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SWAR Parents Together as One -Dr. Jyothi Reddy Director Education and Founder Principal The Shri Ram Universal School "Education is not just about memorizing facts. It's about igniting your curiosity, cultivating your talents, and becoming the best version of yourself." The Leadership Team Ms. Yukti Kamra Minocha Dr. Mithra Krishnamani Ms. Neeraja Singaraju Ms. Simmi Sareen Key Activity Coordinator Ms. Yamini Chowdhary Muddana ICT Teacher MEMBERS OF THE PARENT MAGAZINE COMMITTEE EDITION 2023-24
Page | 1 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Editorial With immense pride we present to you the 'fifth' edition of our annual Parent's magazine - Shri Swar This magazine is a collation of versatile creativity of our talented parent fraternity. As we celebrate and cherish our parenthood through these beautifully captured write-ups , we also share our experiences and lessons learnt. It’s rightly said, “Child is the father of the Man”, what these little ones can teach us, can be done better by none. So here we are, flaunting our parenthood through this unique literary work! Shri Swar Magazine is evidently a team effort of the parents who are integral part of the Shri Family. We sincerely and wholeheartedly thank the school to confer on us this platform where we collaborate, come together, think together, express together and most importantly grow in our learnings together. Expressing sincere gratitude to all the authors for reflecting their thoughts and imaginations and being creative, we successfully present to you this collaborative endeavour. We wish you a very happy and introspective reading. We hope the magazine ignites your minds and imaginations and invokes in you all the desire to be a part of it in the coming editions. Looking forward to onboard you all on the magazines’ reader list!
Page | 2 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 From The Principal ‘s Desk A Shared Symphony: Cultivating a Brighter Future Together At The Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad, we believe education is a beautiful harmony played by both school and parents. Together, we nurture a generation not only guided, but empowered to become happy and purpose-driven citizens. This shared responsibility extends beyond our school walls, shaping positive change within our broader community. This unity elevates us from an institution to a transformative force. We witnessed the year unfold through countless achievements, from fostering parent-teacher connections through nine Form Evenings to hosting the vibrant Shri Khels. It has been a year of immense pride and cherished memories. A new chapter unfolds as our first Grade XI class embarks on their journey. Shri Swar, our parent magazine, embodies the spirit of collaboration, showcasing the genuine bond that transcends mere words. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated committee for weaving this captivating tapestry of stories and experiences. Happy reading! May our collaborative spirit continue to flourish, creating a symphony of shared joy as we shape a brighter future together. Dr. Jyothi Reddy Director Education & Founder Principal The Shri Ram Universal School
Page | 3 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Contents S.no Name of Article Written By Pg.no 1 Recipe of Happy Day Ms. Shaila 6 2 Parenting in Modern Age Mr. Aravind Kumar 7-8 3 Arjun and Poppy Mr. Ankur Sinha 9-10 4 హరిత ప్రకృతికి బాటలు Ms. Nirmala Devi 11-12 5 Travelling: The Best Therapy Ms. Pratiksha Singh 13-14 6 Khushi Ms. Shipra Gupta 15 7 It Quacks like a Duck Ms. Pooja Chauhan 16-17 8 Ujala Mr Shri Kumar Shiv 18 9 The Beauty Of Madhubani Art Ms. Kalpana Movva 19-20 10 Hidden Carver In Every Home Ms. Divya Jaganathan 21 11 Technology: Which Form Will You Choose Ms. Shivani Jain 22-23 12 Is Being a “Good” Parent, the modern day Paradox ? Mr. Vishal Goyal 24-25 13 Worth The Read - My Book Review Ms. Priya Ram 26-27 14 Importance of Arts Mr. Aakash Saxena 28-29
Page | 4 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 15 Musings of a Grandfather Mr. YBT Sundara Rao 30 16 Parenting In The Modern Age Ms. Parul Shewakramani 31-32 17 Book Review: Marginlands by Arti Kumar Rao Mr. Bharath Yellapragada 33-34 18 Healthy Lifestyle Dr M Naveen Chandra Reddy 35-36 19 Importance of Reading Mr. Ashish Kumar 37-38 20 Parenting In The Modern Age Ms. Ruchi Agarwal 39-40 21 मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो Mr. Sarvesh Mani 41-42 22 The Magic of Colours Ms. Suchitra Dalei 43-45 23 Little Paradise in Himachal Pradesh Ms. Avanti Tiwari 46-47 24 Imagination to Realization Mr. Atul Sharma 48-49 25 The Dream Ms. Rachita Sarangi 50-51 26 Parenting In The Modern Times Ms. Chhaya Thakur 52 27 Value Of Vote In Democracy Mr. V Madhu Sudhana Rao 53 28 Understating and Nurturing Yong Minds Ms. Kavita Gulati 54-55
Page | 5 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 29 Navigating Parenthood in the Digital Age Ms. Deepika Sharma 56-57 30 Dream Mr. Surya Kiran 58-59 31 Health Is Wealth Ms. Srilakshmi Nerall 60-61 32 Adopting Healthy Lifestyle in Childhood Dr Mallik Singaraju 62-63 33 Sparsh Dr Krishnamani Iyer 64-65 34 రరిమళం P. Venkata Ramana 66-68
Page | 6 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Recipe for a Happy Day Wash your day with clean water to remove all the negative germs. Take a bowl and mix punctuality, physical activities and soak it in the morning sunlight. Blend the day with assorted friends till fresh smile is released. Add a pinch of scolding, discipline and games (optional) to improve the taste of the day. Roast it with the love and warmth of the family. In the end sprinkle a few pieces of advice on it and your happy day is ready. Serve it with good heart and enjoy with the whole society. Don’t forget to preserve it by flavouring memories and store it in a beautiful jar called life. Ms. Shaila Parent of Shanaya - 4C
