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Narendra Modi If there’s something that has brought the world to its senses, it’s . As the Prime Minister of India world celebrates International Coffee Day on Oct 1, a lot is happening in India…

Sudeepti Naithani Coffee Facts INSIDE AIS MV, Alumnus According to the oasted coffee beans and smoky aroma; these are Coffee Board of Rthings any coffee lover India, area under finds hard to resist. So for a country obsessed with its in- coffee plantations digenous tea, warming up to cof- their hands on either, they en- cultivations, in densely forested harvested. No wonder con- in India has fee is nothing less of a journey. joyed the good old Nescafe areas et al to give us distinct cup sumers go bananas for the mon- Sleeping Giants, P4 increased by more But it’s safe to assume that we made by their mother at home. profiles. The monkey kissed key-spit brew! have developed a taste for the Meanwhile, the humble chai- than three times, product and the growing number Gourmet coffee samosa in office meetings paved from 120.32 of CCDs and are only The land of tea-drinkers was way for the sophisticated a testimony to that. never really oblivious to cookies and coffee. hectares to the art of coffee. Our 397.147 hectares Production story brews back to Coffee chains Who would’ve have thought that the time of “meter Our past is the Chai loving nation would coffee” that de- marred with for , but not ground Say Thank You, P6-7 ever open its arms for coffee? As rives its name rather stale coffee). Things have changed of now, India is producing ap- from the coffee as the and we have come a long way proximately 3,20,000 metric method of beans were from traditional ‘kaapi bars’ tonnes (MT) of coffee, 1,00,000 combining imported down south to humble CCDs MT of Arabica and 2,20,000 MT and frothing from Eu- and slightly extravagant Star- Do you support MS Dhoni’s of Robusta. This makes it the the hot drink rope, result- bucks. Our coffee chains know nomination for Padma seventh largest producer of cof- by pouring it ing in a how to brew it right, if the grow- Bhushan award? fee globally. According to the back and forth brew that ing numbers are any indication Coffee Board of India, area between one was anything to go by. Cafe Coffee Day now a) Yes b) No under coffee plantations in India receptacle and but fresh. And has more than 1,200 outlets in c) Can’t say has increased by more than three another, often at just FYI, it was 175 cities. Starbucks opened its To vote, log on to times, from 120.32 hectares in an exaggerated us, the Indians, first store in 2012 and now has www.theglobaltimes.in 1960-61 to 397.147 hectares in height. The indige- exporting our own around 75 outlets); Cof- 2016-17. The export earnings nous method of making high quality beans to fee which had around 250 stores POLL RESULT from coffee have also shot up coffee has paved way to Europe, where they were has plans for another 550 by for GT Edition September 18, 2017 exponentially from $177.26 mil- machines and subse- blended with other beans. 2019 and so on. lion in 2001-02 to $699.67 mil- quently all that the world of And the naive coffee connois- Meanwhile, in a non-descript Do you think that an increase lion in 2016-17. cocoa beans has to offer - , seurs that we were back then, we average Indian household as the in women staff would improve safety in schools? Meanwhile, the little boy moved , Decaf, beans are a real testimony of our then imported them at higher guests arrived, the grandfather over his glucose biscuits and is Espresso…you name it! And penchant for specialised prices. But even when we did announced, “Aaj coffee ba- Yes enjoying coffee flavoured cook- today here we are sipping gour- flavours. What’s special about have our own ground coffee, the naiye.” Not a word more was 100% Can’t ies, a flavour that was equally met coffee – from this coffee is that ad- coffee chains in India had little said for the scintillating aroma 80% No Say enjoyed by his sister in her cake. to pulp sun dried variety. Coffee dicted monkeys suck on the cof- idea how to brew it and tried to conveyed that it was a special 60% And when the two could not get is being cultivated amidst citrus fee beans once they are dissolve it in hot water (suited occasion indeed. 40%

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Coming Next The story of Ramayana Both Ram and Ravana are inside us…

Favourite dialogue: ‘kaho maat pita dukh kaaran, karahu jatan jo dukh nivaaran’ Best compliment: My walk as Ram transports people to satyug. Favourite character: Jatayu, be- cause Anurag Jha plays the role from his heart. He takes as many as 15-30 backflips before jumping into the audience. Best scene: Rajyaabhishek. It’s a grand scene mounted on an epic scale. Toughest act- When Ram gets … says Raj Kumar Sharma who has played Lord Ram on stage in ‘Sri Ram’ for angry after Jatayu’s vadh. Portray- ing a sober, subtle Ram who trans- the past 15 years. In an interview with GT Network, the 35-year-old shares his forms into this rudra roop is the challenges of playing this revered figure, and how it has changed him personally toughest.

On playing Ram On body language Ram. Apart from this, I have also new for the audience. This year, make an effort to at least remove I have been playing Lord Ram for The biggest quality of Ram was worked hard on having that mys- we have mainly used martial art the vices within us to be better more than a decade, yet every that he was quiet and peaceful. In tical smile on my lips that Ram is forms like Chhau and Kalaripay- human beings. We all have to un- time I learn something new while order to get into the skin of the known for. In fact, playing Ram attu. Also, many people fear that derstand that both Ram and Ra- enacting this role. His qualities character and keep my mind for so many years has also helped Ramlila will go out of fashion, vana are inside us, we just have to have taught me the true meaning calm, I have got a separate green me become a calm and patient but this will never happen be- work consciously to develop the of life and motivate me to look at room for myself because there is person. cause we are incorporating con- good part. Unfortunately, there life in a different perspective. a lot of noise in other green temporary storytelling to retell are more Ravanas today. So, our Also, I feel, that since Ram em- rooms. Also, to take on this mul- On Ramlila style these tales. younger generation has to choose bodies qualities like goodness, tifaceted role, I rehearse quietly Every year, we try to keep our the right path.G T kindness, generosity and respect in my room. I also regularly go to choreography fresh and innova- On Ram’s relevance (It is being staged at Shriram for elders, we all need to imbibe the gym and do yoga to get a tive. We also try to add new Well, it is difficult to find a mod- Bharatiya Kala Kendra’s lawns these good virtues in our lives. muscular body that resembles scenes to bring out something ern day Ram. But we can always at 6:30 pm daily until Oct 17) Santorini is an archipelago of five Santorini THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 islands that is part of Greece. This 2 island is located in the Aegean Sea, a World Mirror News and Views part of the Mediterranean Sea. Myanmar Committed to restore peace The state counselor of Myanmar, Aung Myanmar, San Suu Kyi, assured the Japan New satellite designed new observational A satellite has been de- signed by Japan's space The satellite agency. would help in accurate predic- ’ world in her first public speech that Myanmar is ready to take the necessary action to address the ongoing Rohingya condemn all human crisis. She said, “We rights violations and unlawful are committed to the violence.We restoration of peace, stability and rule law throughout the state.” ‘Shikisai tions of global climate change. It is 2.6 metres wide and 4.7 high, equipped with two optical sensors to mon- itor aerosol particles in the atmosphere. Three injured by injured Three military attacks scale During a large military exercise, a Russian attack Russia helicopter fired a rocket into group of three The seven day border. people close to Nato’s drills are taking place in Russia and Belarus, order to simulate a Nato-backed separatist revolt in northern Belarus. India Supermassive black holes discovered scientists from National Two Astrophysics, Centre for Radio Pune discovered two closest- ever black holes. The scientists, Preeti Kharb and ever black holes. LalVeer Dharam revealed that the holes are located about 400 million light years away from earth in a binary black hole system. super-massive UK ‘Anti-terror fund’ to counter fund’ ‘Anti-terror extremism The search giant, Google announced to give a total of $1.3m to fund projects dealing with The fund extremism in the country. would be distributed in partnership with Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a UK-based counter- such technology driven With extremist organisation. funding system, extremism could be countered both online and offline. ‘Monster storm’ devastates island storm’ ‘Monster Hurricane Maria, the storm of century made its landfall on the The island with 155mph winds. debris left last month with Hurricane Irma hitting the island proved Puerto Rico Earthquake shakes the city Nearly 226 people lost their lives when the Mexico extremely dangerous as winds of Maria blowed off the top roofs extremely dangerous as winds of Maria blowed off the entire and doors. “The power from island is blown off, system is down and could take several months to restore,” Governor Ricardo Rosselló said. debris. to find survivors trapped under personnels are being deployed strongest earthquake with a The magnitude of 7.1 hit the city. epicenter of the quake was close to state of Morelos about 130 km Rescue away from Mexico city. workers and emergency USA Threat to destroy Threat North Korea During the UN General US President assembly, made an Trump Donald aggressive speech

