Photography Workshop for Amit

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What makes The Global Times you take a brings to you ‘Amitasha photograph? Is Clicks’ - a special L ghts, Camera edition in which every it the beauty of single photograph has the camera or been clicked by students of Amitasha, the the desire to educational wing of Amity for the less savour privileged girl child memories? Frames! Supriya Chaudhary Status of the week Amity School of Communication If a person was drowning in water, which film would “My camera becomes my canvas, my you use to click him. emotions; my brushes. Neal Kartik , Judge My dreams, my happiness and my sor- Photography, GT Awards, 2010-11 rows; the texture of my images. Later I discovered that it was through the lens that I hold the key to new INSIDE and exotic world.” - Ricardo Vela Today, the ‘camera’ has become the new Amity Polo Cup’12 Pg 2 protagonist in the novel of professions It’s FB vs FB Pg 4 whose plot has followed a form of a bil- dungsroman. Call it a phenomenon or the Coffee Republic Pg 5 emergence of various options in terms of Reliving Moments Pg 7 career- photography has brought about a transformation in the perception of people, their lifestyles, celebrations, et al. With the evolution of technology, the lens too has become an important part of our everyday Heritage is lives. Look through our lens to know more a)Tangible about the latest trends. b)Intangible c) Both Hot shot clicks To vote, log on to From pinhole camera to DSLR, from black Amitasha clicks GT photographers at work Imaging: Pankaj Mallik www.theglobaltimes.in and white to colour; photography has evolved from a mere fascination to a cameras but the pellicle type semi translu- days have adopted this technique to recon- lows photographers from across the globe POLL RESULT source of livelihood. Here are some up- cent mirror in use today allows you to nect people with emotions. to share their photos and passion for pho- for GT issue March 05, 2012 coming trends in photography. shoot at 10 fps. tography. Photography clubs, blogs and fo- DSLR vs SLR rums are a proof that the art has graduated Is black and white Come home to 3D: The shift from 2D Wedding Photography: The days of The technological wave sweeping the from a mere hobby to a passion. photography making a to 3D is being seen as a major advance- bridegroom posing to the camera with world has made Digital Single Lens Reflex comeback ment. Though, stereo photography existed plastic smiles is passe. Welcome aboard - (DSLR) a toy in the hands of amateurs. For the socially alert earlier, it was difficult to view the images the new age wedding photography, where Loaded with special features, DSLRs give Equipped with a mobile camera, the so- 90 Yes without 3D glasses. But it is now possible the focus is on clicking moments and not you the freedom to make things look the cially conscious citizens of today are leav- 72 to shoot strikingly real images in 3D and people. Apart from clicking the couple, way you want them to. It gives range and ing no stone unturned to bring guilty to 54 May be view them on camera’s LCD panel. even meticulous details like the bangles depth to your photograph unlike SLRs. book. A leading telecom company through No

36 80% and hairdos are highlighted through ‘se- its new advertisement urges citizen jour- 18 Frame by frame: Shooting high reso- lective colouring’. Photographic joy nalists to not end up playing mock specta- 14% 0 6% lution images at 10 frames per second (fps) Fathers Day, Mothers Day and now World tors. If this trend catches up citizen was earlier considered the prerogative of Monochrome is back: Monochrome Photography Day. Celebrated world over photojournalists would soon be giving real Results as on March 21, 2012 those possessing expensive defines nostalgia. Photographers these on August 19, World Photography Day al- photojournalists a run for their money. G T Clicks Photography workshop for Amitasha students was not about mastering the art of photography but establishing a perfect camaraderie with the camera and capturing special moments

Smita Jain, GT Network could become a photographer. But after What: Photography Workshop attending the workshop, I realized that he two day photography work- When: March 16-17, 2012 there are several factors which have to shop organised on March 16-17, Where: AIS Noida be taken into account to get desirable re- T2012 for Amitasha students was Workshop Conveners: Suraj Anant sults. But the beauty of the results leaves not about understanding the camera or Singh and Safal Chaudhary, AUUP you exasperated,” says Soni Gupta, an- learning to click a perfect shot. It was Participants: 30 students of Ami- other participant from Amitasha Saket. rather an introduction to the fascinating tasha Noida and Saket Describing the workshop as insightful world of photography. and well conceived, Dr Manorama, Co- The workshop saw young and creative The workshop took a practical turn as ordinator, Amitasha said, “The students Amitasha students being taught the ba- the Amitasha students set clicking for were imparted detailed information sics of photography like exposure calcu- this special edition. Hence, the work- about camera and its various parts by the lation and lighting; along with technical shop not only taught photography con- conveners. The theory lessons backed by nuances of the art that included depth of cepts but also gave students an practical exercise saw students clicking field, shutter speed, etc. Commenting on opportunity to put to use the newly ac- photographs enthusiastically.” the workshop, Taruna Barthwal, Head, quired skills during field trips. The second day saw students revising Amitasha, said, “It is a great idea to in- Sharing her experience, Kanchal Nishad, the topics taught during the first day and troduce Amitasha students to skills like one of the participants from Amitasha learning picture composition and taking photography. It not just adds to their skill Noida said, “I enjoyed the workshop photographs with a creative intent. set but broadens their horizons and thoroughly. It was really enriching. I am To sum up, the workshop proved to be a nudges them to explore the world. Now, so excited that I just can’t wait to see the fruitful endeavour and harboured they know that photography entails much results in print.” Amity’s aim of nurturing holistic Alisha Ansari, VIII, AIS Saket clicks workshop moods more than just clicking a button.” “ Earlier I used to think that anyone learning and excellence.G T It was very difficult to capture the emotions and THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 mood of the model. But with a little help from Safal 2 Bhaiya I was able to get the right shot. Amity Polo Cup GT Exclusive Preeti Sharma, VIII, Amitasha Noida Amity Polo Cup 2012 Gallop along with Namrata Gulati, GT Network, as she takes you on a hair raising ride to the Amity Polo Cup 2012, which boasted of grandeur, splendour and magnificence, but all for a noble cause

