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Coming Soon AIS Noida Contest Edition Forward Rewind We don’t know how to begin this. But we’ll travel back in time before this is published and fix the introduction. And if we don’t,well... blame Higgs.

Graphic & Imaging: Sarthak Batra, XII Illustration: Varnika Do it Yourself Gupta, X A, AIS Mayur Vihar If you can’t wait till the scientists figure out how to exactly time travel, here’s everything you’ll need to do it yourself. What are you waiting for? Get Sarthak Batra, XII & Ishita *Mad scientist recommends: It is Philosoraptor- the great thinker: started... Bedi, XI AIS MV easy to fall in a paradox, while time Does travelling from IST to GMT 1. A vast, energy hungry travelling. Try to prevent that.* make you a time traveller? A possi- machine and/or a worm- hat if you So till we get our time machine, you bility to ponder... hole actually can need to be ready with your list of Vatsala Singh, VIII, AIS Noida: A Wrevisit the must-visit-when-I-time-travel. Some trip to the prehistoric times to see Di- 2. A genius mad scientist past or venture into the people already are. Beware: there nosaurs and a little further to see the with out-of-the-world future? Where would will always be cynics around (Hint: Early Man sounds like a plan. knowledge of quantum you like to go? While Cynical Chacha/CC). CC: Dinosaurs were made up by the physics you decide, let’s give Apoorva Pandey, XI, AIS MV: I CIA to discourage time travel. Best you the authentications. It would prefer visiting the future and of luck with that! 3. Dora’s backpack (be- has been theorised that tem- seeing something that I haven’t be- Moviebuff recommends: Don’t cause you can find every- porarily “shutting off” a per- fore. waste your trip trying to chase Hitler, thing you need in there) son’s Higgs field could CC: When on one hand you can’t many have tried, many have failed. 4. A fat friend whom you enable them to travel at the even guess what’s going to be there Yuvraj, XII, AIS MV: I’d want to speed of light or teleport for dinner, we hope you’re ready to go back to my childhood where the can feed to the dinosaurs (if they figure out how to face the future. biggest letdown was not being able and make a quick escape if switch it back on again, to complete homework in time. you accidentally get trans- once they have reached CC: What it is and what it should be ported to the prehistoric their destination). is life… and a Led Zeppelin song. It is our assumption that all Astro guru: Wait for college, history ages scientists are now focused on repeats itself. 5. A thick never ending trying to achieve this, because While most are ready with their novel because you never everybody loves the idea of time plans, some may not believe in time know how long it’ll actu- travel and someone will crack travel at all…well for you, here’s a the problem by 2030, give or take little secret- each one of us is a time ally take… a few centuries. machine. G T

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POLL RESULT Indian Olympic Champions share their euphoric feelings after a historic exploit at the for GT issue August 27, 2012 If given a time machine, I London Olympic Games and their preparations for the Rio Olympics. Join Siddhant Nair, would like to travel into... AIS Mayur Vihar, X as he brings to you an exclusive tête-à-tête with the stalwarts All pics: Pankhuri Agarwal, XI, AIS MV 90%

72% The Future Super Saina Magnificent Mary Glorious Gagan Nowhere 54% The Past You had a terrific 2012 Boxing is considered a An olympic medal was the only thing 36% and the bronze medal male dominated sport. missing from your stellar collection.

18% 5% 11% 11% was the icing on the What made you take up How do you feel having finally added 84% 0% cake. Describe your ex- this unconventional the same? Results as on August 23, 2012 perience. sport? It feels great to have finally got it but its Yes, it has been a ter- When I first started lustre is not as bright as that of a gold rific year for me, hav- boxing, my friends did medal. I need to work harder if I want to INSIDE ing won the Indonesian and Thailand not like the idea of me joining a sport continue the winning spree at the up- open. A few months ago, I never considered a male bastion. But I did not coming Rio Olympics. Hopefully, my thought that I could win the first let such comments deter me from my effort and dedication will pay off in the Olympic medal in badminton for India. path, rather I took it as a challenge and form of a gold this time. This victory has given me the motiva- decided to prove to them that women tion to perform better. too can box and do their country proud. Can you tell us how you handled the pressure, when you were about to fire Personality check, P 5 Was it tough handling the pressure A five time world champion, now an the last shot? ahead of London Olympics. Olympic medalist and a mother of Yes, I was under immense pressure as Last time when I went for the Olympics, two… how do you balance sports and the entire stadium was rooting for me. I lost the medal by a whisker. I’ve had family? However, what sets you apart from oth- sleepless nights since then. So, I was Striking a balance between the two is ers is your ability to give your best shot under a lot of pressure, when I was quite a difficult task, but if you have a and not crumble under pressure. preparing for this Olympics. However, supportive husband and a cooperative Moreover, I had a point to prove to the Siddhant with this time I was ranked 4th in the world family then nobody can stop you from world since the time I had narrowly Olympic champion and had the entire nation’s hope pinned pursuing your goals. Without their sup- missed a medal at Beijing Olympics and Gagan Narang Math-a-magic, P 7 on me. I am glad that I could live up to port I would not have been able to come I was not willing to let this opportunity the expectations of my countrymen. so far and win laurels for the country. pass by. G T Contest Edition Working for GT and being the page editor was a perfect 2 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 getaway from my hectic study schedule. Writing, editing World Mirror and re-editing brought out the journalist in me. News and Views Aakanksha Reddy, AIS MV, X A An Olympic NE EXODUS Aakanksha Reddy, AIS MV, XA members of minority community de- stroyed the Amar Jawan Jyoti Memo- How it all began rial. On August 17, the mob went on a Assam has been an exemplary melting rampage in Lucknow. pot of various groups- Bodos, Rendezvous Muslims, Gorkhas in an exemplary The Pakistan link way. However, on July 19, 2012, two Following the government ban on bulk Bangladeshi immigrants were killed in SMSes, the MMSes that led to the ex- GT reporters, take you on an exclusive Olympic ride with the the state. Reports claim that the odus of people from North East were Indian Olympians who kept the Indian flag flying high in London migrants tried to traced to Islamabad. assert themselves The MMSes report- on the local Bodo NORTHEAST edly morphed images inhabitants, of the victims of Cy- resulting in the BURNING clone Nargis into killing of four North Easterners af- Bodo Liberation Tigers group fected by the clash. Nearly 30,000 peo- members in Kokrajhar, Assam. The ple of NE origin fled from Bangalore Bodos retaliated by attacking the after the MMSes created panic. members of the minority community that led to exodus of North Easterners. Unity for progress Clashes of these kind are a big threat Saina with GT reporter Pankhuri Wildfire spreads to India’s secular fabric and unity. As a repercussion the violence spread Kanupriya, AIS MV, X says, “India vanished after I won the medal for my to the other parts of India including must dissolve all divides and unite if country.” Mumbai where the mob consisting of they want to progress. ”G T Now it was the turn of super Saina to dazzle the crowd with her smile and A Bodo refugee amidst chaos India’s Olympic glory speak about her successful hiatus at Lon- don. “Bronze feels great but I want to Pankhuri Agrawal, AIS MV, XI B tion and were felicitated at Taj Man change the colour of my medal,” she Singh Palace on August 17, 2012 by said. Taking a potshot, boxer Mary Kom lthough Olympics 2012 has just electronic giant Samsung in a said that not only women but concluded, its fervour rages on glittering ceremony. men also have a successful Ain India with two silvers and The event began with the ad- stint after marriage if they four bronze in its proud kitty. The finest dress of V K Malhotra, Pres- have a supportive spouse and ever medal tally by the Indian ident of the Indian Olympic family. Olympians invited a befitting reception Association. Thereafter, the As the youngest reporters of the heroes. Shuttler Saina Nehwal, Olympians shared their success stories. among the swarming media, the GT ace shooters Gagan Narang & Vijay Asked whether the injury sustained dur- reporters, dressed in their school Kumar, wrestling stars Sushil Kumar & ing a bout hampered his chances of win- uniforms, attracted the attention of Yogeshwar Dutt and boxing champ ning, Yogeshwar Dutt said, “I hurt my Narang, Nehwal and appreciative nods Mary Kom were given a rousing recep- eye badly during a match, but the pain from journalists.G T

