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DOLE nut rea rae, arab, Haryana 12103 ‘Thscopy ise onthe contin that econ (oral dupes concsming ele ubserion and publshed mate wi be cout forums taste Tee registered with Govt ofa as wade na, hrc estar registred th te Government Canta must ot reproduced any anor thou pemision. The mesa the characters (ein a fon and se Acton ace a2 Ictous Stfadresed stamped envelopes must brendlosed nth alimanicpsoherse the rected maa ote ture. ates Ian Sinalecopy 51yeu" 1320p CHAMPAK ee SEPTEMBER (SECOND) 2024 NO. 1126 VSHNA NATH | Storytime Wi reauue Far Far Away........ ie 4 Happyram and Roti... 13 Kitty's Helmet 18 Queen of the Hills 25 The Beauty of Almora 33 Radio Damru: EL) Make Way for the Outstanders ............47 Make Me ANgfY....ssssssssssssseeseeensseees 55: Sequence 9 Funtime 10 . Who am I? 12 Colour Me Spot the Difference - Bonus... Maze Smart Dot to Dot Odd One Out Complete the Picture Serve It Right........ Spot the Difference ... That's Not Right. Comics Damru and Weightlifter Monty. Dadaji and the Trip to Uttarakhand. Cheeku... SciQ - The Green Movement From Young ReadersFar Far Away Amitabh Shanker Roy Chaudhary (a4 ow what? Professor Ricky bear was upset. Along with his two students, Shaan rabbit and Kippy monkey, he had been conducting research at the Ladakh Space Centre. ‘One day, Shaan asked, “Sir, nowdays space travel has become so common! People go to the moon even for a picnic. Why can’t we go?” “Why not? If there’s a will, there’s a way,” Professor Ricky said. The preparations soon began. They were set to journey to the moon with Harry snow leopard, the astronaut from Ladakh, in the Gaganyaan spacecraft they had built. But they encountered a problem along the way. Light replaceable rockets were positioned at the bottom of the craft. Sparklers were used to ignite them. The flight commenced from the Hanle Observatory in Ladakh on a full moon night. Up, up, and away... Gaganyaan ascended, leaving the atmosphere behind. Ricky was in charge of navigation. When one rocket ran out, Shaan and Kippy were immediately replacing it with another. ‘There was no distinction between day and night in space, so everyone brushed their teeth according to the time in the clock. They rinsed their mouths and had to drink water. Due to zero gravity, everything, including water, could float inside the Gaganyaan. Even a pencil could pose a risk of eye injury. While Kippy brushed his teeth, a bubble from the toothpaste foam escaped and began to float. ‘The professor exclaimed, “What have you done? This could cause a short circuit!” CHAMPAKShaan swiftly caught the bubble with a towel, like the legendary wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Only tinned food was available in Gaganyaan: no bread, no milk, no other food! Ricky expressed his disappointment, “[ had thought I would eat plenty of bread with honey. We have honey, but no bread. There’s no ice-cream either! Shaan enjoys munching on carrots. Kippy likes bananas, but where should he dispose of the peel? What if it collides with somebody's head?” Harry remarked, “These space suits are so heavy! But once we reach the moon, we'll be leaping, The gravity there is six times weaker than on Earth, so even a small jump would make us leap!” Suddenly, the professor shouted, “Hey, what happened to the system clock?” ‘There was some mistake that they had made in the calculations of day and night. The moon should have been visible within three days, but September (Second) 2024 it nowhere to be seen. Everyone grew anxious. Harry playfully sang, “The moon’s gone missing, he’s just | wandering,” trying to add a | touch of humour. } Kippy said, “If we keep wandering among the stars, all the tinned food will be exhausted. What will (= \ we eat then?” \*\ Harry angrily said, “You're worried | about food? Focus on the rocket first! How will we return to the snowy valleys . of Ladakh?” \ Amidst the chaos, Ricky checked the notes on his chart again—the distance from Earth to the Moon is 384,400 km. It should > have taken | Ge chem three dag to reach the moon, Ricky began issuing direct orders, ws “Shaan, check the navigation screen.” FA 5“But it’s dark here,” Shaan replied. “It’s our fate that’s gone dark! Kippy’s eyes widened with concern. Everyone kept gazing at the celestial sky, day and night. Ricky continued navigation based on his own intuition. But they seemed to be far, far away. Where was their intended destination? One day, Shaan said in surprise, “Hey, what are those? Red, brown, and white spheres? Professor, which planet is this? Look, there are so many clouds!” Ricky peered through the telescope, “This is Saturn, 1.2 billion km away from Earth! This means that we have left the Moon behind. Oops, we were supposed to go to Mumbai, but we landed in Munger!” \, “Sir, Saturn has 146 moons. If we take three moons from here, Earth \, will have four moons, and look \\ beautiful in all its glory!” \\ Shaan joked. “Have you lost your mind? We are in such a serious condition, and you are making nonsensical jokes!” Ricky rose from his chair, attempting to grasp Shaan’s car. But how does one tise from a chair in space? “Whatever you say, it’s an incredibly captivating sight. A kaleidoscope of colours!” Harry remarked. Ricky growled in helplessness. Kippy suggested, “Can’t we maneuver the rocket into reverse gear to return?” “This is not a time to be funny! Don’t churn my brains! Think of a way to get out of this mess. Don’t you _/ know, recently, due to a leakage in _/ her spacecraft, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams had to endure 52 days in space instead of the planned nine days? Imagine how this would weaken her bones.”Ricky persistently tried to contact Mission Control in Ladakh, but the connection remained weak, making them all nervous. ‘Then they tried calling the ISRO Chairman, Dr. Somnath. It was nighttime in India then. Dr. Somnath was fast asleep. After a while, a voice asked, “Hello, who's there? Dr. Ricky! Any issues?” “Yes, the moon is missing from my screen.” “The moon is missing?” Dr. Somnath, still drowsy, was taken aback. ‘Then he chuckled, “Hey, today is a New Moon night! The moon is positioned between the Sun and the Earth. Sunlight isn’t reaching it. How do you expect to see it?” Dr. Somnath then contacted the Mission Control in Ladakh. Following his instructions, the Ladakh Mission Control began signalling to them. After completing a semi-circle, Ricky adjusted the rocket’s course. Several days passed. Shaan noticed a circular object on the screen and inquired, “Which planet is that, sir?” Ricky focused on the screen, “Possibly Mars. Currently, 2,140 lakh km away from Earth.” “Then we must be getting closer to the Earth,” Harry said, as if they were nearing Ladakh itself. Just then, the rocket alarm started blaring “What's happening now?“ Ricky adjusted his glasses and read the monitor carefully. “The rockets need a recharge. Let’s land here on the closest surface we can see.”Upon landing, Martian creatures 6 = appeared and a * surrounded them. All four of them were startled. 4 Kippy said, “These e Martians look friendly. Nothing like how they are portrayed in movies or stories. These ones have big eyes, hair on their heads, and are definitely shorter in height.” ‘The Martian in front of them asked something. Ricky shook his head and gestured that he did not understand anything, Using his language converter, the Martian asked again in English, “Which planet do you belong to?” “The Earth,” Ricky said proudly and shook hands with the Martian. Through the language converter the Martians were able to understand Ricky and his team’s situation. The Martian happily said, “Have something to cat first. Then I’ll provide you with rocket batteries and sparklers; I understand you have run out of them.” “I wonder what their food will be like!" Kippy whispered to Shaan with concern. They were served blue fruits, which were incredibly sweet, along with some delicious orange pudding. Then their spacecraft began its journey again. After several days, finally the moon became visible. Upon landing, everyone began jumping and embracing each other in sheer delight Their jumps seemed unusually high due to the moon’s weaker gravity All four started singing, “We are now on the moon We can’t say we reached too soon. But with diligent work and faith We achieved success, YAY!” So that was the story of Professor Ricky’s expedition to the moon. The spots you see on the moon are actually the footprints of this whacky but confident team!