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nited under the Swedish activist WHO MADE HIS ‘PLANET IS DYING’, 8-YEAR-OLD , young people ral- DIRECTORIAL DEBUT lied worldwide recently to demand CLIMATE CRUSADER WARNS U urgent action to halt the catastroph- WITH THE 1983 One of the world's ic , in their first global protest, youngest climate change I will go to the MOVIE 'MASOOM'? since the coronavirus crisis began. With wild activists, Licypriya Kangujam, Moon, and I will CLUE 1: weather wreaking havoc across the world — is leading a youth movement research on how we The 74-year-old is a from fires ravaging the US West Coast, to on climate change, and has can get fresh air to Chartered Accountant from the abnormal heatwaves in the Siberian Arctic, urged PM and law- breathe, how we can Institute of Chartered Accountants in and record floods in China — the organisers makers to pass a new law, aimed at get fresh water to England & Wales drink, and how to said, their aim was to remind politicians that capping carbon emissions in the CLUE 2: Born in Lahore, Pakistan, grow crops while the world focused on Covid-19, the cli- world's third-largest producer of green- he's also a nephew of legendary there, because mate crisis was more acute than ever. The house gases. Born in Manipur, Kangujam actor Dev Anand protesters also EhasS been outraged by the air quality, she has our planet is CLU CLUE 3: He debuted as an actor in called for a seen in Delhi. "I am fighting to save our planet dying soon the 1974 movie, ‘Ishq, Ishq, Ishq’ ‘Global Day of and our future," she said as she protested outside Climate parliament in New Delhi recently. SHEKHAR KAPUR. Action’. ANSWER: The Union ministry of information and broadcasting has appointed the film- Fridays for future maker as the new President of Film and Television Institute of (FTII) Society, and as the Chairman of FTII Governing Council IS BACK! DJOKOVIC FINDS HIS FOOTING AFTER US OPEN DEBACLE