mity Polo Cup 2012 began on the About Amity Polo Cup Asplendid Jaipur Polo Grounds on February 19.Like ● Country’s only Polo Cup played to ● Organized annually by Amity Riding every year, connoisseurs, support the cause of the underprivi- and Polo Academy, the Amity Polo who’s who of the city and the leged girl child. Cup is a noble way to raise charity for Amity family thronged the ● Strives to raise funds for Amity Hu- Amitasha, a project under AHF, which grounds to support the cause manity Foundation (AHF), aimed at aspires to support underprivileged girl of Amitasha- Amity’s uplifting women, children and elderly. children through education. initiative for the less privileged girl child and cheer the participating teams. The ambitious battle for the Amity Polo Cup concluded with the grand finale on February 26. This was Team Panasonic lifts the winning trophy preceded by an exhibition was presented to the winners match between Axis Bank with throwing of the ball. The tournament, Vishwaraj by Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Pooja Bhadana, Amitasha Noida, clicks the dazzling trophies and Amity, won by the game began with Adhiraj Singh striking yet Founder President Amity indomitable Amity team. The Singh scoring the first another goal for the team Universe, Mr Atul Chauhan, About Polo Cup 2012: tion match between the two teams. deciding match between the goal for Team Panasonic in the third chukker. The Chancellor, AmityUniversity, ●Witnessed a list of the high and ●Team Panasonic lifted the Cup for the strong-willed Panasonic and in the first chukker. final chukker was won by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, mighty, including High Commissioner first time; ‘Best Polo Pony’ and ‘Best Cavalry-USPA team was set Panasonic continued to Team Panasonic who later Chairperson, Amity Group of E Nimisha J Madhvani from Uganda Polo Player’ also went to the team. in motion by Mr Atul overpower the competing lifted the Amity Polo Cup Schools & Pooja Chauhan, High Commission. ● Acquainted Amitasha with the prin- Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity team with the youngest and were awarded a cash Vice Chairperson, Amity ● Amity beat Axis Bank in the exhibi- ciples of journalism and photography. University Uttar Pradesh player of the prize of 1 Lac. The trophy Humanity Foundation. G T An equal equestr an Speaking for Amitasha Pinky Anand, Lawyer & Rashmi Singh, Executive Director, National Monika Martin shone bright for How was it like to be the only female participant in Resource Centre for Women, sang praises of Amitasha in a conversation the male-dominated game of Polo? representing Amity and being the Challenging, as I stood out among the competitors. What are your views on Amity Polo Cup? Rashmi Singh: Amity Polo Cup is a noble initia- only female equestrian. Catch her But yes, that’s also a lot of fun and I enjoy the tag Pinky Anand: It is a brilliant initiative by Mrs tive that aims to empower the girl child with qual- in a tete a tete with Neha Gupta & of being the ‘only female participant’ in a sport con- Amita Chauhan. Amity is among ity education, usually a preserve of those who can sidered a male bastion. It requires putting in your the few names that is support- afford it. But Amitasha is making it accessible to Anu Sharma, Amitasha Noida, X blood and sweat into the game. ing and empowering the girl the underprivileged sections too. child. The Polo Cup is or- What is the best thing you like about Polo? ganised for a very What is your message to the less privileged chil- It’s gratifying.It’s the only sport that allows noble and exclu- dren of Amitasha? the male and female contenders to stand sive cause Pinky Anand: Exercise your rights and the free- together and compete against indeed. dom to express well. each other on the same Rashmi Singh: The turf. students of Amitasha are themselves send- ing out a powerful Your message to Amitasha message that they students? have as much right It is a delight to see these confident over education as Amitasha clicks a smiling Monika with children pose questions and seek other children of the enthusiastic pair, Anu (L) & Neha answers! G T their age. G T

Amity equestrian diligently at work during an exhibition match against Axis Bank I enjoyed clicking the heart shaped design etched on THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 coffee and I am very happy with the results. 3 Nisha Khatoon, IX, Amitasha Noida Learning Curve Education & Enhancement Amity: My inspiration “Dreams come true when they meet the right opportunities through hardwork”... says Mohammad Azhar, a student of Amity Instt. of Rural Management as he attributes Amity, as a stepping stone to his career tion from my teachers. Under their guid- India Summit 2011 where my work was ance, I attended several conferences highly acknowledged. It marked the such as TIE Summit, Microfinance India turning point in my career and helped Summit, etc. at Jaipur. me bag the pilot project of Ministry of It is often said “Well begun is half Women & Child Development, which done”. The skills garnered through the I’m currently working on. All this intensive training at Amity helped me wouldn’t have been possible without the join Hand, one of the largest organisa- ground work, training and support tions in the field of microfinance. It is provided by my cooperative teachers. here that I got hands on experience of I would like to thank the Almighty, my working in the field and an opportunity parents, and all the people who have to understand the rural population. My blessed me at every step of my journey. internship report and presentations at the I want to express give my heart felt grat- Nisha, IX, Amitasha Noida clicks Mohammad Azhar helping kids in the slum company were greatly appreciated. It in- itude to Amity University and my role spired me to ideate and pushed me to model Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder oming all the way from a small I am proud to be an Amitian. I observe a posure needed in my field. come up with something new in the field President Amity Universe for providing city of Allahabad, I am Moham- complete change in myself since I joined My strong determination to work in the of Microfinance. Since then, there has me the finest education, which ulti- Cmad Azhar, student of MBA- Amity. I have been able to nurture my Microfinance sector and help the rural been no looking back. I got the opportu- mately proved to be the only reason be- Rural Management, Amity University talent, analyze myself as a whole, and poor was coupled with constant motiva- nity to be a part of the Microfinance hind my success. G T Uttar Pradesh. It is often said that the with the precious guidance of my fac- ambience of a place changes your atti- ulty, Director General, S P Jakhanwal tude towards life, makes you more pas- and Director, Dr P C Sabhrawal, I have sionate, introduces you to new goals and got the courage and the zeal to fulfil my enhances your overall personality. I got dreams. Amity not only helped me bag all these from none other than Amity and a job but provided me the necessary ex- Amity Institute for Competitive Examinations Presents Name:......

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Facebook or football- Model: Shivam Taneja, AUUP which one are you hooked to? Let’s find out

Radha Sharma, IX, Amitasha Noida, clicks an Amitian immersed in meditation

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id you know that the game Soccer, often Pooja Bhadana, IX, Amitasha Noida clicks a footballer relaxing on Facebook after a match considered as one of the toughest games, Dresembles meditation in more than one Simran Sachdeva, AIS PV, X C way? Perhaps not! I like Facebook because we can Facebook is rather boring! Sit at home and enjoy Facebook! Well, if you give a deep thought, Soccer can be t was just another day when I share our thoughts with everyone Mohit Pal, X C Sukriti Kapoor, X B likened to meditation, a practice that attempts to at- wondered if I should be going through status messages! tain salvation. Well, at least soccer does require the Iout to play a sport such as foot- Parnika Deora, X A Obviously Facebook! It’s so much Of course football is better! Isn’t the same amount of presence of mind, concentration ball, or simply be sticking to Face- fun to chat and reconnect with old answer obvious? and skill, just like meditation.When an attacker book! I hunted for an opinion from Football is a good exercise for the friends. Amritesh Thusu, X B dribbles past a defender, he cuts through the air and my classmates and schoolmates for mind and body and also keeps me fit Nikita Kapoor, X A forces his body weight out of the defender’s, di- future reference, and they really had and energetic. Facebook is so much fun! I love up- recting his energy towards the target. Likewise, the strong views! Mitul Grover & Tanush, X A Games like football improve one’s loading photos and letting the world goalkeeper attempts to save the ball by focusing on physical attributes, whereas Face- know about what I’m up to! the ball single-mindedly. He takes a leap, extends I find facebook better as compared Facebook is more addictive and we book wastes a lot of time. Anu Sehgal, X C his hands in the possible direction to save the ball to football because we can sit com- all know how to work on it! Kabir Thakur, X C from reaching the goalpost. What seems like an fortably, enjoy and connect with our Shiksha Sehgal, X A Relax, chillax and just Facebook! easy thing to many, calls for exact precision from friends too! Facebook is more fun because I like Lakshay Narang, X A the player. Similar to Zen, soccer is about coming Akshita Kukreja, X C Nothing can be better than foot- to remain indoors. face-to-face with oneself through determination and ball!!!! Kriti Mittal, X B I’d play football on Facebook! will, all through one singlemost important moment I am 49% with Facebook and 51% Raunaq Dua, X C Yamini Sejwal, IX B of focus. Both soccer and meditation require the with football as the sport helps us I prefer playing any sport over Face- common prerequisite of maintaining a calm and re- enjoy with a huge set of friends, all Facebook is my favourite pass time book because it is very boring to do Conclusion: Facebook seems to be the laxed frame of mind. Panic is therefore a common at the same time. as I can talk to my friends anytime. same thing over and over again! more popular option. Did you notice impediment for both the feats. So, let’s meditate our Ashish Sharma, X A Sanjana Gupta, X A Srishti Pandey, X B that the voters for football liked the way through this happy life, perhaps even through sport as they disliked Facebook! G T playing soccer! G T

Graphic: Ravinder Gusain SP RTS What’s n Qu z A-game.com? 1) Who was the first batsman to hit six sixes in One Day International Ever typed your name in the address bar of Cricket? the internet and marveled over the result? 2) Which shooter was honoured with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in August A gaming enthusiast did just that! 2011?

