BIS School Magazine-Bhavanodaya Vol.6

Together we Work, Together we Stand Tall - Investiture Ceremony 2020-2021 “A leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”- John Maxwell. BIS organised the Investiture Ceremony for the academic year 2020-2021 with great splendour and dignity . Investiture Ceremony is an occasion for not only providing titles and sashes but it is also about handing over responsibilities to the Student Council and Editorial Board members. The newly elected student council members pledged to work earnestly and uphold the honour and glory of the institution. Students Council 2020-2021 Head Boy Sahasrad S. Nair Head Girl Ridha Shefi Sports Captain Parvathy Bibin Sports Vice Captain Pranav Bobby Sekhar Organising Committee Organising Committee Vice Captain Priyasruthi Srinivasan Captain Keerthana Pollvarapu Spartans Captain Spartans Vice Captain Vikings Captain Lalitha Sri Vikings Vice Captain Darwina Manoj Gladiators Captain Gladiators Vice Captain Warriors Captain Dev Nambiar Warriors Vice Captain Shirin Gupta Discipline Committee Vedanth Sudhir Editorial Board Tisha Malhotra Indraneil Swarnima Basnet Sankrithi Ranganathan Adesh Shaiju Norah Punnen Dhruv Sathish Kumar Sarah Punnen Daryl Shyju Mathew Chaithak Saira Mariam Sabu Swastika Sarogi Amrutavarshinee Murugan Bryan Biju Aseem Verma 49

Eid Mubarak The festival of Eid symbolizes virtuousness, peace, unity, and brotherhood. This festival marks the end of the 30-day fast during the month of Ramadan. The celebration of Eid signifies the achievement of communication with the holy spirit and religious virtues, characterized by sacrifice, self-discipline, and charity. Eid was celebrated virtually in BIS as students prepared art and craft decorations, clicked pictures in their traditional attires, designed cards, wrote articles highlighting the importance of Eid, and shared memories of spending quality time with their family consuming the delicacies during the pious time of Iftar. The zeal and happiness were all visible on the smiling and gleaming faces. 50

Celebrating a Voice to Lead: International Nurse Day 2020 Nurse- just another word to describe a person strong enough to tolerate anything and soft enough to understand anyone. International Nurses' Day is a global event celebrated on 12th May every year to commemorate the work of nurses in healthcare. The date was chosen as it is the birth date of Florence Nightingale, a British social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. BIS celebrated Nurse Day with a lot of fun-filled activities like poster making and poetry writing portraying their appreciation to the front- line warriors- nurses. 51

An Addition of Energy, Strength and Beauty to the Body, Mind and Soul - Yoga Day Celebrations “Yoga is not a religion, but it is a way of living to create a healthy mind in a healthy body.” Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. It brings global health, harmony, and peace. Man is a physical, mental, and spiritual being; yoga helps in developing the balance between all three. 52

Empower and Unlock the Potential Everyone has a hidden talent. It could be singing, dancing, playing musical instruments etc. Bhavans’ BIS had organized a talent hunt to bring out the hidden talent within the students. Here are the glimpses- 53

Onam - the Festival to Cherish Onam is a festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival.According to legends, the festival is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. It signifies prosperity and happiness amongst all near and dear ones. “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr. Charity is a noble thing in which with just one act of kindness, one can inspire others to plant seeds of happiness through giving and caring. Doing charity and organising fundraising events from young age is truly appreciable. This not only inculcates values in children but also builds unity and togetherness amongst the pupils. BIS has proven and come out of the way to do acts of kindness even in this dreadful pandemic situation. BIS Management along with the teachers donated non-perishable items to support the needy people. The charity as collected was further given to Mr. Arul Das Thomas- Chairman of ICRF, a non-profitable organization that runs under the Indian Embassy. 54

Teachers - Angels with Big Hearts who Enlighten Little Minds 55

Children are the Keys to Paradise “If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.”- Tom Stoppard Childrens’ Day was celebrated with a lot of festivity and zeal at BIS on 14th November to pay tribute to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru who is popularly known as Chacha Nehru. A special assembly was conducted that won the hearts of all children and parents. The skit enacted by teachers, stepping into the shoes of students made everyone chuckle. Students were indeed rejuvenated and their joy knew no bounds when they saw the affection of the teachers towards them. It was surely a significant and meaningful assembly. 56

Celebration of Divinity Dussehra signifies the victory of good over evil, truth over false, and dharma over adharma. The festival encourages us to follow the path of righteousness and truth. Dussehra is a festival celebrated in India. This was the day when Lord Hanuman set ablaze Lanka only by using his tail. The word Dussehra comes from the Hindi word Dus which means ten. So, Dussehra is celebrated as the victory over the ten-headed Raavana. Dussehra was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm, zeal, and excitement by the BIS students. Here are the glimpses:- 57

Diwali : Spreading the Lights of Happiness The lights glowing on Diwali inspire us to shine in our true spirit! Diwali or The Festival of Lights marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The festival of lights, Diwali came alive when BIS celebrated it with a great deal of enjoyment, devotion, and happiness. A remarkable virtual celebration was witnessed. 58

151 Years of Mahatma, the Father of Our Nation - Gandhi Jayanti Celebration Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, India, was born on 2nd October 1869. So every year on October 2nd, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The significance of the event is to honour Mahatma Gandhi's role in Indian Independence. 59

Positively Pink Every October, people all over the world show their support for people affected by breast cancer Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to grab attention and generate support for the awareness, early detection, and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease. Pink ribbons are worn in October as a mark of creating awareness about breast cancer. 60

Stupendous Spellers - Spellathon 2020 Spelling is important because it aids in reading. Spellathon is a competition that involves spelling out a variety of words thereby increases the vocabulary of students. This helps in understanding the various components of language including phonetics and also helps in becoming more confident. BIS students participated in the competition with zeal and enthusiasm. 61

Quiz Masters of BIS! BISQ - Bhavans International School Quiz is a prestigious quiz competition organized by Bhavans Middle East to help children exhibit their quizzing talent. BIS emerged victorious whereas The Asian School of Bahrain and The Indian Community School of Kuwait, emerged as second and third prize winners. 62

BBhhaavvaannooddaayyaa 22002200--2211 Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can achieve excellence. TPheerfmeocnttihonof Jiasnunaroytunaftutraleidnnaebwlei,nnbinugst atifBhwaveancs hBaasherainpeInrdfieanctSiochno,olwasethceasnchoaocl hhioestveed BaTeimrxhhtaiacesgvteismanl.nlaCooetindBnvatSechyEeasok.s(ficullhJnsao,dnoeclrurseataohrtfeyivBaiuteaynghfairusanirdonlefapdlBaerrnhttaiencvweiapsnsai.stneTnMdhieniindsgedtslhaeeactEteivaBvsiethtni)ea-tsvwaahnhneelIsprneeBtiednraihtnShrcebahrisointnougIldniencdnogtimsaonpdueetStmtihctoiehonnousnotfriloaqtrauesedthntteehhseeesimrsocetfarhegloeainncothgl, hstousdteendt. Bhavanodaya (under the aegis of Bhavans Middle East)- an Inter School competition for the emerging artists. CBSE schools of Bahrain participated in the event wherein the students demonstrated their talent, imagination, creativity and alertness. The activities helped to bring out the uniqueness of each individual. 63

Thanking the Rulers: 49th Bahrain National Day 64

Cheerful Christmas Fiesta Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way Christmas is a time to give and forgive - taught by the Lord himself. The festival marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas inspires the spirit of sharing and caring. The day of Christmas is usually filled with people baking plum cakes, decorating their houses with a Christmas tree, singing carols, and having a festive spirit all around. Hearing the word Christmas is enough to bring a smile to everyone's face. The enjoyment of this cheerful festival was visible on the faces of all the children. An assembly on the theme of ‘A reason for the season’ was presented vividly by G5B students. Such celebrations never fail to bring delight and togetherness amongst children. Republic Day India won the freedom on 15th August 1947 and became a republic . Its a day of national rejoicing . The day was celebrated with great éclat in the school. 65

Slew of Prizes Bagged by BIS Students in International Competitions Story Telling Melio is an IIT-IIM alumnus initiatives who conducts online challenges in Speed Math, Storytelling, and Spelling Bee for students across the entire world. BIS students outshone in various competitions and emerged as winners. Amit Bijesh G2 Dishhi Sharma G1 Amit Bijesh G2 Melio Mathematics Challenge Dishhi Sharma G1 Kushagra Sah G4 Ashok Shanbhag G5 Ayush Singh G3 Nashwa Fathima G6 Ayushi Dash G5 66

Celebrating Unity in Diversity : National Constitution Day “So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you.\" -BR Ambedkar Constitution Day also known as Samvidhan Divas is celebrated in India on 26th November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. To celebrate this occasion the Indian Embassy in Bahrain organized an event open to all the Indian schools to express their views and information about the Indian Constitution. The Ambassador H E Piyush Srivastava graced the occasion. 67

Savour the Pure Bliss of Art “Art is not what you see but what you make others see.” An Art exhibition was organised which emulated the hope and aspirations of students in becoming the artists of tomorrow. The art exhibition showcased the blossoming talent of the budding BIS artist leaving the viewer spell bound. 68

Young Visionaries Change the World: Science Exhibition 2020 “Genius is when an idea and the execution of that idea are simultaneous.” – Albert Einstein Today’s science is tomorrow’s technology. With the key objective of creating more awareness on science and technology, BIS students presented a variety of science-based still models, working models, charts, and posters to present their topic digitally. It was an enthralling experience for both the students and the audience. 69

