Status of the week The other day I was watching a video of Bilawal Bhutto, making some THE GL BAL TIMES statement opening with,” Our Kashmir…” My son, only 13, asked, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 www.theglobaltimes.in “Why is this man from Pakistan calling Kashmir as ‘Our Kashmir’?” I tried to enlighten him about the Indo- Pak tussle over Kashmir. He instantly Prime Minister quipped,”...means others will decide the fate of Kashmir and Kashmir kuch Narendra Modi, who nahi kar payega.” His simple recently celebrated It’s a birthday statement left me pondering over the his birthday, had a destiny of this vulnerable heaven on earth and wondered if Rain Gods, special chief guest for have taken over out of repulsion. his birthday celebrations Priti Khullar, AIS Noida, Teacher Make it happy – humanity. He appealed to friends and well wishers ahead of his birthday celebrations to dedicate time Happiness quotient: The next time you organise a birth- values; something so fundamental to any society yet so INSIDE day party, count the number – not of the people attending conveniently missed. And that is just one example. and resources towards relief work for the party, but the number of people it will make happy. Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Uni- flood-ravaged Jammu & Kashmir. verse too dedicates his birthday to sports. His birthday cel- Changing the conventional We are celebrating… ebrated as Sangathan – annual sports meet brings out the …back at home too numerous values associated with sports ie camaraderie, definition of birthday, Modi has set togetherness, never-say-die spirit and more. an example. Bhawna Tuteja, GT They say charity begins at home. Yes, it does, for the can- Happiness quotient:Dedicate your birthday to others and dle of charity has been lighted and we have sung ‘Happy not just yourself and feel the magic. Glossophobia, P4 Network, brings food for thought... Birthday’ aloud, many a times. The birthday of Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Blow the candle… appy Birthday. Say these two words and your Schools isn’t just about merriment; it’s about something …only to light up the world thoughts will suddenly land amidst birthday gifts, bigger – human values. Her birthday celebrated every year Hcakes and celebrations. A perfect reminiscence of as human value quarter reiterates the essence of human Birthdays are not just about receiving gifts, but about giv- a ‘birthday’. But what about the ‘happy’ bit? Some ing too; giving it to those who need the most. Venika might argue that it is happy indeed, after all, dancing the Menon, AIS Noida, alumnus shared the joy of giving as Smell the coffee, P 7 night with your friends is certainly not anybody’s idea of she turned 18. For her 18th birthday she did not demand being sad. But. Pause. Think. Ponder. Is that what true the world, but instead gave the world of cancer her beau- happiness is about? Read on for you might want to tiful tresses. She parted with her lovely mane so it could be change the way you think after reading this. used to make wigs for cancer patients. Is Modi’s decision of declar- Happiness quotient: The biggest gift is the ‘gift of giv- ing October 2 a working day It’s a partyyyy…. ing’. Try it for your next birthday. for govt offices a good move? …for everyone Cut the cake… a) Yes b) No While we throw a birthday party for our friends and …and some sorrows too c) Can’t say Graphic: Pankaj Mallik, Gt Network family, there are some who like to invite the world for To vote, log on to their special day. Looking for a sprawling venue Yes, one person alone can’t change the world, but there’s www.theglobaltimes.in enough to accommodate tons of people? Stop something we together can. What better day to do it than looking. Think simpler. The venue in this case your B’day. Don’t think. These websites have thought it POLL RESULT happens to be within – your heart. all for you. for GT issue September 22, 2014 It wasn’t just PM Modi who made the flood- www.charitybirthday.com: All you need to do is ask ravaged victims a part of his birthday cele- your friends and family to visit the page, wherein Gratitude is losing its brations. There have been others they can donate to the charity of your choice in value as an expression. following the same path (read or- your name. ganising similar parties). Holly- www.echoage.com:This online birthday party wood stars like Leonardo Di service allows kids to get the gifts they want Caprio and Rachel Roy had the and donate to charities. Yes 70% No entire world singing their www.crowdrise.com/birthday-for- 56% Can’ t say Can’ birthday song for their B’day charity: Turn your birthday party 42% 60% was no ordinary party but a into a fundraiser. 