Food for thought “An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose TIssue 1, HNovember 20E07 GL BAL TIMAN AMIT ES time has come.” Y INITIATIVE Victor Hugo INSIDE “One tree is worth 280 Crores” completed formal education, Say Award-winning Wildlife Filmmakers Mike, before we realized that our mis- sion was calling us. Arjun and Gautam Pandey in conversation with INDIA AND INDIANS Mike Pandey: We comprise Nishtha Bhatnagar 23% of the total world popula- tion. Indians have the ability to hen was the last time TIP THE BALANCE. If every Siblings or Rivals? that the saddened Indian, plants a tree each on the and helpless eyes of World Environment Day, we will Page 8 W an animal or bird in distress, have half a million new trees. struck a chord of empathy and THE BEGINNING Alas! Indians need to re-learn. compassion in you? When was Mike Pandey: I always had a It was only when education was the last time, you took an oath great affinity to nature. I was taken away from us because of to protect this planet as your doing a course in film-making, foreign invasion that we became own abode? When was the last when I saw this whale shark de-sensitized to our environ- time, you felt that extinct ani- being butchered on the shores of ment. It is no co-incidence that mals could have been saved Mumbai. Somehow, my eyes Gods and Goddesses in Indian and the ones threatened, pro- got glued to the eyes of the mythology have an animal as tected? dying creature and I felt as if it their carrier or trees surrounding For most of us, the answers was talking to me, and calling them. It is again no co-incidence would be, ‘I don't recall’ or for help. I was helpless then, but that we worship the Tulsi plant. ‘Never’. But for Mike Pandey, it in my helplessness, I, made a Our ancestors knew that the plant Reaching for the stars: was the sight of life fading promise to it. The promise was - had over 4000 medicinal values. away, in the eyes of a dying to not let that happen to the SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT Amity Toppers speak whale shark on the coast of other whale sharks in the world. THINGS Page 9 Mumbai, that turned the course Arjun Pandey: For us, all fami- Arjun Pandey: It's a question of of his life forever. This legend, ly holidays were an extension of the desire to make a difference. like all others was not born shoots and vice versa. We used to One person sensitized, can have a overnight. It has taken years of spend hours at a stretch waiting rippling effect on society. Small sensitivity, struggle and even in national reserves or sanctuar- things can make a difference- like potential threats to life that have ies for sightings. Nature and fitting a bottle in your flush tank, made him a paragon of environ- wildlife were a part of our lives helps save 1 litre of water every ment and animal conservation. from our early years. time you flush. If you use the And following closely in his Gautam Pandey: However, we flush 10 times a day, you save 10 footsteps are Arjun Pandey, his did not follow in our father’s litres of water in a day and 70 nephew and Gautam Pandey, ALL SMILES: Gautam Pandey(l) and Arjun Pandey(r) footsteps blindly. We dabbled litres of water in a week. his son. THROUGH THE WINNING LENS: (top right) Mike Pandey with other things like music and �Contd. on page 11 Amity Scores: World’s 1st Tri-fuel car Page 10 of one’s choice, sometimes with a sense of dutiful reciprocity, and at others, as a license. In a survey conducted among Delhi school students, we bring you free- POLL dom, as it means to the youth today, in its 60 years of Born free myriad hues. Independence: Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Let Me Be Me: For many, just the Students’ perspective Where knowledge is free ability to live life as they are, Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow good, ugly, A poll conducted in the domestic walls attractive, seven Amity schools yielded Where words come out from the depth of truth some interesting results. Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection In case of a foreign Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the invasion, what will be dreary desert sand of dead habit your mode of protest? Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action- intelligent, Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let my country awake. or slow, with- -Rabindranath Tagore out any external pres- ANN Correspondent even today. The desperation of a mission sures and guidelines, encompass all Violent Non vioent that seemed insurmountable then, has notions of freedom. “Freedom for me is 48% 52% or those who fought the battle for found a comfortable replacement in the the ability to be who I actually am. Let me freedom, lost sons and daughters form of complacence and comfort be me,” says Kriti Talwar of The Indian to the soil, for the soil, Tagore’s amongst Gen X. The term freedom, School. For these kids, life, as long as it is F � poem would evoke emotions and glory, today harbours in the ability to do things Contd. on page 4

Are you in favour of What were your struggles to reservation? Subra Suresh : From IIT to MIT establish yourself at MIT, despite being a non-native Yes Deepti Batra, ANN within and outside. Ultimately, India? not only in education, but also in there. 10% professional satisfaction and As India undergoes technologi- research. MIT is a meritocracy, and there From a student at IIT Madras, to opportunities to reach the pin- cal and social transformation, Elucidate your struggles and are people of all nationalities and becoming the dean at MIT, Subra nacle of one's field provide a education and research will also endeavours in the process to backgrounds among students and No Suresh is another NRI story that driving force. I have had con- see enormous changes. I am reach this esteemed position, faculty. It is a very rich environ- 90% does India proud. Excerpts from siderable interactions with hopeful that the tradition of from childhood to now. ment that provides a great intel- an interview: Indian students, faculty, admin- scholarship and scientific excel- I have always enjoyed my work lectual challenge. There are istrators and government offi- lence in India will lay the foun- and tried to immerse myself in many distinguished Indian born Please tell us something about cials over the past decade, and I dation for many Indian institu- my activities with passion. IIT faculty members at MIT. Which Bollywood actor your days at IIT Madras. visit India several times a year. tions to becoming world leaders and MIT are institutions where Incidents of your life that you can aptly portray It was a very exciting time both As India develops rapidly and your fellow students and col- think can be a source of inspi- Gandhi? socially and from an education challenging opportunities arise leagues challenge you to your ration for our students. SRK 22% point of view. I have maintained for many engineers and scien- limit, and this helps in bringing Getting an opportunity to do my my friendship with many of my tists, I would think that brain out the best in every one. pre-university course at classmates although it has been drain will progressively become Your strategy to crack IIT Vivekananda College (in Maths, 30 years since my graduation less of an issue. entrance. Physics and Chemistry) was a from IIT. Who all are there in your It is probably much more com- good preparation for IIT. IIT How much do you agree with family? petitive now than when I took was an excellent place to get an the whole concept of brain My wife and two daughters are the exam in the early 1970s. I engineering education and pro- drain from India? In case you in the US. I have many rela- remember primarily starting to vided me the motivation to pur- Amir Khan don't, how would you want to tives in India, with whom I study for it a few weeks before sue education in the US. Moral 48% contribute to your country? keep in touch. the exam. A couple of guides support from my mother was a One can contribute to one's What is your take on the plight for the entrance exams were the strong motivation during my Amitabh Bachchan 30% country enormously, both from of education and research in main instructional material. student days.� 2 Moolah Mantras Career/Education The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007

Quantitative Reasoning, measure a student’s knowledge Critical Reading and Writing. and skill in particular subject The cumulative scores of the areas, as well as his/her ability Probing the three sections provide the final to apply that knowledge. score. Each major section is Students take the Subject Tests divided into three parts. There to demonstrate to colleges, their are 10 sub-sections, including mastery of specific subjects like MIND‘SAT’ an experimental section that English, History, Mathematics, may be in any of the three Science, and Language. The SAT comprises a general test that major sections. The critical tests are independent of any par- reading section, includes differ- ticular textbook or method of assesses reading, quantitative ent sections, such as sentence instruction. The tests’ content reasoning and writing skills completion, analogies and read- evolves to reflect current trends ing comprehension. The section in high school curricula, but the Nishtha Bhatnagar, ANN ing critical reading, quantitative on mathematics too comprises types of questions change slight- reasoning and writing skills. It is three to four sub-sections with ly from year to year. hile education abroad accepted for U.S. college admis- multiple choice questions. The Many colleges use Subject Tests has always caught the sions. Most U.S. Universities writing section, includes sen- for admission, for course place- Wfancy of Indian ask for the SAT scores for tence and paragraph correction, ment, and to advise students school going students, the over- admissions to their undergradu- where the main aim is, to test about course selection. Used in bearing pressure that the immi- ate programs. Many universities students’ deftness at grammar combination with other back- nent quota enforcement has also require students to take and sentence construction. The ground information (high school brought into being, has made it a SAT-II Tests. The SAT I is valid writing section also includes record, scores from other tests more appealing avenue. Even for five years. The cost of taking essay writing on a topical issue. like the SAT Reasoning Test, though UK and Australia are the test is approximately $ 85. The essay is evaluated on a teacher recommendations, etc.), important destinations, the US scale of 1-6 by two trained they provide a dependable remains a hot favourite. The SAT-I: Reasoning Test readers. Although, the score is a measure of academic achieve- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) This is a three-hour, forty-five pivotal part of the whole admis- ment and are a good predictor of is thus, a frequently taken exam minute, primarily multiple- sion procedure, a large weigh- future performance.� by students aspiring to seek choice test, measuring critical tage is attributed to specific under graduate education in the reading, writing and mathemat- university essays, statements of Dates: United States. ical reasoning abilities that purpose and recommendation In India, the exam can be develop over time. Most letters. taken 7 times in a year. What is SAT? Colleges require SAT-I scores Dates The test is typically The Scholastic Aptitude Test, for admission. The SAT-I is SAT- I: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar SAT-II: Subject Tests offered on the first technically called the SAT-I, scored out of 2400 - a separate Subject Tests (formerly SAT-II: Saturday of the month. comprises a general test assess- score of 800 each for SAT- II: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, May, June Subject Tests) are designed to The power of the Are you a high flyer? written word Today, Indian pilots are drawing the highest salaries in the world Praveen Ravindran, AIS Noida & Sanjeev K. Ojha, AIS Gurgaon (Sec-46) ANN Correspondent are vulnerable to ennui sooner a real challenge. The exam tests The number of DGCA approved than you can imagine. The your adeptness in areas like nav- flying institutes in India is limit- 1. Plan out your study schedule, well in advance. ith as many as 10 monotony of flying the same igation, technical information, ed and it takes rather long in the 2. Local details of the chapter, i.e., each and every incident major airlines (both routes over and over again, can aircraft rules and regulations etc. completion of the flying hours. therein, should be thoroughly worked upon. Just preparing any Wfrill and non-frill) burn you out. It is thus, pivotal Not only this, a full fledged med- Also, the number of simulators chapter in abstraction is not sufficient and will not yield won- operating in India, the aviation that you continue to update your ical is conducted at two levels. If available is limited. It is the lack derful results. industry is at its zenith at the knowledge and your skills, and they find even a minor discrep- of infrastructure and tedious 3. Answers should always be relevant to the questions asked. moment. And cashing on the remain as passionate as you can, ancy in anything, even weight, time-consuming formalities that Avoid beating about the bush. boom, are aspiring pilots. While about your job,” adds Duggal. you are doomed. Besides, the explain the increase in the out- 4. One should take care to write in the specific style required. A commercial flying is a popular What appears to be a comfort- cost of completing the stipulated flow of students to aviation newspaper report is dif- profession abroad, it is a covet- able and glamorous profession, 200 flying hours before you academies abroad. “It is quicker ferent from a magazine ed one in India, with Indian exacts a lot, out of its aspirants, apply for your license is also to do your flying from an institu- How To report. pilots drawing higher salaries as both in terms of hard work and mammoth. I spent almost 20 lacs tion abroad. You can then come 5. There should be clari- compared to their western coun- initial investment. “Clearing the in my flying training alone,” back to India and take your ty of marks distribution, terparts. “The start off salaries DGCA exams in order to get says Amit Kumar, a pilot with exams. If this procedure is fol- ck as marks are awarded range between 1.3 and 1.7 lacs. your commercial pilots license is Jet Airways. lowed well, you should be in the Crtahe CBSE separately for format, This is at a time when a pilot process of finding yourself a Subject: English content, expression and works in the capacity of a first plush job within a year or little grammatical accuracy. officer. Once you are promoted more,” adds Kumar. 