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THE GL BAL TIMES MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 www.theglobaltimes.in Take a walk down the heritage lane via and Imaging: Ravinder Gusain Chandigarh.

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Delhi ki kahaani, P3 Delhi-cious cuisine, P5 Origin of Chandigarh, P6 Date with history, P7 An immigrant’s tale, P8 It’s only a distance of some 250 kilometers that separates them, but Delhi and Chandigarh are connected at heart. Young people make for better leaders? Here’s narrating the tale of two cities... a) Yes b) No c) Can’t say To vote, log on to www.theglobaltimes.in Only 257 kms apart POLL RESULT for GT issue April 8, 2013 Aditi Sharma Qutub Minar, to name a few), that have national average of 940 females per 1000. of laws there. Women are undoubtedly Should Sarnath, a seat of AIS Vasundhara 6, XII D juxtaposed the old with the new. safer and when it comes to fashion, they in UP, be declared Learning from each other: are as trendy as their Delhi counterparts.” as a world heritage site happy go lucky Punjabi culture, Twin cities: Spicy samosas, paranthas, Chandigarh, which has often been rated On the other hand, Chandigarh can look up

110% flourishing fashion hubs and even sizzling kebabs, shahi paneer, zooming among the most desirable cities to live in to Delhi for its metro rail, which carries all 88% Aa place called Model Town, the vehicles, a fashion savvy youth- right from on the parameters of education, health, liv- and sundry from one corner of the city to 66% union territories of Delhi and Chandigarh the awe-inspiring salwar-kameez to en ing conditions, safety, human rights and another in no time. “Chandigarh should 44% are so similar, yet so different. But there is vogue Jodhpuri jutis; Delhi bathes in culture, has a lot to teach its counterpart certainly take inspiration from the 12% more to the two cities vis-à-vis each other. style! Wait! That’s equally true for Chandi- which is turning increasingly unsafe. At city when it comes to public transport sys- Yes 100 % Yes 0% No 0 % garh! In fact, when it comes to the list of the same time, Chandigarh is a more af- tem,” opines Swati Sinha, Amity School of Results as on April 13, 2013 Meccas of heritage: The world cities that are 'Big Spenders', and 'Auto Gi- fordable city with its consumer goods Communication. looks up to the city of Chandigarh, ’s ants', both the cities rank high. prices being 7-11% cheaper than Delhi. first planned city. In fact, there has often That was the good part; the twin sisters Adds Sanhita karree, alumnus, AIS Vas 6, The Bottomline: Well, the two cities Coming Next been a buzz about adopting the city as a also share a skewed sex ratio. Delhi has “I hail from Chandigarh and it is the most have their own flaws and perfections; but Youth Power 2012-13 UNESCO heritage city itself. While on the recorded 866 females per 1000 males and law abiding city I know. It is greener than both can surely learn a thing or two from special edition other hand, Delhi too, is a treasure trove of Chandigarh has an abysmally low ratio of Delhi too. People follow traffic rules strin- each other and fill the gaps to become bet- heritage sites (Humayun’s Tomb and 818 females (Census 2011), way below the gently because of the rigorous execution ter places to live in.G T Meeting ’s first MLA

Join , GT reporters interact with Shreya Arora Dr Mahesh Sharma IX B & Devika Passi, X B, AIS Pushp Vihar in an exclusive conversation with Dr Mahesh Sharma, CMD, Kailash Hospital and Noida’s first ever MLA

r Mahesh Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, Kailash DHospital, created history by be- coming the first ever MLA of Noida allows you to spread your wings; just I would like to say that Noida is my What is the difference between being the attitude of “me and mine” to do after the constituency was carved out of like when you want to get something dharma bhoomi. I have stayed here for an entrepreneur and a politician? something better for the society; I am Dadri Assembly seat in the delimitation done for your school, you approach the quite a long time now and I intend to First of all and above anything else, we doing my bit through politics. exercise. In the UP assembly elections management. In case of our country, the stay here in the future. I have seen it de- all need to be good human beings. As for held last year he bagged the seat, which platform is politics because that is how velop before my own eyes and I want it the difference, an entrepreneur can What message would you like to give to touches Delhi by 27,000 votes. He was we can bring about a positive change in to grow into an even more beautiful and reach out to the society on a smaller the budding leaders of Amity? awarded an Honoris Causa in Science by the society. developed city. scale and so, they can’t benefit the soci- I have been a part of Amity for a very Amity University during Convocation ety as much as a politician can. An en- long time and I’m also a proud father of 2012. Catch some excerpts... What is that one thing that you would How close is Kailash Healthcare to trepreneur can provide for, but a two Amitians, my son Kartik and daugh- like to change about Noida? your heart? politician can bring about change. ter, Pallavi. Amity provides value-based Congratulations on becoming the very Noida is a budding township and I con- 30 years ago, I sowed a sapling; today, education, so I can closely relate to all first MLA of Noida! What motivated sider it at par with the capital city of it has grown into a huge tree. At that To whom do you owe your success? of you and understand you. I hope all the you to become a politician? Delhi. At the same time, I think that if point of time, my only aim was to keep I owe my success to God, my family, Amitians can excel in whatever fields I feel that if you want to bring about a there was more public representation my sapling green and make it grow. And friends and all those who have supported they choose. Simply follow your heart change in the society and do good for from the district, it would make longer the way it has grown makes me ex- me. However, one needs a burning de- and work hard with all your people, you need a proper platform that strides in the area of progress. tremely proud. sire to excel in this field and rise above determination. G T Talking about heritage, the first thing that comes to my mind is India Our Heritage 2 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 Gate, built to pay homage to our Indian soldiers. is World Mirror dedication to our soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. News with Views Vishakha Metrey, Amity School of Communication Phulkari back in vogue ... catch the latest news buzz from the heritage lanes, world of politics, business, lifestyle, science & technology, sports, entertainment and much more with The Global Times

Heritage walk: Delhi has 174 monuments protected by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). That’s what the official records say. How- ever, in reality, 12 on the list are ‘missing.’ But regulations applicable to heritage-controlled areas around these missing monuments continue to be enforced with proposals for their denotifi- cation pending with the culture ministry. The last time a centrally- protected monument in Delhi was denoti- fied in the pre-inde- pendence days.

Fashionable threads: Phulkari made a beautiful comeback at Manish Malhotra’s au- Sporty sports: The newly-forged Indian doubles tumn-winter collection titled ‘Threads of Emo- team- ‘Quick Hands’ Leander Paes and ‘Quick tion’. The collection was a reinterpretation of Feet’ Sanam Singh, killed off whatever little hope Phulkari embroidery. On display were beautiful Indonesia wAS harbouring of fighting back in the saris, floor length anarkalis and angarakhas. Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group 1 relegation play- Manish spun together weaves of phulkari, which Political juggernaut: Prime Minister Manmo- off tie. But for a change, it wasn’t accomplished of the town, and it is bigger and more expensive is native to Punjab, into his signature styles in han Singh has trashed the debate over two power Paes playing his 50th for India, but fresh-faced (and often diEsel) vehicles that are making up the colours like mustard yellow, olive and red. centres - one, Congress President Sonia Gandhi Sanam who was the chief architect of the win. numbers these days. and another, the PM - even as he did not rule out Name game: Comic characters Bruce Wayne, the possibility to continue in office after 2014 Gen- Gyan vigyan: Scientists have devised an audio Thor and actress Olivia Wilde have influenced eral Elections if UPA is voted to power. recreation of the Big Bang - in high fidelity - that some of the hottest, yet oddest, names in 2013. Ac- created our universe nearly 14 billion years ago. A cording to baby name site Nameberry statistics, Legal tangle: Asking the government not to decade ago, spurred by a question for a fifth-grade there are 13 unusual monikers which are attracting keep mercy petitions of death row convicts pend- science project, University of Washington physicist higher views. ing for a long time, Chief Justice of India, Altamas John Cramer devised an audio recreation of the Big Kabir, said that execution of death penalty should Bang. The sound files run from 20 seconds to a lit- Entertainment guide: Ranbir Kapoor and not be delayed. He also said that the government tle longer than 8 minutes. Priyanka Chopra were adjudged the best popular should have informed the family members of Par- Big is better: A new trend is fast catching on in actors, male and female at the first Times of India liament attack convict Afzal Guru, before he was the domestic automobile industry and befuddling Film Awards (TOIFA) held at Vancouver on April hanged. industry experts. Small cars are no longer the toast 6, for the film Barfi!G T

