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TECH BUZZ CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 TELEGRAM BECOMES MOST-DOWNLOADED APP IN JAN, HIGHEST INSTALLS FROM INDIA riven by a renewed surge in India amid D WhatsApp VACCINE privacy row, Telegram has be- come the most- downloaded non- gaming app world- wide for January 2021, with more than 63 million installs, 3.8 times its downloads in the same month a year ago, according PASSPORT to latest data released by app analytics firm Sensor Tower. reopen the economy by identifying those pro- tected against the coronavirus. In fact, ac- WHAT cording to Zurab Pololikashvili, the secretary-  India, with 24 per cent, was With countries across the world focussed on general of the United Nations World Tourism ranked at number one, followed coronavirus vaccination, governments and air- Organisation, such passes could be essential by Indonesia at 10 per cent lines are resorting to 'vaccine passports' as a to restart the tourism industry. feasible certificate that would make travelling, Telegram reached the top posi- amid the pandemic era, hassle-free. A vacci- THE PASS WILL BE MADE: tion in the overall downloads nation pass or passport is a documentation, There is no clarity as to (non-game) on Google Play Store, which states that an individual has been vacci- HOW how these passes will be moving from ninth position in nated against Covid-19. Some versions will also developed. Biometrics company iProov and cy- allow people to show that they have ber security firm Mvine, which have built a vac- the previous month, December tested negative for the virus. cine pass, now being tested within Britain's Na- 2020 tional Health Service after receiving the UK The app also entered the list of Governments and the government's funding, are of the view that apart developers around the from the facial identity of the traveller, such top 10 most-downloaded (non- WHY world are exploring the vaccine passports will require information on game) apps on the App Store, potential use of vaccine passports as a way to whether a person has been vaccinated. directly gaining the fourth position X-PLAINED

WHICH COUNTRIES & AIRLINES ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO IT? MAJOR CHALLENGES Henry Cavill's  US President Joe Biden has a sports or any cultural event Some experts feel that vaccine Superman not a asked his government agencies ARE THE PASSES certificates raise huge social  The Etihad Airways and to “assess the feasibility” of 1 and political issues. Potential part of 'Shazam! Emirates are set to start using AVAILABLE IN INDIA? linking coronavirus vaccine issues could arise around discrimina- a digital travel pass, devel- certificates with other vaccina- tion, privilege, and exclusion of the Fury Of The Gods' oped by the International Air The Indian government is tion documents younger generation, who would be last ctor Henry Cavill will not appear Transport Association, to help unlikely to issue in line to be vaccinated as Superman in the upcoming  Two Nordic countries, passengers manage coronavirus vaccine WHAT cation cards, digital documents that Afilm, ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Sweden and Denmark, have their travel plans show vaccine status may heighten Gods’. In an attempt to ad- passports in the DOES Moreover, experts apprehend announced that they would and provide air- inequality and risk, leaving many dress rumours of Cavill's ap- WHO HAVE TO that creating a document or pearance in the sequel, the start the development of digi- lines and govern- near future people behind SAY ABOUT THE app that is accepted around the film’s director David F Sand- tal vaccine certificates to be ments documenta- 2 PASSPORT? world, which protects the privacy of berg tweeted: "Not going to used for travel, and potentially tion that they Technologists and travel indus- comment on casting ru- While the World Health the user and is accessible to people more. The countries said, the have been try experts believe that mours for several rea- Organisation (WHO) is in favour of regardless of their wealth, or access sons. One being you certificates would be designed vaccinated or although it is possible to rush countries issuing vaccination certificates, to smartphones, is the biggest chal- 3 can't be sure about to enable citizens to travel tested nega- the WHO Europe director Hans Kluge has tech solutions that allow people to anything until it's abroad. They have also hinted tive for lenge. In a world, where more than said that he was opposed to the idea of vac- have one-use apps, creating long-last- happened. that they could potentially be Covid-19 one billion people aren’t able