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Gujarat pvt schools resume online classes from today Panchkula to host 2021 Khelo India Games
Ahmedabad:Private schools in Gujarat have decided to resume online classes from Monday after Panchkula:Panchkula will host the 2021 Khelo India Games, said Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju during an interac-
requests from parents, but will continue to oppose the state government order which directed them not tion with Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. However, the dates for the 4th edition of games are yet to be announced.
to collect fees from students till they remain closed, a schools' federation spokesperson said. PTI “The dates will be announced after discussing the matter with the CM and state Sports Minister Sandeep Singh.

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A DOG’S BLOOD LINE

Often pet parents are curious to know the blood line of the pup they
Covid-19 in kids: Is it time to panic?
O
f the estimated 12 mil- WHAT THEY SHOULD KNOW tests show generalised
bring home to understand its hereditary characteristics and lion people that have inflammation and the heart
■ Explain children that hand-
tested positive for is involved in a major way.
washing can keep them healthy
psychological behaviour. The bloodline represents ancestral Covid-19 globally since the Here the typical adult find-
outbreak, only 6 percent are ■ Help them stay active ing of bad Pneumonia is
contributions which are passed down through the breeding process children. Children also make ■ Encourage them to play out- missing. There may or may
up for less than 3 percent of doors—it’s great for physical and not be positive COVID-19
BOXERS
A
dog's personality is the hospitalized patients, mental health test (PCR or the antibody
highly influenced by This breed was refined in Germany. It came though hospitalization rate ■ Take a walk with your child or test) and they may have had
their family genetics. A into existence when man was looking for a is higher in children less go on a bike ride close contact with a COVID-
perfectly bred pedigree goes perfect hunting partner. They thought of than five years, compared to 19 patient. The involvement
■ Use indoor activity breaks (like
back several generations breeding such a breed which will have a older children. There are stretch breaks or dance breaks) of the heart is the most worri-
and can give you exact infor- strong physic and will be able to hunt the many reasons speculated as throughout the day to help your some" laments the expert.
mation about the tempera- prey. This breed came into existence in the to why Covid-19 has had a child stay healthy and focused The World Health Organi-
ment, behaviour, character- 1800's when Bullenbeisser was bred with an lesser impact on children. sation (WHO) and Centre for
istics etc. of the breed. English bull dog. Bullenbeisser originated from One explanation is that the Disease Control (CDC) US,
Devanshi Shah, Founder, the Mastiff family which were hunters back then. These breeds, virus can't attach to body lin- VEGETABLES, SPICES GREAT IMMUNITY BOOSTERS has now given it a distinct
PetKonnect, talks about five could chase large preys like deer, wild boars etc. Their power and ings (e.g. nasal mucosa) as ■ Vegetables and spices used in our daily meals are great immunity boosters and helps us overcome definition. MIS-C was first
strength is impeccable. The boxers have a strong jaw grip to hold the Covid-19 threat. It has been medically proven that ingredients like mushrooms, tomato, bell pepper
different breeds and how the receptors are less in chil- reported from Europe and
their prey. Their facial wrinkles prevent the excess blood from spray- and green vegetables like broccoli and spinach are also good options to build resilience in the body
they get their characteristics ing into their eyes. It was a fast change from being a guard dog to a dren; another is that chil- then the US. It seems to be
from their ancestors..... dren are protected by anti- against infections. A high amount of vitamins and mineral content found in them which helps the body occurring at the end wave of
compassionate pet in households. ward off diseases and keeps one healthier.
bodies produced by other the epidemic that is 2-4
viruses they are exposed to, ■ Food items like ginger, gooseberries (amla) and turmeric are natural immunity supplements. Some of weeks after peak infection
GERMAN SHEPHERDS BEAGLES and these antibodies are pro- these superfoods are common ingredients in Indian meals and snacks. Several herbs like garlic and rate is seen in the population.
tective, points out Dr Swati basil leaves help in boosting immunity. Seeds and nuts like sunflower seeds, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds Dr Garekar advises parents
They didn't just become They are descendants of and melon seeds are excellent sources of protein and Vitamin E. Veganism also contributes to nature in
>>FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Garekar, Consultant, Paedi- to contact paediatrician if their

