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Palash Vol.2 CONTENTS Palash Vol 2 2020-2021 01 Prelude 02 Principal’s Desk 03 Coordinator’s Desk And Editor’s Desk 04 Ocean Of Emotions 05 Inkability 06 Fuel For Thoughts 07 Swad Ke Maze 08 Laugh It OUT! 09 Exercise Your Mind 10 Art 11 Credits 2

Vol.2 Palash Prelude From The Student Editorial Team “Dream big, stay positive, work hard, In this ravishing edition of Palash, and enjoy the journey.” we cover delicious food recipes mouth-watering enough to make our It is an absolute pleasure to present stomachs growl that come directly to you all the second edition of the from the kitchen of our sprouting school magazine, Palash. chefs. The magazine also includes extravagant essays, astonishing A school magazine is an integral part articles and passionate poems all of school life.The school magazine written by the tiny hands but great is a symbol of pride and a miniature minds of our school. To sum it all representation of the school. It up, we have jokes which are sure to inculcates in the students the make you roll on the floor laughing, ability to write, the two major skills literally along with fun riddles and of any languages, namely, reading puzzles to challenge our young and writing, are developed by the thinkers. students in the form of a magazine. The minds behind this compendium Our magazine is all in all, ‘By the are the student editorial team. All students, Of the students and For the of this was possible because of students.’ the tremendous support provided by our immaculate teachers Ms. It gives us immense joy to ensure Meeta Mishra, Mr. Narayan Rao, Mr. that this magazine has successfully Panchsheel and Mr. Shoban Babu. accomplished its objective. The The magazine is to be viewed as reflection of the students’ creativity the launch pad for the children’s and achievements is the epitome of creative urges to blossom naturally. this magazine. Students have put As the saying goes, “A mind like a forth their ideas and thoughts that parachute works best when opened”. are too deep to be expressed and This humble initiative is to set too strong to be suppressed. On this the budding minds free allowing note, we, the student editorial team, them to roam freely in the realm of hope you enjoy reading the second imagination and experience to create edition of Palash as much as the a world of beauty in words. first. 3

“Education Is Not Preparation For Life; It Is Life Itself” -John Dewey

Principal’s Desk “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” With great pride and happiness, I present to you yet another exciting edition of the School Magazine Palash. I am overwhelmed with the feedback and appreciation received for the first edition. I have always believed that the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. As long as our ideas are expressed and thoughts kindled, we can be sure of learning as everything begins with an idea. We believe in enabling our children in such a manner that they act as ambassadors of a significant and value-based society! Our pedagogy which is universal and inclusive complements this. Nurturing creativity and inspiring innovation are two of the key elements of a successful education, and a school magazine is the perfect amalgamation of both. The school magazine Palash brings out an array of artistic and scientific expressions with distinct individual signatures. I do appreciate and applaud the editorial team for their successful completion of this tedious yet daunting task of putting together the myriad thoughts and dreams of our students into a meaningful and delightful visual fest. Regards Ms. K. Vishnu Vandana Principal Euro School Gachibowli

Co-ordinator’s Desk “Education is not about learning of facts but training young minds to think.” There is a big difference between cramming up facts and learning them so that they can be applied in productive ways. As you go through this edition of our annual magazine, I am sure you will experience the enthusiasm of young minds to show case their learning, success stories, joys etc. Through some of the articles one also gets a glimpse of their keen desire to metamorphose into socially responsible global citizens who are sensitive to the problem faced by humanity and are definitely inclined towards making the world a better place. Ms.Ambalika Brahmachari Senior Co-ordinator Ms.Ananya Guha “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always Primary Coordinator remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman We stand poised on the threshold of change in the world of education. The students today need to be equipped with knowledge, confidence and competence to attain a sense of fulfillment and understanding.. Our school magazine, Palash has created a platform for the students which has allowed their minds to bloom. This is an attempt to help our students give shape to their creativity and we can gladly say we are on the road to achieve it. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the entire team of editors and students who have successfully facilitated the second edition of the school magazine.

