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After being the worst in How students and teachers can 14-year-old's virtual 2020, RUPEE is now classroom app wins stay safe amid schools reopening IIT, Roorkee's app among the best-pperforming innovation challenge ith the com- and tables) need to be wiped mencement of na- EDUCATION with disinfectant regularly. Pro- ourteen-year-old Aritra Asian currencies tionwide vaccina- mote regular and thorough Neogi, a class IX student W tion drive and the hand-washing among the chil- F of Kendriya Vidyalaya falling numbers of active Covid- dren; place sanitising hand rub (AFS), Barrackpore, West Ben- he Indian rupee, which was the worst-performing Asian cur- 19 cases, the Centre has decid- dispensers in prominent places gal, has won the IIT, Roorkee's E- rency in 2020, has managed to improve its performance, and ed to slowly allow schools to re- around the workplace.Teach Summit'21 App Innovation Chal- open. Starting in phases, the children the essence of practis- lenge for his app named 'Yesmam slowly gaining foot to become one of the best-performing schools have re-opened for the ing respiratory hygiene, and us- —Realtime Classroom'. Aritra's currencies in Asia, reported Bloomberg. The inflows into students of classes X and XII. ing a mask to cover the face and app facilitates virtual classroom T With the junior classes also all the nose. Restrict social events, education through faster inter- India's stock markets, is one of the key reasons for its good showing. The set to re open in phases, experts assemblies and even gathering action between teachers and stu- rupee appreciated 11 paise to 72.54 against the US dollar in the opening share tips on the precautionary at student canteens, and the dents. trade on Monday, supported by sustained foreign measures needed for the safety habit of sharing food. of the students... fund inflows and weakness of the American MANDATORY THERMAL SCREENING: currency in the overseas market. HYBRID SCHOOL MODEL: A combi- No person with the slightest of nation of distance/virtual iting the number of students, PROPER HYGIENE: School authori- symptoms like fever or cough learning and in-person/tradi- who will come to school in one ties should make sure that the should be allowed in the prem-  According to Bloomberg, the tional form of schooling, the hy- go, so that social distancing can building is clean and hygienic ise, and should be recommend- currency could see a further brid school model involves lim- be maintained effectively. — surfaces and objects (eg desks ed immediate self-isolation. impetus for more gains on Friday, with the latest economic growth figures  Aritra received a certificate from IIT, Roorkee, along with  India had forecast a robust NASA releases audio from Mars Codingal Merchandise. IIT, economic growth of 11% for Roorkee organised this com- the coming fiscal year in its ASA has released a petition a few weeks ago in annual economic survey, after a new video from its  The video shows footage partnership with Codingal, an massive Covid-19 vaccination Mars 2020 Persever- after the spacecraft entered online coding platform for K-12 N ance rover, which the Red Planet's upper atmos- (school) students drive, and a rebound in consumer chronicles the major milestones phere at 20,100 kilometre Manas Hejmadi (St Paul's demand and investments during the final minutes of its entry, descent, and landing per hour. It opens in black, English School, Bengaluru) and  The Indian economy, which the (EDL) on the Red Planet on Feb- with the camera lens still cov- Lakshay Kumar (Jiva Public International Monetary Fund singled ruary 18. A microphone on the ered within the parachute School, Faridabad) of classes XI rover has also provided the first compartment and XII were the first and second out as a global bright spot only a few years ago, is set to audio recording of the sounds  Within less than a second, runners up, respectively contract 7.7% in the current fiscal year, its worst perform- from Mars. About 10 seconds the spacecraft's parachute While Manas developed ance in four decades, the government said in its report into the 60-second recording, a Martian breeze is audible for a deploys and transforms from 'TrashTag', an app that uses QR few seconds, as are the me- a compressed 46-by-66 cen- codes to incentivise garbage dis-  But the government predicts that the rollout of vaccines A key objective of the heat shield dropping chanical sounds of the rover timetre cylinder of nylon, posal, Lakshay developed against Covid-19, which has killed 153,847 Indians, will re- operating on the surface. From Perseverance's mission away after protecting Technora, and Kevlar into a 'Neorky', an app to help unem- energise Asia's third-largest economy next year, putting it the moment of parachute in- on Mars is astrobiolo- Perseverance from scorching fully inflated 21.5-metre-wide ployed people find short-term on track to post the strongest growth since India liber- flation, the camera system cov- gy, including the temperatures during its ers the entirety of the descent canopy — the largest-ever jobs or projects nearby search for signs of entry into the Martian alised its economy in 1991 process, showing some of the sent to Mars rover's intense ride to Mars' ancient microbial life atmosphere The video also captures Jezero Crater. 

