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Amity Institute for Competitive Multi-story oddities Examinations The door of a library is a gateway to imagination. But for some libraries, it was imagination that came first, as is evident in their magnificent architecture Presents

Collage: Dinesh Kumar, GT Network Lakshita Narang sloping hardcovers of the AIS Saket, XII gigantic book provide easy Brainleaks-210 passage for potential robbers. ooks hold most of the FOR CLASS IX-X beauty in the universe, Mechanical Band libraries hold all Libraries, Beijing Which literary device is these books. When imagining a Awake with an urge to read and used in these sentences? library, the first thing that can’t find a book at 3 in the Was it a car or a cat I saw? comes to mind is a serene, morning? Vending machines in Warsaw was raw quiet, well-lit, building with Beijing are your go-to libraries. No lemon, no melon clean surroundings. However, They function all day and all Dennis and Dena sinned the list you’re about to see is night. These mechanical libraries absolutely out of this mould. resemble vending machines and (a) Palindrome Read on to know. work the same way. So pop in a (b) Personification coin and read away! (c) Simile Weapon of Mass (d) None of these Instruction, Argentina Stuttgart City Do you remember your mother Library, Germany Last Date: correct entries win telling you not to read, while in An upside-down pyramid July 28, 2017 3 attractive prizes a moving vehicle? Raul looking like a cube on the Ans. Brainleaks 209: (b) Lemesoff, an eccentric artist in outside, this library has an all- Buenos Aires, definitely white interior. It’s a five storey Winner for Brainleaks 209 doesn’t. His creation (which building with colourful books. It looks more like a lego car out of also boasts of meeting rooms, a 1. Anchit Gupta, IX-C, AIS PV a kid’s fantasy world than an St Catherine’s Arabic, Armenian, Coptic, displays two books leaning on a café and a rooftop terrace. The 2. Medhavi Khandelwal, VII-D, AIS Noida actual automobile) is a modified Monastery, Egypt Hebrew, Georgian, and Aramaic, central building. The library has extra white interiors with bright 3. Saurabh Jha, X-C, AIS PV 1979 Falcon, complete with a No, this isn’t a mirage. St including the first editions of been designed to mimic the lights highlight the books more. non-functioning gun, armed with Catherine’s Monastery, which writers such as Homer and Plato. books L’etranger and Le Petit This nine storey library is a Name:...... 900 books. The exterior and carries a striking resemblance to Placed right in the middle of a Prince, and is home to 60,000 picturesque. So, the next time interior of the car are covered by something out of an Indiana sweltering desert, this library is a documents dating back to 12th - you want to catch up over books, books, and the turret coming out Jones movie, has been operating history nerd’s dream come true. 15th century. you know where to go. Class:...... in front of the car makes it look for over 2500 years now. And It holds the archives of local like a misshapen tank, ready to mind you, that makes it the Bibliotheque newspapers published from 1871 The art of reading a book, or School:...... destroy the enemies by world’s oldest continuously Mejanes, France to 1944, as well as 5,500 posters even the blatant pastime of doing bombarding enlightening books operating library. Perhaps one of the most obvious issued from the 17th to 20th so, is about the experience, and Send your answers to The Global Times, to read. The tank is symbolic of a The high brick walls houses over libraries out there, the façade of century. The collection has been these experiences add entirely E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 or e-mail your answer at [email protected] weapon to battle ignorance. 8,000 printed books in Greek, the Bibliotheque Mejanes protected since 1897, not that the new flavours to the art. G T Towards global education For all the newbies The word ‘new’ brings with itself a sense of freshness. But when A guest lecture psychologist, psycho-educa- tionist, and a teacher educator accompanied with ‘school’, it can bring pranks, stares and more reflecting with more than 20 years of ex- perience in teaching, research, measures to be planning and administration in Sanskruti Bharti Not you Strictly prohibited your homework on time because the field of developmental AIS Vas 1, X A You may have been the George You CANNOT ignore this! first impression, in this case, can opted by global education. She has been Clooney of your old school but Nobody will come near you; definitely be the last. actively involved in various ac- ew?” with a capital here darling, you’re no more than nobody will talk to you, like you educators to ademic training and develop- ‘N’ is the first word KRK, whoever that may be! So, have some warning written all All the world’s a stage develop global ment programs for children and “Nthat hits your ears, keep your expectations low! over your forehead. This is more of an advice than a teachers. when you join a new school and warning. The school is new and education by She began the lecture with an also the word that forms most Which one? Beware of the canteen no one knows you and that’s how emphasis on the new challenges part of your conversation in the To choose your kins can be If you are recommended to eat you can get to be whatever you learning new and weaknesses, both technical days to come. All you have to tougher that the first UT! The girl noodles, go for the spring rolls. want to! *wink* and social in the field of teacher yourself in these initial days is on the right with the pigtails or For some, starting a friendship principles training and education. During cold feet and a fresh notebook in the boy on the left with an awful with a prank might be the oldest Just keep the above warnings in the lecture, she highlighted var- your backpack, that for some collection of sharpies, you will trick in the book, but it sure isn’t mind; and you should be good to AUUP ious ways in which the teachers reason feels way too light. But have to face the dilemma. And be a healthy one! go. Besides it’s up to you, can globalise, internationalise don’t worry new-school-pals, careful of which one you choose, whether you want to be the mity University, Uttar and re-humanise education by here’s all the caution and for this decision has Teacher’s pet damsel in distress or the Captain Pradesh organised an taking into account the cogni- advisory you need, to get through repurcussions that last a lifetime. For the first few weeks turn in America of your own world! G T Ainternational guest lec- tive and meta-cognitive factors those first few too hard weeks. ture on ‘Developmental Educa- of learning. Explaining the im- tion in context to International portance of the principles of The no-name policy Teacher Education’. The guest global harmony in effective ed- You will not be called by your lecture was conducted by Prof ucation, she stressed how learn- actual name, but by every other Gabrielle Malfattian from Uni- ing is influenced by motivation. name in the world (that do not versity of Missouri, Columbia, She averred, “The gap between remotely rhyme with yours). And USA. The event started with teacher competencies and the God bless you if you have a welcome of the guest of honour child’s learning needs to be name that is tough to pronounce. by Dr Alka Muddgal, HoI, bridged, making an overt com- Think Kolungode Vishwnatha Amity Institute of Education, mitment to celebrate human di- Narayanaswamy. which was followed by a wel- versity and difference in all its come speech by Dr Rasna forms.” The lecture was enrich- The GOT war zone Sehrawat, Faculty, AIE. The ing, not only for the students Get ready to step over the lecture was attended by more but also for the faculty as it gave Lakshman Rekha. Once you step than 250 post graduate and them an insight into inclusive in the Class, you have crossed graduate students of Amity In- curriculum, which is the need of the safety line. Be prepared for stitute of Education, Noida. the hour. the hostile stares and the snide Prof Gabrielle, is an eminent Courtesy: Amity Media Cell remarks that will be thrown at you, slowly but steadily. Seahorse Lashkar-e- 34.6 km 14000 ft Unknown Lashkar-e- Lashkar-e- Lashkar-e- : : : : : 30 km Mahagunas 11730 ft 2017 2001 2002 2000 2006 Lord left his son here Altitude : Distance: 7 5 5 35 13 killed) 9 (3 terrorist Beehama Base camp Sheshnag Base camp Sheshnag Base camp Base camp It is believed that Lord Shiva sacrificed his snake at Altitude: Distance: The terrorist attacked on bus . Timeline of 8 terror attack A militant group attacked a bus A carrying pilgrims, with a grenade The bus was re- near Beehama. turning from Balta. Taiba. The attack was carried out Taiba. at the base camp which killed pilgrims, shopkeepers and porters. Around 60 people were injured during the two-hour long shootout. camp near Sheshnag was A Taiba. The terror- grenaded by a terrorist. ist fired near the shrine, killing nearly 13 people. August 2002, a terrorist In Taiba. group attacked a base-camp near Pahalgam. During the exchange fire, 3 terrorists and 9 pilgrims were killed. Death toll: Location: Responsible group Death Toll: Location: Responsible group Death toll: Location: Responsible group Death toll: Location: Responsible group Death toll: Location: Responsible group Taiba which was returning from Balta to Anantnag. 7 pilgrims were killed and 19 were injured. 4 Sangam 19 km 11000 ft 6 7 47 km 13000 ft katha This is where Lord Shiva along with other Gods slayed the demons Altitude: Distance: 3 Lord Shiva narrated Amar katha to Goddess Altitude : Distance: Sheshnag 44 km 44 km landslide and because of the high sometimes, even shelter. shelter. snowfall. Besides, Pissu top the terrain through for making temporary Distance: Distance: which the pilgrims trek 2 was transfered to SASB yatra is a rough one and requires the pilgrims to be fit. It is for these reasons to undergo several medical to undergo wishes to take the yatra has that every pilgrim who of turmoil, 40 acres of land tests and submit fitness certificate to SASB, . support SASB. After 61 days support SASB. Bajrang Dal and VHP came to VHP Bajrang Dal and were killed in the protest. BJP, 13000 ft amongst masses and 6 people APHC. This caused agitation APHC. 12000 ft by separatist groups- JKLF and But the agreement was opposed temporary shelter for pilgrims. and J&K State Govt to build agreement between Govt of India Shrine Board (SASB) on mutual What is the current land was given to Sri Amarnathji land was given to Sri In the year 2008, 99 acres of forest Amarnath yatra? controversy surrounding Seahorses swim upright and swim upright Seahorses by mimicking avoid predators plants. of underwater the colour 16 km 9500 ft The five elements (, Fire, The five elements (Earth, given up Water, Air and Sky) were by Lord Shiva here Why is Amarnath yatra difficult for Amarnath yatra difficult Why is the pilgrims? It is a difficult The pilgrimage altitude and bad weather. These is open during July-August. months are accompanied by intense rain, Altitude: All yatri from different routes All yatri from different to cave. meet at sangam and go Altitude : Chandanwari Lord Shiva sacrificed from his head, which is how the place gets its name Altitude: Distance: ki Amar Amarnath two stories. . of Lord Shiva , GT Network , GT darshan shiv marnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and

