Vol.- 01. issue-12 March.-2014 A Podar International School News Monthly

BJP’s Manifesto For 2014

he Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifes- • High priority for rural areas Tto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections on Mon- • Make urban growth centres areas high day, the day the first phase of the polls began in the • Social security - a caring government, passionate states of Assam and Tripura. The BJP manifesto society pledges ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshta Bharat - Sabka Saath • Focus on children - the future of the nation Sabka Vikas’ (One India, Best India - Unity and • Security for senior citizens. Development for everyone). • Promotion of sports. BJP’s manifesto is combination of modern, scien- • Focus on women - the nation builder. tific techniques for the basic needs of the country. • Improvement of education system, school educa- Here are the highlights of the manifesto tion, higher and professional education. • Tackling price rise • Health services - increase the access, improve the • Generating employment and encouraging entre- quality, and lower the cost. preneurship • Economic revival. dia leads. • Ending corruption • No foreign direct investment in multi-brand re- • Natural and national resources - use when re- • Bringing back black money tail. quired, protect where necessary. • Putting in place a strong delivery system • Make agriculture more productive, scientific and • Secure Indians - zero tolerance on terrorism, ex- • Bringing an end to credibility crisis rewarding. tremism and crime. • To strengthen the framework • Make industry modern, competitive and caring. • Foreign relations - nation first, universal brother- • Better centre-state relations • Focus on handicrafts and artisans. hood. • Good governance: transparent, effective, involv- • Development of business and trade. • Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ing and encouraging 10 • To tap the tourism potential. • E-governance: easy, efficient and effective • Labour force - the pillar of our growth. • Better judicial system • Better transport. By Yash Chandak(X) • Bridge the gap and uplift the poor and downtrod- • Improvement in railway system. and Pradnya Bhirud(X) den • Water - make it reach to all homes, farms and • Social justice and empowerment for SCs, STs, factories. OBC’s and other weaker sections • Science and technology - India innovates and In-

By- Aishwarya Thakare School buses on RTO radar and Aanchal Vyas (X)

ASHIK: With most schools set to reopen on bus drivers have the minimum experience of five of school students was the responsibility of all. NJune 16, the Nashik Regional Transport Of- years. The fitness certificates of the vehicles will be Among other things, we asked the representatives fice (RTO) had begun inspection of buses this week checked, along with the permits and insurance doc- to create a file in the school that has the details of to ensure all safety measures complied with fer- uments. The speed governors have to be installed the routes of the school buses, the halts and names rying students. A meeting of the school transport in the school buses. He added, “Taking into consid- of students travelling”. He said while the bus driv- committee was held a week, before 16th June, in eration the incidents in some cities, wherein, girls ers are required to have five years driving experi- which, nearly 250 representatives of 110 schools were molested by the school bus drivers or atten- ence, the school representatives were told that it in the district were guided regarding implementa- dants, we would be specifically checking if all the would be good if the attendants in the bus also have tion of the state school bus policy. Regional Trans- buses ferrying girls have a female attendant. This a driving license. Among other things, the repre- port Officer Jeevan Bansod said, “We will focus has to be implemented even if there is only one sentatives were told that the footboard of the school on ensuring safe travel of all students, considering girl in the school bus”. Inspector (motor vehicles) bus should be less than 220 mm, there should be a that all the schools will reopen by June 16. A meet- Shahid Jamadaar, who guided the school represen- mirror inside the bus so that the driver can get the ing of the school transport committee was held tatives during the meeting, said that often schools view of all the children seated in the bus.RTO of- last week. Now, we will take up a drive to check argue that their responsibility towards the students ficials said that they appealed the school authorities school buses”. The drive will be conducted across starts only after they enter the school premises.”We to conduct one period on transportation of students the city and the district to check whether the school made it clear to the representatives that the safety in their respective schools. MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 2

