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GREEN TECH VS CLEANTECH
PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 VS CLIMATE TECH: WHAT’S
THE DIFFERENCE?
 Green technology or environmental tech-
nology means using science and technology
CLICK HERE: PAGE 1 AND 2 to protect the world’s natural resources and
mitigate the negative environmental impact
of human activity.
GO GREEN Pics: Istock
 Clean tech is a broad category that encom-
Nupur.Amarnath@timesgroup.com ered water purification system that is ideal for passes solutions that improve the perform-
places with no grid electricity. ance and efficiency of production, while also

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n 2018, shortly after graduating with a reducing negative environmental impact of
degree in mechanical engineering,  PURIFYING AIR any kind. So clean technologies include inno-
Pune-based Ajinkya Dhariya, 26, Dealing with carbon emission is another fo- vations like clean energy, wastewater treat-
encountered waste-pickers in cus. Green technology helps to re- ment, waste management, and more.
his city segregating discard- Two green duce carbon emission and  Climate tech tackles
ed diapers and toxic sanitary tech ideas you purify the air. problems specifically
waste with bare hands at a col- can adopt right  Examples: Pune-based associated with human-
lection site. He soon started re- now: composting Greenjoules came into induced climate
searching into the health hazards and vertical existence in 2018 as change — basically,
of this system and the life cycle of farming a specialist in any technology
sanitary waste. “98% of used sanitary making renewable focused on mitigat-
pads end up in landfills and water bodies. biofuels made out ing the impact of
One pad can take up to 800 years to decom- of 100 per cent greenhouse gas
pose. I realised it’s a huge problem,” he says. agricultural emissions. For
residue and renew- example, while
able waste. water treatment
THE SOLUTION Delhi-based and waste man-
Within a few months, Ajinkya designed an au- Nanoclean uses agement are con-
tomated system to disinfect, deodorise and nanotechnology sidered clean tech,
break down used pads into cellulose and plas- and creates nasofilters. they don’t qualify as cli-
tic components, which are then upcycled to They also a tech that mate tech.
make packaging products, pots, tables, etc. can covert your AC emis-
He launched PadCare Labs in 2018, and has sions in to clean air.

GREEN TECH
since collaborated with over 150 companies ficiency. LED light bulbs use
across six cities. Almost 1 lakh pads get recy-  CONSERVING ENERGY less energy than traditional
cled every month. Ajinkya has so far received Energy is being conserved through incandescents.
`2 crore as grants from government and pri- the use of such technology. Like Going  Solar Panels: Even a single
vate institutions to scale up. electric vehicles and devices green in your solar water heater drasti-
that harness solar energy. home doesn’t mean you cally reduces energy use.
 Examples: Chandigarh- have to spend a lot of  Wind Energy: Common-
ENTER GREEN TECH based EVage offers com- money. Start by making minor ly, wind energy is associ-
Like Ajinkya, many young entrepreneurs and mercial solutions for sus- adjustments to the devices you ated with a wind farm.
forward-thinking governments are investing tainable mobility. Mum- already use. For example, But small-scale windmills

TO THE RESCUE
big in green tech. But what is Green Tech? bai-based Oorjan is mak- replace an older light switches offer a nifty method of
 Green technology is an encompassing ing the solar power more with a motion sensor switch adopting such green tech
term. It deals with using science and tech- accessible to Indians. to ensure lights aren’t left in a residential setting.
nology in order to protect the environment. on or use eco-friendly  Composting: Among the
It is also referred to as environmental tech-  REJUVENATING paints best and easiest green-tech
nology or clean technology. ECOSYSTEMS examples there’s composting.
 A lot of techniques fall under this term such Green or Clean technology is also be- It’s incredibly simple, and virtually
as the use of green chemistry, environmental ing used to breathe life into ecosystems that anyone can get started.
monitoring, and more. have sustained a lot of damage. Through the  Electric Vehicles: Granted, charging an
 The main goal is to conserve nature, and to use of this technology tress are replanted, electric vehicle off a coal-powered grid is-
remedy the negative impact that humans waste is managed and recycled. n’t as sustainable as it could be, but better
have on it. Since the 1990’s a lot of focus is be- GREEN OR CLEAN TECHNOLOGY IS THE WAY TO GO TO PROTECT THE gas mileage and zero emissions still make
ing put on green technology. it a better alternative than a petroleum-
ENVIRONMENT. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF IT TOO CLEANTECH AT HOME powered car. EV may be the future of the
 LED Lighting: By avoiding incandescent automotive industry.
BENEFITS OF GREEN TECH Investing in at material startup and cluding one of the biggest temples (Kashi water and providing people with lights, there’s a substantial gain in ef-  Vertical Farming: Vertical farming is an
 RECYCLING least one of the a fragrance-fo- Vishwanath), averting 13 tonnes of waste drinking water. eco-friendly technology as simple as its
Green technology helps manage and recy- cussed wellness flowers and toxic chemicals from reaching  Examples: Delhi-based Ekam Eco Since 1990, carbon emissions on name. This is the concept of growing pro-
many types of green
cle waste material like Ajinkya’s initiative. It brand. As of now, into the river every day. Solutions founded in 2013 builds hu- a global scale have increased by duce in stacked vertical layers rather than
technology can lead
allows it to be used for beneficial purposes. this Kanpur-based mane and clean sanitation systems a staggering 46 per cent. Rsearch horizontally. The benefits of vertical farm-
to a lifetime of
This technology is used for waste manage- startup accumulates  PURIFYING WATER and offers natural cleaners, sewage care shows that incorporating green tech- ing are increased sustainability and re-
sustainable
ment, waste incineration, etc. floral waste from The scarcity of pure drinking water is a products, and food composting structures. nology into a new-build home could duced water use exponentially.
choices
 Example: Phool.co is India’s very first bio- three Indian cities, in- major concern. Green tech helps purifying Swajal Water ATM is a nine-stage solar pow- increases its value by as much as 7% — With input from TNN

