October 2020
OUT OF SYLLABUS #1 Sweet History of
Chocolate
1098 The number
you should know
12 Wellness Ways of Emotional
Career
Ashuli Saini Sommelier
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Exams, movies, sports, arts, first love story, heart breaks, learning to ride the bike, getting your license, vacations, friendship days, valentine days, school trips and waiting eagerly to get into the real world... Adolescence... Well, welcome to the most vibrant and colourful part of life, filled with questions, curiosities, changes, and developing a certain sense of consciousness of yourselves and the world around; you are the most driven yet confused person at this time... the time when the world starts shifting around and within you. As you grow and figure out yourself, it might seem like no one understands you, and you might not know what is going on, feeling colourful and vibrant and full of promises and opportunities like never before. This is the time when neither are you as young as a child nor are you too independent as an adult. In the journey of growing up, adolescence is the most intricate and fascinating phase of life for being a bridge between your childhood and your future, and with it also comes the many layers that are yet to be discovered or made yourself. It’s not easy being in this transition state and this magazine hopes to be a companion in your journey ahead. Make the most out of it. This magazine is more yours than anyone else’s. It’s a space to be you completely, flawed imperfect. To make mistakes without fear and to know a lot more through sharing your stories and journeys with each other. Let this be a space for your voices to be heard by others, to learn from you and with you. You are the boss here. There are no right or wrong questions, No perfect answers. This is where you are all unique individuals and hence beautiful too. ‘Out of Syllabus’ is a celebration of your adolescence. So cheers to all teenagers.!
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Mind and You
Confusion Confusion Confusion Illustration by Meghna Menon
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Confusion. Often a state of being lost and lack of clarity. Our mind is just as layered in personality or even more. Just like all your friends put together. That’s a lot right. And hence it would not be surprising if you find yourself split between many things or even being blank like a clean state. That’s totally OK. What would not be ok is letting it get to a point where you stigmatize it. When it leads you to feel low and troubled. It is not ok to think that it’s bad to be in a state of confusion.
Breathe, and love yourself.
EVEN THE BEST OF THE PEOPLE FEEL CONFUSED ON A DAILY BASIS.
You are beautiful the way you are, and being confused makes you no less beautiful.
AND ITS OK.
Be Patient. Give your self time. Be open to talking about it. Sometimes talking to a person who understands you helps ease the anxiousness. Treat yourself the way you would treat your dear friend. There is no need to Hurry. It is better to take time and think about it than doing the wrong thing in a hurry.
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Body and You
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Body and You
y IIm mpe l t p e c r e y f tl ec rf t ly Impe Beautiful Article and Illustration by Jerusha Jose pineapplecurry
When I was younger, I wondered why I never saw princesses and other fantastical women in my body type or with any of my features (a stubby nose, thick eyebrows). Plus size women were usually shown in bad light, villains (eg Ursula). I grew up with mythical narratives pushing the standard ‘ideal’ body type. When I was 7, I told my dad I wanted to grow my hair long like a princess ( I couldn’t, actually, I kept getting boils on my scalp). He told me Princess Diana, the most beautiful princess had short hair too and that means I was beautiful as well. I would gaze at pictures of Princess Diana all day and tell myself I was beautiful too. When I was 12, I got my first period. I began to get underarm
hair but wait, why didn’t anyone in the movies have underarm hair? My mother explained you’d have to shave or wax or ‘Veet’ it, but wait, did women in movies go on adventures carrying their razors or wax strips with them? Did they? I still don’t know. Women have been idealised and objectified in movies and books to an extent where they no longer seem real, making any everyday woman question herself, and whether she meets the ideal measure of the perfect woman. But wait, can’t we normalise bodies as our safe spaces rather than a gallery display? Where are the plus size characters?
Where are the dark skinned characters? Characters with disabilities? Characters with scars and stretch marks? Characters with bushy eyebrows or a uni-brow? Bodies with body hair. Bodies with stretch marks. Bodies with love handles. Bodies with facial hair. Bodies with scars. Bodies with birthmarks. Bodies with dark underarms. Bodies with dark inner thighs. Bodies with thick calves. Bodies with dark knees. We fight enough battles each day. Why go to war on our bodies? P.S. Also can someone let me know if Lara Croft, Tomb Raider carried a razor with her at all times? Thanks.