6. Creative writing car- to the position of a captain, your Another important aspect in the ries 30 marks; therefore salary increases 4 times. This is industry is the problem of attri- intense practice is need- the major reason why a lot of tion. The airlines have intro- ed in this area. pilots from abroad are seeking duced certain safeguards for � Plan the content before employment in India,” says themselves. All airlines either putting it on paper. Sumit Duggal, of Citrus make you sign a bond or a con- � The opening of the Aviation, an Institute for ground tract of employment, failing write-up should have a and flying training. which, the bond amount is for- present context, which Even though, money and glam- feited or you are expected to pay shows the students are our are the guiding force for a huge amount as specified in abreast of the latest. many, a passion for flying your contract. “Jet Airways takes � The body of the write-up should have a flow and should con- remains a pre-requisite. “The a bond of 7 lacs from every pilot nect the opening paragraph with the conclusion. money is surely a driving force, even before he/she can start their � The conclusion should be precise and in context with the but if you are not passionate training,” informs Kumar. opening. about your profession, then you Despite growing fears, analysts � The word limit should not exceed 15 words from the set limit. believe that the industry is only 7. To enhance vocabulary, the students should: SALARIES P/M: going to grow in the next five � Read extensively Check Pilot: 5 Lacs + years. Although, the training � Watch news and healthy talk shows and observe their expres- Senior Commander: 3.5-5 Lacs costs are high, the heavy pay sions Commander: 2.5-3.5 Lacs packages and glamour quotient of � Think in English as it eases articulation. Senior First officer: 1.75-2.5 Lacs the job, surely make flying, an 8. Presentation is of utmost importance in English: First Officer: 1.25-.1.75 Lacs exciting career.� � Underline important points. Trainee Pilot: 15,000- 30,000 For more info, log onto: � Give a title wherever required.� www.citrus-aviation.com

Career How do I pursue a career in architecture? vate schools/colleges of Architecture, to pro- Integrated M.Tech (Biotech) with PCM or Yes, you are eligible for Amity Scholarship. Charu Manocha vide a common measure for comparing PCB (min 60%). 50% Scholarship is available to students with You need to clear the NATA exam conducted applicants. QI’ve 90.5% marks in +2 with science subjects. 88% and above, excluding Physical educa- by the Council of Architecture. The scores Can one do B tech (Biotech) with the subjects Am I eligible for scholarship in mechanical tion and Fine Arts. Since you come under the Q obtained are used by admission authorities of physics, chemistry and math? Ankita VermAa engineering in Amity or do I have to take the scholarship scheme, you will get direct different government -aided as well as pri- Yes, you can do B.tech (Bioinformatics) and AMCAT? Amartesh Sehgal admission and need’nt take AMCAT. A For queries, email to: [email protected] World Mirror 3 The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 National & International News

Suvarna Upasani & 8. Haves and Have nots: AIDS on the prowl Tulika Banerji, ANN 17.59% population lives below poverty line which is about In focus : Africa s India takes giant 230 million. While, 10% of strides to carve a niche India shining, really? the people living in India earn ANN Correspondent Afor itself on the global pened here, by a man named to cross the 11000 mark. than previously thought. about 33% of the total income. map; let us take stock of Buddhyana. India's population is slated to The AIDS fiend is on the prowl. whether our country is on the 14. Salaam Namaste: India is rise by almost 350 million 9. Potable And suffering the most in its tenta- brink of a boom. What is it that 6. Back to the roots: The on its way to becoming a hot over the next quarter century, Water: It is cles is the Sub-Saharan Africa has worked or not worked for ancient 'Ayurveda' is the oldest tourist destination with nearly twice as fast as the United ironical that region, the region of the world us in the past and what is it that 2.38 million foreign tourist States, Western Europe and even after 60 worst hit by it. The epidemic of is working or is not working for arrivals in the first six months China combined. years of inde- AIDS is adversely affecting, not us in the present? Here, we of the year, adding about pendence the only the physical existence of the bring 30 elements that show- $3,589.83 million in the coun- 2. Jobless: By 2020, India government is people, but also their economy, case India to the world. try's foreign exchange kitty. may have 211 million unem- not able to health and social condition. ployed people. That figure will provide Sub-Saharan Africa is currently fac- India poised! 15. Sticky wax: After Amitabh make India, a country with the potable water to its citizens. ing the three pronged attack of the Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and largest number of unemployed existing HIV infected, the newly 1. Taj Mahal: The Indian school of medicine known to Aishwarya Rai, it’s Salman people in 2020. 10. Illiteracy: India is one of infected population and the increas- symbol of eternal love and mankind. Khan’s turn to be immortal- the countries (along with the ing number of AIDS deaths. devotion, the TAJ MAHAL ized in London's Madam 3. Skewed Male Female Arab states and sub-Saharan Approximately, 25 million people 7. Mother tongue: Sanskrit is Tussaud Wax Museum. His Ratio: India has reported a Africa) where the literacy lev- are affected by HIV in Africa and considered to be the mother of wax statue will soon get the child sex ratio of 927 girls to els are still below the thresh- about 2-2.5 million people lose their all languages in the world. coveted place, though in 1000 boys in the 2001 census, old level of 75%. lives every year due to AIDS. which avtaar, is yet to be seen. against a world average of It is expected that the numbers will 8. Chip in: The Pentium chip 1045 women to 1000 men. 11. Decline of the Hindi be on the upswing in the coming was invented by an Indian, The male female sex ratio is at Language: With English years. With a rise in HIV patients, Vinod Dahm. "We owe a lot an all time high since inde- becoming the global language more and more AIDS victims are pendence. and the status symbol, Hindi being identified. South Africa, 9. Richie Rich: Mukesh to the Indians, has taken a back seat. Zambia, Swaziland, Senegal, Ambani, chairman of Reliance who taught us 4. Urbanization: With Zimbabwe and almost all other coun- has retained its position in the Industries has become the growing urbanization, there is 12. Reservation: Boon or tries of the African continent, have 'seven wonders' of the world. richest man in the world. how to count, an increased pressure on land. Bane? This social phenome- seen an alarming rise in AIDS and We are trying to draw more non is actually depriving HIV cases. 2. Woman Power: India has 10. Cover story: Tennis sen- without which from the natural resources than deserving candidates of seats, The AIDS effect: the world's largest number of sation, Sania Mirza, is the first they can provide us. rightfully theirs. � Life expectancy has come down professionally qualified Indian to feature on the cover no worthwhile from 62 to 47 years. women and the largest number of Time magazine. scientific dis- 5. Deforestation: More and 13. Plunging darkness: Some � Families are losing earning mem- of working women. 580 million people live with- bers, leaving behind orphans. 11. Launch pad: India covery could out electricity in India � Employability of the workforce is 3. Movie mania: India is the launched its first indigenous posing major problems as the age largest producer of movies in satellite, SLV -3 in 1980, thus have been 14. Warped priorities: A group from 20 to 50 is the most the world (inclusive of entering the exclusive club of mammoth sum is spent on severely affected, thus reducing their Bollywood and regional nations that can launch made." defense issues while a large capacity to work and earn. films). satellites. Albert Einstein part of population reels in bad � The health sector is under tremen- living conditions. dous pressure with the medical 4. Mathe-magic: The value 12. Star wars: Indian born, department's fast depleting resources. of 'pi' was calculated for the Sunita Williams, re-wrote his- 15. Civic Sense: Civic sense of � AIDS has made the continent tory, when she landed success- more forests are being cleared people is on the decline. Being regress. fully on the terra firma, after Not so Poised! to make land habitable. courteous to elders, vacating � Schools are under stress, with a lot her stint in space. Suddenly seats for women or senior of children afflicted by the HIV the world is agog with Indian 1. Population explosion: 6. Corruption: India is among virus. achievers and India making its India is now forecast to sur- the top 30 most corrupt coun- Africa is an under developed coun- mark on the global map. pass China in total population tries in the world. try. Illiteracy is rampant, and the by 2030, five years earlier level of education is low. Add to this, 13. Master of the game: 7. Brain Drain: Due of lack the lack of medical breakthroughs Sachin Tendulkar added anoth- of adequate seats in the Indian and the picture becomes even more er feather in the country's cap, universities, more and more dismal. first time in India, by by becoming the highest run young brains are going abroad Unless, the developed world comes Aryabhatta. grosser, in the country. He for higher education, as even a citizens in buses and littering forward with a helping hand, there amassed a score of 11032 runs 90% holder cannot make it to roads, do not by any chance seems to be no end to the African 5. Zero No. 1: The discovery in test cricket, and has become a course and college of his manifest an educated, aware woes.� of the numeral '0' also hap- the third cricketer in the world choice. and sensitized populace.�

hole. The player who manages to drive GOLF LINGO: Just as one thought the ball into the hole, with fewest Howzatt!?! strokes, is generally the winner. In team Sports that ace is a card and address is events, the team that reaches the holes where one lives, here’s the surprise in fewer strokes wins. If the score is Tulika Banerji, ANN even, then the number of holes covered � Ace: refers to a hole in the by the teams are counted. n the Bollywood flick 'Guru', golf course. Birds of a feather: Whoever started Abhishek Bachchan (playing � Action: to spin the ball. golf surely had a fondness for birds, for IGurukant Desai) bets on a golf ball, �Address: to place the club- most of the terms used in the game are to get a certificate which would give head behind the ball. names of our feathered friends. Vulture, him, the right to trade in the cotton mar- � Aim: it is the direction in albatross, eagle and birdie refer to scores ket. In all his innocence, and much to which the target (usually the below par. Whereas, bogey, double and the astonishment of the officer, triple bogey refer to scores above par. hole) lies. Abhishek picks up the ball in his hand Dear game: Golf is an expensive game. � and puts it into the hole, effortlessly! Bite: to spin the ball in such Some believe that it is as costly as one True enough; that's all that is there in a way that it stops instead of wants to make it. India has top class the game of golf, i.e. putting the ball in rolling over. greens for avid golfers that offer servic- the hole, albeit with a difference. One � Block: a shot that is played es even to non-members. The Delhi Golf doesn't use one's hands; instead, there is to the right. Club located at Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg a golf club for the purpose! Teeing Off! � Chip: a shot that is short is a fine stretch, comprising a dining Golf is a game of the elite, the rich and � Dance Floor: another term hall, a party hall and a card room along the powerful. From being a much The golf course is not only a verdant unwinding for the green. with the greens. It also organizes profes- banned sport in Scotland, as it conflict- � Dead: a shot in which there sional tournaments, such as the Indian ed with the royal practice of archery; space, but a social networking hub is no favorable outcome. Open, part of the Asian PGA circuit. The golf, has come a long way. It has � Drive: a considerably long fee, usually ranges between Rs. 675 - become a style statement and an issue of course has a number of holes (varying There are obstacles in the form of Rs. 700 for Indian members while it is shot. status symbol to be the member of the from nine to eighteen), a teeing area, water hazards (small water bodies like Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1600 for � best golf clubs in the country. Today, the some hazards and the greens. A golfer streams or ponds) and bunkers which Fore: a warning when the foreigners, on weekdays. The weekend golf course is not only a verdant has to hit the ball with a club to a series have to be overcome by the golfer. ball may hit the players or fee is slightly higher. At the Noida Golf unwinding space, but a social network- of holes depending on the number of Players carry their equipment in carts spectators. Club situated in Sector 38, Noida, the ing hub where business decisions are holes that are there. If the ball comes to or alternately, there are caddies for the � Handicap: a calculation that fee structure is more or less similar. One solemnized and crucial contracts sealed. a halt before the hole, it has to be struck job. Each hole is categorized by its par, equals the score of all golfers has to shell out a good amount of The Basics: Golf is played in an open again. The aim is, to put the ball in the i.e. the number of times the player who are playing. moolah to be able to play golf. No won- area called the golf course. A golf hole, with as fewer strokes, as possible. should hit the ball to drive it to the der, it is the elitist game. � 4 Apna Idol Whose life is it anyway? The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 Destiny’s child Rags To Riches Danseuse/Actor Sudha Chandran From a decrepit house in Rajasthan to Kensington Palace ANN Correspondent comeback performance to an awestruck audience and received standing ovation. Gardens: Laxmi Nivas Mittal’s journey his is not about a television star. There has been no looking back for this Nor is this about showbiz. It is feisty woman ever since. Nishtha Bhatnagar, ANN partner in a steel company. making a number of acquisitions even Tthe saga extraordinaire of a sim- Sudha's life, has been captured on cam- Immediately after his graduation, in communist countries, like ple girl who braved the odds against era, in the movie- ‘Naache Mayuri’, e is better known as the Steel Lakshmi Mittal joined his father's Kazakhstan, Romania and Ukraine. In her, with grit so fiery, that her life story where she played herself. She is a known Baron of the world. His recent company, Ispat Indo, in 1976. 