Editor’s Desk “It is always possible to do a thing better the second time”- Henry Ford. I am extremely pleased with the second edition of the school magazine Palash.It has been an incredible and enriching experience while creating the magazine. As a facilitator for languages, our main effort has always been to bring out the abilities of our students to the best of their capacity. It was an enhancing affair seeing the talents of our magnificent students finally come to show. We wish to continue using the magazine as a platform for students to express themselves in the finest possible way. I would like to sincerely thank our amazing student’s editorial team and my colleagues who made this Wonderful Magazine possible. Happy Reading! Ms.Meeta Mishra H.O.D English Mr.Narayan Rao H.O.D Hindi

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Palash Vol.2 My Little Bird My little birdy flew in the sky telling me goodbye, Sweet little cutie with feathers bright Did a quick peek With her little beak Her sweet little feathers blew me away in her way My little birdy flew in the sky telling me goodbye. -Akshita Pulapalli Class 6 A 10

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Palash Vol.2 Fly Man is born free in the world But he is bound by the society’s words He is given the rules to be followed And his originality is just swallowed His wings are cut which doesn’t let him fly And there is nothing he can do except sit at a corner and cry Tell me why should I just give in to the pressure of the society Maybe my life is filled with the anxiety That do what they tell you or you will be in big trouble Or maybe if u don’t laugh at a sexist comment u will be unlikeable So everyday u die a little inside just so you will fit in And u will hide your fire that comes from within They will push u down and act like you are of no worth And u will try to fight and be the strongest person on earth But soon u will give in and be a robot like the others And then they will finally except u and call u their brother I don’t get why individuality is bad now But it’s something that I just can’t allow Poets like Robert frost write poems to tell us to be ourselves and be unique And ya maybe understanding their message makes me a freak But frankly I just don’t care And maybe they won’t like me yes I’m aware But I will try, try to fly And no matter what I will not be affected by the pressure they apply -Aparajita Mishra Class 9 A 12

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Palash Vol.2 A Smile It costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, Without impoverished those who give. It happens in a flash but memory lasts forever. None are so rich they can get along without it, And none so poor but are richer for its benefits. It creates happiness in the home, Fosters good will in a business And is the countersign of friends. It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, Sunshine to the sad And natures antidote for trouble. Yet it can’t be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen for, It is something that is no earthly good to anybody Till it is given away. Nobody needs a smile do much As those who have none left to give! -Jyothsna Kandarpa 14 Class 10

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Palash Vol.2 Mistakes Well here we are, making mistakes Its funny cause we just don’t have what it takes To fight the problems on our own Parents just say its cause of that gosh darn phone We don’t mean any harm and just want to live life in peace All we want and all we need from this is to cease We’re tired of life with stress and irritation Maybe it’s just our generation But life is becoming quite miserable And we’ve just become decipherable It’s okay to make mistakes Our emotions feel like mixed up smoothies or shakes Maybe this poem isn’t as good as the ones before But it certainly had a meaning and of that I’m sure So don’t worry love you’re not alone And every mistake, every experience will later show you how much you’ve grown -Aparajita Mishra Class 9 A 16

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Palash Vol.2 Independence Day Independent India, WOW!! Beautiful. Those soldiers, those fighters, Those sacrifices, those selfless hearts, We remember on this outstanding day. 2 centuries of struggle, 2 centuries of constant abuse Has finally ended Gandhiji, Lakshmibai, Bhagat singh,Magal pandey, Chandrashekar Azad, Gangadhar Tilak, Ambedkar, naidu and a ton more, Are not to be respected But saluted with a sentiment of patriotism. Our Indian Tricolour, Isn’t just a piece of cloth But a splash of 3 colours So bright and beautiful A collection evoking strength and courage Peace and truth and land of diversity. Million lay down their lives, So our country can breath today. Never fail to remember their sacrifice. Hale our dear warriors, Breathe the spirit of nationalism Salute..!!! 18 Happy Independence day!! -Dhiraj Kesava Class 8 B

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The Dancing Forest Nymph Once apon a time there was a young girl named Lucy, she and her parents faced extreme poverty, they had very little to eat, three meals a day for them would be a luxury. Lucy’s father worked as a fisherman and her mother sold wool. Most of the time Lucy would spend her time in the forest, taking the sheep out for grazing. She longed for a change in her life, something other than just the same old routine everyday she felt as if life couldn’t get any more boring so Lucy entertained herself while she took out the sheep-she danced. Dancing took Lucy into another world. One day as she was humming to herself twirling amongst she sheep she saw a light, not an ordinary light but a very bright light as she came closer she noticed it was a forest nymph! As legend had it nymphs almost never made themselves visible to humans! Seeing one was considered very lucky. The nymph was probably the most beautiful thing Lucy had ever seen in her life, “Oh!” she exclaimed on setting eyes on the nymph the nymph had elf like ears long brown hair that reached her waist and clothes fashioned from leaves and flowers to add. The nymph said nothing but took her hands and started dancing. this had taken Lucy by surprise but nevertheless, she danced along. this continued for days untill the nymph once gave Lucy a basket covered with a handkerchief she said- “Do not look into this before you’ve reached home. On the way she couldn’t help it she just had to take a look! she swiftly took of napkin to find it full of dried leaves! furious she threw the basket and the leaves spilled. Lucy decided to take the basket with a few leaves remaining in it thinking at least the basket would come of some use as she reached home she noticed the basket had become much heavier she looked and instead of the leaves there were solid gold pieces. Lucy never found the nymph again, she lost a friend but fortunately the gold had helped Lucy live a much more comfortable and happy life Ishani Class 6 B 24