(made of ) are naturally Amarnath cave Amarnath Pankaj Mallik The yatra is being organised by J&K The yatra is being organised The govt agencies provide state govt. necessary facilities all along the route. According to the first story, it was first According to the first story, discovered by Muni, the first person to have The second story says it was in the cave. discovered by a muslim called Buta The saint gave Malik, who was a saint. him a sack of coal and when Buta returned home, the coal had turned into gold coins. Surprised by the miracle, he went looking for the saint. He was unable to find him and reached the cave where he found the Who organises the yatra every year? Who discovered Amarnath cave? Who discovered The cave is said to be 5000 years old. The discovery entails What makes the Amarnath cave a What makes the popular shrine? Amarnath cave is thronged by 4-5 lakh for it is believed to pilgrims every year, be the place where Lord Shiva narrated the story of immortality to Goddess Also, many believe that the God Parvati. actually resides in this cave as three lingas representing formed every year, The Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha. formation of these lingas is a mystery as the source of water around the cave has not yet These lingas been discovered. wane away with the lunar cycle. Kashmir. The cave is situated Kashmir. at an altitude of 13000 ft about 141 km from . A Pahalgam . va- 1 Amar Shesh- Chandan- . Finally, at . Finally, Amar Katha

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Pahalgam 4 reportedly seen the pair of pigeons during the yatra. Katha. (Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Sky). The Air and Sky). Water, (Earth, Fire, place is the confluence of five rivers. It is said that some of these rivers hair. stem from Lord Shiva’s At last, Lord Shiva reached Amarnath cave, which he found to be apt for narrating the story of Once inside the cave, immortality. Lord Shiva sat on deer skin. He created a named ‘Kalagni’ and ordered him to eliminate every living thing around the cave so that no one else could listen to the wari The two of his hair and left it there. them moved on and halted at nag Legend Sheshnag has icy blue water. snake still resides has it Lord Shiva’s in this lake. Next, Shiva gave up Lord Ganesha at Panchtarni one egg remained However, pair A protected under the deer skin. of immortal pigeons was born out of the egg as they listened to the Amarnath yatra starts from this very point. His next stop was hana

‘Amar Katha’ as the reason behind ‘Amar Katha’ She complained to his immortality. she had to the God about the suffering deal with, in every rebirth and in- sisted that she knows the story too. Giving in to her constant requests, He one day decided to share the story with the Goddess and set out on his journey to the loneliest place, where nobody else could hear the secret of As Shiva and Parvati set immortality. they first stopped out on their journey, at M

by terror and risky terrains, shrine is thronged by lakhs of devotees every year. Here’s why Here’s is thronged by lakhs of devotees every year. by terror and risky terrains, the Hindu shrine Amarnath was in spotlight recently for being under terror attacks once again. Despite being marred Amarnath was in spotlight recently for Seahorses can wrap their tales around whatever is available to them, even one THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 another, seaweeds or moving debris to ride 5

