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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022
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Has work life balance changed
with advent of technology
F
amily trips are unforgettable.
Similarly, my trip to Isha
Yoga with my family was a
fantastic experience. My recollec-
tions are things I will never for-
get. My class went to Isha yoga
the year before I started at G.R.D
Public School. I felt I had missed
it because I had received so many
positive comments.
Finally, I had the opportunity
to accompany my parents. When I
visited, there were a lot of peo-
ple, and the weather was won-
derful. The weather was fan-
tastic! We could see the 34m
towering Adhiyogi statue as soon
as we walked in. That was the
location's unique selling point.
When we proceeded to take
a closer look, we discovered that the necklace of
Lord Shiva was made of Rudraksham, which people wear
around their neck. A little temple beside the Adhiyogi stat-
ue sold special water (Theertham) to pour into the Pooja
happening and worship to the Lord.
We saw a new statue of Linga
Bhairavi, before reaching the
Dhyanalingam. She is a furious femi-
nine form of the Linga that can only
be found in very few areas. One of
them is the Isha Yoga Center.
The route to the Dhyanalingam
was equally beautiful. The Nandi,
Lord Shiva's most devoted follower,
stood in front of the Dhyana linga. It
was completely silent when we
arrived. There was a massive
Shivalinga there. It was a space for
contemplation. My family and I lit a
lamp in front of the Dhyanalinga. On
my walk back, there were numerous
kiosks selling toys,
wooden objects, and so on. We were also
taken for a ride in the bullock cart. We
had a lot of fun and shot a lot of pictures.
I wish that day hadn't come to an end.
SRISHTI. R , Class VIII,
GRD Public School, Coimbatore
R
aised in a middle-class family,
the idea of a vacation or in-
ternational travel to exotic lo-
cations was never on the family’s
agenda. Back in the 80s, having an
uncle who made business trips to ex-
otic locations and who sent postcards
of random locations he visited was
more than enough travel experience
for us. As a young girl, I stood all in
awe, upon the vivid narration that
my uncle presented about diverse
countries which acted as an impetus
that enhanced my visualisation skills,
where I imagined an animated and
glorious world that existed outside
India.
The closest term to ‘travel’ can be
attributed to the long journey that we
undertook from Salem to Bombay
during certain summer months by
train. As I reminisce about those mo-
ments, I recollect clear memories of
the railway station, the porters car-
rying our heavy luggage and my
mom’s strict direction to follow the
porter, Higginbothams book store, tea
stalls, chips stall and the long trail of
the homeless sleeping blissfully on
the platform.
Negotiation and bargaining was
very common scenario back in the
80s. Except for the railway ticket, I
have seen my parents strike a deal
with every seller to maximise bene-
fits at a minimal cost. Unlike the pres-
ent generation, who often feel em-
barrassed when their parent's bar-
gain, it was not a similar feeling back
then. On the other hand, we often felt
proud whenever our parents emerged
successful, saving a rupee or two. Get-
ting into the train and set-
tling with our luggage in
our allotted seats was no
less than an adventure.
Identifying our names
in the list put up in front of
the compartment, figuring
out our compartment-
mates, locating the seat, us-
ing a chain to tie the baggages and
locking them securely, climbing the
berth up and down and checking the
durability of the chain that holds the
upper berth were all experiments
done before we could await the com-
mencement of the journey
. It is note-
worthy at this point that there were
no gadgets in hand that kept us en-
gaged during travel.
All that we had back at home was
a Walkman and a small
camera. They were for-
bidden from travelling
with us since the idea
of carrying such “expensive
stuff” for a journey by train carried
the risk of it being stolen. With the
music of my choice playing in my
mind, holding Amar Chitra Katha
book in my hand and a handy pen and
notebook to record the names of all
the stations that the train stopped at,
our journey made its memorable com-
mencement. The fresh aroma of fried
vadas and bondas, cutlets and
samosas kindled our appetite. We of-
ten chose a vada or a bonda. They
were usually served on a paper plate
with a chutney that used to be so wa-
tery
. To substitute tissues, newspaper
squares were also distributed. I won-
dered how delicious, crisp and tasty
the snacks were.
The taste still lingers on my
tongue to date and the aroma that
none of the 5-star chefs can replace
it with. The best part is reading the
interesting pieces of information
printed in the newspaper square be-
fore we wipe our fingers clean.
Undoubtedly, the most awaited
moment of our travel was the
favourite meal times - idlis with tra-
ditional idli podi mixed with gingel-
ly oil smeared all over the idlis for
breakfast, puliyodarai with karu-
vadam (crisps) and curd rice with vep-
palai katti for lunch and puri with po-
tato fry for dinner - all prepared at
home by amma and paati and
wrapped in banana leaf and wrapped
again in a newspaper with all our
names duly written based on the por-
tion of food we often consumed.
All these remain deeply etched in
my memories. Sleeping in the upper
berth, playing cards with my sister,
eating the sole chips packet purchased
for the entire train duration, reading
the books purchased, asking appa the
time every now and then and calcu-
lating the number of hours left to
reach our destination, (Yes, I didn’t
have a watch until I grew up) ob-
serving and mimicking the different
accent employed by the vendors as
we enter different state boundaries
are all fond memories that remain
evergreen as travel memories.
Train journeys acted also as a
medium of social interaction. The at-
tempt to get to know our fellow mates
within the compartment, playing
games with them, exchanging each
other’s address and sharing letters
with them post the train journey are
all testimonies to the fact. And to-
wards the end of our journey
, the anx-
iety of reaching the destination, the
excitement of going to meet our rel-
atives, the idea of outing and shop-
ping within the city (1 dress, 1 visit
to a restaurant and a temple visit for
sure) filled our hearts and minds with
immense pleasure. No gadgets, no ex-
otic locations, no luxury accommo-
dation, no extravagant modes of
transport, no scenic and picturesque
locations, no fancy clothes, no pres-
sure to update media platforms, no
selfies - but we
made memories
during every trav-
el episode. Is it pos-
sible today?
