Innovation and on Facebook or Whatsapp may appear crore) by this year including 187 million companies or just a single unknown true, often they are not. Fake news is (18.70 crore) rural areas. Smartphone use website is spreading it. Fourth, check the Progressive... news, stories or hearsay created to delib- is growing annually by 18.6 percent in ur- facts, such fake content often contain in- erately misinform or deceive readers. ban areas and 15 percent in rural areas, correct dates and data. Fifth sometimes Usually these stories are created to either the highest in the world. There lies the satirical content like standup comedy influence people’s views, to propagate problem. There is no direct control of video or memes are spread out of the political motives or cause confusion and government agencies on content genera- context, so get these facts checked first. can often be a profitable business for on- tion and when messages are generated in After this scrutiny, if you find the content line publishers. Fake news stories can de- lakhs every day, it is next to impossible to fishy then don’t forward it and break the ceive people by looking like trusted web- monitor it. Some of the government agen- chain. You can do the fact checking on sites or using similar names and web cies like Gujarat Police, Rajasthan police, www.webqoof.com/ quint or www. We have been in the field of education boomline.in also. So, next time when for the last 65 years and are addresses to reputed news organisations. Karnataka police has started social media considered to be one of the best According to a media research scholar, monitoring cells where they scrutinize you receive a mega star is no more, please educational institutions in the city of there are three elements of fake news- messages which could cause social un- don’t forward the post without fact Ahmedabad. p16 Mistrust, Misinformation and rest, in fact there are cyber laws and some checking. www.theopenpage.co.in school speaks Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 2

To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] My Own School collects Rs. 4 LML students participated in various inter-school competitions Lakh for Kerala Relief Fund

LML students participated in various inter- school competitions held at DPS Gandhinagar on 24th November. Various competitions were held such as theme dance, folk song, art and craft competitions, and quiz competition. LmLites secured 2nd position in the dance competition in which they performed on the theme” The Right To Education” and were felicitated by awards.

Sports Day Celebration

LML School celebrated Sports Day at their campus. The day started with a We are very proud to announce that our school My Own March Past and School (D.P.Campus) has collected a fund of Rs.4,00,001 followed by various through contributions from students, teachers and sporting competitions directors for the devastating Kerala flood. It was bid to including lemon race, sensitise our students to most devastating calamity and 100m race, etc. how we could help our fellow countrymen in such a difficult The winners were time. From the funds collected, we contributed Rs 1,00,000 awarded by school to Gayatri Parivar and Vivekanand Swami Medical Mission head boy Kunj Patel and Rs. 3,00,001 were given to Deputy Chief minister Shree and head girl Khushi Nitinbhai Patel Sir, under Prime Minister Relief Fund in the Srivastav. presence of Governor Shree O.P. Kohli.

Educational trip of Madhav Vidhya Sankul

A 3 day Educational Trip was The Principal of Rameshwar School, Nikol was awarded Atal Bihari Vajpayee Avantika organized for the students of National Award - 2018 on 18th November at Indian International Centre - New Delhi. He Std. 5 to 7 to Kumbhalgadh, also received a gold medal in the national essay competition. Delhi Police Commissioner Shri Sanjaysingh (I.P.S.), Shri S.K.Nanda (I.A.S.) & A.D.C.P.-C.I.D. Crime, Gujarat Shri Anil Udaipur, Shamlaji by Madhav Prathm (I.P.S.) gave the award to Dr. Hemant Pandya. Vidhya Sankul

Opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. While the editor/ publisher do their utmost to verify information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. www.theopenpage.co.in educators speak Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 3 Sure-fire ways to drastically improve your vocabulary Garima Bhatt 6. Appreciate the language is the Editor at You can try every learning method you The Open Page. She is want, but at the end of the day, you’ll an inspiring and passionate only make rapid progress when you educationist with begin begin to truly appreciate the extensive media language for its expressiveness, its in- experience trinsic beauty, the subtle differences between seemingly identical words ords are the basic blocks of the and phrases. Find yourself using the language, and one of the key pre- W same word again and again? Open the dictors of someone’s education level, thesaurus and try to integrate a few profession and social status. Yet most nuanced alternatives into your lan- students struggle to increase their vo- guage. Notice a pattern? Try looking cabulary effectively, as new words go up the word’s root, prefix, and suffix, one into one ear and out the other. It’s and how they’re used in other vocabu- not that we have difficulties grasping lary. Rather than learning words as the vocabulary when we see it. Rather, meaningless syllables, discover their we struggle to recall when we get the etymology or origin. opportunity to use it, or worse yet, for- Learning about the origins of the get to use frequently enough only to end words you use can be very effective at up back where we begun. Described be- solidifying the connections in your low are a few proven tactics to over- brain, and guessing the meanings of come this struggle and learn new words the vocabulary you come across in the faster, recall them more effectively, and future. Once you know that ‘ortho’ remember them forever. means straight, you can quickly guess How to improve your the meaning of complex words like or- thodontist (a doctor who straightens vocabulary teeth) or orthography (the proper way the simplest being to learn vocabulary 1. Make use of spaced repetition the most effective ways to increase your of writing). in sentences. This has additional bene- vocabulary. The stereotype might por- Before you can use any of the above techniques fits of introducing you to several words tray bookworms as boring and asocial, learning hacks, you’ll need a list of vo- The science is clear on how memories at a time, and clarifying their meaning, but studies have in fact confirmed re- cabulary to start learning. Ideally, form, and solidify in our brains.The ba- which may not always be obvious from peatedly that regular readers are much much of that vocabulary should come sic concept is that memories begin to a simple dictionary translation. Beyond more expressive if you give them a from encounters in daily life, whether fade shortly after forming, and disap- sentences, you can experiment with chance to speak. While you read, pay through reading, watching the news, pear into oblivion unless we are ex- learning words with stories, songs or close attention to words you don't know, listening to songs, watching movies, or posed to the information again. With just everyday situations. but don’t try to look up everything right paying attention to conversations in each exposure, the chance of forgetting away or you’ll fail to appreciate the nar- the elevator. Most experts agree that that information becomes lower and 3. Make the vocabulary rative and eventually get bored. Instead, language should be learned in a way lower. This is why reviewing what personal, and emotional highlight words that appear to be par- that allows you to use it at the earlier you’ve learned regularly is so important You’ve probably heard stories of car ticularly useful or central to the story, opportunity. That is a key value of to effective learning. Making a vocabu- crash survivors who can remember eve- then try to figure out their meanings learning in context, of learning vocab- lary journal, where you add new words ry little detail before the accident. We’ve from context before checking the official ulary that is personally relevant, and along with meaning and usage can be a also all experienced how difficult it can definition. Make sure to engage with generally engaging with words as great help. By reviewing your journal at be to forget something we’ve been told material on many different subjects, and blocks you can use to construct some- spaced intervals and testing yourself, that touched us to the heart. This effect in different formats. The language will thing bigger, rather than individual you can refresh the memory and the can be put to great effect in vocabulary be very different depending on whether pieces of information. new words would go straight into your learning when combined with the pre- you’re reading Harry Potter, a glamour This is why the best source of learn- long-memory after 4-5 appropriately vious tip. Rather than settling for a bor- magazine, or the daily newspaper. ing basic vocabulary are word lists or- spaced repetitions. ing sentence like “The photo is on the dered by the frequency at which they table,” try something like “The photo of 5. Have some fun with the are used in day-to-day language. One 2. Study vocabulary in my mother fell of the desk just when I words you learn rarely sees this approach in classroom context got the call.” Try to think of new vocabu- Word games may not be enough in and setting, but it has been found to be ex- Research shows that the vast majority of lary in context of the people you know, of themselves, but they’re a fun and ef- tremely effective and popular among words are learned from context. Learn- places you’re familiar with or important fortless way to increase the recall speed many successful language self-learning in context of situations and sentenc- events in your life. of the vocabulary you know already, as ers. In many languages, learning just es has huge benefits for all three aspects well as to pick up an occasional new 1000 basic words will make you un- of vocabulary acquisition: learning, re- 4. Read regularly, and from a word from your peers. Crosswords and derstand 90 percent of the spoken lan- call and retention.This means that you variety of sources Scrabble are a good place to start while guage, and even the first 250 most should never learn vocabulary from iso- Reading exposes you to the same vocab- learning English. Boggle and Quiddler common words will give you a good lated lists of unrelated vocabulary, with- ulary at regular intervals, integrated it are also great fun and a good way to im- sense of the conversation. If you ac- out seeing them as part of a wider pic- into the context of a longer story, per- prove your vocabulary. You can find quire just 10 new words a day, getting ture.There are many ways of introducing sonally relatable once you get immersed more such word games and apps in your up to speed in a conversation will take context into your vocabulary learning, in the story. This makes reading one of phone’s app store. less than a month of casual learning. Write to us at [email protected] if you want any specific topic or query to be covered in this section www.theopenpage.co.in YOUNG REporters club (Y.R.C.) Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 4 Inter school handwriting competition at LML school “Handwriting is an imprint of the self on the page”