Now, women in Saudi AMAR CHITRA KATHA COMICS TO BE Obama, Springsteen team up PUBLISHED FOR YOUNG READERS Arabia can take up ublishing house for Spotify-exclusive podcast HarperCollins India and arms and join military Amar Chitra Katha(AKC) Former US President Barack Obama and rockstar Bruce Springsteen have have announced a new ENTERTAINMENT turned hosts for a podcast exclusively for the audio platform, Spotify. In P the first episode of the show, 'Renegades: Born in the USA', they collaboration to publish "a first-time talked about "race, fatherhood, marriage, and the state of adaptation of popular ACK comics America", The Verge reported. The first season will contain eight into a narrative format for young episodes in total, the first two of which went live on Monday. children". The collaboration will "bring the beautiful folktales of The podcast, produced by was, as it is, and as it ought India from our iconic comic books Barack and Michelle Obama’s to be going forward," Spotify into an exciting new format for the production company, said in a statement younger readers," said Preeti Vyas, BOOK Higher Ground, is decided- In 2019, Spotify signed an the President and CEO of Amar ly the highest-profile col- exclusive deal with the Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd, adding, "Since This series, meticulously put together by laboration in the history Obamas to produce our comic books are typically read the writers, brings some of the greatest of podcasting podcasts. Their first by children in the 8-14 age group, folktales in the ACK catalogue. Each book "It is a personal, in- production, ‘The Michelle we believe that these early chapter in the series is adapted from the original depth discussion between Obama Podcast’, was the top omen in books will help us take these engag- Jobs have been gradually open- Amar Chitra Katha comics, and aims to two friends exploring their global podcast, when it Saudi ing stories to a younger age group, Arabia can ing up for the Saudi women, bring the reader closer to the thoughts pasts, their beliefs, and the launched last summer W and open up our treasure trove of now take up arms and whose increased participation in and traditions that has shaped our coun- country that they love, as it stories to a new audience." enter the military, the the workforce is part of Crown try's identity latest profession in the Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s kingdom, to open up to plans to transform the Arab female recruits. The world’s largest economy. It is Saudi Arabian women now common to see them work- Primary education in mother tongue can boost children’s can be employed as sol- ing as cashiers in shopping malls, diers, lance cor- and taking up roles that porals, corpo- were previously limited self-esteem and creativity: M Venkaiah Naidu rals, sergeants, to men, such as waiting tables in restaurants and staff ser- rimary education in geants, accord- and brewing cappucci- Referring to multiple studies, Naidu The VP further said that with hun- mother tongue can boost VIEWPOINT ing to the Saudi- nos in coffee houses said, teaching through mother tongue dreds of languages co-existing, lin- WOMEN children’s self-esteem based Arab News. POWER in the initial stages of education can guistic diversity is one of the corner- P and creativity, and it boost a child’s self-esteem and stones of "our ancient civilisation".  The plan to allow women into the military was first should be made the primary medium enhance his or her creativity. Observing how "our mother tongues announced in 2019, the same year the kingdom said that of instruction at least until class V, Calling the New Education can evoke an emotional response in Policy(NEP) a visionary and progres- the people", Naidu called them an it would allow women to leave the country without per- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has mission from a male relative, a major step towards end- sive document, he urged for its imple- "important link to our socio-cultural said. Educating a child in a language ing a restrictive guardianship system that has been mentation in letter and spirit. The Vice identity, a repository of our collec- heavily criticised at home and abroad that was not spoken at home can be a President focussed on five key sectors tive knowledge and wisdom, and big impediment to learning, to promote the use of mother tongue. thus needs to be protected, pre-  Saudi Arabia has also allowed women to drive, thereby especially at the primary stage, he Apart from emphasising the use of served and promoted". ending its status as the last country in the world to pro- mother tongue in primary education, judgments in them. the hour, he stated, and emphasised hibit women from taking up the wheel, a step, which said at the inaugural session of a Gradual increase in the use of that everyone should proudly and the other areas, he said, are the use Q: Do you agree? Share your Bloomberg Economics estimate could add as much as $90 webinar organised by the education indigenous languages