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arewell,” a mother said when her child was leaving and that’s precisely where it all “Fstarted, with a disyllabic word. When we look around, it’s hard to miss that every organism on this Energy is life, P5 sphere named Earth bids farewell to something, for something new and that’s how we take our baby steps into the future, beginning with fond farewells and ending just the same. So this year, yet again, when our brave ones are leaving the safe haven of school-life, farewell had to be So long the omnipresent flavour, and consequentially the theme of our edition and top story.

Somewhere on the South Pole… FAREWELL Every year, more than Citation Ceremony, P6-7 sixty thousand newborn Em- peror penguins exchange brief farewell words Do you think budget 2019 is with their par- progressive for our country? ents and make their way to the a) Yes b) No c) Can’t say sea in search of Imaging: Deepak Sharma, GT Network food and a way of survival for them- Tournament in ICC World Cup selves. They must sur- 2011. We try to overlook brief phases of bad To vote, log on to vive on their own after the form or minute mistakes. There is always a lot to talk www.theglobaltimes.in initial forty five days of com- about when someone who made it big in life, bids fort in brooding pouches and five months of overwhelm- farewell. Yet, the real story is in question: how many ing care they receive from their parents. They learn to sixes does it take to make it to that big farewell? POLL RESULT for GT Edition July 1, 2019 dive, swim, fish and breed, all on their own. Despite a 90% mortality rate in their first year, the average-life span Somewhere in the US… Everywhere on the planet… Do you think India will reach of an emperor penguin is 20 years, which is beyond re- Then again, not all farewells are all that sad, but are It’s almost unbelievable that more than 6 lakh the finals of the ICC World markable, given the harsh climate they face. Such is the farewells, nonetheless. What is common is that they are Indian students go abroad. More leave their motherland Cup 2019? nature of their brave farewell. Relatable much, humans? all remarkable in their own ways. On June 4, 2019, the every year in search of better education, better opportu- Yes No world bid farewell to iTunes. It came into this world nities. World over, people move around different conti- 60% Can’t 48% say Somewhere in India… about 18 years ago and redefined the way people listened nents, different countries, new schools and new cities. 36% Not all farewells are limited to icy deserts of secrecy, to music and kept track of their tracks. ‘Millions of songs And as they move forward, there’s another farewell, 24% 35% some are on the front pages for days. One to remember in your pocket’ was almost a dream all those years ago adding another layer to the story called life. 58% 12% 7% was when our nation bid farewell to Indian cricketer Yu- and bootleg companies like Napster were everywhere. 0% vraj Singh as he retired on June 10 2019 after 17 years of That’s when iTunes came into being. Giving a new struc- Everywhere we look, we are all bidding farewells and re- Results as on July 12, 2019 being a part of the Indian team. In a country where cricket ture to music industry, it made music more readily avail- ceiving them just the same. That’s the crux of life at the is almost a religion, it was for sure an emotional farewell. able to the customers. Now, it’s gone and some of us very core- we all leave somewhere and move on to the Coming Next But then that’s the best thing about farewells-people mag- would say that it even overstayed its welcome, stuttered next. That’s what defines us, those brief emotional mo- GT Summer Workshop! nify the good. Hence, now when we remember Yuvraj towards the end and will soon be forgotten. All kinds of ments of compassion, respect and love, our farewells, Singh, we try to remember the six sixes or Man of the farewell, right? Some more bitter and some more sweet. they define us. With that thought that I say, farewell!G T The cop connect A Candid Conversation With Additional SP Rahul Srivastava

n officer is never off-duty. Additional SP Of new initiatives and achievements…UP Police Rahul Srivastava of UP Police stands as a undertaken a lot of initiatives to ensure the safety Atrue embodiment of the same. A recipient of of citizens. UP Police has established Crime and Presidents Medal of Gallantry, he has led several as- Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS), signments, out of which one key project was spear- which enables sharing of criminal data across heading the social media division for UP Police. In states, thereby helping the police to search for an exclusive tête-à-tête, we learn all about the real life criminals on the basis of data available all across Singham, who is working towards making India a India. UP Police has launched a UPCOP app con- crime-free country, one posting at a time. taining e-citizen services like all type of ver- ifications and online Of dreams and inspirations…Being a police officer GT reporters with Additional SP Srivastava registration of FIR. is in my blood. My father, my grandfather and my great grandfather were in the police, so this is all I was difficult because of porous borders, faster crime Of motivation and have ever known and wanted to be. Even