Annual School Magazine - Tejas 2021-22

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Life has many forms, in some cases, it starts with an unimpressive worm then
residing in a self-spun cocoon, then finally with a sort of fragile beauty, an amazing,
mesmerizing butterfly. Those days of solitude for the worm,in which it underwent
many fascination, fantastical changes might not have been easy and definitely did not
take place in a short amount of time, but in the end, the wait was worth it, for in the
end Life Finds A Way.

Tejas 2021-22 - a blast of words, exquisite talents, streaks of words, all served on a
silver platter, to be exhibited and marvelled by all those who lay eyes on it. Tejas
truly serves as an impeccable stage where one can witness the hidden talents of the
students of this gracious institution. This year’s magazine, like no other, has
emanated into one of the finest with the utmost support, dedication and hardwork of
all those involved in the making of this masterpiece.

On behalf of the whole team of Tejas 2021-22, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to
our respected chairman, Mr. N.K. Ramachandran Menon and our Principal
Mr. T. Premkumar for their unstinted support in these trying times. We also thank
our beloved Vice Principals Mrs. Anselma Tessy and Mrs. Meenakshi Nayyar and for
their constant encouragement.

We express our sincere gratitude to the editing team of Tejas, without whom this
magazine wouldn't have been born into existence. A special thanks to Mrs. Asha
Ebey, the head of the Computer Science Department and Ms. Anjali Nair for her
unparalleled contribution towards the making of this magazine.

A huge ‘thank you’ to all those talented and visionary poets, authors and artists for
their contribution. Thank you teachers and parents for your kind and sustained
patronage, through thick and thin, which we prize dearly with unspoken words of
gratitude that stem from our hearts.

Once again, we are truly grateful to all those who have been a part of this journey
from the very beginning till the end.

Thank you!

Team Tejas 2021-22

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MESSAGE FROM VICE CHAIRMAN, BVBME

Dear Students / Teachers / Parents,

It gives me immense pleasure to contribute to this issue of our Annual School Magazine. Each
year, the school magazine outlines the progress that the school has made during the previous
academic year and recapitulates all events, showcasing the various activities of the school. This
year has passed swiftly in a blur of achievements and accomplishments, and I would like to
congratulate and extend my best wishes to all those who have worked hard to ensure that the
magazine remains a treasure trove of memories. To me, the magazine will always be an
event-filled journal, chronicling another exciting year that will be cherished by our students in
the years to come. Through this magazine, I would like to greet all the stakeholders of our school
family.

As a school, something that we have always believed in is, home is the first school and school is
the second home. This has come so true today with COVID19. As we continue to wrestle with
the implications of the situation, homes and how our children learn have become far more im-
portant than they may ever have been.

In March, when things started to fall out of place and we were forced to get ourselves prepared
for facets of our life that we had never encountered and when homes were where the action
moved to – learn from home, teach from home, work from home, assessments from home – I
think the one thing we at Bhavans realized was that – this is going to take some time. As is often
said, it is always better to use a compass over a map to navigate a world of uncertainty. We
realized we needed to block the negatives out and think like a monk on how we wanted to take
the academic year forward. We knew we didn’t want to sit around and wait for things to unfold,
but rather we wanted to make things happen. Unfortunately, when we are a school and when
there is a little chaos around and when we have impressionable minds looking at the school to
see what will happen next – it leaves very little margin for the school to be unprepared and to
seem unsettled. As far as we, as a school, was concerned, it was our topmost priority to give the
confidence that things would be as normal as they could and we would continue to do what we
do. That is teach – educate – provide opportunities – allow children to have their fun and much
more – all while they continued to trod the path to be a Global Citizen. A disruption shouldn’t
have to stop that march. We have always told parents in our school that we are keen on guiding
children into the future, who will be passionate about their work and who will want to strive to
make a difference in whatever they do and will stay the course in a very uncertain world. True –
we did improvise – like building our partnership with parents and children and getting them to
correct answer papers based on our marking schemes thereby building mutual trust and honesty,
being a little flexible with our timetables and increasing the class duration which gave teachers
and children that little time to adapt and adjust to the online platform, continue with the numer-
ous activities – song / dance / music all online for children, do virtual summer camps, virtual
sports days, class photo sessions with children sitting at home and of course the school annual
day. We were always conscious that these uncertain times would pass and would never be
permanent and when our children and teachers come back to school, they wouldn’t realise that
there was one year of the so called ‘new normal’. Our team of teachers at Bhavans has ensured

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that we stayed the course and remained committed to our task and in the process also ensured
that we paid attention to not only the small things but also the bigger things like mental,
physical and emotional well-being of our teachers and students, ensuring that we all re-
mained healthy and happy. As we turn the corner and start to see the glimpse of hope that
sooner rather than later, we are all going to get back to, as a school we can be rest assured that
our teachers have done and are doing their best to keep our children engaged and active as we
all navigate and turn the corner. We may still not have reached the end of the roller coaster
ride, but we can take pride in the fact that we have reached the top of a mountain even if that
may be the bottom of the next one.

In this regard, BHAVANS owes much to its dynamic leadership whose untiring efforts have
resulted in the overall development of the school. I would also like to take this opportunity to
express my gratitude to all our staff members for their dedication and hard work that have
ensured that our flag is always flying high. Kudos to the parents and children for travelling
together with us and making sure that we ended the academic year on a high. I pray that the
Almighty God continues to bless all of us and help us get through these very difficult times.

Signing off with a variation of an inspired quote of Albert Einstein – At Bhavans, we don’t
teach our children. We create conditions for them to learn.

I Thank You Once Again.

CA Sooraj Ramachandran
Vice Chairman
Bhavans Middle East

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MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL, IES, Kuwait

“Trust no Future, however pleasant

Let the dead Past bury its dead!

Act – act in the Living present

Heart within and God o’erhead”

Another full circle of an eventful academic year is coming to an end in couple of months.

The world operates on spiritual principles just as it operates on the laws of physics and

gravity. It is for us to learn what these principles are and choose to live by them. We, at

Bhavans IES, Kuwait, believe in this notion and aim at developing Total Quality Individ-

uals. We focus on more on the character attributes of the children so that they are spiritu-

ally enlightened world-class citizens.

Despite the pandemic, our teachers tirelessly work with the motive of raising the creden-

tials of the school to greater heights. The school has provided ample opportunities for its

vibrant student community to take part in the national and international competi-

tions and excel in them. We are trying to nurture innovation and creativity so that our

children can respond to the challenges of an independent, multicultural, and techno-

logically advanced global society.

Time is an ever-flowing stream. Clear vision, firm resolve and dauntless spirit to swim

even against its current bring many a laurels. We, at Bhavans IES, aim to develop an atti-

tude among our children, which can pole vault their careers to greater dimensions.

Society today needs a change. This change can only be brought about by meaningful edu-

cation. I call upon my students realize their inner strengths and work, with perseverance,

towards the achievement of their goals and establishment of a New World Order. May

God give them the strength to handle the transition from threshold of school to the world

of challenges with more maturity.

I wish to express my gratitude to the excellent parent community of IES who have stood

by us through thick and thin, supporting the initiatives of IES.

I place on record with deep gratitude and my heartfelt thanks to our most gracious

Founder and Chairman Mr. N.K Ramachandran Menon, our Vice Chairman, Mr. Sooraj

Ramachandran and Director, Ms. Divya Rajesh Ramachandran for their great insight and

wisdom and most enduring support and guidance which have helped IES in achieving

such heights of success.

Best wishes always for this premier Indian school that I am blessed to be part of…

Mr. T. Premkumar

Principal

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MESSAGE FROM VICE-PRINCIPAL (Senior Wing) - IES, Kuwait

SUCCESS AND EMOTIONS

The meaning of success is being able to achieve one’s desired goals. The criteria for success
can vary from person to person, depending on the context, situation, perception etc. But the

path towards achieving success is not an easy one and one would come across several ob-
stacles of varied types and how one handles and overcomes these obstacles will define
one’s success, according to the perception of others. Very often emotions redirect our

path away from achieving our goals. Emotions are the by-products of attachments, and if
you have a balanced attitude towards attachments, you can control emotions in a positive

manner. Emotions can have a positive or a negative impact on us. When we let emotions
empower us, we become vulnerable and give in to failure very easily. We find that in to-

day’s world anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies etc. have become ram-
pant among the young and the old. This is because we do not manage our emotions

well, or it is because of our attachment and expectations we give in to emotions and we let
them take an upper hand.

To be successful in life, desire, skills, or intelligence quotient alone are not enough, but
they must be coupled with emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is not inherent,
and it can be acquired. The factors responsible for it are self-awareness, self-management,
social awareness, and relationship management and avoiding too much of ‘attachments’. To
be self-aware, one must analyze one’s strength and weakness and derive confidence from
his/her strength and remove one’s weakness. Emotions, if not managed well, can have a
lasting effect on one. One must be able to recognize emotions and realize how these emo-
tions affect our thoughts and actions. We must be able to manage and express it in the
most appropriate manner instead of being victims of it.
Emotional intelligence begins to develop in the early years of life. All the small exchanges
children have with their parents, teachers, and with each other carry emotional messages.
As parents we look for the ways of improving intelligence quotient of our children, but it
is very important that we teach them how to manage emotions in the face of success as
well as failure and how to express them in an appropriate way by modelling the behavior
that we expect them to develop so that they will not become victims of emotions. This is
what will make them grow into confident, emotionally stable, and successful individuals.

Mrs. Anselma Tessy Judeson
Vice Principal
Senior Wing

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MESSAGE FROM VICE-PRINCIPAL (Middle Wing) - IES, Kuwait

As this school year draws to a close, it is time to take stock of the impact of the pandemic on
students’ learning and well-being. Although the academic year 2020–21 is ending on a high
note—with rising vaccination rates, and access to at least some in-person learning for students
who chose on campus classes—it was, as a whole, perhaps one of the most challenging
experiences for educators, parents and most of all, the students. One analysis shows that the
impact of the pandemic on students’ learning was significant, leaving students on average five
months behind in Mathematics and four months behind in reading by the end of the school
year. The pandemic widened preexisting opportunity and achievement gaps, hitting students
hardest. The crisis had an impact on not just academics but also on the broader health and well-
being of students, with more than 35 percent of parents very or extremely concerned about their
children’s mental health. Students faced multiple schedule changes, were assigned new sections
mid-year, and struggled with glitchy internet connections and MS Teams fatigue.

As we have started inching towards a comeback and on campus classes, we are ready to face the
new challenges. Although it is too early to fully assess the effectiveness of post-pandemic solu-
tions to learning, the scope of action is already clear. The immediate imperative is not only to re-
open schools fully and recover unfinished learning but also to reimagine education systems for
the long term. Across all of these priorities it will be critical to take a holistic approach, listening
to students and parents and designing programs that meet academic and nonacademic needs
alike.

IES is all set to receive students in full capacity. Our staff has been trained to be able to handle
the changed scenario with full efficiency. Huge emphasis is being given to provide students with
comfortable class atmosphere where they can shed the social awkwardness that has crept in
while they were restricted to the online classes. Efforts are being made to assess the learning gap
and steps to bridge it. Academic proficiency has been the forte of IES, and we will do everything
with all our might to continue with it. During the pandemic also, we never left any stone
unturned to keep our students busy in curricular and co-curricular activities. We are continuing
with these with greater vigour. The challenge of bringing our students to the normal is being
taken head on by the school.

Parents at home are part of our team. We expect that they also show utmost patience while
handling kids who have gone through such a drastic change in their lifestyles. They
inadvertently were part of the struggles that the adults around them were involved in. Therefore,
they need a respite so that they can grow without any mental pressure. Give them time to play,
express themselves, let them share their hearts out, and listen to them without being judgmental.
After all, it is them that all the struggles in life are worth for.

Let us welcome the new academic year with a fresh approach, a new beginning because our
children deserve it.