elieving in this , Lalji Mehrotra Li- Bons School hosted an Inter school handwriting competition ( Hindi and English) in collaboration with ' The Open Page' on 1st December , 2018 for the students of classes 1 to 5 . The contest witnessed vivacious partici- pation of around 406 tiny tots from around 20 schools , including the LML School. Each school sent 3 partici- pants from each class for each category. DAV, Cosmos Castle, DPS, Tripada and Rachna were some among the winner schools. The jury for the competition was served by eminent personalities like Shri PradeepBalkrishna Joshi Editor- Rajasthan Patrika – Ahmedabad Edi- tion and Ms Pramila Mishra Sr. Man- ager – Reach to Teach – UK Charity organization. They were assisted by 10 other judges who were also the educators of the participating schools. The children incontrovertibly presented their agile dexterity on papers startling the judges for both the languages and bagged many prizes . During the prize distribution Mr. Pradip Joshi addressed the participant and the parents his words motivate them to take the life with full confidence and never be afraid of failures. He also told parents to support their children in all walks of life. Mrs Premila Mishra words inspired children that they work hard and never feel dejected by failures. Mrs Nipa Shukla, CEO – The Open Page congrat- ulated all the participating students and thanked the Principal & Staff for the hard work they have put in to make the Competition a great success. Mrs. Ranjana Mandan, Principal of Winners Of The English Handwriting Competition Winners Of The Hindi Handwriting Competition LaljiMehrotra Lions school gave vote Class I 1st hitarth Shree Narayan Central School Class I 1st Swara Barot Cosmos Castle International School of thanks to all the participating schools and the students. She also ap- 2nd Kanushi Rachana School 2nd Simmi Halakar delhi Public School preciated the efforts taken by the par- 3rd baanee Khyati World School 3rd Prisha Aavishkar International School ents to motivate their wards to par- Class II 1st Swayam Shah Tripada (Atul) Primary School Class II 1st yashika Rai Cosmos Castle International School ticipate in the competitions. She also thanked the judges for 2nd manushri Trivedi Tripada International School 2nd Gauravi Baldaniya Rachana School guiding in selecting the winners for 3rd Nishk Rachana School 3rd Sahar Khan Cosmos Castle International School both English and Hindi. She also Class III 1st Janmejay Patel Rachana School Class III 1st hirdarshan Patel LaljiMehrotra Lions School thanked The Open Page and team for extending full support in organizing 2nd Shlok Patel Anandniketan 2nd Kavisha Jain Rachana School the event. 3rd Ananya K Rachana School 3rd Anvita Bhatiya Rachana School Under the guidance of the Principal Ranjana Mandan school has been Class IV 1st Vansh Shah Zydus School of Excellence Class IV 1st Shreeda Singh delhi Public School conducting this competition since 2nd divij Limbadiya Cosmos Castle International School 2nd Aarohi Shukla Aavishkar International School last 10 years with an undaunting aim 3rd Ananya Suryavanshi delhi Public School 3rd Kashish Dhavle Cosmos Castle International School to uphold the importance of the skill of good handwriting, which even in Class V 1st Seeya S Patel Anandniketan Class V 1st Tanvi Kamleshbhai AnandniketanBhadaj today’s ‘keypad world ' stands out as 2nd Tanvi Salecha 2nd Ishani Basu d A V International School a merit of the possessor. 3rd Navya Jaiswal delhi Public School 3rd Ananya Agarwal delhi Public School www.theopenpage.co.in YOUNG REporters club (Y.R.C.) Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 5

Mother’s Pet - SVS English School held an exhibition cum presentation Mother’s Pet - SVS English School held an exhibition cum presentation. The topic “Our Amazing Earth”. The students of grades IV, V, VI, & VII had done a power point presentation on various topics like democracy, Indus Valley civilization, the tribes of the world and famous reformers of the world. Students from I to VII grades also presented various skits which depicted our world like ef- fects of global warming, the various food webs and life of aquat- ic living beings. Finally, the children as young as the 2nd graders singing the song “ Mile Sur MeraTumhara” in all different languages was a real treat to hear. SEGREGATION OF WASTE Verbal Disputes eeping up our tradition of providing a platform for ora- Ktory skills of young minds, the 4th inter school Debate competition was organized at Khyati World School. 16 schools Participated in it. The children were enthusiastic and giving their views and displayed a deep understanding of the topic. For Group A –Topic is Homework should be banned; Ahmedabad should be renamed as Karnawati. The highlight of the Debate was Rebuttal round , Here each participant asked their opponent question on the matter presented by that contestant. Each Participant rose to the occasion to defend their argument. Debate really does engaged inspire an empower. We engaged with a many new student to inspire other Teachers, judges, competitors and students with our event and Finally we empowered others by encouraging them to aim bigger and bigger. And the Rolling Trophy was bagged by Zydus School for Excellence. n Overall it was a fabulous event and lots of good memories to restore. n Congratulations to team Zydus!