popular; it was because the hunting hounds in terms of reducing emissions into the environment.
of their inherit traits England long before atric Cardiology, Fortis Hos- child has persistent fever,
and nature. They are the Roman legions pital, Mulund. along with a rash or red eyes or
the most intelligent, arrived in 55BC. Yet another reason is that the world and has demo- However, Indian popula- these days; in which, chil- stomach ache/ vomiting. Sus-
devoted and versatile These small and com- children are staying at home graphic profile of a young tion's recovery rate from dren have had persistent picion of MIS-C should be
animals. This breed pro- pact hounds were during the pandemic, and nation with 26 percent Covid-19 is faster than most fever (more than three days), aroused and investigated in
vides a foundation of a ancestors of the modern hence are less likely to be (367million out of 1.4billion) countries, and the death rate rash, red eyes, stomach pain sick children. Typically, the
watch dog, protector and a companion. Giv- beagles. Their ancestors didn't have a for- exposed to people who may being children less than 15 is much lower too. and nausea/vomiting, Paediatrician will rapidly rule
en the name itself, this breed was bred origi- mal name. They were used for hunting even be Covid-19 positive, she years of age. This could have There have been several informs Dr Garekar. "Sore out more likely causes like
nally in Germany. The Germans take great though they were slow runners. Apart from adds. India is the second translated into huge number reports that highlight a pecu- throat and cough/cold is Typhoid, Dengue Fever,
pride for this breeds existence and value. being hunting animals they are also loyal, most populous country in of Covid-19 positive cases. liar illness affecting children much less common. Blood Malaria, etc, she says. IANS
They make a good rescue squad. They are compassionate and happy-go-lucky which
known majorly for their working ability. make them good pets for families.

Letter from a
tence a couple of
decades ago and was
PUGS
This breed came into exis-
GREAT DANES
Great Danes are also called
gentle giants or as the
Apollo of dogs. Great
21 YRS OF KARGIL WAR VICTORY Kargil Hero
Oh my Countrymen!
Don't shed a tear,

D
efence Minister Rajnath
originated in China. Danes have been in Singh paid tributes at the What if I die.
They are commonly existence since a long With so many bullets in my chest,
National War Memorial on
also known as Carlin time and are a pure On a mountain, so high.
breed. Their character- Sunday on the occasion of the 21st
and Mops. The Pug is
one of the most adored istics specify that in spite anniversary of the country's victo- Oh my Parents!
breed all over the world. There is no such differ- of their giant stature they are recognised as ry over Pakistan in the Kargil war. Don't shed a tear,
ence in the breed from the ancestral period and one of the most sweet and affectionate On July 26, 1999, the Indian What if I die.
the modern periods. The only difference is that breeds. They love to play with children and so Army had announced the suc- Not like before, now you see me
nowadays, pugs have their ears cropped. They make a perfect dog breed around kids. cessful culmination of "Opera- freely,
were believed to be from the Mastiff family but Danes can be easily trained due to their hon- tion Vijay", declaring victory As a star high in the sky.
there is no connection between the two geneti- est and compassionate nature and are also after the nearly three-month- Oh my Love!
cally or hereditary. This is the purest breed of all. known to be good human protectors. IANS long battles in the icy heights of Don't shed a tear,
Kargil. The country lost more What if I die.
than 500 soldiers in the war. Promise me, despite a broken soul,
"I congratulate all Indian citi-
BOOKMARK THIS FOR YOUR NEXT READ! zens on the occasion of Kargil
You keep our family tie.
‘Books are man’s best friends’. Regular reading is a stepping stone to better writing which exapnds Oh my Son!
Vijay Diwas. The sacrifices
one’s linguistic expertise. It aids in vocabulary building, shows different ways of using words and fos- Don't shed a tear,
made by soldiers, which helped
ters imagination. Here is a good read to enjoy while you swim through the ocean of lockdown... us win the Kargil war, will What if I die.
always be a source of inspira- As a born soldier,
Wild Himalaya by Stephen Alter tion for the armed forces," HOW, WHEN AND WHERE You make my motherland glorify.
The Himalaya span a distance of roughly 2,500 km in length and between 350 and 150 Singh said. Oh my Motherland!
km in breadth, rising to a maximum height of almost 9 kilometres above sea level. In Wild It was on this day 21 years ago that the Indian Army recaptured all the
Indian posts in Kargil that had been occupied by the Pakistan army. Don’t shed a tear,
Himalaya, award-winning author Stephen Alter brings alive the greatest mountain range on ‘Vijay Diwas’
earth in all its terrifying beauty, grandeur and complexity. Travelling to all the five countries Here's all you need to know about the Kargil war: What if I die.
The Kargil war was declared over ■ The war took place between May and July of 1999 in Jammu and
that the Himalayan range traverses-India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal and China- Alter braids I reborn to wear olive
together on-the-ground reports with a deep understanding and study of the history, sci- on July 26, 1999, after Indian sol- Kashmir's Kargil district. drab,
ence, geology, environment, flora, fauna, myth, folklore, spirituality, climate and human diers pushed back the Pakistani ■ The conflict is believed to have been orchestrated by the then Pakistan
troops, a bulk of them drawn
And wave Tricolour on the
settlements of the region to provide a nuanced and rich portrait of these legendary moun- army chief General Pervez Musharraf. lands, where I and invader vie
tains. Adding colour to the narrative are riveting tales unearthed by the author of some of from the neighbouring country's ■ It began with the infiltration of both Pakistani troops and terrorists into
Oh my enemy!
the range's most storied peaks-Everest or Chomolungma, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nanga Parbat and Northern Light Infantry, from Indian territory.
others. The book is divided into eight sections which delve deep into particular aspects of the Himalayas. the captured peaks. The day is Don’t put your steps on my
■ The infiltrators positioned themselves in key locations that gave them a
motherland,
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Stephen Alter is the author of 20 books of fiction and non-fiction. He was born in observed as "Kargil Vijay Diwas" strategic advantage during the start of the conflict.
to commemorate India's victory I don’t need any weapon to
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, and much of his writing focuses on the Himalayan region. His honours include a ■ Based on information from local shepherds, the Indian Army was able to
bury you under the sand.
Guggenheim Fellowship and a Fulbright award. He was writer-in-residence at MIT for 10 years. in the war. AGENCIES ascertain the points of incursion and launch “Operation Vijay”.
Siddhi Beri, Army Public School, Ambala