to Halfway through cination passports required for travel. "We ing ethical technology or systems that used to check whether some- prove their identity because they ‘Shaz- don't want to have a situation where there will not store people’s data, or make it one was vaccinated, and if they lack passports, birth certificates, am', the plan was are so-called vaccine passports, as it will possible to track where they are, will still for Cavill to were attending something like driving licenses or national identifi- increase inequities," he said be time consuming be in it. Scoopers could have scooped that and been right at the In which country time but wrong in Stephen King's NEWS IN the end," Sandberg Amanda Gorman becomes first poet UES is Asia’s highest- posted. CLUESCL volcano located? MOVIES 'Rita Hayworth' out to perform at the Super Bowl  Actor Zachary Levi will CLUE 1: It’s home to the third-highest number reprise superhero Shazam in the film manda Gorman, as standalone book  Gorman read an original poem Dorner and Marine veteran of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia. that also stars Asher Angel, Jack the 22-year-old A on Sunday during the pre- James Martin CLUE 2: It’s also known as the 'nose job capital Dylan Grazer, Meagan Good, and poet, who stirred cclaimed author Stephen King's ‘Rita game festivities in  Gorman, previously the coun- of the world'. Faithe Herman Hayworth and Shawshank America at the inau- Tampa, Florida  The try's first National Youth Poet CLUE 3: 70% of the world’s saffron is  The film was originally scheduled guration of President poem, titled 'Chorus of Laureate, was the youngest A Redemption’, a tale of unjust impris- produced here. to release in April 2022, but has Joe Biden last month, the Captains', was a person to ever recite a poem onment and offbeat escape, which was the been pushed due to the Covid out- again commanded tribute to three people at the US presidential inaugura- basis for Oscar-nominated ‘The Shawshank ANSWER: Islamic Republic of Iran. The country’s the spotlight on one for their contributions tion Her reading of 'The Hill break Redemption’, is now available for the first time  Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that of the country's during the pandemic: We Climb' at the Capitol  The first Shazam was released in as a standalone book. ES Iran will return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear biggest stages, the educatorC TrimaineLU Davis, immediately became a 2019, and the film went on to make deal, only if the US lifted the sanctions imposed on it nurse manager Suzie sensation $365 million at the box office Super Bowl. by the Donald Trump administration in 2018 BOOK Climate change may have directly influenced the emergence of Covid virus  ’Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption’ Researchers at the University of  According to researchers, cli- tional 40 bat species have moved is regarded as one of King's most-iconic stories, Cambridge have revealed a and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers matic changes, including an into the southern Chinese Yunnan would return to over and over again mechanism that suggests how increase in temperature, sunlight, province in the past , har- and atmospheric carbon dioxide, bouring around 100 more types of Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrench-  climate change could have played which affect the growth of plants bat-borne coronavirus, becoming ing, this novella, populated by a cast of unfor- a direct role in the emergence of and trees, have changed natural a global hotspot gettable characters, is about a fiercely-com- habitats— from tropical shrubland pelling convict named Andy Dufresne, who is SARS-CoV-2, the virus that  This 'global hotspot' is the between animals and viruses, to tropical Savannah and decidu- The world's bat seeking his ultimate revenge caused the Covid-19 pandemic. region where genetic data sug- causing more harmful viruses to ous woodland, creating a suitable gests SARS-CoV-2 may have arisen population car- be transmitted or evolve  Originally published in 1982 in the collection environment for many bat species ries around 3,000 The new study revealed large-  As climate change altered habi- An increase in the number of ‘Different Seasons’ (alongside ‘The Body’, ‘Apt that pre-dominantly live in forests different types of coron-  tats, species left some areas and bat species in a particular region, Pupil,’ and ‘The Breathing Method’), it was scale changes in the type of avirus, with each bat  The number of coronaviruses in moved into others, taking their driven by climate change, may adapted on the big screen in 1994. Starring vegetation