YOUNG CHRONICLE

Jan 29th, 2014

THE YOUNG CHRONICLE

What Are Elections?
Rohan (a.k.a Rambo) and Priyanka (a.k.a Pranks), the Acha Bacha twins, are having a tough time these days, and its because of these so-called Elections. Mumma and Papa just do not let go of the remote, with the result Rambo and Pranks havent been able to catch up on their favourite Cartoons! So they decided to do an investigation on what Elections are! Heres what they found. Elections are an organised process, through which people of a country vote or choose their representatives, to form the Government. Now that did not make sense at all. But the very next day, something very strange happened. formed, with all the class representatives. These would participate in all student related decision-making, with the teachers. The council had two heads, The Head Boy and The Head Girl. Rambo was clearly upset that he did not win, and Pranks ensured that he was teased, all the way home, from school. He called Pranks a politician, as her speech was so gimmicky. Just then he realised, that this is what happened during the national elections. He had heard the names of 3 parties, his parents kept talking about: BJP, Congress, and AAP. They quickly gobbled up their lunch, and got together again, to read about the elections. They found that the 3 parties were exactly like the Groups they made in class. Pranks was very impressed with Rambo, for finding the connection. He was clearly smart, but not good with speeches. Rambo also explained, that all the participants, were like candidates. And that the entire process was just like an election. But suddenly, he realised, that meant Pranks was now the Prime Minister of the class. He quickly let the thought pass, lest he mentioned it, and Pranks started teasing him again.

They both started wondering when they would turn 18, to be able to vote Their teacher in school, Ritu in the actual election! Maam, announced that they would choose a leadership Who Could Be Indias Next Prime Minister? team for their class, 2B. She then asked all the interested students to come to the front of the class. Both, Rambo and Currently, India has three major parties. The Bhartiya Janta Party, or the B.J.P, The Congress, and The Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP. The Pranks, decided to pictures and names of their leaders are below. participate. All the interested students were then divided into groups. Rambo and Pranks were in different groups. Then the teacher asked each group to choose a leader. The leader, with the help of the group, had to make a speech now. Rambo and Pranks were chosen as the leaders of their groups. Rambo and his team decided, that he would talk about sports and how they would increase sports activities, to help children perform better in Maths. While Pranks and her team spoke of how they would organize more creative activities, science quizzes, the class chart boards, and consolidate homework, while ensuring that students were never over- burdened with work. Her classmates really liked her speech, and her team won. Pranks then became the Chief Monitor- The Student and Teacher Communication In-charge. The other designations for her group members were: Discipline In-charge, Homework In-charge, Cleanliness In-charge, Class Activities In-charge, Chart boards In-charge. They later got to know, that each class in the school had gone through a similar process, and a council had been

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Jan 29th, 2014

Mangalyaan??? It Sounds Like an Old Machine! What is it?

India recently organised a space mission to Mars. Yes, Mars! That Red neighbouring planet you have heard about. The Spacecraft to Mars is called Mangalyaan? But why Mangalyaan? Well, thats because, Mars is called Mangal, in Hindi; and vehicle is called Yaan. So the name, Mangalyaan (A vehicle to Mars) came about. Mangalyaan was launched on 5th November, 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The main objective of this mission, was to understand and create technology required to travel to another planet. The secondary objective was to explore Mars' surface, minerals on the planet, and study the atmosphere. !

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Saving Our Stripes

Rambo recently visited Jim Corbett National Park with his friends family. He had heard that that it was one of the most famous Tiger reserves of India. Image Source: Wikipedia So, when he left, both Rambo and his friend were very excited at the thought of seeing tigers. But they came back from their trip disappointed. Why? Rambo couldnt spot a single Tiger on his trip to Jim Corbett. He just saw some Deer and Elephants, and some exotic birds. Their guide told Rambo and his friend, Karan that Tigers are fast becoming an endangered species. According to the 2010 population census, there are only about 1706 Tigers left! He told them about Project Tiger which protects Tigers from extinction and maintains their natural habitats. He told them that children can do their bit by spreading knowledge about tigers and how they are in danger. Rambo and Karan thought they would do so through the poem, in Yellow.

Our National Animal, so big and bold. Sometimes White, sometimes Gold. But the beautiful Tiger is in danger Being killed by unfriendly strangers The number of tigers today Is only 1706 This is indeed terrible And needs to be fixed By spreading awareness about tigers and changing attitudes This way we can do our bit and really contribute!

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Jan 29th, 2014

HOW IS REPUBLIC DAY DIFFERENT FROM INDEPENDENCE DAY?

On 26th January, Pranks was very excited. She had been chosen to march in the Republic Day parade. She had always enjoyed watching the parade. The colours, the march-pasts, the floats, and the Air force fly past and making designs in the air; and most importantly the bravery awards given to children.

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While she found the parade very inspiring, she always wondered why Republic Day was celebrated. She felt very patriotic, when she saw the parade, and promptly stood in an attention, when the National Anthem was played. But Independence Day was on 15th August, then why did the parade happen on the 26th of January too? She wondered! To find the answer, Priyanka did a quick research. She then found out that Republic Day celebrates the day (26th January, 1950), the Constitution of India came into force. Now, what is the Constitution of India? Pranks was very Puzzled!

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She then decided to read about the Constitution of India. Heres what she found: The constitution of India, is the Supreme Law. It lays down basic laws for the government to function, and lays down the basic rights, and the duties of citizens. She realized that it was actually the Constitution that gave us Indians, real independence. It gave us the independence to function smoothly as a secular and unified nation.

This explained the parade and the celebrations! As she prepared for the parade, she secretly hoped that some day, she would get a bravery award, on Republic Day. In fact, she had also made a Super Woman uniform for herself.

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The AchaBachas Comic

Poem of the Week

Caughing and Sneezing the men go by, The cause of smoke No trees near by Now is the time Men and women take a vow Grow more trees And say Pollution Hatao!!

Thought for the Week The Future Depends on what we do in the present.
Mahatma Gandhi

Republic Day Word Maze

Word Meanings
Elections: The process for choosing a leader Investigation: To explore, study deeply, to establish a fact Organised: Something that is done in an orderly way Representatives: A person chosen to act or speak for another or others, in particular Government: The group of people with the authority to run a country or state, and ensure it functions smoothly Leadership: The action of leading or heading a group of people or an organization Burdened: Carrying a heavy load Consolidate: To combine things together Ensured: To make sure Gimmicky: Something which is tricky, or done to attract attention Gobbled: Eat something hurriedly. Consecutive: One after the other, in a sequence. Recently: Not long a go. Launched: To set something in motion. Mostly, rockets are launched Designations Mission: An important assignment Minerals: A solid, naturally occurring substance Atmosphere: Gases surrounding the earth (commonly called air) or another planet. Endangered: A species or race of Animals or birds, which may soon die Disappointed: Being sad because of expectations not being met Habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal or plant Extinct: When a kind of Animal or bird has no living members. Reserve: A facility for animals to live, in their natural surroundings Fly past: Ceremonial flight of aircraft past a person or a place. Bravery awards: Awards given for brave or courageous behavior Floats or tableaux: A group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from Research: An in-depth study Secular: To respect all religions

Find the Following Words in the Grid

AWARDS BEATINGRETREAT CONSTITUTION FLYPAST JANUARY MARCHPAST NATIONAL PARADE PATRIOTISM RAJPATH REPUBLIC

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