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It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 03

‘Sharing‘Sharing isis good,good, andand wwithith ddigitaligital Students acknowledged for their scientific aptitude

wenty seven students of St technology,technology, ssharingharing iiss eeasy’asy’ Mark’s School, Meera Bagh have done well in the activ- igilogous 7.0, the An- sented by Dr Raman Garg, member T ity ‘Masti se Mastishk tak’ nual Inter-School IT of Seth Pokharmal Educational So- conducted by Vidyarthi Vigyan Man- Tech Symposium ciety. He emphasized the idea of tech- than, an initiative of Vi- brought together a dis- nology as the bedrock of modern civ- jnana Bharati , in D tinct coterie of tech en- ilization and showcased his gratitude collaboration with thusiasts from different schools who towards the stirring words of wis- Vigyan Prasar and demonstrated their brilliant abili- dom as shared by the esteemed Chief NCERT. Mannat ties and intellectual prowess in the Guest, Dr Sam Pitroda. Sachdeva, class 6 of numerous competitions set to test Overall the event witnessed en- St Mark’s School, them. A fiesta and tech convention thusiastic participation from not only Meera Bagh se- a mind map on the topic- Superstars of where young minds come together various states of India but the event cured the First Position while the rest the Cosmos while students of grades 9- was organized by Rukmini Devi went global with more than 600 par- received a Certificate of Appreciation. 11 had to make a mind map on Eclipses- Public School, Pitampura. Digilo- ticipants from all around the world. The students of grades 6-8 had to make Solar and Lunar. gous was inaugurated through a To name a few, we had schools like video conference by the Chief Guest Cambridge Court World Dr Sam Pitroda who is the Father School(Jaipur), Campion School of India’s Computer and IT Revolu- (Mumbai), Sri Sathya Sai (Indore), tion, from Chicago, U.S.A. This vir- Strawberry Fields High School Awards and achievements tual interaction and opportunity be- for future endeavours and wishing fruition in their professional careers. (Chandigarh), Shri ShikshaYatan stowed the inquisitive students to the successful occurrence of Digilo- He also appreciated the school for or- School (Kolkata), FAHAHEEL AL- his year thirty nine teachers brainstorm, innovate and commu- gous 7.0. Later, the chief guest gave ganizing a competition that allowed WATANEIH INDIAN PRIVATE have been conferred with the nicate with the exemplary figure. his best wishes to all the participants students to brainstorm, innovate and SCHOOL ( FAIPS DPS) (KUWAIT), CBSE Teachers and Principals The event commenced with a for exceptional skills and aptitudes launch ideas that interact and con- XXX High School in Krakow (Poland), T Award for the academic year welcome note by Principal Anjali and encouraged them to allow their tribute to the vast dynamics of tech- Fénelon Sup’ ( France) which graced 2019-20.Two of the awardees are Mridu Kotnala encouraging the students passion for IT to claim successful nology. The vote of thanks was pre- the five-day long event Marwah, Biology Teacher and Purti Khanna, English Teacher working at Bal ‘Self-belief and hard work will Crusaders for Better Air Quality always earn you success’ arikshit Siwach (VII) of SAM International LF Public School, Ghaziabad brought es on air quality. School achieved first position in ‘Online Covid- Bharati Public School, Rohini. together 25 schools to pledge for clean Students participating in this virtual launch 19 National Level Quiz' organized by the Both the teachers strongly advo- air for Ghaziabad city. The school’s of best clubs received insights about the basics cate the use of multiple innovative DCompassionate Ghaziabad Initiative of Air Pollution and its health impacts from P Haryana Board of School Education. teaching strategies such as Art Inte- has created a partnership Prof (Dr) Arvind Kumar The Education grated Learning, Experiential Learn- with a lung care NGO: the and Rajiv Khurana, Minister and the ing, Performing Arts, Flipped Learn- launch of the first ever founder trustees of the Speaker of the