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X-PLAINED CLUES
Eating out involves

TECHNICAL RECESSION Celebrate Diwali... BUT

preparations made by an-
other person and you cannot Mikhail Mishutsin is
be sure that the person serv- the prime minister
ing you has not accidentally
of which country?
touched surfaces that have the

WITH PRECAUTIONS
Covid-19 viruses.
CLUE 1: Actor Yul Brenner and
GREET WITH CAUTION AND NO writer Ayn Rand were born here.
HUGS: During festivals when CLUE 2: The country also boasts
friends meet, one may forget
that doctors warn against peo- the world's largest tank fleet.
We tend to get complacent ple coming too close to each CLUE 3: With a population of
during festival times but other, if they are not quaran- close to 146 million, it's also
remember Covid-19 is far tined together. So, a namaste the most populated country
with folded hands would do
from over. Therefore, it is just fine for now as a greeting
in Europe.

CLUES
According to the RBI, and you can save the hugs and
WHAT: India has entered a
technical recessionin the first half
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
RECESSION AND
all the more important to
take adequate precautions
cheers for later. ANSWER: Russia. The
Sputnik V vaccine has proven
of 2020-21 for the first time in its his- TECHNICAL RECESSION while celebrating festivals. SANITISERS ARE A FIRE to be “92% efficacious”
tory. According to experts, a techni- HAZARD: Keep sanitisers away,
cal recession occurs when there are Recession is the decline in eco- Enjoy Diwali by following especially from diyas, candles,
among a group of volunteers,
two negative quarters of GDP. How- these safety tips... firecrackers etc. A fire acci- who are part of Phase 3 trials
nomic activity, visible by a sig-
ever, it is mainly due to slowing dent with the two combining to test the vaccine, the coun-
growth or an isolated event rather nificant drop in five of the most together could start a fire. So try's health ministry said.
than a major underlying cause, they important economic indicators— MASK-UP: Treat your mask as be careful.
add. real GDP, income, employment, one of the basic essentials for
your body even while you are Make sure to meet
Gross domestic product
manufacturing, and retail sales. meeting your family members, your friends in
WHY: contracted 8.6% in the Technical recession refers to the who had been away for a while. large, well-venti-
S AY N O T O C R A C K E R S
quarter that ended in Sept, the RBI
showed in its first- ever published
‘nowcast,’ which is an estimate based
sequential decline in GDP for the
past two quarters. They are usu-
Wear a mask even if one mem-
ber is not from the set that you
have been quarantined with.
lated spaces. The
novel coronavirus
tends to hang in
Firecrackers release toxic pollutants like sulphur
dioxide, carbon monoxide and many others,
FACTOID $27MN
on high-frequency data. The econ- ally short in duration and mild in Arriving from another envi- the air that we ul- ,Price of a rare pink diamond derived from
which pollute the air and cause serious ailments
omy had slumped about severity ronment, the person may like- timately breathe. the biggest raw stone of the colour ever
24% in April to June. ly be an asymptomatic carri- Avoid shopping or like asthma, bronchitis, hypertension and cardio-
found in Russia that was auctioned recently
er and may unwittingly trans- dining out, as you vascular problems. The air and noise pollution
Worth stimulus package has been fer the Covid-19 contagion to have little control
at Sotheby's in Geneva. Dubbed 'The Spirit
` 2.65 others. Follow all other steps over the crowd-
caused by the firecrackers also affect the lives of ani- of the Rose', the 14.83-carat stone's final
announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman to
LAKH like using soap and water to ing or ventilation mals, birds and other living beings on the Earth. So, be a sale price including commission, set a
provide a further boost to Covid-hit wash hands, observing physi- there.
CRORE responsible citizens and adopt safer and eco-friendly world record for a purple-pink diamond.
economy. The size of the stimulus being cal distancing, etc. The 'Spirit of the Rose' was faceted from a
provided by the government, as part of the SKIP PLANS TO EAT measures to celebrate Diwali and other festivals in a dif-
GATHER ONLY IN OUT: It has never 27.85-carat stone found in 2017 by diamond
12 announcements made under Atmanirbhar ferent way, instead of bursting firecrackers mining firm Alrosa in Russia's Sakha repub-
WELL-VENTILATED SPACES: been more unsafe.
Bharat 3.0, is around 15% of the national GDP lic in northeast Siberia.