Hindi Divas Celebrations (Hindi hamari pechaan hain , yehi hamari shaan hain) Hindi Diwas or National Hindi Day is celebrated on September 14 to mark the adaptation of Hindi as the official language by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949.Hindi got its name from the Persian word --Hind, meaning 'land of the Indus River'. On 14th September, Hindi was officially adopted by the constituent Assembly of India as one of its official languages. Since ancient times, Hindi has steadily developed with the help of Sanskrit and Pali. 70

‘तमसो मा ज्योततर्मग य‘ 'तमसो मा ज्योततर्मग य ' अर्ातग अंधकार से मुझे प्रकाश की ओर ले जाओ- यह प्रार्नग ा भारतीय ससं ्कृ तत का मलू स्तंभ है। प्रकाश मंे व्यक्तत को सब कु छ दिखाई िेता है, अधं कार मंे नह ।ं प्रकाश से यहााँ तात्पयग ज्ञान से है। ज्ञान से व्यक्तत का अधं कार नष्ट होता है। उसका वतमग ान जीने योग्य बनता है। इसे चोर भी चरु ा नह ं सकता, जो िसू रों को िेने पर बढ़ता है। हमारे जीवन मंे शशक्षा से अधधक उपयोर्ी कु छ भी नह ं है। शशक्षा एक प्रक्रिया है, जो जन्म लेते ह शुरू हो जाती है। हमारा परू ा जीवन इस प्रक्रिया के सार् बीतता है। शशक्षा हमे वह दृक्ष्ट िेती है, क्जससे बड़े से बड़ा लक्ष्य हम खिु चुनते हंै और अपनी शशक्षा का उपयोर् कर ह हम उस लक्ष्य को पाते हंै। क् ंिर्ी के हर पड़ाव पर शशक्षा काम आती है। चाहे कोई छोटे- से काम को अजं ाम िेना हो या कोई बड़े और कदिन कायग को सफलतापूवकग परू ा करना हो। जैस–े जैसे बच्चा बड़ा होता जाता है, वह स्कू ल के सार्–सार् घर मंे भी बहुत कु छ सीखता है। घर में शसखाए र्ए संस्कार बच्चे को जीवन जीना शसखाते हैं। शशक्षा अपने आप मंे कई उद्िेश्यों को परू ा करती है । न शसफग घर मंे बक्कक स्कू ल मंे भी हम जो शशक्षा प्राप्त करते हंै, वह हमार क् ंिर्ी का आधार होती है। यदि हम उन कायो के शलए शशक्षक्षत हंै तो आसानी से काम को बखबू ी अंजाम िे सकते हंै । 'ववद्या ििातत ववनयं, ववनयाद् यातत पात्रताम।् पात्रत्वात ् धनमाप्नोतत,धनात ् धमं ततः सुखम॥् ’ अर्ागत- ववद्या ववनय िेती है, ववनय से पात्रता आती है, पात्रता से धन आता है, धन से धमग होता है, और धमग से सुख प्राप्त होता है। पथृ ा स हिं (कक्षा – ६) कृ ष्ण द्वारा अग्नि-पान कृ ष्ण- बलराम और र्ोपिल वन मंे लकु ातछपी के अततररतत और भी कई तरह के खेल खेलते र्।े रोज नए-नए खेल खले े जाते र्।े पक्षक्षयों, िसू रे जीवों व कीटों की बोशलयों की नकल उतारना सबको भाता र्ा। जंर्ल जीवों के नन्हे बच्चों की तरह फु िकना, कू ि-फािँा करना, मटकना व िबु ककर चलना भी मनोरंजक खेल र्े। इन बाल- सलु भ िीड़ा के क्षणों मंे कृ ष्ण को अपने अवतार होने का अहसास भी नह ं रहता र्ा। एक बार वन मंे आर् भड़की। लपटों मंे घास व पड़े -पौधों को ल लना आरंभ कर दिया। जंर्ल जीवों व चरार्ाहों में चरते पालतू पशओु ं का जीवन खतरे मंे पड़ र्या। र्ोपों ने कृ ष्ण से कु छ उपाय करने की र्ुहार की तो कृ ष्ण ने उन्हें आाखँ ें बंि करने के शलए कहा। जसै े ह उन्होंने आखँा ंे बंि कर ल वैसे ह कृ ष्ण ने मँाुह द्वारा एक लंबी सासँा ल और सार लपटें अपने माँुह के भीतर खींच ल । जब र्ोपों ने अपनी आँखा ंे खोल ं तो अक्ग्न का कह ं नामो-तनशान न पाकर घोर आश्चयग से िातँा ों तले उँा र्शलयाँा िबा ल ं तर्ा प्रशसं ा भाव से अपने सखा कृ ष्ण की और िेखा। सिरीन गपु ्ता (कक्षा – ८) 71

क्या पग्निय ंो क पालना उग्नित है ? मेरे अनसु ार पक्षक्षयों को पालना बबलकु ल उधचत नह ं है तयोंक्रक उन्हंे ईश्वर ने उड़ने के शलए पंख दिए हंै। अतः उन्हें हमारे द्वारा बंधन में रखना सवरग ्ा अनुधचत है। अपनी इच्छा से ऊाँ ची - ऊाँ ची उड़ान भरना, पड़े ों पर घोंसले बनाकर रखना, नि - झरनों से बहना, जल पीना, फल खाना ह उनका स्वाभाववक व्यवहार है। हम क्रकसी को भी क्रकतना ह सुखी रखने का प्रयास करंे, परन्तु उन्हें उनके स्वाभाववक पररवशे से अलर् करना सवरग ्ा अनधु चत माना जाएर्ा। पक्षक्षयों का प्राकृ ततक स्वाभाव उन्मतु त र्र्न मंे उड़ना है और मनषु ्य के द्वारा उन्हें कै ि मंे रखा जाना उनकी आ ाि का हनन है। यदि पक्षक्षयों को कै ि में रखा र्या तो कीटों की सखं ्या बढ़ जाएर्ी। इसीशलए उन्हंे आ ाि रखना ह हमार फसलों के शलए उधचत है। अतः मेर न र मंे पक्षक्षयों को पालना सह नह ं है। उन्हंे खलु ा छोड़ िेना चादहए। अमतृ वर्षणि ी मरु ुगन (कक्षा – ७) रक्तदान- महादान पानी बिाओ आज सबु ह आँाख खलु ते ह मनंै े घर मंे माहौल बिला हुआ पाया। मेरा भाई नहाकर तैयार र्ा। मेर माँा मेरे भाई से पौक्ष्टक भोजन पानी जर् की रानी है। खाने के शलए क् ि कर रह र्ी। मनैं े मााँ को कहते सुना क्रक इसे बचाने की हमने िानी है। रततिान के पहले पेट भर खाना खा लेना चादहए। 'रततिान ?' यह तया होता है । मंै झट उि पड़ी। कौतहू लवश मनैं े वपता पानी से जर् संिु र है । जी से पछू ा- 'रततिान तया होता है ?' पानी हर जीव के अिं र है। पानी के बबना जीव अधरू ा है । वपता जी ने मझु े समझाते हुए कहा क्रक जब क्रकसी को अचानक पानी से ह यह जर् परू ा है । चोट लर्े और बहुत रतत बह जाए तो उस व्यक्तत को तुरंत आसमान से जब बरसे पानी डॉतटर के पास पहुाँचाया जाता है। प्रायः हर बड़े अस्पताल मंे खखल उिे सब पड़े और प्राणी। ब्लड- बकंै होते हैं। इन ब्लड-बकंै ों में सभी प्रकार के रतत समूहों का भडं ारण रहता है। भडं ारण के सार् रतत सुरक्षक्षत भी पानी है अनमोल रखा जाता है। हर बार आवश्यकता पड़ी और रतत तनकाल इससे बनता है हमारा भूर्ोल। शलया तो ब्लड-बकंै खत्म हो जाएरँा ्े। अतः उसमें रतत जमा पानी की नह ं कोई पररभार्ा करना भी आवश्यक है। अब यह जमा कै से होर्ा ? इसशलए रततिान क्रकया जाता है। रतत कोई भी व्यक्तत क्जसकी उम्र इसे बचाओ , यह है मरे अिारह वर्ग से अधधक हो और वह व्यक्तत स्वस्र् हो तो अशभलार्ा। रततिान कर सकता है। हफ़ ा (कक्षा – ६) मनैं े वपता जी से पूछा- 'एक समय पर क्रकतना रतत दिया जा सकता है और रतत िेने पर हमारे शर र मंे रतत की कमी तो नह ं होर्ी ?' तब वपता जी बोले- 'एक समय पर ३०० शमल ल टर रतत ह िान में दिया जा सकता है और रतत िान करने वाले के शर र में रतत की कमी नह ं होती तयोंक्रक हड्डडयों की मज़् ा में तनरंतर रतत का तनमाणग होता है। िसू र बात यह है क्रक िान क्रकए हुए रतत का ववशभन्न समहू ों के अनुसार सरु क्षक्षत भंडारण क्रकया जाता है और आपातक्स्र्तत मंे मनुष्य को ब्लड िेकर उसकी जान बचाई जाती है।' यह सुनकर मनैं े सकं कप शलया क्रक बड़ी होकर मैं भी रततिान करँा र्ी। ुचिका पंिजवानी (कक्षा – ७) 72