@ CHAMPAKTia: Do you know who is the leader of the ducks? Father: H#mm...no idea Tia: A Frog Father: How come? Tia: Come on Papa, a Frog is the ‘Main Duck’. Krithika Romesh Shah, 7 years, Pune Shayaan: Why is Farah cmelling ek ‘on the computer? Shereen: Because she is scared of touching the mouse. Shereen, 9 years, Baramulla Ram: Do you know why our Prime Minister meets everyone in the evening? Som: Why? Ram: Because he is a PM not AM! Sharvari Hajare, 8 years, Pune Ina science class... Teacher: Which air travels faster, hot or cold? Student: Cold air ma’am! Teacher: vee ee But can lease explain? Seales soraaee ae catch a cold faster. Khushi Jha, 9 years, Mumbai Dane A od eR A Par CL POUT Cem ad i What is somethiny that stays hot even in the refrigerator? Monty: Tea? Tony: No. Monty: Then? Tony: Garam masala. Vinayak Rathore, 11 Years, Pratapgarh Ariv: Where did the rat when it had a toothache? krish: I don't know? Ariv: To a redent-ist! Nakul Awasthi, 10 years, Mumbai Sia: Why did the coach ask a small ghost to join the cricket team? Mother: Why? Sia: The cricket team needed a little team spirit. Advesha Murli, 7 years, Thane Mother: Shaurya, wake up! ii kime for hes = sl : Mo! | will not rye each I don’t like school. Mother: Okay. Give me oo to not go to school. Shaurya: The first reason is that students don’t like me. Second, my teachers don't listen to me. Can you ive me one reason to go to school? Mother: You are the Principal of the school! Siya Shrawagi, 8 years, Ambernath Bunny: Which subject does a snake like the best in school? Jack; | don't know. Bunny: Hiss..tory Sai Sradha Mishra, 11 years, Odisha WhatsApp us your jokes and riddles to 7042531377, or write to us at [email protected] You can also send your jokes riddles to ‘Champak, Delhi Press, A-4, Shri Ram Industrial Estate, Wadala, ‘Mumbai ~ 400031 Find us online at @ @champakmagazine © ChampakMagazine © @ChampakWorldDAMRU STARTED WORKING WITH MONTY ELEPHANT, || OH, SO THAT ‘A WEIGHTLIFTING SPORTSMAN IN THE JUNGLE. "|| | WHAT IT’S ABOUT, BOSS. BOSS, WHY ARE YOU cy LIFTING SO MUCH WEIGHT? iar ee) IN As PRACTISING WITH THESE WEIGHTS] IS WHAT WILL GET ME TO THE NEXT OLYMPICS. YES! SEE THIS | = ‘DAMRU! WHERE HAVE M YOU DISAPPEARED? NOW 100 KG. T HAVE TO KEEP INCREASING THE WEIGHT AND PRACTICE LIFTING| IT LIKE THIS. (YOU FOOL! LIFTING WEIGHTS DOESN'T IRON JUNK! 4. Ne BOSS, YOU SAID THAT LIFTING WEIGHT OH, IS IT? I TRADED COULD GET YOU TO THE NEXT OLYMPICS, J) | MANY OF YOUR VALUABLE: SO I BROUGHT HEAVY IRON JUNK FOR YOU. THINGS FOR THIS JUNK. ‘YOU FOOL! YOU FILLED MY HOUSE WITH JUNK AND SOLD YOU CAUSED ME SO OFF MY VALUABLE THINGS TOO! GET OUT OF HERE! MUCH LOSS! LET ME DEAL WITH YOU! = AS BOSS, I'LL SEE YOU ON TV AT THE NEXT OLYMPICS! September (Second) 20241, Lam not a bird yet I can fly high T come in different hues, with a flame, and a basket in the sky Who am I? 2. On paper, I leave my mark, Wooden is my body, lead is my heart. The sharper I am, the shorter I become, Iam an artist's companion. Who am I? 3. Thave a bed Yet I do not sleep I move in valleys deep Flowing over mountains steep Who am I? 4. Thave teeth but never bite, I tidy your hair, morning and night. I glide through strands, both thick and thin, With bristles for the win! Who am I? quog“y sande Wo0}}0q 10 40H “T €I wo oy :suamsuy Woueg “2 |. Which animal has three hearts? A) Tortoise 8) Crocodile C) Octopus D) Camel . Which sea creature squirts ink when faced with threat? A) Crab 8) Catfish C) Sea-horse b) Squid . The Pyramids of Giza are in which country? A) Iran 8) Iraq C) Egypt D) South Africa . How many countries are in the continent of Africa? A)35 8) 54 ©) 50 b)25 avoeqgzot emoUY NOK Og YONW MOH :SuaMSUY CHAMPAKVijay Ghanshyamdas Khatri hat was the name of that skinny student? No one really cared. He was always sad and constantly worried about something. That's why everyone called him ‘Rotlu’, which meant ‘Crybaby’. He would think: ‘What if the school bus is late today? Did my mother pack everything properly in my school bag? What if the teacher gives us a surprise test today? What if my shoes break on the way to school? What if my shirt gets dirty while playing at school?” ‘This way, he would always worry about something or the other and remained sad all the time. In the same school, a new student had taken admission. Chubby and cheerful, he always stayed happy and made everyone around him laugh with his jokes. He always thought positively. Everyone called him ‘Happyram’. Though he was new to the school he had already made many friends. He tried to make Rotlu happy too, and explained the need to stay worry-free. But Rotlu couldn’t change his habits. September (Second) 2024 Once, an essay competition was organised at the school. Rotlu got the second prize, while Happyram did not even get into the top three. However, he received a participation certificate for taking part in the competition.Rotlu was teary-eyed upon receiving the second prize. When his friends asked, he said, “I worked so hard and wrote a great essay, yet I got the second place. It’s so heartbreaking!” When he told this to Happyram, Happyram said, “Hey, I didn’t even get a place in the top three. I only got a participation certificate. Yet, I’m very happy because I enjoyed taking part in the competition. What if I didn’t win this time? There’s always a next time. But you should be happy you got the second prize!” “Oh nooo...! You don’t understand; I worked hard for this...and tried to do well in the competition. Yet, I couldn't give my best.” “Why you think getting the second place is bad? You're better than those who didn’t get a prize at all, aren’t you?” Happyram explained to him. But Rotlu didn’t agree with that. A few days later, Rotlu’s mother asked him to go to the market to buy some vegetables. While returning with the purchase, he saw two cows fighting on the road.Of the two, one of the cows came running towards Rotlu. Frightened, Rotlu abandoned his bicycle and ran to hide in a safe place. He was not injured, but all the vegetables he had bought were scattered and crushed on the ground. A little calf began eating the fallen vegetables and seemed delighted. Rotlu began crying loudly, At that time, ‘Happyram was there too, hidden behind a tree to save himself from the cows. Secing Rotlu crying, he approached him and asked, “Hey friend, why are you crying?” Rotlu said, “I was taking the vegetables home, but because of these cows, all my vegetables are destroyed. Now, I'll get scolded at home.” In the meantime, the calf happily mooed and said, “Rotlu, thank you. Your vegetables were delicious. You have really learned how to pick good vegetables.” Hearing this, Happyram burst out laughing, He said, “See? This calf is praising you.” “But do you know how narrowly I escaped?" Rotlu started to cry again. Comforting him, Happyram said, “Then you should be even happier that you weren’t hurt. If the cow had attacked you or if you had fallen off your bicycle, you could have been injured and might have had to go to the hospital and take medicine. Moreover, would you have been happy if your beloved bicycle had been damaged?” Wiping his tears, Rotlu said, “Not at all, Happyram.”