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Sriya Bose Our Heritage Alauddin Khiljisucceededslave an integralpartofourheritage. everyday. Palacesandfortressesbuiltbythevariousrulersare It’s been8yearsinDelhiandIdiscoversomethingnewaboutit as NewDelhifromeight always likethis.Ideveloped elhi, asyouknowme,wasn’t : B Tech (AerospaceEngi- : IndianInstituteofSpace After MohammedGhori Pallab Kundu : , AIS Vas 6,X A For JEE(Main)- April : All IndiaRank My Budding engineersatwork Mahima Tp, Amity SchoolofCommunication kee mosqueandChiragDilli the formof ,Khir- the remnantsofwhichcanbeseenin lished thetownshipof Tughlakabad; ceeded theKhiljiswholaterestab- Firozabad: Tughlakabad: mains ofthetownship. built intheareawhichhousesre- (Computer BasedExamination) nation), During April 8-25,2013 7, 2013(Pen&PaperBasedExami- Noida. by theteamfromMGMCollege, the firstspot. The secondprizewaswon Biotechnology defeatedotherstoclinch Niharika Soniof Amity Instituteof team comprising Tanya Chakrabartiand could makeittothesecondround.The together analarmclock.Onlysixteams ond roundsawthemworkinghardtoput assembled partsofacyclebell. The sec- students hadtoassemblethegivendis- of thefirstroundcompetition, Website Last Date Application Form visit http://www.jee.iitd.ac.in For moredetailsofJEE(Advanced), 2013, visithttp://www.jeemain.nic.in For moredetailsofJEE(Main) – sion/under-graduate on May17,2013 tion willcommenceatwww.iist.ac.in Taruna Barthwal,CareerCounsellor & ResourceCoordinator, ACCGC meri zubani meri kahani, G : T http://www.iist.ac.in/admis- Feroz Shah Tughlaq es- : July 8,2013 The Tughlaqssuc- : Online registra- dargah G T . fortress orcitadel. Shah Kotlais. abad in1354,wherethepresentFeroz tablished thefortifiedcityofFeroz- . Babur’s sonHumayunbuilta invaded andpartiallydestroyedby his empirein1526afterithadbeen ruler re-establishedmeastheseatof Shergarh: A elicited athoughtprovokingdialogueongenderequality The Human Values Quartercelebrationsat AIB this year Speak yourmind their viewstoapanelofjudgesandan Each participantwasaskedtopresent sexual andpsychologicalharassment. on theotherhand,theyaresubjectedto mothers, wives,sistersanddaughters. Yet on onehand,womenarerespectedas taposition oftwocontrastingscenarios;as Technical Club. The filmshowedthejux- was presentedincollaborationwith AIB A shortfilm‘TheJourneyofa Woman’ hypocrites?’ disrespecting women. Are we on thetopic‘Worshipping Durga, but Mind’ onFebruary7,2013todeliberate ogy (AIB)hostedtheevent‘Speak Your Amity InstituteofBiotechnology Babur, thefirstMughal Amity InstituteofBiotechnol- tiative, theLiteraryClubof s aHuman Values Quarterini- Kotla Heritage display Raghav Vij board at AIS literally means Dr KCUpadhyay(L)and Dr Rajeev Janardhananshare their viewswiththeaudience 46 xs apl. . exist happily. British andtheMughals.Butbothco- tween thearchitecturestylesof me (OldDelhi)isthedistinctionbe- the newme(NewDelhi)andold and IndiaGate. The divisionbetween trapati Bhawan,ParliamentHouse Raisina HillswhichnowhousesRas- structed mynewlookinandaround Lutyens andHerbetBakercon- the capitalofIndia. Architects Edwin power changes. The Britishmademe ,Iwitnessedmany Ajmere Gate,Morietc. are stillaroundlikeKashmereGate, nected with10gates;someofthem Shajahanabad wasawalledcitycon- Jama MasjidandChandniChowk. abad intheareathathousesRedFort, lished theseventhcity, Shahjahan- : Shahjahanbad: Old Fortarea. Its remainscannowbeseeninthe where hebuilthiscapital,Shergarh. Panah. ItwasrazedbySherShahSuri new cityonthesiteandcalleditDin Learning Curve up position. and Nishtha Tuteja tiedfortherunners the firstprizeinevent. Ayesha Sen Student PercivalHoltfrom AIB bagged hypocrisy ofthesociety. equality ofthegendersanddiminish and womenshouldrallytogetherforthe tance mustbeaddressedfrequently. Men was thatsuchissuesofnationalimpor- A thoughtthatmanyparticipantsvoiced Allied Science(AIPAS). sor, Amity InstituteofPsychologyand and SakshiMehrotra, Assistant Profes- ues Quarter, Amity LawSchool(ALS) Saran, ChiefCoordinator, Human Val- Vascular Biology(ACVB);ProfNiru nardhanan, Director, Amity Centreof of Biotechnology(AIB);ProfRajeevJa- K CUpadhyay, Advisor, Amity Institute and students. The judgesincludedProf audience comprisingfacultymembers G With thefallof T Shahjahan estab- G T THE GLOBAL TIMES Send youranswerstoTheGlobalTimes,E-26,DefenceColony,New School:...... Class:...... Name:...... Education &Enhancement c (d)Noneofthese (b) (c) (a) (0,0,0) circular pathofparticleare z-axis. The co-ordinatesofthecentre where auniformmagneticfieldexistsalong of 450withpostitivex-axisinaregion plane withavelocityvinclinedatanangle mass Q. A charged particlehavingcharge 2qand Ans-Brainleaks 72: succinic acid Delhi -24or April 25,2013 Last Date: Amity Institute Examinations m Brainleaks-73 is projectedfromorigininx-y Presents Competitive FOR CLASSXI-XII e-mail [email protected] | MONDAY, APRIL 15,2013 Proud Moments (c) SuccinylCoA changeto 3 correct entrieswin attractive prizes for 3