in higher and preferably use their mother tongue of local languages in administration, views at [email protected] billion to the economic output by 2030 ministry and the culture ministry. court proceedings and delivering technical education is the need of in their homes. “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” READ. PLAY. LEARN RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 02 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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As we move onto adopting sustainable fashion, behind Magical schools the glitz and glam of the fashion world, lies one major issue that needs from literature we to be addressed, our fashion all wanted to attend consumption pattern The art of Fanatsy fans have read books where characters go to specialised schools with classes that seemed UPCYCLING far more interesting than our own mundane ones. Here are some we FASHION would have loved to attend he winds of fashion seem to be moving towards con- scious consumerism and a growing phenomenon – TRENDSETTING upcycling. We explain how upcycling is the trend of the T moment. Here’s all about it... 1 What is upcycling? bound by budgetary constraints. HOGWARTS Most Indian women are masters The school that was in an Contrary to popular beliefs, up- in the art of creatively, often cycling and recycling cannot be reusing clothes to minimise English castle from Harry used interchangeably. While re- waste. Even though the term has Potter stole everyone’s heart cycling refers to the process originated in India, the trend has with its many mysteries... where an old product is used to been up and about in the coun- make new ones, upcycling is a try for a long time. much deeper process – the cre- ative use of an item previously How can you upcycle? HEX HALL VLADIMIR’S ACADEMY considered as waste, to create an Every troublemaker Also called Vampire Academy, for which entirely new product that can be Upcycling, also known as creative used further. From the perspec- reuse, is the process of trans- would love this reform its book is named, is filled with good tive of designers, one may see a forming by-prod- 2 school, with its wide 3 looking vampires who can control the piece of cloth that screams ‘fash- ucts, waste mate- array of students from vari- elements and strong half vampires who ion’, but maybe insufficient in it- rials, useless, or self to create the kind of clothes unwanted prod- ous species. Also the humour defend them. that can be used. Here is where ucts into new in the book ‘Hex Hall’ by upcycling comes into the picture materials or Rachel Hawkins made the as it is a much greener and since forever. products per- place seem amusing. ethical trend than recycling or Age-old concept Even today, ceived to be of second-hand clothing. Upcycling Upcycling is not a new concept. upcycling is a greater quali- is the go-to op- In 2018, major fashion way of life fo ty, such as tion for de- brands faced the fire people in rural artistic value signers and oth- for their heavy con- India, where or environmental value. So er top-notch tribution to waste access to fash- look around, repurpose, refurbis brands that production. In fact, in ion or even raw material is often h and redesign. TNN COLLEGE OF are on the the same year, the lookout for fashion industry DEATHS sustainable so- recorded a total waste The institution in lutions to re- of 4 per cent globally, a duce their im- number staggeringly ‘School of Deaths...’ pact on the planet. As we close to the waste outputs 4by Christopher progress into a more consumer- of major industries like cement Mannino is not for the aware scenario, many famous and livestock. One way fashion labels and fashion brands are brands are now trying to reduce squeamish for it trains its adopting this solution for a sim- their waste output is by prac- students to take souls from ple reason. Not only is it sus- ticing upcycling and moving this living realm to the next tainable, it also adds value to along the path of sustainability. one. Crazy but interesting! garment waste and churns out In India, upcycling has been a high-quality fashion pieces. part of desi Indian households CAMP HALF BLOOD Though it’s technically a SLEEP HYGIENE summer camp, students 5 can stay year-round. It’s a home for all demi-gods – chil- THE SCHOOL Know about ‘revenge bedtime dren of the Greek Gods – and ON THE ISLAND great for those who love action and activities. OF ROKE In the Earthsea ’ THE UNIVERSITY FROM THE series by Ursula Le procrastination ? 