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ISSN 2347-162X RNI No. GUJENG/2002/23382 Ahmedabad, wednesday, MARCH 25, 2020 Vol.19, Issue-11 www.theopenpage.co.in facebook.com/theopenpage Total Page -16 Invitation Price: `30/- The Open Page, 23, Suryakunj Society, Nr. Nutan School, Prabhat Chowk, Ghatlodia Ahmedabad - 380061 | Ph : 9586022210 i nside Summer Vacation... 21 TIPS FOR 21 DAYS IN THE LENS OF GROWTH MINDSET Bibhuti Biswal Principal Summer has already started and the most Sri Sathiya Sai Vidyaniketan awaited summer Vacation is not much far. Vacation is the happiest and the most excitingtime of a student’s life, isn’t it? p3 ife passes through indeterminate Lphases called ups and downs. During good times we are excited, moods up Technology and Parenting and highly spirited which is obvious. However, during times of difficulty, we resort to blaming everybody and feel re- jected and crestfallen. Present 21 days of lockdown is an ocean of opportunity for us to rejuvenate ourselves, and allow the whole world to rejuvenate for a long journey of life. 1. Health is wealth: Ponder over it, do The digital world is such an integral and daily exercises in the morning and in beneficial part of our life today that we can’t even imagine a day without it. We have the the evening so that our body will re- information of the whole world at our main fit and fine. fingertips and there’s no question. p7 2. Annam Brahma: Food is God. Eat healthy food and enjoy chewing food 10. Pursue Self-development: Join in 17. Practice 3Rs: Reduce, reuse and recy- so that it will nourish our body. any online courses you would like to cle resources at home, as these are Career in Performing arts do and finish it. limited now. 3. Read to lead: Read a book of your choice. May it be comic, cartoon, 11. Watch TV: Watch the news to keep 18. Understand the ultimate purpose of novels, biographies, fiction, cook- yourself updated and favourite life: Cultivate selfless love & Love book etc. channels or favourite music show. your fellow beings. Then only you can shun hatred, delusion, restless, 4. Do what you love; Pursue hobbies. Give 12. Spend quality time with Family par- ego, and rise above me and mine. full time to work on your intrinsic in- ticularly with children and play with terest, which you wanted, to purse them carefully. Maintain a safe dis- 19. Skill development: Develop the skill, seriously since long. It is the time to tance from elderly person in the which you need most. Learn to cre- 27th March is observed as ‘World Theatre Day’ take off in the plateau of your life, family. ate new apps/software, writing arti- and people celebrate it with great zeal. cles, do acting, painting, dancing, Emotions have been derived as a crucial part 5. Stay self-motivated: Read-inspiring 13. Detox self: Stay away from the inter- etc. of understanding and that is why the books, which will enable you to net and WhatsApp messages. Prac- interest of people has been shifted. p15 boost your immunity and tice mindfulness/Sudarshan kriya / 20. Self-Contemplation: Close your confidence. Jyoti Dhyan meditation and retreat eyes and think about what you have self. done for others, for self, for the coun- General Theory of Relativity 6. Do action research: Conduct action try. Also, be in union with nature. research in the areas of interest, Albert Einstein 14. Heal the world: Contribute to the identify best practices in those areas world health and health of our 21. Do Social Service: If you want to help, for reform in your existing practices. mother planet earth by keeping your needy in this crucial time contact family healthy. people who are in the front line of 7. Creativity: Make crafts, decorate providing service and collaborate home and make your own recipe. 15. Silence: Observe silence for few min- with them without venturing out. 8. Go inward: Practice Yoga/Pranayam utes as per your choice as it is said Trust each other and work as a team daily, which will enhance your men- that ‘In-depth of Silence the voice of in the community. Treat each day as the tal toughness to tide over the God is heard’. gift of God, Focus on the happier side of difficulty. Einstein was asked to be the president of Israel, 16. Sleep well: Sleep is the best medi- life, Free your mind from worries, live simply and blissfully. The present catas- but he declined: After Chaim Weizmann, Israel’s 9. Communicate: Speak to your near cine for a healthy body. Take stress- first president, died in 1952, the country’s and dear ones regularly and make free sleep. trophe will disappear like passing prime minister offered the job to Einstein. p16 them emotionally connect with you. clouds. www.theopenpage.co.in school speaks Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 2

To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] Annual Function Organized by Kumkum School Blue Day Celebrated by the Students of Satyameva Jayate International School

With more than 1200 students and 218 teachers sharing the stage presenting the life of lord Krishna through the theme entitled as “Krishna Leela”, it was truly a momentous occasion to celebrate the talent and diversity of the Kumkum family. HOLI Celebrated by the Students Of Healthy Week Celebrated at Tripada Tender Touch School International Campus

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Dr. Twinkal Patel Founder Motherhood Foundation

