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➤Read more about Vaishali ➤ Students present a ➤ Youngsters should enjoy STUDENT EDITION Shroff, the author of children’s novel DIY project that will the journey that landed THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 TODAY’S book 'Sita's Chitwan', which takes help you take your time them in the team, says Newspaper in Education readers on a tour to Nepal's first off screen Shikhar Dhawan, the inter- EDITION national park PAGE 3 im captain of Team India PAGE 2 PAGE 4 CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 SUNDAR PICHAI PHISHING ATTACKS VIA The CEO of Alphabet and Google, in an interview with WHATSAPP, TELEGRAM When you will wave the flag in Tokyo, the world will see. the BBC, shared his thoughts on internet freedom, Don't take pressure of win- kids’ dependence on technology, and much more... ning, just tell yourself one SOAR IN INDIA thing that we will do our best. I will say it again 'cheer for India'. I  ON WHETHER TECHNOLOGY IS  ON INDIA ndia is among the top-three see you all together and I see some DESTROYING KIDS' CREATIVITY AND I am an American citizen but India is countries facing phishing things common — confidence, ABILITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS deeply within me. So, it's a big part of attacks primarily via positivity, discipline, dedication and I think we should worry, and I’m glad who I am. I instant mobile messaging commitment. You are a reflection of there are experts looking at areas like apps like Facebook-owned WhatsApp new India. You come from all of India, mental health, and all that, but I would  ON WHEN DID HE LAST CRY and highly-encrypted Telegram, a new some started in field, some in acade- also say that throughout history, we’ve Seeing the morgue trucks parked report has claimed. The biggest share mies but all of you are part of Team of detected malicious links always been worried about technology. around the world through Covid, and India. You are going to represent the seeing what’s hap- between December 2020 and country, and this spirit is the image  ON FREE AND OPEN INTERNET pened in India. May were sent via WhatsApp of India. You play with all your spirit, The free and open internet is under (89.6 per cent), followed by work more on your technique attack in countries around the Telegram (5.6 per cent), Narendra Modi, PM, addressing world. Many countries are restrict- according to data shared by Indian contingent to Tokyo ing the flow of information and the Kaspersky Internet Security Olympics model is often taken for granted. for Android, part of the cyber None of our major products and security firm Kaspersky Lab. services are available in China. Countries experiencing the highest  ON ARTIFICIAL number of phishing attacks were NEWS IN INTELLIGENCE Russia (46 per cent), Brazil (15 per I view Artificial Intelligence (AI) CLUES as the most-profound technology cent) and India (7 per cent) that humanity will ever develop WHICH COUNTRY BOASTS and work on. You know, if you THE ONLY NATIONAL FLAG think about fire or electricity Even if messages and websites IN THE WORLD THAT or the internet, AI is like that. BEWARE look real, the hyperlinks, most DOESN'T HAVE FOUR SIDES? But I think AI is even more In a phishing attack, a cybercriminal 3 likely, will have incorrect Clue 1: It hosts the permanent secre- profound. tariat of the SAARC sends a fraudulent message designed spelling, or they can redirect you to a different place Clue 2: Sandeep Lamichhane became I allow my kids to be on 1 to trick a human victim into revealing the first cricketer from the country to Celeb Even if a message or letter came sensitive information to the attacker, or to play in the IPL YouTube. As far as policy from one of your best friends, on screen time for kids is concerned, I talk deploy malicious software on the victim's Clue 3: It boasts a female President, remember that their accounts think this generation needs to learn to adapt to infrastructure like ransomware 4 Bidhya Devi Bhandari, the first woman to hold the office in the country technology, it’s going to be a big part of their Sometimes, it can be difficult to could also have been hacked lives. So, I’ve encouraged them to develop determine whetherCLUES an attack is Remain cautious in any situation. ANSWER: NEPAL. Sher Bahadur Deuba has boundaries on their own, but I approach it as a phishing, as the difference can be Even if a message seems friend- taken oath as the PM for the fifth time, hours journey of personal responsibility 2 after he refused to swear in seeking a correc- just one character or a minor mistake 5 ly, be wary of links and attach- On whether children should be allowed