Aastha

Hi kids,
A good response has been received by us on this week’s theme. Indeed, those who have to do the typing for the children have complained and asked us not to give such ‘popular’ or ‘easy’ themes. The truth is, when one gets into the habit of expressing oneself, it gets addictive, gives one a real ‘lift’ if it is done well. So, I can only encourage you to keep writing, painting, etc.
Next week’s theme is ‘Our Elders’. There are old people all around us. Write in what you feel about them.
See ya

The person i admire the most

By Arti, (VIII), Him Jyoti School
The person I admire the most
Is the one who convinced me to walk
The path of truth and justice;
Who woke me up from the edges of darkness,
So that I can meet the brightness;
Who made me realize the importance of life
And encouraged me to live it side by side
Who forced me to walk on the thorns,
So that I can tackle any problems.
Who burns my anger,
Before it burns me
Who taught me to feel the pain,
So that I’ll never have it again.
Who made everything easy for me,
So that I can live the rest of my life easily;
Who always encouraged me
To move forward
And that person is my
MOTHER!

"The queen of magic"

By Vikramaditya Bhatnagar, (VII)
St. Joseph's Academy

Every person has his own star, own celebrity, own person of dearms.The same topic may occur different to everyone. And as for me it is the one and only J.K Rowling.
This person is an author; a novelist, actually, and today she is the 2nd richest female entertainer in the world. She is famous for her fictional set of books on magic, the ‘Harry Potter’ series. The set consists of 7 books. Even movies are being made up of the books. Otherwise they are- The Philosopher’s stone, The Chamber of Secerts,The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and the Deathly Hollows, was released in the bookstalls recently last year. Till now, the movies till the 6th part, the half blood prince, have been made. This movie was in cinemas on the sixteen of July. The movie of the 7th part will be spilt into 2 films.J.K.Rowling, before writing those books, was unemployed and not- so- rich... She had a talent for writing, because she had written her first story. When she was six about a rabbit named Rabbit! So, she started writing the Harry Potter books.
When people asked her about how the idea came to her, she said that once, while she was taking a train from king’s Cross Station," Harry Potter entered my mind fully formed ".As she boarded the train, other characters also started taking shape. As a matter of fact, even in the book, Harry Potter comes to king’s cross station to catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform Nine and Three Quarters!!!
J.K.Rowling wrote the first 6 books without any problem; that was not the hard part. The hard part was finding the publisher for the book. Most people thought her idea to be crazy and turned her down. Finally, Bloomsbury agreed to print one of her books. The books were sold like hot cakes. this was her first book the Philosopher’s stone, and got the 1997 ‘Gold Award’ in the ‘Age 9 to 11’ categorie.Bloomsberry happily agreed to print the rest of her books too, in the ages to come.
I like J.K.Rowling because she inspired me to write. Right now, I am just a junior artist, but someday, I hope I will be a novelist as good as her. I just hope I will.
Let me share a secret with you- DanielleRadcliffe [the actor staring Harry in the films], J.K.Rowling, and Harry Potter share the same birth day-31st July.
MISCHEIF MANAGED!!

My Best Person

By Vaishali Rawat, (VIII),
Him Jyoti School
I am an unlucky girl haven’t seen the smile of one whom I praise
But had seen only passing through a dire stage
Her smile warms up my heart
She is a magnificent and loving creation of
God’s art
She is a part of my life
Who has played an important role
Telling about her my tears role
She has seen me creeping on the ground
And has seen me scattering mud all around
I see her face every night
From the window her gorgeous sight
Shining on the moon
But it vanishes very soon
Her lullaby makes me sleep
Then I get lost in great depth
Of stories of fairy tales
And watch valleys and vales
Feeding me with all my need
She is really a woman indeed
She is my inspiration
And all my dedication
And this is my aspiration
That in difficult moments she may never suffer
And the word that I utter was "MAA"
You are the best

Are Gandhiji’s teachings still relevant today?

