STUDENT PAPER OF THE times school of media GREATER NOiDA | MONDAY, september 09, 2019 | VOL 3, ISSUE 2 | PAGES 8 THE TIMESOF BENNETT

Jhol serves up food for thought BU Sports Auction 2019 A spectacular event put up by the third-year Over 150 players sold at the second students of TSOM on Sept 2 | PAGE 5 edition of the Annual event | PAGE 8 For this girl teen freedom is Freedom can exist only returning home after 7pm By ASHIMA CHAUDHARY within legal limits: Gen Sen Chavvi Ambasta, 14, a student of N.K Bagrodia By RITVIK KAPOOR and cousins in the academy celebrating its 100th In- School, said that her idea who were there before me dependence Day in 2047, of freedom is the choice of Freedom for general DK and they briefed me thor- many existing problems coming home after 7 pm. Sen is the ability to do oughly on how I should will be resolved, technolo- For her, it’s about doing anything that he likes but behave and they don’t flunk gy will get further evolved what you love and follow- within the bounds of the out to be a disgrace for the and he hopes the problem ing your passion, which law of the land and his family, you bare everything of climate change will not parents often pose an ob- religion. General Sen re- that you get that’s why I be a major issue at that stacle in. tired after serving in the bore everything and got out time. When asked about army for 41 years, during of it as a successful Army General Sen still miss- what a free nation and en- Girl teen believes that gender equality is the which he saw numerous Officer.” es his army life, he said, “it joying rights as a citizen essence of a free country. Photo by Ashima locations across the coun- General Sen feels, “ A was a great and adventur- means to her, “I feel gen- try. In Sen’s words, “I am citizen’s first duty is to- ous life, there was a dan- der equality is the essence to express, which is not She believes, that she isn’t bound by those laws and wards the nation and only ger, but God has been kind of a free country. Also, pragmatic within the con- doing anything wrong, within that, if I can any- after he has performed his to me, and I have come out everyone should co-exist, straints of her life. then why the restrictions? thing I like, I would do it, duty towards the nation, he unscathed.” Nowadays, he regardless of their faiths. Her stance over the As an individual, she feels but I would not transgress should ask for his rights.” keeps himself busy by do- And as we see in India, I fact about, how treatment lucky to be able to exer- either the laws of the land General Sen is indeed very ing social services , man- think women’s safety is of girls differs from that, of cise her right to education, or the laws of my religion happy with the progress aging the committee of the something that will make boys was crystal-clear. She which most can’t. which is Hinduism. made by our country after War Memorial situated in us feel truly liberated.” explained, how her par- The seemingly typi- General Sen joined the independence. He told me Sector 29, Noida. Moreo- She also added that, as a ents wanted to know about cal-looking, school-going armed forces in July 1956 that during 1947 they had ver, he is also a part of the 14-year-old, she isn’t en- everything she was doing, girl, who enjoys school, when he enrolled at the no television; no gas and management committee of joying all rights. and made decisions, for art & craft and hanging National Defense Acade- they did not have cars. the Noida Senior Citizen But doesn’t believe it how and where she must out with her friends had my. He comes from a line Now we have a satellite forum. According to his will make much of a dif- invest her time. For Chav- a mind made up of gal- of soldiers who have served orbiting Mars, which very wife, General Sen is cur- ference once she turns vi, it is difficult to com- axies and stars. Her eyes the country at different few nations have been able rently busier than he was 18 either. Futhermore, prehend, that why don’t depicted passion and grit A citizen’s first duty is towards the nation. times. “I was bit appre- to achieve. According to during the days when he she wants to enjoy a plat- her parents allow her free as she voiced her opin- Photo by Ritvik Kapoor hensive but I had relatives him, India when it will be was in the army. form, where she is free reign over her decisions? ions. ‘Independence a relative idea’ ‘Liberty a social contract’ By NIPUNH KOTHARI my husband for the same. By SRISHTI SHARMA without duties as they are For my sister, getting mar- two sides of the same coin. The concept of freedom is ried into a good household Freedom to me never This is because rights with- not flawed per se but the to escape the ill treatment meant the right to do out duties would make us way we perceive it is, said of our father was the mo- whatever I felt like doing lawless, while duties with- Tapinder Kaur, a 70-year- tive. Hence, the meaning regardless of everything out rights would force into old resident of New Delhi. of freedom varies.” else, said Nibhir Ghosh, slavery. Tapinder said the idea Responding to the ad- 72, a retired professor, When the point came of freedom and independ- vent of restrictions on our writer, editor and critic. ‘“does progress made by ence, its practicality and rights, she said, “They are Agree with A G Gardin- our country after inde- application in real terms absolutely essential to pro- er, who said that “Liberty pendence made you hap- can mean different things tect individual privacy and is not a personal affair only py?” He said ‘yes or no’. to different people prevent people from act- but a social contract.” On various fronts there On the spirit of free- ing in a way that disrupts According to him life is every reason to be hap- dom in today’s world, or threatens public peace. in a free country means py about the progress she said, “We define it in There have been instances the freedom of thought, the country has made yet absolute terms, which is wherein hateful and pro- speech and action pro- when one thinks of rising fundamentally wrong. It voking comments were vided, of course, it does poverty, poor, healthcare, is relative. India is a land Idea of freedom has evolved with time made in the name of free- not clash with our sense suicides by farmers, expo- Lawyer’s view of freedom of diversity. There are in- Photo by Nipunh Kothari dom of speech. In order to of social responsibility, nential growth of corrup- numerable factors that definition of freedom,” she Citing examples from prevent such cases, there a country where govern- According to him, Yes, tion can prosper. Rights tion at all levels, rape of shape the idea of freedom. added. her life, she said, “During have to be restrictions.” ment does not control except when he see the ap- and duties must always girls etc. the scene appears There are various social, Following up, when the 1970s, women were She added, “As citizens what people say or do palling divide between the complement each other. to be pretty dismal. And economical and religious questioned about the dis- ideally looked at as house- of India, we also have cer- for political reasons and haves and have nots that Every right implies cor- also he made the point “If groups. Differences in the tinction between collective wives. My notion of free- tain fundamental duties where people can express doesn’t seem to be any- responding or correlative the above factors are not society on the basis of gen- and individual freedom, dom was different then. I that we must follow, be it their opinions without body’s concern. duties in order to see that seriously taken care of, he der, age, occupation, also she said, “At an individual wanted to be independent respecting the national an- punishment and a place He believes that where right respected, protected won’t be surprised if we are exist. Each of these numer- level, the idea of freedom and earn a living for my- them or the national flag where everybody can there is a divide between- and fulfilled. in 2047 where we were in ous groups have a different has evolved with time.” self, without depending on that we must abide by.” have an opportunity. rights and duties, no na- And rights cannot exist 1947”. Bennett students meet Bennett University makes freshers feel UGC Inspection team By ADITI PARANJPE their geographical back- grounds and courses. at home during Orientation Week Bennett University wel- The students revert- By ADITI PARANJPE freshers feel comfortable comed the Inspection ed to the panel’s ques- and welcome before com- Panel for its very first tions on an agglomera- Bennett University wel- mencing with the session. UGC inspection meet tion of topics with their comed its new batch of What better way to inter- on Thursday, August interesting views. Being students by planning a act with new faces than 30, 2019, since the for- the flagship course of week full of fun activities, over good food? A number mer’s establishment. the university, BA in informative orientations of food stalls were set up After a day long of Journalism and Mass and workshops by profes- for the week, besides the spot visits in the uni- Communication was sionals from an array of cafeteria services, that pro- versity, the 12-member a hot topic for the au- fields. Different themes vided scrumptious meals UGC committee was thorities. A lot of stu- like sports, dance, theatre, for the students to indulge greeted at the venue dents had their share environment etc. were cov- into. with beaming smiles and of ideas for their own ered. The highlight of the warm regards. The pur- start ups like fashion Each day of the week orientation week was the pose of a meet outside lines, marketing firms was scheduled following DJ dance party where the of the overall inspection and consulting firms. a similar pattern, yet in students could be seen process was for the panel When asked about a unique way. With each enjoying themselves thor- to gain insight about the the change the students passing day, the students oughly, dancing to the college and its students, would like to see in the looked forward to spend- beats, singing along the to realise the views of the university, many inter- BU gleams as it celebrates Fresher’s week Photo by Aditi Paranjpe ing the most exciting, at lyrics. The week ended students, that usually esting suggestions were the same time, most im- the university. A workshop entations and the guest sions and made them all Chaturvedi, TED speak- with an amazing open mic spot visits don’t provide. pitched in, reducing the portant phase of their on self-defence was held lectures. Old hands from the more interactive by er and CEO of InnolabZ event where the singers, The lecture hall, working hours for stu- lives. by B.K. Bharat, to not only a range of professions like asking a lot of interesting Venture. Dumb charades, dancers, poets, rappers filled to the brim with dents to get more time During the week, the make the freshers realize entrepreneurship, thea- questions. Some of these blind retrievers, human and stand-up comedians members of the Student for self study and as- morning sessions which the importance of being tre, music, sports, wildlife sessions included a talk knot and tonnes of other of Bennett University won Council, students from sessment, improving started from 7am includ- able to protect themselves, conservation, journalism with the officials of the activities that were just as the hearts of the audi- an array of courses of- the quality of the cafe- ed activities like stretch- but also to instil self-con- etc were rendezvoused Indian Air Force with ex- fun as they sound, engaged ence by showcasing their fered by the university, teria food, better facil- ing, yoga and Zumba. fidence. Other activities with the students from a posure to IPEV, a lecture the students in the evening unique talent. from different years and ities for day-scholars The sports complex was included tug of war, water range of courses offered on early age entrepre- hours, as they continued The faculty and sen- education levels, was who usually miss out on enveloped with the enthu- polo, relay races and fit- by the university, to share neurship and funding by bonding with their peers, ior students’ hard work enveloped with excite- events taking place dur- siastic students’ joy and ness challenges. The figure their experiences regard- TED Speaker and entre- making memories that paid off as the event was a ment and anticipation. ing twilight, were some. excitement. Team sport of students who actively ing their respective fields, preneur Sushant Kumar, a made way to their most grand success. The fresh- The esteemed pan- The UGC meet went off competitions were held in took part, crossed the 300 to, give insight and guide talk on ‘Health Reporting’ cherished moments. men now look forward to el, made the students smoothly and the feed- the evenings. The students mark. them. The students were by journalist, Consultant The aim for organizing gaining expertise in their comfortable by open- back received by Bennett were also briefed about the Following the morn- inquisitive and enjoyed UNICEF, Arti Dhar and the O-week was to make respective fields and grad- ing conversation about University was positive. sports house systems of ing routine were the ori- every second of the ses- ‘Why Films’ by Saurabh the ‘just out of school’ uating as proffesionals. GREATER NOIDA 2 THE TIMESOF BENNETT Monday, September 09, 2019 Bennett students visit TOI press There are miles to go that prints 32 lakh copies a day before we sleep: Katyal By NAMIT SHAH