ing, Project Based Learning, value ed- B.E.S.T. (Breathe Easy NGO during the launch. ucation and life skills teaching ICT Stay Tough) Club in Delfites' Research proj- Haryana Legislative based learning, DIY experiments, Ghaziabad is the out- ect ‘Stubble Burning – Assembly Kanwar Learning through Innovative Labs, Vir- come of this partnership. Lethal Cost to Cheaper Al- Pal Gujhar awarded tual Learning etc. 200 student leaders ternative’ findings were They have been active participants and teacher hugely appreciated during him with a laptop of teacher and student exchange pro- mentors from the webinar. and an appreciation grammes international exchanges they these 25 proactive schools have Seema Jerath, principal, DLF Public School, certificate at a function held in Chandigarh. have brought viable and implementable pledged to work towards creating emphasized the need of bringing in more com- School principal Karuna Verma applauded and ideas to home school. They also have a a tangible impact on Air Pollution passion into the city and the necessity for the stu- long association as a content cura- in Ghaziabad city by influencing dents to move from being helpless beneficiaries blessed the champion for this incredible achievement. tor/developer with some government public attitude and engaging mass- of society towards becoming drivers of change. and non-government organizations. TRADITION, SCENIC BEAUTY AND MORE ourneys make life meaningful. I am one of those wanderlusts who believe in the charm of travel. I have had many Jtrips but the best was to Southern India. The trip included visit to the great Padmanabhaswamy temple, Spice Farms, Kovalam Beach, Light Houses, Churches etc. We also visited Kanyakumari, where the three seas surrounding India, clearly appear to be meeting. It was indeed a mind-boggling sight. The Swami Vivekananda Ashram was just beyond description of words. It was better than any Five Star Hotel, yet at a nominal rate. One could see both Sunrise and Sunset from the same place at Kanyakumari! Amusing! The Vivekananda *Let’s make the grass greener Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue amidst on this side of the fence* the sea were an The world is a epitome of Indian The grass always seems and begin with baby book and Architecture's per- greener on the other side be- steps. Smaller goals are fection. The long- cause someone took the trou- easier to achieve, motivat- those who do ble of sowing the seeds, tend- ing us to go an extra mile. lasted proofs of the ing and nurturing it with *Don’t forget to pat your not travel read Ramayana; Pambam dedication! back after each victory*. only a page Bridge and the *Always keep your goal in memorial of Late So pull up your socks and front of your eyes*. ~ Saint put on the war paint and *Be positive*-your Augustine Dr. Kalam just blew begin now! thoughts are magnets and my mind. I was hav- attract more. ing the best of my life then, only realising all *Take up an agenda*-Be of it once it was over. Early mornings spent at it a difficult subject, a Jyotika Jakhar, Member of new skill or a healthy the beach could have been no more habit. faculty, GD Goenka Public perfect for me, who would again wake up every morning to *Chalk out a schedule* School, Dwarka attend classes! A journey teaches a lot about the destination and destiny; and so happened with me! Garvit Agarwal, class X, NL Dalmia High School, Mumbai ANSH BAJAJ, VIVAAN, V, Manav Sthali X, Modern School, Rajendra Nagar Public School, Shalimar Bagh MY SCHOOL, MY HOME ARNAV School is a kind of a tiny world, which gives us all the experiences, the good, better and the best CHAUHAN, 11 ust thinking about school brings a sense of joy I, Manav and excitement. School is a feeling that is real- Sthali School ly hard to describe. My school is a promising Rajendra place that builds me up for the future of the coun- Jtry, School is often misunderstood as a place meant just Nagar for studies or "bookish" knowledge, but as a student of grade 9, I would deny this. A school is a place where we learn the values of life in a fun manner! It's a place where we make our first friends. It is the golden time of