NVS ECHO
WHAT’S ON CAMPUS 28th August -The Minister of State
for the HRD Ministry, Mr. Satyapal
Singh visited the campus.
5th September - Teachers’ day was
celebrated with great fervor and
enthusiasm.
12th September - Pre-mid term
report cards were given out.
23rd September - K ashish
Bharad of class 7th went for National
Level Fencing competition to
Odisha
25th September - Our school’s
squash team went for the National
Tournament to Chandigarh and
returned victorious.
1st October - The festival of exams
began.
20th October - A friendly football
match was played in which Nath
Valley beat Stepping Stones.
WORLD NEWS
4th October - Malaysia ’s ex Prime Minister , Najib’s wife was charged with 17 counts of money laundering. 6th October – A fuel tanker collided with a vehicle in Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 50 people and injuring over 100. Rescue workers are doing their best to help the victims. 10th October - Arm enia ’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he would hand in his resignation to prepare for the early election in December. 15th October – Unconfirmed reports claim that Saudi Arabia is about to admit that missing journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, has been killed during an interrogation gone wrong. 19th October - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban banned all gender studies programs from universities because “people are born either male or female. 19th October — Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Yutu strikes Philippines. 26th October — Sri Lanka: Political crisis deepens, President Sirisena suspends parliament till Nov 16. 29th October — PM Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe ask Pakistan to bring Mumbai, Pathankot terror attacks perpetrators to justice.
From the
Editor’s Desk
Dear Readers, Greetings!
The festival of exams ended on a
good note and we hope that
everyone came out with flying
colours. The already warm and
humid October was heated up
after the exams with the
increasing preparations for the
Annual Day and the Sports Day.
Everyone is looking forward to
having a wonderful and
memorable Diwali Mela. The
awareness regarding Rubella and
Measles is on the hike and surely
does call for attention.
We are here with the next issue
on ‘Tourism/Adventure’ to
introduce a few adventure sports
and suggest a few places that you
should definitely visit during the
upcoming vacations. The debate
topic is: “Tourism in India is
undermined.”
We wish you all a very happy
Diwali. Enjoy your vacations but
do remember not to neglect your
academics and work on your weak
areas. We hope that you enjoy
flipping through this month’s
issue and do try out our
suggestions.
Happy Reading!
The Newsletter Club
POLL QUESTION
IF TRAVELLING WAS FREE WOULD YOU EVER BE SEEN AGAIN?
YES: 27.90%
NO: 72.10%
OCTOBER 2018
QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS
This magnificent destination, Ooty is situated in Tamil Nadu Udhagamandalam. It is a famous site of scenic beauty and tourism. It is a town and a municipality in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is located 86 km north of Coimbatore and 128 km south of Mysore and is the capital of the Nilgiris district. It is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Despite its location in the tropics, in contrast with most of South India, Ooty generally features mild conditions throughout the year. However, night time in the months of January and February is typically cold. Generally, the town appears to be eternally stuck in the spring season. This gem among southern hill resorts is covered in eucalyptus and pine trees and coffee and tea plantations. On a clear day, it's possible to see as far as the Mysore plateau from Doddabetta Peak, the district's most prominent viewpoint. The Stone House, a landmark 1822 bungalow, and St. Stephen's Church are remnants of the area's first British settlement. Also noteworthy: formal botanical gardens, a children's mini-garden and a contemporary art collection.
~ SMRUTI KULKARNI
THE LAND OF HIGH PASSES
Ladakh is a region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that currently extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent. The crown of India is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. It is a land with adventure. Simply driving through the empty roads is an act which sends adrenaline levels shooting, and the sight of the stalwart mountains and bare cliffs adds further to the thrill of experiencing Ladakh. But for those who want more adventure from the mountains, there are plenty of adventure activities in Ladakh which fit the bill. From trekking to rock climbing to camping to river rafting, Ladakh has a host of adventure sports which delight the heart and invigorate the mind. Ladakh invites you to enjoy riding along the world’s highest motorable pass in the world- Khardungla pass, experiencing the Chadar trek, camel safari in Nubra valley, rafting in the Zanskar, Quad biking in Nubra sand dunes, snow leopard trek, Stong Kangri trek and many more exhilarating adventures.
~AALOUKI BOBDE
A DOSE OF HERITAGE QUIZ
FOR NATH VALLIANS
The heritage club students and teachers along with an ex- student Siddharth Jaiswal organized an interclass national heritage quiz for classes IXth and Xth. A brain cracking quiz was witnessed by Principal Mr. Dass and the students of classes 9th and 10th. Challenging questions were placed ahead of the budding quizzers related to history and the culture of our dear motherland India. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the quiz. Among class 9th, 9 C were the winners while 9 A bagged the runners up. 10 B were the winners for the class 10 whereas 10 A bagged the runners up.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
“If you don’t believe in yourself why would anyone else?”