ummer has already started and the Smost awaited summer Vacation is not much far. Vacation is the happiest and the most excitingtime of a student’s life, isn’t it? But as in summerthere is very high temperature during May & June, it is important to know what to do during this time, what to be careful about; to protect from the heatand enjoy the holidays. Why we need vacations? n Refreshing summer holidays break hectic school life routine. Kid scan have relaxation, boost your energy and charge up for the new academic session. n There are so many cooling things for kidsto enjoy like ice cream, candies, ice gola, milk shakes, Aamras and juices! n This is the best quality time for kids- have glucose/ minerals enriched sher- easily spread. You must have already rounding clean. to spend with their dear ones.They betsto stay hydrated and energised. heard about the corona virus outbreak Avoid touching your face, nose or eyes. can spend time with cousins, family, It is good to have fresh fruits& fruit or seen people wearing face masks. Keep away from those who are sick and friends, grandparents etc. juices like mango juice, watermelon There is noneed to fear, it as kids can fol- stay home if you are ill. n They can connect with social work or juice, sugarcane juice, orange juice and low some simple steps to prevent from Try to stay at least 1 meter away from household work to learn and im- sweet lime juice; they are very energetic it. You can guide them through the someone who is coughing or sneezing. prove on moral values and family and refreshing. instructions. Avoid travelling to public places and in- bonding. Parents can alsoplan vaca- Know how it spreads: Corona virus fected areas like hospitals and clinics. tions to visit native place or new 2. Eat well spreads through droplets sent into the Structured days with regular meal- places like hill station or tourist spots It is always advisable to eat seasonalfruits air when someone infected coughs or times and bed times are an essential within India or abroad. and vegetables available in market. Many sneezes. The virus can spread in com- part of keeping happy and healthy. If n Kids can explore enhance their skills kids don’t like the vegetables, but vegeta- munities from one person to another, kids follow these steps they can easily and learn many new things in sum- bles are rich in vitamins and minerals and through contact with surfaces that stay fit and healthy to enjoy your mer vacation. Many summer holiday which you need in your growing age. have germs on them. So keeping your- holidays. based crash course classes / summer Avoid heavy, spicy foods during sum- self and surroundings constantly disin- classes are conducted at conducted mer. One should his meals in small fected can help. Reopening of schools: between the months of March to amounts buthave them frequently. Know the symptoms: Corona virus in- Re opening of schools is a period when June. Kids can pre- register for them Ensure that kids drink and eat only fection causes fever, cough, and trouble kids are unwilling to go to school, be- as per their interest and learn com- fresh food items. in breathing. Symptoms are like cold or cause they all still want to enjoy vaca- puters, dance, drama, music or a mu- flu. It can get more serious in some peo- tionbut they need to cope up with the sical instrument art and craft, swim- 3. Protect from heat ple, and may lead to illnesses like pneu- study cycle too. So let them get charged ming or many indoor and outdoor Kids should wear light clothes. Cotton- monia. Kids must report to their parents/ during vacation and fasten seatbelts for games. Destination residential sum- wears save us from heat. teachers if they feel unusual or experi- new academic year, new school session, mer camps which include fun and Your eyes also need protection so wear ence any of the above mentioned new standard. Soon they will have new learning activities for the children sunglasses while outing or exposure to symptoms. friends, new teachers, new school bags, are also a good way to enjoy the sum- Sun. You should wash your eyes with Frequently wash your hands with soap water bottles, new lunch boxes. So mer vacation. Kids can learn cycling clean water 2-3 times a day to keep and water for 20 seconds (or the length exciting! or join a library. Reading books is a them cool. of two “Happy Birthday” songs). Wash I am sure kids will be great when great way to spend time for kids dur- Wear a cap to protect eyes, face and your hands every time you come in from they get back to school & routine. As ing summer vacation. hair from the harshsunlight. any public place, a park or garden or the school will start, they will have Well, I am sure that after reading this Apply sunscreen on skin to protect school, before and after you eat, and af- homework and other tasks regarding you have an idea why summer vacation from UV rays of the Sun. ter blowing nose, coughing, sneezing or studies. Even after the school restarts, is important and why it is there on your using the bathroom. the weather remains hot and they need curriculum. This is the best time for kids, 4. Be safe from Corona virus If soap and water is not available use to be careful with their health. They but we should spend their vacation time infection hand sanitizer. can plan your summer activity accord- safely to learn and explore thingsof As we can experience, the weather is Face masks are not required to wear for ing to temperature and school timings. theirliking. Here are some tips for their getting unpredictable day by day. Some most people. If you see people wearing Even after school restarts, they can well being in summer: days it is very cold and windy and some face masks, they are being extra cau- continue to follow the above men- days it rains. It difficult to believe that tious. You should wear them only if in- tioned hydration and diet tips to stay 1. Stay hydrated the summer has already started as it structed by parents, teachers or doctors. ever ready. Drink plenty of water, at least 8 to 10 seems multiple seasoned are coming to- Cough or sneeze in a tissue, discard it So happy vacation to you all. And until glasses a day to beat the heat. You can gether.In such weather any infection can properly and immediately after using. the vacation starts remember, “Laughter Try to keep your belongings and sur- is an instant vacation!” Write to us at [email protected] if you want any specific topic or query to be covered in this section www.theopenpage.co.in YOUNG REporters club (Y.R.C.) Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 4 Picnic to Varun Camp was Organized for the Students of CCIS Green Campus

arun Camp gave an experience of being sur- Vrounded by greenery and the beauty of nature. A delicious breakfast was followed by a mag- ic show, puppet show and train rides. After a tiring and fun packed morning children headed for lunch where all relished a variety of food. The next event was the Dj Dance. All students danced on the floor with great energy on the thumping dance numbers. Even the teachers could not resist the luring temptation of the dance floor. The laughter and joy that was witnessed amongst the children was something beyond words. The picnic was a much needed break from the regular schedule of the students in school and the children made the best out of the day. Annual Day Celebrated at Shree Renowned Russian Throat Singer visited Vidyanagar English medium school Zebar School

MYFM 94.3 visited CCIS S.G.Campus www.theopenpage.co.in YOUNG REporters club (Y.R.C.) Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 5 Social Science Week celebrated at LML School ML School celebrated Social Science Lweek from February 3rd to February 8th to make the young minds aware about India’s rich cultural heritage. The entire week was based on the topics based on History, Geography, Current Affairs, etc. The week started with the activity based on the” importance of So- the General Awareness. A skit was pre- cial Science”. Various activities like in- sented by the English Club members on formation on the current Cabinet Minis- ‘Social Awareness’ where students gave ters, Slogan writing, Poster making, etc the valuable information about the neg- were organized during the entire week. ative impact of social media in the soci- The major attraction of the week was ety. The entire week was very informa- the Inter House Quiz competition which tive and helped the students understand was held on February 8th. All the teams the way in which they can bring the seemed to be well equipped with the positive changes in the society. knowledge in every subject including —Rakshita Jain, VII A, YRC Member

