Status of the week The other day I was watching a video of Bilawal Bhutto, making some THE GL BAL TIMES statement opening with,” Our Kashmir…” My son, only 13, asked, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 www.theglobaltimes.in “Why is this man from Pakistan calling Kashmir as ‘Our Kashmir’?” I tried to enlighten him about the Indo- Pak tussle over Kashmir. He instantly Prime Minister quipped,”...means others will decide the fate of Kashmir and Kashmir kuch Narendra Modi, who nahi kar payega.” His simple recently celebrated It’s a birthday statement left me pondering over the his birthday, had a destiny of this vulnerable heaven on earth and wondered if Rain Gods, special chief guest for have taken over out of repulsion. his birthday celebrations Priti Khullar, AIS Noida, Teacher Make it happy – humanity. He appealed to friends and well wishers ahead of his birthday celebrations to dedicate time Happiness quotient: The next time you organise a birth- values; something so fundamental to any society yet so INSIDE day party, count the number – not of the people attending conveniently missed. And that is just one example. and resources towards relief work for the party, but the number of people it will make happy. Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Uni- flood-ravaged Jammu & Kashmir. verse too dedicates his birthday to sports. His birthday cel- Changing the conventional We are celebrating… ebrated as Sangathan – annual sports meet brings out the …back at home too numerous values associated with sports ie camaraderie, definition of birthday, Modi has set togetherness, never-say-die spirit and more. an example. Bhawna Tuteja, GT They say charity begins at home. Yes, it does, for the can- Happiness quotient:Dedicate your birthday to others and dle of charity has been lighted and we have sung ‘Happy not just yourself and feel the magic. Glossophobia, P4 Network, brings food for thought... Birthday’ aloud, many a times. The birthday of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Blow the candle… appy Birthday. Say these two words and your Schools isn’t just about merriment; it’s about something …only to light up the world thoughts will suddenly land amidst birthday gifts, bigger – human values. Her birthday celebrated every year Hcakes and celebrations. A perfect reminiscence of as human value quarter reiterates the essence of human Birthdays are not just about receiving gifts, but about giv- a ‘birthday’. But what about the ‘happy’ bit? Some ing too; giving it to those who need the most. Venika might argue that it is happy indeed, after all, dancing the Menon, AIS Noida, alumnus shared the joy of giving as Smell the coffee, P 7 night with your friends is certainly not anybody’s idea of she turned 18. For her 18th birthday she did not demand being sad. But. Pause. Think. Ponder. Is that what true the world, but instead gave the world of cancer her beau- happiness is about? Read on for you might want to tiful tresses. She parted with her lovely mane so it could be change the way you think after reading this. used to make wigs for cancer patients. Is Modi’s decision of declar- Happiness quotient: The biggest gift is the ‘gift of giv- ing October 2 a working day It’s a partyyyy…. ing’. Try it for your next birthday. for govt offices a good move? …for everyone Cut the cake… a) Yes b) No While we throw a birthday party for our friends and …and some sorrows too c) Can’t say Graphic: Pankaj Mallik, Gt Network family, there are some who like to invite the world for To vote, log on to their special day. Looking for a sprawling venue Yes, one person alone can’t change the world, but there’s www.theglobaltimes.in enough to accommodate tons of people? Stop something we together can. What better day to do it than looking. Think simpler. The venue in this case your B’day. Don’t think. These websites have thought it POLL RESULT happens to be within – your heart. all for you. for GT issue September 22, 2014 It wasn’t just PM Modi who made the flood- www.charitybirthday.com: All you need to do is ask ravaged victims a part of his birthday cele- your friends and family to visit the page, wherein Gratitude is losing its brations. There have been others they can donate to the charity of your choice in value as an expression. following the same path (read or- your name. ganising similar parties). Holly- www.echoage.com:This online birthday party wood stars like Leonardo Di service allows kids to get the gifts they want Caprio and Rachel Roy had the and donate to charities. Yes

70% No entire world singing their www.crowdrise.com/birthday-for- 56% Can’ t say Can’ birthday song for their B’day charity: Turn your birthday party 42%

60% was no ordinary party but a into a fundraiser. 28% 27%

13% humane soiree. Their birth- Happiness quotient: So, your 14% 0% days were organised as next birthday when you are fundraisers, the proceeds happy, make sure you count the Results as on September 26, 2014 of which were given to happiness of others too. their chosen charities. Next time, think birthday, think Coming Next Justin Bieber, for his 17th bigger. And as Bollywood birthday asked his fans to would say it, “abhi toh party Kashmir: A paradise lost? donate for charity. shuru hui hai.” G T Embrace the world

...and the world will embrace you, says Ms Frances Lee, Minister, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (TECCI). During her recent visit to Amity University, she gets talking about strengthening ties between Taiwan and India and more. Tushar Jain, Amity Institute of Biotechnology reports...

How will you define Taiwan foreign culture can be an impetus in enriching dom of speech and expression. Also, mass in world perspective? our culture. If you open up your heart and em- media plays a significant role in both the coun- Taiwan is a small country, brace the world, the world will embrace you. tries as it reflect the thoughts and grievances of roughly the size of Kerala. Besides, steps should be taken to open up the public. Relative to our past, we have channels of cultural exchange between coun- witnessed an increase in our tries. This not just helps in disspelling the Do you think strengthening the ties between GDP, and have been making myths associated with other cultures but also Tushar Jain the two countries will be mutually beneficial? strides in the industrial and fosters bonds and stronger relationships. Taiwan is majorly a manufacturing country. economical sectors. We have India, on the other hand, has shown its mettle in the great hopes with our manu- Please enumerate the role of youth ambassadors. area of science and technology with its space mission facturing ability that will help Youth ambassadors represent the soul of our country. and other initiatives. I believe an amalgam of strengths us build stronger foreign rela- They are all students from different disciplines. At Tai- of both nations will help both the countries. It will help tionships. wan, we insist on holistic development of our children. us enhance our knowledge and industrial capabilities. They kindle enthusiasm, fresh spirit and confidence and How important is cultural ex- are the harbinger of our values, beliefs and culture. In How has your experience at Amity University been? change? fact, I think youth can be the biggest harbinger of change Amity is a state of the art university. Ranked amongst I believe we must build a for any nation and can take their country forward. the best universities in India, I believe Amity has a very strong foundation of our encouraging and motivating ambience. Besides, the own culture and must not What similarities can you draw between the culture values it offers can help build truly global leaders. My fear infiltration of other of India and Taiwan? best wishes to all the Amitians and I hope that they ful- cultures. We must be in- There’s a lot of similarity between the two countries. fill their Founder’s vision of making their country a clusive in our practises as Both are democratic countries where people enjoy free- super power. G T I would like to thank my parents for their Gratitude THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 unconditional love and support and holding my 2 hand whenever I lose hope! AUMP Special Booked Praachi Ratra, AIS Vasundhra 6, IX B Orientation programme

Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, held a two-day long orientation programme for its new batch of students to apprise them about the academic curriculum