Seahorse Muse ocean currents. Editorial Age of protests Protests play a vital role in the Controversies: A pastime development of any society. It is an act of unison that is dis- played in full glory when citi- From Kohli-Kumble spat to Katrina Kaif not working with Ranbir, every zens of different backgrounds and ideologies come together molehill finds its way to the popcorn tub and newshour debates Dr Amita Chauhan for a cause they believe in. Chairperson People-led movements have Prakriti Bhanot, AIS PV, XI discrimination, unemployment, been pivotal to India’s struggle blah blah blah blah blah blah blah poverty, health, infrastructure and blahblah blah blah blah blah blah for freedom. What made these protests success- ontroversy appears to be, blah blah blah developmental issues – all go gravely blah blah blah ful was not just the ‘belief’, but also a thorough currently, our national under reported. The reason? TRP blah blah iblah blah understanding of the issue at hand that brought Cpastime. While controversies blah blah driven news coverage that often draws them all together. thrive on numerous things, their prime blah blah attention to non-issues. While in a democratic country like India, breeding ground is the ‘Tit for tat’ And if that is not enough. These so- protests like these continue to take place, what is philosophy. The tit-for-tat strategy called controversies are further fuelled worrisome is the fact that protesters are joining belongs to a crude, prehistoric stage of by ‘exclusive’ reportage where a news the chorus without understanding the gravity of human evolution. channel goes out of its way to report the issue. The possible reasons for this unex- It is a magnified example of the ‘every them. It barely matters if the news at pected virtue of ignorance could be the dramatic action has an equal reaction’ principle. hand is actually news or not. The rise of social media that has made it really ‘cool’ X says something. Y says something news features are curated and for people to be spotted at such protest meets. in response to what X just said. And presented in such a way where ‘issues’ One of the recent examples that I can think was there you go! A controversy is right at are unnecessarily exaggerated and the implementation of the Jan Lokpal Bill, your doorstep, waiting to be explored, reality is distorted. which brought the nation together. But not to be dissected from all possible While it may be easy to be dismissive everyone present there knew the intricacies of angles, for listicles on the same to pop about these controversies, one fact that the Bill and how, if implemented, will weed out up on the internet, for new hastags to can’t be ignored is how these open corruption. Many among them used this protest emerge on social media. So much for But that’s just the first part of this be at loggerheads with the censor room for conversations among people. as a tool to gain traffic on their social media plat- what two people said. rather sad story. What makes this board, making it ‘news’ of the day. The lament in their voice over these forms by posting pictures from the protests. This falsified outrage at things that are already unfortunate story take a turn Similarly, a political leader would controversies will continue, but the As an institution, we have ensured that our chil- basically trifling and meaningless, for the worse is how the media laps its make some controversial comment spark generated out of these stories is dren don’t jump to hurried conclusions and think frequently employed by politicians, up. It is these no-ground-no-point and he would be the talk-of-the-town unmatchable. That said, controversy before they act and react. Through programmes political activists, or the media. stories that get prime time coverage in on all news channels, with every isn’t our favourite child and shouldn’t as Amity Yuva Vichaar Manch and Model United Politicians and talking heads use it to the mainstream media. For instance, media vying for the crown of be yours either. They are diminishing Nations, we encourage active discussion around garner support for their causes, to just before the release of a movie, its ‘breaking the news first’. the line between truth and fiction, different issues so that students can debate and claim the moral high ground and to tar actors will be caught in some kind of The real issues in India viz economic undermining the viewer’s power to learn to accept dissent, and think logically. Our their opponents. political controversy or the film would disparity, social and caste judge impartially. G T society doesn’t need people who follow the herd mentality, but those who are independent thinkers. And, I feel satisfied that at Amity, we are caretakers of this thinking tribe.G T Are you still liking your news? Illustration: Pankaj Mallik, GT Network ...continued from page 1 tantly, I am not rattled by you…All Climb of faith you men think that if you rattled all It’s arduous, difficult, tiring, The TASTELESSNESS of blind the women when they are doing their exhaustive and risky. Yet this “These two Bollywood actresses jobs, they will run back into their does not deter the thousands of are reportedly having a cat fight on kitchens, they will cover themselves people who embark upon this the film’s set.” – Miss Malini.com up and leave the world for you again holy journey, climbing to an Now guess who these two actresses to conquer. I have news for you, we altitude of almost 3,900 metres are. Be it Miss Malini or Rajeev are not going anywhere.” Vira Sharma above sea level each year. Masand, they play it smart with the At a time, when journalism and jour- Managing Editor So, when you hear reports of a guess game. Even if the article does nalists are accused of bowing down to terror strike against these pil- not carry any name, special character- political pressure, giving up to socie- grims, you brand the event as a cowardly act of istics and evident hints are mentioned, tal archetypes for the fear of being shame. And you wonder…why? Do these mili- and a lead-up to those in question does ransacked and are increasingly giving tant outfits think they can stop the spiritual voy- not really come as a surprise. In an at- in to self-censorship, her comments age of ordinary men and women? If yes, then, tempt to make this otherwise lame re- are like fresh lemonade. They reiter- they are sorely mistaken. porting sound smart, it is called blind ate the faith of those who have always The repeated craven attempt by terror-mongers reporting. a game of cards but it’s cowardly a panel discussion on the subject on a believed that the pen is mightier than have only been defeated by the call of the sacred News organisations play a critical role when you are behind the pen. media channel, one of the panelists the sword. frozen column at Amarnath. Simple pilgrims in the dissemination of quality and ac- shouted, “I am telling you, wear an un- Bold, indeed, is beautiful and more just harden their resolve and keep putting one curate information in society. But this THE SPICINESS of bold derwear and come. You will become so when adorned with righteousness. foot in front of the other. The plain fact is, the has become more challenging with the “I am not rattled by you.” equal to men.” blessed mission of completing the Amarnath onslaught of hoaxes, misinformation, Women athletes and actors have been Faye D’ Souza, the news anchor, who Media has been and always will be an Yatra, is a climb of faith. and other forms of inaccurate content subjected to criticism, trolls and self- was holding the debate took the bull essential pillar of democracy. It has al- The Shiva-lingam at Amarnath makes it appear- that flow constantly over digital plat- appointed righteous men telling them by the horns as she shut him with a ways guided change, informed read- ance only once a year. Worshippers believe that forms. Today, lies and hoax spreads what to wear, what to do and the like. fierce response, “He hopes that he will ers and contributed towards nation anyone who reaches the cave where Lord Shiva faster than the truth. Trends like blind While Priyanka Chopra received flak rile me up, he hopes that I will throw building. As long as it sticks to its pur- narrated the story of the secret of life to Parvati journalism play a powerful role in for wearing a knee length dress while a fit and I will lose control of my pose of providing objective informa- will attain . (Read Page 4) making this happen. And that is both meeting PM Modi, Dangal star Fatima panel and I will forget how to do my tion, and serves a balanced plate, no But the most special aspect of this Yatra is that depressing and shameful. Sheikh was shamed after she shared job…I am not afraid of you, I am not matter what the flavour, we, as a soci- it serves as a beautiful model of communal har- Playing blind may be courageous in pictures of her in a beachwear. During threatened by you and most impor- ety should be good. G T mony. Located in Kashmir, it is said that this Hindu shrine was first discovered by a Muslim man named Buta Malik. And while thousands of Little pearls of wisdom Hindu pilgrims undertake this journey, it is Kashmiris who provide for their travel, safety, situation and expects good things to medical care and food. Kashmiris offer state fa- happen to him. It becomes a tendency cilities, ponies, palanquins and other comforts Of sunshine and shadow to believe, expect and look forward to facilitate the pilgrim’ journey. The pilgrim- Sidhartha Garg, AIS Noida, VIII maintaining a positive, optimistic at- attitude that makes them happy. They age, in turn, provides income to hundreds of titude to life is the best way to avoid bring positivity around and are al- Kashmiris in a state plagued by limited employ- eep your face always to- being overtaken by negative and pes- ways full of life. ment opportunities. wards the sunshine – simistic thoughts. So, these shadows behind us just rep- As always, for two months every year, come rain “Kand shadows will fall In this single line, Walt has pictured resent the darker shade of life. They or shine, or even the sound of deadly gunshots, behind you.” This beautiful quote by the thought of optimism and pes- are equally essential for human exis- the exquisitely scenic valley echoes the cry of Walt Whitman highlights the meaning simism. And, their nature of co-exis- tence. The task of overcoming this the pilgrims: Bam Bam Bholay! G T that one can draw from the darkness tence. However, at the same time, he darkness or the dark shade of our life behind shadows. Many people find has also remarkably pointed towards achieve heights. It is one of those fac- makes us more strong and deter-