By the students of Summer Valley School

Yes, his teachings are still relevant. Non-violence and satyagraha were his two important teachings. If we follow the path of truth, we will never deviate from the right path.
(Aishwarya Singhal)
Yes. Even today, we can conquer any difficulty and adversity by following his teachings. He and his teachings are respected the world over. (Avni Singh)
Yes, because we should follow his principles of peace and non-violence if we are to build a strong India.
(Nidhi Pundir)
Yes, but only upto a certain extent. (Karnika Deo)
Yes, they are all the more relevant in today’s world that is rocked by violence and bloodshed. (Swati Pant)
Yes, a lot of people still find his teachings to be relevant and follow them. (Rajeshwari Panwar)
Yes, his teachings will always be relevant. They can never become obsolete. (Shivani Jaguri)
Yes, his teachings will always help us to be good human beings and strive for whatever we want.
(Unnati Nautiyal)
Yes, we can definitely make this world a better place to live in if we follow the path of peace, tolerance and non-violence. (Pranchita Tiwari)
Yes, because his principles of ‘ahimsa’, ‘satyagrah’, speaking the truth will always be the guiding light for people around the world. (Shria Bhatia)
Yes, to some extent.
(Aditi Singh)
If everyone follows Gandhi Ji’s teachings of peace and non-discrimination, this world will certainly be a better place. (Kalyani Gupta)
Gandhi Ji’s teachings of peace, truthfulness and non-violence will help us lead a peaceful and happy life. (Apoorva)
No, because today one can only stand for oneself.
(Mehek Kala)
No, because today nothing can be gained without an agitation. (Yagya Dalakoti)
No, because the world has changed a lot and no one has the patience or the inclination to follow the teachings of Gandhi Ji. (Shaista Khan)
Most people do not find his teachings to be relevant today because there is so much corruption, violence and hatred in today’s world.
(Shabnam Yasmin Choudhury)
In today’s world, there is no sympathy for others. Everyone is concerned only about himself. If we follow the Gandhian teachings, we will be swallowed by others.
(Pooja Mittal)
No. Now-a-days, who has the guts or the patience to turn the other cheek when someone slaps you on one? (Priyanka Rana)
No. There is so much corruption, hatred and violence everywhere now-a-days. Who has the time for his teachings? (Aparna Bartwal)
No. Most people today are interested in self aggrandizement than in being patriotic and do not believe in Gandhi Ji’s teachings. (Shreya Kandari)
No. One cannot get anything today without agitating for it.
(Vidhika Bhardwaj)
No, because his methods of solving problems are too time-consuming and no one has the patience or the time to follow them. (Rhythm Dua)
No, because had they been relevant, there wouldn’t have been so much of violence and terrorism. (Pragya Saklani)
No, because now-a-days if one does not fight for one’s rights, one is considered to be a weakling and does not get anything. (Saumya Khanduri)
No. Today’s world is very different from the world in which Gandhi Ji lived.
(Shweta Sirohi)
Very few people follow the path of peace and peaceful protests now-a-days. (Beenu Virmani)
In today’s world one has to be aggressive and fight for one’s rights if one is to survive in this world. (Sugandha Khaitan)
Today, most people do not practice speaking the truth and non-violence. (Supriya Bhadri)
In today’s harsh and cruel world, we cannot always follow the path of ‘ahimsa’. We have to resort to force to defend ourselves.
(Diya Tripathi)
No, because today’s generation is following the western culture and is least interested in leading a disciplined life.
(Alisha Maindoliya)
In today’s world where anyone can easily procure a gun or a bomb, there is no scope for ‘ahimsa’. (Sakshi Mamgain)
Yes. Instead of erecting his statues in public places and putting up his photographs, we should follow his teachings if we are to change for the better.
(Rashmika Das)
His teachings will not work today because no one is interested in following them. (Sukriti Uniyal)
Yes. His teachings are all the more relevant today. Even the President of America believes so.
(Vidhi Khimal)
Yes. An argument can never settle an argument; only peace will.
(Navodita Kandari)
Yes. His teachings were not for a particular time or generation but were based on basic truths of life which will be always relevant.
(Garima Panwar)
Yes. Discrimination and violence should not prevail in our society. Man has to live in peace and harmony to survive. (Shivanshi Chamoli)

By Sonam & Bhawana, (VIII) Him Jyoti School

Precious Mother

By Akash Joshi, (V)
John martyn Memorial School

The person I like the most is my mother. She is very special. Her name is Pushpa and she is a housewife. She cooks very delicious food. Whenever I have any problem she solves it. She takes good care of me and supports me always. She behaves very well with others too. She has also a very strong and good character. I hope I can be like her when I grow up.

The Person I Like The Most

By Bhawana Samant, (VIII)
Him Jyoti School

Out of all the people I know, I like my mother the best. She is a woman with a very cool and sweet temperament. I have never seen her getting angry. She presents a smiling face to everyone. Her smile allows her to make her place in everyone’s heart. She remains cheerful under all circumstances. She is as patient as a man and cheerful as a child. She is always calm and quiet. She seldom allows anything to disturb her peace of mind. She has very pleasing habits. She is respectful, polite, kind and courteous to all. She is most unselfish and sincere. These qualities are very rare to find and have endeared her towards all who she has anything to do with. I make every effort to follow her footsteps. I look upon my mother as a mentor, friend, philosopher and guide.

There is no one like them

By Rajat Tiwari, (VII-C)
Army School, Birpur
I love my father,
Like him, there is no one other
I love my mother,
Who always say ‘I Care’.
I love my brother,
Who is a great helper.
I love my Sister,
She always draws my picture.
I love my teacher,
Who is the best preacher
I love them all
Because they lift me, whenever I fall.

Lessons from a race...

