Gnan Srishti Digest

2022-23
 From the Principal’s Desk…..
There is a beautiful saying 'Shakespeare did not go to college, but today no one can walk out of
college without studying Shakespeare's work'. It gives me pleasure to talk about this great stalwart
in the world of English literature. Personally, I have loved reading his works although I must confess
that the original pieces made little sense to me. I would read works explaining the same to follow
the use of language in the works. The sonnets have been my favourites when compared to the
plays. In today's context, Shakespeare's work is being looked upon as irrelevant to the age.

With the birth of new age writing in this 'technical' world, old English phraseology seems redundant. I reckon writing in the new
age is also easy with search engines doing pretty much the writers' job. All that is left is paraphrasing. New age brings to the fore
the much talked about ChatGPT. The AI tool, a master invention! The app gives the answer to practically everything under the
sun, to the extent of describing 'me' to myself with certain prompts. What it can do to one's creativity is worth an argument.
However, a lot of jobs are at stake is how the world looks at this brilliant App. Having said this, writing is the brain's way of
expressing thoughts. It is a lovely skill which brings about reflection and deep contemplation, one that can be experienced only
by writers. It not only improves expression, but also motivates one to develop varied perspectives on different scenarios or
topics. I would urge every reader to indulge in writing, for a writer only created ChatGPT.
The End and The Beginning
The Sun Temple at Konark
"This tale was meant to cease,
An Ode in Stone to the Sun With every ray of the sun that falls upon the stones of the Konark temple, the intricate
One way or the other;
carvings come to life. Built in the 13th century by King Narasimha Deva I of the Ganga dynasty, the temple stands as a
It shall conclude with the unease
testament to the modern thinking and superior architecture back in the ancient times. Last winter, I had the
Of losing a battle, another.“
opportunity to visit this architectural beauty. Elaborate designs and 12 pairs of Chakras (wheels) decorated the
"This chapter shall come to an end periphery of the temple. While most tourists walked past them, I paid scrupulous attention to the carvings which
Truly a pathetic final story! provided information on the society that existed back then. I was taken by surprise to see carvings of women taking
The protagonist shall descend, part in wrestling matches, riding elephants, and hunting to feed their families. One carving depicted the queen
Without ever reaching glory." standing beside the king as an equal. In the current world where dissonance among people for equality is so high, the
society eight centuries ago seems more futuristic! Although I did not have the prospect of witnessing the pristine
"Is it even worth reciting
temple dedicated to the pervading power of the sun in its original grandeur due to invasions, it had a profound
Without a voice to speak?
impact on me. I found solace in the view of the setting sun glowing on the temple; it was like time stood still. The
Is it even worth writing
marvel of the temple made me curious as to whether there were underlying meanings or plausible explanations for
When it makes your hands bleed?"
creating such an intricate work of art by humans who were supposedly less advanced in technology. However, one
"The blot shall take over you", thing is for sure, no matter how many days pass, the energy of the temple will remain inviolable. While pictures can’t
That's what the voices said, do complete justice to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, nevertheless, here are some photos I captured during the
But the protagonist knew, visit.
There's always hope ahead. - By Netra Karthigeyan, IX- A
Your life is a book, much left untold
For the author of course, is you;
And with a new beginning to unfold,
To yourself, you must stay true.

- By Tarunika Pillanji, X A
The Rise Of ‘Connie & Friends Lemonade stand’ Another hour and her sister would be back. But just that second, her mom
"Oh my! It’s Miss. Hermione herself!!,”, said Connie in a sarcastic tone. “Quit entered the room. Connie was alerted and put her guard up. “Kris, I know that
it Connie, or I’ll have to cut down five bucks.”, replied her sister who was elder you are upset because we didn’t send you to the party” continued her mom ‘but,
than her by five years. “Okay geez, !” exclaimed Connie as she helped her I want you to know that this is for your best’. She ended as she moved forward to
sister out through her bedroom window. give a little pat on her head. Connie started to panic. Her mom brushed her
fingers through Connie’s hair. “Wow, your hair grew fast! strange I never noticed
It was eleven at night and everything was going according to the plan made by
that” she said.
the two sisters. The elder, Kris, was not allowed to go to a friend’s party
because of her report card that term. Whereas, Connie desperately needed As soon as she left her room, Kris was back, and both were satisfied. Connie
some paper bills to set up a lemonade stand along with her friends. Both had proudly left Kris’s room with 49 dollars and 5 cents in her hands. But this was not
their complications, so they figured, why not. the end, it was just the start of a successful industry named ‘Connie & friends
lemonade stand’.
Kris’s friends were already waiting in a car one block away from her house to
avoid any suspicion. There was a ladder standing steadily, just beside Kris’s - By Tanushree K, IX C

bedroom window. Connie helped her out with a smile as broad as the land.

