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ASA has logged an-
other extrater-
restrial first on
its latest mission
to Mars: converting carbon
dioxide from the Martian at-
mosphere into pure, breathable
oxygen, the US space agency said.
The unprecedented extraction of
oxygen, literally out of thin air on
Mars, was achieved by an experi-
mental device aboard Perse-
verance, a six-wheeled sci-
ence rover that landed on
the Red Planet on Feb
In its 18, after a seven-
first month journey
from the
activation,
Earth.
the toaster-
sized instrument
dubbed MOXIE, short
for Mars Oxygen In-Situ
Resource Utilisation
Experiment, produced about five
grams of oxygen, equivalent to
roughly 10 minutes' worth of breathing
for an astronaut, NASA said. Although the
initial output was modest, the feat marked the
first experimental extraction of a natural
resources from the environment of another planet
for direct use by humans
SIGNIFICANCE citizens from April 28. The appoint-
ments will be issued from May 1
onwards, and no walk-ins will be
➤ Oxygen exists on Mars in negligible trace amounts. But
allowed. The inoculation process and
an abundant supply is considered critical to eventual human
the documents to be submitted to get
exploration of the Red Planet, both as a sustainable source
the jab remains the same.
of breathable air for astronauts, and as a necessary ingredi-
ent for rocket fuel to fly them home
➤ The volumes required for launching rockets into space
from Mars are particularly daunting
➤ According to NASA, getting four astronauts off the
Martian surface would take about seven metric tons of rock-
et fuel, combined with 25 metric tons of oxygen
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➤ Transporting one-
ton oxygen-conversion
machine to Mars is ➤ During the 76th episode
more practical than of his 'Mann ki Baat' radio
trying to haul 25 tons
of oxygen in tanks
programme on Sunday, PM
HOW IT WORKS from Earth, say scien- Modi urged people to seek
➤ According to astronauts, MOXIE is the first technology of its kind tists information only through
reliable sources regarding
to help future missions 'live off the land' of another planet ➤ Astronauts living
and working on Mars would require perhaps one metric ton
the prevailing situation. He
➤ The instrument works through electrolysis, which uses of oxygen between them to last an entire year added that now, even cor-
extreme heat to separate oxygen atoms from mole- porate sectors can partici-
➤ MOXIE is designed to generate up to 10 grams per hour
cules of carbon dioxide, which accounts for pate in the vaccination
as a proof of concept, and scientists plan to run the
drive by getting their
about 95% of the atmosphere on Mars machine at least another nine times over the next two
years under different conditions and speeds, NASA said employees vaccinated

TECHAWAY Sony inks deal with Disney Entertainment

INSTAGRAM’S The ongoing pandemic has
to stream new 'SPIDER-MAN' films
new feature to combat made it clear that we have to

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alt Disney Co has reached a deal with Sony Pic-
change the way we live, pro- tures to bring new 'Spider-Man' movies and other
hate speech, abuse duce, manufacture and consume. Today,
the health of every single human being
films to Disney's streaming services and TV net-
works in the United States, after they play on Net-
flix. Disney also secured rights to offer hun-
and our collective harmony is at risk, and dreds of older Sony films much sooner, including
is closely-linked with the well-being of

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acebook-owned ■ In February, the 'Jumanji' and 'Hotel Transylvania'. The
Instagram has nature. Awareness needs to be company said, it will add a signif-
announced a photo-sharing platform icant number of Sony ti-
new feature to had shared an update spread. We must join move- tles to Hulu starting
protect people from see- on their work to com- ments to protect nature/ in June. The arrange-
ing abusive direct mes- bat abuse and hate wildlife and demand laws that ment means Disney will be
sages (DMs), as well as speech on Instagram, will ensure the change we need.
the ability to prevent which included stricter able to offer new Sony movies,
someone you've blocked We need every single earth citizen
penalties for people, including any new installments in
from contacting you from
who send abusive DMs to work towards restoring the planet to
a new account.
its former glory. When political, business Marvel's 'Spider-Man' and 'Venom'
and environmental leaders work in syner- series, starting in 2023. First, they will
gy with people from all walks of life to play in theatres and be offered on DVD
protect the Earth, a better and video-on-demand. Next, they will head
world will come into being
DIA MIRZA, actress
to Netflix for an exclusive 18-month period, before
going to Disney+ or other Disney platforms

Meet new-age digital Einstein!