Page | 7 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Parenting in the Modern Age In the fast-paced 21st century, parenting has become a challenging juggling act, as parents grapple with the demands of work schedules and the growing concern for the safety of their children. The constant evolution of technology has tethered many parents to their jobs, making accessibility around the clock the new norm. This leaves limited time for meaningful engagement with children, fostering a struggle to balance career aspirations with parenting responsibilities and often resulting in stress and guilt. The digital age has intensified worries about child safety, with parents navigating a minefield of potential threats, both online and offline. From cyberbullying to physical safety hazards, the constant influx of information requires vigilant parenting. As children become more connected to the digital world, ensuring their safety has become a daunting task. Amidst these challenges, the quest for a reliable and secure educational environment takes centre stage. Parents seek schools that not only impart knowledge but also provide a safe and nurturing space. Such institutions become invaluable partners in raising well-rounded individuals, offering a haven where children can learn and grow without compromising their safety. In conclusion, modern parenting is a delicate dance of managing demanding work schedules, ensuring child safety in a digital age, and providing quality education. The role of a school that prioritizes a secure environment becomes crucial, offering parents peace of mind
Page | 8 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 that their children are thriving in a protective and caring space. In the face of contemporary challenges, a supportive educational institution emerges as a beacon of hope for parents navigating the intricate landscape of modern parenting. Thank you, TSUS, for granting us peace of mind through your commitment to delivering quality education and ensuring the safety of our children. Mr. Aravind Kumar Parent of Arika Aravind - NK A
Page | 9 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Arjun and Poppy In a village bathed in sunlight's gleam, Lived Arjun, with a heart that dreamed. Four years old, with eyes that spark, In his world, a tale would embark. His Maa, beneath the mango tree, A storyteller, as wise as can be. A question lingered in the air, "Why's family precious? Please, declare." Maa smiled, her words took flight, A tale unfolding, pure and bright. Poppy, a seed, with dreams untold, In a bustling jungle, her tale unfolds. Poppy sought to rise so high, A tree so strong, touching the sky. Yet scared to face the world alone, She sought her family, love to be shown. Seeds together, a pact they'd make, Nourished by the soil, a bond to create. Through storms and sunny, hand in hand, A magical forest, they'd understand. Arjun, eyes wide, absorbed the lore, A seed's journey, he'd explore. So, like the seeds, our family too, Strength in unity, a bond to accrue? Maa nodded, "Roots that ground, In love and support, strength is found. Each a branch in the family tree, A tapestry of love, for eternity."
Page | 10 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Arjun's world, a magical tree, Parents as stars, guiding free. Grandparents, keepers of tales, Toffee, joy in puppy trails. As the sun dipped, painting skies, Arjun felt love, a heartfelt prize. Family, a tree, tall and grand, Ready for storms, hand in hand. Mr. Ankur Sinha Parent of Avyaan Sinha - NK
Page | 11 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 హరిత ప్రకృతికి బాటలు అనంత విశ్వ ం ఓ అద్బు తం అంద్బలో మరింత అద్బు తం మన భూలోకం! నీలాల నంగి పైకప్పు గా నలచి సూర్య చంప్ద్బల ప్రకాశాలతో అందాల తార్ల మిళ మిళలతో ప్రకృతి సోయగాలు నండిన ర్మణీయ సౌధం భూలోకం! రచచ న చెటలసొగసులు ప్పవ్వవ లు రువ్వవ సౌర్భాలు ఝమమ న వాలే తుమ్మమ దలు చకక న సీతాకోక చిలుకలు రంచె వన్నె ల రామ చిలుకలు కోకిలమమ కమమ న పాటలు రక్షుల కిలకిలరావాలు గలగల పారే సెలయేరుల జలపాతాల సొగసులు తళ తళ మ్మర్సే తటాకాలు హాయిగ వీచే పిలల గాలులు రచచ న రచిచ క బయళ్ళు నీలి మబ్బు చూసి నాటయ మాడే న్నమళ్ళు కురిసే వానలో మురిసే తరులు ఆనందంగా జీవించే రశు రక్షాద్బలు సేదతీరే మరెన్నె జీవ రాశులు చలలన గాలి, కమమ న నీరు, రసందైన ఫలాలు ఇనె అందాల ప్రకృతి సిరులు దేవ్వడు మనకిచిచ న వరాలు! కానీ నేడు ఆ అందాల ప్రకృతి వెలవెల బోతోంది మలిన రడిన గాలి సోకి విలవిల లాడి పోతోంది అడవ్వలు మాసి పోయి తరులు నేల కొరిగి గాలికి నీరు కొర్వై వాన రాకడ కరువై నేల బీటలు బారుతోంది. ఫ్యయక టరీలు కలిపిన పొగలు నీట కలసిన వయరాా లు గాలిన విషపూరితం చేసి నీటిన కలుషితం చేసి మనషికి అనారోగయ ం ప్రకృతికి శారం అయ్యయ యి. అందమైన ప్రకృతిన కాపాడు కోవడం ఆరోగయ కర్మైన జీవితానకి అవసర్ం మనషి మనుగడకు అదే రదిలం!! ప్రకృతి సిరుల రంటకు మూలం భూమి. ఆ భూమిన కాపాడుకోవడం మన విధి. భూమికి అందం రచచ న తరులు ఆ తరుల సిరులను పంచాలి అడవ్వలను నర్కడం మానాలి ప్రతి ఇంటా బయటా మొకక లు నాటి రచిచ క బయళ్ళు రర్వాలి నద్బలూ చెరువ్వలు పూడిచ నవాసాలుగా మార్చ టం ఆపాలి ప్ీషమ తారం తగి గంచాలి. ప్రకృతికి హాన చేసే వయరాా లను భూమిలో కలరకుండా చూడాలి విష వాయువ్వలను అరి కటిటగాలిన రరిశుదిి రర్చాలి ర్సాయనాలు తగి గంచి సేంప్ీయ ఎరువ్వలు వాడాలి మంచిమొకక లు పంచాలి భూమికి జీవం పోయ్యలి ! సవ చఛ వాయువ్వ పీలాచ లి ! జీవరాశికి ప్పాణాధార్మైన నీటిన పొద్బప్ప చేయ్యలి
Page | 12 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 ప్రతి వర్షప్ప బంద్బవ్వ నొడిసి రటిట నీటి నలవ కు గోతులు తీయ్యలి నద్బలు చెరువ్వలు కలకల లాడాలి ! వయరాా లతో భూమి నండకుండా రరిసరాలు మలిన రడకుండా వాటిన ఎరువ్వగా మారాచ లి అదే భూమికి సార్ం, చెటలకు ప్పాణం! మానవ మనుగడకు భూమి ఆధార్ం ఆ భూమిన చలలగ, రచచ గ కనువింద్బ చేసేలా వ్వంచడం మానవ్వలుగా మన కర్వయ ం త ! భూమికి జీవం పోదాా ము ! కలకాలం రచచ గావ్వంచుదాం !! Ms. Nirmala Devi Grandmother of Veekshith - 7 B
