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Euthanasia, P4 to the world s the world approaches the 69th anniversary of the Hiroshima- ANagasaki tragedy on August 6 & 9, 2014, Riya Arora, AIS Vasundhara Hiroshima bombed, P5 6, XI, brings the views of the world on the war, from Japan, where she is currently staying as part of her JENESYS Programme. Dear world, More on Dr Yamazaki, P7 people want peace, are you listening? All Pics: Priya Rajaraman The reel presents the AIS Noida, Alumnus A tragic tale effects of radiation from It was 8:00 am and my great grandfather, then 43, was the atomic bombs on having a simple breakfast with his colleagues since it was objects and people, Should Delhi go for war time. As he was about to step out of the restaurant, an showcased in a museum in Japan re-elections? atomic bomb exploded approximately 600 metres above Hiroshima, around 8.15 am. At that point of time, he was (a) Yes (b) No c) Can’t say within the radius of 1 km from ground zero, where 60% To vote, log on to people succumbed to . Out of the six people who ate www.theglobaltimes.in breakfast together, only two were left, injured and deeply traumatised. He rushed towards his home, only to find POLL RESULT debris and black smoke all around. My great grandfather for GT issue July 21, 2014 survived, but the smoke, debris and the radiation from the atomic bomb took away his life. We learnt about all this Should be from his own account penned in a diary, before he finally legalised? lost his life. The diary was found by some Japanese and sent home to my grandfather. My great grandfather’s stories continue to inspire us. As for the story on the other side, USA lost over 100,000 young soldiers and over 200,000 more in the Pacific area during WW II. War, not a substitute for peace War has no winner

70% Choo Javven, Malaysia I have been to the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Museum It is depressing to know how many people lost their lives 56% once. It is an indescribable moment of my life. Japanese to war. If they survived, all they witnessed or felt was 42% The victims live on… by birth, I keep reading about the bombings in Hiroshima black smoke and terror. The survivors could not live many 28% 27% Can’t Say All those who were killed in the war were innocent. They and Nagasaki. They always make me sad and angry. I days without water and with pollution all around them.

14% 9 % No 0% too must have nurtured dreams just like I do. They too have asked questions about wars, but the answer has never Isa, Honduras 64% Yes 64% could have graduated from a university after school, just changed - war cannot be a solution for peace. Results as on July 26, 2014 like I would. They too could have engaged in some Tomoyo, Japan Rising from the ashes occupation passionately. I realise how cruel war or atomic Post war, Japan lost all; architecture, people and so much Coming Next bombs are and that they just do not kill people, but also I went to Hiroshima with my host family some time back more. However, the Japanese confronted the tragedy with ruin dreams, families and relationships. Those who died in for an exchange programme. I beheld the atomic bomb a positive attitude. The destruction that the war brought Think ‘Big’. Do ‘Big’. For it is the the war are , they live on eternally in our site and visited the war memorial museum. What I saw, did not bog them. Japan is the phoenix that has risen from G T GT ‘Big Story’ special edition. memory and history, to remind us of the brutality of wars. changed my perspective of the world. ashes, an inspiration to the world. Sakurako Cherry Kimura, Japan Bonnie Pilgrim, Australia Zi Ying Tee, Malaysia When we cannot reconcile differences, we resort to warfare In 1949, Dr James Yamazaki was assigned as the lead physician of the US Atomic Bomb Medical Team to survey the effects of the bomb on Nagasaki. The 98-year-old anti-nuclear war activist and recipient of PSR-LA’s Socially Responsible Medicine Award, shares online about his book and research project- Children of the Atomic Bomb with Namrata Gulati, GT Network

What is your book, ‘Children of the Atomic Nagasaki in 1949, I was confronted with Delegation suggested that the Covenant to the Bomb’ all about? violence of another dimension - the League include a statement saying that, men This book, published on the 50th anniversary devastating impact of a nuclear blast and the of all nations to be considered equal. US of the bombings of Nagasaki and Hi- particularly insidious effects of radiation on President Woodrow Wilson would not accept roshima, gives concise observations of young children. that, and the United States never joined the how children were affected by the bombs. League of Nations. This book was suggested to me by a What is the aim of the ‘Children of the friend, who understood that I had a Atomic Bomb’ project? What causes war? unique perspective on war. ‘Children of the Atomic Bomb’ is a plea to be It seems that one of the traits of mankind is aware of the threat of nuclear weapons and that we cannot escape from war. When we Why did you choose children in par- the need to promote nuclear disarmament. cannot reconcile differences, we resort to ticular, for your study? warfare which in itself is an admission of our I had witnessed conventional Did you always want to be an anti-nuclear inability to find ways of confronting warfare as a combat surgeon in the war activist or did some experience lead you differences. G T Battle of the Bulge in 1944, and to it? survived aerial bombing as a I do not consider myself an activist. I want You can visit the website of Children of the prisoner of war. As a people to understand the commonality of all Atomic Bomb at: pediatrician, assigned as humankind. It reminds me of the www.aasc.ucla.edu/cab/index.html. Physician-in-Charge of the developments when the Covenant of the Dr James Yamazaki continues United States Atomic Bomb League of Nations was under discussion to provide insight into his findings Casualty Commission in following World War I. The Japanese from his research on page 7… Delhi’s delight