Sanjay Singh Sikarwar strong academic and industry Senior Editor, ASCO, AUMP background, help the students inch towards their goals.” Striking mity University, Madhya Dr Anil Shrivastava, registrar of the Pradesh, held a two-day long university, briefed the students on Aorientation programme for its scholarship programmes and the a chord new batch of students on August 25-26, working of Amity’s very own intranet 2014 at the campus. zone — Amizone. f music is the food of love; then The programme commenced with the Students’ anxiety related to ragging was play on seems to be the philosophy distribution of a welcome kit to the put to rest by Dr Anil Vashist, dean Iof Ami-Band — the official band students. This was followed by a brief student welfare. He said AUMP follows of Amity University, Madhya Pradesh. film, which gave an overview of life at Supreme Court directives to ensure that The newly constituted band of Amity Amity, besides familiarising them about there is no ragging in the campus. University, Madhya Pradesh, already various facilities and amenities available A special anti-ragging cell has been seems to be creating waves. The band at the world-class university. formulated by the university has indeed come a long way since its The programme was inaugurated by vice management to create a healthy and inception, delivering great performances. chancellor, AUMP, Lt Gen VK Sharma, conducive environment for the welfare The name Ami-Band struck the right AVSM (Retd.) who lit the lamp of of students. Thereafter, students were chord with the band members as well as knowledge amidst chants of Saraswati briefed about rules and regulations of the the vice chancellor of Amity University, Vandana. This was followed by havan. institute. A handbook comprising Madhya Pradesh, with both instantly Delivering the inaugural address, the important information about approving the name. However, the vice chancellor said, “The courses run at registration, curriculum, attendance and challenge before the newly-formed band Amity University are very popular examination norms was also issued to was to not only source the required throughout the country. Both national the students by controller of equipment, but also come up with a and international students seek Havan in progress during orientation programme examination, Brig. J Mata. He briefed logo for the band. admission here. They get expert the students about examination The joy of the band knew no bounds guidance from our faculty, which is He urged the students to follow the rules educational opportunities and a world- procedures, marking pattern and the when they learnt that they would get a invariably the best in the world. I am and guidelines set by the university class experience to its students. The grading system. The second day saw a chance to perform at AMI-BEATS, a proud to say that within three years of its diligently. Meanwhile, Dr RS Tomar, research opportunities offered to common Myers-Briggs Type university function. The invitation in inception, AUMP has bagged the Best dean of academics, in his address to the students under the Research and Indicator (MBTI) assessment being July from Radio Chaska 95FM, a local Private University in MP award by the students said, “Amity University is Technology Development Centre are done for the students to analyse their radio station, elated the band. What’s CMAI Association of India.” committed to providing excellent unmatchable. The teachers with their decision-making skills.G T more, the show was a great hit too! G T Amitian’s journey Poem Too late Storywala

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hat started as a strong and dedicated editorial team. The Change newsletter to newsletter boasts of a unique format. The editorial team not only collects Wdocument the important news, reports from different Komal Sonawane activities and achievements of departments but also provides students ASET, AUMP Amity University, Madhya and teachers a platform to showcase Pradesh, has become a their creativity and talent. Change your opinion, As the editor of this newsletter, I have keep your principles. platform for students to exhibit been associated with it from the time of Change your leaves, Imaging: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network their creative prowess. Sumit its inception and have been a silent keep your roots intact. Avantika Singh Sengar him a bible. He left the bible on the table Narula, Dy Director, ASCO, witness to its rising popularity. The All changes are not growth, ASCO, AUMP and walked away in anguish. He decided AUMP traces its journey. pressure of meeting deadlines and as every moment is not a step forward. to pack his bags and leave his house working under stress has made the fruits Things seem to have changed a lot, nce upon a time there was a forever. I still vividly remember the day, of this challenging journey even but principles will never. wealthy businessman who had Years rolled by and John became a when our vice chancellor called more worthwhile. If you want to change the world, Oa son named John. John was a successful businessman. He was living me to his office and asked me if I would like to narrate an be the change, bright student, who always scored well a life of contentment, when he decided we could start a monthly interesting anecdote related to its for every change brings with itself an in his exams. He was sure he would top to visit his father, whom he had not seen newsletter, Amitian, and I journey. I was once asked to opportunity, the college, so he asked his father to gift for the last 10 years. He drove back to instantly replied in affirmative. minimise the number of errors in and there is nothing permanent him a brand new car as a reward for his his home in a shiny new car only to learn And after that there has been no the edition or give up the idea of except change, hard work. that his father had passed away, leaving looking back, though it is quite Sumit Narula producing the newsletter change does not mean what existed As the day of convocation neared, all his property to John. a challenge to come up with a Dy Director ASCO completely. Constant words of wasn’t perfect. John’s expectation of getting the car As he was searching for his will, he monthly newsletter for the encouragement coupled with The world hates change, rose. On the day of convocation found the bible, which his father had university. intense hard work put in by my team the only thing which can progress, ceremony, his father called him to his presented him on the convocation day I feel immense pride in acknowledging helped me come out with error free perfection of course is immutable. room and told him how proud and happy lying in the safe. An emotional John, that the newsletter has completed one copies one after the other. But for things imperfect, he was to have a son like him. The father started flipping through the pages of the year. The credit for successfully And today, here we are, celebrating a change is the way to perfect them. then gave him a box. Bible, a beautiful key bearing his name churning out this newsletter goes to the successful year of its completion.G T The boy excitedly opened it and saw a lay enclosed in one of the pages. He beautiful red-coloured bible on which soon realised that they were the keys of his name was inscribed in gold. John got the same car that he had asked from his very angry and told his father that father as a gift. He felt guilty and broke despite being rich, he had only gifted down, but it was too late by then.G T

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Gratitude Learning Curve Shantanu Chandra, AIS Mayur Vihar, X A Education & Enhancement

Amity Institute Study in New Zealand for Competitive With many New Zealand universites and courses listed in international university Examinations rankings, students have a wide range of options to select from. Read on... Presents Part Study Overseas Universities in The private tertiary sector awards degrees 6 New Zealand through the New Zealand Qualifications Brainleaks-119 University education was established in Authority (NZQA). which also approves New Zealand in 1870. There are eight the courses of private training FOR CLASS XI-XII Coming next: Germany state-funded universities in New Zealand, establishments. which offer a range of subjects in arts, Which of the following statement commerce and science and each one has a Students visa is incorrect ? specialisation, such as medicine, To encourage international students to (a) Diadelphous condition is engineering, veterinary science, computer stay after completing their courses, the observed in papilionaceae studies, agriculture and environmental government, allows those with no job (b) In syngenesious condition, the studies, sports-science, biotechnology, offers to get a visa for up to 12 months, filaments are free but the an- architecture, etc. Bachelors, masters and and work at a temporary job while they thers are fused doctoral degrees and a range of search for job in their chosen field. (c) In tetradynamous condition, undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas Students who secure a job offer upon the four longer stamens are in the are also available in all universities. successful completion of their degree outer whorl and two shorter in The academic year for higher education in need to apply for a Graduate Work the inner whorl NZ runs from March to November. Experience visa. This allows them to (d) Didynamous condition is However, some courses may also allow work for two years in New Zealand. To found in labiatae students to start in July. For those who stay for longer than three months in NZ wish to apply for universities in New for the educational programme, a student Last Date: correct entries win 3 attractive prizes Zealand, one needs to complete the visa is required. International full-time Oct 10, 2014 2 2 requisite secondary level qualifications students should apply to Immigration Ans:Brainleaks 118 b) 2αƒ(α )+2βƒ(β ) Iqra Khan, Career Counselor ships, where students can build practical and also prove their proficiency in English New Zealand (INZ) for a student visa. Name:...... Amity International Schools skills that will help them on the profes- language. For undergrad courses, a score sional and academic front. of at least 6.0 in the IELTS (or 79-80 in Work rights Class:...... hile studying in New Zealand, The country has various types of higher the TOEFL) is required. Full-time international students in NZ are you will discover that this is a educational institutions like universi- NZ also has state-funded polytechnics and allowed to work for a maximum of 20 School:...... Wunique country with a wide ties, colleges, private institutions and institutes of technology which provide hours per week while studying and full- Winner:Brainleaks 117 : (c) range of opportunities. Here, the educa- polytechnics. Many of the programmes education and training at all levels, time during holidays. After completion of Simran Malik, XII-A AIS, MV tion system is based on the British sys- and courses offered in New Zealand ranging from introductory studies to full- the degree programme, students are given Send your answers to The Global Times, tem. The universities offer a wide range have been listed in international uni- degree programmes. A few of them offer one year graduate job search visa to find E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 or e-mail your answer at [email protected] of opportunities for research and intern- versity rankings. PG programmes also. employment. G T Scholastic Alerts