Warm Regards

Mrs. Meenakshi Nayyar
Vice Principal
Middle Wing

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IES BHAVANS SOWS HARD WORK AND REAPS GOLDEN SUCCESS IN THE
AISSC EXAMINATIONS

The twelfth graders of Indian Education School (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan), Kuwait pulled off the
brilliant and loftiest aggregates in the AISSC, CBSE Grade 12 Board Examination 2021, with
hundred percent pass for the eleventh year in succession. Of the 109 students who appeared for
the CBSE Class XII exams from Indian Education School from various streams, 45 students scored
an aggregate of 95% and above, 30 students scored between 90% and 95%, 25 students scored
between 80% and 90% and 9 students scored between 70% and 80% in the CBSE examination.

The icing on the cake is the sheer number of toppers produced by Bhavans IES across all the
streams. In various subjects we have seventy 99s, twenty-five 98s and forty-two 97s in the CBSE
grade 12 examination. This highlights the hallmark of academic brilliance that Bhavans is well
known for.

The students of IES euphorically celebrated their stupendous success in the board exams when the
results were declared by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. It was indeed
impressive of any educational institution to bag 99 in all the subjects across all the streams. The
school average for the academic subjects is as follows: English (92.24), Math (92.66), Physics (93.41),
Chemistry (93.59), Computer Science (92.60), Biology (95.59), Economics (81.81), Business Studies
(86.2), Accountancy (79.96), Geography (93.75), Psychology (93.13), Informatics Practices (88.94),
Painting (97), and Physical Education (90.17). The very fact that candidates could score impressively
in the AISSC examinations despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic underscores their
insatiable hunger for success in their academic pursuits.

Malavika Krishna topped the Science stream with an aggregate of 99%, while Umm E Hani and
Manushree Pavan Kumar stood second with 98.6% aggregate, followed by Liana Maria Joseph,
Shivanni V, and Varun Menon in the third position with 97.8% aggregate.

In the Commerce Stream, Arundhati Vinod Sharma secured the first position with 98.4%
aggregate while Sreenath Prithviraj and Emma Maria Ben scored 97.8% and 97.6% to adorn the
second and the third places respectively.

In the maiden batch of Humanities stream, Aaron Yohan Thomas bagged the first position with
97.6% aggregate. Neha Ann Daniel secured the second place with 96.6% and Tanisha Ruth Sunil
stood in the third position with 93.6% aggregate.

Mr. N.K. Ramachandran Menon, Chairman, Bhavans Middle East, CA Sooraj Ramachandran, Vice
Chairman, Bhavans Middle East and CA Divya Rajesh Ramachandran, Director, Bhavans Middle
East, applauded the remarkable achievement of the students and extolled the persistent efforts of
the teaching fraternity at Indian Education School. Mr. T Premkumar, the Principal and Vice
Principals of all the three wings praised the students for their hard work and the teachers for their
dedication and tireless efforts. They also attributed the golden harvest to the ever-supporting parent
community of IES.

Bhavan IES has once again proved its might and mettle in the field of private education in the sands
of Kuwait. Upon asked, Mr. T. Premkumar, principal, IES proudly said that any impediment could

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be overcome with determination and diligence. The success of Bhavanites in the AISSC exami-
nations is a proud testimony to this never- say-die attitude cultivated among the staff and students
of his institution. He added that excellence is not a skill, but it is an attitude at Bhavans, IES.

BHAVANS IES HARVESTS GOLDEN FRUITAGE YET AGAIN IN THE CBSE
CLASS 10 EXAMINATION

The students at Indian Education School have yet again proved their academic excellence by
sweeping top scores with the outstanding fruitage of 100% for the twelfth year in succession in the
CBSE Grade 10 Board Examination 2021.Though the school compiled the results under the strict
supervision and careful scrutiny by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, all the
176 students who had appeared for the Grade 10 board exam could majestically pull off the first
hurdle of their academic odyssey with astounding success.

Bhavanites picked off success in the most impressive fashion by securing the centum in English,
French, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Information Technology.

The subject-wise school average is as follows:

English (89.63), Hindi (82.78), French (89.42), Sanskrit (88.61), Mathematics (87.17), Basic Math
(79.88), Science (86.16), Social Science (91.4), and Information Technology (92.62).

A great number of candidates scored impressive marks in the board examination adding gleam and
glory to the sparkling success of IES Bhavans. The school has to its credit a total number of 45
centums scored by students in various subjects. This is an unprecedented achievement which has
added new feathers on the golden crown of the school. IES continues to be the trailblazer in the
education arena of Kuwait!

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The number of 95 marks and above in various subjects bagged by IES Bhavans in the CBSE grade 10
examination is 212. In similar fashion, the number of marks scored between 90-94 is a whopping 312
and the total number of marks scored between 80-90 is an impressive 251 much to the pride of the
teachers and students.

The school has achieved an average of 87.88 with 27 students securing an aggregate of 95% and
above; 51 students securing between 90-95%; 74 students scoring between 80-90%, 20 students
securing between 70-80% and 4 students securing 60% and above in aggregate.

Ethan Bobby Kurien won the ‘crème de la crème’ -the School Topper’ title by scoring an aggregate
of 99.4% (497 marks) in the CBSE Grade X Board Examination. Lakshmi Sahiti Vallabhaneni stole
the show by securing the second rank with an astounding 99.2% aggregate (496 marks). Krishna
Chillirickal Anil and Shrihari Badrinarayanan bagged the third rank by scoring 99% aggregate (495
marks). The inbox of the portal communication of IES has overflown with congratulatory messages
for the school which stood firmly with its students during the difficult times brought about by the
global pandemic.

The subject toppers of the school are as follows:

English 100%

Sabina Shahedkhan Pathan

Math 100%

Ethan Bobby Kurien, Krishna Chillirickal Anil, Ananthapadmanabhan Sajeev Kumar, Sachin
Sreekumar Nair, Haran Amrith Krishnakumar, and Helen Mariam Biju

Science 100%

Lakshmi Sahiti Vallabhaneni, Krishna Chillirickal Anil, Srihari Badrinarayanan, Malavika Vinod,
Noel Thaiparambil Ajoy, Ananthapadmanabhan Sajeev Kumar, Josh Savyo, and Vardaan Rajiv
Prakash

Social Science 100%

Krishna Chillirickal Anil, Aaron Varughese Melel, Noel Thaiparambil Ajoy, Megha Vinil, Pranav
Chandrasekar, Ananthapadmanabhan Sajeev Kumar, Swayam Adappa, Dhruvan Shajan, Jay
Mayank Shah, Kevin Ralph Crasta, Christopher Mayalil Ajish, and Alex George Viljo

French 100%

Ethan Bobby Kurien, Lakshmi Sahiti Vallabhaneni, Srihari Badrinarayanan, Aaron Varughese
Melel, Noel Thaiparambil Ajoy, Megha Vinil, and Pranav Chandrasekar

Sanskrit 100%

Krishna Chillirickal Anil, Malavika Vinod, and Shree Hari Nibu Vijayan

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Information Technology 100%

Lakshmi Sahiti Vallabhaneni, Krishna Chillirickal Anil, Malavika Vinod, and Noel Thaiparambil
Ajoy

Hindi 96%

Shivya Hari Chella and Sabina Shahedkhan Pathan

Basic Math 98%

Megha Vinil and Farah Noorjahan Sahim

Mr. N.K. Ramachandran Menon, Chairman, Bhavans Middle East extolled the top scorers for their
remarkable achievements and profusely thanked the parents for their unflagging support and
appreciated them for their intense and deep involvement in their children’s education. CA Sooraj
Ramachandran, Vice Chairman, Bhavans Middle East and CA Divya Rajesh, Director, Bhavans
Middle East also congratulated the students for their astounding academic accomplishment and the
teachers, who had trained and wholeheartedly supported the students to climb up the ladder of
spectacular success. Mr. T Premkumar, Principal, and the Vice Principals of all the three wings
lavishly lauded the students for their hard work and the proud pedagogues for their complete
dedication and genuine commitment.

Bhavan IES pursuit of perfection in the horizon of private education in Kuwait by reaping
significant accomplishment has handsomely won great acclamation from the parents, the students,
and the well-wishers across the country. Indian Education School has literally become the abode of
knowledge and success with each passing year and the board examinations that tag along every
academic year.

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The Girl Who Never Studies test chapters so the test was confusing for
Once upon a time There lived a girl. Her name Anjali. Everyone had given their Test papers
was Anjali. She was 8 years old. She was studying to teacher but Anjali was still writing The
in 3-D. She never studies. The only thing she did Test. Anjali finally finished The Test and gave
was play with her friends. Her parents would tell it to the teacher. Anjali reached home and her
Anjali to study because studying makes us smart. parents said "Anjali how was the test? Anjali
But Anjali would say "No no I will not study" and did not say anything and went to her room. A
her parents would walk out of her room sadly. few days went by and the parents got the re-
One day their teacher said "Children tomorrow is port card. They were hoping that Anjali
our final math Exam so please children study for would get 20 out of 20 but when they opened
the Exam. The students said okay teacher but the report card they saw that Anjali got 11 out
Anjali said "No mam I will not study". But the of 20. Anjali's parents were very angry. They
teacher did not say anything. Anjali reached called Anjali and said "Anjali we saw your
home. She bathed herself, she ate her food and she report card and we are very angry so you are
did not study but playing with her friends. Her grounded for the entire summer until you
parents got a mail saying to study for the final ex- learn the value of studying" Anjali cried and
am and they said "study for your test Anjali" but pleaded not to ground her but her parents
Anjali said "No I will not study for the Exam" and would not listen to her and they grounded
her parents went away from her room. But later her. After the summer vacation her parents let
that day her parents was going out to a dinner Anjali out of her room and her parents asked
party and her parents told Anjali "Anjali lock the Anjali a question "Anjali did you learn the
doors and the windows and call us when you are value of studying?" Then Anjali replied "Yes I
free and study for the Exam" and Anjali said learned the value of studying and when you
"okay but I will not study for the Exam" but her grounded me that's when I decided to study.
parents did not say anything and left from the So I took out my books and I started
house. Anjali was still playing with her friends studying" Her parents became happy and
but little did she know what would happen the gave Anjali a chocolate bar for studying and
next day. The next day her parents came to the they all lived happily ever after.
house and said "Anjali did you learn for the final
Math Exam when we were gone?" Anjali got ALONA MARY POULOSE—3F
scared and said "No I did not study I only played
with my friends". The parents said to Anjali
angrily "Then Anjali study we only have a little
time" Anjali started studying. She had never
studied in her life. She tried to study but she
couldn't because she was too lazy. Then was the
test. Anjali wrote the test. The test was really
hard. The other children wrote the test easily
without any confusion because they had learned
the test chapters but Anjali had not learned the

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Winter is back A Leader: As Brave as Lion
Winter is back. I am a Leader
Santa is carrying his sack. As bold as a Lion
It is full of toys I am just
For girls and boys. Because I must
Whether you’re good or bad, I try to be responsible
Whether you’re happy or sad, As possible
We always get a gift in our hands. Whether common or royal
Winter is the season of cold I will be loyal
Just as everybody told. I am humble
There are lot of gifts from Santa Clause. And will never stumble
And everybody gives applause.

K. V. Nivitha Shri Jovana Thankam Joseph - 4D

The Brave and Cheerful Daisy
Pretty and Dainty,
I am a little Daisy.
With my tint of white,
I can make the place bright.
Anywhere I can thrive,
On lands wet or dry ,
I can survive.
Even if you crush me,
I’ll recover in the place I’ll be,
I fear no human,
Nor the wind, nor rain.
I am a jolly flower,
And to all my love I shower.