Agam Bedi, AIS Mayur Vihar, IV A to play and earn points and prizes too! 3) Where would you find MCC Mu- We could also win awards and make seum, the world’s oldest sporting aming sites have always been friends and play multiplayer games and museum? extremely interesting- one click so much more! Gand a world full of intriguing The gaming website has the best games 4) Which team won the 2010 T20 games, puzzles and so much more open and not even a single one has bored me cricket world cup? up! But the monotony of all gaming till now. Sports like badminton, cricket, sites, the similar games and the same football, tennis etc and other stuff like 5) Who is the first double amputee to dullness in them was beginning to repel puzzles, parking, racing, socials- the site be qualified for an able-bodied ath- me. It had become extremely tiring and has much to offer! I feel it is one of the letic event? whenever my friends came over, we best sites all over the world! Imagine yearned for good gaming sites! having all your favourite games on a sin- 6) Which Indian bastman scored One day, while whiling away time with gle click! three consecutive centuries at Lord’s my friends, I typed my name in the ad- A gaming site in a child’s life is very im- Cricket Ground? dress bar, and the search results were too portant, and when you have a site like Answers funny, but productive. One of the web- this, gaming becomes OMG! I am seri-

sites that opened was ‘Agame.com’, ously speechless. I could not imagine Vengsarkar 6.Dilip Runner) (Blade

linking me to a free gaming site. I that typing my name would bring me Pistorius 5.Oscar Australia against

clicked on it and discovered over 10,000 such a great gaming site. And now I 4.England Ground Cricket 3.Lord’s Agam is all smiles as he enters a gaming site! best rated games, most played games, keep telling my friends and relatives Narang 2.Gagan Gibbs 1.Herschelle favourite games, etc. We could register about agame.com! G T I felt very happy when I was chosen for the workshop and the news that our photographs are going to be THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 published in GT was like an icing on the cake. 5 Radha Sharma, IX, Amitasha Noida U, Me & Hum Whose life is it anyway? Tour de republic More and more people are turning towards coffee and living life ‘café style’. Pravesh Parekh of Amity Institute of Biotechnology explores the wonderful and addictive world of coffee

Tour de Coffee According to various legends, Coffee was discov- Priya Singh, IX, AmitashaNoida clicks ered in or around 9th Century in Abyssinia brewed hearts (Ethiopia) by a young shepherd, when he noticed that some of his goats turned energetic and livelier a particular manner while swirling the cup or the after eating certain red coloured berries. The shep- use of stencils. Melted chocolate and chocolate herd took some of these berries back to the village. syrup poured from a point end bottle is also used to From that point of time, coffee began to be culti- create art on the foam of coffee. vated. Originally, coffee was consumed by mixing coffee berries with fat. The Ethiopians began trad- Great Coffee, great people ing coffee berries with the Arabs and from there Wanna catch up with old buddies? Need to meet up coffee spread eastwards. The Arabs guarded coffee with a prospective client? Wish to organise a book jealously and boiled all coffee before exporting so reading session? Cafes are the way to go. that it could not be transplanted anywhere else. However, the Dutch managed to transplant some of A lot can happen over coffee: Away from the mad- them in Java (Indonesia) in the late 1600s. In late dening crowd, they say, a lot does happen over cof- 17th Century, coffee came to Europe and the first fee. Interestingly, cafés have become an ideal place coffeehouses opened in Italy, Austria and England. to fix matrimonial matches as they save both the parties from indulging in exquisite preparations and From Berries to Beans give potential life partners the chance to know each The seeds of coffee are enclosed in pairs with their other better. flat surfaces towards each other in dark red cherry Meeting & melting pot for intellects: Young profes- like berries. The pulp of the berries is softened by sionals and students make a bee line to these cafes fermentation and then removed leaving the seeds as they provide them an intellectually stimulating enclosed in the husk. After being separated from the atmosphere. It is the favourite haunt for writers, di- Jyoti Singh, IX, Amitasha Noida clicks friends catching over a cup of coffee rectors, journalists, etc who have lengthy discus- sions over a hot cuppa. husk, the beans have a greenish yellow colour. They step involves grinding the coffee and then brewing For those booked: Book cafés are fast catching up. are roasted at a temperature of 500 F where the bean it. The Turkish method involves grinding the beans These cafés give the avid readers a chance to in- “pops” and doubles in size. This is followed by an- to a fine powder and then adding water to it and dulge in some serious reading as they sip their other “popping” which prepares the beans. boiling it. This produces a strong coffee with a layer favourite brews. of foam on the surface. Coffee made in percolators Hunt for perfect coffee or French Press allows water to seep through the Caffeine: How it acts! The two important commercial varieties of coffee coffee and leaves behind the sediment. The French The human body contains certain adenosine mole- plants are Arabica and Robusta. While Arabica is boil coffee and milk separately in equal proportions cules, which have receptors known as adenosine re- known for its mild taste and rich aroma, Robusta has and then mix it before serving. ceptors. When the adenosine molecules are attached a bitter taste. About 70% coffee produced worldwide to the receptors, it creates a feeling of drowsiness. is Arabica and the remaining 30% is Robusta. Coffee Art Caffeine, present in coffee, binds with the adeno- Coffee art makes the beverage visually more ap- sine receptors, separating it from the adenosine Jyoti Chaurasia, 1X, Amitasha Noida clicks Wake up & smell the coffee pealing. Designing varies depending upon the type molecules. It is because of this reason that one feels Stirred with love Coffee can be brewed in several styles. The initial of coffee being used. It involves pouring the milk in active on drinking coffee. G T