Page | 13 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Travelling: The Best Therapy India is a country blessed to be rich and diverse, both culturally and naturally. From the majestic yellow desert to the snow-capped mountains, and from the deep ocean to the dense forests, we have it all. With a total of 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, we decided to witness the enchanting beauty of the very famous Kaziranga National Park in Assam. The mesmerising views from Guwahati to Kaziranga made us believe that our holiday was going to be one of the best till date. We had planned for a 3-day trip at Kaziranga, with 2 jeep safaris and 1 elephant safari. Elephant Safari was something very new to us. Words cannot describe the beauty that we witnessed in the forest sitting on the elephant back. With the dawn’s clear light breaking through the beautiful and tall trees, we saw some spectacular visuals of the world famous singlehorned Rhinos. The jeep safari was equally thrilling. Along with the single-horned Rhinos, we also came across a lot of other wild animals, like wild elephants, bison, wild boar, different varieties of deer, monkeys, peacocks, wild roosters. After finishing our wonderful time at the safari, we decided to head towards the famous Assamese tea gardens and Orchid Park. The Kaziranga Orchid Park is an abode of more than 600 species of wild Orchids collected from across the north-eastern
Page | 14 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 region of India. Our holiday would have remained incomplete if we had not gone shopping. Therefore, after the Orchid Park, we went to the tea gardens, bought some soothing and refreshing Assam tea. We also ended up buying some fridge magnets and wooden Rhinos as souvenirs for our friends and family. This 3-day trip to Kaziranga has indeed been the best holiday till date for us. The beauty of the north-eastern region of India can never be described in words. One must witness it upfront in order to believe it. Spectacular and Mesmerising will all be an understatement for the experience that we had at Kaziranga, Assam. Ms. Pratiksha Singh Mother of Shriash Sinha - NK
Page | 15 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 खुशी खुशी क्या है? खुशी का अर्थ है जीवन में संतुष्टि, आनंद, और शांष्टत का अनुभव करना। खुशी का स्रोत हर व्यक्ति के ष्टिए अिगअिग हो सकता है, िेष्टकन कु छ सामान्य कारक हैं, जैसे स्वास्थ्य, पररवार, दोस्त, ररश्ते, काम, शौक, और मौष्टिक मूल्य। खुशी को बढाने के ष्टिए, हमें इन कारकों को समझना, समर्थन करना, और सुधारना चाष्टहए। खुशी को मापना आसान नहीं है, क्योंष्टक यह व्यक्तिगत और सांस्कृ ष्टतक प्रभावों का पररणाम है। हािांष्टक, कु छ वैज्ञाष्टनक और मनोवैज्ञाष्टनक तरीके हैं, ष्टजनसे हम खुशी के स्तर को आंक सकते हैं, जैसे सुख का सूचकांक, जीवन संतुष्टि, और आत्म-प्रष्टतपादन। इन तरीकों का उपयोग करके, हम ष्टवष्टभन्न देशों, समूहों, और व्यक्तियों की खुशी की तुिना कर सकते हैं। खुशी को बढाने के ष्टिए, हमें अपने जीवन में कु छ बदिाव करने की जरूरत हो सकती है, जैसे अपने िक्ष्ों को पहचानना, अपने ष्टवचारों को सकारात्मक बनाना, अपने भावनाओं को व्यि करना, अपने आप को स्वीकार करना, और दू सरों की मदद करना। इन बदिावों के सार्-सार्, हमें अपने शरीर और मन की देखभाि करनी चाष्टहए, जैसे ष्टनयष्टमत व्यायाम, संतुष्टित आहार, पयाथप्त नींद, ध्यान, और ष्टवश्राम। खुशी एक महत्वपूणथ और अष्टभिाष्टित मानवीय अवस्था है, जो हमारे जीवन की गुणवत्ता और अर्थ को बढाती है। खुशी को प्राप्त करने के ष्टिए, हमें अपने आप को जानना, अपने आस-पास की दुष्टनया को समझना, और अपने जीवन को सुधारना चाष्टहए। Ms. Shripa Gupta Mother of Aavya Agarwal - 3 A
Page | 16 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 It Quacks like a Duck The concept of emergent properties is found in science as well as spirituality. It is a property that arises as something becomes part of a larger and larger system. Take ocean waves as an example. A wave is just many small amounts of water, like teaspoons, coming together. But studying one teaspoon of water won't help us understand waves. When enough water gathers, we need new math models and even new types of physics to explain it. So, the wave-like behaviour is an emergent property of water. Some people consider consciousness to be an emergent property of neurons. It matters today because Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT exhibit this kind of emergent behaviour. We have employed them in the service of predicting the next word by programming them to make contextual correlations. A language model whether small, medium, or large, is based on the same neural network algorithms. But once it crosses a certain size, what we call “large”, it can make surprising connections. If a real human being made these connections, we would unhesitatingly call them “inferences”. A real example of this is trying to ask it a new riddle, not part of the LLM’s training data. Researchers gave a series of four emojis to the LLM and asked it to guess the movie it stands for. A small language model struggled with the answer. A medium language model answered, “The Emoji Movie”, a wrong answer but
Page | 17 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 completely understandable given the model’s training data. An LLM answered correctly, “Finding Nemo”. Even though this was a new riddle, created for this exercise, and despite the fact that there was no difference in the algorithm of these language models, the LLM, simply by virtue of being larger, was able to answer correctly. Can we call this an ability to solve? Can we call this an inference? Is it thinking? We are witnessing an emergent behaviour that we do not know how to classify. The philosophical question that we need to answer is: If it sounds like it is thinking, expresses like it is thinking, talks like it is thinking, is it Thinking? Ms. Pooja Chauhan Parent of Aarya Bajpai - 7 F
Page | 18 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 उजाला सूरज को हुआ है क्या कृ शकाय उजािा है, डरता है अँधेरे से, असहाय उजािा है। अक्षर हों ष्टमटे ष्टजसके पन्ने हों फटे ष्टजसके, उस धूप की पुस्तक का अध्याय उजािा है। ये ग्रहण िगा ष्टदन है पीिा-सा र्का चेहरा, जजथर हुई ष्टकरणों का समुदाय उजािा है। चीिों से भरा नभ है ष्टगद्ों से ष्टिरी धरती, क्या जिती ष्टचताओं का अष्टभप्राय उजािा है। यह बात है अचरज की सूरज की कचहरी में, जो सहता रहा अब तक अन्याय उजािा है। मानो या न मानो तुम मेरा तो यही मत है, हँसते हुए बच्ों का पयाथय उजािा है। Mr. Shri Kumar Shiv Grandfather of Amairah Sharma - 6 D