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MAJIDI'S ‘SUN CHILDREN' HEADS TO THE

OSCARS AS IRAN'S OFFICIAL ENTRY
ENTERTAINMENT

NOW, LIKES OF NETFLIX

& AMAZON PRIME UNDER
GOVT REGULATION
I
t's official. Content providers such as Net-
flix and Amazon Prime will now work

under the ambit of ministry of infor-
mation and broadcasting. Online news por-
tals too have been brought under it.
Presently, the Press Council of India
takes care of the print media,
whereas the News Broadcasters
Association (NBA) looks after the-
news channels. The Advertising
Standards Council of India and the
Central Board of Film Certification
(CBFC) are there for advertising and
films respectively
THE STORY, SO FAR
1 In October, the apex court sought the Centre's
response on a petition on the issue of regulat-
ing OTT platforms through an autonomous body.
C
ritically-acclaimed filmmak-
er Majid Majidi's child labour ➤The story revolves around a
drama 'Sun Children' will be small group of kids, who sign up for
representing Iran in the best inter- education at a community organisa-
national feature film category at the tion with the intention of using it to
93rd Academy Awards. 'Sun Children'
had its world premiere in competi- pull off a heist ➤The film touches
tion at the 77th Venice Film Festival upon child labour in Iran, inequality
in September. The movie's lead actor, and the deficiencies of the coun-
Ruhollah Zamani, was named the best try's school system
young actor at the festival.
➤ This will be Majidi's sixth film to represent Iran in Oscars.
His 1997 directorial 'Children's of Heaven' made it to the final
nominations in the category in 1998 but lost to the Italian film
'Life Is Beautiful' by Roberto Benigni
➤In the past, Iran's 'A Separation' (2012) and 'The Salesman'
(2017) both directed by Asghar Farhadi have won the best for-
eign language film Oscar

The SC issued notices to the Centre, I&B ministry

and Internet and Mobile Association of India SUDHA MURTY USES LOCKDOWN TO
WRITE A COLLECTION OF TALES FOR KIDS
2 OTT platforms not just include various news
portals but also streaming services like Netflix,

D
uring the coronavirus
Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar, which can be lockdown, acclaimed au-
accessed over the internet thor Sudha Murty did
what she does best, create stories

3 The I&B Ministry stressed on the need to regu-

late digital media and had told the court that it
may start by appointing a committee of persons
as amicus for laying down guidelines to regulate
hate speech in the media
— she came up with a collection
of tales for children that incul-
cate values of compassion, re-
silience and sharing. 'Grandpar-
ents' Bag of Stories' with illus-
trations by Priya Kurian is a spe-

Q
cial Children's Day release by Puf-
fin and a follow-up book to ‘Grand-
Legal experts feel the move ma's Bag of Stories’.
will curb freedom of CHILDREN'S DAY SPECIAL LAUNCH
expression. Do you agree? ➤From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for work-
ers to losing themselves in timeless tales, the book shares tales about how
Share your views at toinie175@gmail.com the lockdown turned into a memorable time for the children as they enter the
You can also post your comments at enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical
beanstalks, among others
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 02 The sound waves are vibrations...it’s the ability to
readjust your senses so that you can feel the music.
-David Mason
FOCUS. LEARN. MASTER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020