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abusive messages, unlike regular DM
inbox, where you receive messages from
friends
➤ Users can turn both comment and DM
request filters on and off in a new dedi-
cated section of your privacy settings,
called hidden words
Y
es, you heard it right. Scien-
tists have brought back the
late theoretical physicist Al-
bert Einstein to life, courtesy
a digital human platform,
which recreated the famous scientist's
look and voice. According to scientists,
the digital Einstein was developed to 'put
a friendly and well-known face on digi-
tal human technology'—face between ma-
chines and humans.
➤ Digital human platforms are mak-
ing waves in the tech world. As AI
becomes more advanced and power-
ful, a number of firms are releasing
different versions
➤ Epic Games, the maker of the
video game 'Fortnite,' released a
sneak peek of its browser-based
software tool that lets developers
create 'digital humans'
The innovation was created
● The innovation was created by
UneeQ, a New Zealand and Austin-
based company specialising in 'digi-
tal humans,' and the release coin-
cides with the 100th anniversary of
Einstein's Nobel Prize in Physics
● Complete with the German
accent, the digital copy speaks in a
soft, friendly tone and is pro-
grammed with the same dry sense
of humour as real Einstein
● Users can participate in daily quiz and
ask the AI-powered character questions
about science, his life and work
● 'Digital Einstein, an example of
Experiential AI, is the next evolution
of human-to-machine interac-
tion, leveraging digital
humans to drive personali-
ty-led engagements that
move customers, patients,
students, and end users
beyond transactions and
into meaningful, emotional
interactions
● The AI-powered scientist can test
an individual's knowledge on a variety
of topics through his daily quiz, or they
can have a personal conversation about
his life's work and research
(Source: Daily Mail)
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WELLNESS
How to fall
C
onstantly tossing and turning in bed
without sleep coming your way?
Well, if you do agree to this, you
are not alone. Here are some science-
backed tips and tricks you can
follow to enter the sleep mode and
rest, as much as you can
How to go to sleep in 10, 60 actions and not remain too ‘alert’. Complete
or 120 seconds
W hat we are trying to say here might
sound questionable, but according to sci- and willing to go to sleep. Those with respi-
ence, there are a lot of hacks and ways to fall ratory issues should check with a doctor
asleep in as little as one or two minutes!
Remember, if you are a beginner, it might
take you a little more time for these
methods to work.
The military method of falling
asleep
T his sleep hack was first designed by the
US Navy Pre-Flight school to help pilots
fall asleep in less than two minutes. It is also
said to help put people to sleep even if they
are sitting up. To do this, focus on relaxing
your facial muscles. Drop your shoulders and
release the tension, dropping your hands to
the side. Now, deep exhale, relaxing your
chest. Relax your thighs, legs and calves.
Imagine a real calming visual imagery and
with time, you will find yourself asleep. The
more times you practice, the better you get.
The 4-7-8 method
T his popular method of falling asleep focus-
es on muscle relaxation. It’s also called a
breathing method that combines the power of
These books might be oddly
soothing in quarantine life
PANDEMIC BOOKS
As Covid-19 continues to
affect our lives, experts
are advising people to
stay at home. In
quarantine time, utilise
your free time to binge
read great books. As
American author
Charlaine Harris once
said, “Books are the
cheapest vacation you
can buy”
M
eanwhile, it is also noted
that books on epidemics are
seeking readers’ attention
across the world. For instance, peo-
ple were quick to draw similarities
between Dean Koontz’s 1981 book
‘The Eyes of Darkness’ and the cur-
rent coronavirus. So, here we list
down some novels on fictional pan-
demics, which you can read while
staying indoors in the times of
coronavirus outbreak. While some
readers might find these books to
be strangely
soothing, these stories will also
help you gain new perspectives.
“Life is short, but there is always time
enough for courtesy.”
RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET
READ. PLAY. LEARN
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021
5 WAYS TO HELP
pets beat
PET
CA R E
SUMMER HEAT
S
ummer can be tough for dog
s,
especially in a country like
India where most regions
are
warm at this time of the yea
Beating the sweltering hea
air conditioning and tons of
and ice cream for you, but
r.
t means
juices
what
does it mean for your poo
ch? Your
canine friend has only you
to rely
on to get through summer
comfort-
ably. Here are few tried and
tested
tips on keeping your dog coo
l, calm
and happy as temperature
meditation and visualisation. Begin by plac- rises...
ing the tip of your tongue against the roof of
your mouth. Purse your lips and the tongue
should remain so. Now, gently part lips and
begin to exhale through the mouth. Close
your lips, inhaling through the mouth. Count
to 4 and hold your breath for 7 seconds.
Exhale again, doing so for a good 8 seconds.
The aim is to try to be mindful of your SUMMER-PROOF YOUR DO
G’S If
this 4-7-8 cycle for at least four full breaths. ENVIRONMENT 3 you find your
You will find your body enter a relaxed state
M ake sure your furry friend
house (or backyard) to res
visited room well ventilated
has a shady spot in the
t and relax. Keep the most-
furry friend
salivating, panting
. You need not keep the air heavily or foaming at
before trying this method. conditioner on the whole tim
PROVIDE CLEAN e if the fan is on and the win
dows are open. Switch out
their heavy and bulky beddin
g for something lighter.
- the mouth, rush
Dogs prefer laying on cool
Progressive Muscle AND FRESH cooling mat/blanket. Anothe
surfaces in the summer, so
try to get your hands on a him/her to a cooler
Relaxation (PMR) DRINKING r important tip is to keep the
toilet lid down at all times. spot and give
WATER cool
T o try this, arch your eyebrows high for 5
seconds. This will create some tension in BE CAREFUL ON WALKS AN
your forehead. Relax the muscles immedi-
ately and wait for 10 seconds. Now, create
G ive your pooch
access to fresh and
clean drinking water T
D DRIVES
he hot summer sun tends
to heat up pavements and
footpaths,
which can be painful for you
some tension in your cheeks by smiling
widely. Hold for a few seconds. Now pause.
every day. Just like you,
your pooch is
avoid this by taking them
evening after the sun has
r pooch’s delicate paw pad
for a walk early in the day
set. You could also test the
s. You can
or in the
In the same manner, start progressing bound to self with your foot to make ground your-
down downwards and create a tension- sure it has cooled down. If
need more are taking your pooch out you
relaxing measure all over your body. This water
1 TRIM DON’T SHAVE them in the car alone even
for a drive, do not leave
4
routine will help release stress and let your if you have parked in the
body fall asleep naturally. TNN
because of
the heat. When you take
them out for long walks,
W hile it is great to get a sum
inspired buzz cut yourself,
refrain from doing the sam
mer-
shade or rolled the window
s down a little.
e for your
carry a bottle of water pooch. Your dog’s coat has
and a bowl in case they insulating powers that can
2
get thirsty along the way. help keep them warm in
On an extremely warm winter, but also restrict
day, you could also treat excess heat from getting to
your pooch to an ice their body in the summer.
So don’t
cube or two. Dogs love shave your pooch, just give
them a
playing with ice! trim. But do consult your
veterinarian first.
Do
keep in mind SWITCH FROM DRY KIBBLE
TO
5
that the curry or WE T GR AV Y MEALS
gravy that’s good for M
any pet parents find that the
eat less food in the summe
you, is not good for is common behaviour, it becomes a con
ir dogs
r. While it
-
your dog. So, share forcern when this behaviour is noticed
a few days at a time. If you
your love, not dog kibble, you can switch
give your
to gravy
your meals or use a mixture of
both.
Wet gravy food is high on mo
1. The plague by Albert Camus 2. The Andromeda Strain by content. Giving your dog we
isture
t food will
N obel laureate Albert Camus’ 1947 novel ‘The
Plague’ is very much relevant even today.
Michael Crichton help support hydration lev
els, which is
especially beneficial in sum
When a deadly plague spreads
in Oran, a coastal town in
‘T he Andromeda Strain’ by the ‘Jurassic Park’ author
catapulted Michael Crichton
to fame. Set in Arizona, the story