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news from around the globe the around from news GT keeps the newswire ticking by bringing you bringing by ticking newswire the keeps GT stating, “The United States has great strength and patience. But if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice, but to totally destroy North Korea. Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.” Santorini is the only inhabited Caldera THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 (volcano cauldron) in the world. It’s geographical uniqueness adds to its popularity. 3 Santorini Learning Curve Education & Enhancement

Amity Institute for Competitive On the other side of 09 Examinations hey say the grass is always greener on the other side, but not so much when you are in Class IX. With boards making a comeback in Class X, things take a turn as soon as you reach the other side of number Presents T9.Mudit Aggarwal, AIS MV, XI, brings the before and after of this ‘lakshman rekha’. Brainleaks-219 BEFORE AFTER FOR CLASS VI-VIII

We relaxed due to little syllabus; studied for Week long cramming and unfinished syl- Find the area of the the exams a day before the exam and prayed labus- all a part of the exam routine and Exams equilateral triangle which to get full marks. Courtesy - Internal exams! pray that we do not fail. Courtesy-Board exams! is inscribed in a unit circle. With tan, cos and sin coming in, no calcu- If stuck in a difficult calculation, calculators (a) (b) lator could help us solve could help you verify answers. Though the al- Math complicated problems. phabets troubled a little, we were still smart Not even the hi-fi ones. (c) (d) enough.

A great way to hang out Group studies are almost redundant, Last Date: correct entries win Group 3 attractive prizes with friends and reaffirm due to the fact that the ‘travel takes too SEP 29, 2017 that nobody studies. much time’ and ‘it’s boards’. studies Ans. Brainleaks 218: (d)

An actual place to study with notes, Winner for Brainleaks 218 Basically, a formal get-together of friends, kilograms of reference books, and pens. 1. Anchit Gupta, IX C, AIS PV with the teacher lecturing, which nobody Tuitions Parents pay extra for the best teachers paid any heed to. in town. Name:......

Glancing over the You have time for revi- books for one last Revision sion? Did you actually time, just to make sure complete the humon- Class:...... that no topic is left out. gous course?

This becomes the best way to please your par- School:...... ents and make them buy you a new game, as Late night Studying the entire night, hoping that you complete the all you had to do is chat with friends the whole syllabus tonight, and don’t have to sacrifice your pre- night, with the lights on. Good luck if you are studies cious sleep the next night (Remember, not all hopes get fulfilled). Send your answers to The Global Times, caught, though! E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 or e-mail your answer at [email protected] Lost & not found What if you are lost one day and no one makes an attempt to find you? Feels tragic? These professions feel exactly the same way

Gayatri R. AIS Noida, Alumnus Dr Tahir Mahmood conferred with the prestigious award ost of us in this new age society, like to Mbecome engineers, Best Law doctors or lawyers. These professions have always been important. It might sound unbelieveable, but there was a Teacher Award time, when many aspired to practice professions other than these. These were not AUUP NLU Delhi; RS Suri, Sr. technologically progressive, but Advocate and Prof Siva Kumar, they sure had their own charm. istinguished Jurist Member, Law Commission of But with technology taking over, Chair, Professor of India and Lalit Bhasin, President all these charming professions DEminence & Chairman, SILF & Bar Association, India. have whether vanished or found Amity Institute of Advanced Expressing gratitude, Prof Dr place in obscure corners where Legal Studies, Dr Tahir Tahir Mahmood stated that the no likes to look. Take a look at Mahmood was honoured with honour bestowed upon him is some dying professions, which prestigious ‘Prof NR Madhava very special as it bears the name once were a hit but now have Menon Best Law Teacher Award of celebrated legal luminary- been hit hard by technology. 2017’ in recognition of his Prof NR Madhava Menon. He service in the field of legal also thanked the esteemed Stenographers education and profession during members of the jury. Gone are the days when people kings have surely bid us an airy shifted from being the essential Photo processors the 9th Teachers’ Day Award During the ceremony, legal required a typist to get their work adieu, and so have these part of a well-paid occupation to With the introduction of digital function organised by Society of educators, lawyers, jurists and done. Nowadays, the keypads on professionals. The introduction just another household item. cameras, gone are the days when Indian Law Firms (SILF) and students were felicitated with laptops, or even better on our of umpteen number of fonts on you could earn a living by Menon Institute of Legal awards in different categories smartphones have rendered this the web has rendered their job Mail sorters converting negatives into photos. Advocacy Training (MILAT). such as ‘SILF- MILAT Legal profession obsolete. The useless. So what do they do now? What happens to those thousands Though there are people who still The event saw the presence of Education Innovation Award- typewriter is just an antique piece Fill cursive writing books? of letters and packages at a post process photographs, this Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder 2017’, ‘SILF- MILAT now, trying hard to make its way office? In the fast moving world, occupation has evolved President, Amity Universe, Institutional Excellence Award’, to the museums. Sewing machine nobody is ready to wait for massively. At the same time, it is along with other distinguished ‘SILF- MILAT South Asian operators people to sort letters to be sent. slowly declining with people guests, Padmashree Prof NR Jurist Award’, ‘Best Law Calligraphy writers In today’s time, with all fabrics This is now done using advanced preferring to save their memories Madhava Menon, Hon Prof and Students Awards’ et al by the Earlier in the royal courts, kings made from automated looms, technology and no one is ready to digitally, saving the clicked IBA Chair on Continuing Legal eminent guests, who were called calligraphy writers who in becoming a sewing machine take up the tedious job of sorting photographs in drives rather than Education, NLSIU, Bengaluru; present on the occasion. the most artistic way wrote the operator is no longer a viable mails either! Most of us haven’t preserving those long pieces of Prof Ranbir Singh, Founder VC, Courtesy: Amity Media Cell farmans and local letters. The option. The sewing machine has visited a post office even once. paper for getting a copy.G T Santorini sits in a water-filled caldera Santorini THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 of a massive volcano. But the eruption 4 has thought to have ended the Minoan Gyan Vigyan Science & Technology civilization on Crete. Beauty goes bizarre Aloe vera, essential oils, sandalwood, vitamin E... all of these are passe. New age beauty products have an ingredient list that is wacky to the extent of bizarre. We bring you some of them...

