“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” 02 GÉRARD DE NERVAL, FRENCH WRITER AND POET ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY Also known as Naqqar Khana, this SOME WORK AND ALL ‘PLAY’-5 3stands at the entrance of , History Mystery . In its days of glory, musicians Answer each of these questions on Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’—Act V, The Painting from Naubat Khana announced the by choosing correctly from the four options. This painting is depicted in Tarikh-i- arrival of the emperor or other promi- Bada’uni, written by Abd al-Qadir nent dignitaries at the court of the pub- 1 What does ‘a good What has ‘sweet Bada’uni. It is said that in the battle of lic audience. Most royal places of deed in a naughty power’ to effect Haldighati, Maharana Pratap sliced have the Naubat Khana at the entrance. 1 4 world’ shine like? transformation? Behlol Khan along with his horse into A. torch B. lamp A. magic B. memory two, as depicted in the painting. Naubat Khana C. fire D. candle C. marriage D. music What is king Maharana Pratap being remembered for? Who announces Who calls himself Ans: His valour, indomitable courage that Portia is ‘the unhappy subject and iron-willed determination. 2 5 approaching Belmont? of these quarrels’? A. Antonio B Bassanio A. Balthazar B. Stephano Standing in the Pink City of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal has C. Gratiano D. Lorenzo Hawa Mahal: C. Nerissa D. Jessica 2953 windows, called Jharokhas. Its architecture Can you identify one of the has a mix of Rajput architectural style, the domed Which of these is the instruments that were being canopies (dome-shaped sheds), fluted pillars, and last word of the play? played at Naubat Khana? Which of these birds 6 the Islamic Mughal architectural style, which has the A. ducat B. letter Naqqara (as the name suggests) find no mention in filigree work (interwoven patterns) and the arches. 3 C. ring D. casket – Drums (or Nagada). Act V? Why do think it is called Hawa Mahal? A. crow B. hawk Suryakumari Dennison, Teacher, Content and pics by ‘History Diaries’. Ans: The open windows in the criss-cross pattern C. lark D. wren Aavishkar Academy, Bengaluru

allowed cool air to flow into the palace, hence Co-founded by IIT-Delhi alumni, it is an ini- tiative to make history interesting, engag- ring C. 6) Antonio A. 5) music D. 4)

maintaining a pleasant environment inside. ing and relevant, transforming the way it is

1) D. candle 2) B. Stephano 3) B. hawk B. 3) Stephano B. 2) candle D. 1) being taught in schools ANSWERS: CONVERSATIONS In today’s digital era, locker rooms have no Before the fingers touch the QWERTY physical boundaries and can span the globe. key board, children should be While public forums have moderators, instilled with the basic quality or to MENTAL STRESS private forums cannot be moderated unless take a Charles Babbage oath on how due to lockdown for Locker Room one wishes for an Orwellian society. Herein not to misuse tech- lies the catch-22 with free will. The ancient nology. We are in a parents and kids words of wisdom speak a possible direction society where we to take: “Train a child in the way he should should live in harmo- NEHA CHATURVEDI, go; even when he is old he will not depart ny and treat our fel- PGT Psychology, The Palace Dos Donts... from it.” Parents and schools have to take low members as our School, City Palace, Jaipur the lead in this direction. T SIVARAM, family members. Librarian, JEAN GEORGE, Principal, MG School for SBOA Children should be uring lockdown, parents and Excellence, Bengaluru Matriculati repeatedly reminded children might be feeling more on Higher that treat others as Secondary unsettled than energetic and School you like to be treat- enthusiastic. That’s why it is Children these days are tech savvy and have Coimbatore ed. Be it at home or D essential to have a coping strategy for access to all the gadgets. I personally feel that school they should all. Here are a few to start with... parents need to be more responsible. Wherever be taught to use the technology At school, the parents are, be it home or elsewhere, they wisely and only to spread positivity. we have to should have the access to monitor UNDERSTAND STRESS: It is not just their kids’ online activities and parents but also children who are teach students to It is disheartening that even during this lock- 1 teach their kids to use technology in likely to be feeling stressed in these compete with their down when parents have more time to spend a healthy and tough times. Parents needs to be aware own self, as mistakes provide with their kids; some children are an opportunity to learn. They must responsible manner. of their own stress responses and find Parents and schools still being neglected. be taught to respect resources As a teacher, I ways to keep themselves calm through have a major role in Educational institutions and and understand that other people advise and educate exercise, meditation, light music. This shaping children’s the parents together must can also be right. Schools must aid kids to keep their will put them in a stronger place to thoughts and behav- make significant contribu- them in understanding areas to private info safe and recognise stress of their kids. iour. Parents should CHRISTY tions to shift teen’s attitudes JUBY PAUL, improve their learning and person- not to reveal their strengthen their bond JOSEPH, and actions in building healthy K SATHYABAMA, Principal, Teacher, real identity. I sug- al development. At home, they Teacher, Toc H with children, under- Nava relationships among boys and should be taught to become gest that schools Githanjali Public Public stand them and their Bharath girls. Parents and schools also consult with School, School, responsible citizens – It’s not ME National must increase a child’s knowl- Vyttila, friends circle. Win some experts to Coimbatore all the time and it should be US. School edge and understanding about Ernakulam children’s trust so that take necessary SAILAJA VITTALDEV, Principal, Silver sexual abuse and laws; clarify his/her feelings they can share and dis- steps in educating students on how Oaks International School, Sarjapur, and understanding about his/her own body; and cuss any subject. They should guide to use internet responsibly if not Bengaluru give equal importance to sex education too. children about the merits and flaws of done yet. social media, its etiquette.

