Meet Sangathan achievers, Pg 4Team Sangathan, Pg 6 &7Picture gallery, Pg 12

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Sangathan 2014 concluded on a grandnote on October 29, when Amity familyconverged on AUUP grounds to give their

heartfelt wishes to Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,Founder President, Amity Universe. Here isreliving the days of Sangathan 2014 and itsgrand finale through a Sangathan dictionary.

A for DrAshok K. Chauhan:Amity begins withhim and so does our dictionary. Sangathan, theannual sports extravaganza coincides with thebirthday of Founder President of Amity Universe.

B for Band: The Founder President and Amityofficials were welcomed to the harmonioussymphony produced by the Army Band.

C for Champs: Head to p4 for more on theSangathan sports champs.

D for Departments: It is pleasing to see themarching contingents represent their departments.ALS Noida won the award for best march-past.

E for Essay Competition: An essay competitionwas held in the run-up to the Sangathan finale.

F for Flagging off: The Indian flag and theSangathan flag were hoisted during the finale.

G for Guard of Honour: Founder Presidentinspected the Guard of Honour.

HforHockey/ Havan: The national game of Indiawas introduced in Sangathan this year. Theclosing ceremony of Sangathan begins on anauspicious note with a havan.

I for Inaugural match: An inaugural hockeymatch was played on August 28.

J for Jolly: We bet you can’t find even oneunhappy face on the occasion of Sangathan!

K for Khel Jyoti: The Khel Jyoti wasenthusiastically carried by the sports captains of thevarious Amity institutions.

L for Lighting the Khel Jyoti and spirits!

M for March/ Medals:Who can forget the sightof the marching Amity Cadet Corps, Amity PoloClub andAmity DogAcademy! Sangathan is aboutrewarding the hard work of sports teams andchampions with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.

N for NationalAnthem: The patriotic fervour wasignited with the National Anthem.

O for Organising Committees: Kudos! Is ourmessage to the OC of Sangathan! (Turn to p6 & 7)

P for Performances: How we basked in theperformances put up by Amies and Amitasha girls!

Q for Quiz: 33 teams from 16 institutesparticipated in the offline sports quiz. An onlinequiz was organised as well.

R for Runner’s Up Trophy: It was lifted byAmity School of Engineering & Technology.

S for Salute/ Souvenir: It was a special momentwhen students from Amity fraternity salutedFounder Sir. Equally special was the moment of therelease of Sangathan souvenir.

T for Trophies: Need we say more!

U for Unity: That's what Sangathan translates to!

V for Vintage games: Games like musical chairswere held to drive up the participation.

WforWinners: The Champion’s Trophy was

lifted by Amity Law School, Noida (ALS-N).

X for (E)Xpectations:All of which were fulfilled!

Y forYou: Remember the three mantras of successshared by Founder President? You must live them.

Z for Zest: We zestfully look forward toSangathan 2015! See you next time!

Sangathan turns sixteen

Straight from the heartI feel elated and proudthat you all could join inthe birthday celebrationsof Founder President. Icongratulate theorganisers of Sangathan.

Mr Atul Chauhan,Chancellor, AUUP

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As a part of Sangathan 2014, an excitingcricket match was held between AKCHouse and AUUP. The T-20 match was

organised on October 18 on the grounds of Amitycampus, Sector 44, Noida. The dignitaries presenton the occasion included Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,Founder President, Amity Universe; Mr AjayChauhan, Trustee, RBEF; Mr Atul Chauhan,Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh; MrAseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity UniversityRajasthan; Ms Divya Chauhan, Chairperson,ASFA,ASFT & ASPA; Ms Sapna Chauhan, ViceChairperson, Amiown; Maj Gen KJ Singh, GroupVC, Amity Universities; Dr Balvinder Shukla, vicechancellor, AUUP; Dr Alka Munjal, director,

Academics, AUUP and seniorofficials of RBEF and AmityUniversity. While Team AUUP wascaptained by Prof. (Dr) Ajay Rana,director, Amity Technical PlacementCell, MrAjit Chauhan was the captainof Team AKC. The latter won the tossand decided to bowl. Team AUUP won thematch by 95 runs and 4 wickets.

AKC v/s AUUP

October 28 was a cultural feast. The eventwas graced by Mr Atul Chauhan,Chancellor, AUUP and Ms PoojaChauhan, Vice Chairperson, AHF

From the desertlandAmity University, Rajasthan

The cultural show began with vibrantl dressedgirls performing a dance on popular Rajasthanitunes.

From the royal land of NawabsAmity University, Lucknow

AUL truly lived up to the Amity insignia,‘Where modernity blends with tradition’ by pre-senting a Hollywood-meets-Bollywood dance.

From the regal land of NizamsAmity University, Hyderabad

AUH won hearts with a fusion dance. It was atribute to pop king Michael Jackson.

From the city of Hanuman templesAGBS Pune

It was a sight to behold when TeamAGBS Puneinterpreted Hanuman Chalisa in a dance form.

From the land of cultural diversityAGBS Noida

A Punjabi dance had everyone shaking andgrooving in their seats!

From the land of roboticsAGBS Kochi

Kochi’s is the only Indian airport to boast of ahigh-end robotic security system, thus it was nosurprise when AGBS Kochi held the audiencecaptive through their robotic dance moves.

From the uninhibited streetsAGBS Chennai

AGBS Chennai performed a street dance,typical of Southern India.

From the land of templesAGBS Orissa

The Odissi temple dance showcased by AGBSBhubaneshwar stood out for its fine movements.

From the land of BapuAGBSAhmedabad

Who doesn’t love the dandiya!

From the land of the foodiesAGBS Kolkata

Ah! The dance to the beat of dhak, Dhanuchiwas a visual treat!

From the neighbourAmity University, Greater Noida

The classical dance form presented wasenchanting indeed.

From overseasAmity University, Dubai & London

Amity University, Dubai and Amity UniversityLondon gave captivating performances.

From the mustard fieldsAGBS Chandigarh

AGBS Chandigarh brought the folk dance fromthe green, mustard fields of Punjab.

All Pics: Deepak Sharma, GT Network

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Sangathan 2014Youth Power 2014-15THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 20142

From advocating the message of ‘pink’ in 2013-14 to promoting ‘pink of health’ this year;Youth Power is back with a bang. The social leadership programme now in its 7th year, sawnearly 200 teams across eight branches of Amity vying for the title of YP Finalists 2014-15; andfinally the best made the cut. Here’s presenting those who’ll be the change, bring change.

L to R: Team leader Simran Arora, X D; Kirti Wadhwa, X B; Medha Mathur, X C and MuskaanMendiratta, X B with mentor teacher Richa Chandna

AIS SAKET | Health of ragpickers

AIS NOIDA|Combat anaemia

AIS MAYUR VIHAR|Hand sanitation

Meet the finalists

Clockwise from extreme left: Muskaan Manchanda, XI D; Pranav Bhasin, X B;team leader Kaori Singh, XI B and Muskan Tehlan, XI B with mentor teacherMeenakshi Sharma

L to R: Team leader Abhavya Roshan, XI G; Rajul Yadav, XI; JatinSethi, XI G & Prisha Singh, X F with mentor teacher Devyani Kapoor

Front to back: Team leader Gaurja Sehgal, XIJ; Dhruv Khanna, XI D; Rishab Srivastava, XID & Manav Sehgal, X J with mentor teacherCorina Mathur

Clockwise from front left: Aashna Manocha, X D;Oorja Mehta, X B; team leader Kuber Sumra, X E;Radha Agarwal, X F with mentor teacher P Rohini

L to R: Shreyanshi Upadhyaya, XI E; team leader Smrti K, XI E; NehaGulecha, XI E & Vidushi Chaudhary; XI E with mentor teacher Debjani Das

Clockwise from left: Team leader Shreyans Jain, IX A;Ishaan Garg, IX B; Archit Bansal, IX B; Siddhant Jha, IXB with mentor teacher Nisha Dhingra

L to R: Kavya Aggarwal, IX C; team leader Mausam Singh, X C;Tavishi Jain, IX A & Rhea Kalra, X C with mentor teacher Deepa Sinha

AIS GURGAON 43 | Visual & auditory health

AIS GURGAON 46 | Health of the aged AIS VASUNDHARA 6 | Maternal health

AIS VASUNDHARA 1 | First Aid

YOUTH POWERfor A Healthy Nation

Sangathan is a day that glorifies the importance of sports in our lives and ourlove for Founder President Sir.