BOOK CLICK 4 IN 10 CONSUMERS IN NEWS HERE FOR SADHGURU TO WRITE MORE INDIA VICTIM OF ONLINE IN BRIEF $25,400 ABOUT KARMA AND BULLYING: MICROSOFT rice of Beatles memorabilia that is likely DESTINY IN HIS ALERT UPCOMING BOOK to fetch at the Sotheby's auction. PSotheby's is hosting an online auction this month of Beatles memorabilia to mark the 50th piritual teacher and author Sadhguru is all set to write a book on karma, its many anniversary of the British band breaking up. Saspects and destiny in his upcoming SPORTS book, titled, 'Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Creat- The sale offers items spanning the band's entire ing Your Own Destiny'. Sadhguru said, "When performing career, including a signed copy of the hree weeks after he I looked at the variety of misconceptions sur- Fab Four's first single from 1962, 'Love Me Do', rounding the word ‘kar- defaulted in the US Open valued at between $19,000-$25,400. Other items ma’, I saw that it is one for hitting a line judge of the most misun- on sale, include a pair of John Lennon's unmis- T FACTOID with a ball, Novak Djokovic got derstood aspects of early four in 10 consumers have been takable glasses and his school detention sheet life. This needed clar- involved in a bullying incident online his quest for an 18th Grand Slam ification. People need Nat their workplaces and outside, a Mi- title, back on track with a 6-0, 6- to see that karma is crosoft study has revealed. Across India, 38 SALTY LAKE, PONDS MAY BE GURGLING 2, 6-3 victory over Mikael Ymer not just bondage, it per cent of consumers (34 per cent adults and can also be- 43 per cent teenagers), said they were involved BENEATH SOUTH POLE ON MARS in the French Open on Tuesday. come a process in a "bullying incident". Nearly 25 per cent SPACE Russian 13th seed Andrey of liberation. respondents said, they were the target and network of salty ponds  This book has 17 per cent a bystander or witness to bully- may be gurgling beneath Roughly 4 billion years ago, Mars was warm and wet, like the Earth. Rublev came two sets and 5-2 been con- ing or harassment. A Mars' South Pole along- But the Red planet eventually morphed into a barren, dry world, it down to beat American Sam ceived as side a large underground lake, remains today All this potential of the presence of water, raises the Querrey 6-7(5), 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-4, a manual raising the prospect of tiny, swim- of this The results also show that 38 per ming Martian life, scientists have possibility of microbial life on or inside Mars. High concentrations of 6-3 in three hours and 17 minutes process." cent of people in 32 countries say claimed. The scientists widened salt are likely keeping the water from freezing at this frigid location, In the women’s singles, sur- they've been involved in a bullying their coverage area by a couple the scientists noted. The surface temperature at the South Pole is an  prise US Open semi-finalist incident as the target of the bullying, hundred miles, using even more estimated minus minus 113 degrees Celsius, and gets gradually  The book will dive deep into under- data from a radar sounder on the someone who displayed bullying behav- warmer with depth nThese bodies of water are potentially interesting Jennifer Brady let slip two match standing karma, its different aspects European Space Agency's Mars iours, or as a bystander biologically and “future missions to Mars should target this region,” points in a 6-4, 3-6, 9-7 loss to and its consequences— all decoded Express orbiter, two years after The study polled teenagers, aged 13- identifying what they believed to the researchers wrote 17-year-old Clara Tauson. Tauson, with new perspectives by Sadguru. The  17 and adults aged 18-74, about their be a large buried lake. a former junior World No.1, is book will give the readers a sense of online experiences and exposure to In the latest study, the scien- kilometres across, and buried 1.5 er bodies of water surrounding making her Grand Slam debut awareness and an opportunity to cre- tists provide further evidence of kilometres beneath the icy sur- the lake. These ponds appear to online risks ate and navigate their destinies this salty underground lake, es- face. Even more tantalising, be of various sizes and are sepa- timated to be 20 kilometres to 30 they've also identified three small- rate from the main lake.  'Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Creating Your Own Destiny' is expected to be released in early 2021 IDEAL WEIGHT NOW 5KG MORE: ENTERTAINMENT M NIGHT SHYAMALAN UNVEILS 65KG FOR MEN, 55 FOR WOMEN TITLE OF NEXT FILM  The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has According to the scientists, this was been set at 25, 30 and 40 grams per day, added another 5kg to the ideal weight of because nutritional food intake had gone respectively, for an adult man and 20, 25 and Indians. While the weight of an ideal or refer- up. Also, data from rural and urban 30 grams per day, respectively, for an adult ence Indian man was 60kg in 2010, it has now areas was taken into account this time woman increased to 65kg. In case of women, it has as against only urban data 10 years ago.  The calcium requirement proposed as RDA gone up to 55kg from 50kg, a decade ago A premier nutrition research body of for an adult man and an adult woman is  Along with this, the earlier height for a ref- the Indian Council of Medical 1,000mg per day. It was 600mg per Research, NIN, has also erence Indian man was 5.6 feet (171cm) and a day in 2010 he title of M Night Shyamalan's upcoming revised its recommended woman was 5 feet (152cm). It is now revised to thriller is 'Old', the director has announced. dietary allowance (RDA)  Common salt intake remains The filmmaker took to to share the 5.8 feet (177cm) for a man and 5.3 feet T and estimated average at 5 grams per day with the update. "Feels like a miracle that I am shooting the (162cm) for a woman. This will now be taken first shot of my new film. It's called 'Old'," tweeted a requirement (EAR) of sodium intake limited to 2 for normal body mass index (BMI) masked Shyamalan holding a clapperboard. He also nutrition for Indians in grams. An intake of 3,510mg shared the artwork of the film — a depiction of an its 2020 report hourglass, with people tumbling instead of sand,  The visible fat intake for individuals with potassium is recommended and the text reading, "A New Trip from writer/di- sedentary, moderate and heavy activity has per day rector M Night Shyamalan. It's only a matter of time." Shyamalan, who has written the script, will also pro- duce the project. “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2020