FIFA 2014 WORLD CUP he 2014 FIFA World Cup is the 20th New technologies that are being intro- the mistake in this game, FIFA Presi- Cup Finals. The water-based spray, TFIFA World Cup, a tournament for duced to World Cup football for the dent Sepp Blatter said, “It would be a which disappears within minutes of the men’s football world championship first time include goal-line technology, nonsense not to reopen the file on goal- application, can be used to mark a ten- that is currently taking place in Brazil. vanishing foam, and improved football line technology” and in 2012 the IFAB yard line for the defending team during It began on 12 June, with a group stage, production technology. For the first time approved its usage. This is the fourth a free kick and also to draw where the and is scheduled to conclude on 13 July a t a FIFA competition to use the technolo- ball is to be placed for a free kick. with the final. It is the second time that gy after successful tri- The Brazuca is the official match ball Brazil has hosted the competition, the als at 2012 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is made first being in 1950. Brazil was elected Club World by the company Adidas, a FIFA Partner unchallenged as host nation in 2007 Cup, 2013 and FIFA World Cup Official Match after the international football federa- Club World Ball supplier since 1970. Adidas cre- tion, FIFA, decreed that the tournament ated a new design of ball after criti- would be staged in South cisms of the Adidas Jabu- America for the first time lani used in the previous since 1978 in Argentina, World Cup. The number and the fifth time overall. of panels was reduced to The national teams of 31 six, with the panels be- countries advanced through ing thermally bonded. qualification competitions This created a ball with that began in June 2011 to increased consistency and participate with the host nation aerodynamics compared to Brazil in the final tournament. its predecessor. Further- A total of 64 matches more Adidas underwent are being played an extensive testing pro- in 12 cities across cess lasting more than two Brazil in either new years to produce a ball that or redeveloped sta- would meet the approval of diums. For the first football professionals. The time World Cup finals, Brazuca was manufac- match officials are us- tured by Forward Sports of ing goal-line technol- Sialkot,Pakistan, for Adi- ogy, as well as vanishing das. foam for free kicks. We’re only a few days into With the host country, all the FIFA WORLD CUP, but world champion teams since the according to the bookmak- first World Cup in 1930: Argenti- ers this competition is already na, England, France, Germany (who down to just three teams. Ac- won three times as West Germany), cording to the bookies, it’s go- Italy, Spain and Uruguay, have quali- Cup and 2013 ing to be Brazil, Argentina or fied for this competition. Spain, the World Cup Finals, the Confederations Cup. The German Germany that takes home the trophy in defending champion, having defeated officials are being assisted company Goal Control was selected as the final on July 13, according to the the Netherlands 1–0 in the 2010 final by goal-line technology. The previous the tournament’s official goal-line tech- professional odds makers. to win its first World Cup. All previous World Cup was a catalyst for the deci- nology provider in October 2013. four World Cup tournaments staged sion to adopt technology after England Following successful trials, FIFA ap- By-Purab Kalro in South America were won by South was denied a goal in their round of 16 proved the use of vanishing foam by and Rishi Nair(X) American teams. match against Germany. Following the referees for the first time at a World MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 3

Movie Reviews film is a petrified fountain of thought. It may be cidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables Ainteresting, encouraging, funny, or boring .De- on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior pending on it they are rated and remade too. They evolved beyond human logic. It is all set to release on show you what to do, how to do it, when to do it and July 25. how to feel about it. Sometimes they deal with a life changing experience of us. So, here’s a list of upcom- ing Bollywood and Hollywood movies with their re- spective release dates.

HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood is a movie junction which runs in foreign countries. Watching Hollywood movies gives us a rather different opinion about life. Following is the list of movies about to release in this month.

Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (With Our Joyful Hearts) is an upcoming romantic Bollywood dramafilm that stars Nikita Dutta, Armaan Jain and . Hercules -Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules Jointly produced by , and has become a mercenary. Along with his companions, Sunil Lulla under the banner of Eros International and he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold , it is the debut directorial venture of and using his legendary reputation to intimidate en- Arif Ali, who was the assistant writer of the film Aa- emies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and hista Aahista, directed by his brother . The his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage film has music scored by A. R. Rahman. The film is and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for set to release on July 4, 2014A. R. Rahman has com- good to triumph and justice to prevail... he must again posed the songs for the film. The film has songs fit- become the hero he once was... he must embrace his ting every type of mood and covering different genre. own myth... he must be Hercules. It is to be released The song “Khalifa” received positive reception upon on 25 July. release Begin again is a movie said to release on 4th July. It is a love story portraying the welcome of second BOLLYWOOD love in life. It displays the recklessness of a boy who dumps Gretta (Keira Knightly) without any reason. Her world takes a turn for the better when a down-on- his-luck record producer stumbles upon her singing in a local bar and is immediately captivated by her raw talent and inspiring authenticity – they may be each other’s last chance to turn their lives around. The two strangers strike a chord that captures the hearts of everyone around them, proving that every great story has its own soundtrack.

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is another upcom- ing 2014 Bollywood film. The film features Varun Dhawan as Rakesh Sharma (Humpty) and Alia Bhatt Bobby Jasoos is a film starring Vidya Balan along as Kavya Pratap Singh in lead roles. The film is pro- with Ali Faizal. It is a film that celebrates the aspi- duced by and directed by debutant Sha- ration of Bobby, who wants to become the number shank Khaita The film will be released on 11 July one detective in the city of . The film is 201The films soundtrack is composed by Sachin-Ji- directed by Samar Sheikh, produced by Dia Mirza gar & Sharib-Toshi and lyrics are penned by Kumaar and Sahil Sangha under their banner Born Free Enter- The song “Saturday Saturday” was the first single tainment and is presented by Reliance Entertainment. track released composed by The Titans, Badshah & recreated by Sharib-Toshi4. Music of the film has been composed by Shantanu By: Aditi Soni (X) and Lucy is a story dealing with technology. An action- Moitra. The film is stated to release on July 4th, 2014. thriller that tracks a woman (Scarlett Johansson) ac- Akshita Lolage (X) MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 4 ‘I DECIDE! – UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP DECISIONS’

e are not known as who we are by birth but launch display. The second display has revolved were given choices from which each student had to Wwe are known by our behavior. The decisions around the topic – ‘How are National Decisions Made ‘decide’ and choose whichever option they thought we take collectively build up our personality. Our Around the World? The third display asks a question was appropriate. This innovative and encouraging school, Podar International School, has been taking to all the students that is – ‘Are we Good Citizens’. event taught the students how they should make the efforts to develop students’ personality and thoughts. The fourth school display conveys the message of The right choices in life. Life is full of choices which each The theme ‘I DECIDE! – Understanding individual Indian Constitution which is ‘Democracy in India’. every person has to make. Successful people are dif- and group decisions’ is designed to teach students to The classroom displays are also decorated with ut- ferent from the rest of the world not because they appreciate the most basic attributes of a harmonious, most sincerity. Grades one and two have decorated have inborn talent or knack but they are the ones who successful community – the first being that in com- their displays with charts about ‘Good choices, Poor have made the correct choice in life. So these classes munity , people have different values, opinions and choices’. This display has conveyed how we all get learnt an exceptional lesson through this event. Each interests and second that these differences are best the chance to choose but we must choose correctly. and every boy and girl was thrilled to choose their harnessed by means of deliberation, negotiation and Grades three and four throw light on the topic ‘Our option and it is fascinating that most of our tiny tots compromise. Underlying both these aspects, the core rules, Our Responsibility’ and tell us that rules make chose the right option. Many classes were given op- need is to empower the students with the right tools the society more disciplined and so we should fol- tions such Sachin Tendulkar, Mother Teresa, Amir of decision making at an individual and a collective low them. Grades five and six advise us how and why Khan and the fourth option were their parents. It’s level, so that students’ actions align positively for we should learn to resolve conflicts. Their topic was amazing that most of our smart Podarites chose their themselves and their community. ‘Resolving Conflicts’. Grades seven and eight made parents who loved them the most. All the displays in the school have been adorned with beautiful charts on the topic ‘We Strive’. lovely and colourful charts which were made by the The very interesting ‘I DECIDE’ jumpstart event was By-Pranoti Billade & students. The first display is the ‘I DECIDE’ theme held in June. In this event classes from first to eighth Bhakti Rajhans (X) MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 5 World Music day