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan shadows very scary. Hence, Walt keeping a brighter outlook towards tors which boosts confidence and mined. In this process, one ends up from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, picked up shadow as a metaphor for life. Our mind should be directed to- gives us the will to walk forward and discovering strengths and weak- B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. n Edition: Vol 9, Issue 18 n RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free things that bother people. wards achieving the planned goals, take up challenges coming on the nesses. It is the only way to steer distribution and annual subscription of 800. Keeping one’s face to the sunshine is overlooking the negative thoughts way. In Latin, Optimus means ‘best’, ahead in life and positively look at Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify a metaphor for maintaining a positive, lurking behind. which explains how an optimistic per- lifes every aspect. Remember opti- information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. optimistic outlook on life. Therefore, It is the optimism that can make you son always looks for the best in any mism brings happiness. Published for the period July 24 -30, 2017 6 movements. anthem ofsome became unofficial popular songsthat Here isalistof can mobilisemasses. reminder ofhowmusic associations are oftena movement. These momentum ofasocial accelerate the S A sojourn: music&movements A sojourn: This songbyKashmirirapper, Till thatnightamonstercame Sixteen yearsofablissfulgame Twisted andturned,whilesheprayed Nine monthsinthewomb,hestayed process. or beenapartofthechange-making songs thathaveusheredinchange momentum. Herearesomesuch that onlyhelpedthemovementgain found themselvesattachedtoatune, most ofthesemovementshave tive ofthecausebeingchampioned, war movementetal.Butirrespec- women’s suffrage, civilrights,anti- with movementscenteredaround of themasses.Ourhistoryisreplete highlighting thesuffering andplight M Sing change.Bring Take itinBlood THE GLOBAL TIMES Protest Songs AIS Gurugram43,X (Kashmiri+English) past to a pivotalrole in ongs haveplayed Khushi Pandey social movements, portant roleinseveral usic hasplayedanim- several historicalmovements,bothinpastandpresent,eventuallywentontobecomeananthemfortheentiregeneration.S Songs maynothavebeenthecornerstoneofarevolution,butsomethemweredefinitelypivotalpointinerachange. by MCKash | MONDAY, JULY 24,2017 ally, itbecamethemovement’s certs acrosstheUSandeventu- rallies, folkfestivals,andcon- mensely popularandwassungat song. The songbecameim- Committee in1960asaprotest Student NonviolentCoordinating troduced thisgospelsongtothe when folklorist,GuyCarawanin- can CivilRightsMovement, come associatedwiththe Ameri- This songisthoughttohavebe- Civil RightsMovement We ShallOvercome This wasthedebutsongofBanga- Night andday, intune See theskyburstintobutterflies Pave thewaywithyoursmiles S lives andthatofothersaroundthem. forts torestorenormalcyintheir after theirsonsaregoneandef- on theturmoiltheirmothersface Srinagar. The songalsoshedslight youngsters whowentmissingfrom song, hepaysanodetoallthose are livinginaconflictzone.Inthis angst andfrustrationofthosewho Through hissongs,hevoices the mostauthenticwaypossible. hence, wentontoemploytheformin sincerity” oflyricalhip-hopand terview thathewas“seducedbythe Kashmiri boy, whohassaidinanin- mir arefacing. This 24-year-old trauma andatrocitiespeopleinKash- name MCKash,respondstothe Roushan Illahi,knownbyhisstage oar intotheskyasabird flies Ee Bhoomi(TheEarth)by Swarathama (Kannada) Tunes ofchange songs. The songhighlightedhow is oneofPhilOchs’s trademark This 1965anti-warprotestsong March in Washington. during A. PhilipRandolph’s the songatLincolnMemorial led acrowdof300,000insinging 22-year oldfolksingerJoanBaez, of thesongthatin August 1963, In fact,suchwasthepopularity unofficial anthem. Ain't Marching Anymore Anti-War movement rate statehoodcampaign. hind spearheading Telangana’s sepa- as oneoftheprominentfiguresbe- Telugu balladeerandisbestknown known asGaddarisarevolutionary Gummadi Vittal Rao,popularly Yet youhardly earnanything So muchbloodandsweat But yourstomachcannotbefilled You workfrom morningtonight Stop Rickshaw-walla;Iamcoming dominate everythingelse. jealously, whereloveandpeace about livinginaworldsansenvyor fear foranythinginlife.Italsotalks and urged listenersnottodevelop tion tothebeautyofMotherEarth This song,inparticular, paidatten- dian protestmusic. become oneofthetorchbearersIn- tions. Overtheyears,bandhas set thetonefortheiractivistinclina- Swarathama. Inmanyways,thesong lore-based Indianfolk/fusionband, Apuro Rickshaw(StopRickshaw) by Gaddar (Telugu) men burnedtheirdraftcards. the songthathundredsofyoung tion, andsuchwastheeffect of Democratic NationalConven- during theprotestsoutside 1968, Ochsperformedthesong anti-Vietnam rallies.In August formed atmanycivilrightsand protest movement,andper- wars. Hewasakeyfigureinthe his countrywasfocusingon tions ofthesociety. by peoplefromthemarginalised sec- her songsandbringsoutissuesfaced lighted manysuchissuesthrough the Indiansociety. Shehashigh- song sheraisesissueofcasteismin troupe KabirKalaManchandinthis is alsotheformerleadsingerof and DalitrightsactivistfromPune, Sheetal Sathe,afolksinger, poet, The untouchabledisgust The disgustgrows inthebelly The untouchablenausea Nausea servedintheplate full-fledged singer-songwriter. helped Rao,flowerintoa working classesand hit, especiallyamongthe This songbecameamassive working lifeofrickshawalas. In thissong,hehighlightedtheharsh and streettheatre. actively involvedinsocialactivism During histeenageyears,hewasalso Ek MaitraRaangadyabySheetal Sathe (Marathi) war movement. became ananthemoftheanti- beth Hoteltosingthesimple ple inMontreal’s QueenEliza- it broughttogethersome50peo- their eight-daybed-inforpeace, Lennon and Yoko Onoduring Sung andperformedbyJohn of hiscareer. Ochs describeditasthehighlight message ofhopeandpeace.It

