In Quotes “We want to see a THE GL BAL TIMES cooperative, harmonious, sharing and caring world.” MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 www.theglobaltimes.in PM Narendra Modi at World Economic Forum Republic Day Timeline

INSIDE 1950: IAF comes into being after re- moval of the word Royal 1955 : Rajpath fixed as parade venue 1957: First bravery awards announced 1959: First time, a civilian boy Harish Chandra Mehra, recipient of the first bravery award in 1958, participated in the Republic Day parade 1961: Beating retreat made the official Work from home, P3 part of Republic Day celebrations 1965: Hindi declared as the national language of 1969: First time a chief guest from the Balkan country was invited 1972: For the first time the chief guest from was invited. 2015: Obama becomes the first US President to become the chief guest of Republic Day ceremony. Tectonic Talk, P 7 2016: First time that a foreign military contingent of marched in the Republic Day parade. Retired military soldiers, central armed police forces and state police bands also participated Would you watch in the beating retreat for the first time. 'Padmaavat' in the face of 2017: First time the LCA Tejas flew threats made by fringe the fly past and for the first time con- groups? tingent of NSG marched in the parade. 2018: For the first time the women bik- a) Yes b) No ers of BSF showcased their prowess c) Can’t say On Route 26 and for the first time around 700 stu- To vote, log on to dents participated in the celebrations. www.theglobaltimes.in 69th Republic Day Was Hallmark Of Indian Pride

POLL RESULT Stuti Kalra, GT Network Path to Rajpath Diplomacy- the way to democracy Marching towards glory for GT Edition January 22, 2018 The very first Republic Day was cele- The heads of states we have hosted as The parade at Rajpath is more than just a Will the recent rift between s India still reels in the fervour of brated at Irwin Stadium (Major Dhyan chief guests on various Republic Days is a display of defense, arts and culture. It is CJI & SC judges, weaken its 69th Republic Day celebra- Chand Stadium). The first and then Presi- testimony of our tolerant and cooperative the showcase of our military might. A mes- the country’s apex judicial Ations, the whiff of patriotism still dent Dr Rajendra Prasad had arrived in a approach towards the world. While Presi- sage to the world that in spite of being a institution? lingers in the air. Here’s going down the royal horse carriage for the grand celebra- dent Sukarno, the first president of In- tolerant and amicable state, we have our Can’t 80% Yes memory lane on Route 26. tions. For the period between 1950-54 the donesia was the chief guest at the first indigenous, world class Agni, Arjun, Tejas, 64% No Say celebrations took place across different Republic Day celebration on January 26, Brahmos and Rudra to protect our borders 48% Rainy Republic venues like Kingsway camp, Red Fort and 1950, Governor General Malik Ghulam and the nation. It is the display of our cul- 32% The relationship of rains and Republic Day Ramlila grounds. Rajpath was chosen as Muhammad of Pakistan was the first chief tural roots which have nurtured this 12% 16% 14%

0% 74% is an everlasting one. It rained cats and the venue for Republic Day celebration on guest of our first Republic Day celebration democracy with the virtues of Vasudhaiv Results as on January 27, 2018 dogs on Jan 26, 1950, the day the consti- January 26, 1955 and since then Rajpath on Rajpath in 1955. This, in spite of the Kutumbakam and Satyamev Jayate. It is tution was adopted. And it has rained on has been a witness to number of heads of rising tensions between India and Pakistan the march of the young India towards Coming Next numerous Republic Day celebrations ever states, choicest of the tableaux, might of back then. In a historic first, the ten state world engagement and empowerment. It is AIS PV Contest Edition since, but it has never hampered the cele- our defense forces and the prowess of the heads of ASEAN graced our Republic Day the march of the common man of India to- brations of largest democracy in the world. citizenry of India. celebrations this year. wards being inclusive and forward.G T The legacy of musical genius Upholding A Musical Legacy That Spans Centuries Does Not Come Easy

Parul Mundral, AIS Gur 46, X J ranas have been made not to create differ- ences, but to carry forward and experiment ith numerous awards to his with certain styles and legacies of music for credit, Abhay Rustum Sopori is a creating new while practicing the old. Wmusician beyond compare. Up- holding the legacy of a family that has been Music comes (a)live playing for seven generations, he There is nothing that can come close to the has vowed everyone every time he has experience of a live performance. Nothing can strummed the santoor. GT Reporters get up match the pleasure of being able to create mu- close and personal with this musical genius. sical reverberations in synchrony with the na- Abhay Sopori with GT reporters ture when the whole universe seems to come Music in my blood alive. It’s great to see so many people want to My family has been producing great musi- a shadow of my father. I had the responsi- attend live concerts and performances. cians for three centuries now. My first men- bility of upholding a legacy. The pressure of tor was my dada ji. He was the guiding expectations was immense. But the teach- Music lies in balance force who played an important role in my ings of my dada ji and consistent training It’s a myth that academics and music cannot journey of music. It’s because of his disci- and support of my papa ji ensured that I did- be pursued simultaneously. Musicians in fact plined and affectionate leadership that I’ve n’t budge or lose heart ever. In fact, now are a very highly educated and erudite people. achieved so much in life. I consider myself when I look back, I find that all those ex- These days there are many exemplary artists lucky to have been born into this family of pectations made me strong and powerful who have managed their academics and pas- maverick musicians. It has taught me the from within. It motivated me to work harder sion for music with an equal adeptness. The discipline, patience and inquisitive- for my aim. idea is to strike a balance. ness to explore melody in the world. Music knows no boundaries Award galore Music is food for the soul, no matter what Music is my kind you listen to. I listen to Michael Jack- Kalawant Samman (2004) aim son and Adele as well as Ghulam Ali and Ustaad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar (2006) I always Beethoven. Music world over has 7 notes Sangeet Bhushan Award (2007) wanted to be and these 7 notes can weave infinite num- National Dogri Award (2009) a musician, ber of sounds ranging from fast to slow, Bharat Shiromani Award (2009) but in my sweet to loud, velvety to electric and much Ma Sharika Samman (2009) initial years I more. It’s a whole beautiful musical world and State Award (2011) dreaded becoming sans boundaries out there. Genres and gha- Malik Ghulam Mohammad the first Republic Day THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 Governor General of Pakistan was 2 the chief guest at first republic day World Mirror News and Views parade held on January 26, 1950. 2,160-metre (7,090 ft) active volcano erupted. Skiers were hit by black volcanic rocks which came out during the volcanic Avalanche and Volcano almost Volcano and Avalanche together On Jan 23, 2018 an avalanche occurred shortly after the volcano Kusatsu-Shirane, a Around 15 people were eruption. injured by the volcanic rocks. Three people caught in the avalanche were also rescued. Olympic Flame Crosses ‘The Unification Bridge’ ‘The Unification Bridge’ Olympic Flame Crosses Winter The torch of 2018 Olympic which is to be held in South Pyeongchang County, Korea from Feb 9-25, 2018 crossed the Unification bridge between North Korea and The bridge borders South Korea on January 19, 2018. the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea. 600 bicyclists accompanied the torch. India 69 years of Unity in Diversity democracy largest The world’s celebrated its 69th Republic As a Day on January 26, 2018. historical first, India invited 10 chief guests, leaders of ASEAN nations for the celebrations. Over 700 schools and colleges students from different of these ten nations also performed. World gathers to discuss economic remedies World 48th annual meeting of Economic Forum World was held at Daavos from January 23-26, 2018. 70 heads of states, 38 international organisations and IMF around WTO Bank, World like 2000 CEOs from world over participated in the They shared their views on ‘Creating a meeting. shared future in a fractured world’. Greece Canada