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…when I blanked out during an exam even after studying soo hard and couldn’t write a word. I couldn’t remember anything, so I just left the hall early and went to the chapel and cried. Now, I realised I function better without worrying or stressing too much…
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…when as a 2nd STD kid, I failed in Hindi with 2/50, it seemed like the end of the world. I cried till I ran a temperature.10 years later, some months in Mumbai was enough to make up for all those lost tears over marks in Hindi…
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…when I didn’t qualify the cut-off for the course in my dream college. It seemed like it was the worst thing that had happened yet. But now, after 5 years of my college, I don’t think I could be more grateful for the people I had met and the things I learned to get me where I am today…
…I broke up. I was sucked into my own hole and I didn’t want to meet anyone or go out at all. I felt like a magnet attracting all the bad things. I just wanted to sleep and hide out of my life. Years later, and after a lot of struggle and self permission,I finally found my life-companion…
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'Law'fully yours
1098
Remember the magic number Article by Tiara Prasad ti_arts
The childline number of India - 1098, is a 24*7 functional, free, emergency phone service for children in need of aid and assistance all over India. This service is created to solely deal with children in distress and to address their issues. The aim of the service is to ensure the protection of children and their rights.
Who is a child according to law? Any human under the age of 18, indifferent to any specifications, is regarded by law as a child.
Does that mean you only get rights after you are 18? NO! In fact, while all the human rights guaranteed to any other citizen are applicable to a child, the special status of being a child wherein they deserve more protection and guidance from adults means they have special rights of their own. These are to be upheld internationally everywhere.
What kind of help? Help in terms of support, rescue, rehabilitation and protection from further harm. This means that children in need of help will be rescued, necessary actions will be taken and the child will be provided all the necessary shelter, food and support and taken care of.
Who can call?
When should you call?
The childline caters to any calls by a child or an adult in relation to children.
Not every call is an emergency. Some are for information; some are for aid. All calls are invited and every call is important. So call if you need help, if your friend needs help, if you think another child is in trouble, if you need emotional support, if you see children begging or alone in the streets. The Child-line service promises intervention within 60 minutes in case of emergencies.
Will I be in trouble? Of course not! You will not be in trouble neither will you be scolded. Your identity will be kept safe. Do not be afraid, you are helping another child and might even be saving their life. All you need to do is inform.
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How do we know when a child needs help? Children in vulnerable situation in society are in need of everyone’s help. These issues include Child labour, Abuse and Violence, Sexual Abuse, Child Trafficking, Missing and Runway, Child health, Emotional support or guidance, Addiction, Education related, Child marriage, Conflict with law, Children whose families are in crisis, Children abandoned by family, Homeless - street Children and children living alone on streets, Children as domestic help, Physical or emotional abuse in family, school or institution.
Who runs it? Can we trust it? Yes! The Ministry of Women and Child Development is responsible for the establishment and maint enance o f t hi s helpline. It is a government sponsored service. It aims to connect the various stakeholders in the society to cater to issues of children a risk and distress. These stakeholders include police, NGOs, teachers, parents, children, facilities, lawyers etc.
Does it mean that children cannot break laws or be punished? No. Laws apply to children as well. However, unlike an adult, children who have broken the law (also termed as children in conflict with law) are dealt with under a completely different set of laws that are framed especially for children. A child in conflict with law is not seen as a criminal but as a delinquent who has to be rehabilitated and enter back into the society. Hence the morale governing the punishments for crime in the case of children are drastically different from that of adults. In our society, the law upholds that the government, the citizens and the nation as a whole is responsible for all their children and their safety.
Does age always reflect maturity? This is a topic of serious debate with regards to child rights and law. However, by law, a universal demarcation is necessarily upheld. Hence for now age is the criteria of defining a child till we hopefully find something better. Think about it and let us know if you have any suggestions.
CHILDLINE 1098 is a service of Ministry of Women and Child Development. Childline India foundation is a non-government organisation (NGO) in India that operates a telephone helpline called Childline, for children in distress. https://www.childlineindia.org/a/about/childline-india OCTOBER 2020
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Mind
12 ways to
Emotional Wellness
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Its OK to be NOT OK
Accept the feeling rather than shutting it out. Acceptance is also the first step to being able to handle your emotions well. Without acceptance, a major part of your energy would be focusing on something that may be totally off point.