The varietiesof Most oftheseshopsareheresince1872. passersby tocomeandtrytheirfare! tween Rs40-60perplate,theyarelight parantha almond parantha,lemonrabri are endlessincluding From tonguetingling cuisine Delhi-cious A Wenger’s is theplacetogo! the sweetaromaofcakes, For thoseofyouwhocrave delicacies an abodeof Wenger’s- men ofthe moves forward,onecanseethesales- sweets madeinpure ‘Kanwarji’, renownedfor trance ofthislaneisan18thcenturyshop the hubofstreetfoodinDelhi. At theen- ’s Paranthe Wali Galiis chole bhature, French breads, brunetteSwiss one inthecityto introducefluffy bakeries inDelhi.Itisthefirst Wenger’s isoneoftheoldest called Wenger’s. Connaught Place,block– A16, eries inthecapital,located in one ofthemostflourishingbak- ach (ashesays!),wetookhimto sulking, sadandstarvingstom- some timeback. To satisfyhis andvisitedusinDelhi kilograms. Unclestaysin fellow whoweighssometrillion me- myuncle,abulgyandplum sand timesmoreafoodiethan there issomeonewhoathou- chocolates andbrownies!But, freshly bakedcakes,cookies, Charvi Jain Gaurav Pati ID I uh ia & VI D, AIS Pushp Vihar Our Heritage Piping hotparanthas Garden ofFiveSenses,forinstance.Isn’t thisgreenerytobevalued? is ahighlypollutedcity, thegreenerymakesupforit!Lookat Delhi ishometoover2000historicalmonumentstoday. Eventhoughit Yadav pies, thearomaof the scentoftartsand scent thatkeysmeupis and manymore!Pricedbe- IA& , VI A , XB, AIS Gur 46 parantha , AIS PV, VII E paranthas desi ghee Muskan Mittal papad parantha shops inviting namkeen served here Twinkle street foodseemtoflockeverycornerof . As one . As Gaurav withCharanjeetSingh hosted dinnerparties. “Whenit The royalsalso enjoyed specially of royalfamilies. foreign diplomatsandmembers primarily toBritishbureaucrats, local Indiansthen,soitcatered were notsopopularamongst Wenger. Pastriesandchocolate young Swisscouplecalled tries. Itwasfirstownedbya chocolates andmargarine pas- and (L), manager of Wenger’s , , Jawaharlal Nehruetc. ing famouspersonalitieslikePt. a musthave. These shopsboastofserv- sumptuous on thepocket. After aspicydoseof sizzling hot offer someofthebestchaatintown. Road, BengaliMarketandOldDelhi by Delhi’s richfoodculture.Shahjahan food isamusthaveforthosewhoswear with dollopofcurd,theirresistiblestreet forget soft flavoured spicy palette. Whether itismint has somethingtosuitevery tangy tosweet,Delhichaat From crunchytosoft,from Chatty over chaat chaat Wali Gali at Paranthe paranthas samples the Muskan paranthas lotikkis aloo dahi bhallas to sizzlinghot Saumya Tripathi, Amity LawSchool golgappas , theirsweet and notto which come or the ambience Charvi enjoys Rating: **** Nearest metro: Timings:10:30am-8pm (7days) Delhi. My unclewassohappytobe in bunnies andchocolatecakes. Ah! Easter, you getgiantEastereggs, dings, rumsoakedpies,etc.On as yougetmyriadcakes,pud- The besttimetovisitisChristmas pastries,” addedSingh. patties, 45 years.“Then,there’s charge of Wenger’s for the last Charanjeet Singhwhoisthein- formed thefriendlymanager 10 –12varietiesofcookies,”in- late, 20varietiesofbreadsand pastries, 22varietiesofchoco- eties ofcakes,60varieties but nowweserveabout30vari- started, wehadveryfewitems pizzas andavarietyofcakes rolls, deepfilledsandwiches, lassi paneer is G jpat Nagar! rajma chawala Khan’s nearJamaMasjid.Don’t miss Mughlai, gotoKarim’s andBabu dhabas licking streetfoodfoundatDilliHaat Delhi isincompletewithoutitsfinger paranthas T Rajiv Chowk and mushroom desi tadka to savourPunjabicuisine;for which hasstallsfromavariety And somemore ture, kulfi kebab G of Indianstates.Fromthe biryani, T crispy Everything from to ourtastebuds! Visit watering punch isamusttrytoo. nd Chinese rolls, there’s something for everyone. Their fruit , , foodinDelhiaddsa momos, dosas by Charmed O Delhi itsoldworldcharm,thatisnotfoundanywhere An eclecticmixofageoldshopsandeateriesgiveOld used toaskhis servantstogetsweetsfrom the its nameduring theregimeofShah Alam II who generation isrunningitnow. Ghantewalaobtained set upin1790byLalaSukhLal Jainandhis7th Chowk istheGhantewalaSweet shop, and mostpopularshopinChandni mouth wateringfoodstalls. The oldest sarees biggest wholesalemarketforclothes, Chandni ChowkisoneofIndia’s Baptist ChurchofChristians. of ,JamaMasjidMuslims,Central Ganj GurudwaraofSikhs,GauriShankar Temple places ofthemajorreligionsIndia. There’s Shish the citywhichishometoallfamousreligious moonlight ( market wasoncedividedbycanalstoreflect so calledbecauseduringShahjahan’s regime, the of theoldestandbusiestmarketsOldDelhi.Itis literally meaning‘Moonlitsquareormarket’,isone the nameof‘Walled City’.Chandni Chowk, surrounded byawallwhichhad14gatesgivingit and Shreya Moudgill idlis chaat , electronicitems,camerasand Delhi and mouth chole bha- Emperor Shahjahanin1639. The areawas founded asShahjahanabadbyMughal ld Delhi,alsoknownas to kababs, chandni of La- kathi in ).It’s theonlyplacein , Pushp Vihar,AIS VI A W demolition sitesaroundthecityinhis Chand begancollectingmaterialsfrom The gardencameintobeingafterNek cled materialsandindustrialwaste. terfalls andsculpturesmadefromrecy- The gardenisfamousformanmadewa- cretly inhissparetimetheyear1957. ment officer whostartedthegardense- after itsfounderNekChand,agovern- Rock Gardenisnamed known asNekChand’s sculpture garden,also famous impossible. This forts aresincere,nothingis timony tothefactthatifef- The RockGardenofChandigarhistes- A rockyaffair did, andthat’s howtheRockGardencameabout! scrap? Well, agovernmentofficer atChandigarh Can anyonepossiblycreatemasterpiecesoutof Varun Datta Delhi-Chandigarh a famoustouristattraction? simple hobbycouldturninto ho wouldhavethoughtthata Purani Dilli , AIS Vasundhara6, VD THE GLOBAL TIMES was “ with sweetsand bell)”. GhantewalasweetswereservedtoMughal halwa, gujiya,petha, badambarfi Highly recommended are sweets oftheshopareprepared inpure Ghante keneechewaalidukan thousands oftouristseveryyear. 1983. Today, thegardenisvisitedby den appearedinanIndianstamp gurated asapublicspace.TheRockGar- favour, andin1976,theparkwasinau- able togeneratepublicopinioninhis danger ofbeingdemolished,buthewas imals. NekChand’s workwasinsevere sculptures ofdancers,musiciansandan- was abletohideitfor18yearsbefore Nek Chand’s workwasillegal,buthe forest nearSukhnaLakeforhiswork. dom ofSukhrani,choosingagorge ina into hisownvisionofthedivineking- spare time.Herecycledthesematerials dence, butalsoservedhisdaughter jalebis Minister LateRajivGandhiwith hot Not onlydiditserveourex Prime special occasionsoftheroyalpatrons. kings andhasalwaysbeenapartof | MONDAY, APRIL 15,2013 Heritage Special chaat on hisbirthdayatresi- pottery-covered concrete plex filledwithhundredsof into a49,000msquarecom- By thistime,ithadgrown ernment authoritiesin1975. was discoveredbythegov- on herwedding. All the sohan halwa,Karachi and (shop belowthe kalakand desi ghee G T 5 . G T . Delhi’s heritage is rich, ranging from the imposing citadels like Tuglaqabad Our Heritage THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 and , to the carved mosques and tombs like the 17th century 6 Jama Masjid, or the superbly painted Jamali Kamali. Muse Editorial Aakanksha Singh, Amity School of Communication Celebrating heritage Delhi: an ethnic hub