Aryaman Gupta, ASET

Sangathan 2014

AIS PUSHP VIHAR | Oral health and hygiene

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bonds. The feeling of receiving the medal wasincomparable this year. I am proud to be an Amitian!

Anusha Singh, Amity School of Engg & Tech

Amity Instt of Travel & Tourism

Tushar JainAmity Institute of Biotechnology

An annual convention on‘Tourism and CommunityDevelopment’ was organised by

Amity Institute of Travel and Tourism(AITT) on September 25, 2014. Theevent witnessed the presence of severaldignitaries from the tourism industry aswell as foreign embassies. The eminentguests included Silvia Constantini, firstcounsellor, political affair delegation ofthe European Union to India; PragyaKumar, HR head, Yatra.com; Prof KapilKumar, director, Indira Gandhi Centrefor Freedom Struggle Studies; DrSelvamurthy, president, Amity Science,Technology and Innovation Foundation. The event commenced with thelightning of the lamp by the dignitarieswhile Dr Upinder Dhar, group additionalVC, Amity University declared thelectures on tourism open by sharing hisexperiences as a resident of J&K. Helaid stress on how religious tourism hasrevived the fortunes of cities like Katra,Shirdi and Tirumala. He said that thesecities, which boast of excellent

hospitality facilities today, were earliernot that popular. They now have a giantshare in the revenue collected frompilgrimage tourism. Dr Selvamurthydelivered a lecture on strengths of Indiaas a nation with a widely chronicledhistory of culture and tourism. This wasfollowed by a presentation on thegrowing tourism market in India. Thespeakers expressed concern about thedeclining interest of tourists in shoppingfrom local markets, yet littering them,thus giving rise to the urgent need foreco tourism. Silvia Constantini, enriched

the students’ knowledge about tourismin European Union, which includesseveral top ranked and popular touristdestinations of the world. She discussedemployment opportunities that thetoursim sector offers in the EU, the roleof institutions in tourism developmentand steps taken by the European Unionto cater to the rising tourism demands.The convention included a veryinformative and insightful lecture byProf Kapil Kumar who discussed the sadstate of tourism awareness in India. Heproposed introduction of tourism as a

subject in schools, which can help fillgaps in our understanding of tourism andboost India’s tourism. This was followed by an energeticcultural performance put up by thestudents. The convention proved to be alifetime experience for the students as itupdated them about the dynamics of theindustry through discussion andguidelines imparted by the finest expertsfrom around the world.

(Turn to page 5 for interview withPragya Kumar, HR head, Yatra.com)

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The World Tourism Day, observed on September 25 was celebrated by AmityInstitute of Travel and Tourism with enthusiasm and much fanfare

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Abhishek SahaAmity Instt of Nuclear Science & Tech

What: Confluence 2014 When: September 25-26Why: Discussion on cutting edge research on newest technologies Where: AUUPWho: 72 foreign delegates from 36countries, with Dr Rajkumar Buyyapresiding over as chief guest

Confluence is an annual two-dayevent organised every year by theComputer Science and IT

department of Amity School ofEngineering & Technology. The occasionmarks a confluence of aspiringresearchers, students and renownedindustry experts from all across the globeto discuss cutting edge research on thenewest technologies in the field ofcomputer science and IT. Confluence 2014, the 6th Confluence inthe series, was held with great enthusi-asm. The organising committee with

Dr Natasha Hasti, HoD, IT department,ASET at the helm was co-chaired by DrAbhay Bansal, HoD, Computer Sciencedepartment, ASET.This time around Confluence saw ahuge turnout of students and aspiringresearchers submitting their researchpapers for evaluation during the event.While 72 foreign delegates attendedConfluence 2014 from 36 differentcountries, each delivering their keynotespeeches over the period of next twodays, more than 300 research paperswere submitted. The event was gracedby Dr Rajkumar Buyya as the chiefguest, a world renowned researcher oncloud computing.The two-day event successfullyconcluded with a valedictory ceremony,where the outstanding researchers wereawarded. Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,Founder President, Amity Universe,presented the vote of thanks. Heexpressed his gratitude to the delegatesand the organising committee. Thevaledictory ceremony was graced byseveral high ranked officials, politiciansand other dignitaries.G T

Carrying forward the legacy of FounderPresident Dr Ashok K. Chauhan to makeAmity a truly global institute, Prof Dr

Gurinder Singh, addl vice chancellor, Amity Groupof Institutions; vice chairman, Global Foundationfor Learning & Excellence and the director generalof Amity Group of Institutions, Greater Noida setout on a mission to forge international ties. ProfSingh has been spearheading the internationalisationventures of Amity Education Group along with adedicated team of International Affairs at AmityEducation Group. Dr Singh’s latest initiativesincludes a visit to San Francisco in October this yearto merge international standards of learning with theIndian culture.G T

Radheshyam ChoudharyAmity School of Engineering

The education system of a country plays a significantrole in shaping its future, for it is education that nur-tures the human resource of a nation. Hence, con-

stantly improving the education system is of key importance.Here are some suggestions in the same direction. Eliminate the divide:The difference between the rich andpoor should be eliminated by providing equally goodinfrastructure to both the classes. Besides, a commonsyllabus would also be a good idea.

One compulsory language: The language barrier is a majorchallenge for the people of India. Therefore, one languageshould be made compulsory all over India, which couldpreferably be English or Hindi or the mother tongue. Admissions under government control:In the private sec-tor as well as government sector, the admission processshould take place under the supervision of government, sothat there is no discrimination.Others: Some other measures that can be incorporated areregular checks by government officers in schools, a provisionwherein students can give feedback to teachers anonymouslyand well equipped science and computer labs.

Thank you, teachers

Amity Institute of ForensicSciences (AIFS) introduced aninnovative dramatics club with

an equally unique named called‘Nyaynaman’. The club recentlyperformed a play in which theypresented the journey of a student fromKindergarten to the professional world.It was a dedication to the teachers and

mentors at AIFS.The first scene depictedthe playful days of childhood, when life isfull of joy and fun. The next sceneportrayed the school life, where teachersteach their students to be honest. This wasfollowed by depiction of college days.The concluding scene showed howstudents step into professional world. Theplay conveyed the message that thissmooth transition is made possible onlywith the guidance of the teachers.G T

Towards a new education systemA revised education system can do wonders to India’s future

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Confluence 2014 was an ideal platform forprofessionals to share industry insights

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Saluting Amity’s sports starsSangathan 2014Sangathan saga

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 20144Sangathan taught me the most unforgettable lesson ofmy life. It taught me compassion and endurance andabove all it developed in me a liking for sports.