ENVIRONMENT TRAVEL

Guide to SMART TREKKING

T
rekking is like an
IN THE WILD, YOU HAVE TO ADAPT TO NEW addiction for adventure
SITUATIONS EVERY MOMENT. IF YOU DON’T lovers. It means climbing
the inaccessible
TAKE THE NECESSARY PREPARATIONS, mountains in search of a
spring, treading the path of the
YOUR ADVENTURE CAN COME IN THE WAY forest, moving forward along the
AT ANY TIME AND A LITTLE CARELESSNESS muddy sloping road sometimes,
and walking on the slippery path of
CAN LEAD TO A BIG ACCIDENT the spring, in a word, trekking is an
adventurous and risky activity. For
those who are going trekking,
along with courage and
willingness, preparation is very
important.
What things must be taken
care of?
1) PHYSICAL ABILITY
for those who are thinking of bars, mango bars, cookies, nuts
buying a bag, one thing to note is can be very good options. Don’t
that the more straps there are in forget to take glucose and saline.
the bag, the more the weight of The source of drinking water
the bag can be distributed across should be known in advance.
the body. Overall weight will be
less. Spreading the weight around 5) CARRY FIRST AID BOX
the waist reduces the pressure on
the shoulders and makes walking It is very important to carry a first
easier. aid box to deal with minor
accidents during trekking or to
3) CARE OF CLOTHS TOO provide immediate
treatment in case of
It is important to take care that sudden illness.
the clothes do not get in the way Pack antiseptic
of trekking. Choose clothes cream, essential
that will dry quickly when wet medicines,
or sweaty. Light colours mosquito
absorb less sun so it is better repellent,
to wear light coloured cotton scissors,

How to CONSERVE WILDLIFE

Physical fitness is a prerequisite clothes. Don’t forget to take bandages
for trekking. If the health of the towels or thin before the tour. Keep salt with you
heart and lungs is not good, there towels. in case of leeches on the

in 8 EASY STEPS
is a possibility of getting sick on Clothing trekking route.
the journey. If you have a physical varies
illness, please get permission from according to 6) OTHER MATTERS
your doctor. If you decide to go place, time
trekking, practice walking and and season so Let’s take a look at the

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o you remember the last time you vis- Although we might not be the first one to climbing stairs at least a month in keep these in things that should not
ited a zoo and saw only a handful of start protecting wildlife, the government and sev- advance. Also free the body by mind. be overlooked in pre-
tigers or pandas or even rhinos? And a eral other NGOs have already begun making free hand exercise. It is important Shoes with trekking preparations.
number of sparrows and crows on endeavours towards helping this noble cause. But to exercise to increase leg grip are best for The weather, political situation,
your terrace or at the window pane? the role we can play can have a major impact in strength. trekking. There is a environment, location of nearby
Well, this is because with time and human greed multiplying the results. So, here’s some simple risk of slipping on hilly localities of the place you are
to extract more and more resources till they yet thoughtful ways which can help you do your roads, so if the shoe going to should be kept in
exhaust, they have become endangered which part in conserving wildlife.
2) BACKPACK SELECTION
has good ankle and advance.
calls for our attention towards protecting and Trekking really comes to arch support and grip, It is best to have a local tour
preserving these plants, animals and their habi- mind when an adventurer that fear is no more. guide or someone with prior
tats. A lot of reasons like pollution, climate
change, human activities like hunting, poaching,
WHAT YOU CAN DO climbs a mountain with a experience in the group. Who you
big backpack on his 4) DRY FOOD WITH YOU choose as a partner is also
agricultural expansion, deforestation, can threat-  Reduce the amount of purchase and shoulder. Trekking important. Physical fitness,
en the flora and fauna on earth. consumption of goods and the amount of trash preparation is incomplete Pack dry foods that are quick to cooperative spirit and ability to
Undoubtedly, it is necessary to preserve produced, Reuse what you can, such as without a backpack. As a energize and easily digestible. adapt to all environments are
wildlife and promote biodiversity to maintain a shopping bags and Recycle what you can’t. pre-trekking preparation Jaggery, muri, chocolate, dates, oat essential in all. TNN
healthy and balanced ecosystem so that the ani-  Distinguish your trash and dump it in its
mals we love do not remain just a distant respective place to avoid environmental
memory. From offering a wealth of natural pollution and to keep your surroundings clean. LATEST BUZZWORDS EXPLAINED

medicines, preserving cultural and tradi-
tional heritage to safeguarding us from
climate shocks, providing food secu-
rity, improving soil health and
offering new areas of scientific
research, we need wildlife
BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
 Pick up litter when you see it, be it on a road,
a park or a beach.
 Plant native trees in your area.
 Join organisations which share your assion
of protecting natural habits and wildlife.
 Take out some time to volunteer for