to ments tion in his appointment letter, which was miss- spend time on YouTube ing in the constitutional clause under which he was named as the successor of KP Oli Facebook rolls out new feature. Group FOR THE RECORD Tennis Star Naomi Osaka gets admins can now designate ‘Group Experts’ own line of Barbie dolls acebook has come up with a new feature called 'Group Experts', MEET CHRIS GAYLE: our-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osa- which will let admins designate members with better knowledge on a ka now has her own line of Barbie dolls. The 23-year- given subject as the expert. With this new feature, Facebook hopes BOSS OF T20 UNIVERSE F old world No 2 tennis player, who has used her posi- F tion to call attention to issues of police violence and racial to tackle the spread of misinformation on the Group pages by letting or him, age is just a number. West Indies inequality,became a part of Mattel Inc’s push to make its experts decide the authenticity of the information... iconic toy line more diverse, with dolls based on different opener Chrish Gayle isn't just an enter- role models and professions. “It’s such an honour to be a tainer in the shortest format of the game part of the Barbie Role Model series, and to remind young TECHAWAY but a true legend when it comes to limit- girls that they can make a difference in the world. I want on Facebook F young girls everywhere to feel empowered to dream big," groups ed-overs cricket. In the third T20I against Australia Osaka, who grew up idolising 23-times Grand Slam cham- around the world," the recently, the ‘Universe Boss’ reached another pion Serena Williams, said in a statement. social networking site said breathtaking milestone, as he  Mattel’s tie-up with Japan’s Osaka is the latest exam- in a blog post became the first batsman all ple of brands becoming more comfortable with taking a  More to this feature, mem- across the globe to reg- stand on social issues and banking on partnerships with bers of any group will be able to ister 14,000 runs in female athletes to pull in new customers  The 'Group Expert' will have a badge accept or decline the role desig- T20 cricket alone. The  In April, Gap Inc’s Athleta brand signed four-time FOR A CAUSE next to their name, which will show up nated to them. In case an untrust- hard-hitting batsman Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles for a new on posts, comments and during Q&A ses- worthy member becomes the expert, reached the milestone apparel partnership, with a focus on diversity and inclusion sions. "There are more than 70 million the admin has exclusive powers to with a six off Adam Zampa.  Mattel also has Barbie dolls modelled on US soccer player Alex Morgan and Olympic admins and moderators running active remove them from their status fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad

SPACE RICE: CHINA HARVESTS FIRST BATCH Following Gayle on the list is his compatriot Kieron FACTOID OF RICE THAT TRAVELLED AROUND THE MOON Pollard, who has 10,836 $1.56 MILLION runs in the format to his Price of a 25-year-old copy of Super In the original game, Mario must hina has harvested its first name. Pakistan's Mario 64 in its original packaging, a save the peace-loving Mushroom batch of rice grown from the Shoaib Malik isn't far record price for a People from the Koopa, a tribe Cseeds that travelled 23 days in video game, which space on the Chang'e-5 lunar probe in behind Pollard with of turtles known for their 1,074 runs in 425 was sold recently at black magic. The game November 2020. After the seeds were an auction. The matches. Australia's spawned an enduring exposed to zero gravity and cosmic radi- game, which was a part ation. They were harvested at the space David Warner of a private collection, theme song and multiple vari- breeding research centre of the South (10,017 runs in 304 is sealed inside a clear plas- ations, including Super Mario China Agricultural University in matches) and tic case resembling the anti-theft 64, in which Mario faces an Guangdong province. They are expected to offer new varieties of rice India's Virat boxes used by retail stores. It array of obstacles and adver- that will help boost China's breeding industry efficiency. SPACE Kohli (9,992 includes a certification from Wata saries as he tries to rescue runs in 310 Games, an authentication company, the kidnapped Princess AROUND 40 GRAMS OF THE SEEDS MADE THE TRIP TO matches) com- attesting to its “like new” and fac- Peach from the villain THE MOON AND THE YIELD WILL ENRICH CHINA'S plete the top five tory-sealed condition, in its origi- Bowser GRAIN VARIETIES, SAY EXPERTS nal shrink-wrapping. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” FAMILY TIME BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, POLITICIAN & SCIENTIST 02 THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 DIRECTOR’S CUT TIPS FOR BUDDING Author Vaishali Shroff’s latest children’s book ‘Sita’s Chitwan’ takes young readers on a tour to Nepal’s first national park. Narrated from the perspective of an FILMMAKERS 8-year-old Sita who dreams of becoming a nature guide just like her Baba, the book Hear from the horse’s mouth about the intricacies of filmmaking, the has plenty of astonishing facts about Chitwan National Park, and aims to inspire know-how, best courses on the subject and more… young readers about taking interest in wildlife. Excerpts from an interview:

[email protected] sects, reptiles, and every little species depend on each other WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO for survival. It’s a very symbi- Q WRITE ‘SITA’S CHITWAN’? otic existence. The monkeys While I have visited many na- jump from one tree to another, tional parks, I spent an entire dropping leaves and fruits to day walking inside Chitwan Na- the ground, which are in turn tional Park in Nepal with my eaten by the deer—they are al- family and our nature guide – ways seen hanging around to- Man Bahadur.He showed us the gether.Monkeys also warn the significance of slowing down, deer against stealthy predators. enjoying the breathtaking beau- Every creature helps another ty around us, listening to the and that is something we need melodious yet haunting sounds, to imbibe in our day-to-day liv- ough, Bill Bryson, and Douglas and feeling the forest with all ing, especially in the troubled Adams among many other legends. our senses. We would have times that we live in. missed all this in the rush of HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT TO completing the forest trail. This WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE Q WRITE ON? IN TERMS OF YOUR experience, my passion for Q CHILDREN’S STORIES? STORIES/THEMES. forests and conservation, and I love realistic fiction, thrillers, If I feel strongly and passionately the need to make readers em- detective stories and works of about something, I write about it. pathise with all the creatures non-fiction. I love poetry, too. That’s when I can feel the subject, [email protected] gives you a sense of aesthet- on our planet, compelled me to male nature guide, which is a very I’ve always enjoyed reading the the characters, in a way that my ilmmaker Durba ics, and with music, you un- write ‘Sita’s Chitwan’. male dominated profession, but it's amazing worlds created by the likes thoughts flow naturally through Sahay has high- derstand the flow of emotions definitely not improbable at all. Sita of Sukumar Ray and his son, Satya- words. I was so overwhelmed and lighted the beauty and rhythm. These are very THE CHOICE OF A FEMALE NA- aspires to be a nature guide, just like jit Ray, Rabindranath Tagore, Neil moved by my collective experiences of guru-shishya important ingredients to make Q TURE GUIDE WAS QUITE UNIQUE. her father and Sita’s father encour- Gaiman, Michael Morpurgo, Kate inside forests across the last decade F (teacher-student) a good movie. WHY? ages her to be the best nature guide DiCamillo, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, that I just had to write Sita’s story. tradition in her debut direc- 3. Learn Photography: Every sin- It's definitely rare to see a fe- there is. Thanks to women such as Agatha Christie, Shel Silverstein, That’s the only way the reader can torial work ‘Aavartan’. Rele- gle image tells a story. Learn Doma Paudel (first female Jack Prelutsky, Edward Lear, feel what they are reading and feel vant for youngsters, the movie and master the art of photog- nature guide in Nepal), Saman- Jacqueline Woodson, among others. encouraged to do their bit for our is about connecting to Indian raphy,if you can become good Chitwan National tha Helle (conservation scien- I also read books on environment by planet—I have tried my best to culture. Sahay entered the at telling a story with a still Park in Nepal is as tist at Chitwan), Radha Wagle authors such as David Attenbor- achieve that. world of acting by doing the- image then you are going to be big as 1,78,000 (Joint Secretary,Ministry of En- atre as a child artist and even- good at telling the story with football grounds! Tharus, vironment, Nepal), who are trail- tually progressed to script moving images. the ‘people of the for- blazers and are leading the way for writing and direction (she 4. Become a member of a movie more women to join the forest de- WRITING TIPS made a couple of short films BEST COURSES ON club: A filmmaker needs to be est’ have been living in