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Amity Institute for Competitive Going the extra mile Examinations Apoorva Pandey, AIS MV, XI D dates have won or participated in com- Extra curricular petitions and 75% is given to trials. Presents activities xtra curricular activities (ECA), have been condemned more Foreign goals Brainleaks introduce you to Eoften than not. They become a Most foreign college applications ask ground for missing classes, deviated at- about your ECA. That’s because your a whole new tention from academics and what not. extra curriculars reveal a lot about you, 49 world of Snap out of it. Going in ways that grades and test scores can’t. the extra mile with Medhavi Arora, alumnus, AIS Noida, FOR CLASS XI-XII possibilities. ECA offers a string now a student of Journalism at the Uni- A radioactive nucleus can decay of benefits. versity of Hong Kong says, “Participat- by two successive process. The Check out some ing in MUNs and exchange programmes of them... Ad-mission helped me get into HKU. It makes for an half life for the first process is t1 If you think that only your marks in impressive college application.” and that for the second process is board exams would help you make it to t2. The effective half life for the DU, well, update yourself! The ECA Friendly ties tow processes quota offers a 15% relaxation to students Be it MUNs, basketball matches or sci- t1+t2. (a) (b) t t who excel in activities like dance, music, ence Olympiads … being around with 2 1+ 2 sports and the like. Here 25% weightage others having similar interests paves t1+t2. is given to certificates, where the candi- way for long-lasting friendships. Ishita (c) √t t (d) 1 2 2 Bedi, GT Reporter and a student of AIS MV shares, “GT introduced me to so Last Date: correct entries win many people through the summer camp, Sept 10, 2012 3 attractive prizes youth power, editorial meets and events. Today, I can say that I have met my best Ans: Brainleaks 47 : (b) 1000 friends through GT.” Personality boost ECA enable you to work as a team Name:...... player, boost your overall confidence and also up your social skills. In addi- Class:...... tion, they help channelise energy posi- tively. “Extra curriculars are very School:...... important to a student. It not only adds value to your personality but also builds Models: Raghvi Kabra, X C; Prithvi Palta, VIII up your confidence level,” quips Taruna Send your answer at The Global Times, & Anshuman Singh, VIII B, AIS MV Barthwal, Career counseling resource E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 All Pics: Shashwat Das, VIII, AIS Mayur Vihar or e-mail your answer at [email protected] coordinator, ACCGC. G T

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Models: Rishik Sood (L) & Ankin Sanghu, VII E; Pic: Shashwat Das, AIS MV, VIII B buddies and mates on Skype and Face- A hole book (video chat), besides it does not re- quire a large amount of energy to run. No matter what chit-chat happens around, simply plug them on and there’s in the galaxy an instant noise pollution block. They are easy-to-use, highly portable, and light as a feather. GT Classroom hole in order to be pulled into it. The closest blackhole to Earth, Cygnus X-1 Kills: There is a higher chance of Navjot Singh, AIS MV, XI A is located about 8000 light years away. meeting with an accident when you are So, don’t worry we are not doomed. listening to music with your headphones ur curiosity often stumbles upon on than in case of drunken driving. the enigmatic blackhole. Here’s What’s the Time Paradox? Using them can result in ear pain, back Ounraveling the conundrum. If you were to station yourself just out- ache and also increase the production of side a blackhole, while you would find bacteria by 700% within half an hour. What are Blackholes? your own watch ticking at the normal Earphones have been seen to cause A blackhole is a region where gravity rate, you would see the watch of a friend interference with medical devices such prevents anything and everything, from at great distance from you to be ticking as pacemakers and defibrillators causing escaping. They are formed when the much faster. The effect will be opposite disfunction and death giant stars that have reached the final for your friend. So if you stayed just out- Listening to music through stage of their life explode and scatter, side the blackhole for a while and then headphones while exercising can be leaving behind a cold remnant.The star’s went back to join your friend, you would dangerous. Blood circulation may be light gets trapped because of its own find that your friend has aged more than Shantanu Chandra, VIII D & Here’s taking a look: diverted from the ears to the limbs gravitational pull and hence the dark star you had, during your separation! Rishik Sood, VII C, AIS MV leaving the inner ear more vulnerable to takes shape of a blackhole. A budding Skills: Be it metro, school bus, air- damage from loud sound. blackhole shrinks to a zero volume and Is it ever going to end? hink music, think headphones. plane, picnic, library, coffee shop etc, the Using headphones tether the user to the become infinitely dense. Blackholes emit small amounts of radi- The most commonly used prod- headphones grant you complete privacy music source. While using wireless ation. This reduces their mass and en- Tuct by all the music lovers come and also lets you respect others. headphones is a handy option, they gen- Can Earth be pulled into Blackhole? ergy because of which they are with its own share of skills and kills. They help you to converse with your erally aren’t very easy to use. G T Matter must pass very close to a black- eventually expected to vanish!G T Sports Howzatt!?! India’s Olympic gAIMS India is basking in Olympic 2012 glory. Ever since its inception our athletes are doing the nation proud by clinching medals and accolades. Here’s taking a glimpse of the victorious journey so far...

