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S.Mallick

T WAS THE summer vacation therefore the children were at home. Suddenly, the sound of, Parrot, I am a parrot Chi chi chi was heard in the street. The children ran out of their houses and found a man standing with a parrot. It was a beautiful parrot, dressed in a red shirt, green pants and red cap. It had a beautiful necklace round its neck. The man with the parrot was now sitting in the shade of a house. Children, my name is Shantou. This is Kunmun Parrot. It is a dancing parrot. Now Kunmun will show you his dance, said Shantou as he turned towards the parrot. As soon as Kunmun heard this it flew and settled on the ledge of Malti Auntys window. Then it started singing, Hurr dabang ..dabangdabangdabang. Kummuns dance was so good that the children rolled with laughter. There was a loud applause. Kunmun showed other

Dancing Parrot
by Awadhesh Kumar Jha

dances. The children gave money and some eatables to Shantou who collected everything and went from there. However that same night there was robbery in Malti Auntys house. The thief took away everything from the house. Though the police came, they had no clue as to who was the thief. How should we find out about the robber? thought Mayank, Neene and Oshi as they sat in their room. Brother, I suspect Shantou. He must have robbed the house, said Neene.

Oshi said, I too feel, that he is the thief. Let us see. If Shantou comes today we will keep a watch, Mayank said. Next day Shantou came again. He asked Kunmun to dance. Kunmun flew and perched on Sharma Uncles window-sill. Then he sang and danced. Whenever he turned around the necklace round his neck shone brightly. The children were busy watching the dance but

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Mayanks sharp eyes were focused on Kunmuns necklace. He saw that the necklace had a microcamera which flashed constantly. At that moment there was loud clapping for the dance was over. Shantou gathered everything the children had given and went away. Mayank, Neene and Oshi also went home. The three of them were awake though it was night. They whispered to each other and went out of the house. They went and hid in Sharma Uncles garden. Then they heard the sound of feet approaching. In the dim light they saw it was Shantou. Shantou looked around furtively and went to the door of Sharma Uncles house. He opened the door with the master key and went in. Immediately Mayank jumped swiftly and locked the door from outside. Then all three of them started shouting loudly, Thief thief Everyone came out of their house. The parents of the three of them came too. Their father first rang the police and

then inquired from Mayank, Where is the thief? Mayak explained everything. All of them caught Shantou, by then the police also arrived. On being interrogated by the inspector Shantou admitted that he was a robber. It was on his directions that Kunmun would fly to one of the windows and sit there. He would then whirl around and dance. When he did this the camera in the necklace would take pictures of the inside of the house. Shantou would go home and see on the computer what was inside the house and where everything was placed in the rooms. Then at night he would use the master-key to open the door and steal the articles.

ut parrot-man, today when Kunmun danced the necklace shone more than usual. This was where you went wrong for my whole attention was focused on the necklace. I came to know that a camera was fixed in the necklace and its flash light kept shinning. I understood everything. We then hid in Sharma Uncles garden and what transpired after that is now evident said Mayank his eyes dancing. But how were you so sure that tonight Sharma jis house would be burgled, questioned the inspector. Very simple, quipped in Neene, The day the first robbery took place Kunmun Parrot sat on Malti Auntys window-sill, and her house was burgled at night. Today Kunmun sat on Sharma Uncles window and . And inspector uncle we have a detective mind, said Oshi, and everyone laughed. The inspector patted their back and everyone present there praised all three.
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by Manoj Rai

Sonu Lost
ONU SQUIRREL liked lazying around. Whenever his mother and siblings went in search of peanuts he would lag behind so that he did not have to work too much.

That day also the whole family was out looking for peanuts. Naughty Sonu sometimes lay on the green grass or climbed up a tree swiftly. His mother admonished him time and again. But he ignored it as he was engrossed in his own fun. Suddenly when he looked in front he was shocked. He could not see either his mother or his brothers and sisters. Oh where have all of them disappeared? Sonu uttered in surprise. He looked around but could not find them. He was near tears. He started running on his small petite feet. Little squirrel where are you running off? asked Titoo Parrot who was flying in the sky. My name is Sonu. I am looking for my mother and co-born. Our house is near the river but I do not know the way, said Sonu in one breath. I only eat chillys. I do not know where the river is, said the parrot, which disappointed Sonu. However he did not lose courage. He climbed on to the highest branch of a tall tree and shouted loudly Ma Ma, but to no avail. Why are you shouting so loudly? My children will wake up. With great difficulty I have put them to sleep, Neelu RAMENDRA NATH Hen-sparrow

reprimanded him. I have lost my way and I am looking for the river. My house is near it. Do you know where the river is? Sonus innocence brought a smile on Hen-sparrows face. She said, I do not know anything about the river for my children are young. Since I have to look after them I am unable to get out of the house. If you want you can stay here with my children. Sonu thanked the hen-sparrow. He was missing his mother very much, therefore he ran from there. In the muddy pond in front, Piggu Pig was rolling in the slush. Squirrel brother where are you rushing? Stop to catch your breath, commented Piggu, seeing the distraught condition of Sonu. Sorry friend, I do not have time just now,
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replied Sonu breathlessly, I am looking for my family. Do you know how far the river is from this place? Oh no! Do not take the name of the river. There is no fun in the river compared to rolling in the slush. Moreover I do not recollect where the river is, for I was very young. You should take the help of an animal who goes to bathe in the river, suggested Piggu. Sonu liked his suggestion and carried on. You little squirrel, get off my way, or I shall trample you, Sonu was transfixed on hearing these words of the elephant who was coming towards him from the front.

lephant Uncle, please stop, shouted Sonu. The elephant somehow staggered to a halt with great effort. If I had broken my feet I would have wrung your neck, said the elephant grinding his teeth in anger. I have saved your life and instead of thanking me you are scolding me. Look, the hunters have dug the ground to catch the elephants. If you had taken one step more you would have fallen into the dugout. Now the elephant was alert. He thanked Sonu. But what are you doing in the forest? inquired the elephant. I am looking for my family. They live near the river. Oh, I am going towards the river, said the elephant as he seated Sonu on his back.
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I do not know where Sonu is? I have admonished him several times to stay with us, but he never listens, muttered Mother Squirrel as she paced in front of the house. Sonus brothers and sisters were also worried at his being so late. Ma! I have come, heard everyone and they smiled in relief. They came out and saw Sonu coming seated on the back of the elephant. Sonu, where have you been? Do you know how anxious we all were, Mother scolded him. Sonu hugged his mother and said, Mom, I am hungry. Give me some peanuts for your scolding will not fill up my stomach. Everyone burst out laughing at his words.