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cial orapoliticalmessage. Emotion Music Politics particular historicalperiodandcarryaso- T change. Itisgenerallyassociatedwitha Tanisha Chawla with amovementorprotestforsocial song isusuallyathatassociated ally aboutapoliticalsubject.” A protest Vocal that expressesdisapproval,usu- scribes protestsongas“a he cambridgedictionaryde- Society crannies forfood. probe intonooksand snouts enablingthemto Seahorses havelongthin , AIS Saket,X With meltingsnow, onedayshe today andtomorrow Do yourbest,makenaturegreen she isinsorrow With dyingtreesandanimals, green… Earth isdyingbecauseshe’s not not clean Lives arecryingbecauseshe’s stronger ranger Let’s saveitbybecominga grave danger With globalwarming,sheisin She givesusfood,justsaluteit pollute it Earth isourdearMother, don’t green… Earth isdyingbecauseshe’s not not clean Lives arecryingbecauseshe’s Ode toMother Earth Shreya Ramhans aggression AIS Saket,X considered asoneofthemosticonicprotestsongs. ‘Ekla ChaloRe’ pennedbyRabindranath Tagore is went ontobecomeanthems.OntheIndianturf, and JohnLennongavegreatprotestsongs,which artists ofalltimeslikeBobDylan,Nashand Young, cial movementswereinaction.Someofthegreatest protest songsforthiswasthetimewhenseveralso- The eraof1960sand70ssawtheriseseveral Oftenhailedas‘protestsongs’,thesetuneshavebeenassociatedwith o, ifchangeiswhatyouseek,thensingalong upon thethemesofwomenempowerment,natureandlife… Three students,threethemesandprotestpoems,touching make hercomealive If wetryalittleharder, wewill we thrive We havebredonhersoil, Give itanewbirth Save earth,saveearth green… Earth isdyingbecauseshe’s not not clean Lives arecryingbecauseshe’s make herclean Reduce pollution,andyouwill Grow trees,makehergreen Water isatreasure,reserveit preserve them Trees areprecious,goaheadand green… Earth isdyingbecauseshe’s not not clean Lives arecryingbecauseshe’s How canwesaveit,justthink will sink Collective trio

Pandey such Indianband. C, Let melearn Of course!Iwillenhance Give meachance Don’t makemescream Let medream I havegoals,letmeachieve I amawoman,letmebreathe Give merespect,letitbemine Let meriseandletshine burning topics. create awareness about use musicasatoolto speaking theirmindand don’t shyawayfrom make theirpoint.They write feistylyricsto plaguing thesocietyand S Empowerment Women Voicenortheast from ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ Adya Sukhija Suno GaurseDuniyaWalo: Bandeh: Sarfaroshi KiTamana: Bharat HumkoJaansepyarahai: Dil DiyaHaiJaanBhiDenge: Mera RangdeBasantiChola: Kar ChaleHumFida: takes alookatone stand onissues vocal abouttheir ome bandsare , AIS Gur43,IX Indian Ocean , AIS Noida,X Khushi Madan Mohan Written byBismilAzimabadi Shankar, Ehsaan,Loy Musical ditties Laxmikant Pyarelal Husanlal Bhagatram Protest Songs A.R.Rahman brutal. being insensitivetodownright the situation,whichrangesfrom way ishandling surgency inManipurandthe lyrics speakoutagainstthein- events inthecapital. Their has beenperformingatprotest Delhi-based folkrockband.It Talkies andtheHowlers Angom (Guitar), and Guitar)withSachidananda by Akhu Chingangbam(Vocal Formed inthesummerof2008 I havegoals,letmeachieve I amawoman,letmebreathe Give merespect,letitbemine Let meriseandletshine Just givemeyourhand Let mestand I don’t wanttobeshy Let metry And makeitbright The pageofmylife So thatIcanturn THE GLOBAL TIMES patriotic fervour far behindwhen Bollywood isn’t through songs. Here aresome numbers… it comesto showing popular Imphal is a | credible work. voice ofnortheast’ fortheirin- popularly referredtoas‘the lish andManipuri,hasalsobeen The band,whichsingsinEng- pects throughtheirsongs. They speakaboutthesetwoas- Forces SpecialPowers Act. Army throughthe Armed uation andrepressionbythe laby’ thatelaboratesonthesit- Road featuresthetrack,‘Lul- Their debutalbum, Tiddim MONDAY, JULY 24,2017 Tunes ofchange ‘Cuz theworldisrear The worldisonafootgear That Iamsincere It seemstoappear No onetovolunteer No onetohear Or noatmosphere No worldofmine ‘Cuz theworldisrear Sticking myhearthere With thepainIcan’t bear No oneisfarornear Life isacarwithnogear ‘Cuz theworldisrear Round theyears That I‘mintears To makethisclear That Iaminfear Let memakeyouhear View Rear Utkarsh Khanna AIS Noida,X 7 A group of seahorse is called Seahorse THE GLOBAL TIMES | JULY 24, 2017 8 a Herd. New born seahorse is called a Fry. Mosaic Senior The lip gloss smiles Storywala Her long, curly