It is not the honour that you Ever wondered what makes Delhi a multicultural hub? Well it’s the people take with you but the heritage you leave behind. who have flocked to the city bringing their unique culture and traditions Branch Rickey Aanvi Sharma, AIS Vas 6, IX A Okhla Vihar. Locally known as ‘mini It gives me immense pride and Chandni Chowk’, Batla House bazaar Dr Amita Chauhan happiness to be born in this elhi is known as a city of rich, is famous for its all-night henna stalls, Chairperson wonderful nation which boasts diverse cultures and tradi- and shops specializing in Lucknow of a beautiful tapestry of myr- Dtions. The reason for the same chikan and Pakistani suits. Zakir iad of intricately woven threads. Here everyday is that it has always readily welcomed Nagar is famous for its tantalizing is a celebration of culture, traditions and festi- influx of people of differ- street-side kebabs, biryanis and nihari. vals. India is one of the oldest civilizations of ent ethnicities from every the world and is surging ahead to become one of nook and corner of India Derawal Nagar: It is a colony in North the greatest economies of the world, still it has and beyond. No wonder Delhi comprising residents of Derawal its roots running deep. the capital is home to ethnic group. Originally native of the A rich cultural heritage is the bedrock which many colonies and societies set up by Derajat region (), these indi- provides a strong edifice for the modern society. individual ethnic groups. Each group viduals are mostly Hindus who estab- We at Amity offer a unique and beautiful blend has brought with them their unique lished the colony after partition in of the east and west. The guiding principle of culture, traditions and festivals, mak- 1947. There are number of Derawals Amity “Where modernity blends with tradition” ing Delhi a mixed bag and a multicul- living in Vijay Nagar, Ashok Nagar, also echoes the same sentiment. It is an indica- tural hub. Here’s taking a look at many Mukherjee Nagar and Gurgaon. tor of the rich Indian treasure trove of culture, religious ethnic enclaves of the Capi- mous for Bengali cuisines, mishti dahi, Jamia Nagar: Jamia Nagar, a pre- comprising ethics, values and ideals. tal- fish markets etc. dominantly Muslim area is amongst Majnu ka Tila: It’s a Tibetan refugee It is our constant endeavour at Amity to accus- the known middle class neigbourhoods colony established around 1960 when tom the students with their roots, culture, tradi- Chittaranjan Park: The colony is Tilak Nagar: A suburban area in West of . With time, the area has many Tibetans fled to India to escape tions and their heritage. Innumerable activities home to the largest Bengali commu- Delhi, it essentially consists of ‘Pishori gradually evolved as a sanctuary for the Chinese colonisation. Located a like heritage walks, daily morning prayers, ex- nity in Delhi. It was established in Sikhs’ ‘Rawalpindi Sikhs’ (post inde- Muslims seeking better education and rickshaw ride away from University of hibitions, heritage quiz, numerous programs and 1960’s under the name pendence migrants from Rawalpindi employment prospects, courtesy its Delhi (North Campus), the place is fa- days devoted in honour of Indian states are few Displaced Person’s (EPOP) colony, and Peshawar, present Pakistan) and proximity to renowned Jamia Millia mous for its inexpensive restaurants ways through which Amitians celebrates the na- but was renamed after Deshbandhu ‘Punjabi Hindus’. The hunt for items Islamia University. The area conjoins offering authentic Tibetan food, curio tion’s rich heritage. Celebrations like these not Chittaranjan Das in 1980’s. The area is essential for a Punjabi marriage rituals many Muslim colonies such as Batla shops and trinket hawkers. Popularly only help to keep traditions alive in heart of hub to temples, cultural centres and like chura, pagri, kangna, lawan suit, House, , Ghaffar Manzil, Zakir Nagar, known as Delhi’s mini Tibet, it is fre- every Amitian but also brings them closer to Kolkata styled street food stalls fa- currency garlands, etc ends here. Abul Fazal Enclave, Johri Farm and quented by tourists galore. G T their motherland. I urge all Amitians to truly internalize, celebrate, cheer and value the sense of belongingness, identity and pride that encompasses our nation’s rich heritage. G T Origin of Chandigarh Save Tomorrow Chandigarh, the first planned city of the post independence era is known for its If we really wish to put an end architecture and urban look. But how did the city come into existence? Let’s find out to our ongoing international and social problems we must Surudhip Raam, AIS Vas 1, X A ture”. The master plan for the city was eventually declare Earth and developed by American architect Al- all of its resources as the com- rior to the , La- bert Mayer and a Polish architect mon heritage of all the world's hore was the capital city of undi- Mathew Nowicki. Later Le Corbusier, people...... vided Punjab. But, after the a French architect took charge of the Vira Sharma P Jacque Fresco partition, when went to Pak- project and decided to give the city a Managing Editor We live in the present that is istan, Punjab (East) was left without modern look with unique architecture surrounded by a past, handed any capital. Also there was a rising con- and urban design keeping to us by our ancestors. Many years later, we cern to settle thousands of refugees in mind factors like envi- shall pass a heritage to the next generation. coming from West Punjab to East Pun- ronment, travel and Hence, all the talk and walk around Heritage, jab after partition. These factors gave tourism, etc. That is how that we hear and read everyday around us, is an rise to the need to choose a site that Chandigarh turned into a important issue that calls for immediate atten- would serve as the capital of Punjab. well planned urban city, in fact it was tion. While we engage in seminars and confer- A committee was set up in 1948 by the the first planned city of the post inde- ences resurrecting the lost heritage, it is also Govt of India to choose a suitable site, pendence era. important to protect and save what we have keeping in mind various factors like The foundation stone of the city was today, lest this becomes an extinct heritage of to- military vulnerability, proximity to the laid in 1952. Consequently in the year morrow. Who we are is greatly defined by our national capital, climate, ability to its name from the temple of “Chandi garh- the city beautiful”. 1966 when Chandigarh was reorgan- heritage. And that is why the local temple or cope with the influx of large number Mandir” located in the vicinity of the The then , ised into Punjab, Himachal Pradesh even the local fair in our ancestral village holds of refugees etc. Finally, a site was se- site selected for the city. The deity , deeply involved and Haryana, the city assumed the dis- an important value as it brings people together, lected in the foothills of Shivalik “Chandi”, the goddess of power and with the project, described Chandigarh tinction of being the capital of both creating a sense of belongingness. The temple range- Chandigarh that would serve as fort of “garh” located behind the tem- as “unfettered by the traditions of the Punjab and Haryana. It was also de- becomes an iconic structure where rests the vil- the capital of Punjab. Chandigarh got ple gave the city its name- “Chandi- past, a symbol of nation’s faith in fu- clared as a Union territory. G T lage identity. Every story narrated at the local fair or the artifacts sold, speak of the rich cul- ture and tradition that was once the pride and Pearls of wisdom now faces the threat of extinction. GT M@il As schools, NGOs and even states, engage in ac- Brighten your day tivities to create awareness on Heritage, this Dear Editor, issue of GT brings to you the rich heritage of It feels great to see my articles in the Delhi and Chandigarh that was celebrated across There are only two ways to live your Whatever has to be done, it’s always Global Times. But the best moment is all Amity school branches. India is a fast devel- life. One is as if nothing is a miracle. your choice. when I haven’t yet received the latest oping country, and Indians believe in a civiliza- The other is as though everything is Wayne Dyer copy of the GT and my friends text me tion that is marked with a heritage of customs, a miracle. and whatsapp me congratulating me on culture and tradition that we take pride in and Albert Einstein After a storm comes a calm. my article and how well written it is. live off. Let’s take this opportunity to appreci- Matthew Henry There is an adrenaline rush to grab a ate our heritage, today and tomorrow. G T You are never too old to set another copy and see it for myself goal or to dream a new dream. The will to win, the desire to immediately. No matter how many

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan C. S. Lewis succeed, the urge to reach your full times I have seen my byline, each time from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, potential... these are the keys that it gives me a sense of achievement and B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. What the mind can conceive, it can will unlock the door to personal that is what keeps me ticking and  Edition: Vol 5, Issue 11  RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258 achieve. excellence. writing all the more. Thank you GT for Both for free distribution and annual subscription of Rs. 650. Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect Napoleon Hill Confucius being this wonderful platform where I those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify now, you will harvest later.G T can unleash my creativity. G T information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Always do your best. What you plant Og Mandino Swati Sinha Published for the period April 15 - 21, 2013 Amity School of Communication There are three UNESCO world heritage sites in Delhi - Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and the . Each of these monuments have THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 7 fascinating stories surrounding them. Big Story

Our Heritage Our Pooja Jain, Amity School of Communication Date with history Retracing the golden The search for a theme for Itihaas project made students from AIS Mayur Vihar explore the remains of Temporary Delhi, which once served as capital during British rule. Take a journey back into time…