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A Bully’s Day As A Victim When Amit woke up in the morning and looked at his face in the mirror, he did not recognize the face looking back at him. “This is not me”, he cried out loud. When he looked around he started to notice that he was not in his own house either. Amit was quite startled. When he looked back into the mirror, he slowly started recognizing the face. It was Ryan! Ryan was the boy who Amit used to tease in school all the time. When he went to get dressed for school, he saw that he didn’t have many options. So, he wore what he found. When Amit looked for his phone, realization struck him that he was Ryan and Ryan didn’t have a phone. When he went to school, he saw himself standing with his gang of friends. “Hey”, he said. He had completely forgotten that he was Ryan. One of his friends started calling him names and teasing him about how poor he was. Amit couldn’t believe that he just stood there watching his own friend bully someone like that. This happened all day at school. When he got home, Ryan’s mother came up to him and started crying on his shoulder. When he asked what was wrong, she told him that she had gotten fired from her job because her boss thought she was too old. She wouldn’t be able to earn for the family anymore. Amit was puzzled as to why she was so worried about earning money but somehow worked out that Amit didn’t have a father. He had two younger brothers to take care of as well. That night, when Amit went to sleep, in Ryan’s bed, he felt a pang of guilt and relentlessly thought about how inconsiderate he had been towards Ryan. The next morning, he surprisingly woke up in his own bed. As soon as he woke up, he knew what he had to do. He immediately dressed and asked his dad for a cheque for $500 dollar, talk about being filthy rich. His dad, being his usual workaholic self, gave him the cheque without any questions. Amit ran to Ryan’s house and handed his mother the check. Ryan’s smile at his apologies certainly made his day. Divya Grade 9 26

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My Pet, Bruce Sprinkles I love Bruce, my pet dog. He is an english cocker spaniel. He is very loyal, affectionate and a gentle dog. It all started 5 years ago when I was eight years old. I was hiding under my bed in the morning. We were getting a new dog that day. I was scared of all pets, including fish. I heard someone coming upstairs and opened the door. It was my twin brother, Jake. He said “come out jenny, he is just a cute puppy. I said “No! He will bite me” my brother said “come out jenny.” “No,’’ I moaned. Jake said “you have to listen to me, I’m older than you “ “only by a few seconds” I replied. He let out a sigh and left. A few minutes later he came back again and said “Jenny please come out, take a look at him, I promise he won’t harm you” slowly I came out trembling and looked at my brother who was holding a small cute puppy. I melted at once after seeing it’s cute face and those large loving eyes with a spark, Jake saw my face turn into a pleasant and smiling one so he asked me whether I would like to hold him and I took the puppy into my arms. A few days later we were discussing about naming him. We found out that he was attracted to colourful sprinkles and confetti so we decided to name him Bruce Sprinkles. He has a golden coat, he had those warm, dark loving curious eyes he was easy to train, he never barked much and was quite playful. We treated him with chew sticks whenever he behaved well. Once Jake and I had to go for a 5 day educational field trip. We didn’t feel like leaving Bruce but we had to. During the second night of our trip I cried because I missed Bruce, I eagerly waited to go home and I also learnt that Jake was also missing Bruce. Once we reached, our mother told us that Bruce had not been eating much since we left and it was not at its favourite place. After an hour or so we found him hiding under my bed just the way I hid 5 years ago Jake and I said, “Come on Brucey Sprinkles, come here, we’re sorry.” He hesitated at first to come out but then came out and started licking my face. Whenever he senses that I am sad and upset he comes and snuggles near my feet. Laetitia Grade 9 32