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Amity Institute Work from home. T&C applied for Competitive Examinations Afterall Everything Is Better In Your Pajamas Presents Nayesha Gandotra Your career as a food guide is set. AIS Gur 46, XI D So take inspiration from Sanjeev Kapoor and start working. Oh! one are the days of And don’t forget to click pictures Brainleaks-233 preparing nervously for of your guests while they try the Ginterviews and enduring ‘Tadka dal’. FOR CLASS IX-X hours of traffic to reach your T&C*: You must be ready to workplace. You no longer need to sacrifice the peace of your home The value of acceleration rush through morning chores and to become a food guide, because due to gravity at poles : stay up late working in that same many guests at home are sure to a) is more than that at old boring job. Now, you can cause a ruckus. the equator earn as much as any corporate b) is equal to that at employee doing off–beat inter- Personal shopper the equator esting things and working from a Working hours: Depends on the c) is less than that at place you are most comfortable size of the order, but usually 2-3 the equator in your home. hours. d) is zero What you earn: The opportunity Sommelier to do what you love the most and Last Date: correct entries win Working hours: Depends on earn from it too. One can make Feb 2, 2018 3 attractive prizes your alcohol tolerance. around Rs 28 lakh per annum What you earn: Free wine, easily. Ans. Brainleaks 232: (a) funny stories to tell, and about 46 What to do: Yes, that one dream Winner for Brainleaks 232 lakhs a year. Wow! you always had has finally came What to do: Sommelier is basi- true. You can get paid to shop! 1. Harshit Gandhi ,IX-C, AIS PV cally just a fancy name for wine For someone else though (unfor- 2. Snehil Jaiswal, VIII- AFYCP AIS Noida tasting. If you are a connoisseur choice. Anywhere between five it. Several international compa- Food guide tunately). Rich people with busy 3. Lavay Arora, VII-AFYCP, AIS PV of wine, then companies will em- minutes to five hours. nies like Tupperware, Oriflame, Working Hours: 4-5 hours a lives and no time often hire per- ploy you to taste and rate their What you earn: Brownie points Avon and Amway work on this day. (Any day) sonal shoppers who have a great Name:...... wines. You must also suggest the for being social, and a minimum scheme, and it is perfect for What you earn: Laughter, sto- sense of style and trends to buy areas of improvement so that the of Rs 1,56,000 per annum. housewives and stay-at-home ries, food, friends and memories their clothes for weddings, par- company can profit from their What to do: Socialise. Yes. You people to opt for this work. with people from all cultures. Oh, ties, functions, etc. Class:...... new product. heard it right. Earn a heavy com- T&C*: You must be strong and over 24 lakhs per annum. T&C*: If you wish to pursue this T&C*: You might end up spend- mission by putting that large so- willed to not get side tracked as What to do: Buy some aesthetic job, then you must accept the fact ing all your hard earned money cial circle to use and promoting you socialise and start talking looking crockery, watch a few that the happiness of buying School:...... on anti-hangover medicines. But your employer’s products and en- about Sharona’s terrible new ghar ka khana videos and get things is only short lived. The that’s just an occupational hazard. rolling more and more new peo- haircut or the new movie of ready with a camera and a laptop. pain of separation soon follows. ple in the multilevel chain to Prabhas. After all, you might not You just have to try some new And of course you will have to Send your answers to The Global Times, Multilevel marketing further sell products. It goes on be in an office, but you are still a recipes and post them online for sacrifice air conditioned malls for E-26, Defence Colony, New - 24 or e-mail your answers at [email protected] Working hours: Totally your and on, and you can benefit from working person! the sake of the masses and voila! Chandni Chowk and allies. G T Nonviolent win win Winsome Classrooms The Gandhian Way

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two day orientation pro- gramme on the theme ‘In-ser- Avice teachers/would be teachers on nonviolent conflict resolu- tion and communication’ sponsored by Women gather together to celebrate women empowerment Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi was held on November 21 - 22, 2017 at Amity Institute Of Educa- Jashn-e-India tion, New Delhi. Dr Ranjana Bhatia, Principal cum Director, AIE teed off the programme with the lighting of the lamp and felicitation of the esteemed Empowering Woman With A Voice guests and resource persons. Participants involved in the activities conducted by Professor T K Thomas