8 Underhill Road 22 Rajpur Road Delhi Brotherhood Society Meet the team

he year 1911 is etched as the most glorious announced in person to the governors, princes and ‘The Grindley Bank’ served as a bank cum resi- year in the history of Delhi. Nearly 100 people of India that he was coronated in England dence for the bank officers. In olden days, it was a Tyears ago, British monarch King George V on June 22, 1911. The park boasts of the largest and considered a stately building and was supported by chose a dusty field in Delhi to anoint himself as the tallest statue of King George V set on a lofty high pillars. It was also used as State Trading Cor- emperor of India. The year holds significance, as in pedestal, wearing a magnificent cornonation robe, poration for selling imported cars. this year, the foundation of what is known as New which was removed from post inde- Delhi was laid. It was on December 12, 1911 that pendence. The same site which used to flaunt a ma- Delhi Brotherhood Society: The Delhi Broth- Delhi was declared as the new capital of British jestic pillar has now become a cricket ground for erhood Society was initiated by a few English A group of students from AIS Mayur Vihar India at a grand ceremony, but the city’s imposing children who are blissfully unaware of its histori- clergy who set out from Cambridge to India in 1877 headed by their teacher Sonali Jain, came up buildings were still two decades away. The British cal importance. after being inspired by Bishop Brooke Westcott to with the unique idea of exploring Temporary government managed its functions from the not so start a college in Delhi. This led them to establish Delhi to mark 100 years of Delhi. The team vis- grand buildings at Burari (), which is Old Secretariat: The government machinery what became known as St Stephen’s College in ited several historical buildings. Sharing their today known as ‘Temporary Delhi’. After the great functioned from the present Old Secretariat con- 1881. In 1885, they also helped to set up St vivid experience, the team members told GT, “It mutiny, the British shifted their residences and of- structed in 1912. The adjacent Council Chamber Stephen’s Hospital, the oldest and one of the largest was an incredible experience to encounter new fices out of the walled city, marking a distance be- (now Delhi Vidhan Sabha) is where the Legislative private hospitals in Delhi. people and hear their stories as well as acquire tween rulers and the ruled. Thus came into Council was held, before the construction of Coun- an understanding of the rich history of Delhi by existence Ludlow Castle (the famous club), Maid- cil House (now Parliament House) in 1927. The Interesting facts visiting the sites first hand. Through this proj- ens (luxury hotel), St Stephens Hospital, etc. As a construction took nine months. It also served as the  A day before the coronation ceremony, King ect, we were able to record Delhi’s eventful and part of Itihaas project, the team from AIS Mayur venue for the first convocation ceremony of Delhi George V, along with few of his officers, decided prolific history and this memorable experience Vihar comprising Panya Baldia, Sanya B. Taneja, University. Moreover, it was here that Pandit to visit the venue. But to his surprise, none of the will stay with us forever.” The project won the Shashwat Pal, Arushi Kumar and Akanksha Madan Mohan Malviya, the great freedom fighter villagers greeted or paid respect to him. He dis- first prize under Udgaar category in a competi- Jain of Class XII along with their spoke for 27 hours against the Rowlatt Bill. covered later that nobody could recognize him in tion held by Itihas, a body that promotes heritage teacher Sonali Jain, set out to explore the his military attire as he rode past the area. Next among school children. area which became the living base of the 8 Underhill Road: Gopichand, a resident of the day, he adorned a grand robe, wore a crown and British and is today known as Civil area for the past 70 years, gave an insight about the rode an elephant just like an Indian Maharaja. Lines. Read on… 8 Underhill Road, stating that there existed the res-  The Coronation Pillar was erected bar, was designed by London based firm, The Gar- idence of a rich British family. A section of the man- as an obelisk in the park at the exact rard and Co at a price of 60,000 pounds and Coronation Park: This place is an sion housed a guest house where carriages stood site where all the three British dur- weighed 84 ounces and was set with emeralds, ru- important landmark; it was here on De- under the porch while horses rested in the stable. bars were held. bies, sapphires and more than 6,000 diamonds. cember 12, 1911, that His Imperial  The Imperial Crown of  The thrones used by King George V and Queen Majesty King George V, Emperor of 22 Rajpur Road: Hidden by thick foliage and India, worn by King Mary were made of silver and weighed 640 kg India accompanied by Queen Mary, grass now, this old, depleted bungalow known as George V at the Dur- and 540 kg respectively. They were specially designed by a Calcutta based firm HM Mint. Collage: Ravinder Gusain The thrones are currently on display at Mar- ble Hall Gallery and Gift’s Museum at .G T We may not go to the heritage sites that often, but its great to see Our Heritage THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 people from other states coming to Delhi especially to see these 8 monuments, and clicking their pictures. Mosaic Senior Priyanshi Verma, Amity Law School An immigrant’s tale Illustration: Ravinder Gusain Open Up Looking at the present extravagances of life, my grandfather quotes from the times when the cost of 1kg clarified butter was just a rupee.

talgic reminiscing the days when he first landed in Delhi with his family. New in the city, along with an extended family of 14 cousins, he sought refuge in an open space in the present area. He led the life of a typical immigrant. He Provencal sold newspapers for a long time to meet his educational ex- penses and slogged hard to attain elementary education. He had to work even harder to manage his daily expenses and the basic needs of his family. Chocolate cups My grandfather also talks about one of his distant elder cousins, who had participated in the freedom struggle along Pawanjot Singh Sachdeva cup mould. with Sardar Bhagat Singh. Though, he can never recall her Amity School of Hospitality  Allow it to dry in a cool place. name. He seldom forgets but recalling a name from such a dis-  Brush another coating of chocolate tant and dismal past is indeed a tough task at his age. Ingredients on the cups. One incident that keeps popping up regularly in his conversa- Covering/ liquid chocolate ...... 100gm tion, is the day when his mother had to cook peas and use the Castor sugar ...... 70gm Filling: tender outer cover as well, along with potatoes to make a meal Butter ...... 25gm  Boil the sugar till it turns yellow and to feed an army of people at their house. Cream ...... 25ml forms a sticky caramel like paste. Looking at the present extravagances of life, my grandfather Honey ...... 20gm  Add cream and butter to the paste; quotes from the time when 1 kg clarified butter (ghee) and 20 Almonds (sliced) ...... 30gm mix well and remove off the flame. Vivek Chabra, AIS Gurgaon 46, IX C samosas could be purchased for just one rupee. He tells me Orange zest (grated) ...... 2 pinches  Now add honey, almonds, mar- how walking down to the school, was a part of daily routine Orange maramalade ...... 20gm malade and grated orange zest to elhi-the city of migrants has played home to refugees and scoring 60% in academics was a rarity. this mixture. from Pakistan and Bangladesh, who crossed over to He tells me how life in that era was marred with struggle and Method  Let it cool at room temperature. DIndia at the time of partition. The people caught in the was all about survival of the fittest. He says that the long wind- Layering:  Fill into the chocolate cups and turmoil recall the days when life was full of struggle and even ing lanes of the refugee colony had small homes bursting with  With a brush or light dry finger, refrigerate it. survival was at stake. people. May his courage to take life by its horns and survive apply some liquid chocolate to the  Serve chilled.G T My grandfather, an immigrant from Pakistan, often gets nos- in the hardest circumstances, pass on to me.G T Heritage Quiz (Chandigarh) POEMS including books and copies that bless. in dilwaalon ki Dilli. two states? New seats and new tables, With larger than life dreams, 9.Which cultural festival is celebrated everything looks like fairy fables. inspired by its ancient monuments, in November? On this first day, to God I pray, modern skyscrapers and all... 10.Which festival is a three day cele- on top forever may I always stay, Well, Delhi has it all, bration organized in the last week of and have memories that always last. to make you fall in love, February? With my friends, may I forever with every part of its being. 11. A place which is Chandigarh’s have a blast! Universities, schools, colleges, heart and retail centre. Delhi is the mecca of education. 12.Which traditional festival is cele- My first day The city of establishing iconic creations, Isha Shree & Kritika Ramesh brated by women of Chandigarh? beautiful temples and amusement parks, AIS Gurgaon 46, IV H 13.After which President is the Rose shopping malls, multiplexes and Garden named? in school unmatched street food; everything that 1.Which French architect planned the 14. How many varieties of roses can be can easily turn on your mood! city of Chandigarh? found in the Rose Garden? Manibha Sharma, AIS Noida, IX F Chinese, Mughlai, tandoori, 2. In which year was the Rock Garden 15.Which famous temple is located chhole bhature and pani puri. opened for public? near the Village Jainti Majri? A bright day and a new class, Life in Delhi gives me thrills, 3. Who planned the Rock Garden? just like some refreshing speeding buses and CNG fleet,

4.Where is the Hidden Valley eco- Answers Fanta in a glass. the metro, museums and art hub meet.

tourism camp adventure site? Temple Devi Jainti So many classmates to explore, Yes, the city has many flaws,

Mata 15. 1600, 14. Hussain Zakir 5.Which museum in Chandigarh takes 13. an admission, everyone is but there cannot be a rose

Gardens Gardens Teej 12. Sector-17 a trip 5000 years back from Indus Val- 11. trying to procure. My new love…Delhi without thorns!