Sugandha Nagpal, Amity Institute of BiotechnologyAmity’s rising stars

It is not hunger for gold that makes them champions, but it is their ardent belief that records aremeant to be broken so that new ones can be set, that propels them to the top spot in the race to gloryevery year. They are truly Amity’s pride. Smita Jain, GT Network brings to you the rising sportsstars of Amity Universe, who have etched a place for themselves in Sangathan’s hall of fame

Name: Sharad SinghInstitute represented: Amity Schoolof Engineering (ASET)Sport played: SquashPrizes won:2013: Gold- Squash2014: Gold- Squash

Moment of glory: During the first setof the final match, when my teammatetook his last few shots with absoluteease, it was then that we both realisedthat victory was all ours. The momentof this realisation is one moment that Iwould treasure the most in my life.

Memorable moment associated withSangathan: The moment I cherish themost is when I was given the task ofchoosing the team that wouldrepresent ASET during Sangathan.There was pressure on me to live up tothe faith bestowed on me. After theselection procedure was over, I knewI was leading a winning team thatwould be gunning for gold.

Unforgettable lessons learnt: Themost priceless lesson that I learntwhile playing for ASET was that fruitsof success taste even sweeter whenyou learn how to capitalise on yourstrength and turn your weakness intoyour strength.

Name: Tanisha Jahangir MonirInstitute represented: Amity LawSchool, NoidaSport played: Rifle Shooting (Peepsight 10 meters)Prizes won: Silver medal in 2011,2012, 2013 Sangathan. I kept theAmity flag flying high even at UPState Championship by winning thesilver medal.

Moment of glory: Represented AmityUniversity in the First SportzcraftShooting Championship in the year2014. I have also won the fifth spot inSenior Women category all over India.Another proud moment in my careerhas been winning the silver medal inthe UP State Shooting Championship.

Memorable moment associated withSangathan: My joy knew no boundswhen for three consecutive years, Iwon the silver medal for my depart-ment. I developed a love for shootingafter joining Amity. Today I am a na-tional player.

Unforgettable lessons learnt: It hasenhanced my concentration power andnudged me to perform better.

Name: RohitInstitute represented: Amity Schoolof Engineering and TechnologySport played: Table Tennis Prizes won: Winning Gold for thedepartment as a captain

Moment of glory: One victory that Iwill cherish for long is winning a goldmedal for my department as a captainafter previous years’ massive loss.Being a final year student, this was mylast chance to prove myself.

Memorable moment associated withSangathan: I felt elated after winningthe final match against Amity Schoolof Business. A tough fight ensuedbetween the two teams vying for thegold and I was happy to see the hardwork put in by me pay off well.

Unforgettable lessons learnt: Thetournament was a great learningexperience for me. Table Tennis is ateam sport, it taught me how to boostmy teammate’s morale. Faith andbelief in each others capability canprove to be a match winner at times. Itreminds me of some lines shared byMichael Jordan, “Talent wins gamesbut teamwork wins championships”.This stood true in our case.

Name: Ridhima GuptaInstitute represented: Amity Schoolof Engineering and TechnologySports played: Squash, Lawn Tennis,Badminton and CricketPrizes won: Gold medal in squash inSangathan 2012, 2013 and 2014

Moment of glory: I always love to putmy best foot forward in every match.Every match that I have played so farhas had a nail biting finish and I haverelished each and every victory ofmine, but my most unforgettable winhas been against Amity Law School,Noida in the year 2013.

Memorable moment associated with Sangathan: Participating in a megaevent like Sangathan for the first timeand winning the very first match is oneof the dearest moments of my life. It isone memory that will always leave agood aftertaste. I hope that eventuallyit paves way for participation innational and international events.

Unforgettable lessons learnt: Sportsis not always about winning or losing,it has more to do with the way youconduct yourself on the field.

Name: Shama GoelInstitute represented: Amity Schoolof Engineering and Technology Sports played: Athletics: 100m, 200m and 4×100mKho KhoPrizes won:2012: Gold-200m2013: Gold-200m, Bronze- 100m andkho kho

Moment of glory: I was on cloud nineafter I emerged a winner in all theevents I had participated in.

Most memorable momentassociated with Sangathan: I havemany sweet memories associated withSangathan. Some that will remainetched in my heart forever includewinning the kho kho match for myteam and capturing the celebratorymood of my team after victory.

Unforgettable lessons learnt: Themost important lesson that this sportsgala has taught me is that winning andlosing is a part of the game. It isimportant to deliver your best shot andleave the rest to God. It was whileplaying on the grounds of Amity that Ideveloped the never-say-die spirit.

Master of all Sprint queenTT champShooting starSquash wonder

Ihad signed off from competitive hockey in theyear 1988, while still in Indian Army. It was onlyin the year 2009 that I once again picked up the

hockey stick to train the students of Amity Univer-sity, Noida. I don’t know whether it was the love forthe game or something else that propelled me to pickup the hockey stick once again and play for ASET,where I serve as a faculty. Putting aside the fact thatI was soon going to turn 67, it was with the permis-sion and blessings of Dr Balvinder Shukla, vicechancellor, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, I de-cided to play the match, little realising that I did noteven have a proper hockey stick. This reminded me of Zafar Iqbal, Olympian and for-

mer captain of Indian Hockey team, who alsohappened to be an engineering graduate exAMU. I had been meeting him occasionally inthe past during hockey matches but more fre-quently in the recent past at Noida Golf Course.Once I told him that I need a hockey stick and hewas kind enough to send me one of his own hockeysticks immediately. I took to the field with last year’s Sangathan cham-pions- ASET on August 28, 2014 all set to playagainst Amity School of Physical Education andSports for the inaugural exhibition match. When MrAtul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University wasbeing introduced to the teams, he was utterly sur-prised to find that I was also playing the match. I felt

elated when he got this announced from thepodium. It was like a dream come true for

me. I played for good 20 minutes, displaying rea-sonable skills. But these 20 minutes filled my lifewith so much happiness and have given me pleasantmemories that I will cherish forever.I am grateful to God, Indian Army, Mr Atul Chauhan,AUUP and Dr Balvinder Shukla for making Aug 28,2014 a red letter day for me

Lt Col DK Sharma (Retd),Corps of EME is afaculty at Amity School of Engineering and a

hockey enthusiast.

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Ashima Jalali, Amity Institute of Biotechnology

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I happened to watch the firstepisode of Satyamev Jayate'sthird season that wasdedicated to sports. Intricatelycrafted and well presented, theepisode highlighted thetremendous potential of sportsto bring about a change thatIndia needs to awaken to. In

simple and small words, the show struck achord with its audience, that sport is not justabout winning medals, but more about buildingteam spirit and learning to take both victory andloss in the same stride.In a country like India where sports is alwaysconsidered secondary to education, I amprivileged to be a part of India’s largest privateeducational group that celebrates the birthdayof its Founder President as an annual sportsextravaganza– Sangathan. In a country wheremost parents allow their children to pursuesports only if they are able to excel inacademics. Sangathan is one event that displaysthe sport competencies of a youthful India.India boasts of many gold medallists such asAbhinav Bindra, Mary Kom, Geeta Kumari andBabita Kumari who rose to glory because oftheir love for the sport and to see the tricolourflutter with pride. This dream is shared by ourFounder President, Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, whohas dedicated his birthday celebrations to sportsin the form of Sangathan.The entire Amityfamily stands united to salute the spiritassociated with Sangathan.Sangathan celebrations have become grand witheach passing year, indicating that the process ofchange as envisaged by Founder President tomake India a superpower has begun and we allstand committed to realising it.G T

Vira SharmaManaging Editor

Power to sports

“Champions aren't made in the gyms. Cham-pions are made from something they have deepinside them - a desire, a dream, a vision.”

