The document discusses several news stories from local newspapers in India, including Independence Day celebrations at different schools where students participated in flag hoisting, singing of the national anthem, speeches, and cultural programs to commemorate the occasion. It also discusses a college fair organized at a school to guide students in pursuing higher education in India or abroad, and the celebration of World Forest Day at another school to raise awareness about the importance of forests.

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I
ndependence Day was cele-
brated with great enthusiasm
and respect at Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan Public School, Ajjanur.
The school campus was decorat-
ed with tricolor balloons, flags and
art works created by the students.
The Principal of the School Jay-
alatha welcomed the gathering.
To commemorate the sovereign-
ty of our Nation, Lenin Appadu-
rai, Inspector of Police, Vadaval-
li hoisted the Tiranga flag and all
in unison sang the National An-
them and expressed the joy of our
freedom.
The choir students sang the
Patriotic song that awakened
everyone’s feelings towards the
MotherLand. Class VI student
Riya took pledge followed by all
the students. Joint Secretary of
the School C R Surya Narayan,
during his presidential address,
motivated the students to have
enough courage to become great
leaders.
The chief guest of the day said
that the quality of the seed decides
the quality of the place to become
a good tree. Like that the children
have landed in good institutions
to become good citizens in mak-
ing India feel proud of them. He
recalled his memory, being a
teacher in a school, organizing
programs with the students.
The students entertained the
audience with their songs, dance
and skit to love and respect our
country and make it a better place
to live. They depicted the freedom,
peace and Unity in Diversity in
our country.
Independence Day celebrated at
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Public School
G
RN Matriculation and Higher
Secondary School marked the
celebration of 75th Indepen-
dence Day with much fervor and frol-
ic on August 13, 2022. The celebration
started prior to Independence Day.
The students of GRN displayed the
India map on the ground to enumer-
ate the Unity in Diversity in regard
with the celebration of the 75th In-
dependence Day
.
The programme was well planned
by the teachers and duly executed. To
enrich the programme a detailed
speech was given about each State of
India. At last, the Principal of the
school V
.Ramya addressed the gath-
ering with an impressive speech. The
program ended up with the National
anthem. The day reminded the sacri-
fices of those who have given up their
lives for the freedom of India.
GRN School celebrates
Independence Day
T
he Career Guidance Cell at Yuvab-
harathi Public School organised a
College Fair in association with IDP
Coimbatore on the 30th of July 2022 at the
school's auditorium. Around 400 Students
from grades X, XI and XII attended this
college fair with their parents.
About ten national universities and
20 International universities from vari-
ous parts of the world, including the US,
the UK, and Australia, participated in this
fair. They were counselling the visitors
regarding their plans to study abroad and
in India.
The representatives of the universi-
ties interacted with the students and par-
ents face-to-face. They gave expert guid-
ance on eligibility criteria, various suit-
able programmes, scholarships, intern-
ship opportunities, fee waivers and other
queries.
After the pandemic respite, the aspi-
rants are very enthusiastic about pursu-
ing their higher education at reputed In-
dian institutions or abroad via on-cam-
pus mode. Catering to the needs of the stu-
dents, Yuvabharathi has held this fair for
the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic
began, marking the reignited passion for
continuing traditional methods of study
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S
ai Vidhya Nikethan Matric Hr. Sec.
School observed Forest Day to raise
awareness among students about the
values, significance, and contributions of
forests to the earth's life cycle. The cele-
brants were the future pillars of the Na-
tional Rather the Planet Earth. The kids
were taken aback when they saw the trees,
plants, and flowers.
They saw the animals and realised
that forests are home to them. The day
was filled with laughter. The Kinder
Garten students delighted each other by
donning masks of various domestic and
wild animals. The students were informed
that the 21st of March is designated as
"World Forestry Day" each year. During
the celebration, the teachers explained to
the students that trees provide shade, shel-
ter, refreshment, including clean air and
water.
Apart from that, the teachers stated
that water percolates deep into the ground
because trees loosen the soil, which helps
increase ground water levels. It was also
stated that trees prevent soil erosion by
binding the soil with their roots.