List of Winners The initiative of segregation of dry garbage and wet garbage was launched from December 2018 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Tripada English School's students (std 1st to 4th ) Group A Group B were given the awareness of this new programme during assembly. Students were dressed in n FIrst Position - Anay Jalota , n FIrst Position - Gatha Joshi , Blue and Green colored dress . The motive of this segregation, the material to be thrown in this Hetansh Mehta From DAV Nitya Pillai St.Kabir Naranpura International bins, dry garbage to be recycled and wet garbage to be decomposed as to be used as a fertilizer n Second Position - Kanishka for the growth of plants , all this concepts were explained to the students. Students have taken n Second Position - Vivaan Ajwani , Malhar Shah From a pledge to spread this awareness among the parents and their neighbourhood as waste Shahane , Arya Dave From Zydus School of Excellence Zydus School for Excellence segregation is the first step that will help to save the environment and improve the quality of n best Orator - Nitya PIllai From atmosphere we live in.. n Best Orator - Rishika Reddy St.Kabir From Divine Child

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Get together n hot glue or double sided Unpoppable n 9-10 craft sticks sticky tape n n 4 rubberbands mini-marshmallows or other small items to use as Bubble Recipe n bottle cap projectiles n 3 cups water n 1 cup dish soap n 1/2 cup corn syrup Put it together: Stack and band together n Scissors all but 2 sticks. n Plastic pipette Band the other two sticks n Microfiber gloves as shown. Glue or stick on the cap. n Pour water into a bowl. n Add dish soap into bowl. Play: Put the projectile into the n Add corn syrup. cap, hold down top stick, n Mix well. release and watch the object fly. n Cut off end of pipette. Practice aiming by setting n Dip cut end of pipette into up a target. bubble solution and blow from the other end to make unpoppable bubbles! www.theopenpage.co.in experience speaks Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 7 “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” Education should be skill based rather than knowledge based

Dr. ANJU VERMA challenges of everyday life. The dramat- helping children develop sound n How to get to and from home and ic changes in global economies over the judgment and good habits for long- school M.Sc. Ph.D CHEMISTRY is the Principal of Khyati past five years have been matched with term stability, wellness, and n Who to call in an emergency (mem- World School. A the transformation in technology and success. orise phone numbers) recognised educator, these are all impacting on education, n How to Promote Life Skills for Young with extensive n How to safely cross the street the workplace, and our home life. Skills- Students experience and based learning provides classroom en- n What to do if they are bullied or wit- expertise in the field of n Parents can take an active role in vironments where independence, ness bullying education. teaching life-skills at home with thinking skills, collaboration and active n How to safely use kitchen appliances projects that provide real world ex- outh unemployment is emerging as learning are developed at the same time and prepare basic meals amples and lessons in decision mak- big problem in our country. It is of- as knowledge is acquired. Y ing and problem solving. They can n How to do the laundry ten shocking to see that many young There is a very small yet very signifi- be as simple as assigning household Indians can’t get suitable jobs despite cant change in mindset needed if you chores and budgeting practice The Importance of Books and having advanced college degrees. When want to be a skills-based educator. Tra- through pocket money, to caring for the purpose of education is to create ac- ditionally we teachers look at our Reading a pet or volunteering in the tive, empowered and engaged young knowledge curricula then choose activi- The benefits of reading to young chil- community. citizens then are we missing some- ties we think will best pass on that dren and fostering a reading habit early thing? In reality the world around us knowledge, The activities happen to re- n Fun and easy to organise activities, in a child’s life are hard to overstate. changing really fast while our education quire certain skills. To become skills- like game nights (or afternoons) From building and strengthening vo- system is struggling to keep up. One based we flip it. No longer do we think, with family and friends with an edu- cabulary and language skills to aiding fundamental shift is on how we assess "What activity shall I use to teach them cational focus that also encourage with creative thinking, reading is one of and support the growth of skills, not about fractions". Instead we switch it to, working in teams, can help to build the easiest and best activities available just knowledge. While we are moving "Would fractions be a good context for social and interpersonal skills. to teach children a range of new skills. into a knowledge-based economy, the them to develop resilience and Some of the many benefits of reading biggest challenge is that we learn things perseverance?" Everyday Survival Skills include: in the classroom that don’t always con- In addition to brushing their own teeth n Builds self-regulation The Benefits of Teaching Life nect with the way it is used in real life. A and learning how to tie their shoes and n Teaches empathy student can pass a maths test, but if Skills at a Young Age get dressed, young children should n they can’t quickly recalculate change know what to do in common situations Improves imagination and n Building life skills is essential- l y vocabulary when working that first job, then an exercise in as well as emergencies, such as: what impact have we really n Increases concentration made? n Exposes children to diversity and In a constantly different perspectives and situations changing environ- than their own. ment, having life The acquisition of problem-solving skills is an essen- and reasoning abilities is a fluid and on- tial part of being going process, and working with chil- able to meet the dren early in their development to lay the framework with examples that they can understand and apply on their own is a good place to start. We at Khyati World School see to it that students are working on skills along with their regular studies through play way method. The students get ex- posed to natural environment and min- gle easily in smaller groups. Connect the Dots: Practice Skip Counting by Fives! Skip count by 5 to connect the dots and discover what can keep you warm when camping. www.theopenpage.co.in activities Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 8-9

