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Kerala girl wins the CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 Raman Young Science Innovator Award ishika Shah, a class III stu- FORBES' MOST-POWERFUL dent of The Choice School, WOMEN LIST N Tripunithura, Ernakulam, is Mount Everest the winner of Sitharaman is world’s 41st the Raman Young Science most-powerful woman Innovator nion finance GETS A NEW Award 20-21 in minister Nirmala the junior cat- U Sitharaman is among egory that was the Forbes' ranking of 100 held recently. most- powerful women in the She won for world. FM Sitharaman, 61, is her project, ranked 41st. In May 2019, HEIGHT! ‘chromatogra- Sitharaman was appointed he World's highest as the finance minister, peak got a bit This discrepancy was due to phy with different colours, types, liq- and is also the minis- higher on Tues- China measuring the rock uids and papers. Nishika won a cash ter for corporate day, as China and prize of ` 20,000 and a citation. Nepal finally base on the summit and not affairs. She is India's T — as with the new reading — agreed on a precise elevation first full-time female for Mount Everest after years the covering of snow and the Mt Everest, which was agreed finance minister. of debate. The agreed height ice on the peak PEAK DIPLOMACY by Nepal The latest survey puts of 8,848.86 metres was 86 The measurement was significant, centimetres higher than the both the countries on the same as China and Nepal settled their  Other Indians on the list include HCL CEO and measurement previously pute between the two page about its height, as Beijing FACTOID executive director Roshni Nadar Malhotra (55th) recognised by Nepal, and neighbours on the height of border dispute in 1961 with the seeks to firm up its strategic ties and Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (68th) more than four metres the world's tallest mountain boundary line passing through the with Nepal, with huge investments  As the CEO of HCL Corporation, Nadar is above China’s official fig- that straddles their shared summit of Mt Everest. The peak of in infrastructure projects, while ure(8,844.43m). The revised border. For 65 years, the con- $150 BILLION responsible for all strategic decisions for the $ Mt Everest played a significant role enhancing its political influence over height of Mt Everest puts an sensus height had been The economic loss caused by 8.9 billion technology company end to the decades-long dis- 8,848 metres. in the settlement of the boundary the Himalayan country  Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder of the country's between Nepal and China, after California's wildfires in 2018, claims largest bio-pharmaceutical company  The Nepal government Beijing gave up its claims over the Mt Everest stands on the bor- a study. It is about 0.7 per cent of THE DISPUTE decided to measure the whole mountain as part of its terri- der between China and US GDP that year. Researchers German chancellor Angela Merkel grabbed the  The exact height of Mt exact height of the moun- tory after it took control of Tibet in Nepal; the mountaineers found that direct capital impact No 1 slot for the 10th consecutive year, with Everest had been contested tain, as some geologists sug- 1950 The dispute was finally set- climb it from both sides. It is accounted for $27.7 billion, while European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde ever since a group of British tled in 1961 after the intervention gested that there might have known as Sagarmatha in Nepal, $32.2 billion came from the health taking the second spot for the second year in a surveyors in India declared been some changes due to of the ruling Communist Party of while in China, it is called as Mt row. US vice president-elect Kamala Harris effects of air pollution. They added the height of Peak XV, as it various reasons, including China founder Mao Zedong, who Qomolangma, the Tibetan name made it to the list for the first time— suggested that the boundary line that disruption of economic supply was initially called, to be the devastating earthquake for the world's highest peak ranked at No. 3. 8,778 metres in 1847 of 2015 should pass through the summit of chains indirectly caused $88.6bil- lion in losses

CBSE BOARD EXAMS 2021 Amish Tripathi's second non- Desi female comic superhero fights a BOWIE COIN LAUNCHES AS PER USUAL SCHEDULE? fiction book, 'Dharma', to new enemy, Covid-19 STARMAN INTO SPACE release on December 28 ANIMATION f reports are to go by, the CBSE Board exams for class popular Indian comic X and XII are likely to be conducted as per the usual superhero, who usu- In 'Priya's Mask', India's first I schedule of February and March. CBSE’s controller A ally fights rapists and of examination, Sanyam Bhardwaj, in an interview, was traffickers, deploys her pow- female superhero befriends a little quoted as saying that the Board had no plans to delay the ers against a new enemy — girl, Meena, to show her the sacri- CBSE Board Exams 2021. He has, however, stated that coronavirus — in the latest fices