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nect and engage with the choreographer, and activist, England Championship
students while teaching who was ahead of her times loss to Axelsen Zelensky called on European lead-
ers to cease all trade with Russia in
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halt its nearly month-long military
assault on his country. “Please do
not sponsor the weapons of war of
CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 this country, of Russia. No euros
for the occupiers,” he said

A Russian oligarch says he doesn’t know X-PLAINED Zelensky again reaches

how to live three weeks after being hit with sanctions out to Putin for talks,
warns of World War III
RUSSIAN OLIGARCHS U
WHO IS AN OLIGARCH: An oligarch is an individ-
ual, who makes an incredible amount of money through
kraine’s
President
Volodymyr
Zelensky again
family ties and inheritance or through industry. The reached out to Russian
Cambridge Dictionary defines an oligarch as “one of President Vladimir Putin
the people in an oligarchy” or “one of a small group of for direct talks between the
powerful people who control a country or an industry”. two, telling CNN in an
It defines oligarchy as “a government in which power interview that he was
is held by a small group of people”. According to the “ready for negotiations
WSJ, an oligarchy describes a power system led by a with him” and “that with-
small group of people. In recent years, the word ‘oli-
out negotiations, we cannot
garch’ has taken on a more specific meaning when it
end this war.” He also
relates to Russia, referring to a group of Russian busi-
warned that in case talks
nessmen and officials, who gained wealth and power in
the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union. fail, the world was staring
at “a third world war.” The
WHY ARE THEY UNDER SCRUTINY: The Biden Russian news agency
administration has said that the oligarchs provide Interfax, quoting Russian
resources to support Putin’s Ukraine military cam- foreign minister Sergei
paign and must pay the price. In the past as well, the Lavrov said that Moscow
US has sanctioned many of these individuals, includ- expected its operation in
ing after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. Ukraine to end with the
Recently, after Russia invaded Ukraine, the US, EU signing of a comprehensive
and UK have intensified restrictions, and added agreement on security
names to their target lists. issues, including Ukraine’s neutral status.

HOW DID RUSSIA’S OLIGARCHS GAIN THEIR
WEALTH AND POWER?
The country’s current crop of billionaires and offi-
cials accumulated wealth and power in different
ways. Some of those on the sanction list are part of
Putin’s inner circle; others are long-time associates;
still others benefited from a wave of privatisations
that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union
ARE OLIGARCHS DIFFERENT FROM
BILLIONAIRES?
It is a well-known fact that billionaires across the world have
political influence. But, it isn’t necessary for them to have
access to the political power to protect their property. However,
in Russia, the oligarchs can be stripped of their title by the gov-
ernment, making it mandatory for them to check with their
contacts in the Kremlin before making a business decision.
QUAD COUNTRIES ACCEPTED INDIA’S POSITION ON
CONFLICT IN UKRAINE: AUSTRALIA
Australia on Sunday said the QUAD member countries have accepted India’s
position on the Russian attack on Ukraine and that no country would be
unhappy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been using his contacts to
call for an end to the conflict. Unlike its QUAD partners — the US, Japan
and Australia — India has not condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine,
and has been maintaining that the crisis should be resolved through
dialogue and diplomacy

Change in Covishield’s dose Taylor Fritz stuns Nadal to lift SPRING EQUINOX 2022 IS HERE, SIGNALS
intervals recommended Indian Wells trophy LONGER, WARMER DAYS Equinox
comes from the
aylor Fritz stunned

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Latin words equi

Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6
(7/5) on Sunday to
win the ATP Indian Wells
Masters and end the 21-time
Grand Slam champion’s per-
fect 20-0 run to start 2022.
Fritz, ranked 20th in the
world, claimed his second
career title and his first at
he National Technical cases in nearly two years, the elite Masters 1000 level
M
arch or spring equinox, which oc-  Earth has two types of
Fritz, ranked 20th in curred on Sunday, marks the beginning (equal), and nox
seasons — meteorological and
the world, claimed of the astronomical spring season for (night)
people living in the Northern Hemisphere, in- astronomical. While the meteor- solar
his second career
cluding India. On Sunday, the sun passed di- ological seasons follow the radiation
title and his first rectly above the equator, bringing nearly equal changing of the calendar, received by Earth’s surface over
at the elite amount of day and night on all parts of the Earth.
month to month, and are based the course of a year. For
Masters 1000 At the equator, an equinox results in about
on the annual temperature instance, the meteorological
12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night.
level while cycle astronomical, seasons season of spring begins each
denying Nadal a happen because of the tilt of year on March 1 and will end on
record- Spring equinox, also called the vernal equinox,
Earth’s axis Meteorological May 31. However, astronomical
equalling 37th marks the beginning of longer and warmer
seasons cause seasonal tem- seasons occur as per our plan-

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Advisory Group on
Immunisation (NTAGI)
has suggested reducing the
interval between the first two
doses of Covishield to eight to
16 weeks after the first dose,
instead of the current interval
of 12-16 weeks. NTAGI’s rec-
ommendation for reducing the
with less than 1,800 cases.
However, there is growing
concern at a fresh surge of
Covid-19 cases in other coun-
tries like China, South Korea
and parts of Europe, led by
the BA.2 sub-variant of
Omicron. This variant can lead
to a fourth wave of infections
days. On the other hand, people living in the
while denying Nadal a record- Masters crown perature variations modified by et’s position during its orbit
Southern Hemisphere will see autumn, also
equalling 37th Masters known as fall fluctuations in the amount of around the sun
crown.
CLUES
SPORTS
Aravind, a 16-year-old boy from Tamil Nadu, has developed an app to help farmers. Called ‘Golden Crop’, it provides guidance to
farmers on multiple aspects pertaining to growing crops. In an exclusive interview with Times NIE, Aravind shares his journey...