Katey Cat
ATEY CAT WAS good looking but she was black in colour. She was not fair like the other cats of Chandanvan. Black cats know black magic, was the thought that was rampant in the whole forest. They control the children. If they cross the path then accidents take place. Firstly the black colour and on top of it the various rumours that were spread. The animals of Chandanvan avoided her like the plague and kept their children from her sight. One day Blacky Bear was going for an interview when he came across Katey Cat. How inauspicious. This black Katey has crossed my path. Now I will not get the job, Blacky Bear said. Blacky brother, I did not know you were coming this way. Had I known it, I would have been careful and not crossed your way. Please forgive me, Katey said nearly in tears. What is the sense of forgiving you? My prospects of getting the job are over, Blacky said in anger.

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by Rajeev Saxena

Whitey Rabbit also behaved in a similar manner. One day while Whiteys children were playing on the road Katey came there. Whitey spotted Katey from afar. He shouted, Children hurry, come to the house. Katey Cat is coming here. Do you not know, she knows magic? She will snatch and take you. Katey said to Whitey, Whitey, I too love children like you. I will not harm the children. Let them play. You are a cat and that too a black one. How can one trust you? Katey listened in silence and went away quietly with her head lowered. Jumpy Monkey was young. One day early in the morning Jumpy was trying to jump from the guava tree to the Jamun tree, when Katey Cat spotted him while she was driving past in the car. She understood that Jumpy had not mastered the art of jumping. She shouted from below, Jumpy, just be
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careful, you can hurt yourself. What she was afraid of happened. Jumpy fell as he tried to jump. He was hurt and blood ran from it. He fainted. Katey thought, Why not run from here? But it will not be all right to leave wounded Jumpy here like this. After all accident can happen to anyone. Katey quickly picked up Jumpy, put him in the car and took him to the hospital immediately. In the hospital he was treated at once. Jumpy had lost a lot of blood. It was necessary to

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give blood transfusion immediately. Doctor Dambu Bear said to Katey, There is a big problem. The store room is locked. It is very difficult to save Jumpy without taking out the blood bottle of Monkey B 2. Katey observed that the ventilator of the store room was open from the top. With one leap she reached the ventilator. The door of the store room could be opened from inside without the help of the key. Katey opened the door. Doctor Dambu quickly took out the bottle of blood from the store. Jumpy regained consciousness as soon as he received the blood transfusion. Katey had already informed Jumpys father Monu Monkey. As soon as Monu reached the hospital Katey got ready to leave. Then Monu said, Wait sis Katey, let me at least thank you. Thank, for what? You saved Jumpys life. Had you not been there Jumpy would not have survived. But I am black cat. Everyone despises me. As soon as anyone sees me they meet with an accident. This is all superstition. Being black does not make one bad. You are in fact very good. It was the first time that anyone had spoken to Katey with affection. She said, Well if you think so then I will try to be better. After that Monu told everyone in Chandanvan about how Jumpy was hurt, how Katey had taken him to the hospital and arranged for the blood. The view of the animals of Chandanvan changed. Their hate changed to affection for Katey.
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Teetu Detective
by Mamta Mehta

EETU BUTERFLY WAS roaming all alone in the green forest. No one wanted to play with her for she adopted the colour of the place where she sat. The children called her Colourchanger and taunted her.

That day too she sat on a tree branch and her colour started changing to that of the branch. Below all the animals were playing. Looking at them play Teetu too wanted to play. She called out to them, Eh! Listen will you all let me play? Chintu Rabbit looked up when he heard this. He burst out laughing when he saw her. Look, that colour changer is sitting there. She wants to play with us, but what if she changes her colour while playing? Everyone laughed at Chintus comment. Chicky Squirrel said, How can we play with a colour changer? She will change her colour every minute. Such people are liars. At this every one said in unison, No no we cannot allow the colour-changer to play with us. Then everyone started teasing Teetu Butterfly, Changer rangier, Teetu Butterfly is a colourchanger. Poor Teetu flew away from there on hearing this. She went to her room once she reached home. When Mother Butterfly asked, she burst out crying, Mom, no one allows me to play with them. everyone calls me colour-changer and jeers at me. Mom why does our colour change so often?
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Mother explained, There are many beings like us who can change the colour. We have to change colour to safeguard ourselves, so that our enemies cannot recognize us even when they look at us. Once they understand this they will stop mocking you and allow you to play with them. Teetu was tired and soon went off to sleep. But she resolved never to pay heed to anyones mockery or cry because of it. Since some days a gang of kidnappers of children was operating in the area. They kidnapped the children and demanded huge ransom for their release from the parents. All the animals were worried about this. Even the police was unable to find this gang. That day when Teetu got up she came to know that Dimpy Deer had been kidnapped and the kidnappers were demanding 10 lakhs as ransom. Dimpus mother Sonu deer was in a pitiable state crying for her child. None were able to comprehend what to do. Sadly Teetu flew off from there. The friends of Dimpy were
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sad and worried. No one was playing today. Teetu too went and sat near them. Everyone was so lost in grief that they did not mock at Teetu. Soon everyone went home but Teetu remained there. After a while some noise startled her. It was the voice of Clever Jackal, who stood by Peelu Wolf. He was scolding Kalu Crow, why he had not informed about the children play time. Kalu Crow was saying, What can I do boss, today none of the children came to play. Teetu was immediately all attention. She was sitting on one of the leaves and her colour was just like that of the leaf. No one could make out that she was sitting there. Clever Jackal then turned towards Peelu fox and asked, And where have you hidden that Deers child? Boss, we have hidden him in the old ruins. All right, said Clever Jackal deep in thought, I do not think his father will give 10 lakhs as ransom. Do one thing, throw him from the hills. All right boss, said Peelu. Then Clever Jackal spoke to Kalu Crow, And you let us know when the children come to play here. Kalu also said Yes Boss and shook his head in agreement. Then all of them went off from there. Teetu was listening to everything.
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She went to Inspector Genda Singh and told him the whole thing. Inspector Genda Singh immediately ordered his force to circle the old ruins. But Teetu stopped him and said, Uncle do not do this, for they will be alerted by this action. They might throw him from the hills in confusion. Let me first find out where they have hidden him. You hide with the police near the hills. When I signal to you then you come there and catch all of them. Teetu went where Dimpy had been tied. None could see him for she changed her colour everywhere. Teetu inspected the whole place carefully and then came out. Inspector Genda singh and his men were alert. They followed Teetu and caught hold of the rogues. Officer Jimmy pig released Dimpy and made him sit in the jeep. Dimpys parents and all the animals were overjoyed to see Dimpy safe and sound. Inspector Genda Singh praised Teetu profusely and said that it was her ability to change colour that had enabled them to catch hold of the notorious gang of criminals. Chintu Rabbit, Golu Monkey, Gabru Bear, Chicky Squirrel, all surrounded Teetu and begged her for forgiveness. They said, Now we will never mock you again. We will never call you colourchanger, because it is only due to this ability that today Dimpys life was saved. In this manner Teetu became the favourite friend of all. Not only was she happy, but her parents too were extremely glad.
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Elephants Memory
A scientific research was conducted on African Elephants. The result showed that ageing does not have any effect on the memory of the elephant. As the elephants grow old, they do not forget old incidents and they use their nostalgia to find solutions to similar problems or escape from a dangerous situation.