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Name and virtues. 2 Kirat Karni He expected the Sikhs to live as honourable household- ers and to earn by ones honest physical and mental effort, while accepting both Remembering the Life and pains and pleasures as God's gifts and blessings. One is to stay truthful at all times and fear none but the Supreme Soul. Live a life founded on decency immersed in righteousness and governed Message of Guru Nanak by high spiritual, moral, and social values. he genuine guru is God’s representa- changed man. He would say nothing, he in – Pride, Anger, Greed, Attachment 3 Vand Chakna. The Sikhs were Ttive and he speaks about God and quit his job and distributed all that he and Lust. Guru Nanak travelled far and asked to share their wealth within the nothing else. Such was the first Sikh had to the poor. Accompanied by his wide teaching people the message of community by practising Vand Chakna guru, Guru Nanak who laid the founda- childhood friend Mardana, who had alone God who is the eternal Truth and – “Share and Consume together”. The tion for Sikhism. Guru Nanak was born ways played the rebab while Nanak lives in every one of his creations. community or Sadh Sangat is an impor- on 29th November 1469 in village Tal- sang, they left town. It was then Guru Nanak founded and tant part of Sikhism. One must be part wandi of the Punjab province to the that Guru Nanak began his mis- formalised the three pillars of of a community that is living by the house of father Mehta Kalu ji, a village sionary work and travels. Guru ji Sikhism: great objective values set out by the accountant, and mother Mata Tripta ji, a continued to carry out the mis- 1 Naam Japna Guru Ji Sikh Gurus and every Sikh has to con- simple and religious woman. The vil- sion of his life – to lead people urged the Sikhs directly to tribute in whatever way possible to the lage, now known as Nankana Sahib, is on the true path to God, to dispel practise Simran and Naam common community pool. This spirit of situated near the city of Lahore in pre- superstition, to bring people out Japna – meditation on God Sharing and Giving is an important mes- sent day Pakistan. Sikhs over the world of ritualistic practises, to through reciting, chanting, sage from Guru Nanak. celebrate the auspicious occasion of lead them directly to fol- singing, and constant Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Guru Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth as ‘Gurpurab’ low Gurbani without remembrance fol- Nanak’s Prakash Utsav, is a reminder for on the pooranmashi (full moon) day in the need for priests lowed by deep the devotees to follow his teachings and the Lunar month of Katak. and clergy, and to study & com- devote their life in the selfless service of From an early age, it was evident that restrain and guard prehension God. Nanak’s teachings can be found in Nanak was an extraordinary child and against the five of God’s the Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib, as blessed with divine grace. Having a thieves with- a collection of verses recorded in Gur- deeply contemplative mind and rational mukhi. Two days prior to the festival, thinking, young Nanak would often sur- akhand path-a 48 hour nonstop reading prise his elders and teachers with the of Guru Granth Sahib is held at Gurud- sublimity of his knowledge, particularly waras. Nagarkirtan, a procession of dev- on divine matters. By the age of 16, Guru otees is organised day before Gurpurab Nanak had mastered multiple existing and it is followed by singing of hymns religious texts and languages (Sanskrit, and prayers.Guru Nanak Jayanti’s cele- Persian, Hindi), and was writing what brations begin as early as 3 am.The time many believed were divinely inspired between 3 am to 6 am is called Amrit compositions. Vela. When he came of age, Nanak married The Gurpurab celebrations are held and had two sons. Guru ji's brother-in- with much fervour and joy at Golden law obtained a job for him in Sultanpur Temple, Amritsar. Guru Nanak appoint- as the manager of the government's gra- ed Bhai Lehna as the successor Guru, nary. One morning, when he was twen- renaming him as Guru Angad, meaning ty-eight, he went as usual down to the "one’s very own" or "part of you". river to bathe and meditate. It was said Shortly after proclaiming Bhai Lehna as that he was gone for three days, and he his successor, Guru Nanak died on 22 reappeared, filled with the spirit of God. September 1539 in Kartarpur, at the It was apparent to all that he was a age of 70. Christmas Tree One of the most awaited Christmas de- It is said that the German Christians In the early 20th century, electricity cor items, especially by kids, is un- were the first to bring the trees into brought a revolution in Christmas tree doubtedly the magical looking Christ- their homes to decorate or use a Christ- decoration. Electrical Christmas lights mas tree. It is said that Christmas tree mas pyramid made of wood in areas grew more and more popular every was included in the celebrations ever where there was a scarcity of trees. year and now most communities since humans observed these evergreen Soon, whole Europe caught up with the throughout the US feature public dis- trees glistening in the moonlit sky on a trend and the English Royalty popular- plays of Christmas trees. The President clear night sparkling against the back- ized it among the elite. Prince Albert, of the United States now lights the Na- drop of white snow. One of the most husband of Queen Victoria, decorated tional Christmas Tree every year in import Christmas symbols for centu- the first Christmas tree. They had then Washington as an indication of the be- ries, Christmas trees were used in many used candles, candies, fruits, and gin- ginning of Christmas celebrations. The pagan festivals to honor their gods and gerbread. Christmas tree came to Amer- huge lighted tree at Rockfeller Center in spirits. Vikings in North Europe consid- ica with the German immigrants and New York is quite a spectacle and skat- ered these evergreen trees a reminder was accepted by the general public only ers spinning beneath it look like angels. of the Spring that is about to approach in the late 1800s. At the time of the first Christmas Tree has now gained popu- and that the Winter will end soon. In public display of a Christmas tree by larity all over the world and choosing ancient England and France, Druids German settlers in Pennsylvania, it was the right Christmas tree and its orna- used to honor God of harvests by deco- considered a symbol of pagans. Till ments, placing gifts beneath it and rating oak trees with fruit and candles, then, apples, nuts, cookies, candies, opening them at midnight is all now just as Romans adorned trees with trin- colored popcorn and candles were the part and parcel of Christmas fun and kets and candles on Saturnalia. popular Christmas tree ornaments. revelry. www.theopenpage.co.in Back to the roots Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 11 Varanasi Celebrates Dev Deepawali ev Deepawali or the ‘Deepawali of Dgods’ is celebrated on the Kartik Poornima at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, In- dia. This festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Shiva over the de- mon Tripurasur. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu Month of Kartika and takes place fifteen days after Diwali. The gods are believed to descend to Earth to bathe in the Ganges on this day and so it is also observed as Tripura Purnima Snan. Devotees bathe in the holy river Gan- ges on this auspicious day and light earthen lamps (diyas) when dusk sets in. The steps of all the ghats of the Gan- ga are lit with over a million earthen lamps (diyas) making for a breathtaking sight. This tradition of illuminating the ghats with lamps was first started at the Panchganga Ghat in 1985. During Dev Deepawali, houses are decorated with oil lamps and colourful rangoli, and fire- crackers are burst as well. Moreover, processions of decorated deities are taken out into the streets of Varanasi, and oil lamps are set afloat on the river. As much as anything else, Dev Diwali is celebrated to usher in love, peace and happiness into our lives. Rituals of Dev Diwali: The main ritual of Dev Diwali is the lighting of diyas after seeing the moon. The steps of all the ghats on the river- Following this ‘Ganga aarti’ is performed enthusiasm. The night sky is lit up with also commemorates the brave martyrs, front of the Ganges River, from Ravidas by 24 priests along with 24 girls, with the lights of the fireworks. After the who lost their lives fighting for their Ghat at the southern end to Rajghat, are full devotion. event, dance performances and cultural country. Wreaths are offered as remem- lit with more than a million earthen On this occasion of Dev Diwali, people programmes by famous personalities of brance for those brave soldiers, in differ- lamps (diyas) in honour of Ganga as decorate their houses with oil lamps. Varanasi also takes place. ent areas of Varanasi. well as the other presiding gods and Colourful designs or rangoli are made The small town of Varanasi, turns into This event is organised by the ‘Ganga’ goddesses. on the front doors. In several houses in one of the biggest tourist attractions on Seva Nidhi’. The traditional last post by The devotees get up early on this day Varanasi, ‘Akhand Ramayana’ is organ- the occasion of Dev Diwali. Thousands the three armed forces (Army, Air Force and perform the Kartik Snan, which is a ised along with offering ‘bhog'. of devotees from different parts of the and Navy) is performed at the end. ritual of taking a dip in the holy Ganges. In the evening, on the streets of Vara- country and abroad, come to witness Bhajans and patriotic songs are also They perform ‘deepdan’ (offering oil nasi, huge processions of beautifully this breathtaking sight. Besides the reli- sung and the ‘Bhartiya Shourya Sam- lamps) in the honour of Goddess Ganga. decorated deities are taken out with full gious significance, the day of Dev Diwali man’ awards are also given.