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for our survival, activities like cleaning beaches, rescuing ehavioural finance attempts to “rational” They actually have limits to their self-
well-being and wild animals etc. explain how decision makers make control. Investors are influenced by their own
prosperity.  If you can’t volunteer, donate to conservation financial decisions in real life, and biases. Investors make cognitive errors that can
projects. why their decisions might not appear lead to wrong decisions. There are two
 Educate yourself and others about why to be rational every time and, advantages to understanding behavioral
wildlife conservation is important therefore, have unpredictable consequences. finance. The first is that being aware of the
and how it can be done. This is in contrast to many traditional theories biases that affect decisions can help prevent
which assume investors make rational you from making mistakes. The second is that
decisions. Investors are treated as “normal” not you can use the knowledge to your advantage.
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TALE
AS OLD AS
TIME
F SCOTT
FITZGERALD
BIRTHDAY: SEPT. 24, 1896
F
rancis Scott Key
Fitzgerald was an
American novelist,
essayist, and short
story writer. He is best
known for his novels depicting
flamboyance and excess of the
Jazz Age – a term he
popularised. He published four
novels, four story collections,
and 164 short stories.
Scott, as family and friends
knew him, had his first story
published when he was 13. After
his expulsion for lack of
academic effort, he boarded at
Newman School, a Catholic
school in New Jersey. After
graduation in 1913, he attended
Princeton University, where he
wrote articles for the college
humour magazine, stories for
the literary magazine, and
scripts for the musicals of the
Triangle Club. In the fall-winter
of 1919 Fitzgerald commenced
his career as a writer of stories
for the mass-circulation
magazines. Working through
agent Harold Ober, Fitzgerald
interrupted work on his novels to
write money making popular
fiction for the rest of his life. ‘The
Saturday Evening Post’ became
Fitzgerald’s best story market,
and he was regarded as a “Post
writer.” His early stories about
‘‘
young love introduced a fresh
character: the
B
independent, Show me a
determined hero, and I’ll
young
”
write you a
American
woman. tragedy
Seeking
tranquility for his work, the
Fitzgeralds went to France in the
spring of 1924 . He wrote ‘The
Great Gatsby’ during the
summer and fall in Valescure
near St Raphael and it was
published in April that year. The
book marked a striking advance
in his technique, utilising a
complex structure and a
controlled narrative point of
view. Fitzgerald was
considered one of the best
authors of the twentieth
century, a leading voice
for the “Lost Generation”
of the 1920s and the Jazz
Age. Fitzgerald did not
have a notably
idiosyncratic linguistic
style, as did
Hemingway or William
Faulkner, but a
Fitzgerald story is
recognisable by its
romantic rhetoric,
characters, settings,
and social concerns.
He experimented
frequently with plots,
subjects, and characters.
The late stories are
markedly different from the
early group; both in style
and substance. “There are
no second acts in American
lives,” wrote F. Scott
Fitzgerald, who himself
went from being the high
priest of the Jazz Age to a
down-and-out alcoholic
within the space of 20
years, but not before
giving the world several
literary
masterpieces.
TYPES OF HANDSHAKES
AND WHAT THEY INDICATE
T
he way a person shakes hands
with you reveals a lot about his
or her personality. In fact,
simple gesture can be a smart way to
interpret what is going on in a
person’s mind. Here are some
different kind of handshakes and
what they indicate.
THE SWEATY PALM
If you shake hands with someone
whose palms are sweaty, it indicates
nervousness. There is a high
probability that the person is a bit
self-conscious and tense.
THE DEAD FISH
If a person shakes hand with a limp
SMASHING
SUCCESS
WHILE SHE WILL BE MISSED ON COURT, WE
ARE ALL WAITING FOR HER NEXT BIG SERVE
SERENA WILLIAMS
BIRTHDAY: SEPT 26, 1981
S T
erena Williams is con-
sidered the greatest
player (male or fe-
male) in tennis history.
She is an American
tennis player who revolutionised
women’s tennis with her power-
ful style of play and who won
more Grand Slam singles titles
(23) than any other woman or
man during the open era. While
both her parents encouraged
Serena and Venus Williams to
play tennis, it was Richard
Williams (played by Will Smith in
the movie ‘King Richard’) who
largely taught them the sport,
Saheed-
e-Azam
Historian Irfan Habib once said that
celebrating Bhagat Singh’s legacy
as “mere martyr“ is not enough as
the freedom fighter was an intellec-
tual who had a political as well as a
social vision
BHAGAT SINGH
BIRTHDAY: SEPT. 28, 1907
hagat Singh, one of the
greatest revolutionaries
and freedom fighters was
born at Lyallpur, western
Punjab, India (now in
Pakistan). Bhagat Singh became a part
of Indian independence movement at a
very young age. Other than participating in various
The Shapeshifter RACING AHEAD
Even though #slapgate
from Oscar 2022
tarnished his image, Will
Smith is still one of the
most bankable and
versatile actor
WILL SMITH
BIRTHDAY: SEPT. 25, 1968
W
reer as a rapper as the ‘Fresh Princ. In
1988 — alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff — Smith
won the first Grammy ever pre-
sented in the rap perform-
ance category for “Par-
ents Just Don’t Under-
stand.” Smith was
nearly bankrupt in
1990, when the NBC
television network
signed him to a con-
tract and built a sit-
com, ‘The Fresh Prince of
Bel-Air’, around him. The
show was successful and
hand and you feel like you are
holding a dead fish, it indicates the
person is reserved and uninterested.
THE OVER-ENERGETIC ONE
We bet you would have shook
hands with at least one person who
literally crushed your hand. It
indicates that the person might be
intimidating by nature and is
testing your strength.
THE HAND HUG
This one smart tactic used by
politicians to come across as a warm
and affectionate person to people.
Here, the person uses his second
hand to cover the recipient’s hand
A page celebrating historical figures, young achievers, artists, writers. We look at
those in news, who have their birthdays in the week and just inspiring personali-
ties whom you can learn from
PEOPLE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
Pics: Istock
THE GENTLEMAN
former World No. 1 in 2002. Many dream of. Apart from her four
predicted that Venus would be Olympic medals, she has won 36
POLITICIAN
the first Williams sister to win a major titles and is the sole female
Grand Slam, but it was Serena tennis player to have won excess
who managed to accomplish of $50 million in prize money.
the feat, winning the 1999 US
Open.
In addition to her accom- STYLE QUEEN
plishments on court, Serena is Long interested in fashion,
also an entrepreneur. In Williams became noted for bold
2009, both she and outfits that highlighted her
Venus became part strength and challenged tradi-
owners of the Mi- tional — and typically conserva- The most influential architects of India’s
ami Dolphins. tive — dress codes. From 2000 to
socialist economy, he has earned a
They are the 2003 she attended fashion
first Black school at The Art Institute of
reputation as a man of personal integrity
‘‘
women to own Fort Lauderdale. She excelled at
part of a pro- pattern making while at this in-
fessional foot- stitute, noting that she had al- MANMOHAN SINGH Every day, the
ball team. ways enjoyed mathematics and BIRTHDAY: SEPT. 26, 1932
She recently Prime Minister
Considered that she loved the technical as-
announced that she is a 24-hour
intends to “evolve” away amongst the pects of the skill of pattern mak- he Silent PM’ — who has
”
most dominating ing. She began a shortened always kept a low profile — servant of the
from tennis into a new life
path and wants to focus and the most talented female schedule on the tennis court to was often misunderstood people of India
on her venture capital tennis player ever, Serena has attend fashion school, a move and portrayed as a reluctant
business, and try to achieved everything a ten-
nis player
that was criticised by many.
However, Serena did not let
politician, is undoubtedly, the most educated PM that
India has seen. The first Sikh in office, Dr Singh was also the first
expand her
family can these criticisms deter her from prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-elected after com-
For following her passion. She had pleting a full five-year term.
taking her last outing collaborated on collections with
1 Singh, was born in Gah, West Punjab, India (now in Pakistan).
the two girls to the ever at US Open ‘22 Nike throughout her career. His family migrated to India during Partition in 1947.
public courts in the
area. He was known as
a strict coach, and the
she worked with Nike to
design her court dress.
Her shoes had diamond-
She launched her clothing line
named S by Serena in the year
2018. Talking to ‘Elle’ about her
2 Singh studied in Hindu College in Amritsar. He then did his BA
Economics and MA Economics from Panjab University. He did
Economic from University of Cambridge and completed his doctor-
sisters spent long hours prac- encrusted swooshes new venture, she described that ate degree in Economics from The Oxford University. He taught
ticing. Williams has an older and words “Mama” her clothing line was for confi- economics and international trade at Panjab University and Delhi
sister, Venus, a seven-time and “Queen” dent women. She added a jew- School of Economics till 1971.