यादें : स्कू ल के ददनों की…… हम अकस्मात लोर्ों से नह ं शमलते; हम उनसे एक कारण के शलए शमलते हंै। जीवन के माध्यम से हमार यात्रा मंे हम अनधर्नत लोर्ों से शमलते हैं, लेक्रकन हर कोई िोस्त के रूप मंे नह ं शमलता है। िोस्त सबसे बड़े आशीर् मंे से एक है, क्जसके शलए हर कोई भाग्यशाल नह ं है। स्कू ल के पहले दिन जब मंे अपनी र्ुलाबी पोशाक में भवंस बहर न के फाटक से प्रवेश कर रह र्ी,तब मझु े र्ोड़ा अजीब- सा लर्ा, तयोंक्रक बाकी सभी बच्चे अपनी स्कू ल की पोशाक मंे र्े। मंै डर हुई ,घबराई हुई- सी अपनी कक्षा में र्ई और चपु चाप िसू र पंक्तत में जा बिै ी। पहले कालांश के बाि, मनंै े एक प्यार - सी आवा सनु ी “हाय नश्वा, मरे ा नाम सारा है, तया आप िीक हो और तया आपको मिि की रूरत है?\" मनैं े उसे िेखा और कहा क्रक - नह ,ं धन्यवाि, लके ्रकन मंै अपनी आँखा ों को उस प्यारे चहे रे से नह ं हटा सकी। दिन के अतं तक, हम एक-िसू रे के सार् सहज हो र्ए र्।े सकं ोच को तोड़ने मंे हमंे कु छ दिन लर्े लेक्रकन धीरे-धीरे हमने एक बधं न ववकशसत क्रकया और सबसे अच्छे िोस्त बन र्ए और सार् मंे शकै ्षखणक वर्ग को सफलतापवू कग भी पूरा क्रकया। हमने कक्षा ३ मंे एक ह कक्षा मंे रहने के शलए बड़ी प्रार्नग ा की और भर्वान ने हमार प्रार्नग ा सनु ल । एक दिन िोपहर के भोजन के िौरान, सारा और मैं बातों में व्यस्त र्े, जब हमने िेखा क्रक कोई हमारे शलए चॉकलेट लेकर आया है । यह हमारे वर्ग की सवशग ्रेष्ि बडै शमटं न खखलाड़ी ारा र्ी। वह एक बहुत ह शमील लड़की र्ी और उसके कु छ ह िोस्त र्े और यह चॉकलेट िेना लर्भर् एक हफ्ते तक जार रहा। अब सारा और मनंै े एक योजना तयै ार की क्रक अर्ले सप्ताह ारा हमें चॉकलेट िे उससे पहले हम उसे चॉकलेट का एक डडब्बा सौंपेंर्े और उसे अपने सरं ् मंे शाशमल होने के शलए कहेंर्े। वह रोमांधचत र्ी और हमारे सार् तरु ंत जुड़ र्ई। वह हमारे सार् सहज महससू करती र्ी और हमने एक-िसू रे के बारे मंे बहुत सार चीजंे जानी और एक-िसू रे से बहुत कु छ सीखा | हमने महससू क्रकया क्रक हमारे अिं र कई समानताएाँ हैं और धीरे-धीरे हम सबसे अच्छे िोस्त बन र्ए। अर्ले साल एक नई लड़की परृ ्ा कक्षा मंे शाशमल हुई और वह हमारे सरं ् जड़ु र्ई | वह नतृ ्य मंे कु शल र्ी। परृ ्ा को शास्त्रीय नतृ ्य करते िेख हम चक्रकत रह र्ए। कक्षा ४ में मुझे दहिं भार्ा समझने मंे कदिनाई हुई तयोंक्रक मरे मातभृ ार्ा मलयालम है। ारा और परृ ्ा ने मरे कदिनाई को समझा और एक दिन मझु से कहा, घर पहुाँचने के बाि हमंे फोन करो, हम तुमसे दहिं मंे बात करेंर्े और तमु ्हार मिि करंेर्े। मैं इस प्रस्ताव से बहुत खशु हुई और हमने योजना बनायी और कड़ी मेहनत की | धीरे-धीरे मनंै े भार्ा को समझना और बोलना, िोनों शरु ू कर दिया। यह उन घटनाओं मंे से एक है, जहााँ हमने एक-िसू रे की मिि की और एक-िसू रे को प्रेररत क्रकया। आप हमें खेल के मैिान, िोपहर के भोजन के समय, पसु ्तकालय और कं प्यटू र कक्ष मंे हमेशा एक सार् िेखेंर्े और सभी छात्रों और शशक्षकों को आश्चयग होता है क्रक हम हमशे ा एक सार् तयों हंै | स्कू ल के बाि और यहाँा तक की छु ट्ट के िौरान भी हम एक-िसू रे को फोन करते हंै, म ेिार घटनाओं को याि करते हंै और कहातनयों का आिान-प्रिान करते हैं। अब, तया आप इस बात से सहमत हैं क्रक आप क्रकसी से अकस्मात से नह ं शमलते है परंतु इसके पीछे हमशे ा एक कारण होता है। नश्वा फाततमा (कक्षा – ६) 73

अन्य ग्रहों पर जीवन ढूँढने के सलए मानव के प्रया बीसवीं सि के मध्य भार् से पथृ ्वी से बाहर अन्य ग्रहों मंे जीवन खोजने के शलए सिीय र्वरे ्णा मानव ने जार रखी है | यह खोज बदु ्धधमान प्राणी या क्रकसी भी तरह के जीवन खोजने के शलए जार रखी र्ई है | खोज के प्रकार के दहसाब से बहुत से तर के अपनाए र्ए हंै, जैस-े िरू बीन से िसू रे ग्रहों को िेखना, िसू रे ग्रह या चाँाि से लाए र्ए नमूनों को पहचानना, या रेडडयो के जररए शसग्नल भेजकर योर्ायोर् स्र्ापन करने की कोशशश करना | या बाहर से आए शसग्नल को रेडडयो के जररए पकड़कर उसका ववश्लेर्ण करना | वैज्ञातनक सोचते हैं क्रक जीवाणु शसफग सौर जर्त में ह नह ं बक्कक पूरे ब्रह्माण्ड मंे फै ले हंै | क्रकसी भी नक्षत्र से अर्र कोई ग्रह इतनी िरू में रहे क्रक उस नक्षत्र के ताप से उस ग्रह का संभाववत जीवन जल न जाए और यह ताप इतना कम भी न हो क्रक जीवन ववकशसत होने के शलए जो ऊजाग की आवश्यकता हो वह भी न शमले, ऐसे ग्रह को कहते हंै- वास योग्य अचं ल | वजै ्ञातनकों ने यह प्रस्ताव रखा है क्रक शसफग उन वास योग्य अचं लो में ह जीवन ववकशसत होने की सभं ावना सबसे अधधक है | आजतक कई नक्षत्रों के आस-पास ऐसे वास योग्य स्र्ानों का कई वैज्ञातनकों ने पता लर्ाया है| ऐसे ग्रहों मंे से सबसे तनकटतम ग्रह पथृ ्वी से बारह प्रकाशवर्ग की िरू पर है | हमारे सौर जर्त में िसू रे ग्रहों में रहने वाले जीवन की खोज मानव कई सालों से कर रहा है | वजै ्ञातनक खोज के अनसु ार बधु ग्रह के कु छ-कु छ स्र्ान वास योग्य माने जा सकते हैं, लेक्रकन उन स्र्ानों पर के वल जीवाणु ह रह सकते हंै |शुि ग्रह का उपर तापमान 872 डडग्री फारेनाइट है जो जीवन के ववकशसत होने के शलए असभं व है | लेक्रकन उसी के वायमु ंडल मंे ऊपर पचास से साि क्रकलोमीटर ऊपर आया जाय तो वहााँ का तापमान धरती जैसा हो जाता है, इसशलए सोचा जा सकता है क्रक शुि ग्रह के वायुमंडल मंे पचास से साि क्रकलोमीटर पर कु छ-कु छ जीवाणुओं को खोजा जा सकता है | वैज्ञातनक खोज यह भी िशागती है क्रक शुि ग्रह के ऊपर कई वर्ों पहले तरल जल का भी अक्स्तत्व र्ा | मरं ्ल ग्रह के ऊपर कई सालों से जीवन की ककपना की जाती है | अभी तक मरं ्ल ग्रह के ऊपर कु छ- कु छ स्र्ानों पर तरल जल का अक्स्तत्व शमला है | मंर्ल ग्रह के ऊपर तरल जल और कु छ-कु छ र्ैसों का होना यह िशातग ा है क्रक शायि वहाँा जीवन का अक्स्तत्व है | नासा का भेजा हुआ “क्रियोशसट ” और “ओपोरच्युतनट ” यह िो रोवर मरं ्ल ग्रह के ऊपर जीवन के होने के प्रमाणों की खोज कर रहे हैं | हमारे सौर जर्त के क्षदु ्रग्रह बंेट में सेरेस नाम का एक वामन ग्रह है वहााँ तरल जल का अक्स्तत्व सचमचु शमल र्या है तो यह संभावना भी उतनी ह रहती है क्रक वहााँ जीवन का भी प्रमाण शमल जाय | बहृ स्पतत ग्रह के उपग्रह युरोपा की पपड़ी कदिन बर्ग से बनी है, लेक्रकन बर्ग के नीचे तरल जल का होना कोई असंभव बात नह ं है | 2011 की एक खोज इसी धारणा को और भी म बूत बना िेती है | अर्र यरु ोपा मंे तरल जल का होना एक सभं ावना से बढ़कर कभी वास्तववक हो जाती है तो हम यह सोच सकते हंै क्रक युरोपा मंे कम-से कम जीवाणु तो होंर्े ह | शतन के उपग्रह टाइटन और ‘एन्सले ाडास’ में भी जीवन होने की सभं ावना शमल है, और इसकी खोज सुचारू रूप से चल रह है | मंजि ीरा गोस्वामी (कक्षा – ६) 74

