Becomes World No 1 Overall on the List, Becomes Youngest Headed by Rcher Deepika Kumari the Recurve Individual Event by Afghanistan's Mujeeb on Monday Became 6-0

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CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 The Haryana girl TOKYO OLYMPICS took 17 years and 150 days to make her Archer Deepika Kumari debut across format, THE Shafali Verma making her the fifth COUNTDOWN youngest cricketer BEGINS becomes world No 1 overall on the list, becomes youngest headed by rcher Deepika Kumari the Recurve individual event by Afghanistan's Mujeeb on Monday became 6-0. This is Deepika's second Indian to make Ur Rahman Athe world number one, individual World Cup Gold as World Archery unveiled its medal of 2021 and the third Rahman had made his latest rankings. She completed gold of the day, as she had debut in all formats all format debut at 17 her hat-trick of gold medal at earlier won gold in the the Archery World Cup Stage 3 women's team and mixed team yrs, and 78 days, fol- in Paris on Sunday by winning event as well on Sunday. Opener Shafali Verma on Sunday became the lowed by England's youngest Indian cricketer to make debut Sarah Taylor (17 yrs, Kumari will represent India as the lone female across formats after being picked for the first 86 days), Australia's archer in Japan, joining a full men’s team, as they Ellyse Perry (17 yrs, strive to win the country’s-first archery medal at ODI against England Women in Bristol. On her 104 days) and the world’s-biggest sporting event ODI debut, Verma scored 15 runs off 14 balls Pakistan's Mohammad before being dismissed by Katherine Brunt.. Amir (17 yrs, 108 days)

Sajan Prakash creates history, becomes first- corona ever Indian swimmer to make Olympic 'A' cut Schools to remain shut, update ajan Prakash  Born in Idukki, Sajan trained under has become the coach Saju Sebastien at Neyveli (Tamil Meanwhile, according to a survey, more than S first-ever Indian Nadu) before heading off to his friend say Centre and states 70 per cent of parents in the country still swimmer to qualify for Pradeep Kumar. He also worked in a do not want to send their ward to school. the Olympic Games by ven as the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic across the country is slowly training stint in Thailand on a FINA schol- receding, the Centre and the state governments have decided not to allow These parents say that schools should not breaching the 'A' stan- arship  In the 2015 National Games, E schools to be reopened yet. Though experts have predicted a third wave of be opened till the coronavirus situation in dard time, clocking Prakash won six gold and three silver the pandemic, many students, parents and parent organisations want schools to 1:56:38 seconds in the medals for Kerala to win the Best Athlete be opened in places where the outbreak of Covid-19 is under control. Reasons their areas is completely under control. On Ashok Agarwal, All India Parents Association President, "According to an esti- men's 200m butterfly award  He qualified for the finals at the the other hand, 30 per cent parents are event at the Sette Colli mate, nearly 30 per cent of the students studying in government schools are 'school 2018 Asian Games in the 200m Butterfly, dropouts'. We should not ignore the fact that the best and the safest place for chil- ready to send their children to school Trophy in Rome, Italy. The the first Indian to do in 32 years dren is school. The closure of schools for a longer period of time has given rise Games 'A' standard was set at 1:56.48 seconds, and the 27-year-old He was the lone Indian swimmer in to social evils and other abuses like child labour, sexual harassment, diseases etc." he said. "When all other economic activities have resumed during the unlocking SHARE YOUR VIEWS AT Prakash completed the run, 0.10 seconds faster at the FINA-accred- Rio Olympics ited Olympic qualifier. of the lockdown, why can't schools be opened, he questioned. [email protected] Ed Sheeran reveals new Major portions of 10 Lakshadweep islands Twitter may soon let you collaboration with BTS connect your Google Account might go under water in next 30 yrs icro-blogging inger-songwriter Ed Sheeran says, he has site Twitter is teamed up with BTS once again for the music study conducted by  Lakshadweep, a group of 36 islands, is M working to group's upcoming song. The English singer ocean engineering sci- known for its exotic and sun-kissed make it possible to sign in entists at IIT to your account through S and the South Korean septet previously col- A beaches and lush green landscape a connected Google Ac- laborated on ‘Make It Right’ from the latter's 2019 Kharagpur shows that 10 islands  The name, Lakshadweep, which in count. For years, Google album 'Map of the Soul: Persona'. In an interview with among