Kris, noticing the smile, “Don’t even think about touching my stuff” she
growled.

"Don’t worry sis, your reputation in front of mom and dad, as well as your
room, is in safe hands, you just have fun.” was the reply she got.

For the next hour, she packaged herself in her sister’s blanket with a pillow
- By Vihaan Bhanu Prakash, I A - By Akshay Kumar K P, UKG A
beneath her feet to add some extra height.
- By Keerthana Yadav 1A - By Parin, I A
- By Thaneesha, I B

- By Tanishka Anand Katta, IX C

- By Kritarth Hamse, I A - By Vidit Jain, UKG A

 - By Megha Bandi, II A - By, Charvi R Gowda, II A

- By Ridhya Rijin, I B - By Varsshil, II B - By Shambhavi Sharma, II A

A Friend

She is my friend,
she likes to set a trend.
she is the best,
she lives in the west.
she doesn't know Hindi,
she puts on a ‘bindi’. - By Yuva V M, II B
- By Adithi, II B

Riddle - By Meet Nilesh Zambare, II D

What breaks but never falls.
Answer- Trust
What gets small but never
grow
Answer- candle or pencil

- By Kishan Ram, II B - By Geethika Kuppam, I C

- By Aahana Nagar, III A - By Aaradhya Purushottam Naik, III B
- By Venkata khyati Noolu, III A - By Krida P Reddy, III A

- By Anusha Yogesh Aphale, III C

- By Yashaswini A, III B

- By Keerthana B Reddy, III B - By P Ashwath. V A - By Yagavi, IV D

- By Tapasya Sandeep, IV A - By Hiral Nilesh Zambare, IV A

- By Sannidhya Ram, IV C
- By Myra Gupta, IV D
 - By Sanjana Senthil, VI C

- By Ikshu P Reddy, VI C - By Shmrithi Ram Maheshwaran - VI A

- By Netra Karthigeyan, IX A - By Jayanth, VI B - By K R Ezhil Yazhini VIII A - By Dhriti B Reddy , VII A

- By Shrilakshmi S Bagali, X A - By Arsh Rajiv Charania, VII B - By Chaya Rao, IX C

 The Mystery of Hill
I, with my friends, had been evacuated at last. When we were being taken to an To our amazement, Ram had thought to chill our blood with fun. The wild
unknown destination, our plane was suddenly shot at. It burst into flames but its cries could still be heard. We selected a place in between the trees and the
body with all of us safe fell to the earth. Soon we found that it was an unmanned fresh water spring at the east-southern coast for setting up a camp. We
island. Scrambling out of the debris, we went up a hill. To our west, there were brought the dry branches, wood, dried grass and leaves from the nearby
thick fruit and bamboo trees and to our behind were caves. Just opposite us trees. In case of danger, we could go to the caves nearby. The Cliffs could
there flew a river into two streams. The swamp could be seen in between these help us in attracting the attention of the rescuing party. Soon after two
two rivers. To the east, there were trees and caves near the sea beach and the days, a helicopter spotted us and we were rescued. This adventure was
coast down to the south had huge cliffs. The island, it seemed, was spread over simply a brush against a sure death but our courage, fearlessness, and
an area of thirty kms from northeast to south and fifteen kms from south-west to comraderie and, above all, the jungle sense kept us alive. We came to
the north. It was surrounded by sea with abundant sea-life. We found a fresh know that this was called Topo Island The mystery of hill.
water spring also. The Immediate need was of searching a place for shelter since - By Mohammad Izaan Najar, VI B
we never knew how and when we could be rescued. We began to search a place
for a camp with fresh water supply and some fruit trees nearby. When we had
gone ahead, we heard mysterious cry. I said to Praveen, “What bird can it be
calling so mysteriously?” He was dazed but said, “It might be a bird, animal or a
demon that swallows the victims alive”.
The cry was heard again and to our amazement we saw a shadow approaching.
“Look, Praveen! We are gone, I said.” He was terrorized and yelled like a mad
man. I too yelled hysterically and grappled with the shadowy figure. - By Annika Lokesh, IX C - By Chutti Diya Ram VII B
The Mummy
"Elsune daemon dakhne akri" I read out from the ancient scroll. It was “Wow, you won't even enjoy this?” She chuckled, “It's over there though.” She
found in a pyramid that my team had explored. pointed to a large tapestry.
"Probably doesn't mean anything," said my partner for the adventure, I walked over and moved it aside. There was an opening. I walked into what was
Ms. Emily Jones. I looked at the bottom of the scroll. A picture of Anubis, called the main chamber. I opened the coffin. It was empty. “IT’S NOT HERE! THE
the god of death, was drawn there. BODY IS NOT HERE!” I shouted.

