Articles for issue 1 submitted in Nov 2020
KRISHIV
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ANJALI
learning learning
what where how, when, why?
open-mind, run, walk, sit, look around,
observe, feel, think around,
meet, chit-chat, talk, ask around and world around
expose, explore, experiment around
be curious play around
ups and downs, look back reflect in and around
Aarohi train plan- do- reflect, plan-do-reflect round and round
learn within and out , full of life learning around.
NITYA
Don't let the grass grow under your feet
One of the most fulfilling friendships in my life is with an octogenarian lady from another country, culture, faith. I have to think of these descriptions of her to awe you and to give you some context; because to me, none of these have mattered, I think. Her age, colour, race, faith, origins... they havent mattered and heres why.
2016 We first met on a street as we were eating our Belgian chocolate and strawberry ice creams. We all sat on a ledge, coincidentally next to each other. My family of four and her. I can't remember who spoke first and what but we all were instantly comfortable with each other.
I stuck to my scripts of speaking about the weather, local hang outs, and then how long we had been living in that place. I knew not to venture deeper as it puts off (most) people. Only small talk and I was grateful to have that. I was surprised when she invited us home and we invited her back. Perhaps just a formality.
Imagine my surprise and happiness when we actually showed up at her place a few days later. It wasn't a formality but a real invitation!
Her home was a different world. We sank into her lavish velvet couches, feasted our eyes on her golden lampshades, plush carpets, you name it.
From the ledge to the lavish couch was a bit jarring initially, but she made us instantly comfortabler with her presence and assurances. We began to open up. Real talk now beyond the small talk.
"I have a job offer but that's gonna keep me away from my kids longer... should I go for it?" I asked her hesitantly, hoping I wasnt asking too much of her.
She shared her (hi)story...she is currently a naturopathic doctor who lives in the himalayas 6 months a year...she had been a successful entrepreneur, buying out the company she worked for... I was star struck.
I hoped to be like her by the time I was 80. Rich, free, and accomplished. Her life story was all the convincing I needed to grab my job offer by the collar.
Right then, she did an about-turn. She turned around and asked my kids and my husband what I should do with the job offer. They said they wanted me to turn it down to keep the family stress levels down.
Knowing I was star struck and seizing the kairos moment, she challenged me, "all that you see that this money has fetched me is stuff...stuff... and more dead stuff. Focus on your family. You have a lifetime to earn your money..."
I turned the offer down and it blessed my family immensely. In the next 3 years, we met again and again, discussing faith, politics, mental health, family, finances, you name it.
Everytime, she would dig deep into the lessons of her own life and share her regrets and her rewards authentically. Never once did we feel lectured at, or judged. We felt listened to, and emboldened to try.
And it wasnt just food for thought...i remember the day she cooked up an elaborate breakfast keeping with her rich culture and cuisine and we churned out an Indian dinner the next week, following "laborious Indian culinary processes :)"
My daughters grew in their mental frameworks too hanging out with her... "That's just dead stuff..." I heard one of them remark to the other and i was wowed by their mindvoice at such a young age.
2019. It was our time to move away now. We moved 600 kms and I was terribly saddened at bidding goodbye. I wondered if I would see her again, given her age. Can you
believe she has trekked in the Himalayas twice ever since? Forget about ageing, this lady 'rocks!'
Fast forward to early 2020. We had been in touch on and off. One day we received her email asking if she can fly in to spend a coupla days with us.
Why not?!
We were delirious and began to prep 'laborious indian meals'! We set up her room. Comfied our nilkamal chairs with cushions. I even cleaned out my wardrobe... might as well put the adrenaline to good use! We invited friends and family to meet up together with her.
She arrived confidently and effortlessly at the airport... we picked her up and headed home in our little yellow car. Everyone had so much to say. We didnt have enough ears!
Once back at home, time flew and it was surreal to reunite with her. This was a new level of our friendship... she flew in for us! Wow. What an honor.
We quickly shared notes, caught up on each other's lives. "I really want to grow our online edu business," I found myself opening up again, this time unhesitatingly so. I had become less critical in my children's lives and was becoming my own person.
Before venturing into entrepreneurial advice, she (strangely)asked me about my exercise routine. I tried to avoid the irrelevant topic and steer the conversation back into entrepreneurship, my hyperfocus. She stopped me in my tracks and asked me a bewildering question... "so how do you want to die?" And listed out options like stroke etc.
My family was startled. But I could sense she was looking out for me. She wasnt lecturing or judging, merely stating facts. I was obese, and health, not financial ambition had to be everyones priority.