Siddhant Nair inevitable took root. But when the going AIS Mayur Vihar, X A Graphic: Raghav Paul, IX A, AIS MV got tough the tough got going. It all started when Leander Paes won the ver since the inception of the bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta modern Olympic games in 1896 , Olympics. What followed was the emer- Ethere has been an atmosphere of gence of stars like Karnam Malleswari, excitement surrounding it. Every Colonel Rathore, Vijender Singh etc. Olympics is eagerly awaited for, every India even won its first individual Gold one is in a cheer mode, encouraging the medal in 2008 when Abhinav Bindra athletes of their respective countries. won the gold in the 10m air rifle. Here is a look at some of the greatest Olympians India has ever produced: London 2012 and looking ahead London Olympics was the platform Golden era of Indian Hockey where the Indian contingent was the There was only one word to describe strongest India had ever sent in the past India’s style of hockey at previous 50 years. Though, Indian athletes could- Olympics- Magical. India was almost n’t clinch any gold medal, the season assured of a win whenever they took to saw many athletes like Mary Kom the field. India won 6 consecutive gold (Boxer), Sushil Kumar (Wrestler), medals in the Olympics from 1928- Gagan Narang (Shooter) etc do the na- 1964. The most famous and most con- tion proud and few others like Saina Ne- troversial of them all being in 1936 at the hwal (Shuttler), Vijay Kumar (Shooter) Berlin Olympics. People said that Cap- and Yogeshwar Dutt (Wrestler) bagging tain Dhyan Chand was so skilled that his their first ever Olympic medals. Win- hockey stick was practically invisible to ning a total of 6 medals (2 silver and 4 the naked eye. The final was between bronze), the nation set a record of max- India and Germany, with even Hitler in So Near ……. Yet so Far started of well but lost the 3rd Position self. Twice in 20 years India had lost imum number of medals win in attendance. It is rumoured that he se- The 1960 Rome Olympics, saw India’s by 1/10th of a second. Déjà vu struck the bronze medal by a whisker. Olympics till date. cretly changed Dhyan Chand’s hockey greatest sprinters, the flying Sikh – the Indians at the 1984 Los Angeles Future of Indian sports is very bright, all stick before the game, but India was sim- Milkha Singh achieve new milestones. Olympics when India’s new sensation The Dawn of a new era thanks to the wide international expo- ply too good. It was a completely one He was the revelation of 1960 P T Usha lost the bronze medal by India suffered a medal drought for 8 sure and growing interest of youngsters sided game India beat Germany 8-1 in Olympics. Doing exceedingly well at 1/100th of a second in the women’s years straight. It was then that the in sports. Wishing India many more the finals, winning the gold medal. the preliminary rounds, in the final he 400m hurdles. History had repeated it- thought that the fall of Indian sports was Olympic wins and new track records.G T Working with GT was real fun. I enjoyed THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 being the page editor. 5 Kopal Gupta, X A, AIS MV, Page Editor U, Me & Hum Whose life is it anyway? Contest Edition

If you thought your personality can’t show up until you want, then you Har Personality better watch out. Kopal Gupta, X A, AIS MV, brings you a quick review of your personality based on your favourite colour, the way you Kuchh Kehti Hai doodle and doze off

COLOURS going personality, full of life. they show an enthused personality. These sleepers are lighthearted, social people who Green: If you love green, you love nature. A colour Spirals and circles: These express a con- may be gullible sometimes. hether you are a vibrant Orange, or a peace- of harmony and balance, this colour is fused soul. Lying on the side, hands stretched out in front Wful Blue, your colour preferences are a key liked by the sincere and gentle. Arrows: They reflect a very deter- of the chest: These people are said to have an open to understanding your personality. Check out what Blue: You may tend to be egoistic mined and ambitious person for personality and are slow but rigid decision-makers. your favourite colour tells about you. and opinionated sometimes, but whom target is really important. Lying on the back, straight: These people are gen- you are well aware of your respon- Fluffy clouds: These people have erally quiet and reserved and White: You are much like a sibilities. a strong sense of freedom. have high goals. white dove symbolising purity, Black: You are an impressive per- Stars: They represent an avid Lying on stomach: These innocence and naïveté. You are sonality without being showy. You personality, and like to think big. people are often outgoing often at peace with yourself. may seem to be mysterious sometimes. and audacious, and don’t Red: This one is often cho- SLEEPING POSITIONS like criticism. sen by someone who is DOODLE Lying on back, outgoing, aggressive and id you know that the way you sleep hands around the impulsive. These people oodling is an involuntary action facil- Dreflects your personality? So, the pillow: These sleep- like to set high standards Ditated by our finger muscles when we next time you are lying on your bed, ready ers make for good for themselves. have any writing device in our hand like to doze off, pay attention to the way your friends as they are Yellow: This is the pen, pencil, etc. Not to forget, something body has positioned itself. good listeners and colour of the fun loving and to doodle upon is also a necessity like a helpful. adventurous. They have a paper, bed sheets, walls (well, this wasn’t Lying on the side, curled up: This good sense of humour. meant to remind you of the slap that you position defines a ‘tough on the So, do you know Orange: The colour received as a three year old). outside but sensitive at heart’ per- your personality symbolises a fun-lov- sonality. any better ing, social and out- Zigzags: A very common doodle, Lying on the side, straight: now? G T

