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CLICK HERE: WWW.TOISTUDENT.COM STUDENT EDITION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 Newspaper in Education X-PLAINED PM Modi launches WEB EDITION week-long campaign to free of garbage TABLETOP RUNWAY WHAT A At least 18 people died and 16 were severely injured in Calicut (Kozhikode) on Friday, GRATITUDE after a Boeing-737 over- shot a runway known as a 'table top' in the In May 2010, to our aviation industry. an Tabletop runways are COVID often constructed by flight landing at excavating the peaks the Mangalore airport Together, we of the hills to create, WARRIORS have to move what is known as a overshot the tabletop forward ... tabletop. runway there, falling preparing com- down a hillside and M Narendra Modi has post out of dirt, HOW bursting into flames. launched a week-long garbage- water recycling, Such runways have Of the 166 people P free India campaign, in the run steep drops at one or up to the Independence Day, and as- getting rid of both the ends, in- onboard, only eight serted that the Swachh Bharat Mis- single-use plastic creasing the possibili- survived. The inquest sion has been a big support in the fight NARENDRA ty of injuries and fa- against Covid-19. Modi urged every- talities, if pilots under into the crash later one, especially children, to follow the MODI, PM or overshoot their ap- blamed pilot error social distancing norms and wear proach, either through masks to guard against the virus. human error or me- chanical failure. Apart from Mangalore and Kozhikode, The tabletop runway at Kozhikode is around ➤ The 'Gandagi-Mukt Bharat' drive began on 2,700 metres-long, shorter than the 4,430 Saturday, and would go on till the Independence airports like in WHERE ARE THEY metres runway in New Delhi, though it is Day to reinforce the ongoing campaign on cleanli- , Kullu and Shimla in long enough for a narrow body aircraft like ness and sanitation ➤ The PM has urged the offi- BUILT and Pakyong air- the Boeing-737 to land cials at the district level to construct toilets in all They are most commonly-found in moun- tainous areas, where flat land is scarce, or the villages under them and repair the existing in low-lying areas, like Kozhikode, where port in have tabletop runways facilities during the week space is at a premium, or there is a fear of water logging at the ground level. words, landing on such a runway is considered a test of a pilot's skill, as it creates an optical illusion YOUR Be a part of the Gandagi-Mukt CORNER of the runway, being at the same level as the plains Bharat Drive and.... WHY ARE THEY RISKY below it. Pilots have to ensure that their approach Landing on these airports require accurate isn't too high or too low. Landing on these runways Share your experiences at precision, with no room for errors. In other is trickier at night or in rain. As they say, [email protected]/[email protected] unprecedented times test your real char- IPHONE 12 MAY COME WITH MAGNETIC GOOGLE UNVEILS ITS FIRST 5G acter and our Covid NEWS CLICK HERE FOR PHONES, STARTING AT $499 ATTACHMENT WIRELESS CHARGING warriors, who have IN BRIEF MORE lphabet Inc's ➤ Google has said The technology is also expected to work with risked their lives to A that its first 5G- the reverse charging feature for iPhone 12 that keep us safe by GLACIERS COULD HAVE SCULPT- enabled phones, Pixel 4a would certainly allow the upcoming iPhone to ED MARS VALLEYS: STUDY (5G) and Pixel 5, will be compete with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy available this September working 24 x 7, have at a starting price of $499(` Note 20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20 series 37,365 approx). 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Higher-priced devices have gained little traction from the industry leaders, such as a high refresh-rate 120Hz ProMotion display, as hands in showing our he question Samsung Electronics Co and Apple Inc, because of limited mar- presently seen on the iPad Pro whether ancient The researchers keting and stiff competition. gratitude to the real T life could have ex- examined more than heroes this isted on Mars, centres on 10,000 Martian val- The 5G models will be available in the United pple is reportedly TECH BUZZ the magnets may not only pro- the water that once flowed planning to introduce vide a ‘snap in’ wireless charg- leys and compared States, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Independence Day. there, but a new research A iPhone 12 with magnetic posi- ing system but might also be used for suggests that many of the the channels on the Japan, Taiwan and Australia, Google said tioning that will move the phone auto- mounting purposes.With this feature, Red Planet's valleys were Earth that were matically to the optimal position on iPhone 12 will provide modular upgrades gouged by icy glaciers not the charging pad. According to a report, fitted through magnetic connection. Share with Times NIE on how you rivers. The study, which carved under the glaciers plan to show your gratitude. comes amid a flurry of ➤As an initial step, NASA will no longer refer to the new Mars missions trying Send in your article (50 words), planetary nebula, NGC 2392, the glowing remains of a BE THE CHANGE to discover if the now-barren planet ever hosted life, casts video (less than 2 min), paint- doubt on a dominant theory that the planet once had a sun-like star that is blowing off its outer layers at the ings, poems or any other way warm, wet climate with abundant liquid water that end of its life, as the ‘Eskimo Nebula’. 