Carnival Carnival Festival of Festival ley civilization to the present day? 10. Every period has new excitement This is an inspiring city,

8.Punjab & Haryana Haryana & 8.Punjab Chandigarh 6.Chandigarh’s Rock Garden is the 9. packed in a bundle, Priyanshaa Ohri where sometimes dreams turn

of Evolution of Life Life of Evolution of 82% 7. Asia biggest Rock Garden in...? 6. though missing old friends AIS Gurgaon 43, X C into a lovely reality.

The Museum The 5. Foothills Shivalik 7.What is the current literacy rate of 4. is for what we struggle. I am the new girl in the city,

Nek Chand Nek 3. 1976 2. Corbusier Le Chandigarh city? 1. But there are new friends to make, Being a new girl in Delhi city, and the more I discover Delhi 8.Chandigarh is the capital of which and new relations wake. I opened my eyes on the first new day, I find myself falling in love with it, Everything is new and fresh, to find myself waking up instantly.G T

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Timeline: Jantar Mantar Spiritual abode: Akshardham Temple Standing tall: Qutub Minar Chandigarh is a green city, and its people are hospitable. The delectable cuisine of the state makes it a must visit THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 9 for food lovers. Mosaic Our Heritage Our Ankita Singh, Amity Institute of Fashion Technology Junior The silly caterpillar

Short Story They suffered from a loss of appetite and just fell asleep in a chrysalis.

on our cabbage. I want you to catch her and lock her up.” The pixie laughed at him and said, “Come back to me after four weeks and I will fulfill your wish.” The caterpillar went back home, content. After a few days, he and his siblings felt very drowsy. They suffered from a loss of appetite and fell asleep in a chrysalis. A few weeks later, they woke up breaking the cocoon and came out free. The cater- pillar recalled his meeting with the pixie and decided to visit her. As he started Mango halwa walking, he realised, to his amazement, Ramsha Matin, AIS Vas 6, V D “This is my cabbage, I will not let you that he was flying! He looked at himself Manomay Bisht, AIS MV, III  Mash the mango pulp with sugar. lay your eggs here!” The butterfly and saw that he had wings now. Just then, Mix rice powder. ong time ago, there lived a cater- laughed and ignored the unreasonable the pixie came and said, “You are silly, Ingredients  Add a little milk to the mixture. pillar in a cabbage. He had just wrath of the caterpillar. She laid her eggs you never knew that even you will turn Mango...... 1  Take a pan, add ghee and put it on Lhatched out of the eggs, a week and said, “Now don’t you dare touch into a butterfly! Now, if you want, I can Rice Powder ...... 2 tsp low flame. ago. In comparison to his brothers and them! If you do, then I will tell the pixie catch you and cage you.” The caterpillar Milk...... 4 tbsp  Pour the mango pulp and fry on sisters living with him, he was much who lives by the wall and then she will got so scared that he flew miles away, Sugar ...... to taste low flame for one to two minutes. stronger and thus took pride and thought cage you.” Filled with anger, the cater- feeling ashamed of himself.G T Ghee ...... 2 tbsp  Add milk and rice powder mixture. himself to be extraordinary. He always pillar made an announcement “Dear all, Dry Fruits ...... For garnish  Stir well, till it becomes thick in bossed around and ate the juiciest part of we won’t let these dirty creatures spoil consistency. So what did you learn today? the cabbage. One day, a pretty butterfly our cabbage! I will complain to the  Garnish with finely chopped dry A new word: Chrysalis Method came to lay eggs on the cabbage. The pixie.” So, he went to the pixie and  Peel the Mango. fruits and serve.G T Its meaning: Cocoon caterpillar went up to her and shouted, shouted, “An ugly creature has laid eggs

Teacher: Ramu, your composition on Ramu: Sir, because you told me to do them POEMS ‘My dog’ is exactly the same as your without using tables! brother’s. Did u copy his? like a cherry on an ice-cream. you dislike its crippled ability. Ramu: No, teacher, I did not. It’s the Teacher: Why are you late? Chandigarh, The birthplace of Abhinav Bindra But when you spend some same dog! Ramu: Because of the sign. and Kapil Dev, time around, Teacher: What sign? Live it! the city of the energetic & brave, you’ll say you have found a love Teacher: Can anybody give a perfect Ramu: The one that reads, “School Ahead, Go It’s Chandigarh, live it! so sound! example of a coincidence? Slow.” Raghav Agrawal Welcome to Delhi, the city of Ramu: Sir, my mother and father got AIS Saket, IV A your dreams, married on the same day, same time! Teacher: Now, Ramu, tell me frankly do you elegant, cultured, classic and truly say your prayers before eating? Bustling in the lap of Shivaliks My Delhi supreme. Teacher: Ramu, why are you doing Ramu: No sir, I don’t have to, my mom is a blessed by Goddess Chandi. It’s my city and indeed a decent your Maths’ sums on the floor? good cook.G T A home to Nehru’s dream, Varuni Sood place, It’s Chandigarh, live it! AIS Gurgaon 43, IV C do fall in love, hug it and feel its tight embrace. Designed by Albert Mayer and Sir Let me tell you about You see, Delhi is not Parinita Lee Corbusier, Delhi city, really Painting Corner AIS Gur 43, IV C adorned by Nek Chand’s the sum, the substance a heaven, Rock Garden, and the real nitty-gritty. Neither is it a wonder prettified by lovely Rose Garden, Then you’ll know, out of It’s Chandigarh, live it! why I love Delhi. the seven, It’ll be real fun, still it charms, The heart of two states, I’ll speak my mind and does not badly reflect. this beautiful city is way too great! and will stick to my turn. Just as you know, Its streets are decorated in green, When you are new to this city, nobody is really perfect!G T It’s Me

My Name: Gaurika Wahal My Best Friend: Vindhya and crowd, instead make your own My School: Amity International Ishika identity. School, Noida My Favourite Game: Scrabble My Favourite Subject: Drawing My Class: V L My Favourite Mall: Select City and English My Birthday: October 16, 2002 Mall, Saket I want to become: Fashion I Like: Dancing My Favourite Book: Geronimo designer I Hate: Lies Stilton I want to feature in GT because: My Role Model: My parents My Belief: Don’t follow the I want everyone to know me.G T 10 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 Junior Jottings Newsletter Ready for school

Workshops and open house sessions put to rest the transition anxiety of the little ones on the first day of school and also gave them an opportunity to strike a unique bond with their teachers and peers

Picture perfect Making a masterpiece Lunch Time Relishing a wholesome meal Perfect beginning All smiles