in the southern species harbouring an an area is closely linked to the viruses with them. This not only have increased the likelihood that Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, it was nomi- average of 2.7 coron- Chinese Yunnan province, and number of different bat species altered the regions where viruses a coronavirus harmful to humans nated for seven Academy Awards, including the aviruses, most without present are present, but most likely is present, transmitted, or evolves Best Picture adjacent regions in Myanmar and showing symptoms  The study found that an addi- allowed for new interactions in that region  This new book is published by Hodder & Laos, over the last century Stoughton, an imprint of Hachette “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021

STAY HEALTHY 5 reasons MUAY CASE FOR is good CRUCIFEROUS why learning THAI VEGETABLES artial arts is not just limited violence and fighting, but about the pow- to self-defence. It comes with er to change your life. I owe everything I a lot of benefits for your body am to martial arts.” Kumar also holds and mind and who better a black belt in another martial art Mthan India’s fittest actor Ak- combat form, Muay Thai. The tra- shay Kumar to tell you this. The actor and ditional sport is now gaining pop- father of two is proficient in martial arts ularity all over the world and is the and has been learning this sport from an preferred way for a lot of people to early age. He has always spoken about the stay in shape. The combat sport uses importance of the same in old interviews. the power of the limbs to deliver the He famously said: “My passion for mar- best results. So, it is also tial arts goes back to my early teens when called the ‘Art of Eight I went to Bangkok to master them, Even Limbs’, which utilises all major today, I practice for two hours. It disci- parts of the body,giving you more plines me. Martial arts is not just about flexibility and fluidity. Photo: GETTY IMAGES Photo:

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A TRIBUTE TO GRANDPARENTS WAS 2020 A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? ruly said, “Grand- grandfather talks to the new parents are a delight- born grandson through a let- he year 2019 witnessed a blissful The introduction of flexibility in teaching ful blend of laughter, ter. The movie goes on with a conclusion with not even a slight- learning process. T caring deeds, won- variety of programs. Seekh est inkling that something awry derful stories and Love”. Badon ki was just encapsulat- T awaited the entire humankind. Assimilation of knowledge through It is not wrong to compare ing the glimpses of learning When the deadly pandemic COVID-19 was application. grandparents to grand – an- under the shady boon of grand- announced with the commencement of gels. They have silver hair parents. The Sprouting Love 2020, a spirit of fear, uncertainty and ap- Teacher assuming the role of facilitator and a golden heart, a heart and Fun with Grandparents prehension engulfed the entire world.As and safeguarding the interest of full of love. Life without just stole the hearts of the view- gradually life started to become more de- the students. grandparents seems just in- ers. The Sa Re Ga Ma played on manding with the impending threats of nat- complete for the children as line with the grandparents was ural calamities like storms, visitation of Teachers stepping out of their closed box they are the ones who fulfil ‘Being a grandparent is just too thrilling. The Golden locusts and hovering asteroids in a row, it definition and confidently using technology all their wishes, desires in the wonderful, One is a par- Era depicted the past by the left everyone even more skeptical. Despite to upgrade their skills. absence of their parents. The present generation with a va- of all the adverse circumstances we were children bloom and shine and ent, a mother and a riety of songs and dance. Nok confident of our sustainability and hoped Introduction of more vocational subjects definitely, they are the source father for a moment – Jhok is a part and parcel of everything would soon be normal. in the school curriculum and revision of of abundant knowledge. The And then one becomes a our lives. A cute one depicted Categorically, on one hand 2020 was a NEP after almost 34years. bedtime stories that are nar- between the grandparents was blessing in disguise for some as with the rated are just inspirational grandparent, very wise just breath – taking. The bless- increased demand for articles like masks, And above all the advantages needless and motivational. They are and solemn.’ ings were showered in the form sanitizers, gloves and other essential items, to mention, the establishment of a bond the pillars of the family who Dayal Chand Garg, Chairman, of ‘Ashirwad’ and finally the their income escalated in leaps and bounds. of trust between teachers and students, keep the roots intact and SDPS, East Punjabi Bagh ‘Milange’ the finale was the por- Nevertheless, on the other hand for some, DR RITU P. SOLOMON, QUEEN MARY’S between administration and the faculty spread the aura of love. trayal of the love that the grand- the assertion was a disclaimer. Hit by the SCHOOL , TIS HAZARI and at large between one human being and The pillars of the school, not attached to the school. parents have for the grand- loss of loved ones to the virus, having been the other has helped each one of us to steer the Chairman – Dayal Chand School is the best place where children. The guidance given laid off their jobs, cessation of industries, backs. There is no denying that with the even against the current. Garg, the Manager – Gopal the children are nurtured to the new born child was rip shut down malls, shops, hotels leading to closure of schools and the classrooms con- The year 2020 with all its pitfalls may Krishan Gupta and the Prin- with utmost love and care. – roaring and stirring. an evident collapsing economy they were fined to the four walls of one’s home, the not have been a blessing but let us vow to cipal – Dr. Umesh Kumar The school celebrated the Such events when organ- forced to embrace a life of frustration and existence of the traditional education make it worthwhile with our determina- Chhikara helped in organis- Grandparents Day on 19 Dec. ised time and again boost up deprivation in every sense. seems to be precariously hanging over a tion and optimism , something to look ing the Grandparents Day Cel- 2020 to remind the children the energy level of the young Precisely, as an educator, I feel the im- cliff. Nonetheless, the good news is that forward to , something to cherish and ebration virtually. Life seems about their grandparents and ones and these events refurbish pact of the pandemic on the teaching the drastic transition ensures a brighter something to learn a lesson from. To re- incomplete if the children are to pay a tribute to them. A the dull and monotonous life. learning process has been huge. However future to our posterity, to mention a few iterate, we are into it together and together the setups have been greater than the set- visible positive influences. we will come out of it. Excellence and brilliance WEBINAR ON RESPONSIBLE ONLINE BEHAVIOUR hlcon Public School’s team has he Ryan International forms securely. She laid stress on and etc. She also empha- emerged as the international winner Group of Institutions the need of the hour in this new sized on the various laws which held yet another effi- normal that the young generation should be known by everyone. In amongst thousands of schools across T ciently informative ses- should be empathetic, respectful, the last segment, she conducted a ASouth Asia in the prestigious ‘Study sion on the topic ‘Online Safety & considerate and they should im- question-answer round in which with Australia Video Competition’ organised by Responsible Online Behaviour’ in plement responsible authentic ide- she answered all the queries raised order to equip the students with ologies. They should ensure that by the participants. the Australian Trade and Investment the ability to discern what is eth- they never reveal their personal The entire session was con- Commission. The winning team of two students ically correct and morally incor- information and should not pass ducted smoothly and the students from class XI, Aditi Jain and Gouri Gupta under Each team member received a certificate rect content available on the net derogatory comments to any user imbibed cognizance about online the mentorship of Lecturer Jyotsna Tyagi cre- of appreciation and a Mini Apple iPad as a and to converse with civility whilst irrespective of the reason. They safety. Overall, it was a webinar for token of appreciation. Principal Dr Deepak using any virtual facility. must shun websites that represent cyber safety. ated a video on the theme ‘Responsible young The speaker representing CPF unauthentic tactics by fraudulent School principal Peeya Shar- innovators and entrepreneurs – how can the Raj Singh Bisht lauded the conscientious ( Cyber Peace Foundation), Janice imposters and display incredulous ma has appealed all the students community benefit from your great ideas?’ pro- efforts and commitment of the team for its Verghese conducted the workshop The workshop was aimed at exorbitant discounts etc. The to follow all the tips and guide- posed by the University of Wollongong. well-deserved victory. with the endeavour sensitizing students so that they speaker talked about the security lines shared in the webinar for to create netizens. learn to use social media plat- features of WhatsApp, Facebook cyber safety. My Trip to Malvan