‘SOUND IS THE VOCABULARY OF NATURE’- Pierre Schaeffer

Quiz
2 SOUND NEEDS A MEDIUM FOR ITS PROPAGATION
Activity: from the tumbler.
 Does the sound become fainter as you
1 Two astronauts on the sur-
face of the moon cannot talk
to each other. Explain, why ?
T ake a tumbler. Make sure that it is dry.
Place a cell phone in it. Ask your friend
suck the air from the tumbler?
 Remove the tumbler from your mouth.
to give a ring from another cell phone. Listen Does the sound become loud?
Answer:
Since there is no atmosphere on
to the ring carefully. the surface of the moon (i.e. no
medium for the propagation of
Now, surround the rim of the tumbler Observation & conclusion: sound), the sound cannot travel
with your hands as shown in the figure. Put
your mouth on the opening between your  The sound of the cell phone ring is fainter from one astronaut to
hands. Indicate to your friend to give a ring when the air from the tumbler is sucked out. another on the surface of
again. Listen to the ring while sucking air This shows sound does not travel in vacuum. the moon.

2 When we put our ear on a

S
ound. It's almost impossible to imagine a world  THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF railway track, we can
without it. It's probably the first thing you SOUND WAVES IS KNOWN AS hear the sound of
experience when you wake up in the morning, ACOUSTICS  THE MOST LOUDEST NATURAL an approaching
when you hear birds chirping or your alarm clock SOUND ON EARTH IS CAUSED BY AN train even when
beeping away. Sound fills our days with excitement  SOUND INTENSITY IS MEASURED ERUPTING VOLCANO. the train is not
and meaning, when people talk to us, when we listen IN UNITS CALLED DECIBELS visible but its
 THE FEAR OF MUSIC IS CALLED
to music, etc. Sound may be the last thing you hear sound cannot be
MELOPHOBIA.
at night as well, when you listen to the snoring of heard through
your siblings and drift gradually into the soundless air. Why ?
world of sleep. We cannot see sound. But sounds Answer:

AMAZING
impact us every day. We learn about our surround- Sound travels faster in solids
ings by listening to sounds. Sound is fascinating,  HORROR than in gases. Therefore, we can
let's take a closer look at how it works! FILMS LIKE TO hear the sound of an approach-
USE INFRA- ing train by putting our ear on a
OBJECTIVES: SOUND, WHICH railway track even when the
 Experiment to show sound is produced by vibra- IS BELOW THE train is not visible.

SOUND
tions and a medium is needed for its propagation. RANGE OF
 To show sound travels fastest in solid medium.
 To value the importance of sound and admire the
HUMAN
HEARING. IT 3 What would happen when an
explosion takes place in the
bottom of the lake ?
combination of sound with light. CREATES
SHIVERING, Answer:
ANXIETY, AND Shock waves are produced in
EVEN HEART the form of a semi-eclipse.
PALPITATIONS These waves have larger
IN HUMANS pressure and travel faster than
WHEN IT IS sound waves. These shock
BEING PLAYED. waves don't have long

FACTS
duration and they last for only
milliseconds.

4 Does any part of our body

vibrate when we speak?
Name the part.

 A WHISPER IS ABOUT 30 DECIBELS, NORMAL

CONVERSATION IS ABOUT 60 DB, AND A MOTORCYCLE
ENGINE RUNNING IS ABOUT 95 DB. NOISE ABOVE 70 DB
3 4
DOES LIGHT
DANCE TO
SOUND’S TUNE?
Answer:
Yes, while speaking the part
which vibrates is called vocal
cords. It is below the throat
OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME MAY START TO
DAMAGE YOUR HEARING. LOUD NOISE ABOVE 120 DB
IN Activity: and creates vibrations while
speaking.
CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE HARM TO YOUR EARS. WHICH
MEDIUM DOES D oes sound act like a choreographer? Sounds
interesting? Do this activity and enjoy!
Take a tin can. Remove both ends to make it a hollow cylin-
SOUND TRAVEL FASTER? der. Take a balloon and stretch it over the can, then wrap a
rubber band around the balloon. Take a small piece of mirror.
Activity: Use glue to stick the piece of mirror to the balloon. Allow the