‘Don’t get deterred by negative comments’

dose interval came on a day in India because seven crore
when India reported its low- adults are yet to get their
est number of new Covid-19 second dose of Covishield.

NEWS IN
CLUES
WHICH FORMER FOOTBALLER,
BSF JAWAN AND JOURNALIST
IS A SERVING CM?
CLUE 1: The name of the
state he governs means
land of gems.
CLUE 2: The state is
home to the world’s only
floating national park.
CLUE 3: The game of
polo is said to have been
invented in this state.
pratigyan.das@timesgroup.com
What inspired you to
develop this app?
My father owns a rice mill. Since child-
hood, I loved spending time there. In
fact, I have grown up watching farmers,
their joy, sorrows, and the problems
they face while sowing crops. Talking
about how I came up with the idea
of ‘Golden Crop’, it so happened
Answer: N Biren Singh was retained that once an elderly farmer and
by the BJP as the CM of Manipur a young farmer owning the
after the party’s victory in the same size of land came to
recent assembly polls. The state, meet us. During the con-
from where the game of polo is versation, I learnt that
said to have originated, is home to
the yield of the
the world’s only floating national
park, the Keibul Lamjao National
young farmer was
less, as he missed
Park, situated on the floating
spraying insecticide
Loktak Lake
Your tips to youngsters, who
want to develop such apps
Don’t just make an app, create it
to solve problems around you.
The present day world is filled
with problems. So, while devel-
oping an app, put on the hat of a
problem solver, pick a problem
and work on it. It’s obvi-
ous you may come across
many hurdles, but don’t
get deterred by negative
comments. Listen all but
march forward without any
negativity. Never give up
at the time of flowering. He
was disappointed because by
missing just one step, his yield
had drastically reduced. I always
had an urge to solve their problems, and
wanted to develop something that could
give them right information on farming.
This idea finally got shape when I
learned coding, and developed ‘Golden
Crop’.
What are the chal-
lenges you faced
while developing it?
I believe farming is not a job
but a way of life. When I
decided to develop this app,
I visited many farmers and
collected details about
many crops, which was a
challenge in itself. While
meeting the farmers, I
learnt that the hardships
(For full interview, log on to toistudent.com)
faced by them were comparatively more
than what I thought. It was a difficult
task to explain about my project to
them, they were not aware about the
technology. But thankfully, they were
keen to know more about it, which made
my task simpler.
Do you think farmers will use
it, as still most of the farmers
in India don’t have access to
smartphones?
Our target customers are young farmers,
who have access to smartphones. They
lack experience and are hesitant to clarify
their doubts with their elders. I feel my
app would act as a mentor to them, and
provide adequate information to them on
farming techniques, among others.
 02 Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and
day out.
-Robert Collier
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TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022

GAIN THE EDGE ON FINANCE CLASS: XII

AND MARKETING SKILLS

SUBJECT:
BUSINESS STUDIES (CBSE)
Maximum Marks: 40

PRACTICE PAPER SET BY UDGAM SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN, AHMEDABAD