By Aishwarya Sharma, (XII), CJM

I just became a part of a strenuous physical exercise that left me impacted mentally. It just served as an eye opener and I was home to some useful realities. As I ran my school marathon, amidst the commotion and the chaos, I discovered some great truths of life. As my entire school mostly including excited teenagers ready to run for fun.
As my young friends thronged in large numbers, I noticed how situations changed as the marathon proceeded its course. Friends were separated, new partners made, and while in the beginning, each one held each other’s hand, this scene gradually disappeared. Life’s like that! We meet so many people in the course of our life’s journey, we meet myriad individuals, but when life becomes a big race, we lose out on them. Because everyone wants to reach first to their cherished destinations, so we need to accept the fact that people with us might not be with us in the times to come. But when people lost their partners, they found new ones. There is thus a redeeming hope that we find company, we find new and nice people in the course of our lives.
A number of girls were pushing each other while running; each one trying to overtake each other to vie for the top notch. In the same way, competition, and a constant drive to move forward urges us to move towards crab mentality and the habit of pulling each other down for their own progress. But the ones, who surpass all these forces, are the ones who actually win the race and emerge victorious in the challenging journey of life. There are a thousand obstacles meant to be overcome in order to complete the race. The traffic, the boulders, the bumps and nicks have to be dealt with stoically. That’s the essence of life’s journey.
Many girls were running briskly but were getting easily exhausted. They had the speed but no drive to maintain their speed and energy levels. It’s not just the speed that matters, the stamina does too. One may achieve success fast, but maintaining that success and glory is the real challenge and the one who learns to do it is the real victor. Everyone has speed; few have stamina to move on despite difficulties and challenges.
Girls were falling off, hurting themselves, getting twists in their limbs, but no one ever complained. No one gave up the race or called it quit. No matter how many problems and unpleasant experiences come our way, one has to keep running, and keep moving on until we complete the race, until we just keep going, keep pulsating towards our aspirations and goals.
To sum it up, we can learn so much from life’s experiences and ordeals everyday. Every difficulty can be overcome bravely if we hold on to our pedestals and our values. No matter how much we have to persevere, no matter how many difficulties come our way. Life’s a big race; we all have to run, we all have to complete the finishing line, we all have to be persistent, and learn to keep our spirits going!!

God of cricket…..!!

By Vimal Kapoor

One person who has truly made all the Indian’s proud needs no introduction, he is a regular visitor to ‘Mussoorie’ and stays at sisters bazaar in ‘Landaur’, he really loves ‘Uttarakhand’ but hates all the bowlers or rather bowlers are in awe of him, did you guess who he is? No need to guess the person who when starts batting, everyone stops other activity and watches it delightfully. No need to guess the person whom the world calls "Master Blaster", who absolutely destroyed many and have set his own records those others, can only imagine of!
Sachin Tendulkar is one of the greatest players ever born in world, who played more than 400 ODIs & 44 centuries, besides 42 test centuries, and holds maximum ‘man of the match (58) awards. He is the youngest man ever to play 100 test matches for India. !
With eyes on ball, powerful hands, perfect footwork and great timing, lightning fast reaction, Sachin Tendulkar is a batsman who can play almost any ball and send it across the boundary lines. Almost any shot, right from cover drives, straight drives, mid-on, mid-off, mid-wicket, square leg, gully, reverse sweep, pull, hook played by this great batsman is a spectacular moment to watch. His cracking shot and the sound that is created when his bat makes a perfect contact with the ball kissing it and dispatching it to the boundary, has made his fans go fanatical.
Sachin has reached a level in cricket world which very few cricketers can attain in their lives. Sachin has passed and set many records, he has records for maximum centuries in Tests that surpasses the records set by legendry ‘Sunil Gavaskar’, maximum runs in ODIs, he became only the third person to cross 1000 runs in World Cup Cricket, he has a record of maximum records ever made by any Indian in ODIs, he has passed Desmond Haynes’s record of most centuries in ODIs, has a record of having maximum number of runs in a single season and there are many more things that Sachin Tendulkar has achieved.
Sachin Tendulkar is not only a great batsman; he is a man with great ethics and rules as well. Sachin is a very polite and soft spoken player in Indian team, who is always ready to learn and share knowledge. No one can forget the sportsman spirit he showed when in England during the World Cup, hearing of the death of his father, he flew to India and was back on his duty for the next match with Kenya scoring unbeaten 140 runs and navigating India to next stage. After the disastrous tour of Australia, Sachin announced that he was taking moral responsibility for the team’s performance and resigning the captaincy. He never liked pressure on himself and is happy playing as a player instead of playing as a captain, he always believed in reality. He always tries to live up to his own expectations and set targets which are achievable and try and live up to that. Sachin has conquered every match he has played one or another way, he almost destroyed attacks of any bowler in cricketing world. He became nightmare for world champions (Australia) and their ace bowlers like Shane Warne, who used to see Sachin sending his balls out of stadium along with him in his dreams, Sachin smashed and brought almost every bowler to level of frustration, not even a single bowler from Pakistan could dominate Sachin. Almost any bowler is massacred by the little master blaster.
When he made his debut almost two decades ago as a gawky teenager, in 1989, Kapil Dev smilingly said that we have a teammate who does not need to shave every morning, in his very first match legendry Imran Khan said that he is going to break every record of the game.
The way he has conducted himself despite reaching dizzy success, he is a role model not only for me but millions around the world, keep going Sachin!!
Little known facts:
He can write with both hands.
Most dismissal’s at 99 (I am sure he is not proud of this record)
He shops at mall road, Mussoorie, unnoticed wearing hood and large goggles.
When Sunil Gavaskar made hid debut, Sachin was not even born. Scored more than 1000 runs in a year 7 times.
Has maximum sponsorships by a cricketer in the world.
He scored a ‘Duck’ in his first ODI against Pak.
His childhood hero- Tennis player ‘John McEnroe’
Once match refree Mike Dennis accused him (wrongly) of ‘ball tampering’.
World champion racer ‘Michael Schumacher’ gave him a red ‘Ferrari’

Mother

By Jyoti Shah, (X), Him Jyoti School
I asked God for a rose and He gave me a garden, I asked God for a drop of water and he gave me an ocean, I asked God for an angel and he gave me a Mother. I want to thank God for sending me a mother who cares for me and has always stood by my side whenever I have needed her. More than being a nice person she is a great human being. Without her my life is incomplete.
My life is like a burning candle which she puts her hands around and kindles. She is God’s gift to me which will remain with me loving and nurturing me forever.