SOCIO-POLITICAL AND How Fashion trends ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS LED TO THESE TRENDS

ionable at the start of the ‘80s. ● Women also wore a mix of fitted and loose styles throughout 1980, and paired have changed... their ensembles with chunky jewelry. 1986: ● Women mixed athletic wear into their In the ‘60s and ‘70s, people everyday attire. experimented with styles such as bell-bottom pants, unbut- 1990: ● At the start of the ‘90s, jackets became 1 toned shirts, and flowing jump- a staple part of many outfits. suits — all of which were influenced by music and social movements. ➤ What is Cottagecore? Is “an aes- thetic movement that draws togeth- 1960s er all of the best parts of going off By the ‘80s and ‘90s, people 1990 and living in a cabin in the woods.” favoured celebrity-inspired The rustic lifestyle became extreme- ensembles, especially those 1970: ly popular around March 2020, when 2 worn by icons like Naomi ● Hippie-inspired pants and mod-style the COVID-19 pandemic began, and Campbell and the late Princess Diana. shirts were popular at the start of has now extended into fashion... the ‘70s. ● According to Vintage Dancer, fashion in Throughout the 2000s, design- this decade “Couldn’t decide what direc- tion to take or what past decade to emu- 1992: ● Platform shoes came back into style. ers have borrowed heavily from late.” As a result, men wore a mix of clothing trends popular in past everything, including turtlenecks, neck 1994: decades, like animal-print scarves, and wide-legged pants. 3 1972 ● Plaid was extremely popular in the garments and tiny handbags. 1972: middle of the ‘90s. ● Rather than following a single I trend, people aimed to dress in 1998: ● Logo-mania originated In 2020, welcome a way that expressed their in the late ‘90s. cottagecore. Know more here... individuality. 1973: 2001: 4 ● Many people wore ● Disco styles started to head-to-to denim. THE STYLE MAP emerge from the fashion industry. 2012: ly worn by women enter- 1960-1961: 1974: ● Wedge sneakers ● Matching coats and dresses ing male-dominated work became trendy. 1986 ● Both men and were all the rage. fields in the early ‘60s. women donned suits. ● In the early ‘60s, many peo- The look was said to blend 2017: 1966 ● Suit-style dresses ple still sported styles that masculine and feminine ● Men started became very were popular in the ‘50s. styles beautifully. wearing patterned fashionable. During this time, women often ● The style is still worn mod movement is said to 1968: suits. frequently today — sometimes have originated from a small group of ● layered loose-fitting coats over People loved wearing styles inspired by 1975: matching dresses and complet- even as a political fashion London-based young men who listened to the film ‘Bonnie and Clyde.’ In particular, 2018: modern jazz, according to the BBC. ● Everyone want- ed their ensembles with statement. men often wore pinstripe suits paired ● People couldn't ed to wear a jumpsuit. coordinating hats, gloves, with hats in solid colours. get enough of mono- and short heels. 1965: 1966: chromatic outfits. ● The mod trend spread from ● Women’s fashion was also influenced by 1969: 1980: ● Bold, 1960-1963 the UK to the rest of the world. the mod movement. Rather than wearing ● Many shoes from this period 2020: ● sleek suits, women donned polka-dot bright ● Bow collars came into style. Mod, short for modernism, featured short and chunky heels, were 2001 ● An aesthetic called colours ● According to ‘Paste’ maga- was a subculture known for its Activitiesensembles, black-and-white pan- made of leather, and reached just above cottagecore has com- were fash- zine, bow collars were common- focus on music and style. The elled dresses, and boots. the knee. pletely taken over. Credit: Insider and Other Agencies EXPERT COLUMN Food Court REIMAGINING QUIZ TIME (BOOKS AND AUTHORS) Q.1) Which Q.3) ‘Jane Eyre' was sister? Is healthier A. Anne B. Charlotte C. Emily tofu ANCIENT STORIES is the first Harry written by which Bronte Potter book? D. None of the above A. HP and the Goblet of Fire Q.4) What is the book B. HP and the Philosopher’s IN THE ‘Lord of the Flies’ about? Stone A. A round trip around the USA than ? C. HP and the Chamber of paneer Secrets B. A swarm of killer flies D. HP and the God of Small C. Schoolboys on a desert MODERN WORLD island D. None of the above Things SHUBIRA PRASAD, author of The Demons of Jaitraya Q.2) What was the Q.5) In which century was Geoffrey Chaucer’s s modern India nationality