7 Guinn, the wizard ey night owls, how THE CULPRITS? KINGKILLER CHRONICLES Sparrowhawk goes to a magic school which many times have you Reasons why people want to stay up: Another school that is so renowned in the world seems wondrous, though it’s never named. felt the Zzzzs coming ➤ it’s set in that it doesn’t have a name. With class- From its trick door at the beginning to the on and pushed the Late-night texting or video chats H es such as Sympathy, mysterious wizards that teach, the place feeling away so that you can fin- ➤ Watching a film 6 ish some work or watch your ➤ Binge-watching a TV show Artificery, Alchemy and Naming, it seems a delight. favourite TV show? That habit ➤ Scrolling through social media posts provides an interesting education. has a name now – it’s called revenge bedtime procrastination. ➤ Planning out an event for the next day ORENDA People usually do this as they feel cheated of their ‘me time’ in 50-60 HOURS OF SLEEP A WEEK Sleep science suggests that a ACADEMY the day and think of WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS? IS A MUST! healthy person should sleep A school where you night time as the time Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Psychiatrist Dr Vihang Vahia about eight hours a night for a go if you have magi- that is theirs. This habit describes a growing breed of peo- cally control over an can be detrimental as says, “With work from home and healthy lifestyle, of which about 8 pushing sleep ple amid the pandemic who refuse day-night schedules overlapping, six hours in darkness is apt. element sounds like a time away can to sleep early. Why? Because they there is a kind of disarray taking Several people have been com- great place to anyone, the only catch here wreak havoc want to reclaim their time that they place and we are seeing this plaining of exhaustion, which are the deadly tournaments the protago- on your feel they could not get in the day. health. social pattern taking place. they attributed to this habit. nists of ‘The Academy of Magical Creatures’ had to participate in. HOW TO STREAM THIS YEAR’S OSCAR HOPEFULS In a typical Academy Awards season, many top contenders ‘Minari’ ‘The Trial of the are playing only in a few Writer-director Lee Isaac Chung tells Chicago 7’ theaters when the nominations a version of his own story in the dis- Aaron Sorkin (who has an Oscar armingly heartfelt ‘Minari,’ a low- for his ‘The Social Network’ screen- are announced. But like much key drama about a Korean immi- play) is likely to hear his name of our lives these days, the grant (Steven Yeun) and his wife (Yeri called again this year, for writing way we watch movies has been Han), who move to rural Arkansas and directing the punchy and rele- and get jobs at a local chicken plant vant political drama ‘The Trial of the upended. This year, most of the while trying to establish their own Chicago 7.’ Oscar hopefuls are available produce farm. Available Feb 26 to Stream it on Netflix. rent or buy on VOD. for anyone to watch right now, ‘Nomadland’ ‘Sound of Metal’ across the country — not just in ‘Ma Rainey’s theaters but on subscription A front-runner for both best picture and Riz Ahmed gives one of streaming services... best actress, ‘Nomadland’ stars Frances Black 2020’s best performances in McDormand as a widow adjusting to a ‘Sound of Metal,’ a quietly new economic reality after losing her Bottom’ expressionistic drama job. She travels around the West, living Based on August Wil- directed by Darius Marder in her van and seeking seasonal son’s Tony-nominated (who also co-wrote the employment while camping alongside 1982 play,‘Ma Rainey’s film with his brother). other quasi-homeless people. Based on Black Bottom’ covers Ahmed plays Ruben, a Jessica Bruder’s book — and adapted to one lively 1927 day in a drummer and a recovering the screen by Chloé Zhao — this mov- Chicago recording studio, where a blues addict whose livelihood is ing slice-of-life drama is a must watch. singer (Viola Davis) argues with her threatened when he starts Stream it on Hulu. white business partners. losing his hearing. Stream Stream it on Netflix. it on Amazon Prime. CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of SCHOOL IS COOL Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 03

Compassion towards The year of new normal the diversity of nature and cul- classes are not possible, how do ture of India. Bregger shared educators still stay connected his fascinating experiences of COHABITORS visiting the Kanha and Band- to their students and guide havgarh National Parks in In- and new challenges them around these issues? SN Senior Secondary USA; Anjana Gusain, Chief dia. Ms. Gosain spoke at length Question 1: How does the shad- Educators have been involving School in collabora- Functionary Officer, Tiger about the importance of con- ow side of technology affect the students’ participation in dealing tion with Tiger Trust Trust and Swarnima Luthra, servation of the Wildlife espe- students, teachers and the soci- with such mental illness related Aconducted an en- Principal, ASN Senior Sec- cially the tiger being on top of problems through online group riching Webinar on the theme ondary School. They spoke the food chain. School Princi- ety at large? discussions, PEP talks and pow- *Sharing Safari Travel of In- through their experience on pal Swarnima Luthra urged Technology has been a blessing er point presentations on sensi- dia - An American the students to lead a to mankind but, having said that, tive issues concerning student Perspective* The em- sustainable