AMRITA GOSWAMI

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Who is the Thief?

by Manoj Rai

INCE MANY DAYS Battu Bat was quite worried. In between he would mumble to himself. Why are you boring us in this manner? Why do you not sleep? Motu Monkey and Gobdu Donkey asked. Battu shouted back, My house is being robbed. I am planning to catch hold of the thief. Please do not disturb me again. I can help you. Even though the world may consider me a donkey, I am very clever, said Gobdhu showing off. Tell me what the thief has taken from your house. Battu replied, Not much, he just takes some eatables and drinks. When the donkey heard this a smile lit his face. The thief is here. You can see how fat Motu Monkey has become. The moment Motu heard his name, his face grew red with anger. He came to the donkey and said, I am a

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vegetarian. My stomach will be upset if I ate Battus food. Now I understand why everyone calls you a donkey. The donkey kept quiet for some time. After a little while he said, I am not joking. I have an idea. Then he whispered something in Battus ear. The following day all the animals saw Battu with a heavy bag slung on his shoulder. Son what has happened? Are you going somewhere? asked someone. Yes, I have just received a phone call. My aunt who lives in the forest nearby is unwell. I am going to see her. I will be back in 3-4 days for there is no one in the house and many eatables are there, Battu said and flew off from there. That night there was a lot of commotion in Battus house. Oh, save me. someone was heard shouting. The animals living nearby came there. They saw Baju Hawk coming out of Battus house with Kalu Baby-snake clutched in his claws. Leave me, I will never rob again, the young one of the snake was muttering. Battu also came there. He could not understand what was going on. It was Kalu Baby- snake who entered your house to
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eat your food, said Baju Hawk which surprised Battu. Baju explained, I kept a watch on your house ever since Gobdhu Donkey requested me. I know this young snake. He was putting on weight without hunting. As soon as you left the house, the little snake would enter your house and eat your foodstuff. Today immediately after you locked the house and went away, Baby-snake came to your house. But seeing Motu Monkey and Gobdhu Donkey he ran away. Ever since then, I have followed him. As soon as it was dark he again came. He was about to eat food when I caught him red-handed. Please forgive me, now I will never rob, said Kalu Baby snake. Battu took pity on him and let him go. All right, promise never to rob again. Kalu promised, and Battu let him go. Gobdhu Donkey also also arrived there, You have witnessed my deed. I am a donkey only by name but I too have a brain, said Gobdhu and everyone started laughing.
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It was a holiday in Aryan and Aneeshas school therefore both were at home creating a racket. Their mother came and admonished them, Why are you making such a din. As it is I am so overworked with servant Gopal going off to his village and on top of it your father has invited his staff members for a party. However it was good, Raghu came along to ask for a job otherwise how would I have managed so much work. Now will you all let me prepare for the party? Aneeha quickly asked, Mom have you made some ice-cream for the party?

Necklace Theft
by Anil Satija

Yes, both of you can eat it. But after that stop this commotion and do your homework. Their mother asked Raghu to serve them ice-cream. They ate it and sat down to study. I am not enjoying the party at all, commented Aryan to Aneesha, Aneesha, do you recollect how good the sketches you had made of the guest last time. Your drawing is good. Draw a few sketches this time. All right, I too enjoy doing it. Aneesha brought her sketch book, pencil, etc. and got busy. Aryan looked at the party guests while she drew sketches, sitting on the sofa. Wow, what an expensive diamond necklace
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Chitra Aunty has worn. Look at Mohit Uncle, Sharma Aunty and Rajan Saheb, Papas boss. Who is that man with the beard and mustache? Aneesha do you know him? Who? That man with the beard? No I do not know him. Look how he has pounced on the food, as if he has not eaten for many days. Surprisingly I know all the guests except him. However his face seems familiar. I will make his sketch and later on inquire who he is from father. Aneesha quickly made his sketch. Then they both joined the guests in the party. Suddenly Chitra Aunty shouted, Oh! Where is my

diamond necklace? It was just now around my neck. What should I do, my necklace has disappeared? Oh, we will look for it just now. It may have fallen here, Papa said. Everyone started searching for the necklace. But they could not find it. Papa said, Forgive me but I have to summon the police. Please do not go out till then. He rang and called the police. Aryan and Aneesha too were perturbed by the theft of the necklace. Where has the bearded stranger disappeared? He must be around. Papa has requested everyone to stay and not to go out. No Aneesha he has disappeared. All the other guests are here except him. This means he has taken the necklace . Aneesha, give me the sketch book quickly.