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To grow or not to grow: Arpit (L) and Agam (R) A city within a city Apartments and cooperative societies, mushrooming in the capital represent a mini India, celebrating cultural diversity Archita Goyal, AIS Mayur Vihar, XII B fect no confusion great combination of culture is like an icing on the cake. At a time, when nations are trying rom the narrow galis of Chandni Chowk to to facilitate cultural understanding, these societies the avenues of Lutyens’ Delhi; from the forge bonds in their own way. “We all party to- Fbusy markets of Sarojini Nagar to the gether, play together and are together even in times bravura malls of Saket…for those who claim to of trouble,” quips Palakh, XII A, AIS MV. know Delhi from top to bottom, please do re-con- sider for you might be missing the numerous ‘cities’ Something for everyone within this city - the apartments and cooperative so- Children enjoy playing all sorts of outdoor cieties which have mushroomed in the capital. games in the playground while the elderly A grown up boy Apart from the safety and security that have bhajan-kirtan in the society temple. people get in these societies, an assur- Running kiddos, talking teens, create ance that there are people in your im- some sort of liveliness in the aisles of Arpit Jain & Agam Bedi, AIS MV, V TV serials.” Seriously? mediate vicinity to help you out, the concrete multi-storey buildings. Arpit: I know. Okay friends now you always exists. Go ahead take your pick. o who’s grown up and who’s not? only tell us, won’t you be confused if The dilemma takes birth, and con- different people give different opinions Everyday is a celebration A little downside Stinues- about you being a grown up? Whether it is Sharmaji’s daughter’s Sometimes, too much proximity Agam: Hi! I am Agam and this is my Agam: You’re right. This is even more mehendi ceremony or the teej mela; may mar your privacy. “I feel I lack friend, Arpit from class V. difficult than the board exams. How can the people here make it a point to cel- the privacy which people get in bun- Arpit: Now, we are confused whether I decide whether I am grown up or not? ebrate anything and everything. And galows as one is surrounded by peo- we are grown ups or not. My grandfa- Does this happen with you? when the occasion is festival size; ple from all sides,” quotes Kush of ther says, “You are a grown up now and Arpit has a little sister in class II and the celebrations reach ‘Level class XII B, AIS MV. The late night can take responsibilities.” But at school when they fight, his parents tell Arpit grand’. “Diwali celebrations in party next door is a hassle when you the senior students say, “You are not big that he is grown up and should let his lit- the society are one of the best have an exam the next day! enough and cannot handle all the re- tle sister have her way. Agam has an time during the year. Burning sponsibilities well.” elder sister in class XI and when they crackers together with friends These cities within Delhi have given Agam: Exactly! My neighbours say, fight, his parents tell him that he is not is fun”, quotes Akshara, XII an absolutely different concept to the “You are a grown up, you can help your grown up and he is at fault and he A, AIS MV. capital, where apart from cattle cars mother in the kitchen.” And when we are should apologise. But Arpit and Agam, rattling away amongst the rat race of watching TV with our parents, they say, both are of the same age. How can one Cultural potpourri Model: Simran Malik, X life; the emotions of love, care, com- “You are not big enough to watch these be grown-up and other not? G T People from all walks of life - a per- Pic: Shashwat Das, VIII B, AIS Mayur Vihar panionship do exist. G T Contest Edition Becoming the page coordinator for the first 6 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 time with GT was a great experience. It was Muse like a dream come true.Thank you GT! Editorial Shashwat Das, VIII B, AIS MV, Page Editor The GT joyride On a holy path Soon after the grand GT Awards ceremony, the young journalists of Amity Interna- Find out about an NGO that has given hope to a village which was downtrodden and tional Schools are all set to make their editions stand out neglected once upon a time, but stands strong today as the face of development in one way or the other, right Dr Amita Chauhan from deciding upon a story to Good Samaritan up hostels, equipped with lodging and Chairperson brainstorming in unity for a food provision facilities for all those headline or over an illustra- Shashwat Das, AIS MV, VIII B who can’t afford education. Adult ed- tion. It is great to see the competitive spirit back ucation centres have also been set up in shape among my dear ones. adha, a small village in Man- in the village with the primary goal of The Global Times is a platform that each one of gawan district, Madhya empowering the women. you must optimally utilise. With the GT mak- NPradesh, was beset with many Apart from imparting education, the ing-a-newspaper contest entering its fourth sea- problems ranging from water shortage NGO has made efforts in uplifting liv- son, this is indeed a brand new opportunity and to a complete lack of education. De- ing condition of the villagers by reviv- a fresh start for you to indulge in some addi- spite there being a zila panchayat and ing and introducing new systems for tional brainstorming, pool in brighter ideas, a gram panchayat, the basic needs of safe drinking water and sanitation fa- amend your mistakes, explore the journalistic the villagers remained unattended. cilities. The NGO organises timely world once again and even learn from your com- As the situation looked grim, a group medical camps that includes vaccina- petitors. And I am happy to sense renewed of individuals united and established tions and health check-ups, ensuring vigour, enthusiasm, hopes and ambitions in the the NGO, Holy World Foundation on villagers well being. It is also involved air as the students determine to pick up more February 10, 2005, specially set up to in equipping the rural folk with voca- awards next year. look after the development and infra- Transforming Nadha:Development initiative by Holy World Foundation tional skills like sewing, stitching etc. But the contest is not about the awards alone. structure of this small village. With Nadha’s transformation from a down- The awards are simply motivation to keep you Anand Pidiha as the President, Meeta renowned cancer surgeon at Batra hos- Foundation has made great strides in trodden village to a developing one together and going. Beyond awards, the plat- Ghosh as the Secretary General, Raja pital, the organization set out to imparting education to the poor with a surely serves as a benchmark, for other form lets you discover what you love doing the Ram Gautam as the Treasurer and Dr S achieve what seemed implausible. special focus on the orphans and the villages and more precisely NGOs to most, understand your weakness, tap in your C L Gupta the Medical Director and a Ever since its inception, Holy World destitutes of Nadha Village. It has set emulate. G T strengths, realise the significance of team work and develop leadership qualities and resource- fulness. The making-a-newspaper contest is Journos food for thought, mind and spirit. I wish all the AIS teams success and awards in Junction this new season of newspaper making. G T Let go,move on! Illustration: Varnika Gupta, AIS MV, XA Ever thought of If life throws what goes into the making of a daily Towards lemons at you, that we religiously read every morn- learn to make a ing? There are un- success sung heroes and lemonade out of Archana Upadhyay untold tales behind Ability is what you're capable Teacher Coordinator every story we of doing. Motivation deter- it. Whoever said read. Grit, perse- mines what you do. Attitude verance and a grilling schedule fash- determines how well you do so, was indeed a ion out the raw ideas into wonderful it.—Lou Holtz stories. The Global Times not only wise man Success mantra: brings this experience to students at a My dear students, you are be- Mind over matter young age, but also prepares them Sarita Aggarwal stowed with tremendous po- Dhvanii Chawla, AIS MV, VIII D for the challenge called life. Principal tential waiting to be harnessed Working for the AIS MV special edi- and honed to its optimum. ow many pleasant memories tion was an experience that we, the Positive thoughts design positive actions. Posi- can you recall from your AIS MV team, would always cherish. tive actions decide your destiny. There are raw Hdaily life? Well, chances are Together, we have come out with sto- gems hidden inside each one of you. Polish these you are reminded of only a few, but tion, letting feelings of bitterness and may haunt us often. When confronted ries that cater to interests of all age gems and brighten up the world with their glow. haunted by the unpleasant ones quite sometimes guilt to take over. On the with it, feelings of rejection and anx- groups. On the front page, we wish to Your attitude decides your success. Positive at- often. Unpleasant memories only add other hand, flight from the situation iety may play constantly on our transport you into an amazing world titude creates a positive environment. Positive to unnecessary baggage that weighs could lead to confusion and would not minds. The confidence levels too may with the time machine, but with page thoughts are like magnets that attract everything you down and stop you from moving put an end to the fight. But how about come crashing down. The two alter- two we bring you back to reality with positive around you. This helps you accomplish on. This baggage could include feel- maintaining self composure during natives in this situation are - strike or news. As India celebrates 2012 as the your goals with ease. The greatest success sto- ings of hurt, anger or embarrassment the predicament and returning to your strive. Striking will only strengthen National Year of Mathematics, we ries have been created by the people who used resulting from a fight with friends or friend to talk it out when calm pre- the monster, however striving to offer present our educational poster on the the positive power from within. If you think being bullied. Here’s taking a look at vails? That way, we develop mutual a hand of friendship with the bullies significance of mathematics. The and believe ‘you can’, you surely can transform such situations and how to fight them. trust and understanding with the may knock it down. Junior and Senior Mosaic pages are all your dreams into reality. Our Founder Presi- friend, thereby preserving the rela- The moral of the story quite simply is dotted with creativity while Bag dent Dr Ashok K Chauhan and our Chairperson Quieten the storm tionship and growing as a person. that it is upto you how you squeeze Pack ensures your rendezvous with Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan are wonderful exam- In a fight with friends, you may have the maximum out of a bitter or sour wholesome entertainment. ples of this dynamic optimism. They have two alternatives- fight or flight. Fight- Offer friendship situation to make it worth tasting Wish you a very happy reading!G T proved that if we acknowledge the immense ing back would aggravate the situa- Bullying is a common monster that every drop!G T power within us, no hurdle, no matter how big, can prevent us from achieving our dreams. Problems and solutions are two sides of the GT M@il Food for thought same coin. In every problem lies an opportunity. It is your attitude that decides which side you Dear Editor, want to see . No obstacle can block your path, no How honest are you? hurdle can dampen your spirit if you see beyond Ever since the time I picked up my the problems and decide to take the challenge first copy of the Global Times few Illustration:Varnika Gupta, AIS MV, X A with a positive spirit. years back, I have cherished reading it. Kanupriya Mittal up or be a mute spectator to all this? I congratulate the editorial team of Amity Inter- The bond with GT has grown as it AIS Mayur Vihar, X B national School Mayur Vihar who have shown went from monthly to fortnightly to You haven’t done your homework such diligence, optimism and dedication in weekly. GT is always brimming with While buying snacks, if the man at and you don’t want to go to school bringing out this special issue. I hope the read- interesting stories and thought the canteen returns 100 rupee extra the next day fearing the teacher ers would enjoy reading this edition.G T provoking views. I really liked the to you, would you return it? might scold you. Would you present Independence Day special issue your parents with false excuses for  Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan (August 13, 2012) which captured the If your friend was trying to bunk a missing school? from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, essence of freedom through pictures. It class by lying to the teacher regard- B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. has given me wings to reach out to the ing his whereabouts, would you sup- And lastly, while answering these  Edition: Vol 4, Issue 24  RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258 unlimited possibilities. Thanks GT for port him? questions would you tell your friends Both for free distribution and annual subscription of Rs. 600. G T Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect making me who I am. that you’d be honest in these situa- those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify Pankhuri Agrawal Your friend makes some changes to the teacher saying she didn’t give tions, even when you wouldn’t? information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. AIS Mayur Vihar, XI B the answer sheet and goes back to him correct marks, would you speak Think about it!G T Published for the period August 28- September 2, 2012 Write to us [email protected] It was a great experience working as a page editor and I l loved it. THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 Varnika Gupta, X A, AIS MV, Page Editor 7 Educational Poster Daily Math Contest Edition