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They can sleep for years. But once they ACTIVE VOLCANO 7 Crater wake up they wreck havoc. Daksh It is a bowl shaped depression, like an open mouth through which the Rawal, AIS PV, X, explains 4 lava comes out. It houses the vent. The size of a crater depends on the what a volcano is type of explosive volcanic eruptions made of ? 8 taking place. 8 Volcanic bombs 1 Vent The explosion of volcano 7 leads to the formation of The vent is the opening lumps which are thrown through which the magma 5 out of the volcano in the flows out. air. These lumps cool down 1 in the form of solid 2 Conduit fragments before they This is the passage through reach the surface of earth. which magma travels before 10 3 They can be as large as it reaches the earth’s surface. 64mm in diameter. 3 Lava 9 Fissure The magma that reaches the Cracks that are formed on earth’s surface is known as 2 the earth’s surface due to ‘lava’. It is liquid/semi-solid in pressure exerted by molten state and flows down the sides magma. Lava can flow out of a volcano. of these fissures without any volcanic eruption. 4 Ash Cloud 10 Flank 6 When a volcano erupts, an 9 This is the side of the ash cloud is formed near the volcano, on which the lava vent of the volcano. It com- flows. Basically, this is like prises powder rock and lava. the side of any mountain. 6 Magma chamber 5 Throat This is the place where the magma is stored before It is the entrance of a it erupts on the earth’s surface. Magma is the What is a VOLCANO ? volcano. The part of the liquid rock stored below the earth’s surface. This A volcano is a vent or a ‘chimney’, which connects molten rock (magma) from within the Earth’s crust passage that ejects lava and molten rock is very hot. As a result of the heat, to the Earth’s surface. volcanic ash. there is high pressure in the magma chamber. ‘Santorini,’ also known as ‘Thera’ and ‘Thira’, has a total area of 90.6 square kms (35 square THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 miles), with main island measuring 73 sq kms 5

Santorini U, Me & Hum (28 square miles). Whose life is it anyway?

Anika Joshi, AIS Vas 1, VIII D Pam: Oh no need for thanking me! But you know, just in case you really want CHARACTERS to help, you can vote for me in the Cat Jagdev (Jags)-the Pomeranian: is Contest. a pet of a constant traveller. He [All of them go their way as their mas- loves playing pranks on other pets, The diet woes ters have finished chatting] but is good at heart. After a week they all meet again. Parmindar (Pam)-the cat: is a cute Mac: I am still fat despite following and energetic pet. She is the only cat If you thought that body shaming was only a problem of Pam’s advice sincerely. who goes out for exercise everyday Hearing this, both Pam and Jags to keep herself fit. us, humans, then hear out what these pets have to say looked surprised. Harimohan (Harry)-the mongrel: Pam: That’s not possible! is a wise pet who is the smartest dog min of jumping, and surviving only on AM-MM! one can, at least not till the time you Harry: Well, that is because Mac is a in the colony. two meals a day. I can’t exactly be [Mac starts crying uncontrollably] keep circling your masters the minute bull dog, and it is in his genes, he can’t Murlichand (Mac)-the bulldog: is chirpy. Not to forget, the weighing ma- Mac: You’re going to beauty contests they sit down for a meal. They look at ever be slim. I wanted to point that ear- a lazy dog. He loves watching TV chine still points toward the higher side. and here I am trying so hard to shed my your bulging puppy face and throw you lier, but you guys wouldn’t let me talk. and hates any kind of activity. Jags: Mac! What kind of a bulldog are puppy fat. Pam, do you know the guy that butter chicken. Eeewww...so oily!. Mac: What?! No… Are you serious? you? Chill! You will get there one day. in the Pedigree ad? I’d like to take some Jags: But your pedigree friend also That’s the worst piece of news I’ve ne winter morning three dogs Pam: One day? Which day to be spe- tips from him. constantly eats, in every advertisement come across in my entire life! and a cat were walking with cific? He will never lose weight. Look- Harry: But you… Pam: He runs in the ad, and in real life Harry: Don’t think like that, Mac. God Otheir masters. After a while the ing at food and jumping isn’t exactly Pam: Well, even though I am friends too. Mac, on the other hand, did not has made us a certain way for some rea- masters stopped to chat. The pets also called exercise. You could take a cue with him, I don’t think he can help you. even move from the couch last time son. There are characteristic that we are started babbling amongst themselves. from me. I always eat right and exer- Or for that matter any- there were burglars at his house. born with and they are there for some Jags: Guten tag, everyone! cise. I am even going to Harry: But he… reason. And you look cute with those You’re going to Pam: What’s that now? the Ms Cat Contest Jags: You could join a gym Mac. chubby cheeks. But that doesn’t mean beauty contests Harry: It’s a Germ… this year. Parminder! How Just so you know, the gyms in more butter chicken. can yo go there? and here I am Jags: It’s hello in German. I just came Jags: Parmindar! trying to shed my Germany were totally cool. back from Germany. It has this huge… How can you go It’s an Not better than the ones in Mac remained chubby for the rest of his Harry: Sorry to interrupt you, but Mac there? It is an inter- international puppy fat. America, but still, good. life. But he continued to run. And butter doesn’t look very happy today. What’s national contest. contest. Harry: But he… chicken? He did indulge a little bit on the matter Mac? Pam: How dare you call Mac: I get your point Pam. occasion. But most of all, he came to Mac (frowning): 30 min of walk, 20 me Parmindar? It’s PA-AA- Thanks for helping me. love himself for who he was. G T