when I was pace, and stakes involved were also very high. No messages… As a cop, a child, I was fascinated by the uniform and always loot was less than 30 or 50 lakhs. the only message I dreamt of wearing it one day. Of course, when I would like to give to joined the force, I realised that there is so much more Of risks and valour… One time, when I was posted the youth is to fulfill to the uniform than the power it alludes. The job of in Allahabad, our team came across a few teenagers your responsibilities a police officer is much more complex and multi- dressed as advocates, tripling on a motorcycle. My as a citizen of India. Do layered than one could guess from the outside. constable chased them and one of them bombed him- justice to the roles you self on the spot. An encounter ensued, we captured are assigned and develop Of opportunities and challenges…In my 16 year them but lost one of our men. A year later, a footage a critical way of thinking. tenure as a police officer, I had the opportunity to of this encounter surfaced, and it showcased the po- Children today have a lot take up various assignments and postings. I was for- licemen killing a criminal who was pretending to of potential. All of you tunate to be given the responsibility of establishing surrender. What the video failed to show was that the are extremely bright and I the IT cell for the intelligence department and the criminal was hiding two bombs behind him. That would advice you to work Social media cell of UP Police. The twitter seva of video started a trial, an enquiry that lasted seven hard towards success and UP Police is now an internationally recognised ro- years, and those years were a harrowing time for me strive to make Amity the bust platform for grievance addressal. and my team. But in the end, the truth came out and best global institution.G T While these opportunities have enriched me apart our actions were recognized as what they were: a from classical policing, each one has come with its duty to protect the nation and its citizens. I received This interview was conducted by: own set of challenges. For instance, when I was the Presidents Medal of Gallantry for the same Prabhav Trivedi, Ananya Singh & Harsh posted in Ghaziabad, the biggest problem we faced encounter, which is the highest honour for police Babuta, X; Joyal Patel & Pritish Bhattacharya, was the high crime rate. Controlling such a situation officers in this country. IX, AIS Viraj Khand Lucknow Additional SP Rahul Srivastava

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Amity Institute Amity International Olympiad for Competitive Examinations The Eighth Edition Made Olympians Rise And Shine Intellectually AICE Presents

Stuti Kalra, GT Network Brainleaks-277 mity Institute for Com- FOR CLASS VI-X petitive Examinations Aorganised its 8th Amity Two objects A and B are International Olympiad for thrown upward Mathematics, Physics, Chem- simultaneously with the istry and Biology from May 20 - same speed the mass of A is 25, 2019 at Amity University, Noida. The Olympiad, an initia- greater then the mass of B. tive of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Suppose the air exerts a Chairperson, Amity Group of constant and equal force of Schools & RBEF, aims to make resistance on the two Amity a global platform of ho- bodies, then Pics: Ravinder Gusain, GT Network listic learning and intellectual (a) The two bodies will growth for fostering scientific across the world assemble at were also taken for sightseeing in reach the same height temperament and learning. Amity to learn and undertake Delhi and an excursion tour to (b) A will go higher then B The seven day gala festival of rigorous tests, experiments, Agra on May 24, 2019 after the (c) B will go higher then A Science and Mathematics was analysis, reasoning, brainstorm- rigorous olympiads were over. (d) Any of the above three inaugurated with the traditional ing, evaluations, etc, conducted The olympiad came to a grand may happen depending on lamp lighting ceremony by the by experts. The final exam com- closure with a valedictory cere- the speed with which the esteemed dignitaries, in the likes mony held on May 25, 2019. The objects are thrown of Dr Gurinder Singh, group vice Winners shine event was graced by the presence chancellor, Amity University; of Dr Poornima Rupal, director, Last Date: correct entries win 3 attractive prizes Dr SV Eswaran, visiting scien- Junior Team Indo French Centre for the Pro- July 19, 2019 tist, UNESCO DPT & advisor, motion of Advanced Research, AICE and Meenakshi Rawal, Overall Gold 1 (Tajikistan) as the chief guest and Jalolov Ans. Brainleaks 276: (d) director, AICE. Mirzosharif Asomudinovich, Overall Silver 1 (Tajikistan) Winner for Brainleaks 276 Students from Amitasha, charge d’affaires, Tajikistan as Amity’s school for less privi- Overall Bronze 2 (Tajikistan) the special guest. The winners of 1. Deeptanshu Nandi, IX A, AIS Gur 43 leged girl children, chanted 14 (Afghanistan) the competition were felicitated 2. Aditi Gupta, VIII-H, AIS Gur 46 shlokas and presented a welcome Special Mention with medals and certificates by 7 (Tajikistan) song. The Olympiad attended by Chairperson, who in her address, Name:...... more than 250 intellectual learn- Senior Team also blessed the winners heartily ers and their mentors from na- and inspired them to be perse- Overall