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The Result Of Ignorance “Amit, Amit” screamed Amit’s mom “Climb down the tree, you will get hurt.” Amit said “It is so exciting to climb the tree. I wish I could be a monkey!” Amit stomped his foot and ran into his room. That night Fairy god mother passed through his window and decided to fulfil his wish.The next day when he got up he saw himselft in the mirror and thought he was still dreaming and so he started patting his entire face, but in vain. He tried washing it off with water, all the scrubbing went down the drain. He started trembling with fear and ran down the stairs as fast as he could. “Mom! Dad! This is not me, is it?” he cried. His parents said quite normally, “It is you, why did you ask so?” Amit ran up the stairs, his eyes were filled with tears. Amit went to his room to see himself turned into a monkey! He could talk and walk like a human, but his face was replaced by that of a monkey. Amit went to his brother to ask about it but his brother seemed to not know anything. Helplessly, he sat on his chair and tears started rolling down his cheeks. Tears of fear, anger and incompetence. He was not ready to live like a monkey. All he could think of was his friends bullying him. Right when Amit was about to go back to sleep hoping to see some change, his grandfather approached. He said, “I know why you’re crying but it’s all your fault.” Amit wiped his tears and fumbled,”m-my fault?” His grandpa nodded, ”This is what you wished for. We kept on advicing you to study and behave well but you were inspired by a monkey. You constantly wished a life which was not yours.” Amit said “I want to live like Amit, I don’t want to be mocked at. I want my face back.” Grandfather smiled and said “Pray with your full might and promise not to be naughty again. Fairy god mother will grant your wish one more time.” Subhasree Class 9 34

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Palash Vol.2 Garlic bread For this you will be needing:- 1) Garlic cloves peeled and minced - 7 2) Oregano – ½ tbsp. 3) Chill flakes – ½ tbsp. 4) Salted butter (if you have the unsalted one then just add salt to it)- 2 tbsp. 5) Bread of your choice, (brown goes very well with this recipe) Procedure: Now mix everything with the butter except the bread. Then melt the butter mixture. Now take the bread and spread the butter mixture and toast the bread slices. If you want you can add cheese but I personally like to have it with a store bought cheese dip. After toasting it, it is ready to serve! -Shifali Sinha Class 9 A 46

Vol.2 Palash Pink Chia Seed Lemonade Procedure: Ingredients Mix the lemon juice, Watermelon juice, soaked chia seeds. Add a 1)Carbonated Drinking pinch of black salt for a tangy Soda- ½ Liter taste. You may put sugar syrup 2)Squeeze lemon Juice-4 based upon choice. spoon Pour slowly this mixture into four 3)Watermelon Juice- 200 ml glasses. Pour it slowly as it may 4)Overnight Soaked Chia fizz because of the carbonated seed- ½ cup soda. Add ice cubes as per your 5)A few Mint leaves/ or 2 choice. drops of mint essence Garnish each glass with a few Ic e Cubes- about 10-12 slices of lemon and mint leaves. pieces -Maanvi Shrivastav Class 8 B 47

Palash Vol.2 Banana Milkshake Ingredients 1) 1 ripe banana, sliced or Procedure: broken into pieces Combine all ingredients in a 2) 1/2 cup regular milk blender and blend until the 3) 1/2 cup water mixture is smooth and has 4) 1 Tbsp. maple syrup milk like consistency. Serve 5) A small drop of pure immediately and enjoy!! vanilla extract 6) 1 Tbsp. = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml -Shifali Sinha Class 9 A 48

Palash Vol.2 Chocolate Chip Cookies For this you will be needing:- 1) 20 g (1 ½ tbsp.) 2) Butter 25 g (1 ¾ tbsp.) 3) Sugar 10 g (¾ tbsp.) 4) Milk 55 ml (1/3 cup + ½ tbsp.) All-purpose flour 5) 1/8 tsp Baking Soda 6) Pinch of Salt 7) Chocolate Chips ( Add as many as you like ) Procedure: First melt the butter Then add in the brown sugar Then a dash of milk Now mix and add all the dry ingredients with the chocolate chips Make a dough out of it and then shape them Now put them on a plate one by one. We will be cooking each one individually. If you like chewy cookies the just cook them in the microwave for about 30 seconds but if you you like crispy cookies like me then first put them in for 30 seconds then take them out and let them rest for 1 minute and pop them back in the microwave for about 10 or 20 seconds but make sure you don’t burn them. Make sure to keep checking on them. -Shifali Sinha C-Slahsifsal9i SAinha Class 9 A 49 49

Sweet Corn Chaat -Arinjay Mehrotra Class 4 Ingredients - 1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels 1 medium sized chopped tomato 1 medium sized chopped onion 1 finely chopped green chilli(optional) One-fourth cup finally chopped fresh coriander leaves Juice of one lemon Salt, pepper and chaat masala to taste Procedure - Take the boiled corn kernels in a large mixing bowl. Now add finally chopped onion and tomato to the corn kernels. Next add finally chopped green chili and coriander leaves to the mixture. Add ¼ teaspoon pepper powder, 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder and salt as required. Finally add 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice or add as per taste. Stir and mix very well. Check the taste and add more salt or chaat masala or lemon juice if required. Top corn chaat with sev (fried gram flour vermicelli) and a garnish of chopped coriander leaves. Your super tangy corn chaat is ready to serve. - 50