the 36 islands of Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hun- has offered a way for apps the American radio show ‘Most Requested Live’, Lakshadweep archipelago might dred thousand islands', is India's small- to let their users sign up or log in with nothing Sheeran has said that he is looking forward to their have more than 60 per cent land est Union Territory. more than their Google Account, saving the step of need- new track. "I've actually worked with BTS on their last loss in the next 30 years  It is an archipelago consisting of 36 ing to fill in basic information like your name and email record, and I've just written a song for their new because of the continuous and islands, with an area of 32 sq km. address or even picking a password. record. And they're like super, super cool guys as well," extreme rise of sea water level  It is a Union Territory and comprise 12 the singer said. in the last 15 years. The study atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks  In a screenshot of TECHAWAY mentions that the rise is much and 10 inhabited islands. The capital is the enabled feature, Twitter's sign-in page higher in the Arabian Sea than Kavaratti, and it is also the principal  BTS has a CD version of their latest on the web shows ‘Sign up’, ‘Log in’ and a third option, the Bay of Bengal, as the latter's town. chart-topping English-language hit ‘Continue with Google’ salinity is lower because of many ‘Butter’ coming up in July, Presumably, this button will allow you to attach your fresh water rivers opening into The study also found that capital Kavaratti will be 70 per cent and their label Hybe Google Account to an existing Twitter account, create a it. Hence, Lakshwadweep islands affected. Deep signs of damage have also been noticed at the new Twitter account with your Google Account details Corporation previously are at a great risk compared to islands' lone airport in the southernmost tip of Agatti, which has or login to your Twitter account, if you've already asso- announced that it will India's other archipelago, the started getting dangerously inundated ciated it with your Google Account include a brand new Andaman and Nicobar Islands. track that "will make your heart beat to the Dragon Man, a mysterious new rhythm of BTS's positive energy" 'AVATAR' HOPES FOR RARE human species found in China,  It is, however, uncertain SUCCESS WITH A GAMING TIE-IN could be a closer relative of if the ideo game adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters fell out of fashion over the last decade, but the ours than Neanderthals group's new makers of the sequel to all-time top-grossing movie 'Avatar' hope their tie-in will buck the trend. song with Made by French giant Ubisoft, 'Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora', is an opportunity to "extend (the A large fossil skull discovered in China may be our closest relative in the human family tree, than the previously-known Neanderthals, Sheeran V universe) and give fans somewhere to go," said Jon Landau, the head of director James Cameron's production company Lightstorm Entertainment. according to a new research. The fossil, Harbin cranium, is the will be largest of the known Homo skulls, and scientists say this skull repre- included in sents a newly- discovered human species named Homo longi or  The Avatar follow-up, set for release in late 2022, is 'Dragon Man'. the CD just the latest gargantuan film project the company has version of steered for Cameron since the late 1980s— from  Homo longi lineage may be our closest relative ‘Butter’ 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' to 'Titanic', to the first 'Avatar' film in 2009 and has the potential to reshape our understand-  The game is being seen as a complement to the new ing of evolution, feel experts movie, a chance to explore the mythical planet of Pandora The cranium was reportedly discovered in the and its blue-skinned inhabitants beyond even the sprawl- ing version on cinema screens 1930s in Harbin City of the Heilongjiang province of China. The massive skull could hold a brain Through the 1990s and 2000s, no comparable in size to modern humans' but had blockbuster movie release was complete without a (often half-baked) video larger, almost square eye sockets, thick brow MUSIC game to go with it ridges, a wide mouth and oversized teeth Don’t wait. The time will never be just right. FOCUS. LEARN. MASTER -Napoleon Hill 02 TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 Plan ahead to get ahead in maths

athematics often gives the jitters to not only stu- ABOARD THE dents but even the parents. Most of the students M are afraid of Math because of its complex and brain racking formulas, derivations and equations. So being a Math educator I would like to give a few sugges- tions which might help ease out the phobia.