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
i. This is a Subjective Question Paper con-
taining 12 questions.
ii. This paper contains 4 questions of 2
marks each, 4 questions of 3 marks each
and 4 questions of 5 marks each.
iii. 2 marks questions are Short Answer
Type Questions and are to be answered
in 30-50 words.
iv. 3 marks questions are Short Answer
Type Questions and are to be answered
in 50-80 words.
v. 5 marks questions are Long Answer
Type Questions and are to be answered
in 80-120 words.
vi. This question paper contains
Case/Source Based Questions.
Question 1:
Mr Vikas Goyal is an HR manager of 'Hin-
duja Furniture Private Limited.' At the
beginning of the new year he anticipat-
ed that the company would need new 30
additional persons to fill up different va-
cancies. He gave an advertisement in the
newspaper inviting applications for fill-
ing up different posts. As many as 120 ap-
plications were received. The same was
scrutinised. Out of these, conditions of
15 applicants were not acceptable to the
company. Letters of regret, giving rea-
sons, were sent to them. Remaining can-
didates were called for preliminary in-
terview. The candidates called for were
asked to fill up blank application form.
Thereafter, they were given four tests.
The objective of the first Test was to
find out how much interest the applicant
does take in his work.
The objective of the second test was
to find out specialization of the ap-
plicant in any particular area.
The objective of the 3rd test was
to make sure whether the appli-
cant was capable of learning
through training or not.
The purpose of the 4th
test was to find out how
much capability person
has, to mix up with other persons and
whether he can influence other persons
and get influenced by them.
Quoting the lines identify the first
two steps of a function of management.
Identify the second and fourth tests
given to the applicants by Mr Goyal.
[2]
Question 2:
Simran Ltd., a reputed automobile man-
ufacturing company, needs ` 20,00,00,000
as additional capital to expand its busi-
ness. Atul Gajjar, the CEO of the compa-
ny wanted to raise funds through equity.
On the other hand, the Finance Manag-
er Nirmal Jain said the public issue may
be expensive on account of various
mandatory and non-mandatory expens-
es. Therefore, it was decided to allot the
securities to institutional investors.
Name and explain the method
through which the company decided to
raise additional capital. [2]
Question 3:
Asmit, the Marketing Head, Rahman, As-
sistant Manager and Shimoli the Human
Resource Manager of 'Glorious Collec-
tion Limited' decided to leave the com-
pany.
The Chief Executive Officer of the
company called Shimoli, the Human Re-
source Manager and requested her to fill
up the vacancies before leaving the or-
ganization. Informing that her subordi-
nate Miss Reema Shinoy was very com-
petent and trustworthy, Shimoli suggested
that if she could be moved up in the hi-
erarchy, she would do the needful. The
Chief Executive Officer agreed for the
same. Miss Reema contacted 'Keith Re-
cruiters' who advertised for the post of
Marketing Head for 'Glorious Collection
Limited.' They were able to recruit a suit-
able candidate for the company.
Rahman's vacancy was filled up by
screening the database of unsolicited ap-
plications lying in the office.
Name the internal/external sources
of recruitment used by glorious collec-
tion limited to fill up the above stated va-
cancies.
Also state anyone merit of each of
the above identified source of recruit-
ment. [2]
Question 4:
Mr Shan is a chief manager of reputed
company that manufactures garments.
He called the production manager and
instructed him to keep a constant and
continuous check on all the activities re-
lated to his department so that everything
goes as per the set plan. He also suggest-
ed him to keep a track of the perform-
ance of all the employees in the organi-
zation so that targets are achieved effec-
tively and efficiently.
Describe the two features of control-
ling highlighted in the above situation.
[2]
Question 5:
The Managing Director of 'Khushi En-
terprise Ltd.' held a meeting of the de-
partmental managers. It was attended by
all the five departmental managers. In
the meeting the Managing Director said
that besides doing their current work ef-
ficiently they had also to make it capable
of shouldering more responsibility in fu-
ture. For the realization of this objective,
he invited the suggestions of all of them.
He said that on the basis of suggestions
of all of them the decision to do so would
be taken. The Managing Director pre-
pared a plan on the basis of the sugges-
tions received. Out of the five managers
three of them carried out the plan but
two of them did not care for it.
What leadership style is being re-
ferred to here? Explain that style of lead-
ership. [3]
Question 6:
Explain three features of motivation.[3]
OR
Explain three monetary incentives.
Question 7:
Explain the role of financial manage-
ment in an organisation. [3]
Question 8:
Textile manufacturer Suman Textiles
reported 43% fall in its profits in the
4th quarter ended 31st March 2017,
which is beyond the acceptable range
25% decided by the company. This was
due to higher fuel cost and lower yield
on account of demonetisation.
Identify the function of management
discussed above.
Identify and explain the step of the
function of management discussed here.
Explain the two principles in brief in the
above step identified. [3]
Question 9:
Explain importance of consumer pro-
tection from the viewpoint of business.
[5]
OR
Explain the three-tier redressal agency.
Question 10:
Explain first five steps of trading proce-
dure. [5]
Question 11:
Riya was working as a Human Resource
Manager in a famous consultancy firm,
'Jay Global Services.' Her job included
preparing job descriptions, recruitment,
developing compensation and incentive
plans, and facilitating employee learn-
ing. They had entered into alliances with
institutes to ensure continuous learning
of their employees. With the jobs be-
coming more and more complex 'Jay Glob-
al Services' invested large amount of mon-
ey in making the employees learn the
skills necessary to complete the jobs.
Explain by giving five points, how
this investment is likely to benefit the or-
ganization. [5]
Question 12:
'Smart Stationery Limited' wants to raise
funds of ` 40,00,000 for its new project.
The management is considering the
following mix of debt and equity to raise
this amount. [5]
Other details are as follows:
Interest rate on debt 9%
Face value of equity shares `100 each
Tax rate 30%
Earnings Before Interest and Tax `8,00,000
Under which of the three alternatives
will the company be able to take advan-
tage of trading on equity?
Do earnings per share always rise
with the increase in debt?
OR
‘Radhika Limited’ manufactures blan-
kets. Company's history has been satis-
factory, but for the past sometime its cash
flow position is in bad shape. That is why
company has not been able to pay suffi-
cient dividend to its equity shareholders.
When Mrs Rekha Khetan, the finance
manager, try to find out the cause of poor
financial situation of the company she
observed that the control of the compa-
ny was in the hands of several persons
who were able to take any concrete deci-
sion. To come out of these financial cri-
sis, Mrs khetan has been deliberating on
the kind of source of finance that needs
to be tapped to arrange funds. She
wants to make use of such a source
as does not prove to be a fixed bur-
den on the company during de-
pression in the economy. She
has also to keep in mind that
company has got its premises
on rent and the rent is exorbi-
tant. Similarly, it has to bear
the burden of fixed salaries. She
is also worried about the fact that
in future control of the company
should not be in the hands of too many
persons.
Above discussion hints at those fac-
tors which help the finance manager in
deciding as to which financial source (eq-
uity shares or debentures) she should tap
for the needed funds. Of the four factors
mentioned here two are in favour of is-
suing equity shares and the other two are
in favour of issuing debentures. Identify
these factors and explain the factor by
quoting the relevant lines from the above
paragraph.
These questions are meant for practice
purpose only. Students are advised to check format,
syllabus and marks for Board test papers with their
teachers. Questions have been given by teachers
and NIE is not responsible for them.

