“Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher.” Gautama Buddha 06 MY SPACE Want to see your articles and views featured in print and online? Register now at: toistudent.com HOW TO REGISTER: We have kept the registration process simple. You can regis- ter as a student, teacher, parent or ex- student. Simply key in your name, school details, email id, include a pic (optional), DOB, and you’re good to go. REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS: We trust that the content sent by you is origi- nal. Kindly ensure that you have attached your image with the submission, and also mentioned your class, school and city details. FORMAT OF SUBMISSION: Text/Video/Image You can also mail at [email protected] WRITE FOR US I n an era where space travel is becoming in- creasingly accessible, this travelogue is meant only to kickstart your list of exotic, adventurous destinations to check out before the end of this century. In all probability, your journey will begin on planet Earth, the third planet from the Sun. This world has long been known as the Blue Marble, for it is here that life as we know it has blossomed, solely thanks to the evolution of liquid water and Oxygen, together. In the five millennia of human presence, there have been drastic changes to the appearance of this plan- et, but you will still find instances of untouched nature with all of its marvels. These are what will make Earth a welcoming and alluring option, after, your extra-terrestrial sojourn. Once you are on your way, you might take a pit-stop on Earth’s moon, Luna. There is not much to admire here, oth- er than state-of-the -art energy production facilities, and the indoor atmospheres, along with a spectacular view of the Earth. Your first real destination is likely to be Mars, long known as the Red Planet, due to its dusky brown atmosphere and reddish surface. Here, you might want to hike up the Olympus Mons, a volcano with a peak higher than 10 km and maybe walk down the canyons you see from the top. The trek shouldn’t be particularly tiring, due to the relatively low gravity on Mars, which will take us Earthlings some time getting used to. The living facilities have simple technol- ogy, and if you feel adventur- ous you could leave the con- trolled climate, and go ET spot- ting! Make sure to inform someone how long you plan to b e gone, and stock up for at least double of what you should require! If you decide to foray onward to Venus, be prepared for a very interesting land- ing. You might not even realise it when you land. Venus has a very thick, beau- tiful looking sulphurous at- mosphere. It rains poison! Here, the landscape will remain etc- hed in your memory, and the sights are worth the risk. Take it in while you can. Soon, Venus will be exploited for its abun- dant minerals, similar to Mars. Continuing on to Mercury will be an expensive affair. There isn’t much to see either. You have seen it all on the Moon — the odd-shaped crater and the low gravity. Even the time seems to pass way too quickly. Upon returning to Earth, you will probably long for natural water, the humidity and greenery. You might want to consider snorkelling by corals, or rainforest excursions. Seats are very limited. They may be no more. Now it’s up to us, let us make it happen, let us save our planet! - SHAUNAK KULKARNI, class IX, Podar Intl School, Cambridge Assessment International Education HELPING HAND: KHUSHI MEHTA, Class VII, Air Force School, Bhuj MUMBAI Mumbai, she’s a dreaming city. She divides its peo- ple by money, caste, and cultures but unites a community by nationality. She has a landmass filled with the underdeveloped and uneducated but along with her people, the city still dreams. Skyscrapers infest and spread throughout her soil and punch through the sky. But down below, the city never dies. Local delicacies fill the stomach of millions and millions, yet so many people are hungry by the end of the day. Vegetables and fruits from foreign lands brand- ed as fresh and alive, Brainwash the minds of consumers who brain- lessly follow the lies of corporations. The same corporations who pollute this nation. The same corporations who own the skyscrapers and they rule the skies and control the people. The same corporations who hire the helpless and promise to be equal. Mumbai and her people refuse to go to sleep. Even though the people don’t bat an eye towards injustice against themselves. They fight for the rights of others, The right for the freedom of speech, The right to preach, The right to follow any religion and The right to be Free. Mumbai, she’s a dreaming city. T he daily routine of our non- stop, hectic lives can become tedious and boring after ex- tended periods of time. It is at times like these that the impor- tance of holidays come to our mind. Holidays are that welcome break from our regular schedule that helps us rejuvenate and relax. In today’s world, the importance of holidays is often overlooked. People simply say, “I’m too busy, I can’t go for a vacation.” But they fail to realise that va- cations can help you re-connect with yourself, unwind, and even give you an opportunity to spend quality time with friends