A7

Issue Vth August

A7
The Global Voice of Gen Z
Exit G8. Surrounded with controversy, it failed to connect with the masses. Enter A7, the new voice of India, representing the youth, on  concerns that impinge on today’s generation. GT presents a range of issues that the Amity schools would like to raise, through this platform
Child Labour

“It is an irony that even after 50 years of independence, childhood in India  is in the shackles of shameless labour. Children still work in beedi manufacturing units, in road-side dhabas, small factories and even electroplating units. This is really a deplorable and heart wrenching scene. It  is heartening to note that the government has taken note of the matter and implemented some legislative measures; we still have to go a long way,” says Pulkit Dua (IX), AIS Vasundhara.

Education
The current education system that continues to emphasize on the marking system and rote learning method, has drawn a lot of criticism from all quarters. “Doing away with the marks system shall definitely reduce the depression level amongst children especially when they see all the ‘parrots’ getting full marks, even though they haven’t understood a bit of it. Instead, knowledge should be based upon conceptual understanding,” says Aarushi Jain (VIII D) of AIS East Delhi.

3Ps: Performance, Peers & Parents
“The present generation is burdened with the 3P’s (Performance, Peer and Parent Pressure). The rapid overpopulation of our country clubbed with the uncountable
opportunities available in the current world have created too much of tension for youngsters and even adults. There is someone competing with you for every little thing. But  emphasizing the problems of the teens, academic and peer pressure is something that is ruining the lives of many,” says Shivangi Kakkar (IX-A) of AIS Pushp Vihar.

Reservation
Unable to understand the government objectives and reservation quota figures for SC/ST/OBC, they definitely prick  the raw nerve of today’s youth. “It is absurd to imagine how merit can be compromised for caste while considering one’s eligibility for admission in any educational institution. It is equally amusing why the government’s education policy is so dependent on reservations and the ‘creamy layer’ being blatantly abused by generations when the intended objective of reservations has been accomplished by one generation of a family,” laments, Kritik Soman (IX A) of AIS, East Delhi.

Substance Abuse
Substantial substance abuse among teenagers is a global concern. Warns  Shivangi Kakkar: “Several dangerous drugs  having  adverse effects cause one to get addicted and ruin their future. Youngsters need to learn to be assertive, and strongly refuse any such offers made by anyone, be it their trusted ones or strangers, and immediately consult an adult, no matter how childish it may sound.”l

ISSUE VI September

Shiamal Rajen Srivastava
AIS Noida
With his technological chip made brain, he progressed swiftly on the money graph and a  wit notorious to make the world settle in his big fist, ‘The Billy’, oops! Mr Bill Gates makes the perfect new Age Guru. His incomparable talent forced many  hi-tech industries to pull up their socks. His techniques and innovations are a towering inspiration to the germinating software companies. Besides, the man wears a benign heart where a river of humanity flows for underprivileged and undernourished children.
Kool Factor: When Gates opens his TGH (The Gates Of Humanity) school, he may expose what that makes him so perfect.

Shivika Naveen
AIS Saket
Amir Khan, a name synonymous with intelligent cinema, is truly the embodiment of an indomitable, spirited New Age Guru. What distinguishes him from others is – originality, a trait almost extinct in today’s rip-off cinema! He speaks his mind and what he truly pursues. What makes his movies outstanding is the dedication that goes into creating the cinematic brilliances that his films are. The research, the minute details, the exact likeness to real life and the ability to connect with an ordinary person, are the qualities we imbibe from this great teacher. His ability to break free of the shackles of stereotype, his acting skills and intelligence, are indeed inspiring. It is tough to be different in a herd.
Kool Factor: His comment, “I like to outdo myself every time.”

Ritvik Chaturvedi
AIS East Delhi
The way our Ex President APJ Abdul Kalam has caught the imagination of people is unprecedented. What makes him different is the way he has successfully crossed the colonial and bureaucratic barriers to reach out to the ordinary citizen. And he has done it with exceptional ease and simplicity, while occupying an office that is widely considered as a symbol of imperial hangover. The living charisma of Dr Kalaam is an evidence that no king or superstar can match the dignity and grace of ordinariness when it is firmly based on honesty and hard work. He inspires us because he is a complete visionary. He speaks his heart out openly and treats everyone as his family member.
Kool Factor:  Easily approachable; writes interactive novels in simple English, a rare trait in a politician today. 