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e has been the most greatest and most fondly remembered nation as President. attitude. It wasn’t the desire to achieve discussed and legacy. A member of his cabinet had at one glory and emerge as a hero. It was his H Start enlisting Lincoln’s achievements, point dismissed Lincoln as a below-av- passion, sound logic and oratory power. debated figure in history, and there will be no end. While some of erage professional, unfit to practice law Lincoln used these three strengths to Rishabh Saxena, ASET his achievements have been applauded along with him. This man, Edwin M. overcome the challenges he faced while on a massive scale; there are others that Stanton, went on to become Lincoln’s securing presidential nomination. decodes the life of most are relatively lesser known. One of his Secretary of War and was so heartbro- What makes these qualities stand out all successful US President, little known feats include assembling ken at the death of the president that he the more is that these attributes are very around him a group of diverse and wept for days. Lincoln’s Secretary of rare in today’s world. In the current po- Abraham Lincoln, ahead steadfast individuals, who could tackle Sate, William H. Seward, had chal- litical scenario, there is a dire shortage of US Independence Day even the greatest challenges staring at lenged him when he was filing nomina- of statesmen who can shape the future the nation after independence with ease. tion as a Republican, yet he went on to of world’s largest democracy. And mind you, these strong individuals become one of his closest friends and The challenges today may be different Abraham Lincoln is a name that needs who formed his core team, were the trusted aide. Lincoln had the unique but the approach to counter them can no introduction. This iconic figure’s same people he was pitted against. The ability to bring together his competitors still be derived from the path laid out al- contribution to the society is known by cabinet that assisted Lincoln in guiding and rivals to shape history. most a hundred and fifty years ago by all. The Emancipation Proclamation, the the country through the civil war con- But what got Lincoln the support, trust an iconic figure, who so eloquently de- bill that outlawed slavery and freed sisted of many individuals who had and friendship of these talented yet fined the relation between the people slaves once and for all, is perhaps his competed against him to secure nomi- fierce people was not his manipulative and the government in a democracy.G T The voice of Served with love Open Up basic preparation. All he had to do was fry the pakoras. Within few minutes, the orchid Ishita Kataria, ASET he emerged from the kitchen with a smile. His heart swelled with pride as belong to a Punjabi family, and the guests sang paeans of praise. ecember 16, 2012, brought to the our house has always been open What intrigued me was- why do we fore the ‘unsafe’ society ‘she’ Ifor guests. With relatives and fam- see the same thing- to cook for our ily friends pouring in any time of the loved ones – through two different Dlives in. But have things changed day, my mother spent a major part of prisms depending on the gender of the since then? Perhaps not. Anupriya the day in the kitchen preparing meals. person! Why this double standard? And what was more disturbing- her After all, both of them served Chakraborty, ASET, delves deeper... efforts were hardly acknowledged. the food with the same But she didn’t seem to mind either. love. She tried to stay as quiet as she could, but she was afraid that She felt content when she saw every- As we enter the second they could hear her heart pounding aloud. She knew this was one relishing the food prepared by decade of the century, something that she could not escape. A little while ago she had her. One Sunday morning, my uncle kitchen continues to be the reaffirmed to herself that these were her last minutes. She As the day broke and darkness lifted, she wiped her tears and and aunt were supposed to visit our bastion of women irrespec- feared for her life, as they knew no God. They weren’t patrons started to walk towards home... place for breakfast. As it was raining tive of the role she of any religion. They weren’t animals. They were worse. ...She was lucky, but there are many others who have not been my father asked my mom to pre- plays in her pro- She heard footsteps get louder as they approached her. It was able to share the same fortune. It’s been more than a year since pare pakoras. My mother who fessional life. difficult to know their true identity in the darkness. They December 16, 2012 when the barbaric Delhi gang rape shook was not feeling well that day, But I still see seemed faceless, but aren’t most of them like this? She cow- the conscience of the nation. But has anything really changed? suggested making something hope as more ered deeper into the pit and prayed with all her might. The Don’t we still think twice before walking out of the door alone easier. But the suggestion was men are step- smell of liquor was hanging in the air and the thought of them even if it’s in the broad daylight? The incidents of eve teasing unacceptable to my father ping out of inching closer made her squirm. have not gone down, neither has there been a marked decrease and he decided to take their gen- She started sobbing incessantly, while trying not to make any in cases of harassment. charge of the kitchen. My der defined sound. She wanted to disappear in the darkness of the night. It’s time women stand up for their own safety. Women ought mother roles to help An hour passed by and then a few more rolled by, she realised to stop underestimating themsleves. Eleanor Roosevelt has helped him their wives in that the danger had passed. The thought of what could have rightly said, “A woman is like a teabag, you don’t know how with the kitchen. happened to her made her squirm. She silently thanked God. strong it is until it’s in hot water.”G T Oh! So you are in mechanical Bewildered expressions to quizzical looks greeted me as soon as I mentioned I was a student of mechanical engineering. Is mechanical engineering really an oh-so-boy-land? First person account “Are there hardly any girls in mechani- happy to have found my first fe- mates were surely happy with asked for one, nobody gave it to him but cal?” All my questions were answered male friend in college. My class- that news. Now there were two when I asked I got three. on the day of registration when I failed girls in a branch that boast of But that is exactly where the benefits Nikhita Wadhawan, ASET to spot any girl in the queue. 300 boys.But believe me, 2 girls end. Girl or a boy, it hardly matters when Later on when I saw the list of students in a swarm of 300 boys is not all you are in mechanical engineering. ou’re in mechanical? Surprised in my section, I realised I was the only that bad. In fact, having a poor Besides, being with so many boys can be quizzical looks greet me the girl in class of 63. I soon came to strength of girls in class can a whole lot of fun. As a matter of fact, Ymoment I mention my stream. terms with the reality. During prove to be a boon at times. Your the time that I have spent in this branch After enrolling in ASET in June, when- the orientation pro- classmates not only pamper you, of engineering has been truly amazing. ever I told anyone that I was in mechan- gramme I became they treat you as a princess. Even the teachers would vouch for the ical, s/he continued to give me the same friends with a girl and They don’t mind lending a fact that students here are not geeks but surprised look, followed by a cursory when I asked her helping hand when we cut metal know how to enjoy life. glance at my apparel. In all honesty, the branch, she replied sheets. They only fight over one thing and that expression on their faces left me ‘mechanical’. I was This reminds me of a very interesting is only paying for the food bill at H amused. It made me smile and ponder, euphoric. I was incident. The fear of being kicked out Block cafeteria. of the chemistry lab for not possessing a So, the next time you are entering an oh- lab coat made me run to MAE section so-boys-land, dont fret for you never for one. That day my best friend, who is know it may turn out to be the best ex- a boy, lost his coat as well. When he perience you have ever had. G T

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While many advocate the concept of euthana- sia, they forget that it challenges the very principles that it challenges sia, they forget that re- of hope, faith and belief; belief in the fact covery is possible and miracles do happen. die when How can a doctor can help a patient to whatever s/he should help the patients recover from sup- doctors Aren’t from. disease they are suffering ill pa- posed to motivate even the most terminally than tients to give up the idea of dying rather helping them achieve the same? we be convincing If that was the case, shouldn’t even cancer patients to lose all hope and take the easy way of euthanasia instead. Even if they do live, chances are their cancer might resurface. So, why do we keep coaxing them to not lose hope and put we give them too up a fight for their life? Shouldn’t an easy way out of their misery? Euthanasia is more like helping a person commit , something that no religion or moral phi- This concept should defi- losophy deems correct. nitely be done away with. E Help them commit suicide? Go on a shopping spree a shopping Go on at Janpath Mars has always fascinated red its majestic us. From of life on the to traces colour planet, it has enough to intrigue all... Painting: Srishti Saxena, AIS Saket, VII AIS Saket, Painting: Srishti Saxena, of another person. Painting: Noor Sharma, AIS Saket, VII AIS Saket, Sharma, Painting: Noor To end a person’s life by a person’s end To knowledge or consent Passive Euthanasia medical or surgical procedures. medical or surgical withdrawing water, food, drugs, withdrawing water, Suicide accomplished with the aid To end a person's life without their end To The Egyptians gave Mars its first recorded name: ‘Har dècher’,The red one. 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4 contradiction of their desires. the country’s interest in keeping someone alive in the country’s mainly because individual moralities outmaneuver forever. Everyone should have the , forever. and the suffering of people could be put to an end and the suffering thanasia can be safely regulated by a govt decree could take place even without legalising it. Eu- Many do feel that it can be misused, but the misuse them to continue their lives with suffering. them to continue their lives with suffering. people to ‘die with dignity’ is kinder than forcing people to ‘die with dignity’ The compassionate argument of euthanasia to allow an effortless death that they deserve. an effortless killing, it should be seen as a way to give someone killing, it should be seen as a way to give should not be considered as slaughter or forced should not be considered as slaughter die rather than let live in suffering. Euthanasia die rather than let live in suffering. by moral and social interrogations, it is better to let by moral and social interrogations, it is better euthanasia. Even though the practice is surrounded Their suffering could be put to an end; courtesy – Their suffering hoping for death to arrive soon. the story of every person who suffers irreversibly, the story of every person who suffers pleading to let die in peace and with dignity…that’s The ceiling and the fan being the only true friends; The ceiling and the fan being the only true nothing to start, nothing to end, just lying in bed. nothing to start, nothing to end, just lying A on legalizing euthanasia in India runs rampant, here’s what Amitians have to say about the much-in-news practice the much-in-news Amitians have to say about what rampant, here’s euthanasia in India runs on legalizing contention. While it is a legal practice in some countries, there are many others that stand against the same. As the debate As the the same. others that stand against countries, there are many a legal practice in some While it is contention. Euthanasia or the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering, has been a bone of has been a bone and suffering, in order to relieve pain ending a life or the practice of intentionally Euthanasia