the school that once goes, never comes back and peo- ple then regret not enjoying those days. School is I think CLICKING MOMENTS AND MEMORIES a secured place that lets the children open themselves PSGV achieved yet an- Gigapixel 360° panoramic photog- teract with the guests and they field- up to their hobbies. It is kind of a tiny world, which other feat by hosting a raphy. ed the questions with their expert- gives us all the experiences. There is no stress to the mega Inter-school online And we had Tirtha Das Gupta, ise and experience. The students children, but always there is a sense of responsibility, Dphotography event- PARI- whose work has been exhibited in were left awe-inspired and wanting that makes the school life enjoyable and productive. A DARSHIKA- 2020 in which over 240 National & International salons for more. number of activities that are given make the children participants from 14 schools with which has won him more than 800 The Principal, Trilok Singh enthusiastic. And at last, the friends; we start to adjust close to 989 images participated. acceptances and awards, like Bist, not only appreciated the par- compromise and share, that at first may not be something very agree- The event was attended by Sahitya kala parishad by govt of ticipants but congratulated their able, but gradually without our knowledge, we start loving all these Guests of Honour and judges for Delhi. schools who encourage students to things. We may not have understood this for years, but this the day, Ranjan Sharma, who is an There was ample platform to hone their skills on such platforms. pandemic has made us realize. The response to the closing early adopter of technology and display one’s talent thro’ categories Ritu Sehgal, Headmistress, Sr of schools, at first, did bring pleasure to us, but now we all among the few pioneers who like: Nature, Portrait, Macro, Light, Wing, gave a vote of thanks and are keen to go back to school physically. switched on to Digital photography Abstract, Table top and Still pho- culminated by quoting the judges Nihira Patwardhan, class IX, Lokpuram Public School, Thane in 1997 and today specialises in In- tography. to teach children ‘failure’ so that (As told to Swati Jena) terior, Architecture, Industrial & The students got a chance to in- success can be the sweetest. “It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.” SIMPLY SPORTS Muhammad Ali, former boxer 04 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 SHOULD DROP HIMSELF FROM THE TEAM?

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir explains how Steve Smith dropping himself out from the playing XI can help in IPL 2020

STEVE SMITH IN ARCHER WAGING A POOR FORM ‘Smith is the LONE BATTLE main n Smith is one of the best bats- n has been one of the men in the world but his per- issue for RR’ best bowlers in formances in IPL 2020 have I think Steve Smith is the 2020 so far. He has been instrumental been below par for Rajasthan main issue for Rajasthan with the new ball for Rajasthan Royals Royals. After two back-to- Royals, let’s be honest. I have (RR) and has also bowled well in the back fifties in the first two been saying it from Day 1. Steve death overs. Archer, who has 17 games, Smith has been Smith drops himself and RR can in 12 matches this season, has more pick themselves or struggling to attain con- often than not got RR off to a good any other overseas seamer in his sistency. He has so far place, alongside Jofra Archer. His start with the ball. However, his efforts scored 276 runs in 12 performance will go up. Whoever is have not been capitalised well by games at an average the captain can use Archer in a Rajasthan Royals, who cannot afford of over 25 and a better way. another overseas pacer in their line-up. strike rate of n With captain Steve Smith, all-round- I remember the game against Delhi 129.57. Smith er and certain failed to fire Capitals - they were 10/2. And they had only used 2 overs from Jofra starters in every game, Archer is left to yet again on shoulder the pace responsibility Sunday in Archer. If they had one more over- seas pacer, they could have bowled alone. While and Rajasthan Varun Aaron have been disap- Royals’ clash 3 overs from Archer in the first six - and try to actually seal the game. pointing, young against Mumbai Just because you know there is not still needs to work on execu- Indians where he enough depth and quality apart tion. Rajasthan Royals are scored 11 off 8 from Jofra Archer, so currently placed sixth on the balls in the 196- you have to only use 2 IPL 2020 points table. run chase. overs from Archer. Gautam Gambhir