ASCO, AUUP was brought alive by a spectacular per- Gandhi the way forward make acronym of the word ‘TEACHER’ activity, reinforcement, transforma- formance by students of Amity University. Ms Mohina Dar, Director, Academics, reflecting and relating the characteristics tional) elements in a classroom for non- Jai Raj Singh Shaktawat Joining the show were special guests Ms Amity Group of Schools, during the in- of a teacher to Gandhian principles of violent communication between BJMC, Ist Year Anu Sachdev and Ms Pallavi Jain, co- augural session shared her experiences non violence. students and teachers. founders of Change Designers who of handling conflicts and challenges The session after lunch break was con- Post break, he conducted a critical adio Amity* 107.8 FM brought talked about how changes in the society faced in dealing with volatile situations ducted by Dr Vedabhyas Kundu, pro- thinking session on everyday school sit- alive the achievements and power can be brought about by telling inspira- as the Principal of a leading school. She gram officer, Gandhi Smriti and uations wherein people often act/react Rof women through its annual pro- tional stories. gave some practical tips for teachers to Darshan Samiti. He shared an anecdotal impulsively leading to undesirable and gramme ‘Jashn-e-India’ organized by The event turned out to be a great suc- follow in classrooms. She further conversation between teacher and stu- at times unpleasant consequences. Situ- Radio Amity on the occasion of Republic cess with the efforts of local community stressed upon the necessity of cultivat- dents with the message, ‘I have noth- ations like disagreement with teacher’s Day on January 23, 2018 in Raipur Village members and initiatives taken by Radio ing an environment of love, respect and ing to lose but my temper’. The day viewpoint, maintaining silence on being sector 125, Noida. The event organised by Amity 107.8 FM Community Volunteer mutual connect between teachers and concluded on a very successful note with asked a question by teacher, arguments the Radio Amity Club volunteers and the Mrs. Kavita Chauhan, wife of Dharmen- students in a classroom. everyone having a better insight on how between students and teachers, etc., local women had nearly 300 women and dra Chauhan (President, Gram Vikas to be more calm, empathetic and resolve were deliberated upon in detail. The ex- children take part. It was heartening to see Samiti, Raipur) and Mr Anand (commu- Building bridges of hearts classroom conflicts in a non-violent way, ercise yielded a myriad non violent, women participate in all activities, with nity member) Day one of the program commenced leading to a win-win situation for all. compassionate and empathetic solu- many of them coming out in the open for An empowered woman is powerful be- with Prof T K Thomas, communication tions for developing a culture of love the first time. As they played antakshri, it yond measure and beautiful beyond de- expert and visiting faculty at Delhi Uni- Smart class, smarter win and peace to resolve conflicts in a calm was difficult to say that they were actually scription, Radio Amity 107.8 FM did its versity, highlighting the need for ‘emo- On the second day, Prof T K Thomas and amicable way. singing in front of the radio for the first bit in empowering women. tional bridge building’ through an conducted a session on ‘Integration of Dr. Ranjana Bhatia, in her valedictory time. It was indeed a satisfying feeling *Radio Amity is a community radio sta- interactive presentation session. He con- Gandhian ideals of non-violence’ into note expressed her gratitude for helping when some women came forward and tion situated in Amity University Noida. It ducted a number of activities and sought classroom teaching & learning with stu- the would-be teachers understand the even thanked Radio Amity for providing works actively for the community and answers to them inviting views from par- dents being central to classrooms. He methods of peaceful resolution of class- them courage and a stage to sing their life’s runs a lot of shows for their development. ticipants on communication and vio- presented the idea of having 5 basic room conflicts through the insightful first song in public. The spirit of patriotism It is a student run radio station.G T lence. Participants were also asked to SMART (student-centric, motivation, program. G T Before independence, January 26, 1930 was Republic Day THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 celebrated as Purna Swarajya Day because 4 it was on this day that India decided to fight Gyan Vigyan Science & Technology for complete freedom. Text and Illustration: Pratham Bhatt, AIS Noida, X The gyrating giant Gobbling Up All That Crosses Its Way A Windy Monster Colours All Grey

Wind more than breeze… Large swirling storm, producing winds of 119 km per hour or 74 mph or higher is known as hurricane. It is also called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters whose temperature Eyewall: Around the eye, must be above 26 degree Celsius. there are thunderstorms Trivia: It has got its name from the that swirl and create an Mayan God ‘Hurakan’. eye wall. Here, the winds Wind with a name… are strong and bring in heavy rainfall. All the hurricanes are given a name. They have been named from lists made Rain bands: The bands by the National Hurricane Center since of clouds and rains are Eye: This is a roughly circular 1953. The lists are updated by World known as rain bands. The area and is a region of mostly Meteorological Organization. There are bands remain on the calm weather at the centre of a total of six lists used in rotation outside periphery of the strong cyclones. Trivia: The lists are recycled every 6 storm and stretches for years. So the list of 2018 will be used miles and miles. Trivia: The eye is the calmest part of the storm. again in 2024.

Wind on scale… Herbet Saffir, a civil engineer and Robert Simpson, Director of US Na- tional Hurricane Center devised a scale to measure intensity of wind to cate- gorise types of hurricanes. The scale is called Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Trivia: The fastest recorded hurricane Category 1: Minimal Category 2: Moderate Category 3: Extensive Category 4: Extreme Category 5: Cata- wind speed is 200 mph (approx). wind 119-153 km/hr wind 154-177 km/hr wind 178-208 km/hr wind 209-251 km/hr strophic wind more than (74-95 mph) (96-110 mph) (111-129 mph) (130-156 mph) 252 km/hr (157 mph)

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These Athletes And Sportsmen Define What The Superheroes Are