Rome wasn’t build in a day and similarly exams just BOARD YEAR 1cannot be cleared with flying colours by just the last minute study. It is imperative to have a fixed study It’s the beginning of a new academic schedule on a daily basis, so that you don’t overburden year and the cloud of uncertainty You need to trust that the dots will yourself on the D Day. Stay focused and try to leverage all the resources for a better understanding of the con- continues to loom, especially over somehow connect in future. Steve Jobs cepts. Board year classes. But in what may As it is rightly said practice maketh a man perfect. be seen as a silver lining, this time 2Rigorous practice can help you understand the con- NEED CONSTANT MOTIVATION cepts well. But again the keyword is to be assertive and around students seem ready to take disciplined and not to leave it for ducation at home has been a unique experi- balance to prevent burning myself on the challenges in the right spirit. ence. My bedroom has turned into my out. the last minute. Try to hone Movement, E classroom and at times it becomes Movement, be it yoga or your study skills and try to Going by the lessons learned from the difficult to stay focused. In order to keep a quick walk, is essential be it yoga or a plan ahead. track, I'm always reminding myself of to keep the brain fresh. quick walk, is past academic year, a clearer picture the goals I've set and would like to reach. Having hobbies or Motivation is an exhaustible re- time to relax scheduled essential to Acronyms and has now emerged that every internal source; it needs to be fed regularly and into my days makes the keep the brain 3mnemonics it won't always run high. What I do in or- process more enjoyable. fresh. will help the students to exam in school is of utmost der to remain inspired is read books, lis- Keeping in touch with memorise and easily ten to podcasts and watch YouTubers who friends also helps greatly. importance. Students share their aim to motivate and encourage their audience. compute a word problem. Most importantly, I know that if I want to perform thoughts about the road ahead this well in my Board examinations, I need to maintain a AMRUTHA VARSHINI THOTA, class XII, FIITJEE, Hyderabad Always learn from year... 4your mistakes. In Math, concepts are build upon one another, so its MY TURN TO SHINE FOCUS ON KEY important to clear up your base concepts. he beginning of this school year for me was more SUBJECTS than just the fresh smell of new books or the ful- Last but not the least indulge in some sort of Tfiling feeling of writing on unused pages. Class iven the unexpected 5physical activity and have a well balanced nutritious X is a huge responsibility. I planned class IX to be my cancellation of this diet with ample sleep every day. This is the most easiest outline for how this year would be. Like a practice run. G year's board exams, it step that cane be done. A healthy mind resides in a They say don’t count your chickens before they is hard to predict what chal- hatch. Well, I did. And with perfect timing, the pan- lenges we might face. Unlike healthy body. So when you are calm, composed and demic stepped on all my the past year where the syl- relaxed, your clear mind will focus on what it needs to plans! But I learned from labus was cut down by 30%, Will focus on be focused on. Resisting the the past year and now it’s we will have the task to scoring well in urge to pick up the my time to shine. complete the full syllabus My plan of action is in the same time and internals as well as So in a nutshell cramming, panicking and stress should phone every minute pretty simple. Time man- through online classes. pre-boards in case definitely be avoided. Maintain good physical, mental and is an uphill climb. agement is my strong suit, In general, I will con- boards get cancelled emotional health. Practice relaxation and breathing tech- that's why I have managed centrate on scoring well niques on a daily basis. It is of utmost importance to to fit in other co- in internals as well as pre- this time as well. scholastic activities along with my boards in case boards get read the instructions of the paper carefully and try to be academics. Consistency is key. The cancelled this time as well. I will try to focus on as neat as possible. A positive and proactive attitude last thing on the list is finding in- subjects that have a comparatively bigger syllabus clubbed up with self belief will help to spiration. It may be a set goal, like SST, English. For Maths, regularly practicing or anything that has the power different sets of problems will be crucial. I hope we maximize your performance in the sub- to drive you to do all of this. It get to attend physical school, as it is difficult to un- ject. might take a lot of effort and en- RETRO CLASSICAL MUSIC TO derstand certain topics online. SWATI SHAH, Math Educator, Zebar School ergy, but I know it’s worth it. For Children, Ahmedabad BRINDA THAMMAN, class X, DE-STRESS AVANI PANDIT, class X-A, Apeejay School, Nerul, St Kabir Public School, Chandigarh midst all the chaos Covid-19 Navi Mumbai has brought into this world, A it has