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Remember that you are much more than what you feel at the moment. And it is bound to change with time too. Give yourself permission and time . Be easy on yourself. Your mind is like the sky, it may be sunny sometimes and cloudy the other. But it too shall pass and be different tomorrow.
Let it out
Try to articulate your emotions through any medium-Art, song, writing, dance or even talking. This helps you get a control on your emotions and not your emotions controlling you.
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React with a Delay
It is not what you feel but how to respond to those feelings that matter. Do mostly things that you would be proud of in the future. Even though you can’t choose your feelings, you are responsible for them.
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Identify and Name your emotion
Knowing what you are feeling and being able to locate it as precisely as possible gives you a better understanding on how to deal with the emotion, plan the next step and have a conscious relationship with those emotions.
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Happiness is not the boss emotion
There is no good or bad emotion- Its only about how you feel. Its OK to be sad and angry or confused and lost as well. Everyone has gone through it, even if you cant see it.
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Different is not wrong
Ask atleast 5 people from different age groups and cultures before you make a decision on a topic. This will give you more time and perspectives on the topic and help you appreciate differences more.
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Ignorance is not bliss
A healthy person is not one who doesn’t feel any emotions but who has a better understanding, control and relationship with their emotions.
There is no right or wrong answer. Your life , experiences and journeys are unique, and so are your emotions.
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You are not alone
Even when you are not able to see it, do remember that what you are feeling is not new and isolated to you. There are more people like you who could be sharing a similar feeling. You are not same as anyone, but relatable and understood by some. So try to find similar people who you relate with and with whom you are comfortable.
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Treat others the way you want to be treated
This helps you communicate yourself better, trust others better and brings about clarity and strengthen your relationship with others. Take a minute to pause and see if your actions and words for others are what you would like to be done to you too.
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Ask !
Its totally OK not to know everything, if you ever find yourself in a situation of emergency or doubt, ASK! a professional,a friend, a relative, your siblings. Do not shy away from asking for help or just ask a question.
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Career
For the love of
Wine
Do you also share the love for the art of making and tasting wine, then being a Sommelier might be an option you too would like to consider. A sommelier or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who
pocket money. The interest grew eventually and I was myself interested to know more and get more educated in this field. Hence, I went to pursue further in Food and Beverages and one experience led to the other.
specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine
Tell us about the field of Sommeliers. Being a Sommelier is a very practical and skill-based work. One needs to always be on one’s toes and have sharp attention to details and continuous polishing of skills. One also needs to be able to take up ownership and responsibilities quickly. Being a Sommelier is a passion-driven area with a constant drive and need to be creative and come up with innovative ideas.
What were your early educations or training in this field? I went to IHM, Mumbai for my Graduation and completed my Post graduation from The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD). There were various books on wine and spirits that I indulged in during my training. I have also received a Diploma Level 3 distinction as a certified Sommelier from Wine and Spirits Education Trust, London(WSET). I was also the Wine ambassador at JW Marriot Sahar, Mumbai. In 2017, I was awarded the 1st runner up of The Indian Sommelier Championship. And currently, I am working as the Senior Manager of Restaurants & Bars at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune.
How did you get into the field of a sommelier? Coming from a family predominantly working in hospitality, I was naturally exposed to the area of food and beverages. During vacations, I used to work small jobs with my family for
What do you love about being a sommelier? Being a Sommelier and being associated with food and beverages. It helps one understand the culture and history a lot better. As sommeliers, we get an opportunity to marry the culture and history of the experiences
and food pairing. Out of Syllabus talks to Ashuli
Saini, about the love for
Food and Beverage, her passion for Wines, and the journey so far‌
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and stories that we sell, even if it is a cup of coffee. The process of being able to create that experience for the guests is very exciting and challenging. when the guests are really happy and touched that we did something for them, it feels like a big achievement every time because we have such a power to make someone’s day. That is a very powerful tool. What is the biggest challenge? Having become an assistant manager at the age of 22, the major challenge was to head a team mostly consisting of men or elders, cause there is still a slight resistance in taking orders and suggestions from younger people and that too a woman. But eventually, you learn from your experiences and have mentors to guide you through different situations.