Examination: Management Aptitude Test (MAT). It is a standardised test being conducted since 1988 to facilitate business schools (B Schools) to screen candidates for admission to MBA and allied programmes. Eligibility: The incumbent should be a graduate in any discipline. Final year students from any discipline can also apply. Mode of Test: Candidate can choose any one of the two options to take the test: •Paper Based Test or Computer Based Test Last date for sale of forms offline & online: November 22, 2014 (Saturday) Last date for submission of forms offline & online: November 25, 2014 (Tuesday) Entrance Examination: Paper Based Test: December 7, 2014 (Sunday) Computer Based Test: December 13, 2014 Hello Africa... (Saturday) onwards (If the number of candidates registered for Computer Based Test is limited and can be accommodated in a single day; the test will ...booms the voice of Richie and his team as you tune to Amity Radio. What started as a show be completed on December 13, 2014 itself.) Website:http://www.aima.in/testingservices/m that provided a slice of Africa is today a popular radio show with an ever increasing listener at/mat.html, http://www.aima.in. base. Smita Jain, GT Network spoke to the architect and executive producer of ‘Outlook Taruna Barthwal Manager, Amity Career Africa’ Richie Lontugulu to find out the reasons behind the programme’s rising popularity Counselling & Guidance Cell ichie Lontugulu and his eight- Through my programme ‘Outlook all the African nationals, irrespective whole. We discuss the African history, member team all from Africa’ I wanted fellow Africans to of whether they were Nigerians or its culture, tourism industry and day- Rdifferent parts of Africa and overcome these difficulties and feel Congolese. Our team of anchors to-day events such as the growing currently studying in Amity comfortable during their stay in India. constitute of Noor Fatima (South African market. It also covers issues University, Noida had never thought I wanted to act as a bridge between Africa), Ayomide James (Nigeria), such as the challenges in education, that their ambitious dream of bringing the two so that they could connect Yohan Koumba (Gabon), Ojo the life of Africans in India, the Africa and its natives residing in India with each other well. The programme Oyeendah (Nigeria) and Afewou reason for the massive African in spotlight would make them rule the is a step in that direction. It opens Désiré (Togo). We plan to expand our immigration to India, etc. It highlights radio waves one day. Here is all you Africa as a continent to the people of team so that we can open the gateway different African diplomatic missions wanted to know about ‘Outlook India. I am grateful to Amity to Africa for Africans living in India. to India. Through this programme we Africa’... University for providing this great Our team has come up with an talk to them and provide them the opportunity to the African community amazing slogan which reflects our opportunity to talk to their citizens Mission Africa: The primary aim residing in India. philosophy- ‘Outlook Africa is all and share any news. behind starting this program was to about Africa for Indians by Africans’. help Indians develop a global Meet the team: Putting aside the Another reason for coming together Making a mark: The programme perspective about Africa and to give regional barriers and with an aim to was that our continent has been after its launch has received rave voice to fellow Africans, who are improve the living condition of struggling for many years to unite and reviews and encouraging response facing serious challenges in India. Africans in India, all the African adopt a common vision. from both Indians and Africans. It has Africans find it difficult adapting to brothers and sisters studying in Amity We also plan to remain united in years made its debut in social media and is Indian culture, which is very different University joined hands for this novel to come when we assume the role of catching attention of everyone from from their own culture. Moreover, venture. Africa is a diverse land which African leaders. across the globe. This is highly Indians take time to accept them in is home to people of different races, motivating for the team behind the For any query write to us at their folds because they are not cultures and perspectives. Through this Highlight of the programme: In programme. It inspires them to work [email protected] familiar about Africa’s rich culture. programme we wanted to engage with this programme we cover Africa as a even harder.G T I express my gratitude to Bill Gates for being a constant Gratitude THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 source of inspiration as his innovations and philonthropic 4 zeal have made this world a better place to live in. Gyan Vigyan Science & Technology Ayush Jain, AIS MV, XII A

With acute water shortage Fast facts on staring at us, it is wise to turn to blue whale rainwater harvesting as one of Wild card

the most promising solutions Arnav Trupathi, AIS MV, VI C

nected to a pipe that goes to a tank with an at- lue whales are the largest creatures ever tached filter. During rainfall, when the water falls known to have lived on earth. They can on the curved roofs, it flows to the tank through grow up to 100 feet and weigh up to 180 Illustration: Deepak Sharma, B GT Network the pipe. This water is then purified using a filter tons. Their young ones are as huge as an elephant. and can be used for different purposes. Another They reach these mind boggling dimensions on a method that is widely practiced in urban areas in- diet comprising shrimp like creatures called ‘Bril’. Vinayak Shrote, AIS Vas 1, X A volves diverting rainwater runoff from gutters to These giant creatures can even make the dinosaurs ponds. The large-scale method of rainwater har- look modest. Here are some wonderful facts about ith the water table dwindling across the vesting involves growing fresh water flooded them: world, a third world war on water forests, where rainwater is allowed to stagnate.  Blue whales evolved from hippopotamuses. Wseems more than imminent. India is This helps in maintaining the water table level. They developed streamlined body, transformed also experiencing an acute shortage of potable A diminishing practice: Despite water their front limbs into fins, reduced their hind legs water and adding to its woes are table receding at an alarming rate in and developed a strong tail. problems like pollution, inefficient many parts of India, there has been a  Around hundred people can fit into the mouth of management and conservation of decline in the number of people a blue whale. available water resources and failure to practicing rainwater harvesting. However,  A blue whale’s heart is so big that a small child harness natural water resources. many government agencies have started can easily swim through its veins. Currently, it is estimated that if wastage of slowly warming up to the concept. Some states  A blue whale’s heart is the size of a Mini Cooper water continues unabated, the reservoir of like Tamil Nadu have taken it very seriously and and it can weigh up to 907 kilograms. underground water will completely dry up by have implemented many projects for conservation  A baby blue whale weighs up to 2 tons at birth. 2025. By 2050, when half of India’s population is of water. Rainwater harvesting was made It gorges on nothing but their mother’s milk and expected to shift to the cities, drinking water is compulsory for every building to avoid ground gains up to 91 kg per day. expected to get scarcer. The solution lies in turning water depletion and this yielded not only good but  These graceful swimmers cruise ocean at more to one of the earliest techniques of preservation of excellent results. than 5 miles/hour, but can accelerate up to 20 water- rain water harvesting. Leading the way- Tamil Nadu: With rainwater miles/hour when in danger. harvesting yielding positive outcome in Tamil Nadu,  Blue whales can produce sounds louder than jet What is rainwater harvesting? It involves con- several state governments have enacted legislations engines serving rain water to supplement our water re- to make rainwater harvesting  Besides humans, the only predators of giant blue quirement for irrigation, laundry and compulsory in all housing societies, whale are orcas and the great white shark. gardening. Rainwater harvesting was done commercial and industrial complexes.  A baby drinks nearly 100 gallons of milk each in India as early as the third century by the The Delhi Development Authority day and gain about 9 pounds an hour.G T Chola kings of Tamil Nadu and now it is a and the Municipal Corporation of global practice with countries like Sri Lanka, Delhi have amended their existing England and Brazil joining in. building bylaws. Techniques of rainwater harvesting There are However, a lot of work needs to be many methods by which rain water can be har- done in this area if we want to find vested. The easiest method used in households is a permanent solution to this by constructing houses with curved roofs con- impending water crisis.