“Then be happy knowing you weren't hurt and are completely fine. Your new bicycle is also okay. And when you tell your mother the truth, she won't scold you at all because she loves you very much, right?” Happyram explained. Rotlu nodded in agreement with a smile. A few days later, having fallen sick, Rotlu missed school for three to four days. On the day he returned to school, the math teacher gave them a surprise test. When the math test results came out, Rotlu was disappointed with his unexpected score and said to Happyram, “It would have been better if I hadn’t been sick. I only got 35 out of 50 marks.” “What? 35 out of 50? You should be happy that you got such good marks without even attending classes in school. Many students didn’t even get 10 marks. And this wasn’t even a real exam, just a surprise test. Ma’am just wanted to check whether we study regularly or not. I’m sure you'll do very well in the annual exams,” Happyram reassured him. Rotlu felt less worried after hearing this. He said to Happyram, “You always stay happy by thinking positively. I will try to become like you, From now on, I will not worry about small things. I will always try to stay happy. Thank you for teaching me this valuable lesson.” Happyram burst out laughing upon hearing this. Their other friends were also very happy with this change in Rotlu. No one called him ‘Rotlu’ anymore @ Poor noccm nySonal Ab Khao Befikar _ Roop Someta ett to rma Nr ter (© sacrarremone,or0-aeiteras Araliabe ol majee Online Pharmacles 17 Ivara Wg 1€: inetmed amazon t a Srcanirne @ mews gm’Kitty’s Helmet Alka Jain new atmosphere was seen since did, arrogantly rode them throughout Sher Shah became the king of the jungle. the jungle. Many things had changed. The king wanted his jungle tobe _Kitty, the cat, received a marvellous the most technologically advanced, so he motocycle from her father as a reward for introduced several new initiatives. passing her exams with good marks. One of these initiatives was the use During her holidays, Kitty had visited of eco-friendly vehicles in the jungle. her aunt in the jungle near the city and Initially, there were only bicycles, next learned to ride a bike there. they got geared bicycles and finally, motorcycles were available. Only a few She often said, “Only boys don’t need to animals had motorcycles, and those who ride bikes; girls can too.” 18 CHAMPAKan Kitty’s father had decided to gift her a bike only after he was convinced Kitty could ride a motocycle safely. Kitty rode her bike gracefully around the jungle and all her friends watched in awe. She had given her friend Robo rabbit several rides on her bike. Although Robo was initially scared to sit on the bike, he felt like he was in another world when he sat behind Kitty on the bike. As the number of bikes in the jungle gradually increased, reports of accidents were heard. King Sher Shah made a significant decision and announced, “From now on, anyone riding a bike in the jungle must wear a helmet.” Kitty’s father bought a cute helmet for her. Kitty enthusiastically put on the helmet and set out on a ride, but she soon had to J) reduce her speed because the helmet made her head itch. She couldn’t continue riding because the itch was unbearable. She returned home and said, “Dad, I can’t wear this helmet. It’s making my head itch, and if I wear it for a few more days, Pll lose all my silky golden hair.” “You have to wear it, Kitty, or else you'll face a hefty fine from our king,” her father replied. Her mother advised Kitty, “Why don’t you try wrapping 2 cloth around your head first, and then put on the helmet? It’s essential for your safety too.” Kitty said, “But I won’t look smart with this. Look, even now so many people are already taking pictures of me with their phones. With this, Il look like an old man” Mom said, “Kitty, it’s essential to wear a helmet for your safety.” Kitty tied the scarf and set off on her bike. When she felt she had passed the crowded area, she removed the scarf and put it in the storage bag along with the helmet. Now she was riding her bike leisurely in the deserted area of the jungle, enjoying the wind, She increased her speed. Mlhelp of Jenny giraffe. When Kitty regained consciousness, she realised that she was seriously i her parents were worried looking at her condition. She felt even worse when she learned that her father had to pay a hefty fine to the police. Kitty was very sad, because due to her carelessness, her father had to beat a huge loss. On a turn in the jungle, she failed to see Kitty told her father, “Dad, even though I Manny monkey’s bike coming from the have my learner's licence, I’m not worthy opposite direction and collided with it. of riding a bike yet. After getting this Manny’s bike was sturdy and wasn’t going _ bike repaired, you should use it. I'll only very fast, so he just swayed a bit, but Kitty _take the bike out when I’m completely was badly injured. confident to ride it with a helmet on.” Manny parked Kitty’s bike to the side and took her to the hospital with the Hearing this, her father said, “Well done, my dear, I'm glad you admitted your mistake.” Kitty made a promise to herself that in the future, whenever she rode her bikes she would always wear a her speed in check@1. Cut the leaves 2. Pour rubbing into litte bits and _| alcohol over the mash them with a | leaf bits. spoon in a cup. 3. Place the coffee filter paper strip on the edge of the bowl. Make sure that it does not touch the leaf mixture and wait for a few minutes. You will see a green colour setting on the filter paper. Leaves Bowl ora plastic cup Spoon « Scissors # Rubbing Alcohol ¢ Coffee Filter Paper Strip Think about it } Why did the filter paper turn green? Leaves are green because of a pigment called chlorophyll. When we tear and crush the leaves, the cell membranes of the plant cells break. This opens up a pathway for the chlorophyll molecules. When we add rubbing alcohol, the chlorophyll molecules dissolve and mix with the alcohol. As rubbing alcohol evaporates naturally, the chlorophyll molecules get carried with it and settle on the filter paper, turning the paper green. Let's Find Out Why do plants need chlorophyll? Chlorophyll allows plants to absorb sunlight. ‘The energy emitted from the sunlight helps in the process of photosynthesis. The chlorophyll absorbs the light energy from the sun and converts it into chemical energy. This energy is stored in the form of glucose which nourishes and helps the plant grow. At the same time, oxygen is also released into the air through photosynthesis. Chlorophyll is also present in the stem and other parts of the plant, and is the reason for plants to appear green.CHILDREN, HAVE YOU DADAJI AND THE 0 1 TO UTTARAKHAND Vivek Chakravari ‘SEEING THE SWEATERS AND TREKKING GEAR, IT SEEMS LIKE WE'RE HEADING TO SOME HILL STATION, BUT WITH THE YOGA MAT, IT FEELS LIKE WE'RE GOING TO A YOGA OR FITNESS CENTRE. YES, DADAJI, WE'VE PACKED EVERYTHING, BUT WE'RE WHERE EXACTLY WE'RE KIDS, WE'RE GOING ON A WEEK- LONG TOUR OF UTTARAKHAND. NOT SURE GOING. YES, BECAUSE THERE WE CAN ENJOY SCENIC DADAT, YOU'VE ‘SUDDENLY PLANNED THIS TRIP, BUT WHAT IF WE CAN'T FIND ANY PLACE TO STAY INA HOTEL THERE? THE STATE GOVERNMENT HAS STARTED THE DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY GRIHA AAWAAS CHOMESTAY) SCHEME, THROUGH WHICH TOURISTS ARE HOSTED BY LOCALS AT COMFORTABLE STAYS IN TRADITIONAL WOODEN HOUSES. ‘SO TOURISTS CAN EXPERIENCE NATURE AND‘(ANOTHER REASON FOR US TO VISIT UTTARAKHAND IS THAT WE CAN ENJOY ADVENTURE SPORTS LIKE RIVER RAFTING, BUNGEE JUMPING, TREKKING, PARAGLIDING, AND MORE. YES! HONESTLY, I GOT INTERESTED READING ABOUT WOW! THAT SOUNDS THE TOURISM POLICY 2030. LIKE A LOT OF FUN! WHAT DOES THE POLICY RISHIKESH HAS MANY YOGA\ COVER, DADAII? CENTRES TOO! THAT'S WHY YOU PACKED A YOGA MAT! UNDER THIS POLICY, UTTARAKHAND AIMS TO DEVELOP PLACES LIKE RISHIKESH INTO HOLISTIC CENTRES WITH SPIRITUAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. ORGANISED A STARGAZING EVENT AT MUSSOORIE’S GEORGE EVEREST HOUSE. IT IS A GREAT PLACE FOR OBSERVING STARS, MAKING SOLAR OBSERVATIONS AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY. WE'LL FINISH PACKING RIGHT AWAY, DADAJI. YES! UTTARAKHAND IS ALSO AN ASTRO-TOURISM DESTINATION. THE GOVERNMENT RECENTLY BUT CHILDREN, [LWHEN WE CATCH THE TRAIN AT THE RIGHT TIME. X September (Second) 2024 23Queen of the Hills Kumud Kumar ‘atty monkey was extremely fond of travelling. He never missed a chance to go on a trip. ‘As his holidays were approaching, Matty was confident his father would take them on a trip this year, like always. One morning, Matty heard his father talking on his mobile, “Yes, Mr Ray, this year we would like to visit the Queen of the Hills. We will take a train to Dehradun from Delhi and then hire a taxi for the remaining 35 km. How are you planning to come, Mr Ray?” ‘Matty could not hear Mr Ray’s response, but he heard his father say, “Okay, so you September (Second) 2024 will take a flight to Jolly Grant Airport, 24 km from Dehradun. I suggest you then take a taxi directly to the Queen of the Hills. I have already booked a room for you in a hotel there.” Matty was confused. He had not heard about this tourist spot, ‘Queen of the Hills’, and he started to wonder. When he saw his father continuing to be busy on his phone, he ran to his mother in the kitchen. “Ma, where is this Queen of the Hills?” he asked. “Why, what happened?” Ma asked. 