How is the market in India in the Global picture? The market in India has been evolving a lot recently, as we have great initiatives and projects being taken up in India that are yet not being done in any part of the world. Since India is known for our hospitality,
“I feel women are gifted with more sensory sensitivity, hence in wine-tasting women definitely have a greater chance to explore and tap that potential.� we have it ingrained in our culture and tradition hence it a great platform to seek opportunities, either on your own or to work with an organization. Message to the Young? Getting trained from a good college is of utmost importance for exposure and experiences as they add on to you. It is all about the knowledge and how you put it in use with your skills, so I would advise to work in the industry and get a better insight on what you would like to pursue. There are numerous scope and profiles that one can take up according to their interests beyond a chef. And that is the beauty of this field. Also, there are lots of universities aboard offering courses on Wine Management. Ashuli Saini is the Senior Manager at The Ritz-Carlton
restaurant, Pune and the 1st Runner Up at the 10th Indian Sommelier Championship(ISC). She is also the first woman to win this accolade ever since the inception of this award Would you like to be part of Out of Syllabus team? Write to us to outofsyllabus.magazine@gmail.com
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“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. � -Albert Einstein-
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Open Conversations
Counsellor Ask your Questions Answered by
Dr.Bhavna Uba
Counselling Psychologist
I am 15 years old girl and I love a boy in my class
Hi, I study in Grade 11 and I don’t get great marks
who is a really good friend of mine. I am scared
in school and with all the entrance exams, tuitions
of telling him because I am not really sure how he
and coaching, I am really scared because I am
would respond to it. I like him so much but at the
clueless of what I want to do in my life. My best
same time I am afraid of losing him as a friend.
friend wants to be a doctor, everyone talks of their future dream and I feel ashamed and scared of
~ Your confusion and fears are quite natural
letting my parents down.
because love and friendship share some common
and confusing characteristics. We like to meet
and be with our friend as much as possible, they
together is indeed stressful. So, what you should
are the one’s with whom we share our ups and
focus more upon is your actions rather than the
downs with, they are so much fun be around and
results. To track down your productivity, make a
same goes with the one whom we love as well.
note of different activities and time spent on each.
Physical attraction and long time commitment
Find out the time killers (social media, chatting
are two major factors which differentiate love
rooms, photo app etc.) in your routine. Once, your
from friendship. If your feelings for your love
study time slots and time killers are tracked down,
are based only upon physical attractiveness
make a chart for monitoring your progress, reward
then give yourself some time to understand the
yourself for completing the work in time everyday.
demands which a love relationship can pose to
This activity would boost your confidence and
you. Teenage love brings in more pressure and
would help you acknowledge your efforts. About
responsibilities as there is already a lot you need
having a dream and goal in life, to have a dream
to devote your time to (your studies, hobbies,
and goal is not a compulsory thing but to keep
passion etc.). So, before making this decision
moving forward, despite the obstacles, preparing
of expressing your feelings to your friend, give
yourself in advance for any set back is more
yourself some time and understand whether this
important. Set small achievable goals which
is really love or a strong bond of friendship? And
interests you and then make a bigger one. For
most importantly, once clear in your head about
example, if you have an interest in content writing,
the kind of relationship you want to establish,
then try getting in touch with people in this field,
express your emotions to him exactly the way you
set small goals of writing a small paragraph twice
feel them.
in a week and gradually take it to the next level.
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~ Yes, juggling with too many things
I am constantly made fun of by my friends
I am a seventeen years old guy and my friends
because I am fat. They call me all kinds of names
are trying out smoking. I know it is not good but I
and aren’t interested to include me in any games.
don’t want to be left out or not have friends. But I
I feel lonely and left out from all the fun they
am scared. What should I do?
have. I don’t want to feel like this and I hate my body.
~ You seem to be a very sensible and
rational individual; your anxieties of losing
~ If you are being constantly troubled
friends are understood. In such a situation, you
by your friends and you feel sad, ashamed
can express your decision assertively to your
and embarrassed, try talking it out to your
friends. Communicate the respect and love
school counsellor or a trusted adult who may
you have for them but at the same time make
intervene in this situation and help you express
them understand the importance of giving
your feelings to your friends. Besides this,
space and respect to the individual will and
acknowledge and appreciate your qualities and
identity of all the members in your friend circle.
strengths. Everyone has their own strengths and
Talk out about your reasons for not taking up
weaknesses, people who are making fun of you
smoking, and discuss the key factors of long
are projecting their insecurities and weaknesses
lasting friendships- understanding and accepting
upon you but you always have a choice to
others’ opinion is one of them. If your friends
counter them back using your strengths. Make
really care about the bond they share with you,
a note of all your strengths and good qualities
they would definitely respect your choice and
(interesting personality, good in co-curricular,
remember, you are just disagreeing with them,
intelligent in academics, trustful, kind etc.) and
not disrespecting.
find out the ways you can use them. And make sure that you express how you feel to someone trusted (or a diary) when you are pressurized by anyone.