definitely created a DIFFERENT STROKES state of confusion in our life re- PLENTY OF MANAGING TIME IS KEY garding our academic future. While Class X (CBSE), Painting (ii) A cube has Eight lines ime management is I do have regular studies on my the key to the lock of mind, I have tweaked my schedule a DOUBTS Which of the following (iii) A cube has Twelve lines T success. Schools are Teachers are bit. I have included a few extracur- 1 statements are correct. (iv) A cube has Sixteen lines working over online plat- leaving no stone ricular activities to give my brain REMAIN (A) forms and I can manage my unturned to help us that extra bit of focus that is need- hese are the times of time in an effective way. If ed in this time. Retro classical mu- One thing uncertainties. Being (i) The secondary colours are a. Name any four materi- I were in school I would be sic has helped me a lot in this re- that I have learnt T newcomers to class X, red, yellow and green 2 als of painting and men- attending a lot of written tests gard. The calmness it brings is un- our minds are spurting with all tion their merits? and model exams which would be helpful during the paralleled. One thing that I have over this pandemic sorts of questions relating to syl- (ii) The secondary colours are board exams. But our teachers are leaving no stone learnt over this pandemic phase phase is that panic labus, boards, and grading yellow, blue and red b. Write down the colours in unturned and helping us in all possible is that panic won't help much. won't help much. systems. The questions are Even if any (iii) The secondary colours are VIBGYOR? ways. They are using charts, videos, I have also adopted clay mod- just innumerable. At present, power point presentations, black- elling as a hobby to keep myself en- any of these can't be predict- of the topics that I orange, violet and green c. Which types of pencils are board teaching while conducting gaged. I would urge all my fellow stu- ed. study is omitted, (iv) The secondary colours are used in drawing and shading? online classes. It has helped me dents who are in the same situation to keep their focus However, I opine that sim- the knowledge that green, orange and blue d. What is the difference gain confidence. intact however hard it may be. This shall pass too. The ply waiting for these ques- Sun will again shine bright. Till then keep going! tions to be answered would I gain would never (B) between the water colours J. ABIJITH NARAYANA, class X, be of no use. While these go waste. and the poster colours? SBOA Matriculation Hr. Sec. School (i) Darkness of colour is called ADITI MISHRA, class XII, Chaitanya School, Boyapallem, Vizag questions get their answers, I , Coimbatore have kick-started my work by planning out daily Tone schedules. Virtual learning has reduced school tim- (ii) Lightness of colour is a. In a still life, what are ings. The travelling time to school and back home called Tone 3 the elements and princi- is also being saved. I utilise this bonus time judi- ples which needs to be taken Channelling LOOKING AT THE BIGGER PICTURE ciously by devoting it to my studies. Regular, after- (iii) Darkness and lightness of care of? n these uncertain times it is certainly hard to con- formation surplus on the inter- time on hand to class revisions help me memorise my concepts ef- colour is called Tone centrate on studies. Uncertainty always net. We can utilise that to com- build knowledge, ficiently. This would also save me from getting over- b. Name any three surfaces I creates doubt and doubt births fear. To pliment our learnings and burdened at the time of exams. (iv) Intensity of colour is for Paintings? Which surface face the uncertainty of the future opti- widen our perspective. identify my Even if any of the topics that I study is omitted, called Tone would you prefer and why? mistically, I try to steer clear of the hys- Reading magazines and weaknesses the knowledge that I gain would never go waste. At (C) teria. newspapers can be a the same time, I will continue to pursue my hobbies I'm focusing on my career now. My good pastime now. All as part of relaxation and recreation. (i) Unity, harmony, balance a. On the basis of the long-term aim is the civil services. this can be done since we are saving on time by I am channelling this time into build- being at home. VARADA SHENDYE, Class X, SSPM's Sri Sri Ravishankar and rhythm are principles 4 Fundamentals of Painting, ing my knowledge, identifying my weak- Vidya Mandir, Borivali (E), Mumbai of art evaluate the world renowned nesses and making the best use of resources RICHA PRAGYA, class XII, St. Augustine's Day (ii) Unity, harmony, balance painting from Ajanta available at hand. I am also exploring new ac- School, Barrackpore, West Bengal and Texture are principles ‘Padmapani-Bodhisattava’ or ademic domains online and connecting to experts, the ‘Ashokan Lion Capital’ which is much easier now. Another bright side is the in- of art from Mauryan Period ? (iii) Unity, harmony, balance and Form are principles of art b. Mention the names of any four ‘Elements’ and any four EVERY EXAM IS CRUCIAL PLAN AND PREPARE (v) Unity, harmony, balance ‘Principles’ of Painting? onestly, given the situa- ncertainty continues as far as Boards are con- and Space are principles of art tion it is better to go with cerned. With social distancing and Covid- Thankfully (D) H the flow. Yes, there are lot there have been U 19 protocol, it is not possible to even do Write a short essay of uncertainties and who knows combined studies. So we have to overcome sev- (i) A Pyramid has three sides if a third wave arriving can lead family, friends and eral challenges and make the most from our 5 on any one of the to another lockdown? teachers always homes. (ii) A Pyramid has four sides following:- Yes, it is having an impact I plan to make a timetable for each subject (iii) A Pyramid has five sides Kailashnatha Temple on my studies, but thankfully encouraging me. so that I can split my time effectively. Noting there have been family, friends down key points will help me remember concepts (iv) A Pyramid has six sides Or and teachers always encouraging clearly. (E) Ashokan Lion Capita me. When exams got cancelled Identifying the subjects which I am not great at and this year, it embedded the fact spending more time on those will be of (i) Brown Stands for ‘B’ in in my brain that 'every exam is help. Writing formulas and equations VIBGYOR important.' It has become the in a separate book will help me memo- Noting down driving force to study from the rise them and do problems quickly. I pre- (ii) Beige stands for ‘B’ in beginning, along with other ac- fer to take short intervals between stud- key points will help VIBGYOR tivities. ies and engage in other activities to re- me remember Hoping things should get fine fresh my mind. (iii) Blue stands for ‘B’ in creating a positive aura! concepts clearly. VIBGYOR (v) Black stands for ‘B’ in SIDDHARTH KOTHARI, class X, St Joseph's Boys' High SHREYA R AJITH, class X, MGM Central VIBGYOR School, Bengaluru Public School, Thiruvananthapuram (F) (i) A cube has four lines

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hile the year 2020 learn to give as well. at Gyan Bharati brought with itself Now the question that arises abundance of chal- is how to save environment while W lenges in the form of being locked in our houses. Here he second Annual the house report present- work of the prospective the global pandemic, it also pro- are some small steps that can be House Function of ed by the house captains. artists. It celebrated the vided an opportunity to mankind taken this academic ses- The euphonious or- expressiveness and imag- and Earth to heal themselves. While Recycle as much as possible. Try T sion was jointly chestra recital incorpo- ination of children . we humans sat comfortably at home presented by Kasturba and rated a song that has lived The group song, hiding ourselves from the virus, recycling at home and reusing what- Lakshmibai House on June through more than 50 ‘Kaam ho acche hamare’ mother nature was able protect her- ever can be used to minimise waste. 18, 2021 and centered years and still warms the showcased the true mean- self from the ruthless and violent Save water. Use it considerably. around the theme ‘Chand hearts of many, ‘Aa chal ke ing of humanity in these activities of human beings. kisi ka kab hota hai’ en- turbulent times. With the industrial operations Try growing some plants around capsulating a variety of The highlight of curtailed, there was a restricted for fresh air. We can probably art forms and gamut of the day was the play movement of vehicles on the emotions . The function - ‘Chand kisi ka kab roads and nature could breathe breathe better. was graced and judged hota hai’. It was a fer- finally, and excused from being Pick up gardening as your hobby. by Dr Shailendra Vyas, vent portrayal of the exploited at an alarming rate. The a scientist by profes- suffering caused to most evident proof was the im- an effect on the environment. making sure that it’s not at the cost Try reducing energy time. Switch off sion and an illustrious people after the parti- proving Air Quality Index. We While we are aiming to follow the of exploiting environment is high- lights and appliances when not in use. theatre artist. The function and how it has could actually make a clear dis- rat race of developed countries, ly important. We as humans have tion was attended by broadened the gaps tinction between the ‘before and we don’t realise the cost of it. a responsibility to make sure that These are all basic steps we parents , students and between Hindus and after’ pictures. What a pity it was Let’s not forget the famous both of them go hand in hand. It’s can follow at home and do our bit teachers. Muslims. The school to stay in the suffocated world as quote, ‘Rome was not built in a not merely one person’s job. It’s a to save planet. It’s good to re- The function be- director, Lata we always did. I don’t understand day.’ It takes struggle and we have collective duty. While the pandemic member that your small effort can gan with the principal, Vaidyanathan also what we are leaving behind for to go step by step to achieve what pushed us in our homes it gave na- make a big difference. Let’s start Jyoti Saxena’s ad- put forth an intuitive our generations. Is it a plastic we want. We have to make sure ture an opportunity to breathe making a difference as the world dress. The cultural analysis of the func- laden world which creates enor- that after exploiting nature so (maybe temporarily) and the recently celebrated the World En- programme commenced tujhe main leke chalun’ tion. She expressed her de- mous pollution when burnt or a much it has to be left on its own wildlife to be the way it was with- vironment Day on June 5. with an invocation - a mag- sung by the legendary light on seeing the differ- world full of diseases out of which to heal. It needs time to recover out human intervention and al- netising dance perform- Kishore Kumar. A virtu- ent components of the many are created because of our from the enormous losses it has lowed resources to replenish. Let’s SHARMAN KAUR, TGT social studies, ance which glorified the al art exhibition show- function being strung to- carelessness? suffered for years. understand this is a cycle to teach power of devi followed by cased the splendid art- gether exquisitely. It is very clear that growth has Development is one side but us to not only be the takers but Oxford Public School GD Goenka conducts free vaccination drive Indian Heights observes Yoga day D Goenka Public School, Dwarka conducted a free ndian Heights School, sector cally participated in ‘Yoga Yoga’s varied approach to vaccination drive for the 23, Dwarka celebrated the sev- Quiz’, performed Yoga asanas happiness made it a reward- Gmembers of staff and their enth International Yoga Day with their family members and ing learning as the students families on June 12, 2021. The venture Iwith lot of zeal and fervour. participated in a Special As- from the senior wing indulged was initiated in collaboration with The week-long activities com- sembly on International Yoga in research work with diverse Ayushman Hospital, sector-10. menced from June 14 to June 21, Day. themes like ‘Vaccines: Tug- This drive flagged off at 9.30 am G D Goenka Public School, Dwar- 2021 and were high on fitness and The middle wing students boats of Preventive Health’, under the supervision of medical staff ka has always been a frontrunner in immunity sessions. were also engaged in myriad ‘Viruses Don’t Discriminate’, from Ayushman Hospital. The vacci- the realm of community service. In Each day ensured complete activities comprising of morn- and ‘Stop the Spread-Flatten nation was conducted within the the past also the school distributed well being of the students. The tiny ing yoga sessions, immunity the Curve’.The week long ac- school premises in strict compliance free Covid medication to each and tots of kindergarten learnt and booster exercises and immu- tivities culminated into a com- with the safety guidelines. Hundreds every member staff. The school man- practiced simple ‘asanas’ and nity vocabulary which helped stu- ing techniques focused on align- plete self-realisation programme of members availed the facility and agement always looks forward to em- pranayam. Students from the pri- dents to learn and refine their lan- ing mind and body were very and helped everyone achieve bal- benefited from this drive. brace welfare initiatives. mary wing enthusiasti- guage skills. The calming breath- much enjoyed by the students. ance and serenity of mind and body. ParvatasanaParvatasanaParvatasana The name Parvatasana comes from Sanskrit words where ‘Parvat’ means mountain and ‘asana’ means yoga posture. INSTRUCTIONS This asana is performed in a sitting position. 01 Sit on the floor and BENEFITS PRECAUTIONS cross your legs. Since this asana This asana should Place your hands 02 stretches the entire body, not be performed in front of you, it improves the blood by individuals enabling your palms circulation and eliminates complaining of to touch each other. blood congestion. It also reeling sensation increases lung capacity and knee problems. 03 Exale and stretch as well as the flexibility of your hands over MANSI KHANDELWAL, the intercostal muscles. your head all the YAASHIKA ARORA, class XII I, class VIII-F, Asthma patients will while, your palms Manav Sthali School, New Era Public therefore find the pose touching each other. Rajendra Nagar School, Mayapuri advantageous. Stretch your torso It tones the core 04 muscles, aids in improv- in an upward direction. The posi- WHIMPERING disastrous plight, Rescue everything from ing health of internal Its wonder ‘Homo sapiens’ sea to boar. organs, prevents poten- tion should be held SPIRITS OF EARTH did blight. tial of muscles and for a long time while Many pleas fall on deaf ears, Will it restore, will it restore? joint related problems. breathing normally. Will it restore, will it restore? This, I presume, will be the Rising up are voices, It also stimulates Every heather’s uprooted, reason of our tears. ‘Don’t give away Earth for Bring your hands The beauty of trees looted. We are our future your choices!’ growth hormones and 05 The sneaky smoke made its day, problems’ core. We shall still weep and sweat, reduces extra fat down, stretch Earth’s destroyed in Until we repay our debt. deposited at the your legs in front of every way. Will it restore, will it restore? It would, if we could! back of the waist. you and relax. From air to omnivore. We have a mountain to climb, ‘Give Earth a new birth” But ticking away is time. SHREYAS MISHRA, M1-B, ALOKE KUMAR DAS Repeat the steps Will it restore, will it restore? We have to rescue, quick, 06 Gyan Bharati School, Saket N.S.N.I.(Yoga Trainer for 8-10 seconds. The Earth is in a Faster than the clock’s tick! at Birla High School, Kolkata)

