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➤Take a note of the bands ➤Students share their ➤ A look at the journey of STUDENT EDITION that are named after classic weekend plans the real heroes, who played TODAY’S a vital role in India’s win THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 literature ➤ Newspaper in Reviewing your favourite Education EDITION book/movie can be fun over Oz PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 WEB EDITION CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 INTO THE FUTURE JEE, NEET SAUDI LAUNCHES syllabus to remain 1,000 grams unchanged for 2021

of CARBON DIOXIDE is emitted CITY WITH NO CARS Representational pic in an hour during a video call For the study, the team meeting, claims a new study. Switch- ing off your camera during a web estimated the carbon, water call can reduce a person's carbon and land footprints associated footprints by 96 per cent, it adds. with each gigabyte of data used In other words, it can save up to three gallons of water and an area in YouTube, Zoom, of land about the size of an iPad Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, he ministry of education on Mini. According to researchers, Tuesday announced that the TikTok and 12 other platforms, streaming content in standard defi- T syllabus of the Joint En- nition rather than in high definition, as well as in online gaming and trance Examination (JEE) and the while using apps, such as Netflix or miscellaneous web surfing. As DID National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Hulu, could also bring an 86 per cent rown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has un- Test (NEET) would remain un- reduction. Reducing data download expected, the researchers found YOU veiled his latest vision for Saudi Arabia's fu- changed for 2021. "The syllabus for will also lessen the demand of water that the more a video is used in C ture beyond oil— a city with no cars, roads the JEE Main 2021 will remain the and land. The study is believed to be KNOW or carbon emissions. According to experts, the an- same as the previous year. But stu- the first to analyse water and land an application, the larger are In some countries, the internet use nouncement shows the extent to which Prince Mo- dents will be given a choice to answer use associated with the internet in- the footprints 1has spiked at least 20 per cent since hammed is thinking about life after oil for the king- 75 questions, out of the 90 questions," frastructure. the lockdowns started in March. If that dom, which earned over half of the government’s said the education ministry. level of demand continues through 2021, revenue from crude in 2020. Addressing his coun- trymen on the rising sea levels and carbon emissions,  The exact pattern for the According to environmental- it will require a forest twice the size of the Prince said, "Why should we sacrifice nature for ists, though an ongoing pan- Indiana in the US, to offset the carbon development all the time?" The city, he said, would be NEET (Undergraduate) 2021 a "revolution for the mankind" with "zero cars, zero is yet to be announced demic has seen a noticeable emissions, warn experts drop in global carbon emis- streets and zero emissions."  However, it is believed Besides, if increased usage continues, sions, because of closing fac- that in view of the reduc- tories and limited traffic, there 2the additional water needed to  The 170-kilometre-long development called 'The tion of syllabus by some has been an increase in at- process and transmit data Line' will be part of the $500 billion project called education Boards across 'Neom'  It will be a walkable belt of hyper-connected home entertainment and Moreover, researchers gallons of water per hour and could fill more than the country, the NEET (UG) future communities without cars and roads and built remote working, which has a found that OTT platforms like generating more than 440 300,000 Olympic-size 2021 question paper would around nature The city would have one million resi- significant environmental Netflix is one of the biggest grams of CO2 swimming pools, and the  also have options on the dents and create 380,000 jobs by 2030. The infra- impact, depending on how the contributors to the carbon It was followed in descend- land required would be lines of the JEE (Main) structure will cost between $100 billion and $200 bil- internet data is stored and footprints, using about 11 ing order by Zoom, TikTok, equivalent to the size of lion The city would be built around ultra-high-speed transferred around the world square inches of land and two Whats App and Facebook Los Angeles, the study added  transit and autonomous mobility solutions