हमारी अडिं मान- तनकोबार की यात्रा मैं तब सात साल की र्ी जब हम अडं मान- तनकोबार घूमने र्ए र्े | दहिं महासार्र में क्स्र्त अडं मान- तनकोबार द्वीप समूह मंे कु ल 572 द्वीप हंै | इनमंे से के वल 38 में ह लोर् रहते हैं | समुद्र से न ि की की बात करंे, तो अडं मान- तनकोबार के द्वीप भारत के बजाय िक्षक्षण पवू ग एशशया से ज़्यािा क़र ब हंै | पहले हमारा ववमान पोटग ब्लेयर मंे उतरा | पोटग ब्लेयर अडं मान- तनकोबार द्वीप समूह के प्रशासन का मखु ्यालय है। | हम एक समदु ्र के क्रकनारे र्ए क्जसका नाम र्ा- वंडू र बीच | वहााँ से मनैं े बहुत-सी सार्र की कौडडयााँ ल ं | वहााँ बहुत-सी िकु ानंे भी र्ीं | वहााँ से मनैं े कु छ खर िार भी की | िसू रे दिन हम रॉस आइलडंै र्ए ,क्जसे अब नेताजी सुभार् चन्द्र बोस आइलंडै के नाम से भी जाना जाता है | वहाँा चारों ओर पेड़-ह -पेड़ र्े | वहाँा हमने बहुत से जीव-जंतु भी िेखे | जैसे दहरन, मोर आदि | रॉस आइलडंै से घूमकर हम जहा से हवेलॉक बीच पर र्ए | जहा से चारों ओर शसफग पानी ह पानी दिख रहा र्ा | पानी का रंर् नीला र्ा | हवेलॉक बीच मंे हमने पानी के नीचे की ितु नया िेखी क्जसे अगं ्रे ी मंे Glass Bottom Boat Ride कहते हैं | वहाँा छोट -बड़ी व रंर्-बबरंर्ी मछशलयाँा र्ीं | अर्ले दिन हम काला पत्र्र बीच र्ए | वहााँ हमने सूरज को डू बते हुए िेखा | यह न ारा बहुत अद्भुत र्ा | पूरा आसमान लाल और पीला हो र्या र्ा | अर्ले दिन हम वापस पोटग ब्लेयर मंे आ र्ए | उस दिन हमने सेकयलू र जले िेखी जो क्रक पोटग ब्लेयर शहर मंे अटलाटं ा प्वाइंट पर क्स्र्त है | शाम को हमने सके यलू र जेल में लाइट एंड साउं ड शो िेखा | लर्भर् हर रो लाइट एंड साउं ड शो का अगं ्रे ी और दहिं में बार - बार से प्रिशनग क्रकया जाता है, क्जसे बड़ी संख्या में पयटगक और स्र्ानीय तनवासी िेखने तर्ा सुनने आते हैं | इसी के सार् हमार यात्रा ख़त्म हुई | हवाई अड्डे मंे जाते समय मुझे बहुत बरु ा लर् रहा र्ा | ऐसा लर् रहा र्ा क्रक इतने समय से क्जस यात्रा का मुझे इंत ार र्ा, वह ऐसे कै से कु छ दिनों मंे ख़त्म हो र्ई | मजिं ीरा गोस्वामी (कक्षा – ६) 75

Celebrating Brilliance through Profound Recognition at Achievement Award Ceremony The Achievement Awards ceremony is celebrated to honor all the students who have showcased great academic excellence during the academic year. The children were felicitated with certificates of merit. Also entertaining performances were presented. 76

Enhancing Skills A workshop can introduce a new concept, spurring participants to investigate it further on their own, or can demonstrate and encourage the practice of actual methods. It's a great way to teach hands-on skills because it offers participants a chance to try out new methods and fail in a safe situation. Such exercises like workshops do help students in understanding and learning different ways of thinking and solving parameters with more exposure to a large mass. 77

Effective Workshops for Better Tomorrow The journey of a thousand miles begin with one step. Here are the glimpses of the glorious journey of our students for a better tomorrow. 78

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Ashmita G4 Ashwath G6 Ayush G6 Catherine G1 Daivika Dev G1 Dia Dibin G6 Dishi G1A Esha Ashik Diya G3 Hafsa G6 Hiba G6 Hiba G6 80

Hiba Mushkoor G7 Izzah G7 Kanishka G4 Kasinath Thampi G6 Ketan M Jujgar G3 Krishnan G5 Mahikaa G9 Mandira G3 Neha Ann G4 Nethra G5 Nishanth Sudhakar G7 Pournami G3 81

Prabin G4 Pritha Singh G6 Priyanka Gopi G1 Raima G7 Ridha Shefi-G9 Riyanshi G5 Sakshi Lal G7 Satakshi Dev G4 G4 Roshelle Thomas G2 Shivanshi G5 Shaurya Giri G4 Satchinmayee G5 Shreya Vigil G1 Shuraya Suryavanshi G6 82

Srinidhi Harihar G3 Syed Yusuf G2 Vashnavi Gupta G3 Shlok Kale G6 Vivek G2 Vrinda G5 Yash Ahan Prabhu G4 Avisha G6 Vedika G1 Eleanor G4 Dhruv G7 Ishaan Lalita sri-G8 Liyana G4 83

Mithra Balaji G4 Olive Maria G1 Amritha G5 Nithyasri Chakkingal G4 Satchinmayee G5 Swastika G9 Parina G5 Vaishnavi Guttula G4 Math Model Making Models in mathematics are used to model real-world situations. Models help us to improve our thinking capabilities and logical skills. Maths Models helps students to convert their theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge and get real-time experiences. It will help them to grow their skills and thinking capacity along with building the confidence level for the subject. 84

Once there lived a man (Dave) who was His dad, who passed away twenty years ago, immensely extremely smart because couldn’t help but watch the show, he went to Harvard and got a degree and while he giggled in his grave, in the arts and sciences, as you can see. he knew he had a lane to pave. But this came with a very high price He dug out of his grave, since he was so very wise he came out of the cave, if anyone dared to disagree he had to fix his son, poor Dave. he would whip out his prestigious degree He walked at a steady pace, and teach them a lesson or two. he would definitely win the race between him and the dead folk back in the cave case. But as he grew much much older, his brain became much much colder, He knocked on the door and said and his memory became way too foggy “hey Dave it’s me your dad, and his knowledge wasn’t far from soggy. I couldn’t believe what you just had It was his birthday that day. said, and I think you’re going mad”. the day began a special way, his nephew, his niece, his wife and children Dave realized it’s actually his dad back with his soul, came to him with an offer for a pilgrim, not some bozo knocking and being a troll. for he had become quite tall and weighty, he was now celebrating his age of eighty. What happened flashed in his eyes, the memories he had and making the strawberry pies, He yelled as loud as he could, “eighty!” “That’s like, uh, two more than forty!” his dad helped him prepare the rice, His wife said, “no dear, eighty is rather late and took him to bicycle in the yard, for it’s not two more than forty, rather seventy-eight! And even let him borrow his credit card. He quickly took his degree out, The same dad who helped him achieve, “do you see this?” he starts to shout, had come from the dead, he could not believe. “proves me’s a professional” he pouts. He looked his half-dead dad dead in his eyes, “Look, I know you don’t want to be corrected, he looked at the amount of flies but ‘me’s’ a wrong usage of the English language. Now we’ll cut the cake, just finish off your sandwich” his dad had collected and to this dad who looked so grim, who came from the dead to correct him, Look, I don’t care, but I know I’m always right in maths! His nephew, Tim Skad, says he sees the wrath he looked him carefully and broke into song, “you buffoon, you freak! I’m not wrong, I’m never wrong!” in his eyes, and he tries but he couldn’t correct him. He whipped out his degree and his award from the spelling But to be fair, he tried, didn’t he - little Tim? bees, His niece put in effort too to correct him, and said, “ come back and speak to me only when you have but ended with the same result one of these!” and was faced with the same insult. Daryl Shuju Mathew (Grade VII) Dave was really angry now, but couldn’t forget his chivalry degree 85 and said, “Can we just cut the cake and drink the tea?”