“Yeah,” I said, checking the scroll again. We ran out. A few meters away I saw our camp. It looked like an older boy was
sitting there, drawing in the sand. As I walked closer, I realized it was covered in
Emily continued, “Well, I’m going to sleep. You should also rest,”
cloth- it was a mummy. It slowly stood up and turned to face Emily and me. It
“Yeah, I’ll go sleep now” I answered. pointed at the sand and started walking away toward the town.
The next morning, I went to meet Emily. “Well, today we see where the I read it aloud “I come in peace. I miss the taste of food. Let me eat some food and
body actually is. Excited?” She asked me. I will go back. Do not worry.” It walked into the distance. A few hours later we saw
the mummy walk back to the pyramid. I wondered what the people in the town did
“Definitely” I answered nodding my head.
when they saw a mummy walking around.
After a few hours, we reached the second chamber. It was golden. There
- By Sahaana Thriniyambetta, VII B
were jewels and gold all over the place.

“This guy was rich,” Emily whispered in my ear. I wasn’t worried about
that.

“Where’s the entrance to the next chamber?” I asked looking for the
entrance.
 Amelia and the golden stone
“Wow! The beach name is very exciting, I wonder how the beach would be” said
The summer holidays have just begun. A girl named Amelia, her family
Amelia.
and friends have planned to go to an Island in Indian Ocean.
They all arrived at the beach, Amelia and her friends went to play while all the
“Amelia pack your bag fast, we are getting late for the trip” said her
elders sat down to talk. Priyanka warned them not to go beyond the safety
mom.
boards.
“Ok mom” said Amelia.
The children started playing Volley ball. Suddenly they heard noise beyond the
Amelia packed her bag and got into the car. After few hours her family safety boards. The children got scared but Amelia didn’t, she wanted to go and
and friends reached the airport. “I’m very excited!” said Amelia to her see what is there.
mom.
“Come on guys lets go and see what is there” said Amelia.
“Hold your excitement we still have few hours to go” said her mom.
But Amelia we were warned not to go beyond the safety boards” said her friends.
The plane took seven hours to reach the Island. Amelia and the others
got down the plane and reached the hotel. A guide received them. Amelia didn’t listen to them and went beyond the safety board’s her friends also
followed her. They were shocked to see what was there. There was a big piece of
“My name is Priyanka. I’m going to take you on tour to the whole island”
stone which glowed very bright. They also saw something going into the water.
said the guide.
“What is that?” asked Amelia.
All of them went to their hotel rooms, took rest for two hours then they
started off with their tour. “I think it’s a sea creature” said her friend.

“I’m going to show you a famous beach called Mermaid Pearl” said “Anyway let’s take a look at the stone” said Amelia.

Priyanka. “Wait don’t touch it” said her friend.

