The She-Devil

“Her eyes showed the world in flames.” - Unknown

Her thoughts were too loud, 

Looming above her head, like angry clouds. 

But they were hazy, never clear,

Though ignited, within people, a terrible sense of fear. 

Her eyes held a noxious look, 

Deadlier than any villain in a book. 

It seemed they looked straight through your soul, 

Unraveling your lies, with complete control. 

She had seen a lot in her life, 

People always deemed her as a strife. 

She wasn’t afraid of anything, 

She walked like she was the queen of everything. 

People cowered just at her sight, 

Her words haunted you at night. 

She was their biggest horror, 

Making everyone fall to their knees in terror. 

She reminded everyone of their darkest days 

And sent them back into their darkest phase. 

She strived off their dread 

And sought pleasure from the dead. 

She was the one who made everyone tremble,

Because she was the She-Devil. 

Shanaya Bansal VIII C

हम किशोर हैं ……

न  तो  है  हम  बच्चे

न  ही  है  हम   बड़े 

हम  है  किशोर , अनजान अपनी तकदीर से 

हम चाहते हैं कि हम बच्चे ही बने रहे 

परंतु हम जीवन में मेहनत करके होना है सक्षम ।

हमारे अनगिनत आँसू , पसीना और खून

का सौदा करके हम जीवन में होते हैं सक्षम।

हम एक किशोर हैं , हमें खुदका  रास्ता चुनना है

और साथ - साथ  फिर परिवार के ज़िम्मेदारियों को 

हम किशोर  दिन ब  दिन अपने दिल और दिमाग

को परिस्थितियों के अनुसार मज़बूत बनाएँ जाते हैं।

हम किशोर इस आलम के भविष्य हैं  ,

दिन - रात परिश्रम करते हैं ताकि 

खुद को काबिल साबित कर सके ..

हम एक किशोर हैं ……

                                                                                                                                                             सक्षम सोनोने 

                                                                                                                                                       कक्षा 10 - (अ)

Hurt

Like a shot of whiskey that's like gold, 

Her story in each drop is told.

Just like a broken glass in the hands,

Shattered hopes on which she stands.

Each piece has a beautiful tale to find,

Hiding them secretly in her mind.

Her sweetness rolled with hints of pain,

Enough with people, having her like a game.

Her river of tears that flows,

A swirl of emotions, only she knows.

Her smile drunk and cool,

Hiding the harsh truth, beautiful!!

Her mind roaming in confusion,

Hey, I’m the girl in delusion.

                                                                       Sejal Jagtap  Grade X

फ़र्क़ है 

हम सब अलग हैं ….

दिखने में, खयालो में..

तो कैसे बोल सकते हो आप..

कौन सख्त है और कौन कमज़ोर है!

मेरी समझ अलग है तुमसे,

मेरी काबिलियत अलग है तुमसे

तो कैसे कह सकते हो तुम

कि मैं कमज़ोर हूँ तुमसे..

तो भाईजान, इतना भी ज़लील ना कीजिए 

कि दूसरों को बताए ,

कि उनकी भावनाएँ गलत है,

या उनका तज़ुर्बा कमज़ोर है।

हम सब अलग हैं,

तो छोड़ो ये ऊपरी भेदभाव !

क्योंकि, फ़र्क़ तो है हम सब में,

परंतु है उद्देश्य एक।

तो चलो चले साथ में,

ज़िंदगी के इस सुहाने सफ़र पर ।

जान्हवी पवार

कक्षा 10 (अ) 

IT'S REeeVIEW TIME

Restaurant - Tao Kitchen 

Location - Sita Kunj, Civil Lines 

Review -

My mum's birthday.....was the auspicious occasion which took us to this vibrant restaurant. The unforgettable experience made us revisit the restaurant quite many times and the relishing food tempted us to order many dishes for home delivery. This pristine coin has two sides: an Indian kitchen and an Asian kitchen.

Best dishes from Indian kitchen:

• Yogurt kebabs 

• Tulsi Palak Paneer

Best dishes from Asian kitchen:

• Shiitetake mushroom ramen

• Cucumber California sushi 

Best dessert:

• Melting Chocolate Cake 

• Cheesecake (if available, the last few times I visited it wasn’t available anymore)

The cosmopolitan ambience and mood of the restaurant are very pleasant. Both sides have a specific painting, the Asian side with a Japanese-style portrait and the Indian side with a historical Indian scene. The antique cutlery was gorgeous and a rare thing to see. The quaint decor also includes a lush lawn for having a cup of tea. Tea! That reminds me, often, they serve you jasmine tea (complimentary) at the beginning of your meal.

 Overall, the place is a highly recommended place for families and friends. If you have strong taste buds with a love for decor, this is the place for you.

Tejal and Garv Singh

Grades VIII and V

पिता 

 अपनी दबी भावनाओं को बताते नहीं,

प्यार करते हैं पिता मगर जताते नहीं। 

ऊँगली पकड़कर चलना सिखाते वही,

प्यार करते हैं पिता मगर जताते नहीं। 

हर दिन, हर वक्त अपने त्याग छिपाते वही,

प्यार करते हैं पिता मगर जताते नहीं। 

डरते हैं हम उनसे, यह सच्चाई जानते नहीं,

कठोरता से पिता सँवारते ज़िंदगी,

प्यार करते हैं पिता मगर जताते नहीं।

                                                                                                                   अदिति ओझा 

                                                                                                                 कक्षा 10 - (अ)

YOU DIE AT NIGHT

The fan drones on ceaselessly,

Replacing your soft occasional snores.

Blue ink pours in from the sky,

Shivering along the path of your lifeless spine, 

And digging into every vertebrate in hopes of reviving you.