T ake identical objects like books or dominoes and arrange them in

three rows (solid, liquid and gas) as
light (use a laser torch) through a slit to fall on the mirror.
After reflection the light spot is seen on the wall, as shown in
the figure. Shout directly into the open end of the can and
5 We have learnt that
vibration is necessary for
producing sound. Explain why
shown in the figure.
The objects that represent the mole- observe the dancing light spot on the wall. If we use pure sound produced by every vibrat-
cules of solid should be kept closer note (using musical instrument) we get a definite pattern. ing body cannot be heard by us.
than for liquid. Similarly the distance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-V1uXeyGmg Answer:
between the objects that represent gas Range of frequency for every
molecules should be more than that of liquids. On one end of each row, vibrating body is different.
EACH SOUND WE HEAR an inflated balloon is kept. A ball pin is stuck on the last object that is We can hear the vibrations

1 IS PRODUCED BY
VIBRATIONS
near the inflated balloon in each row. A scale is kept on the other side
to disturb each row simultaneously. To find out which medium sound
travels the fastest, we have to disturb all the three rows simultaneously
with the help of the scale, the first object disturbs the second one and
which lies between the range of
frequencies from 20 Hz to
20000 Hz, so sound of every
vibrating body cannot be
Activity: so on. The pin in the last object pricks the inflated balloon and will get heard by us.
deflated . When we observe, the pin kept in the row where the objects
T ake a metal plate. Pour water in it. Strike it at its edge
with a spoon. Do you hear a sound?
Strike the plate again and then touch it.
are arranged closer (solid) pricks the balloon first. This shows that
sound travels fastest in solids . 6 Name the part of our body
that vibrates when we
hear a sound.
Can you feel the plate vibrating?
Answer:
Strike the plate again. Look at the surface of water. Do
The eardrum vibrates and sends
you see any waves there? Now hold the plate.
the vibrations to the inner ear,
What change do you observe on the surface of water?
when we hear any sound.
Observation & conclusion:
 Vibrating plate produces waves in water. T SUJA CHRISTOBEL,
 Vibration produces sound. Teacher, Delhi Public School,
Electronic City,
 Sound travels in the form of waves.
Bengaluru

Biology
IT’S MY BOARD YEAR

Social Media on Mute FIRM ROOTS IN BIOLOGY? TEST YOURSELF

SANDHYA GUPTA PGT BIOLOGY, MOUNT FORT ACADEMY, DEHRADUN, HAS SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU...

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focus on eliminating the use of tremely crucial to perform well in
any kind of technology, which all the subjects in order to get the Each correct answer shall be MOCK TEST c) Muscle d) Epithelium Q13. Ovulation occurs on which
is the prime reason of distrac- desired percentage Science and His- awarded 2 marks. BIOLOGY day of menstrual cycle
tion. Anywhere between switching tory are comparatively stronger TIME: 12 Min Q9. Method of checking soil ero- a) 13 to 15th day b) 15th day
off the cell phone to temporarily suits of mine than foreign lan- Q1. 'Night Blindness' occurs due MARKS: 30 sion is c) 28th day d) 4th day
disabling social media accounts is guages such as German. Students to deficiency of- a) Afforestation
a great start! Next, I try to prevent usually tend to voluntarily study a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B found in b) Deforestation Q14. All are nitrogenous fertilis-
procrastination. In order to do this, a certain subject and work hard c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D a) Bone b) Cartilage c) Heavy watering ers except
I make to-do lists and stick to them on the same if they are in- c) Muscles d) Epithelium d) None of these a) Urea b) Lime c) Nitrates
which helps me keep my mind fo- terested and understand its Q2. 'Kranz' anatomy is found in - d) Nitrites
cused. Lastly, a good study envi- concepts well. Thus, I am a) C3 plants b) C2 plants Q6. Plague is caused by Q10. First step in C4 cycle is
ronment is also extremely impor- uncertain about my per- c) C4 plants d) CAM plants a) Clostridium a) Co2 fixation Q15. First step in growth of
tant. I usually prefer to study alone formance in German b) Pasteurella pestis b) Dehydration plant is
in a quiet room during early hours since I’m not a fan of Q3. First step in photosynthesis is c) Bacillus d) HIV-Virus c) Regeneration of RuBP a) Lag phase b) Stationary
of morning because that’s when the subject. However, a) Transfer of energy d) Glycolytic reversal phase c) Log phase
my mind works the best. it is essential to im- b) Emerson effect Q7. Tick the choice in which all d) none of these
provise and thus to c) Hill's reaction diseases are caused by bacteria. Q11. Entomophilly is pollination
SUBJECTS: SMOOTH & HURDLES remedy my per- d) Photophosphorylation a) Diptheria, Plague, Food Poi- caused by ANSWER SHEET
formance in the soning a) Water b) Birds 1 .(a), 6. (b), 11. (c),