Coffee is the second most traded Some lesser known facts! The strength of coffee refers to how commodity in the world, after oil. much coffee is there in the brew and Caffeine is on the list of Interna- The American and the French Rev- the body of coffee is a measure of its In 1675, the King of England tional Olympic Committee’s list of olutions were born in café houses. richness or taste. banned coffee houses. The reason for prohibited substances. the same was that he presumed coffee In Greece, coffee is served to elders In 1785, a revolt broke out in Prus- houses to be places where people met The word “coffee” was used for first before anyone else. A similar tra- sia because coffee consumption was to conspire against him. wine earlier. dition is followed in Turkey. restricted to nobilities and clergy. Hobo: A person with poor personal style. Sentence: Manisha is such a hobo; Model: Kanika Bhardwaj, AUUP her costume at a recent red carpet event was a huge letdown. Coffee in town Take a s p Wordwanker: A person who studies English or Literature at any level. •United Coffee House Sentence: ‘What’s Arnav doing? Espresso: Espresso is prepared by passing Filter Coffee: The very famous South Sitting with his thesaurus again, pressurized hot water through finely ground Indian coffee contains almost 20-30 per- •Devan’s Coffee & Tea Wordwanker!’ coffee. Sometimes, it also involves addition cent chicory and milk in varying proof a drop of milk and a drop of foam to add to portions. •Café Turtle Elancer: A professional who works the flavour. Instant Coffee: Instant coffee was in- from home and provides service on Cappuccino: Cappuccino is prepared by vented by George Washington, a Bel- •Cafe Coffee Day the internet. using espresso, hot milk and steamed foam. gian man living in Guatemala in 1906. Sentence: Being an elancer has not Mocha: Mocha is prepared by using an It consists of dehydrated coffee which •Cha Bar stopped Tanya from earning a espresso base, topped with chocolate syrup, can be rehydrated by adding water. handsome pay package. milk and whipped cream. Irish Coffee: This one combines coffee •Barista Caffe Latte: Latte is prepared by using with whisky and cream. espresso as base and topped with milk and Decaf: It is made of decaffeinated beans. Flexitarian: A vegetarian who steamed foam. Espresso Romano: Put together a shot of sometimes eats meat or fish Americano: Americano relies on dilution of espresso, with a small rind of lemon and Sentence: He is a flexitarian. Though the original espresso with lots of water. It was sugar to enjoy this one. Nisha, IX, Amitasha he usually sticks to vegetarian food, originally used by American soldiers in World Cafe Melange: Cafe Melange is black coffee Noida clicks he finds keeping off butter chicken War II. covered with whipped cream. G T I like it hot very difficult at parties. G T I was very excited when I got to know that I would be THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 clicking the photograph of a child model from AIS Noida. 6 But the girl obliged me with some wonderful poses. Muse Editorial Laxmi Thapa, VIII, Amitasha Saket Nurture Sm le, it costs nothing Models (L to R): Yadir Khan, Debolina Goswami and Sanchay Goswami, AUUP w th love Happiness is not The girl child is a reservoir of immense potential. Tap this something that potential and you are sure to only the almighty witness a nation that is strong and powerful, yet rooted. They can bestow. It can say, educate a woman and you Dr Amita Chauhan educate the entire family. be achieved as Chairperson While this is true, the need of the hour is a little more than well; you just education. Mere knowledge of alphabet and numbers is not what the woman of today needs. need to make a She needs more – a developed skill set. Whether this skill set is developed under the little effort ambit of vocational training or nurtures a certain Arnima Sharma, AIS Noida talent; it leads to a singular aim, that of strength- ening the future of the nation. At Amitasha, we aiting for that absolute mo- follow a similar road to nurture the girl child ment of happiness to come with holistic excellence that is coupled with love Wyour way? Envious of that and compassion. oh-so-happy girl, who has maybe The young girls at Amitasha, apart from imbib- nothing to feel sad about? Waiting for ing knowledge that comes under the awning of that omnipresent power to shower literacy; also cultivate various skills that shape smiles on you with his magic wand? up their personality as stronger individuals. Get over it! All you need is the deci- From commonplace skills like drawing and sion to be a happy person and some painting to organizing exclusive workshops that smart don’t-worry-be-happy tips. train on hospitality; it is an earnest attempt to provide them with holistic education. This spe- ☻Be grateful: Take some time to re- cial ‘Amitasha Clicks’ edition is another attempt member your special and happy times. Pooja Bhadana, IX, Amitasha Noida clicks students in a happy moment in the same direction. Thank God for the mouthwatering Every single picture that you see in this edition food you get daily; your friends, who ☻Pump it up: Run, jog, go to the complishing things. And that will help not happy about something, then put has been clicked by students of Amitasha. As hear you out even when you don’t gym or do something that gives your to have a sense of self esteem. forth your point, but in a polite man- you flip through the pages of this picturesque make much sense; the school that body an energy rush. Regular exercise ner. Holding back your feelings creates edition; embrace the moments, cherish the ideas, gives you your daily dose of education will change your physiology and alter ☻Do the new: Try to learn something a sense of resentment. Express what rejoice the concepts captured through Ami- each day! your body chemicals, which will make new each day. It will expand your you feel and enjoy the lighter you. tasha’s lens. you feel different. As a result, you start world and create more opportunities Amitasha, is an endeavour close to my heart. ☻Laugh out loud: Laughter is the focusing on different things, which in for you in the long run. Besides, learn- ☻Help: Help another person and you And to see this young plant that I had sown with best medicine. So, if you know a good turn leads to happiness. ing something new will keep you en- are sure to feel energized, good and seeds of love, bear fruits in the form of brilliant joke, share it with your friends and gaged and happy. warm. Be a volunteer somewhere, help and confident girls, who now envision the world family. Try to see the humorous side ☻Work it out: Working hard creates a blind cross the road, help your with their lens, is overwhelming. Nurture with of every situation. And if you can, enormous personal satisfaction. When ☻Just say it!: Learn to express what teacher carry her books or just help love for the results will be worth it. G T learn to laugh at yourself and your you have finished certain tasks, you you feel. Show affection and warmth your classmate with a difficult sum; own funny habits. will feel that you are capable of ac- to the people around you. If you are and feel happy about it. G T Photographs s that your luck? & Memories “I keep your picture by my bed for when I’m Do good luck charms really carry the immense luck they are credited with? feeling sad and I don’t know why I would be. Or is at all hype and no play? Well, maybe...maybe not...goes the theory The way your smile looks so real I feel like I Model: Shruti Bhagat, AUUP could start to understand your grace. Divyakshi, AIS Vasundhara 6, XI A is very absurd. I don’t understand why you're not here with me. Superstitions are merely reflections of the fears we I don’t even wanna know where else you’d be. top! Did you carry your lucky pen to class carry inside us. Not all effects of superstitions are Cause I have photographs and memories of the today? Are you sure you are wearing your negative, we often feel secure and confident with our times…” .Jason Reeves Slucky socks? If not, you maybe in trouble. lucky charm in hand. These conceptions or miscon- From checking our horoscopes every day, to chang- ceptions have been around for a long time, and The beautiful lyrics above ing our names according to numerology and super- maybe they’re here to stay. So keep that lucky charm convey unbound emotions. stitions, we gullible people go to any length to bring at hand. You never know, it may really work its Every photograph has a story lady luck to our court. charm one day! Oops..am I running out of ink? My to tell. And every story car- To say that all this is associated with the uneducated lucky pen, sigh… G T ries a sentiment captured in would be false! Even we, students of the current gen- the click. Such is the magic eration carry our lucky pens during exams. The un- Vira Sharma of ‘Photographs and Memo- derlying belief maybe that since this pen has gone Managing Editor ries’ that we possess hidden through the process of revision with us, it must be GT M@il in trunks, hung on the walls, the one most suited for writing exams. This will framed by the bedside, inserted in albums, up- surely ‘help’ the student to successfully pass his/her Dear Editor, loaded on Facebook and stored in hard drives. exams. Buckets of tears are shed if the pen runs out This novel way of revisiting the past, tracing of ink. And God bless the devastated soul, if the I wish to thank The your roots, experiencing your childhood or at- lucky pen somehow happens to lose its way on some Global Times team for tending your parents wedding; is very special unfortunate day. shaping up the article and unique to everyone. Another trend is adding alphabets to your name, on Disaster Camera’s today have come a long way from stu- based on the belief that the numerology associated Management so well. dios to streets. Yet the craving for ‘the perfect with the new, more fanciful name will lead to suc- The article was photograph’ remains, reminding me of a poster cess. But sometimes, luck turns to litter, when adding presented in an outside an old dilapidated photo studio near the letters to your name yields results to the likes of Jyoti Chaurasia, IX, Amitasha Noida clicks interesting way, making railway station with the inviting lines .. . “kaun ‘Kharan’ or ‘Aoemaan’. Really now? To be called a lucky charm it easier for anyone, kehta hai ki aap sundar nahi hai” (Who says that everyday...luck could be silly too. irrespective of the age, you are not beautiful?). G T Certain stones are attributed with life changing prop- alley with a baseball bat in hand? Tennis star Serena to correlate. The overall presentation (including erties. There’s no scientific proof that these things Williams, who bounces her ball before serve only the pictures) was very attractive. In fact, I must