he Fête de la Musique, also known Against…’ while classes VII and VIII Manifesto’. tions rather than just telling them. Inter Tas the worldwide celebration of will express themselves on ‘My Party Children learn more through competi- House competitions for the same are music, is an annual music festival tak- being conducted in school. There is a ing place on June 23rd in cities around difference in competitions held in Pri- the world. Amateur and professional mary section and Secondary section. musicians are encouraged to perform The competitions for Primary section in the streets. The slogan ‘Faites de la are about, ‘Junior Gram Panchayat’. In musica’ (make music), a homophone this they are recreating a Village Coun- of Fête de la Musique, is used to pro- cil. The competitions for Secondary mote this goal. Many free concerts are section is about, ‘Empowered’. They organized, making all genres of music are creating a mock Lok Sabha. These accessible to the public. Two of the ca- competitions will definitely benefit the veats to being sanctioned by the offi- students. cial Fête de la Musique organization in An interesting event of ‘PARIVARTAN Paris are that all concerts must be free DRIVE 2014-15’- A drive for better de- to the public, and all performers donate mocracy, will be conducted in school their time for free. This is true of most in which all students will take part ei- participating cities, now, as well. ther by making posters or by marching In Podar International School also this around the area of school and shouting exhilarating and elating day was cel- slogans. The themes for the drive are as ebrated with lot of excitement by all follows: (i) Corruption, (ii) Child La- students. bour, (iii) Unemployment, (iv) Social The ‘Express Yourself’ event will be Inequality, (v) Women empowerment held in which Podarites would get a & Equality. This Parivartan drive will chance to express themselves through be preceded by a conference in which the various activities which would the themes of the drive will be pre- be conducted during the zero peri- sented before the people from press. ods. These activities would give each Following this, the students will march student lots of new friends and each near school and make people aware student would understand their class- of their rights and the need of a better mates’ personalities. Classes I and II Democracy. With this, the theme of,’ I will express themselves through voting DECIDE! - Understanding individual activities- ‘Zoo Elections’. Classes III and group decisions’ will come to an and IV have been given the topic- ‘My end. The fruitful result of this step to- own Rules-Rewards & Repercussions wards the betterment in the behavior of Sheet’. Classes V and VI will have students will have a positive change in to express on – ‘I Take A clear Stand their decision making thought.

World Chocolate day

n July 11th, the world celebrates Chocolate Day celebration gives ev- Othe most delicious day - the Choc- eryone a reason to gift and consume olate Day. Chocolate was invented dur- nice and tasty chocolates. Eating dark ing the Aztec era. In Podar International chocolates twice or thrice a week has School also Chocolate Day will be cel- its own health benefits as well so, this ebrated for all the chocoholics (people special day has contributed to health very fond of chocolates) in the school. benefits also. MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 6

LATEST GADGETS Display ly reported issues on the Qualcomm his is where the S5 begins to win Snapdragon variant sold in the West. Tus back over. The full hd 1080p Practically everything playing games, 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display is a using the TouchWiz UI and web brows- sight to behold, and Samsung’s really ing heavy web pages – work without a worked their display tech to deliver stutter. The big surprise was the amped what has to be one of the (if not the) up 2800mAh battery that gave us a full best smart phone screens we’ve seen. day of heavy us. Thoughtfully provided It is sharp, rich and vibrant and particu- Ultrapower saving mode, which flips larly bright. disables most apps and non-essential Camera services, while still allowing you to The 16MP snapper is plenty impres- make/receive calls, get texts, and man- sive, with autofocus that is wicked fast ually check email and pictures that reveal high amounts Verdict of detail and accurate colors. High con- The S5 then is a phone that has practi- trast situations will trip the camera up cally everything going for it – water- SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 unless you switch to the HDR mode, proof design, bleeding-edge hardware, and lowlight images are a bit of hit and a gorgeous screen and intelligent yet Special features: miss. For videos, you get a number of somewhat restrained software. But you 1.The phone provides a finger print scaner fun creative modes such as a slow and have to realize that we’re in a market fast motion mode and a 4k video re- where stunning flagships are fast be- which like the i-phone5 is placed on the home- corder coming the norm, some of which are key. Software and Performance. Powered close to half the price that the S5 com- by Samsung’s own eight-core proces- mand and you have to ask yourself if 2.It has a heart rate scanner that lets you scan sor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of that fingerprint sensor or heart rate your heart rate on the go, whenever you need it internal storage, the phone saw none of moniter will be something you’ll be us- the lag related issues that were wide- ing six months down the line. By-YASH GITE,X