Fans deserve to know more about BAYERN’S MUELLER SAYS CHAMPIONS We are confident MS Dhoni Rohit’s fitness: Sunil Gavaskar LEAGUE IS ‘OUR COMPETITION’ will lead CSK in 2021 The tour of Australia comprises three T20 Internationals, as many Bayern, who have won their last six matches in all competi- CSK CEO ODIs and four Tests. The series is scheduled to start on November 27 tions, have reached the Champions League knockout stage in each of the last 12 seasons Kasi Viswanathan ormer India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has called for more transparency on the status of limited-overs’ Bayern Munich forward vice-captain Rohit Sharma’s hamstring injury af- Thomas Mueller said on F ter he was seen practising at the Mumbai Indi- ans’ nets within hours of being left out of the squad Monday the Champions for an upcoming tour of Australia. The BCCI did not League holders are throw much light on Rohit’s fitness and just stated that it is monitoring his progress while announcing the three teams for “happy to be playing in the Australia tour on Monday. PTI our competition again” ahead of their group- stage game at Lokomotiv We are talking about the Test matches, which are a month Moscow. Bayern visit the and a half way. What actually is the problem with him will Photo: ANI help everybody. And if he is practising in the nets for Russian capital on Tuesday , then honestly I don’t know what kind looking to build on a 4-0 of injury it is. I think a little bit of transparency, a thrashing of Atletico little bit of openness about what actually is Madrid in last week’s the problem with him will help everybody. Group A opener. Sunil Gavaskar Photo: ANI

Tendulkar the most number of fast bowler advised him to give up a) Pakistan K b) Australia K times in Tests? the idea. Who was this bowler? c) England K d) South Africa K a) Glenn McGrath K b) K a) K b) K TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE c) Jason Gillespie K d) James Anderson K c) Craig McDermott K d) Glenn McGrath K In the year 1989, Q10: made QUIZ | Sachin Tendulkar Sachin Tendulkar wanted Sachin Tendulkar was out his ODI debut against which Q6: to become a fast bowler in Q7: hit- only once in country? Sachin Tendulkar has made Sachin Tendulkar has a his school days, but an Australian his international career. Who was a) Pakistan K b) Australia K K K Q1: Test hundreds in all Test- Q3: total of 201 international the bowler? c) England d) South Africa K K playing nations except one. Name wickets. How many IPL wickets a) Shane Bond b) Shoaib Akhtar c) Brett Lee K d) Ashley Giles K How many international the country? does he have? Q11: a) Bangladesh K b) Pakistan K a) Zero K b) One K c) Six K d) Nine K Test matches has Sachin c) Zimbabwe K d) New Zealand K Sachin Tendulkar holds Tendulkar played in his career? Q8: K K K K Sachin Tendulkar opened the dubious distinction a) 198 b) 197 c) 200 d) 202 Sachin Tendulkar has Q4: in the in 340 of 18 ODI scores in the 90s. Which How many international Q2: more five-wicket hauls in ODIs. How many innings in Test is the one score that he hasn’t Q12: ODIs has Sachin ODIs than which of these cricket has he opened? achieved of all the 90s? a) 91 K b) 92 K c) 95 K d) 96 K a) Has never opened K Tendulkar played in his career? legendary bowlers? K K K K a) Glenn McGrath K b) K b) 1 K c) 4 K d) 10 K a) 298 b) 497 c) 300 d) 463 c) Muttiah Muralitharan K In the year 1989, Sachin ANSWERS: 1- c) Zimbabwe 2- b) Shane Warne d) Curtly Ambrose K Which bowler has Q9: Tendulkar made his Test 3- a) Zero 4- b) 1 5- d) James Anderson 6- a) Q5: debut against which country? Dennis Lillee 7- c) Brett Lee 8- b) 92 9- a) dismissed Sachin Pakistan 10- a) Pakistan 11- c) 200 12- d) 463