ryan took out the bearded mans sketch from the sketch-book and looked at it carefully. I do not know why but I find the face very familiar. Where have I seen it? Suddenly a thought occured in Aryans mind. He took an eraser and erased the moustache and beard from the sketch. Then he showed the sketch to Aneesha. Raghu! Aneesha recognized in surprise, but he had left at 7 after taking the days pay from mom and saying that he had to catch the train to go home. He did not leave but changed his appearance and came back to the party. He wore a suit, fixed a beard and moustache, then mingled with the crowd. Our parents were busy concentrating on the party. Finding an opportunity he took the necklace and
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went away. We have to get him arrested immediately. Aryan narrated everything to Inspector Sharma, who was present at the party. Sharma at once rang the police at the railway station from his mobile, gave Raghus description and alerted them. Within a short while news of Raghus arrest was heard. In the search conducted the necklace was found. Raghu admitted that he had committed many thefts by posing as a household help. But he had never been caught. The police was sure that they would be unraveling many thefts with the arrest of Raghu. Chitra Aunty was impressed by Aryans and Aneeshas investigation. Their parents too were proud of them.
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Sharks Victim
Shark is very clever and careful in hunting its prey. A group of American scientists performed a study on shark and its habits and they found that sharks have the ability to find their exact way to the prey how much ever be the distance. Unlike other fishes, sharks do not fall sick at all and they never fall victims to cancers.

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Who Am I ?

1. Thread-like is my body Mud is where I live in Just a touch makes me scare Hate if I land up on brine. 2. Grey is my colour, huge is my body. Born tough yet very soft at heart. Has no hands but has a tube-like torso. Sugarcane and bananas are what I like most.

3. Strange is he, as he eats with his feet. Believes only in giving, he is a must for lives. Pleasure is for a traveler on road. Provides shade, shelter, food and breeze. 4. Loads of layers are there in my body. White, red and pink in colour. Fill your eyes with tears as you cut or peel. A must for your mother to cook your meal.

How Much Do You Know?

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2. 3. 5.

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Shimla is the capital city of which state? (a) Uttarkhand (c) Himachal Pradesh (b) Haryana (d) Bihar

Which is the river that causes damage to Bihar during floods? (a) Ganga (c) Kosi (b) Damodar (d) Gantak (b) Michael Faraday (d) Wilhelm Schickard

Who invented the first mechanical calculator? (a) Alwa Edison (c) J C Bose

4. National Tourism Award 2008 09 was given for which monument? (a) Khiljiss Tomb (c) Shershas Tomb (a) Cricket (c) Football (b) Shajahans Tomb (d) Humayuns Tomb (b) Badminton

Saurabh Ganguli is associated with which sport? (d) Carom

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Who Am I? : 1.Earthworm, 2. Elephant, 3. Tree, 4. Onion

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by Pankaj Rai

Jacobs Wisdom

OW THE GERMAN army will reach our village in two weeks, one day an old man told the villagers. He had come to know of this from somewhere. Jacob, Yahoba and other villagers were worried. They did not have any arms, to fight the German army. In 1940, Dictator Hitler of Germany, an European country, had started conquering the whole of Europe

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under him. By 1945 Hitler had started losing control but his army tried to capture new countries in order to boost their failing courage. According to news, two big German tanks were coming. Some of the villagers trembled in fear. Friends, first of all we should stop these tanks from entering the village, brave Jacob explained to them. But how will we stop the tanks? inquired a young man.
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By digging trenches, Yahoba promptly replied . Wow! What a good plan. We can stop the German tanks easily in this manner, uttered a man standing close to him. No. No, the German tanks cannot be stopped by small trenches and they have a small army with them. We have to plan something else, Jacob said in a worried tone. But we have no option except to dig the trenches, for we do not have arms and ammunition to fight, retorted Yahoba.
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We have to use our brain, Jacob explained. Then you think of a way, said Yahoba. I have a plan. We will defeat them with our brains, replied Jacob. Then Jacob explained his scheme to all the villagers. Everyone started making the Russian flag. They made 150 flags with cloth and bamboo. Now we should place the flags in such a manner that the soldiers are misguided, said Jacob. A group of children and youngsters went off on cycles. They fixed the flags at an interval of 100 metres. In this manner a strip of more than 10 kilometres was covered. This road led to the desert which was further away from the village.

fter a few days a small section of the army with 2 tanks came and settled at some distance from the village. Look at the Russian flag, there must be a village ahead, said the soldier a top one of the tanks. Come let us go in that direction, said the other soldier. The German soldiers were misled by the flags. They rolled on the flags one by one with their tanks as they proceeded towards the desert which was in the wrong direction. The villagers took a sigh of relief. Everyone praised Jacob. After two days American and Russian fighter planes reached the desert pursuing the German tanks and destroyed them. In this way Jacob the Jew boy was able to save his village from the powerful German army.
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Rules and Purpose of the Game In this game, you have to save the captives from the terrorists. Pick up your dice and start the game when you roll 4 on the dice. Before starting the game each player has to select a coloured peg of his choice. If any player is out, then he should restart the game. If you are fired by A K 47, you will be out of the game. If you land on the revolver box, you will slide down to box number 2. While following the rules throughout the game, the player who reaches the target first and save the captives shall be the winner.

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WE SHOULD ACHIEVE SOMETHING IN LIFE SO THAT WE CREATE AN IDENTITY FOR OURSELVES. HOW ABOUT BECOMING DETECTIVES?

YEAH, GOOD IDEA! I HAVE READ A LOT OF DETECTIVE STORIES.

THE TWO FRIENDS WORE A HAT AND SUNGLASSES AND WENT OUT TO FIND OUT SOMETHING. WE WILL SURELY FIND OUT THE REAL TRUTH

I TOO.

WHY ARE THESE 2 DRESSED LIKE CLOWNS?

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HELLO, CHEEKU! MEET DETECTIVES OF CHAMPAKVAN MEEKU AND BUNTY. DARK GLASSES AND HAT WILL NOT MAKE YOU DETECTIVES.

I KNEW YOU WILL SAY THIS. HEY, TO BECOME A DETECTIVE, ONE NEEDS TO BE ALERT AND SHARP IN MIND. YOU ARE STILL IMMATURE AND PLAYING PRANKS. DIDNT YOU EAT ICE CREAM JUST NOW?

HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT?

HEY, HAVE YOU ASSIGNED ANY SPY BEHIND US? NOYOUR SHOES ARE SANDY AND THE ICE CREAM COLOUR IS STILL IN YOUR MOUTH.