of Robert takes big leaps in Louis Stevenson, writer Canterbury Tales written? areas of science, of ‘Treasure Island’? A. 13th–14th B. 14th–15th technology and A. Scottish B. Welsh C. 15th-16th D. 16th–17th research, it is also C. Irish D. French findingA itself deeply steeped in ancient Indic culture. Our ANSWERS ancient texts have stood the test of time from the Satyuga 1. B) HP and the Philosopher’s Stone 2. A) Scottish 3. B) Charlotte or the era of the truth to the 4. C) Schoolboys on a desert island 5. A) 13th–14th present Kalyug which is the era of Kali. An- change in scenario and the cient stories have human civilization, GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES taught generations the narrative too, has KNOWLEDGE BANK about the art of liv- been transposed into FLORA ing. They teach us the modern times. FORMERLY/FORMALLY oft, creamy, mushy and deli- ing to be a much healthier alternative the difference be- Many modern Bat flower cious, both paneer and tofu than paneer (cottage cheese). With tween right and day writers are Tacca chantrieri is an unusual plant with THE RULES: can amp up the taste of any around 37% of vegetarians, India has wrong. And they reimagining our texts black flowers. Also called the bat flower, it is bland meal with their de- been predominantly a vegetarian na- teach us about and making it inter- a species of flowering plant in the yam fami- ■”Formerly” is something that lightful taste and texture. tion, wherein the consumption of plant respect and care. esting and suitable for WhileS paneer based proteins ly, Dioscoreaceae. The flowers can grow up happened before. From time im- young people. In ■ has been pre- Why Paneer Why Tofu has been more memorial our gods ‘Demons of Jaitraya’, to 28 inches ”Formally” (adj) in a formal manner. dominantly than animal have been believed to I too have reimagined used in Indian Cottage cheese is Made with soybean protein. and have long HOW NOT TO DO IT: ✘ have come down from Hanuman who is be- ‘whiskers’. They cuisine to add loaded with the good- milk, tofu is prepared But decid- the heavens, take hu- lieved to be immortal, ■ soul to curries, ing what’s bet- are somewhat The store was formerly opened ness of healthy fats by curdling the soy milk man forms or avatars, to be training a team parathas, and is believed to be a ter – tofu or pa- mingle with them and of young warriors in bat-shaped. on Tuesday. pakodas and and milk proteins, neer – can be a ■ low-calorie substitute lead them to fight and our century to fight Native to tropi- It was a custom formally observed. what not, tofu which makes paneer a bit tricky. If to regular cottage destroy the evil. They have taught the the demons and the cal regions of has been a great source of you have been rest of the humanity the code of con- negative energies. All HOW TO DO IT PROPERLY: ✓ quintessence cheese. This is a weight watch- Southeast Asia nutrition for duct for living a righteous and happy writers bringing alive these stories ■ The store was formally opened of Oriental great for er or a fitness life. These teachings were captured in through mythology are doing so to including cuisines like healthy bones, enthusiast or on Tuesday. weight our Vedas and Puranas. In the present ensure that the young follow the tenets Thailand, Chinese, Thai teeth and want to switch age where crime, corruption and im- of these epics that form the core of our ■ It was a custom formerly observed. and Japanese. watch- to a protein Malaysia, and southern China, they prefer skin. moral behaviour is at its peak, the culture and our identity. ■ Gaidar was formerly the vice Interest- ers. rich diet, then shade to sunlight and need lots of water. Bat teachings of these great ancient texts Being rooted helps young become governor of the Kirov Region. ingly, both pa- here’s all you like Ramayana, Mahabharat and the more confident. It is only when our flowers grow best at high humidity in well- neer and tofu are a great source of need to know about the differences ■ He was formally certified as a CA. Bhagwad Gita continue to spread its young understand and follow the prin- drained soil with good air circulation. protein. However, with an increas- between paneer and tofu, message for leading a better life. ciples of out ancient books that we will ing inclination towards healthy eat- before you add these to your Through decades and centuries of comfortably sail through this Kalyug. ing, tofu has paved its way,claim- regular diet. CLICK HERE: FOR PAGE 3 AND 4