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medal attheongoing Ludhiana baggedasilver s aClass VI dropoutfrom Time Travel Bill Gates Hiroshima Just amomentbefore,theviewhadbeensobrightandsunny. Butnow, it me andthenanother. A stonelanterninthegardenbecamebrilliantlylit. sleepless night,watchingmovies.Suddenlyastrongflashoflightstartled I layontheflooroflivingroom,exhausted,becausehadjustspenta the world. Today, asinglebombdroppedbyanairplanedestroyedthecity. would beanydifferent. Butthisdaywasverydifferent. This daychanged warm andpleasantday. Nothing intheday’s dawnindicatedthatthisday The sunroseintoaclearblueskyoverthecityofHiroshima,promising August 6,1945 , XII D Siddhant Nair , bringsthe Take arideintheDelhiMetro. , Bakul Negi smile tothefaceofchildrenandadults work tocreatecharactersthatbringa brother, heputincountlesshoursofhard to workinHollywood. Together withhis Red CrossSociety. Hehadonedream: of highschoolattheage16tojoin other animatedworksofartdroppedout Snowwhite, Cinderellaandnumerous The mastermindbehindMickeyMouse, not stand.” said, “A housedividedagainstitselfcan- through itsdarkesttimesandfamously mired presidentswhounitedthenation come oneofthemostrespectedandad- worked inthefarm.Hewentontobe- family, heleftschoolattheageof12and ican countryside.Inordertosupporthis nomically backwardfamilyinthe Amer- States of America hailedfromaneco- The formerpresidentoftheUnited , AIS Mayur Vihar, X Abraham Lincoln Walt Disney alike, eventoday. then formed. and thefamousband The Beatleswas He thenwentontoformhisownband his passionformusicbyjoiningaband. bellious nature.Sohedecidedtopursue Liverpool College,partlyduetohisre- The musicmaestrowasexpelledfrom - oneofthebiggestbrandsonearth. tions oftheworldandestablished Apple one ofthebiggesttechnologicalrevolu- a smallgarage,laidthefoundationfor nology. HeandSteve Wozniack, thenin Reed Collegetopursuehislovefortech- 21st century, SteveJobsdroppedoutof Arguably thegreatestinventorof John Lennon Steve Jobs G T is bombed made amistake,forthehospitaltoolayinrumbles. near mewrithinginpain. As Iinchedclosertomydestinationrealisedhad walking ,havingsurvivedsevereburnsandinjuries. An oldmanlay I nowhadhopeforsurvival. As Iwalkedfurther, Isawpeoplelookinglike mare. At lastIcouldseethehazyoutlineofhospital.Myspiritsrosebecause asked myself,“CanIgoon?”tried,butitseemedlikeaneverendingnight- with myfriendgone,afeelingofdreadfullonelinessovercameme. Then, I ahead andtrytofindsomeonecomebackforme.Itwasquitedarknow, and and aftersometime,mylegsrefusedtocarrymeanyfurther. Itoldhertogo but stillhadmorestrengthandcourage.Ourprogresstothehospitalwasslow, up. Icouldbarelywalk. A friendofminewasalsowithme.Shetoohurt, so badlythatIjustthoughtofgiving At onepointoftimeIwasbleeding was ahorrifyingscene. bodies strewnallovertheroad.It stepped outofmyhouseIsawdead hours more,andIwoulddie. As I to thehospitalasIknewthatafew bleeding profusely. Idecidedtogo body hadbeenslicedandIwas realised thattherightsideofmy managed toreachmygarden.ButI chairs blockedmyway. Isomehow hurriedly, Itriedtoescape,butthe was leaningononeside.Movingout one cornerofmyhouse. The house wooden columnthathadsupported all around,Icouldbarelyseethe was darkandhazy. Becauseofdust energy toallofus. siastic andsuccessfully passedonher tionate woman.Shewasalways enthu- a verykind,caring,lovingand affec- good thateverychildlovedher. Shewas beamed withabroadsmile.She wasso short hairandafacewhich always ter. Istillvividlyrememberthat shehad way. Shelovedmelikeherowndaugh- my motherandtakecareofmethesame I wasnotsureifshewouldbeasnice angel. When Isawherforthefirsttime, The teacher’s namewasJyotsna,an a classroom. until myteacherarrivedandtookmeto me toschoolonthefirstday, shewaited garten. Mymotherhappilyaccompanied world andshesignedmeupforkinder- for myfirstexposuretotheoutside I when mymotherhadpreparedme was justthree. That wastheyear fell inloveforthefirsttimewhenI no exception first teacheris special; the always The firstis U, Me&Hum AIS MayurAIS Vihar, VIII Diya Kapoor Teacher THE GLOBAL TIMES |MONDAY, JULY 28,2014 Whose lifeisitanyway? will neverforget her. but sheisthebest teacherIeverhad. had somewonderfulteachersin thepast, would beabletorecogniseme. Ihave about herandwonderwhether she Whenever Icrossmyschool, Ithink learnt alotfromher. explained politelytous.Ihave indeed She neverscoldedanyoneofus,instead the childrenfinishtheirlunchhappily. have somebiscuits.”Hersoftnessmade then don’t eatvegetable,butatleast warm smileplayingonherlips,“Ok, etables, shewouldreplycalmlywitha expressed reluctanceabouteatingveg- ing afunexperience. Whenever achild did. Shedideverythingtomakelearn- sured thatweenjoyedeverything hands orclothesgettingsoiled.Sheen- join usonswingsanddidnotmindher age themtoplayasagroup.Sheused kids wantedtoplay, shewouldencour- her students.Forinstance,ifagroupof her wasthatconstantsupportforall One ofthethingsthatIadmiredabout G T 5 Delhi’s Delight T G Amiown Gurgaon) T T G Mr & Mrs Buddhadeo G Gur 46 & Jaysheel, KG B, (Parents of Taksheel, III G,(Parents of Taksheel, AIS it was a great experience for him. When he saw the chess page, he I will try playing said, “Next year, at the championship again with better preparation!” Seeing so many chess achievers on one page, The column of really inspired him. the respected Chairperson ma’am was also very ‘Chess rules’ motivating. of dawn. Waking up early every day of the week, Waking of dawn. they collect their bundle of newspapers from the and set up to ride on their bicy- newspaper offices cles distributing them one by one. Same is the case a milkman wakes with milk vendors. On a usual day, up when the world is sleeping, to arrange for milk to reach our homes. Having a big, sparkling clean car is a luxury in met- spare a thought to the car ropolitan cities. But let’s They cleaners who start their jobs as early as 4 am. come to our homes, take the keys of our vehicles and scrub and clean them for us to go to our work places and schools comfortably. While mornings are peaceful, tranquil, refreshing and calm for some of us, they are exceedingly busy for others. Some people deal with so much pande- monium in the morning to be able to make the hec- tic day smoother for many others. did it, it was certainly something encrypted in my did it, it was certainly something encrypted memory for life. how is your Being the youngest ambassador, experience at the workplace? always the defining param- Age matters, but it isn’t significant change one experiences a That’s eter. in Europe Traditionally to the East. West from the too, the elders get somewhat more respect. But capacity that mat- it is solely the individual today, ters. In Lithuania, we have a saying, “They meet you It’s by what you look, bid farewell by what you say.” how people will be important to speak up, for that’s able to judge you. Amity students... message for Your to follow your heart. It will Be curious. Never forget always take you a long way. AIS Saket GT M@il GT Take a walk in the lush in the a walk Take Garden. green Lodhi Dear Editor, Editor, Dear It felt great to know about the huge achievements Amity’s spectrum of heartily edition. We Ten in the Top We congratulate all the achievers. were also very proud to know about The Amity. the chess achievers of Checkmate page (July 21 edition), Amity featuring chess players of schools, has been very beautifully All these achievements designed. ultimately add value to the society and contribute to nation building. is also a Taksheel, Our son, he Recently, budding chess player. participated in the 3rd National Chess Championship, in under-9 Though he could not win, category. AIS Saket students are all ears as HE Lai Monas Talat Kelpsa (R) shares his life’s mantras his life’s Kelpsa (R) shares Talat all ears as HE Lai Monas AIS Saket students are importance in all our lives. Newspaper vendors work very hard from the break cause I knew that this was what I wanted to do. It is cause I knew that this was what I wanted she is sup- Yet, quite a hassle for my wife though. soldier. portive, and unhesitatingly travels like a little Representing a country is a huge responsibility. What is your secret to handling your position? have to always be on the edge. Never lose your You schedule, I So, despite my busy official curiosity. never hesitate to read an article on viviculture or per- haps about how a nuclear reactor works. My wife keeps me updated about the glamour world; so yes, always being open to new facts makes you much more efficient. favourite memory from student life? your What’s When I was graduating from high school, I got my acceptance letter from five excellent universities. When people looked up to me, and wondered how I , Every great dream begins with a you Always remember, dreamer. have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Remember, failures are stepping Remember, achieve one To stones to success. great feat, one has to go through several disappointments. But those setbacks should not slow you down, instead give you and start all courage to dust off over again! first place, you will still be among the toppers. ,   Sareena Roy Radhika Ahuja , Pearls of Wisdom , AIS Saket, IX A AIS Saket, IX , and , AIS Noida, VII E AIS Noida, , Arushi Gulati ature is at its best in the early hours. The ature is at its best in the early hours. morning breeze is cool, fresh and fragrant. The birds sing sweet songs and their little Nikita Ahooja Shoot for the moon, even if you fall, you’ll land on the stars. all are stars, and we deserve to We twinkle. Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. Always aim for something big, get the big thing, even if you don’t you will get the small one, which is better than getting nothing. When you study for an exam, al- ways think of getting the first get the place. Even if you don’t Subhi Jha      Aim for the moon! ones chirp pleasantly. The sun makes a pretty pic- ones chirp pleasantly. It is a refreshing feeling ture, as it rises in the sky. the early morning also spells a busy for us. However, life for some people like newspaper hawkers, milk vendors and many more! It somehow feels incomplete if one starts the day without reading a newspaper and drinking a glass of milk. Newspapers are the storehouse of the world’s day-to-day happenings, while milk gives us the en- to believe in the power of hope for the new day. ergy Ever wondered how do those people start their day, those who make our mornings so comfortable? such people have great Knowingly or unknowingly, N While the world is sleeping While the world are deep asleep, they wake up to At the crack of dawn, when most people mornings better for everyone the challenges, working their way to make Simran Gulati AIS Saket Class XI from and one One thing about India that amazes you that you have found queer? hospital- Plenty of things comprise that list. One is Everyone here is extremely warm and that is in- ity. dependent of the fact that I’m an ambassador. that the Second, is the density of population. I learnt is only, number of students studying in this school a popula- 2000. My wife comes from a city that has I live in tion of 7000! So, yes, the neighbourhood with its huge numbers, is overwhelming. Being an ambassador keeps you busy the whole How do you find time for informal activities? day. hours never know how to draw a line. My office You are from 9 am - 6 pm, but a meeting at 7:30 pm is not just better not to draw uncommon. So in the end, it’s Whenever time is available, I cherish the most a line. of it with my family. adapt- job takes you to many countries. Does Your or is it a joyride? ing to new places take effort When you like what you do, it is indeed a joyride. When I began with my job, I knew about the chal- there were no second thoughts, be- lenges. However, ...is a Lithuanian saying he lives by. ...is a Lithuanian and charming charismatic Young, associ- ...words one usually doesn’t Lai ate with a diplomat. But, HE Kelpsa, Lithuania’s Monas Talat youngest ambassador to India, as he proved to be all this and more indulged in a candid conversation with “They you look, by what meet you say...” what you by bid farewell Editorial T G T G ― Jr. Martin Luther King RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free From time immemorial, wars have been fought to secure land or pride, all in the hope that once the war ends, it will solve the problem and foster an antithesis? it peace. Isn’t How does killing one another problems? In solve the world’s fact, a war only aggravates ha- Ever since I read the book by stay foolish’ ‘Stay hungry, Rashmi Bansal, I am fully convinced that the institution you study in, plays a pivotal role in shaping your future. This book narrates the story of 25 IIM graduates, who started their own entrepreneurship  Muse

