Nobel peace prize

This time the Nobel peace prize was won by two people.One of them was Malala,and the other Kailash  Satyarthi.Both of them come from the same reigon.Pakistan is very near to us,and Malala is from there.Malala is a teen who fights for the girl child,and was almost killed two years ago.Kailash Satyarthi is the head of a NGO,called Bachpan Bachao Andolan.This NGO is totally against child labour.Malala is very young,but I still think she deserves the honour.As for Bachpan Bachao Andolan,it's a NGO started in the 1980s,and has now saved over 80000 children from servitude.The stated vision of Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) is to create a child friendly society, where all children are free from exploitation and receive free and quality education.I think both the winners are doing a great job,and are contenders in making Earth a better place.The Nobel Peace Prize isn't just a normal award.It goes to people who really have done a great job,and are very capable of being role models for the globe.Boy,wouldn't it feel awesome to get these results.But I don't even like to hear these two words in the same sentence.Child and Labour.It would be an awful life,if you ended up burning your hands while making crackers for Diwali,and see the bosses(adults) sit like a couch potato.Sends down shivers down my skins,thinking about me being in place of the unpriveleged kids.So hats off to Kailash Satyarthi for support and creating awareness about this cause!

Partitioning Places

In today's world lots of places are trying to be divided from some place.I'm gonna tell you about two of them which are Scotland, and Catalonia. Let's start off with the most recent one,Scotland.Scotland's target was to no longer stay in UK.It was a close call,but they failed to get out of the United Kingdom.People who wanted Scotland to be independent were 45%.If 6% more people from Scotland would have taken this side,the Kilt and Bagpipes would no longer be seen so commonly.Though I felt only three countries would be there in UK-Wales,Ireland and England though it turned out my point of view was wrong.The Scots are back to square one.It truly was a nail biting election,with such a close call.Now over to Catalonia.Catalonia is a region in Spain which consists of Barcelona,one of the most popular cities in Spain.Catalonia wants to be independent from Spain.Now if you ask me why,they have a different culture, different language and independent nature.Catalonia has never felt to be a part of Spain.The fact that every region of Spain has a different culture, and a couple of others have different languages, seems irrelevant, as does the fact that the region has been part of Spain since before it was Spain! But there is a good thing too.Barcelona would no longer be a part of the La liga(Spanish League),and my favourite team Real Madrid would no longer struggle in the match vs Barca.They'll be as cool as a cucumber because they wouldn't have to be so tired in training.And that also may mean a free ticket to the top of the table,and holding the cup.Well,let's see.On November 9 they'll discuss this issue,which is only a month away.Let's hope for the verdict to be Catalonia another addition in Europe!

Mirages

Mirages are one of the puzzling mysteries on Earth.Have you ever seen one?They're not common in Gurgaon,but you'll be unable to count them in Dubai.Traveling normally,and suddenly you can see water in front of you.By the time you reach it,it vanishes.Sometimes it makes me thirsty,when there's no water in the car.But it's all the sun's fault.To be more specific,the reflection of the sun.Your reflection in the mirror when you're wearing the latest clothes might seem good,but not when there's not a bottle in the car,it makes my kinda thirsty.In hot places,you'll find about ten of them in two minutes.And it's not only water,other objects too.Seems like the Bermuda Triangle's younger brothers are Mirages.In a way,they might be related.I had forgotten about them until I went to UAE this summer.If ther were so many on the roads there,imagine how mamy would you find in a minute in the scorching Sahara Desert.Mirages do not help us in conserving energy.Think you haven't drunk water for ages,and you're tired of finding an oasis in the desert.Then suddenly you light up like a Christmas tree,and start running at your fastest pace.You reach close,and then there's only some sand and a cactus.It may get on your nerves,but you gotta get used to it in sweltering places.Mirages do sometimes make me look up to the sky,in which I check for a UFO which is controlling the mirages and playing a little game with us,but most of the time I fail to succeed in finding the source of these strange appearances.Well,I'm gonna investigate further and deeper into this interesting subject!

Life-changing 40 days

Since we are the seniormost class in the whole Primary,that means some of us get elected in the student council.I got elected and I am the Head Boy.Now I can't do anything wrong.I have to become a role model for other students.This a huge milestone in my life.These days I have to miss some periods for extra responsibilities.We also organise several events.Our badge is a thing we can never lose.It displays our pride and signifance of being Student Council.We have to check for bad behaviour in snacks.In lunch,we also check if everone's plate is clean.The day I got elected was one of the best days in my life.But this also means being good to each other,being honest and simulating a great student.In the fourth grade,I played outside for so much time.These days sometimes I come home tired because of extra work.The playing has now been reduced because of this.Though it may result in missing classes and doing extra homework,it also feels nice to be a member of the Student Council.Sometimes I don't have even time for taking a breath,especially with great changes in Grade 5.But you have to live with it.But it hasn't even been two months.Maybe in a month or so,our roles and responsibilities might double.And it wouldn't be a piece of cake.Or neither it is currently.This year is not gonna turn out for us to be hanging around,talking or goofing.I guess bigger jobs come with bigger responsibilities.Be prepared.