Aditya K Das, AIS Saket, X B Tennis smash mer Liverpool star has bitten no less than 3 You won’t like him when he is angry. John players in his career and needed counselling to or some of us, athletes and sportsmen McEnroe, he is just like Hulk! The American help him deal with his ‘cannibalistic are superheroes. We have grown up tennis legend is one of the greatest living desires’.G T Fidolizing them because they can do players, but unfortunately for him, he is per- seemingly impossible things on the playing haps best known for his incredible outburst at field. How can Lebron James jump so high? poor umpire Edward James during the 1981 There's no way anyone can match Virat Wimbledon Championships. Back then, Kohli’s consistency. Sports is a great melting everyone waited with bated breath for his pot, with different skills and athletes who are anger to turn him green. worshipped by their fans, much like the Mar- vel and DC Comics heroes. Perhaps it is here Waves of Silver that we find real superheroes and the people Surfing may be an alternative sport but who inspire us to do great things. everyone in the world has heard of Kelly For now, though we will have to make do Slater, such is his transcendence on a with comparing them to their closest fictional board. He has certainly mastered the counterparts. waves, so now he just needs to master flying and we will have our very own Sil- Superman Sachin ver Surfer! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Sachin’s sixer. Sachin Tendulkar is perhaps the only crick- A bat of steel eter in the world who can be compared to Su- Aggressive, emotional, passionate and born Imaging: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network perman. His clean, sober and sophisticated to be a leader, the current captain of Indian image makes him the perfect choice for being cricket team exhibits all the qualities of a one. As rightly said by Ravi Shastri, he is the Wolverine. His never say die attitude and hot ‘Superman from India’. headedness makes him fit to be the Wolverine. Luckily for us, Kohli doesn’t have inbuilt metal A ‘bolt’ of thunder and a claws so far! ‘flash’ of light Usain Bolt is undoubtedly one of the greatest Teething similarity Olympians alive who holds the current Isn’t it obvious? The teeth are a massive give- 100mts world record. This standard human away. Sabretooth is a beast. He has superhu- experiment for speed makes the Jamaican man reflexes and agility and is one of the sprinter a superhuman as compared to the rest deadliest mutants around. The Uruguayan Luis of us. He may not be able to run around the Suarez likewise, is one of the deadliest strikers planet in seconds like Barry Allen’s Flash in the world and can rip open defences, not just can, but he is the closest we’ve got. with his strikes but with his teeth too. The for- Prem Behari Narain Raizada was the THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 calligrapher of the original constitution 5 of India in Hindi and English. U, Me & Hum Whose life is it anyway? Republic Day A visit to the real India

Kripi Badonia, VI B horrible. But the weather was fun too. Along with ‘mehandi’ go back to my city to complete AIS Noida pleasant. I could actually take Gramin Darshan and make up, I learnt many folk my homework and project work! deep breaths of fresh air. It was songs. Some thousand of vil- All this while, my impression of s the holiday excitement then that I realized the difference space for tractors and bullock remained very cool in peak sum- lagers had come for the wedding; villages and villagers was totally began to grow in our between the unpolluted environ- carts. The upper floors had big mers and did not even need fans. some of them even had face changed. The real India has a Ahearts in the last period ment there and the polluted one I bedrooms, but a modern kitchen. I went to visit a nearby farm masked with long ghunghat. I treasure of warm hearts, glowing of the last day in school before had got used to. I guess the kitchen was given a house where I saw tractors run- thoroughly enjoyed ‘juta-churai’ farms and budding development. summer holidays, I couldn’t wait My great grandmother’s ‘haveli’ modern outlook recently. But I ning over huge fields, scarecrows and relished ‘garam jalebis’ and Someday I want to go back to our to see my mother, as she had was really huge. It was like three could still get the sniff of ‘chulha’ (some were really scary) and rode ‘chulha cooked chapattis.’ villages, our real India and work promised some real excitement big bungalows clubbed together made ‘chapattis’. bumpy bullock carts. My heart sank for the welfare of our country.l for me during the summer holi- with a big temple. In front of the Mind it, my cousins had a TV, As the night enveloped the sky, I when I re- day. temple, there was a huge well. I video games and a computer, too. could see thousands of tiny little alised that the This article was published in The It came to me as a surprise (rather wondered how women draped in But of course, they weren’t a stars shining in the sky. For the days have just Global Times, edition dated shock!) when I heard that Mom long ‘ghunghats’ could draw from common sight. There was a usual first time I slept under the sky slipped by and I November 16-30, 2009. had planned to take me to ‘Be- the well without wasting a drop! electricity shutdown and to my studded with beautiful stars. needed to The writer of this article gumganj’ via Bhopal. “Beeeeegu- Within minutes, I reached the surprise, rather than turning on The marriage was loads of Kripi Badonia is uuumgaanj! Belgium would have gate, tons of my cousins came out generator, everybody studying at Delhi sounded better!” I thought! to greet me. My grand aunt sprin- moved to ‘Bunda Technological Come whatever may, after 16 kled holy water to purify me. No Kotha.’ Some of the University hours of an extremely tiring jour- sooner had I reached than I started rooms still had old ney by train and bus, we reached playing with my cousins as if I construction and this place called Begumganj. Sus- had known them for years, piciously, I stepped out of the bus, whereas I had met them for first but, my eyes widened to see the time. I could sense the deep inti- well structured, cemented road. macy in relations, something I Well, my Mom’s village had ce- was deprived of all these years. mented roads (unlike our tarred In just an hour, I discovered all roads) and electricity, too. The creeps and corners of the place. width of the road was smaller and The big Haveli had an old look. It had a mixed traffic of bullock had large rooms with very high carts, tractors and of course, ceilings and an open verandah. autos. The ground floor was used for I had kept lots of handkerchiefs in storing grains and the other side my purse, thinking it would smell had huge cowsheds and parking Endorsed by bollywood Of Brands And Branded Ambassadors