Gold 1 (Turkmenistan) Class:...... tions like Turkey, Kazakhstan, verant in life. She expressed her Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Overall Silver 1 (Tajikistan) immense happiness and heartfelt Turkmenistan, Oman, UAE and Overall Bronze 1 (India) delight at the fact that eight stu- School:...... Tajikistan was declared open by dents from Amitasha who partic- 26 (India) Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chair- ipated in the olympiad for the person, Amity Group of Schools 2 (Afghanistan) first time brought home silver Send your answers to The Global Times, & RBEF. Over 150 students and bronze medals. E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 24 or e-mail 1 (Mauritius) your answers at [email protected] from different nations and more The event also witnessed arbitra- than 100 students from different Special Mention 1 (Nepal) tors, advisors, jury members and schools of Delhi / NCR partici- 2 (Tajikistan) team members being felicitated pated in the olympiad. The high- 1 (Turkmenistan) for their core contributions in Subject Overall Gold Overall Silver Overall Bronze Special Mention lights of the event were the first making Amity International 1 (UAE) India (AIS Vas 6 & Amitasha ever participation by students Olympiad a phenomenal suc- Mathematics Turkmenistan Tajikistan Amitasha Noida from Amitasha, and the presence cess. The gala ceremony came to Noida) of Russia as an observer team prises both theory and practical an end with a mellifluous song India (AIS Saket & Bangladesh & India (AIS Saket, AIS Mayur represented by Fyodor Anatolye- and is at par with the toughest performance by a student from Physics AIS Noida vich Rozovskiy, head, Russian examinations in the world. Its Tajikistan and an elegant march AIS Mayur Vihar) Turkmenistan Vihar, AIS Pushp Vihar) Culture Centre, New Delhi. questions are meticulously de- past, followed by a team photo First of its kind, the olympiad is signed by a team of eminent aca- shoot session of the students and Chemistry Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Turkmenistan - a week-long residential pro- demicians, scientists, engineers the representatives from various Biology Turkmenistan Turkmenistan India (AIS Gurugram 46) - gramme, where students from all and education experts. The teams different nations.G T One for the teachers National Conference On Teacher Development AIBAS of old teachers. He also ex- plained the significance of mity Institute of Behav- ‘Gurus’. He concluded by saying Launch of magazine by esteemed panelists ioural & Allied Sciences that the stature of teacher is that A(AIBAS) organised a of God and bonding with teach- For the future one day national conference on ers is very important. the topic ‘Professional Develop- The seminar proceeded with two ment of Teachers: Innovative technical sessions: ‘Emerging AIES & AIETSM Tanu Jindal, director, AIETSM Paradigms And Practices’ on Avenues for professional devel- & AIES spoke on the issue of March 5, 2019. The conference opment of educators’ and ‘Inno- national workshop on water contamination with spe- saw Adarsh Kumar, executive di- vative paradigm shifts in World Environment cial reference to the rivers Hin- rector, FDDI as the honourable teaching learning process’ re- ADay was organised on don, Ghaggar and Yamuna. Dr guest and keynote speaker. Dr spectively. 26 paper presenters June 4, 2019 at AUUP Noida Jitender Kumar (IFS), secre- DS Rathore, advisor, Dept of from different universities like by AIES and AIETSM, based tary, NITI Aayog, talked about Sanskrit; Prof (Dr) Ranjana Bha- Lighting of the lamp by distinguished guests Central University of Kerala, on the theme ‘Conserving the need for environment tia, acting director, AIPS and Dr Delhi University, etc, spoke at Green Earth and Blue Oceans friendly infrastructures Alka Mudggal, head, AIE and guests. The conference started develop and integrate philosophy length on the various innovative for Sustainability’. The work- Later the magazine ‘Amity En- participants from several univer- with an address by Dr Harsh and psychology in technical teaching practices and profes- shop commemorated ‘World vironmental Education and sities were also in attendance. Kumar Tyagi, HoI, AIBAS, knowledge. sional growth of teachers. Environment Day’ (June 5) and Research Jan-Dec 2018’ was The event commenced with a where he spoke about the profes- The highlight of the event was The conference succeeded in ‘World Ocean Day’ (June 8). released and the ‘Green planta- Saraswati vandana, performed sional development of teachers. the speech by Dr Adarsh Kumar providing a platform for enhanc- Speaking on the occasion, Prof tion drive’ was launched. by the students of AIBAS fol- His speech concluded by appris- who began his address with a ing respect, unity and love to- lowed by lighting of lamp by the ing the audience on the need to Sanskrit shloka in remembrance wards teaching profession. G T Mythical Ganga In mythology, Ganga’s THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 father is King Himavat, 4 or the great Himalayan Muse Editorial mountains. A proud mother A true love story As I look back, nurturing Vasudhaiva kutumbakam’ – the world is one family young minds at Amity, I find that in these 27 years, numer- is a philosophy that Amity swears by. Home to ous Amitians have passed out countless exchange programmes, Amity has from Amity and transformed into global leaders. Whenever welcomed students from across the world with Dr Amita Chauhan and wherever I meet an Amit- open doors and warm embraces. Two exchange Chairperson ian, I can see and feel their students having experienced these emotions, share spirit of ‘Once an Amitian, always an Amitian.’ The value systems of ‘Vidya their love story with Amity. Dadati Vinayam’ and ‘BHAAG’ are so conspic- uous in their day to day work life, that it makes Name: Harry Cnops me feel contented and satisfied. It’s like you can take an ‘Amitian out of Amity’ but you can School: AIS Saket never take ‘Amity out of Amitian’. This is what truly makes us different from others. At Amity Programme: Italy One we don’t just learn, but we grow together. We Year Programme don’t just pass exams, but forge lifelong bonds of love, care and compassion. The way many Amitians donate their first salary to Amitasha, nitially, the idea of staying abroad Harry Cnops attends havan ceremony the way our alumnus keep visiting their school for one year seemed a very far- to share their experiences and guide their jun- Ifetched, impossible goal. The first iors, speaks volumes of the deep-rooted feelings part of any transition is usually the for their alma-mater. I have always said that I hardest. I was missing home and try- New culture beneficial as it gave me a new per- work like a mother and to me every Amitian is ing to adjust to a new culture. But India is known for its numerous festi- spective towards things and made me my own child, and hence like any mother I love thankfully, things worked out. When I vals, and I’ve been lucky to experi- more open minded. It gave me a to see my children on the top. I love to see them arrived in India, I faced a few diffi- ence most of them, like Navratri chance to know so many people from live the spirit of Amity. I love to see them carry culties, but with the continuous care, during which I went to Ahmedabad. all over world, changed my opinions forward the legacy of Amity. compassion and guidance of Diwali and Holi are my favourite and shed all the stereotypes that I had This special ‘Farewell edition’ stirs nostalgic Dr. (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairper- ones. I also had the pleasure to learn in the past; making me a real global Harry Cnops plays tabla memories and yet fills me with pride to watch son, Amity Group of Schools & RBEF tabla, in which I still have to practice citizen in the process. One year down another lot of Amitians transition to dreams. As and mentorship of school principal a lot. I visited many places like Na- the line, I have understood Indian cul- a nurturer, I want to say, fly very high, but keep Divya Bhatia and vice principal Alka tional War Museum and Taj Mahal ture and integrated myself into it, so coming back to us. Keep these bonds alive by Saxena, and my lovely host family, I’ve been able to study Hindi in which and cities like Ahmedabad, Ajmer, much so that now I can call India ‘My sharing your achievements with your mother. It the journey became rather smooth. I made some improvement and it has Jaipur, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Chen- home’. For me now Italy and India are makes me feel proud to hear about you, no mat- AIS Saket welcomed me graciously, helped me a lot in my daily life. I also nai and Coorg. All these opportunites not very different from each other. ter where you are. G T on this beautiful journey. participated in AIMUN as a delegate helped me in becoming a part of the This experience of living in a far flung of General Assembly of Jamaica and community, learn Indian culture and country with a different language New learnings ACC Camp in Amity University appreciate how diverse India is which made me more responsible, careful, Wanderlust Being in the country for a year, I learnt Gurugram. Other than these new les- you can’t understand as a tourist. I emotionally strong and adaptable. a lot of things. I want to thank AIS sons, I also learnt to be a better person truly thank Amity for being my host, My life has changed forever, I have Saket, for it taught me not just aca- because of the community services, providing me a host family and giving changed for the better and I don’t I am sure these vacations have demics but lessons in culture and life. which I did at Aruna Asif Ali hospital, me the opportunity to be a part of In- think I’ll ever be the same again. All been great for you and most of At school, I kept learning different with Amitasha students and with the dian society and culture. of these wonderful people have you must have been to differ- things, made new friends, attended children of Asha Deep Foundation for worked so hard for me this year. I will ent places, seen myriad cul- Home Science classes where I learnt three months. It made me feel like I New me always be grateful to them for wel- tures. This year, I too had the to cook new cuisines. During the year am a part of this community. This programme has been extremely coming me into the Amity family.G T opportunity to spend some Vira Sharma time in the lush green valleys, Managing Editor dense pine and cedar trees, neatly lined cottages, majestic mountains, pristine rivers and streams, pleasant sunshine, neat and clean roads, zero garbage, no plastic ie Pelling in Sikkim. A pristine and