It was too late, Amelia touched the stone and the sea creature came out of the Monster! Which monster?” screamed the children?
water. Amelia and her friends were so scared that they couldn’t even move.
“Calm down, Let me tell you about the monster” said the king.
The creature was in a dark green color and covered in scales and sea weed on
The king said that the monster promised that it will protect them till its death
the body. It has round red eyes with huge ears which looked exactly like fins of
but it also took a promise that no one from our kind should touch its locket. But
the fish. It had a big tail like a crocodile with short legs and long hands. It had a
it lost a piece from its locket and turned into a ferocious Monster. It started
big mouth with teeth which resembles the teeth of shark.
killing us instead of protecting us.
“You’re the chosen one” said the creature.
“Ok, but why should we fight the monster” asked the kids.
“What are you saying?” asked Amelia.
“You don’t need to fight with the monster you should just place the stone in its
“She is the chosen one “shouted the creature.
locket” said the king
Suddenly a group of people who looked exactly like the creature came out of
“Ok fine I’m ready to help you” said Amelia.
the water.
Amelia’s friends tried to convince her but they couldn’t.
“You’re the chosen one, you’re the one who can save us” said the creature
“Come on guys they have no one except us to help” said Amelia.
which looked like a king.
Amelia’s friends agreed to help them.
“How?” asked Amelia.
The king took them to the monster on the way they saw piles of garbage and
“By placing the stone in the pendent of the monster” said the creature.
they felt very sad about it. They also saw a long metal chain near a sunken ship.
The children noticed that every creature have a locket in their neck with a gold
Amelia asked them to carry the chain with them. She told that they can tie the
stone which exactly looked like the stone in Amelia’s hand but the king had a
monster with the chains.
red stone in his locket.
They went deep into the water, they started hearing loud snores.

“I think the monster is sleeping, this is the right time to place the stone” said the king.

Amelia slowly went near the monster which was ten times larger than her. The monster looked exactly like the sea creatures. Suddenly the chains hit
the walls and made a loud noise.

The monster woke up by hearing the noise.

Amelia was able to put the stone in the monsters locket just in time. Suddenly A very bright light fell on Amelia and she teleported back to the shore. She opened
her eyes and saw that her friends were lying on the sand. Then the king appeared.

“Thank you for saving us and solving our problem, now I shall erase what all you know about us” he said.

After that Amelia and her friends forgot about them.

Their parents came looking for them. And finally found them. They asked the kids how they got there but the kids didn’t knew what happened. The guide said
that many people came across the same situation (means who ever see the creature they will faint and their memory will get erased) but no one knows what is
causing it.

Amelia told to leave the matter and enjoy the trip.

When Amelia came back to the hotel she kept thinking about what she forgot.

THE END
- By K Manasvi VII B
AI - Opportunity or Risk?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most trending topics in today's world, and it has been influencing our lives in many ways.
From driverless cars to automated factories, AI has become an integral part of modern technology. While some people see AI as an opportunity for progress
and growth, others view it as a risk that could potentially threaten jobs and security. We'll explore both sides of the argument and discover whether AI is truly
an opportunity or a risk for society. When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), there are both pros and cons to consider. On the one hand, AI has the potential
to revolutionize various industries and make our lives easier in a number of ways. For instance, it could help us automate repetitive tasks, make better decisions
by analysing data more effectively, and even improve our ability to communicate with one another. We have seen how online shopping portals and social
media sites suggest products and services based on the search history of a user.

On the other hand, there are also certain risks associated with AI. For example, as AI gets better at completing certain tasks, there is a risk of jobs becoming
automated out of existence. Additionally, if not properly regulated, AI could be used for malicious purposes such as identity theft or creating false news stories.
Moreover, AI lacks the human touch and has no ability to reason out or act rationally which may cause situations conflicting with human values.

Overall, whether or not AI is viewed as an opportunity or a risk depends on one's perspective. There are potential benefits and drawbacks to consider when
making a decision about whether or not to use AI in any given situation. With proper regulation and oversight, AI has the potential to greatly improve our
world in a number of ways. These are all important questions that need to be considered as we move forward with developing this technology.

- By Sadaf Abrar (Faculty)

 प्रार्थ ना
हे प्रभु ! Science- A wonder indeed!
परिस्थर्तियााँ जब तिकट हो, िब श्रेष्ठ ढं ग से कैसे तजऊाँ,
I always wondered why the sky was blue,
यह मुझे तसखाओ। Convinced myself it was god's favourite hue.
It wasn't until very late in life I knew;
सब बािें जब तिपिीि हों, िब प्रसन्निा ि आनंद कैसे बनाये िखाँ ,
It was the science which made miracles come true.
यह मुझे तसखाओ।
Contemplating why the moon changed shape every night;
कायथ जब अत्यन्त कतिन लगे , िब धैयथ से उसमें कैसे डटा िहाँ ,
And why the mighty sun disappeared out of sight;
यह मुझे तसखाओ। Why the diamond shines so bright!
How the mirror turn the letters on my shirt from left to right!
कटु आलोचनाओं की जब बौछािें हों, िब अपने योग्य कैसे ग्रहण कि लाँ ,
यह मुझे तसखाओ। Catching drops of rain and wondering where they came from.
प्रलोभनों, प्रशंसा औि खुशामद के िक़्त िटथर् कैसे िहाँ , Seeing seven colours in the rainbow and thinking "How Awesome!".
Trying to bring two like poles together till my hands went numb.
यह मुझे तसखाओ। Science always had a way of amusing me and leading me to what I've
चािो ओि से मुसीबि नें घेिा हो,श्रद्धा डगमगािी हो, become.