J. LATHA, Faculty -
Political Science
Yuvabharathi Public
School
MEMORIES TO CHERISH
MEMORIES TO CHERISH
T
oday's technological advancements enable
us to work in ways that were not feasible be-
fore. Constraints, such as pandemic lock-
down, have largely vanished, and we are
more connected to the office than ever
before. However, when it comes to com-
bining those qualities with our personal
lives, there are various advantages
and disadvantages to work-life bal-
ance. With a whole array of com-
munication capabilities on a single, pocket-sized device,
we are always available. According to Accenture research,
77 per cent of professionals say such technology allows
them to have more flexibility in their schedule. A work-
place trends research, however, found that 65 per cent of
employees believe their supervisors want them to be ap-
proachable outside of the office, even at night. So the is-
sue becomes, are we living for work or working for life?
Easier access is not necessarily a good
thing. It frequently comes at the expense
of work-life balance. It can result in
burnout, poor performance, and stress -
the consequences are significant. The key
is set to boundaries and expectations to
find a happy medium.
DHEEBANA A S, CLASS V,
SRI GOPAL NAIDU CHILDREN’S SCHOOL, COIMBATORE
Y
es, technology has brought about
several changes in our lives. Tech-
nology has a favourable impact on
work-life balance by increasing work-
place efficiency and decreasing task
completion time. In a pandemic sit-
uation, technology assists us in
many ways in balancing
work and life. Technology
allows us to work from home
and increase our productivity
. Work-life balance
is more than just obtaining a good job; it is also
about setting limits and incorporating wellness
into our everyday lives. I believe it is the em-
ployer's obligation to foster a work-life balance-
friendly culture. With the power of the internet
and all of the technologies available, it is now
possible to work from home and be as produc-
tive as people in the office. Work-
ing from home may even drive
you to complete tasks more
quickly. Technology can assist
employees in being productive,
connected, and focused.
S.SHINDHANA, CLASS V,
SRI GOPALNAIDU CHILDREN’S
SCHOOL, COIMBATORE
AGAINST
FOR
A
galaxy is a gravitationally
bound system of stars, stellar
remnants, interstellar gas,
dust, and dark matter.
The word is derived from the
Greek galaxias, literally 'milky', a ref-
erence to the Milky Way galaxy that
contains the Solar System.
Galaxies range in size from
dwarfs with just a few hundred mil-
lion (108) stars to giants with one hun-
dred trillion (1014) stars, each orbit-
ing its galaxy's center mass.
Galaxies are categorized accord-
ing to their visual morphology as el-
liptical,spiral, or irregular.
Many are thought to have super-
massive black holes at their centers.
The Milky Way's central black
hole, known as Sagittarius A, has a
mass four million times greater than
the Sun.
As of March 2016, GN-z11 is the
oldest and most distant galaxy ob-
served.
It has a comoving distance of 32
billion light-years from Earth, and is
seen as it existed just 400 million
years after the Big Bang.
Galaxies can also be thin and flat
with tentacle-like arms- just the
Milky way
.
Galaxies come in irregular
shapes, too, including many dwarf
galaxies.
These galaxies, the smallest in
the universe, contain only a few hun-
dred or a few thousand stars com-
pared with 100 billion stars in the
Milky way
.
One galactic revolution ago, di-
nosaurs ruled the Earth.
Galaxies rotate faster than pre-
dicted based on the gravity of their
stars alone.
Astronomers infer that the extra
gravitational force is coming from
dark matter, which does not emit or
reflect light.
Dark matter aside, galaxies are
mostly empty space.
If the stars within galaxies were
shrunk to the size of oranges, they
would be separated by 4,800 kilome-
ters (3,000 miles).
If galaxies were shrunk to the
size of apples, neighboring galaxies
would only be a few meters apart.
The relative proximity of galax-
ies means that galaxies occasionally
merge.
In about 4 billion years, the Milky
Way will merge with the Androme-
da galaxy
.
Some of the galaxies
receding from the Milky
Way are ellipsoidal, like
footballs.
N. JAYSHRI, Class VIII-C,
John Dewey MHSS
Know about
GALAXY
Memories from the
1980s
A
s a part of 75th Indepen-
dence Day celebrations and
to develop and encourage
the students to enhance their
artistic thinking and writing
skills – State Level Drawing ,
Handwriting & Essay writing
competitions were conducted on
July 25th for the Classes LKG to
5th by Agaram Education Trust
at Sri Gopal Naidu Children’s
School .
The students were asked to
draw and colour on the topics –
“Flag, My favourite festival & Ve-
hicles.” The kids came out with
their creative and colourful draw-
ings. Themes were also given for
Handwriting and Essay Writing
competitions and were asked to
present them on one page in the
best of their handwriting and cre-
ative thoughts.
Nearly 540 students enthusi-
astically participated in the event.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONTESTS HELD AT SGNCS
The competition brought out
the talents and articulate
opinions of the kids. The
drawings, handwriting and
essays were well drawn and
written by the children. The
best will be selected by the or-
ganizers & the winners will
be announced & the prizes
will be given on Independence
Day
.
R
ules are official statements that tell you
what you must or must not do in a par-
ticular situation or while involved in
an activity or while playing a game. Rules are
everywhere and rules must be followed every-
where.
Why rules:
Rules and regulations are for better func-
tioning and also for our safety
. Rules and laws
are framed analysing the problems previous-
ly faced and also the predicted issues that are
concerning the activity that is performed.
So rules are guidelines that enhance smooth
functioning.