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hey say that smile is the plait. She ussually biggest weapon. And I, wore plain kurtas. Tfor one, am a firm be- liever of this philosophy. No, not Magazine holder that I smile too much or am the was considered to be the acrylic colour, and let it dry.. happiest person in town. I just most beautiful girl of the college, Materials required n After it dries, now decorate happen to witness some smiles espcially amongst her own batch- n Cereal box the box using glitters and that actually could kill, not for mates, with her almond-shaped n Scissors jute rope. (Refer image). how pretty they are but for how eyes and sparkling smile, she al- n Ruler n Now you can stack your much they manage to conceal. ways dressed to kill. However, n Glue magazine and comics in it. You know, the kind of smiles that my mother recalls, at the farewell n Acrylic colours tells you that not everything is party, she failed to impress. n Marker happy. I call them lip gloss ter examination when our results that she had her own not-so-smil- Everyone had always seen her in n Glitters smiles, simply because they hap- were announced, I was surprised ing story to share. That was when her glittering avatar, so there was n Jute rope pen to be at surface. to find that I had topped in Math she was in college, engrossed in nothing new in her appearance. So let me begin by telling you a and that too just by one mark. studies and never paid attention But my mother looked fresh and Procedure story. I was always an average While my happiness knew no to what she wore or how she radiant. So, when Maya finally n Cut the flaps of cereal box. student when it came to math. bounds, Priyanka definitely looked. Her long, curly tresses came to compliment my mother, n Use a marker and a ruler to My teachers would often scold looked disappointed. It was obvi- were always neatly tied up in a she flashed that lip gloss smile. It draw a line from the middle me, but most of my friends, es- ous, but what came as a shock to plait. She usually wore plain kur- is not difficult to spot that fake of the box at a 45-degree pecially my best friend Mili, was me was when Mili gave me a tas. But, on the day of the smile, and trust me, I do get to angle towards the top of its always supportive. There was weird kind of smile. There was farewell, she decided to ditch her see a lot of them. I am sure, you one side. (Refer image) one girl, Priyanka who always no trace of happiness, but some regular attire and opted for a sari do too. But, I don’t think it n Then draw another straight topped in this subject. The entire sort of awkwardness. I’d seen too instead. She let her hair loose and should bother any of us. After all, line across other side of the class envied her, but I admired many of those lip gloss smiles, wore a bindi. Such was her trans- do remember that the person has box at the same angle as her. I always dreamt of doing but certainly did not expect them formation that everyone in col- tried to conceal his disappoint- shown in the picture. well just like her. But it was coming from my best friend to lege, especially her class was ment and all the unpleasant feel- n Cut the box along the lines. merely a dream until it actually me. So, when I narrated this to surprised. They all complimented ings, with the sweetest thing in n Now paint the box with happened. After our mid-semes- my mother, I was rather surprised her, except for one girl, Maya. the world – a smile.G T

The eternity, we They will never leave your side Live life And will catch you if you sway signed up for.. Pranshu Sharma AIS Gurgaon 43, IX B They are the candles of your life Bhavya Tiwari, AIS VKC Lucknow, X Showing you the way even in a strife With frayed hair Our Earth would not be bright She sat on the chair Best friends stick together till the end True friends are the best of all And then everything around us Financially broke They are like a straight line that does not bend They hold your hand when you fall Would not be right She barely spoke

They trust each other forever And they will never let you go Sun gives us light With eyes like a story cloud No matter whether they are apart or together Whether in rain, sun, storm or snow G T It also keeps us healthy Pretty volatile, not proud By providing so much Vitamin D Condolences came from everyone A bright delight Leaving our bones in glee But for help, no voice came aloud When it rains, it give us the rainbow Broken heart, lies and screams WORDS VERSE Neha Jain. AIS Gur 43, IX Making the land shimmer For now, all impossible dreams Without it, the plants would die Seasons changed Sun is a star that gives us light And life would be dimmer Reasons changed Sun is a star that gives us delight It is a gift by God to all of us This star is a treasure So did her ways of life I love to see it from the window of my bus Giving us immense pleasure For she came to know We must have done a good deed How to live If there is no Sun For, it gives a lot, irrespective of caste-creed G T Without being a wifeG T

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Short Story Short Seahorse Dhruv wasanotherordi- Dhruv. To theworld, his storyisaboutSuper , AIS Saket, VI Saket, , AIS , wherenoone their facialcharacteristics. species, butderivetheirnamefrom Seahorses arenotrelatedtohorse him, inaninstance,heactivated Before anyonecouldquestion caping thecastlewithcrown. that SuperDhruvthoughtofes- crown. The crownwassoelegant donned awhitepearlstudded pearls, andthejellyfishking elled withpreciousstonesand The castlewasbeautifullyjew- with hisbattaliontotheirking. an imposter, andtookhimalong fish soldieraccusedhimofbeing came andheldDhruv. The jelly of nowhereanotherjellyfish jelly fish!Hefeltrelievedbutout guise. Innotimeheturnedintoa backpack thathelpedhimdis- pressed theredbuttononhis direction. Heimmediately gantic jellyfish,speedinginhis started buzzing.Dhruvsawagi- could sensesomedangernearby, fishes, suddenlyhisradarthat ming sidebytobeautiful While hewasenjoyingswim- Illustration:Deepak Sharma,GT Network Dhruv couldn’t believehiseyes. coming closerandtohim. rock. Hesawahugeshadow sound comingfrombehinda louder. Heheardaloudthumping again.” And thistimeitwas buzzing again.“Oh!No!Not place. However, hisradarstarted screamed, andreachedtoasafer “Wow!!” What anescapehe vanished fromthespot. his ultra-sonicminijetbikeand side hisbackpackandturnedon could seeit.Hehidthecrownin- hands. Nooneinthecourtroom head anddroppedintoDhruv’s crown slippedfromthekings And inafractionofsecond,the the raystowardskingscrown. his magnetogadgetandfocused Meaning: The onewhoisfearless,fortitudeandadventurous. AIS Saket, VII B Shreyan Biswas So whatdidyoulearntoday? A newword: My homeland And hopesthatfly So fullofcourageandsacrifice Fill everycraft Where coloursofdiversity Tradition andart So richinculture Where weprayhandin India, myhomeland many suchsouvenirs. whichwasfullof venture Shelf’, crown andthepictureonhis‘Ad- He returnedhomeandplacedthe ‘Whey’ biscuits. meet himagainwithmore his newfriendandpromisedto Super Dhruvclickedaselfiewith sea. Beforebiddingagoodbye, across thedarkdungeonsof on hisbackandtheyswam land safely. SuperDhruvhopped him tohelpswimbackthe Dhruv andinreturnpromised In fact,hesmiledbackatSuper them, hefelthappyandsatisfied. gry andaftereatingafewof Probably, themonsterwashun- down andstoppedchasinghim. at once.hesuddenlyslowed grabbed thebiscuitandgulpedit vive fortendays. The monster one biscuitwassufficient tosur- of ‘Whey’ biscuits,whereeating from hisbackpack.Itwasapack started running,somethingfell all hismagicalpowers. As he for hislife,ashehadexhausted at thatpointoftimewastorun of him. All Dhruvcouldthinkof looking monsterstandinginfront There wasagiantandferocious where noonehaddared called, ‘MonstersCave’, Intrepid underwater destination He wastravellingtoan to enterbefore. Vanalika Konwar AIS Saket, VI G T Children lovetheirplacards How elegantlyitisorganised AIMUN, awonderfulexercise AIMUN magic India, myhomeland! Where friendshipbonds, So fulloftalentandgreatminds India, myhomeland! Where unity&peacehelpprotect Full ofcamaraderieandrespect India, myhomeland! Crown ourheavenlysky Where loftyHimalayas India, myhomeland!