mer. TNN
North Africa, people initially
Tips to deal with anxiety
follows a team of scientists who
take it lightly till it graduates
to become a grim reality of
are investigating a deadly
microorganism that might have
looming death. The story high- come from space and is now
lights upon destiny, the uncer- spreading! This 1969 techno-
tainty of life and the absurdity
A
nxiety is our body’s tly, exhale long, slowly and completely, again through
thriller novel was later adapted
of human existence. natural response to the left nostril. Relax your body as you feel the relaxing,
into a film and a mini-series. stress. Its a feeling of cooling breath bringing new life into your body. Relax
fear or apprehension about even deeper with each exhale as you breathe out all
what is to come. The first day of tension and all disease.
3. The Stand by Stephen King 4. ‘Oryx and Crake’ by Margaret school, going to a job interview,
or giving a speech may cause most
Maintain sleep hygiene by sticking to the same
time for sleeping and waking up daily. Evaluate things
T he King of Horror writing, Stephen King’s
iconic novel ‘The Stand’ is a post-apoca-
Atwood people to feel nervous. A recent ad-
dition to these reasons is the pan-
that disrupt your sleep so they can be avoided. Block
blue light 3-4 hours before you sleep; no TV, no cell phones
lyptic horror novel. This 1978 book explores
what happens when a strain of influenza,
‘O ryx and Crake’ by literary genius Margaret
Atwood, who won the Booker Prize twice, is
a speculative fiction and adventure love story.
demic, which has made anxiety and
stress more com-
mon in people.
or iPads please!
Use aromatic diffusers to
enhance the mood and clear the
which is modified to be a bio-weapon, is acci- The first book in the Maddaddam Trilogy, ‘Oryx Dr Chandni Tug- energy around. Aromatherapy
dentally released – the and Crake’ follows
nait, psychotherapist stimulates the limbic system of
and healer, and the the brain that controls emotions
pandemic kills 99% of the story of founder-director of and memory.
the human race and Gateway of Healing, Sip water from a trans-
Snowman’s struggles
leads to a total break- as the last surviving
shares a few tips to keep parent green bottle daily to
down of society. And yourself anxiety-free dur- keep the lungs and nasal passage
human on earth after ing the pandemic scare: healthy. Using colour therapy
with only a handful of an uncontrolled Practice left nostril with water is most effective as
survivors left, they now breathing for a couple of more than 75 per cent of our body
genetic engineering
have to choose sides – takes over
minutes daily to keep anxi- is made of water. It’s healthy too.
or are they chosen? ety at bay. Simply take your Follow a meditation and
humankind. right hand and, with your fin- mindfulness practice for 5-10
gers outstretched, block off minutes daily. You can meditate
your right nostril by putting gen- in silence, body scanning or
5. Severance by Ling Ma tle pressure on it with your right follow a guided meditation. This
thumb. Be sure to keep the rest of your fingers keeps the focus on the ‘present’ moment and helps heal.
L ing Ma’s debut fiction ‘Severance’ is a moving story and a hilarious apocalyptic
satire. The narrative follows Candace Chen, a self-isolated millennial who lives
in Manhattan and is bound to a routine life after the demise of her Chinese immi-
straight and pointing up towards the sky; the fin-
gers act like antennas for the ‘cosmic’ energy that
surrounds us all. With a long, slow, deep breath, gen-
Journal regularly. Write your thoughts,
experiences fears and ideas to process them in a better
way. It’s a great therapy tool for improving mental health
grant parents. But when a plague spreads, Candance fails to notice. Left alone, tly inhale through your left nostril. Then, just as gen- and venting out your feelings too.
she photographs the abandoned city and becomes an anonymous blogger!
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SCHOOL IS COOL
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021
It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of
Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the
classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL!
03
Founder’s Day celebration
World Art Day Celebration at Krishnagar Public School
at Tribeni Tissues Vidyapith