o sophisticated travel This process called 'lilav' is very inter- destinations can replace the esting to watch. The hospitality of the Nserenity of the small towns of folks is as sweet as the mangoes and India. I felt this most on my trip to coconuts grown here, making every Malvan, a well-secluded, tiny piece of moment of this trip memorable. heaven in Konkan. The clear waters of Sanisa Patrikar, class X, its beaches were invigorating, inviting me to take a dip and drown all my DAV Public School, Thane worries in it. The water sports on the AASHNA KUMRA, VII, Manav Tarkarli beach fuelled my Sthali Global, Rajendra Nagar adrenaline and deeply impressed ANVESHA GUPTA, VI, the adventurous Maxfort Paschim Vihar beast in me. The crystal sands are just perfect to build grand ARSHPREET KAUR, Guru sand castles. Harkishan Model School, Moreover, an island Tagore garden entirely made up of seashells? Definitely up my alley! The seafood tastes so fresh, it seems that the fish have jumped out of the water and landed on the plate. The best part is the unique way of buy- YASHASVI SINGH, VI, ISHANVI, V, Mayur ing fish. Every morning Aster Public School, Public School, and evening boatloads of Mayur Vihar IP extn fresh catch arrive on the beach and the sellers actually auction them! Freedom in mind; Strength in further enhanced the aura of pa- triotism. The students were also words; Pride in souls conferred with Diary Awards for their exemplary achievements and MY SCHOOL, MY HOME araswati Bal Mandir,Laj- cipalAshok Kumar Mittal shared work for the session 2019-20. pat Nagar celebrated R- his thoughts with the students and Later, an exciting dance per- School is a kind of a tiny world, which gives us all the experiences, the good, better and the best Day. Virendra Gupta,Am- energised the environment with formance by the students awed the Sbassador attended the oc- slogans. The event came to end by audience. The story behind the cannot believe it has been almost about. In such times, those are the casion as Chief Guest and along vote of thanks from the principal. framing of our constitution was an entire year since we last went moments that bring a smile on my with special invitees Sangeeta well portrayed in a play followed I to school. Those irreplaceable face. I cannot wait for the day school Gupta (Secretary,South Zone), aharaja Agarsain times with our friends and the resumes offline and we can do crazy Sushil Kant (Head,School Man- Public School, Ashok games period and the school trips stuff like this. School is the best time Vihar celebrated R- were so much fun. I cannot begin to of a person's life. If you haven't en- M Day virtually. The cel- express how much I am missing see- joyed it then I don't know whether ebration commenced with the na- ing the friends. Sitting you can experience it tional song followed by the hoist- on those congested in your life or not. So, ing of the Indian Flag and rendi- wooden benches, live your school life in tion of the national anthem. The whispering and talk- the best way possible. welcome speech by Bimal Prakash by a tribute performance to the ing during classes, Radhika Chopra, Aggarwal, Vice President (Prab- soldiers. The Chief Guest Arun mischief with friends, class IX, agement Committee), Laxmi hari-School) advocated integrity Bansal appreciated the virtual per- sitting in those last Singh(Manager) ,Rustom, Neeraj and infused the spirit of unity. formances and encouraged the stu- benches and sneakily Fr. Agnel Mishra and Sushma Maity un- Senior Vice President AWS Vi- dents to give their best. having tiffin. You are Multipurpose furled the National Flag.Students jay Kumar Gupta enlightened Also, the MAPS e-magazine can relate to me, School, Vashi expressed their patriotism virtu- Agarsainians with his words. The "Agarpunj" was unveiled. Princi- right? Then you know ally through presentations; in- harmonious instrumental rap pal Punam Gupta presented a vote what I am talking strumental, vocal and dance.Prin- played by talented Agarsainians of thanks. WHAT WENT WRONG?

Jack Leach picked four while James Anderson scalped three as England defeated India by 227 runs in the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With this win, England has taken a 1-0 lead in the four- match Test series. The win has also propelled England to the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings. Let’s analyse where it all went wrong for Team India?