My Best Didi

By Sarita,(V),
Him Jyoti School
The person I love the most is my sister, Urmilla. She is so beautiful and good natured. Her favourite colour is sky blue. She enjoys playing Table Tennis and Badminton. Her dream is to go to Switzerland and study. I pray to God that he always leaves a smile on her face.
She always helps me out when I have a problem. I love my sister a lot and she will always remain my idol.

Education for all in India: Not an impossible dream

By Sneha Pande, (XI), CJM

What do you picturise when you think of the word India? Most of you would say unemployment, poverty, corruption, illiteracy. But I see beyond the horizon. I foresee India in all its glory. This is why when you ask me that education in India is an impossible dream, I instantaneously stand against it.
Kerala, a well known state of India, standing with a remarkable literacy rate of 92.83% is the best example of educational advancement, then why can’t every state of India be Kerala?
I very well acknowledge the fact that education to reach ‘all’; an overhaul has to happen on a large scale that can be undertaken only by an authority. Most of my friends would here speak of the widespread corruption and red tapism that our government is famous for, but we just cannot sit back and relax by making an making an excuse such as ‘the government does not do anything’.
Apart from this, there are quite a handful of young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs/ graduates who are gradually filtering this bad world of politics with the sole aim of making basic necessities such as education available to even the grass root level. I think all of us are aware that 21st July 2009 marked a remarkable day when the government introduced the Right to Education Bill which in August 2009 became an Act!Various NGOs like the Aarkay Education, Smile Foundation, & so on are working for the improvement of the education sector in India. Then, there are many incentive based education programmes, the most popular ones being the Midday Meals basically attracting the rural and not so well off people. Such incentives inspire those parents who are otherwise ignorant of the benefits of education to provide basic primary education to the young generation. Other examples like the imparting free education to the children of 6 to 14 years of age are another great step taken by the government.Scholarship programme at the local, state, and national level, various awareness programmes such as the Sarva Shiksha Mission, Street plays, etc., all contribute to a very promising future.
India today has her own iron and steel companies, we have our own news agencies, we have our own news agencies, and we have worked upon and improved upon so many fields which if we look back would have been impossible to even think about a few years back! Then why should we consider education an impossible dream?
The vivacious education sector has gradually evolved to fulfill the dreams of thousands of students aspiring to carve a niche for themselves in various streams.
I can proudly say that literacy rate has increased & so has the quality of education in India. We have certainly proved that impossible itself says I AM POSSIBLE!
A new dawn has already broken that promises to catapult India into the orbit of growth and property. Within a few years, an elaborate plan will be formulated that would result in public- private partnership in the field of education. This step would change the educational scenario of the country forever. Today, already small geographical pockets are turning into big educational hubs.
With this, I reach to the end of my argument emphatically concluding that education for all in India is certainly not an impossible dream! It would not be done in just a blink of an eye but it is certainly possible!

Nature

By Tyra Ranger,
Selaqui World School
The EARTH is green with nature,
Having humans, plants and creatures,
The beautiful blue sky,
The deep and dark woods,
Looking at them improves my mood,
The pretty and colorful flowers,
Growing with natural showers,
The moon glowing at night,
Scares away all my fright,
The tall and old trees,
Are the home of the birds and bees,
Who is the creator,
Of this beautiful nature…I wonder

By Mohini, Him Jyoti School

How is She?

By Vani Barmola, (VI)
Him Jyoti School
She is a gift of God
To express her there are no words
She looks like Rapunzel
She behaves like an angel
She looks like a rose
I like her nose
She has a pretty face
She works with a great pace
She is an idol of care
She runs as fast as a mare
She is as bright as the sun
Her activities are full of fun
Like her i have seen none
She is my best friend
She is so simple
When she smiles she gets a dimple
She is a fairy
She never gets angry
In my imagination
She is God’s best creation
Her voice has a spark of mountain stream
And it is as sweet as cream
She is very responsible
She is an intelligent girl
She is very active
Her smile is very effective
She is a beam of light
She is kind and polite
Her love for anyone can extend like wire
She is full of desires
She is a bird of love
She is as soft as dove
She is an idol pf beauty
She always completes her duties
She is as clear as crystal
Her handwriting is very beautiful
She is different
She art is excellent
Her sight is very pleasant
She teaches me honesty of poetry
She is an idol of purity
She burns like a candle
There is no situation which she cant handle
She is the glittering part of my life
Her brain is as sharp as a knife
She has a good nature
She is the best creature
Do you know who she is?
She is my elder sister, my di
East or west my di is the best

"Forgive me! I'm just a child!!"