The Times Of India press, 200 kilo litres of located in Sahibabad, Ut- tar Pradesh, serves as the recycled water main newspaper and mag- is used to print azine supplier of the Times Group to Uttar Pradesh 550 lakh pages and Delhi-NCR printing everyday and 32 lakh newspapers daily. The newspapers and mag- an approximate azines printed include The of 15,000 kgs of Times of India, Economic recycled paper Times, Femina, etc. The students reached gets used on a Uttrakhand Additional SP, Manoj Kumar Katyal the press after a three- daily basis. Photo by Brishti Ganguly hour bus journey and were greeted warmly by By BRISHTI GANGULY said.“India is the world’s pily sacrificed some of my ex-Major Sanjay who gave largest democracy. The rights for the nation”. a brief speech on the rules “In 2047, when India will speciality of this democra- While talking about and regulations to be fol- cals were put into a machine celebrate its 100th Inde- cy is that people of differ- rights, he said, “We can lowed during the trip. to create the layout of the pendence Day, our coun- ent caste, creed, religion enjoy our rights only when Then, they were escorted newspaper pages and then try would have progressed are given equal treatment we perform our duties be- to the presentation room the paper was fed for print- on economic fronts. India and equal rights,” said cause a nation progress- for a PowerPoint pres- ing via big rollers. Printed would have excelled in Katyal, highlighting life in es by the contribution of entation by Mr. Anil Sin- newspapers are carefully ex- sports, space, IT and en- a free country. According its citizens”. ”Our rights gh (engineer), explaining amined by experts to check vironment conservation. to him, the true mean- are a result of our duties the basics of the Times if proper amount of ink Our GDP and HDI will be ing of freedom lies in the and I feel that every citi- Press and the various pro- is being used. After being among the top five coun- ‘freedom of speech and zen should serve the uni- cesses involved. Types of printed, all the papers get tries and our country will expression’ as it gives peo- formed forces for a mini- newspapers being printed carried via conveyer belts emerge as a ‘knowledge ple, the right to express mum period of 2-3 years were unique - some had to the packaging unit where superpower’ by then”, says themselves. to understand the nation fragrance, some talked they are stacked up and Manoj Kumar Katyal, Ad- When questioned if better,” he further added. electronically, and many sealed. They are then set out ditional SP, Government people are really free in On the role of youth as others had different sizes, for further distribution. The Railway Police, Uttara- India, he said that our responsible citizens of In- shapes and colours. time allotted for this print- khand. constitution guarantees dia, he said, “Young people Students were ex- ing process to complete is 4 Sharing with his per- us freedom but many are should have the feeling of plained that colours like am and all newspapers are spective of India’s pro- not able to exercise their patriotism and loyalty to- cyan, magenta, yellow and supposed to be printed and gress after independence, freedom and rights due wards their nation. black were used and mixed readied for distribution by he says, “I’m quite sat- to various hindrances like They should abide by to create different colours this time. isfied with the progress that of a person’s social the rules and should re- used in a newspaper. Af- After this highly de- made by us”. He stressed background, poverty, il- spect the national ideals. ter the presentation, a tailed tour, students on how democracy has literacy and geographical They should try to be a part short tea and snacks break thanked the authorities for been successful in amal- immobility. of the ‘change’ for the bet- followed. Then, students the enlightening experi- gamating diverse groups “Yes I enjoy my rights terment of the nation”. were divided into two ence and returned to their in India. He also said that as a citizen of India but “For if one wishes to groups and were taken for campus by 8 pm. This in- India is emerging as an due to my job, I face some see one’s nation change, the tour of the press to see depth practical exposure economic superpower. restrictions. But I still feel one should start bringing its workings live. gave the students the re- “We are progressing day that it is all worth it be- change in oneself first”, Firstly, the flexible al- quired to understand the by day but still there is a cause of the satisfaction said the officer while sign- BA(JMC) students at Sahibabad printing press imunium plates coated workings of the printing lot to do. There are miles I get after helping people ing off with a warm smile. Photo by Anwesha Mohanty with light sensitive chemi- industry. to go before we sleep,” he to feel secure. I have hap- For 325 vans, a daily race against time ‘You treat me right, I treat you better’ By DIKSHA TRIPATHY told the students that the kept in the rills along with By SAMRIDDHI BISHT breath but never try to be printing process uses 3100 the paper on which the environment friendly. This Every morning, 325 ve- kg of ink, 2 lakh litres of news is to be printed and Freedom is life without Remember- fits into the situation really hicles leave the Times of water and continuous elec- a rubber sheet is inserted barriers. Freedom is well. If every other Indian India printing press at tricity supply. between the plate and pa- taking your efficiency and ing the words does his duty well, India Sahibabad to deliver the The press uses just four per in order to avoid the innovation to another of Dr. APJ can become the desired 32 lakh copies of newspa- basic colours - Cyan, Ma- mistakes. level. Freedom is when a nation. pers printed the previous genta, Yellow, Black - to Mr. Singh further add- caged bird open its feath- Abdul Kalam, On the occasion of In- day before the country create thousands of new ed that all this process of ers. Freedom is to act and she said ‘ We dia celebrating its 73rd wakes up. Printing at a colours. printing is to be completed enact freely. Independence day, she mind-numbing speed of The students learned before sunrise. “As a physically chal- should not talked about how India has 175,000 copies an hour, about the offset printing Students were sur- lenged person, freedom blame the gov- grown as a nation. Poverty, the press easily outraces process which includes de- prised to know that less to me is doing things on ernment for unemployment, illiteracy any other press in possibly velopment of aluminium than one percent of waste my own without think- and racism has not been the entire country. printing plates. is produced from the en- ing about my condition,” everything’ completely eradicated but Mr. Anil Singh (Techni- In the process, alumin- tire process, making it an said Roli Rastogi, a singer, has surely reduced. cal Engineer of the press), ium printing plates are eco-friendly press too. writer and painter from Women are gradual- Varanasi suffering from ly getting the status they Spinal Muscular Atrophy. public places and pub- always deserved. India is Roli inspires every other lic transportations. She now economically stronger human to live life on their said,” My dysfunction is and holds an important in- own grounds. something I can’t forget ternational status. “ India Her life has been full of but if I keep it aside, I am has the potential to lead struggles and challeng- enjoying each of my right the world, what is pulling es. When she steps out of as a citizen of India”. it down is the mindset of her house, the eye balls Her vision is not just re- some people” said Roli. of people haunt her. But stricted to enjoying rights She believes that as despite every other chal- but also performing duties we will head towards our lenge laid down in front as the responsible citizen 100th year of independ- of her, she blooms. She of a nation. She says that ence, India will be among wants India to become people claim to enjoy their the top 3 global powers of wheelchair friendly. She rights but forget about the world and the youth of Students with the faculty and the press executives at Sahibabad branch dreams of an India which their duties, people often India will leading India to- Roli Rastogi, living life on her terms Photo by Diksha Tripathy has wheelchair paths in complain of fresh air to wards change. Photo by Samriddhi Bisht ‘Freedom is when I can speak anything I want to without fear...’ From 4 colours, a palette By DIKSHA TRIPATHY tion, health care and job said Mr. Shekhawat. When nities need to increase be- By TANMAY KUMAR a monthly basis, the press opportunities.” asked about the reason for cause most of the crimes runs up an electricity bill of The nation is independ- The interview turned the same he replied that are committed either by Four colours - Cyan Ma- Rs 1.2 crore. ent but the people are not, more interesting when the Article was made to ap- illiterate people or unem- genta, Yellow and Magen- The press uses an says Mr. Surendra Singh Shekhawat replied with pease small group of peo- ployed individuals. ta - are all that the Times 8-tower twin fodder Ge- Shekhawat (Deputy Su- his riveting answers while ple which in turn, was cre- The ignorance of peo- of India printing press oman(s), which is able to perintendent of Police and sharing his opinions about ating a problem for a large ple regarding criminal ac- uses to create millions of print two different prod- Administrator, Anti-Ter- enjoying all the equal number of citizens. tivities around them is a colours which are used in ucts at the same time. rorists Squad, Jaipur) in a rights as a citizen of In- Replying to where major cause of India’s slow the publishing of various The press also has candid talk about freedom dia. He said that he, as an does he see India on its development according products at the press. Pneumatic lines which and independence on the individual, is enjoying all 100th Independence Day to Mr. Shekhawat. “The The Times of India shoot from the top to the 73rd Independence Day. the rights provided by the in the year 2047 he quot- day when people start to printing press has various bottom of the press car- When asked what free- constitution. He said, “the ed “India: A superpower”. speak against crime and innovations in the field of rying all the 32 lakh fresh dom meant to him, he said problems are created be- When asked to list the injustice, will be the day of printing to its name. newspapers to the mail “Freedom to me is, when I cause at times, the opin- challenges that are ceasing freedom for the country” Some of these inno- room, where they are bun- can speak whatever I want ions are enforced on peo- India’s progress he called quoted the DSP. vations are such that the dled into small lots and to, without any political ple. If we were not enjoying “mentality, lack of educa- The message he want- press has even got them then shipped for distribu- pressure or without any equal rights then we would tion and unemployment” ed to convey was that patented and also holds tion. external force compelling never have progressed af- as the main barriers. He the people should enrich a bunch of Limca Book of The method of print- me to say something”. ter independence.” further added that a per- themselves with cultural Records. ing used at printing hous- He added, “life in a free While talking about son should have a deep knowledge. “When peo- This was revealed dur- es like The Times of India country is nothing but a progress, he was requested knowledge about his/her ple will know their culture ing the industrial visit is called “Offset printing”, measure of quality of life to share his opinion on the culture, history and val- well, their mentality will of the students of Times where the image is trans- that