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Bhavans SIS Celebrates International Yoga and World Music Days:
International Yoga Day 2021 themed as “Yoga at home and Yoga with Family” was celebrated on Monday, June 21, 2021 to
stay motivated at home and adopt a healthy lifestyle by doing exercise and yoga. Students, parents, and teachers of SIS
participated in this session enthusiastically. A short yoga illustration was done as an interesting part that helped many of
the participants know more about it. The concept of “skill in action is yoga” was well-explained. Participants gained
knowledge that yoga is not just a physical exercise but rather a mental fitness.
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Bhavans SIS observes World Environment Day
With a view to sensitize the students about the urgent environmental issues and the dire need to save our magnificent planet, Bhavans Smart Indian
School and Jack & Jill celebrated World Environment Day on Sunday, June 6, 2021 with various competitions and activities to promote worldwide
awareness and action for the environment. The entire activities encompassed the theme of ‘Ecosystem Restoration’ with a focus on resetting our
relationship with nature. Grades 1 and 2 participated in one-minute role play activity. Grades 3 to 5 – participated in Bird Feeder making activity. Grades
6 to 8 students participated in cartoon drawing competition. Grades 9 to 11 students participated in the elocution competition. All the participants
expressed their thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively “ecosystem restoration and resetting our relationship with nature”. Mr. Mahesh Iyer, the
principal of Smart Indian School, in his short speech, encouraged everyone to strive to protect our environment and keep it clean.
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BHAVANS SIS CELEBRATES MAY DAY 2021
To celebrate the painstaking effort of the labour force that work tirelessly, the International
Worker’s Day also called as May Day or Labour Day, was celebrated at Smart Indian School
on 2 May2021 with great zeal. Labour Day is a reminder for us that labourer's are the real
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architects of our society and they deserve their due respect. We have always believed that it is
small acts of kindness that count and we attempt to inculcate that same virtue in our
children that without labour nothing prospers.
Labour Day is celebrated every year on the first of May to mark the freedom on oppression of
labours. It is a day to show our gratefulness towards the workers for all their hard work.
Kindergarten wing of Bhavans Smart Indian School celebrated this day on 2 May 2021 to teach the
little minds about the dignity of labour and their importance in our daily lives. The theme for the day
was to make handmade thank you cards for the labour day. The LKG and UKG children actively
celebrated the day not only to respect the workers of every field but also to be grateful to them.
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Mother’s Day
No language can express the power, beauty, and heroism of a mother's love.
Mother’s Day was celebrated in high spirits and merriment on 9 May 2021 by the Smart Indian School and Jack and Jill.
Teachers made an earnest effort to instil the importance of a mother in a child’s life through effective thematic
presentations, moral stories and video clippings.
UKG kids passionately got involved in making beautiful greeting cards for their mothers by taking their palm print and
LKG kids in making greeting cards for their mothers with their cute little palms and thumb prints.
The earnestness of the students from grades 1&2 attained a new height as they handcrafted token of love by designing
a photo frame, Grades 3-5 recorded a short video with their mothers for fashion show ‘Super Mom Super Me’. Grades
6-11 recorded a short video on their favourite tunes with their adoring mothers with immense enthusiasm. Beautiful
and decorative photo frames using best out of waste were done by all the children.
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World No-Tobacco Day
31st May around the world is raised to spread awareness about the risk associated with the use of tobacco. It is high
time that we realize the importance of a ‘healthy lifestyle’ and educate others about its importance. Keeping in line with
it the Department of Science organized different activities for students of grades one to nine on this World No-Tobacco
Day.
Children of grades 1 and 2 were taught about the side effects that are created due to the usage of tobacco and they did a
colouring activity. Grades 3 to 5 participated by writing slogan. Through their evocative ideas they tried to stimulate the
short and long toll that tobacco takes on life.
The students of grades 6 and 7 did appealing posters about the deadly dangers. Grades 8 and 9 participated in group
discussion, speaking about the harmful effects that the tobacco usage brings to the smoker, their family and community.
Grades 10 and 11 had ‘Digital Poster Making Competition’. The young minds actively voiced about health and healthy
living for protecting our future generations.
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Reopens School in a Staged Fashion:
Smart Indian School started the on-campus classes as directed by the Ministry of Education on Sunday, 26 September 2021 after a long
year-and-a-half online classes. The school has thus moved further in its excellence of providing uninterrupted learning to students from
only online classes to Hybrid classes successfully.
A Covid Response Team has seen formed to do the follow up of the covid protocols. All the students and staff are monitored throughout
the school hours. There has been no difficulty for the students and teachers in and around the classrooms, teachers could see all the
students following the guidelines and making the environment safe and joyful.
All the teachers were very excited at the first day of school reopening as they saw the students walking into the school with joy and
happiness of meeting their teachers and friends in person.
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World Ozone Day Celebration
Smart Indian School celebrated the World Ozone Day on 16th September with the slogan “Ozone for life” to spread awareness among the students
about how crucial the ozone shield is for the life on Earth.
Students of grades 1 and 2 enriched their knowledge about ozone by watching videos about it. Grades 3 to 5 tried many hands-on activities in playing
their role as the protectors to the planet. Grades 6 to 8 wrote slogans with the theme ‘Ozone for life, Ozone depletion’. Poster making activity of
grades 9 to 11 was mesmerizing one. They listed their ideas in the form of colourful craft with the theme of ‘Montreal Protocol- Keeping us, our food
and vaccines cool’.
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Bhavans SIS conducts Career Counselling Session
Career Guidance sessions at school level are essential to enable young individuals understand their needs and to make
informed decisions about their future. When high school students have a clear understanding of the best career choices
for them, the result will be better planning and a more productive society for the future. On this note, a session on ‘The
Emerging Career prospects for science students’ was organized at Smart Indian School Kuwait under the strong
leadership of its Chairman Mr. N.K Ramachandran Menon, support of the Principal - Mr. Mahesh Iyer, Vice Principal -
Ms. Albin Daisy, KG Supervisor – Ms. Rajni Menon and the School Counselor - Ms. Anju Jacob, on 20 October 2021 for
students of grades 9 to 11. The guest speaker of the day was Mr. Prabakaran, Assistant Director, International relations,
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Education and Research, Chennai.
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BHAVANS SIS FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN
The Department of Physical Education, Bhavans Smart Indian School, Kuwait organized Fit India Freedom Run Movement on 1st and 2nd
October 2021 in a response to a nation-wide movement commenced in India: the aim being ‘encourage people to remain healthy and fit
by including physical and sports activities in their daily lives’. It was launched by Shri Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India in New
Delhi on August 29, 2019 for raising awareness upon physical fitness among the students and assisting them to get rid of obesity, laziness,
stress, anxiety, diseases etc.
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Bhavans Smart Indian School conducts a Counselling session on the “Stress Free Life and Positive
Mental health”
A life free from stress and positive thoughts are the essence of existence - was the main highlight in the session organized for Teachers and Students in
recognition of World Mental Health Day at Bhavans Smart Indian School, Kuwait by Mr. Radhakrishnan Govinda and Ms. Nita Radhakrishnan,
Faculties-Art of Living Foundation. The two days online session planned on 2 October and 10 October 2021 under the able guidance of the School
Chairman Mr. N.K. Ramachandran Menon, leadership of Mr. Mahesh Iyer-Principal, Ms. Albin Daisy Vice-Principal and KG Supervisor Ms. Rajni Menon,
was coordinated by the School Counselor Ms. Anju Jacob.
The two days most wanted energizing session concluded with an appreciation certificate presented by Mr. Mahesh Iyer to the wonderful speakers with
a takeaway message that positive stress-free mental health paves way for healthy living.
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Universal Children’s Day Celebrations
Smart Indian School witnessed an incredibly beautiful celebration of this year's Children's Day on 18th November. School
never misses any opportunity to inform children that at what proportions they are being loved. Our greatest pleasure lies in
bringing smiles on their faces and creating some moments for them to remember in the future. Childhood is an enchanting
vista, an endless fun, a joyful classroom, an amazing experience, an era of imagination, an artistic journey, an ode to love, a
happy moment, and to bring beauteous essence of this day our teachers have kept no stone unturned.
Nothing makes us happier than watching you children grow up to be even a better human being every day. We wish you joy
and success in whatever you do.