Illustrated Poster: Varnika Gupta, X A; Concept: Navjot Singh, XI, AIS Mayur Vihar Thoda Math Thoda magic! Unveil math-a-magic as India celebrates 2012 as the Pranab Da, politics is also a National Year of Mathematics game of numbers, even one vote can turn the tables around...

These mathematical algo- rithms are going to drive me If my calculations go wrong, I crazy! I think I need maths might end up creating my tuitions! What a shame! own Leaning tower of Pisa!

Declining sales have caused my shop a loss of 23.4% in this quarter! Thanks to inflation!

We need to increase the interest rates on the deposits and simultaneously charge more on loans!

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Voting Ballot Contest Edition T G T T G G Kanupriya Mittal AIS Mayur Vihar, X B Vihar, AIS Mayur Sheep should not sleep in a sleek sack. dish on the desk of the dentist. drilled into the desk to deal with the delicious dish. ginger to gift it to to the gallant giant; because the gallant giant wanted to gift it to the gorgeous grandma of the giant girl. the wagon in a waist coat to Wal- wage a water wrangle with ter's warrior wife. Donald dropped the delicious Donald ducked as the dentist The gardener grew a gigantic water bird walked into Walter's      Add oil and vanilla essence to the same mixture and leave it aside for another 3-4 minutes. cocoa and walnuts Now mix flour, to the curd mixture. Mix well. pour the mixture Grease baking tray, and bake it at 150 degree Celsius for 25-30 minutes till evenly brown brownie is Your with a firm crust. ready to serve! dissolves completely. In a separate bowl, sieve flour and cocoa powder over walnuts. Add baking powder and soda in the curd mixture and mix. Bubbles will form. Leave it aside for 3-4 minutes. Tongue twisters      The sea lashed its fury, The sea lashed its fury, across the distant shore. Once nature expressed its wrath, man could comprehend; That his ignorance to interdependent ex- istence, had to come to an end. And now we stand united, and sign protocols; Small contributions are also made, distress calls. to respond to Nature’s Now we segregate waste too; and save energy Like a responsible son, for his Mother should do. should continue our endeavours, We taking all necessary pains; So that life on Earth comes again and again. Pic: Shashwat Das, AIS Mayur Vihar, VIII B Vihar, Mayur AIS Das, Pic: Shashwat , AIS MV, X B AIS MV, , Varnika Gupta Varnika pain, fishes couldn’t breathe; couldn’t Trees groaned in Trees Birds couldn’t Birds couldn’t buildings soared. fly home, polluted, animals grieved. Factories further POEM Method AIS Mayur Vihar, X A X Vihar, AIS Mayur Mother Earth grew angry, animals ignored; Ingredients and spread disasters galore; Resources were plundered, Preheat oven at 210 degree Celsius. Blend curd and sugar till the sugar Mahima Ramnani   Flour ...... 1cup chopped) (coarsely Walnuts . .1/2cup Cocoa powder cup ...... 1/2 Baking powder ...... 1& 1/2 cup Curd ...... Sugar...... 3/4 cup ...... 1 cup Oil ...... 1/2 cup Soda ...... 1/2 tsp essence Vanilla ...... 1 tsp Mahima Ramnani with her Chocolate walnut Brownie Kanupriya Mittal, AIS Mayur Vihar, X B Vihar, AIS Mayur Mittal, Kanupriya led to a revolution; But in the long run, it caused loads of pollution. T G took me deeper into the fascinating realm of journalism. fascinating deeper into the took me Srishti Prasad Working for GT for the first time inspired the writer in me and in me writer the inspired first time for the for GT Working the fullest. face of death. AIS Mayur Vihar, XII A XII Vihar, AIS Mayur You should live You smile even in the every moment to every moment You must learn to You Brush ‘n’ Easel Man and Earth There was a big bang, the universe came into being; There was a unique Earth, where life was to be seen. There were plants & animals and then they evolved; Hence came being, a super-advanced man he was called. His brain was a master- piece, weighing 8 grams; The smartest of all, who could create, invent and better understand. Then he created machines, which probably for the last time. face and started She saw her mother’s crying, but as she wiped her tears, she saw her mother smiling. Bewildered, she asked her mother the reason for this strange reaction. you “My dear, Her mother said calmly, must realize that life is You are naive. very short. If you take refuge in sorrow, your life will be devoid of happiness. live every moment to the should You must learn to smile even in You fullest. the face of death.” wisdom, her mother those words of With but closed her eyes, this time for eternity, her words gave Reema the courage and power to – in her own words – “smile even in the face of death.” 13 11.Sri Lanka 11.Sri 12.Samoa 13.Haiti 10 12 9 county to...... in California, US (12) year of Mathematics in Nigeria and...... (5) at...... (6) boundary with ...... (8) country moved directly to Decem- missing December ber 31, 2011 (5) 30, 2011entirely...... was destroyed by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in 2010. (5) 3 9. 2012 is celebrated as the National 10.2012 Olympics were held 4. originated in...... (5) Perfume shortest land shares it’s 11.India ended, this 12.As December 29, 2011 13.Port-au-Prince, the capital of 1. Golden Gate bridge links Marin work...... (7) years old. Since then, it was just Reema and her mother. Her mother had been ill for some time, find time to take her but Reema couldn’t had run out. time And now, to the doctor. Her mother was severely ill and Reema could do nothing about it. She felt as if all the happiness had been sucked out of leaving her with only sadness. She her, gingerly turned down the handle of the door as she went to talk to her mother, Down Down 1.San Francisco 9.India 10.London 4.Egypt 5 7 11 Senior STORY WALA Crossword Answers 5.Lesotho 6.Patiala 7.Namibia 8.Kolkata 1 , AIS MV, XI A A XI AIS MV, , 8

