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Glimpse of Flair

1. A Glimpse Of Flair

2. Foreword The student’s Magazine of St. Arnold’s Central School, Pune has been released yet again with the goal to showcase the talent of our students in the fields of literature , art and craft. Literature and art/craft are areas of hobbies for many of us. They are ways of expression of feelings , emotions and creativity. They bring novelty and freshness with positive energy. Recognition of these talents is not usually possible in regular academic schedule. We are extremely glad to present to all the readers the creative talent of our students. Drawings, poems, article and stories are some example of works presented by our young artists. Class Teacher IX A Mrs Meena Bisht

3. CONTENT Articles Unknown Facts Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat Creative Corner

4. Articles…

5. The forgotten hero Subhash Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji, was a great militant, freedom fighter and a patriot. He was born in Cuttack, Orissa on 23rd January 1897 to Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Devi. His father Janakinath Bose was a well-known lawyer of his time. His mother Prabhavati Devi was a religious woman.  Subhash Chandra was a brilliant student who had scored the second position in the matriculation exam. At an early age, he started reading about Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna and was influenced by their teachings. Bose completed his B.A. Hons in Philosophy in 1918 from the University of Calcutta. He later went to England in September 1919 for further studies. He was selected for the Indian Civil Service but he did not want to stay in England and serve the British government. Subhash Chandra resigned from his Civil Service job in 1921 and returned to India after hearing of the national turmoil in India.  From a young age, Subhash Chandra Bose had the nationalist temperament and Britishers’ discrimination towards Indians would fill him with rage. To serve the country, he joined the Indian National Congress. Bose joined the Noncooperation Movement, started by Gandhi under his influence. Bose was a revolutionary freedom fighter who was known to have founded the Azad Hind Army or Indian National Army. For his revolutionary movements, Bose had been to jail several times. He was suspected of connections with secret revolutionary movements and was sent to Mandalay Jail in Burma (Myanmar) where he contracted Tuberculosis. Bose was elected the president of Congress party and worked along with Jawahar Lal Nehru, another great political leader. Both had a more militant and left-wing approach to Independence, which became a reason for Bose’s differences with Gandhi and other Congress leaders. Bose’s selfless contribution to India’s Independence Movement and organizing and leading the Indian National Army is indispensable. His struggle of Independence was highlighted during the Civil Disobedience Movement for which he had even been arrested. In fact, he was imprisoned 11 times for his ideologies and the use of force against the British. Bose was elected the president of the Indian National Congress twice but he resigned from the post as he was against the congress internal and foreign policy .   Subhash Chandra Bose was a great freedom fighter whose role in India’s Independence is instrumental. Through this essay, we learn a great deal about Subhash Chandra Bose and his life. Unfortunately, many few credit him for the independence of the nation. But still, he will remain in our hearts forever. By Sarthak Sharma Class IX A

6. An Unforgettable Soul: Mahatma Gandhi A MAN WHO WISHED TO BE THE CHANGE HE WANTED TO SEE. A BELIEVER WHO WALKED ON THE PATH OF THORNS WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY. A TEACHER WHO TAUGHT NON-VIOLENCE BETWEEN US IS MEANT TO BE A SERVANT OF HIS PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT FOR HONESTY AND UNITY. NOBLE AND HUMBLE THOUGHTS HE STRIVED FOR. ASKING FOR TOGETHERNESS FROM DOOR TO DOOR. A GUEST OF RESPECT AND A SYMBOL OF PEACE. OFFERING LOVE THAT THRIVED IN THE HEART OF HIS. A TEACHER WHO TAUGHT NONVIOLENCE BETWEEN US IS MEANT TO BE. A SERVANT OF HIS PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT FOR HONESTY AND UNITY. A PERFECTIONIST OF HIS KIND ACTIONS AND WORDS. A BELIEVER IN WORDS OF LOVE OVER PLUNGING SWORDS. A RESIDENT IN THE HEARTS OF ALL PEOPLE. A MAN WHO REFUSED, CALLED VIOLENCE TYPICAL. A TEACHER WHO TAUGHT NON-VIOLENCE BETWEEN US IS MEANT TO BE. A SERVANT OF HIS PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT FOR HONESTY AND UNITY. THE VOICE OF SLAVERY, AN EXAMPLE OF TOLERANCE. AN EXAMPLE OF NON-VIOLENCE AND PATIENCE. THE SWORD-LESS SOLDIER AND WORDS WARRIOR. WHO FOUGHT TO SEE A DAY WITHOUT ANY FEAR. A TEACHER WHO TAUGHT NONVIOLENCE BETWEEN US IS MEANT TO BE . A SERVANT OF HIS PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT FOR HONESTY AND UNITY. By - MAIRA HUSSAIN IX A