M arch 15 - Founder's Day is tra-

O
n April 15, the day of
Bengali New Year,
Tribeni Tissues
Vidyapith marked the
beginning of a cele-
bration. The World Art Day was
celebrated in the honour of the
birth anniversary of the legendary
painter Leonardo da Vinci.
On December 26, 2018, Inter-
national Association of Art (IAA-
India) was included by IAA- World
as the official partner of its mem-
ber states. On May 7, 2019, the pro-
posal of World Art Day as an in-
ternational day came to be accept-
ed by UNESCO at their 206th ex-
ecutive board meeting in Paris. In
accordance with their decision,
April 15 is observed as the World
Art Day. This day is celebrated to
promote awareness of creative ac-
tivity worldwide and to unite the
whole world in a joyous festival ded-
icated to art. UNIVART, in associ-
ation with IAA India, official part-
ner of UNESCO, organised vari-
ous events on this day. The aim is
to give an opportunity to children
to express their inner thoughts
through the medium of art with
more perfect lines and vibrant
colours, being ignited by the knowl-
edge of art of various traditions
through ages.
The programme commenced
with the inauguration of tableaux
by the principal of the school, Sang-
hamita Chatterjee. The guest of ho-
nour, Supriti Banerjee, faculty of
art, Sakhawat Memorial Govern-
ment Girls High School and for-
merly faculty of the Academy of
Fine Arts, visual art section, in her
speech encouraged children to take
more interest in art, especially dur-
ing this pandemic. She urgedthe
children to use canvas and colours
which will also aid to their mental
wellbeing since art acts as a heal-
er and keeps one cheerful in its
colourful world of creation.
Sanghamitra Chatterjee laid
stress on the fact that peace is re-
stored to a disturbed mind after few
strokes of brush on a canvas or by
humming a tune as art forms are
the simplest but most efficient tools
to bring back solace to human
minds. Teachers at TTV under-
stand the importance of instilling
artistic thoughts in young children
as a part of mental healing process
especially during this testing time.
The children of the school have
been confined at home since March
2020 and their lives have become
disconnected from the usual flow
giving rise to sudden outbursts of
many undesired emotions and
strange behavioural dispositions
like anger, fear and anxiety.
Manaj Saha, president of IAA,
India expressed to collaborate with
TTV with the plan to celebrate the
World Art Day at Tribeni Tissues
Vidyapith. The school accepted the
offer to arrange an online drawing
competition for its students to im-
bibe the spirit of creativity.
UNESCO already has launched
the Resili Art Movement to shed
light on the voices of the artists
during the pandemic resilience. By
participating online in the paint-
ing, creative writing, collage and
craft making competitions organ-
ised by UNIVART, our students
have indirectly supported the Re-
sili Art Movement. We believe, all
troubled minds can get comfort
through celebrating their creations
every day.
Nandana Dev Sen, the ambas-
sador of World Art Day in India,
wrote a poem to inspire the chil-
dren to practice art and let their
imagination soar high.
A POEM FOR CHILDREN:
To my little friends, on World Art
Day
By Nandana Dev Sen
Art Makes You Free
There is so much art all around you,
Open your eyes, don't you see?
Let the power of art surround you,
For art makes us happy, and free!
You're making art when you sketch
or write,
You're making art when you paint
or sing,
You're making art when you dance
and glide,
You're making art when you build
anything.
ditionally a very important day
in the school calendar of Kr-
ishnagar Public School when mem-
bers of the school community met to
commemorate the vision of education
laid by the founder chairman Naresh
Chandra Das who is a visionary and
a pioneer in the field of education. It
is his birthday, which all at KPS wait
for, to express their love and gratitude.
“A humble beneficent gentleman,
Naresh Chandra Das opened the door
of education in 2008 and named it
as Global Knowledge Campus with
a vision to impart learning to
those deprived because of several
reasons,” said his grandson Nilabhra
Guha, a student of class IX, whom The day was celebrated with fer-
he considers as the source of inspi- vor, zest and enthusiasm in school.
ration. Following strict COVID protocol, the
“We pray to the almighty to show- programme initiated with felicitation
er His blessing upon our founder of the chairman followed by a short
chairman and give him good health, cultural programme which included,
a long and happy life. May we be able song, dance, instrumental perform-
to carry his dream together as a team ance and recitation by teachers and
with a vision to convert KPS into an senior students.
international school said,” principal The celebration concluded by cut-
Sankar Prasad Dutta. ting of the cake and a grand lunch.
If you make art your lifelong friend,
It fills you with wonder, does art!
The joys it brings will never end,
For art's beauty is in your heart.
There is so much art all around you,
Open your eyes, don't you see it?
Let the power of art surround you,
For art makes us happy, and free!
IAA India felicitated Supriti
Banerjee, Sanghamitra Chatterjee
and Sutapa Paul with mementos.
In the vote of thanks, Sutapa
Paul, the coordinator of the pro-
gramme thanked all connected and
concerned with the day's celebra-
tions. The programme came to an
end with the tableaux beginning
their motion on wheels from the
school to spread the message of
peace, joy and harmony through art.

