AMITY-UNESCO RESULT
Answer: (Jarawa in Andaman, Lepcha in Sikkim,Jaunsari in Uttarakhand, Kondh in Orissa,
Bodo in Assam, Khasi in Meghalaya, Gond in Madhya Pradesh, Gaddi in Himachal Pradesh,
Rabari in Gujarat, Bhil in Rajasthan)
Being a YouTuber is not an adult’s play, which is why we have Kyra Kanojia, a 7-year old YouTube sensation with 10k followers. A third grader at Amity International School, Noida, Kyra loves being in front of the lens. Her channel focuses on inspecting and reviewing a variety of toys; her verdict being final for her viewers. She has collaborated with companies like Lego, Crayola, Toys R Us to name a few. Her sharp eye catches every detail, proving that sometimes, we should leave the smart work for kids.
A child’s love
With her parents capturing all the precious moments of her childhood since the very beginning, Kyra has never shied away from the camera and treats it as her best friend. An impromptu travel vlog done during the family’s trip to Thailand, which became very popular with friends and family, fueled her passion even more. So, when she was praised by her friends and family for her great insight regarding toys, she knew exactly what to do, hence creating Kyrascope, a YouTube channel where she reviews toys with great precision. Kyra loves exploring new things and with the aim of sharing this happiness with her subscribers, she tries to make every video a fun experience.
A child’s passion
Posting videos for almost 2 years now, Kyra does not take it as a burdensome task but rather like a fun game. She plays an active part in the planning process and is very passionate about all shoots. Her parents, Sinchita Sur and Manish Kanojia, ensure that YouTube is never too much work for Kyra and that her passion remains intact. Kyra holds the view that every toy has a story and she unveils those stories in her videos. She still has not decided what she wants to be when she grows up, but she is passionate about exploring new avenues.
A child’s belief
Being a part of such a big global platform can come with its own setbacks, but Kyra, her parents, and her teachers believe that every negative comment should be treated as a lesson. “There are occasional negative feedbacks which have helped her stay grounded. It teaches her that you cannot please everyone at all times, and I think it is very important at her age,” says Manish Kanojia, Kyra’s father. Kyra also credits her teachers for always being supportive, helping her manage her passion and education. With role models like Sunita Williams, Taylor Swift, Annie Lebovitz etc., Kyra believes in imagining beyond horizons. She believes that the universe is waiting for everyone to take the first step towards their goal, so we must break the invisible boundaries and unshackle the mind.
At a young age like this, Kyra has already achieved amazing feats that one can only dream of. With great success for her channel garnering millions of views and great grades on her mark sheet, this talented thirdgrader is truly an epitome of an all-rounder.
Fake videos, beware!
The Incredible Illusion Of The World Of Videos
Saloni Doodraj, AIS Gur 46, XI J
People fall on metro tracks. Chaos rages, shrieks are heard. Mrs Sharma, shocked at the video she just received on WhatsApp turns to share it with her son. “Don’t use the metro, there is electric current on the tracks,” she almost screams. The prodigal son having witnessed the fake video responds, “Looks like you’ve received the video. By the way, that was a mock drill, where people were pretending to fall.” With an air of calm, the son gets back to business. Fake videos are ubiquitous, some more harmful than others for how they play with your mind.
D-I-Why
DIY videos. Seen them, tried that. We start watching these videos in high spirits, hoping to make DIY slime without glue or borax or basically any other necessary ingredient. By the time those 4 minutes elapse, we have our hands in a mixture of toothpaste and Listerine which doesn’t seem very promising. These videos are a euphemism for human stupidity, for we know that they never work but try them nonetheless.
Brain hacked
‘Stitch your life together with eight sewing hacks’, ‘Best of toothpaste hacks’ ‘Hacks for a smart cupboard’. Open these videos and you will realise you’d been doing everything wrong, including folding t-shirts. You jump on at the opportunity presented by these videos, only to realise it was all fake. You realise that brushing your nose with toothpaste isn’t the best beauty hack. Also, spending fifty minutes making a cardboard, that makes folding t-shirts five seconds faster is of no help.
Tasty (only on camera)
India’s passion for food is directly proportional to the number of lavish recipe videos we see. Refering to ‘Tasty’ videos, only to realise that half of the ingredients aren’t available in India and then realising that making the recipe will take more than just two minutes is more painful than all of Rohit Shetty’s films back to back.
So, the next time you’re watching one of these videos, do not fall in the trap. And for your own sake,and that of others too,do things the traditional way; it’s the most convenient, efficient and reliable option you can opt for.
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