18 years 1996, New Steel honoured him as the has made her a living legend. face in the television circuit, doing vil- Hacquisition of Arcelor Steel, hence, he started his own venture, with 'Steel Maker' of the year. A couple of Born to middle class parents, Sudha lainy (a la Ramola Sikand) and comedy has helped him grow three times in business interests concentrated in years later, in 1998, he received the began training in Bharatnatyam at an with equal ease. She was recently seen in size and stature. But not many will be international markets like Indonesia, prestigious 'Willy Korf Steel Vision early age. A promising dancer even as a able to relish the sweet taste of success Trinidad and Tobago. It was here that Award', for outstanding vision, entre- child, she intended to take as L.N. Mittal, for in his golden story he bought dilapidated steel plants at preneurship, leadership and success in Bharatnatyam to heights unattained of success, lie years of toil and hard throwaway prices and converted them global steel development. In 2004, before. But destiny had other plans. work. A story on the lines of rags to into profit centres. Mittal, acquired a major share in the Barely 16, just after passing high school, riches, L.N. Mittal was born on 15th It has by far been, this uncanny knack United States steel market, with the pur- Sudha set out on an annual vacation with June 1950 in a Rajasthan based for acquisition, that has held LN Mittal chase of The International Steel Group. her family, to the South, when tragedy The Fortune magazine cele- struck en route. The bus, in which she brated this achievement by was traveling, was hit by a truck; she Mittal Mantras awarding him the title, regained consciousness in a government 'European Businessman of hospital. Thus began the ordeal - a jour- Always think outside the box and embrace the Year 2004'. ney of despair, dejection, anguish and opportunities that appear, wherever they Mittal is known not just for tribulation. The negligent doctors, at the his business acumen, but for hospital, plastered Sudha's leg, as it had A woman with might be. his benevolence as well. He a fractured femur, without tending to an is a philanthropist, involved injury in the ankle. In a matter of a week, insurmountable spunk, When people can see which direction the with various charitable the condition of her foot worsened. Sudha Chandran is leaders are going, it becomes easier to trusts. There was only one way her life could be Also, Mittal is a member of saved- by amputating her limb. the epitome of courage motivate them. the Foreign Investment Devastated and forlorn, the castle of her and tenacity. Council in Kazakhstan, the dreams came crashing down. Life Every one experiences tough times, it is a International Investment changed overnight. The same people ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’ doing salsa and rumba measure of your determination and dedica- Council in South Africa, the who adored her were now eyeing her with unmatched grace. World Economic Forum's with sympathy and she came to hate it. Sudha Chandran's life, is the stuff, tion and how you deal with them. International Business The excruciating pain notwithstanding, inspiring books are made of. Married to Council and the she fought back her tears. producer Ravi Dang, she is producing a International Iron and Steel Not one to give up easily, Sudha chose TV serial with him, called ‘Waqt ka Marwari family. The extended family in good stead. Institute's Executive Committee. He is to fight. Chandran contacted Dariya’. She is also starring in a play of 20 people, lived in a house built by Acquisition, has been the tycoon's a Director of ICICI Bank Limited and Magsaysay awardee, Dr. Sethi, who had written by Imtiaz Ali, ‘Kamaal Karte Ho his grand father. From a house that had mantra, because he believes that it is on the Advisory Board of the invented the Jaipur foot- a prosthetic Aap Bhi’. A woman with insurmount- bare concrete floors and rope beds to takes a long time to set up a capital- Kellogg School of Management in the limb for the disabled. Getting the foot, able spunk, Sudha Chandran is the ulti- sleep on, to buying out the Kensington intensive steel plant and make its prod- United States of America. was like a new lease of life. Determined mate epitome of courage and tenacity. Palace Gardens, the world's most plush uct output, rise high. Lakshmi N. Mittal, along with the to come back on stage, Sudha toiled Someone rightly said, "I was crying residence with 12 bedrooms, for $ 128 Last year, Lakshmi Narayan Mittal aka unrelenting support of his wife, Usha, hard for two long years. Her efforts, because I had no shoes till I saw a boy million, LN Mittal has come a long Lakshmi Niwas Mittal created news, who runs the Indonesian business and paid off eventually - she delivered her who had no feet."� way. when the Forbes Magazine, listed him his son Aditya and daughter Vanisha, Mittal completed his graduation from as the third wealthiest person in the members of the Board of Directors of St. Xaviers College, Kolkata, a few world, after Bill Gates and Warren Mittal Steel, now own, the largest and years after his father, Mohan Lal Mittal, Buffet. The last decade has witnessed the most geographically diverse steel Born free contd. from page 1 moved from Rajasthan to Kolkatta as a Mittal steel, (formerly LNM group) company in the world.� lived without hesitation, it is free. Also, section of youth, visualizes freedom in self-reliance without dependence on a macro-cosmic light as a sense of another for anything means freedom in being for India, where it takes its own all its glory. decisions without any force or pressure No Discrimination: Non allegiance to from outside its geographical bound- The Incredibles any notion of gender or sexual bias- aries. “Freedom to me, is a situation Tulika Banerji, ANN Reddy and Lingappa, according to the makes freedom come alive for many where India is absolutely free and can prescribed prospectus, which lays youngsters. takes its own decisions instead of fol- class without furniture, a play- emphasis on both, reading and writing The Bird Metaphor: For many, a bird lowing any other nation of the world,” ground without walls- doesn't skills. Special classes are arranged after flying high in the sky is emblematic of asserts Hansika Chopra, Amity Aquite fit in the image of a reg- school hours, for slow learners. From an omnipresent, all-encompassing International School. On a micro level, ular school, does it? But a school it is, mathematical skills to grammar, all sense of freedom. freedom also epitomizes a and one which caters to all the children subjects are being taught here with The Maverick Approach: While there nation that is free in the area. finesse and would put any well are those who like to use the term free- of all Government Lower Primary School in equipped institution, to shame. dom, and freedom itself, rather discrete- Vaddarahatti, a remote hamlet in East Lingappa and Hanumantha, undertake ly; to many, just the autonomy to do Karnataka, is all that, and more. Run painstaking efforts to train the children what is forbidden by two passionate teachers, 33 year old for admission to the neighbouring or not allowed, Lingappa and his companion Alluru Middle School, where most of sums up freedom. Hanumantha Reddy, the school is a The school in the children go after class 5. For them, freedom joint effort of Karnataka government Funded by the Learning Guarantee is like a license that makes them and Azim Premji Foundation. Vaddarahatti, is the Programme Award money, and evident- unstoppable in every sphere of life. Government Lower Primary School ly after much goading by Lingappa, a “Freedom to me, is the anxiety to per- divisions on the basis of religion, has qualified for the A category for vil- labour of love of two two room building with toilets and a form everything that is not allowed,” caste, sect and gender. lage schools. The criterion for this cat- heroes who have verandah, has been set up. An ambi- believes Bhanu Ahuja of Cambridge I Know Not What Freedom Means: egory is that all the children in the area, tious Lingappa dreams of eventually School, Noida. Even though, most respondents in the age group of 6 to 11 years are nurtured it, with establishing a library in the premises. The Judicious Application: The mav- expressed their own individualistic enrolled, 90% attend school regularly, The school in Vaddarahatti, is a true ericks would have it all their way, had notions of freedom, there were a hand- and more than 80%, are able to accom- complete devotion. labour of love of the two heroes who they been given all the freedom in the ful who re-iterated the fact that freedom plish learning, expected at this age. have nurtured it with complete devo- world they desired; the sagacious ones, had no special meaning as it was a phe- Lingappa and Reddy take obvious room, was all that the school had in the tion and selflessness. Their eyes gleam however, humbly barter freedom and nomenon taken for granted, a general pride in the school that they have set name of infrastructure. There were no with delight, when the children accom- liberty with an unconditional fulfill- sense of being. To them, freedom up from scratch. The enterprising duo toilets and boundary wall. The lower plish the smallest of feats. Although ment of responsibilities and duties, would mean something, anything or has put its heart and soul in the project two feet of the walls in the room, surrounded by dire conditions, their sometimes without even being told to everything, only when they would get and is adored by all the kids.The result which housed five classes, were used persistent effort with single minded do so. “Freedom is being responsible to experience life on the other side; is, a warm environment, replete with as blackboards to learn and practice. dedication is laudable. It is both inspir- without being told to be so. For me, my shackled, constrained, contained. “The unconditional love and affection that All this did not deter the children ing and thought provoking. If two peo- right to freedom is earned by fulfilling term freedom is taken for granted serves as a catalyst for innocent minds though, who belong to the lower strata ple alone can bring about so much my duties,” informs Savyasaachi Jha, everywhere. No one now, except our to learn new things. of income and attended classes without development, the whole nation put Amity International School, Saket. grandparents and parents understand The two zealous teachers-cum-man- fail. It's almost incredulous that most together, could surely do wonders. We The Big Picture: Though, for many, freedom because they have seen what it agers of the school, devote all their of the children have parents, who are only need to look within ourselves, freedom is more of a self-expression, is like to be dominated,” concludes time and energy for the upliftment of illiterate. stretch our horizons and rekindle the there are others who rejoice in the free- Ritik Chaturvedi, Amity International the community. Till recently, a single All lesson plans are formulated by fire in us.� dom of the country as their own. This School, East Delhi.� 4 Apna Idol Gyan Vigyan 5 Whose life is it anyway? The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 Science & Technology Destiny’s child Heated Rags To Riches Danseuse/Actor Sudha Chandran SAVE YOUR SOULS! waters From a decrepit house in Rajasthan to Kensington Palace ANN Correspondent comeback performance to an awestruck audience and received standing ovation. “Heal the world; make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race…..” Why are coral reefs important to Gardens: Laxmi Nivas Mittal’s journey his is not about a television star. There has been no looking back for this Nishtha Bhatnagar & Tulika Banerji, humans? Nor is this about showbiz. It is feisty woman ever since. ANN Apart from helping to sustain a cru- Nishtha Bhatnagar, ANN partner in a steel company. making a number of acquisitions even the saga extraordinaire of a sim- Sudha's life, has been captured on cam- T WHAT YOU cial ecosystem within the ocean, Immediately after his graduation, in communist countries, like ple girl who braved the odds against era, in the movie- ‘Naache Mayuri’, idney Sheldon in his fictional and acting as an important source of e is better known as the Steel Lakshmi Mittal joined his father's Kazakhstan, Romania and Ukraine. In her, with grit so fiery, that her life story where she played herself. She is a known masterpiece, “Are You Afraid of biodiversity, coral reefs are useful Baron of the world. His recent company, Ispat Indo, in 1976. 