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Devina Patel - Grade 8 Ved Ranna - Grade 5 www.theopenpage.co.in diy(DO IT Yourself) Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 6 Jam Cookies Vermicelli Upma Ingredients Ingredients: n 1 cup, wheat vermicelli n Salt to taste n 1 cup maida n 1 tsp, urad dal n Turmeric powder as required n 1 cup cooking oil n 3 tbsp, finely chopped onion n 1/2 tsp, Mustard seeds n 1 cup powdered sugar n 1 tsp, coriander chopped n 1/2 tsp, Cumin seeds n 3 tblsp mix fruit jam n Oil as required n Some chocolate chips (optional) HOW TO PREPARE? n Heat a wok or a kadhai and roast the vermicelli for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden. Method: Transfer to a plate and keep aside. 1) Beat oil and sugar till the mixture becomes fluffy and light. n Now heat oil in the same kadhai and add urad dal, mustard and cumin seeds. Let them crackle for a minute. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and add the onions. Mix well. 2) Add maida and mix well to form a firm dough. n Add turmeric powder and salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes. 3) Make small balls from it. n Add 1 cup of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Add the vermicelli and mix well. Cover the kadhai with a lid and let it cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked and the 4) Take the balls one by one and press a water is dried up. little and make a small dent on top. n Check seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with chopped coriander on top. 5) Place them on a greased tray, at a Serve immediately. little distance from each other. 6) Bake in a pre-heated oven at 160 degrees for 20 minutes. 7) When cooled to room temperature, take some jam and place in the dent of each cookie. 8) You can also add chocolate chips with jam. 9) Store in an air-tight jar and enjoy with tea or coffee anytime.

A delicious recipe BY ESTHER SAMUEL Esther Samuel, A complete foodie who likes to experiment with food and Is determined to make cooking a very Interesting chore of one’s life.

Quiz 1. In what country were the Olympic Games invented? 2. Who was the 16th president of the United States? Invisible 3. Who invented the telephone? 4. The Statue of Liberty came from which country to the United States? Licorice 5. Who painted the Mona Lisa? You’ll Need: Licorice, or other long, straight candy (alternative: a pencil or 6. What’s the name of the town where The Flintstones straw) live? Tall, skinny drinking glass Cooking oil, such as vegetable or olive oil 7. Which famous ocean liner sank on her first voyage in How To: 1912? 1. Pour some oil into the glass. 2. Put the candy stick into the glass. At the surface of the oil, does 8. Which movie is Prince Charming from? the candy look as if it has been cut in half? 3. Lean the candy stick against the side of the glass. (If the licorice 9. Which country did Justin Bieber come from? doesn’t lay flat against the side, make a bend near the bottom of the stick to help hold it in place.) 10. What is the nickname for the bell of the clock at 4. Look at the side of the glass, and slowly turn it. Does the licorice get wider and narrower? Can you make it disappear? the Palace of Westminster in London? What’s happening: You’ve probably noticed how light bends in a glass of water. This Send your answer to [email protected]. Names of the Winners is what makes things inside a glass of water look so distorted and would be annouced in the next issue strange. Oil bends light even more than water does. In fact, it can bend the light so much that, if you hold the glass the right way, a piece of candy nestled against the side of the glass is completely hidden from your eyes. www.theopenpage.co.in experience speaks Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 7

As parents, we must keep Technology and reminding ourselves that when it comes to spending time with our kids- quality is more Parenting important than quantity he digital world is such an integral Tand beneficial part of our life today that we can’t even imagine a day without it. We have the information of the whole world at our fingertips and there’s no question, be it any field, that “Google Aunty” can’t immediately answer. Grandparents can regularly ‘see’ and talk to their grandchildren living in another country using video calling. Our smart gadgets have undoubtedly made the world much smaller and our lives much more convenient. At the same time they have also led to an increased dependency and we feel helpless if any of our gadgets stop working. Ironically, this incredible boom in communication technology is also making us increasingly isolated from each other. It is a common sight to see each member of the family sitting with their personal smart device in hand. If a young child is being fussy, the mother gives them a screen for distraction. Although physically around, many parents continue to be mentally distant as they are busy chatting and updating their social media instead of actually engaging and talking with their children. We often for- get that children are like little sponges- they observe us, feel us, study us and soak up every piece of information they can find from us to store for later use. In fact, 80 percent of a child’s brain devel- feel under-valued and neglected, lead- sion and never leave your child un- child’s bedroom to avoid the tempta- ops during early childhood itself. It is ing to a short temper and lack of empa- accompanied in the big bad world of tion to use them around bedtime. said that the quality of one’s childhood thy. Children who feel emotionally ne- the internet. Educate them about the This will encourage more family and the parent-child relationship, de- glected during early childhood often go dangers and threats of social media, time, as well as healthier eating and signs the adult they will grow up to be. on to develop low self-esteem, poor so- along with the appropriate and safe sleeping habits. As parents, we must keep reminding cial skills and decreased personal func- ways of using it. n Educate them about your family’s ourselves that when it comes to spend- tioning as grown ups. n Establish mutually agreeable limits, core values and principles. Explain ing time with our kids- quality is more Just evaluating the current situation is routines and guidelines for use of the dangers of oversharing our lives important than quantity. Children yearn not adequate but what matters is to dis- media. on the internet and the importance cover the solution to the problem. Par- for parents’ undivided attention and n Encourage kids to regularly play out- of social media privacy. ents must strive to guide their children every little thing we do is important. door games and engage in physical towards a well balanced path where n Warn the children about the dangers Our verbal or non verbal interaction activities as a daily routine. This will they are abreast of both- technology as of online predators as well as about with them while playing, reading sto- keep the physically fit and well as good family values. These are cyber crimes, cyber-bullying etc. ries, singing, using humour, delight, and motivated. some of the measures that parents can n Use parental control software to even our frustrations and patience, n Let your children teach you some teach them how to relate with the rest take in order to develop a strong and block the websites that are not ap- lasting bond with their little ‘techies’ technological skills as they have the propriate for children. of the world. This is why it is concerning ability to learn faster than you. This n Make your own media plans. Media that so many parents are unwittingly will boost their confidence and your n Explain to them that they should not should work within the framework outsourcing this huge responsibility to interaction with them. believe everything they see on the smart-phones and tablets. And so when of family values and help in parent- Internet. Teach them to differentiate n Be a role model and follow your own children spend much of their time star- ing rather than impeding it. between ‘Fake News’ and authentic rules. Remember children are great ing into digital screens, instead of feel- n Orient your child that screen time reliable news sources. mimics and they learn more by ob- ing concerned, their parents often brag will be co-view, co-play and co-en- serving what we do than by listening n Parents must seek advice or help about their little ones operating touch gage time which will encourage so- to what we say. from experts on technology and screen devices without any help. cial interaction, bonding and learn- child psychology if needed. Family time used to be about having ing. It is always advisable for parents n Encourage your kids to talk about great conversations and doing things to- to watch a show, play a game or in- their online experiences. Listen to To conclude- media and digital devices gether, but now it usually involves both teract with the children online to be their inputs and opinions so they are an influential part of life today. The ben- parents and children being busy with a part of their tech life. feel comfortable communicating the efits of these devices, if used moderately same with you. their respective devices. As a result n Parents should establish an internet and appropriately, can be great. But unsu- many children are isolated and feel use and monitoring protocol and in- n Create a tech-free zone or time. pervised and unbridled use of this technol- more attached to their phone or com- form their children about the same. Meals, social gatherings, outdoor ogy is not healthy for any age group. More- puter than to their parents. A weak par- Parents should help children under- playtime should be no-gadget peri- over, nothing can replace face-to-face time ent–child relationship can make a child stand the need of parental supervi- ods. Recharge devices outside the with family, friends, and educators. www.theopenpage.co.in 8 activities Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 9 fill in the colors Suduko Stay at Home, Stay Safe