hildren’s Day is unique for its honoring of the children through- Cout the world. Several countries have adopted different dates for observing the International Children’s Day. In India, the day commemorates the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of Independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru. Observed every year on No- vember 14, the day is exciting in every school-going child. Chil- dren’s Day in India began after the government recognized the efforts of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit Nehru had immense love for children and considered them the bright future of the country. According to him, the responsibility of development and advance- ment of India rested in the shoulders of the young. Post Independ- ence, Jawaharlal Nehru worked passionately for the welfare of the poor children and influenced them to education. He despised child labor and exploitation of children in nay form. About Children’s Day Iran and India celebrate Children’s Day on November 14 through cultural programs, sports activities, and other entertainment. Schools, clubs, public libraries, and cultural institutes sponsor Children’s Day celebrations games, competitions, sports events, races, and programs invit- Schools distribute free sweets and fruits to stu- ing the student’s participations. Several NGO’s and private do- dents. Many institutions have the annual prize nors contribute to the orphanages and centers for the differ- distributions for academic and extra-curricular ently able children to combat poverty. Clothes and books are achievements. Children remain ever eager for a distributed to the needy kids. Communities in metropolitan cit- vibrant day filled with activities and fun. ies arrange for cultural songs and dance performances to make a delightful evening. www.theopenpage.co.in local SPORTS Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 12 The young guns of Flory SA record two wins in Ahmedabad Baby League Sports Brief Two golds for Ishita at KMK Ishita Shah of DPS, Bopal and Ahmedabad Rural aced the under-17 girls’ individual and FSA boys shine in ABL doubles title in the t was a day to remember for the In another tie, goals from Siddharth State Khel Mahakumbh Iyoungsters from Flory Soccer Acade- Panicker (3rd, 5th), Yash Patel (15th, badminton held my (FSA) as both their teams recorded 57th), Mikhail Fernandes (59th) along recently in Vadodara. wins in under-11 Ahmedabad Baby with an own goal in the 7th minute She thumped her League. helped Bhaichung Bhutia Football district-mate and silver medallist Archi Kumar Avirat Shinde scored five goals (8th, School record a 6-3 win over CN Sharp- with a 21-13, 21-19 win 37th, 39th, 56th, 59th) as FSA ‘A’ regis- shooters ‘B’. in the final match. In tered a 9-6 win over Rising Sun Soccer For the losing side, Om dave (7th), Mi- the penultimate round, she defeated Surat’s Academy. rav Khabiya (16th) and Om Parikh (43rd) Yuti Gajjar in the semis. Yuti later defeated For the winners, Dhairya Shah (3rd found the net. Urdhvina Khadse of Navsari to claim the bronze medal. Meanwhile, in the inter-district and 7th) scored a brace while Viraj Ta- Young Avengers dominate Meanwhile, in a lopsided match in the team events, Ishita partnered with Archi and lati (10th) and Arth Shah (31st) scored ARA colts shine under-11 category, Hrishikesh Panchal edged past the pair of Saishwari and Shakti a goal each. In the under-9 category, ARA FC Choudhary with a 2-0 win in the final match. (9th, 48th, 57th) scored a hattrick while For the losing side, Harit Jayprakash thrived on Luksh Shah’s (31st, 33rd, In semis, Ishita and Archi had recorded a 2-0 Shiv Mori (3rd, 6th) hit a brace as Young (11th, 13th) and Devam Dhabhai (23rd, 40th, 41st) four goals while Dakshraj win against Yuti and Krishna Panchal. Avengers blanked MGIS Puma U11 ‘B’ 8-0. 58th) hit the net twice while Moksh Jadeja (20th, 24th, 45th) chipped in Rishon Roy (5th), Shaurya Patel (28th) Rathod (49th) and Jevesh Dave (59th) with a hattrick as they breezed past Hiramani go through on and Varun Mandaviya (34th) also scored scored a goal each. Shahibaugh FC 11-2. for the winners. team effort Later in the day, Chandrak Mehta In another tie, (Neel Chandrekar 1st, MGIS boys, however, had a lot to cheer Kushan Patel displayed some brilliant all- (34th, 48th) and Nishay Patel (48th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 28th, 36th) scored six as five goals from Varghese Kandathil round skills, Raj Chaudhary shone with the bat 54th) scored a brace each as FSA ‘B’ goals while Shaurya Bhavsar (21st) add- while Harsh helped Hiramani School with six (13th, 16th, 26th, 54th, 58th) helped came from three goals down to shock ed another as Ahmedabad Stars beat wickets as they routed Vijaynagar Edu Society MGIS Tiger U11 ‘A’ come from a goal Shahibaug FC 5-4 in a close tie. For the Soccer Champs Rockets 7-5. Kevin Patel with a 336-run win in the Reliance U-16 Inter- down to beat ARA FC 6-4. School Tournament at Shivay cricket ground. winners, Vansh Shah (56th) gave the (23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 33rd) too shone While Anay Kinariwala (44th) added Electing to bat, Hiramani posted a mammoth finishing touch while Aamir Sheikh with five goals as ANTS FC beat MGIS Li- the sixth goal for the winners, Shaurya total of 429/10 in 66.4 overs. Raj topped (23rd, 28th), Shreya Jha (24th) and ons U9 5-1. the chart with his 166-ball 187 and Kushan Patel (42nd, 51st), Palaash Thakkar (4th) Dishant Asari (36th) hit the net for los- For Lions, Pranshu Raithatha pulled chipped in with 150 runs from 103 balls. For and Het Patel (27th) found the net for ing side. one back in the 15th minute. Vijaynagar, Drona Desai scalped five wickets. ARA FC. As they returned, Vijaynagar boys collapsed to their rivals in 26.2 overs for just 93 runs. Dipen Bhavsar top-scored with a 30-ball 28. For the winning side, Harsh Sharma scalped Bowlers lead SMVM charge in U-19 tourney six wickets while Kushan picked four. Dhairya Patel and Devarsh Dhruvil Joshi was the pick Panther win U15 crown Gajjar of Shardamandir Vi- of the bowlers for SVS scalp- Gandhinagar Panther edged past Palanpur naymandir (SMVM) were in ing five wickets while Rutvik CC on the basis of their first innings lead to win the SGVP Trophy in the under-15 All India fine form as they helped Parmar added three more. Cricket Tournament at SGVP ground. Winning their team register a 101-run SMVM’s bowlers were up the toss, PCC posted 204 with Dharmik Patel victory over Shree Vidhyana- for the challenge as they top-scoring with a 111-ball 72 while Jaydeep gar School (SVS) in the un- wrapped up their rivals for Prajapati added 46 runs from 61 balls. Lucky der-19 School Tournament at just 82 runs in 31.5 overs. Bhati was the star bowler for Panther picking four wickets. Man of the match Smit Adalja Vivekniketan campus. Dhairya was the pick of the top scored with an unbeaten 80-ball 55 Choosing to bat first, lot with five wickets while while Kahan Majethiya added a 78-ball 55 SMVM struggled to post 183 Devarsh added four more. as Panther posted 205 for eight to edge past in 47.4 overs. Dhagash Jani For the losing side, Darshit their rivals. For the losing side, Dharmik Patel was the top-scorer for his Sathwara top scored with 18 took three wickets while Jaydeep Prajapati team with his 89-ball 59. runs from 36 balls. added two more.