Why is it that we don’t believe in ourselves? That as soon
as things get tough in our lives we start doubting
ourselves. Why do we start thinking that we may not
make it? Stressing, worrying and imagining things that
may go wrong in the future. Every human brain is alike.
The only difference between us is how we use it, how
dedicated are we towards our goals; and that makes the
difference. If you are demoralising yourself then
everybody around you is going to do the same. Focus on
your aims and have faith in yourself. Believing in yourself
is all about being sure that you are going to do whatever
you want even if others were against you. Believe there's a
reason to be. Believe you can make time stand still. You
know from the moment you try, if you believe. Dreaming
is believing, have a dream and believe that you can make
it come true. So don’t wait for a messiah to save you from
this world; you got to do it yourself.
~SHREYA LOLGE.
BUNGEE JUMPING
Bungee jumping - Bungee Jumping is an
activity that involves jumping from a tall
structure while connected to a large elastic
cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed
object, such as a building, bridge or crane;
but it is also possible to jump from a
movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or
helicopter, that has the ability to hover
above the ground. The thrill comes from the
free-falling and the rebound. When the
person jumps, the cord stretches and the
jumper flies upwards again as the cord
recoils, and continues to oscillate up and
down until all the energy is dissipated.
Experience the most extreme sports of New
Zealand in the Adventure Capital of India:
JUMPIN’ HEIGHTS, Rishikesh,
Uttarakhand has India’s highest Bungee
Jump: 83m.
~SIDDHANT DEBRA
SCUBA DIVING IN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
Scuba Diving is the greatest action on the Andaman & Nicobar Islands other than relaxing around and tasting the
delicacy of seafood. The best year for diving in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is from November to April. However, one
can indulge in a diving experience all throughout the year. This is one activity in Andaman, that is operational
throughout the year. One can see the amazing sea life among the world of awesome water bodies, vibrant fish and
awesome corals. The Indian government takes a serious approach to defending its sea resources. There are many
experienced and certified instructors who can help the divers in exploring various dive sites in the Andaman
archipelago. Most of the diving happens in North Bay Island, Port Blair and Havelock Island. Neil island has started
picking up slowly. You also have an option to dive near Barren
island, the only active volcano in India. For Advanced diving
experience you need to be open water certified. The superior
Indian ocean native shorelines promise wonderful scuba
diving and scuba diving locations that will leave you
completely captivated. The sport of scuba diving can be easily
put with actions like marine digital cameras and fish
recognition. Andaman is absolutely wonderful in terms of its
diving experience, your diving experience during your period
of stay in the islands.
BHANDARDARA TOURISM
Bhandardara, a hill station nestled in the
Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra, has all the
nature's blessings a place can get. The lush
greenery, the humble waterfalls and
surrounded by high mountains makes for the
perfect holiday spot for city dwellers.
Situated in the Ahmednagar district of
Maharashtra, Bhandardara is 117 km.
from Mumbai and is easily accessible
through roadways. This little village is
packed with so many attractions coupled
with the serenity of the nature that it makes
for an adventurous weekend to run away
from the hustle and bustle of the cities.
~ISHAAN CHHABDA ~AYUSH MISHRA
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PICTURE CREDITS-ANIL DEORE SIR
Previous issue’s caption:
Humanity appreciates truth as much
as a squirrel appreciates silver.
~Uday Kurum
Live your life to the fullest. ~Shravni Rajurkar
Learn to respect animals because its we who destroy na-
ture not them. ~Rajat Agrawal
Across 1. Turquoise Blue Paradise
2. Blue Mountains
3. Mini Mumbai
4. Petha Nagri
5. Religious capital of India
Down 1. Tourism capital of Maharashtra
2. Adventure Capital of India
3. Golden City of India
4. Queen of Hills
5. City of Weavers
6. Heritage City
ALUMNI—ACHIEVEMENTS
Silver Jubilee Alumni Award for Excellent National Service was given to Maj. Alex Daniel an alumnus of the school . He serves as an inspiration for all Nath Vallians.
Shweta Takalkar , an alumna completed
her MBBS in January 2018 from D.Y.
Patil Medical College & Hospital,
Pune. Currently she is an intern at
Govt. Medical College & hospital,
Aurangabad.
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