Little kids performed a play about de-
forestation. It was overwhelming to hear
the consequences of deforestation in their
lisp. In fact, this drama instilled in every
audience the need for reforestation. With
the cheerful faces of the kids , the day
came to a close.
Forest Day celebrated at Sai Vidhya Nikethan School
ELGI Matriculation HSS
celebrates Independence Day
“Let’s sing and dance together, For
we have attained the freedom of
bliss”.
A
ugust 15, is the glorious day for
Indians for it marked the ac-
complishment of dreams of mil-
lions of patriotic citizens who laid their
life for the independence of our nation
from the Britishers. The 75th Indepen-
dence Day was celebrated in a very spe-
cial way at ELGI Matric Hr Sec School
to mark the significance of this day
.
The ceremony began with a parade
of the NCC students and the school
band. Jayashankar Jayaraman, Advi-
sor, hoisted the national flag and com-
memorated the celebration. G. Mani,
Correspondent, K.K.Ganesh, Princi-
pal, S.Rajendran, Vice-Principal, Pro-
gramme Coordinator H. Premalatha,
teachers and students saluted the na-
tional flag and sang the flag song.
The patriotic feeling was expressed
in the Independence Day speech given
by students in Tamil, English and Hin-
di. The spectacular classical Bharata
natyam, the vibrant patriotic songs of
Rabindranath Tagore and Subramania
Bharathi, the historical drama on Kat-
tabomman, the 75 years achievements
of India and the National integration
song expressing the unity of Indians in
diversity filled everyone’s mind with
the pride to be an Indian.
On the occasion, school correspon-
dent G. Mani, presented certificates to
the NCC students. The Independence
Day speech given by the School Advi-
sor etched patriotism as well as the re-
sponsibilities towards strengthening
our Nation in future. The celebration
ended with the distribution to all.
I
n grade 10, I started to de-
fine a Sanskrit sloka after
giving it some thought in
class. It clarified that every life
form on Earth has qualities of
its own. I provided an exam-
ple to fully clarify the notion
before going into further de-
tail.
Both a horse and a mule
are useful in terms of the
labor they perform for
man. A horse can run
quickly, just as we may do
so to get from one area to
another. A mule can also
be used to transport luggage from one
location to another.
Following the explanation, I asked
the class, "Who are you willing to be?" a
mule or a horse? The responses were in-
consistent. Some of them want to be
mules, while others want to
be horses. Some people dream
of being horses and mules.
A student at the time
posed an unexpected question.
Could I perhaps have the op-
portunity to ride that horse
and mule, sir? The entire class
was stunned. He mentioned
that I can control the horse as
I wish. That time one girl
got up and asked, sir,
could I be a master of that
rider? So
that I
can con-
trol the rider, horse and
mule?
ADHEESH CC,
Sanskrit Teacher,
Airforce School Coimbatore.
Expected questions and
unexpected answers
Teacher's
PEN
PEN
PEN
W
ater is the basic necessity for
the functioning of all life
forms that exist on earth. It
is safe to say that water is the reason
behind earth being the only planet to
support life. This universal solvent
is one of the major resources we
have on this planet. It is impossible
for life to function without water. Af-
ter all, it makes for almost 70% of the
earth.
However, despite its vast abun-
dance, water is very much limited. It
is a non-renewable resource. In ad-
dition, we need to realize the fact
that although there is an abundance
of water, not all of it is safe to con-
sume. We derive some very essential
uses from the water on a daily basis.
If we talk about our personal lives,
water is the foundation of our exis-
tence.
The human body needs water for
the day to day survival. We may be
able to survive without any food for
a whole week but without water, we
won’t even survive for 3 days. More-
over, our body itself comprises of 70%
water. This, in turn, helps our body
to function nor-
mally.
Thus, the lack of suf-
ficient water or the con-
sumption of contaminated
water can cause serious
health problems for humans.
Therefore, the amount and
quality of water that we consume
is essential for our physical health
plus fitness. Further, our daily activ-
ities are incomplete without water.
Whether we talk about getting up in
the morning to brush or cook our
food, it is equally important.