It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2020 03 Letters to the FATHER OF THE NATION

Dear Bapu, in the world”. These words forever changed the ifested in silence and non-vio- read in your manifesto Hind Swaraj: to disen- I am writing this letter to ex- chronicles of India and the world. For you, dear lence. Now, the display of resist- tangle ourselves from this entangling mesh of press my gratitude to you for Bapu, showed us that the power of love is ance instead of resilience has be- modernity.You were right to call modernity's everything you have done for our stronger than any living entity.You held the come the signature of true val- so-called civilisational status as a "disease." country. It's been decades since iron pillars of Mother India together during our.You said, “Ramanama is one Your prophecy entails for my generation you have left everyone in tears and her most desperate hours and held the beacon of the many names of God.” an eerie relevance as the Coronavirus spreads sadly I will never be able to meet of hope high, showing us that the night is dark- When global economy has come across the nation and the death toll rises. Our you. But, for now I am so glad to get a chance est before the brightest dawn. And to a screeching halt and millions have lost their globalized living has sucked our verdure and to speak my heart out to you through my let- the dawn did come upon us, but it livelihood, the outlandish sum of 3000 crores hollowed us out as a nation. India has forgone ter. was not a dawn brought by blood- spent on building an edifice makes everyone its past and embraced imminent death. We are You were indeed a great soul and rightful- shed and violence. Instead, you cry ‘Jai Shree Ram’ instead of ‘Hai Ram’. Bapu, weakest today from a Gandhian viewpoint, ly the Father of the Nation. You believed that empowered us Indians to bring will the Ram who was one of us originally dwell morally as well as physically. all human beings are God’s special people and the dawn of non-violence and use in such an edifice? In this situation, we must recall your let- must be treated equally irrespective of their it as our greatest strength. The world is bleeding, Bapu. The world is ter to Nehruji, wherein you wrote: “When the caste, colour, language, region and religion. This is why, your spirit and inhaling the spumes of the distorted definition moth approaches its doom it whirls round faster Great people are one in a million and so were legacy still lives in the hearts of every Indian of religion as a weapon to spark ethnic tension. and faster till it is burnt up. It is possible that you. You always stood apart from the crowd be- as a sign of Mother India’s unbreakable pil- If you were alive you would ask us to keep away India will not be able to escape this moth-like cause you were special. You etched your name lars. Humanity owes you a debt that can nev- from the faux religion which brandishes ritu- circling. It is my duty to try, till my last breath, in everyone's heart and your ideals are of ut- er be repaid as you inspired us to trust and fol- als and blacklists humanity. Bapu, can you for to save India and through it the world from such most value to everyone.You had been, you are low you during times when we could not even once create a halo to wake up your mislead chil- a fate.” and you will remain an inspiration for eterni- trust ourselves.Today and everyday, the world dren? Bapu, we need a Polaris, a star like you The nation must consider its Father's mod- ty.Your life is a perfect example for how an ide- salutes you. Jai Hind!!! who shone through the limbo of oppression. el of fusing politics, economics and machinery al soul actually is.Your dignified path of non- Maneeza Khan, Class X, Like a comet blazing across the sky and the with ethos, which can perhaps redeem us. Also, violence, the satyagraha or the revolts against rainbow disappearing in the twinkling of an this is the perfect opportunity for revitaliza- caste inequalities and social evils — all of it The Heritage School eye, you are gone too soon, Bapu. Your short tion of our village economy. make India proud. And these are labelled as yet eventful life is the most luminous one in To stop Covid-19, which allopathy can't cure, the prestigious moments of Indian history. Dear Bapu, the pages of history. we should have listened to your calls for natur- Your life, your sacrifice and your noble prin- The reminiscence of the bleak January 30 Arjita Aditya, Class XII, St Xavier’s opathy.We should have heeded your advice of ciples have inspired me and also changed my evening, 1948, ricochets with that satanic mo- SWADESHI, SWACHHATA, SARVODAYA: us- way of thinking. I will always try to follow in ment when a self-proclaimed ‘desh bhakt’ Institution ing household remedies, observing personal your footsteps. plumped three bullets into you at point blank hygiene, promoting community Yours lovingly, range. The India you built is changing both Dear Father of the sanitation, and confining our- physically and psychologically since you shred- Nation, selves to our neighbourhoods. Sad- Ishani Banerjee, Class XII, National High School ded your mortal clothing. However good the The ongoing circus ly,we did not, and the graphs are physical change is, the psychological change, birthed by the pandemic un- before us. The Father of our Nation, our beloved Bapu the shift in ideologies is carcinogenic.Your derlines the very essence of Asish Singh, Class XII, St Augustine's “You must be the change you wish to see sangfroid lead us to realize that bravery is man- your clarion call, which I Day School, Barrackpore