18 years 1996, New Steel honoured him as the has made her a living legend. face in the television circuit, doing vil- CAN DO the Dark”, may have dispelled in a variety of other ways. Corals acquisition of Arcelor Steel, hence, he started his own venture, with 'Steel Maker' of the year. A couple of Born to middle class parents, Sudha lainy (a la Ramola Sikand) and comedy S � Turn off the PC/ TV when H your global warming fears by blaming not in use. remove and recycle carbon dioxide has helped him grow three times in business interests concentrated in years later, in 1998, he received the began training in Bharatnatyam at an with equal ease. She was recently seen in it all on a machine called Prima. But � from the air. The reefs themselves size and stature. But not many will be international markets like Indonesia, prestigious 'Willy Korf Steel Vision early age. A promising dancer even as a Pile up clothes before the floods, rising mercury and fluctuat- washing in the machine. It also shelter land from harsh ocean able to relish the sweet taste of success Trinidad and Tobago. It was here that Award', for outstanding vision, entre- child, she intended to take ing weather conditions, he so vividly saves both time and energy. storms and floods, and provide as L.N. Mittal, for in his golden story he bought dilapidated steel plants at preneurship, leadership and success in Bharatnatyam to heights unattained described in his book, are coming true � Turn off electrical appliances resources for fisheries-supplying of success, lie years of toil and hard throwaway prices and converted them global steel development. In 2004, before. But destiny had other plans. in our atmosphere today, much to the before leaving a room. fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks. work. A story on the lines of rags to into profit centres. Mittal, acquired a major share in the Barely 16, just after passing high school, discomfort and anxiety of scientists and � Pool cars while going to the Plus, they attract millions of tourists riches, L.N. Mittal was born on 15th It has by far been, this uncanny knack United States steel market, with the pur- Sudha set out on an annual vacation with meteorologists across the length and same place. every year. June 1950 in a Rajasthan based for acquisition, that has held LN Mittal chase of The International Steel Group. her family, to the South, when tragedy � Walk when you can. breadth of the globe. While some coun- Beyond that, there's evidence that The Fortune magazine cele- struck en route. The bus, in which she � Wear warm clothes on a tries witness excruciatingly warm and organisms, within the coral reefs, brated this achievement by was traveling, was hit by a truck; she chilly day instead of long summers, the others get more than could potentially be used to create Mittal Mantras awarding him the title, regained consciousness in a government switching on the heater. their share of rainfall. medicine, including anti-cancer 'European Businessman of hospital. Thus began the ordeal - a jour- � Keep the filters of your AC Although, the recent Tsunami that drugs and a compound that blocks Always think outside the box and embrace the Year 2004'. ney of despair, dejection, anguish and clean. claimed thousands of lives in at least � Drive smart –service your ultraviolet rays. Currently, coral Mittal is known not just for tribulation. The negligent doctors, at the opportunities that appear, wherever they ten countries that surround the Indian cars at regular intervals. skeletons are often used as bone his business acumen, but for hospital, plastered Sudha's leg, as it had A woman with Ocean, may not be a legitimate or � Plant a tree. substitutes, in reconstructive bone might be. his benevolence as well. He a fractured femur, without tending to an direct offspring of global warming, it surgery. is a philanthropist, involved injury in the ankle. In a matter of a week, insurmountable spunk, does establish lineage in the phenome- a t t r i b - light to What is coral bleaching, and how When people can see which direction the with various charitable the condition of her foot worsened. Sudha Chandran is non. Depletion and destruction of coral uted to one reach the waves that killed thousands of is it related to global warming? trusts. There was only one way her life could be leaders are going, it becomes easier to reefs has been cited as a major cause phenomenon - earth, but pre- Europeans last year and a continued Bleaching occurs when coral Also, Mittal is a member of saved- by amputating her limb. the epitome of courage for the Tsunami and scientists say, a the Green House vent some of the drought across the southwestern part of polyps, stressed by heat or radia- motivate them. the Foreign Investment Devastated and forlorn, the castle of her and tenacity. build-up of heat-trapping gases in the effect. In microcosmic resulting heat from radi- U.S., are only the beginning. Ice is melt- tion, expel the symbiotic algae-the Council in Kazakhstan, the dreams came crashing down. Life atmosphere, from human burning of terms, the green house effect, refers to ating back into space. Without the ing faster than anyone predicted in the zooxanthellae-that live in the reefs Every one experiences tough times, it is a International Investment changed overnight. The same people ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’ doing salsa and rumba fossil fuels, threatens to trigger more a small glass covered area on your ter- greenhouse effect, the planet would Antarctic and Greenland, ocean currents and provide the coral most of their Council in South Africa, the who adored her were now eyeing her with unmatched grace. measure of your determination and dedica- powerful storms and raise sea levels, races that you build in order to provide never have warmed enough to allow are changing and seas are warming. In food and oxygen. The reefs turn a World Economic Forum's with sympathy and she came to hate it. Sudha Chandran's life, is the stuff, exposing coasts to more erosion. the pre-requisite heat to plants. Glass, life to form. India alone, the summer months have whitish color, and the corals have tion and how you deal with them. International Business The excruciating pain notwithstanding, inspiring books are made of. Married to The emission of carbon dioxide and absorbs heat, but once absorbed, the The present brouhaha and panic attacks seen soaring temperatures during extend- little energy to grow or reproduce. Council and the she fought back her tears. producer Ravi Dang, she is producing a other heat-trapping gases from smoke- heat is prevented from escaping the are well justified keeping the above stat- ed summer months and shorter winters. Usually the coral can recover unless International Iron and Steel Not one to give up easily, Sudha chose TV serial with him, called ‘Waqt ka stacks, burning forests and fossil fuels glass structure. Similarly, at the ed scenario in mind. According to Thus, it is our duty as the denizens of the bleaching is severe enough, in Marwari family. The extended family in good stead. Institute's Executive Committee. He is to fight. Chandran contacted Dariya’. She is also starring in a play has led to an increase in the average sur- Cosmos level, the greenhouse effect experts, the hurricanes that lashed this planet to combat global warming which case, whole reefs can be of 20 people, lived in a house built by Acquisition, has been the tycoon's a Director of ICICI Bank Limited and Magsaysay awardee, Dr. Sethi, who had written by Imtiaz Ali, ‘Kamaal Karte Ho face temperature of the earth by more has been a part of the earth's doing, Florida and the Caribbean within a five- not as a charitable gesture, but as a mark destroyed. his grand father. From a house that had mantra, because he believes that it is on the Advisory Board of the invented the Jaipur foot- a prosthetic Aap Bhi’. A woman with insurmount- than 1 degree Fahrenheit since 1900. since its earliest days. Gases like car- week period during summer, intense of our battle against inexorable forces Bleaching can be caused by a vari- bare concrete floors and rope beds to takes a long time to set up a capital- Kellogg School of Management in the limb for the disabled. Getting the foot, able spunk, Sudha Chandran is the ulti- Global warming has mainly been bon dioxide and methane, allow sun- storms over the western Pacific, heat endangering our very existence.� ety of factors, including diseases sleep on, to buying out the Kensington intensive steel plant and make its prod- United States of America. was like a new lease of life. Determined mate epitome of courage and tenacity. and ultraviolet radiation, but scien- Palace Gardens, the world's most plush uct output, rise high. Lakshmi N. Mittal, along with the to come back on stage, Sudha toiled Someone rightly said, "I was crying tists are increasingly noting that residence with 12 bedrooms, for $ 128 Last year, Lakshmi Narayan Mittal aka unrelenting support of his wife, Usha, hard for two long years. Her efforts, because I had no shoes till I saw a boy Ozone & black hole - sudden rises in water temperature million, LN Mittal has come a long Lakshmi Niwas Mittal created news, who runs the Indonesian business and paid off eventually - she delivered her who had no feet."� are playing a major role. Between way. when the Forbes Magazine, listed him his son Aditya and daughter Vanisha, what's the big deal? 1980 and the present time there Mittal completed his graduation from as the third wealthiest person in the members of the Board of Directors of Fossil ‘Fool’- Aren’t Ya? he ozone layer is made up of ozone have been over 60 cases of coral St. Xaviers College, Kolkata, a few world, after Bill Gates and Warren Mittal Steel, now own, the largest and Taniya Tandon, AIS, Noida much lower on per capita emissions of varying degrees. gas and it protects the earth from bleaching around the world, and years after his father, Mohan Lal Mittal, Buffet. The last decade has witnessed the most geographically diverse steel contd. from page 1 T Born free the global warming gases, will have to Unless we act right now, most excessive harmful rays (like ultra vio- they are becoming increasingly moved from Rajasthan to Kolkatta as a Mittal steel, (formerly LNM group) company in the world.� he world cannot remain a make substantial changes in its transport Himalayan glaciers will melt by 2030. let). The Ozone layer acts as a lifeguard common, especially during El Nino lived without hesitation, it is free. Also, section of youth, visualizes freedom in 'fossil fool' anymore, obliv- sector, energy supply systems, construc- This will lead to a sharp rise in water for the biodiversity on earth. With the events, which increased sea temper- self-reliance without dependence on a macro-cosmic light as a sense of ious of the environmental tion business and agriculture, besides levels of rivers, fed by glaciers, which ongoing depletion of the ozone layer, a atures in the eastern Pacific by sev- another for anything means freedom in being for India, where it takes its own “T destruction, as it guzzles fuels like coal undertaking afforestation like never in turn, may cause major floods. After hole (known as black hole) has been eral degrees and caused major all its glory. decisions without any force or pressure and oil. The count down has begun, we before. In December 2007, all member that, there could be a 50% reduction in formed in the layer. The diminishing bleaching events. Bleaching may No Discrimination: Non allegiance to from outside its geographical bound- have only eight years to bring down the nations of the Kyoto Protocol will have the volume of water in these rivers, populace of planktons, skin cancers, become even more widespread if The Incredibles any notion of gender or sexual bias- aries. “Freedom to me, is a situation global temperature and contain it a heated debate on the hard targets set affecting farming in the fertile Indo - etc., are consequences of the thinning global warming continues to Tulika Banerji, ANN Reddy and Lingappa, according to the makes freedom come alive for many where India is absolutely free and can between 2 - 2.4 degrees Celsius, above for developing countries. However, it is Gangetic plain. Apart from water, the of the ozone layer. Global warming is increase the sea temperature. prescribed prospectus, which lays youngsters. takes its own decisions instead of fol- the pre - industrial era. This has been admitted that some countries will bear soil quality will also worsen, as the likely to induce the weakening of the If coral reefs are damaged, then the class without furniture, a play- emphasis on both, reading and writing The Bird Metaphor: For many, a bird lowing any other nation of the world,” endorsed by over 105 countries includ- the brunt more than the others. On the amount of silt being brought by rivers Ozone layer further, making the natural world's vulnerability to Tsunamis ground without walls- doesn't skills. Special classes are arranged after flying high in the sky is emblematic of asserts Hansika Chopra, Amity ing US and China”, report on climate will be severely hit. Hydroelectric repair procedure even slower.� and other floods goes up multifold.