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What is the severity of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Having witnessed and survived bombings in Europe What is ground zero? during World War II as a combat medical surgeon, Ground zero describes the point on the enormity of the devastation of bombing in gen- eral remains embedded in my memory. The atomic earth's surface closest to the detonation bombing of Nagasaki was extreme- the instant con- of an atomic bomb. flagration of a valley one mile wide and two miles long- instantly ignited and reduced to ashes in the subsequent hours, the inferno lasting far into the What were the challenges that you confronted night. The next morning one could observe the en- while studying children of the atomic bomb? tire valley charred to ashes. For the first time in his- There were two groups in the study; one- children Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park tory, humans were exposed to a new weapon that who survived and two- the fetus in womb survivors. combined the massive explosive effect with addi- A major challenge was to identify children closest to There is a significant difference in the effect that the tional extreme thermal injury. ground zero. We had to do a census of the whole bombing had on children in utero and the adults. The What are pica children? population of Nagasaki. My study focused on the utero children developed microcephaly (small head What have been the findings shared in the book children in utero at the time of the bombing. and mental retardation). These abnormal children There is a significant difference in the ‘Children of the Atomic Bomb’? were called ‘pica’ children as the initial explosion effect that the bombing had on children It is a study of 100,000 survivors to determine the How are children of the atomic bomb different of the bomb was called ‘pica-don’ or ‘flash- boom’. long term effects with attention to the effect of radi- than or similar to other children? The children exposed to the bomb subsequently de- in the utero and adults. The utero veloped cancer more significantly than adults. children developed microcephaly, with Among young girls exposed to the bomb, the de- features such as small head, and mental velopment of breast cancer was greater than in adults or older women. The incidence of cancer de- retardation. These abnormal children velopment among children were greater than in were called ‘pica’ children as the initial adults. Leukemia was the first malignancy that de- veloped in children closest to ground zero. explosion of the bomb was called ‘pica- don’ or flash- boom. What do the paintings made by children of the atomic bomb depict? The drawings were made two decades after the bombings. A few drawings depict a mother’s imme- Numbing numbers diate response of trying to protect her child. Other In Nagasaki, the atomic weapon had an drawings depict the family escaping from the disas- ter, naked and burned. explosive effect of a 20 kiloton bomb. But the immediate and long term effect Please share the survivors’ story from that day. The bomb was dropped in a valley of Nagasaki. The of the nuclear radiation that destroyed Chief Air Raid Warden was at his station just out- an entire valley of 70,000 individuals side it. He immediately dispatched a group, but on calls attention to the destructive effect approaching the valley, the group was unable to enter the valley as it was a roaring fire. The explo- of a hydrogen bomb which can destroy a sion occurred at noon and the whole valley contin- city of 10 miles in diameter. ued to burn aflame into the night, leaving the valley completely consumed. 70,000 individuals perished. The survivors, shielded by the mountainous terrain or in concrete buildings, suffered various degrees of assigned to develop relationships with the doctors and ation. I was recruited by the American Academy of The children who survived the atomic bomb are dif- injuries and trauma. the community to do a study of the survivors under Sciences, the advisory group on scientific matters to ferent because they experienced the effects of radi- This is the story shared by one of the survivors in the aegis of the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission. the US. My interest was the effects of age focusing ation. A prime concern among the survivors is the the book, ‘Children of the Atomic Bomb’. This required the development of facilities for their on the fetus of mothers exposed to the bomb. The genetic effect on children of subsequent generations. examination. A collaborative study was developed initial findings were that of leukemia which led to One of the initial consequences of radiation was ge- Are the survivors still under observation? with the Nagasaki University Medical School that in- the observation of other forms of cancer. In young netic changes. There had been no follow up studies of survivors of cluded the survivors of the medical school that was girls, the development of breast cancer was signifi- the bomb when I arrived in Nagasaki. Initially the only 800 meters from ground zero. The collaborative cant. More recently, illnesses of the heart and kid- Is there any difference between how the bombings US prevented follow up studies of the survivors. study continues to this day, in conjunction with the ney are beginning to be observed regardless of age. affected children and adults? When I arrived in Nagasaki four years later, I was studies of the survivors of Hiroshima.G T