25“Please tell me quickly. Dad says we are going there for our holiday this year,” said Matty excitedly. ‘Ma was happy too and said, “Oh, Matty! It is my favourite holiday spot, Mussoorie. Itis in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district.” Matty started to dance with joy when he heard this. ‘The holidays began, and Matty and his sister, Sally, along with their parents, reached Dehradun by train and then took a taxi to Mussoorie. As they travelled along the winding roads up the mountains, they were constantly greeted by cool mountain breezes and the beauty of the hills. Pine and cedar trees 26 appeared to wave to them in a welcoming gesture. “Dad, please tell me about the history of Mussoorie,” Matty asked with curiosity. “Matty, that is a brilliant question! It all started in 1825 when a British Army Officer, Captain Young, and Mr Shore, a resident of Dehradun, first discovered Mussoorie. The region had an abundance of the Mansoor plant, a kind of wild ginger; hence it was named Munsoosi. Later, they started to call it Mussoorie.” Soon, they reached the hotel where their old friends, Sammy rabbit and his sister Renee, were waiting for them. They had reached the hotel earlier with their parents Mr and Mrs Ray. They were all happy to see each other. Unexpectedly, Matty’s father suggested, “Children, get ready quickly! I know you are tired from the journey, but I will take you to a place that will make you feel refreshed instantly.” The children jumped at the opportunity and got ready immediately.They hired a car to accommodate the two families and take them to various tourist spots in Mussoorie. “But Dad, you did not tell us where we are going?” Sally asked as soon as she got into the car. “Sally, we are going to the Kempty Falls. It is on the Yamunotri Pass, not too far from Mussoorie You will all enjoy a cold shower in the falls,” he replied. ‘The mere mention of the waterfall was enough to excite the children. They knew they were going to have fun. The sight of the waterfall made the children dance with joy. The water was falling from a great height. Matty, Sally, Sammy and Renee were eager to get into the water as soon as they saw it. Matty’s father suggested, “Don’t be so impatient, go to the locker room first and change into your swimsuits.” They quickly changed and walked towards the falls. Matty dived straight in and teased the others. Matty’s father saw Renee, Sally and Sammy hesitating to get into the water. He encouraged them saying, “Don't worry! The Tourism Department of Uttarakhand has made a semi-circular basin underneath for the convenience of tourists. It is not very deep so you cannot drown,” He held their hands and walked into the basin. Sally, Sammy and Renee did feel scared initially, but the cool water drove away their fear. September (Second) 2024 The children had fun, splashing water at each other and plunging into it. They walked right under the waterfall, holding hands. Matty and Sammy even tried to swim in the water. They walked underwater from one end to the other, holding their breaths and Sally and Renee tried to copy them. ‘The water was clear and cool. It brought great relief from the heat. Later, Matty’s father took them all to a tea stall and asked, “Children do you know why I have brought you here to drink tea?” “Why, Uncle?” Renee asked, sipping her tea. “Because over tea, I want to tell you all how these falls were named. When the British came and camped here, they had tea to stay warm. ‘They called it ‘camp tea’ and that is how the place came to be known as Kempty Falls,” Matty’s father explained, 27“Wow! We never knew that,” said Sally. After some time, they were on their way home. Sammy asked, “Where will we go next, Uncle?” “Sammy, Mussoorie has a lot of places we can visit. Let us rest, and then we can go to Gun Hill. “What is Gun Hill, Dad?” asked Sally. “It is the second highest peak here.” “Which is the first then, Uncle?” Renee asked. “Lal Tibba is the highest. You can reach it on horses or even by walking. You can view the beauty of the snow-capped mountains from there,” Matty’s father told them. “But Dad, you did not tell us why it is called Gun Hill?” Sally reminded him. “Before Independence, a large firing gun was placed on the hill. A canon was fired every afternoon so that people would know the time and adjust their watches. 28 ‘That is how it was named Gun Hill.” “Wow, Dad! Then I definitely want to see that hill,” Sally enthused. After taking rest, they started their trip to Gun Hill. The 400-metre cablecar ride was an adventure. As the cablecar went higher, they could see the Himalayas. ‘The spectacular views of Mussoorie and the Doon Valley took their breath away. ‘This type of journey was completely new and very exciting. The children clicked a lot of pictures and selfies. Once they were back in the hotel, they discussed their plans for the next day. Matty’s father told them that they would be visiting the beautiful Municipal Garden and Camel Back Road the next day. He told them about other spots they could visit, like Jharipani Falls, Bhatta Falls and the Mall Road. “What else is special here, Dad?” Matty asked. “Mussoorie has a training institute for the Indian Administrative Services. It also has the regional office and training institute of the Indo Tibetan Border Police. There are some famous boarding schools, too, where Indian and international students can study.” ‘This was cnough for the children to understand why Mussoorie was called the ‘Queen of the Hills’. They were very happy they would be spending the next few days there @ CHAMPAK,SpOt the Difference sndvetweentietwo picture PSs te | Kedarnath, Uttarakhand ae September (Second) 2024‘prosperity and wee ofthe state. 