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Birth name Hoshiar Singh Dahiya Born 5 May 1936 Sisana, Rohtak District, Punjab Province, British India (now in Sonipat District, Haryana, India) Died 6 December 1998 (aged 61) Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Allegiance Republic of India Service/branch Indian Army Years of service 1963-1988 Rank Colonel Unit The Grenadiers Born 6 January 1949 (age 71) Commands held 3 Grenadiers Kadyal, Jammu & Kashmir, India Battles/wars Indo-Pakistan war of 1965 Indo-Pakistani war of 1971 Allegiance Republic of India Battle of Basantar Awards Param Vir Chakra Service/branch Indian Army

n 15 December 1971 a battalion of the Grenadiers was given the Years of service 1969–2000 Otask of establishing a bridgehead across the Basantar river in the Shakargarh Sector. Major Hoshiar Singh was commanding the left Rank Honorary Captain forward company and he was ordered to capture the enemy locality of Jarpal. This was a well-fortified position and was held in strength Service number by the enemy. During the assault, his company came under intense shelling and effective crossfire from enemy medium machine guns. JC-155825 Undeterred, he led the charge and captured the objective after a fierce hand-to hand fight. The enemy reacted and put in three coun- Unit 8 JAK LI ter attacks on 16 December 1971, two of them supported by armour, Major Hoshiar Singh unmindful of the heavy shelling and tank fire Battles/wars Siachen Conflict Operation Meghdoot went from trench to trench, motivating his command and encourag- ing his men to stand fast and fight. Inspired by his courage and daunt- Operation Rajiv less leadership, his company repulsed all the attacks inflicting heavy Awards Param Vir Chakra casualties on the enemy. Again, on 17 December 1971 the enemy made another attack with a battalion supported by heavy artillery aib Subedar Bana Singh volunteered to be a member of a task force fire. Though seriously wounded by enemy shelling, Major Hoshiar Nconstituted in June 1987 to clear an intrusion by an adversary in the Singh again went from trench to trench moving about in the open Siachen Glacier area at an altitude of 21,000 feet. The post was virtually an with utter disregard to his personal safety when an enemy shell land- impregnable glacier fortress with ice walls, 1500 feet high, on both sides. ed near the medium machine gun post injuring the crew and render- Naib Subedar Bana Singh led his men through an extremely difficult and ing it inoperative. Major Hoshiar Singh, realizing the importance of hazardous route. He inspired them by his indomitable courage and leader- machine-gun fire, immediately rushed to the machine-gun pit and ship. The brave Naib Subedar and his men crawled and closed in on the though seriously wounded himself, manned the gun inflicting heavy adversary. Moving from trench to trench, lobbing hand grenades and charg- casualties on the enemy. ing with the bayonet, he cleared the post all intruders. www.theopenpage.co.in Back to the roots Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 11

1st March – Zero Discrimination 8 March - Ramakrishna Jayanti 14 March – Pi Day 21 March - World Forestry Day Day On 21st March, World Forestry Day or International Day of Zero Discrimination Day Forests is celebrated every is celebrated globally on year to raise public awareness 1 March every year so about the values, significance that everyone live life and contributions of the with dignity regardless forests to balance life cycle on of age, gender, ethnicity, the earth. In 1971, the World skin color, height, Forestry Day was established weight etc. The symbol of Zero Discrimination at the 23rd General Assembly Day is the butterfly. Firstly, on 1 March, 2014 UN of European Confederation of Agriculture. had celebrated this day. On 14 March Pi Day is celebrated around the world. Pi is a symbol used in mathematics to 1st March - World Civil Defense On this day the birth anniversary of Saint represent a constant. It is the ratio of the 21 March - World Poetry Day Ramakrishna is celebrated. According to him, circumference of a circle to its diameter which is Day "the sole point of human birth is to acknowledge approx. 3.14. World Civil Defense Day God". is celebrated every year on 1st March to bring 15 March - World Consumer attention of the world 10 March - CISF Raising Day Rights Day public about the importance of civil protection and to pay tributes to the efforts, sacrifices and accomplishments of all the services responsible to fight against disasters. International Civil On 21st March, World Poetry Day is celebrated Defense Organization (ICDO) decided to every year to recognize the unique ability of celebrate this day in 1990. The theme of World poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human Civil Defense Day 2019 is "Children's safety, our mind. To celebrate this day on 21st March was responsibility". adopted during UNESCO's 30th session in Paris in 1999. It is observed on 15 March every year for raising 3rd March - World Wildlife Day global awareness about consumer rights and needs. This day is a chance to demand that the The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) 22 March – World Water Day rights of all consumers are respected and Raising Day is observed every year on 10 March. On 22 March, World Water protected and to protest against social injustices. The CISF was set up in 1969 under an act of the Day is observed annually to Parliament of India. It works under the Union raise awareness about the Ministry of Home Affairs and it’s headquarter is 16 March - National Vaccination importance of freshwater in New Delhi. This organization works for and advocating for the seaways, airways and some of the major Day sustainable management of installations in India. There are some reserved freshwater resources. It was recommended to battalions in the CISF which work with the state celebrate in 1992 at United Nations Conference This day is celebrated globally on 3rd March and police to protect law and orders. on Environment and Development (UNCED) in is closely aligns with the Sustainable Rio de Janerio. And then, in 1993 first World Water Development Goal 12 that is Life without water, Day is celebrated. which focuses on marine species and to highlight 11 March - No Smoking Day (Sec- the problems, critical issues of marine wildlife to ond Wednesday of March) our everyday life. The theme of 2019 is "Life 23rd March - World Meteorolog- below water: for people and planet". ical Day