Happy Children’s Day!!
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Diwali celebrations at Bhavans Smart Indian School
The spirit of any festival is felt the most when we come together as a family, community, and country to celebrate it together.
Diwali is the festival of lights which is celebrated in various regions across India. There goes with the gorgeous festival the
snacks and sweets which everyone likes as a royal feast. The name ‘Deepavali’ literally means an ‘array of lights’ and lights are
harbinger of joy and prosperity. To make the students understand the importance of Diwali, Smart Indian School had a
celebration on in a virtual platform. It was partaken by Principal, Vice- Principal, HD’s, teachers and children.
Let’s light up together the lamp of hope, savour the delicacy of happiness, may the world inhale positivity and exhale negativity.
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Bhavans SIS’ Hybrid Annual Sports Meet 2021 - ‘Fitness for All’
Students and parents of Bhavans Smart Indian School, Kuwait tucked into their Hybrid Annual Sports Meet 2021
with gusto. It was celebrated on Saturday, 20 November 2021, with the theme 'Physical Fitness for All',
completely different way of encouraging students and parents to get fit. This sports meet day was marked by
innovation and a gathering of talents. Smart Indian School's Hybrid Annual Sports Championship-2021 became a
stage of difference. All the winners were announced and honoured with certificates immediately while the on
campus events winners received medals instantly during the victory ceremony.
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Bhavans SIS, Kuwait and Bhavans PIES, UAE came together through Virtual Exchange!
‘SANSKRITI’ an Online Student Exchange Program’s Valedictory Function was conducted by both the Private International English
School, Abu Dhabi, UAE and Smart Indian School, Kuwait with great earnestness and splendor. The event began with the national
anthems of UAE and Kuwait on Saturday, 27 November 2021 at 9 a.m. This virtual exchange program consisted of grade 9 students
of both schools from diverse locations of Kuwait and Abu Dhabi -two countries from the Middle East. The circle of schools
connected and collaborated to learn about each other, their communities, project-based modules of subjects, and events.
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Bhavans Smart Indian School bags Global Climate Action Honours
Bhavans Smart Indian School is recognized for their work on environmental
awareness as it bagged the award in a unique event organized by Climate
Action Project and Cartoon Network. It was launched by US based
non-profit ‘Take Action Global’ involving more than 2.7 million teachers and
students across 146 countries. It was conducted in collaboration with WWF
and NASA.
We are extremely grateful to the Climate Action Project
TEAM for this brilliant initiative and opportunity to contribute
to environment conservation and feel privileged to be
honoured with the School of Excellence Award.
This is evidence of our commitment toward Education
for sustainable development.
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World Science Day symposium at Bhavans Smart Indian School Kuwait
As part of the World Science Day celebration, Smart Indian School,
Kuwait celebrated the World Science Day-2021 on 10 November
2021, Wednesday at 12.30 p.m., Mr. Mahesh Iyer, Principal, Smart
Indian School and the department of science led the session for
the students of 8-11 on the topic I & Science. Smart Indian School
led the session effectively with an objective to bring science closer
to society by highlighting some key scientific aspects and possible
solutions provided by science, technology, and innovation to some
of the major global challenges society is facing today.
The student community carefully participated in the discussion and Q&A session, which was very much in tune with the
integrity of the 20th Science Day celebrations, which were held with the overall goal of 'Peace and Progress'.
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MASK TO UNMASK
Mask to unmask is a highly philosophical concept, which is very thoughtful from the year 2020-21.
Modern man has too many masks to wear. We must unmask and be ourselves sincerely, earnestly,
and live truly as we are. People seldom change in their mindset. It is only our perception of them
and the perception that they have about themselves that changes. No one can see the smile behind
the mask. It is important to unmask our ego to enjoy every moment in our lives. It has been a
period of learning than unlearning.
During this period everyone got to understand more about himself or herself, their inner selves,
their talents, their competencies, their aptitudes and became more independent; Three to four
generations of this era for the first time faced this condition of being within us for a long period.
Those who were not independent have become independent by all means. We were depending on
others for everything whether necessary or not necessary, but now that has been changed in a
short period. We were in a new phase of life without meeting one another and technology had
taken from us our life and decisions and modified us to a new generation, meeting distant friends,
relatives and unknown people so close regularly. We learnt a lot, we experimented a lot, we
experienced a lot. We have overcome our fears of life, death and have become conscious of our
health and are even ready to take any challenge to face obstacles. We have also made our children
live independently when we realized that this life style will not help us in long run. We
gave confidence to many through examples from our lives as to how we can defeat or fight in
such situations where no one is capable to support one another. We realized how important our
physical body is and how to maintain a healthy body. More than the physical appearance how
important is to keep our internal organs undamaged and intact is another realization that we
have had . We made changes in our routine as we realized the necessity to make changes in our life
style. Everywhere from dawn to dusk these changes in life has made us a different person, it has
made us remove the mask, the real mask and to unmask us to bring the real side of us to the
forefront.
In this life we have also identified who our real friend is and who will remember us . We have
come across situations where every day is a great day in our lives as we have been able to live one
day more than many others. Life has become so meaningless at some point of time and has taken a
feel that we are so lucky that we are left to experience more in this world. Many of us were scared
to leave our children out of the room and even to allow them to play with their friends. We were
not ready to meet our friends even if they were ready to meet us. We went through a life of
insecurity. We have seen families where the neighbors kept food or groceries for them outside
their house and informed that there was food kept at their door steps than handing it over to the
friends and neighbours when they were unable to help one another. We have seen life threatening
situations. There were some who have lost all expectations and hope of life and have
become completely depressed. The stress was unbearable for some and they decided to end
their lives. By all means it was really unmasking the mask for all of us. Physically and emotionally,
everyone has changed their outlook a bit for the better.
Ms. Beena Krishnaa
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Student Articles:
Newly Discovered Hobbies
I have discovered a new hobby during my stay at home in the pandemic times which is reading. It has
become my favourite hobby. Reading books has brought lot of knowledge in my life. It also relaxes and
refreshes my mind. I have a good collection of books in my house. I like reading books on adventure as
they take me to a different world and make me fly without wings. Reading helps me learn new words
and develop my vocabulary. Reading also helps me gain confidence and prepare for school quiz
competition.
Name: Aayushmaan Agarwal
Class : 1 Gemini
Books we need to re
ad
We all know that books give us knowledge. During the vacation, I did not go out of my
house so I read books to cheer myself up. I read storybooks like Judy Moody, Oxford
books etc. When I read books, I feel I am in the story. Every night before sleeping, I
read books so that I get good sleep and good dreams. I have lots of storybooks . While
reading books I don’t feel locked up in my house but I feel I am roaming
outside without any mask and there is no corona. I even read books to my
little sister who enjoys watching me read.
Name: Prisha Kalani
Class: Grade 3 Leo
My Favourite Toy
My favourite toy is my ball.
It is pink in colour and very bouncy.
I try to kick my pink ball into the goal.
I wish I could go to the beach with my friends.
And together we would play with my pink ball.
Name: Aleena Achu Sherry
Class: Grade 2 - Virgo
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My Microgreens Garden
Summer vacation had started, and my mom’s biggest concern was how to keep me engaged. We started
looking into various plans that would be fun as well as productive. After days of search finally, we ended
up with something interesting – Growing Microgreens.
Microgreens are a tender form of green leafy vegetables, herbs, or pulses. They may grow up to an
approximate height of 2.5cms to 7.5cms. They are a rich source of vitamins and minerals which are
called micronutrients and are required in small amounts for the body. They have an aromatic flavour and
come in a variety of colours and textures.
I have been hearing the word ‘Microgreens’ many times. However, it was my school that inspired us to
start growing these at home. My mom was a participant during last year’s cooking competition for
parents conducted during International Earth Day by our school. One of the criteria of that event was
to include microgreens while preparing dishes. For that event, she grew green gram, and this was the
start of our microgreen garden at home.
Since then, we started our experiments with different types of seeds. I used to accompany my mom
and my job was to help her put tissues in trays and water the seeds while they grow. This became a
routine practice and eventually, I started doing things on my own. During the holidays I planted the
seeds of green gram, kidney beans, black eyes beans, Bengal gram, chickpeas, mustard, and fenugreek.