Alona Mary Poulose—3F

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I am always Positive,
A Leader: As Brave as Lion For all that is right, I am supportive.
I am a Leader I am kind,
As bold as a Lion Good people in people I find.
I am just I am humble,
Because I must But I don’t crumble.
I try to be responsible I won’t fail,
As possible Aways forward I sail.
Whether common or royal I am feeling so responsible,
I will be loyal Because everything is possible.
I am humble Poor people I protect,
And will never stumble All the people I respect.
I make happy,
Jovana Thankam Joseph—4D Those who are unhappy.
I am strong,
Mother Nature Against the people who are wrong.
Evan Benson - 4D
Nature is wonderful
Nature is a gift from god A Fair Leader
Nature has greenery I’m as fair as I can be
Nature is a lovely scenery Always working hard,
Nature has landforms Busy as a bee.
Nature has sand People call me a wizard
Nature has land on which we stand for my sincere thoughts
Nature has trees And fast thinking saving
which give oxygen to us Everyone’s living.
Nature has loud breeze Whether common or royal
I love my Mother Nature As a leader I’ll be loyal.
Nature is love All my actions
Nature is a gift from god above! Cause a ripple reaction.
Devika Sowrna Raj—4D

Nandana Nair Rajesh - 3F

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Alien Sighting Should we keep our mouths shut and suffer
Once I saw an alien, all this? I don’t think so. It’s high time we did
something about this. We must not litter the
He said his name was Julian. roads and beaches. Reduce the use of plastics
He stood up like a stallion, and use cloth bags instead so that the amount
He wore a piece of medallion. of plastic around decreases. We must also try
Four eyes stood popping from his bulbous to make a green environment at our homes
head, because every little thing we do can create a
His long neck I stared, while he said, big difference on the earth. If all of us unite
“I need to be led”. and try together we can surely make our
With spikes at the end of his hair, country and our planet green, clean and beau-
He said he came chasing a hare. tiful.
Never will I forget the day,
The day I met Julian

Bhadra P Gopakumar—4A

Devna. S. Lal I AM A LEADER
I am a leader who is brave as a lion.
Our Environment I am just and fair
As I looked out of my window one day, I ex- with all my heart for everyone I care.
pected to see a clean environment but what is I am very active
this? An environment which is polluted like a And with my team I am interactive.
landfill!! After seeing this bad situation, I I am humble
thought, “Why are people polluting our beauti- But I will never stumble.
ful environment?”. Can’t people understand I am receptive and responsible and recep-
that they are also polluting our planet, the earth tive,
which gives us everything? We can find all And to my people I am audible.
kinds of pollutions around us and we human-
beings are a major cause for all of this. I will do what is right
The roads are covered with plastic bags, cans, For my people with all my might.
glass and various other wastes. There always per-
sists the foul smell coming from the garbage bins Shawn Georgie Shibu - 4D

and the drainage. Stray dogs and cats have their

meals from the piles of garbage which could also

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WHY COMPUTER GAMES ARE NOT THAT Why so Fickle?
BAD?
You acted one way,
If you are a parent or a teacher reading this, Before you went away.
you are going to be confused and would say Now you’ve come back like another.
“Computer games are bad!!” Well today I’m “Do this”, you had told me.
going to tell you a few reasons as to why Now you ask me why I bother.
gaming may not be so bad. Tomorrow you come to me
You tell it should’ve been done.
Although playing online games has been one Someone told me it wasn’t important.
of my favorite pastimes, I also like to play on Weren’t you that one?
my piano and play real time football with my
best friend. I have decided to write down a Viswesh Balaji Raveendran—9 B
few good points on why gaming can be good
for your brain (although my mother begs to You Are The Only You
differ )
You can shake a leg and run
So here we go, Or sing in the sun
To show you are the only one
Playing games helps you relax and improve You just need to have some fun
your mood. Show the world you are great
Sooner rather than late
Mystery RPG’S (role playing games) sharpens The haters will always hate
your mind. But just have some courage and wait
The world is a dark black night
Gun shooting games help you focus better While you are the star shining bright
(Caution: Guns in real life are a BIG NO) Those people will bow before you
Cause you are the queen with all the might
Survival games life Minecraft helps on to Hold your head up high
think in a 3D way and learn more about And reach for the sky
strategy. It also has helped me to learn many There is just one thing you need to do
scientific facts. Remember you are the only you!

Minecraft has helped me to learn about plan- Arundathi
ning and problem solving.

During the pandemic lockdown Minecraft
helped me to connect with my best friend and
reduce my boredom.

I avoid violent online games and I also try to
obey my parents about sticking to game time
limit (most of the time, although not always.

)

I hope after reading this many parents will be
encouraged to allow their children to play
online games.

Happy gaming friends!!

Isaiah P Thomas— 3F

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TEJAS 2021-22 If the Axis Powers won the Second World
War, most of Europe including the large
WHAT IF? part of the Soviet Union and the African
continent would have been ruled by
I recently saw a great Charlie Chaplin movie Germany.
called ‘The Great Dictator’ released in 1940. This
made me ponder and develop an interest in the Italy would have probably controlled parts
Second World War. ` of Africa and had full control over the
The world had witnessed the worst war ever Mediterranean Sea.
during World War II. The war between the
European powers and their colonies which The Japanese would have East Asia,
lasted from 1939-1945 saw at least 50 Southeast Asia and would even have domi-
million - 80 million deaths and destruction of nated India.
cities all over Europe and the rest of the world.
The war was fought between the Allies and the The United States would have been divided
Axis Powers and ended with the Allies securing with Japan dominating the Pacific states
the victory. and with the Rocky Mountain states
The end of World War II saw the emergence of controlled by the Nazis.
the USA and the Soviet Union as world
superpowers and the start of the Cold War. The World as we know would have been a
Germany was divided into two: East & West different place as strong dictator states
Germany, Europe was divided into Communist would have ruled and even exterminated
countries supporting the Soviet Union and the weaker and smaller states and peoples.
Capitalist states supporting the United States of Democracy would have never existed and
America. We also saw many wars like the Democratic countries like India, France,
Korean War and the Vietnam War fought Great Britain and the United States would
between the two Superpowers. have been dominated by the Axis Powers.
Now… WHAT IF?
What if the Axis Powers had won the World However, there might have been rebelled
War II uprisings in many places against the evil
Before talking about this, we must first know dictators like Adolf Hitler and Benito
who or what the Axis Powers were. Mussolini and
The Axis Powers was an alliance formed
between Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and The The world would never have experienced
Empire of Japan. peace. Maybe even there would have been a
They were also known as the Rome – Berlin Third World War to eradicate these
Axis. They fought the Allies during WWII. The dictators.
allies consisted of Great Britain, France, the
United States of America and the Soviet Union. Maybe modern conveniences like phones,
tablets and the internet would have never
The Axis Powers existed because the whole world was busy
fighting each other.

Friends, though War is considered
inhumane and unnecessary, when the worst
comes to worst it may be the only to fight
for what’s ours; For Peace Has a Price.

*This is in no way an advocation for War,
rather it’s a glance into some latent
possibilities.

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TEJAS 2021-22 Yes, there is a term that we can associate
with what this proverb teaches us. That
As the saying goes, term is Time Management. To increase the
effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of
''WISDOM is the power to put our TIME and time we have to plan and exercise conscious
our KNOWLEDGE to the proper use." control of it spent on specific activities, this
-Thomas J. Watson process is called Time Management. If in an
exam you had to miss 2-3 questions, don't
In our life we come across many quotes. If we blame it on time. But blame it on your poor
decide to apply these, it will be of significant time management. Proper Time
help in our upcoming years. One such famous Management is a one major quality that can
and important quote is, 'Time and Tide wait for ensure a person's success in the future.
none.' by Geoffrey Chaucer. Do you know why
we compare Time and Tide? What is the Behind every successful person there are
similarity between them? Well, this old English several qualities like determination, concen-
Proverb has a very simple yet profound mean- tration, hard-work, confidence, and courage
ing. This adage means that both time and tide and time management. They knew how to
are uncontrollable, that they cannot be stopped manage their professional life yet make
or retrieved in any way. time for their personal matters. The true
moral of the proverb is to not waste time,
The aforementioned idiom is apt in today’s and always be punctual. It is significant for
world. Just like how the clock is indicating, students, professionals, businessmen, and
Time never stops, it is incessant. As the world is others, telling them to respect the time.
moving at a fast pace nobody has got time to
waste. Chaucer's words bring a deep Only if we value time and be prepared to
understanding in us of the most precious thing face any hindrance, we will achieve success.
a person can have, time. Because if time is If we waste time, we wouldn’t be prepared
misused, we cannot regain it. to face the adversities that come in our way
and finally will end up as a failure.
Most of us have read the story of the race Learning to save and value time is not a
between the tortoise and the rabbit. After mammoth task, with apt planning and
reading the story you must be sure that ‘Time commitment I am sure all of us can flourish.
and Tide wait for none’. Because the tortoise
worked hard and utilized the time so he was Remember,
able to succeed in the race. Our life is also like
that; to achieve success we must make best use "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet
of the time available. Only then we will be able come. We have only Today. LET US
to achieve success in life. Time goes on steadily BEGIN."
and it is inevitable. The proverb advises us not - Mother Teresa
to waste time, and to utilize it to the maximum.
Just like the old saying, 'The thrown stone and Athulya Jayadevan - 8E
told words cannot be taken back'. The adage
advises us to think before speaking because
what is told, can't be taken back. In the same
manner, if we waste time then there is no way
to reclaim it.

This holds true for everyone, from the richest of
celebrities to commoners. I am sure many of us
have faced situations where we had wished we
could turn back time. We can wish but this is
never going to happen. But is there any term
that we can associate with this proverb?

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The Three Worlds How blissful was that moment
All because of that sunflower
To be hovering in space, While others sit and That crossed my desolate way
lay, To remind me, ‘You are enough.’

Is a better replacement Caren Ann Suresh—11E

Than having a bad day. But as I travelled far,

I seemed to know That I will have a scar If I
ignored a ‘no’.

I reach my destination, With nobody to guide, My Window
With no information, With nothing to decide. At my waking moment to a morning-glory at my
Hesitation went with me, As I walked towards window
it, My senses are like a beautiful window
Shown with options of three, Came the A world of light streams through the panes of my
confusion hit. eyes
A world of sound I listen through the crack of my
One was of loved ones, But has a pinch of an- ears
ger, Second was full of guns, The guns of pure A world of smell I experience through my nostrils.
rancour. Third was of the world, The world of In my Heart there are many closed and open win-
the unknown, Which isn't fully pearled, dows
A place where no one’s alone. My emotions, swelling to burst out of it
To choose between them, Is a difficult task. Open the window of your heart and let your spirit
But your heart is a gem, Whom you should ask. speak
Believing it, Open the window of your Mind and let wisdom
Transports you to the dream, To not to, increase
Enters the hard level of extreme Open the window of your face and smile at ease.
From My mother’s womb, a window to the world
Malavika Happey Athimattathil - 8A My blessed life is cherished by all at home
Through the window of opportunity, I take my
The Sunflower chances
Through the window of present, I slip into the
As I walked down the weary road future
By my side, my troubles along Through the window of life, I set out on an
My hope dissolved, confidence adventure.
In smithereens and heart broken In my redemption, my deeds are a window to
But then my eye went far than it could, heaven
To view a small sunflower amidst My fate is in the hands of my Redeemer
In a field of roses smiling alone But in life there are some bitter pills to swallow.
When poverty comes in at the door, love flies out
How peculiar I thought! the window.
To see something so strange However, Life is much more successfully looked
But the joy it brought along, at from a single window.
My face radiant with a smile,
A feeling I’ve never felt before Dave Rino—11