STAYING FIT LEARN WITH TIMES NIE make. For example, Earnest Hemingway’s story ‘For COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY: It is CHECK INSTAGRAM THAT IS AWASH sale, baby shoes, never worn’ delivers an image in 2good to communicate with family, WITH #HOMEWORKOUTS – where six words without extra adjectives or descriptions. friends and with other parents as it helps Workout everyone from sports-stars to personal How to write a you deal with loneliness and also relieves MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT: Another famous short trainers share tips and workout videos. some amount of stress. The videos are short and sharp and one liner is by Dave Eggers who wrote ‘Found true at home caters to all, from workout beginners to one line story love. Married someone else.’ If a word fails to add BEING MINDFUL DURING LOCK- impact, delete it, and try again. intense cardio workouts. [email protected] 3DOWN: This is the time where we Don’t know where to look might shift the focus away from formal PLOT OR CHARACTER? Every memo- STRUCTURE IT WELL: Telling a story in tight word for fitness inspiration in NO DUMBBELLS? Worry not. Grocery learning to expressive learning. In prac- rable story has both, but writing a limit means you can take a call on whether you lockdown life? Read on... storage tins and other fairly heavy tice that might mean watching a fun edu- story in one sentence means you want to start from the begin- household items can be used as func- cational movie, using educational puzzles, may need to focus on one more ning, middle, or end. tional alternatives. dressing up as a favourite character from than the other. READ IT OUT LOUD: Want to a book, TV shows, historical figures, read- MAKE A POINT: The best one-sen- write a dialogue as your one ing funny blog posts, watching a comedy tence stories skip the extra line story?. Take cue from show, finding light- hearted stories to read adjectives and descriptions and Pulitzer Prize winner and and the works. Remember we are all very go for the point they want to Nobel laureate John creative and this lockdown allows us the Steinbeck who has said, “If possibility to use this creativity in a posi- you’re using dialogue, say it aloud tive manner. as you write it. Only then will it have the sound of speech.” MORE ACTIVITIES WUZZLES FAMILY CIRCUS Quiz time Q.7) Which wood vessels have the SCIENCE smallest diameter? A. Capillaries B. Arteries Srinithya S, class IX, JVVP, Bengaluru C. Venules D. Veins Q.8) Which of the following is an Q.1) Which gas evolves from air-borne disease? paddy fields and marshes? A. Measles B. Typhoid A. Carbon dioxide B. Methane Milky way galaxy? C. Pink-eye D. None C. Oxygen D. Argon A. Circular B. Elliptical Q.2) Which toxic element is C. Spiral present in automobile exhausts? D. None of these A. Lead B. Mercury C. Indium D. Cerium Q.6) In which Q.3) Which metal is used in year was the making microchips? theory of relativi- A. Lead B. Iron C. Zinc D. Silicon ty proposed? A. 1924 B. 1905 Q.4) Which element is a liquid at C. 1908 D. 1918 room temperature?

A. Argon B. Mercury C. Bromine D. Chlorine ANSWERS

A) Measles Measles A) 8. Capillaries A) 7.

B) 1905 B) 6. Spiral C) 5. Mercury B) 4. Silicon D) 3. Lead A) 2. Methane B) Q.5) What is the shape of our 1.