MIND YOUR
SPORTS CORNER — OUR NATIONAL GAME 1. Checkpoint Charlie was one
of the most famous points at
which you could cross through
M
E LANGUAGE
1. Which is the highest governing body of hockey? Hockey is a type of sport in which players try to get points by hitting an object this barrier. Its name comes
from the fact that it was the
TI Here’s a chance for you to
2. The total number of players playing on the pitch in a into the other team's goal with a stick. Others believe hockey came from the express yourself better by
French word “hoquet” which means shepherd's stick. James Creighton, an engi- third or C checkpoint along the
hockey match is? barrier and the NATO code for C sliding these idioms in your
neer who learned how to play the game of hockey while living in Nova Scotia, is conversations!
3. Which player is allowed to touch the ball with his feet during a credited for bringing the game to a new level. There are three main ways that is Charlie. Today, although the
Hockey match? hockey is played. barrier itself is no longer in exis- 1. Get your act together
tence, you can go see where
4. The distance between the penalty spot FIELD HOCKEY is played with a ball on Checkpoint Charlie was and Meaning: Behave properly
and the goal is?
5. The limit on numbers of substitutions
grass or astroturf. It is usually played
outdoors
what it looked like. In which
country would you find it and 5-MINUTE ACTIVITY
per game is?
6. Each half in a hockey game consist of?
ICE HOCKEY is played on ice. Players
on each team wear ice skates. They
try to hit a small rubber disc called a
what was the barrier that you
would cross at this point? AMP UP YOUR GEOGRAPHY
2. In Indiana Jones and the Last
7. When does a player go to the penalty box? hockey puck into the other team's goal. Crusade, Indiana Jones tracks 3. A large part of Steven Spiel- makes up 8 per cent of the
8. Who is regarded as the best player in There are up to 6 players on the ice at a down the Holy Grail to a glori- berg’s iconic film, Jurassic Park landmass of the country in 2. Mumbo jumbo
history of the hockey? time for each team. It can be played indoors ous, ancient temple. The real- was shot on this island, whose which it is located. The coun-
or outdoors. lush greenery and undisturbed try’s tallest mountain lies Meaning: To call something
life location that served as the total nonsense
9. Which nation has been crowned as reel-life temple is an abandoned natural environment was the beneath the southern section
World Champions of Hockey four ROLLER HOCKEY is played on a roller hockey perfect setting for the of the glacier, which also has a
rink, usually inside. Players on each team city, carved directly into a sand- 3. Read between the lines
times? stone cliff, which has been dinosaurs to come to life! What number of active volcanoes.
wear roller skates. There are 5 play- beautiful American state is this, What is the country in which Meaning: Find the hidden
10. India has won the Hockey World ers on each team. There is shaped into stunning pillars and
which also featured in the film this is found? Take extra points meaning
Cup how many times? no contact. doorways. This ancient city is
today a UNESCO World Heritage Moana? if you can name this glacier! 4. Second to none
Site and has been named one of 4. The largest glacier in
9. Pakistan | 10. One Meaning: The best
utes | 7. When he gets a yellow card | 8. Dhyan Chand | the 7 New Wonders of the world. Europe was a key location Hawaii | 4. Iceland; Vatnajökull
Goalkeeper | 4. 7 yards | 5. There is no limit | 6. 35 min- Where in the world would you used in the television series Berlin Wall | 2. Petra, Jordan | 3. 5. In hot water
find this temple? Game of !rones. This glacier ANSWERS: 1. Germany; the
ANSWERS 1. International Hockey Federation | 2. 22 | 3. Meaning: In trouble