Connecting With Humour BEATING THE EXAM BLUES It's that time of the year 1) Study every day for a fixed period peps up your mood and helps you to
when we start to prepare of time learn better.
2) Prioritise mental and physical 8) Do not venture out, stay safe and
Remember, when students are laughing, they are paying attention in all earnestness to
health. healthy.
compete with

A
s we slowly open
the school gates
to physical
learning and are busy
making arrangements for
safeguarding our
campuses, we have to
train our teachers for a
better approach to
teaching. Creating and
maintaining connections
with students is what
teaching is all about. For
me, using humour is
usually the fastest way to
connect with a child.
z So why not mix a pinch
of humour during tutor-
ing? Humour is considered
an effective and appreci-
ated tool for teaching. It
is also considered a
teacher's ability to
express intelligent and
spiritual expression.
Humour breaks the ice,
builds relationships and
benefits physiologically as
well psychologically.
3) Meditate for 15 minutes every 9) Listen to music to de-stress.
Humour is a ourselves and prove day to increase your memory 10) Spend quality time with family.
prelude to to better our own power. 11) Concentrate in class.
scores. Let's get to 4) Eat a nutritious diet.
faith and laughter Ace your exams, All the
5) Drink plenty of water.
is the beginning know some study best!
6) Keep your study table neat
of prayer. tips to beat the and tidy SUNIR NAGI, Principal,
examination blues. Pallavi Model School,
- Reinhold Niebuhr 7) Laughter is the best remedy, it Alwal, Hyderabad
z Humour can be added online as well as cartoon shows like Cavin and Hobbes or
in the physical teachings through the use Seinfeld in the language s/he teaches. I
of jokes, cartoons, memes, riddles, quotes,
etc., as long as it is content-based to
enhance the lesson. Humor can be applied
remember a Math teacher who added a
joke feature to start his lessons. This was-
n't a part of any official planning, but he
HAVE YOUR OWN STUDY PLAN
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when introducing strenuous topics as it certainly captured the pupil's ur education system is such ones that are hard and prepare sleep well and take breaks between
allows students to relax and take some attention whether he started with 'knock that we students are likely to accordingly. studies to be energetic. Have a
pressure off. knock' or a funny riddle. follow the directions given by healthy diet and drink plenty of
the teacher throughout the ten z READ TEXTBOOKS THOROUGHLY: water to keep yourself physically
z Adding humour doesn't mean you are z Admit that it takes a bit of creativity years of school life. However, the sit- Textbooks are more important than and mentally fit.
changing your content objectives. It means and extra time, but in the long run, it's uation is different in class X. We the notes. All questions appear
that you have a bit more work on the quite invaluable and makes lessons have to work hard and put in extra from the textbooks and one has to z TAKE DEEP
front-end since you aren't relying on memorable and educative for students. effort ourselves. We have to manage find them. BREATHS: On
generic workbooks and textbooks. But There are simple strategies which a the time and prepare for the exams. the day of
once you've garnered your items, you'll be teacher can use like laughing at yourself, Success is certain if we follow a strict z SOLVE QUESTION PAPERS: It is exam, it is
able to reuse a lot of it. adding humourous items to assignments study plan. Here are a few tips... best to solve the sample papers important to
or homework, posting humourous and question papers of previous take deep
z Humour doesn't go out of style. What quotes on the bulletin boards, teaching years. It would help in revision. breaths, read
was funny five years ago is still typically students to build humour into occasional the questions
funny today! As a foreign language writing assignments and showing cartoons z WORK HARD: Any exam would be carefully, make
teacher, he or she can include the famous without captions. easier the more one works hard. use of the time fruitfully, and revise
the answers over and over again.
Once a teacher inculcates this habit, she z GOOD
SHILPA SAWANT, ADITHYA SHANKAR,
will come up with a lot of ideas. However, z CROSS-CHECK THE SYLLABUS: It DIET, REST
Principal, class X, MGM Central
she must keep this in mind that humour Crimson Anisha is better to carefully check the syl- AND SLEEP:
Public School,
should not be hurtful or offensive or Global School, labus so that one can go through It is impor- Akkulam,
else it can backfire grievously. Undri, Pune the topics that are easy and the tant to rest and Thiruvananthapuram