Muhammad Ali

This year once again,Amitians displayedunparalleled sportsmanshipand camaraderie at Sangathanthat marked the birthday oftheir Founder President Dr Ashok K. Chauhan. The rise in the grandeur of thecelebrations, the enthusiasm

of participants and display of talent spread overtwo days fills me with pride and joy. It isheartening to see that Sangathan has todaymoved beyond the realms of being a meresporting tournament to an occasion, whereAmity titans from across the globe gather todemonstrate their sport skills and talents.I am happy to share that this year, hockey, thenational game of India was added to the bouquetof sport events conducted every year onSangathan. In a cricket crazy nation, thisinitiative will help popularise the sport.Sangathan may come across as a sporting eventto many, but this extravaganza is a test ofsporting excellence, organisational skills,camaraderie, teamwork, etc. While it is the sportsstars that lend the event its true shine, but thesuccess of the event rests on the shoulder of theorganisation committees which work silentlybehind the scenes, to cast a magical spell calledSangathan (Read Pg 6-7). It takes months ofpreparation and hard work to put together anevent of such grandeur. Amity is a hub of talentand Sangathan serves as a platform to nurturethat talent. From sports extravaganza to culturalperformances, it truly showcased Amity’sstrength and the spirit of togetherness. G T

Dr Amita ChauhanChairperson

Spirit ofSangathan

With a large section of our societygroping with evils like poverty, canwe call India a developed country?

Abhishek MardaAIS Noida, VIII D

India is home to many millionaires,but does it imply that the country isreally heading forward on the path

of progress. It is quite common toencounter people sleeping on thefootpath, begging for alms on thestreets of Delhi. It hurts deeply to see asection of India’s population calling thestreets bustling with traffic their homeand fighting a losing battle againsthunger and poverty. Was this the picture of free India thatMahatma Gandhi had painted in hismind? If he would have been alivetoday the sight of little childrenwalking barefoot on the road andliving a life of misery would havemade his heart bleed. Here is what weall can do to walk unitedly towards abetter and progressive India.

Eradicating child labour Hundreds of children are rescued

every year from the clutches ofslavery. The only way to restore theirlost childhood is to explore theirtalents and help them tap theirpotential to the fullest for their ownbetterment. We should shower themwith love and words of encouragementso that they can gradually carve aniche for themselves in the society.

Empathising with the poorWe should not forget our not soprivileged brethren while marching onthe road of progress. The governmentshould open up more night shelters sothat people do not die of biting coldand scorching heat out in the open.Vocational training should be providedto them so that they can become selfemployed. Healthcare facilities shouldbe within the reach of the poor. Thehospitals should make medicalfacilities available to economicallyweaker section of the society atminimal cost. It is a matter of greatshame that every year hundreds of

people die of hunger and malnutrition,as many of us continue to waste food.The corporates as a part of the CSRinitiative should set up food bankswhere people can go and donate food.This will be a first step toward wipingoff hunger.

Fighting illiteracy The war against poverty would neverbe successful if we do not eradicateilliteracy from the face of the country.For that to happen one should follow

the philosophy of ‘Each one, teachone.’ We should donate books andstationery items that we no longer use.These books can illuminate someone’slife. Adult literacy programme shouldbe pursued at war footing if we wantresults to speak for themselves.The responsibility of making India abetter country does not wrest with thegovernment alone. It is our responsi-bility too. It is about time that all of usjoin hands to make this mission a greatsuccess.G T

Unravelling the travel industryPragya Kumar, HR head,Yatra.com in a candidconversation with SpoorthiRamesh, Amity Institute ofTravel & Tourism, speaks

about the success ofYatra travel portal and

challenges the travelindustry isencountering.

How is Yatra different from othertravel portals?

Yatra is definitely different fromother travel portals since weoffer an entire range of prod-

ucts. Some organisations offerholidays, some offer flight book-ings, some offer hotels, someoffer buses and car rental services,

but Yatra is one company which offers you all these products, all on

a single platter. Besides, our USP liesin making our travelers feel happy and

content.

In a world of cut-throat competition, howcan Yatra maintain the competitive edgeover others?In a service-based industry, customer serv-ice is what can help you survive and grow.The manner in which you interact with thecustomers, or offer services to them is whatmakes the difference.

What kind of growth do you anticipate intravel and hospitality industry in the nextdecade?The industry is rapidly growing and we hopeto see at least 50% growth in the comingyears. I am quite optimistic about it.

Yatra is also competing directly withairlines and hotels. What advantage doesit offer to its customers, other than justcost effectiveness?One can always book hotels and airlinesdirectly by logging on to their portal. ButYatra promises unparalleled advantages. Ifone directly books a ticket from the onlineportal of the airlines, he gets an onsite rate.But Yatra has partnership with a range ofairlines, so our online portal offers you thechoice to pick the best airline deals. Yatra

also provides a broader outlook on thingslike sightseeing places to visit, how to getto the holiday destination without anyhassle, places to eat, etc. That’s theadvantage of an online portal; it’s a one-stop destination for all the information youneed.

Is India’s low internet penetration rate aconcern? It actually is. There was a time when itactually bothered us. As a result ofadvancement of technology and efforts ofthe previous government we have betterinternet connectivity now. 2G and 3Gnetwork has proved to be a boon for India.And with the 4G on its way, we will have agreater internet penetration soon.

What is your advice to those who want towork in the tourism industry? It’s been almost three years now that I havebeen interviewing post graduate students.One thing I always feel is that they shouldnot take up a profession just for the sake ofit. In this profession we create happy people.At the same time students should not taketheir studies and academics lightly.G T

Sangathan and me Mr Atul Chauhan meets Lt Col DK Sharma(inset), hockey player from team ASET, AUUP

First Person Account

Lt Col DK Sharma’s love for hockey was rekindledafter he got to play the hockey match during Sangathan

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Behind the scenesBehind the scenesSangathan Story

They are the backbone of Amityand no celebration at Amity iscomplete without their

unflinching support and hard work. It isthe results of their herculean efforts thatSangathan celebrations, with eachpassing year, have become moremagnificent. The onus of making thecelebrations more spectacular rests withthe Organising Committees. Smita Jain,GT Network, introduces the teams whichwork behind the scenes to makeSangathan a memorable extravaganza.

Sangathan celebrations areincomplete without the

scrumptious food packets prepared byAmity School of Hospitality (ASH)and who better to ensure that than theHospitality Committee!

What does Sangathan mean to you? Sangathan is an event which goes along way in inculcating team spirit,camaraderie, perseverance, etc.

What special preparations did youmake for Sangathan this year? A grand event like this calls for strongcoordination and motivation. I feelimmense pride in acknowledging thatthe students of ASH were on their toesto ensure that the guests carried backpleasant and warm memories withthem.

Your birthday message for the

Founder President?I wish him luck, happiness and pros-perity today, tomorrow and beyond.(Dr Vaskar Sengupta, director, Amity

School of Hospitality was the headof Hospitality Committee)

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Sangathan is not abouttesting physical prowess

alone, it is also a test ofknowledge of sports andcurrent affairs too, and whobetter to do it than the QuizCommittee!

What does Sangathanmean to you? The term Sangathansignifies harmony ofmind, body and soul.

How difficult or easy it is

to put up a grand show likethis?Amitians are blessed with therare attribute of turning evenimpossible into possible. Thelove for our respected FounderPresident is so overpoweringthat people turn up on their ownto lend a helping hand.