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan work, but on the other hand, there’s no proof that five times, brings her shower sandals and an extra say that the entire March 5, 2012 edition of The from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, they don’t either! Bollywood veteran Amitabh dress to court to up her luck factor. Global Times was very special, in terms of B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma. Bachchan wears several rings to bring him luck and A popular superstition says your journey is ruined if variety of coverage, starting from the Honourable Edition: Vol 4, Issue 10 RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258 it seems like they’re working! someone sneezes the minute you’re about to embark President to players to Amitians and so on. I Both for free distribution and annual subscription of Rs. 500. Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect Famous golfer Tiger Woods considers red to be his on it. But the point is, every moment you embark on highly appreciate the entire team for covering a those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify lucky colour and is often seen wearing red. Tell us, a journey and someone somewhere is sure to have very nice and meaningful Big Story. G T information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Mr Woods, wasn’t red the colour of your lovely sneezed that very moment. Does that imply that your With regards Published for the period March 12-April 1, 2012 wife’s fuming face when she chased you down the journey will never be successful? The very thought Amit Tuteja, Amity Parent Clicking for Global Times was an awesome experience. Though, I faced some difficulty while clicking the photograph for the story ‘Luck factor’. THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 But the exercise made me more confident. 7 Jyoti Chaurasia, IX, Amitasha Noida Big Story Photographic treat

Reliving

Apple of my ‘eye’ Captured in her own ‘lens’ Zoom in page 3

A little nervous, a little jittery, Amitasha students began their tryst with the camera during the photography workshop. The Global Times lens captured the little photographers on their journey to Set for a ‘photo’ ride perfection. We share with you their Recipe for a perfect ‘click’ Zoom in page 8 moments of joy and triumph. Sample some brilliant shots that captured our fancy in this special edition

Getting ‘pixels’ right Zoom in page 1 A demo before the actual ‘shoot’. Zoom in page 6

There goes your ‘subject’ Zoom in page 2 Break to Banta hai after a tough day

An awarding ‘click’ A master stroke We look forward to more such workshops so THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 8 that we can master this art. Mosaic Senior Pratibha Kumari, IX, Amitasha Noida Romi’s nnocence SUBZ( ) TAK-A TAK Model: Janya Mehndiratta, KG, AIS Noida STORY WALA M. P. Verma After several months of Amity School of Hospitality meticulous grooming, Ingredients Romi turned out Butter...... 10 gm sophisticated. Then Shahi jeera ...... 2 gm came the big day when Onion dices ...... 100 gm Mixed bell pepper dices ..... 100 gm she performed before Golden corn kernels ...... 75 gm lakhs of people Mushrooms (boiled)...... 50 gm Green peas (boiled) ...... 50 gm Green chillies (chopped) .... 10 gm daughter won the prize money, then the Green coriander (chopped). 10 gm school would welcome Romi back. Makhani gravy ...... 75 gm After several months of meticulous French mustard paste ...... 20 gm grooming, Romi turned out sophisticated. Salt ...... 3 gm Then came the big day when she per- Red chilli powder ...... 3 gm formed before lakhs of people. What a Garam masala powder...... 2 gm brilliant performance! She was declared Kasoori methi powder ...... 2 gm the champ of the day by the judges. Episode by episode, the competition be- Method came tougher and Romi struggled hard to Heat butter in a pan and add shahi stay in it. Big patches surrounded her jeera and let it crackle. eyes as she couldn’t get enough sleep. Next, add onion and bell pepper But she worked hard and presented ex- dices and stir fry. ceptional dance performances. One fine Add makhani gravy and french day, she was eliminated from the compe- mustard paste. Mix and heat. tition. Her parents and Romi were heart- Add and toss the golden corn ker- broken and felt shattered. nels, green peas and mushrooms. Lakshmi Thapa, Amitasha Saket clicks the little star As she made her way back towards home Season with salt, garam masala with her parents, Romi started crying bit- powder, red chilli powder and kasoori Tishya Roy Choudhury they would pay for it all if she devoted terly. Her mother tried to console her by methi powder. AIS Vas 6, VIII C herself to winning the competition. telling her that it was okay that she could- Add chopped ginger, green chillies And then Romi began to practice hard, n’t win the first prize. Romi looked into and green coriander. ive-year-old Romi received the really hard. Her health deteriorated as she her mother’s eyes, “Who said I am think- Serve the tossed vegetables in a Preeti Sharma, Amitasha confirmation letter for participat- worked out in the gym for long hours. ing about the prize? I feel sad as I could- semi-dry form on a tawa garnished Noida clicks the Master Chef Fing in a reality dance show. How She missed school for a month. Her par- n’t wear the beautiful golden dress for my with green coriander.G T MP Verma exhilarated was she! How pleased were ents were bombarded with letters that next performance.” Tears welled up in her parents! But they would also have to stated if Romi didn’t attend school, she Romi’s mother eyes as she realised that incur heavy expenses on the props and would not be allowed to appear for her daughter was still a child to under- the hotel. Her parents assured Romi that exams. But her parents thought if their stand the value of the prize money. G T Log on to SUDOKU-16 www.globaltimes.in for the solution

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Prashant Kumar Some write to impress, Some write to be right, some for suicidal. 6 1 4 2 Amity School of some to express. some to be wronged. Some write to be cool, Engineering & Technology Some write to Some write at night, some to be hot, find a place, some all day long. some to be not, 9 6 Some write to remember, some to hide. Some write to learn, some to be bought. some to forget. Some write to get noticed, some vice-versa. Some write to compete, Some write to hide from some to notice. Some write stories, some to preach. 5 4 1 3 others, Some write for a girl, some make them. Some write to tear you apart, some to be read. some against boys. Some write to make some to stitch. Some write to bring a change, Some write to voice, you feel, some to heal. I write for some of 9 6 some just to fill a page. some to be quiet. Some write to express love, all these! G T Clicks Pic: Jyoti Chaurasia, Amitasha Noida Pic: Kanchan Nishad, Amitasha Noida Pic: Jyoti Singh, Amitasha Noida

Playing Amitian ‘to the tee’ ‘Sole’ study The ‘high-five’ I never knew that we have to keep in mind so many factors to click a perfect shot. I came back THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 enlightened from the workshop. 9 Ragini, VIII, Amitasha Noida Mosaic Junior Cheese Sandw ch The tale of Model: Priya Singh, IX, Amitasha Noida half pr ze