� quite fit in the image of a reg- school hours, for slow learners. From an omnipresent, all-encompassing International School. On a micro level, A by UN apex body. projects in the Himalayan Rivers will ular school, does it? But a school it is, mathematical skills to grammar, all sense of freedom. freedom also epitomizes a The entire world, including India, is be badly hit. Over 200 projects have and one which caters to all the children subjects are being taught here with The Maverick Approach: While there nation that is free The count expected to take drastic steps on a war been planned. In the absence of these in the area. finesse and would put any well are those who like to use the term free- of all footing to shift from fossil fuels like down has projects, the economy will suffer Government Lower Primary School in equipped institution, to shame. dom, and freedom itself, rather discrete- coal and oil, which emit global badly. The impact of this on agricul- THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT Vaddarahatti, a remote hamlet in East Lingappa and Hanumantha, undertake ly; to many, just the autonomy to do warming gases on burning. Any begun. We ture is apparent - lack of water will Karnataka, is all that, and more. Run painstaking efforts to train the children what is forbidden delay in such steps, would reduce the arable land and that in turn, by two passionate teachers, 33 year old for admission to the neighbouring or not allowed, have only lead to a global warming will have an adverse affect on our food Lingappa and his companion Alluru Middle School, where most of sums up freedom. crisis, thereby making security. AND GLOBAL WARMING Hanumantha Reddy, the school is a the children go after class 5. For them, freedom eight years The school in temperatures rise alarm- The Report suggests that countries f you have ever been to a green the atmosphere, behave much like joint effort of Karnataka government Funded by the Learning Guarantee is like a license that makes them ingly. In the period to bring switch from coal to gas for fuel require- house, you must have observed the glass panes in a greenhouse. and Azim Premji Foundation. Vaddarahatti, is the Programme Award money, and evident- unstoppable in every sphere of life. 1970 - 2004, the ments (as it spews lesser emission on how the glass walls let the light These gases make a blanket around Government Lower Primary School ly after much goading by Lingappa, a “Freedom to me, is the anxiety to per- divisions on the basis of religion, down the I emissions of burning). We also need to explore other in, but prevent the heat, from escap- the earth. When the sun's rays, enter has qualified for the A category for vil- labour of love of two two room building with toilets and a form everything that is not allowed,” caste, sect and gender. heat trapping gases sources of energy like - nuclear energy, ing. The encapsulated heat, enables the atmosphere, the heat energy is lage schools. The criterion for this cat- verandah, has been set up. An ambi- believes Bhanu Ahuja of Cambridge I Know Not What Freedom Means: global tem- heroes who have had increased at 70% as well as renewable sources like the plants to survive in the chilly absorbed by the surface of the earth egory is that all the children in the area, tious Lingappa dreams of eventually School, Noida. Even though, most respondents with corresponding lev- hydropower, solar and wind energy. In winter months. Greenhouse gases in and is reflected back. Some of it in the age group of 6 to 11 years are nurtured it, with establishing a library in the premises. The Judicious Application: The mav- expressed their own individualistic perature. els of Carbon Dioxide the Transport sector, the IPCC has returns to space but majority, is enrolled, 90% attend school regularly, The school in Vaddarahatti, is a true ericks would have it all their way, had notions of freedom, there were a hand- increasing by 80%. It has been cited in other hand, the developed countries with firmly endorsed the use of public trans- trapped by the gaseous blanket and more than 80%, are able to accom- complete devotion. labour of love of the two heroes who they been given all the freedom in the ful who re-iterated the fact that freedom the UN report that if the current trend a mere 20 % of world's population have port and taxation, to reduce the total around, consequently warming up plish learning, expected at this age. have nurtured it with complete devo- world they desired; the sagacious ones, had no special meaning as it was a phe- continues, then the dangerous emis- been bluntly told that they have to number of private vehicles on the road. our world. This phenomenon is Lingappa and Reddy take obvious room, was all that the school had in the tion and selflessness. Their eyes gleam however, humbly barter freedom and nomenon taken for granted, a general sions would rise by 90% by 2030. change the lifestyle and consumption It also suggested that countries need to called green house effect. pride in the school that they have set name of infrastructure. There were no with delight, when the children accom- liberty with an unconditional fulfill- sense of being. To them, freedom The recommendations of the UN patterns of their people. The message for plan their cities in a better way so as to Were it not for the greenhouse effect, up from scratch. The enterprising duo toilets and boundary wall. The lower plish the smallest of feats. Although ment of responsibilities and duties, would mean something, anything or Intergovernmental Panel on Climate them is that mere adoption of technolo- reduce the commuting needs and look our earth would be unimaginably cold has put its heart and soul in the project two feet of the walls in the room, surrounded by dire conditions, their sometimes without even being told to everything, only when they would get Change (IPCC) mark repudiation of gies won't do. at use of bio fuels, besides fixing stan- and uninhabitable. However, exces- and is adored by all the kids.The result which housed five classes, were used persistent effort with single minded do so. “Freedom is being responsible to experience life on the other side; arguments of both the developing and If global warming is not arrested imme- dards for carbon dioxide emissions. sive heating is undesirable, but sadly a is, a warm environment, replete with as blackboards to learn and practice. dedication is laudable. It is both inspir- without being told to be so. For me, my shackled, constrained, contained. “The the developed countries. Countries diately, rivers will first flood and then Strong standards for use of energy reality today. This is the root cause of unconditional love and affection that All this did not deter the children ing and thought provoking. If two peo- right to freedom is earned by fulfilling term freedom is taken for granted which are developing like India and dry up; seas will rise and fertile land appliances in buildings and strict build- global warming.� serves as a catalyst for innocent minds though, who belong to the lower strata ple alone can bring about so much my duties,” informs Savyasaachi Jha, everywhere. No one now, except our China, have put forth their reasoning will become barren. This will be the ing codes along with certification of to learn new things. of income and attended classes without development, the whole nation put Amity International School, Saket. grandparents and parents understand that reducing emissions would hit their result of melting glaciers, indicated by efficiency of the buildings have been The two zealous teachers-cum-man- fail. It's almost incredulous that most together, could surely do wonders. We The Big Picture: Though, for many, freedom because they have seen what it The DEVIL’S ADVOCATE: economies, and as per the report too, the the study initiated by the environmen- recommended by the IPCC as they are agers of the school, devote all their of the children have parents, who are only need to look within ourselves, freedom is more of a self-expression, is like to be dominated,” concludes Is global warming really that global GDP will be blunted by about talists. It's not that just the Gangotri not difficult to enforce. time and energy for the upliftment of illiterate. stretch our horizons and rekindle the there are others who rejoice in the free- Ritik Chaturvedi, Amity International dangerous? 3%, if these emission cuts are followed. Glacier is receding; actually thousands To sum up, Global warming needs the community. Till recently, a single All lesson plans are formulated by fire in us.� dom of the country as their own. This School, East Delhi.� Find out more on page 6. Developing countries like India, still of Himalyan Glaciers are shrinking in urgent global action.� 6 Muse Editorial The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 My Dream, Lonely Planets In the Doc'k' Poonam Singh Jamwal, ANN his story is about a fifteen year old- My Freedom One year stint in the backward villages of India- bright, young person living in the pulsat- compulsory for budding doctors? Ting heart of the city. He has a great per- “We cannot seek achieve- sonality, lives in a plush apartment, has adoring ment for ourselves and for- teachers, a designer family and an active social get about progress and Ashima Khanna, AIS, NOIDA life. Amidst the comfort of his swank life, he is prosperity for our commu- overcome by loneliness. He seeks to fill it nity... Our ambitions must The recent proposal of the Union Health Ministry to make a year's stint in the country's backward villages through movies, gadgets, parties and internet be broad enough to include compulsory for MBBS students, thereby adding another year to the course, has started yet another nation- friends. His relationships are superficial. I, me, the aspirations and needs of wide debate with contradictory views coming from different quarters on the subject. myself are all that matter to him. He is unaware Dr. Amita Chauhan others, for their sakes and that connecting with people and reciprocating, Chairperson for our own.” VIEW COUNTER-VIEW is an essential life skill. He cruises on alone in Cesar Chavez This move will improve the health conditions of vil- Adding one year to the course will make it too long, narcissist zeal. lagers. As India takes pride in its super specialty as graduation itself will be five & a half years with An increasing number of young people in the have been living a dream for the last five health care system, which is making it a favourite three more years of post graduation. city, are leading lonely lives. The loneliness, is years. A dream that sets me free. A dream medical destination, the move will only add to the Doctors, therefore, cannot start their life not due to lack of playmates, but due to absence Ithat gives me the power to be what I want image. However, the before 30. The move appears to be more of connection. "Maintaining a balance between to be. A dream that I can share with one and all picture is very bleak of a punishment than one of moral self and relations is now a forgotten art. In the and let everyone become a part of. A dream when it comes to provid- value. This will discourage students drive to gain more, emotional ties take a back that empowers on two levels. ing primary health servic- from taking the MBBS course. In the first, I see it exuding a spirit found es. The medical facilities Charity comes from the heart nowhere else in the world. The spirit and are not up to the mark in and cannot be forced (In)SIGHTINGS strength of free speech and expression that this backward villages. upon. The sombre nation bestows on all of us. At the first level, This step will defi- i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l seat," says Shalini Katoch, Channel Head, Amity's Students' newspaper will express, nitely improve the facilities available Indiatimes Dating. inform, educate, humor and entertain. But the health scenario, to the doctors in vil- The true essence of life lies in the recognition one thing that it will stand for is an unending thereby raising health lages will be highly de- that we are special in this world, not because of questioning spirit. And while it questions, it standards and the average moralising to their ourselves but because of the people who think will also provide solutions and open up longevity. city breeding and the that we are special. "Lonely planets revolving in avenues for progress. It will stand for a seek- With the varied nature of discontent and a space called earth….a global phenomenon that ing spirit and embody a responsible stand and exposure in rural areas, med- unhappiness may goes along with the current mind set of people. view. ical students will be armed unleash in the form of It's out there like plague." says Mona Shipley, At the second level, it will create individuals with valuable experience, which, poor treatments and diagno- Manager Scholarships, Training & Exchanges, with an expression so articulate, and a mind so along with their training in sis for villagers. The aim is to The British Council. opinionated that the world will be their stage, Medical Colleges, will equip them provide a sound medical base to Our accomplishments and joys are joyful only if and a captive audience a part of their constant with professional skills essential to rural India, not make the young re-think we have people in our lives who feel proud of existence. This newspaper is another attempt serve the society. their choice of pursuing medicine. our achievements. That is why during every by us, at Amity, to provide our students, with award function, the awardee, looks for his loved an environment so conducive, that they Upon balancing the two diverse aspects of the proposal, it is felt that interests of the medical students ones, to share the glory with and acknowledge become responsible, confident individuals and are also equally important and per force, if a disgruntled lot is sent to the backward/rural areas, it their role in his ascent. The accolades, awards, worthy citizens of this country. will do more harm than good. Hence, in the interests of the rural population in particular and the lovely cars and houses are just objects that As for me, the seeds have been sown and society at large, it would be necessary to strike the right balance by adjusting the extra year within become special, when shared with dear ones. though the present curriculum. At the same time, if the students are eligible for attractive remuneration with Step out of your private worlds and connect with The woods are lovely, dark and deep, proper stay arrangements while they serve in backward areas, it would surely encourage them to life. Catch up with your aunt, get an update on But I have promises to keep, devote their time for the cause, quite willingly. When most of the doctors are more than willing to take your grandma's soap heroine or offer to take And miles to go before I sleep, up jobs abroad, they can also serve their own country with enthusiasm and zeal, provided their inter- your mom shopping. Your loved ones will like it And miles to go before I sleep.� ests are adequately taken care of. � and so will you. Live to love.