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onaldo, who threw his captain’s Can Belgium end the Many missed armband to the ground in despair after the final whistle, is still one title drought? chances for Portugal goal shy of becoming the all-time men’s top scorer in international ■ While Portugal’s run for a second consecutive Eu- ■ Ronaldo was kept in check for most of soccer. He came into the match ropean title ended, Belgium stayed on track to end its the match, with his best scoring chance tied with former Iran striker Ali title drought. The Belgians lost the European Cham- coming from a free kick saved by Courtois Daei at 109 goals. Belgium, which pionship final in 1980 and finished third three years in the 25th minute. He also was off target Rhas never before won a major soccer title, will next ago at the World Cup for their best finish at that tour- with a free kick in the 74th, and then only face Italy on Friday in Munich. Belgium’s potent at- nament. The Red Devils have won all four matches so managed a weak shot on goal from inside the tack, led by Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and far at Euro 2020 and won all 10 qualifiers for the tour- area a few minutes later.The Juventus striker Romelu Lukaku, also struggled, but Thorgan Hazard nament. The team is unbeaten in 13 consecutive match- seemed frustrated by the lack of opportunities, and scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute with a es in all competitions, since a loss to England last couldn’t do much to help his teammates, with Dio- swerving shot from outside the area. Portugal goal- year in the Nations League. Belgium has lost only one go Jota misfiring from close range after a Ronaldo keeper Rui Patrício was left wrong-footed and was of its last 27 international matches. “We showed in- pass. “We have some players crying in the chang- late to swat the ball away. credible concentration and defended really well,” Bel- ing room, and I’m sure that many Portuguese fans gium coach Roberto Martinez said. “We scored a very are as well,”Portugal coach Fernando Santos said. good goal and then in the second half, as you would “We were confident with our chances of winning De Bruyne injured expect, the momentum went to Portugal more. We the European title.Portugal deserved to win this had to show an incredible mentality.” match but it didn’t happen.” ■ Belgium played most of the second half without De Bruyne, who had to be substituted after being tackled from behind and injuring his left ankle. De It wasn’t just about how good we can Belgium - more than Bruyne missed the team’s first game at Euro 2020 be but how we could adapt to what while recovering from a facial injury sustained in just goals the Champions League final. Portugal had several Portugal do best: They do exactly what good chances to equalize late in the match, includ- ■ It had been a slow start at La Cartuja Stadium on a ing a header by Rúben Dias saved by Belgium goal- they need to win - that’s why they are the hot night in southern Spain, with neither team threat- keeper Thibaut Courtois and a shot by Raphael Guer- current European champions. They know ening much offensively.Portugal kept Belgium’s attack reiro that hit the post. The Portuguese did most of under control until Thorgan Hazard scored. The buildup the attacking in the second half, finishing the match how to take those moments that can hurt started with Courtois dummying with 24 attempts. Belgium had six in total and scored Ronaldo inside his own area. The game the only time it hit the target. “Looking at that sec- you, but I think we had incredible grew heated at times, with a small ond half, we are lucky to win,” Belgium defender concentration and defended really well. altercation starting in the 76th af- Thomas Vermaelen said. “Portugal made it really ter Portugal defender Pepe came hard for us.We had to really stay focused. It has cost ROBERTO MARTINEZ, in hard on Thorgan Hazard while us a lot of energy, but we have some time to recov- play was stopped as Lukaku wait- er and now we are looking forward to the game Belgium Coach ed for doctors after being hit on against Italy.” the head by an opponent’s foot. AP