made by the health workers, the Board is open to consider all options and employ the digital book and film that ‘best-suited strategy’. was released recently. Priya, like her mother, and to spread com- passion and a rape survivor, who flies he Royal Mint has launched a around on a tigress, has battle commemorative coin celebrating been spreading the Covid-19 message of gender T the career of David Bowie. The myths, equality by helping Mint, based in Llantrisant, sent the coin such as other women and to an altitude of 35,656m, as it revealed BOOK girls get justice young peo- the third edition of its Music Legends since 2014 in ple not he second non-fiction book by the best-selling author 'Priya's Shakti' series. The one-ounce silver proof coin being at risk Amish will be released on December 28, publishing (Priya's Strength) journeyed for 45 minutes on the Earth’s T house Westland has announced. The book, titled, comics. EDUCATION 'Dharma: Decoding the Epics for A Meaningful Life', offers orbit before descending safely. practical, philosophical lessons drawn from ancient Hindu  As for the dates of the exam, he said, “There epics. It is co-authored by Amish's sister Bhavana Roy. WhatsApp rolls out new feature to TECH The commemorative coin — which are no plans to delay the exams, and it will be held notify users about in-app updates BUZZ includes the late singer's lightning in February-March as usual. We are hopeful that  Written in the form of conversations between characters bolt motif — is being offered as a nstant messaging application prize by the Royal Mint as part of the states will soon reopen schools and students set in modern-day India, the book offers different practical Currently, WhatsApp makes all the WhatsApp has rolled out a new its "music legends" collection The will get time to prepare for the exams,” he added philosophical lessons from great Hindu epics like ‘The new announcements through its I handy feature that will allow singer follows Queen and Elton John  With regard to the practical examinations, which Mahabharata’, and Amish's bestselling fiction books, 'The blog. However, soon, users would WhatsApp to make in-app in being honoured with a coin form an integral component of the class X and XII Shiva Trilogy' and 'Ram Chandra series' be able to directly get these on announcements around new There are a number of versions, CBSE result, Bhardwaj said that the schools may According to Westland, the book aims to reach all those the app. This feature will not be updates. Called 'in-app notifica- ranging in price from £13 for a £5 be given more time to conduct the same, while fol- "intelligent minds" looking for deep pragmatic philoso- used by WhatsApp for advertising tions', it will be used to make new coin to £72,195 for a £1,000 denom- lowing the social distancing norms phies presented in a "reader-friendly manner" purposes announcements on WhatsApp. ination coin

Popular Spanish show with colon cancer at the age of TV show of the year. Web series ‘Money Heist’ was the 43. The tweet sharing the news of too were a big favourite among 1 most- talked about inter- his demise was the most- the entertainment seekers Big B, 'Bigg Boss', 'Dil Bechara' national web series of 2020, retweeted, liked and quoted Among the while the most-retweeted tweet tweet in India, in the area Bollywood topics, in Indian entertainment was of global entertainment 5 ‘Dil Bechara’ was Vijay's selfie with his fans in While ‘Dil Bechara’ followed by the Deepika MOST TWEETED IN 2020 February was the most- Padukone-starrer In July, Big B took to 4 talked ‘Chhapaak’, Ajay Devgn's mitabh Bachchan and the Sushant Singh Twitter to share that he about Hindi ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung 2 has contracted the novel film of the Warrior’, the Rajput-starrer ‘Dil Bechara’ ruled the virtual coronavirus, and that has year, Bigg Taapsee Pannu- Aworld of Twitter in 2020 among Bollywood become the most-liked and quot- Boss garnered starrer ‘Thappad’ topics, while Bigg Boss was the hottest subject from ed tweet of the year attention and ‘Gunjan the small screen. According to #ThisHappened2020 'Black Panther' star among the audi- Saxena’ featuring ence as the most Janhvi Kapoor Twitter report, Amitabh Bachchan, Vijay and Boseman died in August after a four-year battle talked-about Hindi late Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman had 3 the top entertainment tweets of 2020 in India. Sushant's last film, ‘Dil Bechara’ YEAR led Hindi film conversations, with IN ‘Mirzapur 2’ and ‘Bigg Boss’ emerging as the most talked-about web and tel- REVIEW evision shows of 2020. “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 TEACHER’S CORNER WHY ‘ZOOM FATIGUE’ HAPPENS Distractions – It can be hard to focus on live t’s never easy to stay 1video meetings with focussed on live video distractions going on in the I calls. To understand background. From siblings, your students, let’s check pets, or parents, there are Class Zoom Fatigue! out why this happens. a number of things to dis- tract a student at home.