U me & Hum Whose life is it anyway Overcoming glossophobia

Illustration: Deepak Sharma, GT Network tense anxiety, short breath and panic attack ith public It is estimated that upto speaking being 75 percent of people Overcoming glossophobia increasingly Being assertive pushes you to overcome the W experience some form of fear of public speaking. Here are some useful linked to leadership glossophobia or the fear of tips that are likely to help you win over this problem. qualities, it has become speaking on a public  Be positive: Before speaking publically, imperative to overcome platform. For most, it is you may find yourself surrounded by doubts and negative thoughts such as ‘will glossophobia or fear of mild and can be easily I be able to deliver?’ or ‘what if I mess up’. public speaking. Priyanka overcome. You should instead indulge in a positive self-talk to overcome anxiety. Narad and Abhishek  Don’t mug up: You tend to make mistakes Sengupta, assistant body shakes terribly, even in front of a couple when you memorise the speech word by of people. word. The trick is to remember the key professor, Amity Institute of points and build on them while speaking. Biotechnology, provide Where does this fear stem from?  Rehearse: Before you get on the stage to Like most phobias, glossophobia develops as a deliver your well-prepared speech, helpful tips to overcome this response to past experiences, a single remember to rehearse it in front of the phobia. traumatic event or through gradual mirror or somebody who will let you know conditioning/ association. The fear aggravates your weak points. Has the mere thought of facing and addressing when coupled with negative emotions attached  Engage the audience: Once you get on the the audience from the podium left you short of to past memories of poor performances, failure stage, try to gauge the mood of the audi- breath, with sweaty palms, dry mouth and a and ridicule. It gains greater ground when the ence. Pass a friendly smile and start with stiff neck? If yes, it is likely that you suffer person tries to avoid public speaking. making an eye contact with those sitting in from glossophobia or the fear of public the front row, or closer to you. speaking. Read on to know more about this Symptoms of glossophobia  Reduce stress: Take deep breaths to fight phobia, its causes and how one can trounce it. The symptoms of glossophobia can be broadly stress and visualise the best. This will boost divided into three categories namely physical, your confidence and give you the strength What is glossophobia? verbal and non verbal. Some of the commonly to give your best. Derived from a Greek work, glossophobia is exhibited symptoms are:  Pause, think, speak: Pause strategically the term used to describe fear of public  Experiencing intense anxiety prior to or but not too frequently, while speaking. This speaking. About 75% of the population suffers simply at the thought of striking a commu- will help you keep your cool and overcome from this phobia which makes a person freeze nication with a group. anxiety, making your speech effective. before an audience. It is quite common for  Avoiding events where the spotlight shifts  Be fearless: Last but not the least, be fear- people suffering from glossophobia to break from a group to an individual. less. Do not let fear, anxiety and apprehen- out into sweat. Their voice goes weak and  Physical distress, nausea, sweaty palms, in- sion pull you back.G T I will always be thankful to God for giving me eyes to see beauty, lips to speak truth, hands to help others, THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 ears to hear pain and a mind to find happiness. 5 Gratitude Anushka Raj, AIS MV, IX A Active Learning AIS Pushp Vihar & AIS Saket

In the daily madness, seldom do we remember to express gratitude for things that are indispensable to our living and are yet taken for granted. On the occasion of Gratitude Day, celebrated on September 21, the tiny tots of AIS Pushp Vihar & AIS Saket set an example for everyone as they express gratitude and thank those who make our life beautiful

Open that jar and revel in gratitude. Students of Class I, AIS PV, made ‘Gratitude Jars’ with thank you notes for people they love and adore

I am thankful to Goddess Thank you taayi ji for Saraswati. She gives me a lot always being there for us. of knowledge. Samaya Chauhan, I A Vatsalya, I C

Thanks badi maa for giving us so Dadi prays a lot. I recite my much. prayers with her. She loves me Samara Chauhan, I C a lot and scolds me when I am wrong. She makes wonderful meals for me sometimes when Dear Pranit, thank you for I demand. Dadi you are so helping me when I fell. lovely. Thank you dadi. Sarthak Hemrajani, I B Tanvi Gulati, I B

I am grateful to God for sending Thank you ma’am for educating me to this beautiful world with me with your wisdom and so many nice friends and a knowledge. I love you for your The ‘Gratitude Wall’ adorned with numerous expressions of gratitude for family which is so sweet. kind support. Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools Vanya Verma, I C Shambhavi, I A

Take a look at some cute thank you notes from students of AIS Saket for the woman who gave us ‘Amity’

Thank you Remember the joy of getting a card, made by your friend? The support Chairperson ma’am. Ma’am, you are Ma’am, you are staff of AIS Pushp Vihar felt the same as they were presented with You are so beautiful. I love the best very pretty and cards by the li’l ones, thanking them for all that they do you. You are so teacher in the your dresses are sweet. world. Thank very colourful. Students present handmade cards to school driver, peons, helpers, guards and other support staff you.

Respected Chairperson ma’am.Thank you for your patience and caring, your kind words and sharing.

Thank you Dear Ma’am, you ma’am for giving Chairperson are the best. I us the best ma’am, really like you. school in the thank you for Three cheers for world. I really giving us the best Chairperson love my school. teachers. They ma’am. are very nice.

Thank you for giving us so many activities.

“God gave you a gift of 84,600 seconds today. Have you used one of them to say thank you?” I will be always grateful to my parents who led Gratitude THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 me in to such teachers, who have blessed me with 6 the wisdom I can cherish for a lifetime. Muse Editorial Advik, AIS MV, XI D