4th March - National Safety On 16 March every year, National Vaccination Day Day is observed in India which is also known as National Safety Day is National Immunization Day (IMD). It was first celebrated in India on observed on 16 March, 1995 when the first dose 4th March by the of Oral Polio Vaccine was given. It is an attempt National Safety to increase awareness for the eradication of polio Council of India. This from the planet earth. day is celebrated to make people get safe 18 March - Ordnance Factories from several issues like World Meteorological Day is celebrated on 23rd financial loss, health Day (India) March every year to attract attention towards problems and also any On 18th March, Ordnance weather and climate for safety and wellbeing of other problems that No Smoking Day is observed every year on the Factories Day is observed the society. On 23rd March, 1950, World people are facing in their life. second Wednesday of March to raise awareness every year all over India. On Meteorological Organization came into force. The about the harmful health effects of tobacco via this occasion, the Ordnance theme chosen for this day reflects topical 8 March - International smoking and to encourage people all over the Factory, Field Gun Factory, weather, climate or water-related issues. world to quit smoking. Small Arms Factory, Women's Day Ordnance Parachute Factory and Ordnance Equipment 24 March - World Tuberculosis 12 March - Mauritius Day Factory acknowledge the (TB) Day day. World TB Day is celebrated every year 20 March - International Day of on 24 March annually to commemorate the Happiness date when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes TB in 1882. This Day is observed to educate people about TB, its impact This day is observed globally every year on 8 around the world. March to celebrate about the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Day of Happiness is observed every Also, it is an action for accelerating gender parity. year on 20 March. Since 2013, the United Nations 27 March - World Theatre Day Purple is the color which symbolizes women has celebrated this day to recognize the World Theatre Day is celebrated on 27 March internationally. The combination of purple, green importance of happiness in the lives of people annually across the world since 1962 to raise the and white color is to symbolize the equality of around the world. The UN launched the 17 importance of the art form "theatre" and to act women's which is originated from the Women's Mauritius Day is celebrated annually on 12 March Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 to end as a wakeup call for governments, politicians and Social and Political Union in the UK in 1908. Do to mark two key events that took place in the poverty, reduce inequality and protect our planet institutions which have not yet recognized its you know that purple signifies justice and dignity, history of the country that is independence from which are the three key aspects that lead to well- value to the people and also have not realized its green symbolizes hope and white purity? Britain in 1968 and it became a republic in 1992. being and happiness. potential for economic growth. www.theopenpage.co.in SPORTS Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 12

Captain Unadkat fires Saurashtra to maiden Ranji Trophy title, delivers on final day yet again WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

kipper Jaydev Unadkat on Friday pro- In the second innings, all Saurashtra nultimate day. way next door. PTI Brief scores: Sau- Sduced a lion-hearted spell when it had to do was to bat time before both The onus was on the Saurashtra skip- rashtra 425 and 105/4 in 34 overs beat mattered the most against Bengal, lead- captains decided to call off the game per to deliver again after his perfor- Bengal 381in 161 overs ( S Chatterjee 81, ing Saurashtra to their maiden Ranji and shake hands. They eventually did mance against Gujarat propelled his W Saha 64 ; D Jadeja 3/114, P Mankad Trophy triumph a year after stumbling that at tea time after Saurashtra saun- team to its fourth final in eight seasons. 2/45) on basis of 1st innings lead. at the last hurdle. tered 105 for four in 34 overs. He had bowled 32 overs before that The win was achieved on the basis of With the win, Saurashtra ended their match-winning over without getting a ‘Hunger for India comeback the first-innings lead here. Ranji Trophy title drought while a fight- wicket despite giving his all. stronger than ever’ Bengal had the upper hand going into ing Bengal will have to wait longer for But such is his conviction that he Now that he is a Ranji Trophy winner, day five after Anustup Majumdar their first crown since the 1989-90 sea- backs himself to do the job in the tough- Jaydev Unadkat hopes that “people” will (63) and Arnab Nandi (40 not out) son. “It’s a great feeling, different world est of situations. In fact, he thrives on it. not talk only about his IPL riches and shared an unbeaten 91-run stand in the altogether. Last season we were very Majumdar and Nandi, who resumed the says the hunger to make an India come- final session on Thursday. close to winning the title but we day on 58 and 28 after defying Saurash- back has never been stronger following But Unadkat, who had single-handily couldn’t. It’s a great, great feeling. The tra on Thursday, were expected to get a sensational season. taken Saurashtra into the final with a best things about this team is that all the 72 runs for the all-important first in- “I still have the hunger to make a seven-wicket haul against Gujarat on the players have played together for a nings but Unadkat changed it all in one comeback. It has never been stronger the final day of their semifinal, rose to very long time,” said Saurashtra stal- over. than this and that actually kept me go- the occasion yet again to script a historic wart Cheteshwar Pujara. Two balls after sending back a deject- ing throughout the season,” said Unad- victory. Despite the loss, it was a memorable ed Majumdar, Unadkat was alert enough kat after captaining Saurashtra to their The left-arm pacer had the in-form season for Bengal, who reached the title on the field to make Akash Deep pay for maiden trophy. “To be honest, it was Majumdar LBW and Akash Deep run out clash after 13 years at the back of stellar ignoring the basics. challenging physically surviving the in a space of three balls to turn the game performances from the pace trio of Having played and miss, Akash Deep season. Bowling those long spells as a on its head. Unadkat ended as the sea- Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Ishan Porel was found standing marginally outside fast bowler in almost every game. son’s leading wicket-taker with 67 and veteran batsman Manoj Tiwary and the crease. The wicketkeeper was quick “I just want to keep this phase going. I scalps at a staggering average of 13.23, Majumdar. to observe that and went for the direct don’t want to end it here. Yes, we have one short of an all-time record. For Saurashtra, the star performers hit but missed, only for the bowler to won the trophy and I am the happiest One hour and 10 minutes of play in were Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada, collect the ball and disturb the timber, captain in the world right now If I can the decisive morning session yielded 27 and of course, their captain. giving Saurashtra their second wicket in say that.” runs and four wickets with Bengal all Unadkat, who opened the bowling three balls. The 28-year-old last played for India out for 381, giving Saurashtra a 44-run alongside Chetan Sakariya on day five, The game was played behind closed in 2018, a T20 International against first innings lead. At the start of the day, was a tad defensive with the field place- doors due to the coronavirus threat but Bangladesh, and he played his only Test Bengal needed 72 runs for the first-in- ment early on, considering the team the celebratory roar from the Saurashtra in 2010 and last of his seven ODIs in nings lead with four wickets in hands. conceded easy runs to Bengal on the pe- players could be heard from the high- 2013. To feature your school sports event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] www.theopenpage.co.in SPORTS Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 13 Moving Tokyo Games possible, too