HONOUR ETHAN HAWKE TO PLAY SUPERVILLAIN Netaji Subhas Chandra TRUMP BABY BLIMP LANDS A UNIQUE 'SUPER-PUFF' PLANET! IN COMICBOOK Bose’s birthday to be AT LONDON MUSEUM stronomers DISCOVERED ADAPTATION celebrated as have discov- blimp depicting former US President Donald Trump as a snarling, A ered a unique ollywood star Ethan Hawke has 'Parakram Diwas' nappy-wearing orange baby has found a home in one of London’s 'super-puff' planet been roped in as a villain opposite A most-popular museums. The helium-filled balloon, originally paid that's as big as Jupiter, HOscar Isaac in an upcoming super- for through crowdfunding, first took to the London skies during the protests but 10 times lighter. hero series, ‘Moon Knight’. With this role against Trump’s visit in 2018, and has also flown in to other locations, in- According to Daily in Marvel Studios' series, the actor will be cluding France, Argentina, Ireland and Denmark. Mail, the planet, called making his debut in the comicbook adap- WASP-107b, is believed tation and superhero realm, reports hol- to be one of the least - lywoodreporter.com. Hawke will play the dense exoplanets ever lead villain in the series, while Isaac will discovered, earning it don the role of the protagonist. The mak- the nicknames of a 'su- ers plan to start the production of the show per-puff' or 'cotton-can- in March in Budapest. dy' planet. Researchers say the findings have 'big implications' for what we understand about how giant planets form and grow. ‘Moon Knight’ is the story of Marc Spector, an elite soldier and mer- WHAT IS  This  This, according cenary, who decides to fight crime, WASP-107B? extremely-low to the after he becomes the he Centre has decided to cele- density indicates researchers, sug- human avatar of brate the birthday of Netaji  WASP-107b lies Khonshu, around 212 light that the planet gest that more T Subhas Chandra Bose as must be having a than 85 per cent the years from the Egyptian 'Parakram Diwas' every year, Union min- The solid core, which of its mass lies in istry of culture has announced. In order to Earth in the Virgo god of the Museum could be four the thick layer of honour and remember Netaji's indomitable constellation moon. of London The spirit and selfless service to the nation, times the mass of gas that sur- said the  Astronomers char- the government of India has decided to the Earth rounds its core blimp would believe that the acter celebrate his birthday as 'Parakram diwas’ join its planet is over 16 Most gas giant planets, such as first to inspire the people of this country, espe- protest collection, which include times closer to Jupiter and Saturn, have a appeared in the cially the youth, to act with fortitude in artefacts from the Suffragette its star than the solid core, which is at least August 1975 the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to comicbook issue, movement as well as climate change Earth is to the 10 times more massive than infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervour, ‘Werewolf By and peace rallies the Earth the government stated in its release. sun Night #32’

Rafale, vintage The newly-inducted Rafale and vintage Dakota aircraft will be one of the major attractions during the Republic Day Dakota aircraft to be parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, as they would be part of 42 aircraft taking part in the flypast.. In its first appearance at the major attraction of Republic Day celebrations, the OTHER nate at the National Stadium Rafale fighter jets will do a instead of Red Fort; the number of 1 HIGHLIGHTS spectators have also been "vertical charlie" to end the flypast reduced drastically to 25,000 Dakota, on the other hand,  Apart from the Rafale jets, REPUBLIC  Also, the Republic Day cele- will be part of the Rudra for- Sukhoi 30s and MiG 29s — the bration this year is going to be a mation, when the fighter jets that are part of the 2 IAF's muscular posture in the low key affair, with no chief guest Bangladesh contingent would be DAY PARADE Ladakh sector, would participate marching on the Rajpath. This in the flypast would be the first time, when the  The Apache attack helicopter Bangladesh contingent would be and Chinook strategic heavy lift BHAWANA KANTH,one of the first Helicopter Rudra, Rohini marching on Rajpath choppers, which have proved women fighter pilots in the IAF, radars and BrahMos The vintage Dakota aircraft their mettle in the swift mobilisa- will be a part of the Republic Day  In addition to the 42 aircraft, played a crucial role in the tion of troops and logistics during parade, making her the first there will be four Army Aviation 3 liberation of Bangladesh and the India-China military standoff, woman pilot to take part in the helicopters taking part in the the formation of Bangladesh Air will also be part of the Republic parade. She will be part of the parade Force; they were used for air drop- Day celebrations IAF's tableau, showcasing indige-  For the first time since its ping army troops in Bangladesh's  Further, FLIGHT LIEUTENANT nously-developed Light Combat inception, the Republic Day parade Tangail during the 1971 war Aircraft Tejas, Light Combat at the historic Rajpath will culmi- “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021