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02 Time Out DID YOU KNOW: There are more trees on Earth than stars in our
Milky Way galaxy.

THE TRIBUNE CHANDIGARH | MONDAY | 27 JULY 2020

FLORA & FAUNA WITH AMARJEET SINGH BATTH

Myc rner
Bouquet of dainty flowers
GAVE IT ALL
Somebody baked, somebody
painted, somebody played
clown,
BLAME GAME
“B
For all, there was something to do, lame doesn't empower you. It to blame everyone else. If you find yourself in then within our power to stop making those
During the lockdown. keeps you stuck in a place you a relationship, be it romantic, friendship or choices. We have to love ourselves enough to
don't want to be because you work related, and you are always on the make better decisions on our own behalf. To
Through the empty roads, don't want to make the temporary, but receiving end of the blame for everything that be clear, I am not saying we end up on the oth-
Some sneaked and snooped; painful decision, to be responsible for the goes wrong - while someone else always er side of the blame spectrum and blame our-
Certainly no dearth of feeble outcome of your own life's happiness. takes on the role of savior - I have two words selves for everything. There is another way to
minds, — SHANNON L ALDER for you: GET OUT! Walk away, run, do whatev- approach the things in our lives that circum-
Where angels in white scurried Let’s be honest…we have all played the er you must to get yourself away from that sit- vents blame altogether: awareness.
through the night. Blame Game. It is easy to do when something uation or person. There is no reasoning with I love awareness. When you start to become
As for some it was all fun & frolic; doesn't go the way we want it to. If someone that type of personality. You will never win. aware of things in your life without assigning
Yet another selfie time; is at fault then there is a way to make sure it If we consistently blame another person for blame, it is like having a super power. The
Alas! For some it was leaving doesn't happen again. And sometimes we our life circumstances we will continue to just blame game is not a fixed status assigned at

A
NOTHER very common tree that you
can see around you in parks, open
areas and may be even in your
school is the one with lovely white or
pink flowers growing in bunches. This is
known as Plumeria. The flowers have a
mild sweet scent, their shape and colours
can inspire any painting enthusiast.
They appear in a number of rainbow
colours and now many varieties come
with shades of leaf variegation.
Plumerias are evergreen and deciduous
and can be grown in both tropical and sub
tropical regions.
Plumeria alba, family ‘Apocynaceae’ and
locally called Gulachin or Temple is a slow
growing plant. It generally grows up to 3-8 m
tall. It is a small deciduous tree with grayish
green stem. The tree somewhat does not
THINGS TO REMEMBER
■ W h e r e t o p l a n t : Plumeria alba grows best in
areas that receive full sunlight (at least six
hours), but it is tolerant to some shade also. It
grows in all soil types but the soil should
drain well. Poor drainage or overly wet soil
can lead to root rot. The plant is grown either
at the periphery or along the small road sides.
It is ideally suited for water, rooftop or home
garden. It finds its place in patios, courtyards,
balconies and in groups for screening besides
as a specimen and bonsai plant.
■ W h e n t o p l a n t : Most of the plants are grown
in two seasons, Feb- March and July-August.
Make a pit of 2'x2' feet and two feet deep add
well rotten farm yard manure in equal parts of
the top soil and mix well and water. Once the
soil settles down the sapling, tighten the soil
behind a wife and child.
Did I mention the wealthy
donating kind;
Not to forget the speech and
debate type'
Who said, "Oh! We've done it all".
Meanwhile warriors in white,
sacrificed all,
Listening only to the heart's call.
Had nothing more to give
Because they gave it all.
Lords in heaven welcome
them all.
Sohbat Singh Sandhu, Class XII,
Sri Guru Harkrishan Sr Sec Public
School, 40 C, Chandigarh
need that sense of control to make us feel a
little safer. There are two sides to the blame
game: we become hyper self-accountable and
pile all the blame on ourselves or we blame
everyone else for our problems.
I used to believe that "taking responsibili-
ty" for a negative event meant I was the
bigger person…at least that is what I ratio-
nalised. It also fed into the self-defeating
ideas that I was a bad person and every-
thing bad that happened around me must
somehow be my fault - including other peo-
ple's poor choices or behaviour.
That kind of thinking is of course not based
in reality, but it will make you very popular
with narcissists and sociopaths. The self
blamer is like a gold mine for people who love
sit in that space. No growth will happen and
we will be trapped. We will continue our pat-
terns of picking the wrong person, getting our-
selves into situations that are not in our best
interest, allowing people to treat us poorly. The
fact of the matter is, as soon as we become
aware the choices we are making are making
us miserable, it is
birth. I have personally been all left and right
on this spectrum, sometimes within the same
conversation… haha! Seriously, this is true.
The most important thing I believe we can
do when we start playing this dangerous
game is become aware of who we are blam-
ing and why. Do we need to feel in control?
Are we trying to avoid personal accountabili-
ty for our choices because we don't want to
make difficult changes? Do we, deep down
inside, believe we are not worth more than
what we are getting? When we start to
become aware of the back story going on,
we can close the book on that story. We can
step back into our own power and make our
lives the masterpiece we all deserve.
Samaira Guleria, Class X, Carmel Convent School, Chd

