MatheMagic

0 x 9 + 1 = 1
01 x 9 + 2 = 11
012 x 9 + 3 = 111
0123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
01234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
012345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
0123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
01234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
012345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
0123456789 x 9 + 10 = 1111111111.

-Collected By: K.Sindhuja, VII A

Meaning of GOD?

G means generator.
The Generator is Brahma.
O means Operator.
The Operator is Vishnu.
D means Destroyer.
The Destroyer is Shiva.

- Praharshitha. P. VI – A

Why do we do pradakshina (circumambulate)?

We cannot draw a circle without a center point. The Lord is the center, source and essence of our lives. Recognizing Him as the focal point in our lives, we go about doing our daily chores. This is the significance of pradakshina.

Also every point on the circumference of a circle is equidistant from the center. This means that wherever or whoever we may be, we are equally close to the Lord. His grace flows towards us without partiality.

- Neethu Shilpa Reddy. [IV Batch Student]
Wichita University. U.S.A.

INTERESTING FACTS

• The largest telescope in the world is currently being constructed in Northern Chile. The telescope will utilize four 26 ft - 8 in. [8.13 meters] mirrors which will gather as much light as a single 52 ft – 6 in [16 meters] mirror.
• The blue whale can produce sounds up to 188 decibels. This is the loudest sound produced by a living animal and has been detected as far away as 530 miles.
• The seeds of an Indian lotus plant remain viable for 300-400 years.
• Hawaiian Islands are moving towards Japan four inches every year.
• Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly over head.
  - collected by – N. Jyothirmai VIII – B

HAPPY NEW YEAR

My dear, dear new year
You come to us every year
And bring both smile and tear
We wish all a happy new year

People long for peace and prosperity
Eager eyes long to end poverty
Inequality and injustice breed enmity
Progress and peace promote fraternity

Leaders and officials assure eradication
Of terrorism, crime and corruption
Enforce measures to control pollution
Spread awareness and education

On that eve all have recreation
Lights and crackers add to celebration
Next day the same old practice in action
All we need is a revolution

Problems swell year after year
Hike in price multiplies fear
Unwanted disease and danger so near
Yet we wish a happy new year.

- Sri. J.N. Yadav
PGT English, JNV Kanhiwada, Seoni Dist. M.P.