Photo: GETTY IMAGES DHAWAN-LED INDIA DEPARTS FOR SL he Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian white-ball squad Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored second-half goals to Tdeparted for Sri Lanka on Monday.The official Twit- take the Czech Republic into the Euro 2020 quarter-finals ter handle of the Board of Con- Tomas Holes trol for Cricket in India (BCCI) zech Republic took advantage of a Schick. Before that pivotal moment, the Dutch Tomas Soucek glanced a difficult on Monday shared a photo of red card for the Netherlands to up- had looked to get on top of their opponents header wide in the 22nd minute the entire Indian squad and set their more fancied opponents with their overlapping runs and passing abil- and Antonin Barak blasted captioned it: “All set. Sri Lan- and win 2-0 in Budapest. Holes pow- ity, but a moment of madness from their 21- past the target from a tight ka bound.”Rahul Dravid, In- Cered home a 68th-minute opener af- year-old centre back swung the balance to- angle 16 minutes later. Once dia’s head coach for the Sri ter being set up by Tomas Kalas, as the Dutch wards the Czechs, who needed no second in- De Ligt was dismissed, the Lanka tour, on Sunday said he watched hopelessly in their own penalty area. vitation to grab the initiative. Czechs assumed control hopes the white-ball squad is Schick made sure of the Czechs’ surprise suc- The Czechs are now through to face a quar- and the goal came as the able to give good performanc- cess with a close-range finish 10 minutes from ter-final clash with Denmark in Baku on Sat- Dutch defence was cau- es so that they are able to fulltime, in front of a capacity crowd that pro- urday, turning around their Euro 2020 fortunes. ght static by a set-piece knock the doors of selectors vided a deafening wall of noise for most of an The Dutch could have gone ahead before that saw Kalas climb for a callup for the T20 World absorbing last-16 contest. being reduced to 10 men, with fullbacks Den- above the defence to Cup, which is set to be played

zel Dumfries and Patrick van Aanholt creating head back for Holes to later this year. S several chances with their overlapping runs. score, with veteran India and Sri Lanka will GE Calamitous outcome Dutch IMA Yet striker Memphis Depay looked out of Dutch goalkeeper Maa- lock horns in three ODIs and Netherlands imploded after Matthijs de Ligt sorts and Donyell Malen hesitated with sever- rten Stekelenburg caught three T20Is, beginning July o: GETTY was sent off for a cynical handball 10 minutes al opportunities, no more so than when sprint- in no man’s land. The Dutch then sought 13. The likes of Sanju Sam- t into the second half, and they will now face ing through the Czech defence to go one on one to throw on some attacking artillery but son, Ishan Kishan, and Pho some serious soul searching. De Ligt was sent with Tomas Vaclik, just after the break, before quickly wilted in the searing heat as Suryakumar Yadav are in the off after a VAR review by Russian referee having the ball snatched away from his feet as Schick made it 2-0 with Holes pulling white-ball squad and they Sergei Karasev after punching away the ball he tried to round the keeper.There was an op- the ball back for the striker to net his would be looking to cement as he tumbled to the ground in a tussle with portunity for the Czechs when stand-in captain fourth goal of the tournament. REUTERS their place in the T20 World Photo: AP Cup squad. ANI

Which Indian woman Pooja Rani, who recently Which player has been c) Casper Ruud ❑ d) None of the above ❑ Q4: wrestler won the gold Q7: Q8: QUIZ TIME! won Gold at the 2nd Asian awarded New Zealand’s medal in the 53 kg category in Boxing Championships, competes 2021 Cricketer of the Year award? Which football club won the last Poland Open? Which Indian Shot Put player in which category? a) Trent Boult ❑ b) Kane Williamson ❑ Q11: the 2020-21 La Liga title? a) Vinesh Phogat ❑ b) Sakshi Malik ❑ a) 75 kg ❑ b) 65 kg ❑ c) 55 kg ❑ d) 45 kg ❑ Q1: recently qualified for the c) Kyle Jamieson ❑ d) Ross Taylor ❑ a) Atletico Madrid ❑ b) Liverpool ❑ c) Babita Kumari ❑ d) Divya Kakran ❑ Tokyo Olympics? Pooja Rani c) Real Valladolid ❑ d) Chelsea ❑ a) Om Prakash Karhana ❑ b) Tajinderpal Singh ❑ Which Indian boxer has c) Inderjeet Singh ❑ d) Jugraj Singh ❑ Saba Sakr has become the Q5: first female boxing coach Q9: won the 5th successive Who is the head coach Who has been named the of which country? medal at the Asian boxing Q12: of the Indian Women’s Q2: captain of the Indian men’s a) Egypt ❑ b) Japan ❑ championship? National Cricket Team? c) America ❑ d) Indonesia ❑ hockey team for the Tokyo Olympics? a) Manish Kaushik ❑ b) Amit Panghal ❑ a) Vinod Kambli ❑ b) Wasim Jaffer ❑ ❑ ❑ a) P R Sreejesh b) Manpreet Singh c) Shiva Thapa ❑ d) Vikas Krishan Yadav ❑ c) Munaf Patel ❑ d) Ramesh Powar ❑ c) Surender Kumar ❑ d) Birendra Lakra ❑ Who is the winner of the Q6: 2021 Gelfand Challenge ANSWERS: 1. b. Tajinderpal Singh 2. b. Manpreet Singh 3. c. Max Verstappen chess title? Which men’s tennis Which race driver won the Q10: 4. a. Vinesh Phogat 5. a. Egypt 6. b. D Gukesh Q3: a) Nihal Sarin ❑ b) D Gukesh ❑ player has won the 2021 French Grand Prix? 7. a. 75 kg 8. c. Kyle Jamieson 9. c. Shiva Thapa a) Sergio Perez ❑ b) Lewis Hamilton ❑ c) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa ❑ Lyon Open 2021? 10. b. Stefanos Tsitsipas 11. a. Atletico Madrid c) Max Verstappen ❑ d) Sebastian Vettel ❑ d) P Iniyan ❑ a) Cameron Norrie ❑ b) Stefanos Tsitsipas ❑ 12. Ramesh Powar Photo: PTI