Watching them grow over the weeks was very exciting. Once they were grown, I would do the
harvesting and give them to my mom. She prepared curries, egg omelets, and various salads with these
microgreens. I love the food she prepares with these microgreens. My mom keeps saying that it might
be because they were planted by me. Once I understood the nutritional values of these microgreens, I
started eating them a lot and now they are a part of our food habit.
Anyone can now grow microgreens at home. It can be grown on our tabletop, kitchen counter, window
sides, or anywhere at home as this won’t take much space. Now planting microgreens has become my
hobby and I am going to have more such gardens at home in the days to come. Once school reopens, I
am going to talk to all my friends about this and will also inspire them to have such a nutritious garden at
home.
Name: Abhirami Nithin
Class: 2, Virgo
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Morning Walk
Early morning walk is very good for our health. It is one of the most satisfying physical activities. It keeps us
energetic and healthy.
Early morning walks keeps us fresh. It helps our body stay active in the day so that we can get
a sound sleep at night. The fresh air, the chirping of the birds and the magnificent rising Sun
greets us on our walk. The silence everywhere helps us to be focused on our work. The leg
muscles get stronger. It is an exercise that every age group can do. If a family is walking
together, it is a great time of bonding.
In this time of COVID-19 pandemic we have to isolate ourselves at home. All types of physical activities
have been stopped. So, walking is a great form of exercise. It boosts our physical and mental well-being. It
also helps us in bone related problems. In a society full of isolation and lack of normal routine many people
are feeling depressed. Going outside and walking can be a great way to combat these problems. We can also
get vitamin D directly from the sun which is important for our health. Last but not the least the best
advantage of walking is accessibility. We don’t need any equipment. So don’t wait go for a walk.
Name: Ali
Class: 6,Aries
Reality V/S Virtuality
“Virtual reality is the first step in an adventure into the landscape of imagina-
tion.”
Imagine, we humans are in a battleship, travelling through space and time at light speed. We are monster
hunters who hunt the most feared ones like a Dracula or a Werewolf. These thoughts exist in our minds
as a product of our imagination. They are virtual while we are stuck at our homes and the world is in a
developing stage. This is the difference between virtuality and reality. Virtuality refers to an aspect of
reality that’s ideal but is not real. Reality denotes the things which actually exist, and their existence is
not questioned. Many philosophers have tackled the true meaning of these words. We can have both with
modern-day technology.
Name: Mathew
Class:9 Aries
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The Line between Reality and Virtuality:
Within the last two years that have been a rollercoaster of events, one of the biggest changes is the switch
from a mostly offline life to a mostly online life. This brings us the question as to which would be better,
living the way it is as of now, or a return to the era before the virus?
A world where no one leaves their homes has its benefits, evident in lower carbon dioxide levels and return
of animals to natural habitats, but a return to the life that was once the norm is equally appealing.
Communicating and functioning day to day online eases the stress on the healthcare industry, reduces
infection rates, and connects people more than they did before the pandemic. But every good thing has its
cons, as more people every day suffer from bad eyesight, and mental health issues due to loneliness. Now
our reality doesn’t seem so great, does it?
Moving on to a road back to simpler times, it’s a road that’s going to be hard to cross. It would be worth it,
seeing humanity connecting together again, physically and mentally. So worth it, that many can’t wait and are
attempting to reclaim that, endangering others and creating spikes in cases. Nevertheless, the bold line
between reality and virtuality is now barely held together. The longer we stay inside, the more we get
accustomed to our new lives and the more we forget what we once considered normal.
What is the ideal reality? The answer to that is complicated, one that would hopefully be less complex as we
near the end of these desperate times. As for now, virtuality is in fact our reality, whether we like it or not.
Name: Ann Maria
Grade: 9,Aries
Books you need to read
‘Today a reader, tomorrow a leader’.
Reading makes a person succeed. So, open your eyes because I am going to share some of my books
with you. The first is ‘Wonder’. It is about a boy named August who has facial-defect and he is
entering at Beecher Prep at fifth grade. Everyone thinks that he’s extraordinary, but he overcomes
that. It tells us that appearances do not matter, and we all are the same.
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Next is ‘Around the world in 80 days , written by Jules Verne. It is about a man named Phileas Fogg. He
is challenged by Mr. Stuart to travel around the world in 80 days. So, Fogg and Jean Passepartout set
out on their journey.
Hope you liked the books and remember to read more.
Name: John Josey
Grade: 4,Libra
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“The only journey is the journey within”
Mental health is something that is often overlooked upon by the society. It is majorly associated with a
taboo that mental illness is not as serious as a physical illness, hence it can easily heal with time.
This mentality of the society makes it difficult for individuals suffering from mental illness to seek help
when they desperately need it. The effects of this can be harmful as some may try
to self-diagnose themselves with the usage of drugs and alcohol. As a result, their
physical health is at great risk due to ignorance of mental health. Mental health
and physical health is intertwined. The only way to break this taboo is by spreading
awareness through education. Parents, teachers and elders need to openly discuss
the topic of mental issues just as how the issues of physical illness such as cancer is
discussed. People with mental illness should not be labelled as ‘crazy', they must be
treated with the same respect as any other human.
The time when a person with mental illness is not looked down upon and when
anyone can seek help for it without shame is when this stigma of
mental illness will be completely broken.
Name: Arya Nair
Grade: 11,Aries
A future looking forward
Like every other person on this planet Lila had a mask under which she hid her true self behind. She
was a teenage girl with troubles of her own .These troubles came in the form of teachers
and ents.
To her peers back at school she was the teacher’s girl who ruined all the fun. To her
teachers she was a role model, a student who was an example to all. However, to her parents she was a
lazy child with issues.
But Lila truly was none of those things. Everywhere she went she put up a persona that fit the
surr so that she would be accepted.
The true self of Lila came out only when she was alone .She was a loving girl who loved to speak
and express her omeone who loved to see others happy and someone excited to
see a brighter future for the world someone who was happy with the smallest of
It was a little too late when she came to know that every student considered her as a killjoy and that
all the teachers expected the from her and her parents had no trust in her.
She then decides to change and starts to be the truest version of herself. Though it will take some time
she will get rid of mask
Name: W.M Hirusari sidangana de silva
Grade: 9,Aries
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‘’Trust is the easiest thing in the world to lose and the hardest
thing in the world to get back.’’
Personal qualities are attributes of your character or personality. Nobody is perfect, so the truth is that all
of us have good qualities as well as bad ones. But according to me, trustworthiness is one of the most
important qualities in life. It is the quality on which all of the other relationships are built. We are designed
to be in relationship with others, and being able to TRUST each other means that we can do more together.
You can’t think that this quality can be easily attained. It is actually one of the hardest qualities that can be
attained.
When you start a relationship with someone, they always check whether you are trustworthy. If you want to
prove to someone that you are trustworthy you have to be honest always. It is really hard to tell the truth
sometimes. You feel embarrassed and awkward when you say the truth. But the only way to show that you
are trustworthy is by being honest with the other person. This will help to have a good reputation for
yourself and other people will start admiring you for being honest. You have to be transparent sometimes.
When you make a mistake, admit it. This shows that you are able to take responsibility for your actions
without blaming others. This also makes the person trust you even more.
Name: Ashvanth Regan
Grade: 9,Aries
My favorite Toy
My favorite toy is LOL surprise. It includes some baby series, some sister series and pet series as well. They
come with cool accessories like shoes, clothes, headbands, necklace, water pots and many other school
accessories. I have four LOL dolls in my collection. Each of them has unique features- some of these dolls go
through change in color with change of hot or cold water, some of them produce tears, some of them
squeeze water through mouth. All these make me feel so lively with my toys. It seems that these toys can
do wonders. I play with LOL dolls every day. I take off their shoes, change their clothes, make a family out
of these characters, and play in my doll house. This is fun to play with.
There are hundreds to thousands of Lol surprise dolls. I have only three
dolls from sister series named Roker, Honey Bun and Rosie Cutie and
one from pet series named Rook. My favorite LOL character is Kitty
queen. She is so elegant. I wish to keep her in my next collection. But
LoLs are really expensive to buy with. Whenever I come up with good
works like helping my mother in her daily chores, any impressive
drawing by me, helping my younger sister in her homework my parents
surprise me with LOL surprise doll. Thus it inspires me to
keep up my good work. I really wish to buy LOL Camper and a doll house in future. Hope I can
share my experience playing with them on my next writing with all of you.