When rules are broken:
When rules are not followed but are bro-
ken by the participating individual or some-
one interfering into the activity the whole
output of the activity is ruined. It may dis-
turb the work of many directly or indirectly,
which may result in wastage of resources and
time. It can occur as a chain reaction within
a fraction of a second collapsing the whole
work. Sometimes such negative out-
comes may become irreversible
processes. For example traffic rules
are framed for our safety but some-
times when the rules are bro-
ken and when there is an ac-
cident not only the person
who broke the rule, the peo-
ple around, the authorities in-
volved in traffic regulation,
medical staff and so on.
Heroism:
Being a follower of rule is real
heroism. Rebels and people who violate
rules are sometimes seen as heroes if not
accepted. They consider themselves
as heroes but real heroes are people who
follow rules. So if you want to be a hero we
should be a follower of rules, and not a rule
breaker.
Role models:
“Lawmakersmustnotbelawbreak-
ers”,leadersandauthoritiesshouldbe
the first people to fol-
low the rules that are
given by the organisa-
tion or institution.
Perfect role
models are
people who
abidebyrules.
Followers or onlookers may tend to violate
ruleswhentheynoticetheiricons
doing so, so let us be a role mod-
el by abiding by rules.
Enjoyment in abiding by rules:
Real enjoyment is in following rules vio-
lating rules may be said to be thrilling but it
is an illusion the aftereffects will not be a good
experience. When we follow rules we need not
worry about anything but we can be free &
happy that it can be real enjoyment instead
of being in a fearful state that we may be
caught. So let us enjoy every event and every
activity in life by following the rules that are
set for us to follow.
Relaxation of Rules:
There is nothing as “hard & fast” rules
there can always be a relaxation of rules
when there is an emergency like the re-
laxation of traffic rules for an ambulance;
even if an ambulance is held in the traffic
lights it may cause more damage for the
patients in the ambulance. Relaxations
can be decided and done by the authorities
who are concerned in framing the rules or
supervising the activity. Other than that
rules are rules and they are always to be
followed.
Accept rules positively:
When rules & guidelines are given to us
let us accept it in a positive way and follow
it. Instead of misinterpreting rules and
trying to rebel or violate them, let's look at
them in a positive dimension and accept
them. The only dimension in rules that we
must see is that rules are always for our
safety and wellbeing. Rules are not a sign
of dictatorship but of democracy. So rules
should be considered a freedom and not
slavery.
Relish Rules:
So let us accept and rel-
ish rules so that we may
get only positive results in
whatever we do. Being
strict and abiding by rules
will always make us a suc-
cessful person.
SOFIA ANBUCHEZIAN, Principal,
Blessings Mat. HSS,
Keerapakkam, Thirukalukundram
BE A FOLLOWER OF RULES
PRINICIPALS
SPEAK
SPEAK
A
iming for that elusive singles CWG
medal, Saurav Ghosal and Joshna
Chinappa will make one last-ditch
effort to break the jinx even as the
Indian squash contingent, packed
with country’s best performers, has landed in
Birmingham with a target to earn podium places
in all categories. The trio of Dipika Pallikal, Josh-
naandSauravhavebeencarryingtheIndianteam
on their shoulders for the last 15 years. Heading
towards the end of their glorious careers, all three
are working overtime to give their all in their
fourth and probably last Commonwealth Games.
INDIA HAVE WON ONLY THREE
MEDALS SINCE 1998
Indian players have managed to win only three
medals since the sport’s introduction to the
Commonwealth Games in 1998. They return to
the UK as favourites to win the women’s dou-
bles title, having won the world title earlier this
year. Dipika had also won the mixed doubles ti-
tle alongside Ghosal at the World Doubles Cham-
pionship in April to complete a sensational
comeback. Barring Egypt, all top squash play-
ing nations, including England, are part of the
Commonwealth. India have so far drawn a blank
in singles but Joshna and Ghosal will be mak-
ing one final push to change that record. Dipi-
ka has not yet resumed playing singles after
comeback from motherhood. “Hope so,” said
Ghosal when asked if 2022 was India’s best
chance of winning a singles medal. Ghosal was
seeded third in the previous edition but made
an early exit. He is not thinking too much about
his opponents as that puts additional pres-
sure. The Indians trained with former world
number one Gregory Gaultier in Chennai
for a week before leaving for Birmingham.
PROMISING ANAHAT
The 14-year-old Anahat Singh has attracted
a lot of attention after her selection in the
women’s team. Her performance too will be
keenly followed. She emerged champion in
the girls Under-15 category at the Asian Ju-
niors Squash Championship last month.
Apart from winning national and in-
ternational titles, Anahat is the only Indi-
an girl to win the US Junior Open in any cat-
egory and the British Junior Open. AGENCIES
WOMEN GET ON TRACK AT LONG LAST
W
imbledon runner-
up Nick Kyrgios
has been handed a
wildcard into next month’s
US Open tune-up event in
Cincinnati, Ohio, organisers
of the Western & Southern
OpensaidonMonday
.Forthe
27-year-old, who two weeks
ago fell to Novak Djokovic in
his first Grand Slam singles
final, this will mark his sixth
appearance in Cincinnati
and first since 2019.
The entry list for the Au-
gust 13-21 Western & South-
ern Open includes world
number one Daniil Medve-
dev and former champions
AlexanderZverev(2021),who
missed Wimbledon with in-
jury
, Grigor Dimitrov (2017),
Marin Cilic (2016) and Rafa
Nadal(2013).SerenaWilliams
and Novak Djokovic were on
the official US Open entry
lists released Wednesday
, but
that doesn’t mean they’ll
necessarily play in the tour-
nament. Djokovic is also on
the Cincinnati entry list but
is unlikely to play due to his
refusal to be vaccinated
against COVID-19. Travellers
seeking to enter the United
States have to provide proof
of vaccination.