partment in various capacities. In before her present feature film FILMMAKING IN INDIA a part of his fraternity,where Chitwan for over 400 years. fact, the Jim Corbett National Park Read. Read a lot. Reading broadens your perspective debut). In a conversation with he is surrounded by like-mind- ➤ FTII, Pune The national park is home in India introduced female nature and widens your horizons. Reading gives you a lot to Times NIE, Sahay gives sug- ed and creative individuals. A guides for the first time only last gestions to young people on ➤ SRFTI, Kolkata place where he can share his to more than 550 species think about and fills you up with fresh ideas, words, year (2020). I hope more girls feel en- how to begin a career in film- (ONE CAN CHOOSE THE COURSE AS PER THEIR work and receive appreciation of birds. And it’s the abode couraged to take up forest-related and new worlds you can create. It also helps you to making and shares her pro- FIELD OF INTEREST) or critical remarks as well as of one-horned rhinos professions upon reading this book. understand how stories and books are structured. fessional learnings. Focus on writing well and on improving your craft WHAT IS THAT WE CAN LEARN Q. Filmmaking isn’t a regular Best courses in filmmaking internationally FROM LIFE IN FORESTS? with every new story you write. If you are writ- and easy career choice! What Q ● ● It’s a common myth that forests are ing stories for children, just think about are your thoughts on this? La Femis, France Beijing Film Academy, places where one wild animal eats the kind of stories you enjoyed read- A. I must say that filmmaking ● The Polish National Film, Beijing, China another wild animal. That’s not all ing as a child. Think about how you is not something one can do on ● that happens inside a forest. It’s the a casual basis. It takes every- Television and Theatre The Film and TV School of most peaceful place on earth where can make the most boring sub- thing from you – your time, at- School in Lodz, Poland the Academy of the entire ecosystem—from the jects most enjoyable for children tention, dedication, invest- ● American Film Institute, Performing Arts in grass to the trees, birds, animals, in- to read. Above all, enjoy the entire ments, etc. There cannot be a Prague, Czech Republic casual approach to filmmaking. Los Angeles, California, US process of writing! (RECOMMENDED BY DURBA SAHAY) Q. What tips will you give to children/teens who have keen I don’t think they fit into the get enough encouragement interest in filmmaking – how classical art form of making and support. they can begin their journey? films. There are five tips I will 5. Attend film festivals: Film fes- A. Let’s say if a child is fit share with kids who want to tivals are a happening place if enough to handle a DSLR safe- pursue filmmaking: you don’t belong to a family of ly that weighs 1.5 to 3 kg, 1. Watch a lot of movies: With all filmmakers or don’t have a he/she is fit to aspire as a film- kinds of genres from around Godfather. A film festival can maker. I also want to clarify the world. bring you opportunities to be here that there are a lot of 2. Develop taste for literature and face to face with successful video bloggers and YouTuber music: These are the two things filmmakers, producers and teens who might think of that shape your personality if funding agencies to whom you themselves as filmmakers but you dive into it. Literature can pitch your ideas/scripts. 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MODERATOR: Srijan Sachdeva (VIII B) N C Jindal holds SECRETARY GENERAL: Saamuhik prarthna Aayan Goel (VIII D) MEMBERS : maiden SAARC Summit Afghanistan - Nikhil Mishra (VIII E) held at SB DAV roviding a platform to with the Coronavirus pan- students to learn demic. Through their per- Bangladesh - Harshita Kholiya (VIII E) about global pandem- suasive debate and discussion, Bhutan - Deyan Gupta (VIII A ) uraj Bhan DAV ic conditions, interna- the representatives of the India - Yuvraj Arora (VIII D) Public school P tional politics and col- member states as well as the Nepal - Ranvijay Dabas (VII D) has taken up a laborative strategies on common observing states showcased Svirtuous initia- concerns, N C Jindal Public solidarity by extending help Maldives - Jaagrit Vats (VI A) tive by organising ‘Saa- School, Punjabi Bagh, New to each other to combat the Pakistan - Dheer (VIII B) muhik Prarthna’ every Delhi organised its maiden vir- ongoing global crisis. The of- Sri Lanka - Tanishq (VIII B) evening at 5 pm since tual SAARC Summit on June 8, ficiating vice principal, Bhar- May 2021 from the school 2021. The summit was inaugu- ti Pushkin commended intel- OBSERVERS: portal to pray for the well