Illustration: Deepak Sharma Wisdom Tales him instantly and asked ‘Oh young man! What do you expect as a reward from the king of Hindustan?’ ‘Majesty! I expect 50 lashes from you as a reward.’, replied Mahesh Das. King Akbar was stunned and asked him the reason. Mahesh Das said he would tell him the reason after receiving his reward. Then the king’s men whipped him Kanchan Nishad, VIII, Amitasha Noida clicks the little chef as per his wish. After the 25th lash he re- quested the king to call the guard who Priya Singh Method was at the gate. The guard appeared be- Amitasha Noida, IX Take fresh slices of bread. fore the king, thinking that he would be Apply butter on one side of each rewarded. But to his surprise, Mahesh Ingredients slice. Das told the king, “Jahampana! This Sandwich bread slice ...... 4 Keep cheese between two slices. greedy guard let me inside on condition Amul cheese slice...... 2 Add seasoning as per the taste. that I would pay him half the reward I Amul butter chiplet...... 2 Slightly press it down. receive from you. Please give the re- Salt ...... As per taste Trim the hard sides and cut the Manika Joshi, AIS Vas 1, IV C to enter. Mahesh Das showed the ring maining 25 lashes to this guard so that I Pepper ...... As per taste slices diagonally. given to him by the king to convince the can keep up my promise.” Plain potato waffers...... 10 Arrange in a plate garnished with nce when King Akbar went guard to let him enter the palace. The The king then ordered that the guard be Lettuce (for plate garnish) ...... 2 fresh lettuce and potato wafers. hunting in the jungle, he lost his guard thought that the young man was given 25 lashes along with five years of Tomato sauce ...... As dip Serve with tomato sauce. G T Oway. Mahesh Das, a common sure to get more rewards from the king. imprisonment. King was very impressed man who lived in the outskirts helped He agreed to allow Mahesh Das inside with the wit and intelligence of Mahesh the king reach the palace. the court on one condition that he would Das. He called him ‘Raja Birbal’ and Impressed with his help, the emperor re- pay him half the reward he would get made him his chief minister. G T t’s so chocolatey warded him with his ring and also prom- from the emperor. Mahesh Das accepted So what did you learn today? ised him a prim posting at his court. the condition. Model: Roop, AUUP After a few days Mahesh Das went to He then entered the court and showed Don’t be greedy. It can land you in Devyani Goel, AIS Saket, VI B deep trouble. the court but the guard did not allow him the ring to the king. The king recognized t was first used as a drink and then Poem started being used as a power supply Ito soldiers in wars. Now, it’s the Model: Mansha Imtiaz, AUUP favourite of more than a million people. of the receptors in your eye. Yes, it’s chocolate. It’s made out of No colour ever did exist, cocoa beans which were first cultivated illusion it was all the work of our brain. in South America. The natives discov- Present are only EM waves, ered that the pulp of the cocoa fruit can Shraya Singh rushing faster than an aeroplane. be made into an alcoholic, tasty drink. AIS Vas-6 If not for the assortment of photons, After that they started exporting it to we may be alive in the ice age again. British royalty. Within a year everyone The wonders of this world The colours of the rainbow in the United Kingdom was drinking all the colours that we see so pretty in the big blue sky, chocolate. Then someone had a great the blue ocean and the sky are nothing but an illusion idea that why don’t they use cocoa beans are all imaginary. of the receptors in your eye. to make something solid and sweet. And Your world is still where But the mastermind behind all that was the beginning of chocolate as in the past we used to be is the brain. An explanation? we know it today, though many flavours in a photograph of shades of grey It transforms wavelengths have been introduced later like milk Anu Gupta, V, Amitasha Noida is our world and so are we. into colours and sensation chocolate, dark chocolate, etc. While clicks the chocolate delight The colours of the rainbow Karishma Panday, VIII, so the vibrant & vivid world around dark chocolate is considered healthy, so pretty in the big blue sky Amitasha Noida clicks the mirror is entirely your brains’ creation milk chocolate is fattening. So the next all this and the story behind the bar in are nothing but an illusion image of the illusionary world a figment of your imagination. G T time you have chocolate just think about your hand at that time. G T

Manan Hingorini t’s Me Brush ‘n’ Easel AIS Vas 6, III C

My name: Gauri Sahai My favourite game : Tennis School: AIS Noida My favourite mall: G.I.P. Noida Class: I A My favourite food: Paneer parantha Birthday: 1st September My favourite teacher: Ritu Ma’am I like: Eating mangoes My favourite poem: I’m a little teapot I hate: Being angry My favourite subject: English My Hobby: Drawing, watching TV I want to become: Tennis player My Role Model: My mother I want to feature in GT because: I My best friend: Asmita want everyone to know me. Also I My favourite book: Cindrella want to display my drawing in GT. G T 10 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 Junior Jottings Newsletter Grooming Global Educators Mark V Doren said, “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” Quite like ACERT, where teachers learn how to groom children on the path to self discovery

mity Center of Educational Research and Train- ment of effective teaching methodologies and practices, ing(ACERT) founded in 2005 as part of Amity to propose changes in the existing systems and curricu- Auniverse and spearheaded by its dynamic leader lum, especially at pre-primary and primary level. It be- vice-chairperson, Ms Sapna Chauhan offers diverse pro- lieves that each individual is a continuous and lifelong grammes of international standards in teacher training learner; it empowers and encourages them to become to people willing to enter the field of education. knowledgeable, skillful and sensitive teachers. Committed to groom early and primary school The course offers various contemporary educational the- teachers and equip them with professional skills, ories with practical teaching methodologies, tools and ACERT imparts innovative and dynamic techniques. Preparation of files, project work, lesson methods of teaching prevalent across the plans, research work, assignments, group presentations, globe. It prepares future educators to be etc are part of the ongoing features of the course. The flex- sensitive, effective guides, nurturers ible training programme constantly evolves, absorbing the and mentors for children. changes with times. As a part of the curriculum, ACERT The mission and vision of ACERT hosts various workshops like Skill Development and Par- includes research and develop- ent Enrichment. G T Hands-on training

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bservations, interactions and practical training Owith children forms a major part of the course content. ACERT trainees pay regular visits to Amiown & Amity schools for practical teaching. They have given presentations on varied topics like language, story-telling, rhymes and number concepts in the classes. They prepare their lesson plans and teaching aids before hand and are assessed on the same. Working with children endow the trainees with the requisite hands-on practical training in a school environment. Innovative teaching methods Trips & Travels On an adventurous sojourn help to make the task of the teachers enjoyable, simple and spontaneous. The trainees also conduct story-telling sessions with children at regular inter- Journey to Self Discovery vals. Participation in events like Bal Mela, Winter Carnival and Graduation Day celebrations have Skill Development Workshops proach to trainees’ development makes them fine given them an opportunity to enhance their organi- educators and also enhances their overall personal- zational and managerial skills outside the classroom pecialized workshops by professionals through- ity through daily prayers and positive attitude build- as well. Sout the year form an attractive feature of the ing exercises. This wholesome growth in ACERT Deepika Punj, 2010-11 batch, shares her journey in course. These workshops viz. art and craft, music is indicated in cent percent placements of students ACERT, “I gave up a job in the corporate sector and movement, speech and drama, first aid, story in reputed schools of Delhi/NCR. after my son was born. However, I was keen to start telling, trip planning and execution, personal effec- Lavanya, ACERT trainee, Gurgaon center, 2011- working again as he turned three. Through this tiveness, etc equip the trainees to be skillful teach- 2012 batch, elaborates, “What I learnt at ACERT course, I have got a campus placement at one of the ers. These workshops help one evolve as an changed my personality and gave me an insight into best schools in NCR. I can now meaningfully use individual thus leading to the transformation of the not just what should be taught in early childhood my talent without compromising on my family thought process. The ACERT curriculum is almost but how it needs to be taught. I thank ACERT for needs. The course has changed my life. I have be- like an adventure of self-discovery to reveal one’s instilling in me the confidence to contribute greatly I teach, I learn Innovative teaching aids come an intuitive mother and teacher now.” G T untapped potentials and interests. Our holistic ap- to early childhood education.” G T Tips for positive parenting Becoming a parent is the easy part; being a positive parent is a momentous task