Page | 19 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 The Beauty of Madhubani Art Madhubani painting also known as Mithila painting is a very old form of folk art of the Mithila region that originated in the Madhubani district of Bihar. It is made from rice paste and natural colours. The colours are derived from tree bark, leaves, flowers like marigold, rose and other natural sources. The paintings show human beings, animals, trees, flowers, birds, etc. Since ancient times, women of the Mithila region have painted the walls and floors of their homes with Madhubani paintings to celebrate occasions such as religious festivals, births, and marriages. The paintings on the walls are known as Bhitti Chitra and the paintings on the floor are known as Aripana. My thoughts behind choosing this pattern for my painting is:
Page | 20 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Fish: The fish symbolizes fertility, prosperity, and good fortune. It represents the presence of Goddess Laxmi. Fishes are often depicted in pairs in Madhubani art. Lotus flower: The lotus flower symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and spiritual unfolding. It is associated with the deity Lord Vishnu. Ms. Kalpana Movva Parent of Yashwanth Pinnamaneni - 4 F
Page | 21 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Hidden Carver in every Home Dear fellow parents, In the journey of parenting we all have become the trainers, tutors, guardians, guides, caregivers but did you ever think we were still lacking something??? Yes because we were never learners...we were thinking we are the great and proud givers providing our children with all material comforts but we forget there is a wonderful teacher in every child.. Indeed yes we as parents it's a great thing to support and raise children with all supports but that doesn't complete our parenting but only when you start to give the space and think deeply that your child just came through you and we must not own them but we owe to them for the beautiful lessons we have learnt only through them, think deeply how much the children have carved you as a beautiful person... Learning is a joy and when it's between parent and child it becomes blissful and then comes a wonderful home, society and ultimately a beautiful world where we no need to search for heaven as we are already in it, Learning is universal. Ms. Divya Jaganathan Parent of Shrinidhi Jaganathan – 9 C
Page | 22 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Technology: Which form will you choose? Hey there! I welcome you to an era of ‘technological boom!’ where the youngest and the oldest of us all, and even the ones in nature's lap are engaging with it, which was something not even predictable 20 years ago. As technology is developing as rapidly as Lightning McQueen, parents seem to show more concern than delight when it comes to how it affects their kids engaging with it on a daily basis. Let's think about one of their favourite food items - potatoes! Potatoes are actually filled with good vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, B6 and potassium. But if you feed them in the form of french-fries or samosas daily, the benefits would be highly diminished. Although if you give it to them in the baked form with the peel on, they will become your kid’s best friend and will flourish. And guess what…technology is no different! It all depends on in which form we provide it to the kids. If we let them spend all their time playing games that only make them feel good for a moment, it might not be the smartest choice. It's not the fault of the smartphone or tablet; it's about what we do with them! Now, here's the exciting part – technology can be like a magic wand for learning and fun! Imagine them playing games that help them learn cool things and make their brain go "wow!" In fact, imagine them making a game by themselves, now isn't that cool!? That's why I started Little Inventors in 2017. We have technical classes where your kids can learn about coding and robotics in the most fun and empowering way. In 2019, we even won the 1st and 3rd prize in the World Robotics Olympiad! Since then, we have transformed Little Inventors into a fun loving educational
Page | 23 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 place for kids from 1st to 10th grade, as the institute's teaching goes beyond the traditional classes, empowering our children to become active participants in its creation. The emphasis on coding, robotics, AI and hands-on projects is connecting with a generation of young minds that are not just students but become superheroes of this digital world! We are proud to be part of transforming young minds into creative and intellectual young beings through our fun intended and STEM education based online and offline classes, offering courses in the field of Robotics, Electronics & Coding for kids from age 6 onwards. If you want to make your kids to join the digital fun and learning, check out our website at littleinventors.in. Let’s collectively choose the right form of technology to provide to our children and make their future super bright! Ms. Shivani Jain Parent of Shyla Gupta – 4 B