I ALSO KNOW THAT YOU CAME ALONG THE SEA SHORE.

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Thief of the Locked Window

Now let me enjoy a cold drink sitting under the fan, muttered Bhola, troubled with the sweltering heat. He took a glass of cold drink and sat near the window. Oh, I forgot to put ice in my glass, thought Bhola, as he went to fetch some ice from the other room leaving the glass on the table near the window. After sometime when he came back he found the glass empty. It seems I drank the cold drink. How forgetful I have become, Bhola muttered as he struck his head with his hand and became busy in some other work. Next day when Bhola left the glass of buttermilk on the table, he found it empty. On the third day when he found that the jug of orange juice was empty, he suspected someone had taken the juice. When Bhola went out of his house in search of the thief, he found Happy Elephant walking away from his house. Happy did you drink the juice? Yes, I enjoyed the juice. Happy, are you not ashamed of yourself? First of all you drink my orange juice, then you laugh and say you have enjoyed it, Bhola yelled. Which orange juice? I drank some pomegranate juice from the

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bazaar, said Happy waving his trunk. Then who has taken my orange juice? Bhola muttered surprised. I do not know, said Happy and went away. Worried, Bhola looked around. He spotted Beeju Tomcat. Beeju did you drink my orange juice? Bhola asked. Now that is odd. I have not been near your house so how can I drink your orange juice. I think this is the work of some ghost or spirit, that was thirsty and drank your juice, Beeju said making fun of Bhola and went away. I am worried and Beeju is joking. When there are no ghosts or spirits then how can they drink my orange juice? Definitely someone has entered from the small hole, because the rest of the window is covered

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with a strong mesh, said Bhola and started looking at the hole in the mesh. He could not understand how anyone could come in through such a small hole. Gangu Donkey who was passing by saw Bhola gazing at the window and stopped. Bhola, why are you gazing at the window? Gangu, I am not looking at the window but at the small hole in it and thinking how one can go in through it. You will go in through this small hole? Bhola, I eat grass but it seems your mind has gone to eat grass. You cannot enter through this small hole. In fact no one can go in through this hole. Then where did my Juice go, that was lying on the table? said Bhola and then told him everything. think you yourself had gulped down the juice and forgotten about it. Then you thought someone has finished your juice. Surprising! Have I really become so forgetful? May be, Gangu laughed and walked away. Bohla too went inside the house scratching his head. That evening Bhola had just made some cold drink and kept it on the table when the phone rang from the other room. He went to receive the call. As soon as Bhola went from the room a straw came from the hole in the mesh and reached the glass. Gradually the contents of the glass started disappearing. After sometime someone yelled from outside, Oh God, from where has this red chilly drink come. Bhola ran out of the house when he heard this. He went to the back of the house where the window was

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situated. Gangu and Bantu Monkey were already there. Bantu was shouting for water. Come Bhola, this was Bantus mischief. He used to drink your juice and cold drink from the straw passed through the hole in the mesh, said Gangu. But why did Bantu do this? Actually I wanted to play a prank on you, so that you would wonder where your juice and cold drink disappeared every day, said Bantu. But my plan backfired your prank, Gangu laughed and said. I am unable to understand one thing. When I overheard the conversation that took place between you and Bohla, you did not say anything about a plan, Bantu said astonished.

angu explained, When I came to know from Bhola that the cold drinks kept near the window disappeared I understood that it could be done only by someone living somewhere close, who would drink anything kept on the table whenever he got a chance. Gangu did not tell me his plan at that time fearing that the thief would cometo know it for he lived nearby. He rang me later and explained the plan in detail. Therefore today instead of the juice I mixed chili powder in water and kept it, Bhola completed. I did not know my mischief will back fire and I would have to drink a mixture of water and chillis. Please forgive me and give me some water to drink, Bantu said. Bhola gave him sweet buttermilk to calm the burning sensation.
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Flight of the Swan

Swans fly in flocks and make a V-formation while flying. This V-formation adds at least 71% greater flying range. During their flight, if the swan in the forefront gets tired, it moves to a middle position shifting places with its companion. The Swans flying on the tail end of the V-formation flap their wings and energize the swan flying before them.

AMRITA GOSWAMI

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LOOK GRANDPA, BULL FIGHT IS BEING SHOWN IN T.V.

GRANDPA ANIMALS AND COLOURS

BY VENU VARIATH

IT IS A FIERCE BULL.

KIRAN, THERE IS NO IMPORTANCE FOR RED CLOTH IN BULL FIGHT. BULLS CANNOT IDENTIFY. THE BULL IS GETTING VIOLENT SEEING THAT RED CLOTH.

THE BULL IS COMING TO ATTACK SEEING THE CLOTH.

SO, THAT MEANS ANIMALS CANT RECOGNIZE COLORS LIKE US, ISNT?

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DOGS, CATS, RATS AND RABBITS ARE POOR IN IDENTFYING COLORS.

THEY SEE ALL COLORS AS DIFFERENT SHADES OF GREY.

THEY CAN IDENTIFY BLUE AND YELLOW COLORS TO SOME EXTENT.

MONKEY, SQUIRRELS, INSECTS AND BIRDS CAN RECOGNIZE COLORS. BUT THEY CAN NOT IDENTIFY COLORS AS CLEARLY AS WE DO.

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IS THERE ANY ANIMAL WHICH IS BETTER THAN HUMANS IN IDENTIFYING COLORS?

YES, BUTTERFLIES AND HONEYBEES ARE SUPERIOR TO HUMANS IN IDENTIFYING COLORS.

THEY CAN EVEN DISTINGUISH ULTRAVIOLET RAYS TO SOME EXTENT THAT WE CANNOT SEE.

DOGS AND CATS HAVE FINE SENSE OF SMELL.

BUT THEY HAVE POOR SENSE OF TASTE! HUM! SMELL OF GOOD FISH CURRY IS COMING!! HUM!! EH!!

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BUT CAT DRANK THE SWEETENED MILK WE GAVE!

YES, BUT IT TASTES SUGAR LIKE SOUR!

WHAT ABOUT A DOG?

FISHES ARE ALSO VERY SMART IN IDENTIFYING TASTES.