SCHOOL IS COOL
THE SILVER LINING OF THE
COVID CLOUD
E
xpecting the unexpect-
ed and embracing the
unknown-This is what
our life beholds in the
unprecedented time. Man
adapts and reforms thereaf-
ter. Did the same occur in our
experience during the Corona
outbreak or else we just got
the strong negative jerks of
the virus that shook our very
existence to the core? To
reflect on this and carry forth
the goodness bag only -- is
the focus of this article.
THE OUTBREAK
At the start of the year 2020,
the coronavirus outbreak was
declared as a public health
emergency of international
concern. However, through a
common and rigorous knowl-
edge sharing, tailored ground
support and strong solidarity,
the human race could fight
back the odds. But the new
normal brought radical chang-
es in human behaviour,
thought processes and rela-
tionships both personal and
professional.
YOGA FOR IMPROVING MEMORY
AND CONCENTRATION
Y
oga is an ancient art form that connects the mind and
body. In today’s age with all the stress and digital pres-
sures it’s even more important to strive for that balance.
Yoga not only helps in
keeping the body
healthy but also works
wonders in improving concen-
tration and memory power.
While practicing yoga we
need to focus on the pos-
tures and breathing effec-
tively helping reduce the
stress and releasing nega-
tive energy from the body.
For students specifically
yoga can be beneficial in sharpening the brain and
enhancing learning abilities. If our brain is active the
body functions properly too. So, to keep our mind
and body fit we need to do yoga regularly, eat
healthy food and sleep on time. Here are some yoga
asanas to improve memory and concentration:
Yoga should be practiced under the supervision of Yoga Guru. The views expressed in the above article are those of the author and the newspaper takes no responsibility for it.
A LADY WITH A MISSION & VISION D
R
ukmini Devi Arundale, an Indian
theosophist, dancer and a cho-
reographer of the Indian
Classical dance form of
Bharatanatyam, is my inspiration.
Born in January 1904 into a brahmin
family in Madurai, she played a signif-
icant role in revival of Bharatanatyam
dance from its original ‘ Sadhir’ style
prevalent amongst temple dancers,
the devadasis.
She sanitized Sadhir and made it
palatable to Indian Upper-Class elites
and became the saviour of this oldest
art form. Soon, she set up a dance
institution in the ancient Indian
Gurukul Style. She also worked for the
re-establishment of the tradi-
tional Indian Arts and Crafts.
For her dedication for dance
she was awarded the Padma
Bhushan.
She was the first woman
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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!
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Celebrate women
WORLD … life and extend extensive sup-
port to the deprived or under-
W
every day …
ay back in Treta Yug,
Queen Kaikayi got
three boons from
her husband, King Dashrath
ADOPTING THE NEW The Internet became global- because she saved his life
ly essential with strong utili- privileged strata of human
NORMS… during the war, where she
zation of digital tools to main- race. Covid resulted in awak- was his charioteer. In the
We learnt social distancing
tain meaningful and produc- ening of the empathetic same era, it is said that
but became widely connected
tive fight back in difficult approach in people at large Queen Sunayana, who was
through news channels, social
times, be it in the field of and value human life and King Janak’s wife, helped
media, and digital platforms.
medical research or work on a Nature’s resources. One could him in ruling the kingdom
People got confined to their
professional front. A simple significantly note the upcom- as Janak was a “Rajrishi”
homes which brought the
example can be accessed ing of active individuals and and was not much interest-
family closer and more con-
from the idea of Virtual medi- decisive groups who managed ed in worldly affairs. In
nected. Our relationship with
cal visit or the medical situa- the schemes of delivering Dwapar Yug which is the
food and nutrition also Jhansi ki Rani, Razia Sultan,
tion resolved through tele- essential services during cri- era of Mahabharata, there
changed. The value of food Kalpana Chawla and Kiran
medicine. ses from food to health ser- have been lesser known
and home cooking enhanced Bedi will remain etched in
vices, from medical care to female warriors like
along with the added signifi- our memories and history
SAFETY AND RISE IN the assistance in transporta- Chitrangada, Satyabhama
cance to procurement of daily forever.
tion/relocation. A good level and Shikhandi to name a
needs. Children and husbands EMPATHY We are copying the west-
who were away due to studies The awareness of hygiene,
of hand holding developed for EDUCATION LAND- tomizable cloud based learning few. Since time immemori- ern culture without giving
a common cause-fight back SCAPE management platforms. al, Goddess Durga has been
or job, worked from home, personal care and medical fit- a second thought about
against the deadly virus and In the field of Education, we all Sharing of content through worshipped by the greatest
reviving the family bond in ness was largely realised by our own culture and val-
saving human life. This was observed a Ripple Effect that videos, audios, pre-recorded warriors for power and
the lock down days. mankind on facing the loss of ues. We are a nation who
more than lost otherwise, in is reflected till date. The facul- lessons, and YouTube links strength. Who can deny the
their loved ones in adverse has seen women like
the fast, competitive world ty had to replace their mun- became a common affair. In a worship of Goddess
HEALTH A PRIORITY circumstances .The public and today. span of a few months only,
Anandi Gopal Verma who
People became extra careful government both took effec- dane teaching methods by Lakshmi and Goddess was the first female physi-
technology centered process- people had to take a leap in Saraswati?
with health care and medical tive measures to safeguard cian, Indira Gandhi, the
es. The difficult times served the digital media to overcome Our’ matrabhumi’ is equiva-
precautions. Yoga, prayer and first woman Prime Minister
as an opportunity to devise the loss of learning with time. lent to our mother. Like all
meditation was widespread of our nation and Bichendri
new strategies for focusing on The adaptive learning mothers, Bharat mata gave