Page | 24 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Is being a “Good” Parent, the Modern day paradox? The cliched answer to this would be “Certainly not. My child scores good marks, plays sport and does activities; more than enough to issue a certificate of good parenting”. But the moot question remains, are parents missing the muchrequired holistic approach in their Child’s upbringing? Are they teaching them enough life skills, gearing them to take on the vagaries of living in a competitive world? While it is a harsh reality that most new-age parents face challenges of high-pressure work environments and the duress of nuclear living, leading to children becoming sacrificial lambs in terms of the physical time spent with them. Often, this leads to parents over-indulging or pampering them with screen time and gifts to override this guilt, at the same time also risking the perils of excessive exposure to social media content (which is emboldening children like never before), further adding to their woes. Parenting, considered among the most intricate of relationships with no version as the gospel truth, sadly, doesn’t come with a handbook of instructions or a manual. Hence, parents need to be more instinctive and intuitive and may try infusing some of the below principles at home: a) Despite hectic routines, take out time and spend it with children via games/activities or engaging them in meaningful conversations and strictly regulating screen time. b) Keeping all communication lines open and inculcating an environment of trust wherein children are assured that (a) they won’t be judged if they want to discuss personal issues
Page | 25 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 and (b) they are also steered away from Academic peer pressure. c) Parents must deal with their own interpersonal conflicts in private; thereby providing them a harmonious home environment. d) Introducing them to financial literacy by fixing budgets for monthly spends and maintaining a ledger of expenses, plus encouraging Gifting only on special occasions such as Birthdays and Festivals, thereby making them responsible in dealing with money and understanding its value. Children are great imitators. So, give them something great to imitate ~ Anonymous Mr. Vishal Goyal Parent of Vihaan Goyal - 6 G & Vanya Goyal – 2 F
Page | 26 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Worth the Read– My Book Review Hello Dear Readers, The book review I am sharing with you all is the one which was a compelling read, witty, to the point and definitely relatable to everyday life, be it for professionals, or a family or anyone we come across in everyday life. So, to all the voracious readers, picky readers or a non-reader, definitely this book will not fail your expectations if you could relate the author's point in many situations or people in your life. Without further hype or too narrative, let me share the book, which hooked me so much and yes I did laugh out loud rather than reading it as a self-help book. Book: Surrounded by Idiots Author: Thomas Erikson Thomas Erikson is a Swedish Behavioural Expert with 20 years of training experience. His book is translated into 36 languages. ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ stays wrong for this entertaining book. Yes, the book cover is more appealing and very well describes what the author has conveyed in a simple language. Here, Erik has made a conscious attempt to divide people into four colors as Red, Yellow, Green and Blue. Every color has its own strengths and weaknesses. But the beauty is, the author has covered the bold and positive aspects so much, so that he doesn’t end up with a rift with any other personalities/ colors. He has also given few real life examples to support his findings about human behaviours. Though he has been training professionals or working population, I found it more engaging and funny when I could relate the colors with my friends, family and few who I interact with.
Page | 27 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 The funniest part was how he described or used mild sarcasm without hurting the sentiments of anyone. And how one color personality sees another as ‘idiot’ and ‘why’ according to them. Just that his ideas of mentioning which color will go with which color, or combination effect may not hold true always. We can just enjoy the book and think of it here and there, giggle!. As a whole, it’s a good read, I had been procrastinating to grab a copy and dive into reading. Hopefully whoever has read the book may agree with this review and few may like to read it, if not done so. Happy reading. Ms. Priya Ram Parent of Ramchandran – 7 A & Ramnarayan – 5 C
Page | 28 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Importance of Arts “A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.” – Leopold Stokowski In today’s fast paced life, while we all want our kids to excel in academics, parents often tend to undermine the importance of music as an art. We live in a digital era where every moment we are fed information, data and this continuous flow of information is making children just a recipient of digital content, is impacting their social life and is killing their creativity. Hence it is important that parents make their children pursue an art form that can help children find the right balance in terms of their overall growth. Music is one such art form that can play a crucial role in the development and well-being of children in various ways. Music is important for children not just as a hobby but also for all the gamut of benefits it offers. Music often helps children develop language skills as they hear words in the form of poetry. Various songs’ beats and rhythmic patterns help develop basic mathematical skills as it involves understanding of patterns, sequences etc. Different types of music help children understand the culture the music belongs to specially when it comes to folk music and increases the awareness around cultural diversity. Needless to say, music is important for mental well-being of children as it is an excellent stress buster and soothes mind. Learning musical instruments enhances creativity and originality. Children tend to experiment and improvise with musical instruments and tunes leading to never heard before music and rhythms.