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ust like every other student, language, I will de- Q4. Cutting and tieing of b) Plague, AIDS, Polio c) Insects d) Air
I too have my favourite and vote more time into oviduct is known as c) Herpes, Tetanus 2. (c), 7. (a), 12. (b),
my least favourite academic clearing my conceptual a) Tubectomy b) Vasectomy d) Mumps, Oedema, Pellagra Q12. Respiration in bacteria 3. (a), 8. (a), 13. (a),
subjects. To me, my performance knowledge. c) Oviductomy occurs through 4. (a), 9. (a), 14. (b),
in a subject is directly related to d) Emasculation Q8. Chondrocytes are found in - a) Cell wall b) Mesosomes
5. (a), 10. (a), 15. (a)
my interest in the same. However, Sonakshi Sood, class X, NES Q5. Haversian canal system is a) Cartilage b) Bone c) Mitochondria d) Ribosomes
for my class X board exams, it is ex- International School, Mumbai
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FAMILY TIME
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020
“Life is short, but there is always time
enough for courtesy.”
RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET 03
THE rules of a good
game Host a
M Multigenerational
ost children tend to pick up games
pretty quickly. Starting with basic
versions can prepare them for more
complicated ones. At first, set the bar
for entertainment low: Everyone
plays, no one cries. Then work up to something more EXIT: THE GAME

Game Night
absorbing. If your group includes sore losers and Families that love puzzle-solving and code-cracking will
bad winners, try co-operative games, in which every-
enjoy the Exit series, though they may want options on
one plays against the game itself. Or opt for team-
based play, in which stronger players can help weak- the easier end of the spectrum like The Mysterious
er ones. Games with an element of randomness can Museum. A downside: There’s no replay value as you will
help, suggests game designer Nick Fortugno. “A destroy certain components during play. Families with
game that has a lot of card draws from a deck or a
lot of dice rolls tends to be a little more forgiving.” younger children may try the Charlotte Holmes
Adventure Box, a puzzle box with accompanying videos.

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

We are living through a 24-karat golden age

of tabletop games, an amusement
renaissance that sees thousands of board
games published every year, in an array of
story, strategy and design. How to pick a
game that will delight the youngest players
ICE COOL without boring older ones? “You need a ZOMBIE KIDZ EVOLUTION
A game straightforward enough for the kindergarten Legacy games are games that transform as you play
set that will keep adults immersed, too, ICECOOL casts
game that’s going to appeal to them, adding rules and variations depending on your
players as class-cutting penguins. Players take turns everybody. And that’s not easy,” says record of wins and losses. An example is this coopera-
flicking bobble-headed pieces around the board, trying to tive game, in which students try to safeguard their
catch fish, while a no-fun hall monitor tries to catch them.
Erik Arneson, the author of ‘How school from marauding zombie teachers. The graphics
“It’s a game of manual dexterity and muscle memory,” says Jon to Host a Game Night.’ But it’s are cheeky, the strategy simple and it’s exhilarating to
Freeman a game-owner. “And who doesn’t like flicking penguins?” tear into the game’s envelopes and discover new rules.
not impossible

TICKET TO RIDE FORBIDDEN ISLAND SUSHI GO!

