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➤ Students recall their ➤Check out your ➤ Euro20: England end STUDENT EDITION school life, as they share favourite activity corner Danish dream run to FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 TODAY’S some fun and frolicking — From quiz to learning enter into the finals Newspaper in Education moments French, you have it all PAGE 4 EDITION PAGE 3 PAGE 2 AMIT SHAH TO HEAD NEW MINISTRY OF CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 COOPERATION ONLINE Vs IN-PERSON PRESENCE

mit Shah, the number two in Prime Minister Narendra A Modi’s government, will now WHAT @TTRACTS THIS GEN? also handle the newly-set up ministry of cooperation, along with his current With schools and businesses going virtual due to the pandemic, for Gen Z, the home affairs portfolio. The ministry of cooperation is aimed at realising gov- ‘virtual world seems more real and comfortable’. The offline world, wherein the ‘real ernment’s vision of ‘Sahakar Se you’ left an impression with your physical presence, has drastically changed among Samriddhi’. the Gen Z and millennials over the period of Covid years, claims a new study. The study, by a US-based e-commerce platform Squarespace, reveals that 62% of  This ministry will provide a separate administrative, legal millennials think presenting oneself online is more significant than in-person. and policy framework for According to 44% of Gen Z, one can make a better impression online. Find out why strengthening the cooperative movement in the country.  It will work to streamline Online offers better scope: Gen Z processes for ‘Ease of doing Presenting oneself online  With social media becoming a business’ for co-operatives and allows us to be more creative. part of our daily lives, which enable development of Multi- It also enables us to connect builds a perception of influence State Co-operatives (MSCS). to a larger network of people. and popularity, the online pres-  The creation of a separate Though there are instances, ence is getting popular among debate ministry for cooperation also where one may have to pres- Gen Z. Moreover, I feel over the fulfils the budget announcement ent themselves in-person, but years, online medium has offered better scope WILL IT AFFECT INTERPERSONAL made by the finance minister at large, most people are now comfortable with to hone our innate skills. a virtual interview or session. It saves time and Somyaa Singh, class X, St Kabir’s Public School, COMMUNICATION? EXPERTS REACT is easy in terms of coordination. Chandigarh Aditya Singh, class XII, Sadhu Vaswani  The over-dependency on online platform has affected interpersonal skills. People, especially young- DHARMENDRA PRADHAN International School, Pune  Thanks to the pandemic, the dependency on sters, have forgotten the basics of in-person communication. Moreover, cases of social anxieties are IS NEW EDUCATION online media has grown immensely over in-per- being reported, as people, especially the Gen Z, have reduced offline interactions. Moreover, the defini- MINISTER  Online interaction is proving to be a blessing son meetings. So, online presentation has gained tion of happiness has become transient and superficial. for the introverts. It gives popularity among the new generation. With Dr Divya Kumawat, counselling psychologist and art therapist, Bengaluru harmendra Pradhan was on people, who might feel intimi- remote learning and working Wednesday inducted as the new dated by certain factors in an becoming the new norm, people  Though online seems afer, less vulnerable, cost-  Online media, coupled with the ubiquitous D education minister, while in-person setting, a chance to have found ways to make them- effective, with people having quicker access, let’s not gadgets, which have become an integral part of Annapurna Devi, Subhas Sarkar and speak up confidently. Also, selves more presentable while forget that in-person meetings give that feel of a the glass generation’s lives, have actually dented Rajkumar Ranjan Singh will be the new min- interactions via virtual medi- interacting online, hiding some of personal connect and touch, which helps in developing kids’ EQ, if we go by various studies. Their EQ is isters of state for education. Pradhan was um make it fair, giving fewer their weaknesses, which would our emotional and social quotients that are of utmost being redefined to the extent that they may be the petroleum minister in the previous chances to people to judge someone based on not have been possible during the traditional in importance in life. Besides, in person, children tend to failing to cope with defeat and adversities. Emojis, Cabinet. In a Cabinet reshuffle in 2017, he appearance or physical attributes. person meetings. open up, get more exposure and reveal more. small ubiquitous symbols, a part of digital lingua was elevated to the rank of a Union minister Tanishka Wagh, class XI, Elpro International Aarya Rajesh Bhanushali, class X, SVDD English Accessing becomes easier, as even the micro muscle franca, has taken over real emotions. for the same ministry, with an additional School, Pune Medium Secondary High School, Mumbai movements, mannerisms help to communicate better. Smita Ghosh, counsellor, Anand Niketan, charge of the ministry of skill development Rashmi Pradeep, clinical psychologist, Ernakulam and entrepreneurship.