Aditi Pathak
AIS Noida
Formerly Italian now Indian, Sonia Gandhi can be a role model to many. She is someone who commands respect, gets it and has been voted the third  most powerful woman by the Forbes magazine. Despite her family’s heavy involvement in Indian politics, it took her almost 10 years after her husband’s tragic death to succeed in reviving the party’s misfortunes with her leadership qualities. She has found the time to write books about her husband, Rajiv Gandhi and spends delightful hours with her grandchildren. Probably she may be lacking the ‘cool’ factor but one fact remains that she teaches us how to behave with dignity, deal with tragic situations and maintain good relations with all.

Saudamini & Pranjal Jain
AIS PushpVihar
One of the most celebrated  police officers, Kiran Bedi has had an illustrious career, earning widespread adulation for her no-nonsense attitude and devotion to work. She earned the nickname of ‘Crane Bedi’ for towing away the then PM Indira Gandhi’s car for parking violations. She brought about reforms among the hard core criminals and has received many national and international awards. She has set up two voluntary organizations for drug addicts and the poor. She has authored several books including ‘What went wrong?’ and her own autobiography titled, ‘I dare. It’s always possible’. Her life is full of inspiring milestones and she can surely be called a new age guru.
Kool factor: Her fearlessness. L

Issue VII October

Welcomne to Gandhistan

“I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhiji’s philosophy of offering one’s cheek to someone who slaps you, may not gel with Gen-I’s self esteem, but his three monkeys are quite relevant even today. Amitians  voice their thoughts on what they’d rather not see, hear or say
People like Kosi victims suffering for no fault of theirs.
Medhavi Arora, AIS Noida
India among the world’s poor countries.
Deeksha Sharma, AIS Noida
Garbage on roadside.
Tanya, AIS Pushp Vihar
Dirt, mud and cement.
Abhishek, AIS Pushp Vihar
Pollution, poverty, illiteracy and child labour.
Oishee,  AIS Gur-46
Garbage dumped just about
anywhere, violence, discrimination and corruption.
Tamanna Dhawan, AIS Gur-46
Violation of rights.
Jatin Goel, AIS Saket
Myself failing and people
unhappy.
Nikhil Abrol, AIS Saket
People bribing or using wrong means to be successful.
Ishita Bedi, AIS ED
Anyone torturing animals.
Aditya Kumar, AIS ED
Corruption and murders.
Ruchi Avtar, AIS Vasundhra
Underdeveloped villages.
Ruchismita, AIS Vasundhra
Humanity devastating the earth.
Mayank Joneja, AIS Noida
Fights over petty issues.
Shubhi Singh, AIS Vasundhra
Suffering.
DSL Amulya, AIS Gur-46
Children begging on the road. I’d rather play with them than give them money.
Arush Dua, AIS ED
Violence against women.
Shagun Arora, AIS Saket
Disparity between rich and poor.
Rohan Singh, AIS Saket
Abusive language and distressing news.
 Vallari Suharsh, AIS Noida
About bomb blasts and wars.
Tvisha Goswami, AIS P V
Loud fire crackers.
Nikita, AIS Gur-43
About India losing in international competitions.
Sheffi Tiwari, AIS Gur-46
About people fighting.
Ruchi Avtar, AIS Vasundhra
People wasting time by unnecessarily criticizing others.
Anishi Mohan, AIS Gur-43
Of people killing  their daughters and wives.
Gargi, AIS Noida
News about murders, robberies and lynching.
Siddhant Chandel, AIS Gur-46
Of female feticide and injustice to the girl child.
Deeksha Sharma, AIS Noida
People criticizing each other
behind their backs.
Ashima Khanna, AIS Noida
About people dying of hunger and malnutrition.
Amlaan, AIS Noida
Music causing sound pollution.
Aditi, AIS Noida
The word ‘I’ because it isolates me.
Mallika Khera, AIS Noida
About school life getting over someday!
Chitra Jain, AIS Vasundhra
To people who backstab others.
Aishwarya Kansal
 AIS Vasundhra
About people of our society who have embarrassed us by joining the corrupt league.
Sachit Tandon, AIS ED
Pessimistic opinions.
Satrajit Sahani, AIS ED
What is not required.
Aditya Garg, AIS Noida
About Indian politics.
Shagun, AIS Saket
Ill of others.
Mehek Bhatnagar, AIS Noida
Demeaning words.
Aniket, AIS Noida
Lies and deceit.
              Aishwarya, AIS Noida
Lies.
Sarthak, AIS ED l
(More on what you LIKE to See, Hear and Speak on page 9)