This domestic use of water makes
us very dependent on this transpar-
ent chemical. In addition, on a large
scale, the industries consume a lot of
water. They need water for almost
every step of their process. It is es-
sential for the production of the goods
we use every day. If we look beyond
human uses, we will realize how wa-
ter plays a major role in every living
being's life. It is the home of aquatic
animals.
From a tiny insect to a whale,
every organism needs water to sur-
vive. Therefore, we see how not only
human beings but plants and animals
too require water. The earth depends
on water to function. We cannot be
selfish and use it up for our uses with-
out caring about the environment.
Save Water! Save Life!.
M.SATHYA, Class X ,
PSG Sarvajana HSS, Coimbatore
Our
lifeline
W
e occasionally en-
counter a situation
that is simply out
of control. Even when those
thoughts make the agony
worse, we often say things
like "This isn't fair" or
"I shouldn't have this prob-
lem."
We should acknowledge
and accept the situation
rather than focusing on how
we would like something to
be different. It will be easier
to deal with issues that are
out of control if you can
learn to accept them.
It's simple to think right
now, "This isn't fair," yet I did
everything right! And we ex-
plode. Hear something nice,
like music or observing the
outdoors, is one way we can
calm our negative feelings.
the one I used to practise.
Try it and be successful in
life.
SHERYL BIBBIN , CLASS VIII ,
SBIOA PUBLIC SR SEC SCHOOL
Never
ever
give up
1) Signs of successful brain
surgeries go as far back as the
Stone Age.
2) An adult brain weighs
about 3 pounds.
3) About 75 per cent of the
brain is made up of water. This
means that dehydration, even in
small amounts, can have a nega-
tive effect on the brain functions.
4) The largest brain of any animal is
that of the sperm whale. It weighs
about 20 pounds.
5) The human brain will grow three
times its size in the first year of life.
It continues to grow until you’re about
18-year-old.
6) Headaches are caused by a chemical
reaction in your brain combined with the
muscles and nerves of your neck and head.
7) The brain of a human contains
approximately one hundred billion neurons
8) It is a myth that humans only use 10 per
cent of our brain. We actually use all of it.
We’re even using more than 10 per cent
when we sleep.
9) Cholesterol is key to learning and memory.
However, high cholesterol has different
effects depending on your age and other
factors.
10) Information runs between neurons in
your brain for everything we see, think, or
do. These neurons move information at
different speeds. The fastest speed for
information to pass between neurons is about
250 mph.
11) Dreams are believed to be a combination
of imagination, physiological factors, and
neurological factors. They prove that your
brain is working even when you are sleeping.
12) Your brain uses 20 per cent of the
oxygen and blood in your body.
13) Sixty per cent of the human brain is
made of fat.
14)Your brain’s storage capacity is
considered virtually unlimited
15) Brain information travels up to
an impressive 268 miles per hour
D. SAHANA, Class VIII,
John Dewey MHSS
Never
ever
give up
Facts
about
BRAIN

2. Photo: AP
Lakshya Sen
Q1:Lakshya Sen won a gold medal for
India in which game at the
Commonwealth Games 2022?
a) Golf b) Hockey c) Badminton d) Tennis
Q2:Which players represented India as
flag bearers at the closing
ceremony of CWG 2022?
a) Nikhat Zareen and Sharath Kamal
b) Lakshya Sen and Vinesh Phogat
c) Amit Panghal and Mirabai Chanu
d) Bhavina Patel and Chirag Shetty
Q3:Indian Lawn Bowls team defeated
which country in the final of the
women’s fours event?
a) Japan b) China c) South Africa d) America
Q4:India won a historic gold in which
sport for the first time at the
Commonwealth Games?
a) Boxing b) Golf c) Water Polo d) Lawn Bowls
Q5:In a regular badminton match how
many games are played?
a) 4 b) 3 c) 2 d) 6
ANSWERS:
1. c. Badminton 2. a. Nikhat Zareen and Sharath Kamal
3. c. South Africa 4. d. Lawn Bowls 5. b. 3
T
ransformed Zimbabwe face their
biggest challenge since Dave
Houghton became coach two months
ago when they host India in a series
of three one-day internationals,
starting on Thursday
. Although sev-
eral stars, including batters Virat Kohli and Ro-
hit Sharma, are being rested ahead of the Asia
Cup in the UAE this month, the tourists are ex-
pected to win all three matches in Harare.