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Seahorse independently of each other. School Lounge Wassup ATL genious at ISEF Amitians sponsored by Niti Ayog for Intl. Science Fair their respective school. AIS space where young minds can Students enthusiastically participate in the summer camp Saket being selected as one of the give shape to their ideas through top three best performing schools hands on do-it-yourself mode and rd in their pitch for the lab became learn innovation skills. The vision the only school from Delhi to be is to ‘Cultivate 1 million children 3 Summer selected for participation in the in India as Neoteric Innovators’. International Science and Engi- The objective of this scheme is to neering Fair (ISEF). foster curiosity, creativity and Sports camp The selection process: imagination in young minds and The short listed schools were in- inculcate skills such as design Amity Sports Foundation VII to XI of AIS Noida and AIS vited to participate in an Innova- mind-set, computational thinking, Mayur Vihar enthusiastically tion Contest where each school adaptive learning, physical com- IS Noida hosted the took part in the camp. The camp was supposed to form a team of puting, etc. Young children will third residential sports held in two sessions, i.e. morning Chairperson along with students and mentors maximum 3 students and send get a chance to work with tools Acamp for the boys at and evening, enclosed fitness one entry for the contest. The en- and equipment to understand school during the summer vaca- training and skill development as AIS Saket ISEF at Los Angeles and Makers tries were judged on the basis of what, how and why aspects of tions held from May 15 to 24, well as match practice. Faire at San Francisco from May following parameters as novelty STEM (Science, Technology, En- 2017. The camp was organised The camp concluded with a vale- ith the auspicious 13- 23, 2017 as observers. The of innovation in identified areas, gineering and Math). under the aegis of Amity Sports dictory function, attended by all blessings of Dr (Mrs) fair provided them with an op- clarity of expression, demonstra- The competition required filling Foundation, an initiative of Dr participants and their parents. WAmita Chauhan, portunity to interact with scien- tion and potential impact. The up of an application which in- (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairper- They were shown a video of the Chairperson, Amity Group of tists and understand the top three entries were given an cluded information on all aspects son Amity Group of Schools and students taking part in different Schools and RBEF, three young intricacies of Science. opportunity to participate in Intel of the school: achievements – RBEF to train the sports team of sports activities as cricket, bas- aspiring students of the school The students were shortlisted Science and Engineering Fair National, International, board the school, hone their skills and ketball and football. The function namely Prateek Vachher, Shreya from amongst 257 schools who (ISEF) held at Los Angeles and results, prestigious alumni and develop champion like attitude in concluded with all participants Shailaan and Ritwik Sarkar were received the grant for setting up San Francisco. various science related activities them. receiving a participation certifi- sponsored by NITI Aayog to visit an Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)* in * ATL is visualized as a work undertaken in school. G T A total of 59 students, from Class cate. G T Mother’s Day Celebrations Children celebrated Mother’s Day through various fun activities AIS VYC Lucknow

AIMC cadets on their educational tour to Sainik School he school organised Mother’s Day in school Ton May 14, 2017 to show gratitude towards mothers for AIMC cadets visit their exceptional love and sacri- fice for their children. The pro- gramme commenced with lamp Sainik School lighting ceremony followed by welcome address by school Prin- Children show gratitude to mother’s love and sacrifices Felicitating mothers AIMC The salient aspects of the tour cipal Sakshi Gautam Mishra. were- trekking through hilly ter- Lt Col Dr Aradhana Dwivedi, four day educational rain to Shyamkhet; visit to fa- AIS VKC Lucknow showcasing mother’s love for a DM, Medical Genetics, graced w/o Col Mehera; Mrs Shanti tour was organised for mous Golu temple and tea child. They spoke their hearts out the occasion as the guest of hon- Bisht, w/o Lt Col ; AAIMC cadets during garden; indoor basketball match tudents of Class III pre- and showed gratitude towards our. The other guests who embel- Mrs Shobha Singh, an education- summer vacations, so as to ex- with Sainik School cadets; visit sented a special assembly their mothers for their selfless lished the occasion were RJ ist with over 25 years of experi- pose them to the functioning of to Air Force Station Bhawali; Son the occasion of love and care. A solo song per- Pooja, Head, Regional Pro- ence in this field. Sainik School besides the sight- Naukuchiya Tal; kayaking in Mother’s Day on May 4, 2017. formance by Manas Yadav was grammes at FM; Anjali Oberoi, The mothers were treated to a seeing tour of Nainital hills. A Saat Tal; flying fox adventure ac- The students showed gratitude the highlight of the day. This was Acquisition Head; Namrata beautiful and entertaining per- total of 39 cadets accompanied tivities; trekking to Tal, towards their mothers and en- followed by a scintillating dance Dubey, Head, Marcom; Sheza formance of songs, skits, dances by two staff members partici- etc. The tour culminated with couraged all to fulfill their duties performance by the students. Nabi, Head, Customer Experi- and much more. Students made pated in the tour. The tour was campfire wherein AIMC cadets towards them. The assembly School Principal Mukta appreci- ence, Airtel; Vir Naris, eminent beautiful cards to show gratitude carefully planned & meticulously presented impromptu entertain- commenced with Gayatri Mantra ated the efforts of the students lady from Army; Mrs Pandey, to their mothers. The programme executed to inculcate essential ment show in the presence of & a prayer song. The students and teachers. The assembly con- Mother of Captain Manoj Kumar concluded with vote of thanks by qualities in the cadets. Sainik School authorities. G T presented an emotional video cluded with the school song. G T Pandey; Mrs Manish Mehera, school Principal. G T

