Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 100

Get Your Daily CopY! facebook.com/mocomikids ISSUE 100 JULY 11, 2020 GO tO Interesting facts about the unicorn WHAT IS A SUPERSTITION? HOW DO PAPER PLANES FLY? STORY OF THE MANGO CHARM

FOLKTALE Charm The Mango Once upon a time, there lived a man called Bholu, in a small village. He was blessed with a power to perform a miracle. Whenever he would stand below a mango tree and utter a charm, the tree would get flled with sweet and ripe mangoes. When the mangoes fell on the ground, Bholu would pick them up and eat some of them and the rest he would distribute to the poor people in the village. One day, a young boy called Keshav met Bholu and came to know about his charm. He fell on Bholu’s feet and asked him to teach him the charm. Initially Bholu was reluctant, but later he agreed to teach Keshav the charm on the condition that he would never use the charm to satisfy his greed. He also told Keshav that the charm would only work as long as he does not tell a lie. Keshav used the charm every day to get large quantities of fresh and juicy mangoes. Soon he became extremely rich by selling those mangoes. The news of this charm spread very fast and reached the ears of the king. The king called Keshav to his palace and asked him, “Where did you learn the charm?” The young boy was embarrassed to confess to the king that he has learnt the charm from a stranger. So he replied, “I have gained my knowledge by studying very hard in a famous university, under extremely educated scholars.” The king ordered Keshav to perform the miracle. “Let me see the power of your charm,” said the king. Keshav was taken to the beautiful royal orchard by the king and his ministers. There was a big mango tree in the orchard. Keshav recited the charm below the mango tree, but to his dismay, not a single mango grew on the tree. Keshav remembered what Bholu had told him and realized that his power was taken away as he had told a lie. Sad and humiliated, Keshav told the truth to the king. The king became extremely angry and told him, “Go and apologise to your master immediately, for you have been ungrateful to him because of your pride, and perhaps you might get back your power.” Keshav apologised to Bholu, but he never got back his power as he had misused it by becoming greedy and telling a lie.

Find the Ten Hidden Rabbits in the Picture Silly Rhymes Jolly Jinks Jolly Jinks, the sailor man, Went to sea in an oyster can. But he found the water wet, Fishes got into his net, So he pulled his boat to shore And vowed he’d sail the seas no more. 2

Those Who Made a Difference Bharat Chettri Bharat Chettri is an Indian feld Hockey player who played the position of goal keeper in the Indian National Field Hockey Team. He has been appointed the captain of the national hockey team on many occasions. Bharat was born on born 15 December 1981 in Kalimpong, West Bengal. He comes from a family of 5 boys, not including his father, and has excelled in hockey from an early age. Bharat was an army brat that attended the Danapur Army School before joining the Sports Authority of India’s centre in Ban- galore. By the time Chettri made his debut in a senior cup he had already been named best goalkeeper in the 1997 junior nationals and had competed in the Junior Asia Cup 2000. Bharat is known as the comeback king in hockey after multiple coaches have taken him on and stopped coaching him. He has never lost faith even after being dropped from the national team in 2004, 2007 and 2009. Staying at the top isn’t the easiest thing as we can see from Bharat Chettri’s case. His sheer determi- nation to excel got him a call to attend the training camp for the national team in 2010 and has landed him a spot on the Indian hockey team at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. He was the captain of the Indian squad at the 2012 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia, which won the bronze medal and led the 16-member Indian hockey squad in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Tickle your funny bone Q: What did the unicorn tell the carrot? A: U no corn. Q: Why do unicorns like silly jokes? A: Because they’re corny. Q: What do unicorns call their fathers? A: Pop-corn 3

spot ten differences Pondering Have you ever had a black cat cross your path and someone say it will bring ill luck to you? Have you ever been weary of the number 13 or thought that the number 7 is lucky? Have you seen people wear many rings on their fngers made of special stones to ward of evil? All these and more are mere assumptions that have been based on personal opinion and have gained popularity over a period of time. In a word we call them superstitions. Superstitions don’t have a scientifc proof or logic support- ing them. They may have started as someone’s experience and an irrational fear and spread over generations. How many of the superstitions stated above would you have experienced personally? Today we have a better understanding of things. Scientifc and technological advancements have helped us explain many age old beliefs in a logical manner. Though some of the practices (especially in medicinal arena) make sense, but the superstitions that we still believe in makes us gull- ible and puts us at the risk of getting duped. While the fear of unknown is understandable we should seek to explain them with logic rather than believe some- thing that is nothing more than word of mouth. After all, we believe in superstitions that have only been passed on to us by someone else and we have not experienced it on our own. There is no proof of most of these superstitions being valid and true. We leave it up to you young readers to decide whether you wish to believe and succumb to the fear that comes from the unknown or break away from it. Corner What is a Superstition?