99 -Pushlar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand © inder the guidance of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra ‘Modi, we are committed to hamesing the overall development, ‘natura beauty, ch cultural heftag, and immense potential of ur state. Our aims to make Utarathand a mode! of progress, where ‘ration and innovation meet, and every person contributes tothe Due to the efforts of the government, the local population has yer Yourself in the Land ATapestry of Devotion, found employment through tourism schemes in Uttarakhand. The state's economy has also been strengthened by this initiative. BO eu PU ec Lured Vee ee Lae tarakhand, the “land of gods” nat only boasts brethakng natural beauty’ but a0 offers travelers a unique opportunty to experience the lc cate and. tadtons through hamestys. The homestay scheme, launched under the “Deendayal ‘Upadhyay rh AwasVojnahasbeen instrumental in providing se erplyment tothe loa! people and boosting thestatesecnomy The scheme aims to provide a pemanent source of + income fr locals by allowing them to host domestic and oregntourssin ther homes. This ofr tourists a dance to undestand Uttarahands. indigenous ‘sine, oa culture historic hertage, tational ifesye, and art. Through homestay, tourts are covering hidden gems they may not have heard about before. met around 500 registred homestay ares with the Uttaathand Tourism Department. These range from comfortable cottages nestled in the Himalayas to tradtional wooden houses that reflect Hospitality Projects: Capital subsidy up to 90% on hospitality: Capital subsidy up to 100% on eligible ‘projects, depending on the geographi- assets of various tourism products, such allocation ofthe projet. ‘shot airballoons, amusement parks, electric vehicles, fairs, and festivals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that rural areas are becoming centres of tourism. Besides, every tourist destination can also develop its own revenue model. We need to promote businesses like homestays and small hotels to boos the rural economy. the regions acter. ach homestay provides tists with welcoming erwronent lawn them tocomec withthe oa community. The development of hamestays has pestely impoted Utaretand’ economy. These acommoda tins nat ony provide nique and personalized ceperiences to tours but as boos lac businesses by creating employment opportunities. Asaresult, the loc economy is stengtherng due to ter contrib ton. Homestay onnes fen cabot with nearby artisans, famer, and serve provides, promoting loc supply chains and sustainable development. Homestays havea played a cua lin preventing rigation fom the state The scheme has proved 2 sol foundation foros to remain inthe commun: ties, preserving the ctu heitage and tations forgenertinstocome. The popuarty of homestays in Utarihand is 2 testament tothe scheme sucess. Torstar not ly seeting comfortable accommodation but abo new desinations nd meaning convection wth peopl. Thehometayscheme’spresetng anew imageafthe stat, allowing touts to connect with lal casts andretumbome wth happy memeres.w Beginni Culture, and Thrill Other incentives: + Discount on stamp duty and electricity + Subsidy on interest + Incentives on waste management, ‘taining, and marketing Uttarakhand Offers a Unique Experience for Adventure Sports Enthusiasts from Around the World eh» When it comes to adventure tours nthe county, Utarathand stands outa favorite destination for adventure enthusiasts becuse of its dese landscapes. The state offers a plethora of excting activites, making it an extraordinary experience for adventurers fom around the word. There are rumerus thing sports and acts avaiable for adventure loves, inducing ther rating, trekking, hiking, nd bungee jumping Trekking and Hiking In Uttarathand, trelng is popuar activity with options ike the traditional oopkund tek, wiere hikers traverse lsh green forests and gasands, or theValeyof ower trek offering serene experience. For thas seeking longer journeys, the Kedrkanta and Gaumakh Tapoan treks provide a memorable adventure oa fetime Bungee umping Ries, also known asthe yoga capita ofthe worl, boasts the highest bungee jumping ste nthe country. the Best Incentives for Investment in the ‘Tourism Sector. This tiling activity aac adventure seekers ‘lookang to defy gravity amidst the majestic Himalayan his Shing ‘Aali, located in the Cramoli district, is renowned as 2 haven singemhsass vee st Alt ge though winter ween, wth stew ceed Sopsstetchng a fr sth ep can The vee hos the Nana Winter Games, proving ates witha pltformta shows the i River Rafting ‘The rivers of Uttarakhand not only enhance the states beauty but ao ofr excitement to whitewater rating ens who seek adverse. Touts taperence ash of areal 25 they navigate the rapids throgh wht wate ag or ey rang ‘ide while canoeing or kayaking on the Ganga, Tons, and alone. Paragliding Adverts can tke tothe shes and sae the ‘breathtalang landscapes of Uttarakhand through ‘paragliding, Fiying from scenic locations like Nainital, Nalesar or Phorear allows onto wines the majestic Himalayan tran abo nan to proving th ing experiences the oar scorn Urtaratand has bought espero cl resdens creaing employment opartunties and promting the deve opment of abet tum nature (G6 vitarakand is Devthoom (and of gos) The way ths state progressing onthe path of development while maintaining law and nde as pramount is commendable Ti effort is aso necessary to reserve the identity of Debhoom. Therefor, am confdent tat in the near ft, OevthoomiUtartand vl Became the cen of attraction forthe spiritual cnsousnes of the entie word, and we wl have to develop Utarakhand according to this potent. 9) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister wt With improved connectivity, excelent infasrucure, ad ese facies, Devohoom Utarakhand has become a popuiar destination for pighimage and tout. Ther & 2 growing interest in hating ‘estinaton wedding athe sacred religous, an natal tes of Utarabhand, One such venue i the Sh Tyuginaryan Tempe in the Tug Naryan vilage of Rudaprayag dtc. Legend has ithat this 's where Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati slemnied ther union Ech yea, numerous couples chase ote the not at this sacred location estabishig It sa sought ater wedding —destnaton, Siar, Sannin Dharamnagari Haridwar winesses Couples beginning ther Journey together through ‘estat tus. Poplar destinations ike Mussoor, Naina, and Ramragar offer luriows amenities, attracting a growing rend of destination weddings. il sation ike Au own the Mii Swtzerand of Utaraand, provide a picuresque badd for rature-spred weddings. With Utanthands el developed turism anéplrimage facts, the lure ofhasting weddings inthe tate onthe rise Faloving the Prime Minster Wed in inti, there an expectation that the government wil switiy advance this campaign. The ‘Wed in Ind’ ‘movement spied to extablsh Utarhand a the premier wedding desnaton, creating new pprtunites for velbood and ical businessesPSC ence eee Ca aoe forse CBs) Cars Cet Ot) ic an NATIONAL Pay etDestination ast Kumud Kumar obby monkey's friends were happy because post-exam holidays were appproaching, which meant that it was time for their annual school trip. They had to decide where to go for a vacation with their teacher, Benny bear, a trekking expert. They had gathered at Bobby’s house to decide their destination. “L want to go to Kullu Manali,” said Polly squirell. “No, I want to go to Srinagar and enjoy living in the houseboat and do a shikara tide on the Dal Lake,” said Kiki giraffe. Bobby said, “Look friends if we argue like this, we won’t be able to go anywhere! I have a great idea.” Elmo elephant asked, “Tell us quickly, Bobby!” When Bobby shared his idea, everyone was happy. Roro rabbit said, “Wow! What a cool idea, Bobby!” When Benny bear asked whether they had decided on the destination, they unanimously said Almora in Uttarakhand. Upon hearing this, Benny suggested, “We should visit Ranikhet too. It’s hardly 50 _ kilometers from Almora.” > 4“Yes, Sit! Take us to Ranikhet, too. We will enjoy paragliding there.” “Yes, that’s correct! So we'll visit Almora, Ranikhet, and then go to Nainital. This plan is final,” said Benny, setting the final itinerary. A small bus was arranged for the students to go. Kiki brought her camera along to capture the beautiful mountain scenery. With the camera hanging around her neck, Kiki looked like a professional photographer. They started their journey from Delhi in the morning. The bus covered a distance of 381 kilometres, passing through Moradabad, Rampur, and Rudrapur. “Sir, the Jim Corbett National Park is right here, should we go there too?” Kiki asked when they were passing Rampur. “That would take another two days, Some other time, maybe,” Benny laughed. 