But your brittle hair, wilts into your pillow,

Pale skin decaying into your duvet.

Your eyes have been lifeless for years now,

Creased and filled to the brim with exhaust.

Your feeble bones wither as the morning sun,

Peeks through the blinds.

A bitter taste returns to your tongue,

The taste of death at reach.

Your fading vision fills with unspoken confessions,

Much emptiness,

Taxing regrets, and voidance of all that could’ve been.

You were full of vibrancy, the sun homed your smile.

What happened?

A silent, final wish escapes your cracking lips,

In hopes that maybe in next life,

You will be remembered.

You die in the night,

Where nobody will find you,

Where you are alone,

Forever. 

Anushka Solanki  XB

स्कूल के वो दिन 

हर दिन सुबह उठकर,

बेमन स्कूल जाना अच्छा नहीं लगता।

किंतु उन बेफ़िक्र दोस्तों से मिले बिना

दिल नहीं लगता ।

हर कार्य पूरा करने की कोशिश करते हैं,

किंतु अध्यापकों की डाँट के बिना मन नहीं लगता ।

यूँ तो अनुशासन में रहते हैं हम,

किंतु दोस्तों के साथ थोड़ी मस्ती के बगैर,

स्कूल, स्कूल नहीं लगता।

कोसते थे हज़ारों दफ़ा उस स्कूल को,

परंतु अब उस स्कूल के बिना,

जीवन जीना अच्छा नहीं लगता।

उस स्कूल के बिना,

जीवन जीना अच्छा नहीं लगता।

                                                       श्रुति शेखर 

                                                                                                                                     कक्षा 10 - (अ)

ENDLESS BLESSINGSSss

It was a silent day,

 I was counting the blessings that came my way.

My loving parents, fulfil all my needs.

 Blessings from an amazing school, that does not treat me like a fool.

My dear leaders, always by my side,

 In the same journey for the bumpy ride.

As I was still counting, there were many more,

 And were waiting, knocking on my door.

Oh God! I am thankful for the blessings sought,

 Grateful I am, for all I have got.

Kairav Saha

Grade VIII C

जीवन है ऐसा

संभलकर चलो,

इस राह पर ,

गिरके उठो

फिर से चलो।

अगर थको,

कुछ क्षण रुको।

विश्राम लो,

और फ़िर चलो।

निष्ठा रखो,

निश्चिंत रहो ,

बदलो न पथ,

इन मुश्किलों में ।

अपनी पराजय,

पर करो विजय,

श्रम करो

और फ़िर चलो।

गिरकर उठो 

फिर से चलो।

                                                                                  श्रुति शर्मा 

                                                                                         कक्षा 10 (अ)

 A VISIT TO SHANTI BHAVAN

The students of Grade X visited Shanti Bhavan - an old age home, on October 6, 2023, as part of their community outreach program. This old age home is managed by the Mother Teresa congregation and it offers care to approximately 60 senior citizens, many of whom face physical and mental challenges. During their visit, the students toured the facility, engaged with some of the residents and explored various rooms such as the wards, physiotherapy room, doctor's office and prayer room.

 The students also made generous donations which had been collected at school. This experience deeply instilled in them the value of gratitude. They were heartened to witness the good facilities that are provided to the residents.

 Most notably, the students observed the residents' innocence, enduring hope, positivity and unwavering humanity in the face of life's challenges, which left a lasting impression on them.

Sahana Iyer

Grade X- A

Editorial Board - Student Member

THOSE MOMENTS

“Nothing can last forever. There isn’t any memory, no matter how intense, that doesn’t fade out at last.” - Juan Rulfo

There are moments in life,

When it feels like time doesn’t exist at all. 

The clock stops ticking,

The wind stops blowing.

The thunder stuck in the sky,

It’s in front of you and you can’t deny.

Though these moments are not serene,

Hidden inside are lies, that can’t be seen.

They feel lifeless and void,

Showing a world utterly destroyed.

Those moments are described as numb,

We don’t know what’s going to come.

It’s hard to understand what you feel,

Is it everything or nothing, or is it even real?

It’s gettin’ to a point where you can’t think,

You are still in that void, can’t do anything but sink and sink,

Deeper and deeper, like the eye of a hurricane,

Everything goes away but what remains is the everlasting pain.

Then comes that time, 

Where you feel like living is not worth it,

But then sometimes,

When you’re about to quit,

There comes a time that says, ‘Dude, you can’t just lose your grit!’

Shanaya Bansal VIII C

श्वेत रंग का यह काफिला

श्वेत रंग का यह काफिला

है बेहद सदियो पुराना I

सफ़ेद धोती, चादर, मोती, हिमालय 

हिंदुस्तान का था यही उत्तम आलय I

शायद गोरे भी इसी आस में आएं थे

कि  काली मिर्च से श्वेत धन की प्राप्ति हो जाए I

तभी महात्मा गांधी चल पड़े दक्षिण अफ्रीका के सफर पर

आश्चर्यचकित हुए  वहां के श्वेत एवं सावले के भेद भाव से I

श्वेत का मूल्य जान धारण किए वैसे वस्त्र

फिर रवाना हो पड़े भारत की तरफ I

मुट्ठी भर सफेद नमक लेकर 

निश्चित की दांडी की यात्रा I

फिर एक दिन निकल पड़े श्वेत स्वर्ग की ओर उन्हीं कपड़ों में लिपटे,

पीछे छोड़ भारतीयों को इन्ही गोरो के विचारो में कैद I

Ms Pritha Mukherjee 

French and English Educator

BRAIN TEASER

***Answer to the  brain teaser is on Professional Development page***