By Vikramaditya Bhatnagar, (VII), St. Joseph's Academy

Hi! I’m Vikramaditya Bhatnagar, studying in class 7 of a good school, St. Joseph’s Academy, and enjoying all the luxuries of life. But it was on Friday, when I was reading ‘The Garhwal Post’ I realized that not everyone is as fortunate.
In Today’s world almost all countries encourage cruel act known as child labour. It is the illegal employment and slavery of poor children for wages. The families send their kids to work at a very young age. They don’t have enough money – I consider that fact, but they have gone too far when they send the child to work. These poor chaps have not been able to spend their childhood like the rest of us.These unfortunate children often have to do jobs that can take their lives. You may not know it, but do you have any idea how risky the job of a rag picker is? A few days after 26/11, a few rag picker children were killed by the explosions of bombs hidden in the dustbin.These little labourers sometimes work at factories. The hazardous gases cause headaches, deaths, unconsciousness, and even blindness. The fluids can cause skin infections as serious as cancer. The list of of such dangers is endless!
I agree that the list of ways to help these young fellows is even longer. But our brain goes ‘FIZZZTT’ when it comes to ways in which we can help them.Sure, a few of us may have some ideas, but would you actually do it? You may do it, but majority of us don’t help. This includes even me a few years back.
It’s all in our hands. Only we can help them. All that is needed is one small effort, and the others would come following in our tracks. Just remember .Neil Armstrong expressed this feeling in the quotation," it is just a few small steps for a man, but it is a GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND."

By Anuj Rana, (III-A), Olympus High School

Teenage

By Pragati Kandpal, (X), CJM
Drastic changes in life…
Which make you fall short of strength and all in might,
You seem to lose hope easily…
As you’re fed of the new thing you come across in life daily.
Courage and boldness seems to decrease,
And some of us start hating the word ‘please’,
Studies and parents are difficult to handle;
‘Cause they expect so much from us which is difficult to tangle.
Peer pressure somewhere makes you feel secure and strong,
But people take it all wrong…
You’re considered to be in bad company,
When you start spending some of the money.
Do’s and Don’t’s are so much taught,
That you get fed up and shout ‘it’s enough’;
It’s unbearable for all of us,
And then the effect is observed on our nerves.
You’re made to do left and right,
So that you’re under control and never fight;
Laugh less; concentrate more is the mantra you hear,
‘Cause the parents always live in some kind of fear.
Lectures, lectures, lectures everywhere,
You feel as if Hitler is back dictating here;
Lots of dramas and scenes everyday,
That you get tired and say ‘just pack up for the day’.
Gossips and stories between friends,
Are enjoyed by all, as they’re so much fun;
Discussing equations, sums in class is just a cool reason,
But the reality is not hidden, we all know it.
Cell phones, movies, fashion is what that’s ‘in’,
And if you’re interested in something else,
Then excuse me, you’ve committed a sin!
Exploring, trying new things is all what we like!
Cool parents, friendly teachers and best friends,
Is what we all need...
They are the one who form our pillars of support;
And with their help we prosper and attain full growth.
These are the years to fully enjoy,
No tensions at all;
‘Cause these years won’t ever come back in life,
So be happy being a teenager!

The Person I Admire the Most

By Nikita Joshi, (VIII), Him Jyoti School

In this world everyone admires someone. The person I admire the most is my father. He has many good qualities and a very good behavior. He is my inspiration. His words always touch the bottom of my heart. He plays lots of games with me and helps me with my studies. He brings many new things and books for me. He always tells me new stories and teaches me what to do and what not to do and the difference between right and wrong. He wants me to become a pilot. He is doing a lot for me to study in a good school like Him Jyoti. My father has told me to work hard so that I can become a good person like Governor Sir. My father is a source of strength for me and is always with me in every sphere of life. Without him my world is meaningless. My father is the best person in the world and by becoming a pilot I shall make his dream come true and make him proud. When I look at my father I feel God has come to help me. I shall always thank God for giving me a father like him. I love him very much and without him I shall die.

My most favourite person

y Aditya Bhutani, (VI-F)
St Joseph’s Academy

My most favourite person in this world is my dearest father. His name is Mr. Sanjay Bhutani, he is a business man, dealing in power tools. He is very hardworking, very intelligent and was a topper of our school.
He is very caring, almost a mother at heart. His heart is like butter, it melts as soon as I cry in front of him. He loves me too much and at the same time, controls me also.
He loves the mountains of Himalayas and is very fond of "Snow" He also loves to do trekking. He also plays cricket with me every Sunday. My father is a kind person, who loves to help needy and poor people.My father is my ideal. His love is my most valuable treasure. I love my father who is the greatest father in the world.

My inspiration

By Jyoti Arya, (X)
She’s no one but
A beautiful creation of God,
Sent down to Earth
To only distribute love……
I like her company as
She helps me to reach my destiny.
She’s my beautiful ‘barbie doll’
And for me she’s more than God!
She’s my soul
Who brought me into this world..
She’s my best friend
And her love has no end
She’s my – MOTHER!

My Brother

By Manisha Suyal, (X)

The person I like the most is neither very popular nor well known. But he is my source of inspiration – my elder brother. Though he is just 5 years older then me, he has always been my mentor and has always guided me. Without him I would be a ‘ship without a rudder’. He has been a successful apostle who has pointed me in the correct direction. My brother has always appreciated my qualities and I have gained in confidence because of this. What he has done for me I can never repay, but I can try and become the kind of person he wanted me to and develop into a good human being.

