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ANNUAL MAGAZINE 2024
RAJAJIPURAM CAMPUS I

My Biggest Achievement A Respected Country

My biggest achievement is the one which recognises my Once upon a time in Lucknow, there was a girl named
personality globally. There was a competition held in Geetika, a student of Class 5, who loved her country India
Germany, fortunately due to my father working in that and always wanted to do something for it. She noticed that
every year on Republic
project, I got a golden chance to participate in the junior
Day, and Independence
visions prize contest in which we had to give our Ideas Day, her society was very
related to real world problems of science and new
excited and decorated
technologies. I gave the idea of a battery powered torch their surroundings with
and a bulb which could kill viruses. I got the first prize in flags and tri-colour
that contest. I was recognised globally in front of great decoration material. But
scientists, and was felicitated virtually. I was awarded with after one or two days all
a periodic table having real elements and with amazingly the flags were on the
fantastic seven science lab kits. This was also the most floor and people stepping
memorable experience I will always remember. on it all over. Geetika
didn't like all this as she
Afraz Haider, IX A
knew that we should
Unveiling Historical Realities always respect our
national flag as it represents disrespectfulness to our
Here are some amazing historical facts about India that will country. So, the next year on Independence Day, she with
surely blow your mind: the help of her friends and family, organised a huge meeting
1. The "Saka Era," a traditional Indian calendar system, is where she invited her whole society and told them that,
still in use in some regions. It begins in 78 AD and is used ‘Flag represents our respect to the country. We buy flags,
alongside the more widespread Gregorian calendar. enjoy with them and then they are on the floor where
2. Kodungallur University: Kerala, India, had the first people are stepping on them. As we all know today is
international university in the world believed to have Independence Day where freedom fighters sacrificed their
existed from the 4th to 10th centuries CE in Kodungallur. lives for our country and what are we doing? We are
It attracted scholars from various parts of the world. stepping on our flag which means we are stepping on our
3. Naval Power of the Chola Dynasty: The Chola dynasty country I hope you all now know the importance of a flag,
(9th to 13th centuries CE) had a formidable naval so it's a humble request not to throw them away.’
presence and conducted maritime trade and Everyone clapped and from then on they never threw the
conquests as far as Southeast Asia. They even defeated flag here and there.
the Srivijaya Empire, establishing dominance in the Anvesha Srivastava, IV G
Indian Ocean.
4. Shaniwar Wada, a historical fort in Pune, is known for Mother Nature, Our Future
its eerie tale. Legend has it that a young prince was
brutally murdered within its walls, and on full moon The earthly world is not dead anymore,
nights, his ghost is said to roam the premises, crying Plants are growing more and more,
for help before disappearing. Locals believe that his And the mother earth is enchanting to the outermost,
calls can still be heard, adding a touch of mystery to Flowers are dancing in the blooming sun,
this historic site. Water is flowing in the peaceful sea,
5. The City of Hampi, located in the southern state of Plants are growing flourishingly,
Karnataka, was once the capital of the powerful And the sun shines dazzlingly,
Vijayanagara Empire. Flourishing between the 14th and The majestic mountains,
16th centuries, it was one of the largest and richest The star kissed skies,
cities in the world during its time. The ruins of Hampi,
which include intricate temples, palaces, and other The chirping birds,
structures, are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and The sweet nightingales,
offer a fascinating glimpse into the empire's grandeur. And the beautiful butterflies,
All praise the wonderful nature,
Shah Ali Ammar Farooqi, VIII H
Our future.
Aarna Shukla, VII C

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