1. TITUS ANDRONICUS 6. VERUCA SALT 7. ORYX AND CRAKE SOURCE: ‘Titus Andronicus’ SOURCE: ‘Charlie and the SOURCE: ‘Oryx and Crake’ by by William Shakespeare Chocolate Factory’ by Margaret Atwood NEW JERSEY PUNKS Titus Roald Dahl NAMED AFTER MARGARET Andronicus take their name IN ROALD DAHL’S classic chil- Atwood’s post-apocalyptic from the greatest wordsmith dren’s book, Veruca Salt is a speculative fiction novel, of them all, William spoiled rich girl, whose bratty Atlanta’s Oryx and Crake “offer Shakespeare. Titus greed causes here to fall lyrics that are influenced by Andronicus is thought to be down an incinerator shaft. In both real life stories and overly the famous playwright’s 1993, Louise Post and Nina active imaginations, and music first ever tragedy. It is also Gordon used the name for that juxtaposes sounds of the his bloodiest and most past, present and future.” their alternative rock band. violent work. WELLNESS 2. THE DOORS SOURCE: ‘The Doors of Perception’ by Aldous Huxley WHEN THE DOORS formed in 1965, they decided to name KOREAN themselves after Aldous Huxley’s book detailing the BAND NAMES author’s experiences with life. The Doors of Perception’s title was inspired by a William Blake quotation: “If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.” INSPIRED BY skin health 3. MODEST MOUSE SOURCE: ‘The Mark on the Wall’ by Virginia Woolf trends for 2021 INDIE-RROCK OUTFIT MODEST Mouse derived their name from a passage in Virginia Woolf’s ‘The Mark on the Wall,’ which reads LITERATURE K-beauty has been the talk of the town for the last “I wish I could hit upon a few years as Korean skincare strategies are holis- pleasant track of thought, a SOMETIMES MUSICIANS REACH FOR INSPIRATION FROM THEIR track indirectly reflecting tic and healing for the skin. Check out these credit upon myself, for those BOOKSHELVES. HERE ARE 10 BANDS NAMED AFTER CLASSIC LITERATURE. Korean skincare trends for this year are the pleasantest thoughts, THE WORKS THAT INSPIRED SEVERAL OF THE ENTRIES ARE PROBABLY and very frequent even in the CARROT SEED OIL minds of modest, mouse- OBVIOUS, BUT A FEW OF THEM WILL MOST CERTAINLY SURPRISE YOU... coloured people, who believe his one is an unsung hero at the moment but has been used genuinely that they dislike to hear their own prais- Tin Korean beauty for more than 10 years now. It contains es. I chose the name when I was fifteen,” front- 8. THE ROMANY RYE 9. THE FALL vitamin A and makes for a great antioxidant. It’s antibacterial, man Issac Brock explains in Modest. anti-inflammatory, antiaging and antifungal, all of which makes SOURCE: ‘The Romany Rye’ by SOURCE: ‘The Fall’ by Albert Camus it ideal for anyone looking to brighten up their skin. 4. BELLE AND SEBASTIAN George Borrow CAMUS’ PHILOSOPHICAL NOVEL focuses GEORGE BORROW’S THE Romany on themes such as innocence, impris- Rye tells the story of a learned onment, non-existence, truth and SOURCE: ‘Belle et young man who is thrown in with a man’s fall from grace, as presented by Sébastien’ by Cécile Aubry band of Gypsies. Luke MacMaster’s the novel’s protagonist Jean-Baptiste BELLE ET SÉBASTIEN was a was inspired to use the name his Clamence. The Fall bassist Tony Freil famous French novel about a folk-rock project after falling in came up with the name when the post- boy and his dog living in a love with the protagonist, who punk band formed in 1976. small French Alps mountain gives up his money for life on the village. It spawned a French road. The name translates from the live-action television series in 10. 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NEWBIE BODY-CARE BOOST Ready to eat ‘Blue Rice’? everal body-care routines originated from the bathhouse Sculture in Korea, where milk treatments are slathered on the face and body. Baths are steeped with skin-beneficial ingredi- hile Blue Rice is not new to Asian cuisine, Butterfly pea flower is packed PAIR IT BEST it is the striking colour that has made peo- ents like probiotics and green tea. Personal self-care has now with antioxidants and is said to W ple sit up and take notice of the dish late- WITH taken on new impor- detoxify your body. It is great tance for many peo- ly. Recently, actor Jacqueline Fernandez was seen Blue rice tastes well for your skin too ple ever since the enjoying blue rice with her friends. Blue Rice, also with all kinds of cur- quarantine period. known as ‘Nasi Kerabu’, is prepared using butter- ries. “Since it is a So this year, you fly pea flower and is eaten in Malaysia and HOW TO PREPARE fragrant rice, personal- can expect to see Thailand. Though mixologists across the country Take a cup of rice and cook it like you ly, I prefer to pair it people including all have previously used butterfly pea flowers to prepare regular white rice. To the water with Asian flavours. So, of the skin, from impart blue or purple colour to drinks, it is only add a handful of butterfly pea flowers. an Asian curry with head to toe. TNN recently that blue rice has been introduced in “You will need a lot of blue pea flowers mild flavour is definite- restaurants of the country. Tarun Sibal, a chef (8-10) so that the rice gets the rich blue ly a good choice,” who serves Blue Rice at his eatery, shares: colour,” says Sibal. adds Sibal. TNN