My father

By Nisha Semwal, (X)

My father does not have a great personality, but he’s the most generous, humble and caring man. He is the only person who supports me always. He enlightens me about the world and infuses me with curiosity and confidence. I learnt from him how to always work hard in spite of the hardships you may have to face. He guides me as only a great teacher can, cares for me and stands by my side. He is familiar with my every need and always concerned about me. He brightens my day with his voice, makes it fun filled with his laughter and warm with his love. He is everything in the world to me. He’s a great human being who has made so many sacrifices for the family. He is a constant source of inspiration to me.

By Lakshita Tripathi, (V) Him Jyoti School

The Person I Admire the Most

By Akansha Bhatt, (X)
Him Jyoti School
There is a person in this mighty world,
Who always considered me a bird;
Who taught me that the world is so wide,
And told me the importance of my life;
Who taught me many things and gave me his name,
So that I can achieve success and fame;
He is a person, who showed me his tears,
But always tried to reduce my fears;
Who never cried in front of me,
Because he says not his tears but his joys are for me;
Who never hated anyone but,
I know his love is only for me;
Only he is a person, who I can consider,
Far superior than others;
Because he is no one else, but my God, my world,
He is my Father.
Through this poem I want to tell him,
That my love, my happiness and my success is only for him;
Today I want to tell him that,
I can’t go so far,
Because without you,
Oh my Father,
I am just a play card.

By Gargi Chauhan, (VI) Olympus High School

By Deepali, (VII), Him Jyoti School

My Lovely Sister

By Anu Chaudhary, (VII)
Him Jyoti School
She is my source of inspiration
She’s my world of creation
She’s an unforgettable person
And for me she’s more than the golden ‘sun’;
And she’s the person who helps me
In most difficult situations
She’s my lovely sister Anjali didi.

My Favourite Sister

By Preeti Dangwal, (V), Him Jyoti School

My favourite person is my sister, Jyoti. The dimple in her smile makes her look beautiful. Her favourite colour is pink. She likes to wear suits. Her hobbies include dancing and playing the Harmonium. She is good at her studies and is very hardworking. She enjoys going to parties and weddings with me. She is a good girl with a pleasant nature.

The Person I Admire A.P.J.Abdul Kalam

By Rahul Das, (V)
John Martyn Memorial School

I like Abdul Kalam very much. He is also my role model. He was born in a fisherman’s family and who knew that one day he would become not only a nuclear scientist, but also the President of India.
In his childhood everyone in his class including his teacher hated him because he was a Muslim, but pushing all this aside he only thought of his aim. He wanted to become an air force pilot. He took training from many places. There was a vacancy for eight pilots and sadly Abdul Kalam was listed ninth, so he never became a pilot. But he did not lose hope and continued studying and working hard to eventually emerge as one of the leading scientists of our country and one of the best Presidents we’ve had. I too want to become an air force pilot and if I follow in Mr. Kalam’s footsteps I hope that I too will achieve my aim.

'So wrong...'

By Ashima Bhardwaj
She was so wrong
so wrong about him,
There ain't no song
no song about them.
Too many stories
yet theirs remains unspoken,
Too many injuries
yet the heart remains unbroken.
Tears blur every view
the soul becomes poorer,
One more pain to go through
she knows the touch will linger.
He cared too much
that's what she thought she knew,
But the truth was such
love wasn't meant for you.
Those moments bewilder
the tales of yore,
He tells her he loves her
then knows her no more.
If waiting to hear from him
is a crime, then she's guilty,
If wanting to feel his touch
is a sin, then she's guilty.
Days melancholic, unfolded
nights of longing, untied,
Tell her, O Lover
how can her tears be uncried?

What Do You Think About Gandhiji?

By The Students of Summer Valley School

He was a man who changed the course of history with the simple tools of peace and non-violence. (Navodita Kandari)
To me, he was a Mahatma. He was the symbol of peace and non-violence, a great man who fought for his country. (Rajeshwari Panwar)
A man of knowledge, the embodiment of love, an ocean of patriotism, a sea of humanity and possessing the most powerful weapons of truth and non-violence. (Sugandha Khaitan)
He was an ideal person for every Indian, a soul believing in truth, peace and non-violence. (Rhythm Dua)
A fire that burnt away the impurities of India. (Zaara Hussain)
A great person with a pure soul and heart, he always followed the path of truth.
(Saumya Bhatt)
A man of high principles. (Unnati Nautiyal)
A simple and peace loving person who can never die in our hearts. (Saumya Khanduri)
A moral force born of truth and non-violence. (Shweta Sirohi)
A freedom fighter who could do anything for his country. (Ankita Gupta)
A National Hero. (Aishwarya Singhal)
Apostle of non-violence. (Yagya Dalakoti)
A person who believed in simple living and high thinking. (Nidhi Pundir)
A true revolutionery. (Karnika Deo)
A man who believed in non-violence and freed our country from the British.
(Shaista Khan)
A great freedom fighter. (Diksha)
The ideal freedom fighter who won independence for India.
(Shabnam Yasmin Choudhury)
A true freedom fighter, a National Hero and the Father of the Nation. (Richa Choubey)
Father of the Nation. (Priyanka Rana & Preeti Painuly)
A person who believed in peace and non-violence. (Aparna Bartwal)
A great personality, an apostle of peace and love. (Shreya Kandari)
Inspiration for Indians. (Vidhika Bhardwaj)
A man of simple living and high thinking. (Beenu Virmani)
A "mahapurush". A true mentor for all Indians. (Shria Bhatia)
A pioneer of the non-violent struggle for freedom. (Shivani Nautiyal)
A noble and pure soul full of humanity. (Vertika Singh)
Gandhi Ji, best known as "Bapu", symbolized the common man of India. (Sonali Bhandari)