Pic: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network Niti Jain, co-founder, HOW, in conversation The peace with GT reporter Kritika Khanna messengers Vowfor Amity’s foremost goal is not just to groom its students into thorough professionals, but also into good human beings HOW and valuable citizens of the so- ciety. One of the ways that mity Youth Fest 2014 Dr Amita Chauhan Amity achieves this goal is Chairperson through instilling the attitude sent out a strong of gratitude social message by Thus Amity constantly strives to nurture the A spirit of humanity among Amitians through var- inviting Niti Jain, co-founder ious social initiatives. Every year, Amity zestfully celebrates humani- of Honour Our Women tarian values through Human Values Quarter. (HOW), who underlined the Every department celebrates values such as student bodies and NGOs, which are already working Has HOW made a change in the society? peace, generosity, forgiveness through various role of youth in eradicating at the ground level. We are doing all we can to support HOW is relatively new to bring about a tremendous platforms. My dream ambition to give wings to their efforts. To keep up the momentum we organise change, but we have already contributed quite a bit. the less privileged girl children through educa- crime against women. Kritika fun activities for school students. It helps to keep their A school team, for instance, came up with a show on tion has assumed the shape of Amitasha. Atu- Khanna, Amity School of interest alive. These students then work with us on women empowerment. Their enthusiasm was lasha is another initiative of the kind for young diverse projects like-photography, painting, while and boundless! They wrote the script of a street play, boys. Thus at Amity, the spirit of generosity, Engg & Technology, brings even organising parliamentary debates on women directed it and performed it on January 16. We charity and kindness is applauded at every level. you excerpts from an safety. We also hold panel discussions and talks in observe the 16th of every month as HOW Day. This At the same time, I am proud to say that my schools and colleges to raise awareness amongst team visited many colleges and Dilli Haat to spread Amitians are all messengers of peace and hu- exclusive interview. youth and take the cause forward. the word and even took an off from school for the manity, who, time and again have shown that cause! So far, we have been able to garner positive Amity is leading them and guiding them well on Honour Our Women (HOW), founded by member of When did HOW first spread its wings? response from the youth and encouraged them to the path of benevolence. My Amitians are mak- Lok Sabha Anurag Thakur and co-founded by social We held the first HOW conference on December 16, take up the cause. ing efforts in all directions to makes this world activist Niti Jain came into action on December 16, 2013. The driving force behind HOW was the a better place to live in. 2013 an year after the unfortunate Nirbhaya case. unfortunate Nirbhaya case which triggered an What is your message to the youth of Amity? The Global Times is another platform that kin- Niti Jain provides an insight into the working of the unprecedented agitation in the society and new laws I would really appreciate if Amitians could become dles this spirit of humanity in them through in- foundation. for safety of women were demanded. However, an integral part of the HOW Foundation. We are terviews, wherein the hot shots often share nothing has really changed on the ground. We working on several projects and social initiatives pearls of wisdom with them. Special stories too Tell us about your NGO, HOW. thought we needed a platform to bring everybody and want the youth to initiate these projects at both are done from time to time to invigorate the HOW aims to develop zero tolerance towards crime together so that they could work unitedly without college and school level. Zero tolerance to crime readers. This time, the top story is a fitting ode against women and we are striving towards involving giving up their daily work and become a volunteer against women is not possible until you get to the significance of giving selflessly. Hope it all sections of the society — corporate organisations, for HOW Foundation. involved with the cause.G T inspires you all. G T Two words Heroes for a cause Thank you. Two simple words. Joy inexplicable. The warmth of being acknowledged, the Actions speak louder than words. Students of AIS Noida reiterate the saying as they fuzziness of having someone go all out to contribute their bit for the society. Time to get inspired... say those two simple words to you is beyond expression. mity is home to many a underprivileged and conduct Vira Sharma The sad part, however, is that heroes, who celebrate interactive sessions with students on Managing Editor we tend to undermine the sig- Ahumanity and kindness. Meet environment-related matters. They nificance of this word. With some unsung heroes of Amity distribute teaching aids and packed schedules and the never ending to-do list, International School, Noida. environment-friendly school kits raised we often tend to miss out on saying thank you. Venika Menon, alumnus of AIS Noida, from donated stationary. Abhilasha We tend to take countless things for granted, donated her hair on her birthday to an Maitra, Class XII I, successfully things that are important and yet ignored, things organisation called Hair Aid which dissuaded her domestic help from that if nothing else deserve a simple ‘thank you’. gifts wigs made of real hair to people opting for infanticide because of Have you ever thought what would happen to who are suffering from cancer. Instead financial crisis. Abhilasha arranged for your school if the sweeper did not clean it and of donating money, Venika decided to surrogate parents, who legally adopted make it spick and span even before you arrive gift something more precious and the child. Amity is home to many such every morning. Walk up to him and thank him close to her heart. harbingers of humanity and this is the for all that he does and the joy and delight on his Sana Sawhney and Ayushi Gupta, story of only a few.G T face will be hard for you to miss. alumni of AIS Noida, have started a (The article was written by Akshita Moved by the thank you messages of young project called 'The School Kit', wherein Tewari, Shimona Mohan and Avi Jain, Sana Sawhney, AIS Noida, alumnus, distributes school kits Amitians (refer page 5), I myself decided to ;they visit schools for the AIS Noida) as part of her ‘School Kit’ project thank people I had missed out on. Every morn- ing as I leave my home, headed for office I see our society guard opening the gate, waving me Little Pearls of Wisdom off with a humble smile. I pass him everyday, GT M@il watching him greet everyone with a smile. This morning as I left and he practiced his routine Success enroute challenges Dear Editor, drill of opening the gate, I got out of my car and thanked him for trying to ensure that all of us Vidhi Batra, AIS Noida, VII L GT provides an extraneous impulse to were safe and secure. Tears of joy were evident drive our passion further. in his eyes, and his otherwise modest smile be- ‘If you want to reach the sun, be prepared to get All fields of varied came the longest I had ever seen. I realized the some blisters.’ diaspora are covered in magic that these two simple words encapsulated. the newspaper. It also Thank your mother for the food that she cooks f one can think of yesterday without regret and equips us better to analyse for you. Thank your friend for bearing with you tomorrow without fear, the person is on the path the news with intellectual even when you are not at your very best. Thank Iof success for sure. However, being successful enthusiasm. It is a bag of the auto driver for giving you an easy ride when- is not a piece of cake as one needs to nurture an tough times are endured, after all, “tough times information, crossing all borders with ease. GT is a ever you need it. Thank that neighbour you have attitude of immense dedication and determination don’t last, tough people do.” While traversing the blessing to Amitians! never interacted with. to meander his way through rough tides and terrain. rough, patches of life, inspiration and willpower Sumitra Singh, Faculty Each day has 84,600 seconds. Use one of them ‘Success is not a destination, it is a journey’ and it are our biggest support, which help us to look into Amity Instt of Corporate Communicaton to say thank you. G T is indeed a tough one with numerous challenges our souls and find the key to unlock door of joy enroute. We must understand that change is and success. ‘Genuine success comes only to those Thank you for featuring my internship experience in

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan inevitable and beyond human control, but we can who are ready for it.’ The path to success is lit with your newspaper. GT is a from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, always control and manage the way we work difficulties, tests, curiosities, anxieties and finally great platform o share our B-2, Sec 63, Noida (UP). Editor Ms Vira Sharma.  Edition: Vol 6, Issue 29  RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free through the process. We must keep in mind that happiness. Difficulties might deal a big blow, but views and experiences. distribution and annual subscription of 800. there are no negatives in life, but only challenges the challenge before us is to not to let regret flood Eager to write more article Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect G T those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify that can be easily overcome. our hearts, but try harder. So, welcome sorrows as for the newspaper. information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. Happy times can be ushered in only when the joyfully as you welcome joy. Onkar Grover, Amity Published for the period September 29-October 5, 2014 Instt of Biotechnology I would like to express my gratitude to my friends for sticking with me through thick and thin. They have always been my THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 support system. 7 Gratitude Siddhant Nair, AIS Mayur Vihar, XII D Big Story Of Coffee and cafes

Are you all beans (read nuts) about coffee? Then you are not alone, some geniuses were addicted to the brew too. Here’s celebrating the International Coffee Day with an ode to the literary geniuses and their addiction with coffee.

Debolina Goswami Amity Instt of Biotechnology, alumnus

day begun with coffee is a day well begun, at least in our books. Some of us down a cup of steaming coffee, be it black or creamy, before our limbs are even fully aware of theirA actions. Even those of us who are distant to coffee (for the sake of various fictitious potential health risks!), would admit consuming a shot of espresso, every now and then, to pull an all-nighter before an examination. Consequently, we all have ordered for our own special coffee at our favourite a few of the poignant literary events of all time. Let 1933, it introduced annual literary awards for café! We should probably take pride in the fact that us take a look at some of these hallowed grounds... French novels. we are not the only people enamoured by the allure Grand Café in Oslo hosts the Nobel Peace Prize of this dark liquid disguise of ambrosia! Café La Rotunde in Paris was one of the most banquet every year. This café also served daily famous cafes during the great American literary ex- lunches to Henrik Ibsen and was home to Roald Raising a toast to geniuses patriot era. It used to cater to the Lost Generation, Dahl in his youth. History will hopefully always remember the names the Surrealists and the Existentialists living in Paris Dingo Bar, which is now a restaurant named Luwak coffee: Billed as the of many famous geniuses, who were openly after the First World War. It has played host to the Auberge de Venise, was built in Montparnasse. Two most expensive coffee, it is addicted to coffee. Ludwig van Beethoven was likes of the great Gertrude Stein, TS Eliot, Matisse, literary giants, Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott also popularly known as civet meticulous about using precisely 60 coffee beans and Sartre! It even featured in Ernest Hemingway’s coffee. What makes it most for each cup of his caffeinated beverage! Voltaire, novel, “The Sun Also Rises”. expensive is the process of its the renowned satirist who authored ‘Candide’ used Les Deux Magots has been reported to be famous production. The bean of this to consume 40 to 50 cups of coffee every day, author Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spot in Paris. coffee is consumed by a mongoose type despite his physician’s warning! He lived to join This St. Germain-des-Pres Café has also enjoyed of creature and made to pass through the the elite club of octogenarians! Honore de Balzac the privilege of serving legends like Camus, Pi- digestive tract of the animal. A pound of fuelled his writing by flooding his digestive tract casso, Rimbaud, Simone de Beauvoir, Jean Paul this coffee costs $160. with 50 cups of coffee daily. Soon, that ceased to be Sartre, Andre Gide and Jean Giraudoux! In the year enough and he started to have the great fortune of Hacienda La Esmeralda: being able to serve coffee to the Romantics Lord Known for its unique taste, Byron and John Keats, children’s fairy tale author, this coffee is cultivated in Hans Christian Anderson and Henrik Ibsen. Boquete Panama. What makes this coffee taste Hub of creativity unique is the fact that it is Throughout history, coffee shops have played the Fitzgerald met for the first time in this blessed café! grown under the shades of old guava role of rendezvous sites for many members of the Café Kunzum: Our very own desi café which trees. It costs $104 per pound. literary and intellectual society. Till date, coffee serves as a popular hub for travelers to come and remains a source of mental stimulation and cafés share their interesting stories also finds a place in St. Helena Coffee: have garnered a reputation of being places of the list of these famous cafes. It is an ideal place Cultivated around 1,200 for travel junkies to catch up with fellow travellers miles from the coast of in the real world and exchange travel plans, trav- Africa, this coffee owes its elogues and pictures over coffee and cookies. rising popularity to Napoleon Bonaparte, who The next time you are at a café and enjoying that sowed the seeds himself at St. Helena hot cuppa, pause and look around for you never Island. A pound of this popular coffee know a genius-in-the-making might be sitting costs $79. right next to you over his hot brew.G T El Injerto coffee: The coffee, which has its origin in Huehuetenango, Caffè Sospeso Coffee with friends Guatemala territory was A popular concept in Italy, which You would have seen Monica, Rachel, awarded the Cup of means pending coffee slowly Chandler, Joey and Ross catch up over Excellence in the year learning, writing, making important business found ground in many coffee at Central Perk many times, and 2006 for bagging the fourth spot in the transactions, conducting meetings, discussing countries. At Caffé Sospeso, now you can too. To celebrate the 20th list. It comes at a price of $50/lb. profound scientific, literary, political, philosophical you can pay for a cup of anniversary of the famous sitcom and economic theories. We all know about the coffee in advance as an ‘Friends’, the replica of the popular Fazenda Santa Ines literary Goddess of our generation, Queen Joanne anonymous act of charity. The hangout was created and thrown Coffee: Priced at $50 for a Kathleen Rowling, who started writing her magical tradition originated in a café at Naples, open for public in New York, pound, this coffee is one of series of books at cafes while taking her baby out where someone who had experienced a giving the fans an opportunity to the most costliest coffees for a walk. Similarly, many other European cafes, good fortune ordered a sospeso, and experience the magic of iconic of the world. It is produced ever since coffee was introduced in Europe in the paid for the price of two coffees. He coffee shop. The temporary cafe at Minas Geraiz in Brazil 17th century, have provided inspiration for some of consumed only one, while the second will also serve free java and friends and reminds people of the taste of sweet the most famous novels and borne witness to quite coffee was kept for a poor person. memorabilia. berries and caramel. Gratitude I would like to thank my teachers who have shown me the THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 8 mirror of truth and my mother, who kindled a spark in me. Mosaic Dhvanii Chawla, AIS Mayur Vihar, X A Senior