A Lockdown Story The story is about how corona changed the entire life pattern of Pruthivi. Pruthivi is a very active boy whose father is working in Bahrain, so he pursued his schooling in Bahrain Indian School. He was studying in 1st grade and was in his last term. The annual exam was scheduled for 1st March, but on 26th Feb his mother got a message from school, stating that the school will be closed from 27th Feb. Here is his conversation with his mom Mother: Pruthivi, tomorrow onwards school is closed. Pruthivi: Why mom? Mother: We heard about coronavirus which started in China in December, now it is slowly spreading here too, to avoid children getting affected from it they are closing schools. Pruthivi: Oh, how did it come here, mom? Mother: People are traveling to different parts of the world, so it is spreading all over the world. Pruthivi: Does it spread? Mother: Yes, it does. Pruthivi: How does it spread, mom? Mother: It can spread through the air, water and the objects which are touched by the infected person. Pruthivi: Oh, what are the precautionary measures to be taken to avoid getting infected with COVID 19? Mother: Maintaining self-hygiene and social distancing will stop the spread of covid19. So, we must wash our hands for twenty seconds, if we touch anything in the commonplace. The doctor has advised us to wear a mask, hand gloves while going out from our home. Pruthivi: Wow, Jolly then this evening I will go to my friend’s house and play with them in the park. Mother: No dear! We cannot go out anywhere, except for groceries, hospitals, and other mandatory work. He was fully locked in the house and was feeling bored. He thought that the school will reopen in a couple of weeks. But the virus started spreading rapidly, hence the school management announced that the final exams will be cancelled, and the previous exam marks will be considered for promotion. Though he was happy to hear this but was missing his sightseeing through his school van window, games he played with his friends in the van, PE classes, and the school atmosphere. The next academic year also arrived. Parents were quite worried about kids' schooling. Fortunately, the school management decided to take online classes. Initially, Pruthivi faced some issues while attending online classes. Later, he started to enjoy the same. The teachers took great effort and prepared online classes exactly like how it happens in school. Finally, the most awaited summer vacation arrived. Since all the flights from Bahrain were cancelled to other countries, he felt disappointed he could not visit his native place to meet his grandparents and relatives. He thought, “At least I can visit my friends, parks, and play area”, but unfortunately mom strictly said “No!” to all. He prayed that everything should get back to normal. He promised to save and do something to bring back the environment as a lively place for future generations. If we don’t protect our environment then we are going to run short of natural resources. The most important lesson he learned was to plant more trees to get more oxygen as Corona is killing people due to the lack of oxygen once they get infected. Save Environment, Save Earth, and Love everyone. STAY HOME STAY SAFE Pruthivi Siva Kumar (Grade II Thames) 86

Few incidents are perennially etched in our memories. One such incident happened when I was very young, just 6 years old. And the location was the famous Wahoo Water Park in City Centre mall. It was the first time I went to a water park. There were very few rides for my age group, but the rides I could access were fun. I went into the lazy pool. In this, we just need to stay still and lie flat on a rubber tyre and the water would take us to the other end of the pool, slowly and lazily, as the name suggests. Next, I went to a small blue slide with my parents where you fall inside a small Once there was a magical pot floating in the river. A poor water pool at the end. Then my parents and I ate lunch in the food hungry man was crossing the river. He took the magical pot court and visited the outdoor area of Wahoo. and he was so happy. He walked to his home. Then he saw When I reached outside, I heard many sounds like the laughter of some money on the table. He took the money and put the people, the sound of the gushing water from the slides, the DJ money in the magical pot. Then for a second, he was playing some music, the cool breeze, etc. The outdoor area starts surprised. The money has started increasing. Thus, he with a huge pool on the right, some slides to the left, a DJ playing became a rich man. music with his equipment on one side, and a seating area where Daivika Dev (Grade I Silver) around 5 or 6 people were skating. There was a huge crowd as this was the peak period when people visit water parks. My Dream Comes True At the end of the area, there was a huge yellow slide. After seeing When I was 4 years old I went to the yellow slide, I ran off to that slide. My mom and dad could my uncle’s house for a visit. It was not catch up with me and there was a long queue. By the time an awesome experience for me. they reached the ride, I was about to slide down. Uncle told me that the house was a villa. That was the first time I saw a villa... There were a lot This slide was divided into 4 parts. In the first 3 parts, you slide of rooms and was spacious compared to our flat so I looked for some time then walk around 5 feet, and then go to the next around everywhere. We came back home but from that day slide. In the 4th part, the slide was huge and leads you to the large onwards one of my big dreams was to shift to a villa. At last, water pool at the end. There was also some water gushing through we found a wonderful spacious villa. The exciting part is that the slide to make our sliding smooth, in case we get stuck in the we are living together with our aunt and cousins. So I can slide. At the first three slides, I was fine. But then at the 4th slide, play together with them. I was pushed before I could enter it. The slide was scary enough, but when I fell into the pool at the end of the slide, I thought I'm Let me introduce my new Villa. It is very spacious with a finished for life. Since I did not know how to swim, I felt very large courtyard, and a garden, a small fish tank with scared and couldn't breathe. I saw my life flashing before my colourful fish, a small room with a swing. For Brownie (my eyes. pet dog) we built a small kennel. In the backyard, my mother has a small kitchen garden with lots of vegetables. Papa Luckily, my parents came and helped me before I drowned. Then arranged a small playground for us with my trampoline, I was given water and I was taken to the hospital because I got a swing, slide, and all the toys. fever. I was given medication and taken home from there. I could see TV for the rest of the day but the rest of the day was only 2 My dream room is painted in pink and the walls are hours because when we came back, it was dinner time and I was decorated with rainbow airplanes and superhero wallpapers. sent straight to bed. Today, I have visited multiple water parks My parents bought a bunk bed for me & my little brother, a and have even learned swimming. Whenever I cross City Centre, study table and a cupboard all as per my choice. I enjoy staying there with all. the whole movie reels in front of my eyes. Utkarsh K (Grade VI Tagore) Prisha Praveen (Grade I Scarlet) 87

Cindy And Her Wonderful Café Mili and Her Happiness Mili was a small girl who loved her family. She loved going to school and playing with her friends, but her happiest months every year were July and August. She loved the vacation and always used to wait from the beginning of the school. She loved playing in the rain, making paper boats and also wished to play with his younger brother. She was wishing to celebrate festivals with his brother along with the grandparents in India. Mili always loved the ride with her dad on the scooter to the nearby huge pond and loved to see the kids swimming. There was a little girl named Cindy. She used to live with her But this time she was sad as she couldn’t go to India this mother and aunt. She always wanted to be a cook, even when she vacation due to CORONA VIRUS and is praying to God was as little as 3 years old. So when she grew up, she started for everything to be normal so that she can share all these working at her aunt’s cafe. Slowly, she saved money and bought happy moments soon on her next vacation. that cafe from her aunt who wanted to retire. Her food was super delicious. Her cafe became very famous for its food. Esha Ashik (Grade II Cauvery) The Trapped Rat Last week, my parents and I There was another cafe owned by Salty near Cindy’s cafe. The returned from the shopping mall. I owner salty loved salt, so he added salt to all his recipes. Nobody went to the bathroom to clean my used to come to his cafe. He was very greedy. He became very hands. After that I went to my room. jealous of Cindy’s cafe. But he didn’t want to work hard or Suddenly I saw a rat in the passage. I was scared and I told improve his recipes. He just wanted to become famous like Cindy my dad that there is a rat in the passage. My dad came to without doing anything. So, he made a plan to steal Cindy’s look at it. The rat went to the other room. We were searching recipes. for the rat and saw the rat went under the bed. My dad called the watchman uncle to bring the rattrap. We put rat trap with One night, when Cindy left early from her cafe, Salty sneaked some food inside the trap. After an hour, we saw the rat inside, stole her recipe book and left lots of mice there. The mice trapped inside the rattrap. We called watch man uncle to take made a big mess in the cafe. When Cindy came in the morning, the rat trap and leave the rat outside. Now I know how to she found her recipe book had gone and her cafe destroyed by catch a rat with the help of a rattrap. mice. She was very sad and disheartened. Her mother and aunt Ritvik Ramapura Patil (Grade I Silver) advised her to be strong. I am a BIG sister Cindy closed her café, did all the repairs and reopened her cafe even better than before. She even developed new recipes and Like everyone I also had the dream of worked very hard. having a cute little sibling. I prayed to God every day that I should get a tiny brother or sister very soon. On 29th Meanwhile, Salty tried Cindy’s recipes but it did not taste as good June 2019, I felt very happy when my and he couldn’t gather customers even after stealing her recipes. brother was born \"The day I became sister\". When I saw After few days Cindy again opened her cafe. Her new recipes and my brother for the first time, I felt very happy and I wanted the new cafe was an instant hit amongst her customers. Salty saw to carry him with my hands. He looked very cute with tiny this and finally understood his mistakes. He went to Cindy and eyes, hands, legs, and ears. He is very soft and always returned her recipe book and said sorry to her. Cindy forgave him smiling. I help my mom to give a cute tub bath to my little and asked him to work hard. She also told him to make his cafe brother. I dress him in a beautiful dress... I teach my brother successful in his own unique way, not by stealing and cheating. how to dance BharathanatiyamcThaiyaa Thai… I also teach him how to sing are ga ma pa…. My brother loves me so Moral: We should always work hard to become successful. We much. We play together and I wish that he remains close to should never be greedy. me. I teach him good habits and I help my brother to be happier. When I pray, I always thank God for giving me Burhanuddin Hussain (Grade I Golden) such a cute and lovely brother. Neharika Anand (Grade I Scarlet) 88