AIS Viraj Khand, Lucknow Fruitomania Summer Camp ‘Verano’ summer vacation. During the he school organised Fruit- summer camp, students were omania- a fruit and veg- taught leadership qualities, dis- Tetable fancy dress parade covering talents, enhancing con- for the students of Nursery and fidence and aptitude as well as Kindergarten on May 5, 2017. vital non- academic skills such as The students came dressed as the art of making friends, han- fruits and vegetables and spoke dling a team, etc. The camp Students enact one of Tagore’s famous plays ‘Tasher’e Desh’ about the benefits of having them catered to all indoor and outdoor on a daily basis and how includ- activities arranged by school such ing them in our daily diet can as art & craft, cricket, football, sip Special assembly make us healthy. & bake, drawing, music and The parade was preceded by a dance sessions for the children. he students of Class X ‘Where the mind is without fear’ Healthy Tiffin Week from May 1 The activities conducted during held a special assembly on was recited by all. Students also to 5, 2017, where the students Little children showcase their certificates the camp were showcased on the TMay 9, 2017 to mark the enacted his play, ‘Tasher’e Desh’. savoured the delicious dishes concluding day. The parents of birthday of Rabindranath Tagore- They also presented an inspiring cooked by their mothers. They AIS Gurugram 46 and at the same time, improve the students were invited to wit- an eminent playwright, author, musical ‘Ekla chalo re’ along with also shared their tiffin’s with their physical fitness. ness the confluence of creativity political leader and Nobel Laure- a dance performance on ‘Elem their friends and relished the del- IS Gur 46 organised a Camp ‘Verano’ as the name sug- and confidence at the grand fi- ate. An informative video and natun deshey’. The assembly con- icacies together. summer camp titled ‘Ve- gests, is a Spanish derivative of nale. The students received par- power point presentation was pre- cluded with words of wisdom by The activity marked a consider- Arano 2017’ from May the term ‘dry summer’. The two ticipation certificates for their sented to give a detailed insight Headmistress Tanuja Singh who ate change in the tiffin habits of 16- 26, 2017. The objective of the week camp organised for the stu- excellent efforts during the sum- into the life of this illustrious further motivated children to read children. School Principal Mukta camp was to keep children en- dents of Class I to VII, was set in mer camp. The camp concluded writer. Tagore’s literary works and get in- encouraged students to avoid un- gaged during the summer vaca- the calm and serene campus of on a positive note with an excite- Tagore’s most noted poem spired by them. G T healthy food habits. G T tions to hone their artistic skills the school, in the solitude of its ment to meet next year. G T Male seahorses are the ones who give birth, as females lay her eggs Seahorse 12 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 24, 2017 in the male’s pouch, which male seahorses carry for upto 45 days. Bag Pack All the top quotes compiled by Variety Saanvi Singla, AIS Gur 43, IV Into the world of memes In 2016, some significant and irrelevant events grabbed eyeballs of the hawkish eyes of social media vanguards, who took no time to make memes about them and indulged in a hearty laugh

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Shraddha Talwar No more angels, please Whatteyyy pose! Demonetisation dhamaal Bewafa Sonam Spoiler alert AIS PV, XI D After three years of peace and Baba Ramdev had another Even though demonitisation While Indians were standing in The summer of 2016 witnessed silence, Pakistan’s treasure homecoming, or should we call gave Indians sleepless night, long queues, internet went the Game of Thrones fans pon- he internet is famous for Taher Shah released music it troll-coming when his photo- Twitterati found its own won- berserk again, and this time it dering upon the upcoming win- fostering all kinds of video ‘Angel’, dressed in a long graph where he was seen bend- derful ways of looking at this was for a new Rs 2000 note on ter that may befall the seven Tnews. Social media is gown with a train and a tiara ing downwards, his hands ‘black money’ cleaning process which someone had scribbled kingdoms in a very punny man- home to bizarre videos and adorning his free-flowing holding his ankles, with legs with memes. Since Rs 500 and ‘Sonam Gupta bewafa hai’ in ner. Spoilers and memes of Jon memes that spread across the tresses. He looks ridiculous in wide apart through which his Rs 1000 notes were scrapped, Devanagari. It soon became the Snow’s tragic demise and unex- globe. While some go viral for this avatar while singing a song face could be seen appeared in images of them being used as top-trending meme. More pho- pected revival made him the their humour, others do the in which he proclaimed himself a popular weekly magazine. everyday items were being cir- toshopped international curren- Mihir Virani of Hollywood. round only for their imbecility. as the angel of mankind. This While the picture was aestheti- culated on social media. From cies like Yuan and Pound ‘Bhaag Rickon bhaag, jee le Last year too was not different. was enough for social media to cally shot, meme-makers had a disshelved bank employees emerged with the same lines. In apni zindagi’, Bollywood tadka 2016 was the year of memes that go tizzy and soon memes field day. The social media working round the clock to ex- fact, Modi also made it to the was added to Ramsay’s sadistic carved a special place online and flooded which compared his at- timeline was flooded with pic- change old notes with new ones, meme world, chanting the same pleasure in killing Rickon Stark. tormented minds by absurdity. tire to Disney princess, called tures of Ramdev in a similar to ATM machines with insuffi- line. Though, no one knows who Let’s take a walk down the him a ‘rare species’ and even pose, somewhere as a flying cient cash memes gave us Sonam Gupta really is and why PS: Everything in the name of meme lane. made fun of his chest hair! rocket or a goalkeeper. enough for a hearty laugh. was she tagged as ‘Bewafa!’ ‘Pun’...I mean ‘Fun.’ My hero! GT Travels to Singapore Strongest of all, my dad My brave hero, my mother I have a hero I call him Dad She gave me life, I am her copy He isn’t a hero of a dream world But she thinks I am very sloppy But a hero in the real world A mother, sister, daughter and a wife He is as smart as Iron Man She plays these roles through her life As strong as Hulk She teaches me good habits And as brave as Batman Being nice to all including rabbits My dad is an all-rounder She is for sure an awesome cook Motivates me to think that And has a positive outlook Happiness is around corner She wakes me every morning He plays with me everyday With love, not scorning Keeping problems far away She loves everyone in the family He is my sunshine Cooking for them, happily He is only and only mine She is the one I admire I love going out with my hero She is the one I really adore As he takes me to feed the Without her life would be a bore sparrows! She is my mother Abhishek Guliani She is my true hero. AIS Gur 46, III Sanavi Sood, AIS Gur 46, III Woman in black The ‘ordinary’ girl behind the burka She is like a Spartan, she’s Burka Avenger She handles both home and work With a lot of hard work She exhibits two personalities Sujoy Banerjee, IX & Saisha Banerjee, III, AIS Vas 1 pose with A teacher and a super heroine avenger their copy of The Global Times in front of ArtScience museum She fights crime wearing a magical burka at Marine Bay Sands, Singapore. The architecture of the Giving the enemies a strong jolt museum exhibits the shape of a hand with 10 fingers symbolised Not guns and swords are her weapons as ‘welcome hand of Singapore’. It hosts various international But books and pens are her possessions exhibitions with 21 galleries spread over three storeys. She comes up with plans to implement Illustration Prabhnoor Kaur Ratra And my hero is a symbol of women empowerment. Got some clicks with GT while on the go? Get them featured! AIS Noida, III Prabhnoor Kaur Ratra, AIS Noida, III Send them to us at [email protected]