and paramount. Dealing with Pal- the first woman to
the novel instructional core strengthened internet connec- us our existence. For us
the great social and medical reach the summit of Mount
that used ICT and collaborative tivity across rural India and Indians, our motherland
crisis brought forth many brought significant reforms in
Everest. Women are pilots,
challenges which lead to com- platforms. Education in emer- represents more than a doctors, engineers, train
education. The general popula-
pulsory reforms, creative gency gave birth to rising pub- piece of land. In our drivers, cab drivers, tour-
tion realised the need of tech-
solutions, and modifications lic awareness about the impor- Motherland, we revere our ist guides. But the point is,
nology centered learning and
for the betterment. Different tance of schools and the mothers and take her we let this knowledge of a
adaptability to innovation to
countries united and collabo- essential caretaking role that blessings before going out glorious past lapse.
meet the challenges of the
rated to work in unison for they play in the life of children for any important work. Instead of taking pride in
new times.
the serving and welfare of of every family. Online teach- Then, since when have we our iconic women every
All in all, humans have
mankind, People worked as ing and learning became the started celebrating a single day, we have taken a day
evolved with new vigour to
selfless warriors in all fields need of the hour and the glob- day to honour women? It in a year to celebrate
beat the adversities caused
be it medical sector, educa- al trends in education crept sounds ridiculous!! What is women and womanhood. I
by the virus through research,
tion or availability of daily gradually in each house . the purpose of celebrating Agree that there is a lot to
learning and adaptability.
essentials to the common Children became acquainted Women’s Day? Is it just a learn from the western
man. with a wide variety of distance Monika Bhatia, principal, St tactic to sell greeting culture, but westerners
learning and platforms like Edmunds School cards, gifts, and dinner have also learned a lot
Videoconferencing and cus- vouchers? The world has from us.
IN THE VIRTUAL seen empowered women So, let’s not celebrate a
since time immemorial. ‘woman’s day’ but let’s cel-
Floral Holi celebrations …
Who can forget the contri-
ebrate women every day!!
butions of Florence
Nightingale, Helen Keller or
Ruchita Mathur, coordina-
Madam Curie? Mother
Teresa’s name will never be
forgotten for her contribu-
tor, Maharaja Sawai Man
Singh Vidyalaya
tions to society. Names like
NATRAJASANA
Stand straight and slowly lift your
left leg back and hold your left foot with
your left hand. Extend your right hand in
front to maintain balance. Hold this position
T
he festival of Holi is not School, Vaishali Nagar, Jai-
for 1 minute and 30 seconds. only popular among the pur, celebrated pre-Holi festiv-
BENEFITS: Natrajasana helps in building focus Indians but also the for- ities with flowers and sweets.
eigners, who especially make The students and teachers
and confidence. It also increases flexibility and
reservations to witness the enjoyed the floral Holi cele-
improves metabolism.
grand celebration with col- bration alike. Floral rangoli
VRIKSHASANA ours. What makes this festival
more interesting is that every
was made to decorate the lob-
by and classrooms. The teach-
Stand straight and slowly place your left leg on your right state, city and region has a ers and students shared their
inner thigh. Gently take both of your arms over your head different way to mark the oc- pieces of information about
and make a namaskar pose. Hold this position for 1 min and casion in addition to the col- the Holi festival. Principal,
30 seconds
ours. From Mathura's famous A.K. Shar ma wished and
Lathmar Holi to Varanasi's blessed everyone on this aus-
BENEFITS: Vrikshasana is helpful in bringing stability, calm Masan Holi , are some popu- picious occasion. Holi greet-
lar pre-Holi celebrations that ing cards were exchanged
and grace in life.
happen in India. among teachers and principal
DAV Centenary Public of the school.
Fun learning fiesta at DPS
SEEMA GUPTA, yoga instructor,
Maharaja Agrasen Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad
elhi Public School, manner. They were able to also attended one personal gratulated all the partici-
Jaipur organized 10 keep themselves away from grooming session on garden- pants and emphasized on the
days Sports & Fun the screens and focus on ing, waste management, various overall student de-
Lear ning Fiesta for stu- real-life learning. photog raphy, dining eti- velopment activities and
to be nominated in Rajya Sabha. In dents of classes V to VIII Sports of fered in the quettes & table manners, opportunities offered to stu-
from March 7-16. Around camp were Cricket, Badmin- public speaking, yoga & dents at DPS Jaipur.
1977, Prime minister Morarji Desai 130 students participated in ton, Volleyball, Handball, meditation, pocket-money As an extended activity
offered to nominate her for the Post the camp. The camp proved Basketball and Athletics. management, first aid, hy- of dining etiquettes, table
of President of India, which she to be a great learning expe- While the performing art giene and handwriting im- manners and pocket-money
turned down and continued for her rience for the students as activities consisted of learn- provement daily. management the exuberant
they utilized their short ing guitar, drums, synthesiz- On the final day, a crick- students later visited pizza
journey as a dancer, choreographer
break after the final exams er, dancing, singing and art. et match was organized and outlet with their friends and
and dance revivalist. in a positive and virtuous Apart from these, students principal Rita P Taneja con- mentors.
She was also known for her animal
love and was associated with various
humanitarian organizations, and as a
member of the Rajya Sabha, was instru-
mental for the legislation for the
Prevention of cruelty to Animals Act.
Throughout her life, she kept
working for various causes with dedi-
cation and determination crossing
hurdles with wisdom
and this is what is
worth imbibing!
SHRUTI KANTHARIA,
dance teacher, Zebar
School For Children,
RUKMINI DEVI ARUNDALE Ahmedabad
 The best way to be successful is to be fearless.
Mithali Raj, Indian cricketer
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022