be- guiling place, nestled in the glorious, mighty Hi- malayas, Pelling enchanted me the most with its amazing cleanliness on the streets, awareness towards environmental care and protection the people had. Nature is a part of their culture. I was enthralled to see that every person in Sikkim owes responsibility to maintain their surroundings and environment clean and they urge their tourists also to follow the same. They have banned plastic bottles and polystyrene products Luka Wohl with Amitasha students Luka Wohl makes a scupture all over the state. They grow up with the value system that these mountains, rivers and forests are our parents and we need to care for them. n July 3, 2018, myself along That’s what I learnt into the person that I am today. Hav- Talk of responsible tourism and Sikkim is the with 6 other fellow Ameri- Name: Luka Wohl Throughout my ten month stay at ing spent an academic year abroad, I crowning jewel of the same. Having experi- Ocans landed at the Indira Amity, I participated in many extra- can now say it was all I could have enced this, I come back imbibing a lesson that if Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. I curricular activities such as sculpture imagined and more – I have Amity to a small Himalayan state can love and care for its didn’t know, where I would be staying School: AIS Gur 46 making, tabla percussion, Home Sci- thank for it, who made my journey environment and make even their tourists follow for the next ten months, except for in ence practicals, yoga, kho-kho, and easy and comfortable in India. I the suit, every state, every city, every town of Delhi-NCR, but nevertheless, I was Programme: USA many more. I am tremendously grate- would like to extend my deepest India can do it. All we need is a strong will and bustling with excitement. I remember YES Abroad ful for the flexibility of Amity for al- thanks to Amity for the generosity determination to make it happen. I come back my first thought when exiting the air- lowing me to participate in these and kindness extended to me determined that I will take responsibility to keep port at midnight was that it was unbe- Exchange Program activities – things I would never have throughout. Thank you for allowing my surroundings clean and not use plastic. I will lievably hot, crowded and the cars been able to do back in the US due to me to become a part of the Amity make changes in my lifestyle and I hope my fel- were always honking. Now, looking my course load. I also participated in family during my stay at Amity In- lows, friends, colleagues and everyone will join back at my departure from the US and first day of being there. My first day Interact Club, Youth Power and Ami- ternational School Sector 46, Guru- me with their strength. In Miriam Beard’s my arrival in India, it is unbelievable at AIS Gurugram 46 was on July 9, tasha – an initiative for less privi- gram. I would also like to thank my words, “Travel is more than the seeing of sights. how much I’ve grown as a person. 2019 where I was welcomed with leged girl child of the school. Most host family. They really helped me to It is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, open arms and eager smiles. I was memorable experiences I had at immerse in the new culture fully and in the ideas of living.” G T That’s how it progressed introduced to the staff and partici- school were, celebrating many Indian in adopting Indian traditions, culture, During the first two weeks in India, I pated in the traditional lamp lighting festivals with the Amitasha students. and customs that I will take back to

Published and Printed by Mr R.R. Aiyar on behalf of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan stayed with a teacher Rupinder and ceremony with school principal, Arti It has given me a lot of good things America. I will carry every experi- from E-26, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 and printed from HT Media Ltd, her family. As everything Indian was Chopra. With such a warm welcome, to remember and take back home. ence, no matter how small, back with No 8, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida. Editor Ms Vira Sharma. n Edition: Vol 11, Issue 14 n RNI No. DELENG / 2009 / 30258. Both for free new to me, over the two weeks they a garland around my neck, tikka on me to the United States, where I hope distribution and annual subscription of 900. introduced me to different Indian my forehead; I truly felt at home. I That’s who I am today to continue to spread joy and these Opinions expressed in GT articles are of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or publishers. While the editors do their utmost to verify foods and places. After another two was shown the whole school, the Now reflecting that I’ve been in values. No matter where life may information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. weeks, I switched to my permanent sculpture lab, the ATL lab and I was India for 10 months, it is unbeliev- take me, I will always be an Amitian Published for the period July 8-21, 2019 host family. I felt at home since the impressed. able how I’ve changed and grown at heart.G T According to Indian mythology, THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 Ganga lives in the locks of Lord 5 Shiva. Youth Power 2018-19