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Fan fiction saga Compassion is all Taking the story forward sometimes mean ushering it into a pit. For those who believe in this, here’s a guide to dumb fan fiction you need Imaging: Deepak Sharma, GT Network Deeksha Puri Worst Fan Fictions Movie: Traffic AIS PV, XB nHogwarts School of Prayer Released: May 6, 2016 and Miracles Director: Lt Rajesh Pillai ave you ever wondered nMy Immortal Starring: Manoj Bajpayee, his arrogance even when what is the best way to nDipper goes to Taco Bell Jimmy Shergill, Divya faced by a personal tragedy, Hirk your readers and in- nCupcakes Dutta, Prosenjit Chatter- a mother who rises above vite furious glances? Do you get jee, Parambrata Chatterjee the pain of losing her own the satisfaction when a literary son to understand the pain work has been shred into pieces a predictable story line. In all Narrative: Traffic is a re- of another woman, a father by critics? 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A jour- Verdict: A tight script, an Step two: Turn off autocorrect, nario and retell the audience a nalist struggles on the ven- engaging storyline & stellar write it and leave it to the read- tale that they have already read a tilator, whose parents performances by the cast ers to decipher your wonderful million times before. Let them decide to give away his makes it a must watch. The spellings and vocabulary. decipher the characters of your organ. A police constable movie says a lot without Step three: Lie down and wait as deadly cocktail, whose secret just back from suspension, being preachy. A strong grammar Nazis destroy you in recipe only you must know. must ensure timely delivery emotional connect is the the comments section. of the organ, the only possi- high point of the movie. The Character mein twist ble route for which is 160 movie will touch you & Fizzle to sizzle In the world of fan fiction, ab- kms by road. leave you pondering. The mark of a ‘good’ writer is to solutely anything and everything Analysis and inspirations: Best dialogue: The boy’s start with a bang and end with a is possible! Right from a dizzy The plot showcases multi- mother tells his friend, fizzle. Just try to make your Hermione to an intellectual Joey, ple human relationships “The best send away gift we story as incomprehensible as remember to pack personality and emotions - a father who can give him is to keep his possible to stimulate your dear Abundant irrationality tions and only then unleash, what shocks for your readers at every loves his son and is yet heart alive. Let us do it.” readers in the wrong way. After Turn to Ekta Kapoor, the goddess you think is your creative side, step. Let them marvel at your brusque with him, a movie Review by: Chitraksh all, all successful efforts in the of soap operas for inspiration. by serving old wine in a new bot- imagination. After all, popular star who refuses to give up Tarun, AIS Saket, VIII history started with a spark of Expand your horizons in the tle. Flood the storyline with ex- characters too can have role re- confusion. most predictable, boring direc- aggeration, illogical concepts and versal to surprise you.G T Santorini AIS Saket Parul Talwar Sumati Nayyar Shweta Ghatak AIS Pushp Vihar AIS Pushp AIS Vasundhara 6 AIS Vasundhara AIS Vasundhara 1 AIS Vasundhara Debosmita Mukherjee replied what difference does replied what difference After the shape really make? all, they would be broken into pieces and chewed before being gulped down. My mother listened patiently and then said, “It really doesn’t matter what happens to the reach our maximum potential. This helps us understand that perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a person striving for flawlessness and excessively high performance standards. Even I have tried to perfect myself by trying dif- said that ‘imperfection is more perfect than perfection itself’. pursue perfection, we must To aim high first and then start on As one of the greatest the path. seers of human life, Robert Browning had said, “The aim, if reached or not, makes great daily basis, some of which we at- attempt with a ‘chalta hai’ do not realise What we titude. is that we can achieve perfec- tion in bigger things, only when we try and achieve ex- cellence in smaller things. that excel- must remember We chapatis afterwards, but they should look good when presented on the table.” So, it is important that we should strive for perfection in what- This statement by my ever we do. mother has stayed with me forever. date, I try not to give up easily. To ferent methodologies while teaching. Sometimes they work and sometimes, So, there is no secret they don’t. All we can do is mantra to perfection. try hard and find ways to improve. the life.” In this respect, the ‘will’ to the life.” In this respect, the ‘will’ The chase perfection is desirable. German philosopher of the last cen- tury preached the importance of ‘will power’. to chase Those who want perfection must have the supreme will to endure all obstacles or gaps in its path to be satisfied with nothing but the best. lence is not something that you are born with. In fact, it is an attitude that take This may has to be cultivated. A years of hard work and dedication. need for continuously improving your work attitude is also required. Try and try Secret mantra The noble way First trace of humans on of humans trace First is dated Thira (Santorini) BC. from 6,000 the BEST!” Seeking better. And the better, better. ives of all great person- alities remind us that erfection is truly unat- tainable. It is like a ‘rotis’. However hard I tried, they perfection is a habit or process of learning to make would like to quote one of my favourite sayings, t is an undisputable fact that every person irre- taught me long ago. I was in the let it rest. Till the good is Till let it rest. let’s say, an attitude. It is a say, let’s me to consider what my mother way of thinking or style of perform- This topic compelled ing an activity. were never the perfect circle. My happy about it and in- mother wasn’t this, I To spired me to keep trying. spective of gender, age or in- spective of gender, telligence strives for perfection, not only in him- self but in others too. Early from our childhood days, we start setting our goals and start looking for perfect ways that When could possibly make us happy. we envision our adult lives, it is based on the dreams of childhood. Usually, we all set high goals that indirectly These push us to have high standards. high standards invariably push us to we can make our lives sub- lime. Fiction is a work of imagination but reading au- tobiographies gives one an insight into their incredible life. Reading these great re- alities, one often muses, if these mir- acles have happened once, why can’t they happen again, especially in our The tell-all stories of real peo- life? ple, their struggle and how they have managed to overcome all obstacles to achieve what they set their eyes on, are hard to believe. But they are nar- In the course of at- ratives of reality. taining perfection, our life is punctuated with imperfections. It is “Good, better, best. Never “Good, better, I L I P guiding light that allows you to stay focused on your path and achieve your goals. But the quest for perfection habit. It cannot be a one-off is something that you strive for day in and out. Colin Powell once said, “If you are going to achieve ex- cellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” There are so many small and in- significant tasks that we perform on a Ready, Steady...Goal Ready, AIS Saket Pooja Kaushik Prabhat Kumar AIS Pushp Vihar AIS Pushp able to assess the situation at hand can we work towards improving it further. As teachers, we need to think inwards and reflect upon our qualities as must work on We ‘gurus’. ourselves first and try to im- a student in our own way. be- altering a student’s Now, haviour comes with its own set of challenges that start with instilling the need to change in the students. If we as teachers give up, we will never be able to achieve the

prove as a teacher, before we try prove as a teacher, must We to improve our students. remember that acquiring degrees make us perfect. doesn’t It is only when we understand our strengths and limitations that we can work towards helping our stu- dents maximise their strengths and work on their weaknesses. desired results in the lives of our And once we do the re- students. sults we desire, there is certainly no matching the satisfaction we try and derive from it. So, let’s move towards perfection. All the experiences shared here are