34 ‘They finally reached Almora in the evening. Rooms.had already been booked for them inva hotel, and they soon fell asleep after having their meals. Praising the beautiful valleys of Almora from the hotel’s third floor, Roro exclaimed, “It is so cool here! Delhi is so hot! Pine and deodar trees spread their greenery far and wide.” “And look over there,” said Peppy peacock, spreading her colourful feathers, “the bright red flowers on the pine trees!” Bobby said, “Hey, did you know that apart from its natural beauty, Almora also has a historically interesting past?” Polly squirrel was curious about the history of Almora and asked Bobby, “Tellus, Bobby! Who settled this beautiful city on the hill?” Bobby replied, “Of course! Almora is situated on a 5-kilometre-long hill at an altitude of 1,638 meters above sea level. ‘The Koshika and Shalmali rivers flow on cither side of it, adding to its natural beauty. The fort of Khagmara is located on its eastern end and was built by Raja Bhishmchand in 1555-60 AD.” Polly teased Bobby, “Meet our wise man with all the knowledge about Almoral” Bobby continued, “There is a fort in Paltan Bazar known as Lal Mandi ka Quila. The British captured it from the Gurkhas in 1815 and named it Fort Moira after the then Governor General, Lord Hastings, Earl of Moira. There’s also Fort Khagmara...” can Peppy interrupted, “Bobby. Let’s go and explore. You keep telling us more on the way.” ‘And so, they explored the forts and returned to their hotel in the evening, planning to visit Bright End Corner and Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Government Museum the next day. The students woke up early and went for a jog before witnessing a beautiful sunrise at Bright End Corner, located just two kilometres from their hotel. Roro wondered, “Why does this place have an English name?” Bobby explained, “It’s named after a beach in England called ‘Bright’, known for its captivating sunrise and sunset views.” ‘They were ready to visit the museum after breakfast. Bobby and his friends found Raj, the guide, waiting for them at the museum. The guide said, “The museum is located in a building called ‘Central Lodge’. It was established in 1979, but was named Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Government Museum in September 1989.” As soon as they reached the entrance of the museum, Raj pointed out, “This entrance is a unique specimen of local wood art. Sec how attractively its frame is decorated.” Everyone's attention went towards the door. As soon as they entered the muscum, the children saw a giant statue. 35Roro asked Raj curiously, “Raj, who is tha” “This is the statue of Yaksha, a natural spirit in mythology, who guards places or treasure,” Raj explained. He continued, “Further down the corridor, you will see that the architecture of the special temples of Garhwal and Kumaon circles have been arranged chronologically using coloured photographs. Not only this, this museum has a collection of more than 3,000 artifacts from Uttarakhand and its surroundings.” ‘The children spent much time just exploring the museum. In the evening, they did not forget to go to Bright End Corner again to capture the sunset. 36 ‘The sun setting over the mountains was a wonderful sight for the students from Delhi. Those who got tired went to the Chhatarinuma Hut and sat down to enjoy some chips. They bought food items from the canteen and then climbed the spiral staircase to the watchtower from where they could capture the spectacular views in the distance. After spending a few more days in Almora, the children left for Ranikhet. After staying there for a few days, they reached Nainital. After two weeks of roaming and having fun in the beautiful and cool mountains and valleys of Uttarakhand, the students left for Delhi with wonderful memories. ‘A wonderful journey had come to an end @ CHAMPAKer Boat | Ste Chr ww yaa 7 i CInatagram: Handmade by Shad) I i t Snake boat races are a common sight in I y Kerala during Onam celebrations! Let's try I y our hands at making a simple paper boat. i y You will need: I Orange and yellow chart paper, stapler, scissors, pencil, scale, glue. ft a I a How to make: a a peewee ee ee ee ew ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 t 1 t 1 t 1 t 1 t 1 I i 1) Take two chart 2) Arrange 11 3) Gather the other 4) Take 5 yellow f ge y J Papers of 25 cm x 15 orange strips in ends of the strips strips and weave cmanddrawlcm _a fan-like shape and staple them them through the J strips along the length —_ and staple them so that you get a boat-like shape to ff j of the paper. Using together on one end _curved boat. Paste getachequered scissor, cut the strips. using stapler. 2 small circular pattern. Staple both i shapes at both the the sides of the ff 1 ends of the boat. yellow strips. Paste I a small yellow strip to cover the ip to cove stapler pins. 1 _ 1 I i ‘ ’ 5) Draw shapes of : rowing oars and cut Your Paper Ithem. Paste them on two Boat Is rea J td strips to make two oars for the boat. ‘Try making this yourself at home! Send your creations to us at [email protected] 1 or take a photo and send it to us at +91 7042531377 P September (Second) 2024 37to Join the dots scconding to the numbers and complete the picture. 70 71 POPPER RHEE EERE HERE HEME H OREO EEE 38 SCC C CCST COSTE THT H OST E ETCH ESTES ESTEE TEE EEC ESTEE SEES SOR ORRRRERERRER EEE R OTERO HERERO H EEO REO EO iRadio Damru Vivek Chakravarty idy jackal had just turned on is radio when he heard a loud yoice. “Good morning, Champakvanl As always, Iam your host and friend Damru, here with the weather forecast.” “Damru! I have to endure his tuneless voice early in the morning, and now I don’t know how I’ll get through the whole day!” Baddy grumbled angrily and switched off the radio by hitting it so hard that the device was about to fall off the table. Meanwhile, Jumpy monkey was sitting in September (Second) 2024 front of the radio, impatiently waiting for his favourite song to play. “The next song we're going to play for you has the lyrics, ‘Come, let’s eat bananas!” Jumpy jumped with joy as soon as the announcer announced it on the radio. “Now the fan begins,” said Jumpy, and the song started playing. “Come, let’s eat bananas, oranges, apples... There is a possibility of strong winds. It may rain in some places.”When Damru’s voice echoed in the middle of the song, Jumpy couldn’t understand what had happened. “This Damru has ruined all the fun! I was listening to my favourite song, and now I have to listen to Damru’s nonsense!” When Jumpy realised that Damru’s radio broadcast was interfering with his song channel, he grumbled angrily and switched off his radio. Everyone in Champakvan was angry with Damru because of his radio broadcast. Since it was transmitting from the forest, the frequency of Damru’s radio transmission was so high that no other radio station could be properly heard in the forest. This meant that sometimes the commentary of a match would be missed, and at other times, someone’s program would be disrupted. Finally, the forest dwellers complained to King Shersingh about Damru and requested him to stop Damru’s radio station. “Well, has anyone suffered any financial loss due to Damru’s radio transmission?” King Shersingh asked. “No,” everyone answered in unison. “Has there been any physical damage?” King Shersingh asked again. “No, not even that.” “Then tell me, how can we stop Damru’s radio station? To be honest, even I am. disturbed by Damru's radio broadcast. One day, I was preparing a new recipe for the queen while listening to the radio, but in the middle of it, Damru’s broadcast started, and I don’t know where my radio station with the recipe went. After that, I had to finish the recipe using guesswork, but don’t ask me what happened next,” said King Shersingh“Your Highness, you can do whatever you want, but please stop Damru’s radio broadcast. There’s nothing useful on his radio channel; it’s just his constant chatter,” said Ginny squirrel. “We understand, but without any solid reason, we can’t shut down Damru’s radio station,” said Shersingh, and everyone returned disappointed. ‘After a few days, some forest dwellers complained that radiation was spreading from the radio tower, but an investigation revealed that there was no such threat. Irritated, Meeku mouse, along with some other friends, made a plan to discourage Damru, and they started calling Damru in the middle of his program. “Welcome to my channel, Radio