Page | 29 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 All in all, music plays a multi-dimensional role in the overall development of children, shaping their emotional, social, and physical well-being and it is important that we parents encourage our children to pursue this art form. Mr. Aakash Saxena Parent of Aahana Saxena – 2 B
Page | 30 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Musings of a Grandfather In the dance of Shri Ram, Ananya stands proud, In Universal School, where knowledge is endowed. She collects certificates, like treasures untold, Ananya's skills, a tale to unfold. In Colloquium battles, and IC3's terrain, In Shri’s realm, where she gives her gain. Discipline's dance, behavior's nod, Ananya's steps, in the Shri path trod. Talk Hall Sessions, where wisdom blooms, Ananya's learning in intellectual rooms. Faculty's teachings, a melody of thought, In Shri’s classroom, her ideas are sought. In Shimla's journey, an adventure so fine, Ananya's joy reaching a peak, a grand design. Shri Ram's vision, a guiding star, Empowering minds, no matter where you are. Mission's rhythm, a beat so neat, Ananya's journey, oh, so sweet. Grandfather cheers, his heart aglow, In Shri's grand story, Ananya steals the show. AHA! as a grandfather, all these are moments of pride. Thank you! Shri Management for being by her side. Mr. YBT Sundara Rao Grandfather of Sai Ananya S – 8 A
Page | 31 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Parenting in the Modern Age “The golden rule of parenting is to do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you” - Louise Hart These words have never been truer than in today’s world. We, as parents, have a much more relaxed approach towards parenting as compared to our parents. We believe in open communication; we strive to understand our children’s perspectives and we constantly put our children’s needs over and above ours and fulfil all their demands to the best of our abilities and at times even beyond. But is this helping our children in becoming a responsible and secure adult? We have often felt that our generation is the only one who always listens to both - our parents and our children. But in our quest to understanding and befriending our children, are we actually remiss in our parental duties? In our overzealous efforts to make life easier for our children, are we creating such an artificial environment that it’s bound to leave them completely ill-equipped to deal with the future competition, disappointments and failures that everyone is bound to face in life? In our endeavour to be their friends for life, are we raising dependents for life? All these questions have been hounding me without any clear answers.
Page | 32 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 The only thing I have learnt in my journey as a parent is that we need more balance in our approach rather than choosing one extreme over the other. We need to overcome our parental guilt and let our kids suffer occasionally instead of hand holding them every step of the way. We need to be able to, occasionally, prioritise ourselves without self-condemnation as ultimately, we want our kids to be able to do the same for themselves too. Most importantly, we ourselves need to be happy, secure and satisfied while striving for more as that’s exactly what we all want our children to be! Ms. Parul Shewakramani Parent of Neev Shewakramani - 4 A
Page | 33 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Book Review: Marginlands A powerful writing about the India that we seldom hear or witness. This amazing collection of words happens when a traveller is a nature lover herself. The author has written the book in five parts through The Desert, Veins of our land, An eroding margin, The Third Pole and The sound of cities. As you turn the pages, you realise the time the author has spent in each of the places, observed, documented and lived through the changing landscapes over months to tell the tales of her experiences. In The Desert, the author documents her understanding of the way of life in the ‘Thar’ about the efficient ways of water usage and storage through generations of knowledge about their landscape while speaking of the disturbances through limestone mining, wind energy setups, introducing canals thereby mosquitoes and diseases have disrupted the balance of the place. In Veins of our land, the author repeatedly explains the destruction caused to our rivers by constructing dams, obstructing the natural flow, increased level of river beds due to silt deposits that changes the direction of rivers constantly and causes flooding, impact to fish life, the endangered species like the Gangetic dolphins. An eroding margin dealt with the erosion of coastal Kerala, Sundarbans and wildlife impact due to lack of deposits of sediments, sand mining causing erosions and land reclamation from the seas.
Page | 34 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 The Third Pole talks about the glaciers disappearing, flooding and some interesting effects of introducing wild life in to an environment causing imbalance. Some amazing work being done on water conservation is discussed here through the ice Stupas of Ladakh. Finally, The Sound of Cities discuss the way of urban life and how nature has become weekend getaway rather than being an integral part of our lives. All of this packed with a beautiful surreal description of the nature she’s experienced and the pain one endears when it’s going towards destruction. Very matured writing and lots of learning!! If the word count can be excused, this would sum it up that the author herself quoted from Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac. ‘Civilization has so cluttered this elemental man-earth relationship with gadgets and middlemen that awareness of it is growing dim. We fancy that industry supports us, forgetting what supports industry.’ Mr. Bharath Yellapragada Parent of Dhruv Yellapragada - 2 F
Page | 35 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Healthy Lifestyle “Embrace the Journey to a Healthier You” “Fuel Your Body, Move Your Soul and Cherish Well Being” Health is a dynamic state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of a disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the key to better Quality of Life. Health is a reflection of balance between mind, body and soul. A healthy body keeps you well and active. A healthy mind keeps you focused and engaged. A healthy soul keeps you fulfilled and content. Being healthy makes oneself active, confident and thereby leading to Improved productivity and finally success. How to have a healthy lifestyle? 1. Healthy Balanced Diet: A well balanced diet consisting of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins are essential to boost your immunity and to be free from diseases. 2. Physical Activity: daily 30 minutes of weight bearing exercises and strength training is needed to keep you both physically and mentally strong. 3. Body Weight: Maintaining ideal body weight is necessary to keep yourself away from many lifestyle diseases like cardiac issues, diabetes, bone and joint related problems etc. 4. Sleep: Minimum of 6-8 hours of quality sleep keeps you away from stress and also helps in proper functioning of the brain. 5. Water: At least 3-4 litres of water is required for good metabolic activity.