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outh Power is an annual social leadership programme Yorganised by The Global Times. It witnesses 10 teams from Amity schools engage in varied social causes in several stages. One of them is ‘Panel Discussion’ where experts discuss several aspects of the chosen social cause. Here’s presenting Part 2 of this exclusive eight-part series, based on the panel discussions organised by YP teams, and a host of opinions as experts debate on ‘Electricity Conservation and Sustainable Energy’, the cause chosen by YP team of AIS Gur 46. Energy is life Which Is Why It Needs To Be Saved; If We Want To See A Bright Future Every misstep hurts us Mobilise resources

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Pic: Tushti Sharma, AIS Saket, XII E A 14 year long story Au revoir, home Ananya Grover fire was kindled to bless each student. The ou take a deep breath and with. By the end, the ambience AIS Noida, XII B batch of 2019 then gathered to click photo- you walk through the became a repository of bittersweet graphs, to preserve a whole album worth of Ydoors. It’s the morning of memories reminiscent of the golden his story began 14 years ago, when memories. The ceremony saw Chairperson, your last day at school. You say days in the students’ lives. Students these little buds had just joined Amity Group of Schools & RBEF, hello to your friends and try to keep and parents spoke at length about TAmity’s family. Now, on the other Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, emphasising the the tears from falling down your their bond with the red brick side, they are ready to bloom as flowers and importance BHAAG.This was followed by cheeks. Little do you notice, building that will forever hold so leave behind their beautiful legacy of endless moving speeches of parents and students of everybody else is feeling the same many memories for them. stories. The last the batch. The impassioned students cele- way. This is how the students felt, A round of laughter, tears and back- AIS Saket chapter of their brated every minute of their 14 year long leaving behind their second home slapping banter echoed all around, story began on story when they took the blessings of their of fourteen years. accompanied by frantic photo the day of the teachers and hugged their peers with tears All students were warmly shoots where students hugged each citation cere- flowing throughout. The day came to a close welcomed with a heartfelt address other and promised friendship for a AIS Noida mony. The with the nostalgic singing of the school song of principal Divya Bhatia. She lifetime. The programme ended day started ‘Vidya Dadati Vinayam’ which made every- highlighted the long journey of with a rendition of the special song, with a havan, one emotional as the rolling credits came on these students and the trail of ‘Showers of blessings’ and a deluge where the hallowed and the curtain finally closed. achievements they blazed forth of rose petals.

Inspiring Speeches And Million Memories, Citation Ceremony Said It All

The end of an era First adieu A stream of AIS MV Ananya Singal & of the legacy they bore as true blue itations are always special as they many emotions Atrayee Guha Amitians. This was followed by bring the bittersweet goodness of AIS Gur 43, XII D the presentation of citations and Cgoodbyes. But, it was even more rand stage. Shamiana. Rose petals. Gush of ganesh vandana. The floor was special for AIS Vas 6 for it experienced emotions. Endless memories. That’s what the he citation ceremony then opened to the parents who this sorrow-joy medley as it bid adieu to Gcitation ceremony of AIS MV brought along commenced with a farewell thanked Amity for being a pillar of its first ever batch. This was the first batch with itself. For one last time each student of Class XII Tpoem, recited for the strength for their child. that completed the full circle of 14 years accorded the centerstage to receive their citations. graduating batch. As the outgoing The hall reverberated with voices ever since the inception of the school in Beautiful words written by the teachers in the head boy and head girl took to the of students singing their beloved 2005. Principal, Sunila Athley extended a ‘citation’ encapsulated nothing else but love for each stage, reminiscing the good old school song one last time together. warm welcome to the students with her student. Soon after receiving the beautiful parting gift, days, tears welled up in every eye. There wasn’t a single dry eye as AIS Gur 46 inspirational words. As a token of re- the final goodbye melody was played and rose petals But the show must go on, and so blessing ceremony commenced. membrance, the students were given a were showered upon the batch of 2019 by teachers should the legacy that the batch of Each student could be seen holding commemorative plate with the school in- and parents. As countless blessings rained in the form 2019 had acquired during their their friends and teachers close, signia and photograph with ‘Always an of petals, each student walked down the memory lane, stint in the red brick building. The promising to keep seeing each Amitian’ inscribed below it. They were AIS Vas 1 thinking about the familiar faces who held their hands outgoing batch passed on a diya to other and crying their hearts out. also felicitated with framed citations in this journey. This culmination of the ceremony was their juniors, which was symbolic After all, it was the end of an era. For one last time which highlighted their achievements. marked by a stream of emotions flowing unbridled Pic: Tushar Dhenwal, AIS Gur 43, XII C The students walked up to the stage with through the eyes of teachers, students and parents. s the batch of 2019 stood was the last time they sang the lighted lamps dispelling the darkness of Pics: Kshitiz Saxena, AIS Vas 1, XII B on the threshold of school song. And when so many ignorance. The programme culminated Aentering a new world, AIS lasts come together, tears are only with ‘Showers of Blessings.’ Gur 46 invited its students one last but inevitable. Pic: Abhishek Singh, AIS Vas 6, XII A A fine blend AIS Gur 43 time to take the blessings of their The ceremony commenced with a Here comes final goodbye mentors and teachers mesmerising performance on Sanskruti Bharti school principal kick-started before they left the Ganesh Stuti. The AIS Vas 1, XII B the event. Citations were ll good things come to an end. Ditto for the 14 year old sojourn of the outgoing batch school premises. outgoing head boy given out to the students as AIS PV of Amity Pushp Vihar. The citation ceremony organised in the school marked this very The citation and head girl ostalgia, magic, they held their tears back at Aending. The event that commenced with a havan had it all – melodious tunes reverber- ceremony expressed their laughter, blessings - this special moment. Walking ating in the air as the school choir presented nostalgic songs; mantras chanted for the success of was an event gratitude to the Nthe citation ceremony through the deluge of rose the outgoing batch; inspiring words of the school principal encouraging students to keep up the of many school in their of 2019 was a fine blend of all petals being showered by the Amity legacy; ‘Shower of Blessings’ that saw students tread the route of nostalgia. lasts. It was speeches. As the this and more. The ceremony teachers amidst abundant the last time citations were began with the blessings, the students the batch of announced, the lighting of the bid a very teary 2019 children walked up lamp. adieu to participated in to the stage holding a Inspiring their dear the school havan, a diya. The event ended on words school. ritual that had become a a tearful note with ‘Shower of by the part of their lives. It was the last Blessings’ wherein the parents and time they heard the motivating teachers showered flower petals on words of their beloved Chairperson the students, providing an apt Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, who has ending to the evening that AIS Vas 6 always been a mother to them. It celebrated all their lasts. Bless you!

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Godspeed Pics: Rohan Rajiv, XII B & Amay Arora, XII F, AIS Noida t was a beautiful morning. The sun dent stepped up on stage to receive a he afternoon fanfare began revved up everyone’s spirits. The shone as brightly as the batch of memento, their various achievements with the traditional students performed on a French A journey of 14 years I2019, who’d turned up in their finest were highlighted. The event had its fair Trecitation of Gayatri song making the afternoon more Khushi Saxena, AIS Noida, XII I attire for their ‘Blessing Ceremony’. As share of fun moments Mantra and lighting of the vibrant. The selfie corners To good old times the elegantly as the junior students lamp. The seniors were were an enormous hit as the ith a twinkle in every eye, anticipation in dressed students AIS Jagdishpur put up foot tapping left dewy-eyed after the students created everlasting every heart and a tremble in every foot, Atrayee Guha & ‘Flashlight’, which took the walked into their performances for their welcome speech memories. The ensemble Wthe batch of 2019 walked down the red AIS Noida Soumya Srivastava students down the memory alma mater one last seniors. The foot tapping music played accompanied by a band of the school created carpet. The curtains rose to a drama performance AIS Gur 43, XII D lane. The celebrations had time, they were accorded a warm wel- by the DJ along with the variety of nostalgic video, which the perfect ambience with a based on the theme ‘One Last Class’, beginning almost come to an end when come by their juniors. sumptuous food only added to the fer- took them down the befitting musical tribute to from their days of primary school to middle and xcitement, coupled with a tinge the juniors surprised their The event held to recognise the outgo- vour. memory lane. It was an their seniors bidding them finally to senior year. The juniors performed to the tunes of nervousness, filled the air as seniors by playing a ing batch, fulfilled its aim in more ways All in all, the ‘Blessing Ceremony’ was amalgamation of all the adieu. Different titles like of ‘Koi kahe kehta rahe,’ ‘Pretty woman’ and ‘Mauja hi Ethe outgoing batch of 2019 specially made video than one, by making every child of the an event that will be cherished by all for beautiful moments they Mr & Ms Amity, Mr & Ms mauja’ to turn the sad faces into gleaming smiles. entered the gates of their alma mater capturing their school outgoing batch feel special. As each stu- a long time to come. spent in school. The Popular, Mr & Ms Well With a bitter-sweet taste of nostalgia in their hearts, for the last time as proud Amitians. years, sure to kindle afternoon proceeded with a Dressed were awarded. the seniors departed, exactly how they had walked in The juniors were all decked up as they nostalgia and bittersweet dance performance which Godspeed batch of 2019! 