Guru‘cool’ No stopping o person in this world can he word perfec- tion has different Part-II meanings for different people. For some, even achieving 50 per- cent success is good enough. They might even think that they have mastered perfection. How- there are some who are ever, never satisfied with what they These achieve and keep on trying. are the people who manage to reach the closest to perfection. This brings us to the conclusion that trying is the only way one can The first step in near perfection. this process of trying is introspec- tion, because only when we are achieve perfection, but if they keep on trying, then one may get And, that is closer to it. something that cannot be if one continues to harp over obstacles that come en- route perfection. life There are times in a teacher’s when we try our best to do some- thing, but fail at it. But this does- we stop trying. For mean that n’t instance, there are times when we try to bring a change in the life of T N Continued from last GT issue... extracts from the winning essays , penned by teachers as part of essay writing activity conducted for the teachers under the Amity Group Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, guidance of Dr (Mrs) Day 2017. on the occasion of Teacher’s of Schools & RBEF,

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of gratitude Simple acts Simple provide you with solace. Day, make your own coffee and let its aroma make your own coffee Day, that stirs the emotions.This International Coffee ourous and , coffee has a scent ourous cappuccinos and lattes, coffee humdrum instant, without forgetting the glam- humdrum instant, without forgetting From South to the more From South Indian filter coffee more and more coffee. more and more coffee. keeps adding outlets every day, as the world sips keeps adding outlets every day, (CCD), and so on. No wonder this industry (Saxbys), “A lot can happen over coffee” (Saxbys), “A home” (Starbucks), “Make Life Better” taglines across the globe: “Your home from taglines across the globe: “Your fee that explains all the inviting coffee shop fee that explains all the inviting coffee It is this ‘feel-good’ quality of the aromatic cof- It is this ‘feel-good’ coffee is the instant answer to many problems. coffee coffee for every occasion and all moods. Your for every occasion and all moods. coffee to lose weight? Have green coffee. There is a to lose weight? Have green coffee. fluence of caffeine for the next 6-7 hours. Want for the next 6-7 hours. fluence of caffeine your neurons will respond promptly to the in- awake at night? Make a cup of black coffee and awake at night? Make a cup of black coffee will instantly lift your mood. Struggling to keep If not, no worries, the very fragrance of coffee probability you will find someone to join you. Fighting loneliness? Go for a cup a coffee. In all Fighting loneliness? Go for a cup a coffee. had an impact on us. coffee lies in its intoxicating aroma which has coffee ous ideas and even relationships. The magic of ous ideas and even relationships. conversations that have been the origin of vari- endless conversations with oneself and others – improving at every step. invites of dialogue. Indeed, the word ‘coffee’ start appreciating everything and see your life is truly a versatile enabler with Karan’…coffee looking at the larger picture. You will slowly You picture. looking at the larger in teaching them. So, my dear children start being lucky to have a teacher who is interested of complaining, they should feel gratitude for the amount of homework they are given. Instead dents complain about a strict teacher or about tomatically start feeling happier. Often, I see stu- tomatically start feeling happier. things, as well as big things in life, you will au- Once you start being grateful for all the little edging the work they are doing and thank them. the chaos. So, you can just begin with acknowl- without them and probably you could foresee fore you enter the premises. Just imagine a day fore you enter the premises. Just imagine ones who ensure that classrooms are clean be- ones who ensure that classrooms are clean play in streamlining its functioning. They are the play in streamlining its functioning. the vital role our umpteen ‘didis’ and ‘bhaiyas’ the vital role our umpteen ‘didis’ of the teaching staff, but what we often forget is but what we often forget of the teaching staff, on the parameters of infrastructure and quality A school, for instance, is often judged primarily A grounded and appreciate the joy of small things. grounded and appreciate the joy of small things. all blessings in our lives allows us to stay all blessings in our lives allows us to first place. The quality of showing gratitude for The first place. that we are purely lucky to enjoy them in the that we are purely lucky to enjoy them ileges, that we forget to acknowledge the fact ileges, that we forget granted. Simply because we enjoy certain priv- granted. Simply because we enjoy certain We often take a lot of things in our life for often take We right now? Let’s pause and muse over this. right now? Let’s GT, the one that you are holding in your hand GT, A small village, ‘Akrotiri’ is located in THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 the southern part of Santorini. 7 Santorini World Gratitude Day Thank you notes

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September is the month of gratitude for it brings along ‘World Gratitude Day’, celebrated across the globe on September 21. Amitians join the celebrations with their thank you notes Meet my second mother Meet the anchor of my ship

Isha Singh, AIS Vas 1, VII and wrong. She always en- and help those in need. Divya Upadhyay back home, got sweater and courages me to be a good Even though I do not really AIS MV, VII slippers for him and even very day, she enters the human being, asking me to be enjoy studying, she makes it a scolded the tea shop owner for Eroom with a smile and we nice to others whole lot of fun for all of us. Dear Nani, employing a small child. This wish her good morning. She is She comes to the class with so “You dwell in my heart small incident made me realise the one who praises us for much enthusiasm and teaches Like a whiff of fresh air that we keep pitying unfortu- our efforts and also scolds us in a play way. Of course, Like a fragrant flower nate people and do nothing. us for our misbehaviour. she is strict at times, but that You are present everywhere” Her prompt action taught me She is my second mon- only helps us become bet- that mere sympathy doesn’t ther, my teacher. ter and improve our- f life is a ship, then my nani help, and we should turn our Every single time, I did selves. I would sincerely Iis its anchor. She has always compassion into action. something wrong, she made it like to thank my teacher steered my life on the right And this is just one of the a point to correct me. All for all that she offers - track, guiding me at every step. She saw a little boy shivering many lessons that my nani left thanks to her, I now know the love, support, guidance, Once, I accompanied her to a without any sweater and serv- with me, something for which difference between the right and friendship. nearby mother dairy booth. ing tea at a tea shop. She went I will be eternally thankful. Meet my Meet my idol Meet my saviour Aryaman Singh, AIS Gur 43, VII friends man who worked for the nation, Dr APJ AAbdul Kalam is the person I want to thank Thank you for ordering pizza at Ishita Bhargava for his immense contribution to any time AIS Gur 46, VII the field of research in Thank you for forgiving me for space. He was also known my silly mistakes Dear Dr Shashidhar, as the ‘Missile Man of Thank you for all that you have am not sure if you remember India’ because of his taught me Ime, but I am one of the many expect. But then you assured to tremendous efforts in Hridyanshu, AIS Saket, VII Thank you for always listening to patients you have treated. I was help me out of the situation. the development of mis- my crazy stories suffering from severe asthama. I You performed a surgery on me. siles. From designing a hank you for being there Thank you for the moments of loved skating, but I had to quit I don’t remember feeling any mini helicopter to be- Tevery time I call you silence we share together because of asthma attacks. No kind of pain. It has been months coming the President of Thank you for always being my Thank you for reminding me to matter where I went, I always since the surgery, and my life India, he achieved numerous feats during his best supporter stay true to myself had to carry an inhaler and has taken a U turn. Now, I can lifetime, which average students like me can Thank you for laughing at every Thank you for being strong when spacer with me. I even had an go anywhere I want and even only dream of. His contribution to this country joke I shared I felt weak adenoid face and snored loudly. play my favourite sports. My is commendable. APJ Abdul Kalam is my idol. Thank you for respecting my Thank you for sharing your closet My life was miserable. parents are not constantly wor- He inspires me to work hard every single day opinion even if you disagree with me And then my life changed when ried about me anymore. with sincerity and passion. Had it not been for Thank you for fighting all life Thank you for sharing your I met you. I was a little scared You are my saviour and I don’t a motivating idol like him, I would have made battles by my side secrets with me when I met you for the first time, think I can thank you enough for peace with my mediocrity. I want to thank him Thank you for celebrating Thank you for sharing your life because I did not know what to the same. for inspiring me and many others. exciting moments of my life with me. Meet my support Meet my know-it-all Meet the selfless