Do you think Sangathanteaches lessons ofcamaraderie?Sangathan instills in everyAmitian a sense of pride and be-

longingness. It teaches us towork as a team, keeping asidepersonal interests.

Your birthday message for theFounder President?On this occasion, I pray to Godto shower honourable FounderPresident with a long life so thathe can contribute more for themankind.(Dr Arun Sacher, director,Amity International BusinessSchool was the head of OfflineQuiz Committee)

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Without a sound committee to takecare of the finances, it is very

difficult to put up a mega event likeSangathan.

What does Sangathan meanto you? Sangathan means camaraderie,friendship and working towardsa common goal. It also meansfriendship and lifelong loyaltyto Amity and our belovedFounder President.

How difficult or easy it is toput up a grand show like this? It is not easy to prepare for agrand ceremony like this. Butthis challenge has a uniquepleasure associated with it. Eachyear, we raise the bar of the

celebrations by setting a newbenchmark. It is our earnest effort

to make Sangathan celebrations granderthan previous years.

Any special memories associated withSangathan?It gives me immense pride to acknowledgethat I have been associated with Sangathanfrom the time of its inception-1999. It wascelebrated as a ‘Sports Day’ then and now,it has acquired the grandeur of a miniOlympics.

Your birthday message for the FounderPresident?It has been the result of his concerted ef-forts that we can boastfully say that we area part of Amity. He has given us the mostprecious gift of our lives ‘Amity’. I, alongwith every Amitian, pray to God to blesshim with success and good health.

(Dr Alka Munjal, director Academics,AUUP was the head of Finance

Committee)

Sangathan 2014is brought to you by...

Planning a grand salute for agrand man: Lt Gen B K Bopanna

What makes the Sangathancelebrations more grand and

popular is the march-past by various Amitydepartments. The synchronised steps of thestudents and the tunes of harmony beltedout by the army band, which instill a senseof pride in every Amitian is the result ofpainstaking efforts of the Army Band andthe March-Past Committee.

What does Sangathan mean to you? Sangathan is an extraordinarily well-organised sports extravaganza involvingthousands of students from all the Amity

Universities. The games are conducted inthe true spirit of the guidelines enshrinedin the National Youth Policy for giving afillip to outdoor activities and sports.

Any special memories associated withSangathan?I have been associated with Sangathansince 2005. For the first time, I brought theBrass Band from the army to add colour tothe events, and also lined up a contingentof young cadets from the Amity IndianMilitary College to present a ‘Guard ofHonour’ to the Founder President. Over a

hundred marching contingents take part inthe march-past and their numbers aresteadily growing. Doesn’t it call for entryinto the Guinness Book of World Records!

Your birthday message for the FounderPresident?All ranks of Amity Indian MilitaryEducation Society and I, wish Sir goodhealth, happiness and success on hisbirthday. May all his dreams come true! (Lt Gen B K Bopanna, DG, Amity IndianMilitary Education Society was the head ofArmy Band and March Past Committee)

Pulling off a grand ceremony is noordinary feat and winning a shiny

medallion isn’t either. The onus ofgiving away the prestigious trophiesand medals lies on the shoulders ofAwards, Medals & TrophiesCommittee.

What does Sangathan mean to you? Sangathan to me, is much more than asports extravaganza. It is an event thatcelebrates the spirit of teamwork,camaraderie and sportsmanship.

What special preparations did youmake for Sangathan 2014?I was the Chief Coordinator for prizedistribution. My team and I made every

possible effort to ensure that theceremony went off smoothly.

How difficult or easy it is to put up agrand show like this?

It is a herculean task to pull off a grandshow which witnesses participation ofover 40,000 people. It is an uphill taskto ensure distribution of over 2000medals and 150 trophies in an openground. But we Amitians are taught toface any challenge bravely, so everychallenge looks minuscule to us.

Your birthday message for Sir?I pray to God to shower His blessingsupon the Founder President. May Hebless him with good health, peace andhappiness in all his endeavours!(Dr Sanjeev Bansal, director, AmityBusiness School, was the head ofAwards, Medals & TrophiesCommittee)

Prof Kalpana Sharma was the chairperson of Sangathan 2014. She believes that Sangathan is amomentous occasion celebrating the spirit of unity of all Amitians.

�Inaugural & Valedictory Committee � Certificate Committee �Cultural Committee �Logistics,Procurement and Distribution Committee �Stage, Seating Arrangement �Technical, Draw & JuryCommittee � AGBS Outstation Campus Committee �Outstation Campuses Committee �SouvenirCommittee �Media & PR Committee �IT Committee � Quiz Competition (Online) �EssayCompetition Committee �Vintage Games Committee

Quizzing the genius: Dr Arun Sacher

Putting safetyfirst: C Rosha

Sports is all about putting up anexemplary performance, and worry not

if you get injured in the process as a wellequipped First Aid/Medical CareCommittee is there at your rescue.

What does Sangathan mean to you? Sangathan is an event that gives you an

opportunity to nurture physical fitness andsports competencies in the youth.

What was new in this Sangathan?For the first time since its inception, theundergraduate students of AUUPparticipated in the cultural gala. This year’sinauguration ceremony saw a hockeymatch being played.

How difficult or easy it is to put up agrand show like this?The logistics involved in Sangathan aremind boggling. It calls for extensivecooperation between all institutes.

Your birthday message for the FounderPresident?I would like to wish him good health, hap-piness, long life and success. May he besuccessful in all his endeavours.

(Dr C Rosha, director of Amity Instt ofHospital Administration was the head of

First Aid/Medical Care Committee)

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Meet the Committees

Guarding the prizedpossessions: Dr S Bansal

Sangathan Story

Creating news ripples: Dr Ravi Prakash

Want to read all about Sangathan 2014? Gograb the latest copy of Sangathan

newsletter, brought out exclusively by theNewsletter Committee.

What does Sangathan mean to you? For howlong have you been associated with Sangathan?I have been closely associated with Sangathan asthe director of ASET. I feel immense pride insharing with the GT readers that ASET topped themedal tally four times in a row and this year, itbagged the second position.

How difficult or easy it is to put up a grand showlike this?To put up a grand show like Sangathan is not acakewalk. But every Amitian is so committed and

connected with our respected Founder PresidentSir’s vision, that it became possible to stagethis mini Olympics smoothly.

Your birthday message for theFounder President.I want to wish honourableFounder President Sir a verylong, healthy, fruitful, happy andprosperous life. May God givehim all the powers to turn Indiainto a superpower.(Dr Ravi Prakash,director, AmitySchool of Enggand Tech, was thehead of NewsletterCommittee)

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Kalpana Sharma

All pics: Deepak Sharma, GT Network

Keeping a check onfinances: Dr Munjal

Serving delight:Dr V Sengupta

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Mosaic Senior

Sangathan 2014

Handmade chocolates

What I love most about Sangathan is thespirit of togetherness it brings along.

Neha, Amity Institute of English Studies and Research

Harshal Dev, AIS Vasundhara 1, IX B

Web of dreams Calling out aloud When the city lights up

CAMERA CAPERS Send in your entries to cameracapers@theglobaltimes.in

Answers: 1. Agronomics 2. Gusset 3. Polymath

Muskaan, Amitasha Noida, VIII

IngredientsFor preparing chocolate:Dark/ white/ milk/ semisweet/ sugar-free chocolate.................... 1 bar eachChocolate transfer sheet

Filling for Chocolate:ButterscotchSugar ........................................10gmCooking cream ........................100mlUnsalted Butter ........................20 gmVanilla extract ..........................1 tbspNougatAlmond/nut ............................100 gmSugar ......................................200gmMilchHazenut paste..........................100 gmMilk chocolate ........................100 gmCashewnut ..........................a handful

Method� Melt the dark, white and milk

chocolate in separate pans.� To make butterscotch filling, heat

sugar in a pan. Pour cooking creamfollowed by some butter.