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LEAD THE WAY VAN MAHOSTAV DAY Harmony International School, “A leader is one who knows the oath to uphold the values that the them and the national anthem. Kharghar way, goes the way, and shows the school believes in and to discharge all Last but not the least, they had the way.” their duties with full dedication and tree plantation done by school teach- “Don’t Judge each day by the harvest you - John C. Maxwell to the best of their abilities. ers. reap but the seeds that you plant” The chief guest then addressed all Newly Elected Prime Minister - he Investiture ceremony of those who had gathered with his Nilay Gandhi offered Thanks to God armony International School cele- Ryan International School, words of wisdom and was thrilled to and Chairman and Managing Direc- brated the World Environment Day Chembur was held on 3rd July witness the efforts and dedication of tor for their effortless contribution in on 3rd July, 2021 using online plat- T 2021 where the newly elected the students. building leadership skills amongst the form for the positive environmental five students were given an amazing He thanked the management for students. He also promised to abide actionH with full vigor and enthusiasm. opportunity to put forth their leader- this wonderful opportunity he got to by the rules laid down by the school To mark the day,the celebration started ship skills as well as to contribute to- witness the event. for the betterment of all mankind. with Hanging Planter Activity in which stu- wards the betterment of the school. Vote of Thanks was rendered in Truly online or offline, as William dents painted and planted different saplings The school extended their immense English and Hindi. The programme Shakespeare said , 'the show must go in a coconut shell pot followed by Making gratitude to chairman Dr. A.F Pinto ended with closing chorus, school an- on' — Ryanities proved it right. your own Compost Activity in which the stu- and managing director Grace dents made their own compost through a sim- Pinto for providing such a ple way by adding nutrient rich humus from wonderful platform to our their gardens to restore the vitality to de- dear students to not only dis- pleted soil. play their leadership skills Students further showed their talents for this Academic year but through various activities like drawing, paint- also to shape them as future ing, essay and poem writing on the topic - leaders of this country. Forest are the Lungs of the planet. The Investiture ceremo- The event ended by taking an oath to ny too began with the prayer, plant more trees and save the nature. followed by the reading of the “Let’s Nurture the nature, so that we can Bible verse and ended with a have a better future” special prayer. Next, they had their tiny tots performing a Prayer Dance. Shri Balaji International School, Welcome speeches were delivered in various lan- Malad guages wherein the students To plant trees is to give body and life welcomed the guest, Pradip to one’s dreams of a better world”. - Ashok Patil, sub-inspector of Russell Page Chembur Police Station and hri Balaji International School cel- all who had gathered for the ebrated Van Mahostav Day with a Investiture ceremony. This thoughtful assembly conducted by was followed by the welcome the students of Form 7 which high- dance which was truly a mar- lightedS the importance of preserving our velous welcome for all. glorious nature. Van Mahotsav or Forest The felicitation of the Festival is an annual tree-planting festival guest who has truly been an celebrated in the month of July when thou- inspiration took place. sands of trees are planted all over the The guest was presented country to spread awareness of forest con- with a virtual bouquet as a servation and to save the environment. token of appreciation. This The