'Eskimo' is sculpted the landscape. that can drive this campaign widely viewed as a colonial term with a racist history, The findings suggest that some Martian valleys could have imposed on the indigenous people of Arctic regions been formed some 3.8 billion years ago by meltwater ➤Similarly, the term, ‘Siamese Twins Galaxy’ used to beneath the ice sheets, which they said would align with the refer to NGC 4567 and NGC 4568— a pair of spiral THE LAST DATE climate modelling, predicting that the planet would have galaxies found in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster— will be OF ENTRY: AUGUST 13, been much cooler in its ancient past. The research comes renamed ➤NASA said it will use only the official, 5PM. The top entries after NASA launched its latest Mars rover, Perseverance, to International Astronomical Union designations in will be published look for signs of ancient microbial life on the Red Planet cases where nicknames are inappropriate in Times NIE!!!

VIEWPOINT WHY THIS MOVE SHAYAN AHMAD, class, VI, C, OPG WORLD SCHOOL, DWARKA, Delhi, tells us why ➥"These nicknames and terms may have historical or WE SHOULD USE REUSABLE MASKS culture connotations that are objectionable or unwelcom- ing, and NASA is strongly committed to addressing them," said Stephen Shih, associate administrator for diversity and equal opportunity, NASA. Science depends on diverse contributions and benefits everyone, so this means, we must make it inclusive, he added New Guinea has the greatest ➥Nicknames are often more approachable and public- friendly than the official names for the cosmic objects, ➤ The island has lowland jungles and high alti- such as Barnard 33, whose nickname, ‘the Horsehead variety of plants tude grasslands, with peaks bigger than Mont Nebula’ invokes its appearance Blanc in France, and among them they found 13,634 unique plant species. ➥But critics say often seemingly innocuous nick- es, you heard it right. New names can be harmful and detract from science Guinea has the most diverse ➤ By far, the most species-rich NASA TO FIX 'HARMFUL' island plant life in the world family are the orchids; almost a ➥NASA said it will be working with diversity, inclusion, according to researchers, Y third of the species listed as and equity experts in the astronomical and physical who found, it had 20 per cent more flo- NICKNAMES FOR COSMIC unique to the island were trees sciences to provide guidance and recommendations for ra than Madagascar or Borneo. In fact, according to Daily Mail, the re- ➤ OBJECTS other nicknames and terms for review searchers, who conducted a survey of One particularly remarkable ➥The announcement came amid the Black Lives 700,000 plant specimens from the south- finding is that 68 per cent of n a bid to do away with insensitive or harmful western Pacific island as part of a study the plants are endemic, and nicknames, NASA is examining its use of un- Matter movement gaining momentum worldwide into its ecosystem diversity, claimed official terminology for the cosmic objects. that two-thirds of the species of plants are only found in that region, IMost official documents have moved away YOUR found in New Guinea, are only found which is 'unmatched in from its use, NASA said. Share your views at [email protected] in that region — an area almost 20 times tropical Asia' CORNER the size of Switzerland. “Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” 02 GÉRARD DE NERVAL, FRENCH WRITER AND POET SCHOOL IS COOL

The batch of SANSKRIT DAY 2020 will always A batch that is cursed, have a different story to tell when vedas, slokas, poems, they look back at yet shows resilience the year when stories presented they graduated. anskrit Day is celebrated every year the vedas helps students improve their to mark the importance and rele- memory power and pronunciation too. S vance of the language. It is celebrat- A Sanskrit poem "Pathata Samskru- he Batch of 2020, in the future will otherwise be known as he very essence of school life lies in the he Batch of 2020 has ed in the Shravana month of the Indian tam, Vadata Samskrutam" was recited by the batch of COVID-19. This batch, be it moments we spend in our schools. Those been through what calendar. The Day is celebrated with the class VI students, which explains the great- T class X, XII or the graduate/post grad- T canteen chats, long walks to washrooms, T seems like a roller- aim to promote the revival of the ancient ness of Sanskrit literature and Sanskrit uate students are under a big curse. These running around the laboratory, and so much coaster ride. From exam pat- Indian language. poets. It was followed by Gita chanting by are undoubtedly the biggest milestones more. But the batch of 2020 is missing out a terns being changed to not The online activities on the day began class VII students highlighting the Bha- in the life of students (literally a mile- lot of things. Firstly,online learning has tak- being able to complete even with the school prayer.Students from class- gavad Gita Dhyaana slokas. stone). It's because after these years, a en away the student-teacher connect, which is the board exams. One might The "story narration" by class IX stu- student matures a little, grows a little crucial in the last few years say it is unfair but when you BVM GLOBAL SCHOOL dents conveyed the thought that hard work and learns, well quite a lot. Every stu- of school. It may be ad- look