Page | 36 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 6. Avoid Smoking and Alcohol: Both smoking and alcohol have deleterious effects on mental health and also causes multiple health issues. 7. Identify Risk Factors: Be cautious when you are aging, having any family history of any medical condition, any genetic issues and act accordingly. 8. Get Expert Opinion: Timely intervention from an expert is needed to prevent or treat the disease. “Life is Movement – Movement is Life” “Stay Healthy – Stay Fit – keep Moving Forwards.” Dr M Naveen Chandar Reddy Parent of Atiksh Reddy M - 5 A
Page | 37 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Importance of Reading In a world inundated with fleeting information and rapid digital interactions, the timeless art of reading holds an irreplaceable significance. Beyond its fundamental role in education, reading enriches our lives in multifaceted ways, transcending mere entertainment to become a gateway to knowledge, empathy and personal growth. At its core, reading is an unparalleled vehicle for learning. It serves as the foundation of education, fostering cognitive development and enhancing language skills from an early age. The act of deciphering words on a page stimulates neural pathways, improving vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking. Whether engrossed in fiction, non-fiction or poetry, each page offers an opportunity to expand horizons and gain insights into diverse realms of thought and experience. Moreover, reading serves as a conduit for empathy. Engaging with narratives that explore different cultures, perspectives and experiences cultivates empathy by allowing readers to step into the shoes of others. Through stories, we navigate unfamiliar terrains, encounter varying worldviews and connect with characters whose lives might be vastly different from our own. This immersion in alternate realities fosters compassion and understanding, nurturing a more empathetic society. The benefits of reading extend beyond intellectual stimulation; it profoundly impacts mental health and well-being. Immersing oneself in a compelling story act as a form of escapism, offering respite from the stresses of everyday life. Books become companions, providing solace, comfort, and sometimes even a source of inspiration during challenging
Page | 38 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 times. The quietude of reading encourages mindfulness, allowing individuals to disconnect from the chaos of the external world and delve into the tranquillity of their thoughts. In today's digital age, where attention spans are besieged by an avalanche of stimuli, the habit of sustained reading is a powerful antidote. It nurtures focus, concentration, and the ability to delve deeply into a subject—an increasingly rare skill in an era dominated by quick, surface-level interactions. Furthermore, the internet, while a treasure trove of information, often promotes fleeting, bite-sized content that lacks the depth and nuance found in books. In contrast, books offer a space for thorough exploration, presenting ideas coherently and comprehensively. In essence, the importance of reading lies not merely in the act itself but in the transformative journey it offers. It empowers individuals to broaden their perspectives, empathize with others, nurture their mental well-being, and sharpen their intellect. As we navigate an ever-evolving world, the timeless practice of reading remains an invaluable tool, guiding us toward enlightenment, understanding, and personal enrichment. Mr. Ashish Kumar Tatikunta Parent of Bala Nainika Vrinda Tatikunta - PK B
Page | 39 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Parenting in the Modern Age In the age of apps and endless streams, Parenting dances through changing themes, With hugs and talks and tech in tow, Bonds grow strong as children grow. Parenting today is a mix of old-fashioned wisdom and new challenges brought by technology and a fast-paced world. It's about finding the right balance between these two worlds to raise happy and healthy children. One significant aspect of modern parenting involves technology. Devices like smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. With smartphones, social media, and the internet, parents face new challenges in guiding their children through these advancements while instilling essential values. Balancing screen time with other activities is essential. Setting limits and providing guidance on healthy technology use can help kids develop a healthy relationship with these devices. Communication is key: Communication is another crucial factor. In today's world, where information is readily available, open and honest communication between parents and children is vital. Parents need to create a safe space where kids feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and concerns. This involves active listening, being approachable and discuss various topics including online safety, mental health and relationships. Teaching Emotional intelligence is also a cornerstone of modern parenting. Parents are more attuned to their children's emotional well-being, seeking to create safe spaces for
Page | 40 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 discussions about feelings, stress management, and seeking help when needed. Helping children understand and manage their emotions fosters empathy. In a world with diverse cultures and perspectives, parents aim to teach their children to respect and appreciate differences, promoting kindness, empathy, and acceptance. In today’s world Education has evolved beyond traditional classrooms. Parents often play a significant role in their children's learning journey, supporting not only academic growth but also fostering creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability. They may engage in various educational resources, extracurricular activities, and experiential learning opportunities. Moreover, striking a balance between structured activities and free play is important. While extracurriculars are beneficial, allowing kids unstructured playtime fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. Balancing work and family life can be a significant challenge for parents. With demanding careers and household responsibilities, parents strive to find a balance that allows quality time with their children while meeting their professional commitments. In essence, modern parenting involves embracing new challenges while holding onto timeless values. It's about adapting to the changing landscape while providing a nurturing environment that helps children grow into well-rounded individuals. Ms. Ruchi Agarwal Parent of Giyansh Agarwal Gadamsetty – 4 B