THE GREATEST LEADER ... Poster-making contest for city kids ctober 2, is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti because on this based on a few ideals and in no circumstances did he move day one of the greatest leaders was born. Mohandas away from them. One of his famous slogans were "Do or Die" OKaramchand Gandhi better known as 'Mahatma Gandhi' during the Quit India Movement in 1942. The life which we are was a great politician who played a very important role in oust- leading today would not have been possible if leaders like ing the British. He practiced law in South Africa for a few years Gandhiji were not there. where he faced a lot of racial discrimination. He led his life Ashwini Kumar Gupta, Class VIII, Birla High School

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like to curl up with books and a warm cup of coffee. Bonding with family, trying Iout new recipes with some of my favourite declicacies and cleaning the house are top priorities on my list. I always prepare a schedule to stay ahead on coursework. Catching up with friends helps me let off steam. I like to relax and rejuvenate to de- stress through dance and yoga sessions. A good night's sleep and National Sports Day celebrated positive attitude are all I need to face the next week with enthusiasm. at Adamas World School Tejashree Sonawane, class he students of Adamas World School celebrated Na- keeping practice, catching practice, sprint, skipping, to XII, St. Xavier's tional Sports Day on August 29 to commemorate the name a few, and shared them on the virtual platform. The birth anniversary of the hockey legend, Major Dhyan live streaming of their enthusiastic performance was very College, T Chand, who is regarded as the nation's greatest hock- motivating.The programme which was aimed at spread- ey player of all times. Due to the prevailing Covid 19 sit- ing awareness about the undeniable role of sports, exer- uation, the day was observed from the safety and securi- cising and yoga in our lives, concluded with a pledge to ty of homes, maintaining social distancing, like all other make sports an integral part of our daily routine and en- celebrations of this year. Stressing the importance of phys- courage the ‘Fit India Movement’, launched by our Prime ical and mental fitness, our children actively took part in Minister Narendra Modi to take the nation on a path of various events like football, aerobics, yoga, fetch, goal- fitness and wellness. BOOK REVIEW: ONE ARRANGED MURDER BY CHETAN BHAGAT

hetan Bhagat, who is known for 4 years of separation and her ignoring his romance genre novels, has him. Then one fine night, his life C tried his hand at a murder mys- changes when he gets a message from tery, ‘One Arranged Murder’, and it Zara on her birthday. grips you instantly. This 300-page That's when we jump into a mur- thriller revolves around an IIT pass out der plot and the story gets interesting. guy Keshav Rajpurohit Keshav and his funny yet witty best and his beautiful, friend Saurav’s journey to find the cul- Kashmiri ex-girl- prit is the is the central conflict of the friend Zara Lone. plot. The protagonist stands by his Things seemed belief despite of his background, pretty much centred upbringing and environment on this heartbroken guy’s he’s put in. A good roller- sad life coaster ride with decent plot and obse- twists, it also addresses the ssive love stereotypes and political in the issues we face in India. Told in beginning. He hates his present and past situations, it’s a sim- job at a tuition centre,and ple narrative with easy language usage drowns himself in alcohol and a onetime read. every night, drunk dials, and Zainab Iqbal, Class X, stalks his ex on social media, St Sebastian's School unable to move on even after