My Happy Seven Days Rose’s Best Friend How will you feel if they give a surprise There was a girl named Rose. She had a toy horse named visit to your place from India? Horsey. She took it everywhere. She jumped on the trampoline Here’s my surprise story!!! with Horsey. They were best friends. It was Rose’s first day at school. Her mother told that she cannot take Horsey to school. It was not a usual day. To my surprise, She was very sad. She thought that no one would be her my Aunt was waiting for me to pick me up from my school bus. I got excited and jumped from my bus and asked friend. Then she met Neena. She was very nice. They played “Aunt, when did you come here? Where is grandpa and together and became best friends. Rose is now happy to go to school. Alora Isabell (Grade I Amber) grandma”? She said, “Kasha, it’s a surprise for you!” First Experience with a Puppy I rushed from the lift to search for them. Suddenly, I heard a One day I met a puppy for the first time. One of our family voice calling me “Akshu, we are here!” I hugged them and friends brought a puppy to our home. I was excited and scared, we shared our love for each other. Soon after, my little sister but after sometime puppy started to play with me. I was so Venba was curious to know the gifts and sweets they happy to touch the puppy. It was adorable. I felt I am not scared brought for us from India. of the puppy anymore. We both started playing with a ball. I My mom said, “Akshu, we are going to celebrate your had a wonderful time with the cute puppy. Hope I have a puppy favourite festival Pongal with our family and friends”. I when I grow up. enjoyed it a lot. They had planned for one week trip and we Aurav Dayananda (Grade I Amber) took them to famous places in Bahrain. I got a chance to show my school and class teacher. I asked them in a sad A Man and a Deer tone “Why are you leaving?” My aunt replied, “Akshu, we will meet you soon!” Once a couple lived in the hut in a village. One day the man went to the forest to cut some wood. When he was walking in Akshaat M S (Grade I Scarlet) the forest he saw a deer. The deer had broken leg so the man went near to the deer and helped it. Then the man went back to The Boys and their Snake Friend his hut. Once upon a time, there were seven friends. Their names After few days, the man again went to the forest to bring the were Leo, Alex, Steve, Nile, Tom, Singh, Owen, Morgan. woods. He saw a tiger standing in front of him, the man got They were playing video games in the car. Suddenly the scared. The deer that the man had saved saw this and saved him internet stopped. Tom, Leo, Nile said “OH MAN!!!” The from the tiger by hitting it. exams were coming close so Steve, Alex, Morgan, Owen, and Singh said, “We should study for our exam.” Tom, Leo, The moral of the story is we should help each other. Nile said “Okay”. When the exam came, they thought they Charvik KM (Grade I Amber) did well. They got 100/100. Raju and Radha After the exams, they were free. They wanted to make more Long ago, there lived a brother and sister named Raju and friends during the vacation. Parents said NO! All of them Radha. Their house was near a jungle. Once they were playing were sad and they went into a forest to have fun. There they in the jungle. Suddenly they saw a bottle with a cap but made a friend. He was a SNAKE! His name was Goodly. He nothing was inside it. They picked up the bottle and opened it. was so friendly and he also knew how to talk! The seven Suddenly smoke started coming from the bottle; the children friends thought he was an alien. Goodly said, “No I am not an were terrified so they started to run. Then they heard a voice Alien; I am just a normal snake”. Hearing this, the seven calling their names. They looked and saw a strange-looking friends were happy and they made friends with Goodly. They creature with a tail. The creature told that he was an alien and played video games with Goodly. Goodly was very some evil people caught him and placed him in the bottle. And intelligent. The boys could not believe it. They gave a test to since the kids opened the bottle and set him free, now the Goodly and it got it all correct! From then, Goodly helped creature wanted to be their friend and also he told he would be them prepare for their exams regularly and the boys always happy to use his magical powers to help the children if needed. scored full marks. The kids were happy and they became good friends. AadithyaUdaya Kumar (Grade II Cauvery) Vaiga (Grade II Cauvery) 89

Unusual Pets Somewhere off the coast of Andaman and Nicobar Islands…“Hey, come up here and look at this.” The scientist squealed; his excitement obvious. I headed in his direction. You see, I’m the nephew of that scientist. And he believes that sharks live near the coast of the Andaman Islands. Crazy, right? A month ago, my mom and I didn’t know about my scientist-uncle. But, when he sent me an invitation to come to the islands, I agreed. Back to the present, I glanced at the object he was showing. It looked like a canine of some pretty huge animal. He mentioned the teeth were of a shark. “We have to inform the people living on Nicobar Island. They’re in danger.” I said, matter-of-fact. “Wait up, let me show my second discovery”, my uncle said. “Fine.” “Head this way.” He led us further into the dense, vivid green jungles of Nicobar Island. The jungle was dense and hard to navigate. Walking here and there, we got lost. Making matters worse, we heard some roaring sounds and they didn’t seem far away. My uncle was still lost in thought, being forgetful. He squinted at the map. “Hey, wait. There’s a track.” He pointed out. “Come on, let’s follow it. I think that is the path to my second discovery. Oh, yes! The surroundings are getting much more familiar.” We continued on the way. At last, we found a town on that path. But something was strange. The town’s streets were filled with sharks?! “He has seen our secret. Get him!” the towns people shouted. And then, everything became black. Opening my eyes, I grunted and looked at the person. He was well built. “I have a black belt.” he started the conversation. In karate?” “No! I only have a black belt. Why do you need belts in karate? Stupid boy.” He smiled at me and ruffled through my hair. “Why are there sharks…?” I was interrupted. “Your uncle’s father wanted some pets. So, he changed the DNA of sharks and made them live on land. If you want to go from here, don’t tell this anyone.” “Ok,” I whispered. He let me go. I rushed to the town square. There were a lot of sharks who were wagging their tails, like dogs. “Uncle, come on. I won’t say a word. Just get me back to my home.” “Yes. So, this is my second discovery.” That’s when the big sharks attacked. You see, my uncle’s crazy scientist father also changed the DNA of the mother sharks, making them amphibians. They brought down huge coconut trees. The once brave roars of the animal now sounded like mild meows of a cat. Within a few minutes, everything was over. They went as soon as they came. Not even one person was injured. The baby sharks went back into the sea again. This is what steeled my nerves. Now, I am a professional marine biologist (a scientist studying sharks). Never once did the sharks attack. Dhruv Satish Kumar (Grade VII) Our Dog (Oreo) Today I will tell you about our dog Oreo. In January we went to the shelter to help the animals. I saw a very cute little dog jumping in front of me and I loved him, so I asked my father to take him home. Now Oreo is my good companion. I am enjoying my days with Oreo. Noah Judeh (Grade- 1 Golden) 90

Realms-Dragon land Once upon a time, there were friends by the names Leo, Sam, Tom, Steve, Alex. They had a pet dog called Frosty. The friends loved playing video games, watching cartoons, and inventing gadgets. They had made many devices like pet translators, automatic food making machines, and even transporters. One such transporter they made was a realm transporter often called a Trealm. One day Steve and Frosty were playing fetch the stick while the remaining were just relaxing in the same room. When Steve threw the stick, it landed on the Trealm. Frosty ran towards the Trealm and while picking up the stick switched it on by mistake. It made a swishing sound. All the boys and Frosty got sucked into the Trealm and landed in an unknown area filled with dragons. The unknown area looked like a place of a cartoon show. The boys and Frosty didn`t know what to do. They were thirsty and hungry as well. After searching for quite some time, they found an oasis. All were relieved. They ate and drank what was available and then continued their journey. After several hours they saw a den filled with dragons. The dragons had a great sense of smell therefore sensed the boys and Frosty. The dragons lifted their wing fifty feet high and attacked the boys. The boys used the technique of the Art of the Silent Fist which is to fight without fighting. When the boys did not fight back, the dragons calmed down a little. As time went by seeing the boy's kindness, the dragons soon became their friends. The dragons also introduced themselves as Flames, Blaze, Chard, Blist, Rocky, and Wave. They helped the boys and dogs with their journey and even protected them from danger. Soon the boys, dog, and dragons reached the Trealm. It was time to leave and the boys took a selfie with their dragon friends as a memory. Finally, Leo, Sam, Tom, Steve, Alex, and Frosty reached their home safely and went to sleep dreaming and smiling at the wonderful time they had at Dragon land with their dragon friends. Anubhav (Grade V) My First Solo Visit to a Supermarket Children like to go out, but never like to come back home. This was an incident where I bravely went out alone. Last week, I opened my fridge and realized that there was nothing in the fridge except some fruits. My mother asked me whether I could go alone to the nearby supermarket and buy some food items like milk, Laban, curd, etc. I also added some chips packets to the list as I had wanted a quick snack. At first, I was nervous, but then I agreed. Then I set out to the supermarket, with some money. On the way, I saw many people talking to each other. I saw many of my friends playing. I wanted to play with them but I remembered my agenda and kept going. I was very anxious because it was my first solo visit to the supermarket. As usual, I saw many people buying groceries, dairy products, and many other things. I also started picking items to the cart, which my mother told me. I also ensured that the food items were not expired. While I was busy buying, an uncle asked me ‘Where are your parents?’. Then I replied ‘They are at home’. He was so concerned about a little boy who was roaming alone. He questioned me again by saying ‘What are your parents doing at home?’’ I answered “They are doing their work’’. After having heard this, the uncle was pleased and left. I bought the things as per the list. When I was coming back, everyone stared at me. Maybe because I was carrying a heavy bag and walking alone. But I didn’t bother about them and walked straight towards my home. As soon as I reached home, I told my experience to my parents. My parents gave me a sweet smile as they were convinced that I was brave enough to go anywhere alone. I would like to call it “My first super voyage to the supermarket.” Krishnan Manikandan (Grade V Aries) 91