KEEPING THE BOAT OF

KNOWLEDGE AFLOAT...
CHANGING MORES OF INDIAN FESTIVALS T eachers' lives are incredibly
inspiring and bountiful
Her treasure of knowledge
touched to save
When with her Soul Eyes, she
chose to look through

B
eing an avid debater, I have
always spoken and listened
more on the essence of fes-
tivals in India and that experience
has helped meunderstand the cul-
tural experince behind the festivals.
The truth is, festivals in India
have changed, and changed to such
an extent that it is common to say
that a remarkable revolution has
arrived in festivals.
Festivals have been reduced to
just likes, shares and comments on
different pictures, and stories of
people celebrating. And the bigger
dismay is that these people whose
pictures are being liked constantly
by others, are also celebrating and
smiling so much for the sake of
good pictures only.
Today, smartphones have cap-
tured so much of attention of this
generation that we have actually
forgotten what festivals are meant
to be. Multiple surveys have said
that people have started feeling
pain and numbness in their neck,
cervical spine, and fingers since a
major part of their day is spent in
just looking how others are spend-
ing their days and sharing that on
social media.
Let's try to understand this
with the best example of Durga Puja
itself, which is indeed the heartbeat
of Kolkata . Durga Puja is claimed to
be a multi billion industry with so
many pandals being made every-
where.
When thousands of people are
waiting on the auspicious occasion
of Ashtami to seek the divine bless-
ings of Maa Durga, and witness the
phenomenal pandal in which Maa
would be housed in, many of them
would take out their smartphones,
and try to click the best pictures
from different angles and many
even do a Facebook Live.
W hy? Why do they do so? Just
to impress their so called 'virtual
friends' on Facebook, or to maintain
their importance within their few
Instagram followers?
Next time, whenever you are at
a big pandal, hopping on the street,
or visiting a monument, stop, take a
deep breath and look around, how
many people you think have actual-
ly come to visit the place, enjoy the
essence and how many of them are
actually spending time on their
phones, cribbing over the fact that
their so called 'groupfie' is not
looking perfect from an angle.
I totally agree virtual and aug-
mented realities have taken over
jobs and entertainment, but can it
actually take over the way we feel,
think, or cherish things? Now scien-
tists are divided into many cults
over this, so I cannot be looked as a
good opponent to an enthusiastic
science geek, ready to present me
some science theory over the fact.
So, I pause my pen, and put the
motion to be thought and discussed
among my readers, are we really
enjoying or having
an illusion of it?
HARSH KUMAR
AGARWAL, Class X,
National English School
is like an unending spool
Life's les-
sons are learnt
amidst trials
and errors the
past year was
of turmoil and
challenge of
fear and terror
The year came and passed
It was gone with the wind
keeping afloat the boat and its
mast
With new discoveries and
inventions came hope
As the year came to an end
every heart held on to the faith
with a tight rope
Humans delved into the
storm to emerge into the new
normal
Life lessons were learnt in
every school's online portal
Every home became a learn-
ing platform, every parent a
teacher
And the teacher a multi-
tasker!
With Awareness, was brought
insightful wisdom
Her efflorescence was seen
at home and her kingdom
Even in the midst of the
storm of the pandemic that she
had to brave
There was splendour and
miracles in whatever she
Her intricate skills were visi-
ble for scrutiny
Extending onwards and
upwards out for a mutiny
As she expanded her con-
sciousness up so high
Then spring of her love and
care was there to tie
Her students into the other-
wise unlikely school days
As she manifested her per-
fection in numerous ways
To change the air and answer