Page | 42 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 मुझसे मेरा बचपन मत छीनो ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । ष्टफर ष्टदन का उजािा भर जाए, सूना आंगन ष्टफर चहचहाए, बष्टगया अपनोंसेसजती हो, तो जीनेका मजा भी आ जाए, यूँरात का आंचि गहराए, सो शाम की िािी खोनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । वो भी एक समय चक्र र्ा, जब हमेंकोई परवाह न र्ी, हंसता-खेिता, कब रोया, कब झाड़ खड़ा, कोई बात न र्ी, मैंसबका अपना ही रहँ, सो अपनोंकी दुआएं िेनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । जो मांगा हर फन को पाया, मान ष्टिया कोई चाह न र्ी, ष्टदन-ष्टदन भर यूँचौकड़ी भरते, गिी-मुहल्ले, बाग-बगीचे, राह न र्ी, कौन र्ा अपना ? कौन पराया ? यादोंमेंनैन ष्टभगोनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । याद मुझेइक बात हुई र्ी , िनिोर अंधेरी रात हुई र्ी, रहेहम सोये, सपनो मेंखोए, इक श्वेत परी सेबात हुई र्ी, सपनो का राग ही बदि गया, मुझेउसी रात मेंसोनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । प्रर्म गुरु जो मां हैमेरी, ष्टजसनेमुझेचि संसार ष्टदखाया, उसके आंचि मेंआनंदगढी र्ी, सत् संस्कारोंसेिैस कराया, वही आष्टद है, वही अंत है, ष्टफर उसी गुरु सेपढनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । सच क्या है? क्या होता झूठ ? जो कु छ देखा, जो कु छ पाया झट हमनेसबको बतिाया, नहींचिी जब ष्टकसी की माया, इस पर कब बचपन पछताया, इस छिी माया को खोनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । छू टा बचपन, बदिी काया, जानेकहां समय िेआया, नए राही जब सार् ष्टमिे, नई-नवेिी बात बढी, बातोंकी सौगात बढी, बातोंकी काया बदि न दो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । अनुज भी अपना बड़ा सयाना, बात-बात मेंरोना-रुिाना, उसेष्टमिा तो मुझेभी दो, ऐसी कत्तई न मंशा हो, मार-पीटकर, देह झाड़कर,
Page | 42 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 ष्टफर उसी िखन संग गानेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । रोज रात छत पर गोदी में, बाबूजी संग तारेष्टगनना, सौंधी-सौंधी हवा को खाकर, ष्टफर चंदा को मामा कहना, नन्हेंनन्हेंमुक्ोंसेष्टफर बाबूजी की छाती दिनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । नहींचाष्टहए येआडंबर, िाख होंिेरे, िाख बवंडर, अगिेजनम का बचपन भी, ऐ 'सवेश' हमींको देना होगा, सारा जमाना भी मुट्ठी मेंहोगा, जरा बचपन तो वापस आनेदो । ऐ वक़्त! मुझसेमेरा बचपन मत छीनो । Mr. Sarvesh Mani Tripathi Parent of Eva Tripathi – 2 F
Page | 43 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 The Magic Of Colours Just look at these colours, they take you to their startling world. The world of love, joy & cheerfulness. Playing with colours is always amazing. It is just a flow; a magic happens between the brain and the hand. This is just the imagination. It may not be the way you always want it. It may not be the best one you dreamt for; it is just the small effort you give to make it colourful. It may be red, green, purple or it may be just black & white, or it may be just that pencil stroke, but in the end it's your creation. You may not always be skilful to make a masterpiece with colours, it is just your interest, your willingness. It is just your endeavour to put something on a surface. It may be a wall, canvas, a paper, a plate, it could be anything. I don't do it because I need to do it. I do it because I want to do it. It's not about how much effort I give, it's about how much satisfaction I get. It's not always for myself, it may be for the ones I love. Life is just like colours. It mixes with themselves unconditionally. They just go with flow. Playing with colours is the best part of life. Here are my few collections :
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Page | 46 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Little Paradise in Himachal Pradesh It was summer vacation time again and we sat wondering where we were headed to spend some quality time in the lap of nature. We try to find pretty hidden places away from the maddening crowds where we can soak ourselves in peace and untouched quite nature has to offer. We have been away from our common love of the Himalayas for too long and our kids 2 and 6 at that time really wanted to see snow. So, after extensive research we found just the perfect place, Tirthan Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Bookings, reservations, shopping and packing were done and we were all set for our longawaited vacation. After an overnight bus ride from New Delhi, we landed in a little hamlet by the river called Ghusaini. We moved overnight from 42 degrees to 2 degrees and it was freezing cold. The home we were staying in was located by the river which was flowing with all the energy of a Himalayan River. The energetic roar of the Tirthan river was calming and scary at the same time. Wondering what to do next we reached out to the home stay owners who suggested a simple trek and promptly arranged a guide to help us. We had hardly reached the beginning of the trek when the clouds started gathering around but we kept moving overconfident of course in the capabilities of our legs. We were put in our place soon enough by mother nature, our legs used to walking on plains soon started to break down but we persisted. With clouds gathering fast, we tried to move faster on a very narrow path scared for our lives. Soon we were rewarded by the view of a beautiful, untouched waterfall in the middle of nowhere. We took
Page | 47 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 some pictures and moved forward. We thanked God as the clouds began to scatter giving way to a shining sun. As we were returning, we were left spellbound by a view of majestic snow-capped peaks of Himalayas. Next day with a heavy heart, we bid adieu to this magical place and moved to our next destination. Ms. Avanti Tiwari Parent of Achintya Tiwari - 5 C & Vatsal Tiwari - 1 E
Page | 48 TSUS Shri Swar-2023-24 Imagination to Realization For the next 30 seconds imagine something you would really like to be. Tick tick...30 ticks: Stop. I am sure you would have crossed many barriers and preconceived notions- and imagined yourself as Spiderman, Captain of Indian Cricket Team, Movie star, Scientist, Secret Agent, or even Prime Minister of India as popular as Mr. Modi :) You enjoyed the fun ride your brain took you to-right! But coming back to reality it may seem very difficult and all sorts of limitations may blur your vision. Let me remind you dear friend- we are living in an era of IT, Google, and AI. So, why put limits. Let’s see what a framework can do to take you from Imagination to Realization in a structured way. In my experience backtracking steps from your goal to present is a tedious but good approach: Step 1: Imagine the result and define all aspects of it. Step 2: Write what all is required to get to Step 1. Step 3 to z: For each of Step 2 to (z-1) items, repeat the same exercise till you reach the immediate next step you need to take at present time (month, year). Note: Do discuss with elders and spend time researching to define each step.