Chetan Bhagat It’s about battles on the field. It’s about do-or-die situations. It’s about just one goal. It’s about victory. In short, it’s about playing fair. SIMPLY SPORTS Howzzat? Well, that’s SIMPLY SPORTS! 04 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020

After two losses on the trot, Sunrisers Hyderabad notched up its first win after beating Delhi PREVIEW Capitals by 15 runs. Going forward they must tick all the right boxes Can Sunrisers Hyderabad keep MI, KXIP look to move on after heartbreaking losses oming off heart- Ishan Kishan the MOMENTUM going? breaking losses, the led a remark- Bumrah’s inconsistency C Indian Premier able fight-back, League game be- chasing 202, is a big worry tween Mumbai In- before Mumbai dians and Kings XI went down to Royal Chal- Mumbai Indians are blessed OPENERS ARE Punjab will be a test lengers Bangalore in a of character for both Super Over. with a splendid batting firepow- CRUCIAL FOR SRH 2 sides as they look to re- Defending cham- er with the likes of Rohit, gain momentum. pions Mumbai Indi- Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan KXIP were at the re- ans lost their opening Kishan at the top-order, fol- avid Warner WILLIAMSON ceiving end of the high- game but bounced lowed by the big-hitting and Jonny est successful run-chase in back to beat Kolkata Pollard and Hardik 1 Bairstow did MUST KEEP THE the tournament history as Knight Riders. How- D Pandya. A major cause the bulk of the scor- Rajasthan Royals over- ever,Rohit Sharma's of concern for them ing for SRH last sea- MIDDLE ORDER INTACT hauled a target of 224 with men failed to cross son. Warner was the three balls to spare on the line against will be pace ace S

leading run-scorer in o strengthen SRH's batting, the sea- GE Sunday. While RCB. Similarly, af- Jasprit Bumrah’s the 2019 edition, scor- soned Williamson was drafted in at the Kieron Pollard ter losing to Delhi inconsistency. The ing 692 runs in 12 expense of Mohammad Nabi. There and Capitals in their T GETTY IMA speedster has o: matches at an aver- is no doubt that Kane Williamson is an in- t opener, KXIP picked up only age of 69.20. Bairstow telligent cricketer. He with his deft moves Pho came back three wickets in scored 445 runs in 10 kept Sunrisers scores ticking. Converting strongly matches at an average one into twos is his forte which he does by to register their as many games. of 55.62. Put in to bat running hard but now he also cracked occa- first points by against DC, Bairstow sional fours or sixes every fifth defeating RCB. (53 off 48) scored his sec- ball. For SRH, he has now solved Rashid Khan 3 But, despite a fab- ond fifty of the tourna- the middle batting or- ulous batting dis- Photo: PTI ment, while David Warn- der hurdle by scor- play, they lost to Ra- er (45 off 33) and Kane ing brisk (41 off 26). ACCURATE BOWLING IN jasthan. Williamson (41 off 26) DEATH OVERS KXIP have failed also came up with precious to tighten the screws contributions, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) when it mattered most. Sunrisers Hyderabad post Kane Williamson skipper David Warner revealed In their two losses, they a fighting total of 162 for loss were in a good position of four wickets. that the side had worked “really but could not grab the hard” on their death bowling moments.Their bowling looked out of sorts after the two defeats in the Jasprit Bumrah It was a big call against Rajasthan as they (inclusion of ongoing Indian Premier League. failed to defend a big to- Williamson in Rashid Khan's brilliant perform- tal with Rahul Tewatia hitting pacer Sheldon playing XI) ance and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's gutsy show with the ball guided Cottrel for five sixes in but, at the end of an over to win the match SRH to a 15 run win over Delhi the day, if we get our for his team. PTI top four batting right Capitals. It was also their first and back our bowlers, win in the tournament. “We MI must get Rahul and Mayank early we will come good. For worked really hard on our death us, it is important to bowling, and today they were all Skipper KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have made inspir- ing starts this season, hitting a century and a fifty each, and establish in the fantastic. We pride ourselves on Mayank Agarwal getting the duo out early will be the key for Mumbai. Against middle. our running between the wick- David Warner David Warner, SRH ets. If we are not getting Rajasthan, the pair shared a 183-run opening stand with Agarwal skipper boundaries, we run scoring his maiden ton while Rahul, fresh from recording the high- hard,”Warner said. est score by an Indian in IPL history, hit a 54-ball 69.