Amiown Gurgaon crucial phase. Conducted a month before Amiown Vasundhara 1 & 6 share information related to their child’s cope with exciting yet anxious transi- the beginning of the session, it provided favourite things, story, toys, etc with the tional period. The school authorities Anu Bhasin, Teacher the parents with an opportunity to im- Usha Rao, Teacher teacher. This exercise helped the care- welcomed the little ones with warm Amiown Gurgaon plement the strategies shared during the Amiown Vasundhara taker establish a loving bond with the smiles.The children enjoyed a host of ac- workshop. child. The children enjoyed the activity tivities like solving puzzles and painting he first day of school can be both Bubbling with smiles and oodles of en- he open house session held at of finger dabbing a butterfly and flower. with their parents on the first day. They Texciting and full of anxiety for chil- thusiasm, the little Amies began their TAmiown Vasundhara on April 8-9 Amiown Co-ordinator Neelam were encouraged to keep things back at dren as well as parents. Starting pre- session on April 8. They were happy to allowed parents to get familiar with the Choudhry welcomed the parents. She their proper place. The activity helped school is a major childhood milestone. have their parents besides them on their working of the school and also put to shared the policies followed at Amiown the children to get familiar with the set Keeping this in mind, Amiown Gurgaon first day of school. The grandparents ac- rest all their queries and anxiety. The lit- and also addressed the concerns of the up of their classroom. They were then organised a workshop for parents under companying the little ones appreciated tle Amies were given a warm welcome anxious parents. introduced to the most important part of the guidance of Ms Sapna Chauhan, the pedagogy followed at the school. and escorted to their classrooms. The their daily routine- Circle Time. The Vice Chairperson, Amiown. They also applauded the workshop con- classrooms were kept ready for free play Amiown Noida children recited prayers and enjoyed The workshop was titled “How to mini- ducted by the school to encourage part- to make the little ones comfortable. This learning about their body parts. They en- mize transition and separation anxiety in nership between parents and school. enabled the children to interact freely Kritika Jaiswal, Teacher joyed the art and craft activities planned children and the significant and sensitive The parents then applied strategies with their facilitators. They indulged in Amiown Noida for them. The session helped the parents role of parents was planned keeping in taught at the workshop to help their child various activities like painting, play get familiar with various activities that mind the stress and anxiety experienced settle down in the classroom. Later, the dough, puzzles, beads etc. n open house was held at Amiown would be planned for their little ones by both parents and children during this children relished a sumptuous meal. The parents also got an opportunity to ANoida to help parents and children throughout the year.G T Amies shine at Trinity

Enthralling and powerful performances by little Amies from Amiown Pushp Vihar impressed everyone and earned them A grade and International Silver certification from Trinity College Amiown Pushp Vihar

mies took the stage by storm with their power packed per- Aformance at the Trinity Young Performer’s Certificate assessments that took place on April 2, 2013 at Amiown, Pushp Vihar with all the three groups winning A grade for their performance, along with an International Silver certifi- cation from the prestigious college. The tiny tots were assessed by Robin Tebbutt from Trinity College, London. The nursery students had been undertak- ing preparatory classes for this assess- ment since October under Swati Goswami, a trainer from Trinity. The classes were held as part of the Amiown Extended Day Enrichement Program. All ears Amies interact with Robin Tebbutt Little performers All set to enthrall The candidates were brimming with en- ergy and excitement as they waited for with them and appreciating them for ap- see all of you speaking so confidently to- The children would be also receiving children had responded at their own pace their turn to perform. About 36 children pearing for the test at a very young age. gether and further supporting each other their certificates from Trinity College by but each one had shown great enthusiasm participated in the assessment. Three All the three groups performed with great as a group,” he said, appreciating the lit- next month. It was a proud and en- and an upward learning curve. groups comprising 12 children each, en- fervour and enthusiasm, delivering their tle ones. thralling moment for trainer Swati The parents appreciated the efforts of Ms acted popular stories in front of the visit- dialogues articulately. The spellbinding Tebbutt said he was confident that when Goswami, who has been working hard Sapna Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, ing examiner. performance by the little ones left Teb- the children would perform before a huge with the children for the past six months. Amiown for providing the children with The children presented ‘Farmer Duck’ by butt speechless. audience, they were sure to earn their “It’s great that all the groups earned A this brilliant opportunity. Martin Waddell, ‘Room on the Broom’ The interesting characters played by the adulation. The participants received ‘I grades, I am so proud of all my little per- The children who attempted the silver by Julia Donaldson and ‘I don’t want to children dressed in colourful costumes performed for Trinity College London formers. For the past six months I have certificate this time, shall attempt the go to bed’ by Julie Sykes. The examiner left him completely floored. “It’s amaz- exam’ stickers along with a hand written seen the children grow into confident gold certificate and further move on to took extra efforts to put the children at ing that you can speak so well individu- report from the examiner which high- communicators and fearless orators,” the appear for solo exams offered by Trinity ease by striking a friendly conversation ally but what is more commendable is to lighted his views on their performance. elated trainer said. She said that all the College London. G T

To know more about Amiown, follow us or post your messages on our Facebook page @ ‘Amiown - The Caring School’ I have visited Chandigarh only once. A brief visit to its famous spots like Sector-17 market and the Rock Garden was so much THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 11 fun and I so want to visit the city again. School Lounge Our Heritage Our Rajshree Singh, Amity Institute of Biotechnology Wassup Incredible heritage Amity International Schools aspire to keep the flame of nationalism burning in the hearts of its students. Aiming to keep them rooted to the culture and heritage of India, the schools celebrated the flavour of different union territories that was also exhibited for the parents to see. Travel and tourism, folk dance and music, cuisine and culture, art and craft, the celebrations had it all

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n March 16, 2013, the final result day of middle and Osenior wing saw the school boards adorning student’s art works on different union territories. Various craft works, paintings and collage made by students were put on dis- play for the parents. The students of Class VI, VII and VIII, dressed in traditional attires, imparted vital in- formation about their chosen union territories. The parents and guardians Model of a HO!HO! appreciated the creativity and hard Bus and other work put in by the students. tourist destinations Students performing the folk dance The event culminated with a colour- on display ful cultural performance. It marked mity International School, Va- Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, the end of the heritage season for the sundhara 1 organised a series of Amity Group of Schools congratulated 2012-13 academic session.The ses- elebrating the magnificent pared a mouthwatering display of major Aactivities to celebrate the rich the students for their lively perform- sion ended on an informative and flavour of Delhi, AIS Vasund- eateries of Delhi through collages and heritage of the seven Union Territories ances and active participation. The vi- cheerful note.G T Chara 6 held a grand exhibition on the students of Class VIII made coins of India. The two day long celebrations brant dance and regional songs created the report card day in March. The stu- and souvenirs to commemorate the began on March 14, 2013. The students a lively atmosphere. The spectators were dents of Class VI made brochures and theme of Delhi. Class IX prepared comic had worked hard throughout the year to left spell bound by tribal dance of route map of various tourist destinations strips on maintenance and preservations dig out interesting information pertain- Daman and Diu, regional music, 3D in Delhi alongwith a model of the HO- of tourist destinations. E-brochures and ing to art, culture, handicraft and models of monuments of Delhi and HO bus. 3D models of the important his- websites pertaining to the capital were lifestyle of the union territories. Handi- other creative art forms. The interesting torical and archeological monuments also presented by Class X students. crafts prepared by the students were put activities carried out by the students pro- like Jantar Mantar, Red Ford, Hu- Thunder Birds-the bird watching club of on display for the parents on the annual vided a glimpse of how well versed the mayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Purana the school, had prepared a chart on the result day at the primary and the senior students were about the rich culture and Embracing the heritage of India Qila and were also dis- migratory birds that visit Delhi during wing of the school. heritage of India. G T played. The students of Class VII pre- the winter season.G T

AIS Gurgaon 43 AIS Noida n March 16, 2013, a daylong fair territory. Various interesting activities re- Students displaying Owas organised at AIS Noida to cel- lated to food festival, quizzes, power- mouth watering ebrate the incredible history of the point presentations, poetry and slogan delicacies to taste world’s oldest civilization. A heritage writing competitions, visual arts and fair was conducted in the school prem- more on different aspects of Delhi, ises. The notice boards wore a decora- Chandigarh, Daman, Diu, Dadar and tive look with various themes related to Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep or An- union territories on display. The students daman and Nicobar Islands brought showcased their creativity by displaying Student’s art alive the rich culture and heritage of works on display several unique features of each union India together and alive.G T