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Republic Day Editorial Soaring A visionary virologist democracy Prof Anupam Varma Supports Incentivising Scientific Research 69 years of becoming repub- lic and already the world is Nandini Sukhija, AIS MV, XI G ever they need to use new upgraded talking about us. At the begin- instruments. This leads to the loss of ning of the year we launched rof Anupam Varma, INSA precious time and energy, causing un- our 100th satellite in the orbit Emeritus Scientist, Advance expected delays in research. and became the pioneers of PCentre for Plant Virology, In- Dr Amita Chauhan space satellite programs. Our dian Agricultural Research Institute Why did you choose plant virology as Chairperson projected growth rate of 7.8 % awarded the Honorary Professorship at a field of study? at the World Economic Forum Amity Institute of Virology and Im- Not plant virology, but virology as a 2018, has the world looking at us with hope and munology speaks to GT reporter. broader field. Virology is a subject bewilderment both. We hosted 10 esteemed quite unheard of. Even when I started, leaders of ASEAN nations at our Republic Day How do you see research in Biotech- I did not know the ‘V’ of virology, but celebrations to commemorate the 50 years of nology & Life Sciences, in India it is quite intriguing to get into some- ASEAN and 25 years of India’s association shaping up in the next ten years? thing about which nothing is known. with it. It’s an achievement beyond compare Biotechnology worldwide has accel- That makes you more inquisitive and and a matter of huge pride for us that we are the erated at the speed of light. India as a inspires you to observe and explore, only democracy in the world which has sur- young nation with inquisitive minds Prof Anupam Varma with GT reporter Nandini Sukhija two basic tenets of being a scientist. vived the test of times. Our democratic fabric and incredibly genius scientists stands has remained intact when democracies the on the threshold of being a Biotech su- Though there has been a spurt in the that scientific research is a time tak- Your message for Amitians. world over have fallen apart owing to their in- perpower within a span of next 5 years. number of students studying life sci- ing process and without external in- You should aim to excel in whichever ternal and external conflicts. We have the best labs, scientists and ac- ences, very few of them pursue re- centives like fellowships and field of study you choose. Strive for Our ‘Unity in Diversity’ is exemplary, espe- claimed researchers in the world. What search. Why? monetary rewards, it will be difficult knowledge and not just marks. Choose cially when we look at the fact that inspite of is required is the political will. With This is because of the lack of funding to retain our scientific talent pool. We a career that matches your interest and thousands of diversities in language, literature, that, Biotech in India can develop and for research and technology. The also need to increase the funding for aptitude. If you study sincerely to gain religion, cultures, customs, tradition and reach a stage where all our current find- amount of funds available to research technology upgradation. Many good knowledge at every step of your life, lifestyles, we have successfully survived, 1 ings, inventions, knowledge and expe- scholars world over, are far more than institutes and colleges are still using you will surely be successful and be emergency, 5 wars, 2 major global economic re- rience can be applied at industrial and what we pay to our researchers. We old instruments and they have to col- able to steer your life and your country cessions and multiple trade sanctions. Not only economic scale. need to be more pragmatic and realise laborate with other institutes when- towards growth and prosperity.G T survived, but we have also emerged as leaders in such difficult times. We still elect our repre- Ayushi Singh, AIS Saket, XI F now I don’t want to lie anymore, as my sentatives, we make our world class defense conscience prevents me from doing so. weaponry indigenously and our accelerated de- Dear Sapiens, Heart to heart My mother is my mentor, my inspira- velopment is the talk of the town. The world I wish to address my letter to all tion, my saviour. She has been through now calls us a nation which can turn adversities those epitomes of wisdom and unfathomable situations, yet she has into opportunities. We have shown the world knowledge, whom the theory of bio- The Call Of A Single Parent Child come out strong, and teaches me to be what it takes to lead and succeed with innova- logical evolution has ever seen. Yet the same. Working tirelessly for six tions and revolutions at the core. As we stand ideologically, the evidence of their ‘Broken home children send negative fate as mine. She wept listening to my days a week, raising a child single on the threshold of becoming a superpower by own evolution remains weak. While at vibes’, ‘They are very aggressive’ was story and I, hers. I supposed I wasn’t handedly, and making a home for us to 2030 now, we need to be more mature and one point we praise the government the difficult part. While some discrim- the only one and maybe in a better po- live and love takes incredible courage grown up and live true to the character of sov- for supporting the triple talaq issue, we inated, others pitied and sympathized sition than many others. When every- on her part. Being with her, I have ereign and democratic. More than the funda- seemingly fail to embrace the term di- with me. It made me feel small and in- body is complaining about convincing learnt to fight my own battles and mental rights, now we need to talk and act about vorce holistically. capable of doing anything. both parents for a movie with friends, never quit even when all odds are our fundamental duties as the citizens of India. There was once a time when my par- One day, I came across an- or a camping trip from school, I just against me. I have learnt to appreciate It’s time now that each one of us embrace na- ents showered me with love and gifts, other child who had have to persuade one. even the small things in life because tionalism as the way of living and start think- and suddenly all of that just van- suffered the same The initial phase was tough, but even- optimism is the way of survival. Most ing and acting for nation above self. G T ished in a heartbeat. Fear, confu- tually I got the opportunity to do the importantly, I know what it means to sion and loneliness penetrated in my things that adults do, and that in- love and be loved; and if not for my vitality. ‘Broken Home’, I remem- stilled in me the confidence to mom I would simply cease to exist. ber when a child taunted me speak up. So eventually, it is not On behalf of all the troubled children Dutiful nation of being from one. Too young to just normal to have a single of single parent families, I have a hum- understand the intricacy of this parent rather it is for the better ble request for you: India is a sovereign, socialist new doublet added in my vo- as I have seen. “Don’t sympathize, for we are proud republic which means that the cabulary, I rubbed it on the good When it dawned that my life Of the family which provides and very nature of our constitution side. There was nothing wrong had changed for the better, takes care of us is such that the enjoyment of about my home. The walls free from parental dis- Don’t be suspicious, for we all rights is conditional on satis- were intact, no signs of cord, the thought of Are the children of God. factory fulfilment of duties. breakage and my mother and living with a single Don’t push us away, when our dreams Vira Sharma We are a lenient democracy grandparents loved me excep- parent hardly mat- Are just beginning to take flight. Managing Editor and the fact that our funda- tionally. Yet, with growing years, I tered. Down the Don’t be intrusive, rather be inclusive. mental duties are not enforce- soon began to realise what it years, I have ac- Listen for the time is ripe able by law unlike many nations proves this. Yet, meant. I wasn’t going to enjoy any cepted the harsh Break all the walls of contention. lot of protests keep happening with people ask- ‘daddy-daughter’ days, but that did- reality of the And embrace us with open hearts”. ing for various rights. With many of them turning n’t affect me much. Battling ar- world and its Yours affectionately, violent, it is now mandatory for us to ask our- chaic popular notions like people. And –A longing heart G T Illustration: Muskaan Gupta, AIS Saket, XI C selves if we have done our duties towards the na- tion well enough to lay our claim to rights. Before we protest about right to free speech Little pearls of wisdom being suppressed, we need to do our duty of en- suring that our speech and language promotes had come true! Her husband got harmony and brotherhood. Prior to asking for the The three wishes quite angry at her carelessness and right to practice religion we must remember that shouted, “What a stupid thing you it is our corresponding duty that our religious Aryaman Garg from now. So think carefully before have done”? “I wish the same sausage practices do not pollute our environment espe- AIS Vas 1, VI you make a wish and don’t do it in a had grown on your nose, you silly cially the water bodies and natural resources, and haste”. The little fairy disappeared woman”! Now that was also a very that it protects the flora and fauna our country is nce upon a time there lived a leaving the couple mesmerised and careless thing to say. It was the second blessed with. The constitution of India has ac- couple who always wanted excited. They started pondering hard wish, that was granted immediately. corded many benefits to its citizens since past 70 Omore than what they had. about what to wish for but couldn’t The big fat sausage got stuck on his years. Now is the time that we finally wake up One cold night, as they sat by the fire- decide what they really wanted. wife’s nose. Though they tried their to the reality that all individual rights flow from place warming themselves, a beauti- Thinking that they have a whole week best to pull it off, it just wouldn’t one’s duties. After all, as the citizens of the ful little fairy came in, smiled at them to make a wish, they went off to sleep. come off. Now there was only one largest democracy our composite efforts only and said,“Hi, I am a mountain fairy Next day, while making supper, the wish left and they had no choice but will build a nation which leads the world. G T and I live in the crystal castle up the wife kept thinking of the three wishes to use it. hills. Don’t be afraid, I am your friend and the happiness that it would bring. “I wish the sausage would disap-