Time and Tide wait for None

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TEJAS 2021-22 else in the world. She was about to be taken
away by the sea waves. My wife stood there
The Moon who has a face! weeping for help. In a fraction of second, I
I could not sleep all night jumped into the waters and caught hold of
Because I feel that the moon gives me a smile! her trembling tiny palms. She was panting,
I look at the window all night but I could still see the happiness in her
I feel that the moon has a face eyes as she was being rescued. She hugged
Is it happy or is it trying to make me happy? me tightly and in her soft and sober voice
Is it trying to scare me? she whispered into my right ear, “I love you
Or is it trying to make friends who is loving? dad”, tears rolled down my cheeks. I
I could be it’s friend hugged her tightly and moved on. As the
When I be it’s friend, I will gaze at the window cool sea water touched my feet, I opened
all night.. my eyes. Alas! I am still here! It’s been two
years and I haven’t seen my kids and
Irin Rachel Mathews—6 E family, with this pandemic stranded here in
solitude. Longing for those beautiful days to
Life in the Time of Pandemic come back. As the stunning red sun touches
the breezy blue sea, my thoughts began
When the waves crashed into the sea rocks, my racing down the memory lane and I began
thoughts were worn-out. Life has blown away coughing. Struggling for a whiff of air. My
as a huge tornado that blows all the joy and life is hanging on a thread. Memories and
liveliness. I lost the inner sense of mine, my thoughts intertwined visit me whenever I
heart is shattered, my brain is frozen and my regain my consciousness and my life is at
thoughts? What thoughts? Thoughts had the mercy of that machine called ‘the
already been burned into ashes years ago. The ventilator.’ Covid19 has eaten up my lungs.
cool breeze, the tranquil music and the I stare at the kind face of the nurse.
beautiful, serene scene took me back to my Kindness smeared with sympathy, but I
vacation times, years back. One Friday evening, must live for my children and my wife need
I walked alongside the beach, holding the hands me badly. God, will you help me to be with
of both my kids along with my wife. After a my family again and I don’t want to die
long walk, we all sat down on the beachside, here in this hospital. My befuddled
making sandcastles, picked-up seashells, swam thoughts started racing fervently and I am
in the salty sea water and spent a happy time not able to breathe…I a..m…n..o..t …….
with fun and laughter. Soon comes an ice-cream
man with the chilled ice treats. We treated Akshith Rajesh—10I
ourselves with yummy ice-creams. Then, as my
little daughter walked towards the sea, I
followed her cute tiny footsteps. But she didn’t
stop there! Fascinated by a floating jelly fish,
she moved on to catch it and play with it! My
poor little baby girl didn’t think about anything

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Our Altered Lifestyle The Deadly Coronavirus
At the start of this year,
What makes us run away in fear? A huge problem became bigger,
A gun shot, you might say. It instilled a sense of fear,
But it isn’t needed anymore, That caused a worldwide trigger.
To make us flee horror,
For now, a sneeze is more than enough The trigger was pulled for a lockdown,
To scare us away. A phenomenon rare in its happening,
Economies slipped to a slowdown,
When do we buy masks? The countries had felt a nasty sting.
During a dust storm, you might say,
That too very rarely. People are dying every day,
But not anymore, And many being tested positive,
For a sneeze is more than enough, It’s showing no sign of going away,
To make us rush to the shop, The virus is ruthless, anti-supportive.
And buy as many masks as possible.
So, please stay at home till the end,
Look at the way our world has changed, And wash your hands regularly,
Look at the way this crisis has hit us hard, Don’t let its lifetime extend,
Our lifestyle has been altered, We must defeat the coronavirus as early.
All for our good,
Yet we can’t return to our normal life, Vismaya Vadana—12B
For we become so much used to trying to keep
ourselves safe.

Evanna Sarah Brijesh — 7F

Perception
A thousand likes
Oh! Some dislikes
The whole day revolves around this thought
A million friends who I see
And not one I know
Trapped in this virtual world
I am cut off from reality
What’s the truth and what’s a lie
My heart
Is forever searching
I blink my eyes and realize
We are but moments that rise
It’s in all that I seek
And in all that I perceived

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My Day at the Ocean Blue My Experience as a Young Director, Actor,
My half yearly exams got over. I was relieved and a Scriptwriter
after having spent hours of study. It had been I have always been enamored and
quite a while since I had been outside. So, my impressed by the films I have seen on big
parents decided to take me out to the beach to screens. The hero’s dramatic entry
enjoy the nature’s bountiful beauty. fascinated me the most, along with
It was a fine morning, we got up early. The sky unexpected twist in the plot. Watching
was blue and the chirping of the birds quite a lot of movies in different genres, I
welcomed the new morn. I packed my bag with was keen on working on short films to
sun cream, two set of clothes, mints, cookies, create awareness among the public. But I
water, umbrella and beach towel. My parents had no idea how to channelize this desire of
bought buckets and spades for all of us. mine and make this dream of mine come
Surprisingly my parents had invited some of true.
our close friends too.
As we journeyed my friends shared some hilari- Little did I know this dream of mine will
ous incidents that happened in their classes. soon become a reality. One afternoon, after
When we reached the beach, we started the regular virtual class, I was happily
building sandcastles (though none of us were lolling on the sofa, enjoying the delicious
really any good at it). We collected all kinds of banana fritters and crispy crunchy onion
shells and we decided to display our artistic pakoras, browsing over the phone and I
skill by painting it. Later we played splashing was occasionally looking at the mischievous
water at each other. While we were having fun, pigeons munching on the little plants, as if
a little girl’s ball fell into the water, and she eating a scrumptious vegetable biryani with
burst into tears. We felt sorry for her. None of raita and Gulab Jamuns. My lazy nature
us knew to swim. Thankfully the ball was not inhibited me from driving away the
too far from the shore. Without wasting a mo- naughty pigeons, thus proving me, to be a
ment, we held our hands together and jumped kind and sympathetic soul. Anyways, I was
in, grabbed the ball, and returned it to the little gazing at the balcony watching the naughty
girl. Her cute little face was lit with a smile. It ones and then suddenly a message popped
was a proud moment for all of us. up on the phone. The message was posted
After a lot of fun, we were exhausted. We in my class group, well, it was from my
decided to eat garlic bread and scrambled eggs. class teacher who had sent us the brochure
For dessert we had chocolate and almond cake. of the Widening Horizon Television of
Later in the afternoon people gathered to collect Bhavans inviting participants for short film
the trash that were littered all over. We volun- making. With much curiosity and
teered and actively involved in beach cleaning. boundless enthusiasm on my nerves, I
We were happy that we were a part of this decided to direct a film along with my
noble venture. That day was probably one of classmates. I motivated my peers and
the best days of my life. We also found a new fortunately 7 extended their support in this
‘friend’, it was a starfish. We put him in a maiden venture of mine. Some of my
bucket of water and named him “Starly” I must members were in India but they readily
say, it was one of the most adventurous days of agreed to shoot scenes and send it. The
my life. short film featured around the theme of
Ameya Hari Bhaskaran—6C building a crime free nation for a better
tomorrow.

I started preparing the script in April,
completed by May, and then our team held
meetings for rehearsals in late June, then we
started the recording. Recording was a
herculean task. As a director, I had a tough
time to push my team ahead to be proactive
in sending the videos for editing. By
mid-July, we were able to receive all the

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TEJAS 2021-22 It seems the trees are completely bare,
Just like a head without any hair.
videos for compiling. The script was lengthy, so The blossoms are withered,
we had to cut short the scenes to ensure we do And not a snake has slithered.
not overshoot the time. So, the main editors of
our team Aurick, Evan and Joel helped me Smooth and cold, frosty white,
review, revise and redraft the entire script along The realm looks good enough to bite.
with the assistance of other team members The trees are still stripped,
Arjun, Aliza and Roshini. But spring is coming to get them whipped.
Our film was wrapped up towards the end of
July and only editing was left. So, we edited the The flowers are back,
scenes within the next 10 days and submitted it Like perfumes on a rack.
in August. We did all that we could do to make Just like that season come, and seasons go,
it appealing and picture-perfect toiling hard That is just nature’s flow.
for 5 long months to make our project a
hit. It was a fruitful and enriching Misba Kazim Parkar—8A
experience for me directing, acting,
scripting and editing the film along with my
team. As a team we did an amazing job,
working ceaselessly with utmost dedicated
towards this project, and it was like we
accomplished an ethereal masterpiece!

Gayathri Saju— 9A Oh Virus!
The streets are empty
Nature’s Flow With no entry
Times come and times go, People use sanitizers everywhere,
Just like seasons but not so slow. Because they knew they couldn’t bear
Rains and blossoms are expected,
But extreme heat and cold are resented. The cases increase day-by-day!
Please don’t stay
The sun is shining overhead, The vacations are now rare
Come on, stop acting like you are dead Because Covid doesn’t care!
Get your hat and get your shades,
And get to the beach before the heat fades. Oh Virus! Oh Virus!
Just go away
I always pray,
Everyday

I want to go to,
My Motherland
Go away,
That’s my demand!

Arya Jain Kumar—6 C

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TEJAS 2021-22 Last but not the least, with all these qualities
put up together sports educates us on how
LESSONS WE LEARN THROUGH SPORTS to be a wonderful leader, like the former
Sports is an amazing platform which teaches us captain of the Indian cricket team also
the meaning of life. It serves as a stimulus to known as captain cool Mahendra Singh
learn many life lessons and get a grip to face the Dhoni.
challenges in life. Sport is a great vehicle for Sports isn’t just a part of life, it is life itself.
teaching and developing qualities within People who choose sports as their platform
children which include its capacity to develop will surely be the ones with all the good
self-esteem, regulate behavior and habits, learn qualities which are essential to live a life.
leadership and communication skills, and
develop resilience when things don’t go as Sumitra Murugaiyan —8 E
planned.
In life, you need to believe in yourself before Lollypop
others start believing in you. It takes courage Nina is a ten-year-old girl. She was an
and belief in your own self to get into the field all-rounder in the class. On the way to
and face your rivals. To have an innate and school, she used to visit the nearby candy
strong belief in yourself is one of the best life shop. The beautiful lollypops in different
lessons sports teaches us. colours fascinated her very much.
Next comes ‘RESPECT’, a quality which is very One day after the school on the way back to
important to succeed in life or to live life. It is her home, she was licking a lollypop. Seeing
always necessary to respect all people in the this lollypop her father enquired about it.
world irrespective of his/her standards. Respect He asked her ‘where did you get this
is having a regard for other people and their lollypop from?’ She simply replied that she
lives; it is showing compassion and empathy to got it from her teacher. While listening to
those around us. her reply, father had some doubt. He
In sports, no matter what your opinion is about questioned her again and again and at last
the opponent, you must RESPECT them. By she agreed that she had stolen money from
using this as the foundation to build our her father’s drawer.
communities and our sport, we can meet one Father didn’t shout at her, but he advised
another across borders and boundaries, learn to her, saying that even if you are talented,
compete as friends, and to trust one another you cannot win in life unless and until you
despite being in opposition. When we start with stay true to yourself and others around you.
the simple action of respecting one another’s Moral: Honesty is the best policy.
differences, we can be transformed and
transform others. It is also upon the platform of Milia Anna Rajesh 2B
RESPECT for oneself and for others that peace
in life can be achieved.
Then comes accepting the failure with dignity.
Sports teaches you how to accept your failure,
to ponder on why and how it happened and to
make a change for it in the future, to be a better
individual.
When you see any match, for example
badminton, once the game is over the player
who lost the match goes and shakes his hand
with the winner with a big smile on his face this
despite his loss and the opponent’s victory. This
shows the true spirit of sports revealing that the
one who lost the game is indeed a winner too.
This is how sports teaches us how to accept
failure with dignity.