28% 27% 13% humane soiree. Their birth- Happiness quotient: So, your 14% 0% days were organised as next birthday when you are fundraisers, the proceeds happy, make sure you count the Results as on September 26, 2014 of which were given to happiness of others too. their chosen charities. Next time, think birthday, think Coming Next Justin Bieber, for his 17th bigger. And as Bollywood birthday asked his fans to would say it, “abhi toh party Kashmir: A paradise lost? donate for charity. shuru hui hai.” G T Embrace the world ...and the world will embrace you, says Ms Frances Lee, Minister, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (TECCI). During her recent visit to Amity University, she gets talking about strengthening ties between Taiwan and India and more. Tushar Jain, Amity Institute of Biotechnology reports... How will you define Taiwan foreign culture can be an impetus in enriching dom of speech and expression. Also, mass in world perspective? our culture. If you open up your heart and em- media plays a significant role in both the coun- Taiwan is a small country, brace the world, the world will embrace you. tries as it reflect the thoughts and grievances of roughly the size of Kerala. Besides, steps should be taken to open up the public. Relative to our past, we have channels of cultural exchange between coun- witnessed an increase in our tries. This not just helps in disspelling the Do you think strengthening the ties between GDP, and have been making myths associated with other cultures but also Tushar Jain the two countries will be mutually beneficial? strides in the industrial and fosters bonds and stronger relationships. Taiwan is majorly a manufacturing country. economical sectors. We have India, on the other hand, has shown its mettle in the great hopes with our manu- Please enumerate the role of youth ambassadors. area of science and technology with its space mission facturing ability that will help Youth ambassadors represent the soul of our country. and other initiatives. I believe an amalgam of strengths us build stronger foreign rela- They are all students from different disciplines. At Tai- of both nations will help both the countries. It will help tionships. wan, we insist on holistic development of our children. us enhance our knowledge and industrial capabilities. They kindle enthusiasm, fresh spirit and confidence and How important is cultural ex- are the harbinger of our values, beliefs and culture. In How has your experience at Amity University been? change? fact, I think youth can be the biggest harbinger of change Amity is a state of the art university. Ranked amongst I believe we must build a for any nation and can take their country forward. the best universities in India, I believe Amity has a very strong foundation of our encouraging and motivating ambience. Besides, the own culture and must not What similarities can you draw between the culture values it offers can help build truly global leaders. My fear infiltration of other of India and Taiwan? best wishes to all the Amitians and I hope that they ful- cultures. We must be in- There’s a lot of similarity between the two countries. fill their Founder’s vision of making their country a clusive in our practises as Both are democratic countries where people enjoy free- super power. G T I would like to thank my parents for their Gratitude THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 unconditional love and support and holding my 2 hand whenever I lose hope! AUMP Special Booked Praachi Ratra, AIS Vasundhra 6, IX B Orientation programme Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, held a two-day long orientation programme for its new batch of students to apprise them about the academic curriculum Sanjay Singh Sikarwar strong academic and industry Senior Editor, ASCO, AUMP background, help the students inch towards their goals.” Striking mity University, Madhya Dr Anil Shrivastava, registrar of the Pradesh, held a two-day long university, briefed the students on Aorientation programme for its scholarship programmes and the a chord new batch of students on August 25-26, working of Amity’s very own intranet 2014 at the campus. zone — Amizone. f music is the food of love; then The programme commenced with the Students’ anxiety related to ragging was play on seems to be the philosophy distribution of a welcome kit to the put to rest by Dr Anil Vashist, dean Iof Ami-Band — the official band students. This was followed by a brief student welfare. He said AUMP follows of Amity University, Madhya Pradesh. film, which gave an overview of life at Supreme Court directives to ensure that The newly constituted band of Amity Amity, besides familiarising them about there is no ragging in the campus.