� Bon Voyage! The Devil’s Advocate or The Realist? From its inception to release, The Global Times Swetha Balachandran planet can no longer endure the present modes of events. No one knows what the future holds. has taken me through a AIS, NOIDA human exploitation and that the environmental prob- However, reports that oceans would be dead by series of emotions and lems are a greater threat to Earth's life-sustaining now were surely greatly exaggerated. Birds contin- made me swap motley of ew ideas have been more deeply entrenched systems than a nuclear war. However, this line of ue to sing in the morning, and they certainly do not roles. At times, I have felt in our way of life than that of the impending thought is an anachronism, rendered obsolete by its have to face the rigors of an ice age caused by like a mother waiting to ecological doom. There is nothing wrong own success. It seems as if environmentalists are the humans or global warming caused by the heat of Nishtha Bhatnagar F see what her new born with attempting to make the often difficult and only ones reluctant to acknowledge the good news increased generation of energy. With what confi- Editor will look like. At others,I complex findings of science available to a wider and are purposely underplaying the benefits of the dence, should we then, look upon the projected have left like a first officer audience, but environmentalists often present only horrors of global warming, rain forest destruction, who, strapped in his cockpit, is desperately a one-sided picture and hide important disagree- One-sided warnings have or toxic waste, given the record of the past? waiting to take his maiden flight. In both my ments on the issue. People have been warned This failure of prophecy may be an intellectual roles, I’ve felt a certain fear, a certain trepi- numerous times that pollution is a threat to all life led people to believe weakness, yet it continues, because it provides the dation; the fear of acceptance bordering on on the planet. Pessimistic appraisals of the health of predictions that have been popularizers with profound rhetoric strength. It the fear of survival. But as soon as this fear the environment, have been issued with increasing releases the power of fear. It has been observed that creeps in, it metamorphoses itself into an urgency. Ironically though, all over the world, envi- falsified by events. we fear things less the more distant they are. So, to undwindling excitement and happiness. ronmental trends have largely been positive; envi- arouse fear, the environmentalists have to present Through my six year stint with journalism, I ronmental regulations have proved to be strikingly Green Movement. They are afraid to admit the pictures of imminent calamities that could befall have worked with numerous organisations effective and have made economies all over the news, because it undercuts the stylish pessimism their relatively comfortable and well-off readers. and myriad talent. world stronger, not weaker. that they have resorted to for a long time. However, the prospect of my getting skin cancer due A students’ newspaper posed its own variegate Nevertheless, the vocabulary of environmentalism, But one-sided warnings and incomplete accounts to ozone depletion does cause havoc. Without such challenges but the plunge has surely been has continued to be dominated by images of futility, have led people to believe projections and warn- immediacy, one could only arouse a sentiment like worth it. From an extremely enthusiastic crisis, and decline. We often hear cries of how the ings that have, not surprisingly, been falsified by compassion, not fear.� Student Edit Body to an equally co-operative team, I have only known one kind of move- ment in the past three months, ASCENT. nating my thought; in fact, far from being an added ers present, sharing my point of view, having it Editing has always been challenging and writ- weight, to be a part of this team has become an out- analyzed, torn to shreds and ultimately refined to ing, both challenging and exciting. But the In Pursuit let for all emotions, a tangy twist to an otherwise the hilt. Just one meeting made me realize, though past three months have trickled in yet another monotonous life and has recreated positivism in perspectives are many, the world is but one. How kind of delightful and awe inspiring activity- my soul, refreshing the thirst to strive for the best. you see it, makes all the difference. The edit team, edit meetings with ideation as their pith. The of creativity When I was first told that I was a part of the pres- with 30-odd perspectives, all different, each edit teams from all schools have left me pleas- Soha Chhaya tigious edit team, all I could think about was play- unique, led to the creation of a world beyond all antly surprised. The unrelenting spirit of the AIS, Sec. 46, Gurgaon ing my part, proving my mettle, emphasizing my cynicism, as every negative was rubbed down. Yet students, their ability to think out of the box point of view. But the very first meeting proved to our world is not idealistic, it is as real as it can get, and a flair for writing so delectable, that it s a student of class X, I was first very me, that we are a team, and we work as one. Ideas for it is the world seen through umpteen pairs of would leave the maestros of the world of jour- reluctant to take the onus of a privilege of are not enforced, they are shared. Viewpoints are eyes, magnified twofold, as we strive to show you nalism, astonished, have made the past few Asuch magnitude, fearing that its impor- not debated upon, they are enhanced. wonders beyond those you see. months, absolutely delightful. tance would be lost, what with school life and pres- Getting together with the top professionals, most With this aim, I cheer on all forthcoming meetings Now that my fledgling gears up for its nou- sures of education. experienced and knowledgeable teachers, and stu- and discussions, and promise to keep our creativity velle flight, with its new found wings, I hope How very wrong was I. dents, as enthusiastic and eager to learn, as me, has flowing. Creativity can solve almost any problem. and pray, it soars and rises to skies high and I know now, this new phase has awakened the been enriching. I had a whale of a time brain- The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, unknown. � hunger for creativity, stimulating my mind, rejuve- storming with my peers, discussing with the teach- overcomes everything.� 6 Muse Editorial The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 My Dream, Lonely Planets In the Doc'k' Poonam Singh Jamwal, ANN his story is about a fifteen year old- My Freedom One year stint in the backward villages of India- bright, young person living in the pulsat- compulsory for budding doctors? Ting heart of the city. He has a great per- “We cannot seek achieve- sonality, lives in a plush apartment, has adoring ment for ourselves and for- teachers, a designer family and an active social get about progress and Ashima Khanna, AIS, NOIDA life. Amidst the comfort of his swank life, he is prosperity for our commu- overcome by loneliness. He seeks to fill it nity... Our ambitions must The recent proposal of the Union Health Ministry to make a year's stint in the country's backward villages through movies, gadgets, parties and internet be broad enough to include compulsory for MBBS students, thereby adding another year to the course, has started yet another nation- friends. His relationships are superficial. I, me, the aspirations and needs of wide debate with contradictory views coming from different quarters on the subject. myself are all that matter to him. He is unaware Dr. Amita Chauhan others, for their sakes and that connecting with people and reciprocating, Chairperson for our own.” VIEW COUNTER-VIEW is an essential life skill. He cruises on alone in Cesar Chavez This move will improve the health conditions of vil- Adding one year to the course will make it too long, narcissist zeal. lagers. As India takes pride in its super specialty as graduation itself will be five & a half years with An increasing number of young people in the have been living a dream for the last five health care system, which is making it a favourite three more years of post graduation. city, are leading lonely lives. The loneliness, is years. A dream that sets me free. A dream medical destination, the move will only add to the Doctors, therefore, cannot start their life not due to lack of playmates, but due to absence Ithat gives me the power to be what I want image. However, the before 30. The move appears to be more of connection. "Maintaining a balance between to be. A dream that I can share with one and all picture is very bleak of a punishment than one of moral self and relations is now a forgotten art. In the and let everyone become a part of. A dream when it comes to provid- value. This will discourage students drive to gain more, emotional ties take a back that empowers on two levels. ing primary health servic- from taking the MBBS course. In the first, I see it exuding a spirit found es. The medical facilities Charity comes from the heart nowhere else in the world. The spirit and are not up to the mark in and cannot be forced (In)SIGHTINGS strength of free speech and expression that this backward villages. upon. The sombre nation bestows on all of us. At the first level, This step will defi- i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l seat," says Shalini Katoch, Channel Head, Amity's Students' newspaper will express, nitely improve the facilities available Indiatimes Dating. inform, educate, humor and entertain. But the health scenario, to the doctors in vil- The true essence of life lies in the recognition one thing that it will stand for is an unending thereby raising health lages will be highly de- that we are special in this world, not because of questioning spirit. And while it questions, it standards and the average moralising to their ourselves but because of the people who think will also provide solutions and open up longevity. city breeding and the that we are special. "Lonely planets revolving in avenues for progress. It will stand for a seek- With the varied nature of discontent and a space called earth….a global phenomenon that ing spirit and embody a responsible stand and exposure in rural areas, med- unhappiness may goes along with the current mind set of people. view. ical students will be armed unleash in the form of It's out there like plague." says Mona Shipley, At the second level, it will create individuals with valuable experience, which, poor treatments and diagno- Manager Scholarships, Training & Exchanges, with an expression so articulate, and a mind so along with their training in sis for villagers. The aim is to The British Council. opinionated that the world will be their stage, Medical Colleges, will equip them provide a sound medical base to Our accomplishments and joys are joyful only if and a captive audience a part of their constant with professional skills essential to rural India, not make the young re-think we have people in our lives who feel proud of existence. This newspaper is another attempt serve the society. their choice of pursuing medicine. our achievements. That is why during every by us, at Amity, to provide our students, with award function, the awardee, looks for his loved an environment so conducive, that they Upon balancing the two diverse aspects of the proposal, it is felt that interests of the medical students ones, to share the glory with and acknowledge become responsible, confident individuals and are also equally important and per force, if a disgruntled lot is sent to the backward/rural areas, it their role in his ascent. The accolades, awards, worthy citizens of this country. will do more harm than good. Hence, in the interests of the rural population in particular and the lovely cars and houses are just objects that As for me, the seeds have been sown and society at large, it would be necessary to strike the right balance by adjusting the extra year within become special, when shared with dear ones. though the present curriculum. At the same time, if the students are eligible for attractive remuneration with Step out of your private worlds and connect with The woods are lovely, dark and deep, proper stay arrangements while they serve in backward areas, it would surely encourage them to life. Catch up with your aunt, get an update on But I have promises to keep, devote their time for the cause, quite willingly. When most of the doctors are more than willing to take your grandma's soap heroine or offer to take And miles to go before I sleep, up jobs abroad, they can also serve their own country with enthusiasm and zeal, provided their inter- your mom shopping. Your loved ones will like it And miles to go before I sleep.� ests are adequately taken care of. � and so will you. Live to love.