Parent Enrichment Workshop a better understanding of how children learn and ACERT faculty constantly reinvents itself develop. Interaction with experts help in assess- through research, interaction with educators/ arents are the most constant factor in a ing their own parenting style, a child’s learning child psychologists of international repute, ob- child’s life and have a vital role in their ability and guide parents in adopting better par- servations and working with children, teachers Pglobal developmental process. They play a enting and behaviour management strategies to and parents. Swapna Mohanty, an Amiown par- primary role in the upbringing, protection and help build more positive relations with the chil- ent confides, “At last there is a place where the development of their children, hence empower- dren in their life. Parenting is not an easy task. concerns of parents are addressed.” ing them to be actively involved in the process is Becoming a parent is the easiest part, whereas, ACERT has hosted various workshops like one of the prime focuses of our parent-enrich- being a conscious and positive parent is a mo- ‘Stress management for mothers’, ‘Learning ment workshops. mentous task. Our professionals emphasize on through play’, ‘Positive parenting’ and many ACERT believes that parents are the first teach- building a strong bond between a parent and more. In the coming days, the workshops will ers of the child. These workshops help the par- child and help them acknowledge the high-rises also address the concerns of parents of middle ents to enrich their experiences with children for and pit-falls of parenting. years and adolescents. G T Parenting made easy Every child is special

To know more about Amiown, follow us or post your messages on our Facebook page @ ‘Amiown - The Caring School’ I felt very happy posing as little chef. I am waiting to THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 see how the photograph turns out in print. 11 Priya Singh, IX, Amitasha Noida Wassup School Lounge Swiss Pen Pals AIS Mayur Vihar Think letters are boring? AIS Pushp Vihar students show how letters can be fun in the email era, especially if your pen friends are the Swiss! A toast to AIS Pushp Vihar tion, handicrafts, etc explaining the sig- nificance of each. Similarly, the Swiss Deepanwita Purkayastha kids sent their flag, cards, recipe, glow- friendship AIS Pushp Vihar, Teacher ing Santa hat, Swiss bells, coins, etc. G T irifort Auditorium wore a festive eveloping inter-cultural bonds Yahi hai write choice! Slook on February 14, as AIS and global relationships, have Mayur Vihar presented their Annual Dbeen a regular feature in the Vridhi Dua, AIS PV: The Progamme Day for Classes I to VI; the theme Amity curriculum. The unique Swiss allows students to make international being ‘Celebrating the beauty of Letter Exchange Programme initiated at friends through the traditional friendship’. Children put up a play AIS PV in January 2010, is one such en- medium of exchanging letters! It en- which showcased the mother, teacher deavour that is still going strong. courages student bonding. and environment as friends. The The letter exchange programme has gen- Taanya Gupta, AIS PV: The chil- Chief Guest was Lt General Lamba. erated a lot of interest among students. dren who are exchanging letters with The other dignitaries present were Through this programme, they have us are our age; so it is very easy to re- Santoshi Hata, GM, Ritsumeikan come to know a lot about varied cultural late to them. I’m proud to share infor- India office; Juliana, Programme Di- patterns followed across the globe, dif- mation about my country. rector, Indo- German (School part- ferent lifestyles as well as the education Kanika Khosla, AIS PV: Anticipa- nership) and Divya Arora, Director, system followed in both the countries. tion for letters to arrive was exciting! AFS. Principal Sarita Aggarwal pre- Classes VI and X are involved in this AIS PV students display memorabilia sent by their Swiss pen friends Shubheksha Singh, AIS PV: When I sented the annual report supported by programme. 25 students of class VI are learnt that my pen friend’s mom is In- an appealing power point presenta- exchanging letters with 24 students of Ms Moline Rebecca. There are plans to As part of the programme, Class X un- dian and worships Ganesha, I sent her tion. Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Steinacker School, Switzerland with take the programme to the next level by dertook two projects-‘India In A Box’ a Ganesha idol and she loved it. Chairperson, Amity Group of teacher coordinator, Ms Maggie Steiner initiating another project in the new ses- and ‘Switzerland In A Box’, in which Aditi Singh, AIS PV: The excitement Schools, was overwhelmed by the while 33 class X students of AIS PV are sion, wherein students will be interact- they exchanged gift items highlighting you feel when you see your name outstanding performance and reiter- in partnership with 42 students of Kan- ing with their partner school students on each others’ culture and uniqueness. The scribbled on a piece of paper, is cer- ated that both the teacher and mother tonsschule Schaffhausen School, ‘Educanet’ platform by creating a forum children sent hand-made cards, candles, tainly much more than a test paper! play integral role in a child’s life. G T Switzerland with Teacher Coordinator, and exchanging ideas on varied topics. Ganesh idols, photos of Rangoli decora- AIS Noida Teaching the workshop was conducted for the Ateachers of classes III, IV and V by A taste of Taiwan Ms Sunita Kenue, resource person from teachers AKC Data Systems, on January 10. Intriguing projects...talented young scientists...Taiwan During the session, she explained various features of Amitranet, a website International Science Fair presented the unprecedented which works as an interface between teachers and parents. The main focus group of students from Amity was to make the class teachers and sub- schools participated in the Tai- Taiwan Tally ject teachers aware, about the usage of Awan International Science Fair the parent section. This included guide- (TISF) at Taipei, Taiwan from February Total Participants lines about changing of password, mak- 242 5-12. TISF is a science research compe- ing use of various options, precautions tition for high school students from Total Projects for the parents while they use the facil- grades nine to twelve. Its mission is to 169 ity, etc. Teachers were also given de- nurture talented young scientists. TISF tailed instructions about the knowledge 2012 brought together 208 domestic stu- Participating Countries resource option, uploading of syllabus, dents and 39 overseas students from 17 Canada, Hong Kong, India, planner, etc. G T nations to compete for awards. Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, At TISF, the Amity team comprising New Zealand, Philippines, Varun Sridhar, X, AIS Saket (Project: Taiwan, Romania, Russia, Extreme Mouse Mobile); Raghav Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Mehta, X, AIS Saket (Project: Projectile South Africa, Sri Lanka, Motion in Sports) and Bhuwan Agarwal, Thailand, United Arab X, AIS Vasundhara- 6 (Project: Use of Emirates, United States Square shaped Wheels in ship harbour- ing) bagged the Fourth Prize. They were Amity students get a taste of Arab culture at TISF accompanied by Piyush Kumar, Project Associate, Innovation, Amity’s Children by international resource persons like tire Amity fraternity for the unforget- FULFILL YOUR SON’S NDA DREAMS. Science Foundation. Chung-ChuChiang & Ming-Te Wu table experience.” Raghav shares, “It START AS EARLY AS CLASS VIII Students enjoyed the opening ceremony from Taiwan; Lenard Ralph Reimer was wonderful interacting with dele- ‘Meet the Scientists’ and the welcome from Canada; Piyush Kumar from India; gates, staying with the host family, ap- Admission Open for Classes VIII to XI (Session 2012-13) party; a Science Cultural Tour to Gold Youngmi Kim from Korea; Tatiana preciating Taiwan’s culture and sharing Ecological Park and Jiufen Old Street as Vompe from Russia and Tipaporn our own.” Varun echoes, “We gained Amity Indian Military College Advantage AIMC: well as venture sites at Taipei. They also Limpaseni from Thailand. loads of knowledge interacting with the (AIMC), run on the pattern of Residential Boys School at Amity Education attended a Science Educators Workshop Bhuwan quips, “I am grateful to the en- brightest people of our age group.” G T Rashtriya Indian Military Valley, Manesar (Gurgaon). Just 40 mins. College(RIMC), Dehradun from Delhi Airport • 110 acres of scenic AIS Noida imparts high quality school Usha Verma, AIS Noida, Teacher spend up to Rs 50. At the Stationery campus in a pollution free environment with education and prepares Stall, they could purchase varied styles top-class sports facilities • Highly qualified un and frolic added a whole new di- of erasers, sharpeners, decorative pen- students for entrance teaching staff and instructors/trainer who are AMITY Fmension to learning at AIS Noida cils, etc. The Snack Stall had yummy examintaion of National former Selection Centre Heads, Board when ‘Market Day’ was organised for BonBon biscuits, ‘aloo bhujiya’, Defence Academy (NDA) and Presidents, Senior GTOs and Psychologists Classes Nursery, KG and I. The three Munch chocolates, muffins, etc. At the SSB Interview •Well equipped Science, Mathematics and HAAT day ‘Amity Haat’ held from February Story Book Stall, interesting books by Computer Labs •More than 20 Military 13-15 provided a great shopping expe- Children’s Book Trust were on display. CBSE affiliated Training facilities that include obstacle course, rience. Older Amitians volunteered to At the Toys Stall, they could buy Ludo, parasailing, rock climbing, shooting range provide amusement for the little ones. ‘Chakla Belan’, compact torch, camera (Regn. No.: 530785 among many others Dressed up as magicians, they weaved and Smiley balls. It was a day to learn their magic wands leaving the children about mathematics and spending in awe. Puppetry came alive in a hilar- wisely. Children thanked Principal Application forms are available free of cost at www.amity.edu/aimc ious tale about a ‘Chicken Sleuth’ in the Renu Singh and Primary Consultant ‘Chilly Chicken Show’. Roopma Singh for the unique enter- For further details contact: At the various stalls, the children could taining and educative experience. G T 0120-4392610/11, 0124-2764744, 98-106-99595 Capturing a golf cart loaded with beautiful girls in a fun mood was THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 12 really exciting. I enjoyed the field trip to Amity University. Bag Pack Variety Lucky Gupta, IX, Amitasha Noida Caught n their own