Daddy’s darling

you. Do you remember the time when you decided to go against the family tradition of sending children to the same school? Why did you do such a thing, dad? Did you not know how anxious I was? How did you know that I could take care of myself? Why did you believe in a three- year-old, dad? Breaking the age old tradition had its own perks- it taught me how to shine amongst 10,000 kids. It made me stronger and it made me Tanyaa Singh, Amity School of Communication different from others. It made me the person I am today. Dad, how can I ever forget the car rides to school? We never spoke a Methi pakoda Dear Dad, word. The only thing which broke the silence was the radio I was going through my usual routine, when I started thinking playing your favourite song. I remember you singing along. You Uday, AIS Mayur Vihar, VIII E Method about you. It happens quite often, you know. I remember you never asked me how I was doing at school. You never asked me  Mix the fenugreek leaves, rice, when I am happy and I find myself thinking of you when I am anything at all, and why were you not curious about what was Ingredients chopped green chilli, onion, salt, sad. Over the years, I have realised what a great human being happening in my life? Well, thank you for giving me an idea of Fenugreek (methi) (chopped) ..3 cups red chilli powder, asafetida and you are. how the world works...I’m going to turn eighteen soon. People Rice (cooked) ...... 1 cup besan in a bowl to form a mixture. Remember the day I was born? June 25, 1996, yes that was say that 18 is the age you actually grow up. They say that your Green chilli (chopped)...... 1  Mash it slightly and make small the day. You believed in me when I was very weak and even transition into an adult begins at this age. They say that you get Onion (chopped)...... 1 medium size balls from it. the doctors had given up hope of my survival. How did you ready to face the world now. I may be going out, I may be Salt ...... as per taste  Heat sufficient oil in a wok. believe in me when I was only a few days old? I am going to leaving, but I promise I will always be your little girl. Thank Red chilli powder ...... ½ tsp  Deep fry the pakodas until they be 18 in a few days, dad, and I still don’t believe in myself as you for accepting me with all my strengths and weaknesses.G T Asafetida ...... a pinch become crisp and golden. much as you do. “I’ll bring your daughter back even if she’s in (Please log on to Gram flour (besan)...... 3 tbsp  Take them out on an absorbent the woods.” Father, do you remember saying these words to www.dreamersthink.wordpress.com/page/2/ Oil ...... for frying paper. Serve hot with chutney. my mother? For me, it was not God who got me back. It was to read the complete blog)

yet through it all, POEM if you can stand strong, bend but not fall.

rd If you can force your heart, your nerve, your 3 If... sinew to serve your turn long, after it is gone and so hold on when there is nothing left in you, except the will which says hold on. Smriti Kohli, Amity Law School, Centre II Nandini Mukherjee, AIS Gur 43, Teacher If you can talk with crowds not lose your virtue, or walk with kings nor lose the common touch, Ellipses or… If you can keep your head when all others are los- if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, if History: Ellipses is a series of three dots, ing theirs and blaming it on you, all men count with you but none too much. indicating a deliberate omission of a word or if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, If you can fill the unforgiving minute with 60 sec- phrase from a sentence, without altering its but making allowance for their doubting too, onds worth distance run, meaning. It originated from ancient Greek, for if you can wait and not be tired by waiting or yours is the earth and everything that’s in it and ‘omission’ or ‘falling short’ (italics). being lied about, don’t deal in lies, or being hated, what’s more you’ll be a man, my son. G T Usage: Ellipse can denote an unfinished thought don’t give way to hating, yet not look too good (Smriti Kohli, ALS, Centre II won the third prize in or a slight pause; which can trail off into silence. nor talk to wise. Poetika competition organised by AICC.) It is a row of triple dots (…). In poetry, it is used to highlight sarcasm or compel the reader to If you can dream and not make dreams your master, ponder over the last stanza of the poem. if you can think and not make thoughts your aim, stake and end up wounded and hurt but never Sudoku 61 According to Modern Language Association if you can meet with triumph and disaster, allow a tear on your face. 4 7 5 2 (MLA), a three-dot spaced ellipses should be and treat those two imposters just the same. If you can choose to live when there is no hope used to condense quotations. In legal writings an If you can listen to the truth you’ve spoken, for survival, if you can die selflessly even when 5 8 ellipsis is written as three asterisks to make it twisted by naives to make a trap for fools, you know that you can save yourself. clear that the text has been omitted. It is used or watch things you gave your life be broken, 2 9 7 8 extensively in mathematical notation to indicate and build them up with worn out tools, If you can be fearless, daring and valiant, 6 2 “and so forth”. For instance 5, 10, 15, 20. . . 100 if you can risk your life’s earning on a turn of yet gentle and kind, if you can be humble yet Exercise: Insert ellipses:- a) π = 3.14 pitch and toss, and lose, and start all over again, courageous, modest but brave, 8 3 1 7 6 b) The First Amendment also prohibits laws “re- and never breathe a word about your loss. if you can put someone else’s life before your own, specting an establishment of religion.” U.S. if you can choose to not run away from battle, 8 3 Const. amend. I. If you can be the only one to raise your voice in a when it would be so easy to save yourself.

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Send in your entries to CAMERA CAPERS [email protected] Vasundhra Kaul, AIS Gurgaon 46, XII F

Faith is life Twinkling eyes, naughty smiles Solitude’s child I would like to thank Mahatma Gandhi for making our country a beautiful place. He encouraged us to walk on THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 the path of non-violence, simplicity and truth. 9

Gratitude Arkin, AIS Mayur Vihar, II A Mosaic Junior The tale of a dutiful son Wisdom tale The king was taken aback by the sound of a human moaning in pain. He rushed in the direction of the sound and saw Shravan lying in a pool of blood.