Aubameyang scores twice as rejuvenated Catalans

inflict 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on home
ground to end their winning streak

B
arcelona’s losing run against Nou in their first league game last year. It was
Real Madrid finally ended Madrid’s first home loss in 24 league games,
as the Catalan club en- since losing to Levante in January 2021.
joyed a stunning 4-0 Ronald Barcelona has been revitalised by
win at the Santiago Araujo Xavi and its attack has been red hot,
Bernabéu Stadium outscoring opponents 24-5 in its last
and showed its title eight matches, with Aubameyang

hopes in the Spanish league may not
be over yet. Barcelona kept its re-
cent momentum going under coach
Xavi Hernández in the last “clásico”
of the season on Sunday. The win end-
ed Barcelona’s five-match losing streak
to its rival and maintained an outside
chance of fighting for the title after a dif-
ficult start to its first season without Lionel
Messi. The victory was its first against Madrid since
2019 and came in style - like a few others Barcelona en-
joyed with Messi in his prime.
Ferran Torres
WINNING STREAK CONTINUES
It was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who thrived
this time, scoring twice to continue his great streak
since being signed in the final minutes of the winter
transfer window. Ronald Araujo and Ferran Torres
added a goal each to give Barcelona its seventh win in
the last eight matches in all competitions.
“Of course we didn’t expect this scoreline, but we
did everything we intended to do from the start,”
Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets said.
The result moved Barcelona within 12 points of
league leader Madrid with nine rounds to go, and it
could further cut the gap to nine points if it wins its
game in hand against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona is
level on points with fourth-place Atlético Madrid and
is three points behind second-place Sevilla, which was
held 0-0 at home against Real Sociedad earlier Sunday
for its third straight draw in the league.
FIRST LOSS IN 24 GAMES
Madrid, which badly missed the injured Karim Ben-
zema, was unbeaten in its last eight games in the league,
with six wins. It had beaten its Catalan rival 2-1 at Camp
Photo: REUTERS
and Torres combining for 15 goals
since arriving at the club this year.
Aubameyang has now scored nine
goals in his 11 appearances since ar-
riving from Arsenal.
He opened the scoring with a close-
range header after a cross by Ousmane
Dembélé in the 29th minute, and sealed the
victory with a nice flick over goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois in a breakaway in the 51st. Araujo
had added to the lead with a header off a corner kick
in the 38th before Torres scored the third in the 47th af-
ter a clever flick-pass by Aubameyang as the Madrid
defense collapsed yet again.
Barcelona had several other significant scoring op-
portunities throughout the match, with Aubameyang,
Torres and Dembélé among those missing good chances.
FALSE TACTIC FAILS
Benzema, the league’s top scorer with 22 goals, could-
n’t play because of a left-leg injury sustained in the league
match against Mallorca, when he scored for the eighth
time in five games in all competitions. The French strik-
er had netted a hat trick in Madrid’s thrilling comeback
win against Paris Saint-Germain last week in the Cham-
pions League at the Bernabéu.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti did not replace Ben-
zema with another striker, instead using Luka Modric
Pierre-Emerick
in a false-nine position at the top of the attacking line
along with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. Madrid bare- Aubameyang
ly threatened, though, and Ancelotti had to change tac-
tics in the second half by putting Mariano Díaz up front,
which also didn’t help much.
Barcelona has also secured a place in the quarterfi-
nals of the Europa League. It hosts Sevilla in the league
after the international break, while Madrid visits mid-
table Celta Vigo. AGENCIES

Everything went our way and we could have scored even

more goals. …If we have a minimum chance, we will keep
fighting. We know it’s going to be hard, but in soccer any-

