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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020

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ONE WORLD, ONE HOPE

In a rainbow,
colours of hope Adversity ETIQUETTE
painted by kids in the time of IN NEWS
School summer break
C RONA likely to be moved up
to curb days lost
1. The Centre is likely to ask school
education departments and higher
Pallavi.shankar@timesgroup.com people from China, Malaysia, chiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh. Don't make sarcastic education institutions to reschedule

T
he fear, the insecurity, Thailand and even some north-
the lockdown, the east Indians being bullied across
Stop the stigma! memes of Covid the academic calendar by advanc-
chaos. Tempers run India, by being addressed to as ing the summer break in order to
patients
A
mid the coron- high, confusion reigns ‘Corona’ and blamed for spread- Conspiracy theories abound on minimise loss of academic days.
avirus outbreak, Let's spread hope supreme and good ing the virus. Resha Singh, a col- social networking sites. These the- Memes are funny alright but don’t
as millions of and cheer. Have manners go for a toss when a lege student staying in a Noida ories about China or any other make or endorse insensitive ones. ENTRANCE EXAM FIX
people are confined to calamity strikes. Can we manage society complained how her country or community using the Be it a celebrity undergoing treat-
their homes, various you done some- to stay sane in such circum- friend from northeast was called virus for bio war, etc., is not ver- ment for Covid-19 or your school-
news reports have talked thing lately that stances? Let’s take a look at how 'Chinese Virus' by some people ified - these tales are modern ur- mate's family member, give them JEE main and advanced, NEET
about the symbol of the would be akin to we can retain our kindness, in her building. “Remember, em- ban legends. The Chinese gov- your best wishes. “Don't shun UG 2020 and UGCNET, among
rainbow appearing in calmness and empathy in these pathy is something we seek for ernment recently gave a state- them, support them,” says Chugh. others, which have been
windows in areas across chasing the rain- tough times. ourselves, and if we want that for ment saying usage of terms like If possible, send food to families
Europe and the US. The bow? Can you think us, we better extend it to our fel- ‘Chinese virus’ or ‘Wuhan virus’ under home quarantine in your postponed, will be further
trend, which is believed low human beings too, more so is wrong. So let’s not humiliate locality. delayed and likely to push the
to have started in Italy,
of ways we could No bullying please when everyone is feeling affect- any nationality or community
has caught up with resi- start a trend? Tell There have been instances of ed by pandemic stress," says psy- based on hearsay.
undergraduate and postgrad-
dents in America and Eu- us at times- Don't panic, stay uate admission schedule
rope too. It involves
drawing a rainbow on
nie175@gmail.com calm and kind beyond July-August 2020
a piece of paper since “If you panic and in the process
it is believed to be a symbol of hope, and taping it malign others, your immunity 2. A panel under the UGC is also
to the window to feel a sense of community with levels are also impacted nega- likely to submit its recommendation
the rest of the world. tively,” explains Chugh. When you
The BBC reported that by putting up handmade feel anxious, it's best to be kind
to the ministry of human resource
motifs of rainbows on their windows, chil- to yourself as well as to those development (MHRD) suggesting
dren will be able to see them during their around you - from a distance, of the start of online classes for high-
evening walks in the countries where course. “Call a friend, browse er education institutions (HEIs) dur-
NEW exercising is allowed. This way, chil- through old pics or eat something
ing the lockdown.
dren can enjoy “a sense of communi- nice to feel better and share mo-
SECTION ty” during this time when they cannot ments of happiness and sadness 3. During the lockdown, the institu-
meet their friends or go to the play- through a video call, pictures,” tions will be asked to conduct class-
ground. Online groups by the name of Chugh adds. A study from the es online and leave the practical
“Chasing the rainbow” have also surfaced re- University of Utah has shown
cently across social media websites such as Facebook, that the giver and recipient of part for the post-lockdown period.
where people can share photographs in a bid to lift the kindness improve their stress Read the entire story on
spirits of people during this time of disease outbreak. levels by doing so. Go for it! www.toistudent.com

Do you have a favourite book?

Literature aficianados will
love reading ‘50 Greatest
Short Stories’. These clas-
sic stories are
Take a selfie with it and share
TEACH TALK TRENDING
STIRRING SPEECH
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Suryakumari Dennison, The Coronacut
And so, what begins taught me that life is anything but Reading ‘The Teacher, Hair salons and barber shops have
as a queer case of easy and the strong, fight back to Power of Your been closed for weeks and now, peo-
kleptomania at a bring peace in their lives. Subconscious Mind’ Aavishkar Academy, Bengaluru ple are taking things into their own
students' hostel — HINA NAELA, XI, G D Goenka public by Joseph Murphy hands. The result is called a coronacut.