Grand Slam champion and ellery line in 2019.
3 During 1970s and 1980s, he held several key posts in the Gov-
ernment of India, such as Chief Economic Advisor (1972–76),
governor of Reserve Bank of India (1982–85) and
‘‘
head of Planning Commission (1985–87). He
and Sukhdev, and dis- worked for the United Nations during
They may kill posed of their bodies 1966–69. In March 1991, he was chair-
me, but they secretly. This move by man of University Grants Commission.
cannot kill my
ideas. They can
the empire made these
young freedom fight- 4 As a finance minister (from 1991-
1996), Singh freed India from the Li-
ers even more popu- cence Raj. He revolutionised Indian econ-
crush my body, lar and their names omy in 1991-92 following an unprecedented
but they will immortal. economic crisis with major economic reforms
”
not be able to Singh will referred to as liberalisation, globalisation and
crush my spirit always be privatisation. The 1991-92 budget re-
remembered for mains one of the most reforma-
his gusto and tive budgets the country has
courage to stand up against British rule. He ever witnessed.
also gave a new direction to the Indian free-
dom struggle through his ideas and supreme sac- 5 He served as Leader of
the Opposition in the
rifice. When he was 12 years old, he visited the
Jallianwala Bagh after the massacre and took mud in
Rajya Sabha during the
Atal Bihari Vajpayee gov-
a bottle, which had blood stains of the people killed ernment (98–2004). Singh
in the barbaric mass murder. He used to carry that was elected to Rajya
bottle with him everywhere he used to go. Sabha in 1991 and was
When Bhagat Singh was in jail, he had fasted for re-elected in 1995, 2001,
116 days. Despite being on fast, he used to complete 2007 and 2013.
Bhagat
Singh was born
his daily tasks like reading, writing books, visiting
court every day, and even singing.
The popular patriotic slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’
6 Singh has also re-
ceived many hon-
orary doctorates. In
the same day when his was coined by Singh, which later became the free- 1997, University of Al-
father and uncle were dom movement’s calling. On the day of his execu- berta awarded him an
acquitted from the jail. His acts of resistance against British rule tion, which is 23 March, 1931, Bhagat Singh was honorary Doctor of
father and uncle were also in India, he also contributed as a hanged an hour ahead of the official time. Law degree. The Uni-
freedom fighters and were writer and editor for Punjabi and Urdu Reports suggest that the revolutionary leader versity of Oxford
sent to prison for taking language newspapers. His revolution- was smiling at the time of hanging. awarded him an hon-
part in India’s freedom
ary ideas were becoming immensely FUN FACT: During his college days, orary Doctor of Civil Law
movement. popular during the freedom struggle, Singh took part in several plays includ- degree in July 2005, and in
which was seen as a threat by the empire. ing Rana Pratap and Bharat-Durdasha. October 2006, the Univer-
Eventually, the British sentenced him to He was also appreciated for his act- sity of Cambridge followed
death along with his fellow revolutionaries, Rajguru ing skills. with the same honour.
FACT FILE
Teams: Toro Rosso (2015-2016), Red Bull
Racing (2016-)
Podiums: 73
Grands Prix entered:157
Belgian-Dutch auto racer Max Verstappen became the Debut: Australia 2015 (retired on lap 32)
launched his acting
career. Smith set him- youngest winner in F1 history in 2016 First victory: Spain 2016
Last victory: Abu Dhabi 2021
self the goal of be-
World championship record: 1st (2021),
coming “the biggest MAX VERSTAPPEN driver at the age of 17 years and 166 days,
3rd (2019, 2020), 4th (2018), 5th (2016), 6th
movie star in the BIRTHDAY: SEPT. 30, 1997 Verstappen pushed his car, his rivals and the
world”, studying box sport’s record books to the limit.
(2017), 12th (2015)
MISCELLANEOUS
office success formula.
He rounded out the
’90s starring in the
1 Father and former F1
racer Jos Verstappen is
Dutch, mother and former
7 Becomes the sport’s youngest points scor-
er with seventh place in Malaysia 2015 at
the age of 17 years and 180 days.
 Youngest driver to start an F1 GP: 17
years, 166 days, Australia 2015
movies like ‘Bad Boys’,
‘Independence Day’
karting racer Sophie Kumpen is
Belgian. 8 Ends the 2015 season with awards for
Rookie of the Year, Personality of the
 Youngest driver to score points: 17
years, 180 days, Malaysia 2015
and ‘Men In Black’. He
also released his first
solo album, ‘Big Willie
2 Given his first go-kart at
the age of four. Competes in
first kart race at age of seven. A
Year and Action of the Year.
9 Starts 2016 season with Toro
Rosso but after four races is pro-
 Youngest driver to win a race:
18 years, 228 days, Spain 2016
 Youngest driver to make the
ill Smith is an Style’ in 1997. In 2002, Belgian champion in the mini cate- moted to Red Bull. podium: 18 years, 228 days,
American actor,
rapper and pro-
Smith received his first
Oscar nomination for
gory at eight. He won all 21 races
the following year to retain the title. 10 May 15, 2016. Becomes
Formula One’s youngest
Spain 2016
 First Dutch driver to
ducer. Smith
launched his ca-
his portrayal of
Muhammad Ali in ‘Ali’.
His second Oscar nod
3 Moves up to mini-max
karting category in 2007 and won
every race on the calendar and also
race winner at the Spanish
Grand Prix, aged 18 years
and 228 days.
become world champion
 Fourth youngest driver to win
the world championship at 24
came in 2007’s ‘The Pur- the Dutch title. years, 73 days, behind
suit of Happyness’. In
2022, Smith won
his first Oscar
4 He was the European and world
karting champion in 2013. Moves into
single seaters in 2014 and stands out in
Sebastian Vettel in
2010 (23 years,
134 days),
As of the 2022
Smith originally for his por- the FIA European F3 championship, Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton
rejected ‘Men in Black’, trayal of qualifying fourth in his first race and Verstappen has achieved in 2008 (23
but wife Jada coaxed him Richard winning his sixth. He also won the 31 victories and 17 pole years, 300
to acceptance. The two Williams. F3 Masters at Zandvoort. positions. He scored the first days) and
films established his
commercial reputation as a
bankable star who could
His win
was over-
shadowed
5 Signed by Red Bull for their junior
programme in 2014 at 16 years,
with a seat at Toro Rosso for 2015.
hat-trick of his career at 2021
French Grand Prix and his
Fernando
Alonso in
2005 (24
first grand slam at 2021
“open” a film at the
box office
by a 10-year ban from the Acade-
my Awards – which resulted after
he slapped Chris Rock onstage.
6 Arriving as Formula 1’s youngest
ever competitor with Toro Rosso in
Australia 2015 as Formula One’s youngest
Austrian Grand Prix years, 58
days)
UPPER HAND
SELF-IMPROVEMENT
authenticity to what your speech together and folding the other
and people want to believe you. three), and is also known as the
tiny dialectic. This gesture is used
a lot by academics. It is associat-
HAND GESTURES THAT MAKE YOU LOOK INTELLIGENT SLAP BACKHAND ed with thinkers and it is in a
You must have no- way telling the crowd that they
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ords and some hand movements ticed this gesture need to take you seriously be-
thoughts and gestures that you when some people cause you are saying something
and try to convey care and trust. make you must keep in mind are there for a lecture they will need to know later.
look smart in order to appear or there is a discussion
THE FIST BUMP indeed but many do not realise intelligent. going on. When
This might not qualify as a the power of gestures. The way PALMS DOWN
handshake, but it indicates that you move your hands while This gesture is what you need when
the person considers you a friend speaking says a lot about your you are showing that you know
or is trying to create friendly personality. In face-to-face meet- what you are saying. Your audience
rapport with you. Doing a fist bump ings, our brains process the con- you make can have complete confidence in
is way of expressing chemistry and tinual cascade of nonverbal cues this gesture, you are tak- you and believe what you are say-
pleasant bonding. that we use as the basis for build- en as the leader stressing ing at that moment. Palms down is
Now, whenever ing trust. Face-to-face interac- CIRCLING on a point. a worldwide speaking gesture used
you shake hands tion is information-rich as we YOUR HAND to “hold down” an idea or “calm
with anyone, try are constantly getting non-ver- When you move your down” the mood of an audience.
interpreting what bal cues that help us under- hand counterclockwise, PICK A NUANCE While palm-up conveys submission,
is the person stand the meaning behind the but in small movements This is the hand gesture palm-down coveys authority. It’s a
actually words better. From vocal tone, while addressing an au- you make when you are good gesture to be used when you
thinking pacing, facial expressions, dience, people tend to take picking up something are in a superior position but avoid
about. TNN hand gestures, etc, we literal- more interest in what you small (by pinching the using it with superiors or even
ly get the message. Here are are saying. It adds more thumb and index finger strangers. TNN
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FAMILY TIME
TO DO LIST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army,
lies in loyalty to each other.”
MARIO PUZO
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Read each other’s
favourite books