Physical Tiredness – It can be exhausting Tips to prevent online 2watching live video calls all day. Even though they aren’t moving, they Let’s face it. We are may feel physically tired or kind of getting sick of act ‘zoned’ out during live meetings. school burnout Zoom, or Teams, or Numerous Meetings – whatever other A student’s schedule videoconferencing 3can get hectic, espe- cially those in high school. tools we are using. It’s If a student has a number exhausting. Being in of classes with different teachers, then it’s likely front of a computer they attend several live all day long is tiring. meetings in a day. We are in the Record a Video tant as schools stay remote, but when possible, it’s spotlight all the wise to offer options for quick communication Need to introduce a class topic, or explain throughout the workday.There are other ways to time, all of the sudden. directions for a student project? Instead of keep collaboration alive and be available outside sending an email, record a video! That way of live video conferencing apps. Check-in with Zoom classroom you can address your class face-to-face, your school’s Tech Integration Department but they can watch it on their to find out what they recommend. tant situations. Before you schedule a live call, fatigue is real and own time. For quick an- They usually have a list of avail- What Can You Do to Help consider whether there is another effective nouncements, just record with able software and tools you can Students? way to share information without disrupting more common than we your webcam and screen use with your students. everyone’s day. Would a quick recorded video recorder. With content cre- With online learning likely to continue for an be a better option? Or could you deliver can imagine. In this ation tools like Screen- unknown amount of time, it’s worth check- your thoughts in an email, instant cast-O-Matic, you can Keep Students ing in with your students to see how they’re message, or an interactive poll? article, we go through record your screen, Engaged feeling, and exploring ways to cut back on the webcam, or both at number of live video meetings during the simple strategies that the same time. You Students may be over- school day. Keep Live Class can also draw on your whelmed by the multi- Meetings Short will help you and your screen and add text, ple video calls they are highlights, or images attending every day. Ask for Feedback Especially while learning from home, it’s easy students fight online to help get your mes- With this in mind, it’s Check-in with your student to see how they’re to get off topic during your class time sage across. The other best to check in with feeling about their schedule. It’s been months and take longer than necessary.Try classroom advantage to recording them and see how they’re since many schools went remote, so the nov- to stick within a certain your videos is that your doing. Ask them what elty (and hopefully some of the panic) will time limit for meetings, fatigue. Here class can save, share, and they would like you to do to have worn off. It’s a good time to reach out and and be mindful of rewatch them as needed, keep them engaged. Under- ask if they’re feeling okay, if they have the everyone else’s sched- is what some saving you the trouble of standing is the key: Not all tools they need, and whether there is anything ules. If you want to repeating yourself later. homes and families are alike. Keep they think your school could do better right keep talking or experts parents updated and make sure they now. explaining things, understand all the tools you are implement- you can always have to Try Less Disruptive ing in your virtual classroom. It may be best jump on a private Communication Tools to give students a break so they can learn on Prioritise! call with a student say... their own time. You’ll still get everything done, Only schedule meetings for the most impor- afterward. Live video meetings will continue to be impor- and your students will thank you for it. Funniest books 5 ways to experiment for you to read with long cardigan trend It’s officially sweater weather and the one cosy sweater that is WE FOUND A HAT making a comeback this winter is the long cardigan. Don't believe by Jon Klassen us? As per Google Trends, ‘long cardigan’ is one of the most Jon Klassen is the Tig Notaro of hat-based hu- searched keywords on the internet! The long sweater is all about mour.His deadpan game is comfort and can be styled in numerous ways. Here are five styles... so strong, SO strong, and he’s brought his deceptive- ly dead-on timing to a tril- With matching trousers cardigan. To elongate your figure, ogy of just ridiculously A movie night at home with family? A style it with flared or boot-cut style funny picture books. The of jeans. simple GETTY IMAGES Photo: long cardigan paired with match- premises ing knit trousers will keep are con- you snug and also stylish at Wear it as a dress veyed by the titles — ‘I Want the same time. If you have a button-down My Hat Back’, ‘This cardigan, then you can style Is Not My Hat’, and (final- Add a pop of it as a dress and even layer it ly) ‘We Found A Hat’ — but over a matching-length dress. Klassen’s knack with visual humour colour make them all pure comedy gold. Button it up and style with Wearing a monochrome thigh-high boots to outfit? Give your one- make a statement. PRESIDENT TAFT IS STUCK IN 17 THINGS I’M NOT shade outfit a touch of THE BATH ALLOWED TO DO colour with a colourful Belt it up by Mac Barnett, and pretty cardigan. 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