7. Veer Gatha Gallantry Award Winners – Neerja motivates me to Gallantry awards these are the awards given by the government of India to honor the act of bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Force and Civilians . After independence, gallantry awards namely Param Veer Chakra , Maha Veer Chakra, Veer Chakra etc. were instituted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950 . I like all the Gallantry Award winners but my most favorite and the one who motivates me is Gallantry Award winner ; Neerja Bhanot. She was awarded the Ashok Chakra. She was an Indian head purser who died while saving passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 which had been hijacked by terrorists during a stopover in Karachi, Pakistan. On 5th September 1986. Just couple of days before her 23rd birthday. Posthumously, she becomes the youngest recipient of Indian’s Highly peacetime Gallantry, the Ashok Chakra as well as other accolades from the Government of Pakistan and the United States. She sacrificed her to save the life of others. She motivates me a lot as she was fearless and courageous and always ready to help others and serve her nation. Her helpful nature and bravery inspires me a lot . Her story also tells a girl so called “weaker” in our society has the courage and capacity to do anything … By Manasa Karandikar IX A

8. Effect of COVID-19 on Our Global Environment Well yes, I totally agree to the gospel that the word ‘COVID-19’ when read has the most dreadful impact on us, very likely gloomy; however, we cannot shun the fact that it also made quite a positive response on our global environment. January 30, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of Public Health Emergency of International Concern, synonymous to COVID 19 and a global pandemic on 11 March, 2020. This led to countries all over the world to start two-to-three-week long lockdown. This further led to a huge reduction in traffic and pollution. No vehicles were to be seen on the roads, resulting in less air pollution and the ozone layer healing itself. Pause on jobs, offices, and employment ; lead to some more positive results like reduced number of ships sailing across oceans; spreading lesser amount of chemicals and gases which used to kill numerous of marine animals. Bird strikes- these are regular accidents which happens to occur when birds are hit by the aircrafts, sucked in by the turbines, birds dying from the heat and gases emitted from the aircraft while its fly, these accidents which occurred on regular basis declined by great deal when airways was on hold due to the pandemic. Every situation and episode has 2 sides to it- here, positively enhancing and negatively defeatist. COVID equally had negative effect on the global environment. Safety Precautions have been our top most priority past a year. Sanitizing practically every article you come in contact with, daily checks on your oxygen level, what not. Surgical facial masks or N95 masks and PPE suits have become an imperative need for all of us as they have the highest probability to prevent us from the virus; however, they need to be discarded immediately after use. This is resulting in huge amount of plastic waste being produced and disposed every 6 hours polluting more and more quantity of land mass. Some species that rely heavily on humans for feeding or scavenging, such as monkeys, gulls, and rats, could be struggling for their livelihoods. COVID-19 or SARS 19 brought both despair and repair with it, be it bad for humans and good for environment or vice versa. It has deeply affected our global environment in all ways. By - Maira Hussain IX A