14 years ago. geared up for the farewell celebrations. emotions. Pic: Shashwat Yadav, AIS Vas 6, XII E The show kick started with scintillating It was indeed an dance performances by the enthusiastic afternoon that will be AIS Gur 43 current batch. Moreover, what’s a etched in everyone’s celebration without music? hearts forever. AIS Vas 6 The stage was then taken over by the school band which presented a soulful fusion of Western and Indian music. Pics: Dev Yadav & Sashreek Das AIS Gur 43, XI A The buzz in the hall came to a halt with Pics: Vinayak Seth, AIS MV, VIII A the soothing performance of the song AIS MV Arpit Gupta, XII C & Stuti Kakkar, XII E, AIS Saket Meri gully mein Pic: Vidushi Bhardwaj, AIS Saket, XI E elcome to ‘Ek Aakhri Baar Meri Gully Mein’, farewell W2019. The speakers for once Memories galore didn’t pronounce announcements, but Potpourri reverberated with peppy songs instead. he atmosphere was emotionally AIS Gur 46 Ramsha Matin, AIS Vas 6, XII D Desi and videsi dance performances charged as the school bid had everyone tapping their feet. Titles Tfarewell to the taking dance performances by n award show with witty hosts like ‘Mr India’ ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ outgoing batch of 2019.To the students of Class XII, and and titles like ‘Duchess of ‘Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi’ were given mark this nostalgic point the crowning of Mr and Ms ADance’ and ‘Amity’s PT away. Musical performances swayed in time, which would go Amity and several other Usha’; school band taking it up with the crowd. The show ended with a down the memory lane titles. Like everything else, songs overpowered with nostalgia; a short film which was a collection of for years to come for this ceremony also came to an ravishing ramp walk; a hilarious skit AIS Saket memories. Students bid adieu to their everyone who was part of it, end, but not before it brought and embarrassing confessions - the school life with a dance, their last one the farewell ceremony opened tears to everyone present, and farewell celebrations at AIS Vas 6 were Sweet endings Party to on the grounds of Amity as Amitians. with a video revisiting the old days of made another beautiful addition to a potpourri. Eyes moistened as teachers school. Several action-packed, breath- their school memories. gave out final messages, but it was Kaveri Mathur, AIS MV, XII E back to celebration with the cake- he farewell celebrations cutting and DJ. Though the day marked he red carpet had been rolled part commenced with great Farewell fiesta the end of a phase, it was also a out, and the grand gates opened. IS Pushp Vihar bid adieu to its Texcitement amidst conferring of Good luck kids! welcome to a new beginning. TSoon-to-be adults, all dressed to batch of 2019, with full pomp ‘Shahi’ titles and reading out Pic: Kshitiz Saxena, AIS Vas 1, XII B impress, flooded into their red brick Aand gusto. The outgoing batch, compliments for the outgoing seniors. AIS Vas 1 Srishti Singh, AIS VYC, X A home one last time, as a dressed in their best attires, entered Scintillating performances and shower of petals and dancing to the beat of ‘Baari Barsi’ pulsating music rocked the ambience. he Good Luck party began with warm smiles greeted accompanied by an enthusiastic dhol, Students of current batch, presented an a warm welcome by the excited them. Little did the with surprise awards like to start the event on a high note. The amusing skit and a group dance on a Tjuniors. A havan organised to outgoing batch ‘Poo bani Parvati’, celebration began with a vibrant medley of peppy numbers and retro bless the outgoing students added to know, that they had ‘Sasta Ambani’, to fashion show. The spirits flew high as songs. The outgoing students also the warmth. The juniors delivered an unforgettable name a few. Mr and Ms the school band had everyone swaying spoke their heart out in their power-packed performances to dazzle experience awaiting Amity were grabbed by to the beat with songs like ‘Yaaron valedictory speeches, and it was an their seniors, all of which stole every them. Farewell 2019 Aviral Arora and Vidhi dosti’, ‘Hai junoon’ et al. Mr & Ms emotional moment for everybody. The heart. A small video at the end of the had commenced. One Bajaj. Every good thing Amity, along with other titles were also soon to be alumni cut the farewell cake function took after the other, enthralling comes to an end, so did the met with a wave of energy. The and captured as many memories as everyone down AIS VYC dance performances and fun-filled zealous celebrations farewell ended on a light comedic roast possible. The day was a fiesta devoted memory lane. The emotional day came musical melodies made the audience with cutting of a mouth-watering cake. of the outgoing batch. This goodbye to the years spent together with friends to a close with the teachers showering groove and sing along. To add some After all, who says that endings can’t was sure one fab party! AIS PV and teachers. blessings on the students. more spice, the seniors were bestowed be sweet?

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