Science explorer Aerodynamics of Paper Planes A simple piece of paper will fall down when dropped, but if we fold the same piece of paper in a specifc manner, it will fy! The ability to fy means the ability of an object to move or travel through air. There are four things that decide if an object is going to fy or not. Any change in these same factors also decide how fast it will fy or how fast it will fall. Forces that prevent an object from fying are : 1. The weight force downwards: The heavier the object, the greater the force of gravity that pulls it down. That is why when we want to make things fy, we make them as light as possible. This is how weight afects the fight of the airplane. 2. The drag force: Drag is the force that is exerted in the opposite direction that the object is pushed in. It increases as the speed increases. In airplanes, drag is caused by the air surrounding the airplane. The feld which studies the interaction between the air and the moving object is called aerodynamics. The study of aerodynamics is important when designing airplanes and other objects moving through the wind. It is even used when designing trucks and trains. 3.The thrust upwards: The thrust upwards has to always be more or equal to the thrust downwards or the object will fall down. In airplanes when the plane moves in the air, the wing is designed in such a way that the air it is cutting through, is pushing the plane up. In helicopters, the thrust is generated by rotor blades that push the air downwards like a fan. 4.The thrust forward: The thrust forward pushes the plane forward. This pushes the airplane in a given direction. If the thrust forward is more than the drag force, the plane increases in speed. If the thrust is less then the drag, the plane decreases in speed. In large airplanes both thrust and force is generated by propel- lers or jet engines. Fun With Words Unscramble the Letters to Name Mythical Creatures wfreolew tiye rvmieap amridems ndorga hlco sens meotnrs

stories from history Indian Independence Clement Attlee, the then Prime Minister of the British finally declared that India would be granted Independence. When news of this broke out, major political par- ties and communities, especially the Sikhs, the Congress and the Muslim League started negotiating. The Partition of India In 1947, The Muslim League launched Direct Action Day. Its purpose was to convey that an undivided India would no longer be possible. On June 3rd, 1947, Lord Mountbatten, the last British Governor General in India an- nounced the partitioning of India into a secular India and a Muslim Pakistan. On August 14th, 1947, Pakistan was declared as a separate nation with Muhammed Ali Jinnah as its leader. On August 15th, 1947, at the stroke of midnight, India was declared an independent nation. 6

While there were widespread celebrations across the country, this joyous period was also scarred with violent clashes between Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. At least 500,000 thousand people were said to have been killed during this period and many women were abducted. Around 11 million Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs crossed bor- ders. In the midst of all this confusion and bloodshed, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru requested Lord Mountbatten to continue as the Governor General until the next year, when he would be replaced by Rajagopalachari. Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi The year following independence, Gandhi was assassinated. The entire nation mourned his death. Two years following Gandhi’s death,’Bitstream Charter’, the constitution of India was drafted, and on 26th January, 1950, India was proclaimed a Republic. Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India, taking over the reigns from Rajagopalchari. 7

After decades of conflict, India finally tasted freedom. Even though India was free from the British, it retained some of its influence, especially in the educational system, the use of English Language, the printing press, cricket, etc. Ever since India came into being, it has been a mix of diverse cultures and societies. India’s history has always been rich and interesting. It produced some of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen. In the last half century, India has grown at a staggering rate, that has brought it prominence on the world stage. Many people predicted that India would break into smaller countries because of its cultural diversity. However, with all its problems, India has remained a sover- eign country, one that is democratic and unique because of its cultural diversity. The constitution of India was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which was adopted when India became a Republic on January 26, 1950. The state of Goa still remained under Portuguese rule, even after Independence. However, on December 19, 1961, it was annexed to India when the Indian Army, backed by the Air Force, ended the Portuguese rule. India fought its first war against China in 1962, which resulted in India’s defeat, as they were not prepared for such wars. However, in 1965, India emerged victorious in the war against Paki- stan. India then went on to win the second Indo-Pak War in 1971. The result of this war was the creation of Bangladesh out of East Pakistan. 8

In the magical land of Ellor, all the animals lived in harmony. Sam the sloth had decided to spend his Sunday with his best friend, a unicorn named Ellie. They had been the best of friends for years and the sloth was treated to a magical ride on Ellie every Sunday. This Sunday, they had decided to ride to the eternally fowing waterfalls of Argon... Complete Story... the fun facts with Hamlet the Hamster To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know? Cool Facts about Unicorns The gleaming, magical horn that’s captured our imagination is officially called an alicorn. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. Scotland's love for the unicorn goes back to 1460, when King James III issued a number of coins depicting the unicorn. The first-ever depiction of unicorns is often cited as appearing in 15,000 BCE paintings found in the Lascaux Caves in France. 9

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The Team Editor Assistant and Copy Editor Aryaa Naik Dalmiya Lavanya Khare Content Contributing Writers Kaniz Fatima Khan Priyanka Garegat Deepti Raavi Ekta Bhatnagar Raunaq Amarnani Rituparna Chatterjee Archana Rajagopal Layout and Design Walmik Pawar Artists Kalpana Siromani Amol Padwal Shailendra Havane Sujith VS Rohini Dusane Bhavini Damani Sitanshu Bhartiya Atul Wankhade Archana Rajagopal Bharat Pillai Tushar Rokade Distribution Digital Marketing Dnyanesh Thombre Prashant Kini Shekhar Ramaiah Creator Jesh Krishna Murthy

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Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 100