the call of the hour
She once again proved that
she was God's creation and
power
Who knew how to survive
every tempest
The cycle is complete, a year
has come to rest
Time will eternally repeat
it's wondrous song
Teaching us through aware-
ness, to be tough and strong
If we are open to its wisdom
and ready to throng
Nature is perfect, there's
never a need to race
Nature's secret is Patience,
to us she has shown
A teacher's secret is
resilience, to none it needs to be
shown.
MEETA CHAKRABARTI,
Headmistress, Middle School, Delhi
Public School, Howrah
 Punjab Kings (PBKS), who are placed fifth in the points table, will take
on bottom-placed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi
Stadium at Ahmedabad on Monday. This will be the first Indian Premier
League (IPL) match in Ahmedabad after the initial 20 matches of the
tournament were played in Mumbai and Chennai

KKR top order PUNJAB LOOKING FORMIDABLE Pinning hopes on

in disarray
➨ The biggest concern for KKR will
be their top-order batting that has
been failing to put up big scores.
KKR skipper Eoin Morgan has been
failing miserably. He aggregates just
45 in five matches and averages nine
in the tournament so far. He was a
bit unfortunate on Saturday as he
fell to a duck without facing even a
single ball. Morgan said after Sat-
urday’s game that KKR’s batting has
failed to show intent. Team head
coach Brendon McCullum con-
Pat Cummins
curred with Morgan. “We were sort
of behind the eight ball probably
from the get-go,” England’s World
Cup winning captain Morgan told
reporters after the loss. “We know
the capabilities of our side. There
is an element of playing smart crick-
et and building partnerships with-
in that, but ultimately we want guys
to play some free-flowing cricket.”
Bowlers need
to step up
➨ KKR’s bowling too is a worry for
the team. Australia pacer Pat
Cummins has failed to do anything
of note and he could be replaced
by New Zealander Lockie Fergu-
son in Monday’s game. “Rajasthan
adapted to the wicket really well
and we didn’t.(Kolkata were) about
Captain KL Rahul has been one of the
few consistent performers in the
formidable-looking Punjab batting
unit and he once again led by
example against MI with an unbeaten
60, his third fifty in five games.
Mayank Agarwal has been the other
main performer and the return to
form of ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle
should be good news for Punjab. But
Deepak Hooda, who has not done
much after one impressive innings,
will have to step up if Punjab want to
perform consistently. The Punjab
bowlers, who have been pedestrian
in earlier matches, came good in
their last match with the talented
Ravi Bishnoi (2/21) and senior India
pacer Mohammad Shami (2/21)
leading the charge. Young Arshdeep
Singh has been a consistent bowler
with six wickets from five matches.
40 runs short, which is a lot in a T20
game. Too much for our bowlers.”
MATCH 21
vs
PBKS KKR
Monday, April 26, 2021
7:30 pm ■ Ahmedabad
new venue
➨ Eoin Morgan hopes change of ven-
ue will bring a change in fortune for
his side. Kolkata will play their next
Chris Gayle
four games in Ahmedabad and Mor-
gan is optimistic the two-time cham-
pions could stage a turnaround.
“Moving forward, and changing ven-
ue, we look to Ahmedabad where
we have a number of games. Hope-
fully a better venue that suits us.”
Punjab back to
winning ways
➨ The Punjab franchise, however,
seems to have got back to winning
ways. While their bowling has
been good throughout the tourna-
ment, their batting performance
has been a bit inconsistent. The
inclusion of leg-spinner Ravi Bish-
noi has helped. His spell of two for
21 in four overs helped them restrict
Mumbai Indians on Friday. Moha-
mmed Shami bowled well, includ-
ing in death overs, returning with
figures of 2/21 in his four overs.
➨ The biggest positive for PBKS,
however, has been the re-
turn to form of Chris
Gayle and Mayank
Agarwal. Skipper
Rahul too has been
among the runs.