Damru! Please ask your question?” Damru said. “Damru, I dide’t call to ask anything, but to tell you that you should speak a little softly. Your voice is reaching my house even without the radio!” Baddy shouted angrily, and Damru disconnected the phone in fear. After some time, Meeku called him. “Welcome to my channel, Radio Damrul Please ask your question,” Damru said politely. “What is there to ask? I just wanted to tell you that I really like your radio channel,” said Meeku, and Damru became happy. “Thank you for liking my channel. Can you tell me what you like the most about it?” asked Damru, September (Second) 2024 “Idon’t like anything. Like your channel the | most when there is nothing on it!” Meeku said, bursting into loud laughter. Damru understood that Meeku was making fun of him and disconnected the call. After that, the forest dwellers would call Damru every day and tease him in the hope that he would get discouraged and shut down his radio channel. However, Damru did not give up. One evening, Checku rabbit turned on the radio to listen to the news, and Damru’s voice started coming through: “Now, listen to an important announcement. Based on the latest information, there is a possibility of a heavy storm in Champakvan in the next two hours. The forest dwellers are advised to stay at home and not go out.” Cheeku thought, “Is the information provided by Damru correct, or is he spreading false news?” 41He quickly started informing his friends about the storm through SMS and asked them to pass on this information to others as well. The information shared by Checku had a significant impact on everyone, and as a result, no one ventured out of their houses. When the storm arrived, no one suffered much damage. In the evening, King Shersingh organised a program to honour Cheeku for informing everyone. “You have all gathered here to honour me for saving you from the damage caused by the storm, but perhaps you do not know that the real deserving person of this honour is Damru,” Cheeku said, surprising everyone. “What did Damru do? He just keeps talking nonsense on his radio channel,” said Baddy. “This is our misunderstanding. I received the information about the incoming storm from Damru’s radio channel,” said Cheeku. Everyone clapped for Damru and apologised to him for their behaviour. “But Damru, you should still operate your channel only in weather emergencies. I'd like to listen to my favourite music channel uninterrupted” teased Jumpy, making everyone laugh @September 15is Engineers Day. Look atthe eli zj different structures below and find the odd one out. The Large Hadron Collider, Switzerland September (Second) 2024 wine SUG The Intemational Space Station A3 “w6od 0} 94 uo snauy 5THESE BIRDS ARE FOREIGNERS. THEY MIGRATE TO OUR COUNTRY DURING THE WINTER SEASON. ‘MEEK WAS: HEY, LOOK UP! THERE ARE SO MANY BIRDS FLYING, FORMING A PERFECT LINE! LOOKING UP Wii A THORN. (OUCH! I STEPPED) ‘ON A THORN! WELL, I’M WATCHING MY STEP! BUT WHAT'S THERE AHEAD? WELL, I MUST TEACH THAT CAT A LESSON. IT’S ABOUT TIME I TOOK MY REVENGE.HEY, WHERE ARE YOU GOING? MEEK WENT AND COl B ‘AFEW THORNY BUSHES. T'LL PLACE THESE THORNY BUSHES RIGHT UNDER THE ‘SWING. AS SOON AS THE CAT STEPS DOWN, SHE'LL BE: TRAPPED IN THE THORNS. T'LL BE RIGHT BACK. WHAT'S WRONG WITH HE CAT WAS ASLEEP BUT MEEKU? WHY IS HE GOING || | SHE SMELLED THE MOUSE TOWARDS THE CAT? THERE MUST BE A MOUSE ‘SOMEWHERE AROUND. LET ME SEE... September (Second) 2024 (OH NO! SHE'LL CATCH)| | CHEEKU'S VOICE: MEEKU! ‘ME! I MUST RUN! THROW THE THORNY BUSHES AND RUN! OUCH! OUCH! THESE THORNS! WAS JUST PLAIN EVEN THE MOUSE ESCAPED! ‘STUPIDITY.c¢ et out! Right this minute. I don’t want to hear any more mumbo-jumbo in my class.” Aranya walked out, and stood by the door looking over the school grounds. “Psst... Psst... Huff...” Where did that sound come from? Aranya looked around. A girl, with a hairband holding back her her bands, was standing outside her class door. “Psst...” She was trying to grab Aranya’s attention. Aranya inched closer to her. “Kashvi,” the girl held out her hand. “Don’t worry. Even I got thrown out for drumming in class today. And it is just my second day here,” She said with an impish grin. ‘Aranya liked this girl. She held her hand out. “Aranya. And Iam a regular ‘outstanding’ student.” Both girls giggled silently. September (Second) 2024 “T was just lost in thought, making up a song for... er... bum shake.” Aranya added the last part hesitantly, unsure of the reception of ‘bum shake’ from the new girl. “Bum Shake! Sounds cool! How do you do it?” “Tl show you. You want to hear my song as well? It is still in the making, but here gocs... Heyah! Move to your sight... Ooyah! Move to your left Heyah.. Ooyah.. Booyah.. shake it around... ‘Aad seal your friendship... Withhhh aaaa BUM SHAKE... BUM SHAKE... BUM SHAKEEEEEE! ‘Aranya acted out her words and Kashvi followed closely, resulting in a weirdly funny bum shake. And that was the start of their awesome friendship. woe 47“Start?” Kashvi called out, stationed with her legs wide, looking over her shoulder with her eyes in a blindfold. “Trust me, it is fun.” Aranya was known for her funny songs and her weird ideas of fun. Kashvi let go of Aranya’s hands before walking backwards around their school water fountain. At exactly midway, the friends dashed into each other. Bum- to-bum, of course. They fell on the floor, laughing until their eyes watered. ord Aranya caught her tongue between her teeth as she concentrated on the work at hand, She folded the paper expertly into triangles until she had the desired result. ‘A paper rocket. She took aim and it few expertly through the open window... into Kashvi’s class... past Rohit... past Karuna... and directly onto Rukmini ma’am’s thick hair bun. The class erupted in uncontrollable laughter. Kashvi landed up next to Aranya in no time—outside the class, kneeling down. Kashvi was aware that the rocket was from her friend to save her from the boring lecture, so she willingly owned the mischief. ee “When a bun grows a horn. Then one becomes a unicorn. When a volcano of laughter emerges... Our one and only Kashvi surges... Out of the class... with SASS...” “How is my new song?” Aranya raised an eyebrow in question. Kashvi clutched her stomach and laughed. “Te is pum...pum...param.. pum. pum...superrrr..... duperrer.” Kashvi drummed her lunch box with her pencil in appreciation. Suddenly, Aranya grew silent. “What?” nudged Kashvi. “Sometimes I feel bad to be kicked out of class for doing what I love.” It was a profound thought for a nine-year-old, but nonetheless, a right sentiment.“I wish there was something to make it acceptable, for people to accept my songs than to consider them as rubbish. Like how my sister bosses around, makes me do all the work, but still gets away with it, giving the reason that she is older than me and so - extra privilege.” Kashvi hung upside down from the monkey bar in the play area, contemplating, “Yes, I completely agree with you. I, too, get scolded for drumming, Not in class... not at the library... not not there... ufff... so many rules... so many restrictions.” “Yes. That's it. 1 know what to do,” Aranya exclaimed excitedly as she did a cartwheel and stood upside down to face her friend. “{ will make us official looking badges. OFFICIAL DRUMMER & OFFICAL RAPPER.” “Rapper?” “Yeah, my sister calls my songs ‘rap’ and asks me to stop ‘rapping’ when she is working, so, I guess, it is ‘rapper’. Sing — singer. Rap — Rapper. Right?” Kashvi shrugged. “Anyway, come on, time for our next class.” eee “Excuse me, Ma’am,” Kashvi stood at the threshold of Aranya’s class. “Yes?” September (Second) 2024 “Ma’am, the Principal has called Aranya. Now!” Sindhu Ma’am glared at Kashvi once before asking Aranya to scoot out. Kashvi dragged Aranya through the corridor. “Whoa. why so fast? That too in the wrong direction. The Principal’s room is on the other side. I wonder what the Principal is going to say. Mumma was already called twice last week and one more