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Questions asked in this column will remain completely anonymous and secret. Your name, and identity would only be revealed under your request. The intention is to create a space free of any judgments to ask any questions to the professional psychologists and to seek any help when and as needed to clear the questions, doubts, curiosities and problems you may be facing. OCTOBER 2020
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Doodles in My Notebook by Suneha Arora sunehalog.blogspot.com/ The classroom was sometimes a restricted space. But my mind would make it come alive on a page. This is a small piece written about a very real experience that I terribly miss in these times of home schooling – doodling in my classroom.
It seems like a story When senseless drawing Tells of power and glory. I like to start my day By simply doodling it away And when time marks the end of class My notebook is filled with doodle art. It seems so awry When doodles can say hello and goodbye. And when lectures begin to whine There is no stopping doodle-time. Art sometimes needs to speak But doodles don’t really need to squeak. I am not much of a drawing genius But luckily, doodles don’t need elites. And while paper and pen is not really art That’s all you need to make a story start.
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Life
Adulting The journey of growing up Article by Haripriya Vellodi haripriyavellodi
“All adults were once children, but only some of them remember it” -The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
What does it feel like to be an “adult”? This was the greatest mystery to me as a teenager. What must it seem like to have money in your pocket as you walk by your favourite bakery? Do adults indulge in little treats as much as I would have liked to? Do they drive around cities near and far exploring nooks and corners? Do they hoard on collectible merchandise? Does all that freedom come with any responsibility? Adulting is a superpower! Imagine being able to own that brand new watch you saw on the shop shelf. Imagine wanting to visit an island and being able to simply book a flight ticket spontaneously. Imagine all the cakes you can buy for yourself. All the movies you can watch on your own laptop. And all the road trips you can take with your closest friends!
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I felt a strange sense of wonderment when I pictured myself as an adult. Will I surround myself with all the books written by my favourite author? Will I buy all the clothes and jewellery that I fancy? Will I visit a new country every month? Will I build myself a grand marble bungalow like the one I just saw in a movie? Will I become a rich famous successful celebrity that kids look upto? I realized at a point that all my aspirations came with a price tag. I just had to earn enough to make these dreams come true. And all I really had to aim for was a high paying job. That makes life pretty simple and straightforward, right? Then why do adults stress over little things? Where have they lost the spring in their step? I sat and thought of what it really means to have a job. How do people choose what they want to do for the rest of their lives? I arrived at a simple ideology. I wanted to enjoy myself and make a living doing that. Over the years I developed an interest in creative expression and was generally quite curious.
Recommendation: Book
Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
By the end of high school, surrounded by friends who have always wanted to become a doctor or engineer, I aspired to be an independent designer. Most of my friends had no clue what that meant. To be honest, neither did I! But I had a strong instinct telling me that I was making the right choice. Fast forward to the present, I am a designer in the making and I still try to keep creative expression and curiosity at the core of my work. But what has changed is my list of dreams. I have strangely detached myself from the teenager I was. My questions to my future-self mean something different. Will I own a house big enough to make a home for all the animals I wish to take care of? Will I save enough of my salary to be able
to sponsor education for less fortunate kids in my neighbourhood? Will I finally take the initiative to clean my city? Will I always be surrounded by the people I love? My dreams are no longer quantifiable. I can’t put a price tag on them anymore. Or measure how many months of my salary can earn these. But I can promise myself that these dreams will make me happy. Also, adulting is certainly a superpower, especially when you find a way to make some dreams come true. Not just your own, but also dreams of those who may not be as fortunate as yourself. What are your dreams? What would you ask your future self? Illustrations from The Little Prince Have a story or an incident to share? Email us your stories and article to outofsyllabus.magazine@gmail.com
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Friendship
Recommendation: Comic
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Calvin and Hobbes by
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The Magic Words