� Bon Voyage! The Devil’s Advocate or The Realist? From its inception to release, The Global Times Swetha Balachandran planet can no longer endure the present modes of events. No one knows what the future holds. has taken me through a AIS, NOIDA human exploitation and that the environmental prob- However, reports that oceans would be dead by series of emotions and lems are a greater threat to Earth's life-sustaining now were surely greatly exaggerated. Birds contin- made me swap motley of ew ideas have been more deeply entrenched systems than a nuclear war. However, this line of ue to sing in the morning, and they certainly do not roles. At times, I have felt in our way of life than that of the impending thought is an anachronism, rendered obsolete by its have to face the rigors of an ice age caused by like a mother waiting to ecological doom. There is nothing wrong own success. It seems as if environmentalists are the humans or global warming caused by the heat of Nishtha Bhatnagar F see what her new born with attempting to make the often difficult and only ones reluctant to acknowledge the good news increased generation of energy. With what confi- Editor will look like. At others,I complex findings of science available to a wider and are purposely underplaying the benefits of the dence, should we then, look upon the projected have left like a first officer audience, but environmentalists often present only horrors of global warming, rain forest destruction, who, strapped in his cockpit, is desperately a one-sided picture and hide important disagree- One-sided warnings have or toxic waste, given the record of the past? waiting to take his maiden flight. In both my ments on the issue. People have been warned This failure of prophecy may be an intellectual roles, I’ve felt a certain fear, a certain trepi- numerous times that pollution is a threat to all life led people to believe weakness, yet it continues, because it provides the dation; the fear of acceptance bordering on on the planet. Pessimistic appraisals of the health of predictions that have been popularizers with profound rhetoric strength. It the fear of survival. But as soon as this fear the environment, have been issued with increasing releases the power of fear. It has been observed that creeps in, it metamorphoses itself into an urgency. Ironically though, all over the world, envi- falsified by events. we fear things less the more distant they are. So, to undwindling excitement and happiness. ronmental trends have largely been positive; envi- arouse fear, the environmentalists have to present Through my six year stint with journalism, I ronmental regulations have proved to be strikingly Green Movement. They are afraid to admit the pictures of imminent calamities that could befall have worked with numerous organisations effective and have made economies all over the news, because it undercuts the stylish pessimism their relatively comfortable and well-off readers. and myriad talent. world stronger, not weaker. that they have resorted to for a long time. However, the prospect of my getting skin cancer due A students’ newspaper posed its own variegate Nevertheless, the vocabulary of environmentalism, But one-sided warnings and incomplete accounts to ozone depletion does cause havoc. Without such challenges but the plunge has surely been has continued to be dominated by images of futility, have led people to believe projections and warn- immediacy, one could only arouse a sentiment like worth it. From an extremely enthusiastic crisis, and decline. We often hear cries of how the ings that have, not surprisingly, been falsified by compassion, not fear.� Student Edit Body to an equally co-operative team, I have only known one kind of move- ment in the past three months, ASCENT. nating my thought; in fact, far from being an added ers present, sharing my point of view, having it Editing has always been challenging and writ- weight, to be a part of this team has become an out- analyzed, torn to shreds and ultimately refined to ing, both challenging and exciting. But the In Pursuit let for all emotions, a tangy twist to an otherwise the hilt. Just one meeting made me realize, though past three months have trickled in yet another monotonous life and has recreated positivism in perspectives are many, the world is but one. How kind of delightful and awe inspiring activity- my soul, refreshing the thirst to strive for the best. you see it, makes all the difference. The edit team, edit meetings with ideation as their pith. The of creativity When I was first told that I was a part of the pres- with 30-odd perspectives, all different, each edit teams from all schools have left me pleas- Soha Chhaya tigious edit team, all I could think about was play- unique, led to the creation of a world beyond all antly surprised. The unrelenting spirit of the AIS, Sec. 46, Gurgaon ing my part, proving my mettle, emphasizing my cynicism, as every negative was rubbed down. Yet students, their ability to think out of the box point of view. But the very first meeting proved to our world is not idealistic, it is as real as it can get, and a flair for writing so delectable, that it s a student of class X, I was first very me, that we are a team, and we work as one. Ideas for it is the world seen through umpteen pairs of would leave the maestros of the world of jour- reluctant to take the onus of a privilege of are not enforced, they are shared. Viewpoints are eyes, magnified twofold, as we strive to show you nalism, astonished, have made the past few Asuch magnitude, fearing that its impor- not debated upon, they are enhanced. wonders beyond those you see. months, absolutely delightful. tance would be lost, what with school life and pres- Getting together with the top professionals, most With this aim, I cheer on all forthcoming meetings Now that my fledgling gears up for its nou- sures of education. experienced and knowledgeable teachers, and stu- and discussions, and promise to keep our creativity velle flight, with its new found wings, I hope How very wrong was I. dents, as enthusiastic and eager to learn, as me, has flowing. Creativity can solve almost any problem. and pray, it soars and rises to skies high and I know now, this new phase has awakened the been enriching. I had a whale of a time brain- The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, unknown. � hunger for creativity, stimulating my mind, rejuve- storming with my peers, discussing with the teach- overcomes everything.� 8 Relative Rapport Relationships The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007

lovely moment that we spend with our kind of friends we choose, plays a very peer group, as we unfold unlimited joys crucial role in guiding our lives. It has and happiness. Good friends give us a been truly said, "Show me your friends Mere Humdum Mere Dost! comfort zone, where we can discuss and I will tell you who you are". Children everything under the sun, even topics, often indulge in smoking and drinking Swarn Pannu, AIS Sector-46, Gurgaon which are otherwise taboo. Friends act alcohol so as to exhibit an attitude. They as confidantes and counselors. go astray even before they can realize; "To love without condition, to talk with- Friends are not just for such is the impact of out intention, to give without reason good times. Friendship Good friends ‘peer pressure’. They run and to care without expectation, is the does not just mean gos- act as guides, after the 'cool quotient', heart of true friendship." siping, hanging around or try aping the west, lest laughing together. Its true mentors, they are mocked and dolescence is the age when meaning lies in the tears confidantes and jeered at.To maintain their friends matter the most. Good we share, the support we counsellors. reputation amongst their Afriends act as guides, mentors provide, when our friends pals, they sometimes and philosophers. They help you wade are in need and when we cross all boundaries and through the joys and sorrows of your even understand what their silence has do not hesitate to lie to their parents. life.They support you in your ups and to say. As they say, a friend in need is a They disobey them and pay no attention downs. The best friends that we make friend indeed. to their duties and responsibilities. They in life, are the one's we make in school It is not always necessary, that friends waste their money and precious time that or college. These are the relationships remain together for ever. They may be should be devoted to studies. Exposure to that we carefully nurture and cultivate busy in their own worlds, but the bond indecent television and movie content over a long period of time. they have, always keeps them close, can often end up making youngsters go The best way to shut out the world and because of the love they share. Friends awry. be you, is to be with friends; such is the are those who think and care about you, We must remember that true friends are power of friendship. Not a care in the even when you are far away from them. those, who help us understand the dif- world, not a thought for tomorrow, we Friends fight with each other and for ference between the good and bad, and just glide from one happy moment to each other. When friends are together always guide us on the right path. another, when we spend time with our even tough things become easier. Friendship is one of the most beautiful cool buddies. Friendship truly fills our Although friendship seems to be such a gifts, God has given us. Good friends world with the colorful blossoms of love simple and beautiful relationship, some- should be cherished and cultivated for a and care. We cherish each and every times it can prove to be misleading. The life time.�

Sometimes, a child's special needs due WHAT PARENTS CAN DO to physical or mental issues, may require more parental time and attention. Other Even before the second child is born, COUNSEL'S kids may pick on this disparity and act parents should begin to talk, prepare Sibling or Rivals out to get attention, or out of fear of and convince their older children, as KORNER From love and dependability to anger and what's happening to the other child. to how important their help is going to IN FOCUS: SIBLING RIVALRY "My younger brother was born spastic. be, in the rearing of their new baby hatred. Siblings are increasingly becoming My parents thus, are always on their brother or sister. My elder sister is a bully. She always toes when it comes to his needs. As a There should be sufficient age gap has her way and my parents always sup- envious of each other child I used to intentionally do nasty between the birth of the children. This port her. Consequently, I end up feeling depressed and lonely. What should I do? Nishtha Bhatnagar, ANN my younger brother over Kirti, Age 13 something, my parents hop Kirti, the most important thing for you at ibling Rivalry, a phenomenon in to tell me, how, it's my this point, is to communicate your feel- that is frequently witnessed responsibility to take care of ings and emotions to your parents. Tell Sbetween siblings, sometimes my younger brother and them how you feel. Sit with them and over trivial, and sometimes over com- give him whatever he wants. thrash out all your concerns. Don't feel plicated, irreversible issues, can pose I fail to understand this bias lonely; it might just be your perception. major problems for parents. Much to and have started hating my their grief and disbelief, children, end younger brother for this rea- My younger brother, two years my junior, is up swinging between feelings of jeal- son," says Arpita Chopra. keen on becoming an IAS officer. My father ousy and animosity, towards each Looks, can also play an insists that I take up the civil services as other. important role in adding well. However, I wish to pursue fine arts. I Surprisingly, according to many psy- fuel to the sibling rivalry am unable to handle the pressure. chologists, sibling rivalry begins, even fire. Often height, complex- Anurag, Age 19 before the second child is born and ion, body structure and Anurag the best thing for you would be only increases, with time. "My parents over all looks can create to take a career aptitude test which will had my sister, almost 8 years after I major complexes. "My help you know your interest, your apti- was born. I had become so used to elder sister is a lot fairer tude and your skills better. I am sure once being treated like a princess that the and prettier than me. you have the results in hand, you will be whole idea of sharing my things and Although, I am taller and able to convince your father better. most importantly my parents, my thinner, I constantly feel omnipresence in their life, with any- inferior to her. She always I am the middle one. I've grown up hear- one else, ignited feelings of anger and encourages me by saying “I fight with her for various things and end up ing, how smart my elder sister is and jealousy," says Sneha Chauhan, a col- that I am much better look- saying some really horrible things to her. I know how responsible my younger brother is. lege student. ing than her and even criti- Though I've had my share of achieve- Often, the rivalry begins when the cizes her self by calling her my dusky complexion and small eyes are not her ments and I know my parents love me, I stage to share things, example toys or self a midget, but that does- fault but somehow I can't help my feelings.” find myself fighting with my siblings on belongings, arises. It becomes increas- n't leave me at peace. I fight petty issues. How can I help it? ingly difficult for children to give up with her for various things and end up things in order to seek my parents' will help to avoid looking after similar Ishita, Age 16 their possessions, even for a short saying some really horrible things to attention. It's only now that I realize needs of two siblings, at the same time. Ishita I am sure you are a mature girl while. And what may worsen the situ- her. I know my dusky complexion and their pain and trauma and have become Parents' love for both the children, now and you do understand that every ation and end up making the elder small eyes are not her fault, but some- a support system. As a child, even my should be unconditional and non parti- body in this world is different and have child more stubborn, is the support that how I can't help my feelings," says brother's disability couldn't steer me san. The psychological damage occurs, their own individualistic personality the parents show for the younger sib- Pratishtha, a class XI student of clear of hostile feelings", says Vikram when siblings become aware of any traits. You should first know the situa- ling. "Every time I have a fight with Laxman Public School. Singh, an MBA aspirant. preferences.� tions that make you angry and the rea- sons that make you lose your temper.You definitely need to work on your temper. want the same things, want to watch Need be, then see a psychologist. different channels on TV and want dif- Can’t live ferent menus for meals. There is a This is about my younger sister who hap- competition going on for everything & pens to think that she is inferior to me. we always fear that our parents are She constantly compares our appear- partial and take sides. ances (I am the fairer one). She keeps Well, this is what growing up is all trying out various skin lightening prod- without about! Behind all the fights & spats, ucts. I've tried explaining to her that there is deep love & affection. The bot- complexion does not matter, but, to no Nikita Bakhshi AIS, Pushp Vihar tom line is - we can-not live without avail. How can I help her? each other. Gargi, Age 18 h my God, why do you Parents can also ensure that sibling Gargi let me first congratulate you for fight with your Didi, so relationships remain strong by being being so supportive of your sister. Sit “Omuch?'' When mom says fair & impartial while solving their dif- with her and work on her strengths and this to my brother I'm happy, but only ferences. weaknesses. Try shifting her focus from for a second. Then I think, why is mom Friends, believe me, nothing can com- complexion to her strengths. Boost her scolding my cute little brother? pare to growing up with siblings, our morale and self confidence.� Yes, we siblings fight, we argue, we best friends for now & for life!� Log on to: www.amitycare.net Jamboree 9 The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 Delhi School Lounge