crisp, and per-
fect for those
who want to
improve their
English language
skills during this break. As the
stories are short, they’ll also give
readers a sense of achievement as
they are quick to read.
— SUDHIKSHA I, going into class XI,
DPS South, Bengaluru
transforms into an
interesting chain of
events Expect interesting charac-
ters and unexpected twists.
— NINA TRESA ALEX, class XII, Toc H
Public School, Vyttila, Ernakulam
Sometimes, all we
need is an escape
from the demons
of our world and
the skeletons in
S
has helped me to eattle, in the USA, is named after a 19th-cen- Twitter is full of pictures who attempt-
school
tury, Native American chief. Answer each of
escape boredom, these questions on ‘Chief Seattle’s Speech’ ed to give themselves or others a hair-
I found an unex- change the way I (from ‘Treasure Trove’) by choosing correctly from cut. The results are less than perfect.
pected joy in look at my environment, renewed the four options. Stephanie Batemon, a hair specialist,
reading ‘Pride my self-belief and develop a posi- said the best thing to do is wait for a
and Prejudice’.
Read it to dis-
tive mindset. Everyone should read
it to discover their inner
1 Whom does Chief Seattle refer to as ‘the Big
Chief at Washington’?
A. King B. President C. Prime Minister D. Rival Chief
professional to cut your hair when the
stay at home mandate is lifted and
cover Mr.
Darcy's wit and
confidence and skill. I learnt
a lot from this book and am
2 Which phrase in Chief Seattle’s speech means
sacred site?
A. ‘pathless woods’ B. ‘silent shore’ C. ‘sequestered
non-essential businesses reopen. In
the meantime, she recommends
intelligence and Elizabeth's sure you will too. vales’ D. ‘hallowed land’ experimenting with different styles or
strength of character
— V. V RAM, class VIII, Bharatiya
— SOUMYA RAI, Class X, Techno
India Group Public School,
3 If mountains are ‘magnificent’, how does
Chief Seattle describe valleys?
A. vast B. vibrant C. verdant D. vacant
using a different product at home.

Vidya Bhavans Public School,

In Agatha Christie's ‘Hickory our closets. I think
4
Konnagar, West Chief Seattle talks of ‘the visions of our
Hyderabad
Dickory Dock’, detective the reason why I Bengal sachems’. What are sachems?
Hercule Poirot returns for absolutely loved ‘Clockwork Angel’ Khaled Hosseini’s ‘The Kite Runner’ A. chiefs B. spirits C. deities D. ancestors
yet another 'wonderful
and unique problem'.
was that it did not give me the
false comfort of normality, it
is a must-read as it
speaks the harrowing
5 Which tribe is an ancient en-
emy of Chief Seattle’s people?
A. Hopi B. Haida C. Huron
truth, showcases person- D. Hidatsa
Reading Robin Sharma’s ‘Who Will Cry When You Die’ al and political evil.
has helped me create a bucket list of things I — RAKSHIT DUBEY, ANSWERS:
will do after this pandemic ends besides being Class IX, Zebar School 1) B. President 2) D. hal-
calm in the face of crisis. — MANAVI KAPOOR, for Children, lowed land 3) C. verdant
class XII, PML SD Public School, Sec 32, Chandigarh Ahmedabad 4) A. chiefs 5) B. Haida

NEW CHALLENGE

CAKE IN
1 Mix 3 table spoons
(tbps) of flour
(maida) and 2 tbps of
cocoa powder with a
Letters to the editor
T L
he article on ‘Pollution in Ganga has dropped ife is all about learning new things that make us a better person. We
pinch of baking soda
A CUP in a cup.
due to Covid-19 lockdown’ dated April 10
prompted me to write this. It caught my at-
are very used to hiring staff to do the dishes, cooking, cleaning, etc in
our houses. However, this is making us complacent and lazy. Some peo-

2 Add 4 tbps of milk tention as it resonated with things I had discussed ple also think cooking their own food and sweeping their house is below their
This week, we and mix it well till with my mother, the previous day. There was a sud- dignity! This time of lockdown has taught us that it is extremely necessary
den downpour in the evening and the sky was very for us to be self sufficient. We must be able to cook, clean,
have a new there are no lumps. clear after. The view was so serene. wash clothes and do all the other basic stuff that we need