the citizens are ex- revocation of Article 370. ues that would help him to change and hence, the School of Media to the ferred from a plate to a Surendra Singh Shekhawat, DSP, periencing. A good life is “It was the best decision develop ethically. Accord- country will be uplifted on Press. rubber blanket and then fi- Anti-Terrorist Squad, Jaipur spent when one can get taken by government since ing to him, the education its own.” said Mr. Shekha- During the visit, the nally to the printing paper. Photo by Diksha Tripathy basic facilities of educa- the time of independence,” facilities and job opportu- wat addressing the youth. students learned that on GREATER NOIDA Monday, September 09, 2019 THE TIMESOF BENNETT 3 ‘Every citizen can enjoy Liberty without fear but with responsibility By PRAGYA SHARMA the same time using them nity to vote. When asked, asked about the current General Manager at a na- responsibly. Today one can do you believe a citizen status of our economy. He tional level and later an his constitutional rights’ “No country is perfect. It vote for their represent- should have only rights said “The economy has HR Consultant. He has needs to reform itself to atives freely and be vocal and no duties? He quot- slowed down since the be- worked with com- become perfect. India has about their opinions. This ed an infamous dialogue ginning of 2019. GDP panies such as started off on such a path kind of freedom is a priv- of the movie Spiderman rates have lowered and G.E (General and I as a citizen am proud ilege. ‘with great power comes there has been a tre- Electric). to be a part of it” said Lalit On what life is like in a great responsibility’ be- mendous reduction in Sharma, an HR consultant, free country mean to him, fore saying, “If a citizen is housing sales. Action expressing his views on the Sharma said, “Life in a enjoying his rights and has needs to be taken imme- nation’s progress. country is free when every no respect for his duties, diately to avoid long India celebrated Inde- citizen has access to food, then he/she is simply mis- term problems.” pendence Day on 15 Au- shelter and clothing. Only using their power. We live Mr. Sharma gust, 2019, completing 72 then, can he reach a higher in a give and take world has a degree in years as a free sovereign level of thinking and enjoy where everything comes BSc and MBA. nation. Sharma, 46 now his rights to the fullest. If at a price. Hence a balance Beginning his with Options, India has all his energy is utilized to needs to be maintained.” career as a been in the field of -man ensure the survival of his In 2047, when India sales repre- agement for 27 years. family, then how will he will celebrate 100 years of sentative he According to Sharma, enjoy freedom?” independence, Mr. Shar- has made freedom means the liber- Mr. Sharma believes ma believes that India will remarkable ties one has without fear- that he enjoys all rights be amongst the top 3 econ- progress by ing restrictions and judge- as a citizen of India and omies in the world. becoming a ments from society and at never misses an opportu- Mr. Sharma was then Lalit Sharma, an HR consultant F.M. Nayab, Inspector Karanj Police Station

By NAMIT SHAH officer, F.M. Nayab stat- F.M. Nayab talked ed that “For me, freedom about his routine saying, Rights and duties go hand in hand “Life in a free country means one’s rights given “My work includes main- By OMANSHI SABHARWAL means that every citizen by the constitution and the taining law and order, only have rights and not can enjoy the constitu- ability to enjoy these rights traffic regulation, case- in “Any common duties, she also gave a “In India, freedom and tional rights provided”, without any hindrance. vestigation and arranging moral explanation saying privilege are often con- believes F.M. Nayab, in- One should also fulfill du- of proper security during man can criti- that as a kid you rightful- fused with each other. If spector of Karanj Police ties along with rights”. public events”. Further ly put forward your de- they are the same then just cise or appre- Station. This was his opin- Inspector believes that elaborating, he said that, mands, the same way at like privileges, freedom ion on the meaning of life citizens of the country “Every day is different ciate others’ a later stage you ought to is a commodity that can in a free country (India). should have both funda- and bring it’s challenges perform your duties and be dominated by money,” perspective” Karanj Police Station mental rights and duties as with it. There is a new as- take care of your parents, said Santosh Dua, a retired is located near Laldarwaja they go hand in hand. He signment everyday and we bringing out the fact that teacher. in Ahmedabad, a city in is satisfied with the pro- don’t have fixed working rights and duties go hand In the conversation “Life in a free counry is the state of Gujarat. Four gress India has made after hours or fixed work”. The in hand at all times, oth- that followed, she ex- valuable to me”, she add- chowkis come under it’s Independence and of the hardworking police officer erwise responsibility will pressed how freedom of ed.“We might not be the jurisdiction. The inspec- rights provided to him as spoke in a respectable tone always be lacking. speech, thought, action best yet but in future the tor was in uniform and a responsible, law abiding and was clear in voicing his Lastly, she shared, in and belief are prominent nation is bound to shed had just finished investi- citizen of the country. He opinion on the questions her life, freedom of speech in an independent coun- the ‘developing’ tag and gating of an alleged rape wishes India to become a asked to him. The country holds great value and that try like India, where any replace it with ‘developed’ case at 8:30pm when the fully developed country by needs positive officers like we should selectively ape common man can criticise, as a country,” Dua said. interview was conducted. 2047 (100th anniversary him in law enforcement for the west, as an independ- question or appreciate the When asked about When asked what freedom of India as an independent security and growth of the ent nation we need to make Santosh Dua, a retired teacher perspective of others. whether citizens should our own decisions too. means to him as a police country). country. Sustainable development not an overnight process By VEDANSHI KUMAR ural calamities and many People have money more. Implementations of “India would be a country projects like Bhakra Nan- of extra-ordinary economy gal Dam in Punjab and Da- when it will celebrate its modar Ghati in Bihar were but don’t know how 100th Independence Day’’, done. Before freedom, we believes Mr. Shakti Pras- used to send cheap cotton ad, a senior citizen. In his from our country to Man- vision of the future of In- chester’s factory and get dia, the country will have back costly cloths were send to spend it wisely become a successful Space to big factories to Gujarat Science power. ‘’ISRO and Maharashtra and the would be successful in cloths are now imported to sending information about other countries for selling.’’ space science and research He goes on to talk about to each and every part of the education system. the world’’, he says. ‘’There are a lot of ad- But he has a concern. vantages of staying in free ‘’I do not want robots to country’’, he says. Free- replace human beings and dom has given the citizens make them unemployed’’, the Right to Speak and he says. do whatever type of work Talking about freedom, they want. The citizens are he remembers Bal Gan- allowed to go anywhere gadhar Tilak’s immortal across the country stay words, ‘’Freedom is my there. Kashmir, the most birthright’’ and he recalls sensitive issue in our coun- freedom movement. ‘’Be- try, now gives us right to fore freedom, the coun- visit the place and buy land trymen had to face a lot after the abolishment of Ar- of torture. Bhagat Singh, ticle 370 and 35A. Shivram Rajguru, Abul Shakti Prasad ... freedom has no meaning till girls feel safe in India ‘’Followed by the rights Kalam Azad and many free- of our country there are our dom fighters were hanged incidents in our fight for army and police’’, he says. region of the country there duties too’’, says the senior Ashok Bhalla, a retired commercial pilot Photo by Aaditya Surya as they were trying to fight freedom. Indian citizens Since Independence he are multipurpose depart- citizen. ‘’We should follow for their country. The Jalli- were crushed because they says, the country has seen ments such as in irrigation our responsibilities the By AADITYA SURYA refers to good living condi- anwala Bagh Massacre was were a part in the battle an overall development. department, hydroelec- same way we fight for our VEDANTAM tions which still lack in In- one of the most terrifying of freedom by their own Talking about the develop- tricity department, danger rights,’’ he says. “You become dia. He said, “people have people who were in British ment, he says, ‘’for every caused by floods and nat- In a conversation with Mr money but don’t know how Ashok Bhalla, a retired old only to spend it wisely”. commercial pilot aged 76, when you When he was asked ‘India a place where people love each other’ on what he understood “Where do you see In- by freedom, said freedom stop learn- dia when it celebrates its By CHHAVI KESWANI He said,” I have always refers to the freedom of ing. By learn- 100th Independence Day dreamt of a nation where speech, freedom of action, in 2047?”, he said that he “Growing up freedom of belief. He be- “At the stroke of the mid- the corrupt do not get easy ing about cannot predict the future lieves that in India people night hour, when every cit- as a little boy bail and the poor people but instead would like to izen was glued to the radio can exercise the freedom of new things are not waiting for justice. say where he wants to see listening to Pandit Jawa- in a village belief till now even though India would be truly in- an individu- India when it celebrates harlal Nehru make his fa- many may disagree. When its 100th Independence near Firozpur dependent for me when I asked what life in a free mous ‘Tryst with Destiny’ al can keep Day. He would like to see will see the children play- country means to him, he speech on Independence with no elec- an improvement in the said “Life in a free country his/her mind Day, a handful of people ing outdoors like I used to education sector of India, tricty and means freedom of thought including me began their play rather than playing on young even mainly moral education. and action” own journeys with a new no roads in their gadgets.” “In India, you can’t say born nation, their lives According to him to in old age” He further added,” In- people who are graduates running parallel to the independent enjoy our rights we need dia is a land which is bless- are educated” he added in newly achieved freedom,” a good atmosphere for it, ed with nature including his statement. said Gopal Vazirani, a Jai- India was an which is still not there. He According to him, As he is retired, he pur-based senior citizen. different species. People said “atmosphere does not there are no rights with- experience” spends most of his time He said, “Growing up are harming the nature for refer to the environment, out duties. We must live by as a little boy in a village their own greed. A nation’s but the way people react the law and be responsible studying various topics, the days when my whole near Firozpur with no development can be judged to each other and behave. citizens of our country. He reads the Bible, watches locality used to gather electricity and no roads in by the way it’s animals are If the people of India were said, “One cannot commit television and also pursues for everyday meals, mak- a crime and then say that it some hobbies. He still likes independent India, I had living. India would be truly just a little bit more sensi- ing it a feast. Now peo- is his right to express him- to learn because accord- both contentment and independent when the an- tive to each other then it questions about the coun- ple don’t even know who would have been perfect.” self”. He is not very happy ing to him “You become imals would live in forests try’s evolution.” lives in their locality. So Many people think that to see the progress India old only when you stop without any fear.” When I asked him Independent India for me having rights is enough, has since independence learning. By studying and about Independent India, would mean a place where He concluded by say- but they often forget that because according to him learning about new things he said, “The development people have love for each ing,” I