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What better way
Share to get a peek into
Introduce her to your
Y
our mother and you share a unique bond. each other’s
She cares for you, nurtures you and anecdotes and worlds? You will
guides you throughout your life. But, secrets you’d kept from kind of music both gain better in-
maybe you haven’t been spending a lot of time her as a child You’ve grown up listening to her kind of music sights and form deeper
exclusively with your mother these days. It playing in the house, and they will always re- bonds. Adding another

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could be exam season, or maybe, you are too As a child you had to watch your main a fond part of your childhood memo- author to your

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busy sorting out your study routine after the step around the rules that ries. But it’s time your mother had a favourites list is just a
schools opened after lockdown. Whatever be the adults set for you. But looking chance to connect with your taste in music bonus.
reason, here are a few activities that will help back, you may find some of the too. Go on, teach
you bond with your mom better, and also put things that you hid from your her something
both of your minds at ease. In trying times, parents turn out to be quite hilari- about pop stars
these bonding exercises may be the best gift for ous. Spill the beans on your silly of your genera-
your mom – and yourself. little secrets. She might sur- tion and watch
prise you with a few of her reaction.
Grab some popcorn and have a her own
movie marathon TELL US MORE
There’s something about movie and
popcorn that just feels right. Find
Go How do you like to spend time with your
movies that you both enjoy on a shopping mother? Share your list with us at

1 Relive the old times with

and forget about the rest of spree together toinie175@gmail.com (Do not exceed 100
the world for a couple of
hours. Promise mom to Hands down, your
the household favourite games words). You can take some tips from the

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writing prompt given under

finish your homework (or re- mother’s tastes and im-
vision work) the evening pri- peccable style can give
or. any fashionista a run
for her money. Besides,
How about a lunch date
Taking an hour out from your
who could possibly be a
more supportive and
honest shopping
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Every family has a favourite game. Be it Ludo,
Snakes and Ladders, Antakshari or Dumb Cha-
rades – if you enjoyed it as a child, chances are WRITING PROMPT
you’ll have even more fun as grown ups.
Pull out the dusty old family albums and
1 Start by listing out a few of your favourite
things.