Imaging: Ravinder Gusain hey have an eye for beauty and they Tknow how to lens capture it too! Meet ace photographers Safal Chaudhary and Suraj Anant Singh from ASCO, as they share their passion for photography in a conversation with Debolina Goswami of Amity Institute of Biotechnology Laxmi Khinchi, VIII and Soni Gupta, VII, Amitasha Saket click Anant Singh (L) and Safal Chaudhary flash their prized possession Suraj Anant Singh A man struggling against the societal norms only to There was no looking back after that. of becoming a pilot dashed to bits. nosedived. He then started working as an intern emerge a winner; this is what lead protagonists are Masti ki pathshaala : Immediately after enrolling Behti hawa sa tha woh....: His love for photogra- with an NGO. made up of. But this is not someone’s figment of at Amity, Anant tried to gain a foothold in photog- phy made him enroll for a degree in mass commu- imagination; he is Amity School of Communica- raphy by devouring every possible e-book and re- nications at Amity. But he felt powerless without a Anant & Safal tion’s very own Suraj Anant Singh. Before you read search material. After attaining camera, so he borrowed it from his They first met outside a studio in Amity campus, on, it is recommended you arm yourself with a tub theoretical knowledge, he desper- senior and went on a clicking only to meet again a year later. They worked to- of popcorn; for Anant’s life is inspired from Bolly- ately craved for a camera. But since a spree. A girl, with low self-confi- gether at “Photoshaala”, a workshop organized by wood flick—3 idiots! decent DSLR camera costs a whop- dence would magically transform Amity University. This marked the beginning of Give me another chance, I wanna grow up...: After ping 22 grand, he borrowed an SLR into a beauty, in Safal’s photogra- their friendship. Their ability to manage an excel- completing his schooling, Anant decided to stick to camera from a friend. But the desire phy. His parents were not very lent output despite limited resources gave birth to the customary track and enrolled for engineering. to possess one was so strong that he happy at the turn of events. They their production house Depth of Films (DoF). After not being able to score well in the second struggled at a local BPO to buy his first love. wanted Safal to regard photography as a hobby and Aal izz well: Since then, they have worked on year, his friend helped him realize his aptitude for not as a career option. Nonetheless, his father fi- countless portfolios, parties, weddings and designer mass communication. This marked the turning Safal Chaudhary nally bought him his first camera. Once he had a shoots. Their current agenda is to get DoF regis- point in his life. He appeared for Amity’s entrance This self-professed introvert from Jaipur was quite camera of his own, he found himself bathing in at- tered. Once that is achieved, the sky is the limit for examination and cleared it with flying colours! clueless about his career after his childhood dream tention. But once he lost his camera, his popularity them.G T Star GT Travels to Kolkata

Alisha Ansari,VIII & Mamta, IX, Amitasha Saket click the little diva in Janya he is bubbly and chirpy like any She was born with child of her age. But her elegance a fashion sense. At a very young age, she This young fashionista walked the ramp Sand grace know no bar. She is no started picking up accessories and at Mumbai from January 17-19, 2012 for less than any top model. Meet the shin- dresses to suit her style. Her keen inter- leading brands like Barbie, Minerals ing star Janya Mehndiratta from est in fashion made me register her Fisher Price, Beebay, etc. Her confident KG C, AIS Noida, who name for IFKW,” says Janya’s smile and graceful walk made her popu- Nishtha Das, III B and Nibir Das Nursery C, AIS Vasundhara 6, flip scorched the ramp with her mother, Ankita Mehndiratta. lar amongst designers and other partici- through GT at Victoria Memorial, Kolkata. This incredible art museum cute smile at Indian Kids Fash- When not dabbling with model- pants. Though, she has many interesting was established in the year 1921. The museum houses spectacular figures ion Week (IFKW), 2012. ing, Janya loves to cycle, dance, offers in her kitty, Ankita wants her that epitomize prudence, learning and motherhood. “At two years of age, when children colour and watch Chota Bheem daughter to devote time to her studies. just learn how to walk and babble, this and Barbie on TV. However, one activity But she does not rule out the possibility Got some clicks with GT while on the go? Get them featured! superstar in the making used to drape a she enjoys the most is adorning new of Janya acting in TV commercials and Send them to us at [email protected] dupatta and walk to the beats of music. dresses and trying new hair styles. daily soaps in the future.G T