Cultures

People are similar and different at the same time

The world is like box of crayons

You should accept others the way they are

Even though people have their own pros and cons

There are brown people,black,yellow and white

Well,that dosen't matter

Eyecolor and haircolor might differ

But from the inside,everyone's same,no one better

Gods can be different

People might be noisy,or may be quiet

Festivals can be exciting and dreary

But there's no need to create a riot
Racism is no way helping the world
Who knows wars might begin
A leopard can't change it's spots,people are the way they are
You don't know how you might change a feeling
Skincolor's not gonna kill you
Black or White
No jealousy
Everything's all right
Peace is the best way of developing the globe
The meanest insult is racism,the only solution peace
You're yellow or white,you're wearing Louis Vuitton or a red robe
The biggest thing that matters is the heart

You might see funny clothing

Or bonkers traditions

Folk stories might be boring

But the world is one,no need to create diversions

Accents may not be the same

People might eat a rasgulla or meat

But we're all in the same boat

When we're all together,the picture is complete!

Kingdom of Dreams

Today I visited the Kingdom of Dreams on my Dad's birthday.I went to the Culture Gully.It was totally stupefying,I say.With the roof exactly like the sky,I was already sure it was gonna turn out great.Culture Gully comprises of several Indian states's pavilions cum restuaurants.It is like a culinary journey with kaleidoscope in hand.First was Punjab.There was a truck displayed and a dhaba.There were kites,mud walls and lanterns.For a moment I thought I was standing in Punjabi soil.

Then I visited West Bengal.There was the famous Chinatown market.Inside was a restaurant in which all the food in the menu was the one that was in the Chinatown market.There was also a Kali Ma's huge mask.

Now I'll tell you about Maharashtra.There was the famous clock tower built by the British.There were billboards about classic movies,expressing one point of interest,Bollywood.There was also a Mumbai local bus.And a popular public transport for 

Maharashtra,local train.

Kashmir had special carpets and chairs,which looked as the finest in their class because they looked exceedingly comfy.

Rajasthan was different from the rest.There was a Chowkidhani,and low seats which looked as the odd one out,but my favourite of the all.Don't forget the puppets,which looked like were being controlled by a master.

Kerala was stunning too.It had been made into a houseboat,since it's in the South with lots of water.Surely the architects who made this place would have a brain twice the size of us,I think.

Lucknow looked the most majestic of all.With glorious chandeliers and awesome lighting,this was by far,the best of all.It was probably so good because of the Nawabs who lived there.

Goa was looking really bright.Inside the restaurant,there was a mind-blowing design with bottles thought the menu was filled with items which I thought were from the Andromeda galaxy.

Chennai looked colourful too.There were really intricate and detailed 
designs,and looked perfectly up to the mark.

Karnataka also had detailing with every point being done carefully but surely wasn't as appealing as Chennai since it looked dull with no bright colours but lots of elephants' designs thrown in.

I could see the famous Sun Temple of Konarka came out alive in the Orissa pavilion.

I enjoyed listening to the folk music of Rajasthan and watching the Bihu dance of Assam.

I wrapped up the visit by relishing some lip-licking treats from different states

I was surely dazzled strolling through  the Culture Gully. Now it is your turn to step in!!

AN ODE TO PUNJABIYAT

The Land of five rivers-Ravi,Beas,Sutlej,Jhelum and Chenab
I am a proud Punjabi,I hail from Prosperous Punjab
Sikhism and Sufism owe to Punjab as their birthplace
We bow before the Gurus and worship Durga,Ram,Vishnu and Mahesh
For fun,pomp and show and gaiety we shout
Celebrations and Living life kingsize is what we are about
The Indian bread basket is Punjab,our state
Agriculture is prime and leaders in industrial goods we create
I am so proud I have Punjabi ethnicity
Its soil has Takshila,the world's first known University
Our Punjabi literature is filled with gems
Works of Waaris Shah and Jnanpith Winner Amrita Pritam overwhelms
Qissa of Heer Ranjha,Mirza Saahiba ,Sohni Mahiwal are world famous
Our unique feature is that we are hopelessly gregarious
We love celebrating new year Baisakhi,Lohri and Holi
Fasting on Karwa Chauth,we adore Rakhi,Dussehra ,Diwali truly
Abound with folk songs like kaala Doriya and Latthhe di Chaadar,
Foot tapping Boliyan,Gidda and Bhangra is a wonder
Our traditional fashion is Kurta,Lungi and Salwar Kameez
Embroidery of Phulkari patterns on dupattas is a breeze
Culinary treats of Gajar halwa,Sarson Saag ,Makke di Roti,dollops of Ghee
Everyday meals Rajma Chawal,Chhole Bhature ,Paranthas and Lassi
The community Saanjha Chulha,dining together with family and friends,
A feature most unique to Punjabis,I vow to follow this trend
I am a proud Punjabi and so are some of my mates
Its amazing Pakistani and Indian Punjabis are like duplicates
If anything great comes about Punjab,I shall support it
I shall always be a true blue Punjabi,don't you doubt a bit!!