rated by the school principal, Dr ligent speeches made by the Australia - Prachi Bhasin (VIII C) being of everyone in D K Pandey by virtually lighting students with their in-depth these challenging and the lamp. In his welcome address, comprehension of the process China – Tiana (VIII A) unpredictable times on he motivated the students to ex- for international cooperation. European Union - Manvi (VI B) account of Covid. The ploit this opportunity to develop She also appreciated the ef- power of collective their leadership skills and learn forts of the social science de- Iran - Kirat Manchanda (VIII C) prayers has been well how to promote mutual coopera- partment in the successful or- Japan - Ridhi Garg (VII D) recognised. their teachers and other appreciation from the tion and interdependence as pro- ganisation of the mock Mauritius - Garima (VII E) For two months now, elite members of the so- president DAVCMC, Pad- active future citizens of the glob- SAARC Summit on a virtual the meeting are regular- ciety. The students along ma Shri Dr Punam Suri, alised world. platform. Myanmar - Daksh (VI B) ly attended by eminent with their parents have also the chairman of SB- The students of classes VI-VIII The following students South Korea - Mokshda (VI E) members of DAVCMC been regularly joining DAV Public School and represented themselves as the del- performed their diverse roles United Kingdom - Jhanak (VI C) and Arya Samaj, Vasant through YouTube. by Dr Ramesh Arya, vice egates of South Asian countries with unparalleled zeal, confi- Vihar, principals of Del- The school principal president DAVCMC for and presented their plans to cope dence and conviction: United States - Aarush Kotecha (VII C) hi and NCR along with Dr Anita Ahuja received this brilliant initiative. Importance of yoga GHPS participates in Gurukul girls bring laurels to school urukul, The School takes explained to students international conference immense Gpride and pro- rmy Pub- rban legends is a fuse elation in living up lic School, cross cultural ex- to the responsibility of Noida cel- change program or- a premier educational Aebrated In- Uganised by Sesc Id- institute; and to live by ternational Yoga day iomas Caçador, Brazil re- the ideology of prepar- on June 21, 2021. It cently in which students and ing students for the was a live session or- teachers from Mexico, Nepal, journey called life. On ganised by the Peru, Costa Rica, Turkey, In- the same lines our In- school for the staff, dia, Belarus, Brazil and teract Club empowers students, parents Philippines participated. students by developing and grandparents. Two students of Guru leadership skills and entrusting them sen as the ZIR 2021-22. As an accom- The principal, Jyoti Harkrishan Public School, with the responsibility to make a pos- plice to the DIR, Tanishi brings lead- Rana, inaugurated the session performed the various asanas Tilaknagar represented India and ferent countries and backgrounds itive impact on society while under- ership and service to her embellished and welcomed yoga guru, Arun with zeal as the importance of participated in the program. The and gave opportunity to listen to standing the challenges of the real collar of responsibility. Kumar, who conducted the on- the same was explained to them exchange program was very inter- their ideas. world from a young age. Appointed by district governor line session. She motivated the simultaneously along with the esting and the students presented Mandeep Kaur and Punita Wad- The school took immeasurable joy 21-22, Rotary International, Ashok participants to practice yoga precautionary measures that legends of their respective coun- hwa, teachers of Guru Harkrishan to share that Interactors of Gurukul, Agarwal, the league of leading in- daily to maintain good mental need to be taken. tries. The students Yessicca Khu- Public School, Tilak Nagar also at- The School mounted another un- teractors has sworn allegiance to their and physical health. The session concluded with rana and Simran Chauhan were ap- tended the conference. precedented ride of leadership. Hold- office with the utmost dignity and re- The session commenced a vote of thanks presented by preciated and were given certifi- Kulvinder Kaur, Principal, ing the office of DIR (2021-2022) - sponsibility. with a prayer. The yoga in- Indrani Neogi, a senior faculty cates from Sesc Idiomas Caçador- Guru Harkrishan Public School, Suhani Vats would ace the quality of School principal, Gaurav Bedi structor demonstrated various member. She thanked the APSN SC Brazil. Tilak Nagar thanked organisers for service along with leadership skills. congratulated the girls for their il- sitting and standing asanas team for their active involve- The international conference giving opportunity to connect with Happiness swells even further as our lustrious success and wished them along with breathing exercis- ment in making this event a organised by Vilma da Luz Barbosa attendees from different perspec- student Tanishi Ahuja also got cho- luck for all the future endeavours. es. All participants grand success. brought together students from dif- tives and views. CREATE A BEAUTIFUL TORTOISE