and fam- ily. So this winter holiday, go ahead and enjoy yourself, for indeed, holidays do you good. – ABHIRUP TAPADAR, class VIII, Marble Arch School, Mumbai MY DATE WITH DURJOY DUTTA GOAL Life is a journey. It is like a game. There will be many ups and downs, But you need to play it, Until you reach your aim. There might be some sit- uations where you fail, They might also turn you pale, But you need not fright, Once again, try it detail, you might prevail. Your goal shows your way in life, It helps you to strive. Makes your dream come alive And success to arrive. Goal is a very important role, It gives a character and personality to your soul. So have it in a way that, It gives you success but not a scowl. TEAM DEAD POOL: AKSHAT GUPTA, class XI, DAV Model School, Chandigarh ESHUPRIYEH BELGOTRA, class X, NESISM, Mumbai ANDRE GAMA, class VII, Jankidevi Public School, Andheri west, Mumbai MODERN GADGETS Ring, Ring! Tring, Tring! What is that sound I hear? Oh! It’s my phone ring, But what is it doing here? Now let’s see who is calling me, On my little blue phone, I think so it will surely be, My grandmother who is all alone. Hello, Hello! Hello, Hello! How have you been? Oh Andre, my tooth, it’s yellow! Where have you been? My grand- mother is strict, My grandmother is stern, She can take a big stick, And spank you till you burn. I kept the phone, Away from my ear, And threw it in the sea, Right over here, I wish this modern gadget, Wasn’t even here, I’ve thrown so much of my budget, And that was unexpected! THE PLANET HOPPER’S GUIDE M Geetanjali, class VIII, Delhi School of Excellence, Attapur, Hyderabad THE NIGHT VIEW No matter how mesmerising The night view has always been The moon shining all bright And stars with darkness accompanying him Trying to count the stars But they are just too many and then with the moving clouds the lights are steady Oh how wonderful does it seem Giving some peace from the outside cream Ending off your day with this sight And wishing yourself good night. Kanakdeep Kaur Sohal, class VIII, Vega, Pune I t felt surreal. I still feel surreal. I just can- not believe that I met and interviewed Durjoy Dutta, the author of 17 books, scripts of nine shows with over 1,000 episodes, and the list goes on. On November 10, the day storm Bulbul’s arrival was confirmed, I travelled halfway across the city to attend the book launch. As soon as I entered the bookstore in south Kolkata and the organisers escorted me to a separate desk where I could take his interview, I could see over 200 people staring at me with jealousy. I was too nervous and it was clearly visible on my face. As soon as I sat across him, he said, “You are so young and confident. I would’ve been so nervous if I would be interviewing someone at your age.” He humbly answered all my questions cracking jokes here and there. Then we came out and entered the book launch area and the crowd hooted and stood up and people pushed each other so that they can get a better look at him. Many girls took the mike to ask questions and then ended their questions with words of adulation. The book launch ended with the cover being revealed and people pushing each other to get selfies with the author and also getting their copies signed by him. - HARSHITA GUPTA, class X, Mahadevi Birla World Academy, Kolkata FRIENDSHIP GOALS: TRIPTHI KOHLI, class VIII, St Mary’s Convent, Bengaluru COMING HOME TO ROOST: G SATHWIKA, class VIII, Aravinda Model School, Mangalagiri My Space doesn’t end here. The discussions and debates continue on www.toistudent.com. So if you want to serve your views on the web too, head to www.toistudent.com. Register now! CLIMATE EMERGENCY ALERT: RANAMAL JANGID, class VIII, Sand Dunes Academy, Muhana, Jaipur DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER Don’t judge a book by its cover I’ve heard quite a few claim But alas, none take their own advice Much to my chagrin Because you never know what’s inside Even in the scariest person’s heart Maybe he dreams to be a hero And get his own adventure to start. But no, we still condemn him To the status of a felon Tease and tease and whisper Until his existence becomes a burden. And those who seem fortunate, To be blessed with charming good looks, May turn out to be black-heart- ed, Venom in their body’s every nook The average person is not “average”. They are Pandora’s Box They may seem simple as a smile, But on the inside they may be a fox. The “shy” introvert, May actually have a lot to say. The neighbourhood “weirdo”, Grows wiser by the day. The outside of a person, Is just the same as a shell. It keeps what’s inside barred, Unless you stop to smell. That best friend from years ago Gives you his best wishes. But he may, in all probability, Want to hoard all your riches. So don’t judge a book by its cover, It’s a lesson to uphold. Get to know the person better, It pays you in life, ten-fold. Don’t judge a book by its cover. You don’t know what you’ll find. Hidden gems inside hard rocks, someone your kind. Or a rotten inner core, to which everyone is blind. Shreya Dubey, class X, Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata I f you could have any three things in the