at the larger picture, it has no substitute. dent deserves a feel-good period, a time vantageous to students has taught us one thing, that es 6 to 10 participated in a well co-ordinated Students of class X recited moral slokas during which they can relax after all the who like to learn at this generation greatly needs presentation of their expertise in sloka which teach us the ways to inculcate good hard work they've put in to reach wherever their own pace, but resilience. It has showed us chanting, Gita sloka recital, story narra- behaviour in our life. they have. A vacation to someplace nice, some nice we will never know students that no matter how tion, translation and so on. Students also Principal Sukanya Sai Sateesh spoke family trip or a trip with friends. But the start and massive spread how much a student tough the going gets, one the shared the Thought for the Day in San- about the importance of the language and of the Corona Virus has really created a fear in the minds of the is actually learning must adapt to skrit. A few class VIII students recited the how Sanskrit can be used as a rich source students, whose fun plans after their exams have been crushed. through this process, be able to vedas, enthralling the audience. Chanting of life skills. The graduation ceremony was held online and did not give the because some of us survive. right feeling, despite being such an important event. The next year here, find it arduous to Along of education to follow will also begin online, and the students will concentrate in classrooms, it- with all miss out on orientation programs, freshers week, club activities self. School focuses on overall development of the neg- and what not- things that can be enjoyed thoroughly only in per- a student. The current situation has not only ative son. An online freshers seminar is nothing as compared to the hampered the academic modules but ex- damage real-life one. Some campus pick up jobs are also lost. There is much tracurricular activities too are at a complete this pan- uncertainty and anxiety regarding the future in the hearts of stu- full stop, Sports and fitness are not being looked demic has dents. after.For how long can a student learn from a done, it has Well, it is a big curse, there is no denying that. But students, computer screen? This brings us to how this come has a boon as it after all these months, have found their own little ways of turn- scenario has had an effect on students' men- has taught us some life-skills ing it into a boon. Hour-long conference calls with friends, play- tal health- not meeting the people with whom we might have never learnt ing ludo or uno online with friends, and dumb sharads and an- you spend almost 6 hours a day,can be pretty otherwise. So, here is to one takshari with the family via zoom has really kept them going. Not daunting. With exams cancelled, others being of the most proactive and re- to forget, Amazon Prime, Netfilx and Hotstar are their binge-watch postponed, students are under a cloud of un- silient batch of students the companions and spotify and wynk music are keeping up the beats. certainty,which is causing a lot of panic and world will see! Some students have also started picking up new skills like cook- anxiety issues. Shamona Koshy, PSBBLLA, ing, driving, probably learning a new language, or have started Shloka Suresh Dhareswar, PSBBLLA Bengaluru doing some online courses. They have managed to dig an oppor- tunity out of the adversity. Reha Chandresh, PSBBLLA

FORWARD STRIKER Pierre Emerick onship cup! Football player He uses a huge football pitch and a football He is strong, dedicated, passionate and defi- to pursue his dream, nitely NOT A FAILURE Who gives a hard game for his opponents, He LOVES the sport and nothing else, "I focus only on the work with my team- Who believes that teamwork makes dream mates"-Aubameyang work, Who wants his team to be the BEST in the Dev Santhosh, class VIII, Sishu Griha High league and lay his hands on the champi- School EUROSCHOOL WHITEFIELD Bringing out the best in me Investiture ceremony held he hardest challenge lenge that humans have faced cally and socially.The rapid- COVID-19 cases, ing dif- brought out the best since the second world war. ly increase in cases has left by following per- ferent T in me COVID-19 has rapidly several people jobless; it has sonal hygiene, types of The COVID-19 pandemic badly affected people below wearing a mask, so- workouts is considered as the most the poverty line. I realized cial distancing, which are frightening global calamity STUDENTSPEAK that this is the time we must avoiding going outside beneficial of the 21st century.As far as Kavya, class VII, Mount help such people. We can ex- unnecessarily etc. for my mind the history of human civi- Litera Zee School tend our help by providing Thirdly, I have started and body like yoga, lization is concerned there food and other necessities. supporting my parents in dai- meditation, aerobics etc. are many instances of severe Secondly,I have changed ly household chores like These have become a part of disease outbreaks caused by spread around the world. It my lifestyle and now take sim- cleaning, washing the vessels, my life and make me feel pos- differently types of viruses, continuous to affect the pop- ple precautions to reduce the washing vegetables etc. itive, interesting and mean- but this is the greatest chal- ulation physically, economi- increase in number of Lastly, I have started do- ingful at these hard times.