Name: Zunairah Hakim
Grade :1 Aries
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The Magic of Unconscious Self-Belief
“You may be the only person left who believes in you, but it’s enough. It takes just one star to pierce a
universe of darkness”.
Do you know what light bulbs and humans have in common? We both express different
colors, have different shapes, sizes and are manufactured in different places. Some of them are bright,
some dim and some broken. We appear to be different from outside. But what makes these lights so special
is that there is one current running through each bulb. And in the same way there is a singular energy
running through each person on this planet. It is strength, courage, determination and a beautiful life that
starts with you.
Let us talk about the person whose face makes us all laugh. Yes, the first face that comes to our mind is
Mr. Bean. He made the world happier often without even speaking. During his childhood, he was quite a shy
guy who was constantly teased by his friends because of the way he looked and spoke. They called him the
alien face who always stuttered. His teachers too never expected him to have a bright future. He fell in love
with acting during his university days, but was rejected constantly due to his speaking disorder. After
various trials, he somehow managed to stop stuttering while acting and he became fluent in speaking. But
here is the twist! He was only able to stop stuttering when he played a different character than himself. But
his facial looks always blocked the path to achievement. Nothing could stop him after all. He went into the
radio comedy and entertained people for 10 years while hiding behind the microphone. This was a turning
point in his life and career. Later on he brought the character, Mr. Bean to television and that is how he
became a huge part of our childhood. The very reason why he was rejected in the past in the end set him up
for that huge success. He taught us that we are more powerful than our circumstances.
If you don’t know your value, you will always settle for far less than you deserve. There is a huge
difference between the people who love the life they have created for themselves and those who cannot
stand in the life they are living. It is you who have to define yourself because your value is set by your own
thoughts. Not every situation which seems like a problem is a problem. When everything seems to be against
you, remember that airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. Challenges are sent to promote, increase
and strengthen you. You are the captain of your ship and the master of your fate. Learn to
design a masterpiece with whatever you have.
When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do you no harm. Inner belief is the freedom from
self-doubt. When you learn to control and direct your mind during hard times, you can turn your internal
voice to work for you. Beliefs control results. Have trust in yourself when you are at the rock bottom,
because the rock bottom is the origin of success. As generations and people have proved -There is
no success without self-esteem.
Name: Devika Krishnakumar
Grade: 9,Taurus
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What is the most important quality a person can have?
Discipline and diligence are up there on the list , but the most important quality of many
successful people is humility.
Humility is the feeling that you have no special importance that makes you better than
others at first glance. Humility seems like a negative quality, almost like a sign of
weakness rather than a strength. But let's take the example of a person who lacks humility
and is arrogant . The person will never have a chance to improve or learn from their
mistakes, as they are arrogant and feel that he or she has special importance. Here are
some ways a person can be humble. By listening to more of what others have to say we
are letting them know that we value them. Another way is by 'counting your blessings ', we
always take note of things we wish we had or wanted. Stopping and remembering what you
have to be grateful for, is a good way to cultivate a humble attitude.
In an era in which many bemoan the growing ‘selfishness’ and ‘I’ focus of the world, perhaps
we all should strive to develop a more humble approach. Pride makes us artificial , but
humility make us real .
Name: Esther Susan Subi
Grade:9,Aries
MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE DAY
My favorite time of the day is the late evening time. I love this time because it is my family time where
my parents are at home after their work, and I complete my studies and homework by that time.
Firstly, we do video call to our grandparents in India. We play our mini-football and indoor games like
caroms in our drawing room with my father and sisters. We pray together and enjoy our dinner
together. There will be a lot of fun and fight between my sisters and me during this time. Finally, we will
have a small round of bedtime stories before we fall into sleep.
Name:Nathan Alex Vaidyan
Grade: 1, Leo
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The place I like to visit the most
The place which I like to visit the most is my hometown Kanyakumari. My grandparents and cousins live in Kanyakumari. Even
though I have visited Kanyakumari many times still I am eagerly waiting to visit again.
Kanyakumari is a small district in Tamil Nadu. This beautiful place is famous for the meeting point of three oceans the Indian
ocean, the Arabian ocean, and the Bay of Bengal. Here you can experience the view of sunrise and sunset. You can also see
Swamy Vivekananda’s rock and Thiruvalluvar statue .
Seashells, seafood and a variety of spices are available in Kanyakumari .It is considered as one of the most beautiful tourist
destinations. It will be a surely memorable experience when you visit Kanyakumari. I am happy and proud to say that my
hometown is Kanyakumari. I strongly recommend all of you to visit Kanyakumari at least once in a lifetime.
Name: Giana Gangesh
Class:3,Libra
The Soil of Bharat:
The soil of Bharat,
Is my pride,
I will not fear,
I strive,
There will be strength in every eye,
There will not be depths of darkness,
We will keep going forward,
Taking every step,
We will gleam and we will shine,
Over the world all the time,
We will keep our strength,
At death and loss,
We will keep our hearts,
And still keep our pride,
We will stand in unity side by side,
We will not let fear strike,
We will not let our pride fade,
I will strongly keep Bharat a brave world and keep my faith.
Name: John Josey
Grade: 4,Libra
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My Mom & Dad
My Mom and Dad created a beautiful world for me. Parents are special persons in my life. They teach us
care, share and respect others. They give me so many gifts. My mom makes delicious food and I think my
mom is the best cook in my World. My parents help me to organize toys, books, clothes, etc. They help
me to clean my room and put my clothes in the washing machine. My dad plays with me every day. Every
day my mother tells me beautiful stories. My mom and dad are my best friends, they are my best
teachers and problem solvers, etc. They will be sad when I get sick, and they will take me to the hospital.
I pray to God every day for their health and longevity.
I love you... like you… Mom & Dad
Name: Zayan Riyas
Grade :1,Leo
A place where I like to visit in my dream
I always dream of living in a magical world. There would be fairies, elves, wizards, and
dragons in it. I dream of huge libraries where I can find books with magical spells. Children
can learn many spells and play around many mazes that I build. Instruments like piano,
guitar and violin play by themselves and all the people enjoy lovely music. The people have
magical abilities and they can do teleportation, time travel, become invisible, long distance
hearing and heat vision. There are large caves with diamonds and emerald. There would be
pet dragons with different abilities and everybody can choose their favourite pet. There
will be orbs with mysterious biomes in them. Many spaceships and satellites hover around
the earth and if you want to get into any of the spaceships you would need a code.
Name: Mohammad Junaid
Grade: 3,Virgo
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My Favourite Time of the Day
The coronavirus pandemic isolated us from our friends and outdoor activities. A time has come when
the Lego blocks and video games get boring.
So my favorite time of the day was the online classes when I could see the new faces of my classmates
and teachers. Sitting in front of my mother's laptop, seeing teachers giving us knowledge and teaching
us new things made me happy. We learned new things together, did many exciting activities, and
shared our work in the WhatsApp group. I learned to use the laptop, reading, colouring and drawing.
Although still, I wouldn't say I like writing but I practiced writing to make my teachers happy.
My mother says that even when we are away from each other for safety reasons, modern technology
brings us closer than ever before, which is a blessing.
Name: Muhammad Fawaz Moaz
Grade :2 Aries
What is the most important quality a person can have?
There are many important qualities a person can have like willpower, patience, integrity, passion honesty
etc but I think that honesty is the most important quality in a person.
Honesty is the easiest thing you can practice to be happy, successful, and fulfilled in life. Honesty is not
just about telling the truth. It’s about being real with yourself and others about who you are, what you
want and what you need to live your most authentic life.
Honesty promotes openness, empowers us, and enables us to develop consistency in how we present the
facts. Dishonest people may easily get trust and respect from other people. However, they lose that forever
whenever they get caught. Thus, honesty is a great human virtue that plays vital roles in every aspect of
human life.
Name: Jenisha
Grade:9 Aries
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Indian Nobel Laureates
The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards bestowed on "those who conferred the greatest
benefit on mankind" in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace and
Economics. Instituted by Alfred Nobel’s last will, which specified that his fortune be used to create a
series of prizes, now known as the Nobel Prizes. Each recipient, or laureate, receives a gold medal, a
diploma, and a sum of money, which is decided annually by the Nobel Foundation.