world, what would you ask for?” The answer left me stunned. “I’d ask to always be happy” “What else?” I fired back. “Why would I need anything else?” he replied, almost as if I’d mis- understood. This got the wheels in my head turning. Ever since I was a child, I’d been searching for a hidden answer to life – one that held the key to everlasting peace and happiness. The ultimate vic- tory, perhaps, in a battle we grow up fighting against sadness and pain. Yet, sometimes, it feels like a battle you don’t want to fight. That was me two years back, when one of my biggest idols, the lead singer of a band that kicked off my love for music, Chester Ben- nington, committed suicide. The news caught me off guard and sent shockwaves down my being as I was assailed by a whole array of emotions -– shock, guilt, denial, to name a few. I felt numb and lost, grappling in the dark for days, looking for an explanation. I tried to create a tribute to him, summing up all my experi- ences with him, and what it meant to me, but I came up with nothing that could por- tray how deep this wound went. It felt like the ground had been ripped apart be- low my feet and the very thing holding me up was shattered to million tiny pieces. Yet, in my confusion, I realised that my feel- ing of the loss was only a proof of what his existence meant to me. I realised that being happy all the time is not what I want any more. I want to be able to experience the whole spectrum of human emo- tions -– the joy, the sadness and ugly days. I want to squeeze the last gold- en drops of emotions into my life and find the strength to move on. Our emotions are our key to life’s playground. We may never want to play with anger or hurt, but they complete our playground. Sometimes something unexpected de- livers us with the most bru- tal emotions we could ever imagine. Yet, it ends up show- ing us the real meaning of be- ing truly alive. Life is victory and defeat, pain and joy, love and hate, everything at its extremes, and everything in between. SRISHTI GOEL, class XII, NPS, HSR Layout, Bengaluru EMOTIONS, OUR LIFE SOURCE IMP: All the articles and poems are published with bare minimum editing Did you go on a vacation with your family recently? Do you wish to put down your thoughts about something that’s troubling you? Did a speech or talk inspire you to be a better human being? Are you a budding poet or painter? Whatever be your interest, use this space to speak up HOLIDAYS ARE GOOD FOR YOU
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“Do not believe what your teacher tells youmerely out of respect for the teacher.”
Gautama Buddha06 MY SPACE
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I n an era where space travel is becoming in-creasingly accessible, thistravelogue is meant only
to kickstart your list of exotic,adventurous destinations tocheck out before the end of thiscentury.
In all probability, yourjourney will begin on planetEarth, the third planet from theSun. This world has long beenknown as the Blue Marble, for
it is here that life as we know ithas blossomed, solely thanksto the evolution of liquid waterand Oxygen, together. In the fivemillennia of human presence,there have been drastic changesto the appearance of this plan-et, but you will still find instances of untouched naturewith all of its marvels. Theseare what will make Earth a welcoming and alluring option,after, your extra-terrestrial sojourn.
Once you are on your way,
you might take a pit-stop onEarth’s moon, Luna. There isnot much to admire here, oth-er than state-of-the -art energyproduction facilities, and theindoor atmospheres, along witha spectacular view of the Earth.
Your first real destinationis likely to be Mars, long knownas the Red Planet, due to itsdusky brown atmosphere andreddish surface. Here, youmight want to hike up the
Olympus Mons, a volcano witha peak higher than 10 km andmaybe walk down the canyonsyou see from the top. The trekshouldn’t be particularly tiring,due to the relatively low gravity on Mars, which willtake us Earthlings some timegetting used to. The living facilities have simple technol-ogy, and if you feel adventur-ous you could leave the con-trolled climate, and go ET spot-ting! Make sure to informsomeone how long you plan to
b eg o n e ,and stockup for atleast doubleof what youshould require!
If you decideto foray onward toVenus, be prepared fora very interesting land-ing. You might not evenrealise it when you land.Venus has a very thick, beau-tiful looking sulphurous at-mosphere. It rains poison! Here,the landscape will remain etc-hed in your memory, and thesights are worth the risk. Takeit in while you can. Soon, Venuswill be exploited for its abun-dant minerals, similar to Mars.
Continuing on to Mercurywill be an expensive affair.There isn’t much to see either.You have seen it all on the Moon— the odd-shaped crater andthe low gravity. Even the timeseems to pass way too quickly.
Upon returning toEarth, you will probablylong for natural water, thehumidity and greenery. Youmight want to considersnorkelling by corals, orrainforest excursions. Seatsare very limited. They maybe no more. Now it’s up tous, let us make it happen, letus save our planet!