soonorld Athletics chief to Sebastian Coedecide on cancellation: Coe Wsaid on Thursday that moving the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to September or October due to the coronavirus outbreak was a possibility but it was too soon to take a decision on whether to cancel the Games. While most of world sport has come to a standstill due to the pandemic, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has remained committed to staging the Tokyo Games as planned from July 24- Aug. 9 despite growing dissent.

“Let’s not make a precipitous decision distance runner and you’re confined to when we don’t have to four months your house, that’s a massive challenge,” out,” Coe told BBC Sport. Coe told The Times. “If you had to ease that date, you’d “Our sport has always been about ‘POSTPONE THE GAMES’ have to ease it. It’s possible, anything is fairness and a level playing field so we onsidering that the world is fo- “I think, in the present scenario, possible,” he added when asked if the shouldn’t feel ashamed to set that as our Ccused on health and safety of its with the health scares and all the Games could be moved to September or ambition. The reality is that may not be citizens, it is better to defer the travel restrictions and all, it is a tough October. possible in every case but we want to do Olympics, says Gopichand time and at the moment the whole “Events are changing by the hour but what we can to drill down on that. India’s chief badminton coach Pul- world is thinking about health and it is not a decision that has to be made at “Some are not able to train properly, lela Gopichand believes the Tokyo safety for its citizens, so I think given the moment. We’re trying to manage some are not able to access public tracks Olympics should be postponed given the situation it is better if the Olym- the situation with the information we or indoor facilities and we’re working to the unprecedented crisis that the pics are postponed,” he added. have but there is not a great deal of try and help them find these facilities.” world is facing due to the COVID-19 The Badminton World Federation information. The virus has infected nearly 219,000 pandemic. was severely criticised for conduct- “The temperature in the room with people globally and caused more than The call to defer the Olympics, ing the All England Championship the IOC is, nobody is saying we’re going 8,900 deaths so far, sparking concerns scheduled to be held in Tokyo from earlier this month, despite the rapid to the Games come what may.” over the viability of the Games. July 24 to August 9, is growing after spread of the deadly disease. Europe has become the new epicentre Coe, the driving force behind the suc- most of the major sporting events International players, including of the flu-like virus that originated in cess of London 2012 as chairman of the were either cancelled or postponed London Olympics bronze-medallist China late last year and restrictions on organising committee, said the problem due to the deadly outbreak, which Saina Nehwal, slammed BWF saying movement in several nations have hit faced by the Tokyo Games was bigger has killed over 8000 people and in- players’ safety was compromised for the training plans of athletes ahead of than the mass boycott of the 1980 Mos- fected more than 2,00,000 financial gains and Gopichand also Games. cow Olympics. globally. didn’t mince any words. IOC president Thomas Bach said they “I lived through Moscow and that was The International Olympic Com- “Definitely, I think it was a wrong heard athletes’ concerns on health and a crisis... This has probably exercised mittee (IOC), however, said on decision on BWF’s part to put the preparation but Coe said ensuring a lev- more thinking time and expended more Wednesday it expects the Games to players at risk by hosting the All Eng- el playing field for athletes during prep- effort for federations than anything I begin on time. land,” said Gopichand, who is cur- arations may not be possible but it is a can remember,” Coe added. “I have my doubts about the Olym- rently in self-isolation after return- challenge World Athletics will strive to “We’re doing everything we possibly pics. It is not like it is far away. The ing from Birmingham. overcome. can to get our sport and our athletes preparation has to start now. So, the After being condemned by the “Recent evidence suggests China into the best possible shape through a IOC has to take a call now for every- players, the BWF suspended all tour- seems to be pulling out of this but if challenging time and get to an Olympic one to relax,” Gopichand told PTI. naments till April 12. you’re living in Europe, you’re an Italian Games.” www.theopenpage.co.in current events Ahmedabad, wednesday, march 25, 2020 14

Philippines first country to sus- India plans to top up strategic Coronavirus: How many times Australia to impose 14-day self- pend all financial markets as tanks with cheap Saudi, UAE do doctors wash their hands? isolation on international trav- coronavirus spreads oil: Report Watch this video for the answer ellers, bans cruise ships

To prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus, Australia will impose 14-day self-isolation on The Philippine Stock Exchange closed indefinitely India plans to take advantage of low prices for oil scientists and researchers have constantly international travellers arriving and ban cruise while currency and bond trading were suspended, from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates emphasised that washing hands with soap at ships from foreign ports for 30 days, mirroring the first market shutdowns worldwide in to top up its strategic petroleum reserves (SPR), frequent intervals is necessary. But do you know restrictions in nearby New Zealand aimed at response to the coronavirus, with authorities two sources familiar with the matter said. Global the number of times a doctor has to wash hands slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Australian citing risks to the safety of traders. And while it oil prices have fallen around 40% in March as the after treating patients infected with the Covid-19 Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the was done for health reasons, amid a broad impact of the coronavirus pandemic has disease, which is caused by the virus? A video new measures after a meeting with a newly lockdown in the Philippines, it raises the prospect destroyed demand, while supplies are growing shared on Twitter by China Global Television formed national cabinet, dubbed the coronavirus other exchanges may follow and has drawn following Moscow’s refusal to back deeper Network will answer this question. To begin with, ‘war cabinet’. analysts’ attention. output cuts at a meeting of the Organization of doctors, who treat coronavirus patients, wear the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its OPEC+ protective suits and multiple gloves. In the video, allies. a doctor washes her hands firstly and then, takes South Africa suspends all RBI ready to provide liquidity to off her shoe covers. She washes her hands again forms of cricket for two months Yes Bank if needed, shares like- and takes off the first layer of gloves, and then, Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, does the most obvious. Wash her hands. due to COVID-19 pandemic ly to zoom triggering trading halt Pakistan President arrives in China amid global coronavirus scare