Photo: AP
thing can happen.
Photo: REUTERS
Photo: AP

Barcelona captain, SERGIO BUSQUETS

DREAM RUN ENDS FOR SEN

Pulls out of Swiss Open after All England Championship culminates in agony with
Lakshya Sen SWIATEK BEATS
SAKKARI FOR INDIAN
WELLS WTA TITLE
straight-game loss to world number one Axelsen
F
ormer French Open

A
ll England Championships finalist
Lakshya Sen on Monday pulled out
of the Swiss Open Super 300 tour-
nament to get some rest after two
weeks of gruelling badminton. The
20-year-old from Almora made back-to-back fi-
nal appearances at the German Open and All
England Championships in the last two weeks.
Costly errors
“I think the strategy was there. I played
him last week but today he was looking solid
in attack and defence as well. He was really
patient and played a really good game,” Sen
GREAT FORM
said after the match. “In the opening game,
I committed a lot of errors, that cost me the
champion Iga Swiatek
beat Maria Sakkari 6-4,
game. I was there in the second game but 6-1 to win the WTA Indian
again he was too solid for me.” Wells title and move to a ca-
Sen become only the fifth Indian after reer-high ranking of number
Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone two in the world.
(1980, 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001) Swiatek’s fifth career ti-
and Saina Nehwal (2015) to reach the final tle was her second in as many
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“He is not playing Swiss Open as he is feel-
ing tired. He has informed Badminton Associ-
ation of India. So he will be back to Bangalore,
get 7-10 days of rest and then go for Korean
Open,” Sen’s mentor Vimal Kumar told PTI.
Sen’s dream run at the All England Cham-
pionships ended with a heartbreaking straight-
game loss against world number one and
Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the men’s
singles final on Sunday, continuing India’s 21-
year-long agonising wait for the coveted trophy.
After four days of sensational badminton,
the 20-year-old Sen faltered on the cusp of his-
tory as he committed too many errors to go
down 10-21 15-21 to former champion Axelsen
in a lop-sided summit clash that lasted 53 min-
utes at the Barclaycard Arena.
of the prestigious tournament after out- tournaments after her tri-
witting defending champion Lee Zii Jia in umph in Doha last month,
A product of the Prakash Padukone a gruelling semifinal. and pushed her WTA match
Badminton Academy in Bengaluru, win-streak to 11.
Sen has been in sensational form Creditable performance so far It also ensured the 20- Iga Swiatek
Despite the loss, it has been a creditable year-old from Poland, who
in the last six months. performance for Sen, who is still in his early shot to prominence with her think it was “realistic” to
days in elite-level badminton. “Since the pan- victory at Roland Garros in think she could maintain the
■ Secured maiden world champi- demic happened, I have played really good bad- 2020, will climb two spots to level that saw her win Doha
onships bronze in December last minton. I have to keep playing continuously at supplant Barbora Krejcikova for a second straight tour-
■ Won first Super 500 title at India the top level and now I know what it is like to at number two in the rank- nament. “I wouldn’t think of
be playing in the big circuit. Every match is ings behind Australian Ash- myself as ready to play two
Open in January important and I have to be prepared and it gives leigh Barty on Monday. tournaments in a row and
■ Finished runner-up at the German me a lot of confidence,” Sen said. “I’m really overwhelmed win it,” she said. “I feel like
Open last week. Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi won the and honestly my mind is getting the number one is
■ Will play Korea Open next. Giving women’s singles crown, beating South Korea’s blown,” Swiatek said, ex- closer and closer.”
Swiss Open the miss An Seyoung 21-15 21-15 in the final. PTI plaining that coming into Greece’s Sakkari will rise
the tournament she didn’t to a career-high third. AFP
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Q3: Which of the following

Q6: How many players are
Q9: Which country does golfer
a) 2009 Australian Open

Q U IZ T IM E ! player?
persons is not a hockey b) 2012 French Open
c) 2011 French Open team?
there in each volleyball
a) Australia
Vijay Singh play for?
a) Prithvipal Singh a) 6 b) 8 c) 10 d) 12
d) 2008 Australian Open
Q1: Which sport is Yuki Bhambri
associated with?
b) Ashok Kumar
c) GS Ramchand Sirmour Cup is related to
b) New Zealand
c) Ukraine
a) Tennis
b) Swimming
d) Balveer Singh Q7:
a) Basketball
which sport? d) Fiji

c) Badminton ANSWERS:
What is the national sport
d) Cricket Q4:
a) Cricket
of Japan?
b) Cricket
c) Polo
1. a) Tennis
2. a) 1948
d) Women’s hockey
3. c) GS Ramchand

Q2: In which year did Sir Don

Bradman play his last
b) Kabaddi
c) Chess What is a cycling sports
4. d) Judo

test?
a) 1948
d) Judo Q8:
a) Velodrome
area called?
5. a) 2009 Australian Open
6. a) 6
7. c) Polo
b) 1944 In which tournament did
c) 1945 Q5: Sania Mirza pick up her
first Grand Slam title?
Sania Mirza b) Rink
c) Range
8. a) Velodrome
9. d) Fiji
d) 1947 d) Course
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