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busy study schedule is not as
difficult as it seems initially. Let
buddy?
take a trip down memory lane 2 Write about how these activities will help you
connect better with your mother.

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a sumptous meal in a pleasant place Old really is gold. Now that you’re grown up enough to un-
be a breath of fresh air in your humdrum
lives. Not having to cook before and clearing up after
derstand your family better, you’ll be amazed at how much
you’d missed when you’d looked at these photographs earlier!
3 End with how you would like to spend time with
your father (which we will carry next week).
is an added bonus for your mother.

HEALTHY HABITS FOR FAMILY RELAX AND MEDITATE

Here are 4 ways to improve your attention span.

FOLLOW ‘G-BOMBS’ Ways to SET SOME TIME TO MEDITATE

Not many people know that meditation can be

FOR HEALTHY LIFE increase a great way to boost attention in both kids and
adults. Even if you meditate for only 10 min-
utes every day, you can largely enhance your
attention skills. You can involve your parents
in this activity too.

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ndia is reporting increas-
ing cases of dengue and flu
your PLAY FOCUS GAMES

attention
infections. Amid this sea-
son, it is essential to monitor Parents can play different kinds of focus games with
our eating habits and make their children to boost attention and focus. Current-
sure that we consume nourish- ly, there are many games in the market that have
ing food. Food Revolution ex- been specifically designed to build and strengthen

pert Dr Joel Fuhrman came up
with the acronym ‘G-BOMBS’,
which refers to plant-based
foods we should eat for health
and happiness.
These are anti-cancer, anti-
diabetic, and health-promoting
foods that are effective at pre-
venting chronic diseases, and
promoting longevity.
WHAT ARE GBOMBS?
G – GREENS
Raw leafy greens are packed with
nutrients. Green veggies contain
substances that protect our blood
vessels and are associated with a re-
duced risk of diabetes. Leafy greens
are also the most nutrient-dense
foods.
TIP FOR MOM: Tell her that while
span
B – BEANS
Beans are a powerhouse of nutri-
tion and the most nutrient-dense
carbohydrate source. They are anti-
diabetes and weight-loss food, and
have a stabilising effect on blood
sugar. They contain soluble fibre
which lowers cholesterol levels.
DID YOU KNOW: Eating beans,
T
he fast-paced world that
we live in is replete with
various kinds of distrac-
tions. Every day, we are exposed
to a vast amount of information
that overwhelms our brain and
splinters our attention in so
many directions that it becomes
hard to focus on one thing.
Have you experienced how
several times your focus shifts
from one thing to the other?
While it is a known fact that
children’s attention span is
much shorter than adults, atten-
tion also varies from child to
child. Attention is usually gov-
erned by several factors, like
your capability to focus for longer periods by work-
ing on your concentration level. Crossword puzzles,
jigsaw puzzles and card games are some of the good
HAVE A REGULAR SLEEP SCHEDULE options.
Sleep deprivation is often one of the most com-
MANAGE TV TIME
mon causes of attention deficit in children.
Disturbed sleep cycles often lead to hyperactiv- It is extremely
ity, emotional issues, and withdrawal. A con- important to
sistent bedtime routine, apart from relaxing manage the
and keeping yourself healthy, also instils a amount of
sense of routine in your life. An adequate time you are
amount of sleep improves attention, behav- spending
iour, learning, memory, and overall mental watching tele-
and physical health. vision. Setting
a fixed and
limited time to
watch TV will
lead to devel-
oping a good habit and a sense of routine that you
can stick to. Excessive consumption of television of-
ten leads to learning difficulties in
school, attention problems,
LESSONS 101 hyperactivity and be-

cooking green vegetables, she
should not overcook them as they
lose much of their properties due to
the high heat.
TALK TO YOUR
peas or lentils at least twice a week your emotional health, the havioural issues.
provides protection against cancer. events that have occurred or are
occurring around you, biological
factors like being hungry,

PARENTS ABOUT:
sleepy, or tired, age, famil-
iarity, individual interest
O– ONIONS in the topic, learning
Onions, along with leeks, garlic etc., disabilities, mood,

RISE IN MYOPIA CASES

are a part of the allium family of cognitive abili-
vegetables, which have beneficial ef- ties etc.
fects on the cardiovascular and im-
mune systems. They have anti-dia-
betic and anti-cancer effects on the
body.
TIP FOR DAD: Studies have found

T
that increased consumption of alli- he pandemic had an ad-
um vegetables is associated with a verse effect on our men-
lower risk of gastric and prostate tal and physical well-be-
cancers. ing. From quarantine to
online schools, we move
past every trouble intro- THE SOLUTION