Thesinglesentrylistsare
a formality
, and they include
all players who are eligible
based on this week’s WTA
and ATP rankings. Williams
is on there by virtue of a spe-
cial ranking granted to her
because she missed so much
time due to injury
. Her first
match in a year came last
month at Wimbledon, where
she lost in the first round to
HarmonyTan.Whenshewas
asked about returning to the
US Open, Williams replied:
“There’sdefinitelylotsof mo-
tivation to get better and to
play at home.” AGENCIES
Nick Kyrgios
Photo:
AP
Photo:
AFP
Jumbo Visma’s Dutch rider Marianne Vos celebrates as she crosses the finish
line to win the 2nd stage of the new edition of the Women’s Tour de France
cycling race, 136,4 km between Meaux and Provins, on July 25, 2022
INDIAAIMTOBREAKSQUASHSINGLESJINX
KYRGIOS handed wildcard for
US Open tune-up in Cincinnati
What makes something special is not just what you have to gain,
but what you feel there is to lose.
Andre Agassi, American Tennis player WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022
QUIZ TIME!
Q1:Who was the first Indian to become the
Junior Wimbledon Champion in 1954?
a) Ramanathan Krishnan b) Premjit Lal
c) Vijay Amritraj d) Leander Paes
Q2:When was the first Athletics World
Championship event held?
a) 1983 b) 1984 c) 1976 d) 1982
Q3:Who won the women’s 400m hurdles
final with a record of 50.68 secs at
World Athletics Championships 2022?
a) Femke Bol b) Dalilah Muhammad
c) Sydney McLaughlin d) Kim Batten
Q4:What is the nickname of the Indian
women’s national hockey team?
a) Shakti b) Durga c) Nabhvarna d) Nari
Q5:Who was the first man to both captain
and manage a World Cup-winning
football team?
a) Joseph Mercer b) Pelé
c) Diego Maradona d) Franz Beckenbauer
Q6:Nigeria’s Tobi
Amusan
broke a long-held
world record in the
semifinal heat and
then won gold in the
final. In which
discipline did she
achieve this?
a) 4 X100 relay
b) 100 metre hurdles
c) 100 meter sprint
d) Pole vault
ANSWERS:
1. a. Ramanathan Krishnan 2. a. 1983 3. c. Sydney McLaughlin
4. c. Nabhvarna 5. d. Franz Beckenbauer
6. b. 100 metre hurdles
Photo:
AFP
Tobi Amusan
SOURAV, JOSHNA HOPE TO PUT THEIR BEST FOOT
FORWARD IN BIRMINGHAM
Photos: TOI
NEERAJ OUT DUE TO INJURY
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has
pulled out of the Games due to “fitness
concerns”, the Indian Olympic
Association (IOA) announced
on Tuesday. Chopra had won
a historic silver medal at
the World Athletics
Championship in Eugene on
Sunday and suffered a strain in
his groin during the competition. Chopra
was expected to be India’s flag bearer at
the Games, starting Thursday. “We have a
meeting later in the day to decide the
new flag-bearer,” said India team’s chef
de mission Rajesh Bhandari. PTI
TOURISTS LIKELY TO KEEP SAME BATTING LINE; WI HOPE TO STEM THE ROT
Shubman Gill
INDIA AIM TO
COMPLETE
CLEAN SWEEP
A
ruthlessIndianteam
is unlikely to take its
foot off the pedal as
it aims to top up a
world-record win-
ningfeatwithanoth-
er clean sweep
against the West Indies on Wednesday
.
India created a world record on Sunday
by sealing their 12th consecutive series
win in the ODI format against the West
Indies -- the most against a team. In this
backdrop,headcoachRahulDravidmight
betemptedtotryoutsomeof hisreserve
players but he will have to maintain a
fine balance between keeping the mo-
mentum and testing his bench strength.
GILL TO CONTINUE
GOOD FORM
In the batting department, it is unlikely
that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be pre-
ferred over Shubman Gill, who after
two innings of 64 and 43 would not like
to sit out. Gaikwad had got a full South
Africa series where he looked distinctly
uncomfortable against quality pace.
While his IPL credentials have kept
him in the mix, chances of Indian
cricket establishment investing in him
on short term basis look dim. Shreyas
Iyer and Sanju Samson have also hit
the straps with fifties in last game and
Suryakumar Yadav is not expected to
cool his heels at the expense of Ishan
Kishan despite his twin failures in the
first two games.
Kishan is seen as a timer of the
ball who can use the Powerplay overs
well by hitting over the in-field. He is-
n’t a power hitter who can force the
pace after 35th over and hence Samson
is a better option despite him being a
left hander. Ravindra Jadeja as the des-
ignated vice-captain was the first
choice all-rounder in this series before
he was ruled out of the first two games
due to a knee niggle.
It is still not certain whether
Jadeja will be available for the final
game as Axar Patel after his match-
winning knock of 64 in the second
game could feel hard done by. How-
ever, if Dhawan wants two play two
left-arm spinners, then Yuzvendra
Chahal could be asked to rest but that
will be at the cost of sacrificing va-
riety in bowling attack.
Arshdeep Singh had a groin is-
sue during the England ODIs but
since he is a left arm seam bowler, he
could be tried out in place of Avesh
Khan, who was a tad expensive in the
second ODI. He leaked 54 runs in his
six wicket-less overs. Avesh and
Prasidh Krishna have a similar type
of hit the deck bowling style, getting
deliveries to rear up from back of
length or good length. It only war-
rants that one among the two should
start in the eleven.