A perfect introduction to the style of
In this cooperative game, with Card games have a lot of advan-
strategy game prominent in Europe since
exquisite design and a climate- tages. They are tidy, inexpensive,
the 1980s, Ticket to Ride has players
change underpinning, players race relatively effortless to learn and
build routes across various cities, coun-
against the game, saving precious easy to store. But if you find gin,
tries, continents and eras, depending on
artefacts as an island sinks into hearts, poker or bridge insuffi-
the edition you select. (There’s also
the sea. Will you make it to your ciently adorable, try Sushi Go!
Rails and Sails, which includes
helicopter in time? Play isn’t too Players score points by matching
oceans.) The mechanics are simple
complicated, and players can help varieties of ridiculously cute sushi
and the design — those little train
one another as they race against bites. Fortugno describes it as a
cars! — is appealing. For young
the water level. Another plus: You great game for both amateur and
players, start with Ticket to
can rig the game for harder or experienced players. “It scales
Ride First Journey, an
easier play. If you can’t stop sav- very nicely between ‘I’m just
easier version.
ing artefacts, its maker has also messing around’ and ‘I’m really
released Forbidden Desert. playing,’ ” says he.

DIWALI Coming up
Tomorrow!

Story Telling
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If you live in an apart-
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Say hello to the next-gen
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ing and/or directing a Diyas and candles are popular house
14 gifts to give your child
play/musical. Narrating the
story of Lord Rama’s victory
adornments during Diwali. Get some
sparkle glue, wax and wicks for your PAGE 3 this November 14
over evil and his triumphant kids and help them make candles. Just On our website: On Social Media
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Origami QUIZ TIME (MIXED BAG)

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Who said
Japanese
art can- Q.1) Rabindranath Tagore’s C. Mundaka Upanishad D. Ramayana D. Rabindranath Tagore
not make ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has been Q.3) The National Anthem Q.5) In which of the following
an appearance
adopted as India’s National was first sung in the year? festivals are boat races a
in an Indian fes-
tival? Make your Anthem. How many stanzas of A. 1911 B. 1913 C. 1936 D. 1935 special feature?
kids feel closer the said song were adopted? Q.4) Who composed the A. Onam B. Rongali Bihu
to the festival by A. Only the first stanza B. The whole C. Navratri D. Pongal
decorating your house with famous song ‘Sare Jahan
song C. Third and fourth stanzas
Se Achha’?
OTHER ACTIVITIES items made by them. Cut,
fold, string colourful pa- D. First and second stanzas
A. Jaidev B. Mohammad Iqbal
pers together to make Q.2) The words ‘Satyameva
6. Priceless Messages beautiful lanterns, flow- Jayate’ inscribed below the
C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
ers, artificial flower gar-
base plate of the emblem of ANSWERS
7. Go Green lands, etc.
India are taken from? 1. A) Only the first stanza 2. C) Mundaka Upanishad 3. A) 1911

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A. Rig Veda B. Satpath Brahmana
8. Deck Yourself 4. B) Mohammad Iqbal 5. A) Onam

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KNOWLEDGE BANK (ANIMALS) EXPLORE YOUR

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If your kid is fond of cooking, this wouldn’t be a bad time to
introduce them to the culinary art! Teach your child some
CREATIVITY
special Diwali-special meals like kheer, sheera, gujiya, 9. Writers’ Develop a story
mathri, etc. Diwali is, after all, a grand reason for cooking
Quest Barasingha based on the
all kinds of delicacies one’s culture is famous for, whichever part of pictures in around
world it may be.
The barasingha or swamp deer, is a
250 words. Send
10. DIY Greeting deer species in India with frag-
your entry along
mented population. It is extinct in
Cards Pakistan and Bangladesh. With
with your name,
class, school
antlers more than three tines, it and picture at
toinie175@
Chromagic differs from other Indian deer
species. Mature stags have 10 to 14
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tines, and some have been known