- SHAUNAK KULKARNI, class IX, Podar Intl School,
Cambridge AssessmentInternational Education
HELPINGHAND:KHUSHIMEHTA, Class VII, Air ForceSchool, Bhuj
MUMBAI
Mumbai, she’s a dreamingcity. She divides its peo-ple by money, caste, andcultures but unites acommunity by nationality.She has a landmass filledwith the underdevelopedand uneducated butalong with her people,the city still dreams. Skyscrapers infest andspread throughout hersoil and punch throughthe sky. But down below,the city never dies. Local delicacies fill thestomach of millions andmillions, yet so manypeople are hungry by theend of the day. Vegetables and fruitsfrom foreign lands brand-ed as fresh and alive,Brainwash the minds ofconsumers who brain-lessly follow the lies ofcorporations.The same corporationswho pollute this nation.The same corporationswho own the skyscrapersand they rule the skiesand control the people.
The same corporationswho hire the helpless andpromise to be equal.Mumbai and her peoplerefuse to go to sleep.Even though the peopledon’t bat an eye towardsinjustice against themselves.They fight for the rightsof others,The right for the freedomof speech,The right to preach,The right to follow anyreligion and The right to be Free.Mumbai, she’s a dreamingcity.
The daily routine of our non-stop, hectic lives can becometedious and boring after ex-
tended periods of time. It is attimes like these that the impor-tance of holidays come to our
mind. Holidays are that welcomebreak from our regular schedulethat helps us rejuvenate and
relax. In today’s world, theimportance of holidays isoften overlooked. Peoplesimply say, “I’m too busy, Ican’t go for a vacation.” Butthey fail to realise that va-
cations can help you re-connectwith yourself, unwind, and evengive you an opportunity to spendquality time with friends and fam-ily. So this winter holiday, go aheadand enjoy yourself, for indeed, holidays do you good.
– ABHIRUP TAPADAR, class VIII,Marble Arch School, Mumbai
MY DATE WITH DURJOY DUTTA
GOALLife is a journey.It is like a game.There will be many upsand downs,But you need to play it,Until you reach your aim.There might be some sit-uations where you fail,They might also turn youpale,But you need not fright,Once again, try it detail,you might prevail.Your goal shows yourway in life,It helps you to strive.Makes your dream comealiveAnd success to arrive.
Goal is a very importantrole,It gives a character andpersonality to your soul.So have it in a way that,It gives you success butnot a scowl.
TEAM DEAD POOL: AKSHATGUPTA, class XI, DAV ModelSchool, Chandigarh
ESHUPRIYEH BELGOTRA, class X, NESISM, MumbaiANDRE GAMA, class VII, JankideviPublic School, Andheri west, Mumbai
MODERN GADGETS
Ring, Ring! Tring, Tring! What is that sound I hear? Oh! It’s my phone ring, But what is it doing here? Now let’s see who is calling me, On my little blue phone, I think so it will surely be,My grandmother who is all alone.Hello, Hello!Hello, Hello!How haveyou been?Oh Andre,my tooth,it’s yellow!Where haveyou been?My grand-mother isstrict,My grandmother is stern,She can take a big stick,And spank you till you burn.I kept the phone,Away from my ear,And threw it in the sea,Right over here,I wish this modern gadget,Wasn’t even here, I’ve thrown so much of my budget,And that was unexpected!
THE PLANET HOPPER’S GUIDE
M Geetanjali, class VIII, Delhi School of Excellence,Attapur, Hyderabad
THE NIGHT VIEWNo matter how mesmerising The night view has alwaysbeenThe moon shining allbrightAnd stars with darknessaccompanying himTrying to count the starsBut they are just toomany
and then with the movingcloudsthe lights are steadyOh how wonderful does itseemGiving some peace fromthe outside creamEnding off your day withthis sightAnd wishing yourself goodnight.