M – MUSHROOMS
Consuming mushrooms regularly is
associated with decreased risk of
breast, stomach, and colorectal can-
cers. A Chinese study found that
women who ate at least 10 grams of
fresh mushrooms each day had a
64% decreased risk of breast cancer.
NOTE: Keep in mind that mush-
rooms should only be eaten cooked.
Do not eat wild mushrooms as they
can be poisonous.
B – BERRIES
Berries — blueberries, strawber-
ries and blackberries — are super-
foods. They are delicious to eat
and are low in sugar and high in
nutrients. They come in vibrant
colours and are full of antioxi-
dants, including flavonoids and
antioxidant vitamins.
POINT: Berries are an excellent
food for the brain as they improve
our motor coordination and
memory.
S – SEEDS
Seeds and nuts contain healthy fats
and are rich in micronutrients, in-
cluding minerals and antioxidants.
Seeds are abundant in trace miner-
als and higher in protein count
than nuts, and each kind of seed
has its unique nutritional value.
FOR EXAMPLE: Flax, chia, and
hemp seeds are rich sources of
healthy omega-3 fats.
N
duced by COVID-19. Howev- ow that everybody is out of
er, the one physical strain, their houses and attending
everyone went through was school offline, we should try
eye strain. Undoubtedly, lock- to spend less time on screens. Limit-
down forced us to sit in front of ing screen time, ensuring a healthy
a screen for hours. Multiple stud- diet, proper exposure to sunlight
ies have reported that due to in- and focusing on eye health (by mak-
creased screen time and harmful ing regular eye check appoint-
effects of blue rays, digital eye ments) are all crucial for your well-
strain cases has increased mani- being, and for your parents.
fold.
To understand the impact of
screen time on us as well as our par-
ents, we spoke to a leading eye sur-
geon and ophthalmologist Dr Rushad Shroff.
He says, “Children, and even adults, have re-
ported increased watering, redness, and irri-
tation in the eyes during the pandemic. There
is an increase in myopia among children. Since
there is less exposure to sunlight, children are
coming to us with refractive disorders.”
SLOWING THE DAMAGE lead to development and speech delays. It tends every 20 minutes, you take a 20-second break
Talking about the impact of increased to reduce their attention span and affects so- and look 20 feet away.
screen time on the eyes, Dr Shroff says, cialising pattern.”
“Children who are attending classes on- Dr Shroff recommends children, as well as
line clearly have no escape, but there are adults, ensure they have proper lighting com-
PROPER NOURISHMENT
certain things that parents can do to ing from behind them while using a screen; also Dr Shroff recommends a healthy nutritional
minimise the harm. They need to un- their monitors should not have bright light, it diet. Omega 3 fatty acids help greatly in treat-
derstand that smaller and brighter should be medium. They should use blue light ing dry eyes. “Take two teaspoons of flaxseed
screens are bad. They should make filters to prevent damage to the eyes. every day; fish is also a healthy addition to the
the children sit in a bright room, He also recommends using bigger fonts to diet. Children should have a Vitamin A-rich
preferably with a desktop or a lap- avoid eye strain. Since your parents are still diet and adults should be careful about their
top.” He added, “Screen de- spending over 7 hours on screen, you must en- Vitamin D and B12 levels – people can focus on
pendence at an early age can courage them to follow the 20-20-20 rule where eating soya, pulses, green leafy vegetables.”