Sorry & Thank you Say Hello to the two most magical Words’Sorry’ and ‘Thank you’. I call them magical because of how simple they are they hold immense power in their few letters. And like Calvin and Susie here, using them could be as easy as it may sound but could instead be one of the most difficult and the hardest words to use. But great friendships are built with relations that are able to keep their stubbornness away and apologise; who can acknowledge one another not just in times of sadness but when it is least expected too. A person who is able to accept one’s mistake and able to apologise to another is no less than a super hero themselves. ‘Sorry’ holds the power to break hierarchy and ego. It shows a great deal of respect and acceptance of the mistake .What could be better than that? I feel, most of the time it is less about making a mistake,breaking a promise or even letting the other person down but more about not accepting one’s mistakes and fallbacks with a promise of being more careful and not repeating it. The ‘Sorry’ should include when used by us,both an apology and a
‘Sorry’ should also be used without any age difference. Be it young, adult or old. There is no shame in apologising to your younger ones. In fact, it shows the bravery of being able to do something not easily done by most. ‘Thank you’ on the other hand does something similar in a different way. When one says ‘Thank you’, you are appreciating their effort, you make them visible without taking a gesture for granted. Taking for granted - now that can be a dangerous thing to do. Appreciation is a fuel that motivates and makes us feel good to do more.It could never get more easier than a simple ‘Thank You’ note for what they do. Never feel reluctant to appreciate even a simple effort even if it is initiated by you out of the blue. It could never be used enough when you actually mean it. Try using these words in your daily conversation. ‘Sorry’ and ‘Thank you’ has the power to bring about great shift in not just how others feel but how we feel too. Drop a sweet ‘Thank you’ card, Hug your friend for being such a great person, Say ‘Sorry’ for a stupid fight or for hurting them. And see the Magic! OCTOBER 2020
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Last Page Scribbles Dear Diary, Today wasnt a great day. For one, Today was Parentsteachers meet. And I was scared of mama coming to school and meeting my teachers. What if she told her about how I fought with George? How I didnt do my homewrok? Ayo! And on top of that I had a stupid fight with Susan too. stupid stupid Susan. So I have no friedns to talk to now. Oh! how i wish vacations would start and I dont have to go to this stupid school. I would go to Grandmothers house with lots of dogs and trees. I could play all day with appu and no one would tell me to stop playing. why do people even have to study at all? Who found out exams and studies? I swear if he isnt already dead, he would be dying from my hands. So, I got 80 for science, 75 for social, 85 for hindi,78 for english and 71 maths. I dont understand maths. I think I’d study biology and become a vetenary doctor. I think I am better being with animals only. Human beings are soo confusing. Like George, I dont know what has gotten into him. We used to play soo much after school but he is acting soo weird and strange recently. I like to play with them cause they are soo much more fun than girls. But they rarely call us to join them for playing only. And now everytime George is with his friends he just makes fun of me and teases me. Ughh! Boys! I hate boys too. I really miss talking to Susan. i want to say sorry, but then it was both of ours fautls, she should understand me also, nah. I wish you were a real person Diary. we dont fight, do we? Need to go back to tommorows homeworks. Nisha miss has given a ton of homeworkds like I have nothing else to do in life. OK Bye, C U, Natasha OCTOBER 2020
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Student. Photographer. Explorer. Follow @a.____.j._4
When not trying to run from studying, I love to play sports and look at the world through the lens and find magic in the world.
Suneha Arora
9th std, Ryan International School, Cochin Follow @sunehalog.blogspot.com/
When I am not cramming for some or the other test, I like to collect coins and read about the history of our world and its mythology. Poetry is a special interest and I post some of my work on my blog.
Haripriya Vellodi Design Researcher
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I read design, talk research, practice Kathak, draw plants, love animals and have at least 12 tabs open at any given time, both online and on my mind.
Tom Antony
Animation film maker. Concept artist. Lazy. Follow @tomkannatt
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Meghna Menon
Illustrator. Graphic designer. Follow @soulstuffjunkie
I am interested in graphic novels, museums, witchcraft, animated series, embroidery and raccoons.
Tiara Prasad
Sociologist. Educationist. Follow @ti_arts
A little of this and a little of that makes a whole. Curiosity never killed any cat. You’ll probably find me sniffing for questions on how we learn to how to do it better or playing a ukulele or on a tree or on a kayak.
Jerusha Jose
Queer. Feminist. Artist. Follow @pineapplecurry
I like women, I support women, I draw women.
Noel Puthoor
Graphic Designer. Day dreamer. Violinist. Follow @noelputhoor
I am a calm person who loves to try new things and conspire with the universe for a boost of energy.
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