Indian citizens:
The following are the Nobel laureates who were Indian citizens at the time they were
awarded the Nobel Prize.
Rabindranath Tagore
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Born 7 May,1861
Place of birth Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Father’s name Debendranath Tagore
Mother’s name Sarada Devi
Nobel Prize for Literature
Year of Nobel Prize 1913
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath from the Indian subcontinent , a poet, musician and artist. A
Pirali Brahmin from Calcutta with ancestral gentry roots in Jessore, Tagore wrote poetry as an eight-year
-old. At the age of sixteen, he released his first substantial poems under the pseudonym Bhānusiṃha
("Sun Lion"), which were seized upon by literary authorities as long-lost classics. By 1877 he graduated to
his first short stories and dramas, published under his real name.
As a humanist, universalist, internationalist, and ardent anti-nationalist,he denounced the British Raj and
advocated independence from Britain. On 25 March 2004, Tagore's Nobel Prize was stolen from the
safety vault of the Visva-Bharati University, along with several other of his belongings. On 7th December
2004, the Swedish Academy decided to present two replicas of Tagore's Nobel Prize, one made of gold
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and the other made of bronze, to the Visva-Bharati University.It inspired the fictional film Nobel Chor.
“Love's gift cannot be given, it
waits to be accepted.”
― Rabindranath Tagore
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Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, known in the Roman Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta was an Albanian-Indian
Roman Catholic nun and missionary.
Born 26 August 1910
Place of birth Skopje (now the capital of Macedonia)
Father’s name Nikollë BojaxhiuIn
Mother’s name Dranafile Bojaxhiu
Nobel prize for Peace
Year when she
1979
received nobel prize
In 1950 Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation which had
over 4,500 sisters and was active in 133 countries in 2012. The congregation manages homes for people
dying of HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis; soup kitchens; dispensaries and mobile clinics;
children's- and family-counselling programmes; orphanages, and schools.
Teresa received a number of honours, including the 1962 Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize and 1979 Nobel
Peace Prize. She was canonised on 4 September 2016. Teresa was admired by many for her charitable
work.
Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.
-Mother Teresa
C.V.Raman
Sir Chandrasekhar Venkata Raman was an Indian physicist. He discovered that when light traverses a
transparent material, some of the deflected light changes wavelength.
C.V.Raman was born in a Tamil speaking Family. Raman's father initially taught in a school in
Thiruvanaikovil, became a lecturer in mathematics and physics.
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Success can come to you by courageous
Devotion to the task lying in front of you.
C.V.Raman
Born 7 November 1888
Place of birth former Madras Province
Father’s name R. Chandrasekhar Iyer
Mother’s name Parvathi Ammal
Year when He received 1930
Nobel prize
Nobel prize for Physics
At an early age, Raman moved to the city of Visakhapatnam and studied at St. Aloysius Anglo-Indian High
School. Raman passed his matriculation examination at the age of 11 and he passed his F.A. examination
with a scholarship at the age of 13. In 1907 he gained his Master of Sciences degree with the highest
distinctions from University of Madras. He was married on 6 May 1907 to Lokasundari Ammal
(1892–1980).They had two sons, Chandrasekhar and radio-astronomer Radhakrishnan. Raman was the
paternal uncle of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who later won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1983) for his
discovery of the Chandrasekhar limit in 1931 and for his subsequent work on the nuclear reactions
necessary for stellar evolution. Throughout his life, Raman developed an extensive personal collection of
stones, minerals, and materials with interesting light-scattering properties, which he obtained from his
world travels and as gifts. He often carried a small, handheld spectroscope to study specimens. These are
on display at the Raman Research Institute, where he worked and taught.
Kailash Satyarthi
Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian children's rights activist. Satyarthi was the second child and had an elder
brother. His father was a police constable (he retired subsequently as a Head Constable) and his mother
was an uneducated, yet highly idealistic housewife. In 1980, Kailash Sathyarthi gave up his career as an
electrical engineer and became secretary general for the Bonded Labour Liberation Front; he also founded
the Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Childhood Movement) that year. He conceived and led the Global
March Against Child Labour and its international advocacy body, the International Centre on Child Labour
and Education (ICCLE),which are worldwide coalitions of NGOs, teachers and trades unionists. He has also
served as the President of the Global Campaign for Education, from its inception in 1999 to 2011, having
been one of its four founders alongside Action Aid, Oxfam and Education International.
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Born 11 January 1954
Place of birth Vidisha, India
Father’s name Ramprasad Sharma
Mother’s name Chironji
Year when He re- (2014)
ceived Nobel prize
Nobel prize for Peace
In addition, he established Good Weave International) as the first voluntary labelling, monitoring and
certification system of rugs manufactured without the use of child-labour in South Asia. This latter
organisation operated a campaign in Europe and the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s
with the intent of raising consumer awareness of the issues relating to the accountability of global
corporations with regard to socially
responsible consumerism and trade. There is no greater violence than to
Satyarthi has highlighted child labour as a
human rights issue as well as a welfare deny the dreams of our children.
matter and charitable cause. He has
argued that it perpetuates poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, population growth, and other social
problems, and his claims have been supported by several studies.
Amartya Sen
Born November 3
Santiniketan, West
Place of birth
Bengal.
Father’s name Ashtoush Sen
Mother’s name Amita Sen
Year when He received 1998
Nobel prize
Economic
Nobel prize for
Sciences
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Amartya Kumar Sen [born 3 November 1933) is an economist and philosopher, who since 1972 has taught
and worked in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sen has made contributions to welfare
economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, and indices of
the measure of well-being of citizens of developing countries. Sen is regarded as the greatest Indian
economist of all time and one of the leading intellectual thinkers across the world.
He was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 and India's Bharat Ratna in 1999
for his work in welfare economics. In 2017, Sen was awarded the Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science
for most valuable contribution to Political Science.
Name: Pranav Menon
Grade: 8 Aries
Benefits of having a lot’s of “me time”
In some situations, we feel stressed and exhausted. In these situations it means we need
some rest. It means we need to have lots of me time. What is the meaning of me time?
Me time is the time you spend for your own happiness and relaxation. Me time has a lot of
benefits in times when you are confused or stressed. It helps you think deeper about a
particular problem and find the solution for it. Having a lot of me time helps you discover
your own strength. You come to know a lot about yourself and your talent. It helps you in
being more productive and helps you in having better life balance. How? When you start
spending time for yourself, you come to know that having me time makes a better life
balance. You get the confidence to say NO for what you are not interested in doing. Me
time is all about doing things we enjoy a lot. This helps you be a happy and a cheerful
person and boost your self-confidence. Here are some ways you can have me time: -
Listen to music
Go to the park for a walk
Exercise
Do some drawings
Try growing flowers or vegetables in your garden.
Go for a vacation to a place that is known for its greenery
Wake up early and do some yoga.
Cook something new.
In this busy world you would face a lot of stress and problems. My best advice to get rid of these
situations are to have lots of me time. At least, for an hour you need to spend time for
your own happiness and relaxation.
Name: Shiya Jannath
Grade: 8 Taurus
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Happiness Comes from Within
It is often said that you must encourage your children to ask questions. However, on some occasions, your
toddler might put you in a spot of bother as you never know what he/she might come up with. Having said
that, this has its own benefits too as it leads you to don your thinking hat or make you delve into your own
learnings/experiences to come up with a simple yet convincing response.
On a Friday morning as I was sitting in a cozy corner of my living room and sipping over a cup of hot tea,
my son came running to me and asked me about the all-pervading topic of happiness.
The following is a tete-a-tete conversation between my son, Reyansh and myself (his Babai):
Reyansh: Babai, what is happiness?
Babai: Hmm, I guess happiness is quite subjective.
Reyansh: What do you mean by subjective?
Babai: It means that the same question might elicit varied responses from different individuals.
Reyansh: Ok got it. So, you tell me Babai, how can one be happy or what are the basic requirements to be
happy?
Babai: To begin with, you must fulfill the basic needs of your life i.e., food, clothing, and shelter. Do you
think that a person can ever be happy if he/she is starving or doesn’t have a proper home to stay or
decent clothes to wear?
Another important criterion would be to take proper care of your health. You might fall sick occasionally
and that’s fine but in general, your body must be free of any critical illnesses. Think about it, will you ever
be happy when your health is not 100% perfect?