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INDIA’S STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE of the country and live a peaceful and
Our country, India is the largest democratic independent life.
country in the world and the people living here The people of India did attack the British
are having all freedom and are enjoying them, and after many years of relentless battling
like freedom of speech and expression, freedom and negotiation, the British finally gave in.
to form associations and unions, freedom to Thereafter, they finally agreed to leave
move freely throughout the territory of India. India but on one condition that Muslims
But now-a-days people are so busy in their should have a separate country of their
work that they completely forget to spare some own. At first, the congress denied such a
time to pay tribute to those freedom fighters demand but later they were indirectly
whose strenuous effort enabled us and the forced to agree to it because of the pressure
upcoming generation’s life a lot more easy and of Muslim league. Since being the minority,
fruitful. they were afraid of being outcasted by the
In the early 1600’s, the British came to India and other members of the Congress. So, the
established the East India Company as queen Partition happened on 15 August 1947 and
Elizabeth-I gave a charter to The East India the rulers were given choice to join India or
Company and this charter gave them the be an independent nation or join Pakistan.
permission to trade with India, the bird of gold. In those days, many riots broke out and due
When the British arrived, they saw huge to this people travelled from Pakistan to
deposits of gold and due to their greed, they India and vice versa. Most of them were
wanted to obtain all the gold. So, they slowly slaughtered and the trains that were used to
started fortifying around their trade warehouse transport these people came back loaded
and gradually increased their land area with corpses. The railway station looked as
day-by-day, and knowing that India has a if it was a mortuary.
system where there is one ruler for every To sum up, India’s freedom was restored
province, they started to create conflicts among with blood, angry and hatred between the
the rulers and to enter in their army so that they Hindus and the Muslims which can be still
get updated of every decision made in the seen even today in a lesser quantity. So,
palace. As the days rolled on, they began to live whatever we are today is because of our
among common people. Indians accepted these brave martyrs who helped us gain
uninvited guests as we treat the guest as God independence from the British. It is due to
and we respected the invaders of 17th century as their hardships we can walk, play, and even
well. Hence, by taking advantage of this live freely in India. It is true that such
attitude of Indians towards them, they played freedom and pleasures are the result of the
on the beliefs and slowly became officers and effort of the people who lived before
started to demote the Indian rulers in the eyes independence and drafted the Democratic
of the common people rising in power either by form of government for our country. Had
cheating the rulers or by force. they not been there, we would have still
Gradually their plans came to fruition and been in bondage. Hence, we all must salute
when they rose to power, they started to torture and be grateful to the people who gave
the poor Indians in various ways. However, this India independence, these freedom
did not go unnoticed, Lal Bahadur Shastri, fighters are the reason we live and
Sukhdev, Tantia tope, Bhagat Singh, Subhash breathe as we do. They have given birth
Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru and a lot more to a new India which has now become a
personalities understood the changes taking country filled with peace, tranquillity, and
place in their country and these were the people happiness.
who first wished for an Independent India. As
the British continued exploiting Hindustan and Om Bhatnagar — 9 B
its resources, the people started fighting for
India as they realized how the Britons were
deceiving them and looting India. So together
they joined hands to throw these invaders out

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Lessons to Learn from the Sun think we should too.
“The Sun comes up; the Sun goes down. It goes Yeah, the Sun gives out light. It provides us
round and round.” Each morning, we see the conditions for survival. But have you ever
Sun rising and each evening, we see it setting. It thought about it in the Sun’s point of view?
goes up and down, up and down each day, It burns each day to give us light. And I’m
though we seldom notice it. When we see it in pretty sure that the Sun is not enjoying it at
the right way, the Sun has so much to teach us all. But this teaches us another life lesson:
in life. And let me tell you why I think so... There is no success without hard work. You
Without the Sun, none of us would have cannot expect miracles to happen when you
existed. For life, light is indispensable. What I’m haven’t worked hard for it. Whether it’s an
basically trying to say is being the ultimate exam or an interview or a presentation, if
source of light, the Sun makes a huge difference you put your heart and soul into it, you will
in our lives, doesn’t it? That’s exactly how we succeed, trust me.
need to live too. Our presence in the world Last but not the least, light is a symbol of
must make a difference, a positive one, of hope. Haven’t you noticed that no matter
course. Each one of us has light inside us. how bad last night was there is always light
Whether we emit that light or not is completely in the morning? You might have bad days,
our decision. Let your light shine in the world. but don’t worry, good days are coming.
Let it give hope to the hopeless and happiness You will be happy by how everything
to the unhappy. Do not let the light inside you happened the way it did in the end. Just like
go waste. That would be tragic, and a huge loss someone said, “When it rains, it pours. But
to the world, because the world needs more soon, the Sun shines again. Stay positive.
positive people like you. Better days are coming.” So, keep going,
Like I said in the beginning, most of us don’t won’t you?
notice the Sun, even though it’s right before our The celestial body that gives us gleaming
eyes each day. But our lack of appreciation light each day has so much to teach us. But
doesn’t make the Sun stop doing its duties in that’s the beauty of nature, isn’t it? If you
the most responsible way possible. People look at the flowers, the animals or the
might not always appreciate you, but that mountains, the right way, they give you
shouldn’t break your heart or reduce the light lessons, and that too, very valuable ones. So
that you emit in the world. Expectations can let us take an oath from today, to shine like
ruin your life. Do not expect anything from the Sun, even if we aren’t appreciated, to
anyone. Rather, live up to your own beat our battles with determination, and
expectations, make yourself happy and spread rise above all our problems, to work hard
that free gift of happiness in the world. for the goals that we dream of and of
Everyday might not be a good day for us, right? course, to spread hope and light wherever
There are some days that are so messed up that we go and do our best to make a difference
you feel like giving up. But have you noticed in the world.
something? No matter if there was a
thunderstorm or a tornado the previous day, Hannah Rael Zachariah—10E
the Sun is always up in the morning, beating its
battles and not ready to give up. And I think we
have so much to learn from that. Life is not
easy. It’s hard, it’s cruel and sometimes, totally
not fair. But, the problems in our life shouldn’t
discourage us or make us lose heart. Rather, it
should make us even stronger, and mold
ourselves to something that cannot be broken.
The Sun doesn’t care if it was snowing or
raining heavily the day before, it’s ready to emit
light and display its glorious beauty the next
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Importance of Financial Literacy among Teens Sunshine or Internet?
This article highlights the importance of financial
literacy among teens. An individual like no other,
If we start learning about finance in our early life, With a bubbly character.
it provides us with ample opportunities to apply Living her life to the full.
them in real life. There are many books and Enjoying her lovely teens.
websites which help us learn more about finance. Talents sprouting from everywhere,
Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Make Your Child a Trying to fit in this confusing world.
Money Genius are a few great examples. Young Dreams and hopes trapped in her eccentric
Investors’ Society is a website where we can mind,
register for free. There are some informative But didn’t foresee the danger that approach
online courses like: Money Bootcamp, What is her.
Investing? and so on. Wharton Global Investment She had the world in her hands
is a competition for high school students to learn Which she tamed to be a dear pet
more about investing and how to work as a team. And within time it became an obsession
TGCC is another global competition where A beast that would tear her apart.
students are given a case and asked to find a Where did the ocean of talents vanish?
solution in a week. The dancing, singing, drawing & crafts
Financial Literacy will show us how to manage Now no longer exists any talent,
our money, save and invest it wisely. Wise
investments will help us stay away from debt. It Clicking on the phone is the new era.
will help us attain adequate savings to reach our The new generation has begun,
goals in life. It has been proved that a personal There is good to seek yet bad to reach.
finance education program in the later stages of Now outdoor repels and internet attracts.
our life have very limited effect. In this new age, will we survive or raze
The Six basic principles to build our wealth as ourselves.
soon as possible and not live a paycheck-to-
paycheck life are: Ananya Jayadevan—10J
Make financial freedom your number one priority
(save at least 75% of your income) -
Actively boost your income by side hustles like
tutoring, informative channels etc.
Invest in assets which will give you back. (Real
estate, stocks, compound interest).
Automate (Automatically pay off your credit
card).
Have a clear understanding on where you are
losing money.
Stay away from things you don’t need.
According to John W Rogers, a maestro in
investing “Financial literacy is just as important in
life as other basics”
Financial Literacy is a paramount part in our lives
because it will help us lead a stress-free life.
Friends, we should be careful with our money. It
has the potential to save us or trap us in its jaws.
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Sunny Alex - 11 E The Flower
DISTRESS OF FAUNA AND FLORA There was a flower in my garden,
A beautiful, colourful, and magical one,
Whenever the earth quakes, Its petals were heavy on the ground,
The forests shake. Its colours were so magical too.
When the storms attack forests
The crazy winds tear through the trees like a child The bright colours were bright as the sun,
tearing a piece of paper. That made my eyes glow at night.
When I touch it, it folds and goes?
Boom and the flames of a bushfire appear, As if it’s shy to see me
are the cause of the animals turned to ash here.
It’s as if nature wants, It dances in the day and sleeps at night,
To wipe away all But sad when the sun goes down.
Cleanse that we’ve soiled. At night I see its mighty glory,
The ability to glow like a star
The lions snarled when the trees rattled,
The sound of the crackling fire But on wings of mist, one day,
Trembled the trees It became a butterfly and away it flew.
When lions roared higher. I cried and asked, “Will you ever come back”?

As I listen to this in refrain, It answered “Maybe ......’
Which is played upon the squiggles of the worms,
By the pitter - patter sound of the rain. Flora Ann Bobby— 6B

Rashika Senthil Kumar - 7 F Growing Older
Days just go on and on in a loop
Fear Every day seems the same
Fear a fright that fails you, Similar walkways, similar work fronts
Fear a friend that neglects you, we keep doing the same things again and
Fear a thought that stops you, again
But fear is what keeps you vigilant.
Fear a road which remains incomplete, But we become a little older day by day
But it’s up to you to make that road intact. With every coming day our lives become
Fear, when tamed, makes you a better individual, shorter
It’s not as malice as you think. Shouldn’t we take a little risk
It’s what makes you as valiant as a knight, And live our lives to the best we can?
It’s alright to feel these frights,
As it helps you to go more heights. If we live our lives right now
Only, if you tackle it with foresight. we won’t look back and regret our choices
we will be happy knowing
Niranjan H Nirmal – 7 E we lived our lives to the best we could

Kaashvi Subin Jagdish—8E

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A GIRL'S DREAM CROSSROADS

When I look into the mirror Since high school, I was in a dilemma on which subject
There is somebody else looking back at me. combinations to take for my 11th grade. My parents
I see all the flaws and errors, wanted to keep all options open and asked me to take
But are those mistakes mine to be? Bio-Math. They took me for a career assessment where
I came to know about my strength and weaknesses.
I just want to be free Hence why I finally decided to take commerce as my
And not a picture perfect me. main and I love the fact that I could come to such a
I don’t want anyone telling me who to be decision on my own. Thus, I ended up passing my
Cause I want to be me. first crossroad in my life.
What is a Crossroad? According to the Oxford Dic-
Like a bird, I will soar so high! tionary, “A Crossroad is a point in which one has to
I will fly until I touch the sky, make a crucial decision, which may have far reaching
And I will show the world consequences in their lives”. It will be the point in our
I’m a special little girl! life when we find ourselves confused and very much
frightened. We will be worried that we might be tak-
Yeah, the world will push me down. ing the wrong path. I believe we should ask ourselves
I don’t need a silly crown. a few questions before taking such an important a
I’m not just a flower on earth. decision, since our life is going to be filled with
I will decide what's my worth. crossroads maybe it be now or a few years hence.
1) What is really important to us?
I just want to be free, In the battle of head and heart, we should be truthful
And not a picture perfect me. to ourselves. We shouldn’t take decisions to please
I don’t want anyone telling me who to be, others. As long as we don’t hurt anyone by our
Cause I want to be me. decisions we will be just fine. Never be a people
pleaser.
Arundhathi Jayadevan—6 C 2) Will the road we take help us grow?
We should come out of our comfort zone. We will
A SHIP IN THE STORM have to tread on paths which might not be familiar to
My heart beats seeing the dark sky us. But it will help us grow as a person.
My eyes quake by seeing the waves roar 3) What does your instinct tell you?

The stormy seas as dark as coal Instinct is considered as the highest form of
Preventing ships to reach their goal
They are no longer with us, abandoned at sea, intelligence. We should ask ourselves, Am I happy?
Some severely battered by storms.
Others in much misery Or Do I feel miserable? If we feel that we will never be

My soul yearns to bring them to shore. happy in situation or a place, just drop it. There is
And put their shattered hopes back together,
Provide them with a new sense of hope nothing more important than our peace of mind. Get
Therefore, they can gracefully sail again.
help from people who will tell you the truth, people
Manna Mariam Shibu—7 E
who love you, who care for you, who are your all-time

well-wishers…your Parents, Grandparents or your

Best friends

According to Tom Peters “If you are not confused, you

are not paying attention”.