Breathing his last, Shravan told the king, “Oh king! Don’t worry about me. I came here to get water for my thirsty parents. I am in severe pain and cannot move. Please carry some water for my parents.” After saying this, he died. King Dashrath Shivansh Girotra, AIS Gur 43, VII A Shravan and his parents arrived at a forest took the water to Shravan’s parents and near a river bank. His mother said, “Son, confessed the grave mistake he had Aloo tikki burger nce upon a time, there lived a I am very thirsty, can you please get some committed. Shravan’s parents were taken boy named Shravan Kumar. His water for your father and me.” Shravan aback by their son’s sudden death and Priyal Jain, AIS Gur 46, VI E over medium flame and fry the Oparents were old and visually placed the baskets on the ground and asked the king to take them to their son. aloo tikki. challenged. Shravan’s entire life revolved went to get water for his thirsty parents. The king was filled with guilt and fell Ingredients  Cut onion and tomato into fine around his parents. He was a devoted son, Meanwhile, king Dashrath was in the down at their feet to seek forgiveness but McCain Aloo Tikki ...... 1 roundels. who took care of his parents and fulfilled same forest on a hunting expedition. recieved a curse in return; the brunt of Onion & tomato (finely sliced)...... 1  Slice the bun into two equal halves. their each and every wish. When Shravan dipped a vessel to fill in which he paid later in his life.G T Cheese slice ...... 1  Put some chilli sauce as per taste on One day his parents expressed a desire to water, the king presumed it to be the (The tale of Shravan Kumar and his Burger bun ...... 1 one side of the bun. go on a pilgrimage to 40 different shrines. sound of an animal, who had come to extraordinary love for his parents is a Chili sauce ...... 2 tsp  Place aloo tikki on this slice. The dutiful son decided to fulfill their quench his thirst. He shot an arrow, which famous legend.) Chaat masala ...... 1 tsp  Top with sliced onion and tomato wish despite being poor. He took a strong pierced Shravan’s body. The king was Oil...... for frying roundels and cheese slice. bamboo stick, tied two baskets on its ends taken aback by the sound of a human So, what did you learn today?  Sprinkle some chaat masala. and decided to carry the baskets on his moaning in pain. He rushed in the direc- Always love and care for your Method  Microwave for 30 seconds. shoulders. tion of the sound and saw Shravan lying parents without complaining.  Heat 1-2 tablespoon oil in a pan  Serve with tomato sauce. After visiting a few sacred places, in a pool of blood. POEMS I dream

Everything is not I dream of becoming a pilot. I just My blue love aeroplanes and the idea of flying what it seems to be one makes me happy. I love to watch pen aeroplanes fly high in the sky, but the Roshini Srivastava, AIS PV, VII A thought that I can fly people across the globe excites me. I dream of Mehak Tikku, AIS Gur 46, VI E Everything is not what it seems to be, touching the clouds and sky one day. a river flowing with the emotions of life, Aarya Mehrotra I am a blue pen, flowing with pain, happiness, vanity, AIS Noida, I J found always in the hands of great men. anger, jealousy and revenge. I write in all seasons alike, in shade and in rain. Don't take a dip in it dear friend, don't let its voice make you take a dip in I am tall, its evil colours. but not as fat as a ball. Oh! My dear friend, because something grotesque lies, You can buy me from the mall, don't endure the endless pain. beneath its soft and attractive cover. I am kept with the doll. Sometimes I fall, Don't let its furore hypnotise you, Oh! My dear friend, but I am important for all. and sometimes thrown into a bin, because everything is not what it run away as far as you can, but however hard on may try, seems to be, because the world is not what it seems I am thin, I shall never lose my sheen. Oh! My dear friend, don't fall in its trap, to be.G T

It’s Me Shayna Singh Riddle Fiddle Painting corner AIS Saket, III C

Paridhi Chawla AIS Noida, VIII E

1. Until I am measured, I am not known; yet you miss me, when I have flown. 2. There was a green house. Inside the green house, there was a white house. Inside the white house, there was a red house. Inside the red house, there are lots of babies. What is it? 3. I am as light as a feather, yet the strongest person is not able to hold me for more than two minutes. Who am I? 4. What runs around the house but doesn’t move? 5. I have all the knowledge you have. But I am as small as your fist and My name: Vriddhi Gulati My favourite mall: TGIP, Noida your hands can hold me. Who am I? My school: AIS Noida My favourite food: Noodles/ pasta 6. Every single person in the world My Class: I and halwa breaks me every time s/he speaks. My birthday: January 10, 2009 My favourite teacher: Prerna ma’am Who am I? I like: Painting and singing My favourite poem: Drive like papa, 7. Four children and their pet dog were I dislike: People talking loudly let’s have fun together walking under the umbrella. But none My hobby: Drawing and dancing My favourite subject: Math of them got wet. How?

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My favourite book: The Ramayana want my friends, teachers and not was It 7. Silence 6. Brain 5. fence A 4. My favourite game: Teacher-teacher schoolmates to know about me. Breadth 3. Watermelon 2. Time 1. Answers: 10 THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 Junior Jottings Amiown If music be the food of learning, play on! Music and movement form an intrinsic part of Amiown's approach to education. With the daily curriculum featuring a generous dose of melody, Amies have a ball of a time with the sound of music! Musical nourishment

usic has more benefits than one can possibly imagine. If care givers can provide a suitable Mmusical environment for the child, s/he will flourish and shine as a confident, focused and responsible individual.

 At birth, a child’s brain is not fully developed. Music plays a critical role in the process of developing a young child’s brain. It creates a soothing learning environment and helps a child learn more efficiently and effectively.  In young children, music helps pattern the movement of the body. The primary function of ears is coordination and balancing the body, and when coupled with a musical stimuli, it enhances coordination.  Music increases emotional awareness. It makes a child aware of various emotions and how to tide over some of the negative ones. If the child fears going to a new school, the dark or even the arrival of a new sibling, music Together We sing can have a soothing effect on him/her. When there is tension, music can calm the child. It is also a powerful vehicle of self expression.G T Amiown Pushp Vihar towards learning. If the concept to be taught is numbers, varied musical activities are utilised Aparjit Kaur to make learning fun and concrete. Stories like Amiown Pushp Vihar, Teacher ‘Three Little Pigs’, ‘Ten play hide and seek’ and rhymes like ‘Ten little monkeys jumping usic is a world within itself. on the bed’, ‘One potato, two potatoes’, etc are It has a universal language incorporated in the lesson plan. Music is Mwhich everyone can known to stimulate parts of the brain that are understand. What words fail to related to reading, math and emotional convey, music does. That’s why development. Research shows that music music forms an intrinsic part of improves memory and subsequently, a child’s Amiown's integrated approach learning ability.G T Cheering & clapping To melodies Let’s play With an expert Musical beginning

Let’s learn The Tabla Key in The music

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usic is played right from the beginning of the to say ‘hello’ and ‘bye’, invite the class for circle Msession to help the newcomers settle down; time and specific songs for story and snack time. the session even concludes with a Such songs are regularly sung in the classroom, to musical extravaganza on the make learning joyous. Sing Aloud The sound of music Enjoying it together Graduation Day. A usual day at Music aids in the enhancement of all skills, be it Amiown, begins with prayers and social, cognitive, emotional or language the attendance song. The facilitators development. It is a proven fact that music Musical vocabulary encourage Amies to sing songs improves social skills. When a child picks up an together when concepts need to instrument to play; it helps him to break out be recapitulated, not to forget of his shell. When children sing and dance usic is a powerful medium to enhance the learn to focus and be calm. Amies enjoy listening to the exclusive music classes in a group, they learn important life skills, vocabulary of young children. If one musical CDs too. The young learners listen that take place daily. Music including how to relate to Mpeeps into an Amiown Class where attentively to the CDs and repetition of the same forms an intrinsic part of others, how to work as a team musical activity is taking place, one can notice reinforces language skills. In fact, the benefits of sports, it gives children an and appreciate the rewards beaming faces of children who are playing and music are enjoyed by the infants and toddlers at opportunity to practice that come from working singing. Each and every child at Amiown, is Amicots and Amitots too. They are exposed to the synchronised movements. together. Music also aids in provided multiple opportunities to enhance his/her musical language from the early years. Words and Besides these regular the development of creativity through singing and learning various phrases are much easier to remember when they are activities, there are songs leadership skills and instills musical instruments. As children love to sing along woven in music. Music and language are discipline.G T with the songs that are played, they get to practice complimentary to each other, and both are crucial their language skills and vocabulary. Music also for a child’s development. By combining the two, improves listening skills in young children and they Amies enjoy the benefits of both.G T Enjoy the beat Learning the nuances I thank all those who have supported me and have al- ways been a guiding light in my life and to those as THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 well, who will support me in the future. 11