idea behind conducting this assem- was followed by the Western bly was to emphasize the deteriorating Song performance. condition of Earth due to deforestation. Finally, the moment Trees help in lowering the carbon foot- awaited by all arrived where print and maintaining ecological balance. the Council members took an Videos of students planting saplings were presented during the assembly and all were encouraged to do so. Lets heal the world and make it a better place for you and for me! luscious tomorrow.The students of Shri Balaji In- Indira Aarons, the principal imparted wisdom ternational School successfully accomplished the FUN FILLED SCHOOL DAYS to the children by explaining how it is the duty of task given at hand and liberated the minds of their the vibrant present generation to undo the wrong fellow mates with knowledge in line with the eminiscing about past that has been done to nature and sow seeds for a school’s motto. grades and the shenanigans R is always a treat! In grade 7, we had an Annual day and for which I was a part of our school choir. Developing creativity Between practices, when Sir wasn’t around, we’d often forget about he teachers of Presi- dency School, Bhiwan- annual day prep and instead start di always create an en- singing together something com- T vironment in which pletely unrelated to the event, jam- students feel free to openly ex- press and share their ideas. The ming out to our favorite songs with more students are actively en- the band, fooling around in the gaged with their own learning, practice room and carelessly chat- the more they learn. Hence the fun activities really play very ting; and as soon as we’d hear footsteps of our music teacher returning, one of important role in student's us standing at the door would discreetly notify us and we’d get learning program. back to our original seating positions and act like not a feather Keeping this in mind and to reinvigorate the students in this had fluttered since he left. Some of my best memories from pandemic Presidency School these past 13 years of school come from that practice room! has decided to deliver a fun ac- Twisha Karra, class X, Fr Agnel Multipurpose School and Jr tivity programme for the tiny tots. College, Ambarnath West Many activities have been in- troduced in this programme like thumb print, making hand pup- pets using origami, making various ob- jects using colorful f I were a superhero, life wouldn’t paper, thread paint- ing, picture talk IF I WERE be as peaceful as I know. It would which help to expand Ibe the complete opposite, always their vocabulary. some new mission and chaos! But, in They enjoyed themselves a lot with A SUPERHERO all honesty, being a superhero is a se- the sandwich making activity.To make for learning by doing. rious responsibility which I would the programme more interesting few By this, Presidency School introduced a unique gladly take up. Superheroes are idols fun games were also added which kept way of fun learning to develop hidden potential and the kids' enthusiasm up throughout skills in the kids. They strongly believe that such that the world looks up to and being the activity, we believe that this is a programme will help the students to concentrate, that person would be an honour. To equally important for this age group participate, interact and visualize. have a life as exciting and comic book-like would most certainly make for an adventure of a lifetime. But, it would also mean little to no personal life and a constant worry for your loved-ones. Sometimes, you have to face irreparable losses. But, that is the part of the job. You need to learn to live with it. But to save the world and do your part in making the world a better place, is a privilege that only a select few get. Aarya Bhanushali, class X, S.V.D.D. English Medium Secondary High School CLICK HERE: PAGE 3 AND 4