INDIES CAPABLE,
FAIL TO FIRE
As far as West Indies is concerned,
they have capable players but as a
unit, they have failed to fire. They
depend too much on individual bril-
liance of Shai Hope, Nicholas
Pooran, Rovman Powell or Romario
Shepherd. More importantly, the
team hasn’t shown resilience to win
important moments that can impact
the outcome of the match. West In-
dies could do well to use the experi-
ence of Jason Holder in the final
game of the series. The hosts would
aim to put an end to their losing
streak in ODIs, which has now
stretched to eight matches, includ-
ing a 0-3 loss to Bangladesh in the
preceding rubber. AGENCIES Nicholas Pooran
T20I squad of Team India arrived
in Trinidad on Tuesday ahead of
their five-match series against
West Indies, which is scheduled
to start from Friday. Skipper
Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik,
Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran
Ashwin were some of the players
seen at the airport along with
the rest of the squad. The Men in
Blue are currently squaring off
against WI for the ODI series,
with a lead of 2-0.
INDIA T20I SQUAD IN
TRINIDAD FOR 5-MATCH
SERIES AGAINST WI
Photo:
ANI
Photo:
AFP
Photo:
GETTY
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Memories from the 1980s - Yuvabharathi Public School

  • 1. CLICK HERE: FOR PAGE 3 AND 4 WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022 It’s not just a place where you get to learn Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. It’s also a place where you can think beyond the classroom. Hence we say, SCHOOL IS COOL! SCHOOL IS COOL 03 Volume 11, Issue 285 Regn No: TNENG/2011/39712 Published by R. J. Prakashan on behalf of Bennet, Coleman Co.Ltd., Kochar Tower, 19, Venkatnarayana Road, Theagaraya Nagar, Chennai 600017, and Printed by him at Rajhans Enterprises, No. 26, Private Industrial Estate, Pollachi Main Road, Sundarapuram, Coimbatore 641024 Editor (Chennai Market): Arun Ram - Responsible for selection of news under PRB Act. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of the Publisher is prohibited. Tel. Nos. Chennai (044) 40401234, E-Mail: timesnie.cbe@gmail.com. Has work life balance changed with advent of technology F amily trips are unforgettable. Similarly, my trip to Isha Yoga with my family was a fantastic experience. My recollec- tions are things I will never for- get. My class went to Isha yoga the year before I started at G.R.D Public School. I felt I had missed it because I had received so many positive comments. Finally, I had the opportunity to accompany my parents. When I visited, there were a lot of peo- ple, and the weather was won- derful. The weather was fan- tastic! We could see the 34m towering Adhiyogi statue as soon as we walked in. That was the location's unique selling point. When we proceeded to take a closer look, we discovered that the necklace of Lord Shiva was made of Rudraksham, which people wear around their neck. A little temple beside the Adhiyogi stat- ue sold special water (Theertham) to pour into the Pooja happening and worship to the Lord. We saw a new statue of Linga Bhairavi, before reaching the Dhyanalingam. She is a furious femi- nine form of the Linga that can only be found in very few areas. One of them is the Isha Yoga Center. The route to the Dhyanalingam was equally beautiful. The Nandi, Lord Shiva's most devoted follower, stood in front of the Dhyana linga. It was completely silent when we arrived. There was a massive Shivalinga there. It was a space for contemplation. My family and I lit a lamp in front of the Dhyanalinga. On my walk back, there were numerous kiosks selling toys, wooden objects, and so on. We were also taken for a ride in the bullock cart. We had a lot of fun and shot a lot of pictures. I wish that day hadn't come to an end. SRISHTI. R , Class VIII, GRD Public School, Coimbatore R aised in a middle-class family, the idea of a vacation or in- ternational travel to exotic lo- cations was never on the family’s agenda. Back in the 80s, having an uncle who made business trips to ex- otic locations and who sent postcards of random locations he visited was more than enough travel experience for us. As a young girl, I stood all in awe, upon the vivid narration that my uncle presented about diverse countries which acted as an impetus that enhanced my visualisation skills, where I imagined an animated and glorious world that existed outside India. The closest term to ‘travel’ can be attributed to the long journey that we undertook from Salem to Bombay during certain summer months by train. As I reminisce about those mo- ments, I recollect clear memories of the railway station, the porters car- rying our heavy luggage and my mom’s strict direction to follow the porter, Higginbothams book store, tea stalls, chips stall and the long trail of the homeless sleeping blissfully on the platform. Negotiation and bargaining was very common scenario back in the 80s. Except for the railway ticket, I have seen my parents strike a deal with every seller to maximise bene- fits at a minimal cost. Unlike the pres- ent generation, who often feel em- barrassed when their parent's bar- gain, it was not a similar feeling back then. On the other hand, we often felt proud whenever our parents emerged successful, saving a rupee or two. Get- ting into the train and set- tling with our luggage in our allotted seats was no less than an adventure. Identifying our names in the list put up in front of the compartment, figuring out our compartment- mates, locating the seat, us- ing a chain to tie the baggages and locking them securely, climbing the berth up and down and checking the durability of the chain that holds the upper berth were all experiments done before we could await the com- mencement of the journey . It is note- worthy at this point that there were no gadgets in hand that kept us en- gaged during travel. All that we had back at home was a Walkman and a small camera. They were for- bidden from travelling with us since the idea of carrying such “expensive stuff” for a journey by train carried the risk of it being stolen. With the music of my choice playing in my mind, holding Amar Chitra Katha book in my hand and a handy pen and notebook to record the names of all the stations that the train stopped at, our journey made its memorable com- mencement. The fresh aroma of fried vadas and bondas, cutlets and samosas kindled our appetite. We of- ten chose a vada or a bonda. They were usually served on a paper plate with a chutney that used to be so wa- tery . To substitute tissues, newspaper squares were also distributed. I won- dered how delicious, crisp and tasty the snacks were. The taste still lingers on my tongue to date and the aroma that none of the 5-star chefs can replace it with. The best part is reading the interesting