life and con- it also has a dark side to it. Stu- life. This not only helps in spread- inent speakers of the serve the resources for dents have become home to many ing awareness but also keeps day were Louis Breg- the generations to health problems while teachers them conscious of not letting such ger, coordinator of In- come. The aim behind are on the brink of losing the re- emotions ruin their lives. ternational Student the Webinar was to sen- spect and sincerity their noble Besides, virtual mental Programming at sitize the students to- profession earned them from health workshops frequently con- Clemson University wards the conservation their pupils. Moreover, deterio- ducted by professionally quali- in South Carolina, of wildlife. ration of moral values in the so- fied and experienced counselors ciety is a major repercussion of HEEMAL HANDU BHAT, Principal, also enable the students to learn the indiscriminate over con- presentations online peer-collab- Hansraj Model School, Punjabi Bagh how to deal with such overpow- sumption of technology. oration and peer-assessment ering emotions and get equipped through collaborative platforms binars held aid the educators in with the requisite soft skills. Light as a symbol of knowledge, Question 2: How do teachers such as Google Docs,etc, using keeping themselves abreast with itude to the school and re- constantly keep up with the chal- feed-forward technique for learn- the latest pedagogical strategies Question 4: What is that one membered the invaluable ers to constantly reflect on their for an effective facilitation of wisdom and grace growing up journey as mem- lenges they face in day-to-day output and make self-assessment, teaching learning process and change that you want to see in orable. A powerpoint pres- scenarios in terms of Digital setting clear & measurable goals thus, staying relevant. the students, society and the ueen Mary’s and blessed the outgoing entation- ‘Joyful Journey’ classes and academic assistance? and following microlearning prin- nation at large? School, Northend, class to take right decisions reflecting the memories of ciples are some of the strategies Question 3: There are issues like Model Town or- and be shining examples. the happy times in school The teachers face these challenges adopted to provide the students relationship anxiety or depres- I want to see self-empowerment Qganized the virtu- The Principal Anupma was presented. The Out- by instilling collaboration, fre- with ample flexible opportunities in the students, society and na- al Candle Light Ceremony Singh addressed the August standing Ambassadors of quent communication and active to reinforce course concepts and sion etc that don’t come under tion at large. This would wipe for the Class of 2021. The gathering and highlighted Class X (AISSE) & XII (AISS- learning into their digital class- ensure they receive valuable and the purview of the set syllabus, exploitation and vulnerability service commenced CE) of 2020, who demon- room. Employing education tools, engaging educational experience. but in recent times when per- from the face of India and give with an opening prayer strated an amalgamation apps & resources, learning activ- Also, attending professional birth to self belief, confidence by Rev. Mohit Hitter, of mental and physical ities like audio/video podcasts, development workshops and we- sonal touch is missing and live and prosperity. Chaplin QMS, followed fitness were felicitated by a ‘Procession Song- with certificates of mer- Carry your candle’ by it. The Class of 2021 was the school choir. The presented with a me- Chief Guest Rt. Rev. Dr. mento, an inspirational BACK TO SCHOOL Warris K. Masih, Chair- book, citation certificates man of the School, and a sweatshirt by the yan International School Computer Lab class X had their offline Bishop of Diocese of school. Ms Anu Sethi, Sohna Road rolled out the red classes. School Administration has tak- Delhi, Church of North one of the parent of the carpet in the welcome of X and en care of all the instructed guidelines India conferred his class of 2021 thanked the RXII students. Students were and protocols of Covid-19 while con- blessings and motivated the the importance of the solemn school on behalf of the Par- beaming with joy after seeing their ducting the practicals. The School Prin- students to prepare them- service -was to bring every- ents Fraternity. The event school, friends and caring teachers al- cipal Peeya Sharma also interacted selves to serve humanity, ho- one together to pray. concluded with a melodious though it was a hectic day for them as with students and motivated them to nour and love everyone. The Head Girl Deepti rendition by the teacher’s class XII (Science) conducted CBSE prepare well for board exams and Founder Chairman Rt. Rev. Roopam reflected a thankful choir and vote of thanks by practicals in Biology, wished them all good health and suc- Dr. Karam Masih greeted all heart by expressing her grat- the Sr. Coordinator. Chemistry, Physics and cess in their upcoming exams.