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MATHDUKO PLAY TIME (SIMPLY FRACTIONS ZOMBIE BOARD GAME) RULES OF THE GAME he zombie board game is a fun player back to start. Restarting is no fun when game for educators. There are your opponent is advancing. Ttraps, pitfalls and escapes in this 8. Trade places: this can be good or bad. The game. It is called zombie board game because player who lands on this space swaps with the the zombie represents the biggest single threat opponent. Trading places with an opponent who to the players. Landing on a zombie space sends is ahead in the game is good. Trading places with a player back to start. an opponent who is behind is no fun. 1. Roll the dice and count ahead according to the 9. Finally the last pitfall is towards the end of the number that shows up. game. To finish the game, the player must get 2. When a player lands on a space, the player the exact number on the dice to end. If the play- simplifies the fraction on the space within a er has more, the player has to count forward and determined time and says the answer. backwards. For example if a player is at space 31, 3. The instructions on the other spaces are pretty the player needs to roll and get 4 to finish. If the straightforward. player has 6 for example, the player counts forward to 4 and 2 backwards to space 33. 4. Lose a turn: the player loses a turn to play. 10. To customise this game, change text here in 5. Go forward. 6. Go backward. the space boxes by putting in your own words. 7. The zombie is the space no one wants to land Equally you can add small clip arts for lower on. It is a killer. Landing on the zombie sends the levels. CLICK HERE: FOR PAGE 3 AND 4