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The tradition of
Rangoli is really to have up to 20. Its hair is rather
famous in India. This is one Diwali activity for kids that woolly and yellowish brown above
will allure them. A few packets of coloured powder or some but paler below, with white spots
flower petals and few great designs from the internet are enough
to keep your kids occupied during the holidays. You never know,
along the spine. They generally
your house might just end up having the most mesmerising Ran- keep to the outskirts of forests.
goli on the eve of Diwali!
 04 “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream,
the farther you get.”
Michael Phelps, former swimmer
SIMPLY SPORTS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020

TOP PERFORMERS
From DC’s Kagiso Rabada to KXIP skipper KL Rahul, the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw a plethora of cricketers
showcase memorable performances. Here’s a look at some of the top performers from IPL 13

KAGISO RABADA (DC) KL RAHUL (KXIP) SHIKHAR DHAWAN (DC)

MOST WICKETS MOST RUNS MOST FOURS
South African speed merchant record- Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan
Even though KXIP failed to make it
ed another successful IPL campaign was DC’s go-to-man in this sea-
to the playoffs, Rahul still had a
with the Delhi Capitals. The Proteas son’s IPL. Dhawan scripted his-
fruitful IPL campaign as the
pacer bagged a wicket in the final tory by becoming the first
premier batsman finished the
and extended his overall wicket- batsman to score back-to-
season's top scorer. Rahul bagged
taking tally to 30. The DC fast back centuries in a single IPL
the prestigious Orange Cap in the
bowler took 30 wickets with a season. The Indian southpaw
IPL 2020 after scoring 670 runs
noteworthy economy of 8.34 in also finished the tourna-
in 14 appearances. Rahul's sub-
this season’s IPL. Rabada is also ment as the second-high-
lime century (132* off 69) was
the highest wicket-taker for the est run-getter. Dhawan
the highest score by a bats-
Delhi Capitals in a single season. amassed 618 runs in 16
man in the 13th edition
Rabada was equally supported by DC’s matches. He also
of the T20 league.
Anrich Nortje who bagged 22 wickets in his holds the record of
debut season for the Capitals. smashing the
most number of
fours (67) this
season.

ISHAN KISHAN (MI)

MOST SIXES
Ishan Kishan had a memorable
IPL campaign with the Mumbai Indians JASPRIT BUMRAH (MI)
in the UAE. After cementing his place by
scoring a majestic 99-run knock against BEST BOWLING AVERAGE
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kishan Pace ace Jasprit Bumrah was indeed the wrecker-in-chief
went from strength to strength and played for the Mumbai Indians this season. Bumrah enjoyed a
a crucial role in Mumbai’s fifth title tri- fruitful partnership with Trent Boult as the MI pacers
umph in the cash-rich league. The MI played an instrumental role in Mumbai’s historic cam-
batsman also holds the record of paign in IPL 2020. Though Bumrah went wicketless
smashing the most number of in the final, the MI pacer returned economical fig-
sixes (30) in the IPL 2020. ures to restrict the Capitals for a below-par total.
Bumrah had the best bowling average of 14.96. The
MI pacer was also the second-highest wicket-taker
(27) of the tournament.
KIERON POLLARD (MI)
BEST STRIKE-RATE VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY (KKR)
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard BEST FIGURES
donned several hats in this season’s IPL. The
West Indies international took over captaincy Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy secured his
from Rohit when the Indian opener was sidelined maiden call-up by bagging the first and only
with a hamstring injury. The MI power-hitter also five-wicket haul in IPL 2020. Chakravarthy, who
played small cameos to provide Mumbai with a plied his trade with Eoin Morgan’s Kolkata
late flourish in crucial matches. Pollard also had Knight Riders dismantled the Delhi Capitals
the best batting strike (191.42). The Windies seamer batting order with his fifer. Varun took five
came up with important breakthroughs for the wickets and leaked 20 runs to record the
Mumbai Paltan and took some outstanding catches. best bowling figures of IPL 2020.

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