CAGED OR FREE? As the day of independence dawns mind says no I see the tricolour before my eyes A battle's raging inside us, a battle uly 25, 2020, marked the indeed a very special event as And the freedom fighters, long gone we all know Investiture ceremony the students were invest- Remind me of perseverance and sac- J for the new Student ed with badges by their Caged we are, separated and torn Council. The ceremony parents. rifice. But the mind is free, for all that you included ordaining titles The school is Marches and celebrations make up know. and responsibilities to proud to announce that this day the members of the coun- it will have a Junior The freedom of thought is ours alone cil, heads of the Houses, Senate from this year. The streets are full of excited cheers Ours to cherish, ours to own captians and a junior senate. Fiercely leading them are Children sing and joyfully wave Principal Shruthi Arun, vice-principal Dhruv Aditya and Prisha Dave The tricolour, with an elation so clear If freedom from the virus lies Sonal Mital, all heads of departments, of class V. In confinement within four walls, teachers and fellow students were part of The entire school wishes them the best But today is peculiar Then fight that raging battle inside the online event. Principals and looks forward to this sen- Perhaps a little strange And listen to the voice that calls from other EuroSchools ate taking the whole The streets are bereft of vigour and dignitaries from school body forward in No one can snatch your thoughts nor the head office too par- leaps and bounds My mind is desolate Can they cage your creativity, ticipated. through this pandemic. OUR TRICOLOUR: Ira Shukla, class II, Mount Litera Zee School, Whitefield Smiles are hidden by masks Head boy Hardhik We look forward to a People are separate Unleash the talent inside you Gadroo and head girl year of great success, And then you'll truly be free- Ishita Chauhan of class led by a proficient stu- Where there used to be fun IX took their oaths. It was dent council. INDEPENDENCE DAY There silence is now at play For freedom lies not outside The four walls of your home, 15th August is Independence Day. ready to pack your Bag! Locked up we are, but still we are It lies in being able to use This year it's on Saturday. Our national flag is tricolour. WALK THROUGH THE FRIENDLY WOODS called free The freedom you already own! On 15th August India got freedom. Pingali Venkayya is the designer. The virus has snatched our independ- -Rishika Gitta, class X, Whitefield I wish I could, I wish I could On that day, we play drum. Ashok Chakra is known as the ence completely Global School, Bengaluru Walk through the friendly woods 1947 was the year India got free- "Wheel of Time". Everybody should The heart wants to enjoy, but the With trees and their lively nods dom from the British. At last, the respect our flag lifetime. With logs and their tumbling falls British Empire was finish. Sumedh Khandelwal, class IV, MLZS, In Delhi, we can see the Prime Whitefield. Birds, beasts and buzzing bees Minister hoisting the flag. So, be Each with their own specialities Singing winds, dancing flowers Tells me all about nature's powers.

The pecking of the woodpecker, Stroll through the vast forests Still, the trees keep their pecker up Greeting every creature The hurrying of the hare Of their lovely features The snoring of the hibernating bear I wish I could, I wish I could From the quiet pools of water Walk through the lovely woods To the tremendous sound of the waterfall Until my time is near and out From the scurrying of the caterpillar When the rains come out. To the leaping of the deer Nehal Francis, class VII, Fuscos School, Oh! How I would love to Bengaluru