It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 03

The First School: FAMILY NATIONAL YOUTH DAY ational Youth Day is t is said that 'Family is the Welde (Retd.) from the Indian celebrated on Janu- first school for young chil- Air Force and Preeti Gada (Ad- ary 12th to com- dren and parents are pow- vocate and Legal Head at Sud- Nmemorate the birth- Ierful models.' At Aspee Nu- hir Shah and Associates.) day of Swami Vivekananda, tan Academy we understand the The highlight was when one who was a social reformer, importance of this. Hence the of the panelists threw light on philosopher and thinker. He principal, Nuzhat Khan envi- the 5 Cs - compassion, creativi- saw hope for the future in sioned this concept of Parental ty, communication, critical every child and believed that webinar. She added, "True pa- thinking and collaboration with "muscles of iron" and triotism for a teacher is an en- thereby emphasizing on the 21st "nerves of steel" they could vironment conducive for the century skills for children. The bring about social change. The child to learn and grow.This can idea of instilling leadership main objective behind the cel- be done by collaborating with qualities among the children us- ebration is to make a better the community and training ing - Initiative, Energy and Ex- future of the country by mo- them which ultimately is the pression was discussed in depth. tivating the youths to propa- real future". The experts encouraged stu- gate the philosophy and the With this objective two we- dents to take initiative at vari- ideals of Swami Vivekanan- binars were organised for the ous stages so that they can chan- da for which he lived and parents on some very interest- nelise their energies in the right worked. National Youth Day ing and informative topics - manner. Captain Nitin said, is also famous as Yuva Diwas. 'From Caregivers to Confidence "Freedom of expression of their No doubt Swamiji is a great builders- The Parent Power' and thoughts and opinions and the inspiration for all the youths 'Building tomorrow's leaders to- art of questioning be encour- of India. The theme of this day- Leadership starts at home'. aged". The panelists were flood- year's festival is 'YUVAAH - This was one under the able ed with questions which were Utsah Naye Bharat Ka' which moderation of eminent jour- convincingly resolved. The pan- suggests, the youth bring alive nalist Reema Lokesh of elists also shared their own ex- the celebration of New India. Reemarkabl.com who moderat- periences of parenting and the Across the country,sever- ed the session and interacted secret of their success in their al functions are organised in with the parents and the panel- respective fields. The entire ses- schools, colleges, etc. New lists. The Webinar was chaired The Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai), tive Gut Microbiome Health sion was made available on the Horizon Scholars School, by Dr. Swapna Patkar (Clinical and had panelists from myriad coach and functional nutri- website for those who couldn't Thane aspires to inculcate Psychologist and counsellor at fields: Janvi Chitalia (Integra- tionist), Group. Capt. Nitin attend. these values and principles of Swamiji in the youngsters of today who carry the promise of building New India tomor- row. A PPT presentation was Students excel @ organized by the skilled teach- ers where the students were explained the doctrines and Virtual Sports Day philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. The motivated A sound mind in a sound and Rubik's Cube competition. children also shared their ide- body Activities like Poster making ologies through speech, ports is a crucial part of and creative use of home-based posters, poems and stories a student's growth and equipment for sports and fitness about Swamiji. development, both phys- were conducted at Primary lev- S ical and mental. So, to el. The tiny tots had a great time encourage and promote fitness with Aerobics, Rope Skipping, BE A CONFIDENT SPEAKER among school children, the Hopscotch, Zig Zag and Shuttle CBSE observes Fit India Week running. as a part of Fit India Movement. The students' active and en- peaking confidently about you!) like you are talking to your Our school, DAV Public thusiastic participation in all looks easy, and you Drink water before your friendliest friends. School, Nerul conducted many sections in the numerous ac- may feel that your speech/interview. Smile and be frank. Be enthralling and engrossing tivities showed their inclination Sperformance was 2Drinking water makes cool, take breaks/paus- sports activities across all sec- and sheer positivity to beat the good, but only others know your voice clearer and you 5es in your speech and tions. There was an array of ac- pandemic blues through the vir- how you spoke. Others may won't dry your throat talk- breathe lightly.Talk so that tivities like squats, dribbling the tual platform. The understand- have noticed fear or nerv- ing. they understand you and ball and spot jumping at Senior ing of regular physical exercise ousness in your looks and Dress up neatly. Be as agree with you. Secondary level. At Secondary through this event has instilled speech, they may have seen neat as possible Kritisha Babu, class level, there were activities like in students' self-esteem and con- you talk without expres- 3and you will VIII, Lokpuram Public Virtual Sports and Fitness Quiz fidence. sion, but you never know. look and feel confi- School Ever noticed why the other dent instantly. participant always wins? Look every- Because he knows the where, look at tricks! 4the audience (or Practice in front of a at least the screen mirror. This is some- with virtual people) and feel 1thing that we don't do often, but it is the key to a successful speech. By talk- ing in front of a mirror you can judge yourself and cor- rect your looks and speech, fter a long week, filled with all sorts of tedious work, the only tions. Most importantly, workshops are based on anything under just like the judges judge thing we look forward to do is something different, something the blue - pottery, gardening, bird-watching, yoga and the list is you. (the judges then won't A out of the world! never-ending. have anything else to judge Well, workshops might not be out of the world, but Also, you learn new things, which helps they surely are a unique way to spend your weekends. You you to expand your knowledge bank. might associate workshop with a place where Nowadays, it has become even there is a single speaker and thousands more easy as many workshops THE BEAUTY OF of listeners who might be half asleep. are conducted online. So, attend But that is not true. any workshop, pursue your pas- A SUNSET Workshops can even times, discover new passions, all Recently I've realised that I love collecting sunset be interactive. Here, from the comfort of your homes! photographs. Collecting sunset pictures boosts my happiness. Every time I see a beautiful sunset, my you meet people who Varada Shendye, eyes feels so relaxed. The cotton candy colour of share similar interests class IX, the sky is just wow! It's so amazing that sunsets like you do SSPM's Sri Sri are powerful enough to take our breath away and thereby paving Ravishankar stop us in our tracks. Watching sunsets is purely way for you to Vidya Mandir, amazing. It is so fascinating to see how beautiful increase your our Mother Nature is! Whenever I feel stressful Borivali East social interac- about my life or anything Sun is the only source I get hope from. Sunset sets the mind and makes me feel calm. Sunset can be inspiring too! I guess watching sunset is definitely a great way to end the day. MOVIE: WONDER WOMAN 1984 Ashu Mamotra, class X, Chandresh Lodha Memorial School, Dombivli East ew Year brings new resolutions and wishes. However last year also brought something that had us in lockdown for Nalmost the entire year. After a year of everything being different, I was more than happy to kick off this year with a hint of normality. I watched WW84, a movie I had been waiting to watch for a long time, in the theatres. The tale fittingly starts with a younger diana, who is being told to accept the truth, which goes on to become the whole theme of the movie. What starts as an engaging narrative becomes cliched and boring in the second half as too many elements and themes are added and the whole movie appears rushed trying to fit it. However, the cinematography is amazing with one really feeling a part of the eighties with the dresses, filters, etc. Even though it wasn't up to my expectations, it surely was a good and somewhat engaging watch. And there was no better way to start off this year watch- ing superheroes fighting a chaotic world and also hoping that people would be their own super- heroes so that the world would go back to how it was before. S M V Kareesmaa, class X, Ryan International School, Kharghar AARYA BHANUSHALI, class X, SVDD English Medium High School “Most talented players don't always succeed. Some don't even make the team. It's more what's inside.” SIMPLY SPORTS Brett Favre, former rugby player 04 THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 KNOW YOUR HEROES We present you back stories of the magnificent bunch which gave Indian cricket ‘a win to remember’ for ages to come