SENNHEISER G4ME ZERO n terms of sound quality, the headphones are ev- alien heads and stomping pedestrians for their money when a user speaks, reducing background noise to al- Ierything you’d expect from Sennheiser. It performs takes precedence over everything else. The first of two most nothing. While not using the mic, simply push- like every mid- to high-end piece should – no dis- features we’re excited about is the placement on the ing it up to a vertical position turns on the auto mute. tortion even when maxed out, and a perfect stereo volume dial on the right earcup. It may not seem like Verdict: The headset is revolutionary from a gaming balance to make games like last of us worth it. The much now, but while gaming, that bit was a blessing. perspective. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough fea- Zero is one of those few headsets that can completely Knowing where you need to go to adjust the volume tures to justify the price. cover your ears and remain comfy despite using them saves valuable time as opposed to having to look for Pros: The placement of the volume dial and the mic’s for hours. What’s more, these cans will filter out all the volume dial along the wire-line. Similarly, the mic auto mute feature. the distractions from the real world and instead focus on the left earcup has an auto mute and an auto noise Cons: Not enough bang for your buck. your attention on the other world where cutting off cancellation feature. The noise cancellation kicks in MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 7 Baraack Obama’s Car- “The Beast”...

uses Cadillac Escalade headlights, side which is called the Limousine Control mirrors and door handles. The tail of Package and is operated by the White the car seems to use the taillights and House Communications Agency. This back up lights from the Cadillac STS is the voice and data device that links sedan. Although a price tag has not the vehicle to the WHCA Roadrunner been announced, each limousine is as- at the rear of the motorcade allowing sumed to cost US$300,000. command and control (or “C2”) func- General specifications tions to be performed from the limo. The Secret Service refers to the heavily The trunk lid has five antennas. The car armored vehicle as The Beast. Most de- is driven by a specially trained Secret tails of the car are classified for security Service agent who is capable of per- reasons. A special night vision system forming a J-turn. The President’s lead is in a secret location. Special loops protective agent usually sits in the front replace the stock door handles; agents passenger seat. hold on to them when running along- On domestic trips, vehicles carrying side the car. Goodyear run-flat tires fit the president display the American and he Presidential state car is the offi- tial aircraft, Air Force One) into extra-large wheel well. The car Presidential Standard flags, which are Tcial state car used by the President The current presidential limousine is sealed against biochemical attacks. illuminated by directional flood lights of the United States. A variety of vehi- entered service on January 20, 2009. Kept in the trunk is a blood bank of the mounted on the hood. When the Presi- cles have both officially and unofficially According to the manufacturer, Gen- President’s blood type. It also has its dent performs a state visit to a foreign been acknowledged as the presidential eral Motors, the 2009 presidential lim- own oxygen supply. country, the Presidential Standard is vehicle. Since the late 1930s, the Fed- ousine, based on the Cadillac DTS is The car can seat seven people, includ- replaced by the foreign country’s flag. eral government of the United States the first not to carry a specific model ing the President. The front seats two, The limousine is airlifted for domestic has specially commissioned vehicles name. The vehicle’s outward appear- and includes a console-mounted com- and international use primarily by a for presidential use, often specifying ance carries many current Cadillac munications center. A glass partition U.S. Air Force C-17 Globe-master III. advanced communications equipment, styling themes, but does not resemble divides the front from back. Three rear- The vehicle fuel efficiency is about 8 special convenience features, armor any particular production vehicle. The facing seats are in the back, with cush- miles per US gallon (29 L/100 km; 9.6 plating, and defense countermeasures. body itself seems to be a modification ions that are able to fold over the parti- mpg) American cars are traditionally chosen of the immediately previous DTS- tion. The two rear seats are reserved for The United States government also op- for the role. The most recent vehicle to badged Presidential limousines, but the president and another passenger; erates similarly designed limousines be customized as the presidential car is the vehicle’s chassis and driveline are these seats have the ability to recline for VIP guests, visiting heads of gov- a Chevrolet Kodiak-based, Cadillac- sourced from the Chevrolet Kodiak individually. A folding desk is between ernment, and heads of state. badged limousine often referred to as commercial truck. Many body com- the two rear seats. Storage compart- Cadillac One and occasionally as Limo ponents are sourced from a variety of ments in the interior panels of the car - TANMAY PHALKE : X One (a reference to the U.S. presiden- Cadillac vehicles; for example, the car contain communications equipment MAGAZINE A Podar International School News Monthly 8