James Anderson rattled , ’s stumps with scintillating in-swingers Our body language and intensity was not up to the mark, second innings we were much better. We were better in the second half of the first innings with the bat, not the first four batters. We have to understand the things that we have done decently in this game and the things that we haven’t and as a side we are always looking to improve. England were far more professional and consistent through- out the Test match than we were. , INDIA

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1 AJINKYA RAHANE 2 WAITING FOR 3 POOR BOWLING FROM 4 OMISSION OF FLOP SHOW WITH BAT HIT-MAN SHOW NADEEM & SUNDAR

Ajinkya Rahane drew many plaudits from the who’s who Veteran opener jeopardised India’s India’s bowling unit failed to fire collectively as Shah- The left-arm wristspinner found himself excluded once of cricket after leading India to a 2-1 series triumph against chances of clinching the series opener against ’s baz Nadeem and were expensive again as Kohli’s men went in with R Ashwin, Shahbaz Australia Down Under. Many even asked for Rahane to England as the premier batsman recorded another for- in both innings. India were far from disciplined on Nadeem and Washington Sundar as the three spinners. be made the captain in the longest format but it’s his form getful outing with the willow on Monday. Asked to chase the field. They conceded plenty of extras and failed Nadeem was drafted into the squad at the eleventh hour with the bat that has got people worried. After the vice- down a challenging target of 420, Virat Kohli-led Team to take their half-chances. “I don’t think we put enough after complained of knee pain during train- captain was dismissed by James Anderson for a duck in India got off to a worst possible start on Day 4 of the 1st pressure on them with the ball. Collectively as a bowl- ing on Thursday. And yet, Kuldeep, who took a five-wick- the second innings at Chennai, Sanjay Manjrekar rose Test match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. ing unit. The fast bowlers and Ash were good but we et haul in his last Test in Sydney more than two years questions on Twitter.Rahane hasn’t been as good in Tests Rohit, who has failed to get going in the ongoing four- needed all the bowlers to contain runs and create pres- ago, was overlooked. Former England skipper Michael at home as he has been away. In his last 7 innings at home, match Test series departed in the final session after a sure. Having said that, it was probably a pretty slow Vaughan lashed out at the Indian team management for the veteran has only aggregated 64 runs at an average of mediocre individual score of 12 off 20 balls. At a time with not much happening in the first 2 days ignoring match-winner Kuldeep. Vaughan tweeted, “Ri- 9.1. His last hundred came in Melbourne against Australia when Rohit has failed to live up to expectations in the with the ball,”Virat Kohli said. This is India’s first diculous decision by #India not to play @imkuldeep18!!! but barring that, Rahane didn’t even manage to cross the ongoing home series, the Indian opener was trolled by defeat at Chepauk in 22 years and their first loss to If he isn’t going to play at home with the injuries they 50-run mark. “My issue with Rahane the captain is Ra- Team India fans following his lacklustre performances England on home soil since Kolkata 2012. India will have when is he going to play!!!” Former England woman hane the batsman. After that 100 his scores are - 27*, 22, 4, with the bat for the Kohli-led side.Virat Kohli called look to bounce back when they take the field for the cricketer wondered why the Indians decided 37, 24, 1 & 0. After a 100, class players carry their form & upon the top-four batsman to contribute more in the up- second Test, which will be played at the same venue to bench the Uttar Pradesh spinner.The Chinaman could carry the burden of players out of form,” he tweeted. coming matches. from February 13. have been pretty effective on Chennai’s placid track.

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ways to get better. The idea Photo: PTI was to get to 400 and declare ■ With the huge win, England toppled India to claim the still stand a decent chance at making it to the final of the and it didn’t materialise like that. top spot in the ICC World Test Championship points table. inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. India will The most important thing was to England are now on top of the WTC points table with a PCT have to win at least two of their remaining three matches take the Indian win out of the equation and we could just focus of 70.2% and 442 points from six series. India slipped to against England in the ongoing Test series to make it to the on taking the wickets. I think the the fourth spot on the WTC points table after their crush- summit clash, which will be played at the iconic Lord’s Crick- guys handled the pressure well and looking forward to the ing defeat. India have a PCT of 68.3%. They now face an up- et Ground later this year. Meanwhile, England look all but rest of the series. hill task ahead of them to qualify for the World Test Cham- certain to qualify for the final after getting off to a winning JOE ROOT, ENGLAND CAPTAIN pionship final. All is not lost for the Indian team yet as they start in the Test series.

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