� To make nougat, heat sugar a littleand add some almonds to it. Nowcool it by spreading the mixturewell on a chocolate transfer sheet.

� To prepare milch, put somehazelnut paste in a pan and addmilk chocolate to it.

� Pour a little chocolate in thechocolate tray. Now addmilch/nougat/butterscotch filling.Put some more chocolate on topand refrigerate it for some time.

� Your delicious chocolates are readyto serve! Enjoy it with your friendsor family.

AIS Vasundhara 6

Aarush Gupta, AIS Vas 6, XII A

The last stand, the mark of horizon, is it success in disguise?The dingy tunnels, the solemn sunset,is it failure or malice?When future walks forth,it is the shadow of fallacy that walks behind.

We cannot seize the failure,but could strive to tame our minds,the stifling victory, the warmth of sun, is it our dwindling inception?The stark befall, the dull, hazy moon,is it our false perception?When defeats are inflicted upon us,our soul aspires but relents.The moment we lose our hopes,it embarks our journey to the end.G T

POEM

Spin and SpellUnjumble the given words usingthe clue provided. Recognise theword and spell it correctly.

1. Branch of economics dealing withthe way land is used.

MONICROGAS

2. A triangular metal piece used tostrengthen a joint.

TESUGS

3. A person who excels in multiplefieldstone.

AMYLOHPT

5 6 73 5 61

3 2 9 16 7 3 9 4 24 9 7 3

98 2 5

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Brush ‘n’ Easel Dr Ranjan K Mallik, Amity School of FineArts, Amity University, Gurgaon

Muskaan

Moonlight Sonata

Ritwik Kumar, AIS Noida, XII

Beethoven’s hands trembled withanticipation and his lower lipquivered. He was too close to

giving up.His stroll turned into a trot as he hurrieddown an empty field, gazing at the inkedsky as rain drops lashed the earth withfury. His mind was constantly racingagainst time. His hands started movingup and down, as if he was playing animaginary violin. His heartbeat quickened as herecognised the street lamp in front of theshack. He pushed the door open andimmediately slammed it back. Glancingat the dreary interior of the shack, hepicked up his violin and played. The

tremble in his hand gradually reducedand he stopped shivering. His body seemed to relax as he playedthe violin and his anticipation quelled.His confidence rose; after all he was aborn musician, a true artist. The symphony was divine, it seemed asthough nature itself had held her breathto listen to this great man play. His eyesclosed, turning into a crescent redmoon. His body gleamed as themoonlight caressed his pale skin, givinghim a supernatural effect. He was no

longer a man; he was amessenger of God. The

world seemed like a hugevoid, and his was the only soul. His

violin seemed to be telling a tale— a tale that started on a

rainy night. The melody was soft as

satin, but the messagewas aggressive. His

fingers ran down thestrings, as thoughthe instrument was

a part of him. The symphony grew louder and louder,reducing his worry. His fingers dancedon the violin, eager to play a final noteon the instrument, and completing thevery final aspect of his legendary piece. The wind blew gently as he struck thefinal, as though singing with joy, themusic of God. Beethoven seemed lost inhis thoughts, as he turned back to stare atthe sole audience to the symphony, aman sitting in an armchair bearing anexpression of pure shock on his face. With a half smile on his face, he quietlywalked out of the room. At last,Moonlight Sonata was born.G T

His body seemed to relax ashe played the violin and his

anticipation quelled. Hisconfidence rose; he was a

born musician, a true artist.

A journey to the end

This recipe was prepared as a part of the culinary certificate programmeorganised for Amitasha by Amity School of Hospitality

9Mosaic Junior

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jiya SachdevaAIS Noida, III B

IngredientsMilkmaid/ condensed milk ........½ tinRefined flour (maida) ............1 ½ cupSugar ........................................½ cupMilk............................................1 cupBaking powder ........................1 ½ tspBaking soda................................½ tspButter ........................................½ cupAssorted nuts. ......................a handful

Method� Sieve flour, baking soda and baking

powder in a bowl.

� Cream together sugar and butter, tilllight and fluffy. Add condensedmilk and mix it well.

� Add lukewarm milk to it. � Gradually add the flour and mix it

well for three to four minutes till themixture is smooth and light. Nowadd the assorted nuts.

� Preheat the oven at 150 degreesCelsius for 10 minutes.

� Pour the batter into a greasedbaking dish and bake for 30-35minutes.

� Check the cake by inserting a tooth-pick in the centre; if it comes outclean, the cake is ready.

Eggless cakeMudit N Mehta, AIS Saket, II B

In the happy family named solarsystem, there were eight planetsorbiting around the sun. They were

master Mercury, cute Venus, elegantEarth, handsome Mars, jumpy Jupiter,shiny Saturn, ultimate Uranus andnaughty Neptune.All planets used to have fun and enjoythemselves except Neptune. Neptuneresided in the last orbit and it took him165 years to complete one revolutionaround the sun. That is why it could not

join the conversation of other planetsand felt lonely. So, one day, naughtyNeptune jumped out of its orbit andpositioned himself between Venus andEarth. All planets moved and adjusted

their orbits to make room for Neptune.Venus, which moved nearer to sun startedmelting, while Earth which moved awayfrom the sun, started freezing. This madeall the planets and living beings residingon Earth complain to the sun aboutNeptune’s mischief. The Sun, head of thefamily, scolded Neptune and asked himto return to his own orbit. And to solve Neptune’s problem the Sunpromised him new friends and company.This is how Neptune got 13 moons and 6rings. Neptune was elated and all becamefine in the happy solar family.G T

Short story

So, one day, naughtyNeptune jumped out of its

orbit and positionedhimself between Venus

and Earth.

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Anshika Khanna, AIS MV, VIII C

Singing this song together,we celebrate life forever.With feeling of love in our hearts,we hold hands forever under thetwinkling stars.The distance between you and I,is only a heartbeat away.We live in each other’s heart, and likethis there forever we will stay.Your cute smile,warms my heart once in a while.Our long time kinship,will bloom into lasting friendship.It has never been so profound,a lifetime friend I have found.Let our friendship be a bond,this will never be like a dry pond.You will always be a friend to me,and that’s the way it has to be!G T

Shashwat Jha, AIS MV, VI C

Our country is great,it is our true mate.Our country is healthy,it makes us wealthy.But for the country we lack respect,those respect-lacking people I detest,so in our hearts we have to inspect.We should make our country proud,so that its name will be mentionedeverywhere aloud.

So, promise me today you will lead thecountry in the right way.Do good and be the change,but be ready to wage a battle with fate.To the poor open your gate,and please stop pollution,be like the ‘Father of green revolution.’Try to stop the country from fallinginto the wrong hands,and protect this beautiful land.We should do all these things to makeour country great,as it is our true mate.Jai Hind, Jai Hind, Jai Hind !

Lakshya Dixit, AIS MV, V

Q 1. Who was the 8th incarnation ofLord Vishnu?

Q 2. What did Yashoda see when lit-tle Krishna yawned?

Q 3. Which fearful snake poisonedthe water of Yamuna?

Q 4. Who is known as the king ofheaven?

Q 5. Who gave birth to Lord Krishnaand who brought him up?