She proceeded to state that I could never get fit, staying home all day. Kids and my husband had to dish out breakfasts 4 days a week so that I could go out on my morning walk. I needed to portion control and so on.
With that taken care of, we dove into business, ambition, and goals. (Looking back, I now see the wisdom in her sense of priorities... can't do nothin without no body y'all :) )
Bidding farewell to her at the airport, I wasn't melancholic anymore. I knew that soon enough she would be steadying her feet in the Himalayas, while i would be finding mine in good ol' Chennai.
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RATNESH
Puns are Fun, and so is Falafel
What do you call somebody who enjoys eating Falafel - Falafun
What do you call somebody who is always eating Falafel - Falafan
What do you call somebody who sells Fafafel - Falafella
What do you call a friend who treats you to falafel - Falafriend
What do you get when you eat too many falafel - Falafart
What do you call a Falafel made of fruits - Falaphal
What do you call a Falafel that is spend a lot of time making but comes out horrible - Falaflop
What do you call a Falafel that is difficult to eat as stuffing keeps getting spilled - Falafuss
What do you call a well made falafel - Falafab
What do you call somebody who sells something else in name of Falafel - Falafake
What do you say when you are destined to eat Falafel - Falafate
What do you call somebody who becomes famous by making Falafel - Falafame
What do you should do after eating Falafel - Falafloss
What to call somebody who has eaten 4 falafel - Falafilled
What if someone tries to take your falafel, what will you do? - falafight
If you get scared of falafel, what is that called - Falafright
What do wise people become after eating falafel? - falafool
who loves eating falfel ? falafoody
What happens to a magazine with too many falafel jokes - falafail
KRISHNA
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PREETI
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MISHTI
Enjoying the magazine?.. Well you'll definitely enjoy this...
Sequence is a board game in which there are some cards and coins... You can chose your colour of coins and start the game... The game is fun and joyful.. It can be played by 2 to 12 people.. There are jacks and different number and pattern cards... It can be played from ages 5 to adult... I keep on playing Sequence with my parents... And usually I get all the jacks and I only win... Oh!! And I don't do cheating..its a Great Game Sequence.. I love it a lot
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VEDARTH / VISHRUTI
title: the stolen dimond / the chasing scene
concept and basic storyline: Vedarth
writer/ typist and editor: Vishruti
there was a police helicopter coming. the thief came and police helicopter went that ways behind him.. the thief went in the right direction towards the landmines.
it was hot evening in the dessert of eygpt. the thief took his red honda city near the landmines and "shooo.....tttttt" there came a bullet from the police helicopter towards thief's car. thief swiftly changed his direction and took it towards the city museum. he quickey got out of his car, and went inside the museum. police followed..
after 1 minute the police the entered the museum and "thaaaa...dddddd" there was a noise of crash and police ran in the direction of that sound. the moment they reached there, their eyes were open and wide as they saw that the museum precious dimond was stolen. the police started an investigation, and found a ring lying there in the corner. they assumed it must be the thief's ring. ( TO BE CONTINUED IN THE NEXT EDITION)
Illustration by Asawat
Gunjan
Our needs
What all we need in life ?
To survive and to thrive
Food , water, air and a house -- these are our basic needs.
Is that all ? No , no ,no
We have a need to sleep and to feel safe.
Is that all ? No, no ,no
We all need love, attention, affection, appreciation, support, care and friendliness.
Is that all ? No, no ,no
We have a need to learn, to grow, to inspire and be inspired.
Is that all? No, no ,no
We have a need to play , to discover , for adventure
Is that all? No, no ,no
We have a need to express ourselves -- when we are happy and when we are sad.
Is that all ? No, no ,no
We have a need for connection , and other people's company --to understand and be understood
Is that all? Maybe, maybe not
But I know one thing for sure......all humans.....be it American or Chinese or Russian or Indian, all have the same needs.
So we are different ,but we are still the same
GUNTAS
Small disagreements can be prevented from being turned into big arguments
Surprised to hear this?
Well some people have really fiery tempers. They always turn the smallest of disagreements into huge arguments. Even if the other person remains calm , The angry one somehow irritates the calm one so much that even he/she also gets really angry and the small disagreement turns into a big fight. Is it what you are wondering? Well the answer is yes ! You can prevent small disagreements from being turned into big arguments even if the other person is really angry . If you have a disagreement with a person who has a bad temper, first of all you should let the angry say whatever they . After speaking for a minute their anger will calm down itself . That will give you a chance to speak and stop that small matter turning into a big argument!!
ANOUSHKA KUMAR
SIDDHANT
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Trees poem
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