Gratitude School Lounge Saumya Kalia, AIS Vasundhra 6, XI C Wassup Literati 2014 Literati brought together many budding writers and artists under one roof with competitions in German and French language. The event began with the lighting of the lamp by principal Arti Chopra amidst the \ chanting of shlokas. The event was The artwork of Arsh selected by UNCT judged by experts from various walks of life including writers, editors, university professors and IT Art attack professionals, who also enlightened the students with their views. The AIS Saket guest of honour was B N Bajpai, advisor, R & D, Amity Group of he artwork by Arsh Bedi, AIS Saket, XI E, has Schools, who gave away the prizes Tbeen selected along with artwork of thirteen along with the principal and the other students from all over India to be a part of the judges. The host school won eight UNCT joint advocacy campaign for education. The prizes and bagged the rolling trophy competition was held on the theme ‘Global \ Amitians pose with their trophy at Literati 2014 which was later presented to DAV Education First Initiative’. The art enthusiasts of the School, sector 14. The first runner up school made paintings, pencil sketches, posters, AIS Gurgaon 46 Literati is an event which brings included Dubbomania (dubbing of trophy was awarded to AIS Noida slogans, cartoons, pencil shaving art on the theme together writers and artists under one cartoon movies), Director’s Cut and the second runner up trophy was ‘Right to learn’ proposed by UNCT India and he festival of languages titled roof and is aimed at bringing to fore (movie making on a given topic), bagged by AIS Gur 43. The displayed them at various points on the school ‘Literati-2014’ was celebrated the best of creativity. Over 20 schools Curtain Call (a Shakespeare play), ceremony concluded with a vote of board, a shop window, rear screen of the car, etc in Tat Amity International School, from Gurgaon and NCR participated interpretation of poetry, Sanskrit geet thanks proposed by the principal, the month of August 2014 to create awareness on Gurgaon 46 on September 1, 2014. in a plethora of events which gayan and poetry enactment along followed by the school song.G T the theme. G T Model United Nations AIS Gurgaon 46 Visit to parliament passing of historical ‘Judicial he 6th Model United Nations of AIS Gurgaon 46 was AIS Saket Amendment Bill’ in the lower house of held on August 11-13, 2014. It’s a platform that assesses parliament. They also got an Tthe skills of students from debating to handling sudden mity International School, opportunity to see a number of great crisis and decision-making. The ceremonial lamp was lit by Saket organised a visit to the personalities like Prime Minister school principal Arti Chopra and the executive board members. Aparliament for the humanities Narendra Modi and eminent ministers The event saw the General Assembly deal with the Suez Canal students of Class XI and XII on August like Sushma Swaraj, L K Advani and Crisis of 1956, while other committees found solutions to 13, 2014. Rajnath Singh. They also caught a challenges such as terrorism, drug trafficking, nuclear weapons, The visit was a part of the school’s glimpse of other Lok Sabha members etc. The closing ceremony was graced by Capt. Indu Boken educational curriculum, introduced by like Varun Gandhi, Harsimrat Kaur Kasana, block education officer, Haryana. The event concluded Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Badal, Vinod Khanna, Mulayam with the prize distribution ceremony with the student delegates Amity Group of Schools, to enhance Singh, Maneka Gandhi, Kirron Kher, walking off with Best Delegate, Best Position Paper, High learning. The students witnessed the Shatrughan Sinha, etc. Commendation and Special Mention awards.G T Principal Arti Chopra gives away award during MUN Book Hasya kavi sammelan Cosmos AIS Pushp Vihar s a part of ‘Hindi Divas’ celebration, Amity International School, Pushp Vihar, organised an inter AAmity Hasya Kavi Sammelan on September 12, engaged the children through her words, 2014. The theme of the event was ‘Aaj ki Hindi –Vikas v/s gestures and voice modulation during an Naitikta.’ The guests were welcomed by Hindi teacher \Students participate in the event interesting storytelling session for Class Rachana Chaudhary. This was followed by lighting of the KG and I. On August 7, a leading artist lamp and shloka recital. The jury consisted of eminent names AIS Pushp Vihar and children’s book illustrator Sonali from the Hindi literary world like Dr Ashok Rawat and Dr Biswas began the session for Class II by Narendra Singh. The teachers of Amity Schools recited their n keeping with the vision of narrating the story ‘Ma Ganga and the self-composed brilliant thoughts woven together in the form Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Razai’, a symbolic story that combines of a poem, which were appreciated by the judges. Principal IChairperson, Amity Group of mythology and the contemporary Ameeta Mohan extended a vote of thanks to the eminent Schools, to inculcate reading habit challenges faced by nature. This session judges and declared the winners. The first position was among children, Amity International was followed by narration of the story jointly bagged by Pooja Kaushik, AIS PV, teacher and School, Pushp Vihar, celebrated an ‘Tiger on a tree’ which was about the Sonika Sharma, AIS Saket, while the second prize was won annual educational event ‘Book plight of a tiger caught unaware by strange by Jyoti Sharma, AIS Vasundhara 6 and third prize by Cosmos’ for primary students from creatures. The culmination of the event Priyanka Srivastava, AIS Gurgaon 43. The programme August 6-7, 2014. On August 6, Anupa saw children flooding Sonali Biswas with \ Winners receive awards at Hasya Kavi Sammelan concluded with mesmerising recitals.G T Lal, a prominent author and a storyteller, questions and for autographs.G T Rotary Social Innovation Teacher training AIS Vasundhara 6 AIS Gurgaon 43 ight teachers of AIS Vasundhara 6 participated in a he team comprising Daksh three day training workshop on ‘Effective Planning in Chhokra, XI B; Kaori Singh, XI EMaking Question Papers’ conducted by the National TB and Rohan Aggarwal, XI C Institute of Open Schooling and Ministry of Human Resource from AIS Gurgaon 43, won the first Winners celebrate with trophy Development at NIOS headquarters, Noida, from August 27- runner up award in ‘Rotary 3010 Social 29, 2014. During the enriching workshop for question paper Innovation Awards’ competition held at funds, recognition and technical expertise. setters, various aspects of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Modern School, Barakhamba Road on Their proposal was titled, Objectives, shortcomings in the present written examination August 26, 2014. The prestigious ‘TheSocialEverything.com- one stop shop system and ways to overcome it were discussed. The resource \ competition witnessed around 70 for all your NGO needs’ where NGOs can persons, Prof HC Srivastava, chairman, NCERT and Anuj Teachers with Prof HC Srivastava innovative ideas based on 4Cs — Care, sell products online and fill in a request Thakur, psychology expert, highlighted the characteristics of cooperate, change and communicate. for qualified volunteers and drama groups a good test, the steps involved in conducting it and inclusion mind the diverse classroom situations. The workshop was a Team AIS Gurgaon 43 targeted four for spreading awareness. of the three domains – knowledge, understanding and great learning experience as the trainers and teachers from main features that an NGO requires to Their idea was highly appreciated by the application based questions through presentations. The session various regions, colleges, universities and organisations function efficiently- revenue streams, judges.G T focused on creating innovative question papers keeping in attended it and shared their valuable inputs.G T I would like to thank my parents and family for Gratitude THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 being my sole inspiration in all the ups and 12 downs and encouraging me to give my best. Bag Pack Variety Ayushi Jain, AIS MV, XII D It’s Your Day Do what you love. And with this special series, we have been there, done that. 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