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Illustration: Mallika Iyer, AIS MV, X B AIS MV, Illustration: Mallika Iyer, Smile,Please Biting into the realm of journalism through GT was a great experience for me as it has equipped me with professionalism. THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 9 Rishik Sood, VII C, AIS MV, Page Editor Mosaic Junior Contest Edition The tale of the Vanilla pudding Shaurya Moharkar with Proud Princess her Vanilla Pudding

Illustration: Dhvanii Chawla, AIS MV, VIII D Wisdom Tales The princess looked at the mirror and said, Anoushka Raj, AIS MV, VII D “How pretty I look! nce there lived a Why have I not found king who my prince yet?” Ohad a beau- tiful daughter Mi- nansa, who was full the way from Turkey. He suggested the of vanity and pride. solution but told the king that after One day, as she sat the treatment, Minansa would adoring herself before the lose her beauty. The king agreed. mirror, she said, “How pretty I After the treatment, Minansa was look! Why have I not found my prince shocked to see her ugly face. She Shreya Moharkar Caramelize 2 tbsp of sugar in a dish. yet?” Full of nefarious views, she retired burst into tears but her father said, “I AIS Mayur Vihar, VII B Let it cool till the caramelized sugar to bed with a heavy heart. provided you with everything but it cracks and gives a crackling sound. Soon, she got restless. So she de- made you conceited.” Minansa replied, Ingredients Pour the milk mixture into the cided to get up and drink a glass “No dad, my head was filled with saw- Full cream milk...... 1 glass caramelized dish. of water. But to her horror, she dust all through the way but now I will Eggs...... 2 Steam the mixture. To steam, put the realised that she couldn’t move marry the one who cured me.” This Sugar...... 4tbsp pudding dish in a pan of water and her body at all! She shrieked so loudly man turned out to be the prince of Vanilla essence...... few drops cook it for 8 minutes. Just make sure that her parents and guards came Turkey disguised as a doctor. Both that the water from the pan doesn’t rushing to her room. When they saw her got married and Minansa became an Method spill over to the mixture. condition, the doctor was called. He honest and kind hearted girl. G T Boil the milk with 2 tbsp of sugar Once done, let it cool in the gravely declared, “Minansa has half and let it cool. refrigerator. body paralysis. I can’t do anything about So, what did you learn today? Add 2 beaten eggs and vanilla Unmould it upside down and serve it.” In fact all the doctors failed. Pride hath its fall. essence. chilled. G T Finally, an ugly man came to cure her all

In a marriage Back At Home Next morning Searching Poem The Lost My Idol, I can’t Diamond Your find my I am necklace! necklace is very tired Necklace looking good My Father Must be Devika Mittal somewhere Anushka Bisht, AIS MV, V D It is a real AIS MV,VI D diamond The sun who brightens my life is my father. Going to the The moon who shows me the way police station is my father. I In that case The Earth that makes me stand up you both must remember Did the independently I kept it on make a police thief come is my father. the table complaint through the Let’s The tide that made me rise up The window window ? do a trick is my father. was open. It’s to get it Yes, I will Every moment that makes my day stolen !! Look the is my father. monkey The word which gave me character has it! is my father. The bird who taught me to fly high She did a somersault The monkey tried This is to copy her but- is my father. your reward. Enjoy! The mountain who taught me to stand strong Idea The against every easy wrong is my father. The lotus who taught me Yay! Ice to bear friendship creams! We End is my father. got The friend who is it! indeed a friend in need is my father. The pillar who always stood by me is my father. The book that introduced Camera Capers the world to me is my father. Sarthak Shrivastava, AIS Mayur Vihar, VI A The identity the world accepts me with is my father. My idol, my icon, my actor, my director is my father. My words, my actions; everything I learned from a teacher is my father. My nature is my father My future is my father For me God, the best creation Huddled in love and affection Dusk or Dawn? Defying Gravity... Denying Dilapidation is my father! G T Send in your entries to [email protected] 10 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 Junior Jottings ACERT Newsletter Weaving dreams

Parenting workshop in progress together Workshop ACERT is not just about training but creating a pool of confident For Parents arent enrichment workshop pro- individuals who nurture the young ones with love and righteousness grammes, an ongoing initiative at PACERT, aims at enabling parents he relationship between a teacher Any change, even though for good, to maximize their sensitive roles and and a student is not only about brings new dilemmas and challenges. make a difference in their child’s life. Tteaching and learning. It encom- Some of the trainees doubt their capa- The upcoming workshops for the par- passes within itself, a whole range of bilities, while some find it difficult to ents are as follows... emotions. A student goes through vari- balance the role of homemaker and the Importance of Nutrition in Preschool ous kinds of emotional upheavals as new role of a student. During such times, Children & Mealtime Challenges: anxiety, indecisiveness, peer pressure counselling comes handy. The special Know the nutritional needs of your etc. During this time, one looks up for a ‘self awareness’ sessions organised at child. Bottle-feeding and BBTD (Baby helping hand, someone who can guide ACERT helps restore their self belief. bottle tooth decay), snacking and dental through the testing times. The celebration of festivals further cre- health issues are explained. Amity Center for Educational Research ates a strong bond among trainees and Date: Sept 1; Venue: Amiown Vas and Training (ACERT) plays a crucial also helps to set the right attitudes, cul- Sibling Rivalry: To help parents un- role in preparing such trainers. ACERT tural sensibilities and sense of mutual earth the myriad reasons for rivalry offers comprehensive ‘Teacher Training respect which they can inculcate in their amongst siblings and suggest ways to Programmes’ at par with the interna- pupils in future. The skill development promote sibling harmony. tional standards. It teaches the trainees programmes in art and craft, personal Date: Sept 1; Venue: ACERT Noida through classroom activities, various in- effectiveness, food & nutrition, music & Development of mathematical mind: novative tools, presentations and games. movement, speech, dramatics, computer Aimed at enhancing the logical-mathe- It makes learning fun. application, etc, are conducted at matical intelligence, the workshop Every batch of ACERT trainees com- ACERT by experts to add a completely sharpens problem-solving skills, preci- prises people from diverse educational new dimension to the training. sion and number skills of children. G T and social backgrounds. The customized Every batch of ACERT, that steps out of Date: Sept 1; Venue: ACERT Gurgaon class environment caters to the need of Architects of India’s future the institute lands with lucrative jobs in For more information visit our website every individual. Most women who en- different schools that gives them a great http://www.amity.edu/acert roll in the program have professional de- break in their career for personal reasons. reer opportunities available to them. sense of achievement, fills the vacuum in For registration, contact grees in different fields with work The ACERT trainers and administrators They help them to evolve as better moth- their lives, ensures financial security and Gurgaon: 9873398164/0124-3209743 experience as well, but had to take a guide and counsel them on numerous ca- ers and mentors for their own children. makes them a confident individual. G T Noida: 9873398129/0120-3272270 Success Story ACERT endorses thorough professional standards by providing placement opportunities with the best in the industry