CHETESHWAR PUJARA MOHAMMED SIRAJ The man from Rajkot is not very Son of an auto-rickshaw driver from expressive but has dealt with adversity Hyderabad. He lost his father during because of a strong mental make-up the tour but decided to stay for the largely due to his coach and father team and miss the last rites. He got Arvind Pujara. He lost his mother while a maiden five for in his debut series playing junior cricket but never wavered and was all choked up while from his goal despite the tragedy. Those dedicating the feat to the memory hits on the body and knuckles in of his father. The youngster handled Brisbane on Tuesday will be the medals racist abuse from Australian fans he would like to wear all his life. with the same resolve.

AJINKYA RAHANE (CAPTAIN) THANGARASU NATARAJAN The everyday man on that From the remote village of Mumbai local train travelling Chinnappampatti in Tamil from Mulund to Azad and Nadu, the son of a daily Cross Maidan. Rahane is wage labourer at one point someone who had a black in time couldn’t buy bowling belt in karate as a teenager, spikes. And then IPL riches and honed his skills under came along but he never former India batsman forgot his roots. He has Praveen Amre. Did you know built a cricket academy in that Rahane’s first ever his native place and helps first-class match was in talented but needy Pakistan and not India? It cricketers. His child was was in Karachi where Quaid- born during the IPL but he e-Azam champions Karachi will now get to see him for Urbans met Ranji Trophy the first time in next few champions Mumbai. days and live to tell a tale. Photo: AFP Photo: AP SHARDUL THAKUR