Reyansh: So, then can we consider someone to be happy if he/she is healthy, has food to eat, clothes to
wear, and house to live in?
Babai: Definitely, I would say that one must consider himself/herself extremely privileged to possess a
good health and have met all the basic needs of one’s lives. But if you want to be happy all the time, I
suggest that additionally you must start working on developing two essential qualities – (i) accepting
the reality of life as it is and, (ii) learning to manage your expectations.
Let me try to help you understand the two qualities by giving you real life examples. For instance, you have
a nice toy car, and you love it absolutely. One day, you visit your friend’s place and find out that he has a
big battery-operated toy car. Now, it is entirely up to you how you choose to respond. You might ruin your
happiness by feeling jealous of your friend or complaining about your inability to possess such a big
battery-operated car or you might accept the reality as it is and be grateful for the nice toy car that you
have received as a token of love from your grandfather. Hence, the mere acceptance of reality as it is will
be the key differentiator in shaping your mental state.
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Let me give you another example. Life becomes complicated if you have unrealistic expectations from
friends/relatives. It is normal to have expectations from your friends/relatives but it’s not correct to
link your happiness to their actions. For instance, you will be celebrating your birthday soon and you
invite all your friends to attend the birthday party. However, on the D-day, your best friend doesn’t
turn up. You try to reach out to him. You call him several times, but he doesn’t pick up the phone. Now,
again, it is entirely up to you how you choose to respond. You might ruin your happiness by
unnecessarily fretting on your best friend’s actions or you try to be realistic and not judge him for his
inability to attend your birthday party. You wait patiently for your friend to get in touch with you with
his side of the story rather than being judgmental and spoil the party’s mood.
Reyansh: So, you are saying that happiness is a choice, which one must learn by accepting the things as
they are and not linking one’s own happiness to other people’s actions. But Babai, I am still pondering
whether a wealthy person has all the happiness in the world as he has the capacity to meet all his
needs as well as desires.
Babai: I would not deny that I used to think much like you when I was young. However, as I have
grown older, I have learnt that you must be able to differentiate between your needs and desires.
Once your basic needs are fulfilled and you have managed to attain a decent livelihood, you must focus
on reigning your desires. For some of us, it might be a high-powered job, and for another person, it
might be to own an expensive car or a luxury apartment or a latest gadget.
Let me try to share my story. I am a big fan of Apple’s products, particularly the iPhone. Every year,
the company launches a new version of the iPhone. I would not lie to you that every year after the
launch, I would feel an intense yearning to buy the latest iPhone. However, based on my past
experiences (involving the purchases of iPhones on three occasions), I have been able to control my
desire to a large extent. This came with the eventual realization that it is just a phone required to
have a call with your acquaintances. What I am trying to say is that my happiness knew no bound after
the purchase of the latest model of the iPhone, but that happiness wouldn’t last beyond one or two
days.
This is what is popularly referred to as hedonic treadmill theory whereby an individual’s level of
happiness, after rising or falling in response to major positive/negative changes or life events,
ultimately tends to move back toward where it was prior to these experiences.
In this context, I would also like you to know what Naval Ravikant’s (the famous Indian American
entrepreneur and investor) idea of happiness is. According to him, happiness is there when you
remove the sense of something missing in life. He further notes that happiness is neither about
positive thoughts nor about negative thoughts. To him, it’s about the absence of desire, especially the
absence of desire for external things. The fewer desires one can have, the more one can accept the
current state of things, the less the mind is moving, because the mind really exists in motion toward
the future or the past. The more present one is, the happier and more content one will be.
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Hence, I would like to you to remember that you can find happiness within yourself and not in
external pursuits. Finally, I would like to summarize for you the recipe of happiness:
First and foremost, meet your basic needs i.e., food, clothing & shelter and attain a decent level of
livelihood.
Always focus on keeping yourself hale and hearty
Happiness is a choice i.e., how you choose to respond (not react) to a particular situation
Accept the reality of life as it is
Learn to manage your expectations, be it from people or possessions
Never link your happiness to external possessions
Learn to reign in your desires
Always be content and remain grateful for all the possessions in your life
Always appreciate the people and things in your life
Never judge people and always be compassionate
Author: Parthapratim Gupta
Parent of Reyansh Gupta
OVERVIEW ON THE ANTI-GLAUCOMA DRUGS
INTRODUCTION
Most glaucoma medications are administered topically, but significant systemic absorption can
still occur, with resultant systemic adverse effects. Systemic absorption may be minimized by
lacrimal occlusion following instillation, simply closing the eyes for 3 minutes will reduce systemic
absorption by about 50%. By applying digital pressure over the lacrimal sac, systemic absorption
reduced for eye-drug contact. Effects on the periocular skin may be reduced by blotting overflow
from the eyelids with a clean dry tissue immediately after instillation. Glaucoma medications should be
avoided in pregnancy if possible, with systemic carbonic anhydrase inhibitors perhaps carrying the
greatest risk due to teratogenicity concerns.
PROSTAGLANDIN DERIVATIVES
Mechanism of Action
The major mode of prostaglandin (PG) action is the enhancement of uveoscleral aqueous
outflow. Their IOP-lowering effect is typically greater than alternatives and a reduction of 27-35%
from baseline IOP can be expected. Duration of action may extend for several days, though
administration once every day.
Agents
• Latanoprost may cause fewer ocular adverse events than other PG agents and so is often used
first line. Approximately 5-10 % of patients show no response (IOP reduction of less than 10%) to
latanoprost, but may respond to one of the other prostaglandins.
• Travoprost is similar to latanoprost but fewer patients tend to be non-respondents. Polyquad®
is a novel proprietary preservative introduced by a major pharmaceutical manufacturer in its
travoprost formulation that may reduce ocular surface- related adverse effects.
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Bimatoprost 0.03% has a slightly greater IOP-lowering effect than latanoprost, but is more likely
to cause conjunctival hyperemia. A new 0.01% preparation has a comparable IOP-lowering effect to
latanoprost with less hyperemia. Preservative-free bimatoprost is available. Sustained-release intra
-cameral bimatoprost is still on trial.
Tafluprost is a relatively new prostaglandin derivative and was the first available in preservative
-free form. Its IOP-lowering efficacy may be slightly less than that of other PG agents, but it is
well tolerated and seems to cause less disruption of the ocular surface.
Ocular and Systemic Side Effects
Conjunctival hyperemia is very common. Among all side effects eyelash lengthening,
thickening, hyperpigmentation, irreversible iris hyperpigmentation, reversible hyperpigmentation of
periocular skin, Periocular atrophy are common. Preoperative use of PG agents may increase the
likelihood of cystoid macular oedema following cataract surgery. This is more likely to occur if PG
agents are used in the postoperative period, particularly if there has been vitreous loss at the time
of the surgery. Anterior uveitis is rare, but prostaglandins should be used with caution in inflamed
eyes. Promotion of herpetic keratitis can occur. Systemic side effects include occasional headache,
precipita-tion of migraine in susceptible individuals, malaise, myalgia, skin rash and mild upper
respiratory tract symptoms.
BETA BLOCKER
Mechanism of Action
Beta-blockers reduce IOP by decreasing aqueous production, mediated by an effect on the
ciliary epithelium. A reduction of 21-27% from baseline can be expected in most patients. In
approximately 10% of cases the response decreases with time (tachyphylaxis), sometimes within
only a few days. Beta-blockers should not be instilled at bedtime as this medication may cause a
significant drop in blood pressure while the individual is asleep, thus reducing optic disc perfusion
and potentially causing visual field deterioration.
However, a beta-blocker may be preferred under some circumstances, such as monocular
treatment to avoid the cosmetic disadvantage of the asymmetrical periocular skin darkening and/or
conjunctival hyperaemia with prostaglandins. Beta-blockers are also preferred in conditions such as
ocular inflammation and cystoid macular oedema, or where there is a history of herpes simplex
keratitis.
Ocular and Systemic Side Effects
Ocular side effects are few but include allergy and punctate keratitis. Granulomatous uveitis
has been reported with metipranolol.
• Bronchospasm: This may be fatal in asthma or other reversible airways disease and it is
critical to exclude a history of asthma before prescribing a beta-blocker. About 1 in 50 patients
without asthma will develop reversible airways disease requiring treatment within 12 months of
commencing a topical beta-blocker.