Disclaimer: Any opinion or view in this article solely

belongs to the author and does not represent any

person or situation, in such a scenario please not that

it is purely coincidental.

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मम दशे ः

मम दशे ः भारतम् अपस्त | अस्माकंा दशे े अष्टववशां पत: ए पि जे अब्दलु ् कलाम् (अवलु ् िकीर् जेइनलु पब्दन्
राज्यापन अष्ट के न्रशापसतप्रदशे ाः च सपन्त | भारतस्य राजधानी अब्दलु ् कलाम्) भारतस्य एकादशः राष्ट्रिपतः (२००२-
ददल्ली नगरम् अपस्त | भारतस्य राष्ट्रीय ििी मयरू ः अपस्त | २००७) आसीत् | कलाम् “पमपसल मान” इपत नाम्ना
भारतस्य राष्ट्रीय िषु ्िां कमलम अपस्त | अर गगंा ा, यमुना , प्रपितः अपस्त | सः महान् वैज्ञापनकः आसीत् | सः
गोदावरी , कावेरी आदद प्रमुखनद्ः प्रवहपन्त | भारतम् बहु समिथः नीपतज्ञः अपि आसीत् | कलाम् महोदयस्य जन्म
सुन्दरः दशे ः अपस्त | (१५ ददनाङ्के अक्तू बरमासे १९३१तमे वर्षे ) रामशे ्वरे

मम दशे स्य नाम भारतम् अपस्त I अपस्मन् दशे े अभवत् | ए पि जे अबदलु ् कलाम् आकाश-यन्रपनमाथण
पववधमतस्य जनाः कु शपलनः वसपन्त I अस्माकम् दशे े पवद्ाां अिठत् | भारतस्य पनवृत्ःे उन्नतेः च
द्वाववांशपतः सांपवददत भार्षाः सपन्त I अस्माकम् दशे स्य प्रधानकारणकः कलाम् महोदयः आसीत् | कलामस्य
राष्ट्रीयक्रीडा यपष्टकन्दकु क्रीडा अपस्त I चतरु ङ्गस्य पनयाणथ म् (२७ ददनाङ्के जलु ाई मासस्य २०१५ तमे
आपवष्कारमपि भारतदशे े एव जातम् I भारतस्य राजधानी वर्ष)े मघे ालयाराज्ये अभवत् | ए पि जे अबदलु ् कलाम्
ददल्लीनगरम् अपस्त I अस्माकम् दशे स्य प्रधानमन्री नरेन्र एकः महान् िुरुर्षः आसीत् | वयां सवे कलामस्य
मोदीमहोदयः अपस्त I अस्माकम् रापष्ट्रयध्वजे रयः रंागाः सपन्त I स्मरणाम् सदा कररष्यामः |
अस्माकम् दशे े पवपवधाः पवख्याताः स्वातन्यसमरसपै नकाः अपि
सपन्त I मम दशे ः अपतसुन्दरः अपस्त I

अपभरामी राममूरतथः अपिवशे ् शाजन् अपिता राजशे ्
अष्टमी किा
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ससंा ्कृ तभार्षा

सांस्कृ तभार्षा पवश्वस्य प्राचीनतमा श्रेष्ठतमा च भार्षा अपस्त। मोहन् दास् करमचन्द् गान्धी महोदयस्य जन्म अक्तोबर
सांस्कृ तभार्षा दवे भार्षा, दवे वाणी इपत मन्यते। ससां ्कृ तभार्षा मासस्य पद्वतीये ददनाङ्के भारते अभवत् । सः एकः
सवभथ ार्षाणाां जननी अपस्त, तस्मात् सवरे ्षु प्रदशे रे ्षु जनाः भारतीयः न्यायवादी आसीत् । तस्य जन्मददनम्
अस्याः आदरां कु वपथ न्त । बहूपन काव्यापन, शास्त्रग्रन्िाः च गापन्धजयपन्तः इपत रूिणे पवख्यातमवे ।
सांस्कृ तभार्षायाां पलपखताः सपन्त । रामायणम्, महाभारतम्, गापन्धजयपन्तमहोत्सवः एकः राष्ट्रीयोत्सवः सवरे ्षांा
वदे ाः, उिपनर्षदः, अिशथ ास्त्रः:, िरु ाणापन, मनुस्मपृ तः, च जनानांा अवकाशददवसः च अपस्त । एर्षः महात्मा
सांस्कृ तभार्षायांा एव पवरपचताः सपन्त । संास्कृ तभार्षा अतीव अवहसंा ायाः उद्बोधकः अपस्त । उदारकः एर्षः महािुरुर्षः,
सरला, सरसा च भवपत। ससंा ्कृ तभार्षा एका पवशुदध् ा अस्य महात्मा इपत नाम्नः अिथः भवपत "महात्मन्"
एवम् अपतरमणीया च भार्षा अपस्त। अस्या: गौरवां पवदशे ेर्षु अिवा "सज्जनः" इपत । रवीन्रनाि ठाकु रेण इदंा
अपि अपस्त। एर्षा भार्षा जीवने,मागदथ शथने एवंा जीवनस्य प्रिमतया महात्मा इपत िदां तस्मै प्रयकु ्तम,् यत् िश्चात्
ससंा ्कारे अपि रष्टुंा शक्यते । भारतस्य ससंा ्कृ त:े आधार: लोके पवख्यातंा च अभवत् । सवे जनाः तां स्नहे ने बािू
ससंा ्कृ तभार्षा एव अपस्त, संसा ्कृ तंा पवना नैव सांस्कृ पत:। जयतु इपत नाम्ना आह्वयपन्त । भारतीयाः जनाः तां
सांस्कृ तम् ! ‘भारतस्य जनकः’ इपत समादरंा संबा ोधयपन्त ।

धरररी आचायाथ अपिता टागोर्
नवमी किा अष्टमी किा

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नरेन्र मोदी

एकदा अब्राहाम् पलन्कन् महोदयः अवदत् यत् "गोपलकायाः राणी लक्ष्मीबाई झााँसी राज्यस्य राणी आसीत् । एर्षा १९
बलवत्रा शलाका अपस्त l एतद् वचनंा अत्यपधक नीपतशास्त्रस्य ददने नवेम्बरमासस्य १८२८ तमे वर्षथ जन्म अलभत।
एवां जनापधित्यस्य वचनम् अपस्त यपस्मन् जनानांा मतशपक्तः अस्याः जनकस्य नाम मोरोिन्त ताबंा े, मातुः नाम
एव उल्लेखनीया I एकै क जनस्य मतपनश्चयंा एव पनणथयंा करोपत भागीरिीबाई च् आसीत् । अस्याः वास्तवम् नाम
यत् एकस्य दशे स्य समृपधः अिवा शोचनीयावस्िा I एवां दशे स्य मपणकरणथका इपत आसीत् ।एतस्याः जन्म् वाराणसी राज्ये
जनाः एव कः अस्य राज्यस्य शासकः भपवतंुा योग्यः इपत पवर्षये अभवत् । एतस्याः िपतः राजा गङ्गाधर् राओ नवे ाल्करः
पनणयथ म् कु वपथ न्त I पप्रय जनाः ! पचन्तयन्तु सवे यत् किां आसीत् ।१८५८ तमे वर्षथ राणी लक्ष्मीबाईमहोदयायाः
भारतदशे स्य जनाः जनापधित्यमवलाबं ्य किां नेतारंा स्वीकु वपथ न्त, पनधनम् अभवत।्
एवां लोकतन्रवादी एकः नते ा किां भारतदशे स्य सम्यक् शासनंा
करोपत तद्वारा किां भारतस्य उत्मंा शासनंा करोपत वेदश्री िारटल्
इत्याददपवर्षयाणाम् पचन्तनंा अवश्यां करणीयम् एवंा किंा एकः सप्तमी किा
लोकतन्रवादी नेता राज्यस्य भरणंा संाक्यक् करोपत इपत
वचनस्य उत्रमवे ् भवपत श्रीमान् नरेन्रमोदी महोदयः I अस्माद्
एव कारणात् मम पप्रयः राष्ट्रीयनते ा भवपत महान् नरेन्रमोदी
महोदयः I अहंा नरेन्रमोदी महोदयस्य समादरंा प्रकटयापम, यः
मम पप्रयनते ा भवपत I तस्य जीवकिा अनके जनानांा हृदये
पवश्वासां नयपत यिा सः किां एकः चाय-आिपणकात् भारतस्य
माननीय प्रधान मन्री अभवत् I सः एक आदशःथ राजनीपतज्ञः
अपस्त I सः साहाय्यपनयोगिुरुर्षः अपस्त यः तीव्रसमाजसेवकः
च I सः अनके योजनानाम् आपवष्कताथ यिा स्वच्छभारत
अपभयानम्, िी एम् दकसान योजना, प्रधानमन्री दकसान
िने ्र्षन् योजना, मेक् इन् इपडडया ... आदयः I अहां सवथदा
ईश्वरस्य प्रािनथ ांा करोपम यत् ‘महोदयाय अस्मै दीघायथ ुः यच्छतु
दवे ’ इपत I एर्षः सदा जनान् सवे त,े एवां कोरट कोरट जनानांा

हृदये एर्षः पवश्वासां लभते च I

अतलु ् सपनल् कु मार्
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मम प्ररे णा – इन्रा नोपय

इन्रा कृ ष्णमरू तथः नोपय - एका िरु ी, भपगनी, जननी, नापयका च सम्राट् भरत: महाभारतकाले हपस्तनिुरराज्यस्य सम्राट्
भवपत । सा चने ्न-ै नगरात् आगच्छपत । चने ्नई नगरस्य आसीत् | सम्राट् भरत: हापस्तनिरु स्य िवू थसम्राट् एवंा
एकस्मात् ग्रामात् आगत्य तदनन्तरम् अमरे रका दशे म् अगच्छत् । दषु ्यन्तस्य िुरः च आसीत् | राज्ञः भरतस्य माता दवे ी
सा एका प्रगपतशीला प्रपतभा, उत्मा नापयका इत्यादद नाम्ना शकु न्तला आसीत् | सम्राट् भरत: कु रुवशां स्य सम्राट्
प्रपसधा अभवत् । इन्रा िञ्चाशत् वयपस िपे ससको इपत आसीत् | भरत: महा बलवान,् न्यायपप्रय:, बपु धमान् च
पवख्यातससां ्िायाः सी ई ओ उिापधना पवभपू र्षता एव । सा आसीत् | राजा भरत: हापस्तनिरु राज्यस्य शासनंा
तस्याः नते तृ ्वगणु ने एव पवजयी अभवत् । इन्रा नोपय सदा मम सपवस्तरम् अकरोत् | राजा भरत: चक्रवती सम्राट् आसीत्
उत्मा प्ररे णा भवपत । अहम् ताां दषृ ््वा मम जीवने प्ररे णाां लभे । | सम्राट् भरतः िाडडवानाां कौरवाणाां च िवू जथ ः आसीत् |
भारतदशे स्य नाम सम्राट् भरतेन व्यतु ्िाददतः | चक्रवती
सम्राट् भरतः भारतदशे स्य गौरवां आसीत् |