love my nation and having a safe environment progress doesn’t only refer an individual can keep his/ of India has changed a other irrespective of their will never stop dreaming Gopal Vazirani, a Jaipur-based senior citizen to exercise those rights is to the tall buildings and her mind young even at old lot of things. I remember caste and creed.” of having a better nation.” as important as well. great infrastructure, but it age”. GREATER NOIDA 4 THE TIMESOF BENNETT Monday, September 09, 2019 ‘India has a long way to go even after 73 yrs’ Free from pangs By ADITI PARANJPE by many and Tanishk is why should, or shouldn’t, one of them. He feels in- the two be similar, he re- “Even though she has dependence isn’t always sponded saying, “I think of palsy grown a tremendous the same as progression. there are both plus and amount, India has a long Numerous countries that minus points for this. way to go even after 73 gained independence af- Restrictions imposed years of Independence,” ter India i.e., post August on students are to instil said 15-year-old Tanishk 15, 1947, have grown ex- a sense of discipline and Sinha from Pune. ponentially in the field of proper conduct in them, Tanishk Sinha, a science, technology and which is needed in the real 15-year-old grade 10 stu- development, in compar- world. On the other hand, dent from Pune said that ison to India. However, they aren’t free to express freedom for him is living he hopes to see India as their creativity as only a without the fear of being a stronger economy, with particular behaviour is ex- punished for doing the an enviable literacy rate, pected of them. Anything Tanishk Sinha Photo by Aditi Paranjpe things that matter to him. cleaner streets and as a that deviates from what When one talks about themselves and not with country are entitled to cer- our duties towards the na- corruption free nation by is ‘conventional’ might or freedom, the thought of any political party or the tain rights. But do we en- tion that come along with the time she turns 100. might not be supported.” Kavya Photo by Anvesha Mohanty ‘independence’ comes to government. “A country is joy these rights in India? the rights we enjoy. Independence should He concluded with the mind automatically. free when the people don’t When Tanishk was asked, be felt even in the smallest the hope for his dear na- By ANWESHA MOHANTY Rights without du- They go hand-in-hand. live under the fear of get- he said, “I believe we do. Two years short of the aspects of life, in the small- tion to grow and reach ties would make us law- In his view, a country ting punished for doing The jurisdiction of our 75th mark, India is still est corners of our country. great heights in the com- Kavya was diagnosed less, while duties with- is free when the authority something they want to,” country makes sure of it.” considered to not have When asked for his views ing years, become an ex- with cerebral palsy, a out rights would force us over the lives of its citi- he said. He further stressed on reached even half its po- on freedom, in his school ample of how a country physical disability at the into slavery” says Kavya zens lies with the people All citizens in a free the importance of fulfilling tential level of progression and that outside of it, and should be. age of two. Ever since when asked about a cit- the diagnosis, her life izen’s rights and duties. has been a roller coast- She believes the future is er ride. “Having realized quite bright and promis- Freedom means not that I was born with a ing as the government is Discrimination takes away most physical disability it was taking a lot of initiatives very frustrating but be- for the country’s devel- being imprisoned cause of the strength and opment. Kavya also be- of our liberty, says this teen By KANAN PARMAR encouragement given lieves that India will be by my grandfather and the number one country

By MAHIMA PANDEY our freedom. I believe that Freedom to Radha means parents I was brought up on its 100th Independ- rights and duties go par- not being imprisoned for to face all the hurdles of ence day. Khushi Kalyan, 15, a stu- India as a allel. We live in a society, expressing one’s views. life” says Kavya. Kavya presumes that When asked about the new government of dent of Vishwa Bharti Pu- nation where thus, it becomes necessary Radha Vekhande (24), was bic School, Noida, says to follow certain norms”, interviewed on the 16th of what freedom meant India has reached new “Freedom is more than problems like she said. August 2019 at her house to her, she started by heights of development. equality, it’s about justice”. She added that in an in Gurgaon, Haryana. She expressing her opinion Indian government She described freedom as a poverty and educational environment works as a Digital Market- on freedom to study in has invested hugely in state where everyone is free unemploy- children should feel con- ing Executive at Segen and school on the basis of developing basic infra- to express without fear, fident that raising voice an alumna of Asian College merit as she recalled structure in transport, where people can converse, ment would against any wrongdoing of Journalism, Chennai. how one school rebuffed agriculture, IT and edu- share and learn, where no will bring about a change. She is a very loyal citi- her admission when they cation. “It is making bet- one feels left out and no be largely She pointed towards study zen who aims to serve her Radha found that she was disa- ter policies to provide fi- one has extra powers. reduced. pressure which leads chil- country. She is a feminist Photo by Kanan bled. nanacial betterment and “If we live in a nation dren appearing for ex- who wishes to free society rights and duties. Authori- Secondly, she talked security for the lowest we should be the ones re- Khushi ams to commit suicide. from patriarchy. ties and responsibilities go about how she wants a strata of the society flag- proper and normal en- ship programmes like sponsible for it. If we don’t Photo by Mahima lucky that she is in an en- “There’s pressure of being Radha was interviewed hand in hand. When you vironment for physically Jan Dhan Yojana, SBM care about our nation then vironment where she can connected to a big name, to express her views on give a person certain right, independence Khushi disabled people. have helped the econom- who will?” questionned find her voice. “According the pressure of being up to freedom in India. She you have to assign them said she is happy about it. According to Kavya, ically backward class to Khushi. to what I have been told the mark. It also depends stated, “Freedom is the duties as well. Although “There are changes in sev- life in a free country is gain access to basic am- When asked about en- about offices and work- on the environment you power to think and act the she is satisfied with the de- eral fields which are ap- when the government menities” says Kavya. joying all rights of a citi- places and the kind of poli- come from, family, life- way one wants to without velopment India has made, preciable. Sometimes, po- does not control what Kavya also believes that zen of India, she said she tics and foul play that hap- style and your nature”. harming anyone in the except for the dirty politics litical parties change and people say or do for po- India is already emerg- hasn’t tested the limits of pens there for power and Different people have society. The definition of in the country. then sometimes come the litical reasons and where ing as a powerful econo- her rights and so far none position, I feel good that different opinion, defini- freedom has become sub- She feels that the cha- chaos factor in democracy people can express their my and if it is continued of her rights have been vio- I am in such a stress-free tion and thoughts about jective according to people otic political scenario in but till the time people are opinions freely. When to be governed by the lated. Khushi also believes environment” she said. the idea of freedom. Some but for me, freedom is not the country acts as a hin- thinking about the coun- it comes to enjoying the same ideology, there is that citizens are equally She shared her view talk about freedom in po- what we as a society has drance in the country’s de- try’s welfare we are head- rights as a citizen, Ka- no room for doubt that responsible for the pro- as a teenage student, she litical sense, some talk defined since ages.” velopment. ing forward” she said. She vya believes she enjoys by its 100th independ- gress of a nation. She said, understands well the prob- about social freedom, She wishes to be free When questioned on hopes that by the time In- most of them leaving one ence anniversary it will “When you want such a lems. reading newspaper some about personal inde- from the boundaries and where she sees India when dia celebrates its 100th In- thing that troubles her is be the number one coun- big organization to work everyday has helped her to pendence and some define differences created by gen- it celebrates its 100th In- dependence Day it will be that the mishaps that try. where there is develop- be connected with differ- it as religious freedom. der, religion, caste, dirty dependence Day anni- one of the most developed have increased in the Kavya is current- ment, it is not that things ent forms of inequalities But the fact that everyone politics, etc describing her versary in 2047, she said, nations and a powerhouse recent years due to pot- ly pursuing a course of will happen without effort. and unfair practices. wants to be free, holds true vision of life in a free coun- “see India free from all the like US, just like it was be- holes and falling of foot Company Secretary in It is the duty of the citi- “Even though we have in all cases. try. She believes that wom- political divide that’s cre- fore colonisation. over bridges. “Rights Mumbai. She has done zens. They should not only rights as the citizen of She concluded the in- en need to be free from all ated since India got free Speaking of the sense cannot exist without du- her LLB course from a enjoy their rights but also India, most of us are be- terview with a quote by the discrimination and pa- and I am not afraid to say, of freedom at school, ties as they are two sides prestigious college in fulfil their duties.” ing judged on the basis John F Kennedy, “The Best triarchy that exists everyone failed to end that Khushi said, “Every time I of the same coin.” Mumbai. Talking about the pro- feel bad about something of race, sex, complexion , Road to Progress is Free- According to Radha, a divide and stay united as a gress India has made since I express it”. She feels which takes away most of dom’s Road.” citizen should have both, society.” India more liberal than many countries, says Paresh Ganguly By SRIJEETA GANGULY and to make our country China, he added. He agrees corruption-free. to the fact that our citizens Freedom comes from free- Still some areas like il- are thoroughly enjoying dom of expression, finan- literacy and higher educa- the rights which are chal- cial freedom and the right tion need some attention lenged to violations. Rule to education, according to for us to become a super- of constitution, free press, Paresh Ganguly, a senior power, Ganguly said. impartial judiciary and citizen living in Kolkata. Citizens should recog- resident allow to speak, is He added that our nise all kinds of duties to- what together forms the country is more liberal wards the nation, Ganguly definition of ‘Freedom’. than a lot of other coun- said. Government proper- The person who was tries in the world. How- ty should be protected , being interviewed is a re- ever, there are some areas tax should be paid, public tired public service em- Renu Thakur ... Enjoying the benefits of living in a free country Photo by Palak Soni that still need some atten- transportation and places ployee who has served for tion, Ganguly said. should be maintained and the last 23 years and is a On the progress made minimal wastage of public really proud citizen of our Freedom to me is who I am: Woman cop by the country, he said PM utilities or services. country. He said that in Narendra Modi was try- By the time we cele- the next four to five years By PALAK SONI said Renu. Her major re- er understanding of how to duties in a country where when every citizen would ing his best to ensure that brate our 100th Independ- India would be at par with sponsibility is to stay true best utilise this opportu- they are getting the advan- consider the whole coun- the citizens of our country ence Day in 2047 he ex- other countries with high Freedom is the pillar of to facts of the case and take nity will allow us to enjoy