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The baggy pants, the You cannot please everyone in messy hair this world The green salad, the unmatched And so you need to stop running socks pair in this relay race The cheesy pizza, the Before you get caught A TIME TO CHILL unfiltered selfie and whirled he weekend is something I really look forward early. On Saturday morning, after breakfast, my mom The attitude of being what you In this vicious circle of demoti- to. From the other busy five days of school, I announced that we would be visiting my aunt’s place for want to be vation, self-doubt and sadness really get rest and relaxation on weekends. On lunch. So I finished my homework quickly. My mother Friday mornings we are usually happy as Sunday was busy preparing some food items and I helped her by Those organisms belonging to Do not ever try to fit in isT approaching. We don't have to get up early only for playing with my younger sister. By afternoon, we got your own species Let it rather sink in Might come and say you things Make yourself comfortable in this one day and then sleep to my wish on weekends. ready and left for my aunt’s house where I played with about the real you your own skin Last weekend was great for me. my niece. By evening, we had our tea and went for a Which might word by word Accept and live in your Because of the holidays drive. It was so much fun, that we really enjoyed the break your confidence own skin in my school, my day. On Sunday morning, we went to the church for into pieces Kanan Sharma, XII, weekend prays, and then after coming back post breakfast, I But that’s the moment of stand- ing tall in lieu Rukmini Devi Public School began studied for some time and then relaxed watching my favourite cartoon shows. After lunch, we all rested for some time. In the evening after tea and snack, we all went to a near- Nowadays, things like solving by park. We played, walked around, and Digital India any query to pay taxes can be done online through these sites. enjoyed the evening breeze. When it got ndia is now being digital. Another big step towards dig- dark, we came back home. After taking One such big example is ital India is the testing of 5G in showers, we had our dinner. The weekend BHIM app, an app which India, which hasn’t even begun passed off with loads of fun I ensures safe and secure in some countries. Going out- and entertainment and I transaction of money, launched side the virtual world, India has by the government of India. started the construction of dig- look forward to the next The launch of “Aarogya Setu” ital hubs at major cities like weekend for more fun. during the pandemic, an app Chennai and Lucknow (U.P.), JAINI RANA, which detects COVID – 19 pos- which will give employment Class V, SGVP, itive patients near you, was a and also encourage companies huge success and another big like Apple and Samsung to run Ahmedabad step towards digital India. Gov- factories in India, contributing ernment & Private schools en- to make India digital. Even in HARKIRAT SINGH, SDPS, couraged students to take on- 2021’s Republic day parade EAST PUNJABI BAGH line classes, so that education (26th January) the main focus doesn’t stop during the pan- was on Digital India. Through demic. Going forward, the gov- these initiatives, India will now ernment of India has moved all become Digital like any coun- Rishi Joshi, Seth Anandram of it offices into online sites. try i.e. US, England, France etc. Jaipuria School, Vasundhara, Gzb BOOK: DIRECT CONNECT WITH DIVINE!

nusual Tales from Trinity written particularly well. by Sudha Murthy is one of my And I liked the story ‘The Asura and Starting with the new normal regime Ufavorites. It is a book about the the Super God’s the most, in which Lord Shiva and Vishnu merge their body into Trinity of God’s.. one to kill Asura named Guha!! This tudents of St check at the entry gate in ad- which are: Vishnu, Thomas’ School, dition to entry and exit avatar is also known as Hari Hara!! The Dwarka walked down through multiple gates to en- Brahma, and Shiva. Story ‘ The moon and the leaf ‘ was a S the hallways of learn- sure maximal safety etc. were The Trinity, consisting little bit boring for me as I was aware ing once again after a hiatus in place as per the requisite of Brahma, Shiva, and of several months due to the government guidelines. of this story already and the words COVID-19 outbreak. Adorned There was great ebul- Vishnu, is the om- were also very difficult for me. When I with welcome posters and bal- lience and excitement among nipresent trio for the read the book, I thought that the sto- loons, the school wore no less the students as well as parents survival of the human ries which are present in the books than a festive look and reas- who expressed their content suring faces, in concurrence over the smoothest and most race. The book is a compilation of 24 sto- take me back to a time when these with multiple protocols to fa- effective transition of their ries and has illustrations from