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Jelena Ostapenko, the 2017 champion, put out If the BCB knew that the Sri Lanka series orld number one Novak seasoned American would be postponed, they would have given me the NOC Djokovic dominated his (No Objection Certificate) for IPL. But whatever happens, W first round match at the Madison Brengle 6-2, 6-1. French Open 2020 as he swept aside happens for the best. I may have earned BDT s is all about ha Sweden's Mikael Ymer in straight (Bangladesh Taka) 1 crore had I played the IPL.

World number six Stefanos er sets. Djokovic defeated Ymer 6-0, Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh pacer 6-2, 6-3 in just 98 minutes and dur- Tsitsipas clawed his way

ing the course of his win, one of angladesh pacer Cricket (SLC) to reschedule ork the most notable features was his back from two sets down Mustafizur Rahman the three-match Test series use of the drop shot. "I think it's a B rues missing out on next month, as the board was- great variety shot, the dropshot. I to beat little-known Jaume playing in the IPL and the n’t willing to comply with the think it's important tactically to perks that come with it af- 14-day quarantine rule pro- have it and to use it at the right Munar 4-6 2-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 ter the postponement of his posed by the host nation in time so that you can keep your op- and survive a French Open national team's tour of Sri view of the pandemic. “Sri wling y ponent always guessing what the Lanka amid the COVID-19 Lanka's proposal to have us Bo next shot is," he said as per the ATP first round scare. pandemic. quarantined for 14 days didn't Tour website. IANS Bangladesh Cricket Board seem possible for us,” (BCB) President Nazmul Mustafizur was quoted saying Hasan had asked Sri Lanka by ‘Cricbuzz’. PTI

What is -40 divided by -4? Predecessor of -9 is Product of two negative Q8: Q11: Q16: integers is always WLEDGE a) -10 K b) 10 K c) 40 K d) -40 K a) -8 K b) 10 K c) -10 K d) 8 K a) Negative K b) Positive K TEST YOUR KNO c) 0 K d) 1 K Sum of two negative Successor of -1 is MATHS QUIZ | Theme: Miscellaneous Q9: number is always Q12: Absolute value of -11 is a) Positive K b) Negative K a) -2 K b) 0 K c) 1 K d) 2 K Q17: c) 0 K d) 1 K a) -10 K b) 10 K c) 11 K d) 0 K What is 0 divided by 1? a) 8 K b) 16 K c) 64 K d) 48 K Q1: Which number is a a) 1 K b) 0 K c) -1 K 0.95 Is the same as? Sum of two positive Q13: multiplicative identity The mean of the first five d) Cannot be computed K Q5: Q10: number is always for the whole numbers Q18: whole number is a) Negative K b) Positive K a) 2 K b) 5 K c) 3 K d) 4 K a) 9.5% K b) 95% K c) 950% K a) 0 K b) 1 K c) 2 K d) 3 K c) 1 K d) 0 K What is 2 divided by 0? d) 0.095% K Q2: What will be the :A data can have ...... a) 2 K b) 1 K c) 0 K Which number is prime? Q14: multiplicative inverse of -8 Q19: mode K K d) Cannot be computed K Q6: a) 8 K b) 1/8 K c) 1/-8 K d) 0 K a) Only one b) Only two c) Only three K d) more than one K

a) 6 K b) 16 K c) 1 K d) 11 K

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a) -2 K b) 2 K c) 0 K d) 1 K b

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