tage of rights. try as home. For example have their right to express pects India to have secured education, employment, her life. Without it, she appropriate action. She the blessings and benefits According to her, a cit- if people would have been their opinions in matters the position of the second technological and econom- wouldn’t be the woman deals with cases related to of living in a free coun- izen should uphold his/her cooperative enough, we of national importance largest economy next to ic development. she is today, says Renu the sections 498[violence], try,” said Renu. Speaking nationality, sovereignty would have achieved the Thakur, Sub-Inspector, 406[criminal breach of in favour of the Constitu- and integrity by being loyal motto of ‘Swachh Bharat Ratanada Mahila Thana, trust] and 323[voluntarily tion, she affirmed that she to the nation, protect and Abhiyan’ by now,” says Jodhpur. causing hurt by weapons] enjoys all the fundamental preserve public property Renu Thakur when asked ‘’I appreciate my right of the IPC. rights guaranteed to her by and to render compulsory about her impression on to make my own decisions, “In a country where the constitution . She also service as and when the the progress made by our speak freely and live by my the government doesn’t seemed satisfied with the state requires. country after Independ- own standards. I neither control what people say government’s guarantee of “Yes, I am happy with ence. want excess freedom, nor or do for political reasons, fundamental rights, com- the progress made by our She sees India as a pro- the entitlements which this the citizens should respect prising of right to equality, country after independ- spective developed coun- generation craves for have their nationality and un- right to freedom of religion ence. But, somewhere try like the UK and, the US such as craze for western derstand their duties. They and right against exploita- down the line, the lack of by 2047. She also expects lifestyle, choice to wear should remain involved tion. integrity among Indian the country to reach the $8 clothes. I want limited free- in the administration of She believes that the citizens concerns me. I trillion mark when it cele- dom which doesn’t offend the country and engage in citizens should also un- personally believe that In- brates its 100th Independ- my family and the society,” their community. A great- derstand and follow their dia will see actual progress ence Day anniversary. Paresh Ganguly, a proud citizen of India Photo by Srijeeta Ganguly GREATER NOIDA Monday, September 09, 2019 THE TIMESOF BENNETT 5 Audience in splits as Jhol serves up food for thought By PARTH SHARMA to be together.” In the end rant was enjoyed by the Photos: SHAMBHAVI KUMAR a wave of nostalgia hit the audience and it was re- audience that took them ally entertaining. They A rib-tickling story of a back to the ‘Retro Era’ as made every single person family in the form of a skit they sang old Hindi mel- laughed and was very well and characters from the odies. prepared. Mahabharata walking the The next group changed The final group spon- ramp while delivering mes- the mood of the audience sored by KitKat, ‘Bennet- sages loaded with values and they time travelled tOne’, hosted a game show were among the unique in- back to the early Vedic peri- where everyone in the au- gredients of JHOL, a spec- od. The name of this group dience was a part of it. The tacular event put up by the was ‘Paschatap’ sponsored highlight of the show was third-year students of the by Bournville. They started the faculty members who Times School of Media at by conducting a quiz relat- were there to judge were BU on September 02. ed to Mahabharata. The also asked to be a part of it. Group 1, which was highlight of their theme Everyone in the audience sponsored by Paper Boat, was a ramp walk based on was very enthusiastic. named as ‘Khit Pit Niwas’. the characters of Mahab- The main motive of the They started with a dart harata. A poem was recited event jhol was to host an game for second and first describing each character outstanding event without year students the winners followed a mythological spending or spending less were awarded with hand- ramp walk. money on a event. They made pocket diaries. A ‘Tango’ powered by were asked not to spend a voluntary red carpet was Mad Angle was the third single penny on any of the organized in which people group whose motive was Acts. They presented the from the audience were to make us laugh out hard. acts very passionately with randomly picked to style They presented Improv determination and dedi- others who acted as models comedy. They later pre- cation. Their acts were so with newspapers and pa- sented a two word vocab- endearing that the entire per cups. The skit started ulary play in which they hall was marvelled by their off as a typical Ekta Kapoor spoke only those which performances. Their acts daily soap but ended with were told to them by the were highly appreciated a strong message “No mat- audience. Ending their by the judges and by other ter what, family is meant play with a comedy quad- students. The audience enjoying the event, Jhol, to its fullest Nishita and Ashish assayed the role of a husband and wife during their performance

Students dressed up as characters from the Mahabarata Aryan Bajaj modelling for the design show

Mass communication students enjoying the event

A scene from the play Khit Pit Niwas

Kartik Shukla and Manya Kashyap took the audience down Times School of Media faculty member Shruti Jain and chief warden memory lane as part of their sales pitch Sameer Ailwadi were the judges GREATER NOIDA 6 THE TIMESOF BENNETT Monday, September 09, 2019 Give women the right to This cab driver wants women to feel safe work, says teenager By ABHILASHA RAWAT By VARTIKA MADAN

For Ramesh Chandra, an Having a job is every wom- Ola cab driver, the 73rd an’s right says 13-year-old, Independence Day means Eeshprabha Singh. that women in India “We must not stop girls should live without fear. from working. They must “Freedom means a safe In- work and become inde- dia for the women of this pendent,” says Singh in a country. If I have a daugh- high-pitched voice. ter, she should be able to Eeshprabha believes travel without any fear that women should be al- and she should be given lowed to wear whatever the same opportunities as they want to. Even though every other person of the our nation hasn’t put any Eeshprabha Singh country.” restriction on women on Photo by Vartika Madan Chandra is not a cab how they want to dress, of their rights. driver by choice. He in fact our Indian society still “Minorities and girls wanted to become a doctor doesn’t let women dress face trouble while access- but he had to support his the way they want to. ing their human rights,” family because he was a Ramesh Chandra, a man who dreams of a fearless and safe India Photo By Abhilasha Rawat “Freedom is being she said. son and his father needed self-reliant, without be- She is looking forward a hand to run the family. equal number of women a criminal offense! Now controlled but sometimes within the citizens. ing its 100th Independence ing forced by anyone and to a better India with a de- He dropped out of school drivers. girls and ladies won’t have I question are we actually Chandra said that al- Day on 15th August, 2047. wearing the clothes of your veloped mentality of our after class 10. Showing his apprecia- to live in fear.” But he also free?” though many people, in- “Will I live that long?” choice,” she added. Indian society. Though he cannot be- tion for the progress of the went on to say that living Ramesh then went on cluding him, are not get- Ramesh joked. “To be hon- She mentioned that our “Not everyone in our come a doctor now, he country, Ramesh pointed in a democracy like India to quote Rabindranath ting all their rights, that est I don’t know how will country provides us rights country is independent, we plans to start his own cab out the development of has its own disadvantages Tagore’s poem, Where the does not give people the we be celebrating it but but still most of us end up still need to work for the company. A company that various Industrial hubs and advantages. mind is without fear, say- right to not follow their one thing I do hope for is misusing them it. Each and freedom of many portions ensures the safety of wom- like Greater Nodia itself. “On the one had we’re ing that a country is free duties. a safe and fear-free coun- every citizen should under- of society,” Singh men- en and his fleet will have “Also, the triple talaq being free from being completely only when there is no fear India will be celebrat- try.” stand and realise the value tioned. ‘I’ve no idea about rights, still India will be a global superpower by 2047 By MATTHEW BRYAN DESOUZA of Indian citizens and du- think education is important’ “ Countries ties that each citizen has When citizens live their towards their country. By NIDHI SHANKER cestors, talking about the lives on their terms and like North Mr. Patel stated that he problems they faced dur- without fear, it can be said enjoyed all his rights as an “I would have been us- ing the time of Independ- that they are living in a free Korea, certain Indian citizen. “We have ing the rights provided ence as there was crisis country, according to Ba- Middle East- the freedom to choose our by the Constitution but I everywhere in the country. bubai Lalubai Patel, a re- regional language, our oc- have been unaware about Preeti said that by the tired police inspector from ern countries cupations and practice our them,” said a 28-year-old time India will celebrate Mumbai. own religion due to India’s house-help, Preeti Kumari its 100th Independence He spoke positively and Mainland secular character.” who has been working for Day in 2047 “India would about India’s post-Inde- China can- Mr. Patel stated that four years. be in a completely differ- pendence progress stating India is among the lucky Not a house-help by ent country and in a much that the country has made not enjoy the countries where the citi- choice, Preeti always want- developed condition.” rapid progressions in the same freedom zens of the country have ed to study and become a She believes that the fields of media, indus- the right to choose their police officer but due to Preeti Singh government would defi- try, defence and politics. that we do.” leaders. her financial condition Photo by Nidhi Shanker nitely make certain chang- “Although India may be “We must relish the Babubai says that we should relish our freedom she only studied till class es in the current form of behind the current super- Photo by Matthew Bryan Desouza freedom we get in our five. She had to quit stud- that she can vote freely. governance and it will en- powers of the world, they would probably be a pio- country and be grate- ying and help her parents Though she is unaware hance the condition of the aren’t too far behind and at the forefront of innova- 100th Independence Day neer in creating a habitable ful for it. Countries like to earn. Although she was about her fundamental poor people. She hopes will soon catch up.” said tions and development. in 2047. According to him environment on the moon North Korea, certain Mid- unable to fulfil her dreams rights, provided by the that their condition can Mr Patel. Mr. Patel has high “India will be a global su- following space missions dle Eastern countries and Preeti is happy that she is Constitution, she believes improve and the genera- He is convinced that at hopes and expectations perpower by the time we such as Chandrayaan-2.” Mainland China cannot not unemployed. that the government is tion after her will never India’s current growth rate for the country to fulfil by celebrate its 100th Inde- He also spoke about enjoy the same freedom “Freedom to me means allowing her to voice her have to work in the same our country will soon be the time we celebrate our pendence Day in 2047 and the freedom and liberties that we do.” that no one questions me opinions Preeti thinks that profession as her. Preeti about my job and I am al- if we are given fundamen- also believes that the fu- lowed to do it without any tal rights then we should ture generations would be fear.” also have some duties able to get the opportuni- Country should value opinions of youngsters and According to her, life as they go hand in hand. ties that she and her ances- in a free country means Preeti mentioned her an- tors couldn’t get. not suppress them if it aspires to be free: Palomi ‘Nothing but a chance to be better’ By HARDIKA GUPTA cess. India has made a lot of progress but still has BY NAVROOP KAUR KHERA lieves that even citizen