9. Effects of Covid 19 on Global Environment The Covid 19 virus outbreak in the world has affected everything, even our mother earth. In both negative and positive ways . There was no less plastic that was adding to pollution , and in addition to it we are now adding used P.P.E kits, masks, gloves, face shields etc. that pollutes the environment. As there was lockdown worldwide air pollution has decreased due to which our ozone layer which was damaged has recovered, the smog layer has decreased and the natural habitat of the animals has improved, which has flourished the wild life and even because of lesser vehicles the demand of oil petrol etc. has reduced . It has affected The Global Health and also reduced the waste management and recycling systems . it has given us clean water bodies and reduction of air pollution and noise pollution . Mother nature has blessed us with her love time to time by the seasons that were our guest on time , without any disturbance of humans . So we all should save our mother nature even after the pandemic is over for our future and next generation so that they can enjoy the beauty of the nature. By – Manasa Karandikar IX A

10. Poshan Maah The 4th Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated during the month of September 2021. Every year the Poshan Maah is celebrated under the POSHAN Abhiyaan(PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment), which launched in the year of 2018. POSHAN Abhiyaan is the Government of India's flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers by leveraging technology, a targeted approach and convergence. POSHAN Abhiyaan is not a programme but a Jan Andolan, and Bhagidaari, meaning "People's Movement". This programme incorporates inclusive participation of public representatives of local bodies, government departments of the state, social organizations and the public and private sector at large. National Nutrition Mission named as the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s overarching scheme for Holistic Nutrition –POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched as a multi-ministerial convergence mission, with the overarching vision to make India malnutrition free by 2022. In order to ensure community mobilization and bolster people’s participation, every year, the month of September is celebrated as POSHAN Maah across the country. Poshan Abhiyaan overall intends to increase nutritional awareness and responsiveness. By ensuring an adequate, healthy diet in infants and young children, we can help them to develop into healthy, productive adults. Good nutrition helps children to grow properly and the strength to play and learn. A key component of optimal nutrition during childhood and beyond is adequate intake of important micro- and macronutrients. Therefore, such a healthy drive is essential for the advancements of the citizens Contributed by: Shreya Srivastava IX A

11. Unknown Facts…

12. SYNOPSIS OF SOME UNKNOWN FREEDOM FIGHTERS Khudiram Bose: He was one of the most young revolutionaries and freedom fighters whose deeds of bravery and sacrifice have become the subject of many folklore. he was one of those brave men who challenged the British rule in their own style. At the age of 19 he became a martyr, with Vande mataram on his lips. Madam Bhikaji Cama: She was among the most women Indian freedom fighters who advocated for the cause of the freedom movement outside India. She had the honour of unfolding the flag of India at an international assembly. Purushottam Das Tandon: He was a famous fighter of India who healed from the state of the Uttar Pradesh. He is remembered widely for his contribution towards making Hindi as the official language of India. Dr. Hakim Ajmal Khan: It was one of the renowned Freedom fighter of India, famous physician and offended educationalist. He founded Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar: He was a prominent freedom fighter and a Hindu nationalist leader of India. He was good writer,poet, orator, historian, philosopher and also all renowned social worker who dedicated his whole life in fighting for India’s independence. Surya Sen: He as a revolutionary took part in non- cooperation movement. A commemorative stamp was released on him in 1977 by the Government of India. Kamraj: For active participation in Salt Satyagraha in 1930. He was imprisoned . After independence he was appointed as the chief minister of Madras in 1954. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1976. GOPINATH BORDOLOI: He was influenced by Gandhiji and joined Indian National Congress. During partition Muslim League wanted to separate Assam and included Hindu Assam into the Muslim majority East Pakistan. He protested it and prevented the division with the help of British Government. After Independence he again prevented the inclusion of Assam with China. At that 39time he got huge support from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He served as the chief minister of Assam. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna the year 1999. DURGABAI DESHMUKH : At the age of 12 she was immensely influenced by Gandhiji and joined Indian Freedom Movement. To spread education among women she established Balika Hindi Pathshala in 1922. She received Nehru Literacy Award and UNESCO Award for her lifelong contribution to social welfare and literacy. She was also awarded the Padma Vibhushana by Indian Government. She was called "Mother of Social Work in India. MANIBEN NANAVATI : She was the first woman who took spinning to every village of India. She joined the band of Satyagrahi women working under the leadership of Swami Anand. She defied the unjust salt law. She was a mother to the destitutes and homeless. They called her Maniba, or Mother. Contributed by: Shreya Srivastava IX A