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THE INSPIRING SAGA OF BRAVERY! unjan Saxena was the first woman soldiers were stuck in the LOC but there to fight in the Kargil war. For this, was no one to save them and bring them Gher father supported her a lot. back and at that, time Gunjan’s boss When Gunjan Saxena was nine years old, assigned her the task. So she went to the she was travelling in an airplane, and the LOC and saved the Indian soldiers. air hostess took her to show the cockpit The actress who played the role of and from that day, she wanted to be a Gunjan is Jhanvi Kapoor and with her pilot only. Her brother and father were in expressions and the Indian Army. She was the first woman dialogues, she Air Force officer to go to fight in the manages to Kargil war. I love the song of this movie, incite patriotism ‘Udd ja banke asmaan di in the audience. pari’. I love this movie her hands were long, so she got a chance as this is a true story. to be an Air force officer. In the training, AAROHI TRIVEDI, Gunjan Saxena’s she was the only female, so male col- class V, height was less, so she leagues felt bad when she used to lead. Udgam School, failed the physical test, but During the Kargil war, some of the Indian Ahmedabad Handed captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan’s idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind

Photo: PTI he left-hand- for around 20 days, so we had a ed opener lot of interaction, and now we was given have a good chemistry. And now the reins of that we have the chance to play the team af- six matches together, so it will be ter Virat great fun, and I think we all sync Kohli and nicely,” he said. otherT key players were sent to England for the WTC Final against New Zealand and the five- Happy to Test series against the hosts. Sri Lanka’s limited overs tour, com- get youngsters prising of three ODIs and as many T20s, will begin on July 18 ■ The selectors have picked in Colombo. “It is a big achieve- many uncapped players, includ- ment for me that I have become ing the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot during the the captain of the Indian side. As and Chetan Sakariya, and Indian team Head coach Rahul Dravid T20 intra squad game, in Colombo a leader, my idea is to keep every- Dhawan wants the youngsters to one together and happy - that is enjoy their journey. the most important thing,” Rahul Dravid, who is the head Dhawan said on a TV show. “We coach for the series. “I have a ■ “Happy to get the youngsters have got a lovely bunch of boys, good relationship with Rahul in the team and see their dreams great support staff, and we have Bhai. When I started playing come true. It’s a big thing that worked earlier as well.” Ranji Trophy, I played against these youngsters have come from him, and I have known him since their respective home towns with then. When I went to play India certain dreams, and their dreams Good chemistry A match, I was the captain, and are getting fulfilled. “And now, he was the coach, so there was they should enjoy the journey with coach interaction. which landed them in team In- dia, and they should know the ■ Dhawan says he shares a good ■ “When he became the direc- value of their strength and how chemistry with the legendary tor of NCA, we used to go there to improve it,” he said. PTI

Seniors and youngsters from the squad will learn from each other. There are seniors in the team, so the youngsters will learn from them, and we will get to learn from the youngsters. Whenever I meet the youngsters they often have new ways of thinking, and I try to learn things which will help us. SHIKHAR DHAWAN