I’d rather not see bad channels and serials; I’d rather not hear foul language and not speak
arrogant words.
                Darsheel Safary,
                   Child Actor

Issue VII

The search for Amity Youth Power that commenced in April 2008 witnessed a
series of competitive rounds that identified 7 Youth Power icons. They shall now compete for the title of ‘Amity Youth Envoy’ at the finals to be held next month.
Meantime, get to know your finalists...

Sensitizing Sense

­I’d like to see
Peace, greenery and friendship.
Gurleen, AIS PV
Snow on mountains.
Tanya, AIS PV
Discovery channel.
Tanush Sarna, AIS PV
Rain.                 Sanjana, AIS PV
The enormous ocean with active waves.   Vagisha Pruthi, AIS PV
Peace among Indians.
Soumya, AIS PV
Poor treated with love and care. 
Nandini, AIS Noida
Happiness and satisfaction.
Mallika Khera, AIS Noida
India as a Superpower.
Deeksha Sharma, AIS Noida
My name in the Global Times.
Manas Bansal, AIS Gur-43
A literate India.
Anishi Mohan, AIS Gur-43
Respect for India, smiling faces.
Anchal Jain, AIS Gur-46
People helping poor children to study. Sheffi Tiwari, AIS Gur-46
Smiles on people’s faces.
DSL Amulya, AIS Gur-46
A class with no groupism.
Aishwarya Kansal,
AIS Vasundhra
Peace and harmony.
Kritilaxmi Jha, AIS Saket
A beautiful, soothing landscape.
Nikhil Abrol, AIS Saket
Satisfied human beings.
Jatin Goel, AIS Saket
Friendship and equality, unity in diversity.
Meghna Kaushik, AIS Saket
 A picturesque sunset.
Ritika Yadav, AIS Saket
Peace and tolerance.
Mrida Lakhmani, AIS Saket
Green world. 
Meghna De, AIS Saket
100% success of fellow Indians in all fields. Satrajit Sahani, AIS ED

I’d like to hear
Appreciation from elders.
Ashish, AIS Saket
About India becoming a superpower. Mallika Khera, AIS Noida
Laughter and my country’s victory. Vallari Suharsh, AIS Noida
Truth and rock music.
Aishwarya Singhal, AIS Noida
Honest opinions.
Ashima Khanna, AIS Noida
The pitter patter of rain drops.
Anu, AIS PV
Words of wisdom and appreciation. Tamanna Dhawan, AIS Gur-46
Devotional talks and soft music.
Oishee Bhattacharya,
 AIS Gur-46
Tales of friendship.
Shubhi Singh, AIS Vasundhra
Good music.
Kritilaxmi Jha, AIS Saket
Applause for good work.
Meghna Kaushik, AIS Saket
A throaty laughter.
Mrida Lakhmani, AIS Saket
Honesty.  Shruti Jindal, AIS ED
My follies and how I can change them.  Ankita Marwaha, AIS ED

I’d like to speak
 Words that motivate others.
Mayank Joneja, AIS Noida
For the cause of spreading
awareness about diseases and
sanitation.
Vallari Suharsh, AIS Noida
Without hesitation.
 Pallavi, AIS Saket
Good of others.
Mallika Khera, AIS Noida
The truth. Nikita Bakshi, AIS PV
Respectfully to elders.
Tamanna Dhawan, AIS Gur-46
About issues that foster India’s progress like infrastructure and people’s rights.
Siddhant Chandel, AIS Gur-46
Morals and values.
Shubhi Singh, AIS Vasundhra
Positive things.
Shagun Arora, AIS Saket
About endangered animals and birds.      Arush Dua, AIS ED
To people who are successful in their own fields.
Skand, AIS Vasundhra
Words that motivate others.
Satrajit Sahani, AIS ED l