Roger Federer never let ‘em see him sweat
H
e played tennis in a style that only rarely
betrayed the effort behind the masterful
serving,the rare-in-its-day attacking and
the flawless footwork.He was not one to
grunt loudly on shots or celebrate wildly
after them.The way he wielded a racket helped him to
win,and win a lot,to the tune of20 Grand Slam cham-
pionships across a 15-year stretch.It gave him 103
tournament titles,plus a Davis Cup trophy and
Olympic medals for Switzerland.It ensured he spent
week after week at No.1 in rankings.It helped him
avoid serious injuries for so long and achieve the con-
sistent excellence he prized.
Tantrum kid to ambassador
It is a loss for tennis,to be sure,and a loss for the
sports world.Tennis will miss Federer,the player.And
Federer,the statesman and ambassador who spoke
several languages.And the global pitchman who
brought his sport to places all over the world that did-
n’t even have tournaments.Once a tantrum-throwing
kid on and offthe court (overturning a chess table
when losing to his father),he mellowed down and car-
ried himselfwith utmost grace over the years.He
earned his right to became the greatest ambassador of
his sport.
Defying boundries of age
Federer has been playing and winning well past an
age that is customary in tennis,to the point that his
two sets oftwins,now aged 13 and 8,eventually were
able to be present in courtside guest boxes.He retu-
rned after knee surgery in 2016,the first significant
absence ofhis career,and used a larger racket head
and a rebuilt backhand to win his last three Slams.
Longevity across generations
When it came to defining success,Federer cared about
longevity as much as his trophies.He was proud offac-
ing —and defeating —stars from an earlier genera-
tion (Sampras and Andre Agassi);from his own gener-
ation (Andy Roddick,Lleyton Hewitt,Marat Safin);
next-gen players (Rafael Nadal,Novak Djokovic,Andy
Murray,Stan Wawrinka);and from the current crop
(Daniil Medvedev,Stefanos Tsitsipas).He chased the
first group,dominated the second,duelled with the
third and set an example for the fourth.
Tantalising match-ups
Federer put together unprecedented stretches ofelite
play,appearing in 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals
(and 18 of19),23 semi-finals and 36 quarter finals in
a row.His contests against Nadal,now 36,and
Djokovic,35,were tantalising match-ups against a
backdrop ofdiffering ways ofplay and contrast-
ing personalities.“I was lucky enough to play so
many epic matches that I will never forget,”
Federer wrote in his goodbye post to his com-
petitors.“We battled fairly,with passion and
intensity,We pushed each other,and together we
took tennis to new levels,”he said.
Slow starter
Predicted to be a star from the time he won the
Wimbledon junior title as a teenager,and built
on when he stunned Sampras in the fourth
round in 2001,it took Federer a little time to get
pointed in the right direction:He did not win a
quarter final match in his first 16 Grand Slam
appearances.Soon there was concern:Might
Federer not quite be as good as he,and others,
thought? But when he claimed his first
Grand Slam title at Wimbledon – offhe went.
“There was pressure from all sides;also
from myself.I wanted to do better in Slams.
It’s an absolute dream for me.I was always
joking around when I was a boy:I’m going
to win this,”said Federer.
Never leaving
Ifanyone worried that Federer is gone for
good,one ofthose athletes who wants to
disappear after the playing days are done,
he concluded his farewell note with these
words:“To the game oftennis:I love you
and will never leave you.” AP
Quotes.....
Federer... is the most beauti-
ful man to watch play tennis.
The most beautiful I’ve ever
seen play. His movement,
combined with the artistry,
his racket, the look, he’s
got everything going.
- John McEnroe,
former tennis player
Roger, it’s hard to see this day and put
into words all that we’ve shared in this
sport together. Over a decade of
incredible moments and battles to
think back on. Your career has set the
tone for what it means to achieve excel-
lence and lead with integrity and poise.
It’s an honour to know you on and off the
court, and for many more years to come.
- Novak Djokovic,
tennis player
There won’t be anybody like him. There
will be people who will win more tourna-
ments or will have more Grand Slams.
There will always be a new No. 1. There
will always be someone holding a trophy
up. But no one has had such a big
impact and will continue to
have such a big impact.
- Tony Godsick,
Federer’s agent
since 2005
“The mark of great sportsmen is not how good they are
at their best, but how good they are at their worst.”
Martina Navratilova, former tennis player
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
THE KING
FEDERER’S TEN LANDMARK MATCHES
2001 WIMBLEDON VICTORY OVER SAMPRAS
BOWS OUT
A 19-year-old Federer announced himselfto the world by ending
Pete Sampras’s 31-match winning streak at Wimbledon in the
fourth round.
2003 WIMBLEDON FINAL AGAINST PHILIPPOUSSIS
Federer defeated towering Australian Mark Philippoussis to win
OF TENNIS
his first Grand Slam title,becoming the first Swiss men’s singles
champion at the tournament.
2004 US OPEN FINAL AGAINST HEWITT
Federer thrashed Australian Lleyton Hewitt 6-0 7-6(3) 6-0 in
the final for his first US Open title.His victory at Flushing
Meadows came after triumphs at the Australian Open and
Wimbledon,making him the first man since Mats Wilander
“Every time people write me off, or try to write me off, I’m able to bounce back,” Roger Federer had in 1988 to win three majors in a season.
once said in an interview. Last week, just past his 41st birthday, the legendary Swiss tennis player
announced there would be no more comebacks. The 41-year-old has struggled with a knee injury for 2008 WIMBLEDON FINAL AGAINST NADAL
the past three years that has restricted him to only three of the 11 Grand Slams staged since the Rafael Nadal ended Federer’s bid for a sixth straight Wimble-
start of 2020. The Laver Cup would be his last tournament before retiring from competitive don title with a 6-4 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(8) 9-7 victory in a final that last-
ed nearly five hours.
tennis. A look at his achievements and accolades…
There were two rain interruptions and the contest finished in fad-
ing light,bringing to an end Federer’s streak of65 straight wins
at Wimbledon and his hopes ofsurpassing Bjorn Borg’s five con-
secutive titles.
2009 AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL AGAINST NADAL
Nadal denied Federer a record-equalling 14th Grand Slam singles
crown at the Australian Open with a 7-5 3-6 7-6(3) 3-6 6-2 victory in
a pulsating final on the blue hardcourt in Melbourne.
2009 FRENCH OPEN FINAL WIN AGAINST SODERLING
Federer lifted the trophy at Roland Garros for the first time after
defeating Robin Soderling 6-1 7-6(1) 6-4.The Swiss had lost three con-
secutive finals to Nadal at the claycourt Grand Slam before facing
Soderling,who had helpfully ousted the Spaniard in the fourth round.
With the win,Federer completed the career Grand Slam and
equalled Sampras’s record of14 major crowns.
2014 WIMBLEDON FINAL AGAINST DJOKOVIC
Federer was denied a record eighth Wimbledon title when Djokovic
defeated him 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 in a gripping final at the All Eng-
land Club.In a stirring fightback,the Swiss forced a fifth set after
trailing 5-2 in the fourth but could not make it count in the end.
2017 AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL AGAINST NADAL
Returning from a six-month injury layoff,Federer clinched his first
Grand Slam title in four and a halfyears with a thrilling 6-4 3-6 6-
1 3-6 6-3 win over Nadal.
At 35,Federer became the oldest player to claim a major title since
Australia’s Ken Rosewall won at Melbourne Park in 1972 at the age
of37.
2018 AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL AGAINST CILIC
Six months after defeating Marin Cilic in the Wimbledon
final,Federer beat the Croat again to claim a sixth Aus-
tralian Open title.
He became only the fourth player after Margaret
Court,Serena Williams and Steffi Graf,to win
20 or more Grand Slam singles titles,while also
equalling Rod Laver’s record offour majors af-
ter the age of30.
2019 WIMBLEDON FINAL
AGAINST DJOKOVIC
Federer had two championship points on his
serve but still lost 7-6(5) 1-6 7-6(4) 4-6 13-12(3) in a
tiebreaker after the longest singles final in Wimble-
don history.It was to be his last Grand Slam final.
RECORDS
Roger Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles,
third to Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (21).
He has won 8 Wimbledon titles,an all-time record.
Photo: AFP
Photo: REUTERS
TRIVIA
This file combination of photo created on July 16, 2017 shows Switzerland’s
Federer is nicknamed King Roger, Roger Federer holding up the Wimbledon Championships trophy after winning
the Federer Express (shortened each of his eight men’s singles titles at The All England Tennis Club, in
to Fed Express or FedEx), the Wimbledon, southwest London, in (top L-R) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
Swiss Maestro or just Maestro (bottom L-R) 2007, 2009, 2012 and July 16, 2017.
Federer served as a ball boy One ofeight men to have won a career Grand Slam
at his hometown Basel (winning all four Grand Slams at least once).Has 105 career
tournament, the Swiss Indoors, wins at Wimbledon and 102 career wins at the Australian Open.
in 1992 and 1993 One offour players to have won a career Grand Slam on three
different surfaces, hard,grass and clay courts.
He had a special jacket with a
gold “15” on it to don right there Has won 24 tour-level finals in a row,which includes five at
on Centre Court after winning Grand Slams,two ATP Finals and seven at Masters 1000 events.
Wimbledon in 2009, when he
Only player to win two different majors five years in a row each.
broke Pete Sampras’ men’s mark
of 14 career major trophies Held world No.1 spot in ATP rankings for a record 310 weeks.
In 2003, he established the Was selected by fellow players as winner ofthe Stefan Edberg
Roger Federer Foundation to Sportsmanship Award 13 times (2004-2009,2011-2017).
help disadvantaged children and
As ofNovember 2020,Roger Federer holds the world’s second
to promote their access to
highest number of Guinness World Records within one
education and sports discipline.