The all-rounder helped Best High School Faraaz stars in BHS win beat DBMS in U-19 inter-school meet Mihir Nimavat’s all-round performance Choosing to bat, Yash Mistry took five was bested by Faraaz Pathan and his wickets as BVD were bowled out for team’s joint efforts as Best High School 166. Yusuf Qureshi was the topscorer for (BHS) won against Diwan Ballubhai his team with an unbeaten 42-ball 52. Madhyamik Shala (DBMS), Ellisbridge Deepankar Trivedi then slammed on the basis of their 1st innings lead in (L-R) Deepankar Trivedi, Parva Patel and Mihir Nimavat 176-ball 150 as CN posted 495 in reply. the multiday under-19 Diwan Ballub- source: I nternet DBMS were able to register a score of Jainish Raval (181-ball 85), Sumit hai School Tournament at Sunrise 139 for the loss of five wickets with Mi- Solanki (63-ball 61) and Parva Patel cricket ground. hir yet again scoring the highest in his (102-ball 55) too chipped in with useful Electing to bat first, DBMS were knock of 72 from 68 balls. runs. bowled out for 202 with Mihir being the Faraaz picked two wickets more help- For BVD, Vedant Jani grabbed a fiver sole performer with his innings of 218 with Faraaz top-scoring with 76 ing his team edge past. while Ahmed Shaikh picked three wick- 101runs from 118 balls. runs from 182 balls. Bowlers lead CN charge ets. Parva then rolled his arms for good For BHS, Raja Altaf scalped four wick- Mihir continued his fine form with Meanwhile, at Royal cricket ground, as his five wickets saw CN bowl out their ets while Faraaz added three more in his the ball as well grabbing six wickets bowlers powered Sheth CN Vidhyalaya rival for 111to record a big win. For the blistering spell. with Abhay Talaviya adding three more. to an innings and 218-run win over losing side, Vedant topscored with a 29- BHS’s first innings saw them amass Returning to bat for the second time, Bhakt Vallabh Dhola (BVD). ball 36. To feature your school sports event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] www.theopenpage.co.in National Sports Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 13 Dipa’s coach Superwoman plans gold route Mary Kom to Tokyo Creates History for India

oxing is one sport where Indian women are clearly out- and the never-say-die attitude is unparalleled in history, is Bshining their male counterparts at the international in no mood to slow down after her latest triumph and has stage. In the 11 women’s world championships held so far, set her sights on winning her seventh World Boxing Cham- Indian boxers have won 32 medals until now, including pionships title and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. nine golds. In comparison Indian male boxers have only Speaking to reporters after her victory, Mary Kom said: won four bronze medals in the 21 amateur men’s boxing "I would like to dedicate this win to my country." The 35 world championships held since 1974. year old Manipuri trailblazer, who won her sixth title after Leading the way for Indian women is the boxing legend a gap of eight years, said despite several additional respon- Mary Kom, who won a historic sixth gold in the World sibilities -- including being a mother of three -- she has Championships on 24th November. By claiming her sixth continued to work towards achieving her dream of win- world title, Mary Kom became the most successful wom- ning the world championship again Mary’s five previous an boxer in history. She beat Ukraine’s Hanna Okhota, 22, World Championship titles had come over five successive in a unanimous 5-0 verdict in the 48kg category bout at editions from 2002 to 2010, after a silver medal at the in- the Women's World Championships in New Delhi. She augural Worlds. She remains the only Indian female boxer had won her maiden gold at the World Champion- to have won an Olympic medal, a bronze at the 2012 ships back in 2002. However, by her own admission London Games, and also the only one with a Common- this AIBA legend, whose endurance, perseverance wealth Games gold, won in Gold Coast earlier this year. source: I nternet source: ipa Karmakar needs to win nothing less Previous World Titles Dthan a gold in the upcoming World Cups to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says coach Bisweswar Nandi, who is targeting a 2002 Mary participated at 2005 In the third edition of Women’s podium finish for the ace gymnast at the the Women’s World Amateur Boxing World Amateur Boxing Championships which 2019 World Championships in Stuttgart. Championships hosted by Turkey in was hosted by Russia in Podolsk, Mary Kom won Dipa made a strong start to her qualifying Antalya. She won the Gold medal the Gold medal in 46kg category, beating Jong bid for the Tokyo Olympics by winning a weight category in 45kg pin, after Ok from North Korea, again. That year, India was bronze at the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup beating Jang Song-Ae from North ranked third in the tournament with a total of in Cottbus, Germany on Saturday. Korea. It was the 2nd championship, five medals. “I didn’t hope that she would do so well which debuted 2001 in Scranton, given the strong field, which had lot of med- Pennsylvania, USA. allists. But I’m satisfied with the way she per- 2008 For the third formed. She had very less time to prepare for consecutive year, Mary participated in the event and she did very well. I made her 2006 The 2006 Women’s the 46kg category, but this time at the cry a lot during the last few months. So very World Amateur Boxing AIBA Women’s World Boxing satisfied,” Nandi said. Championships was hosted by India in Championships. In the tournament “It is a good start but to qualify for the New Delhi. This time, Mary went hosted by China in Ningbo City, Mary Olympics, she will have to win gold in the against Steluta Duta from Romania in won the Gold medal defeating next 3-4 events of the world cup she partici- the finals and won the title in 46kg Romania’s Steluta Duta in the finals for pates in. Second or third position won’t mat- category. India ranked number one that the second time. ter,” he added. year, scoring a total of four golds, one silver and three bronze medals. The Cottbus meet is part of an eight-event qualifying system for the 2020 Games, under which a gymnast will make the cut based on their best three scores. In the 2010 AIBA Women The three events where Dipa might partici- World2010 Boxing Championships hosted by pate next are World Cups in Baku, Melbourne Barbados in Bridgetown, Mary Kom one and Doha. Nandi said: “We haven’t decided again defeated Romania’s Steluta Duta in yet which would be those events. I alone the finals to win her fifth World Title. can’t take that decision. But the main target source: I nternet They competed in Barbados in the 48 for us is to do well at the World Champion- kg weight category, after AIBA had ship in Germany next year. That is an event stopped using the 46 kg class. where even a 3rd or 4th place finish can earn you a berth at the Olympics. So that would be the main target for her.” www.theopenpage.co.in current events Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 14