IT CAN ENJOY SWEETNESS BETTER THAN CATS.

EVEN THOUGH DOLPHINS LACK TASTE BUDS, THEY CAN IDENTIFY TASTES.

GRANDPA, WHAT YOU SAID TODAY WAS REALLY INTERESTING! THANK YOU , GRANDPA.

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Father (to his son) : Son you should do something which will make you famous in all the 4 corners of the world. Son : But Papa it is not possible because the teacher says the world is round and it has no corners.
-Reenu

* Verru (to Jai) : While on the way back from the

school, 10 boys surrounded me , they challenged me and bashed me. Jai : Then what did you do? Veeru : I also challenged them and said if they had guts they can face me 1 by 1. Jai: The what happened? Veeru: Nothing they took turns and bashed

me again.
-Rajkumar

* Babloo (to Monu) : Little while ago when you met, you said you were going to the doctor. Then why did you not go ? Monu: Forget it friend, why do you get angry/ Today I am not well today, I will go tomorrow.
-Neha

A villager came to the town in search of a job. When he did not find any job, he hired a rickshaw to make living. A passenger asked the Rickshaw puller: How much would you charge for the Red Fort? Rickshaw puller: Sir , how would I know, the owner of the red Fort only can answer your query , I am just a rickshaw puller.
-Kanu

* Teacher (to Sanju) : Tell me which is far from Earth , France or the Moon? Sanju: Sir, it is France. Teacher : But how? Prove it? Sanju : Because we can see the Moon , but we -Sonu cant see France. *

* Raju went to stationery shop to buy a pen. Raju (to the Shopkeeper): Will you please give me a nice pen? The Shopkeeper: Here it is , this is a nice pen, keep it carefully. Raju: But I want a pen to write and not for keeping it carefully.
-Ruchi

NE DAY, AS was his habit, Charlie Ape was busy reading in the class. At that moment Beenu Jackal came up to him. Charlie Ape inquired, Beenu, why have you come? Do you want to seek admission for your child? NNo, I am looking for a by Jamshed Azmi job. I will be grateful if I can work here, said Beenu Jackal with folded hands. All right, there is a vacancy of a peon in the school. If you like you can work, said Charlie Ape nodding his head. Thank you very much. I will start coming to the school from tomorrow, Beenu Jackal said happily. Early next morning he reached there before the school time and started working with whole heartedly. Charlie Ape was very happy to see him working so hard. Beenu worked for the whole month with great diligence. As soon as he got the salary he started spending on his various expensive hobbies. He spent his entire salary in a short time and then sat empty handed. Gradually many months passed. One day Beenu Jackal muttered to himself, My salary is over within 15 days. I do not know how to earn enough money that would last the whole month? On top of that this Charlie Ape is not willing to increase my salary. He thought, This will not work. I will have to rob

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in the school in order to meet my expenses. I have already accomplished small thefts. I will do this in such a manner that no one will suspect me. After this, Beenu started pilfering in the school. Sometimes he would pick the pencil box of a child while at other times a tiffin box. He would then sell the pilfered article in the market and take care of his expenses.

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There was a big commotion because of the sudden increase in thefts. The children were constantly worried about their bags. Nobody susP.S.MICHRA pected Beenu Jackal. Since no one suspected Beenu therefore he thought of robbing something big. One day he robbed the cycle of Jaffry Deer and hid it in the caves far away and quickly resumed work on his return. When the school got over Jaffry did not find his cycle in the parking area. His heart skipped a beat. He looked for it everywhere but could not find it. Then he sat down and cried his heart out. Charlie Ape came there and inquired, Jaffry, why are you sitting here and crying? Did anyone fight with you? No Sir, my cycle has been stolen. My father had bought this cycle with great difficulty. If I do not find it my father will thrash me mercilessly, he said and cried afresh. Again a robbery. I cannot understand who has the courage to rob during the day. I will have to do something. Jaffry, you go home. Tomorrow, I will buy you a new cycle. Then your father will not beat you, said Charlie Ape and his face grew
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red with anger. When Jaffry heard this, he wiped his tears and started for home. Charlie Ape called Beenu Jackal to his office and asked him angrily, Beenu, it seems you are not taking interest in your work. Robberies are taking place in the school . every day and you are doing nothing about it. Why do you not catch the thieves. How can I catch them? I do not know who is robbing? said Beenu Jackal uncomfortably. Charlie Ape was contemplating how to catch the thief when his friend Inspector Cheeku came to his house. As soon as he arrived the inspector said, Charlie, why is your face so downcast? Tell me what is troubling you? Maybe I can help you. Yes, yes why not. It is only you who can help me. Listen. And Charlie Ape narrated the whole thing. Inspector Cheeku heard the whole story, took a deep breath and then said, Hmm so this is the
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problem. Charlie , do you suspect anyone? In the school there are only children except me. And children are clean at heart. Therefore one cannot suspect them. Yes, one can suspect Beenu Jackal, the school peon, who joined the school a few months ago. Moreover his behaviour is not good these days. He is absconding during work, replied Charlie Ape. Charlie, install an electronic device to warn against thieves in the cycle that you are giving to Jaffry Deer. Then you park it in the parking lot and wait for the thief. The moment the thief lays his hand on the cycle, it will itself help in catching the thief, Inspector Cheeku showed a way to catch the thief. Wow! What a good idea. I will immediately go and buy a new cycle and fix an electronic devise. I am sure the thief will definitely be caught, said Charlie Ape, jumping with joy. Next day Charlie went to the market, bought a cycle and got an electronic device fixed on it in order to catch the thief. Then he rode the new cycle to school and parked it in the parking lot. In the school Jaffry Deer was the only one who came to school on the cycle. Therefore there were no other cycles on the grounds. Beenu Jackal saw the new cycle and his eyes shone brightly. He thought he would be able to get a lot of
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money by selling the new cycle. He therefore resolved to steal the new cycle. At 10 in the morning when all the children were studying in the class, Beenu Jackal went to the grounds as soon as he got the opportunity. He looked around; when he did not see anyone he stretched his hands to take hold of the cycle. As soon as he touched it the electronic devise started sounding, Thiefthief catchcatchthiefthief No sooner did Charlie hear it he ran to the grounds with the children at his heels. There they saw the cycle in Beenu Jackals hand who was trying his best to stop the sound coming from the device. Charlie Ape shouted when he saw this, So you are the thief. I have made a big mistake giving you the job. II am not a thief. I was just looking at the cycle, said Beenu Jackal in fear. Keep quiet. You have been caught red-handed. Now come out with the truth of the earlier robberies, otherwise said Charlie Ape as he lifted his stick threateningly. Beenu Jackal took fright when he saw the red eyes of Charlie Ape and the heavy stick in his hand. He knew his secret was out. Therefore he admitted to his crime, inorder to save himself. Then Charlie called Inspector Cheeku and sent Beenu Jackal to the prison. As soon as Beenu Jackal was sent to the prison, all the thefts stopped. The children stopped worrying about their goods and concentrated on their studies.
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A Thing of Beauty
by Thing of Beauty