Priyanka magical things cilitate safety and well-being children to school. Ms Mene- Gupta. The stories in the book feel so real happen. of our students. sanitiser dispensers in corridors, ka I. Singh, Head of School too ex- AAKHYA Extensive precautions such as disinfection of premises at regular pressed her relief and said, “It is and one feels that it is happening in front of staggered class hours, frequent sani- intervals, use of face covers/masks heartening to witness our children our eyes. The mysterious scene was really DARAD, Class V, tisation, physical distancing inside by all students and teachers, de- transition towards a “new normal”, GIIS Ahmedabad as well as outside classrooms, fixed ployment of queue managers to en- and return back to the campus, ea- seating arrangements, multiple sure social distancing, temperature gerly waiting for them.” ‘MUMBAI INDIANS IS A FINISHING SCHOOL’

The careers of the Pandya brothers, and many others changed after joining IPL team Mumbai Indians. What makes the club stand out is its vision and keenness to back raw talent and turn them into finished products. According to and , MI is not just an IPL club, it’s a finishing school

THE MANAGEMENT AT MI BROUGHT A LOT OF DISCIPLINE IN ME: ISHAN KISHAN

➨ Five-time (IPL) A robust network of champions Mumbai Indians has over the years proved that it is one of the most suc- scouting system cessful clubs in world . A look at the 2020 edition of the IPL itself bears tes- ➨ The reason behind Mumbai Indians’ con- timony to the fact that the team manage- sistent success over the years is the man- ment relied not just on international per- agement’s focus on creating a robust scout- formers like Pollard or ing system which identifies raw talent and or , but also on the likes of Is- nurtures them into professional cricketers. han Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. ➨ Suryakumar is a classic example of how ➨ While Ishan finished with 516 runs from 14 Mumbai Indians identified his style of play- games, the most for MI in the last edition, ing, created a position for him in the team Suryakumar picked 480 runs from 16 games. to showcase his potential and backed him In fact, his calm and composed nature saw through. Ishan is another case of how Mum- former cricketers calling for his inclusion bai Indians saw his potential early on. He in the team for the limited-overs series was quite raw when he came to the MI camp. against Australia. But the scouts and management were clear about his capabilities. ➨ Even though Suryakumar missed the bus for the Australia tour, both him and Is- ➨ In recent years, Mumbai Indians have ex- han are part of the Indian team for the panded their scouting programme interna- England T20Is.The twin call-up has once tionally and the purchase of young South again showed that the MI franchise is Africa cricketer Marco Jansen again show- more a finishing school which believes in cases MI’s belief in investing in the youth. I would say Mumbai Indians is an institu- creating the perfect bench strength for The MI family has always maintained that the national team. they are not looking at immediate success tion. The entire set up, the system and and wish to create a long-lasting impact. In process is a notch higher when it comes ➨ “When I came to Mumbai Indians, I was fact, owner Akash Ambani mentioned this still someone trying to figure out the after Jansen was picked at the auction. to Mumbai Indians. They have clear vision, transition from being a U-19 cricketer and that’s what has helped me in my to making it to the other side as a ➨ “He (Marco) is a name we have been track- professional. To be honest, the manage- ing for two years. We have an international process and the progression I needed to ment at Mumbai Indians brought a lot scouting programme in place, like the Indi- become a better cricketer. of discipline in me, at times they pushed an one. Marco is relatively young, 6.8 ft, a left me hard, and yet allowed me to express arm fast bowler who can swing the new ball SURYAKUMAR YADAV, MI PLAYER myself freely. Now when I look back, I and can bat at No.8. Now I am sure with Ma- feel this is the best that has ever hap- hela (Jayawardene), Zak () and pened to my game and to me personal- all the support staff we will be able to un- ly,” said Ishan. earth the potential,” he said.

Photo: TOI Champions League: Giroud ‘bicycles’ THE PINK BALL Chelsea to a crucial away win

Photo: AFP All you need to know about the SG ball used in India for Day-Night Tests

ndia played their first pink-ball Test against Bangladesh in 2019 and have since played only two day-night games in the longest format. India, who were reluctant to play pink- ball Tests at first, had hosted Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata for their first pink-ball game in 2019 and won the match convincingly. However, in their second pink- ball Test at Adelaide in Australia, India suffered a horrendous 8- defeat after record- I ing their lowest ever innings total of 36 runs.