तनिाशा की खाई में मन धाँसा जािा हो, Sometimes I wished a coconut fell on Newton's head;
िब धैयथ औि शां ति से िेिी तनशतदन बिसिी कृपा की समीक्षा कैसे कर
ाँ , For making me memorise his laws of dread.
But I know without all these little things I wouldn't have come so far ahead.
यह मुझे तसखाओ। It is Science I tell you that has kept me in good stead.
धन्यिाद
- By Geetha R (Faculty)
- मोनी कुमारी (Faculty)
Building Emotional Intelligence- The right way forward

As students progress through their academic journey, their social and mental well-being become crucial for their overall development. Parents
and teachers play a significant role in ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive in their personal and academic lives. In
this article, we will explore the responsibilities of parents and teachers in promoting the social and mental well-being of students.

Responsibility of Parents:

❑Parents are the first and most important teachers in a child's life. They have a critical role in shaping their child's social and mental well-
being. Here are some ways in which parents can promote their child's social and mental well-being:

❑Create a Safe and Supportive Home Environment: A safe and supportive home environment helps children to develop their self-esteem and
sense of belonging. Parents should ensure that their home is a place where their child feels secure and loved

❑Encourage Open Communication: Encouraging open communication helps children to express their emotions and feelings. Parents should
make time to listen to their child and be available to talk about their concerns and worries.

❑Promote Healthy Habits: Parents should encourage their child to adopt healthy habits like exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep.
These habits are essential for good mental health and well-being.

❑Set Realistic Expectations: Parents should set realistic expectations for their child's academic and personal development. Unrealistic
expectations can lead to stress and anxiety, which can negatively impact a child's mental health.
Responsibility of Teachers:

Teachers play a significant role in promoting the social and mental well-being of students. Here are some ways in which teachers can promote
their student's social and mental well-being:

❑ Create a Positive Classroom Environment: A positive classroom environment helps students feel safe, respected, and valued. Teachers
should create an environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.

❑ Foster Positive Relationships: Positive relationships between teachers and students promote trust and respect. Teachers should make an
effort to build positive relationships with their students and show an interest in their personal lives.

❑ Provide Support: Teachers should provide support to students who are struggling academically or socially. They should be aware of the signs
of mental health issues and be ready to offer support and guidance to students in need.

❑ Encourage Self-Care: Teachers should encourage students to practice self-care by taking breaks, getting enough sleep, and participating in
activities they enjoy. These habits are essential for good mental health and well-being.

In conclusion, parents and teachers play an important role in promoting the social and mental well-being of students. By creating a safe and
supportive environment, fostering positive relationships, and providing support and guidance, parents and teachers can help students to thrive
academically and personally. It is the responsibility of parents and teachers to work together to ensure that students receive the care and
support they need to succeed.
-Retold by Balaviswapriya Senthil (Faculty)
Woman Power
Women, oh women, what a wonder to behold!
From their strength and grace, to the stories they've told;
A force to be reckoned with, a light in the dark;
Their resilience and beauty, leave an everlasting mark.

They are mothers, daughters, sisters and friends;

Their love and compassion knows no bounds, it never ends.
Their courage and determination, an inspiration to all;
They rise up and overcome, even when they fall. - By Shrilakshmi S Bagali, X A
- By Ashutosh Sahni , V C
Their intelligence and wisdom, is second to none;
Their creativity and talent, shines like the sun;
They are the backbone of our society, the heart of our homes;
Their worth and value, cannot be measured in tonnes.

So let us celebrate the women in our lives,

With love and respect, let our voices rise,
For they are the embodiment of hope and light;
And in their presence, everything feels just right.

- By Shashikala V (Admin Staff) - By Arush A Hulbatte, VII A - By Livana Ishwar Devikar, V B