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मम पप्रयः उत्सवः दीिावपलः

"पहरडयवणाां हररणीं सवु णथरजतस्रजाम् । चन्राां पहरडमयीं लक्ष्मीं पशिणम् एकम् उिनयनपवश्वासम् अपस्त। एतत् अमलू ्यंा
जातवदे ो म आवह ॥" वस्तु िरम्िरया अन्येभ्यः अरिथतां च भवपत । पवद्ायाः
आलयः भवपत पवद्ालयः, यर पशिया साकां छाराः
दीिावपलः भारतवर्षसथ ्य एकः महान् उत्सवः अपस्त । दीिावपलः जीवनमलू ्यान्यपि लभन्ते । मम पवद्ालयस्य नाम
दीिानाां उत्सवः अपस्त । अयम् उत्सवः कारतकथ मासस्य भारतीय पवद्ा भवन्म् अपस्त। वयम् सवे एकपस्मन्
अमावस्यायांा भवपत । सवे जनाः स्वगृहापण स्वच्छापन कु वथपन्त, िररवारे एव सातं ुष्टाः स्नेहने च अर वसामः । अर सवे
सुधया पलम्िपन्त सुन्दरैः च पचरःै भरू ्षयपन्त । अहंा प्राड्गणे मृदा पशिकाः अतीव दयालवः सहकरणमनोभावयुक्ताः च
दगु थः करोपम । सपन्त । वयम् अर पशिके भ्यः नीपतमपधकृ त्य िठामः च ।
" पसपधबुपधप्रदे दपे व भुपक्तमपु क्तप्रदापयपन । मन्रितू े सदा दपे व सवे पशिकाः अस्मान् स्नेहने िाठयपन्त । ते अस्माकंा
जीवनदशनथ ंा च प्रदीयन्ते । मम पवद्ालयः एक: सनु ्दरः,
महालपक्ष्म नमोस्तु ते ॥ वासतपवके धमिथ ेरसदशृ म् एकां संास्िानम् अपस्त ।
पशवाजी महाराजस्य पचरंा अहंा तर स्िाियापम। प्राड्गणे
आकाशदीिः स्िाियापम । बालकाः रारौ स्फोटकापन
स्फोटयपन्त । ते स्वपमरेभ्यः बन्धभु ्यः च पमष्टान्नापन प्रेर्षयपन्त
सवे सवथर आनपन्दताः भवपन्त च । महयां दीिावपलः उत्सवः
अतीव रोचते ।

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मिर् तरे ेसा

मिर् तरे ेसा एका अल्बेपनयन-् भारतीय व्रपतनी उत्मा नारी के रलम् भारतस्य एकां राज्यम् अपस्त । अस्य राज्यस्य १४
अपस्त I सा रोमन् किोपलक् सम्प्रदायस्य सन्यापसनी आसीत् I मडडलापन सपन्त । अस्य राजधानी पतरुवनन्तिरु म् अपस्त
पमशनेररस् ओफ़् चाररटी इपत ससंा ्िायाां मिेर् तरे ेसा उिलब्धा । अस्याः भार्षा मलयालम् अपस्त । दवे ानाां स्वभपू मः इपत
आसीत् I एर्षा पनधनथ जनेभ्यः दीनजनभे ्यः च सवथदा साहाय्यंा नाम्ना के रलंा पवख्यातम् अपस्त । एतत् राज्यंा नाररके लानाां
अकरोत् I सा अनके े िरु स्कारा: प्राप्तवती यिा रमोन माग्ससे े राज्यम् अपस्त । के रलस्य मखु ्यमन्री श्रीपिणरायी पवजयन्
िीस् िुरस्कारः, नोबले िीस् िरु स्कारः .....इत्यादद तस्या अपस्त । के रलस्य पवश्वपवख्यातः आध्यापत्मकिरु ुर्षः अपस्त
प्रमखु ोिाधयः I एर्षा एका िुडया महात्मा च नारी अपस्त I आददशङ्कराचायथः । के रलस्य दशे ीयोत्सवः अपस्त
तस्याः पनधनां पसतम्बरमासस्य िञ्चमे ददनाङ्के १९९७तमे वर्षे पतरुवोणम् अपस्त । प्रमखु नृत्यरूिापण किाके पलः,
अभवत् I मोपहपनयाट्टम,् ओट्टम्तलु ्लल,् कू डीयाट्टम्, पतरुवापतरा,
तये ्यम् ....आदद सपन्त । अस्य प्राकृ पतकां सौन्दयां
अञ्जली पसजु अभौपमकम् अपस्त ।
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रङ्गलिे कः तिकः च

प्रकृ तेः सरां िणम्

सनु ्दरमगधदशे े एकः रङ्गलेिकः, एकः तिकः च वसतः स्म।् तौ प्रकृ पतः एकंा बहु सनु ्दरम् वस्तु अपस्त । एर्षा तु जनान्
उत्मकायमथ ् अपि कु रुतः । तौ कायाथय प्रपसधौ स्म । दकन्तु तौ प्रेरणाम् ददापत । एर्षा तु अस्माकंा सहंा तेः, समाजस्य,
शरू स्म । तौ सवदथ ा कलहां कु रुतः स्म । सवेर्षु वर्षेर्षु मगधदशे े जीवनस्य च वदे दः च अपस्त । अस्याः सागराः, नद्ः, भूपमः
कलाकाराः आगच्छपन्त, तरे ्षाां कलाप्रदशथनम् च कु वपथ न्त स्म । च अस्यै अन्नम्, जलम्, वायुः च ददपत। वयम् अस्माकां
रङ्गलिे कः तिकः च सहवापसनौ, राजा रङ्गलिे कस्य सखु ाय, आरोग्याय च प्रकृ त्याम् पनष्ठः स्मः। वयंा प्रकृ त्याः
तिकस्य च कायाथय बहुप्रसन्नः आसीत् । सः मपन्रभ्यः तयोः शोर्षणां िीडनंा च कु मथः, येन प्रकृ त्याः अतीव दरु वस्िा जाता
काय्मथ् राजकु ले प्रदशथनाय नयतु इपत आदशे म् अकरोत् । प्रिमम् । वयंा वनानांा नाशनंा कु मथः, वन्यजन्तनू ाां िीडाां च कु मःथ , वयां
सः मन्री तिकस्य िटमडडिम् अगच्छत् । तर सः तिकः स्वािाथन्धाः स्मः । एवां स्िलस्य, जलस्य च मपलनीकरणम्
सहायकम् एवां अिृच्छत् यत् "दकम?् ! मखू थः रङ्गलिे कस्य कायथम् कु मःथ वयां कृ तघ्ाः मानवाः । एवंा नदीचराणांा मत्स्यानांा
अपि राजकु ले दशथनम् भपवष्यपत!" दकन्तु मन्री दकपञ्चदपि न नाशनां अपि कु मःथ वयम् स्वािजथ ीवाः । भारतस्य जनभे ्यः
अवदत् कायसथ ्य संगा ्रहां च अवगाहनम् अकरोत् । यदा सः प्रकृ तेः संरा िणम् नव पवचारम् नापस्त। वयम् प्रकृ पतम्
रङ्गलेिकस्य िटमडडिम् गच्छपत तर सः रङ्गलिे कः माता इव मन्यामः । वयम् प्रकृ त्या सह सहचारम् अपि
सहायकम् एवंा अिृच्छत् यत् "दकम्?! मूखथतिकस्य कायमथ ् कृ तवन्तः।
राजकु ले दशथनम् भपवष्यपत!" दकन्तु मन्री दकपञ्चदपि न अवदत् “ओम् ईशावास्यपमदम् सवथम् यपत्कञ्च जगत्याम् जगत्
कायसथ ्य सगंा ्रहंा च अवगाहनम् अकरोत् । मन्री सवंा वृत्ान्तंा तेन त्यक्ते न भञु ्जीत मा गृधः कस्यपस्वद् धनम्”
राजानंा पनवेदयत् । तद् वचनां राज्ञे महदाश्चयथम् आसीत् । दकन्तु (Oh men, the entire universe is pervaded by
बुपधमान् मन्री एकां उिायां पचपन्ततावान् । अपग्रमे ददने God! Enjoy all of nature as gifts from God,
मगधदशे स्य आयाथः रङ्गलेिकसय तिकस्य च काय्म्थ राजकु ले but with a spirit of renunciation! Do not be at-
िश्यपन्त स्म । प्रिमम् ते तिकस्य स्तम्भाः दषृ ््वा अवदन् - "हां tached to them! And do not covet the wealth
हो ! बहुसनु ्दरम्!" िश्चात् ते रङ्गलेिकस्य पचरापण अिश्यन् of others. Control Greed!)
"इदम् अपि बहुसनु ्दरम!् " । तदा मन्री सहसा एवंा आरोिणां (यजूवेदम् 40/1 ईशावासउिपनर्षद)्
कृ तवान् यदा "महदाश्चयथम!् इदानीम् रङ्गलेिकसय पचरम्
तिकस्य स्तम्भैः सह उत्मम् अपतसुन्दरम् च भवपत " । तदा आददत्या अरूण् कताथ
मन्री तौ प्रपत अवदत् - "िश्य ! यवु योः कलाचातयु ंा सह एव सप्तमी किा
अपधकंा सनु ्दरंा भवपत । तदा रङ्गलिे कः अवदत् - "िम्यताम!्
आवाम् पमरे भपवष्यतः! आवाम् शरू न् स्वः!" अि, रङ्गलिे कः
तिकः च पमरौ भवतः स्म कायंा कु रुतः स्म ।

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बकः ककथ टः च

पहमालयस्य समीिे एकः सरोवरः आसीत् । तस्य सरोवरस्य
समीिे एकः बकः अवसत्। बकः वृधः भवपत। सः मत्स्यानांा
ग्रहणां कतुथम् असमिथः अभवत् । अनन्तरंा बकः एकस्य
उिायस्य पचन्तनम् अकरोत् । बकः सरोवरस्य समीिे उिपवश्य
रोदनां अकरोत् । एकदा एकः ककथ टः बकम् अिश्यत् । सः बकस्य
पनकटे आगत्य अिृच्छत् “भो बक! भवान् दकमिां रोदनंा
करोपत?” । बकः अवदत् “ककथ ट! अपस्मन् वर्षे वपृ ष्टः न
भपवष्यपत । जलम् पवना वयंा िीपडताः भपवष्यामः। अतः एव
अहां रोदनंा करोपम ।” ककथ टः अपि दःु पखतः अवदत् “वयंा ककंा
कु मःथ ?” इपत । बकः अवदत् “ वयां अन्यम् ह्रदंा गपमष्यामः।”
ककथ टः अवदत् “ भवान् एव मम बन्धजु नानांा रिणां करोत”ु ।
दकन्तु वञ्चकः बकः सरस्तीरे प्रपतददनम् एकंा ककथ टम् नीत्वा
अखादत् । अिरस्य पवर्षये पवश्वासां अन्धतया न करणीयः ।

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Autonomisation des femmes tique. Ils ne sont pas autorisés à sortir et sont
dominés par leurs maris. Les femmes sont
« Si vous éduquez un homme, vous éduquez un considérées comme acquises par les hommes
individu ; si vous éduquez une femme, vous car elles sont considérées comme leur pro-
éduquez une famille » par Mahatma Gandhi. Bon- priété. Même au travail, les femmes sont vic-
jour à tous. Aujourd’hui, je vais exprimer mon times de discrimination. Elles sont moins
point de vue sur l’autonomisation des femmes. payées pour le même travail que leurs homo-
logues masculins.
L’autonomisation des femmes signifie le droit des

femmes de vivre une vie heureuse, respectée et Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les femmes

libre de toute discrimination et de tout jouissent de la liberté. Elles peuvent décider

harcèlement. Autrefois, les hommes étaient con- par elles-mêmes. Cependant, il reste

sidérés comme les principaux membres d’une fa- beaucoup de chemin à parcourir. Les femmes

mille. Ils étaient responsables de gagner leur vie et doivent protester contre l’utilisation de la re-

étaient les décideurs de la famille. D’autre part, ligion pour les réprimer. Les postes mili-

les femmes étaient responsables du travail taires ne sont pas tous ouverts aux femmes. Il

ménager et de l’éducation des enfants. Ainsi, les y a un écart salarial dans l’industrie ci-

rôles étaient principalement basés sur le sexe. Les nématographique, dans les sports et dans les

femmes ne participaient pas à la prise de dé- emplois normaux. Les femmes doivent user

cisions. Si nous évaluons l’ensemble de notre de leur pouvoir durement gagné pour bannir

secteur, la recherche indique que les problèmes toutes les injustices auxquelles elles sont

des femmes sont soit axés sur son rôle repro- confrontées depuis des temps immémoriaux.

ducteur et son corps, soit sur son rôle économique

en tant que travailleuse. Mais aucune d’entre elles

n’est axée sur l’autonomisation des femmes.