pieces of information printed in the newspaper square be- fore we wipe our fingers clean. Undoubtedly, the most awaited moment of our travel was the favourite meal times - idlis with tra- ditional idli podi mixed with gingel- ly oil smeared all over the idlis for breakfast, puliyodarai with karu- vadam (crisps) and curd rice with vep- palai katti for lunch and puri with po- tato fry for dinner - all prepared at home by amma and paati and wrapped in banana leaf and wrapped again in a newspaper with all our names duly written based on the por- tion of food we often consumed. All these remain deeply etched in my memories. Sleeping in the upper berth, playing cards with my sister, eating the sole chips packet purchased for the entire train duration, reading the books purchased, asking appa the time every now and then and calcu- lating the number of hours left to reach our destination, (Yes, I didn’t have a watch until I grew up) ob- serving and mimicking the different accent employed by the vendors as we enter different state boundaries are all fond memories that remain evergreen as travel memories. Train journeys acted also as a medium of social interaction. The at- tempt to get to know our fellow mates within the compartment, playing games with them, exchanging each other’s address and sharing letters with them post the train journey are all testimonies to the fact. And to- wards the end of our journey , the anx- iety of reaching the destination, the excitement of going to meet our rel- atives, the idea of outing and shop- ping within the city (1 dress, 1 visit to a restaurant and a temple visit for sure) filled our hearts and minds with immense pleasure. No gadgets, no ex- otic locations, no luxury accommo- dation, no extravagant modes of transport, no scenic and picturesque locations, no fancy clothes, no pres- sure to update media platforms, no selfies - but we made memories during every trav- el episode. Is it pos- sible today? J. LATHA, Faculty - Political Science Yuvabharathi Public School MEMORIES TO CHERISH MEMORIES TO CHERISH T oday's technological advancements enable us to work in ways that were not feasible be- fore. Constraints, such as pandemic lock- down, have largely vanished, and we are more connected to the office than ever before. However, when it comes to com- bining those qualities with our personal lives, there are various advantages and disadvantages to work-life bal- ance. With a whole array of com- munication capabilities on a single, pocket-sized device, we are always available. According to Accenture research, 77 per cent of professionals say such technology allows them to have more flexibility in their schedule. A work- place trends research, however, found that 65 per cent of employees believe their supervisors want them to be ap- proachable outside of the office, even at night. So the is- sue becomes, are we living for work or working for life? Easier access is not necessarily a good thing. It frequently comes at the expense of work-life balance. It can result in burnout, poor performance, and stress - the consequences are significant. The key is set to boundaries and expectations to find a happy medium. DHEEBANA A S, CLASS V, SRI GOPAL NAIDU CHILDREN’S SCHOOL, COIMBATORE Y es, technology has brought about several changes in our lives. Tech- nology has a favourable impact on work-life balance by increasing work- place efficiency and decreasing task completion time. In a pandemic sit- uation, technology assists us in many ways in balancing work and life. Technology allows us to work from home and increase our productivity . Work-life balance is more than just obtaining a good job; it is also about setting limits and incorporating wellness into our everyday lives. I believe it is the em- ployer's obligation to foster a work-life balance- friendly culture. With the power of the internet and all of the technologies available, it is now possible to work from home and be as produc- tive as people in the office. Work- ing from home may even drive you to complete tasks more quickly. Technology can assist employees in being productive, connected, and focused. S.SHINDHANA, CLASS V, SRI GOPALNAIDU CHILDREN’S SCHOOL, COIMBATORE AGAINST FOR A galaxy is a gravitationally bound system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter. The word is derived from the Greek galaxias, literally 'milky', a ref- erence to the Milky Way galaxy that contains the Solar System. Galaxies range in size from dwarfs with just a few hundred mil- lion (108) stars to giants with one hun- dred trillion (1014) stars, each orbit- ing its galaxy's center mass. Galaxies are categorized accord- ing to their visual morphology as el- liptical,spiral, or irregular. Many are thought to have super- massive black holes at their centers. The Milky Way's central black hole, known as Sagittarius A, has a mass four million times greater than the Sun. As of March 2016, GN-z11 is the oldest and most distant galaxy ob- served. It has a comoving distance of 32 billion light-years from Earth, and is seen as it existed just 400 million years after the Big Bang. Galaxies can also be thin and flat with tentacle-like arms- just the Milky way . Galaxies come in irregular shapes, too, including many dwarf galaxies. These galaxies, the smallest in the universe, contain only a few hun- dred or a few thousand stars com- pared with 100 billion stars in the Milky way . One galactic revolution ago, di- nosaurs ruled the Earth. Galaxies rotate faster than pre- dicted based on the gravity of their stars alone. Astronomers infer that the extra gravitational force is coming from dark matter, which does not emit or reflect light. Dark matter aside, galaxies are mostly empty space. If the stars within galaxies were shrunk to the size of oranges, they would be separated by 4,800 kilome- ters (3,000 miles). If galaxies were shrunk to the size of apples, neighboring galaxies would only be a few meters apart. The relative proximity of galax- ies means that galaxies occasionally merge. In about 4 billion years, the Milky Way will merge with the Androme- da galaxy . Some of the galaxies receding from the Milky Way are ellipsoidal, like footballs. N. JAYSHRI, Class VIII-C, John Dewey MHSS Know about GALAXY Memories from the 1980s A s a part of 75th Indepen- dence Day celebrations and to develop and encourage the students to enhance their artistic thinking and writing skills – State Level Drawing , Handwriting & Essay writing competitions were conducted on July 25th for the Classes LKG to 5th by Agaram Education Trust at Sri Gopal Naidu Children’s School . The students were asked to draw and colour on the topics – “Flag, My favourite festival & Ve- hicles.” The kids came out with their creative and colourful draw- ings. Themes were also given for Handwriting and Essay Writing