13. Interesting facts Did you know? 1. The Amazon rainforest in Brazil produces 20% of the oxygen on Earth. 2. The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. 3. Humans are the only animals that enjoy spicy foods. 4. Hot water will turn into ice faster than cold water. 5. It is impossible to burp in space. 6. Hawaii moves 7.5cm closer to Alaska every year. 7. Venus is the only planet to spin clockwise. Earth’s continents were submerged 3.8 billion years ago. 8. A single sneeze travels 100 miles per hour and shoots 100,000 germs into the air. Dolphins sleep with one eye open. 9. The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters in Washington state. 10. The Earth’s ozone layer will make full recovery in 50 years By - Aditya Joshi IX A

14. How we will be able to time travel 13.5 billion years in the past and see how the universe used to look some time after it was formed!! Recently NASA has invented a very powerful telescope. You might wonder what’s great about a telescope. But its information and uses will make even the ones who don’t know much about space very interested in it. The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope — NASA's largest and most powerful space science telescope — may probe the cosmos to uncover the history of the universe from the Big Bang to alien planet formation and beyond. Big Bang theory is the theory of the creation of this universe. It is predicted that it occurred around 13.8 billion years ago!! This means that the telescope will look back in time. The James Webb telescope can look 13.5 billion years back in the past. Now you might wonder how we can uncover the mystery of the big bang which happened such a long time ago. Well it is basic science. We all know that we see things when light strikes an object and falls on our eyes. The space is so big that even the speed of light can’t reach you so easily. Consider an asteroid moving. The light strikes the asteroid and it takes 13.5 billion years for the light to come to us. This means that there may have been many changes in these 13.5 billion years but, we don’t know it because the light is still travelling to uncover the mystery. Let's see what we find from this telescope. The mission was launched on 25th December 2021 and It will take about 30 days for the James Webb Space Telescope to travel nearly a million miles (1.5 million kilometres) to its permanent home - a Lagrange point which is a gravitationally stable location in space. The panels on the telescope which reflect light are made up of pure gold. By - Aditya Joshi IX A

15. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav…

16. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of it's people, culture and achievements . This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in it's evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji's vision of activating India 2.0, fueled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India's socio-cultural, political and economic identity. The official journey of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" commenced on 12th March, 2021 which started a 75 week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence and will end post a year on 15th August, 2023. By – Manasa Karandikar IX A

17. Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat …

18. EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT ‘ EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT ‘has not only taught us more about various states that unite to make India one of the most diverse countries, nevertheless it has also brought together students from all over India . . ‘ EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT’ is a governmental programme which focuses on improving communication and understanding between different states of India . This is done by pairing two states together and, their so far sustained goals have been language learning, culture, traditions & music, tourism & cuisines and sports. For this and the past year Maharashtra was paired with Odisha and we were told to make manifold projects on the cuisine, art , culture and tradition differences between Maharashtra and Odisha. CBSE also provided us with a few ‘odia’ words to be practiced monthly and I am pretty sure that people who relish learning new languages enjoyed this contemporary activity. Being from Odisha I enjoyed all these projects we were assigned because I saw this as a chance to tell others of just how amusing Odisha can be. Not many knew about Odisha and it made me uncomfortable to be talking about it to others but owing to this programme a lot of my classmates now have knowledge about Odisha By - Maira Hussain IX A

19. Creative Corner …

20. Thank You Sincere Thanks to: Principal : Fr. Joyson Class Teacher : Mrs. Meena Bisht