Anirudh Singh matter how tired you were, Aarshia J, AIS Vas 6, VII own. This is why I call her my Jaineet Kaur Suri, tried their best to calm her AIS Noida, VII you always played with me. know-it-all. AIS PV, VII down. They managed and No matter how sleepy you oday, I would like to thank There is so much that she does once the operation was suc- Dearest grandparents, were, you would make it a Tmy mother because for me everyday. still can’t forget the day cessful, the nurses took oday, I am writing this point to listen to my stories. I she does something Whether it is getting Iwhen my grand- great care of my Tnote to express my grat- have been able to understand extraordinary for me up in the morning, mother was admit- grandmother. She re- itude for all that you do for the meaning of true love only everyday. I don’t making breakfast for ted to the hospital. covered well under me. You have given because of you. know how she me or putting me to She had trouble their care. So, I me some of the best Thank you for being knows everything sleep at night, there is breathing and the would want to ex- moments of my life. my support system about me. I don’t a lot that she does for doctor recom- press my gratitude to It is your love and and the most have to tell her me. Thank you mom mended angioplasty. all the nurses who pa- affection that lights amazing grand- whether I am happy for loving me uncondition- It had to be done immedi- tiently tend to patients and up even the gloomi- parents in the or sad, or if I want something, ally and for knowing me like ately. My grandmother pan- help them remain calm. They est of my days. No world. she automatically gets it on her none does or ever will. icked slightly, but the nurses are doing a selfless job. Santorini’s largest export product Santorini THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 is soil; 2,000,000 tons a year are 8 used all over the world, mainly to Mosaic Senior make concrete.

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ity. We headed to East Cemetery next. Now the curiosity began to get better of me. Despite my fear, I was determined to see what he was upto. So this time, I followed him into the cemetery. I kept following the man. He seemed to be looking for some- thing in particular. I was holding Button heart on canvas my breath, scared of being caught. He stopped at a fresh Materials required grave, went down on his knees Red acrylic paint ...... 1 tube and started digging the soil with White acrylic paint .....1 tube his hands, until he reached the Canvas (8x10)...... 1 The night passenger coffin. I was barely breathing. Buttons (Mixed colours) Next he opened the coffin lid and Glue as he bent over the coffin, I could Paint brush Asheesh Kaushik The man got into the back seat of got there, he got out of the cab see the skunked features of a Painter’s tape AIS Noida, X L my cab. I was scared as hell, so I and asked me to wait, “You better fresh corpse lying. I wanted to decided to drop him off and get wait, and if you don’t, you’ll be run away, but I couldn’t move in Procedure t was my first year of college. back home as soon as possible. I sorry!” he said. Although, I was darkness. Suddenly, he stood up, n First paint the entire canvas n When the paint is dry, remove I took up part time cab driv- tried to look at him in the rear not comfortable with the idea, perhaps he heard the sound of with white acrylic paint and the tapes. Iing to meet my college ex- view mirror, but could only see but I decided to wait, nonethe- leaves underneath my shoes. let it dry. n Take glue and roughly create penses. It was my first night at his eyes, just a black shadowy less. He was back in a while. It He came straight to me, almost n Once the paint is dry, a heart shape on the work. It was late at night, and shape where his face should be. looked like he was wiping some- running, but looked like he paste the tape in canvas. Fill the entire there were very few people on He tapped on my shoulder to thing from his hands. He glided towards me. He grabbed vertical stripes heart with glue, this the street. So, I thought of going give me the directions. I nearly slouched down back of my seat my collar and came closer to me. (refer to image on will make it easier for back home, but a man stopped froze to death. After a kilometre I and said, “Head to South Ceme- I smelled his terrible breath, and right). This is done you to stick the but- my cab. He was dressed a little asked him, “Where do you want tery.” saw something sticky dribbling to prevent the paint tons. weirdly - a dark coloured coat, to go?” The man muttered, We followed a similar routine from his lips. I managed to stutter, from spilling over. n Place buttons over the glue collars up, and his hat was pulled “North Cemetery.” once we reached South cemetery. “Are you a vampire?” “Yesss!” he n Paint red stripes on the white side by side. Press the buttons low over his eyes, as if he didn’t Without speaking a word, I drove This time, I kept doing what he screamed as he sank his fangs into space left between the tapes. with hands and let it dry. want anyone to see his face. him to the destination. When we asked me to, out of sheer curios- the nape of my neck.G T Read Play and Win WORDS VERSE

Reading your favourite GT can fetch you a prize too. Complete all the boxes below. 37 Innocent tears Click a picture and send it to 30 Minutes [email protected] or submit it to Khushi Rai Baranwal The animals may be different your GT Teacher Coordinator. 3 lucky AIS Noida, IX C But the conditions are the same winners will win a prize every week! Q: When is World Q: Who is the author of Q: What is the headline You kill me for my skin They are unable to live Gratitude Day the article ‘Fan fiction of the article written by This is what a deer feels Because of the pain we give celebrated? saga’? Gayatri R, AIS Noida, Ans: Alumnus? You kill me for my teeth Hear the animals cry Ans: Ans: This is what an elephant feels See their tears, at least try

You kill me for my nails Oh cruel, mighty man Q: How many types of Q: In which year was Q: Which school This is what an owl feels Don’t let the animals fear coffee are mentioned in the movie ‘Traffic’ celebrated ‘World the article ‘One Big released? Letter Writing Day’? Anika Joshi But no one wanted to hear Be it a bird or a animal Be kind to them shot’? Ans: Ans: AIS Vas 1, VIII D What we do is painful They are a real gem.G T Ans: Even Pluto flashed curiosity The minute hand moved Anxiously waiting for his bite Q: Name the student Q: What are the two Q:Which country has Once more with a tick-tock Didn’t move an inch who has been featured other names of designed a new obser- And unlike other times Glued to the door on the It’s Me column. Santorini island? vational satellite? There was an uproar Ans: Ans: Ans: After what seemed to be years The father’s chest puffed The doorbell rang With pride in galore Everyone got quiet The mother seemed delighted It was the father who first sprang The boy jumped from side to side Name:...... Class:...... School:...... He opened the door The girl sat on the couch With fingers crossed for luck Results of Read Play & Win-36: Aditya Jain, AIS Vas 6, VI; Grinning from ear to ear Snatching the pizza, he said Ahaan Ali AIS Vas 1, IV B; Divyanshu, AIS Vas 1, IV A “It happened because of me!” 30 min over, no bucks to you !G T CAMERA CAPERS Send in your entries to Ananya Anil, AIS Gur 43, XI D [email protected]