India must value the opin- more to do. She further of the country is ensured ions of teenagers without added, “Issues like low lit “Freedom is about waking equal rights, stating that suppressing them, if it eracy rate, religion up every day to see a beauti- “so far we have been pro- truly aspires to be a free politics etc. needs to be ful sunrise with no fear and vided and guaranteed country says this 17-year- resolved as soon as possi- doubts in my mind; to ex- many fundamental rights old journalism student, ble to make India a better press myself,” said Dinesh by our Constitution.” Palomi, in an interview place to live in.” Pandey, chairman of the “People always tend with Times of Bennett on She expressed her wor- Haldwani branch of ICAI Dinesh Pandey, chair- to forget their duties but Independence Day. ry on freedom being tak- (Institute of Chartered Ac- man of the Haldwani remember their rights.” “In 2047, India could en away from the citizens countants of India). branch of ICAI Quoting Indira Gandhi, be the country each Indian that it was obvious that Quoting Albert Camus, former Prime Minister of Photo by Navroop citizen dreams of now. A Palomi says “Opinions of the teenagers should not be supressed” the lives of the citizens will a French philosopher, au- ing freedom of expression India, Mr. Patel affirmed nation where pillars of sec- not be the same anymore thor, and journalist, Pand- and thought. Above all, it is this statement to be true. ularism, equality, liberty “Without freedom I might not have the and their lives would be ey said, “Freedom is noth- being equal in every sense In a democracy, pow- and freedom stand intact.” miserable. Furthermore, ing else but a chance to be and never considering ers are vested in the people said Palomi. privilege of education I have today” Palomi added “Without better.” oneself superior or inferior in the form of rights but we Expressing her views freedom I might not have He says freedom is a to others. also have some responsi- on a free country, Palomi her can excess their funda- citizen should have both of its citizens. We have no the privilege of education word with a wider mean- “Life in a free country bilities towards our nation. said that she thinks life in mental rights while some rights and duties because right to comment on cer- I have today. The privilege ing apart from living in is having a sense of belong- Pandey said India has a free country means that sections of Indian society it’s not only the govern- tain India’s degradation if of wearing, eating, whatev- an independent nation. ing to my country, feeling excelled in every field but there should be no oppres- are even deprived of rais- ment that has vowed to we haven’t done anything er I want, going wherever It is equally about what it good about myself and it is still a developing coun- sion on their views and ing their voice. People liv- make India a better place good about it” she added. I want. If I had to describe means to you as an indi- being grateful for the love try. We must come forward that they can express their ing below the poverty line but also our duty to act as Palomi succinctly com- in a single line, I would say vidual. Pandey said life in I receive from my nation.” and work in unison to tack- opinions freely. According are not treated equally. helping hands. “Whatever mented that progress of a that ‘It would be a chained a free country is about hav- Mr. Pandey firmly -be le every problem. to Palomi, teenagers like Palomi thinks that a India is today it’s because country is a lifelong pro- life.” Lakhs of copies printed per day by TOI printing press Voting age should be 15, says Shubhangi By SHIVAM VASHISHT are printed at the printing By TANVI LADHA rules over minority and the country. press amounting to a total minorities should be free Freedom for Shub- The life of a newspaper of 3 crore 30 lakh pages a Shubhangi Arora is a class to work according to their hangi, as a teenager, means is just 24 hours. After that, day. nine student from Farid- will, without any pres- getting up late, playing it’s of no use. This was one The press uses about abad and she wants to cast sure.” games for any amount of of the many revelations 2 lakh litres of water on a her vote in the 2020 Delhi Shubhangi feels that time, studying and choos- made by Mr Anil Kr Sin- daily basis. However, all legislative assembly elec- she doesn’t enjoy all the ing a career of her choice. gh, production head of the that water is not wasted. tions. rights of the country be- For her, freedom also TOI printing press in Sahi- The press is an eco-friend- When asked about her cause she feels that the means the flexibility in babad. ly press and has a water re- idea of freedom, on the right to vote and issuing for changing subjects at any “Newspapers are a Innovation is always going on in TOI printing press cycling unit. 73rd Independence Day, driving licence shouldn’t time and she believes that highly perishable as well as Photo by Nidhi Shanker The students were giv- Shubhangi said, “I want be 18 years, but should be- parents should support a very dynamic product i.e. cleaning, packaging stuff minute. Imagine the speed en 3M noise cancellation the voting age to be low- come 15 years so that they their children during such every day the product goes etc. at which the machines headphones before tak- ered from 18 years to 15 can also contribute some- crucial choices. through changes ranging During the course of would be working! ing them to the heavy but years.” thing to the nation. Lastly, for India’s from the number of pages the field trip of the stu- He told the students state-of-the-art Germany She was asked about Shubhangi Arora Shubhangi is happy 100th Independence Day, and even its layout,” said dents of Times School of about the various depart- made machines and sat- her views on India’s pro- Photo by Tanvi Lada with the progress made by Shubhangi wishes for a Mr. Singh, who was a vet- Media to the printing press ments involved in the pub- isfying the students’ curi- gress post-Independence Shubhangi added that she the country but there are corruption free and unit- eran in the field of art and in Sahibabad, many oth- lication of a newspaper osity by answering all the where she stated that she wants to follow her own still few things that make ed, where each and every has been an integral part er revelations were also that includes Response, questions that the students was happy with the pro- dreams and does not want her feel that the country individual is valued equal- of this organization for 21 made. OSP, Innovation R & D had. gress made by the country. to be forced to do anything can improve. Even after ly and each and every right years. He spoke of the var- Among the most sur- testing, Online team, The Times of India Shubhangi equates against her will. numerous laws to curb the is avail for every section ious ways iun which news- prising ones were the fact Brand, Editorial, and that Printing Press in Sahiba- freedom to the Freedom She stated that she problems like corruption, of the society. She hopes papers are used in our that the press prints as they all respond to the Pro- bad is IMS certified and of Choice. She wants to do doesn’t want majority rule. rape, child abuse and child that by 2047 some laws are everyday life apart from many as 32 lakh copies in duction Department. has ISO 9001-2015 certif- anything possible without “There should be no ma- labour, these still remain amended and 15-year-olds providing news such as a day, that’s 1400 copies a Nearly 33 publications icate. any criticism and pressure. jority to rule, as majority the unfortunate reality of have the right to vote. GREATER NOIDA Monday, September 09, 2019 THE TIMESOF BENNETT 7 Rights come after duties After 73 years of independence India By PRIYANSHU CHATTERJEE

Freedom is when people are still caught in the clutches of illiteracy able to walk freely with dig- By KHUSHI CHHABRA Our Constitution has edged the fact that poverty nity without being a puppet given fundamental rights rate is touching its peak in anyone’s hands, accord- Om Prakash Jain, an ad- and duties to be followed and is one of the primary ing to Shyama Nigam, a vocate based in Jaipur said by every citizen. These issue that constrains peo- retired school principal in that illiteracy still remains rights and duties frisk vi- ple’s believes and illiteracy Kanpur. a national issue even after tal position in one’s life. is the main reason behind When she was asked 73 years of Independence Rights give birth to duties. hinderances in the society. what freedom means to in an interview with a first His say on the develop- He talked about a re- her, she stated, “Freedom year Bennett Universi- ment of India since it has cent case that dealt with il- is most important for me”. ty mass communication achieved freedom is dis- literacy after which a stark At first, we were bounded student on Independence tinct and it has grown re- and harsh reality of our by several restrictions and Day. markably. country was brought out were slaves but after get- Freedom of speech is a Fair elections, platform alongwith the fact how il- ting independence, we were subjective term, according for improving communi- literacy was actually play- very happy and worked in a Shyama Nigam ... “I want to live freely till the to Om Prakash.His defini- cation has been increased. ing with immature minds. free environment. Freedom end of time” Photo by Priyanshu Chatterjee tion of freedom is different India has developed both He said that our repre- to me is a real happiness a from that of others, “Free economically and socially. sentatives and government person can get.” She expe- happy to follow them to dependence Day in 2047, countries must guarantee In the last few years, vari- is struggling hard to make rienced differences created make remarkable change in she answered by saying,” I free franchise and freedom ous judgements have been India trouble free. It will by gender, religion, caste, our country. She also stat- don’t know, whether I will of speech to their citizens,” passed considering the is- speedily become a devel- dirty politics from ages and ed, “A citizen should have be alive till that time or Jain. Freedom is not only sues of public like Surroga- oped nation.While con- Omprakash Jain... “Rules do not define freedom want the country to be free both, rights and duties. Our not, but surely I want In- restricted to one’s lifestyle cy bill, LGBT community cluding he stated that In- but it’s your mind which defines it.” from them. This is what life duties are followed by our dia to be on the top of the but also the communica- rights and etc. All these dia is a vast country and it Photo by Khushi Chhabra in a free country means to rights.” global list and India will tion between the general amendments are strongly will soon reach remarkable her. Mrs. Shyama is very make a great progress till public and people with freedom by a quotation and culture, it is essential unifying the nation. Still heights and its diversifica- She believes that after happy with the progress that time.” The interview power should be free and in which he said that in a to have freedom of speech India is struggling to inject tion will help it in achiev- getting freedom, people made by our country in with this enthusiastic and not biased. country like India which to regulate our economy freedom in some sections ing such a milestone. can walk freely with respect the recent days and she inspiring women was great. He quoted his view on has a diverse population- and culture. of the society. He acknowl- and they don’t need to be is expecting more devel- She then concluded by say- like a puppet anymore. opments in the country. ing that how happy she is to She said that she has When she was asked on live in a country that is so all the rights that a citizen where she sees India when colourful and yet is ground- Independence different should have and she is very it celebrates its 100th In- ed by its heritage. Freedom is not a cakewalk! things to different people Freedom doesn’t just BY- SOUMYA KUMARI Independence is freedom mean hoisting the to express, oppose and communicate thoughts in a civilized manner. But the truth is that it means many National Flag on I-Day different things to people of various ages who belong to BY- ABHAY SHARMA different cultures. Not everyone is truly in- A country without freedom dependent according to Mrs. is one without a soul, ac- Sashi Agarwaal, age 54. Peo- cording to Manuj Sharma, ple tend to face restrictions an engineer based in Delhi. in many forms throughout Sharma told Times of Ben- Omprakash Parchani is all about patriotism. their life. She believes