Princess and the puppies The Sardine boy and the Wizard’s cat Once upon a time, there was a Once upon a time, in a village called Kingstown, there lived a kingdom. In the kingdom, there boy called William. People used to call him Will . He was was a large castle. In the castle, very lazy and naughty. He never used to go out to play with there were three princesses: his friends so they started calling him ‘Chubby’ boy and he Anaisha, Vedanti, and Prutha. hated it. He always ate sardines, sardines for breakfast, and Anaisha was a baby sister who sardines for lunch, sardines the whole day! was three years old. Prutha was sixteen years old. Vedanti was twenty-four years old. Each One day, he ate sardines and headed out for school. When he one of them had a cute little puppy named Pinky, Victoria, was passing the woods, he met a Wizard and his cat. The and Alice. One day a robber stole their puppies in the middle Wizard’s cat loved sardines so it started eating William’s of the night. In the morning, all the three princesses started shadow and when he looked back he saw that the cat was looking for their puppies. After searching and not finding feasting on his shadow. He started weeping in concern of his them, they told this to their father and uncle. Their father and shadow. The Wizard asked William, ‘Why are you weeping?’ uncle made an important announcement “Whoever finds the and William replied, ‘Your cat almost ate my whole shadow!’ three puppies of our children will be given a big prize.” Afterwards, all the villagers started searching for the three The Wizard told him, ‘I will give you my cat’s shadow’, puppies. A woman saw their three puppies in the forest. She William agreed to it. Then the Wizard gave his cat’s shadow immediately told the king. The king was very happy to hear to William. When he went to school everybody started this. She told the king that the puppies were stolen by a witch laughing. William asked everyone why they were laughing at named Maleficent. The king sent his guards to nab the witch. him and then someone answered, ‘Because you have a The guards found, nabbed, and brought her to the king. They shadow of a cat!’ saved the puppies and returned them to the princesses. William became sad, ran back home, never stayed near a cat, and never ate sardines. PruthaMulye (Grade II Amazon) Abhinav Makkena (Grade V Aries) A Lovely Day!! Once, we planned a picnic near a forest area. I was traveling in a Maruti car with my family members. My family comprises of dad, mom, sister, and me. We reached the picnic place at 08:00am. We started the day with breakfast. My sister and I started playing hide and seek, skipping and so many other games. Later we went to our parents and started a conversation. Somewhere nearby we heard a crying noise behind the tree. I wanted to check who was there. I had to get permission from my parents to go and check around the tree. My parents agreed As I started walking towards the tree, I saw a cute little girl crying behind the tree. I asked her, “Why are you crying?” She replied, “I don’t have any friends to play with”. Then I told her in a lovely voice “There is no need to cry for a small thing. I came here for a full day picnic. We would be happy if you could join us in our picnic.” She joined and our parents welcomed her. We had lunch together. Then we played together until evening. While leaving, my parents asked her “Where do you stay?” She said with a beautiful smile on her face that her house was around the picnic area. Then we all started walking towards her home. We met her parents. They interacted with us happily. Later, we left the small girl in her house and returned. I felt so happy with my new friend with whom I had spent my whole day!! Harshitha (Grade II Cauvery) 92

Daybreak How The Hardest Challenge Bought The Best In Me. Time when all the darkness flees, when people enjoy the sea breeze. COVID 19 the pandemic, Bees start humming in their hives, It can be called a tragic, that’s when the daybreak arrives. Coming to bring sorrow, I wish it could go tomorrow. The start of a bright, new day, children come out and start to play. I never did wish for a day so bad, That I cannot step out on the sand, People drink their morning tea, Or go to school and meet my friends, as they relax beside the sea. And play with them for hours till the end. Daybreak is just loved by all, whether young or old. I stayed at home thinking and pouting, What is the use of me shouting? It comes with a thousand calls, as people love it more than gold. I have to stay at home there’s no choice So why don’t I spend it with pleasure and rejoice? Ishaan Kedar Pande (Grade VII Jupiter) But that doesn’t mean the world came to an end, I can still share the love with a bosom friend, Underestimated and powerful, We can still grow friendships and love forever, Deathly swagger spiteful, If we know the key is to be together. Accompanied by malady, Makes us feeble I discovered my strengths, Labels itself ‘Boredom,’ And went to great lengths, With pride and spirit be such To rectify my flaws, Anyone may succumb to its dominion. And then I learnt not to build walls. It terrified me as always, I discovered a hidden talent in me, It terrifies everyone nowadays. To be contented and stay happy, Takes control while we stray away, I learnt to be patient and enjoy my life, Away from the light, Away from our path. And try my best to reach for the sky. Amruta Phadke (Grade X) I learnt how to spend my time, Staying up so high, Painting the clouds, And singing aloud. I learnt a lesson, Staying at home, That happiness is everywhere, With just love filling the air. The sun does shine, In the darkest of times, It’s just the clouds, Covering it from time to time. Darwina (Grade VII) 93

What I Now Think Of The Story “The Hare And The Tortoise” The fable Hare and the Tortoise is a story we all have heard. It is basically about a Hare who is confident of winning in a race with the Tortoise and thus midway falls asleep. But, the Tortoise keeps going on and even wins the race, to the dismay of the Hare. The Tortoise represents a person who takes their time through life so that they don’t miss anything. The Hare represents how people who rush through life can miss the true beauty of it. The world is grappling with the nuisance of Covid-19, which has sieged it by storm affecting lives physically, socially, economically, and emotionally. This has urged scientists and researchers alike to find a vaccine and a cure for this deadly virus. One of the best stories made is the Hare and the Tortoise. But humankind, to survive, needs both. Let me explain in simpler terms. Humankind needs the agility and speed of the Hare to develop the vaccine but should not fall asleep i.e. should give it its required attention. But we also need to be like the Tortoise who is slow but precise and always accurate. We need to make a vaccine with precision and need to take one step at a time which humankind is following through clinical trials but should not be too slow too. In uncomplicated words, without further ado, let me end this by saying that a time will come soon when people will be roaming around, seats full in a cinema, highways charged with traffic, and shops once again crowded as people celebrate when the last Covid-19 (I think it should be renamed as Covid-20) patient recovers and is back to health. People will still carry the scar of Covid- 19. But we should learn a thing or two from Mother Nature. It is unpredictable. If we move too fast, we will destroy ourselves. If we move too slow, the pandemic will destroy us. To win (develop a vaccine or cure), we have no smart option except to move at a medium pace (our Indian ancestors giving a hint on how to solve this problem through the game of chess), same as our competitor (in this case Covid-19). Dhruv (Grade VII) An Unforgettable trip My Superhero Last winter, my family and I, travelled to Kuwait. In He loves me! He takes care of me! He is my first SUPERHERO! the flight , I sat next to my mother while my brother Ali sat next to my father. I got a little scared but my Do you know who he is? My DAD. I love my dad a lot. He takes care mother held my hand and told me, “Don’t worry Nabaa.” I spent my time playing Tarzan while my of me, he protects me when I am in any kind of danger, he helps me, parents fell asleep. The next day, at the hotel, Ali and I woke my father up and said, “Good morning! Let’s go and he loves me. He is my SUPERHERO, DAD. He works very hard to to play! “Then he took us to Kids Zania. There, we helped fireman Sam. help me in my studies. He takes me to many places. He gives me the things which I love, and he gives me my favourite toys on my birthday. He tries his best to make me happy and comfortable. He helps me to shape my future. He is the best dad and he is my favourite SUPERHERO. Muhammed Nasih (Grade II Cauvery) After that, we all shouted, “Help! Help! Fire”. After Coronavirus that, we played a game where my brother was sick and I was the doctor. The next activity was in the ice room, It spread faster than wildfires, they made us wear jackets and gloves. We sat on a bear going and crushing everyone’s desires. and took a picture with it. The bear was brown and Forced us to stay home and live with shame, made out of ice. We also rode a very long iced slide; infection is its game, covid 19 is its name. my brother and I kept falling and laughing again and It started back in China by drinking bat soup, again. After that, we had a task to paint a house. I and thanks to that we are now stuck in a coop. painted the stairs all pink. Next, they tested our vision to give us kids a driving license. I chose a pink car. With no one any more to talk to, While racing we crashed into many cars. We had a lot we are just living without a clue. Better days are still yet to come, of fun. I enjoyed it a lot. I told my mother and my father, “I am happy! This was the best trip ever”. one day or the other, the tide will turn. And when it does, we will live in peace, Nabaa Mohammed Alasfoor (Grade- II Thames) and then we will be at ease. Ishaan Kedar Pande (Grade VII Jupiter) 94