Reaching for the Amity International School, Sec 46, Gurgaon Been There, Done That

Akhilesh The Other Side Bakshi, the Over the years, Amitians have beige, but the color red holds a spe- thankful to them, for taking such a pride of our STARS known their beloved Chairperson cial place in my heart and of good decision. Mr. Chauhan is very school, Tulika Banerji, ANN as an iron-willed lady who has course, my wardrobe. caring and chivalrous. He is a caring brought us been the driving force to the the Prakriti: Let us talk about movies son, husband and father. He is so laurels not institution and its students. now, Ma'am. Which is your optimistic that he actually charges only by scor- Nothing succeeds like suc- Through this interview, Dhruv favorite movie? the atmosphere around him with ing 93.6% in class XII (science cess. On top of the Amity Sethi, Soha Chhaya and Prakriti Chairperson: Oh! I liked the positive energy. He has an undying stream) board exams, but also Sethi of AIS, Sector-46, Gurgaon, movie ‘Guru’. It was wonderful. I faith in God. I remember, once his by making it to the prestigious world, CBSE toppers Monika in a candid tête-à-tête with her, liked Roman Holiday too, a lot. In mother was very ill. He flew down IIT Powai for BE in bring forth the other side of her fact, all movies of Audrey Hepburn from Germany to celebrate her birth- Mechanical Engineering. and Amol reveal their personality. Here's the revelation! are evergreen and my favorites. day (tears well up in her eyes) and Akhilesh has amazed everyone success mantras. spend time with her. She left for her on earlier occasions as well, by Soha: We have come to know that heavenly abode a few days later. proving his mettle in extra-cur- MONIKA CHATURVEDI of Amity International you like literature. Which is your Soha: So much has been said ricular activities such as sports School, Noida secured a favorite book? about success. What is your defi- and debate competitions. His whopping 96.6% in Chairperson: Books are so power- nition of success? crowning glory according to his CBSE class XII exams, ful that they govern the whole Chairperson: I like a state of con- teachers, however, is his humil- the highest in the Amity world. Though I have read many tinued becoming. He, who learns ity. "I owe a lot to my parents' fraternity. masterpieces, I would say that I the essence of time management consistent support and the Originally from U.P., have a special interest in spiritual and works hard, not only for him- perennial guidance and motiva- Monika resides in Sarita and inspirational books. I also love self, but also for society is truly suc- tion of my teachers," said Vihar with her parents autobiographies, especially of cessful. A successful person is one, Akhilesh after his success in the and brother. A diligent women. who is happy and keeps others examinations. young lady, she believes, Prakriti: We often hear you hum- happy. hard work ming tunes of Amity songs. Apart Dhruv: What are you passionate is the only key to from those, which is your favorite about? At the class X success. song? Chairperson: I am passionate level, it was Excerpts from the inter- Chairperson: Aldous Huxley once about my children, and my children Chinmay view. said, 'After silence that which at Amity. I wish to devote my life Sahoo who did comes nearest to expressing the and soul to mould them into good the school What / whom do you attribute your success to? inexpressible, is music.' Yes, music Dhruv: You've been all around the citizens. I want to see them achieve proud by scor- Hard work, self-confidence, my teachers and most does soothe me, especially if it is world and tasted exotic cuisines. their dreams and be happy. ing a lofty importantly, my parents who encouraged me when- soulful. I also get a boost listening Which is your favourite food? Prakriti:Which is the one unfor- 95.6%. Another feather in his ever I felt low. to peppy songs, especially the song Chairperson: I love Indian food gettable moment of your life? cap is his 14th rank in NTSE at How many hours did you study each day? 'chali chali' from the movie the most; Italian food, is also a Chairperson: On one of my birth- the state level. "The blessings I did not have any fixed hours as such. I studied reg- ‘Baghban’. It sets my feet tapping. favourite of mine. days, my children and all my rela- of my parents and teachers' ularly, especially during exams. Dhruv: It is said that colors reflect Prakriti: What was that one quali- tives, got me a big heart shaped faith in my abilities, gave me What kind of recreation did you indulge in? one's personality? Which is your ty in Mr. Chauhan that impressed cake and a 'Best Mom in the World' the confidence to aim for the None whatsoever. I just concentrated on my studies. favourite colour? you so much that you took a deci- certificate at 12 o'clock in the night. sky and strive for it, and here I Which career path do you wish to follow? Chairperson: I like invigorating sion to marry him? It was so touching. It is one am," said a thrilled Chinmay MBA colors and vivid hues. I like colors Chairperson: It was my parents moment that is etched with great after his triumph. Your motto in life? of serenity too, like white and who decided my marriage and I am love in my memory.� Never lose hope. Always be positive.

Meet CBSE class X topper, AMOL CHAUHAN of Amity International School, Saket. Amol is the youngest son of the chairperson, Dr. Momentous Memories Amita Chauhan. He has made his school proud by scoring a perfect 100 Capsuled: Amity SpaceSet Team’s visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Science and 99 each in IT and Social Mayank Gureja the Amity team was the first ever roofs to the fuels and materials High School (California, USA) Sciences, aggregating AIS, Saket from Delhi, to be selected for the utilized. The competition and St. Laurence’s College a total of 96.4%. A International Space Settlement requires a thorough analysis of (Brisbane, Australia). Our forte bright boy, Amol loves here are many people in Design Competition (ISSDC), the settlement and its technolog- was technical accuracy and thor- to play basket ball and the world who carry in which is held at the Gilruth ical snags, in order to come ough knowledge of available cricket, watches televi- Ttheir hearts a dream to Center of NASA’s Johnson up with the most efficient solu- technology. sion to recharge his visit NASA, the epitome of sci- Space Center in Houston, Texas tion. In the ISSDC 2007, a total Department-wise training ses- grey cells, and has ence and technology, the frontier (USA). The competition sce- of 4 companies comprising 3 sions were held to assist the par- keen interest in video of human imagination. NASA nario is set a few decades in the ticipants in the technical details games. Here, he shares (National Aeronautics and Space future, and involves the creation NASA DIARY of the project. The Australians his success story. Administration) has awed of business proposals with brought with them management youngsters since years, and respect to construction of human teams each, competed for the skills which greatly helped in How does it feel to be many hope that one day, they settlements in planetary orbits or winning proposal. Teams from organizing and assembling the on the top? would be on the NASA podium, planetary surfaces. The proposal Romania, Australia, Uruguay, work. Very nice. I really wanted to make it because whoev- discussing their latest ground- is a highly technical document India and USA participated in When the order of presentation er is the topper gets his/ her name displayed on the breaking discovery. Ten students which includes detailed engi- the competition. was decided via lucky-draw, we board. It's like a dream come true. of AIS, Saket were among those neering plans of the settlement. We were designated the found ourselves at number 4, the How did you prepare for the exams- any special youngsters who changed their It requires students to sketch ‘Doulgedyne Astro Systems and last ones to present. Our presen- timetable? long cherished dream to reality. every micro and macro detail of Flechtel Constructors’ company, tation met with applause, as the I studied normally, just increased the tempo during Under the guidance of the the functioning of the settlement, which consisted of AIS- Saket audience lauded our skills in time pre-boards. I avoided studying late in the night and Chairperson Dr. Amita Chauhan, right down to the colour of the (New Delhi, India), Cerritos management. tried to wake up early. Johnson Space Centre had What did you do in your leisure hours? The Amity organised an official tour of the I watched television and also played basket ball at SpaceSet Team facility, which we enjoyed times. immensely. Though the competi- Whom do you attribute your achievement to? members: tion went in favour of Grumbo One-My teachers, who really helped me by giving Airspace, a collaboration of two Amol Chauhan extra classes and special worksheets when I was American teams and a Mayank Gureja away for competitions. Romanian team, our disappoint- Two-My family, especially my mother, who gave me Ankur Bakshi ment soon changed into exhila- lots of juices! Ketan Sharma ration with the surprise visit of Your mantra of success? Arani Chaudhuri Sunita Williams. Sunita shared Work hard and concentrate on what you are doing at Riju Singh with us, her experiences in that moment. While studying, don't think of games Gaurav Misra space, and the medical traumas and when playing, don't worry about studies! Vatsal Jain the body has to cope with in What is your ambition in life? Kaustubh Banerjee micro-gravity conditions. She I want to study engineering from US and eventually The Amity Space Set Akshay Goel clicked photographs with us, and become an entrepreneur. Team with Sunita Pritish Kumar Singh encouraged us to keep forging Any advice for upcoming CBSE aspirants? Williams (in blue) (Advisor) ahead towards our cosmic Don't be scared. It's not a big thing. Just Work hard.� dreams and aspirations.�

Mosaic 11 The Global Times Issue 1, November 2007 Brain teasers

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al CITES meet in Chile, Santiago, a animal is not a crab but a relative of negation changed into an overwhelm- scorpions and spiders. After some “One tree is worth 280 Crores” ...contd from pg 1 ing affirmation after this film was research we realised, how the horse shown to the delegates. The film was shoe crab had touched all our lives. The EARTH MATTERS - The show EARTH MATTERS- The ment of India into bringing in a legisla- instrumental in giving the largest mam- blood of the animal is used as a sterili- Mike Pandey: The Earth Matters Foundation tion and banning the killing of the Whale mal specie in the world, a new lease of sation agent in injections. series has touched many hearts. It Gautam Pandey: We work with school Sharks on Indian shores. The Whale life, by protecting it globally. Gautam Pandey: Due to ignorance receives almost 2000 letters a week. I children on different kinds of projects Shark was declared protected under the TIMELESS TRAVELLER- The and carelessness of people, this animal believe Doordarshan is a fabulous where we deal with small things like Indian Wildlife Act- 1972, bringing it, at Horseshoe Crab was also on the brink of extinction. It is platform. It reaches out to 300 million switching off the light when you walk par with the tigers and the rhinos. Arjun Pandey: We were shooting on found only on the eastern coast of people in the world in 200 countries. It out of a room to fight global warming. This was a landmark move. It was the the coast of Orissa, when we saw an countries. The enigmatic part is that reaches the remotest of areas in our THE MOST POWERFUL first marine species to be protected animal lying dead by the shore. We when we took it to the western waters country. The TV series has made a dif- SPECIES -Trees under the Indian law. took it to the NIO (National Institute of for research work, the animal started ference. From small kids to hard core Mike Pandey: One tree is worth 280 In November 2002, at the internation- Oceanography) officials and got to swimming anti-clockwise. It is a very criminals, we've received heart rend- Crores. One leaf, pumps enough oxygen know that it was a horseshoe crab. The useful animal; its blood holds medici- ing responses from everywhere. 150 for 4 days of human consumption. If you Embryo of a Horseshoe Crab nal value for many diseases like prisoners in a jail in Jagdalpur, Bastar, buy this much oxygen, you will spend at Horseshoe Crab Osteoporosis, Cancer, Diabetes and sit down to watch the programme least Rs. 2,000. One inch of a leaf does even AIDS. every week. In fact, they feel disheart- what no factory in the world can do! It Conservation for the Pandeys, is more ened and let down, if the show is can- captures energy from the sun, makes its like a religion they follow. The poor celled due to a cricket match or some- own food and gives out oxygen. commercial viability of such documen- thing. Each prisoner has taken a SHORES OF SILENCE- Whale taries in India has not deterred them in pledge to plant 5 trees every year. Sharks in India their mission. They strive ahead with In Ambikapur in Chhatisgarh, factory Mike Pandey: The only film in the stronger resolutions and determination workers have also taken an oath to world that has led to the protection of a to make a difference and help save their plant a tree each on May Day. species. This film moved the govern- planet, our planet.