Photo: ANI Photo: PTI

ZIDANE NOT GIVING

UP ON LA LIGA TITLE
R
eal Madrid coach Zinedine
Zidane has said that his
side can still win La Liga
2020-21 even after playing out a
Backing the out-of form Shubman Gill, Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor David Hussey said the opener goalless draw against Real Betis.
Zidane’s side is currently in sec-
is a “class act” who will be among the highest-scoring batsman by the end of the IPL. The highly ond position with 71 points from
33 matches and the side is two
talented 21-year-old has not been at his best this season, managing 80 runs from five matches points behind table-toppers
Atletico Madrid. Goal.com
quoted Zidane as saying. “I
think we have to continue,

He is a star player. He is very spe-
cific and he has a great work
ethic. All I can say is that form will
come and go, class is always perma-
nent.He is one class individual, both
on and off the field. Mark my words,
he will be one of the highest-scoring
batsmen by the end of the tourna-
ment. He is an absolute class act.
DAVID HUSSEY,
KKR team mentor
Photo: PTI
“S
hubman Gill is a star player, he
took the Test match arena by
storm in Australia. He is very
specific and he has a great work
ethic,” said Hussey. “All I can say is that
form will come and go, class is always per-
manent. He is one class individual, both on
and off the field. Mark my words, he will be
one of the highest-scoring batsmen by the
end of the tournament. He is an absolute
class act,” Hussey added.
Team redrawing strategies
KKR, who started the tournament with a
win, slumped to their fourth consecutive
defeat of the season on Saturday and are lan-
guishing at the bottom of the points table.
Asked why New Zealand speedster
Lockie Ferguson, who has express pace to
offer, has not got a game yet, Hussey said the
team management will be going back to the
drawing board in terms of strategies.
“Lockie Ferguson is at the peak of his pow-
ers, he is a class act and he is an excellent
player for New Zealand. He bowled well for
KKR last year in UAE. “He is going to push
for selection for the next games. We will look
at all strategies going ahead, everything is
on the table in terms of selection. PTI
we’ve tried, we’ve missed
something offensively, with
the ball, but I don’t think the
league is decided,” he added.
Real Madrid also saw Eden Haz-
ard returning to the field as sub-
stitution in the 77th minute of
the game against Real Betis.
Commenting on Hazard, Zi-
dane said: “Well, it’s just a few min-
utes. He’s been out for almost three
months, but I see him fine. He can
contribute. I think he played 15-20
minutes with spark, with energy.
Real Madrid will now take on
Chelsea CL semi-final on Tuesday. ANI
Photo: REUTERS

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