With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a global upheaval, Cricket South Africa suspended all forms of cricket in the country for the next two Amid global coronavirus scare, Pakistan months. After South Africa president Cyril President Arif Alvi arrived in Beijing on a two-day Ramaphosa on Sunday declared a state of The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it is ready to visit to convey Islamabad’s strong support and disaster, CSA also decided to suspend all cricket Stocks dropped 8 per cent in the first minutes of provide liquidity to ailing Indian private lender solidarity to Beijing in its battle against the activities in the country to contain the spread of trading Monday on Wall Street and triggered Yes Bank if needed, reported news agency pandemic that has killed over 3,200 people in the virus. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken another temporary halt to trading as huge Reuters. Shares of the ailing bank could see China. Alvi was accompanied by a Pakistani the decision to immediately terminate all forms swaths of the economy come closer to shutting another rise.Yes Bank shares have zoomed since delegation including Foreign Minister Shah of cricket in the country, for the next 60 days, down, from airlines to restaurants. Emergency are expected to go up today as RBI Governor Mahmood Qureshi, Minister for Planning, namely: First-class cricket; List A cricket actions taken by the Federal Reserve late Sunday Shaktikanta Das assured that there was no Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar (Momentum Cup); All semi-professional and to prop up the economy and get financial markets reason for depositors to rush to withdraw funds and senior officials, Pakistan’s state-run APP provincial cricket; as well as All Junior and running smoothly again may have raised fears from the bank. news agency reported. Amateur cricket,” CSA said in a statement. even further, some investors said. Birthday wishes

Min Yoongi Smriti Irani th 9 MARCH 1993 23rd March 1976 Min Yoon-gi born March 9, 1993, better known by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Managed Smriti Zubin Irani born 23 March 1976 is an Indian politician, former by Big Hit Entertainment, he debuted as a member of the South Korean pop model, television actress, and producer. Irani is a Minister in the Union Cabinet of India. She is serving in the cabinet of Prime Minister Modi as idol group BTS in 2013. In 2016, he released his first solo mixtape, Agust D. Minister of Textiles and was given additional charge as Minister of The Korea Music Copyright Association attributes over 70 songs to Suga as a Women and Child Development in the 2nd cabinet of Modi since May songwriter and producer, including Suran’s “Wine”, which peaked at number 2019. A prominent leader within the Bharatiya Janata Party, she is a two on the Gaon Music Chart and won best Soul/R&B track of the year at Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, representing Amethi. the 2017 Melon Music Awards.