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan and have come here to grant you three As the lovely waft of boiling potatoes pear”, said his wife and it vanished! from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, wishes. From now on, if you wish for rose to her nose she said, “I wish we Now the couple sat down looking at B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. n Edition: Vol 10, Issue 3 n RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free anything it will be granted immedi- had a nice big sausage to eat with each other, sad and full of remorse for back one day and grant three wishes distribution and annual subscription of 800. ately. But remember, you have only these potatoes”. That very moment all their wishes were now over and so again, but she never did. That’s why Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify three wishes which you can make there appeared a big fat sausage on were their future plans. They hoped there goes an old adage,‘Open your information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. and that too only within one week top of the potatoes! Their first wish that the mountain fairy would come mind before you open your mouth’. Published for the period January 29-February 4, 2018 Republic Day Tectonic plates are thick large pieces of Earth's crust and uppermost mantle layer, both of which make the lithosphere. These gigantic segments of rock are in constant motion, responsible for shaping various features on Earth’s surface

Plate of scoops Eurasian Plate Pacific Plate  The German scientist, Al-  fred Wegener is called ‘The The Eurasian plate is estimated to be 67,800,00 square kilometers. The Pacific plate is estimated to be 103, 300, 000 amendments sinceitsadoption. undergone atotalof123 The constitutionofIndiahas  Father of tectonic plates’. This plate is spread across most of Eurasia, with the exception of square kilometers. the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian peninsula and eastern side of the  The Pacific plate is an oceanic tectonic plate that Scientists can now track Chersky Range in East Siberia. lies beneath the Pacific Ocean. the movement of tectonic It also extends to the  It is the only major tectonic plate whose large por- plates using GPS. islands of Europe and tion mainly lies underwater. Asia, e.g. UK, Philip-  The Pacific plate is responsible for 90% of the The Red Sea was formed pines, Japan and Sri earthquakes and is associated with continuous series when African and Arabian Lanka. of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs and volcanic belts. plates were pulled apart. Collision of Eurasian plate Text by Soumya Sharma, XI J and Indian plate Illustration by Simranh Kakkar, XII C, AIS Noida 50 million years ago formed the Himalayas. North American Plates

The African plate is estimated to be 75,900,000 square kilometers. The North American plate covers most of North America, Indo-Australian Plate Greenland, Cuba, the Bahamas, extreme northeastern Asia, and parts of Iceland and the Azores. Eastward, it extends The Indo-Australian plate is estimated to be upto the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and westward it spreads to the 58,000,000 square kilometers. Chersky Range in eastern Siberia. The Indo-Australian plate is a major tectonic plate 

It is in contact with large number of plates, that’s why it Educational Poster which spans Australian continent. In northwest it ex- has high tectonic activity. tends to the Indian subcontinent. Movement of this plate caused ‘The Northern California It is responsible for seismic events like Indian Earthquake’ on April 18, 1906. Ocean earthquakes of 2012. After those massive earthquakes of 2012 on the seafloor of Indian ocean, geologists found, that this plate is now breaking up into two. African Plate THE GLOBAL TIMES

The African plate is estimated to be 61,300,000 Antarctic Plate square kilometers. It spans most of the continent of Africa, as well as the The Antarctic plate is esti- South American Plate oceanic crust which lies between the continent and vari- mated to be 58,000,000 ous surrounding ocean ridges. square kilometers.  | The South American plate is estimated to be It sprawls through the equator and the Prime Meridian. The continental crust of MONDAY, JANUARY 29,2018 43,600,000 square kilometers. A strong earthquake rattled East Africa on December the Antarctic plate forms  The South American plate is a large size plate 5, 2005 because of the movement of this plate. Measur- Antarctica and its continental Earth Shift beneath the continent of South America. ing 6.8 on the Richter scale, the epicenter of the earth- shelf.  Its collision with Nazca plate has formed the quake was under Lake Tanganyika, the oldest and deepest Its oceanic crust lies be- Andes mountains and collision with African plate of the Rift Valley lakes. The tremors were felt upto neath the seas which sur- led to the formation of the Mid Atlantic Ridge. Nairobi, Kenya which is some 975 kilometers (600 miles) round Antarctica.  Great Chile earthquake of May 22, 1960 and the away from the epicenter. This plate is separated into Christmas Sumatra earthquake of Dec 2004 (also two distinct components, the called Christmas Tsunami) occurred as the result West Antarctic and the East of the movement of this plate.