KIYOYOSHI Gorō One hour after the explosion: From a hill on the outskirts, we looked out over the city engulfed in TAKAHASHI Akihiro flames. Year of Birth: 1897 \ Age at time of blast: Running away with a friend. My friend, whose feet were burned, crawled across the wooden bridge The three mannequins displayed at the Hiroshima 48 \ Age when image created: 76 over Ota River. Year of Birth: 1931 \ Age at time of blast: 14 \ Age when image created: 42 Peace Memorial Museum in the city's Naka Ward Delhi’s Delight

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 Enjoy the beautiful architecture 8 of Akshardham temple. Mosaic Senior Blind faith Much against his will, the coach gave in, “Alright, I’ll let you play.”

come back for the match on Saturday.” Saturday arrived and the game wasn’t going well. The college team needed 93 runs off 30 balls and the second last wicket had just fallen. At that moment, a Pooja with her jam tarts young man quietly slid into the empty locker and got ready. It was Amit! Every- one was astounded to see him. “Coach, just let me play today,” said Amit, with a Jam tarts new found confidence that seemed to surge from nowhere. Pooja Singh, Amitasha Noida, X essence and make a soft dough. Much against his will, the coach gave in,  Cover the dough and put it in the “All right, I'll let you play.” For the next Ingredients refrigerator for half an hour. Storywala half an hour, no one could believe their Icing sugar ...... 100 gm  Take out the dough from the eyes. The rival captain tried to introduce Butter ...... 200 gm refrigerator and make small balls. Prashant Abbi, AIS Noida, VII F It was the end of the cricket season, and pace and spin but that day, nothing could Refined flour (maida) ...... 300 gm  Take some muffin containers or he had still not played during the four stop this unsung hero from scoring runs. Baking powder ...... a pinch small round bowls, and cover them sprightly, enthusiastic teenager, years at college. All thanks to dirty dress- Amit went on to guide his team to vic- Egg...... 1 from inside with the dough balls to Amit was a cricket aficionado. ing room politics, he remained on the tory! He was declared 'Man of the Match' Milk (if not using egg) ...... half cup shape them like tarts. AEven though he would be peren- bench just like school. But such was his and awarded a huge glittering trophy, the Mixed fruit jam ...... 200 gm  Place some weight on the tarts and nially on the bench, his mother would al- passion for the game, he couldn't stop prize of his patience of all these years. Vanilla essence ...... 5 ml bake them for 20-25 minutes at 170 ways be on the stands, cheering. She himself from being on the nets. That day, The coach came to Amit and asked, “You degrees in the microwave. never missed a game. as he trotted onto the practice field were fantastic! Tell me what got in you?” Method  Add a little water to the jam. Put the When Amit entered college, he tried for shortly, his coach met him with a note. Amit had tears in his eyes as he said,  Melt the butter. Then, mix the jam in a pan and cook for 3-4 a place in the cricket team. Everyone was Reading it, Amit turned deathly silent; he “You know my mom died, but did you melted butter and icing sugar. minutes. Ensure that the jam doesn't sure he won't be able to make the cut, but mumbled to the coach, “My mother died know that she was blind?” The young  In a separate bowl, mix refined flour burn or get too sticky. he did! The news thrilled him to bits and this morning. Is it okay if I miss practice man forced a smile, “Mom came to all and baking powder.  Fill the baked tarts with jam. he called up his mother to share the great today?” The coach put his arm gently my games, but today was the first time  Now mix both the mixtures  Bake the tarts for 20 minutes at 170 news. As usual, his mother was her around his shoulder and said, “Take the she could see me play, and I wanted to together. Add milk/egg and vanilla 0 C. Decorate with silver balls. chirpy self, and showered her blessings. rest of the week off, son. No need to show her that I could do it!”G T POEM Tee quotes All set for When darkness prevails anagrams Reading is to Himadri Seth An anagram is a AIS Saket, VIII B the mind word/words made by what exercise using letters of another The last rays fade, word/words in a and darkness prevails is to the different order. Can you covering the world in a thick black veil ... body. find some? a different world, a different time, a mysterious aspect, an unknown regime.