Kanakdeep Kaur Sohal, class VIII, Vega, Pune
I t felt surreal. I still feel surreal. I just can-not believe that I met and interviewedDurjoy Dutta, the author of 17 books,scripts of nine shows with over 1,000
episodes, and the list goes on. On November 10,the day storm Bulbul’s arrival was confirmed,
I travelled halfway across the city to attend thebook launch. As soon as I entered the bookstore in
south Kolkata and the organisers escorted me to aseparate desk where I could take his interview, I couldsee over 200 people staring at me with jealousy. I wastoo nervous and it was clearly visible on my face. As
soon as I sat across him, he said, “You are so youngand confident. I would’ve been so nervous if I would be
interviewing someone at your age.” He humbly answered allmy questions cracking jokes here and there. Then we came
out and entered the book launch area and the crowd hooted and stood up and people pushed each other so thatthey can get a better look at him. Many girls took the miketo ask questions and then ended their questions withwords of adulation. The book launch ended with the
cover being revealed and people pushing eachother to get selfies with the author and also
getting their copies signed by him.- HARSHITA GUPTA, class X, Mahadevi Birla
World Academy, Kolkata
FRIENDSHIP GOALS: TRIPTHIKOHLI, class VIII, St Mary’s
Convent, Bengaluru
COMING HOME TO ROOST: G SATHWIKA, class VIII, Aravinda Model School, Mangalagiri
My Space doesn’tend here. The discussionsand debates continue on
www.toistudent.com. So if youwant to serve your views on
the web too, head towww.toistudent.com.
Register now!
CLIMATE EMERGENCY ALERT:RANAMAL JANGID, class VIII, Sand
Dunes Academy, Muhana, Jaipur
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVERDon’t judge a book by its coverI’ve heard quite a few claimBut alas, none take their ownadviceMuch to my chagrinBecause you never know what’sinsideEven in the scariest person’sheart Maybe he dreams to be a heroAnd get his own adventure tostart.But no, we still condemn him To the status of a felonTease and tease and whisperUntil his existence becomes aburden.And those who seem fortunate,
To be blessed with charminggood looks,May turn out to be black-heart-ed,Venom in their body’s everynookThe average person is not “average”.They are Pandora’s BoxThey may seem simple as asmile,But on the inside they may be afox.The “shy” introvert,May actually have a lot to say.The neighbourhood “weirdo”,Grows wiser by the day.The outside of a person,
Is just the same as a shell.It keeps what’s inside barred,Unless you stop to smell.That best friend from years agoGives you his best wishes.But he may, in all probability,Want to hoard all your riches.So don’t judge a book by itscover,It’s a lesson to uphold.Get to know the person better,It pays you in life, ten-fold.Don’t judge a book by its cover.You don’t know what you’ll find.Hidden gems inside hard rocks,someone your kind. Or a rotten inner core, to whicheveryone is blind.
Shreya Dubey, class X, Lakshmipat Singhania Academy, Kolkata
I f you could have any threethings in the world, what wouldyou ask for?” The answer left
me stunned. “I’d ask to always behappy” “What else?” I fired back.“Why would I need anything else?”he replied, almost as if I’d mis-understood. This got the wheelsin my head turning. Ever since Iwas a child, I’d been searching fora hidden answer to life – one thatheld the key to everlasting peaceand happiness. The ultimate vic-tory, perhaps, in a battle we growup fighting against sadness andpain. Yet, sometimes, it feels likea battle you don’t want to fight.That was me two years back, whenone of my biggest idols, the leadsinger of a band that kicked offmy love for music, Chester Ben-nington, committed suicide. Thenews caught me off guard and sent
shockwaves down my being as Iwas assailed by a whole array ofemotions -– shock, guilt, denial, toname a few. I felt numb and lost,grappling in the dark for days,looking for an explanation. I triedto create a tribute to him,summing up all my experi-ences with him, and what itmeant to me, but I came upwith nothing that could por-tray how deep this woundwent. It felt like the groundhad been ripped apart be-low my feet and the verything holding me up was shatteredto million tiny pieces. Yet, in myconfusion, I realised that my feel-ing of the loss was only a proof ofwhat his existence meant to me. Irealised that being happy all thetime is not what I want any more.I want to be able to experience the
whole spectrum of human emo-tions -– the joy, the sadness and uglydays. I want to squeeze the last gold-en drops of emotions into my lifeand find the strength to move on.Our emotions are our key to life’s
playground. We may neverwant to play with anger orhurt, but they complete ourplayground. Sometimessomething unexpected de-livers us with the most bru-tal emotions we could everimagine. Yet, it ends up show-
ing us the real meaning of be-ing truly alive. Life is victory anddefeat, pain and joy, love and hate,everything at its extremes, andeverything in between.
SRISHTI GOEL, class XII, NPS, HSR
Layout, Bengaluru
EMOTIONS, OUR LIFE SOURCE
IMP: All the articles and poems are published with bare minimum editing
Did you go on a vacation with your family recently?Do you wish to put down your thoughts aboutsomething that’s troubling you? Did a speech ortalk inspire you to be a better human being? Areyou a budding poet or painter? Whatever be yourinterest, use this space to speak up
HOLIDAYS ARE GOOD FOR YOU
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