“Life is short, but there is always time WIZARD’S CORNER enough for courtesy.” RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 03

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Answer : B : Answer Answer : B : Answer A. 6 B. 4 C. 2 D. 3 England won their first semi-final since the 1966 World Cup when Harry Kane’s extra-time goal, following up after his penalty had been saved, earned a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Wednesday that sent them into Sunday’s Euro 2020 final against Italy

On a night to re- ment’s first goal direct from a free kick when Bukayo Saka hit the by- member in front of _after 30 minutes.The crowd were line and fizzed over a low cross almost 60,000 fans, stunned, that had not been in the that Kjaer bundled over his own most of them script, and the question of how Eng- line in his attempt to stop the ball delirious with joy, land would respond to their first real reaching Sterling. Schmeichel England reached taste of adversity would now be ad- was on hand again with an ex- the European dressed. The answer was calmly and cellent diving save to Championship fi- patiently, as they passed their way palm away a nalO for the first time, though they had back into the ascendancy. to come from behind as a Simon Kjaer own goal cancelled out Mikkel Dams- gaard’s superb free kick for the Danes Italy are a very in the first half.The home side were on top throughout but struggled to good side. I’ve Harry Maguire break down the battling Denmark de- thought that the header and Eng- fence, until they were awarded a penal- land began to turn ty in the 103rd-minute after Raheem last couple of years. the screw. However, Sterling went down with minimum despite all the pres- contact to allow captain Kane to decide They are in sure and relentless it. It was a tough way for Denmark to passing and probing end their emotional ride from the fear outstanding form and around the box, England and distress of Christian Eriksen’s struggled to carve out a clear opening opening game collapse to their first have defensive warriors and the match rolled into extra time. semi-final since their shock Euro 92 who have been through win, but their exhausted players left Wembley with socks rolled down but everything. It’s a great Electric atmosphere heads held high. game to look forward to. ■ The extra 30 minutes became a vir- tual attack v defence exercise, as England pass test of GARETH SOUTHGATE, Schmeichel saved again from Kane and Jack Grealish. Sterling contin- nerves England Manager ued to drive into the box and was even- tually brought down by Joakim ■ England will return on Sunday, 55 Maehle for the VAR-reviewed penal- years after lifting the World Cup there, ty that Kane stuck poorly and Schme- England’s Harry Kane celebrates but they did it the hard way.They had Schmeichel ichel blocked, only for the captain to reached the semis without conceding Denmark’s hero tuck home the rebound. England then scoring their second goal a goal and it needed something special had to negotiate the last 15 minutes to pierce their rearguard as Dams- and managed it to spark the loudest, gaard fired a powerful, dipping 25-yard ■ Raheem Sterling was denied at and surely most confident rendition free kick over the wall and beyond the point-blank range by Kasper Schme- of “Football’s Coming Home”, ever to diving Jordan Pickford _the tourna- ichel before the 39th-minute equaliser, ring around Wembley. REUTERS

Photo: REUTERS NO REPLACEMENT FOR SHUBMAN GILL he BCCI will not be sending a replacement Tfor the injured Shub- man Gill to England and Team India will have to make do with the 23 available play- ers for the series starting next month. The Swiss champ crashed out of Wimbledon in the quarter-finals at the hands of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz on BCCI sources confirmed Wednesday, but insisted he will not be rushed into retirement even with his 40th birthday just five weeks away the development and said that “When Prithvi Shaw was not considered in the ederer, the 20-time Grand Slam beat Novak Djokovic in the epic 2019 Wim- pool of 24 players who trav- title winner, lost 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), No grand slam since 2018 bledon final. Federer had only played eight elled, why should it be any 6-0 to a player 15 years his jun- “I don’t know. I really don’t know. I’ve got matches this year before Wimbledon as he different now? As for Dev- ior. It was only the eight-time to regroup,” said Federer when asked if his recovered from two knee surgeries in 2020. dutt Padikkal, well, he’s a F Wimbledon champion’s 14th Wimbledon career was over. “With every- World number 18 Hurkacz, 24, had never great talent but doesn’t de- defeat at the tournament in 119 match- thing that comes after Wimbledon, we were got beyond the third round of a Grand Slam serve to be pushed to the wall es and his first straight-sets loss since always going to sit down and talk about it before this Wimbledon. However, boosted by like this. His time will come”. an opening round exit against Mario because clearly now Wimbledon is over.I having defeated world number two Daniil The Board expects the Ancic in 2002. got to take a few days. “Just see, Okay,what Medvedev in five sets in the last 16, he was a team management to give It was also the first time he had do I need to do to get in better shape so I can break up on a sluggish-looking Federer in the Abhimanyu Easwaran, the lost a set 6-0 at Wimbledon and just be more competitive.” sixth game of the opening set. The Swiss star 25-year-old openrer from the third time at a Slam. Those discussions will also centre on his carved out a break for 2-0 in the second set. Bengal, an opportunities The other two occasions both participation in the Olympic Games in Tokyo He couldn’t hang on and Hurkacz levelled in should an occasion arise. Aas came at the French Open -- which start in just over two weeks’ time.Fed- the seventh game from 1-4 down before dom- long as everything goes well, against Pat Rafter in 1999 and erer is now without a Slam since the 2018 Aus- inating the tiebreak. Hurkacz wrapped up Rohit Sharma and Mayank Rafael Nadal in 2008. tralian Open but he had two match points to the decider in just 29 minutes. AFP Agarwal will continue to be the openers in England. Photo: AP Photo: AP

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