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Maharashtra tigress Avni had not eaten for Indian female chef Garima Arora honoured Sandstorm sweeps northwest China 4-5 days: Necropsy report with Michelin star October 29: A northwest Chinese city was engulfed by a massive sandstorm that sparked rural fires, forced traffic to slow down and prompted residents to cover their faces, according to state media. Video from state broadcaster CCTV showed a grey wall of sand hitting Zhangye City in Gansu province. Casting a yellow fog across the city. Images from official news agency Xinhua showed residents covering their faces in scarves as they went about their daily lives.

November 9: Tigress Avni died due to excessive internal haemorrhage and cardio- November 14: Chef Garima Arora, who heads PSLV-C43 successfully launches respiratory failure and her stomach and the Bangkok based Gaa restaurant, has been intestines were filled with fluid and gas, awarded the prestigious Michelin star. It is being HysIS and 30 customer satellites indicating she had not hunted or eaten for 4-5 claimed that she is the first Indian woman to November 29, The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar days, according to a provisional necropsy report. get the honour. Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C43) on successfully launched satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. The PSLV-C43 lifted off at 9:57:30 (IST) from the First Launch Pad and injected India’s Hyper-Spectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS) into the 645 Km sun- Sports synchronous polar orbit, 17 minutes and 19 seconds after the lift-off. December 1: Prithvi Shaw has been ruled out Later, 30 foreign satellites were injected into their intended orbit after of next week’s first test against Australia after restarting the vehicles fourth stage engines twice. The last satellite was the young opener injured his ankle while fielding injected into its designated orbit 1 hour and 49 minutes after the lift-off. during a tour match in Sydney, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 19-year-old was taken to hospital for scans after he rolled his left ankle when taking a catch on the deep mid-wicket boundary and tumbled over the rope during the third day of the warm- up contest against a Cricket Australia XI. source: I nternet source:

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Nhe NationalEET Eligibility 2019 Entrance Preparation Guide TTest (NEET) is a highly competitive medical entrance exam. Candidates who passed class 12th with 50% ag- gregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology are only eligible to apply for the exam. There is a tough competition as very year above 10 lac students apply for NEET and work day and night to crack this exam. The exam has three sections and in order to crack the exam in the first attempt, candidates need to spend equal time on preparation of all subjects covered in NEET. About NEET Started as All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT), the medical entrance exam became the National Eligibility En- trance Test (NEET) in 2012. Now, this is the only national level entrance exam in India for admission in medical colleges for MBBS and BDS courses. Candidates who want to get admission to public and private medical NEET 2019 will be a computer-based can plan your NEET preparation plan. make an effective study plan but will colleges in India need to fill NEET ap- exam where students will have to also help you in proper topic wise plication form and appear for the solve the questions on computers. NEET Exam Pattern time allocation. Based on the topics exam that is conducted in May every There will be no option of the pen- covered in the exam and your com- No. Particulars Details year. Candidates who meet NEET eli- and-paper based exam. Further, the mand on them, you can decide the gibility criteria of passing class 12th exam will be conducted on multiple 1 mode of CBT areas that need more practice than with minimum 50% marks in PCB can days and candidates will be free to Examination (Computer Based Test) others and can devote more time to only apply for the exam. choose the exam schedule as per their 2 exam Duration 3 hours them. Applicants must meet NEET cut-off convenience. and achieve top AIR ranks to get 3 Languages english, Hindi, Assamese, B bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, seats in all India government medi- How To Prepare For NEET? Tamil, Telugu, Oriya, NEET Syllabus 2019 cal and dental colleges. Undoubtedly, NEET is one of the toughest entrance Kannada and Urdu Physics – Mechanics, Optics, Ther- NEET is one of the toughest entrance exams and students need to work modynamics and Nuclear Physics exams in India, but by following the 4 Type of multiple Choice Questions both hard and smart to crack it. They Questions (MCQ) Chemistry – Mole Concept, General right NEET preparation tips and need to grab every opportunity in or- Physics - 45 Questions Organic Chemistry, Periodic Table, tricks, you can crack it easily. der to ace the exam with top ranks Chemical Bonding, Coordination 5 Sections Chemistry - 45 Questions Change in NEET Conducting and secure a seat in a medical college Chemistry of their choice. From attending the B biology - 90 Questions Biology – Ecology and Environ- Body and Exam Format best coaching classes to referring to ment, Genetics, Cell Biology; Mor- 6 Total Number 180 Questions The exam used to be conducted by recorded video lectures and other Of Questions phology, Reproduction, and Physiolo- the Central Board of Secondary Edu- study material, students leave no gy of Plants and Animals; Basics of cation (CBSE), but now the newly stone unturned to get a high rank in 7 Total Marks 720 Marks Biotechnology formed National Testing Agency these exams. But only hard work is 8 marking 4 marks for each correct (NTA) will conduct the exam. NTA not enough, candidates also need to Scheme answer will conduct NEET, 2019 onwards to have a clear preparation strategy. 1 mark will be deducted for 3) Create a realistic study help students get admission in tops Here are some preparation tips to each wrong answer plan public and private colleges offering help you start your journey towards Now that you are aware of the exam MBBS and BDS courses across India. the achievement of your dream of be- 2) Check NEET syllabus pattern and syllabus, this is the time From 2019 onwards, NEET will be coming a doctor. to make an effective and result-ori- Next NEET preparation tip to get conducted twice a year for a single ented study plan. When making a high scores in the exam is to go admission process. Candidates will 1) Understand NEET Exam study plan for your exam preparation, through the complete syllabus. From have to appear for the exam in Febru- Pattern make sure that you utilise your time the subjects to the topics covered in ary and May. First and the most important prepa- wisely and make an effective timeta- them, you should carefully go through Candidates can either appear for ration tip for NEET is to have a clear ble. Set your goals, calculate the total the entire syllabus to get a clear pic- just one exam or can sit for both the understanding of the exam pattern. time available with you for NEET 2019 ture. The syllabus is huge and to com- exams, based on their performance as NEET exam pattern helps you get an preparation, check the resources and plete it in a limited time, you need to best of the two score will be used to idea of the type of questions asked, then make a schedule to study. Plan make an effective preparation plan. select candidates for counselling and the total duration of the exam, topics your weeks in advance by noting Having a thorough understanding of admission process covered, marking scheme and other down the chapters who want to cover. the syllabus will not just help you Computer-based NEET 2019 important details based on which you To be continued in the next issue