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Cardiovascular: There is a strong suggestion that cardio-vascular mortality is higher in patients taking a
topical beta-blocker. Effects include heart block, bradycardia, worsening of heart failure and hypotension
as a common cause of falls in elderly patients. Unpleasant but less severe side effects include sleep
disorders, reduced exercise tolerance, hallucinations, confusion, depression, fatigue, headache, nausea,
dizziness, decreased libido and dyslipidaemia, reversible alopecia is uncommon.
Agents
• Timolol is available in various forms, including 0.25% and 0.5% solutions used twice daily. There is no
evidence of a clinically significant difference in efficacy between the two solution concentrations.
• Betaxolol 0.25% and 0.5% twice daily has a lower hypotensive effect than timolol. However, optic
nerve blood flow may be increased due to a calcium-channel blocking effect. Betaxolol is relatively cardio
selective (beta-1 receptors) and is therefore less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
• Levobunolol is a long-acting beta-blocker and is used once or twice daily with a similar profile to
timolol.
• Carteolol twice daily is similar to timolol and also exhibits intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. It has
a more selective action on the eye than on the cardiopulmonary system and so may have a lower systemic
side effect incidence.
Metipranolol twice daily is similar to timolol but has been linked with granulomatous anterior uveitis.
ALPHA-2 AGONISTS
Mechanism of Action
Ocular alpha-2 receptor stimulation decreases aqueous synthesis via an effect on the ciliary
epithelium and increases uveoscleral outflow. There is probably a neuroprotective effect. This medication
crosses the blood-brain barrier and should be used with great caution in young children, in whom severe
CNS depression and hypotension have been reported (contraindicated under the age of 2 years). They
should not be given with oral monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants due to the risk of hypertensive
crisis.
Agents with Side Effects
• Brimonidine 0.2% twice daily as a single agent generally has a slightly less marked IOP-lowering
effect than timolol. Allergic conjunctivitis is common, but the onset may be delayed for up to 18 months
after commencement of therapy. Granulomatous anterior uveitis can occur, but is rare. Systemic side
e ffects include xerostomia and fatigue.
Apraclonidine 1% (or 0.5%) is used principally to prevent or treat an acute rise in IOP following laser
surgery on the anterior segment (0.5% concentration is typically used).
TOPICAL CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS
Mechanism of Action
The CAI are chemically related to sulfonamide antibiotics. They lower IOP by inhibiting aqueous
secretion and via the topical route are used three times daily as monotherapy or twice daily as adjunctive
treatment. In general, they are slightly less effective than beta-blockers but may have a supplementary
neuroprotective effect. They precipitate corneal decompensation in patients with corneal endothelial
dysfunction. Idiosyncratic bone marrow suppression can occur. Though cross-reaction is uncommon, topical
(and systemic) CAI are relatively contraindicated in patients allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics.
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Agents
• Dorzolamide. The main adverse effects are stinging and a transient bitter taste following
administration. Allergic blepharoconjunctivitis may occur, but is uncommon.
Brinzolamide is similar to dorzolamide, but is less likely to cause stinging and local allergy. It is a
suspension and a white residue may be left on the eyelids after instillation if excess is not wiped away.
MIOTICS
Mechanism of Action
Miotics are cholinergic agonists that are predominantly used in the treatment of angle closure,
though they were formerly a mainstay of the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. They can be useful in
patients with pseudophakic or aphakic glaucoma. In angle-closure glaucoma, miotic-induced contraction of
the sphincter pupillae pulls the peripheral iris away from the trabecular meshwork, opening the angle.
Miotics also reduce IOP by contraction of the ciliary muscle, which increases the facility of aqueous
outflow through the trabecular meshwork.
Local and Systemic Side Effects
Few local side effects are miosis, brow ache, myopic shift and exacerbation of the symptoms of
cataract. Visual field defects appear denser and larger. Few rare side effects include confusion,
bradycardia, bronchos-pasm, gastrointestinal symptoms and urinary frequency.
Agents
Pilocarpine 0.5%, 1%, 2%, or 4% solution as four times daily monotherapy is equal in efficacy to
beta-blockers. Carbachol is an alternative to pilocarpine.
NEW TOPICAL MEDICATIONS
• Latanoprostene bunod 0.024% (Vyzulta®) is a new FDA- approved topical medication that
reduces IOP significantly. It has a dual mechanism of action: the latanoprost component increases outflow
through the uveoscleral route and the butanediol mononitrate component undergoes further metabolism
in the anterior chamber to produce nitric oxide, which has an effect on the trabecular meshwork leading
to enhanced aqueous outflow.
Rho-kinase (ROCK) inhibitors are a novel class of topical medication that increase outflow of aqueous
through the tra-becular meshwork. The drops are instilled once daily and are effective in combination
with latanoprost (Roclatan®).
SYSTEMIC CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS
Mechanism of Action:
Systemically administered CAI are generally used for short-term treatment, particularly in
patients with acute glaucoma. Because of their systemic side effects, long-term use is reserved for
patients at high risk of visual loss. Sulfonamide (‘sulfa’) allergy is a relative contraindication.
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Agents
• Acetazolamide is available as 250 mg tablets (250-1000 mg daily in divided doses), sustained-release
250 mg capsules (250-500 mg daily) and 500 mg powder vials for injection (single dose, typically used in
acute angle-closure glaucoma).
• Dichlorphenamide 50 mg tablets (50-100 mg two or three times daily).
Methazolamide 50 mg tablets (50-100 mg two or three times daily). This has a longer duration of action
than acetazolamide but is less widely available.
Ocular and Systemic Side Effects
Side effects includes choroidal effusion, particularly after cataract surgery, Angle closure may
result. Paraesthesia (‘pins and needles’ sensation in the extremities), hypokalemia (reduced blood potassium
level - common), malaise and lowered mood, gastrointestinal symptoms, renal stones, Stevens-Johnson
syndrome (very rare), dose-related bone marrow suppression, idiosyncratic aplastic anaemia.
OSMOTIC AGENTS
Mechanism of action
Osmotic agents lower IOP by reating an osmotic gradient so that water is ‘drawn out’ from the vitreous into
the blood. They are employed when a short-term reduction in IOP is required that cannot be achieved by
other means, such as in resistant acute angle-closure glaucoma or when the IOP is very high prior to
intraocular surgery.
Side effects include cardiovascular overload as a result of increased extracellular volume (caution in
patients with cardiac or renal disease), urinary retention (especially elderly men), headache, backache,
nausea and confusion.
Agents
Mannitol, Glycerol, Isosorbid.
Conclusion
Antiglaucoma drug prescription is tricky drugs for prescriber and a both way wedge for patient. To
reduce side effects with maximum or desired IOP lowering proper prescription is mandatory. Regular
follow-up from patient side is also a vital part of treatment. So, knowing about the anti-glaucoma drugs and
rationalization in prescription is a must for doctor and patient.
Author: Tahmina Sultana
Mother of Afnan Chokder Safwa(G7) and Tamisa Chokder Sarah (G4)
My Philosophy of Life
It is often said “We have one life, live it to the fullest”. Does being rich and famous equate to being
successful and complete in life? The answer to this remains the philosophy of my life “Listen to your
heart and not your mind, for heart has only one state “Reason”. This philosophy of following the heart
keeps one content and responsible for their own success or failure rather than giving excuses by following
the mind or someone else’s idea. This thought helped created “Gandhiji, Kalamji, Tendulkar or say any
famous personality known to any generation. No matter what, this philosophy gives one a sense of fulfillment
and accomplishment and above all self-satisfaction.
Author: Venkatakrishnan Nurani
Father of Akshay & Akshara (LKG- Aries)
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Diversité de l'Inde
La culture indienne est l'une des plus anciennes civilisations du monde. L'Inde a commencé il y a environ
4500 ans. L'Inde est un pays immense, rempli de gens incroyables et d'une incroyable diversité de
traditions, de cuisines et de religions, de diversité culturelle entre les langues, les régions géographiques.