have a true crown of foliage, but forms a
somewhat vase shape with a few stout, soft
and brittle erect branches ending in clusters
of crowded, spreading leaves.
TEACHER talk
and irrigate it immediately.
■ C a r e a n d U p k e e p : The plants in pots need a
top dressing of 2-3 inches once a year. It needs
deep irrigation with dry intervals.

C
Once all the leaves have been shed, stop watering. OVID-19 pandemic -- we the do's and don'ts to let everyone
The narrow elongated leaves are simple,
During growth phase nitrogenous fertiliser appli- blame it as the culprit to be aware about how to protect one-
petiolate, alternate, lanceolate, entire mar- have distanced us all from self and also sharing their experi-
gin, thick and leathery. The leaves and stem cation is required while during growth phase
high phosphorous dose. the things we love, be it going to ences from being Covid positive to
both contain milky sap. The flowers are our job place without any fear, being Covid negative. Witnessing
arranged in cymes on It is tolerant to pruning and can be pruned to meeting friends, partying outside, the hidden talents of many through
terminal branch- shape the plants in various forms. While the tree buying vegetables and fruits from social media like entry of new rap-
es, while is developing prune the lower branches to create the crowded mandis and end- pers with their songs, new instant
leaves are
clustered
central trunk.
If you want to make it denser or bushier, prune
FINDING less jobs we loved.
But what we are forgetting is
jokes and videos on pandemic
which made us laugh and many
more were an added entertainment
on the
branch
branches to about 1/3 or 1/2 of their un pruned
length to encourage multiple branches to grow from
the pruned ends. White scale insects, whiteflies,
GOOD IN the n-number of things it taught
us!! The extra ease of working during these dull Covid months.
tips. from home yet being connect- Every experience brings with it a
Sepals mealy bugs can plague the tree. The usual organic
methods will help with mitigation. In general,
EVERYTHING ed to our work place, col-
leagues and family members at
upgrade yourself and much more! It
definitely involved much more of
face as the new added feature of
dress code, sanitizers and Vitamin C
set of new challenges and lessons
learnt. It is on us, how we take it --
are five,
though, this tree has no major issues with insects. the same time, learning a cou- your being tech savvy than to the tablets being your new friends. Take the negative and make your
poly- regular classroom teaching. It
ple of new things from learning And how can we forget, we learnt life a living hell or find something
sepalous. Petals are white and yellow in the centre. how to prepare your lessons brought with it challenges like work- good from it and make it a moment
how this pandemic brought us clos-
Petals are 5, Stamens are five, epipetalous, lying at the online to taking online classes, try- ing 24 x 7 for making online learn- er to people from various walks of to cherish for life!!!
polypetalous, base of the corolla surrounding a short style ing new dishes in the kitchen, ing as the new normal to managing life when they all ended up showing Sheenu Palta, Saupin's School,
coriaceous. and capitate stigma. attending online webinars to everything else with a mask on your concern for each other by sharing Chandigarh

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