Q6. What did Shri Krishna stealfrom the houses of other people?

Q7. Who was Krishna’s best friend?

Riddle FiddleAdhyayan Verma

AIS Vasundhara 6, II

1. I always run but never walk; often murmur,never talks; have a bed, but never sleep; have amouth but never eat. Who am I?

2. During night we come without being fetched,by day we are lost without being stolen! Whoare we?

3. What is in seasons, seconds, centuries andminutes but not in decades, years or days?

4. The more you have of it, the less you see.

5. I stare at you, you stare at me. I have threeeyes, yet I can’t see. When I blink, I give youcommands. You do as you are told, with yourfeet and hands. What am I?

6. I demand an answer, but ask no question.Who am I?

Naughty Neptune

Sangathan motivates us to look beyondacademics and promotes holistic development.

Shilpi Saraswat, Amity Institute of EnglishStudies and Research

I want to become…a princessI dream of becoming aprincess. I will have abeautifully decoratedbedroom. I will havemany beautiful gowns,

dresses, earrings and necklaces tochoose from. I will live with myparents and pets in a beautiful palace.The palace will have a lovely gardenwith beautiful multi-coloured roses.I will have a magnificent carriage togo to school. I will go for a joy ridewith my friends.

Samaira Sachdeva, AIS Saket, III

I dream

Painting Corner Aarav VermaAIS Gurgaon 46, III J

JiyaSachdeva

POEMSOur preciousfriendship

Our country

It’s MeMy name: Manish SinghRathoreMy school: AIS Vasundhara 1My Class: KG D

My birthday: March 27, 2010I like: Visiting grandparentsI dislike: Staying alone

My hobby: ColouringMy role model: Sub-hash Chandra BoseMy best friend: KshitijMy favourite book:Panchatantra

My favourite game: Hideand seekMy favourite food: BurgerMy favourite teacher: Shrutima’amMy favourite poem: Machlijal ki rani hai, jeevan uskapaani hai

My favourite subject: EnglishI want to become: A pilotI want to feature in GT be-cause: I want to be known byevery Amitian!Ans:1. River 2. Stars 3. Letter ‘n’ 4. Darkness

5. A traffic light 6. Telephone

Ans: 1. Lord Krishna 2. The universe3. Kalia 4. Lord Indra 5. Devki gavebirth to him, while Yashoda broughthim up 6. Butter 7. Sudama

Mythological Quiz

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 201410 Junior Jottings Amiown

For Amies, celebrationof Founder’s Daybegan much in

advance. The little onesexpressed their love for theirFounder President Dr AshokK. Chauhan in the form ofcards, songs and bylearning about the BHAAGphilososphy preached byhim. But it was theirbreathtaking performanceon the valedictory functionof Sangathan 2014 that stoleeveryone’s heart and madeeven the dignitaries descendon the ground to personallyapplaud the youngperformers. Komal,coordinator AmiownGurgaon, Neha Taneja,teacher Amiown PV,teacher and RituKashyap,Teacher, AmiownNoida bring you a report onthe celebrations.

Festivity was in the air as littleAmies gathered to be a part ofSangathan 2014 on October 29

at Amity University, Noida to celebratecompassion, commitment and success.The joy of travelling together from theschool to the venue was evident in theirbright smiles. Amiown Pushp Vihar putup a lively dance performance titled ‘Ilike to dance’, a perfect potpourri ofcoordinated movements, bright ribbons

and delightful smiles. The audiencewas mesmerized by the skills anddexterity of the little ones. They leftthousands of beholders captivated bythe magnificence of the occasion. To express their boundless love and

respect for Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,students of Amiown Gurgaonprepared a conical flower bouquet,replete with personal wishes fromeach child. Amies showcased theirenergy and enthusiasm through arhythmic musical show. Theirperformance was a display ofteam work, discipline,concentration, focus, hard workand bonding. The spectacularpresentation won the hearts of all thedignitaries and guests present on theoccasion. The children of Amiown Noida

participated enthusiastically in themarch past along with the Amies ofother schools. Their bright costumespaired with cheerful expressions leftthe audience spellbound. The event wasindeed a celebration of team spirit,

camaraderie, sportsmanshipand

Festivity was in the air as littleAmies gathered to be a part ofSangathan 2014 on October 29

at Amity University, Noida to celebratecompassion, commitment and success.The joy of travelling together from theschool to the venue was evident in theirbright smiles. Amiown Pushp Vihar putup a lively dance performance titled ‘Ilike to dance’, a perfect potpourri ofcoordinated movements, bright ribbons

and delightful smiles. The audiencewas mesmerised by the skills anddexterity of the little ones. They leftthousands of beholders captivated bytheir magnificent performance. To express their boundless love andrespect for Dr Ashok K. Chauhan,students of Amiown Gurgaonprepared a conical flower bouquet,replete with personal wishes fromeach child. Amies showcased theirenergy and enthusiasm through arhythmic musical show. Theirperformance was a display ofteam work, discipline,concentration, focus, hard workand bonding. The spectacularpresentation won the hearts of all thedignitaries and guests present on theoccasion. Throughout the preparations and

performances, Ms Sapna Chauhan,Vice Chairperson, Amiown, continuedto be a pillar of strength for everyone;her constant motivation at each stepgave them confidence. Her love andsupport was apparent in the way she

stood up to cheer the tiny tots.

There are innumerable lessonsthat one can learn from the lifeof Dr Ashok K. Chauhan. The

class discussions helped the tiny totslearn about the magic mantra given byFounder President — BHAAG whereB stands for behaviour, H for hardwork, A for attitude, A for ambition andG for God. The facilitators explainedthe mantra through value based storieson good behaviour, hard work, keepingsurroundings clean, etc using handpuppets, books and soft boards. Thestudents of Class Nursery of AmiownPushp Vihar shared some insights onwhat they have learnt from him.

Naman, Adventurers : I want to be likeFounder sir. I will also open a school asbig as Amiown.Vihaan, Browsers: I have learnt it’s agood habit to touch my grandparents’feet in the morning. Anya Vyas, Creators: Sir has taught usto never lie and behave properly. Aahana, Discoverers: I have learnt tobehave nicely and not trouble myparents.Jai, Explorers: I have learnt to love oth-ers from our Founder President Sir.Founder’s Day was the perfect occasionfor Amies to imbibe the timeless valuespropagated by Founder President.

Besides the grand Sangathan celebrations atAmity University, Amies got the flavour offestivities at their school campuses too.

Students of Amiown Pushp Vihar partook in thefestivities at AIS Pushp Vihar, with each one of themexpressing their love and gratitude through lovingwords and birthday song. The children presentedcards as a token of their love to their beloved Ms Sapna Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, Amiown,Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, AmityUniverse and Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson,Amity Group of Schools.At Amiown Noida, the tiny tots were engrossed inweek-long preparations for the big day. During circletime, they were sensitised about the vision andachievements of Founder President. They wereshown his picture along with a powerpointpresentation on his life. Children prepared a specialgift for him and expressed their joy on receivingchocolates as return gifts.

It was undoubtedly one of the most enjoyableweeks at Amiown Gurgaon with theschool bursting with fervent energy andpulsating enthusiasm. All throughthe week preceding Founder’sDay, children got thegolden opportunity tohear the inspiringwords ofFounderPresidentthroughvarious videos.

Grand celebrations

Saluting the spiritof Sangathan

Invaluable lessons

Cultural extravaganza

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2014 What I like most about Sangathan is when the winners get

an opportunity to have their photograph clicked withFounder President.