Kaleidoscope of hues Let there be light Blown away O The beautifulkingdom gardens werecreated. As aresult,the many beautifultemples,fortsand jayanagar abeautifulplace.Soon, Everyone workedhardtomake Vi- tire place. dom, andaskedthemtoredotheen- and gardenersfromallovertheking- mous andskilledarchitects,sculptors on earth.So,hecalleduponmanyfa- kingdom tobeasbeautifulheaven Raman. Krishnadevawantedhis and cleverministernamed Tenali of Vijayanagar. Hehadanintelligent Wisdom tale named myself. What amI? 5. a tree? 4. breakfast? that youcannevereatfor 3. Who amI? me formorethan5minutes. the strongestmancan’t hold 2. cannot see? 1. Riddle Fiddle Shirin Kaur

How manyapplesgrowon Santorini What hasasingleeyebut I’m lightasafeather, yet Which arethetwothings I amtheonlyorgan that Match it Animal-Bird-Fish Raya, whoruledthekingdom king namedKrishnadeva nce uponatime,therewas Vardaan Aggarwal AIS Noida, VI , AIS Saket,II 1. Needle 2.      4. All apples 5. The brain All apples 5. 4. Breath 3.Lunch & dinner Answers: agriculture andtourism. Santorini’s localsmainlyliveoff And togetherwillfightforeveryright The youthwillbecomethenation’s guide Is thistheIndiawehavechosen? Till whenwillwedefecateintheopen And realizethatcleanIndiaisthenation’s call Where peopletakecareaboutsanitation Where hygieneismaintainedbyall I haveadreamofIndiafreefromdiseases And thefieldsarealwaysgreen Where properpublictoiletsaremade Where theroadsarespotlessandclean I haveadreamofbeautifulIndia I dreamofacleanIndia dom hasearned.Hedidn’t acknowl- not happybythefamethatourking- majesty, itseemsthat Tenali Ramanis was jealousofhimsaid,“Your of everyone,onetheministerswho portunity toembarrass Tenali infront discussed. Lookingatthegoldenop- listening toeverythingthatwasbeing Meanwhile, Tenali Ramanwasjust Vijayanagar abeautifulcity. who workeddayandnighttomake abode. The kingthankedtheworkers turn thekingdomintoabeautiful everyone praisedtheking’s effort to court withhisministersandcourtiers, One day, whilethekingwas inhis hear praisesforhiskingdom. and wide. The kingwashappyto fame ofthebeautifulcityspreadfar A D B E C (1. C ) (2. E) (3. A) (4. D) (5. B) (1. C ) (2. E) (3. They live in? AIS Gur 43,III AIS Vasundhara6, VB Tisya Answers: Ridhi Chopra Send ustheentries bypost reached thecity’s outskirts. This was The kingagreedandbothofthem with me,”requested Tenali. know aboutit,youwillhavetocome again. “Your majesty, ifyouwantto you tellmefrankly?”askedtheking “Overlooked? Overlookedwhat? Will one thingthatyouhaveoverlooked.” the king.“But,yourmajesty, thereis plete yoursentence.Butwhat?”asked fied…but…” “Yes, yes! Tenali com- majesty, thecityhasbeenbeauti- Tenali stoodupandanswered,“Your beautiful enoughforyou?” our kingdom?Is Vijaynagar stillnot Are younothappytoseethefameof and asked Tenali, “Isittrue Tenali? king turnedfuriousonhearingthis edge thehardworkevenonce.” The picture andemail to: POEM @ TheGlobalTimes Office,E-27,DefenceColony,NewDelhi- 110024 COLOURING FUN COLOURING And soonhappinesswillbeseen Keep yourcountrycleanandgreen His teachingsshouldnotbebreached A cleanIndiaiswhathepreached For aspotlessIndiaindeed I saluteBapuforhisdeed He himselfcleanedthestreets Gandhiji said,“We arethecountry’s scavengers” [email protected] Tenali vowedwithhishonesty. kinds oftaxes.” And onceagain my kingdomareexemptedfromall happy. Fromnowon,thepeople of tiful city, whenthecitizens arenot of mycity. What istheuseofabeau- Tenali forshowingmetherealpicture thanked Tenali andsaid,“Thankyou After returningtohispalacehe ever beenbeforeinhislife. touched andfeltworsethanhehad and watertheyhad. The kingwas king andoffered himwhateverfood People startedtogatheraroundthe taxes. This saddenedtheking. portion ofwhatevertheyearnedas To topitall,theyhadtogiveamajor did notevenhaveenoughfoodtoeat. ple livingtherewasmiserable. They amenities. The conditionofthepeo- that didnothaveeventhebasic saw avastslumarea-smallhouses lived. Onreachingtheplace,king had workedhardtobeautifythecity the placewherelabourerswho come withme,”requested Tenali. them reached thecity’s outskirts. no matter howdifficultitmaybe. We shouldalwaysstandbytruth, know aboutit,youwillhaveto “Your majesty, ifyouwantto So whatdidyoulearntoday? The kingagreed andbothof and thebestentries willbepublishedinGT. G T THE GLOBAL TIMES Mosaic G or clickahighresolution T ik...... 3/4cup Milk ...... 1tsp Honey ...... 5tsp Ground cinnamon tsp Chia seeds...... 1 tbsp Oats...... 2 Banana (medium)...... 1 Smoothie Banana Chia n n n n n Blend onhighspeeduntilsmoothandcreamy. Serve cold. Combine alltheingredientsinablender. Peel thebananaandcutitintopieces. Pour inatallglassandsprinklesomechia seeds ontop. | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER25,2017 Viraj Kumar Ingredients Method in GT willmakemehappy because: I wanttofeature inGT I wanttobecome: Mathematics My favouritesubject: ‘Churmur-churmur’ My favouritepoem: Reena Ma’am My favouriteteacher: My favouritefood: CityWalk My favouritemall: My favouritegame: My favouritebook: My bestfriend: grandmother My role model: My hobby: I dislike: I like: My birthday: My Class: My school: My name: Junior AISGur 43,III , Rajma chawal It’s Me seeing mypicture Curd I Anant Kashyap AIS Saket Dancing June 4 My Daksh A doctor Select Biryani Comics Cricket

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The island has been reconstructed after the terrible THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 earthquake that destroyed the 11 Santorin island on July 9, 1956. School Lounge Wassup Unparalleled target Razzmatazz 2017 Amitians shine bright as they qualify to represent India in the Archery World Championship