The world’s other side, who knows what it may hide? A place forever incognito, Running: a mystic, shadowy friend and foe. It’s cheaper

 A gentleman  Schoolmaster A silence that goes on and on than  Debit card  The detectives until arrive the first rays of dawn... therapy! except for the inexplicable  Eleven plus two howl and groan  Vacation time Dormitory of wolves, dogs and creatures  The eyes A decimal point yet unknown.

Anagrams Witches, ghouls and giants arise what is concealed, that’s not seen A spell that puts to sleep T-shirts are like mobile billboards that 1. Elegant man 2. Bad credit 3. Twelve plus one those are stories some believe, in the light of day? everyone in sight! turn the street into the world's biggest art 4. I am not active 5. They see 6. The classroom some despise. Who knows what happens, gallery! So go grab one and flaunt your 7. Detect thieves 8. My mum 9. Dirty room But who knows what forces What magic holds, and oh what might, witty and headturner T-shirts. 10. I’m a dot in place actually are at play... the darkness of night? in the dark realm of night?G T

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He, who burns prejudice and hatred, lives happily He, who works with his head and heart, is an artist He, who remains anonymous, is God Enjoy bird watching at THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 Okhala Bird Sanctuary. 9 Mosaic Junior Delhi’s Delight Delhi’s The tale of freedom

worry mom, I’ll take good care of her.” Wisdom Tale Rashmi put small bowls in the cage in which she would put water and food reg- ularly. But somehow, she felt that the bird was not happy. A few days later, her friends came to her place to play. When Arun saw the bird, he said, “Rashmi, if I give you good food and clothes but keep you locked in a room, would you like it?” Rashmi said, “No! How can I like it? I also need to play and be with my friends.” Rashmi now understood what Arun was saying. Berry Mojito She immediately picked up the cage, took it to the balcony and opened its Tiara Narula, AIS Noida, II L to get rid of the seeds. door. The little bird flew out instantly, as  Mix the pulp along with sugar in if waiting for the moment. As Rashmi Ingredients half a glass of water. turned around, she saw all her friends Indian berries (fresh phalsa) ..250 gm  Grind the berry mixture in a smiling, and they all clapped for her. Sugar...... 250 gm blender (with the help of your Navya Nayer, AIS Pushp Vihar, V C bird is called?” Arun smiled and replied, Rashmi still loves birds but she knows Chilled water ...... 3 glasses mom) and strain the juice. “That’s a love bird!” From that day, they love their freedom. Every morning, Mint leaves ...... a handful  Add the remaining two and a half ashmi, along with her friends, Rashmi kept thinking about the bird and she puts food for them in her balcony. Lemon (chopped) ...... half glasses of water. Mehak and Arun, used to play in longed to have it. Two days later, she Many birds come there, even the little Crushed ice ...... as required  In a tall serving glass, add a few Rthe central park in the evening. quietly climbed the tree, picked the bird love bird with its friends. They are all Chaat masala (optional)...... to taste slices of fresh lemon and crushed There was an old mango tree in the park, and brought it home. She placed the love her new friends!G T mint leaves. which the children would climb to pluck bird in an old bird cage, and was very Method  Now add some crushed ice and mangoes. One day when Rashmi and happy to have her. So, what did you learn today?  Keep the berries in water for about chaat masala, then top it with the Arun climbed up the tree, they saw a When her mother saw the bird, she said, If you love someone, set them free an hour. berry juice.   beautiful bird sitting in a nest. Rashmi “Rashmi, let it go. She’ll be happy in her as freedom brings happiness. Now mash the pulp and seieve it Garnish it with mint leaves. asked Arun, “Do you know what this nest.” But Rashmi would say, “Don’t

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Oh moon! Naina Shrivastav AIS Mayur Vihar, IV A Did you take your !!?!! medicine this *crying* morning? No! Oh moon! You look so round, I am just 9 you are always around! years old! I In the bright night sky, cannot take it I know you love to fly! Kunjal Malik round and round. on my own! You look so bright, AIS Pushp Vihar, V E Nature is so peaceful, giving us your soothing light. I sit and bend down on my knees. Making us jealous of your beauty... I look out of my window I see huge trees and small bees, Oh! You look such a cutie! and what do I see? they all seem so very pleased. How beautiful you look Streams, mountains and nature, This nature is so wonderful, between the stars, that I watch with glee. and flowers so colourful. as if you are following our cars! Colourful butterflies and I wish I could be one with nature, Oh moon! You look so round, beautiful birds fly around, enjoy the scenes, and you are always around! like small lights moving befriend all creatures.G T