Need To Feed What is technology? People now define technology as mobile phones, laptops, etc. yes, they are technologies, but that isn’t the actual definition of it. Technology is the practical application of science. It has solved many problems with mobile phones enabling easier communication. Though various platform, technology is also being used to solve global hunger and promote sustainable development. Let’s see how farmers of India can use cheap agricultural practices not only to increase production but reduce water and carbon footprints. The world has 7.8 billion people, which means there are 7.8 billion mouths to feed. We can only achieve that if we can provide wholesome food for all. We need to obtain food security. Food security is a state in which a nation can provide all its citizens with safe, nutritious food. To obtain food security, the countries needs to invest in agriculture. In India, Agriculture is the primary occupation but most farmers own small of land, even though India has a mostly arable landmass. This is mainly due to the lands being lost to other uses and inheritance. They can’t afford costly machinery to increase production. I aim to make some practices and technologies known, that can hopefully increase production without spending a fortune behind them. Aeroponics : Soilless farming seems like something out of a sci-fi book, but it is reality. A plant is suspended in the air and on the roots, a nutrient-rich mist is sprayed. This is called aeroponics. There are many pros to this. Such as, it helps in • reduction of the water footprint • reduction of soil damage • reduction of the chance of the plant getting a disease • reduction of pesticide usage • healthy growth in an environment filled with necessary oxygen and carbon dioxide • reduction of cost • reduction of mineral depletion • reduction of air, water, and soil pollution DSR : Normally, rice in a field is planted at a rate of 15-16 saplings per square meter. India is the second-largest rice producer, with 116 million metric tons. To increase this, Direct Seeding of Rice is used. It is claimed to plant rice saplings at 30 saplings per meter rate. It increases production and aims to reduce cost and reduce land wastage. It also increases productivity and creates space for the growth of other plants as well. Flower Power 2.0 : A company has developed sprayers, which are hormone sprayers. The hormones are used by the plant to grow better. It aims to increase productivity and reduce the cost of labour by about 1/3 and also reduce other costs by 30%. ‘Venus Fly Traps’ : There is a company that develops pest traps that are very necessary to reduce plant damage. It does increase production, but also reduces the cost for using pesticides, and hence reduces the usage of pesticides, which reduces water, soil, and air pollution and increases the quality of the produce. Conclusion: These are just some of the many cheap agricultural technologies listed here. There are many others like hydroponics. But we need more researchers to increase these technologies by tenfold. To do that, we need students to understand the importance of agricultural science which is, if these technologies are developed, there will be an increase in food production, leading to global food security. If students take these as their jobs then, we can achieve global food security. (Arnab Sengupta, Grade IX) 95

Rise From The Goblet Of Fire J.K Rowling. A name that many of you know only because of Harry Potter, and Hogwarts. J. K Rowling, who is she? Many would say she is a fabricator of stories, while some would say that she is the creator of worlds. I think she is both. Her creation of the Harry Potter series was what inspired me. Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. With her father, she had a strained relationship, and her mother was slowly succumbing to multiple sclerosis, she had a very unhappy childhood. She, as did most of the children that time, succumbed to the cacophony that is rock, and was influenced by their style choices, with dark hair, and dark goth-like clothes, until university. She was a good student. One with ‘Two A’s and a B’. But this was not enough for Oxford, which rejected Rowling, who instead studied French in the University of Exeter, from which she graduated. She then worked for Amnesty International, an NGO. While her train was 4 hours late, an epiphany occurred to young Rowling, with the idea of a new world, that popped into her brain. Her mother died shortly after suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, which affected her mental state adversely. Instead of giving up, throwing her hands up, and cry, she wrote and wrote, and wrote in excruciating detail, the loss of Harry Potter’s parents. She went to Portugal to teach English. There she met Jorge Arantes. She had a kid with him. But, they divorced, because Jorge used to abuse Rowling. He even admitted it and said he wasn’t ashamed. She felt like a failure, with her mother dead, her relationship failed, and her world turned upside down. She was manically depressed and contemplated death, and how she wanted to die. Nonetheless, on an old typewriter, she wrote what would become Harry Potter. She again faced rejection but was finally accepted by Bloomsbury. Her first book came out, becoming an instant hit. Now, there are not only books but film adaptations of the same. She reached the top. I guess pain can be your muse, huh? Joanne Rowling was determined to face the worst, come out of the gutter, and rise like a phoenix. She finally won. She remarried and now has a wonderful family, with more than enough money, which she does donate to multiple causes. She inspires me to fight. She inspires me to be a phoenix and rise from my ashes. She inspires me to dream. (Arnab Sengupta, Grade IX) Joe Hopkins Once, there lived a small boy called Joe Hopkins. He always did the opposite of what everyone told him. Therefore, everyone was annoyed with his attitude! His parents wanted to teach him a lesson. On 13th July, they celebrated his 14th Birthday… On every birthday, he was given a new task to do in his daily life. This time it was to keep his surroundings clean. His father wanted him to clean a dirty fan, but knowing Joe too well, he asked him to dirty the fan instead of cleaning it and went to take a short nap. So Joe did exactly what his father told him to do. He took dust and sand from a playground next to the house and put all of it on top of the ceiling fan. When his father came back from his sleep, he was going through a rollercoaster of emotions. He was confused and shocked. He shouted at Joe and asked him why he did that. Joe replied “Now, since I am 14 years old, I am a man. And I did exactly what you asked me to do!” Thereafter his dad did not shout at him and Joe started doing things as he was ordered to. Moral: You are not correct everytime! Vedanth Sudhir (Grade IX ) How the Snail got Slow Long ago snails were extremely fast, they raced and won every time. One day when a rabbit was in his burrow. A snail was looking for shelter. He wanted to sleep in the rabbit’s burrow. But the rabbit did not allow, so the snail slept outside the burrow. At night, it started raining, the snail felt to cold. It asked the rabbit if it could sleep inside ‘may I sleep in your hut? asked the snail. “Yes, you may go and sleep in the corner,” said the rabbit. So the cold snail went and slept in the corner. When the snail woke up, he found the rabbit asleep close to the fire all cuddled up while he was at the corner shivering in cold and all wet, he was upset and shouted at the sleeping rabbit. “You fool you didn’t allow me to sleep near the fire so look where I slept. It’s so wet”, said the snail. The rabbit got so angry he pushed the snail hard “You are so unthankful, you should at least be happy that I let you come inside”, said the rabbit angrily. The snail had fallen, hit his back so hard and from that day on the snails are slow. So that is how snails became slow and it never changed. Moral: Be thankful for what you have. Aaradhya Salin Nair (G2 Thames) 96

A Letter to Tooth Fairy The Poor Hunter Dear sweet Tooth Fairy, Once upon a time there was a poor hunter. One day he went hunting in a forest. He saw a beautiful peacock. He went near I really hope you had visited me last night ★ and wonder if it, killed the peacock, and removed its feathers. Corona stopped you from doing that! I had left three letters for you in each of the three rooms. I wonder how your One day a rich man wanted the feathers, so he went to the beautiful world looks like and would like to write a few lines poor hunter’s shop and asked him to give the feathers of the about it in your reply ✍. I have made a huge house of peacock. The hunter agreed to give it. He gave the rich man cartoons ������but there is a little surprise left for you in that. the peacock’s feathers. You are most welcome to explore the house ������. I hope you would give me a milky white and shiny new tooth instead of The rich man asked the poor hunter, “How much money do the one I am leaving for you. I promise to take good care of you want?” He said, “Give me all your money.” The rich all the teeth. And can I ask you for a shiny gold coin just like man was very good and if anyone requested him to do or give the one you gave me for the last teeth ☺. I promise to be a anything, the man would do that. So, he gave the poor hunter good boy, study well, and obey my parents. Please don’t all his money and went back to his house. forget to reply to my letter. Love you dear sweet tooth fairy. See you at night. The hunter was happy that he had become rich . Most people would work hard and earn more money though they have in Much love ♥, plenty. But the hunter didn’t think the same. He wasted all his money and became poor again. Cyril. Moral- You should work hard and never be greedy. Cyril Michael Arrakkal (Grade II Thames) Ekansh (Grade II Ganges) 97

Day at the Zoo There was a girl named Reena. She was very fond of dolls. Her brother’s name was Rahul. He liked to play with trucks. One day Reena and Rahul went to a zoo with their parents. They saw a tiger. They saw a monkey on the tree. They gave the monkey a banana. They saw a lion. Rahul was very scared of the lion and he started crying. Then they saw a bear. The bear was grunting. They saw many birds like parrots, toucans, and flamingoes. They saw a peacock dancing in the rain. Reena and Rahul were very excited. They saw so many snakes and reptiles. Later in the evening, and Reena and Rahul were very tired. They went home, ate dinner and slept. Rahul saw a lion in his dream, and he started crying. Reena woke up and told Rahul, “Don’t cry. Don’t be scared of animals. If we hurt animals, they will hurt us too”. We should not harm any animals. We should love animals. Richa Randhir (Grade- I Golden) Island Trip My family and I were on a boat. We were sailing to an island. The island was a wide land with big mountains and tall trees. When we reached there, we had a picnic. We had taken a lot of pictures of the musical island. We explored the island. We stayed in a house. It looked like an old house but it was new from inside. When we were sailing back from there we saw a whale. It was an amazing trip to the island. Toshani Sahu (Grade- I Golden) My Last Year Vacation We gave a surprise visit to our grandparents. Everyone was happy and excited. Next, we decided to go to Yercaud with my uncles and aunts. It has a very cold climate. We enjoyed ourselves in the swimming pool, danced at the campfire and had a lot of fun. Then we went to Delhi. We saw India gate, Parliament, Qutub-Minar, and wonderful TajMahal. It was a very exciting and memorable trip. Aashika (Grade- I Scarlet) A Visit to Dilmunia Mall Two months ago, my family and I visited the Mall of Dilmunia during my summer holidays. Its main attraction is the Cylindrical Aquarium. It is a 3 storey beautiful aquarium with lots of aquatic animals. It can be viewed from each level of the mall. I saw many beautiful and big paintings on the wall. I saw a lot of cartoon characters and all the superheroes statues on one floor. We took many pictures. It was fun for me and my family Julia (Grade- I Amber). My Native Place Last year during summer vacation, I went to my native place Mangalore. When my flight landed at the airport, it was raining heavily. The morning when I woke up, the place looked greener with beautiful flowers and chirping birds. I enjoyed it a lot. Mishka Hegde (Grade- 1 Indigo) 98