time will not sit well with her.” “Shh...Stop worrying, I bluffed.” “Bluffed? Why?” Kashvi dragged her friend to the notice board. “To show you this.” 49Aranya read out loud: *THE SCHOOL MUSIC CLUB is looking out for JUNIOR RAPPERS... Interested ones to audition today! Last chance for the year’ “Whoa. This is my dream come true,” Aranya jumped up in excitement. She removed the poster to see it better, and they were in for a surprise. Behind it was another poster, hidden because of the first one. ‘JUNIOR DRUMMERS! Final call to join the School Music Club. Register Soon!” Aranya pointed it out and sure enough, Kashvi’s eyes twinkled. we “Aaannndd... drum roll, please! OFFICIAL Rapper and Drummer of the School Music Club who are going to be performing in the Music Fest next month. SELECTED AND SELECTED. Let’s rock and roll and bring the roof down!” Aranya and Kashvi jogged down the corridor after the final auditions, happy to have finally been recognised for their unique talents @Onam is on September 15. The Onam Sadhya, « traditional meal in Kerala, is served on a banana leaf as part of the celebrations. All of the banana leaves in the image below have a few food items missing. Look at the complete set of food items and fill in the blanks with the missing food items. * Anewer on the ls! page.They have matrilineal societies—the Us and Them.” itesecis raced trough the femate . . oe members of the family, and a female monkey leads the pack. ‘The females Do you like taking hot water baths? If typically maintain social relationships and you do, then you are not alone. Japanese hygiene. Females who are related groom Macaques, also known as ‘Snow Monkeys’ each other more often. They also groom and living in noftheth Japan, like them unrelated females to maintain social too. During harsh winters, in areas such relationships in a troop. as Jigokudani Monkey Park, they can be spotted enjoying long baths in the park's Japanese Macaques are omnivorous and natural hot springs. Like humans, they ub feed on plants, fruifS, iffsects, and fish. their bodies to remove the dirt and tangles ‘¥ + while bathing, Japanese Macaques are seen to have a better cold tolérance than humans. They can tolerate cold temperatures and snowy conditions for months each year without external support, unlike humans. This is due to their thick far. These monkeys also enjoy throwing snowballs at cach other while playing, Macaques also Eni fellsitesh Gupta 14 Years, Rajasthan Bom Again If born again I'd like to bea parrot in a mango tree, Moving in the sunshine with a little dance, ‘Making my way to the tree in alittle trance , I would love a seat on the Queen’s table, and the King’s throne. Even one on the President's head. I would be having tea with the tree, and doing yoga on the flower pollen. Aadya 8 years, Bangalore September (Second) 2024 9 yeors, Uttar Pradesh Golden Prize In the heart of summer's green, A girl in lavender is seen, Climbing high with gentle case, Among the branches, in the breeze. Her eyes fixed on a golden prize, ‘Mangoes hanging ’gainst the skies, She reaches out, her hand so sure, With nature's touch, her soul is pure. Above the ground, she finds her grace, In this quiet, leafy place, ‘The tree her friend, the fruit her goal, A simple joy that fills her soul. Sarwin Kaur 13 years, New Delhi 30 Tiger Tot by our reader, Bhavishya Pathak 7 years, Ghaziabad ‘Send us jokes, riddles, drawings or stories with your full name, age and address to: Delhi Press A-4, Shri Ram Industrial Estate Wadala, Mumbai-400031 Pee kia aca: © wriiochampakedethipressin - @ 7042531377 @ tocebook.com/ChampakMagazine © youtube.com/ChampakSci@ 53Theat’ Some things in t this picture are ad Peasant) rpg Clana ee 54 CHAMPAKMale Me Angirys Priyanka Pathak abbar Sher was the king of Nandanvan. One day, he announced to the entire forest, “Whoever can make me angry will receive free food from me for a year.” Upon hearing this announcement, a wave of cheer spread among all the animals. The next day, they all appeared in court wearing new clothes. They considered themselves to be very smart and intelligent. ‘The animals sat in their respective places and waited for the king to arrive. Bambam thino was the most impatient because he was known to be very lazy. Bambam couldn’t wait any longer and asked the elephant soldier, “How much longer until His Highness atrives?” The elephant replied, “You will have to wait for another half an hour.” Daisy elephant said, “Bambam, why are you so impatient? You won't win anyway because you are so lazy.”Bambam got angry upon hearing this, and said, “Why won't I win? No one is as intelligent as I am. Daisy, you are not so innocent yourself, When your mother asks you to do some work, you just wander here and there!” All the forest inhabitants started laughing at Bambam’s words. Gary girrafe said, “Don’t laugh too much; only Bambam will win!” All the animals became busy teasing each other. At that moment, Babbar Sher arrived in court. He asked everyone to sit and said, “You all know why I have called you here. I request each of you to come forward one by one.” Bambam rhino was the first to walk forward with pride. ‘As soon as he approached, he started speaking as he usually did. “Your Highness, you are mad, stupid, and ignorant!” 56 ‘The king didn’t say anything and just laughed. After trying a lot, Bambam sat down sadly. Seeing him, all the other animals burst into laughter. Daisy elephant walked up to Babbar Sher next. She said, “Your Highness, you are not as beautiful as I am. That's why you get jealous when you see me. You pretend to be nice but you are very evil, and you don’t want any of your subjects to be happy.” She continued speaking but it had no effect on the king, She also sat down after her turn. One by one, all the animals took their turn and then sat down with sad faces. Then Babbar Sher said, “All of you have lost. There is no creature in the entire forest that can make me angry.” Everyone hung their heads, and the king announced the end of the meeting. Just then, Bruno mouse said, “Wait, CHAMPAKYour Highness, I accept your challenge, because I am the only one who can make you angry.” Everyone started laughing upon hearing him. Gary girrafe said, “Oh, dear! Look at this illiterate little mouse! How clever he has become! The big ones have failed, and this small mouse thinks he will make the king angry!” ‘The animals laughed and mocked him, but Bruno ignored them and approached the king. He said, “Your Highness, I'll say something, but first you must promise that you won’t get angry no matter what I say.” “No, my friend! Just go ahead and say it. I promise I will not get angry at anything you say.” “Your Highness, I am unable to speak, because I don’t want you to get angry.” Babbar got slightly irritated and said, “Why are you beating around the bush? Just tell me!” “I won't tell you, Your Highness,” Bruno said, smiling a little. “Why won't you tell me?” Bruno said, “Your Highness, this is a highly confidential matter. If I tell you, you will get angry.” ‘This time, Babbar became truly angry. He lunged to kill Bruno,However, at that moment, Bruno said, “Your Highness, calm down and be patient, please! ‘You announced that whoever makes you angry, will be rewarded with free food for a year. Thave made you angry. Now, keep your promise!” Babbar’s anger subsided. He said with a smile, “You have truly won, with your wit! I believed that there would be no one more clever than me in this jungle, but you have proven me wrong, Truly, you are courageous and fearless. I will provide you with free food for a year.” “Furthermore, today onwards, I announce you as the Chief Minister of Nandanvan. This position has remained vacant until now, in search of a capable minister.” Nov; all the other animals praised Bruno. Gary girrafe said, “I always knew Bruno was very intelligent.” “Gary, weren't you saying that Bruno is illiterate? How did he suddenly become intelligent?” Daisy teased Gary. 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