T WAS SPRING season. Champakvan looked green and colourful with green grass, plants and flowers everywhere. The whole forest smelled sweet with fragrant flowers. The weather was cloudy but pleasant. The trees and plants swayed gently in the breeze. Birds and animals danced in joy. Peehu Peacock was dancing gracefully along with Keeshu Peahen near the fresh water lake and was enjoying the rainy weather. Just then they saw a flock of cranes passing through Champakvan. They were

heading towards their neighbouring forest Nandanvan. Of the flock, 2 cranes flew down and perched on a tree near the lake. Peehu went near them and asked, What is your name? One of the cranes replied, Im Shwet and this is my friend Shweta and what is yours? My name is Peehu and this is my friend Keeshu, introduced Peehu and asked, Where are you coming from? Shwet said, We live on the other side of this forest. Due to heat, the rivers and lakes have dried up and now we are migrating to Nandanvan. Peehu said, You may stay here at Champakvan with us. This fresh water lake never dries up. Shwet said, Thank you friend. I will have to ask my companions who have already flown to Nandanvan. I cannot stay here alone. Just then Keeshu Peahen came there and commented, You have tiny feathers. Look, we have long beautiful feathers. Shwet replied, Hey, your feathers are long

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and beautiful but can you fly high like us? Nature has bestowed everyone with a unique quality and character. While they were talking, Cheeku Rabbit came there and joined them in the conversation. Cheeku said, Very true. Each one of us has a special characteristic feature and we should not be proud about it. Beauty lies in our actions not in our physical appreance. Keeshu felt sorry for her comment. She requested Shwet to forget and forgive her for her hurting words. Shwet said, Keeshu, you are very young. I did not take your comment seriously. It started raining. Everybody danced around in the rain. Cheeku had a bag full of sweets and he distributed them to all his friends. They all enjoyed together for a long time. When the rain stopped, Shwet and Shweta got ready to move and said goodbye.

heeku said, Friend, go and tell your companions and bring them all here. We can live together at Champakvan. Look, there are lot of trees and fresh water lake for you to live comfortably. Shwet said, Thanks a lot for your kind words. I will surely tell my companions and bring them all here soon. Shwet and Shweta went to Nandanvan. They met their friends and narrated their experience and Champakvan and they were all excited. All the cranes decided to go to Champakvan. When they reached Champakvan, Cheeku was there with his friends to greet them and they all lived together happily.
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An Adamant Lock
by Nikil Aggarwal

HAMPU MONKEY and his family went on a pleasure trip. They locked their house to secure it as they would be away for a long time. After several days, the lock that was securing the door was bored. He said, I cannot hand here any longer. I want to go for a stroll. The door immediately replied, Hey, you cannot do that. You are meant to stay here and secure the house from thieves. The window also said, Yeah, the door is right. You cannot leave this place. But a thief can enter into the house from anywhere. He can break the door, he can break the window and even me to enter the house. So it would not make any difference if I leave this place. Do you mean to say that all the people who lock their homes are crazy? Try to understand. It is risky to leave the door unlocked. But the lock was not ready to listen to their words. Despite their best efforts to convince, the lock detached himself from the door and went out for a walk. The door sealed tightly and stayed in fright. The window also closed tightly and waited impatiently for the lock to return. On the other hand, the lock was enjoying his outing. He was excited to see a lot of new things around. He thought, They are fools. They do not know to enjoy life and were trying to spoil my plan too. On the way, the lock met Chinku Squirrel. Chinku was Champus good friend. When the lock went near Chinku, he said, Hey Chinku, how are you?
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Chinku was surprised to see the lock there. She was silent for a while and replied, Hey, you are Champus lock, right? What are you doing here? You are supposed to secure his home. Ah! The door and the window are securing the house. You dont have to worry about that. But they will not be able to secure the house alone. You return home just now, said Chinku. The lock did not listen again and walked deep into the forest. He was just not bothered about the house and its safety. He enjoyed his day out in the forest. It was soon dark and the forest was looking scary in the night. At Champus home, the door and window were trembling in fear and held together tightly. Just then, they saw 2 people

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walking that way. The window whispered and told the door, Our fear is coming true. They are thieves. Lock has not returned yet. The 2 strangers were actually thieves. They were glad to see Champus house shut without a lock and they easily opened the door and entered the house. They collected all the valuables from Champus house and put them in a big bag. After sometime, they carried the bag loaded with money and other valuables and went away happily. After some time, the lock returned leisurely. The door and the window narrated the whole incident. Look, what had happened. We told you not to leave the house but see thieves have stolen everything from the house. What will Champu do now? If you had remained on the door, the thieves would not have entered the house. he lock realized his mistake. He could do nothing but feel bad. He pleaded sorry but that did not help. Im really sorry. I will not do this mistake again. The window said, Oh! You have understood your mistake. Now we cannot do anything as the thieves have taken away all the things from home. The lock went back and latched on the door. Champu returned from his trip and was shocked to see that the house was robbed. He registered a complaint with the police. But nothing happened for a long time. Finally, the police caught the thieves and returned the things to Champu that were stolen from his house. The lock was happy and relieved. He promised not to do that mistake again.