L’histoire dit que les femmes ont été maltraitées. Sunantha-7E
Les femmes continuent de faire face à de telles vi-
olences. Non seulement cela, des crimes horribles L’OBÉSITÉ - UNE PANDÉMIE CONNUE
contre les femmes comme le viol, les attaques à
l’acide, le système de dot, les meurtres d’honneur, « UN CORPS SAIN VOUS DONNE UN ES-
la violence conjugale, etc., se produisent toujours PRIT SAIN ». CETTE CLAUSE N’A PLUS
en Inde. Sur l’ensemble de la population, 50 % de DE SENS MAINTENANT QUE LES
la population devrait être composée de femmes. JEUNES ONT COMMENCÉ À AIMER LA
Le nombre de filles diminue fortement en Inde. MALBOUFFE.
Cela a également eu une incidence sur le rapport
entre les sexes en Inde. Le taux d’alphabétisation TOUT LE MONDE VIT UNE PANDÉMIE.
chez les filles est très faible. La plupart des filles COMME TOUT LE MONDE LE SAIT, LA
n’ont même pas accès à l’éducation primaire. En COVID-19 EN EST UNE. MAIS IL Y EN A
outre, ils sont mariés tôt et fait pour élever les en- MÊME UN AUTRE QUI A ÉTÉ DÉCOU-
fants et les épaules seulement le travail domes- VERT AVANT LA COVID-19 ET C’EST

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L’OBÉSITÉ. L’OBÉSITÉ EST MAINTENANT Un ami dans le besoin est un ami en effet.
UN MOT COURANT QUE NOUS ENTEN- Un vrai ami rend nos vies plus faciles et
DONS DANS TOUS LES JOURNAUX ET pleines de bonheur. L’amitié nous rend plus
MÊME DANS LES MÉDIAS. CERTAINES forts. Un bon ami est un ami qui est là pour
CAUSES DE L’OBÉSITÉ SONT DES MAU- toi, qui est gentil et respectueux envers toi et
VAISES HABITUDES ALIMENTAIRES ET qui te fait sourire.
MÊME À CAUSE DE L’INACTIVITÉ.
L’OBÉSITÉ ENTRAÎNE UN SURPOIDS, UNE Pour être un bon ami, comprenez-les,
PRESSION ARTÉRIELLE ÉLEVÉE ET PEUT écoutez-les et restez en contact. Les amitiés
MÊME ENTRAÎNER LA MORT. ÇA RÉDUIT peuvent enrichir votre vie de bien des fa-
MÊME NOTRE CONCENTRATION ET PEUT çons. Les bons amis vous apprennent à vous
RENDRE TOUT LE MONDE LÉTHARGIQUE. connaître et vous mettent au défi de vous
améliorer. Ils vous encouragent à continuer
CHAQUE PROBLÈME A UNE SOLUTION. lorsque les temps sont durs et à célébrer vos
AINSI, L’OBÉSITÉ PEUT ÊTRE RÉDUITE EN réussites avec vous. Ils essaient toujours de
MANGEANT SUFFISAMMENT CE QU’ON nous sauver de nos dangers et offrent des
MANGE ET NE PAS DÉPASSER SA LIMITE. conseils opportuns. Pour de meilleures
RÉDUISEZ TOUJOURS LA QUANTITÉ DE amitiés, soyez vous-même un meilleur ami.
BONBONS PRIS CHAQUE JOUR. TOUT LE C'est la seule relation qui soit vraiment ines-
MONDE DEVRAIT FAIRE DES EXERCICES timable.
EN MÊME TEMPS. MANGE PLUS DE SA-
LADES OU GARDE UN RÉGIME BLANC. Il n’est jamais trop tard pour nouer de
nouvelles amitiés. Investir du temps pour se
MAINTENANT, TOUT LE MONDE DEVRAIT faire des amis et renforcer vos amitiés peut
ESSAYER DE TUER CETTE PANDÉMIE ET porter leurs fruits dans une meilleure santé
DEVENIR EN BONNE SANTÉ. RESTEZ et un coup d’oeil plus lumineux.
TOUJOURS EN BONNE SANTÉ ET EN SÉCU-
RITÉ !!!

PAR DHEERAJ RAJESH, 8 C ASHLIN SUSAN- 8C

Un Ami Paris

Un ami est l’un des trésors que nous pouvons Paris est la capitale de la France. Il s’appelle
posséder. Nous pouvons avoir beaucoup d’amis "la Ville Lumière". C’est l’une des destinations
mais un véritable ami est celui qui fait confi- touristiques et populaires. Il y a des nom-
ance, aime, soigne et partage. breux monuments architecturaux comme la
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l'Arc de Triomphe etc. en anglais. Je deviens une chèvre quand mon
frère m’agace—c’est la science.
La tour Eiffel est construite par Gustave Eiffel.
Faire l’andouille
C’est l’une des plus fameux monuments dans le
monde. Translation : To make the sausage.

La Notre Dame est la plus fameuse cathédrale à Je ne vous dis pas de faire une saucisse ici,
Paris. mais cette phrase signifie faire quelque chose
de ridicule.
Le musée du Louvre est un musée qui était un
palais avant on est l’appelle un musée. Donner un coup de main

La Joconde ou Mona Lisa est un des portraits les Traduction : To give a knock of hand.
plus emblématiques de l'histoire de la peinture. À
Paris, on trouve La culture, la beauté, les Si un Français vous demande de donner un
monuments, et beaucoup plus. coup de main, ne le frappez pas s’il vous
plaît. Ils vous demandent de l’aide.
On peut visiter Paris en taxi, en bus, en bateau et
en métro. Quand les poulettes ont des dents

Traduction : When the chickens have teeth.

Les poulets ont-ils des dents? Exactement. On
l’utilise comme l’expression « when pigs fly »
en anglais.

Joel Joshy Joseph -7 E Ce sont quelques-unes des phrases drôles et
hilarantes en français et maintenant que vous

savez, allez diriger autour de vos amis (･ｪ-)

Ah! La vache! J’espère que vous avez apprécié! Merci!

La langue française a beaucoup de phrases drôles
et hilarantes, qui est couramment utilisé quand on
parle. Voici quelques-unes des phrases les plus
drôles mais les plus utilisées en français.

Ah! La vache! Ardra Ajesh - IX E
Translation : Oh, my cow.

Ne vous inquiétez pas, les vaches ne s’enfuient
pas. C’est utilisé au lieu de « Oh my God! » en an-
glais.

Devenir Chèvre

Translation : To become a goat.

C’est comme si vous disiez « to be driven mad »

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La gentillesse revient toujours démocratie prévaudrait et que la liberté et la
justice pour tous seraient atteintes.
Il était une fois dans une petite ville vivaient des
gens et des enfants qui étaient toujours heureux et Lorsque la statue a été assemblée à l’origine,
partageaient la gentillesse, mais à l'exception d'un elle était de couleur brune terne, reflétant la
couple qui n'avait pas d'enfants et ne savait pas ce couleur naturelle de ses plaques de cuivre.
qu'était la gentillesse, alors ils étaient impoli avec C’est pourquoi les statues sont souvent faites
tout le monde, donc tout le monde ne les a pas ai- avec du cuivre ou du laiton, en raison de sa
més sauf un petite fille qui était la fille d'un cou- nature durable inhérente lorsque l’oxydation
ple qui vivait à côté qui les détestait aussi et se produit," Rossio dit. "Cette oxydation a fait
chaque fois qu'ils étaient au travail, elle allait les de la Statue de la Liberté la couleur verdâtre/
voir et était avec eux et avant que ses parents ne bleue que nous voyons aujourd’hui.
reviennent du travail, elle est arrivée à la maison
cela a continué jusqu'au jour où ses parents ont
appris cela, ils ont également commencé comme
leur fille et lentement tout le monde a commencé
le même comportement, puis le couple a compris
ce qu'était la gentillesse et tout le monde était heu-
reux.

La morale de l'histoire est la suivante : la gentil- Par: Stephen Varghese John, 7G
lesse et l'amour sont la clé pour ouvrir la porte du Mes chats
bonheur

Naira Nizam-5 D J’ai un chat. Il est petit et mignon. Il aime
jouer. Son nom est tigre. Sa soeur s’appelle
Statue de la Liberté Pepper. Ils sont jumeaux.
L’ensemble de la statue a été achevé et assemblé à
Paris entre 1881 et 1884. Toujours en 1884, la con- Ils aiment dormir dans des endroits
struction sur le piédestal a commencé aux États- confortables comme le canapé ou le lit
Unis. pendant la journée.

Ils aiment se déplacer autour de l’arbre de
Noël.

Ils ont de petits colliers autour du cou.

Ils aiment manger de l’herbe et les friandises.
Ils m’aiment autant que je les aime.

La Statue de la Liberté est un cadeau du peuple JUAN DANIEL,6E
français commémorant l’alliance de la France et
des États-Unis pendant la Révolution américaine.
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Les cris d’oiseaux de la nature et de la faune simplement à cause
Je volais un jour des industries. La nature est comme notre
Je volais avec les peoples amoureuses. mère, elle nous nourrit et nous nourrit. Et
Jusqu'à ce que le chasseur m'attrape c'est pourquoi nous appelons la nature « Mère
De ma famille je suis séparé. nature ». Parce que la nature est gratuite,
Oh ! La cage comment mon propriétaire se nous la tenons pour acquise et continuons à
prépare l'exploiter. Les humains dépendent de la na-
Je n'obtiens pas assez la nourriture. ture pour tout, que ce soit l'air que nous respi-
Quelqu’un libère moi ! rons, les plantes dont nous avons besoin pour
Je suis assis ici en attendant d'être libre, et toi ? nos médicaments, le bois pour les meubles ou
Tu peux marcher à tout moment. l'eau que nous buvons. Mais la nature, d'un
Mais, tu oublies à propos de moi. autre côté, n'a pas besoin des humains pour
Tu oublies à propos de mon émoi. survivre. La Terre pourrait être un bien
Car je veux voler ! meilleur voyez, la nature a cette capacité de
garder notre esprit libre de l'anxiété et de
Par Abdullah Usman - 8C nous protéger des maladies. Mais la nature
La Nature semble se raréfier chaque année et, malheu-
Les rivières qui coulent, les fleurs magnifiquement reusement, les animaux disparaissent et les
épanouies, le gazouillis des oiseaux, le clair de lune arbres sont abattus pour être remplacés par
brillant, tout est nature ! Le terme nature est dérivé des gratte-ciel.
du mot latin « Natura » qui se traduit par « quali-
tés essentielles ». De nombreux écrivains ont loué Nous avons besoin de endroit sans nous, les
les bienfaits de la nature et de sa beauté dans leurs humains, ou peut-être serait-ce un meilleur
écrits et leurs poèmes. Vous endroit si nous plantons plus d'arbres et ré-
duisons la déforestation, jetons les ordures à
la nature, non seulement parce qu'elle fournit de la poubelle et non dans les rivières. Les mé-
l'air et de l'eau, mais aussi parce qu'elle fournit duses et les plastiques se ressemblent tous les
des nutriments utiles. Se promener dans la na- deux. Que pensez-vous qu'il puisse arriver à
ture peut nous faire nous sentir détendu et heu- ces animaux qui mangent des méduses ? Si
reux. Le soleil nous fournit de la vitamine D. nous poursuivons la déforestation et la pollu-
Marcher dans la nature améliore également tion de la nature, nous creusons nos propres
notre système immunitaire. tombes et un jour, il n'y aura plus d'arbres et
nous devrons peut-être transporter des
Nous, les humains, continuons à nuire à la na- bouteilles d'oxygène. Rappelez-vous toujours
ture uniquement pour notre bénéfice personnel "Nous avons besoin de la nature, la nature n'a
au jour le jour. Nous avons perdu au moins 60 % pas besoin de nous."

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