The heir apparent of was He comes from Palghar and as born in a Punjab village called a 13-year-old had hit six sixes Fazilka to an affluent farmer family. for his school Vivekananda His grandfather had prepared a International Borivali in a pitch in the farming field for his Harris Shield Match. Who is dearest grandson before his father the most celebrated alumni of decided to shift to Mohali so that Vivekananda International? his son’s cricketing ambitions got India’s white ball legend Rohit wings. He was a member of the Sharma. Both Shardul and India U-19 World Cup team. Rohit have had the same Recently, on his instagram account, childhood coach - Dinesh Lad, he had voiced his support for whose son Siddharth also ongoing farmers' protest. plays for Mumbai. Photo: AP Photo: Getty Images

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NAVDEEP SAINI RISHABH PANT WASHINGTON SUNDAR

Son of a bus driver from Rourkee has always been The name Washington was his Karnal, he used to play known for its finest father’s tribute to his own tennis ball matches for engineering college, now mentor PD Washington, who had ` 1000. Delhi first-class an IIT but this is also the funded his studies and kits when player Sumit Narwal brought hometown of Rishabh he was young and faced financial him for the Ranji Trophy Pant, son of school owner hardships. A month after PD nets where then captain parents. There was a Washington’s death, his own son picked him time that on occasions a was born and he named him for tournament-proper. It young Pant, accompanied Washington Sundar. He was a was met with stiff by his mother would opening batsman back in 2016 resistance from none other reach Delhi in wee hours during U-19 days. But his talent than Bishan Singh Bedi who of morning on weekends as an off-break bowler came to protested that a player to attend training at the fore when Rahul Dravid and Paras outside Delhi domicile was famed Sonnet Club and Mhambrey told him to focus on being picked. This led to before the crack of dawn his bowling in order to make the Gambhir putting his foot rest at the Gurdwara next grade. But batting remains down and he never misses before heading to the his first love and India now has a an opportunity to remind ground. He played an IPL ready replacement of the detractors what Saini game days after his Ravichandran Ashwin as and seemed capable of even at father Rajendra's when required. that time. sudden demise. Photo: Getty Images Photo: Getty Images Photo: AFP

Mitchell Starc, who is arguably one of ‘How India’s A team won series?’ the best fast bowlers in the A “shocked former captain Ricky Ponting finds it difficult to comprehend how an ‘A team" from India beat Australia in the Test series in world, has not their own backyard but admitted that the visitors deserved the win. An injury-ravaged India beat Australia by three in the series- had a great deciding fourth Test at the Gabba, a month after the Adelaide debacle where they scored their lowest Test score of 36 Test series ‘THEYRE PLAYING NET BOWLERS IN TEST MATCHES AND THEY’RE STILL WINNING’

● I’m quite shocked that ing, all the injuries they've and those second Test match, picked ● We gave Australia the benefit Australia weren’t quite good had — they’ve been through guys who didn’t even make it up seven wickets and scored of doubt the last time India enough to win this series. The 20 players — (Australia) have out here. Rohit Sharma 60-odd handy runs in the were here because Warner cold hard facts of it are pret- been at full-strength, bar turned up for the last two first innings. and (Steve) Smith weren't ty much that was the India A Davey (Warner) missing Test matches only. there. But this time, team that played this Test early on, so it’s really hard to ● I’ve been around the IPL a Australia’s at full strength match and (India) still won. comprehend. ● Washington Sundar looked long time so I know the tal- and India are on the bones like he had played 50 Test ent that they do have in of their squad — they’re ● Considering everything the ● It’s probably not even matches through the course India, but when you've got to playing net bowlers in Test Indian team has been (India’s) second-picked team of this game and never step up on a big stage in a matches and they’re still through in the last five or six because you think of looked out of place. Shardul Test match against Australia winning. That’s the worry weeks, with the captain leav- Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Thakur was the same in his it's a different story. for Australia.

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