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A Ride to Jupiter
by Meenakshi Mishra

t was Pinkys birthday. There was a lot of commotion in the house. Pinkys father had gone to buy a cake in the form of Jupiter and many colourful candles. Her mother had also prepared many sweets and other delicacies. Nani Granny was busy putting the buttons on Pinkys new frock and her brother was decorating the whole house with bal-

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loons. Pinky was standing near the window in her room. Suddenly she saw a bright object from the window. She went out to the garden to look at it. It had alighted in the garden. She saw that it was a space ship. At that moment the door of the spaceship opened and a unique creature stepped out of it. The creature had on a gas mask and on his suit was written Jovian. It looked just like a child but spoke like a grown up.

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He inquired, Little doll, today is your birthday? Yes, answered Pinky. But she was surprised how he came to know that today was her birthday. Jovian said to Pinky, Come with me. I will take you to my planet Jupiter, where you can celebrate your birthday once in every 12 years. How come? Pinky retorted in surprise. Because our planet completes one full circle round the sun in 12 years. Therefore a person who is 12 years old on earth is actually of one year on our planet, replied Jovian. First tell me why are you wearing this mask?
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asked Pinky. Oh, I am wearing this because we cannot breathe oxygen gas like the earth beings. We require other chemical gases like methane, ammonia, helium, hydrogen, etc. Our atmosphere is composed of a mixture of all these gasses, Jovian explained in detail. All right that is fine. But bring a similar mask for me so that I can accompany you to the space, said Pinky. Soon Pinky was far out in the space. No sooner the spaceship was over Jupiter, then Pinky was surprised to see the colourful clouds. Before entering the spaceship Jovian gave Pinky a warm and heavy suit to wear. The temperature outside was 10 degrees Celsius. He informed that the weather outside was cold. Pinky asked, Why is it so? Jovian said, We get only 1/25 th part of the suns rays, which reach the earth. hen Jovian warned her, You will have to tie these gas balloons, so that you do not fall. Jupiters gravity is two and half times stronger than that of the earth. When Pinky came out of the spaceship she found Jovian to be like a small child who was walking leaving balloons. At night 17 moons were visible in the sky. On seeing them Pinky remembered the story of Moon Uncle that her Nani Granny used to tell her. The sight of the moon reminded Pinky of her birthday cake and she felt extremely hungry.

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I would like to eat some food, Pinky requested Jovian. Jovian went inside the space ship and brought a bottle and some pills, These are pills for your vitamins, carbohydrate and fat. We eat these to live, showed off Jovian. We do not grow vegetables or bread. The atmosphere here is not conducive for this and then he laughed loudly. Pinky was frightened when she heard this. She quietly took the pills. Her eyes filled with tears. Now she missed her parents. She thought, What kind of life this is, where one has to survive on pills. Always wear warm spacesuit and at the same time put on the gas mask. Then Pinky said, Mr. Jovian, I think we should go back to earth. We have just spent two hours here. Our next flight to earth will be only tomorrow, Jovian said.

inky quickly calculated and said, when Jupiter s one year is equal to earths 12 years then its one day is equivalent to 12 days of the earth. She did not want to stay there any longer. But she had no option. Suddenly Jovians antennas on his headgear received a signal that his planet was going to attack Shoemaker Levy comet, therefore he would have to leave this planet quickly. Pinky took a sigh of relief that the space ship was returning to earth. But Pinky was afraid that she would be late for her birthday party. Pinky, come soon, all the guests have arrived,
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she heard her mothers voice. She heard her mother call and got up flustered, and said, Am I late? No, you are not late. You were again in your dream world, her mom said laughing. When Pinky was about to blow the candles on the cake, she found one missing. Where is the candle? she shouted. Her elder brother Mimi was standing behind her hiding the candle. He said, I thought you will be happy to know that you are one year younger. Pinky happily replied, I am very happy after the ride to Jupiter and I have grown. Everyone was happy that there was a change in her thinking. But only Pinky knew that the change had come because of her ride to Jupiter.

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by Anil

Brave Jumbo
RACE WAS going on among Jumbo Elephant and his friends In Champakvan School , during P.T. period. Suddenly Teena Deer shouted, Look at fatso, how forcefully he is running. He is still unable to run fast. HaHa. Everyone laughed. Jumbo became conscious. He stood fourth. When he was relaxing under the tree other friends

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teased him again, Poor Motu, he cannot run due to his obesity. Jumbo was not fat but in comparison to his friend he was heavy. The bell for lunch break rang. All the students ran to their respective classes. They brought out their lunch boxes and came to the tree. But Jumbo did not go there. He knew like always someone must have taken away his lunch box. He was just thinking this when Teena again teased him, Motu, your noodles were really very tasty. When Jumbo came home he told his mother, I will not eat food. Why? What happened? mummy asked. I am not hungry. You gave too many noodles in the tiffin. Noodles? But I kept sandwiches, mummy said surprised. Jumbo was surprised too. After listening to

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everything his mom laughed and said, They just tease without meaning it. You are not fat but stronger than them. Do not pay attention to their teasing. Jumbo was furious at Teena. He resolved never to speak to Teena. One day all the students went for a picnic to an old fort outside Champakvan. All his friends went to explore the different rooms of the fort. Jumbo stood quietly. Suddenly a painful shriek broke the silence. Jumbo carefully moved towards it. He saw Teena squirming on the floor of a room. A
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portion of the fort had suddenly slipped suddenly. Here Teena was pinned down under a wooden pillar and some bricks. Jumbo went near Teena and removed the bricks. Are you all right? Yes, but I am unable to lift one of my legs. Teena said groaning in pain. Do not worry. The wooden pillar did not fall on your leg because of the bricks lying there. Your leg is just stuck, Jumbo consoled her. Then he tried to lift the pillar but it did not move at all. Oh it is very heavy, Jumbo said taking a deep breath. He again tried. Teena quickly removed her leg from under the pillar. Come let us go, Jumbo said. Leaning on Jumbo Teena managed to somehow came out.

y then the other friends too came out of the fort. Teena sat on one of the stones there and told everyone of Jumbos courage. But why did you pick up the pillar all by yourself. You could have called us, Neetu inquired. The rubble was falling there. I did not want to endanger all of you. Therefore. You saved me. Jumbo, please forgive me. I have always teased you. From today you are not Motu but our loving Jumbo. Sturdy, lovable and strong, friend Jumbo. Teena had understood, it was not good to make fun of anyone because of the shape and size of their body.
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