Pratiman Uniyal, Amity School of Communication, Faculty

AIS Saket

Mohika Shankar of AIS Saket,VIII B, was selected as one ofthe two finalists for the 4th

edition of Max I Genius scholarshipprogramme held on August 27, 2014.She was awarded a cheque of Rs 1,00,000 as she stood tall among thecrowd of more than 1.2 lakh childrenfrom all across India. The competitioncomprised of three rounds. The first

round was a mini question-answer round.The second round consisted of a liveinteraction with Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt,Padma Shree and Sonal Mansingh,Padma Shree. The final session put to testthe skills of country’s top 10 mosteligible all-rounders. They were judgedby a jury comprising quizmaster NeilO’Brien, Sonal Mansingh and RuskinBond, who posed questions on the spot,which the finalists answered withconfidence. G T

AIS Saket

Emphasising good health andhygiene, Amity InternationalSchool, Saket celebrated Global

Handwashing Day on October 15, 2014.The campaign was aimed at raisingawareness about washing handsproperly with soap to prevent diseases.The first session was held for Class III-V wherein Dr Vandana from AIS Saket,addressed the children on the importanceof this day and demonstrated the properway to wash hands. She also highlightedthe areas to be cleaned and importantfacts related to hand washing. Thesecond session was held for Class VI-VIII. Dr Vandana also showed apresentation and apprised studentsonfthe need to wash hands to ward offailments in an interactive session. At theend of the session, the students took an

oath in Hindi emphasising theimportance of washing the handsproperly before and after meals andusing clean water and soap to preventvarious diseases.G T

AIS Pushp Vihar

Under the valuable guidance ofDr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan,Chairperson, Amity Group of

Schools, Amity International School,Pushp Vihar, took a special initiative toeducate children on personal hygiene.Keeping in mind the ongoing battleagainst Ebola and other diseases, theschool invited healthcare giant Dettol onOctober 10 to apprise the students aboutthe threats associated with poor hygiene.The staff from Dettol interacted with thechildren of Class I-IV and educated

them about maintaining cleanliness andpersonal hygiene. They informed thestudents about the importance ofwashing hands and also showed them avideo on the correct way to wash hands.Next, the students demonstrated thecorrect way to wash hands.Subsequently, the students had theirhands checked for germs under abacklight before and after washing theirhands, so that the germ build up couldbe demonstrated before and afterwashing hands. Finally, the studentsreceived bands to remember themessage “Spread health, not germs.”G T

AIS Vasundhara 6

AIS Vasundhara 6 organised atwo-day session of parliamenton the lines of the Lok Sabha on

October 15-16, 2014, for Class VIII.During the Question Hour two agendaswere hugely debated and deliberatedupon. The issues that were discussed onthe floor of the house included;government’s policy on terrorism anddeveloping smart cities in India. Theopposition attacked the government onits soft stand towards terrorism, even asthe government defended itsposition. While discussing the second

agenda, the government proposed todevelop Varanasi as the first smart city ofIndia based on Kyoto in Japan. The finalsession witnessed the passing of theWomen Reservation Bill by the house.Sahil Chaudhary and Manan Mahajanwere adjudged the Best Speakers. Theparents who witnessed the sessionapplauded the efforts of the students.Sunila Athley, principal, AIS Vas 6,encouraged the young parliamentarians

by saying that the seeds of goodgovernance have been implanted in themost fertile minds of our country- thestudents. Such a simulation sets runningthe growth engine for research anddevelopment of any democracy. MentorAarti Saxena commented “If we wish tochange our country for the better, myadvice would be to ask every student tounderstand the working of parliamentand work at the grassroots level.”G T

AIS Vasundhara 1

The students of the Interact Clubof AIS Vasundhara 1 organised ablood donation camp in

association with the Rotary Club ofIndirapuram Pariwar. The camp whichwas held within the school premises onOctober 11, 2014, coincided with theParent-Teacher Meeting. It was arunaway success.The students of Interact Club distributedpamphlets to encourage parents todonate blood and save precious lives.Chandak, secretary, Rotary ClubIndirapuram Pariwar and a team ofdoctors were present throughout thecamp to motivate the donors.Valambal Balachandran, principal, AISVasundhara 1 and Veena Mishra, schoolcoordinator, supervised the entireactivity, encouraging the parents andstaff to come forward for the noblecause. The secretary, Rotary ClubIndirapuram Pariwar, acknowledged theefforts of the students and applauded thedonors in making the event successful.The school principal expressed herheartiest thanks to everybody associatedwith the humane cause.G T

Blood donation camp

Talent unlimited

Youth parliament

A blood donation camp organised duringPTM saw many parent volunteers

Handwashing Day

Putting hygiene first

Celebrating good over evil

Radio Mirchi studio visit

AIS Lucknow

With an aim to apprise itsstudents with the rich Indianculture, Amity International

School, Lucknow organised Ramleelaon a grand scale from September 26 toOctober 1, 2014. The students dressed inbeautiful outfits, portrayed differentcharacters from Ramayana. Theirperformance was liked by one and all.The entire performance showcased thevarious episodes right from ‘RamJanamotsav’ to ‘Rajyabhishek’. Thefourth and last day showed the victory

of good over evil as Lord Rama defeatedand killed Meghnath, Kumbhkarana andRavana. The return of Lord Rama, Sitaand Lakshman from exile was enactedbeautifully by the students. They alsobrought forth the essence of Ramayanaand the relevance it holds in the presenttimes through their wonderfulperformance. They gave the message of‘Satyamev Jayate’ meaning ‘Truth onlytriumphs’. The Ramleela culminated with burningof the effigy of Ravana to depict thevictory of good over evil. It was truly anenthralling performance.G T

Amity International School,Lucknow, organised aneducational excursion on

September 26, 2014 for the students ofClass V I. The students got the uniqueopportunity to visit the Radio Mirchistudio and see how the variousprogrammes were telecast. Theyinteracted with RJ Rashi and askedquestions related to building a career asa radio jockey, and how theadvertisements and songs areincorporated into the live telecast of

programmes. It was an enrichingexperience for the students and theyenjoyed every bit of the visit.G T

Special assemblyAIS VYC Lucknow

Students and teachers of AISVYC, Lucknow, paid tributeto Mahatma Gandhi and

former prime minister Lal BahadurShastri on the occasion of their birthanniversary on October 2. Thestudents were given an insight intothe lives of these great leadersthrough a presentation which theywatched keenly. This was followedby a medley of songs ‘VaishnavaJan’, ‘Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram’and ‘Vande Mataram’, it instantlycreated an aura of peace.

Amity parents donate blood during the blood donation camp

Mohika performs during the Max I Genius scholarship competition

A student learns to wash hands properly at school

Amitians conduct mock parliament session at AIS Vasundhara 6

Amitians with RJ Rashi

Kids learn how to wash hands

Students put up Ramleela

Sangathan 2014Sangathan gives us an opportunity toparticipate in sports like shooting

which no other institute can boast of. Aman Monga, AGBS NoidaBag Pack

THE GLOBAL TIMES | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 201412Glimpses of Sangathan

SpectacularSangathan

Reel in the magic of Sangathan 2014 bytaking a photo tour of this annual

sport spectacle as captured in thelens by Sarthak Gaur, Amity

Law School, Centre II

Havan: Invoking the blessing of the Almighty

Ride for unity: Young horsemen escort the dignitaries

Together we watch: United colours of Sangathan All smiles: A candid moment for Amitasha students

Victory: Winners all the way

Spreading joy: Amies put up a splendid performance Army Band: Singing tunes of harmony

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