RNI REGN.NO. GUJENG/2002/23382 Published by Archit Bhatt, Managing Editor and Printed by him at Divya Bhaskar, Regd Office: Bhasker House, Nr. YMCA Club, S. G. Highway, Changodar-Bavla Highway, Tq. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad. All articles have been selected and scrutinized by Sub editor The Open Page: 4th Floor, Vishwa Arcade, Nr. Akhbarnagar, Opp. Kum-kum Party Plot, Nirnaynagar, Ahmedabad. Ph. No. 079-27621385, 27621386, Mo.No. 9586022210 www.theopenpage.co.in food for thought Ahmedabad, Monday, december 10, 2018 16 Innovation and MUSIC FOR BETTER LEARNING usic can help children retain in- chapter about the planets of the so- Mformation and enhance learning. lar system while a song with a slow, Chris Brewer, author of the book calming tempo plays in the back- Progressive Thinking Soundtracks for Learning, says sounds ground. Urge students to close their can help to hold our attention, evoke eyes and picture traveling in space, emotions, and stimulate visual images. for example. Students of all ages—that includes n Fuse audio with visual. Visual aids Make Great Schools adults— generally find that music helps connected to data help your child them focus more clearly on the task at recall information. Explain a con- hand and puts them in a better mood cept or work on a math problem, for learning. for instance, with classical music Brewer calls the use of music playing. Use the board to create throughout the day “positive mood charts and diagrams—anything stu- management” and suggests that vari- dents can connect to the idea you ous styles of music are appropriate for are explaining. different types of activities. For in- n Tie tunes to tasks. Children memo- stance, she recommends using upbeat rise more effectively through popular music to motivate learning, rhythm and rhyme. Chants and raps especially songs with lyrics that en- improve memory of details and help courage positive thinking. When stud- the retrieval of information later. ying, writing, or reading, play instru- Encourage students to take a favour- mental music to sustain concentration, ite song and change the words to fit she says. Classical music of the Ba- information they are learning. If roque era, like Bach, Handel or Mozart they have a lesson on ecosystems, work particularly well. “Music can for example, change the tune of help shift energy levels, too, so play- “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” to ing upbeat music can boost tired “Mountains, Oceans, Forests, Plains.” minds and bodies while slower, more They can sing this version before A great example of his out-of-the-box thinking is that back in reflective music helps calm and fo- tests to retain and recall facts. cus,” says Brewer. n Take a walkabout. On a nature walk, 1980s & 90s we didn’t have school bells to change the Here are their top tips to activities have your students brainstorm ide- periods, but when period changed the music of Beethoven, that use music to boost memory and as for a short story for English class. make learning more sensory or Then, head back inside, play a CD of Zakir Husain or Ravi Shankar would play instead interactive: nature sounds, and have them n Embark on a “learning journey.”Play spend at least 15 minutes recalling jat Joshi (writer of films like P.K, 3 reflective, meditative music while and jotting down their ideas. Idiots, Sanju and many others), Mr you verbally lead your child on an Music can be used in different ways— Vivek kapasi Saumya Joshi (writer of dramas like imaginative journey related to an not only to stimulate your students’ Managing Trustee 102 not out ), Mr Dhaval Patel (Col- Shree Vidyanagar School academic topic. Read a science ears, but also their mind. So turn it up! Ahmedabad lector of Surat), Mr Kaustubh Patel (Best Cancer Surgeon of Ahmedabad), Mr Vyomesh Kapasi (CEO of Kotak e have been in the field of edu- Mahindra Bank), Ms. Saumya Pandya Wcation for the last 65 years and (3D Artist), Ms. Kanan Desai (IPS Of- are considered to be one of the best ficer), Mr. H.K.Patel (Collector of educational institutions in the city of Mehsana) and many others. Ahmedabad. My grandfather- Shree I became the Managing Trustee at Himmat bhai Kapasi (Kapasi Sahab) an age of 24 and it was very chal- started Shree Vidyanagar School in lenging task for me as I had to con- the year 1953 at the young age of 24. tinue the great work of my grandfa- He was very fond of Indian classical ther and people’s expectation from music and was also a co-founder of the school were very high due to the Saptak School of Music, which even standards set by him. today runs in the school premises. My wife and I started the English He cultivated all his interests Medium branch in 2012 with only through school- may it be sports, 42 kids, and now in a span of 6 years music, films and other. He always we have got 650 students and this is used to say that he had always taken only due to the trust and confidence pride in doing the unexpected. A of my grandfather as well as the new great example of his out-of-the-box parents in us. thinking is that back in 1980s & 90s We have also faced some ups and we didn’t have school bells to change downs in these years but the most the periods, but when period important thing that keeps us going changed the music of Beethoven, Za- is the firm belief that we are in a no- kir Husain or Ravi Shankar would ble profession and want to give the play instead. By this small but nota- best to our students as much as we ble innovation, he passed on his in- can. We are very proud to announce terest in classical music to many of that recently our school has been the school children who became fa- awarded the best school amongst all miliar with these legends. the state board schools running in Today, we have nearly 50,000 the city of Ahmedabad by the Govt. alumni and many of them have be- of Gujarat and we were felicitated by come greats in their respective field the Honourable Education Minister like Parthiv Patel (cricket), Mr Abhi- of the State himself. RNI No. GUJENG/2002/23382 | Postal Registration No. GAMC-1732 | 2016-18 Issued by SSP Ahd-9, Posted at P.S.O. 10th Every Month Ahmedabad-2, Valid up to 31-12-2018