that nett recently, “Freedom is Photo by Mansi Yadav India has come a long way in terms of development when not just hoisting the na- By MANSI YADAV as now it’s a developed it comes to infrastructure, tional flag on Independ- country and not a devel- but despite all the develop- ence Day.” He said that Freedom is never-ending, oping one.Inspite of such freedom was a reflection ment that has taken place, you always want more of it, status and acknowledge- the people are not truly free of one’s lifestyle and work says Omprakash Parchani, ment, India still needs to even today. space. a banker in Jaipur. buck up in many areas. Even though women “Taking decisions in- Freedom is a necessi- Mr. Parchani when asked have been gaining empow- dependently,without pres- ty in a liberal society like about the freedom he enjoy erment and have been step- sure from any quarter ours. “Freedom is every- in his job, he said, “ Being ping outside and working gives me a feeling which I thing, it is among the roots in a public sector bank, alongside men and there’s can call freedom,” he said. on which life stands,” says you enjoy every rights but hardly any stark difference Sharma works in the Parchani, the branch head at times higher authoities left between the two genders Women: The backbone of modern society. automobile segment of the (DGM) of IDBI Bank in- can suppress you, its not a anymore, but in rural are- Photo by Soumya Kumari firm, Neolitezk, where he Jaipur. The words said by cake walk in banking also, as the situation is still the is in charge of the manu- him are self explanatory talking about you people same in most of the houses. respect left within the citi- provided to the youth of the facturing of headlamp and because we know all we we have set certain norms The men of the house get zens towards the Indian cul- nation which are the spear- tail lamp, apart from help- have struggled in the past which you have to follow to make all the important ture which is affecting the heads of the nation and play a very vital role in the ing with technical support. “Freedom is taking decisions independently”, years was for freedom. It but there’s a flexibility, a and crucial decisions while growth of India as a whole. nation building process. It His company’s wings are says Manuj Sharma would not have been pos- banker can sanction a loan the women are not allowed Apart from all the neg- ative comments, she also is the youth that can help spread across countries Photo by Abhay Sharma sible without our devotion or reject it if he finds it in- to interfere in the decision making process of the house shared some positive as- in changing the mindset like Taiwan, China, Korea Mr. Manuj has been much work we all have to and struggle to get inde- appropriate”. and are even forced to abide pects in favour of of India’s of people and bring about and is planning to expand to abroad many a times put to become a better and pendence. Be it any field, there are by the decision taken by the independence. There is changes in such a way that further. and while discussing his a responsible citizen. Population is a factor- some sort of restrictions male members of the family. unity in terms of providing people happily accept the “India for me is the foreign work trips he When asked about the still left but comparing it which is to be concerned According to her, such opportunities in foreign new era. Stricter laws can land where I belong to. I mentioned that though progress India has made, about if not used as a hu- to the British period we are patriarchy should be erad- countries and secularism is also be enforced in order to cannot imagine me being no country is better than he proudly said “I am a man resource. As of now a lot more independent, icated from the society and prevalent as parliamenta- curb down the crime rate. happy in any other coun- India, but the citizens are firm believer of PM - Nar we are a nuclear country free and happy. We have there should be a trans- ry laws are enforced rather She enjoys freedom to a cer- try. I enjoy my every day way better and concerned endra Modi. He is the new which is a great achieve- control on whatever we do. formation in the mentality than religious ones. Numer- tain level. in India. Though when about their motherland. face of growth, prosperity ment. But speaking of the According to him, in the men in India to truly be an ous institutions in India rec- She also looks forward people take freedom for The absence of no traf- and respect of the country. 100th independence day in next few years, the fore- Independent nation because ognize the various religions to seeing further changes in granted and not fulfil their fic police at traffic signals If Modi remains PM for 2047 Mr. Parchani ideal- most challenge that lies in India consists of both males and don’t disrespect the be- the way the people of India fundamental duties like is the proof that they fol- over 15 years, he will cre- ised India as the strongest India’s way is to increase and females. liefs of people who belong to perceive independence. The cleanliness, I feel betrayed low the basic traffic rules. ate a solid base for India’s country in terms of econo- its human resources and Britishers have left In- different cultural sections. people of India often take as an Indian” he said. Thistiny thing tells us how bright future.” my, ahead of USA. develop itself to the poten- dia but their culture is still Overall, she said that it for granted and act on Donald Trump in his tial that it gets recognised being followed by today’s the development of India is their own will without even recent speech said, “India as a developed country in youth. She believes that entirely dependent on the thinking about the impact it India’s National Flag thrives on would not be given any aid the near future. there is a little discipline and quality education which is would have on the society. the respect citizens have for it By SOUMYA ARYA a free country. ‘Citizens should feel more secured’ He believes that our Freedom is not an absolute duties are, our individual By NABEEL SHEIKH citizens of that country concept, it is relative, said responsibility towards our feel secure and are provid- Rajesh Singh who is a busi- nation. “Freedom, i.e., independ- ed with certain privilege nessman by profession. When asked “Where do ence, is quite a powerful to express their opinions Futher he elaborat- you see India when it cele- word. In India it includes without hesitation. ed, “Freedom is different brates its 100th Independ- freedom of speech, free- Kanak also mentioned, things to different people. ence Day anniversary in dom of expression, free- “Though the rights of the What is freedom to one in- 2047?”, he answered with dom to practise any reli- people have been written dividual may not mean the optimism saying, “India gion, right to education down in the Indian Con- same to the other”. In to- will be a developed nation etc.,” said Kanak Lata stitution, they are not pro- day’s modern era, freedom with 100% literacy rate Singh, a retired school vided to a lot of people. is not an absolute. Rajesh Singh ... “I and increased employment principal, when she was For instance, government Freedom cannot be don’t work for money, for people.” interviewed by a Bennett has initiated and made it measured, the degree to I work for freedom.” “For me freedom is not student at her house in compulsory that free ed- which a person is or is the right to do as we please, Sector 52, Noida. ucation is to be provided “Secured life is what makes you truly free”, says Kanak Lata Singh not free can only be deter- country. but as the opportunity to After 200 years under to all the children under mined through compari- Further, he said that in do what is right”, said Mr the British rule, India final- 14 years of age but even For example, the people infrastructure and many When she was asked son and that comparison future as we take a step to- Singh.Working with nu- ly attained the state of in- after the stainous efforts should abide by the con- more. The mindset and the about her observation that is completely subjective. wards development, we’ll merous organisations or dependence on August 15, of the government, more stitution and respect the psychological mentality of she had made about the India is country where understand the value of NGOs he believes that he is 1947.India is a democratic that a million of children ideals, uphold and protect the people are also chang- idea of India that the chil- everyone has a different life. He then also said to contributing to the society and secular country.In the across the country remain the culture and integrity of ing with time as people are dren in her school have, perspective, different -mo live freely, to be treated by doing the right thing. interview, Kanak said that completely deprived of it. India. trying to adapt themselves she said that the western tives and religion. fairly is what living in a Mr. Singh further added life is considered free in a Also, around 30% - 40% of She also sighted that to the rapid process of culture is being adopted by Mr. Singh believes that free country means to him. that India’s future lies in country when the rights them tend to work as child the tertiary sector hich also westernizing India. today’s children at a very life in a free country means According to him, a cit- the hands of the youth and of the people are provided labourers for survival”. includes the IT sector has “In 2047, I see India fast rate and this forces to live without poverty and izen should have rights and they are the one who will to them and their income She further said that shown a tremendous pro- as a completely developed her to think of a day when oppression. Freedom of fulfil duties consciously. lead the way of the coun- lies in accordance with the although people enjoy cer- gress after independence. country that stands in an the Indian culture will thought, expression and All Rights and Duties Act try. “Its important to bring current wage rates. tain rights being Indians, Significant progress can be equal strata with Japan be found only in history actions are a common as a prominent principle in that patriotic feeling in our A country can be said they also have some duty seen in the sectors of ag- and USA economically and books and will vanish from man’s demands in a free developing our nation into youth”, said Mr. Rajesh. to be free only when the towards their nation too. riculture, health services, technically”, said Kanak. the real world. GREATER NOIDA 8 THE TIMESOF BENNETT Monday, September 09, 2019 Over 150 players sold in second edition of player auctions By SAI ADARSH KRISHNA expensive players, having special, is something that is were tested on their skills the houses. The auctions amount they were willing been sold for 12300, 9150 unforgettable,” said Yash and fitness levels, by cap- are followed by player to pay for the player. Over 150 players were sold and 8800 points each. Bisht of the Heroic Hearts. tains of respective sports trade seasons in the be- “Auctions encourage at the second edition of Emerging as the most ex- 80 players were sold on day and university coaches. ginning of fall and spring team spirit. Individuals do player auctions which was pensive player, Joseph 2 when the auctions had “Auctions make play- semesters, where experi- not represent themselves convened on 27th August, Antony was sold to Super resumed. Joseph Antony ers feel special”, said enced players are swapped once they are auctioned. at the A Block lecture hall. Spades. Yash Bisht, the emerged as the most ex- Chandu Appasani, advisor and traded. Win or lose, doesn’t mat- Aditya Mishra, Soumyata second most expensive pensive player and Shruti of Mighty Boltz. Chandu Appasani, ter. We make players hap- Tyagi, Degpreet, Paridhi player was sold to Hero- Jha emerged as the most Around 300 players Yashraj Saxena, G V Nikh- py,” said Chandu Appas- Gupta, Sushmita Ram- ic Hearts and, Shruti Jha, expensive woman player. were sold at last year’s il and Nandana Varshney, ani. This year’s auction kumar and Meher Danjal the most expensive wom- “It is amazing when player auctions and the advisors of their respective witnessed an evolution served as the masters of an player was sold to Keen you work hard for some- numbers dipped to 151 this houses were present at the with many additions that ceremony for the two-day Kickers. As many as 71 thing and get recognised year as only the first-year auctions this year. were not seen at last year’s event. players were sold on the for it,” said Shruti Jha, students were registered A total of 50,000 auctions. For the first time, At the end of the two- first day of player