competitions and were asked to present them on one page in the best of their handwriting and cre- ative thoughts. Nearly 540 students enthusi- astically participated in the event. INDEPENDENCE DAY CONTESTS HELD AT SGNCS The competition brought out the talents and articulate opinions of the kids. The drawings, handwriting and essays were well drawn and written by the children. The best will be selected by the or- ganizers & the winners will be announced & the prizes will be given on Independence Day . R ules are official statements that tell you what you must or must not do in a par- ticular situation or while involved in an activity or while playing a game. Rules are everywhere and rules must be followed every- where. Why rules: Rules and regulations are for better func- tioning and also for our safety . Rules and laws are framed analysing the problems previous- ly faced and also the predicted issues that are concerning the activity that is performed. So rules are guidelines that enhance smooth functioning. When rules are broken: When rules are not followed but are bro- ken by the participating individual or some- one interfering into the activity the whole output of the activity is ruined. It may dis- turb the work of many directly or indirectly, which may result in wastage of resources and time. It can occur as a chain reaction within a fraction of a second collapsing the whole work. Sometimes such negative out- comes may become irreversible processes. For example traffic rules are framed for our safety but some- times when the rules are bro- ken and when there is an ac- cident not only the person who broke the rule, the peo- ple around, the authorities in- volved in traffic regulation, medical staff and so on. Heroism: Being a follower of rule is real heroism. Rebels and people who violate rules are sometimes seen as heroes if not accepted. They consider themselves as heroes but real heroes are people who follow rules. So if you want to be a hero we should be a follower of rules, and not a rule breaker. Role models: “Lawmakersmustnotbelawbreak- ers”,leadersandauthoritiesshouldbe the first people to fol- low the rules that are given by the organisa- tion or institution. Perfect role models are people who abidebyrules. Followers or onlookers may tend to violate ruleswhentheynoticetheiricons doing so, so let us be a role mod- el by abiding by rules. Enjoyment in abiding by rules: Real enjoyment is in following rules vio- lating rules may be said to be thrilling but it is an illusion the aftereffects will not be a good experience. When we follow rules we need not worry about anything but we can be free & happy that it can be real enjoyment instead of being in a fearful state that we may be caught. So let us enjoy every event and every activity in life by following the rules that are set for us to follow. Relaxation of Rules: There is nothing as “hard & fast” rules there can always be a relaxation of rules when there is an emergency like the re- laxation of traffic rules for an ambulance; even if an ambulance is held in the traffic lights it may cause more damage for the patients in the ambulance. Relaxations can be decided and done by the authorities who are concerned in framing the rules or supervising the activity. Other than that rules are rules and they are always to be followed. Accept rules positively: When rules & guidelines are given to us let us accept it in a positive way and follow it. Instead of misinterpreting rules and trying to rebel or violate them, let's look at them in a positive dimension and accept them. The only dimension in rules that we must see is that rules are always for our safety and wellbeing. Rules are not a sign of dictatorship but of democracy. So rules should be considered a freedom and not slavery. Relish Rules: So let us accept and rel- ish rules so that we may get only positive results in whatever we do. Being strict and abiding by rules will always make us a suc- cessful person. SOFIA ANBUCHEZIAN, Principal, Blessings Mat. HSS, Keerapakkam, Thirukalukundram BE A FOLLOWER OF RULES PRINICIPALS SPEAK SPEAK
  • 2. A iming for that elusive singles CWG medal, Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa will make one last-ditch effort to break the jinx even as the Indian squash contingent, packed with country’s best performers, has landed in Birmingham with a target to earn podium places in all categories. The trio of Dipika Pallikal, Josh- naandSauravhavebeencarryingtheIndianteam on their shoulders for the last 15 years. Heading towards the end of their glorious careers, all three are working overtime to give their all in their fourth and probably last Commonwealth Games. INDIA HAVE WON ONLY THREE MEDALS SINCE 1998 Indian players have managed to win only three medals since the sport’s introduction to the Commonwealth Games in 1998. They return to the UK as favourites to win the women’s dou- bles title, having won the world title earlier this year. Dipika had also won the mixed doubles ti- tle alongside Ghosal at the World Doubles Cham- pionship in April to complete a sensational comeback. Barring Egypt, all top squash play- ing nations, including England, are part of the Commonwealth. India have so far drawn a blank in singles but Joshna and Ghosal will be mak- ing one final push to change that record. Dipi- ka has not yet resumed playing singles after comeback from motherhood. “Hope so,” said Ghosal when asked if 2022 was India’s best chance of winning a singles medal. Ghosal was seeded third in the previous edition but made an early exit. He is not thinking too much about his opponents as that puts additional pres- sure. The Indians trained with former world number one Gregory Gaultier in Chennai for a week before leaving for Birmingham. PROMISING ANAHAT The 14-year-old Anahat Singh has attracted a lot of attention after her selection in the women’s team. Her performance too will be keenly followed. She emerged champion in the girls Under-15 category at the Asian Ju- niors Squash Championship last month. Apart from winning national and in- ternational titles, Anahat is the only Indi- an girl to win the US Junior Open in any cat- egory and the British Junior Open. AGENCIES WOMEN GET ON TRACK AT LONG LAST W imbledon runner- up Nick Kyrgios has been handed a wildcard into next month’s US Open tune-up event in Cincinnati, Ohio, organisers of the Western & Southern OpensaidonMonday .Forthe 27-year-old, who two weeks ago fell to Novak Djokovic in his first Grand Slam singles final, this will mark his sixth appearance in Cincinnati and first since 2019. The entry list for the Au- gust 13-21 Western & South- ern Open includes world number one Daniil Medve- dev and former champions AlexanderZverev(2021),who missed Wimbledon with in- jury , Grigor Dimitrov (2017), Marin Cilic (2016) and Rafa