uccess and ACERT have become syn- This year ACERT had one more reason to onymous with each other and this was cheer as recruitments of the trainees was Sproved yet again with the placements done right at the ACERT campuses, a phe- of the ACERT batch 2011-12 of Pushp nomenon common to business schools but Vihar, Gurgaon and Noida. totally unheard at Teacher Training insti- Every school looks for the right teachers, tutes. The campus recruitment at ACERT caregivers who have an in-depth knowledge was done with great enthusiasm. The repre- and great skills to teach children and those sentatives of various schools came and se- who can gel with the philosophy and culture lected the teachers through proper rounds of of the school. So is the case with Amiown - interview, presentations and discussions. the caring Pre-School of Amity and Amity Apart from Amity schools, ACERT trainees International Schools. Home groomed and got placements in other high profile schools professionally trained teachers from ACERT like GD Goenka, Manav Rachna, DPS, KR have been the first choice of visionary Managlam, Heritage School, Gyan Bharti, Dr ( Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Excelsior American, Shalom Hills, Amity Group of Schools and Ms Sapna Meenakshi World School, Lotus Valley and Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, Amiown. Sanskriti, to name a few. G T

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AIS Saket Set for space Participation in the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA, Houston left the Amitians enriched Little scientists •Nikhil Nayar •Jalendu Dhamija •Ayush Agarwal •Shresth Garg Dr Amita Chauhan •Shantanu Jain •Vipanchi Handa blessing the meritorious •Akshat Boobna •Kirandeep Singh students •Kirn Hans •Yash Choudhary •Varun Shridhar •Sahir Sharma

the atmosphere of Venus called ‘Asi- Felicitating mov’. The settlement was supposed to play home to a population size of over 12,500 by the year 2087. It was also supposed to mimic the earth. Amity gems It took 48 hours for the entire project to be assembled and submitted to Anita mity International School, Saket liant performance of the class X and XII Proud Amitians who took NASA by storm Gale, the chief organizer of the competi- felicitated the meritorious stu- students in the CBSE examination. This tion. The next round of the competition Adents of classes X and XII was followed by felicitation of class X fter emerging as the unbeatable ner up in a competition billed tough. The involved making a detailed but crisp (2011-12 session) in a grand ceremony students who had scored a perfect CGPA winners of the Asian Region competition saw the 16 international presentation about the project and also on July 20, 2012. The event began with of 10 and class XII students who had Asemi finals of the International teams make four companies by involv- answer a volley of challenging and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by scored above 90 %. The event also saw Space Settle Design competition held at ing four teams each. The team from tough questions posed by the judges. Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson faculty members being honoured. Gurgaon in January, 2012, AIS Saket Amity Saket had to work in tandem with After a rigorous round of question and Amity Group of Schools; TP S Chauhan, The Chairperson also applauded the stu- kept the Amity flags flying high at John- a team from Argentina and two from answers Dougeldyne Astrosystem & Senior Advisor; B N Bajpai, Advisor dents for their glorious achievements son Space Centre (NASA), Houston. USA. The team decided to name their Flechtel constructors’ was declared the R&D Amity Group of Schools and Dr and blessed them for their future en- A team of 12 little geniuses from AIS company ‘Dougeldyne Astrosystem & first runners up in a glittering ceremony Rekha Ranade, Principal AIS Saket deavours. The event concluded with stu- Saket gave a tough competition to 16 Flechtel constructors’. held on July 30. The students also amidst the chanting of shlokas. dents and parents sharing their teams from across the world from July The team was assigned the herculean enjoyed a tour to Johnson Space Centre, Dr Ranade in her address to the august experiences, trials and tribulations with 27-30, 2012 to emerge as the first run- task to design a settlement hovering in NASA, Houston (USA).G T gathering spoke at length about the bril- the audience.G T Strengthening global ties The 19 member US delegation got a taste of Indian way of life during

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Singing to glory AIS Gurgaon 46 to the likes of Indian music and dance. Indian hospitality and also go for outings The students attended school everyday to various well known locales. AIS Noida put in a lot of hard work to prepare for the mity International School, Gur- where they were taught under the spe- “India is extremely hot, awesome, beau- competition. The team from Amity was gaon 46 played host to 20 US cially designed curriculum. tiful, inimitable, crazy, ‘spicy’ and very Prachi Gupta, AIS Noida, IX B excited and nervous at the same time. The Astudents who arrived in India on The programme was jointly coordinated different from the US, and we loved our team consisting of 10 students had put July 3, 2012 to get adept with rich and by Pooja Puri, Headmistress, Sonia stay over here,” Leah Everist, Tani Cohn mity International School, Noida their heart and soul while practicing for diverse culture of India under the Na- Jagga, Event Coordinator, Stephanie and Joseph Pederson shared in unison . defeated 12 schools from across the competition under the guidance of tional Security Language Initiative for Murimurua and J. P Das from The Before the culmination of their trip, on ADelhi and Noida at the inter their French teacher Shama Bhatnagar. Youth (NSLI-Y ) program. American Centre. Yoga, Indian cooking, August 13 the US delegation students school French song competition They performed the song Printemps by The program, a visionary initiative of art, theatre and story telling were some presented a colourful cultural program. organized at Ahlcon Public School, Coeur de Pirate which was appreciated Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson other activities that kept the students The highlight of the program was a skit Mayur Vihar to lift the coveted trophy on by one and all present. Everyone had Amity Group of School in its third year, busy. The students also interacted with depicting the relationship between Lord July 27, 2012. The competition which butterflies in the stomach before the re- is aimed at nurturing global citizens and Amitasha students under the community Krishna and his friend Sudama. was presided by judges and maestros sults were announced, but the moment is organized by Amity Educational Re- service program. Dressed in fineries, the students pre- from different fields began with the the judges announced that AIS Noida source Centre (AERC) along with AFS. The families of AIS students played host sented a Gujarati song, yoga and also lighting of the lamp by the guests and had bagged the first prize the entire gath- The delegation was not only given les- to the delegates for six weeks where they danced to famous Bollywood numbers. school Principal. All the participants had ering jumped in joy.G T sons in Hindi but were also introduced got an opportunity to revel in the warm The visit left the students enriched.G T Innovation at its best Jai Shri Krishna AIS Mayur Vihar AIS Saket