auctions Keen Kickers. The auc- for auctions this year. points were allotted to computer-based programs day auctions which went which went on till 12 mid- tion was conducted for six Yashraj Saxena, first each house at the auctions. were used for conducting on for over six hours, night on 27th August. Yash hours in total, followed sports secretary and No fixed upper limit was the auctions. the highest bid exceeded Bisht was the most expen- by an hour of closed-door Akanksha Singh, the first allotted to a single bid. Ev- The auctions would 12,000 points in a first for sive player on Day 1. auctions where the unsold sports officer, came up ery bid was accompanied be followed by election of the auctions so far. “I was elated, at a loss players were auctioned. with the idea of hosting by Chit system polls once captains and vice captains Joseph Antony, Yash of words. The sheer eupho- Players selected at the the first player auctions it reached the 5,000-point of respective sports, by the Bisht and Shruti Jha ria when everyone hoots trials were registered for last year. The auctions are mark. This system was end of September 2019. emerged as the three most for you and makes you feel Sports teams battle for the best players the auctions. The players attended by advisors of all used to state the maximum Shruti the new badminton sensation Yash a bright prospect in football Shruti Jha, the most ex- to be a top performer. the male players who were An adrenaline rush is how Revelling in a burst of pensive woman player in “I knew I was going to ‘top notch’ in her opinion. Yash describes his initial happiness, an optimistic the sports auction was in- kill it at the auctions, but “The boys were too reaction to Sai Adarsh Yash stated that he still terviewed by Sai Adarsh I did not believe I would good. You could learn a lot Krishna, when he got to needs to work on his men- Krishna. go above the 5000-point from them. Amongst the know he was auctioned tality and up his game. He It is really satisfying mark,” said a confident girls, many were good but, for over 9000 points at hopes to try his level best when you are recognised Shruti with a slight smile I thought I was the stand- this year’s player auctions to maintain his fitness, be for something you worked on her face. out performer,” said Shruti which was convened on regular at the practice ses- hard for, says Shruti on- She was most excited showing a V-sign. 27th August. sions and, hopes to live up being asked about her cur- when she was asked to ap- On being asked about Yash Bisht is a first- to his newfound reputa- rent state of mind, after proach the podium by the her first impression on year student enrolled in tion that he has acquired the auctions were wrapped master of ceremony. She competition at Bennett, the Times School of Media. lately. up on 28th August. exclaimed that she acted she stated that she was not Being a football lover, Yash “It was a bit of an emo- Shruti Jha was sold for weird and did not know intimidated by the players supports Arsenal in the tional moment for me 8,800 points to Keen Kick- what to do. She was tak- Shruti hopes to be a lev- Premier League. He pre- when I had to walk up to ers at the auctions, which en aback by the euphoria, el headed individual and fers playing in the midfield the podium and my friends and, considers his mental- started hooting for me. made her the most expen- which engulfed the lecture does not consider anyone ity to be his biggest advan- The atmosphere was elec- sive woman player in this hall for a brief period of as competition. Finally, tage on the field. tric,” said Yash. edition of player auctions. time. She found the at- before we concluded our Yash encapsulated all Yash disclosed that he Being a first-year me- mosphere to be electric as Shruti Jha displays conversation, Shruti dis- his feelings and experi- had seen the recordings of dia student at Bennett people hooted and cheered closed that she looked up the hardwork behind ences of playing football his bid over 100 times. He University, Shruti was not for her all along. to world champion PV the glamour at Bennett University, in a Yash celebrates being the second most further exclaimed that he an avid lover of the sport ‘I was surprised be- Sindhu and her captain at rather candid chat after a expensive player would cherish his experi- in the beginning. Playing cause I didn’t know so point of time,’ said a ded- Bennett University. hectic guest lecture. He further said that he “I was not satisfied ence at the auctions. badminton was more of a many people knew me. It icated Shruti. “My mentality is my felt the euphoria when he with my performance but, He claimed that he was compulsion than a choice felt so good. I wish I could Being a seasoned bad- biggest strength on the was on the podium while I never let it get me down,” awestruck by the conduct when she first took up the relive the moment all over minton player herself, “The boys field. I did not have the the final bid was being said Yash. of his seniors and he was sport as a hobby. She fur- again,’ said Shruti with an Shruti was pleasantly sur- were too good. best of trials, but I had accepted. He was in sheer The atmosphere was astounded by the system ther stated that she started irresistible smile on her prised by the standard of You could enough confidence in my disbelief when he looked quite sedate in his hostel of auctions. Even though loving the sport after de- face. badminton played at Ben- skills and abilities,” said at his point tally for the room, when Yash spoke Yash was ecstatic about the veloping a knack for it. She “But all said and done, nett University. She fur- learn a lot Yash when he was asked first time. He experienced about how he felt proud of events that had transpired, said that self-confidence I am willing to work hard ther stated that she found from them,” about his strengths which an adrenaline rush when himself at that point. He he believed the auction to was her biggest strength. and improve further as the players very punctual helped him have an edge he heard all the hoots and was smitten by nostalgia be an event of the past and She trusts in her own abil- there is a lot of pressure and true to their game. She said Shruti. over other players at the cheers in a packed lecture and emphasized on how that he wanted to focus on ities and considers herself building on me at this was really impressed by trials. hall. his hard-work had paid off. his future. Blue Moon: Behind the scenes

By BRISHTI GANGULY Based on their previous “As a member of the AND NAMIT SHAH experience, Viren Tak and Event Management team, Tanvi Mishra, the third- I feel really lucky and hap- With the Blue Moon 4.0 year students of BA-JMC py to organise this fresh- approaching, the atmo- have been suggesting im- ers party for all of you. sphere at Bennett Univer- provements in the posture, It’s really fun to organise sity was buzzing with ex- style and facial expressions an event but at the same citement in the run-up to of the freshers while they time it’s been a hectic week the event. practice walking on pop- for us,” said Poorva Singh The students of differ- ular Bollywood songs and Rathore, a second year ent streams, in whose hon- western music. Feelings BA-JMC student, who is a our the event was organ- of nervousness and excite- core member of the event ised last year, have joined ment grips the freshers as management committee hands to organise it for they compete for the titles (Pulse). “We can easi- the freshers of 2019. The of ‘Mr.’ and ‘Ms. Fresher’. ly relate to everything as theme of the grand Sep- The Publicity depart- we experienced the same tember 06 event is ‘Neon ment has been posting as freshers last year and Night’ with the event man- countdown GIFs and cir- we are looking forward to Colourful streamers were used to decorate the entrance to B Block for agement community and culating messages on so- have a good time with you Blue Moon. Photo by Brishti Ganguly the publicity department cial media platforms re- guys,” she added. working tirelessly to put garding Blue Moon and the Freshers prepare their up the decorations and to ‘Six Shooter’ event that will dance moves for the DJ Seniors give tips to the freshers about walking set up the stage. kickstart the fourth edition Night and plan their outfits on the ramp The dance and the of the party on September for the party as enthusiasm music clubs are ready to four. blends in the air. set the stage on fire with The six-round con- their performances while test, consisting of simple various other clubs are and fun games played by “We can eas- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2019 | VOL. 3 | ISSUE 2 preparing to keep every- teams of four, will give ily relate to one engaged with fun ac- the winners of the game a everything tivities. Amidst all this, the chance to meet the artists SUB EDITORS freshers who had been se- performing at Blue Moon as we expe- ARNAV LAHIRI, NEHAL PANDE (Page - 1), lected as the ‘Super 30’ of via backstage passes. A few rienced the SNEHA RATHORE, VASUDHA AGARWAL (Page - 2), the ‘Talent Round’ and the surprise elements, like the NAVNEET KHURANA(Page - 3), same as fresh- YASH BISHT, PRAKSHALI TIWARI (Page - 4), top 10 from the Instagram identity of the artists who SHREYA ARORA, YATI SHARMA (Page - 5), polls, are being trained by will be performing, have ers last year,” ABHILASHA RAWAT, NIDHI SHANKER (Page - 6), the seniors for the ramp been kept a secret from said Poorva SHREYA NEGI, SHRADDHA CHATERJEE (Page - 7), Various events like the ‘Six Shooter’ will kickstart Blue Moon 4.0 RITI GHAI, ARYAN BAJAJ (Page - 8) Photo by Brishti Ganguly walk. Bennettians. REPORTERS ADITI PARANJPE, SHIVAM VASHISTH, SHIVANI, MAHIMA PANDEY, HARDIKA GUPTA, TANVI LADHA, ASHIMA CHOUDHARY, SHALINEE Bennett snatch defeat from victory’s jaws MISHRA, VARTIKA MADAN, NANDINI SHAH, ANISHKA SHARMA, CHHAVI KESWANI, SRIJEETA GANGULY, ADITYA SURYA VEDANTUM, By YASH BISHT The game started at a fran- time the half-time whistle Then in quick succession OMANSHI SABHARWAL, MATTHEW BRYAN DESOUZA, NIPUNH tic pace when Bennett took blew, Bennett were leading they again scored. At 4-4, KOTHARI, PRIYANSHU CHATTERJEE, VEDANSHI KUMAR, YASH Bennett University went the lead within the open- 4-2. the home team were hold- JOBANPUTRA, SRISHTI SHARMA, BHAVIK GROVER, SOUMYA KUMARI, MOHAMMED NABEEL SHEIKH, RHEA BAWA, MANSI YADAV, down fighting in a friend- ing 10 minutes. It didn’t Many spectators and ing out for a draw. But NAVROOP KAUR KHERA, RUTVI MEHTA, KANAN PARMAR, PRAGYA ly football match with take them long to score the even the players believed eventually, the inevitable SHARMA, SOUMYA ARYA, MALIKA SAHNI, GARRY G AHLAWAT, Sharda University, also in second goal. that the game was over. happened. The Highland- KHUSHI CHHABRA, ARK PRABH PANDEY, ABHAY SHARMA, SAYAK GOSWAMI, DEVVRAT SINGH SISODIA, PRATISTHA ADHIKARI, DIKSHA Greater Noida, recently. In However, the third But that thought was the ers scored and TRIPATHY, RIYA PALIWAL, PARTH SHARMA, SHREYA BHANDARI, the match played by BUFC goal was conceded rather turning point of the game. It was all over for the AARAV SINGH CHOUHAN, NAMIT SHAH, KASHISH MALIK, PALAK with Sharda’s official club, than scored. The Sharda In the second half Ben- Bennett University foot- SONI, VASUNDRA MISRA, RITVIK KAPOOR, BRISHTI GANGULY, SHYAMBHAVI KUMAR, ANVESHA MOHANTY, DASHAMNOOR, SAI Highlanders FC, on Ben- right winger easily scored nett vanished. There play- ball team. Delight for one, ADARSH KRISHNA, AVNI DAGA, SHRUTI JHA, FALGUNI GARG, nett’s home ground, the on enemy territory from a ers looked shaky, tired and despair for another. It AAINA PARMAR, VILLA RAMA MANOHAR, GAYATRI SUDHIR MOHAN, game started on an excit- tap-in. Even though it was not equal to the task. They was an amazing comeback SAMRIDDHI BISHT, HERA AHMAD, RUSHIL KHOSLA. ing note. the Highlanders who were were the second best in ev- from The Highlanders FC. It was their second loss threatening Bennett, it ery department. The only positive for the Published by Sunil Saxena on behalf of The Times School of Media, Bennett University, Bennett went down fighting like warriors Plot no 8-11, Tech Zone II, Greater Noida, and printed at Veekay Printers, 140 Patparganj, in three matches even as was Bennett who extend- Sharda, as expected, Bennettians was that they against Sharda’s Highlander FC New Delhi - 110091. The Times of Bennett is a training paper which is written, edited and produced entirely by students as part of their academic work. It is for internal circulation only. all of them were friendlies. ed their lead to 3-1. By the scored their second goal. gave it their all. Photo by Ashok Kumar Jakula