Nadal(2013).SerenaWilliams and Novak Djokovic were on the official US Open entry lists released Wednesday , but that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily play in the tour- nament. Djokovic is also on the Cincinnati entry list but is unlikely to play due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Travellers seeking to enter the United States have to provide proof of vaccination. Thesinglesentrylistsare a formality , and they include all players who are eligible based on this week’s WTA and ATP rankings. Williams is on there by virtue of a spe- cial ranking granted to her because she missed so much time due to injury . Her first match in a year came last month at Wimbledon, where she lost in the first round to HarmonyTan.Whenshewas asked about returning to the US Open, Williams replied: “There’sdefinitelylotsof mo- tivation to get better and to play at home.” AGENCIES Nick Kyrgios Photo: AP Photo: AFP Jumbo Visma’s Dutch rider Marianne Vos celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the 2nd stage of the new edition of the Women’s Tour de France cycling race, 136,4 km between Meaux and Provins, on July 25, 2022 INDIAAIMTOBREAKSQUASHSINGLESJINX KYRGIOS handed wildcard for US Open tune-up in Cincinnati What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose. Andre Agassi, American Tennis player WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022 QUIZ TIME! Q1:Who was the first Indian to become the Junior Wimbledon Champion in 1954? a) Ramanathan Krishnan b) Premjit Lal c) Vijay Amritraj d) Leander Paes Q2:When was the first Athletics World Championship event held? a) 1983 b) 1984 c) 1976 d) 1982 Q3:Who won the women’s 400m hurdles final with a record of 50.68 secs at World Athletics Championships 2022? a) Femke Bol b) Dalilah Muhammad c) Sydney McLaughlin d) Kim Batten Q4:What is the nickname of the Indian women’s national hockey team? a) Shakti b) Durga c) Nabhvarna d) Nari Q5:Who was the first man to both captain and manage a World Cup-winning football team? a) Joseph Mercer b) Pelé c) Diego Maradona d) Franz Beckenbauer Q6:Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan broke a long-held world record in the semifinal heat and then won gold in the final. In which discipline did she achieve this? a) 4 X100 relay b) 100 metre hurdles c) 100 meter sprint d) Pole vault ANSWERS: 1. a. Ramanathan Krishnan 2. a. 1983 3. c. Sydney McLaughlin 4. c. Nabhvarna 5. d. Franz Beckenbauer 6. b. 100 metre hurdles Photo: AFP Tobi Amusan SOURAV, JOSHNA HOPE TO PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD IN BIRMINGHAM Photos: TOI NEERAJ OUT DUE TO INJURY Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the Games due to “fitness concerns”, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Tuesday. Chopra had won a historic silver medal at the World Athletics Championship in Eugene on Sunday and suffered a strain in his groin during the competition. Chopra was expected to be India’s flag bearer at the Games, starting Thursday. “We have a meeting later in the day to decide the new flag-bearer,” said India team’s chef de mission Rajesh Bhandari. PTI TOURISTS LIKELY TO KEEP SAME BATTING LINE; WI HOPE TO STEM THE ROT Shubman Gill INDIA AIM TO COMPLETE CLEAN SWEEP A ruthlessIndianteam is unlikely to take its foot off the pedal as it aims to top up a world-record win- ningfeatwithanoth- er clean sweep against the West Indies on Wednesday . India created a world record on Sunday by sealing their 12th consecutive series win in the ODI format against the West Indies -- the most against a team. In this backdrop,headcoachRahulDravidmight betemptedtotryoutsomeof hisreserve players but he will have to maintain a fine balance between keeping the mo- mentum and testing his bench strength. GILL TO CONTINUE GOOD FORM In the batting department, it is unlikely that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be pre- ferred over Shubman Gill, who after two innings of 64 and 43 would not like to sit out. Gaikwad had got a full South Africa series where he looked distinctly uncomfortable against quality pace. While his IPL credentials have kept him in the mix, chances of Indian cricket establishment investing in him on short term basis look dim. Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson have also hit the straps with fifties in last game and Suryakumar Yadav is not expected to cool his heels at the expense of Ishan Kishan despite his twin failures in the first two games. Kishan is seen as a timer of the ball who can use the Powerplay overs well by hitting over the in-field. He is- n’t a power hitter who can force the pace after 35th over and hence Samson is a better option despite him being a left hander. Ravindra Jadeja as the des- ignated vice-captain was the first choice all-rounder in this series before he was ruled out of the first two games due to a knee niggle. It is still not certain whether Jadeja will be available for the final game as Axar Patel after his match- winning knock of 64 in the second game could feel hard done by. How- ever, if Dhawan wants two play two left-arm spinners, then Yuzvendra Chahal could be asked to rest but that will be at the cost of sacrificing va- riety in bowling attack. Arshdeep Singh had a groin is- sue during the England ODIs but since he is a left arm seam bowler, he could be tried out in place of Avesh Khan, who was a tad expensive in the second ODI. He leaked 54 runs in his six wicket-less overs. Avesh and Prasidh Krishna have a similar type of hit the deck bowling style, getting deliveries to rear up from back of length or good length. It only war- rants that one among the two should start in the eleven. INDIES CAPABLE, FAIL TO FIRE As far as West Indies is concerned, they have capable players but as a unit, they have failed to fire. They depend too much on individual bril- liance of Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell or Romario Shepherd. More importantly, the team hasn’t shown resilience to win important moments that can impact the outcome of the match. West In- dies could do well to use the experi- ence of Jason Holder in the final game of the series. The hosts would aim to put an end to their losing streak in ODIs, which has now stretched to eight matches, includ- ing a 0-3 loss to Bangladesh in the preceding rubber. AGENCIES Nicholas Pooran T20I squad of Team India arrived in Trinidad on Tuesday ahead of their five-match series against West Indies, which is scheduled to start from Friday. Skipper Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin were some of the players seen at the airport along with the rest of the squad. The Men in Blue are currently squaring off against WI for the ODI series, with a lead of 2-0. INDIA T20I SQUAD IN TRINIDAD FOR 5-MATCH SERIES AGAINST WI Photo: ANI Photo: AFP Photo: GETTY IMAGES