The Dream of My Life

By Nikita Jhinkwan, (IX)
Him Jyoti School
The dream of my life
A theme of my life
Which never gets polluted?
But ever gets saluted.
To touch the sky
is my dream
To fetch the new generation in the world
Is my occupation
I will do a work
On which everybody will feel conceit
I will do a work
On which everybody will get stimulated

experiments of people who either don't use brains or save money

By Akshat Singh Kaushik, (VII-E)
St. Joseph's Academy

1. A man who saves money when computer fan breaks
His words and his contents are:
Computer Fan Repair
Bucket: Found in the trash
Dictionary: $5 at a garage sale
Leaf-blower: Wife bought it for my birthday
Look on my tech-buddies' faces when they see my sweet new fan: Priceless
Yessirree, folks, instead of following something similar to a handy little repair guide, this computer owner decided to have a go at it all by himself.
Perhaps this fix-it guru didn't have the money to spring for an extra computer fan? It appears as if he just poked around his garage until he found something that would do the trick.
And, wow, look at the size of that thing! Let this be a lesson to you, wayward computers--overheating will not be tolerated.
2. Another story of a man who tries to save money from buying a wireless headset.
his words are:
Cheap, Waterproof, All-Phone-Compatible, Hands-Free Solution
So, you've been looking for a snazzy new Bluetooth headset, have you? Well, let me cut you a deal: I have a hands-free headset that is guaranteed to work with any and all cellular phones--whether they're Bluetooth-enabled or not.
You know what, it might even work with your regular landline phone, too. And it's so cheap, it's practically free. Don't get stuck paying $80 for a Bluetooth device that might not work with your phone--this incredible new device can be yours for only $3.49 per pack for 24 hours no charging required.
And, if I haven't yet convinced you, here's another guarantee: Nobody will ever think you're talking to yourself on the street.
3. AND the last but not the least the homemade computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this man builds it for save money and so no one would ever steal it
HE SAYS:
ook at all those fancy case mods, with their snazzy lights and shiny exteriors. We don't need that high-class yuppie stuff here in America--we've got cardboard, a couple of Sharpie pens, and duct tape. (The American Way pretty much always involves duct tape.)
We'll show those snobs what we think of their pretty LEDs and spiffy chrome! Yeah--pure corrugated power! Hey, you'd better write that on the front, just so people know. Sweet. Even if you snobs think we're crazy, there's at least one thing you can't argue with: Nobody's going to steal OUR computer.