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7th March is observed as ‘World The- cation. Anyone with talent and interest 2atre Day’ and people celebrate it with in any of its field can successfully pur- great zeal. Emotions have been derived sue a career in this area. as a crucial part of understanding and This article notifies the top perform- that is why the interest of people has ing arts colleges in India that are operat- been shifted towards a career in ‘Per- Career in ing since a very long time. forming Arts’. Performing Arts is one of the most Course Details creative arts field. Be it music, dance, Many educational institutes and univer- acting or story writing, all of them in- sities in India are offering courses in the volve a creative and intelligent expres- Performing arts field of performing arts. These courses sion of feelings and emotions. Unlike are offered at different levels including other creative fields, it has a greater in- certificate level, diploma, undergradu- volvement in the matter as the medium ate degree level, postgraduate degree of speech is the person itself. Though and diploma level. The motive behind several best performing arts colleges these courses is to train students in vari- have been offering courses for a very ous categories of performing arts. Talk- long time, it is now; they are becoming ing about eligibility, a candidate should considerably popular among the youth. have passed the 10th level which is Those with a natural flair for express- mandatory is for the certificate courses. ing their thoughts with creativity have For the UG diploma and degree courses, an edge to pursue this career. Further, a the student must have cleared 10+2 ex- degree course in this field will help you amination and for the PG courses, they hone your skills. It will enable you to must have passed graduation in relevant work as a professional in the field of field from any recognized Institute or your interest with increased opportuni- University. Apart from the academic ties and exposure. That is the reason; qualifications, one should have inclina- students are now looking at these tion towards the performing art. courses as a professional degree course rather than a mere hobby. Career Prospects Having a degree in performing arts The scope of performing arts has wid- will open various career avenues for ened, over the years. As a result, many you. educational institutes and universities Moreover, it is equally important to in India have included courses in the choose the right college as learning the field of performing arts to their curricu- skills from a well-experienced faculty lum. Students can specialize in various with latest technologies will give a boost performing arts and become singers, to your career. In general, taking admis- music composers, dancers, musicians - sion in any of the Performing Arts course vocal or instrument or drama artists. does not require any particular qualifi- Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses Job options National School of Drama (NSD) the Acting Department FTII, Pune) founded the institution Jobs directly related to your Jobs where your degree would in 1976. Some of the famous alumni of this school are Rani degree include: be useful include: NSD is one of the elite theater training institutions of the Mukherjee, Ajay Devgan, Anil Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and world and one of its kind in India. It is an autonomous Ranbir Kapoor. n Actor n Arts administrator organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was established in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Location: Bungalow No. 29, S.V.P. Nagar, Near Versova n Community arts worker n Broadcast presenter Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shahrukh Khan, Satish Telephone Exchange , MHADA Andheri (W), Mumbai – n Dancer n Further education teacher Kaushik, Om Puri, and Irrfan Khan are some of the 400053. n Drama therapist n Higher education lecturer prominent alumni of NSD. The Barry John Acting Studio Bahawalpur House, 1, Bhagwandas Road, Mandi n Music therapist n Secondary school teacher Location: The Barry John Acting Studio (BJAS) was formerly named as House, New Delhi, Delhi – 110001. Imago Acting School was initially opened in 1999, in Noida, n Theatre director n Theatre stage manager U.P (Film City), and was later shifted to Mumbai. Manoj Film and Television Institute of India Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any Bajpai, Freida Pinto, Jacqueline Fernandez, Richa Chadda, degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here. (FTII) Varun Dhawan, and Arjun Kapoor are some of the noted FTII Formerly known as The Film Institute of India was alumni of BJAS. Work experience established in 1960 on the former Prabhat Studio premises Location: 301 Nanak Chambers, Opp. Fun Republic New Performing artists generally supplement their training, generate opportunities at Pune. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai – 400053. and enhance their creative knowledge through work experience and by Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. participating in voluntary projects. Contact your local community centre or Rajkumar Hirani, Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bhaduri Bachchan, The Music Academy search the internet for details of community projects in your area. Subhash Ghai, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Shatrughan Sinha are The Music Academy, Madras was founded in 1928 as an Other options include getting involved with unfunded charitable organizations’ among the few notable alumni of FTII. outcome of the music conference that was held in projects, or to support industry professionals in developing their creative Location: No.11, Telephone Exchange, Law College Road, conjunction with the All India Congress Session in Madras process. Deccan Gymkhana, Pune – 411004. city. It was conceived to be the institution that would set Consider organizing acting or dance workshops and creative laboratories to the standard for Carnatic music. Besides, it played a vital expand your art form and apply for funding for self-created art projects. Many Centre for Performing Arts (Lalit Kala role in the revival of the Indian classical dance form- dancers and actors also start their own company with a particular art form that Kendra), Pune University Bharatnatyam. they want to explore. The Centre for Performing Arts (Pune University), popularly Location: New No. 168 (Old No. 306), T.T.K. Road, Chennai These unpaid projects or workshops are valuable ways to grow as an artist while known as the Lalit Kala Kendra, was established in 1987. The – 600 014. creating opportunities for the exchange of ideas and these open forums/ center offers courses in Performing Arts on a self-supportive Amity School of Performing Arts performances are often attended by industry professionals. basis. Short-term or freelance contracts, moving between different fields, generating The Amity School of Performing Arts is a part of Amity Lalit Kala Kendra (Gurukul), University of Pune, opportunities through networking, attending auditions, collaborating with Location: University offering several courses in music and dance such Pune-411007. other artists and putting on your own shows are all part of a performer's as Bachelor of Music – Classical Dance, Bachelor of Music – lifestyle. Roshan Taneja School of Acting Classical Hindustani Vocal. One can choose from certificate, diploma, and degree courses as per their interest. Performing arts is about how you present yourself; therefore, it is important The Roshan Taneja School of Acting is universally to network at every opportunity and keep your finger on the pulse of the acknowledged to be one of the top acting schools in Location: Amity University Campus, Sector-125, Express industry. There may be an opportunity for employment in the most unusual Mumbai as well as in India. Roshan Taneja (former Head of Highway, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201303. places, and by keeping your mind open and body ready, you will be able to make the most of your individual talents.

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DID YOU KNOW? attended a high school in Aarau, Swit- zerland helmed by Jost Winteler. Ein- Einstein was asked to be the president stein lived with the schoolmaster's of Israel, but he declined: After Chaim family and fell in love with Winteler's Weizmann, Israel's first president, died daughter, Marie. Einstein later re- in 1952, the country's prime minister nounced his German citizenship and offered the job to Einstein. General Theory became a Swiss citizen at the dawn of DID YOU KNOW? the new century. Einstein died after refusing surgery, Nobel Prize for Physics saying, "I want to go when I want. It is In 1921, Einstein won the Nobel Prize tasteless to prolong life artificially. I for Physics for his explanation of the have done my share, it is time to go. I photoelectric effect, since his ideas on will do it elegantly." of Relativity relativity were still considered ques- DID YOU KNOW? tionable. He wasn't actually given the award until the following year due to a Einstein was a member of the NAACP, bureaucratic ruling, and during his ac- drawing correlations between blacks in ceptance speech, he still opted to speak America and Jews in Germany. He be- about relativity. lieved racism was a disease. Albert Einstein EDUCATION Inventions and Discoveries As a physicist, Einstein had many dis- Eidgenössische Polytechnische Schule QUICK FACTS coveries, but he is perhaps best known (Swiss Federal Polytechnic School), Lu- NAME: Albert Einstein for his theory of relativity and the equa- itpold Gymnasium BIRTH DATE: March 14, 1879 tion E=MC2, which foreshadowed the PLACE OF BIRTH DEATH DATE: April 18, 1955 development of atomic power and the Ulm, Württemberg, Germany atomic bomb. PLACE OF DEATH Princeton, New Jersey Theory of Relativity Einstein first proposed a special theory Early Life & Family of relativity in 1905 in his paper, “On Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in the Electrodynamics of Moving Bod- Ulm, Württemberg, Germany. Einstein ies,” taking physics in an electrifying grew up in a secular Jewish family. His new direction. By November 1915, Ein- father, Hermann Einstein, was a sales- stein completed the general theory of man and engineer who, with his broth- relativity. Einstein considered this the- er, founded Elektrotechnische Fabrik J. ory the culmination of his life research. Einstein & Cie, a Munich-based company that mass-produced electrical Time Travel & Quantum Theory equipment. After World War II, Einstein continued Einstein’s mother, the former Pauline to work on his unified field theory and Koch, ran the family household. Ein- key aspects of his general theory of rel- stein had one sister, Maja, born two ativity, including time travel, worm- years after him. holes, black holes, and the origins of the Einstein attended elementary school universe. at the Luitpold Gymnasium in Munich. However, he felt alienated there and Einstein’s Brain struggled with the institution's rigid During Einstein’s autopsy, pathologist pedagogical style. Thomas Stoltz Harvey removed his Education mission into the Swiss Federal Institute physics scores on the entrance exam. brain, reportedly without his family's of Technology in Zurich, specifically He was still required to complete his consent, for preservation and future Einstein was eventually able to gain ad- due to his superb mathematics and pre-university education first, and thus study by doctors of neuroscience.

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