A Friendly chat with the Primary Coordinator!

By-Anjali Nair X and Tasneem Zakiuddin X Good afternoon Sadhna ma’am!!! 1)What according to you is the role of teacher in a the only thing I do is to motivate them. classroom? 7)As a coordinator, what do you expect from your Teacher plays a key role in student’s life. According 5)What is your philosophy of education? staff members and students? to me, teacher’s role is to be friend, guide and to edu- I feel education as a vast sea with no end. I mean to I expect good co-ordination from my staff members cate. They should make the children feel that “yes, say that education is thing which needs no criteria and I want my students to be more disciplined. this is my second home and teachers are my second and is endless. You can keep on educating yourself guardian”. till your life ends. 8)What message would you like to give your staff and students? 2)What principles do you use to motivate stu- RAPID FIRE I would like to tell them to create good teaching and dents? What are your hobbies? learning atmosphere. And I want my students to fol- The principle which I use to motivate my students is Singing and dancing low the golden rules. I want them to become good by creating a friendly atmosphere, make them com- Which is your favorite music? human being rather than only a scholar without moral fortable to share their views without any fear, like not All melodious songs and sometimes I even prefer lis- values. scare them, as primary children are very young and tening to party songs. sensitive. Which is your favorite Hollywood movie? 9)What do you feel about Podar education net- Sound of Music work? 3)If you could choose to teach any concept in your Which is your favorite bollywood actress? I feel that it has inculcated modern advance tech- area, which would you select and why? Madhuri dixit niques in education which has made both teacher and If I am given such an opportunity I would like to Which is your dream destination? students excited to work and learn. teach them the concept of humanity. As humanity ac- Netherlands cording to me is most important thing that everybody Which is your favorite TV show? 10)What is the best compliment you’ve ever got? should understand. Every human being should have As everyone knows that primary section, shower a lot respect for each other. As said by one of the writer What would you have been if not a teacher? of love and affection. I often keep on getting greeting that, our differences matter but our common human- I would have been social worker and join NGO. cards, a letter or small gifts from these tiny tots. But ity matters more. Which is your favorite cuisine? according to me the best compliment I have ever got Italian is from one of the student named ‘Manmeet’ who 4)How do you handle the different ability levels of while leaving the school came to me and said “ you students in class? 6)How did you feel when you took the charge as are the most kind teacher I have ever had and I will Each and every person is different from one another. coordinator of primary section? never forget you.” That was something very touching. Everyone has their own potential, ability and interest I took it as another job, with same profile doing same .So I never compare or divide my class into divisions. things but only the difference is that this time I have Thank you Sadhna mam for giving us your valuable I treat all of them equally whether it is a intelligent a new responsibility of handling my staff members. time. We’ve had a great time talking with you. We ,average or below average student . But as a teacher look forward to have small chit-chat again.