AIS Gurgaon 46 AIS Pushp Vihar n March 13 and 15, presentation of the special O2013, different facets assemblies conducted associated with heritage through out the year were were on display at the par- displayed. The event he students of primary Class Interesting activities were organised in ents teacher meet. All the helped the students in- from I to V celebrated the her- every nook and corner of the school. notice boards of the school crease their knowledge Titage day with fervour and gaiety. Mat weaving was, another craft activity were adorned with infor- base. The creative work Various activities were organised in the that was conducted by the students. mation pertaining to the made by students like bead school to display art, craft and sea life of Theatre performance highlighting vari- Union Territories of India. necklaces of Diu, tribal the seven union territories. An array of ous aspects of the union territories were The students spoke at masks of Andaman, and mouth-watering treats were served to staged by the students. The event im- length about food, festivi- models of tourist attrac- A decorated school gate at AIS PV (Above) teachers and parents to taste and enjoy parted valuable information in a fun and ties, costumes and tions of Pondicherry were Student’s performing Bhangra on the beats of dhol (Below) different flavours. interesting manner.G T celebrations. A pictorial also showcased. G T mity International AIS Mayur Vihar School, Pushp Vihar Acelebrated the rich and and Lakshadweep. The students worked diverse heritage of Union Terri- throughout the year to gather informa- tories of India on the report card tion on their chosen topic. The parents held on March 12-13, 2013. enjoyed the beautiful display of creativ- The elaborate display of the art ity. works made and put up by the However, the highlight of the event re- students gave the parents an in- mained the beautiful masks and sculp- sight on how their children learn AIS Gurgaon 46 celebrates the rich heritage of tures of different tribes especially made through practical participation, India through a slew of colourful activities by the students. Colorful and informa- in a fun filled manner. Information tive charts highlighting the art, craft, lit- The students performed An- the various aspects of the seven at glance erature, culture, food, music and more damanese dance, tribal dance, union territories in the fun way. were all displayed on the roller boards. Punjabi folk dance and popular The event provided a glimpse of he report card day on March 8, The event was successful in making the folk songs from the union terri- the distinct culture and customs 2013, saw the students of Class II children aware of the rich and diverse tories at the event. The two day- of the union territories. The Tto VII display their works of art, culture of the union territories and added long celebrations gave the event turned out be a joyous depicting the heritage of Daman, Diu a whole new dimension to learning.G T students a chance to learn about learning for the students.G T The multi ethnic population of Chandigarh is a Our Heritage THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 testimonial to the diverse treasure trove of the 12 cultural heritage of the city. Bag Pack Variety Abhishek Singh, Employee, Amity University Write your Hatja, Raunac aaya! own story

Swati Sinha Amity School of Communication ...the peppy jingle All ears: RJ Raunac announces the oday we find the book shops stacked with bestsellers and arrival of RJ Tnew names embedded at the bottom or top. In the last decade we Raunac, the witty, have seen a growth of young authors in India. With B.tech and MBA de- vibrant voice on grees in hand, they are more known Red FM 93.5 for their writing talent than other feats. No wonder authors like Durjoy One can listen to him Dutta, Chetan Bhagat, Arvind Adiga for hours without a etc are household names today, with single moment of each one of them enjoying a strong boredom; chirpily fan base and increasing readership. talking away away All of them belong to different walks and spreading his con- of life but what binds them is writ- Vaishnavi tagious laughter, he ing. What binds them more, however Kanugula has become a part of is that they share a common reason AIS Gur 46, XI our everyday life. Yes, for popularity which is -they pen it’s RJ Raunac or their own story. They strike a chord ‘Baua’ as those on whom he has played with readers because they tell stories pranks would know him!

Share your journey of becoming an RJ. and excellent employee satisfaction! Jail faculty and in return, they asked me time, but on the other, we see them fight- I was born and brought up in Mumbai; to play a cricket match with one of their ing against injustice. The gangrape of did my B.Com from Bombay University Tell us about some On Air and Off Air inmates. So it was Raunac 11 vs. Kaidi the 23-year-old really shook them up. followed by an MBA in Retail Market- moments? 11 and eventually, we won! It was an ex- Consequently, I got a lot of calls and ing. Initially, I worked as a supply chain On Air- When we were struggling for cellent experience. messages from them, but what was com- manager in Mumbai. But as luck would Santosh Kumar’s rights (the man from mon among them was the anger and have it, I went on air on 107.1 FM on UP who was struggling to prove himself How did the concept of calling up peo- frustration. The youth made sure that July 13, 2006, for the first time. In the alive after his family declared him dead), ple as ‘Baua’ evolve? their opinions were not restrained or con- same month, I was shifted to Red FM, we were On Air, saying “Kya UP gov- Baua has a very cute reason to exist. fined to FB walls and status updates. Lucknow for 15 months. I came to Delhi ernment Santosh Kumar ko zinda After 6 months of my joining the FM They chose to be heard instead. ! in 2010, and then began the actual jour- karegi?” and then suddenly my studio station, I was asked to change my voice that are contemporary, influenced ney. As they say, the rest is history. phone rang and it was none other than and talk on certain topics suggested by What would you tell budding RJs? with their own lives and experiences Mr Akhilesh Yadav’s (UP Chief Minis- people. Now, if I say, “Hi! I’m Prithvi You shouldn’t like or dislike a particular be it relationships or their stay in As an RJ, you are always required to be ter) Secretary himself, inviting me to Raj Chauhan,” the listener would auto- radio station. Listen to all of them as only IITs. They present a real picture of happy and cheerful. How do you man- come to Red FM Lucknow with Mr San- matically turn serious, but if I say “Hello then, you would be able to choose some- everyday issues, battles, joys with a age to be enthusiastic all day long? tosh to assure his rights! It was awe- ‘Ankeel’, main Baua bol riya hoon!”, thing that clicks with you and is all yours. pinch of spice and emotions. What (Laughs heartily in his trademark style) some! I hadn’t expected something like they would be very non serious and ca- To become an RJ, never go to a univer- they offer is something that everyone My callers are so wonderful and diverse, that to happen. sual. That’s the Baua story! sity. Don’t judge your capabilities based can relate to. So, shed your inhibi- the credit goes to them. They are more in- Off Air- One of my callers asked, on where you’re placed, be it Orissa or tions, get your pen moving. Write formed and aware than I am. Adding to it “Tihar Jail mein TV kyun nahi hai?” and Your take on today’s youth? Jharkhand; listen to your heart and GO! your own story. Who knows you all is my fantastic office atmosphere, with during that time, the world cup craze The youth today has changed a lot. On If you have it in you, life will give you might be the next bestseller? G T no dress code, absolute creative freedom was on. I asked this question to the Tihar one hand, we see them having a good opportunities to rise and shine.G T An all-new Delhi GT Travels to Rajasthan From tanga to metro, from Chandni Chowk to malls, the capital city has transformed in many ways Collage: Ravinder Gusain

Prachi Govil, AIS Noida, II A, shows off The Global Times at Keoladeo National Park, also known as Ghana Bird Sanctuary, in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. The sanctuary is a famous tourist spot that attracts a huge crowd of bird lovers from all corners of the globe.G T Got some clicks with GT while on the go? Get them featured! Send them to us at [email protected]

means of entertainment anymore in Delhi. Instead, bak. Today, it’s the superfast metro that is carrying Dilliwalas now love to enjoy movies with dolby the city on its shoulders. Gauri Arora, AIS Gurgaon 46, X B time when the answer to everything- garments, or surround sound and SFX in PVR multiplexes, sip- electronics was the all-famous, Chandni Chowk aka ping on their coke and munching on nachos with After thought: While Delhi has undergone a rev- elhi has come a long, long way to trans- Old Delhi. While it still enjoys its share of popu- the air conditioners soothe their senses. Blame it on olution, it has become more unsafe, congested and form into the modern city that it has be- larity, but the malls have made things available the rising standard of living! polluted. Yet, we can’t deny the fact that the capital Dcome today. Let’s take a sneak peak into under one roof. From Paranthe Wali Gali to swanky city is known as ‘Dilwalon ki Dilli’. Perhaps, this the revolution that the city has undergone. Not Just Paranthas, Delhi has come a long way. From tanga to metro: Gone are the days when explains why all the 2, 04, 38,946 people who crit- one would wait for a tanga to ferry them from one icize Delhi, still call it their home! Such is the mag- From Old Delhi to New Delhi: There was a From theatre to PVR: Theatre is not the only place to the other with its monotonous takbak-tak- netic charm of the lively, saddi dilli!G T