rishti Prasad and Harshit Gupta of un and fervour marked the Jana- class XII of Amity International mashtami celebrations at the pri- SSchool, Mayur Vihar did their Fmary wing of AIS Saket. The school proud by qualifying for the na- school celebrated Lord Krishna’s birth- tional level of CBSE Science exhibition. day in their own special way on August The duo made a project titled ‘Eco-e: A 9, 2012. It was a pleasure to see the tiny substitute to conventional electric cars’. tots dressed up as Krishna, Radha and The eco friendly electric cars designed Get ready for the car of the future gopis. The special assembly saw a small by them produce minimal e-waste as skit and dance being presented by the their photographs clicked they also rel- compared to conventional cars. The car steering, low maintenance costs and re- pated in the competition held at Mt. Abu primary students. The students brought ished the delicious food served to them. boasts of several innovations like trans- source efficiency through eco-friendly Public School. Fifteen schools made it alive chapters from Lord Krishna’s life. What multiplied their joy was the mission-cum-differential system, linear technologies. About 98 schools partici- to the national level.G T The students not only enjoyed getting bansuri, given away as a gift. G T Contest Edition It’s my second year at The Global Times THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 12 and, (*cue music*) I am lovin’ it. Bag Pack Panya Baldia, XI C, AIS MV, Page Editor Variety

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n This simply means that if you haven’t got your his version of stone paper scissors, if only we had a

o happy ending yet, picture abhi baki hai mere dost. his memory to memorise the whole thing.*sigh* G T

n D We can’t change the direction of the winds, but Our Indian counterparts are no less d

Panya Baldia, AIS Mayur Vihar, XI C we can adjust the sails. b Employment at the ‘Worrywart Pvt Ltd’ doesn’t e Barney Stinson cover the money, a stroke is going to cost you. So, Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hai.

Want to learn some tips to stay amazingly chipper? a why not volunteer at the ‘Carpe Diem Society’ and Naam hai shehenshah. (Relation wise I am your

He’s your man from ‘How I met your mother’ live life king size? w father. My name is emperor.)

Mogambo khush hua e When I am sad, I stop being sad and be awesome Sheldon Cooper (Mogambo likey!) s

This humanly impossible genius of ‘The Big Bang instead. o

theory’ can be helpful (read inspirational). Arrey o’ Samba, Kitne aadmi the? (Wasn’t The first rule to make the Barney rule book; follow m

this and awesomeness is all you’ll have. Simba in the Lion King?)

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Bade bade shehron mein aisi choti choti

Suit up! Whether it is switching sugar for salt or scaring the i

baten hoti rehti hai. (Big big towns, small small n If you look good, you feel even better. It’s a win- living daylights out of someone by a simple boo, s

win situation either way. practical jokes keep life interesting. Moreover, now talks, happens.) t e

you even have an amazing phrase to end it with. a

Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi namumkin It’s gonna be legen-wait for it-DARY! d hai. This long falsetto is not only exuberant but will re- I am not insane! My mother had me tested (Chasing the sun is too mainstream?) main cool till the end of the world. Create your own. Normal + A Tablespoon of Crazy = A Happening day C5 Introduced ALBUM PREVIEW Pic: Rishik Sood, VII C, AIS MV Where even seniors shy away from showcasing their writing skills, Ali Rehan, of class VII has written an entire book!

Ali: Once while returning from Pizza Hut, my mother, tired of my complaints about the ever pres- ent company of boredom, suggested that I give my writing skills a shot. I considered it for a while and It’s all then scribbled a story here and there, which ulti- mately culminated into a whole book!

Considering you are still very young, did you face Ali Rehan with his book any problems in getting the book published? Redddd!!Redddd!! Ali: Initially, because of my young age, people Simran Malik, AIS Mayur Vihar, X A lacked faith in my writing. But I had that nothing- Kanupriya Mittal, AIS Mayur Vihar, X B ing a smash hit, debuting at No.1 in 25 countries. is-impossible attitude and with a little help from my She also revealed that there will be a total of 16 is an age when boys are carefree, inter- friends, it just happened. ll those of you who can’t get enough of tracks on the album, her highest yet. Taylor who ested only in sports, while books are country music’s best face, Taylor Swift, is known to write her own songs said in an in- 12something they generally try to stay Who are your inspirations? Ahere’s good news. The hit maker an- terview to MTV, “To be honest most of the away from. But at this tender age, a In a very enthusiastic chorus: Jeff nounced the release of her fourth studio album - songs on “RED” are sad.” student of AIS Mayur Vihar, with his Kinney the writer of the series Diary of RED on October 22, dropping the bomb in style. With “fearless” being her best album yet, we friends as protagonists, has written a Wimpy kid! The 22 year old diva broke the news via a live wonder whether RED can take that throne, but the book “C5 Introduced”. Yes! You Ali: I also like Dan Brown. I have read worldwide You Tube chat along with a gathering only time will tell. Till then all swifties will have read it right, WRITTEN a book. Meet all his books (proudly). of her biggest fans in Nashville. She announced to wait for October!G T Ali Rehan, the author of the book and his protago- that the album is titled RED, revealing the rea- nist friends - Daksh, Parth, Ekagra and Arunabh. Was there a change in the attitude of people son for the same was the experiences she’s had All time Taylor hits The stories in the book take the C5 through exciting around you, post the release of the book? in the past two years. She said that the recent Love Story ...... 2006 adventures as soldiers, astronauts and even as un- Ekagra: Yes, after reading the book our friends years, had been those of confusion and frustra- derwater explorers. started thinking of us as very ‘cool’. tion, which in her mind were all red. The multi- You belong with me ...... 2008 As they joke and giggle amongst themselves, we Parth: We also got noticed and praised by teachers. ple grammy award winner gave away the name Fifteen ...... 2008 get them involved in a string of Q n’ A. of the first single from the album - ‘We are never Mean ...... 2010 Do you plan to write anymore books? ever getting back together’. The track was sub- Back to December ...... 2010 How did you come about with the idea of writing Ali: I have written another story- C5 as Street Rac- sequently released on iTunes, instantly becom- your own book? ers, which is about to be published. G T