THIRD IN ODI RANKING
India are placed third behind leaders New
Zealand and England in the ODI rankings, 10
places above Zimbabwe. Under the guidance of
64-year-old former batting star Houghton, the
southern Africa nation have won nine of 11 ODI
and Twenty20 internationals. With Houghton in
charge, hosts Zimbabwe beat non-Test teams Jer-
sey, Singapore, the United States, Papua New
Guinea and the Netherlands to qualify for the 2022
T20 World Cup. Higher-ranked Bangladesh were
expected to burst the bubble but suffered shock
2-1 losses in both T20 and ODI series. Pakistan-
born batsman Sikandar Raza, whose childhood
dream to be a fighter pilot was dashed by an eye-
sight glitch, played a key role in the ODI series
with successive centuries.
BRILLIANT SHOTS
Houghton said the unbeaten innings of 135 and
117 by the 36-year-old had a knock-on effect as they
instilled confidence in his teammates. “Playing
alongside Sikandar, Innocent Kaia hit a century
in his first ODI, then Regis Chakabva scored his
first ODI ton with some brilliant shots.” Although
missing Kohli and Sharma, Houghton says there
is no such thing as a weak India cricket team.
“They could pick four teams and then occupy the
first four places in an international tournament.
That is how good they are. “However, I told my
boys that we dare not become mere spectators in
this series while India play all the cricket. We
must believe we can win. “The boys know they
are far from invincible despite nine victories --
we were 90-9 in our last ODI against Bangladesh
before the tail-enders added 61 runs.
POOR BATTING STRESSED
Houghton pinpointed poor batting starts as a con-
cern and vowed to “try and get higher scores from
our top order”. Opening batsman and wicket-
keeper Chakabva skippers Zimbabwe in place of
injured Craig Ervine on Thursday as the home
team seek only a fifth ODI victory over India at
home in 24 matches. Injuries have also ruled out
Blessing Muzarabani (thigh), Tendai Chatara (col-
larbone) and Wellington Masakadza (shoulder)
while former captain Sean Williams is unavail-
able. India had to make a late change to a 16-strong
squad with all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed coming
in for Washington Sundar, who was injured play-
ing English county cricket. KL Rahul, a late in-
clusion after recovering from injury and testing
positive for coronavirus, leads the tourists. AFP
Y
oung Indian Grandmaster R Prag-
gnanandhaa continued his fine run
in the FTX Crypto Cup, the Amer-
ican finale of Champions Chess Tour, beat-
ing Anish Giri of the Netherlands 2.5-1.5
in the second round on Wednesday.
Having started his campaign with vic-
tory over world No.4 and the top ranked
junior Alireza Firouzja, the 17-year old In-
dian prodigy scored the all-important win
in the fourth and final game, to hand Giri
his second straight loss.
Praggnanandhaa, who played a key
role in the Indian ‘B’ team’s bronze medal
win in the recent chess Olympiad in Ma-
habalipuram near Chennai, edged out his
Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth
game after the first three ended in draws.
The Indian GM is now on six points
after two wins, the same as world No.1
Magnus Carlsen of Norway
, who beat Hans
Niemen 3-1.
Praggnanandhaa will take on Carlsen
in the third round later on Wednesday
night. He has beaten the world No.1 twice
in online matches recently and has been
in good form in the past few months. PTI
R Praggnanandhaa
Green Bay Packers’ Danny Etling gets a ride on a bike to an NFL football joint
practice session with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
PRAGGNANANDHAABEATSGIRI,TO
FACECARLSENINFTXCRYPTOCUP
W
orld No. 1 Daniil
Medvedev started his
Western & Southern
Open campaign on a
winning note as he de-
feated Botic van de Zandschulp of the
Netherlands on Tuesday. On the other
hand, Spanish teen sensation, Carlos Al-
caraz produced a dominant performance
against Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-2 to
earn his first win in his second Cincin-
nati appearance.