Matthew Pink ball is used to play day- Pink balls tend to generate Australia had offered to Wade of 1 night Test cricket. The first 3 early movement and are 5 host India in a pink-ball Test Australia is day-night Test match was played usually pace-friendly. during the 2018-19 tour but the struck by a between Australia and New Kookaburra manufactures pink BCCI refused the offer. The ball from Zealand in November 2015. balls all around the world bar- Indian team thus played their Umesh Yadav Australia had won the game by ring India, England, West Indies, first day-night match against three . and Ireland. Bangladesh in November. Olivier Giroud’s magnificent bicycle kick broke Atletico Madrid’s resistance and earned Chelsea a crucial away goal, with a 1-0 victory giving Thomas Tuchel’s side Pink ball is used for day- There is an extra coating The leather used for a pink a slender advantage in the Champions League last 16. Giroud’s acrobatic strike 2 night Tests as it is easier to 4 of lacquer on the pink 6 ball is coated with a pink pig- was initially ruled out for offside but stood after VAR showed Mario Hermoso had spot. The regular red balls can cricket balls to ensure the ment and the ball has a black got the final touch, delivering a huge blow to Atletico’s hopes of reaching the give the batsmen a tough time gloss and shine of the cherry seam. It usually takes up to 3-4 quarter-finals. “I didn’t know what to think about the goal, I just focused on under the lights. are not lost easily. days to get the gloss right in a hitting the ball,” said Giroud. “I love an overhead kick and I was just pleased to pink ball. see the ball hit the back of the net. I had no clue about being offside or not.” AFP Photo: GETTY IMAGES

win two Olympic golds in a row? Flavia Pennetta won the At the 1924 Paris Olympics, Which athlete won his ❑ ❑ Q6: Q7: Q10: QUIZ TIME! a) Kevin Mayer b) Daley Thompson 2015 Women’s US Open. who become the first sixth gold medal at c) Linford Christie ❑ d) Carl Lewis ❑ Who was the runner up? athlete ever to win five gold London Olympics 2012 to become a) Victoria Azarenka ❑ b) Caroline Wozniacki ❑ medals at a single meet? Britain’s then most decorated Until Michael Phelps broke c) Dominika Cibulkova ❑ d) Roberta Vinci ❑ a) Hannes Kolehmainen ❑ b) Lasse Virén ❑ Olympian? In 2014, Pakistani ❑ ❑ Q1: the record in London, who ❑ ❑ a) Sir Chris Hoy b) Sir Steve Redgrave Q4: cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq Photo: TOI c) Paavo Nurmi d) Abebe Bikila c) Bradley Wiggins ❑ d) Lance Armstrong ❑ was the only athlete in any sport to smashed the fastest Test fifty in have won eighteen Olympic medals? just 21 balls. He achieved this Which of the following a) Larisa Latynina ❑ b) Nadia Comaneci ❑ Who is the current feat against ____ Q8: tennis players didn’t win a c) Wendy Cluff ❑ d) Marian Barone ❑ Q11: manager of Arsenal a) Australia ❑ b) India ❑ c) England ❑ grand slam title in 2020? Football Club? ❑ a) Roger Federer ❑ b) Novak Djokovic ❑ ❑ ❑ Which of the following d) South Africa a) Bruce Rioch b) Mikel Arteta ❑ ❑ Q2: players have played most c) Rafael Nadal d) Dominic Thiem c) Arsène Wenger ❑ d) Unai Emery ❑ matches in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup? Which of the following a) ❑ b) Tillakaratne Dilshan ❑ Q5: gymnasts is the AB de Villiers smashed the ANSWERS: 1 a) Larisa Latynina 2 b) Tillakaratne Dilshan 3 b) Daley Thompson c) Shahid Afridi ❑ d) MS Dhoni ❑ youngest all-around Olympic gold Q9: fastest ODI century in just 149 balls, against which team? 4 a) Australia 5 b) Nadia Comaneci medallist ever? Flavia Pennetta 6 d) Roberta Vinci 7 c) Paavo Nurmi ❑ ❑ Before Ashton Eaton, who a) Larisa Latynina ❑ b) Nadia Comaneci ❑ a) New Zealand b) West Indies 8 a) Roger Federer 9 b) West Indies Q3: ❑ ❑ was the last decathlete to c) Svetlana Khorkina ❑ d) Vera Caslavska ❑ c) Pakistan d) Sri Lanka 10 a) Sir Chris Hoy 11 b) Mikel Arteta