Diversité des religions
L'Inde est le berceau de quatre grandes religions : l'hindouisme, le bouddhisme, le jaïnisme et le
sikhisme. Il abrite également la troisième plus grande population musulmane au monde et a accueilli une
population chrétienne depuis le 1er siècle de notre ère. En plus de cette diversité religieuse, les Indiens
eux-mêmes forment un groupe unique. Vous trouverez différentes traditions parmi les différentes cultures
dans toute l'Inde, des montagnes du nord aux plages du sud.
Diversité des langues
Au sein des grands groupes linguistiques, il existe une grande diversité linguistique représentant 22
langues principales et des centaines de langues régionales ou locales. L'anglais est considéré comme une
langue officielle subsidiaire qui est souvent réservée à des fins gouvernementales et commerciales. Les
personnes qui ne partagent pas une langue maternelle commune communiqueront généralement en hindi
ou en anglais. Il est important de tenir compte de la diversité linguistique de l'Inde car de nombreux
Indiens considèrent leur langue comme une source d'identité.
Name: Mathew James
Grade: 9 Aries
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Paysanne à Commandeur : Jeanne d'arc
Nous entendons tous parler de Jeanne d'Arc, mais que savons-nous réellement
de cette héroïne nationale de la France ? Une paysanne de 13 ans et vivant dans
la France rurale du XVe siècle, a commencé à avoir des visions et à entendre des
voix lui disant d'aller aider le prince Charles dans sa guerre contre les Anglais.
C'était son destin d'aider Charles à être couronné roi de France, et à gagner la
guerre. C'était en 1425 quand les filles étaient encore inférieures aux hommes et
presque tout le monde était analphabète. Joan d'Arc n'a pas montré beaucoup
d'intérêt pour ce qui était standard à l'époque et a coupé la plupart de ses
cheveux, a disputé un cheval et des vêtements pour hommes et est partie à la
recherche du prince Charles. Jeanne est arrivée au palais où le prince séjournait
alors et a demandé à le voir, affirmant qu'elle avait une vision pour lui. Il a
choisi de l'écouter et a adoré son message. Il deviendrait roi ! Mais maintenant,
qu'était-il censé faire avec la fille qui exigeait d'être envoyée au front et de
vaincre les Anglais elle-même ? Finalement, pour tester si elle a été envoyée de
Dieu, il l'a entraînée à la guerre et l'a envoyée sur un front qui n'avait pas
rogressé depuis six mois. Elle est arrivée, avec des plans pour éliminer l'ennemi
immédiatement. Immédiatement, elle a été ignorée par les généraux qui ont
refusé de laisser une fille de 14 ans aider avec leurs plans très importants mais
elle a travaillé pour gagner la confiance
du peuple et finalement les généraux ont
laissé son plan se dérouler. En chassant
la plupart des Anglais hors de France,
Joan a eu un grand succès jusqu'à ce
qu'elle rencontre Paris. Là, elle a perdu sa
première bataille et ses fervents
partisans. Tous les croyants deviennent
sceptiques et ne peuvent accepter le fait
que jeanne d'arc a été vaincue, jeanne d'arc n'a pas eu de réponse elle-même.
C'était le début de la fin de sa vie et elle finirait par être tuée en tant que
sorcière lors d'un procès à motivation politique par les Anglais lorsqu'elle a été
capturée. Les accusateurs ont essayé de l'amener à blasphémer jusqu'à ce qu'ils
la torturent. Elle mourut. Elle avait 19 ans.
Name: Nifansa Arul
Grade: 9 Aries
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La Musique
La musique est comme un langage universel de la vie. C'est essentiellement le son qui est réuni par
l'harmonie de divers instruments. Notre vie aurait été totalement vide et différente sans la musique.
C'est quelque chose que chaque être humain apprécie. C'est une chose très puissante. La musique
aide à déstresser, à guérir et à motiver.
La musique a un impact magique sur les humains. C'est la meilleure forme de
magie. La musique guérit toutes les émotions humaines, de la tristesse à la
dépression. C'est une cause de bonheur. Contenu musical de nombreux genres à
jouer.
"Je pense que la musique en elle-même guérit", a déclaré un jour le musicien
américain Billy Joel. « C’est une expression explosive de l’humanité. C'est
quelque chose qui nous touche tous. Quelle que soit notre culture, tout le monde aime la musique. La
plupart d'entre nous seraient entièrement d'accord avec cette affirmation.
Quand on parle de musique, on parle de tous les instruments comme la batterie, le piano, la
guitare, etc. et comment ils se réunissent pour produire un son qui plaît à nos oreilles.
Nous avons tous des chansons que nous aimons chanter et danser, n'est-ce pas ? La vie ne
serait-elle pas un peu ennuyeuse sans musique ? C'est quelque chose dont nous avons tous
besoin pour profiter de nos journées un peu plus que nous ne le faisons déjà, car la musique
ajoute plus de couleur à nos vies.
Lorsque vous entendez le bruit de la nature – le crépitement des gouttes de pluie, le
sifflement du vent, ne vous sentez-vous pas calme ? Et vous n'avez pas envie de danser ou
de secouer la tête quand quelqu'un met votre chanson préférée ? Eh bien, c'est l'effet que
la musique a sur nous tous. Écouter nos chansons préférées peut automatiquement nous
mettre tous de bonne humeur. Nos mères qui nous chantent une chanson avant d'aller
dormir sont un souvenir paisible, et c'est aussi de la musique.
En France, la musique fait partie intégrante de la vie. Mes
chansons françaises préférées sont La vie en rose d'Édith
Piaf et Les Champs-Elysées de Joe Dassin. La vie en rose est
une très belle chanson. Les Champs-Elysées est une chanson
très gaie et amusante qui illumine ma journée.
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La musique fait partie intégrante des différents moments de la vie humaine. Il répand le bonheur et la
joie dans la vie d'une personne. La musique est l'âme de la vie et nous donne une paix immense. Dans les
mots de William Shakespeare, « Si la musique est la nourriture de l'amour, jouez, Donnez-moi l'excès ;
cet excès, L'appétit peut devenir malade, et ainsi mourir. Ainsi, la musique nous aide à nous connecter
avec nos âmes ou notre vrai moi.
La musique est l'essence de la vie. Tout ce qui a du rythme a de la musique. Notre respiration a aussi un
rythme. Ainsi, on peut dire qu'il y a de la musique dans chaque être humain ou être vivant. La musique a la
capacité de transmettre toutes sortes d' émotions aux gens. La musique est aussi un moyen très puissant
de se connecter avec Dieu. Nous pouvons conclure que la musique est la forme la plus pure d'adoration de
Dieu et de connexion avec notre âme.
Music is like a of life. It is the sound that is
by the of various Our life would have been empty and
the music. It is that every human It is a
very choice. Music helps to heal and .
Music has a impact on It is the best form of magic. Music
heals from to It is a cause of
of many genres to
“I think music itself heals,” Billy Joel once said. “It's an
of It's that us all.
our loves music. Most of us will agree en-
tirely with this
When we talk about music, we are talking about all the like
piano, guitar, etc. and how they come to sound that
pleases ears. We have all the songs we love to sing and dance to, don't
we? life a bit It's we all need
to enjoy our days a little more than we already do, music adds more
color to our lives.
you hear nature - the of the hiss of the wind, don't
you And you don't feel like or your head when
your song? Well, that's the effect music
has on all of to our songs can put us all in
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you hear nature - the of the hiss of the wind, don't you
And you don't feel like or your head when
your song? Well, that's the effect music has on all of
to our songs can put us all in a good mood.
us a song before we go to sleep are a and it
In music is an part of life. My songs are La vie rose by
Piaf and Les by Joe La vie en rose is a song. The
is a very and funny song that lights my
is an integral part of the of life. It spreads and joy
in a life. is the soul of life and gives us In words of
“If music is the food of love, play, Give me this excess, The can
sick, and thus die. So, music helps us with our souls or our true
is the essence of life. that has has Our has a
So, we can say that there is music in every being or living has the
ability to all kinds of to is also a way to
with God. We can that music is the purest form God and
with our
Name: Rayna Liza Christy
Grade: 8 ARIES
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Aayushmaan— G1 Gemini
Bhavya Basanth— G6 Aries
Adhya sreekumar— G1 Leo
Bhagyasree—G5 Aries
Navishka Chakma—G6 Taurus
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Aysha Dua—G1 Leo Gian Roshan—G2 Taurus
Yashita Loya—G4 Leo
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