ADVANCED TO THIRD ROUND
The World No. 1 faced a tough test
against the Dutch. He made a fast
start behind an instant break
but had to survive the second
set to secure a 6-4, 7-5 victory
and advance to the third round
in Cincinnati. The second set
of the match was hard fought,
Medvedev built a lead of a set
and a break but immediately
surrendered his advantage as van
de Zandschulp levelled at 3-3 in the
second. The top seed survived thanks
to an error from his opponent, then broke
for the third time in the match as van de
Zandschulp double-faulted three times
on serve at 5-all. “The first set was great.
Everything was working. I had three
games where I had break points but man-
aged to break in the first game, which
was enough,” said Medvedev.
TRICKY FIRST SET
“The second set was going not that bad.
He was not serving especially well today
,
doing a lot of double faults. So, I tried to
keep pressure and use my chances. Ac-
tually, in return, I feel like I did a good
job. Two breaks on these fast courts are
enough to win and I should have done a
little bit better on my serve. But the first
match is tricky and I’m happy that I man-
aged to go through, and hopefully I will
raise my level in the next matches,” he
added. He will next face Montreal quar-
ter-finalist Tommy Paul or Denis Shapo-
valov, with a potential rematch with Kyr-
gios looming in the quarterfinals. “I’m
really happy with the performance to-
day
. One of the goals in this tournament
is to grow with the pressure... to enjoy
as I did at the beginning of the year and
last year. To enjoy playing great tennis,
to try to be relaxed. I think in this round
I did it and I’m really happy with it,”
Carlos Alcaraz said. ANI
Photo: PTI
JOINT PRACTICE SESSION
The world never puts a price on you higher
than the one you put on yourself.
Sonja Henie, Norwegian figure skater THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022
TRANSFORMED ZIMBABWE READY TO
FACE THE CHAMPS
Photo:
AFP
Photo:
AP
INDIATHROWUPODICHALLENGE
Shikhar Dhawan Sikandar Raza
PAKISTAN BEAT NETHERLANDS BY 16 RUNS IN 1ST ODI
Pakistan overcame a slow start
and early loss of an opener to
beat the Netherlands by 16 runs in
their first one-day international.
Pakistan won the toss and chose
to bat first. Only at 3-0 after
four overs, it got worse for the
visitors at 10-1 in six overs fol-
lowing Vivian Kingma’s maiden
wicket which claimed Imam-ul-
Haq (2) leg before wicket on
referral by the Netherlands.
Opener Fakhar Zaman led the
recovery with 109 runs in 109
balls, including 12 fours and a
six, before he was run out.
Zaman and captain Babar Azam
(74 in 85) shared a 168-run part-
nership for the second wicket,
and Shadab Khan later smashed
a 28-ball 48 not out as Pakistan
posted a challenging total of
314-6. Dutch pacer Bas de Leede
took 2-42 in 10 overs.
In reply, the Netherlands came
close with 298-8. Dutch captain
Scott Edwards was not out on 71
in 60 balls. Opener Vikramjit
Singh and No. 5 Tom Cooper
both hit 65 runs each. Cooper
scored at a much faster pace,
needing 54 deliveries for his 65
compared to 98 balls for Singh.
MEDVEDEVDOWNSZANDSCHULP
ALCARAZ DEFEATS MCDONALD IN CINCINNATI MASTERS
Daniil Medvedev Photos: AFP
SERENA LOSES TO RADUCANU
The second stop on
Serena Williams’
farewell tour was a
short one. Williams
fell to 0-2 in matches
since announcing “the
countdown has begun”
on her career, losing 6-4, 6-
0 to U.S. Open champion Emma
Raducanu in the Western & Southern
Open on Tuesday night.
Williams said last week in a Vogue
magazine essay and an Instagram post
that her career was winding down,
although she did not explicitly say the
U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29 in
New York, would be her last tourna-
ment. The Cincinnati event was the
second U.S. Open tune-up for Williams,
and the next time she takes the court
will be at Flushing Meadows. She lost
to Belinda Bencic in straight sets last
week in Toronto.
Raducanu, was sharp as she dispatc-
hed Williams - and quieted the vocally
pro-Williams crowd - in 1 hour, 5 mins.