Tina and the ghost

By Janette
(Janette Biddulph (66) studied at Wynberg Allen in Mussoorie and worked as a warden for 20 years in Reputed School (e.g) Mamta Modern Secondary High School (Delhi), Raja Ram Mohan Roy Academy (Dehradun), Pestle Weed Collage (Dehradun), Col Brown School, Cambridge School (Dehradun) She began writing for children in 1977. She has been living in Dehradun since 1958).
Mum so she answered, "O.K. but as from today, you will all stay at home, for both mine and Bob's strength wouldn't have been able to save our Tina tonight. It was Tina, my brave Little Angel who saved all our lives by repeating The Lord's Prayer loudly, then we both joined in and the Bogeyman had to leave, but before he left, he gave Tina a very hard slap which left her screaming for about an hour. Look at her poor cheek, it has turned quite blue."
"I shall make that bully pay for touching my Little Angel. I shall make him beg for mercy. He will be forced to leave this house forever; and will never be able to HARM anyone again. He has toyed with the wrong man." It was the first time in my little life that I had heard Daddy getting angry, he was the kindest, most loving and sweetest person alive. Dad took my hand and went downstairs, he bought a few slices of meat, then went to another shop, where he purchased a live black chicken and two hearts, some gharu, aggarbaties, candles and a few mudden small containers, and last a nice big chocolate for me. All these things except for the chicken was locked in the wall cupboard, I wondered what he had bought the Indian Sweets for, since he hadn't offered anyone. He warned all of us not to touch anything and we promised.
After some tea with a glass of milk for me, we all lay down to sleep and I slept with my father. The Pooja was to be performed tomorrow.
I wanted to do big toilet, so Dad took me and waited till I had finished and was being brought back to bed, when suddenly a whole lot of little men, holding lanterns surrounded us. Uncle ran and brought the prayer beats and tried handing it to Dad, but got pushed away. I called, "Uncle, make the sign of the Cross, then come, for they won't be able to harm you." Uncle did what I had said and managed to reach and hand the prayer mala to Dad. Dad started chanting, but for some time the Little Men with their Lanterns, caught my hand and kept trying to pull me, but I had a good grip on Daddy's pant and held on as tightly as I could., and started praying to Jesus for help, while Dad chanted his prayers. Slowly, ever so slowly the crowd of spirits with their Lanterns vanished one by one, till none were left. Dad picked me up and put me to bed next to himself, saying "EVERYTHING will be ALRIGHT TOMORROW by this time. I promise. Nothing and no one will ever harm my little Tina again.
The next night, after dinner, Daddy made us all sleep in one room. When we were all inside, je took something red [gharu] and made CROSSES on all the doors and windows, especially round the beds, warning us not to leave the room on any account or we could get badly hurt.He drew a round circle with the gharu, took his beads, took the sweets, after lighting the aggarbaties and candles, he placed these things round his circle, the chicken and two hearts he put in the circle, where he now sat with his prayer beads in one hand and a sharp knife in the other.
We could see him through the window; now we waited. Daddy started chanting the prayers at 12.5 am and kept on till my Bogeyman appeared. He looked even bigger to me, in fact he looked like a Giant but when my Dad stood up, the Bogeyman didn't look so frightening. Dad spoke first, Tell me what is troubling you, so that I may be able to help." "YOU? I don't need help from anyone, what help can you give me? I shall do whatever I want. Go away or I shall kill you all." Dad laughed this seemed to make him angry, for he rushed at Dad, but fell back and prepared to rush again. Dad spoke softly, "I am only requesting you to leave my family alone, if you will listen and go away; then I too, won't harm you." "You stupid human, in what way can you think of harming, the most powerful Spirit in this country. If you keep annoying me, I shall walk into that room there and kill everyone? Should I do that?" "Yes, please go right ahead!" Dad threw the words at him. As the Bogeyman walked towards our room, Dad took one heard and called, "Heart of the Evil one die," and he stabbed the heart. The heart of the Bogeyman felt the pain, he halted, then again he would take a few steps, each time the heart was stabbed he felt the pain. The heart was stabbed again and again, till the Bogeyman was crawling towards us.
We were frightened but had faith in Dad, so now we sat on each others beds, waiting and watching for the end.
Dad picked up the other heart and said, "Oh! EVIL SPIRIT, mend your ways and I shall save you a lot of pain and darkness that you rightly deserve. The Spirit cursed and abused Dad who just pierced the heart hard, this time the Spirit scream but kept cursing and abusing and Dad kept digging the knife into the heart. At last the Bogeyman couldn't even crawl, so Dad took the chicken and walked boldly to the Bogeyman, there he cut the neck of the chicken and let the blood flow on him, he lay still, hardly breathing, Dad then cut the chicken's heart out and kept on digging the knife into it till the Spirit started begging for forgiveness, and promising never to harm any of us again. Dad hadn't finished with him yet; Dad ordered him, still in a soft voice, "Oh Spirit if you really want to live, get into this chicken, for this is the only life I can give you because of all the harm you have caused my daughter." He held the chicken out and the chicken trembled in his hand as the Spirit entered it.
Dad now got ajar and placing the chicken in it, sealed the Jar, and buried it under a tree, where no one would walk over it. He even made a Cross and placed it over the buried Jar,
We could all hear the Bogeyman calling out, "Let me go, and I promise to go away, very far away from here. It is very dark here. I have no friends. I promise to make you very rich, ONLY LET ME GO."
Dad sat there and said a prayer for the Spirit's Soul. "I had given you your chance of leaving us in peace. Now you are tied to that place and not even I can release you for the next fifteen years, but I shall pray for your soul. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE." END

Memories of a village fair…

By Anubha Bist, X, CJM

A village fair may not be the perfect destination for most of the city dwellers who amidst their busy schedule consider village fairs insignificant. I belonged to the same category of city dwellers until I got the opportunity to visit a fair in a village called Johri Gaon situated at the foothills of the Shiwaliks.
The very thought of visiting a village fair seemed very absurd to me. But after much hesitation and a tiring half an hour walk, I finally reached the annual Johri Gaon fair. It had been organized by the local village Panchayat for the promotion of handicrafts and rural trade.The entrance to the fair was very captivating as it was lined with beautiful flowers. Intricate rangoli designs decorated with earthen lamps illuminated the passage. As soon as I entered the fair, the ambience and aroma of various traditional delicacies triggered my senses and taste buds. I then headed for a stroll across the lanes of stalls put up by the villagers which made me realize that the fair was indeed a treat for the eyes. The stalls displayed a variety of items ranging from lehangas, scarves, overcoats, caps and gloves to various decorations and handicrafts such as carpets, pottery, jewellery, and other artifacts. The colour schemes and designing of the various articles was unique and mesmerizing. In addition to the stalls, there were numerous sports activities like kabaddi, wrestling, and cock fighting going on in the fair and attracted spectators. The village heads were busy promoting the various commodities that were to be exported. The local dance troupe of the village performed a traditional Nepali dance with one of a kind choreography followed by a group of folk singers who sang melodies that revealed ancient tales connected to the village. The centre of attraction of the village of fair was the Trader’s Welfare section that promoted rural trade among the villagers dealing with cattle, spices, pulses and other food grains. There were various food stalls as well that displayed an array of mouth watering eatables ranging from exotic pickles, finger licking chat and gulab jamuns that attracted the visitors. The villagers were very hospitable and fun loving. The village fair thus served as a hot spot for rural trade to flourish improving the economy of the village.
The visit to the annual Johri Gaon fair was truly a life time experience for me. It did not just prove my ideology about village life completely wrong but also made me experience the rural life, leaving an indelible impression on me.