Saumya Sharma It’s Me Painting Corner VII-A, AIS Vasundhara 6 My name: Aishwarya Mitra My school: AIS Noida My class: Nursery L My birthday: December 19, 2010 I like: Chocolates I dislike: Scolding My hobby: Colouring My role model: My Dad My best friend: Rohan My favourite book: Bruno My favourite game: Ring-a-ring o’ roses My favourite mall: Great India Place, Noida My favourite food: Maggi My favourite teachers: Deepti Ma’am, Kritika Ma’am & Kamla Ma’am My favourite poem: One two, buckle my shoe My favourite subject: Drawing I want to become: A big girl! I want to be featured in GT because: I want to be famous! Delhi’s Delight HYDERABAD: 099-128-51213  teacher’s re- teacher’s sponsibility towards a he training programmes at Bridge the Bridge the career gap career gap A T how to teach.” nation nation graduation.” about what to teach, but also about fying career I am also pursuing NOIDA: 98-733-98129 child is probably more than that of the Serving the Serving the dren. I also learnt that teaching is not just  ACERT help its trainees imbibe up-to- ACERT puted school. Along with having a satis- puted school. parents. This is primarily because the child not parents. ing experience. Now I connect better with chil- date skills on teaching and other areas related only receives education from the school where he It wasn’t just a course for me but also a rich learn- It wasn’t have become a skilled teacher teaching in a re- have become a skilled teacher teaching in or she studies, but also learns the value systems from to education. Here one gets an opportunity to ac- to education. Here one gets an opportunity love teaching so I took up the course at ACERT Noida. ACERT love teaching so I took up the course at gramme at ACERT and today at the age of 18 I and ACERT gramme at the same people. The programme helps the trainees un- the same people. ing and vision of education. Nidhi Sharma shares, “I derstand the relation between educational theory and practice. It helps the trainees understand the true mean- quire skills that are required to start a career. Skills quire skills that are required to start a career. pleting 12th grade I enrolled for the certificate pro- pleting 12th grade I enrolled for the certificate that are imperative to the teaching profession like art that are imperative to the teaching profession Shikha Yadav, ACERT Pushp Vihar says, “After com- Vihar Pushp ACERT Yadav, Shikha & craft, music & movement, speech & drama, etc are & craft, music & movement, speech & drama, imparted by team of professional trainers and experts. imparted by team of professional trainers Enjoy Persian architecture Persian Enjoy Tomb at Humayum here are many people who quit their GURGAON: 98-733-98164 FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE CENTRES: CONTACT FOR MORE DETAILS  T bring out the best in them.” rom fash- ion designers to tion. that every child is unique and how to F jobs/career for various reasons. With a With jobs/career for various reasons. derstand the psychology of a child, the fact long gap in their education/career, they some- long gap in their education/career, teacher teacher ence. The continuous learning here helped me un- ence. where feel demotivated or hesitant to resume a ca- the development of the na- teacher. It has indeed been a very enriching experi- teacher. reer. ACERT gives great opportunities to such people. ACERT reer. 2014-15 SESSION REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2014-15 SESSION REGISTRATION cult. Here I so effortlessly slid into the role of a good cult. Here I so effortlessly PROGRAMMES IN PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION AND ELEMENTARY PRIMARY PROGRAMMES IN PRE-PRIMARY, Anamika Kohli shares, “After a long gap of 13 years in I joined ACERT Gurgaon, I realised that it wasn’t diffi- I realised that it wasn’t Gurgaon, ACERT I joined my teaching career I was hesitant to resume it, but when their development and indirectly to army officers and research scholars, army officers NEW DELHI: 88-266-98199 she feels happy that she is contributing to ACERT is vibrant with people from differ- ACERT  Be a responsible izens. Seeing a batch passing out every year Be a responsible ent walks of life who wish to serve the nation, Acquire skills Acquire skills Acquire skills Acquire skills joined ACERT to help children become better cit- ACERT joined Ambika Bhardwaj being one of them. Having Ambika Bhardwaj being one of them. education is a strong tool for social change, she served the Indian Army for many years which mo- served the Indian tivated her to give back to the society. Realising that tivated her to give back to the society. CERT not only CERT trains you to be a teacher A urturing your child and at the same holistically. holistically. tor for her growth in career. N ACERT to move to formal education sec- to move to formal education ACERT but also opens many paths in your profes- omeone has aptly said, “Where there is a now help her daughter develop institute; she decided to join the course at her more. sional life, by training you to be a multitasker. It sional life, by training you to be a multitasker. Swati Priyadarshini was working for a non-formal S equips you with management skills, polishes your wonderful teaching methods who can dren and helped her realise her dream. Another student, dren and helped her realise her dream. creative side, and helps you connect better with chil- time handling his academics in the ever school. The training made her capable of nurturing chil- school. dren, thereby making you more competent in the profes- her dream of being an entrepreneur and open her own pre- sional sphere. Iram Malik joined ACERT Gurgaon to fulfil Gurgaon ACERT sional sphere. Iram Malik joined she has become a better mother armed with competitive world is a herculean task. To competitive world is a herculean task. body around her started valuing to creatively help her in her academics. She feels make it easy Nivedita, homemaker, joined a make it easy Nivedita, homemaker, of her little daughter, to tactfully handle her, and to tactfully handle her, of her little daughter, course at ACERT to acquaint herself with the latest ACERT course at she is better prepared to understand the psychology techniques and skills in the field of education so that her understand children better and every- will there is a way.” The same is followed will there is a way.” ties. The training made her feel younger, helped made her feel younger, The training ties. at ACERT; if you have the will, ACERT shows ACERT if you have the will, ACERT; at a new dimension in life and confidence in her abili- a new dimension in life and confidence in you the way to transform your dream into reality. No reality. you the way to transform your dream into 360 degree turn when she joined ACERT as it gave her ACERT 360 degree turn when she joined matter whether you are an 18 year old girl or a house- matter whether you are an 18 year old girl to prove herself in the competitive world. Her life took a to prove herself in the competitive world. wife touching 40s, here you are provided boundless op- wife touching 40s, here you are provided who thought that at this age she had lost all chances in life who thought that at this age she had lost portunities to learn and grow. A perfect example of this is A portunities to learn and grow. Seema (name changed on request), 37, ACERT Pushp Vihar, Pushp ACERT Seema (name changed on request), 37, Building blocks Building MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 JULY MONDAY, | mother mother Be a better Be a better

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Age no bar Age no bar responsible individuals. Read on to know how ACERT is changing lives! ACERT to know how individuals. Read on responsible happy & efficient teachers but also trains them to be confident, skillful & but also trains them to be confident, happy & efficient teachers and new teaching methodologies, ACERT grooms its trainees not only into its trainees not grooms ACERT methodologies, and new teaching All roads lead to ACERT to lead roads All philosophies of education, educational knowledge of principles Imparting 10 Take a trip to the enchanting THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 11 Qutub Minar. School Lounge Wassup Delhi’s Delight Delhi’s Going to ballots with Lithuania In a one of its kind event, Amitians got the chance to witness the election process of the European Union