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he school held its an- nual inter-school music Fit Champions Tfestival ‘Razzmatazz’ on August 24, 2017, to provide Amitians won many medals in music lovers with a platform to hone their singing skills. The the championship held in Goa competition judged by well- known Jazz musicians Bene- AIS Gurugram 46 and 2 silver medals in various dict Lazarus, Laura Santana Sanchita and Tanya (L) with Chairperson Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan and School Principal (R) categories in the month of Febru- and Alex Fernandez, saw over tudents from school won ary 2017 and qualified for the 13 schools taking part in it. AIS Vasundhara 1 onship 2017 to be held at Buenos 15 matches with the select third prize in the National Nationals. For the National In Band category, second and Aires, Argentina from October 1- archers in each category before Slevel competition of Inter- round, students won gold medals third prizes were bagged by anchita Tiwari (Cadet 13, 2017. making it to the final team. national Sports Aerobics Fitness in trio and Fitness Under-17 cat- AIS MV and AIS Saket, re- Compound girls team Prior to the selection, the archers Chairperson and school Principal and Hip Hop Championship, or- egory. In Individual categories of spectively. In Duet category, Smember) along with underwent a month long rigorous Valambal Balachandran wished ganised by International Sports Under-19, Under-14 & Under- AIS Saket bagged the first Tanya Bansal (Cadet Recurve training and a drill trial under the them success in the upcoming Aerobics Fitness Federation 10, the students won gold, silver prize while AIS MV secured girls team member) of school guidance of experts provided by matches to keep India’s banner (ISAFF) from August 11-13, and gold medals, respectively. the third position. AIS Noida have been selected to represent Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chair- flying high in the World Sporting 2017, in Goa. School Principal Arti Chopra bagged the Best Vocalist Indian Archery Team in the person, Amity Group of Schools Events and earn more laurels for At zonal level, the school won congratulated the students on award. Youth Archery World Champi- and RBEF. They played a total of Amity. G T the championship with 8 gold their astounding success. G T World Letter Writing Day

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eptember 1 is celebrated in a unique way all over Sthe world as the World Letter Writing Day to mark the significance and importance of letters then and now. AIS Vas 6 conducted a ‘Letter-a-thon’, wherein 600 students from Class The Footballers with their coaches VIII to XII wrote heartfelt letters to their parents expressing their feelings, gratitude and promising them to fulfill their expecta- Inter-house Football Tournament tions. The activity aimed at mak- ing students realise their love for AIS VKC Lucknow semifinal match was held be- houses on August 15, 2017. The their parents and the goodness of tween Alaknanda and Mandakini first 10 minutes of the finals saw having a family. n August 5, 2017, the houses and turned out to be a nail Nimesh Negi from Mandakini On the occasion, students got an school witnessed one of biting match where none of the house score a long shoot goal. opportunity to speak their hearts Othe most enthusiastic houses could score a goal. The Pawani house could not match up out by penning their emotions on Children write heartfelt letters to their parents events ever, the Inter-house Foot- match’s fate was decided with a to the strong defense of Man- a paper and garnered the courage ball Tournament. The four penalty shootout where Suryash dakini and hence lost the battle to communicate to their parents them in form of various gestures Group of Schools and RBEF, houses, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, and Ameesh of Mandakini house against it. The final whistle blow through inland letters what they and actions. thanking her for the motherly Mandakini and Pawani houses scored a goal each whereas the declared Mandakini as the otherwise couldn’t do so in Students were enamoured to see love and affection and pledged to assembled in the ground and opposition team did not score a Champions of the Inter- house words. They expressed them- what an inland look like and make Amity proud. Letter writ- practiced for the battle. single goal. Mandakini house Football Tournament 2017-18. selves through the letters. The ac- were taught how to three fold ing helped children convey their The first semifinal match was won the match with a score of The Juniors Football Competi- tivity saw many teary eyes as the them and glue them. They also deepest emotions and communi- played between Bhagirathi & 2:0. tion (Classes VI to VIII) was won students talked of the selfless penned a letter to Dr (Mrs) Amita cate their inner most feelings Pawani, in which Pawani won The final match called for a battle by Pawani while Bhagirathi love and care of the parents for Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity with the ones they love.G T with a score of 5:1. The second between Pawani and Mandakini bagged the second position.G T Swiss Exchange Program 2017 Children use Zebra crossing Student’s exchange programme is a unique concept to familiarise students to Road different cultures and traditions of various countries in the whole wide world Safety Week AERC AIS Vasundhara 6 ix students from different he students of Class branches of Amity Group Nursery & KG partici- Sof Schools visited the re- Tpated in Road Safety puted IB school Kantonschulle in Week activity comprising various Switzerland as part of the Swiss activities related to traffic rules student exchange programme & safety measures. Through from June 26 to July 3, 2017. The Exchange students power point presentations, the lit- programme initiated in 2011 by tle ones were familiarised with Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chair- Students take part in the Swiss Exchange Programme and learn from their culture and traditions Himika Ghoshal, AIS Noida changing colours of the traffic person, Amity Group of Schools Srishti Rawat, AIS Noida lights, Zebra crossing and other and RBEF, under the aegis of a new language, absorb new cul- families with whom they stayed got an opportunity to visit Cathe- Surekha Sriniwas AIS Gur 43 safety measures. They were en- Amity Educational Resource tures and make new friends. The throughout their visit. The ex- dral Church, see the intensive re- Ashita AIS Pushp Vihar couraged to tell their parents to Centre (AERC), that allows Ami- students were accorded a warm change allowed students to par- search at PSI research institute, Dhwani Bhargava, AIS Vas 6 drive safe, wear seat belts & hel- tians to experience student life in welcome by the host school and ticipate in the school’s academic sail in Lake Lucerne, climb Rigi Himanika, AIS Vas 6 mets, not use mobile phones & a foreign country, thereby pick up were introduced to their host and cultural lessons. They also hills and do a lot more. follow rules, while driving.G T Santorini Espresso Ice Cream espresso shot over it. pour a single or double Espresso bitter flavour of espresso. Short Macchiato of vanilla ice-cream in a cup and Americano Steamed Milk preparation is simple. Add one scoop preparation is simple. to give you a kick. glass. The addition of milk subdues the The addition of milk subdues glass. and after dinner sweet temptations. The and after dinner sweet temptations. coffee drink which is great for summer coffee It can easily be classified as a dessert steamed milk and is served in a demitasse , AIS Saket, IV Espresso Espresso Similar to espresso, it is made with a dash of Similar to espresso, it is made with a dash Not that strong, but good enough Long Macchiato top of espresso. Steamed Milk Water cup filled with 2/3rd ml of hot water. and a dash of steamed milk is placed on Espresso One shot of espresso is placed on top of a the fact that two espresso shots are used There isn’t much of a difference here except much of a difference There isn’t It is a combination of water and espresso. Riya Sehgal

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