Antarctic. 7 Republic Day Article 393 is a short article THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JANUARY 29 , 2018 8 stating , ‘This Constitution may be called the Constitution of India’. Mosaic Senior Scars reach for stars 1

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masterpiece really worth a life? So what if she had a troubled childhood, she still had a family. 4 After all, she also hadn’t spoken to her parents yet. Why not ask her parents directly, the questions that had been ringing in her mind? She listened to the voice and stopped. Finally, with teary eyes but strong diligence to over- Glove reindeer Storywala come her obsession she got up. She got up to fight back her mon- Materials required Buttons...... 5-8 sters and stood in front of the Old gloves...... 1 Black marker...... 1 mirror. Looking at herself in the Wiggle eyes...... 2 Blusher...... 1 mirror had never been easy for Brown pipe cleaner...... 2 Cotton...... 1 small bundle Arushi Bhardwaj trying to finally let her anti de- couldn’t see what their little girl her, but today she gathered all her Red pompom...... ½ inch Scissors ...... 1 AGS Noida, XII pressants do their job. Today, she was going through? How could courage to let go. Let go of not Glue / Glue stick ...... 1 Fabric ...... Handkerchief size was trying to move past the they not be with her when she only her past but also her fears. Hemp...... small amount he curled up her bare toes demons of her dark and aban- was depressed and visiting dif- She took one last glance at her Process against the rug that was doned childhood. ferent doctors? Bitterness filled battle scars recalling those innu- Slying beside her bath tub, The memories of lonely nights her heart and all she wanted was merable pills and the lonely n Stuff glove with cotton and n Cut hemp into pieces and trying to control her agony, sad- filled with screaming, cursing to draw a masterpiece. An art nights spent on the washroom push the filling up into the stick between index and ring ness, but most of all her urge. Her and crying were as clear as a which would speak for her, an floor. Taking a deep breath, she index finger and ring finger. finger for making hair. urge to take the shining knife crystal in her mind. Those mem- expression which would make rolled down her sleeves and let n Tuck the middle finger down n Stick wiggle eyes and draw a resting on top of the wash basin ories were the inspirations for the the world listen to the screams of out a small precious smile re- inside the glove and stitch it. smiling lips with sketch pen. and start drawing art on the pale art she drew on her skin. The art her lonely heart. She picked up peating the words she had been n Fold the wrist portion out- n Cut pipe cleaners into half skin of her wrists. Today was dif- that made her a beautiful mess. the knife and was about to draw teaching herself for the past eight ward twice and stitch. and twist and wrap around ferent, today she wasn’t trying to What she couldn’t understand her final masterpiece, a deep cut, months, "I will not draw art from n Fold and stitch the thumb and fingers to make antlers. count her scars or understand was how were her parents so en- when a voice spoke to her. my blood tonight. I will make a little finger to make ears. n Wrap the scarf around the their meanings. Today she was grossed in themselves that they Her 'inner voice'. Is this final beautiful art out of my life".G T n Paste the red pompom in the base of glove. middle of the palm section n Blush the cheeks with brush to make a nose. and stick four buttons on Read Play and Win Saisha Bahl n Make a running stitch all antlers and one on scarf. BRUSH ‘n’ EASEL AIS Noida, IX L around the palm and pull n Wrap fabric at bottom like a Reading your favourite GT can fetch you tight the cotton stuffing. scarf. (Refer images) a prize too. Complete all the boxes below. 47 Click a picture and send it to [email protected] or submit it to WORDS VERSE your GT Teacher Coordinator. 3 lucky winners will win a prize every week! Q: What is the headline Q: Name the Littlechef Q: What is the headline of the Canada news on recipe mentioned on of the article authored Page 2? Page 9. by Sarthak Narain? Ans: Ans: Ans:

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on January10,2018. The per- Shamisen playerfromSlovakia Mr MatejKolenic,aFujaraand ance intheschoolauditoriumby The firstmatchwasheldbetween Ghoshal. by schoolPrincipalPurnima The tournamentwasinaugurated thusiasm andsportsmanship. they participatedwithalotofen- December 29,2017,wherein T tournament 2017 Inter housecricket Winning Innovation For SpeciallyAbled T IRIS 2017 Live performance Live Performance Students withtheir certificatesandtrophies Republic Day AIS Jagdishpur to witnessaliveperform- VIII hadtheopportunity he studentsofClass VI- ment forthestudentson interhouse crickettourna- he schoolconductedan AIS Saket Cricket champions through 42ndamendment. added totheConstitutionin1976 The FundamentalDutieswere lighted hisachievements.Later, the renownedmusicianandhigh- gave adetailedintroductionof ent ontheoccasion.Shefurther musician andeveryoneelsepres- extended awarmwelcometothe School PrincipalDivyaBhatia the aegisof AERC. formance wasorganised under final winner. 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Two students Akshat Guptaand Tanya Tal- dren withvariousplatformstohonetheirscientific Group ofSchoolsandRBEF, aimstoprovidechil- Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,Chairperson, Amity vember 16-18,2017. The opportunityextendedby (IRIS) competitionheldinNewDelhifromNo- for ResearchandInnovationinScience ticipated inthenationalroundofInitiative he studentsfromvarious Amity schoolspar- AIS PushpVihar of success. are rememberedasgreatpioneers innovations invariousfieldsand scientists ofIndia of theimportantpersonalitiesand and contributionsmadebysome 2017. Childrendepictedthelives ‘Inspiring India’ onDecember27, ganised intheschoolontheme T Class presentation sical instrument. stringed traditionalJapanesemu- whereas Shamisenisathree- Slovakian musicalinstruments and Koncovkaaretraditional Koncovka andShamisen.Fujara musical instrumentslikeFujara, the childrenaboutthreedifferent Mr MatejKolenicenlightened Students ofClassIIdisplaytheir actingskills AIS PushpVihar pressive presentationor- II participatedinanim- he studentsofClassIand G T The occasionwas who brought Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,CV of famouspersonalitieslikeDr spirational storiesfromthelives Children ofClassIenactedthein- were appreciatedbyeveryone. from thelivesofscientistswhich based onmotivationalinstances Children presentedsmallskits ASFT, ASFA, ASPA. 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The per- students witheachofthethree Later on,heperformedforthe artists allaroundtheworld. ances andmeetingswithvarious about hisexperiences,perform- a particularculture.Heshared which signifiestheideologyof tance ofmusicandmelody He alsoexplainedtheimpor- T Winter carnival joyed deliciousfoodatstalls, en- friends baskedinthesun, The staff, students,familyand spirit, enthusiasmanddelight. day thatmarkedthechildhood mistresses oftheschool.Itwasa by Vice PrincipalsandHead- augurated theeventaccompanied School PrincipalRenuSinghin- December 16,2017. nival amongstgreatfanfareon school heldawintercar- and togetherness,the o promotefamilybonding AIS Noida Sharing thecheerfulspiritofcarnival wherein chil- Children depictfamousIndianpersonalities Tabla G T School Lounge musical extravaganza showcas- The presentation turnedintoa decorated classrooms. were presentedinbeautifully songs, dancesandafinaleround 2017. 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Sanya Grover cause its time for yet another inves- toilet (umm, how?) Though not the night. (*cue music* parents AIS Noida, XII I tigation into the deep dark place many of them survived, some made dancing to aaj jaane ki zidd na karo). called lies. the cut and are still living in the sew- ho doesn’t like a good ers of the hustling New York City. Sleep experiment scare or creepy story? Slender man Disclaimer: There are a million This legend takes it up a notch. As it WGoosebumps rising, Honestly, how slender can a man gazillion reasons why this is not pos- goes, the soviets in 1940, performed adrenaline coursing through your be? A blank face. Two long tentacle- sible. Alligators are native to the an experiment on some of their veins when you try to step outside like arms. Well slender man answers warm, tropical climate of places like prison inmates, and forced them to your razai during satan’s hour, we’re that question for you. 8 feet tall and Florida, and New York winters are stay awake for 30 days without all fans for good horror stories. Pop- with tentacles for hands, slender freezing (and keep in mind that un- sleep. As with every urban legend, ular horror urban myths have had man is the monster every kid is derground the temperatures get this one too has its own creepy fac- their fair share of admiration, and scared to death by. Meet the most lower than the average). Not only tor to it. According to the tale, after their influence has bewildered us for mysterious serial killer on the inter- that, without the sun, which aids in 15 days, the inmates went insane ages with the same question, How net. Guess what? He can teleport the generation of vitamin D that an and turned onto each other, scream- much and what exactly is true? too! And don’t worry, he’s the alligators skin need, they wouldn’t ing non stop for hours at a stretch Well take your magnifying glasses creepier one when it comes to com- be able to utilize calcium, and their and apparently started pulling them- out and put on your doctor gloves. paring whose-the-creepiest-of-them- bones would also become soft. So selves apart. Carry a trench coat for the cold, and all from your Facebook friend list even if there were any that survived, Disclaimer: In all reality, no such as the new and improved Sherlock because, apparently he’s a major they are most definitely dead. There- experiment took place. And as per Holmes, don’t forget your hat, be- stalker too. fore, New Yorkers, next time, research and observation, the record Disclaimer: Slender man does not please, stick to dogs. for the longest duration without any exist. He is an invented character, sleep is 11 days with the worse created for an online photoshop The hook man symptoms being hallucinations and competition in 2004. Enthusiasts So, ladies and gentlemen, there’s a slurred speech. So no, you don’t be- have been adding to this hook man in the streets now. A man come Manjulika if you don’t sleep ‘mythos’ ever since! with his right hand replaced with a for 15 days. But kids, get your 8 hook. To make things more interest- hours of shut eyes because early to Aligators in ing, he’s also a murderer. So as the bed and early to rise makes one sewer legend goes, a few teenagers were happy, healthy and wise. Legend says, baby chilling out late in the dark, and alligators were bam, suddenly they were killed by a These urban legends are the modern flown in from serial killer on the loose, who had a world’s answer to old fairy tales. Florida to be kept hook for the hand. (Yeah, we too Both tales tell of dark and mysteri- as house pets wonder why). ous forces, always inexplicable, (umm, what about Disclaimer: Turns out this story has lurking out of sight and vanishing dogs?) and some- been around for ages, and it was into thin air. But these stories persist how they got started off as a way to prevent kids because they appear to have some

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Kyunki, Uncleji Ne Ek Dum Sahi Bola Tha...

Nayesha Gandotra iar? Of course, it does. This is Ashwin ko offside pe rakha hota just copied the commentator to AIS Gur 46, XI D the very uncleji in your neigh- toh chauka bach jaata…When a look important, and that he re- bourhood, sitting with his pot- middle aged man, who has never ally does not know what a short rre Dhoni! Dive belly and peanuts, telling the been to a cricket field, tells the pitch bouncer is.) maar ke catch team how to play. After all, he team to place a fielder off-side. “Akarna chahiye tha has the experience of instructing He is not just saying to impress Mai Kohli ki jagah pe hota to na! I swear, who put these peo- the gully kids from his balcony, the neighbourhood kids but he’s wo second run bhi le leta…Un- ple in the team? They should thus is totally qualified to be- making a strategy that will make cleji, who has never run more have used brain,” Sounds famil- come the Indian team’s coach. the team win the match. than two steps without getting tired, truly believes that if he Pic: Nishita Gusain, ASFA, AUUP Short pitch bouncer bowl karne was on the field, he would’ve ko kisne kaha tha? Yahi se run the 20m long pitch twice maari hoti to pakka out ho and led India to glory. After all, jaata… Oooh, Uncleji has who better than the former cap- brought out the big guns and tain of Safdurjung Surfers (his words. He’s let- old cricket team with other un- ting everyone clejis) to lead the team? know that he means busi- Oh ho, itni aasaan ball pe to ness, and that he aram se chakka maar knows cricket’s deta…When Uncleji says this, chappa chappa. he purposefully ignores the (What he’s not gully match he played the day letting everyone before, where he got catch-out know is that he in his first ball while trying to hit a sixer. But that doesn’t mat- ter, past is past, and he will hit any kid who tries to mention it in public. At present, he’s as Veer Bhalla, AIS Noida, III L, poses with his copy of The Global flawless as Yuvraj, and dare any- Times in front of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt one say otherwise. Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. The At long last, the match ends, zoological theme park is home to 1700 animals of 250 different with India losing against its op- species from all over the world. The icon of the park is the ‘Tree ponent. Uncleji makes sure that of life’ which is 145-foot-tall and 50-foot-wide. everyone knows that Indian team would’ve won, had it lis- Got some clicks with GT while on the go? Get them fea- tened to his experiential advise tured! Send them to us at [email protected] before the match began.G T