had registered for participation in the The Installation Ceremony in progress elections. The first round of presidential elections took place on May 11 and the second round took place simultaneously Installation day with the European parliament elections on May 25. It was an invigorating expe- rience for the students to witness the The members of Interact Club received casting of votes at the embassy. their pins and collars at the ceremony During the visit, Amitians interacted with the students of Didždvaris High AIS Vasundhara 1 school principal V. Balachandran, School in Šiauliai, Northern Lithuania stressed on the need for community via Skype. They had a healthy debate on mity International School, Va- service to bring about a change in the so- the European electoral system vis-a-vis sundhara 1, in association with ciety. A folk song of Madhya Pradesh, the Indian process. It was followed by a ARotary Club of Indirapuram ‘Mahua Jhare’, fusion orchestra and a Amitians get a first hand experience of Lithuanian election process PowerPoint presentation on the history, Parivar, held the first Installation Cere- dance performance by students, held the physical features and tourist attractions mony of Interact Club on May 8, 2014 spectators spellbound. Interact Club AERC where they got the opportunity to follow in Lithuania. The event organised by in the school auditorium. The Interact president Pramay Rai, Class XII, re- the voting process as local observers. AERC provided a platform to learn about Club, which is a part of Rotary Club, is ceived the Rotary Collar while Rotary s Lithuania went to the ballots The Amity delegation interacted with the culture and governance of Lithuania, meant for students of classes IX to XII, Pins were given to other post holders to elect the country’s president His Excellency Laimonas Talat Kelpsa, thus paving the way to promote healthy who can dedicatedly work for the wel- and members. Thereafter, the oath tak- Aand representatives to the Euro- ambassador of Lithuania and Diana relations between the two countries. fare of the society. The function was ing ceremony followed. pean parliament, the embassy of the Re- Mickeviciene, minister counselor. Rep- Team Amity- Advik Aggarwal, XI D, graced by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Ajay Mathur, Rotary Club president, public of Lithuania in New Delhi, resentatives of the European Union and Akshat Jain, X B, Shashwat Das, X A, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools, motivated everyone to work for the so- invited Amity students to observe the a few other diplomatic missions were AIS MV; Pranav Gupta, Shambhavi and distinguished members of the Ro- ciety. Chairperson inspired the students election process. A group of ten students also present at the event. Thakur, Agamya Goyal & Grania Jain, tary Club of Indirapuram Parivar. to become true nation builders. School from Class X and XI accompanied by As Lithuanian legislation allows voting X B, AIS PV; Shrey Sharma, X A, The programme commenced with the coordinator Veena Mishra proposed the Anshu Mital, vice principal, AIS Saket, at diplomatic missions abroad, a total of Vedant Sandhu, X C & Siddharth national anthem followed by the lighting vote of thanks. The programme con- visited the embassy on May 25, 2014, 12 Lithuanian citizens residing in India Kapoor, XI E, AIS Saket.G T of the lamp. In her welcome speech, cluded with the school song.G T

Swiss exchange Lake Lucerne, Paul Scherrer Institute, Indian embassy, Cathedral, Parliament Oath of office AERC and Einstein Museum. At Paul Scher- AIS Lucknow rer Institute, they gained insight on sci- our students, viz, Siddharth entific researches performed on gene o formally in- FThakur, XI G, AIS Noida; and proton therapy. They were enam- duct new Ananaya Sharma, XII B, AIS PV; Sid- oured by the beautifully chronicled Tmembers to dharth Jamwal and Aditiya Kumar, IB2 meetings and dialogues exchanged be- the student council from Amity Global School, Gurgaon tween Einstein and Tagore, at the Ein- and undertake their lead by Renu Singh, principal, AIS stein museum. The students also oath of office, AIS Noida visited Kantonschule Wettingen, attended classes of English, German, Lucknow organised a Switzerland as part of the Indo-Swiss Physics and Math, participated in their grand investiture cer- exchange programme, now in its fifth annual sports day and attended their Happy faces lit up the talent workshop emony in the school year, organised by AERC. They visited graduation day ceremony. on May 8, 2014. The Proud flag bearers deserving young Summer workshop leaders of the school were bestowed with the responsibility of AIS Vrindavan Yojna, Lucknow leading the school with loyalty, courage and skill. It was a day of pride for the newly elected members of the council for the hat’s summer academic year 2014-15. Saarthak Ravi and Shachika Singh of vacation with- Class X were appointed head boy and head girl respectively. Wout learning They promised to discharge their duty with diligence. Mukta, something fun and excit- head of institution, presented flags and badges to the student ing? True to the spirit of council members. She motivated the students and encouraged summers, Amity Interna- them to fulfill their duties and responsibilities, and work to- tional School, Vrindavan Getting crafty gether to uphold the honour of the institution.G T Yojna, Lucknow organ- ised Amity Summer Talent Workshop from June 23 - June 27, 2014. The workshop entailed a wide variety of activities to captivate the interest of children like art attack, puppet making, English dramatics, dance, music, personality development, etiquettes, Kanchan (L) enjoys a traditional Japanese meal manners, etc. Young children participated enthusiastically in the five day workshop, which provided a platform for them to showcase their talents and discover new skills. The work- Learning Japanese shop concluded with a grand finale on the last day which was attended by parents, grandparents and friends of the par- The student council in full strength AIS Vasundhara 6 tween both countries. ticipants. The finale was enjoyed by everyone.G T During her visit, Kanchan visited impor- anchan Joshi of Class X, AIS tant sites like Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto Vasundhara 6, was one of the and Nara. She also learnt Japanese art alistic and achievable goals, bearing in Kfour students selected from forms like Ikebana (traditional flower mind the transition from Class X to XI. India to participate in the 15-day Japan- arrangement), Aikido (martial art form), Parent Orientation This was followed by an the address by ese Language Programme for High Somen (noodle making) and Taiko (tem- the school vice principal who shared School students at Kansai, Japan from ple drum beats). Her favourite part of the AIS Noida Amity Group of Schools, aimed at ac- important examination tips for diverse June 18 to July 3, 2014. She qualified for trip was the visit to the wonderful Kyoto quainting the parents with the special streams. Parents were informed about the programme after clearing the prelim- falls, which has water falling from three mity International School, Noida features of the school curriculum that the features of Amity Global School inary written selection followed by an in- water bodies, each signifying important Aorganised an orientation pro- would benefit the students in the choice followed by a virtual tour of Ami- terview by the Japan Foundation. The aspects of life – education, health and gramme for the parents of Class XI stu- of discipline ahead while preparing tranet’s Parent Section. The head boy programme, specially customised for longevity. Kanchan is highly grateful to dents on July 5, 2014. The programme them for their overall development. and head girl also shared their own ex- Japanese language learners to hone their Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, organised under the leadership of School principal Renu Singh empha- periences and smooth transition from expertise in the subject, aims to promote Amity Group of Schools for initiating Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, sised on students’ understanding of re- Class X to XI. cultural and educational interactions be- such an enriching programme.G T Delhi’s Delight A lively musical A This bittersweet story Mamma Mia: August Rush:   shows how an orphan musical maestro reunites with his parents to the tunes of various artists and close ups of Kaki legendary guitaring. 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