3 Add 1 tbps of chopped
challenge! Heard chocolate and few drops of
about the four vanilla essence to the mix.
STEP recipe? We
show you how to
4 Microwave the mix for two
minutes. Voila, delicious
Cake In a Cup is ready.
bake a cake, and
THE 4 STEP CHALLENGE:
we wait for your ➤ What are you cooking in the
recipes... kitchen these days? ➤ Share
your yummy recipes with us
IN ONLY 4 STEPS... ➤ Our email
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—ritika.kumar@timesgroup.com
We could hear the chirping of nest- to do no matter what. I have mastered all this by actual-
ing birds, see eagles in the sky... these ly doing all this stuff myself. All of you out there, imag-
were exceptional. I was witnessing a ine yourself in a similar situation in the future, but with-
pollution-free space around home and out your parents around to help you. Will you be able to
it was awesome. I believe after the
Covid-19 outbreak humans under-
stand the importance of co-existence.
sustain yourself ? If the answer in no, then you must get
to work. This is the best time to learn household chores
and to enjoy doing so without feeling grumpy and de-
We have encroached on the living pressed?
space of other species. Let us all pre- And for all those who think their house is small, try
serve nature. mopping it once a day. It will seem like a mansion!
Devagana Vinod, class X, Carmel School, ILLINA SRIVASTAV, class X,
Thiruvananthapuram Harvest International School, Bengaluru
 02 “Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”
GÉRARD DE NERVAL, FRENCH WRITER AND POET

ACTIVITY
FUN-ZONE
Name: Date:

Guess What it Says?

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things great and small

pacing back and forth 13. a backwards glance 14. a thin line between love and hate 15. all
Created by HarperCollins 8. musically inclined 9. the beginning of the end 10. scatter brain 11. line up in single file 12.
Children’s Books India thought 4. last but not least 5. one in a million 6. fooling around 7. history repeats itself
ANSWERS: 1. one thing after another 2. broken heart or heart broken 3. but on second

THEY SAID IT SUDOKU FUN WITH RIDDLES

 Two trucks were travelling on a
“If patience is worth anything, highway. The second truck driver was
continuously blowing the horn. After 10 minutes the
it must endure to the end of first truck driver got down and asked with a lot of
irritation, ‘why are you continuously blowing the
time. And a living faith will last in the horn?’ The second truck driver replied, ‘Because of the
midst of the blackest storm.” writing behind the truck, HORN PLEASE.’

KNOWLEDGE BANK Mahatma Gandhi

TAAFFEITE
ANSWERS TO SUDOKU

Taaffeite is a unique mineral, named Faith is a living, daring confidence in

after its discoverer, Richard Taaffe
(1898–1967). Taaffe found the first sam-
God's grace, so sure and certain that
ple — a cut and polished gem — in a man could stake his life on it a
October 1945 – in a jeweller’s shop in
Dublin, Ireland. Taaffeite is the only thousand times.
gemstone to have been initially
identified from a faceted stone. It
Martin Luther King Jr
remains one of the rarest gemstones.
— Srinjoy Talukdar, class VII, Calcutta
Boys’ School

Q.3) In 1955, poet Philip Larkin CURRICULUM EXERCISES

Quiz time became a librarian at which univer-
sity?
ANSWER
Q1. What’s a web browser? Q3. Identify the bird in the
Q.1) For A. Cambridge following picture:
Q2. Fill in the blanks:
which novel B. Hull C. Leicester
D. Oxford
Brookmyre A. http://www.yahoo.com – is an
did Salman
example of ____.
4. A) Christopher
Rushdie win
3. B) Hull,
the 1981 Q.2) Which crime writer created Q.4) Which author wrote these nov- B. The "desktop" of a computer
Booker Prize? the character Detective Inspector els: ‘Quite Ugly One Morning’ and Wingfield,
refers to:____.
A. East, West Jack Frost? ‘Be My Enemy’? 2. C) RD
B. Midnight’s A. RD Wakefield A. Christopher Brookmyre Children,
Children B. RD Waterfield B. Iain Banks
B) The visible screen (3) Bald Eagle
1. B) Midnight’s
C. The Moor’s Last Sigh C. Ian Rankin
access sites on the World Wide Web. (2) A) A URL
C. RD Wingfield Answer: (1) It’s a software program that allows you to
D. The Satanic Verses D. RD Woodfield D. Irvine Welsh

DIVISHI, class II, AKSIPS School,

Sector 65, Mohali

GURKEERAT KAUR, VIII, La Martiniere Girls College, Lucknow

DRUSHYA MALPANI, class VII, Corona virus! We are so shocked

Vikhe Patil Memorial School, S.B. Road, Pune Because of which, we are all locked
There are no vehicles on the road
MAYUK PAUL, CLASS IV, Happy English And planes on board
School, Delhi
So no one will travel abroad...
Corona virus pandemic is a real sigh!
But our policemen and doctors
Are keeping our heads high!
Prayers go up,
Blessings come down!
I pray to the God
That He closes the Lockdown!

PIYUSH GUPTA, DIGVIJAY PATIL, class V, Vikhe Patil

Class - VII, St. Augustine MANYA SRIVASTAVA, class VI, Memorial School, Pune
Day's School, Kolkata Kalpa School, Hyderabad
ARNAV NAIK, class V, Christ Church School, Mumbai