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VINCE CENTURY POWERS ENG TO SERIES WHITEWASH OF PAK ngland won the three- visitors, it did not prove match ICC Men’s enough as England chased ECricket World Cup down the target with two Super League ODI series overs and three wickets to against Pakistan 3-0 by a spare, courtesy of a maid- three-wicket win in the third en ODI ton from James and final match, which Vince and an impressive 77 turned out to be a high scor- from Lewis Gregory. The ing thriller at Edgbaston, right-handed Vince posted Birmingham on Tuesday. the maiden ODI century of Sent out to bat, Pakistan fin- his career, he scored 102 off Former India great Dhanraj Pillay believes side can break medal drought in Tokyo ished with what looked like 95 balls (11 fours) to spear- a competitive total of 331/9 head the big chase - sixth- n Olympic preet Singh-led side going pions Trophy (in 2016 and did not. I sent them a letter til the last thanks to Babar Azam’s ca- best by England in ODIs. medal missing into the Summer Games that 2018) and the World League wishing them the very best day, the last reer-best 158 and fifties from Both sides will now feature from his own begins on July 23 in Tokyo. Finals (2015 and 2017). They and I wanted to convey to match of Imam-ul-Haq (56) and Mo- in a three-match T20I series cupboard, Indi- “I am very confident can do it this time,” he added. them that they should be the tourna- hammad Rizwan (74). starting July 16 at Trent A an hockey they will do it this time.They careful about their diet ment.” Pillay advised both Unfortunately for the Bridge, Nottingham. ANI great Dhanraj Pillay believes have been doing well in the OLYMPIC WATCH when they are in the the Tokyo-bound teams not Photo: AFP the supremely fit team go- last 5 years. Fitness is their Olympic village. to think too far ahead. ing for the upcoming Tokyo biggest asset. In those days, Unable to meet the team “I wanted to convey to “I think the mistake we Games has what it takes to we didn’t have the kind of personally because of the them that they should enjoy did at every Olympic Games finish on the podium and support system they have strict COVID-19 protocols, the best part of their athlet- was that we went with the end the medal drought, now,” the 52-year-old Pillay Pillay sent a letter to Man- ic life by being calm and remind set of aiming for the which his generation of was quoted as saying in preet and women’s skipper laxed,” he said. “To both final instead of taking it players could not. Pillay,who Hockey India’s Flashback Se- Rani Rampal, wishing both men and women’s team, I match-by-match. “Though represented India in four ries. “This team has done the teams luck and success want to say, don’t think we had the best teams each consecutive Olympics from wonders, won hearts of mil- in Tokyo. “I would have about the podium finish. Go time, things did not materi- 1992 to 2004, said fitness is lions with their performan- loved to meet them in per- match-by-match and stick to- alise for us to finish on the England captain Ben Stokes holding the trophy with the key asset of the Man- ces, particularly at the Cham- son but due to protocols,I gether as one unit right un- podium,” he signed off. PTI teammates after the third one day international OI T How old was Rani Rampal What award did Rani Rampal a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8 o: t QUIZ TIME! Pho Q1: when she participated in Q4: receive apart from The Top the 2010 Hockey World Cup? Goal Scorer at the Champion’s In 2013, she helped India The Olympians a. 18 years b. 17 years Challenge Tournament 2009? Q7: win a bronze in which c. 16 years d. 15 years a. Young Player of the Tournament competitive event? RANI RAMPAL b. Best Player a. Hockey Champions Trophy Hockey What is the total tally of c. Best Goalkeeper b. Women’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup c. Junior World Cup ani Rampal made her debut in the Indian Q2: d. none of the above international goals scored d. Olympics Games women’s Hockey team as a teenager, by Rani Rampal? Rbecoming the youngest at 14 in the Which medal did the a. 134 goals b. 144 goals Olympic qualifiers in 2009. She made her World Q5: Indian team, led by Rani Which state in India does Cup debut in 2010, the youngest for India at age c. 154 goals d. 163 goals Rampal, win in the Asia Cup held Q8: Rani Rampal hail from? 15. Her shining moment came during the a. Tamil Nadu b. Karnataka Champions Challenge II in Russia, in 2009 where Which prestigious award in Nov 2009? c. Maharashtra d. Haryana a. Bronze b. Silver c. Gold d. None she took India to victory with four goals in the Q3: did the Government of final against Belgium. The 26-year-old captain’s ANSWERS: 1. d. 15 years 2. a. 134 goals journey was not easy. Her father, a cart-puller, India honoured her with in 2020? How many goals did Rani 3. b. Padma Shree a. Bharat Ratna could not support her financially. Fast forward Q6: 4. a. Young Player of the Tournament b. Padma Shree Rampal score at the to 2021, Rani vows the team will leave no stone 5. b. Silver 6. c. 8 7. c. Junior World Cup unturned to win a historic medal at Tokyo and c. Padma Vibhushan Women’s Hockey World Cup held 8. d. Haryana dedicate it to frontline workers. d. Padma Bhushan in Rosario, Argentina in 2010?