Writing A Book – A New Discovery

By Sachvir Singh

Recently, while writing my new book, “Words and Canvas” I realized that it was one of the most interesting projects I have ever done. In the book. I added my paintings and wrote poems based on the paintings.

These paintings ranged from Hitler to a random scene of the countryside and the poems describe what I thought of the painting while making it. I was pleasantly surprised after seeing the result.

It was a little difficult for me to write the poems because some of these paintings were a year old. However, I found this endeavor to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It was very interesting to visualize my thoughts through my paintings and then pen down my thoughts based on the painting. When I had started painting and sketching, I had never thought that I would be able to present them in front of the world, but life had other plans.

Compiling my artwork gave me a way of comparing my new art to my old style. I could now see the uncertain and nervous lines in my paintings which were cleverly masked by paints.

This book has allowed me to improve my writing as well as my art. It is due to my mother’s constant encouragement that I was able to complete this task. I found the whole experience to be strenuous but gratifying. This book has also been a lucky charm for me because it has allowed me to meet the Director of the Parliament Library and present her with my book. As a result, my books are now included in the parliament library. I would recommend my book to everyone who enjoys reading. It can be bought on Amazon. I recommend reading this book to understand what goes through my mind while painting.

Author : Madeleine L’Engle

Book Name : A WRINKLE IN TIME

If fantasy and space adventure are what make you pick a book, “A Wrinkle in Time” is the perfect one. A Classic published first in 1962, is the story of a teenage girl Meg Murray. Her father, who was a gifted scientist, had been missing for over a year, as he had been captured and taken as a prisoner to another planet named Camazotz. Meg is a sweet, caring but socially awkward girl. Her anxiety and insecurity grew as her brilliant father disappeared.

The plot of the book thickens when a human-looking female Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the Murray house one evening. In reality, however, she is a ‘celestial being’ who has access to Meg’s thoughts. She informs Meg and her mother about a somewhat ‘wrinkle’ in time that is termed a “tesser”. There are two other celestial beings: Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Who, who also help them in this adventure.

The story then mainly focuses on the adventures of Meg – the protagonist, Charles Wallace – her younger brother and Calvin O’Keefe – Meg’s friend. The author exceptionally portrays the lesson of teamwork as the three come together to use their strengths and protect others.
The story becomes overwhelming in between when Charles gets captured by the creatures of the Camazotz. The characters shine bright with their on-the-spot decision-making skills. However, they still have to endure a long journey to save Mr. Murry and the road is full of obstacles.

The book is a must-read for its ability to keep the reader on tenterhooks regarding the sequence of events unfolding and the plot intricacies.

My favorite character is Meg. She captures the reader’s mind with quick thinking and loving nature. Her maturity in risking her life for her father and friends is quite commendable and highlights the importance of family and love.

The reader is intrigued by questions like What if one of everyone is captured? Are the celestial beings really helpful? And most importantly – How will the characters save Mr. Murry? I loved the rush of adrenaline that I experienced while reading the book.

I highly recommend this book to everyone for its high quotient of mystery, suspense, a tinge of humor, and showing that one can overcome one; ‘s fears for a greater cause. I hope that the readers experience the book the same way I did.

Ah, the rainy season. The time of year when nature adorns a carpet of green, and the skies boast shades of grey to black. Changes around the household with kids looking forward to some fun time while a sense of dread and worry by the poor parents is a common phenomenon.

The kids dream of playing in the puddles with friends, walking in the rain with umbrellas or in raincoats, making paper boats and playing with them in the water, and a lot of TV time, and school holidays on account of heavy rains. The parents, on the other hand, brace themselves for wet clothes, runny noses, and keeping the kids engaged indoors. But fear not! With a little humor and creativity, parents can turn these soggy shenanigans into memorable adventures.

1. The Umbrella Tryst

A must for the rainy season. Yet, with kids, they become an item of instant intrigue. From making temporary forts in the house and stacking things inside it to wracking brains to open them inside out and forgetting them at the last place of visit is a common sight. So also, using them as weapons in mock duels to dancing with them as a prop are familiar scenarios

The fun for kids becomes a headache for the other party – the parents. The parents however could change this one into an engaging fun game by asking the kids to maintain the umbrella in intact condition for a stipulated time and add a small snack reward at the end of it. Food motivation works like none other.

2. The Rainy Gear Shopping

Indulge with the kids in buying their choice of rainy gear like gum boots, raincoats, backpack covers etc. For the younger lot, the possession of a product of choice becomes an enriching experience and reduces the chances of greater wear and tear. For the pre-teens and teens buying such things assures them of making the hep choice that’s in trend along with the instant social media uploads.

3. Solving the puddle jump indulge conundrum

The most exciting thing kids look forward to in this season is to play in the puddles. Jumping in the muddy waters is exhilarating. The place does not matter – on the road, in the backyard, the playground anything is acceptable. Parents fret over ensuring that they stop their kids from doing so. Yet, doing so cautiously like covering the kids in proper rain gear or taking proper post-enjoyment hygiene would make both parties happy. Is it not so?

4. Managing the house confinement periods

Rainy season compels all kids to stay indoors and this might lead to frustration. Parents need to find innovative ways to make this go away. The easiest one is to hand them over digital devices. However, no parent would like to do it willingly for long periods. Engaging in activities like an indoor treasure hunt or what’s the good word or dumb charades would make up for a quality time spend.

5. The I am Bored Syndrome

There is no escape to this, especially in the rainy season due to multiple factors of inability to play outdoors, humid or cold weather, or setting in of lethargy that transforms into “ what to do next”, “ there is nothing to play”, “ I just want to do nothing”.
This would be the perfect time to indulge in some never-before-done activities that would entertain the kids too. Fun-filled activities like baking, tending to plants, some fun science experiments, karaoke singing, and a dance party can bring smiles to many.

6. A rainy day picnic

A must-do activity during the season. Soaking up the mesmerizing nature, having hot snacks under an umbrella or a long journey in the rainy season are some ways to make the season happening for kids.

The rainy season has its fair share of woes in the form of soaked clothes, seasonal ailments, and travel restrictions, yet little things can help us positively embrace the season.

In today’s busy lives, where everyone is tied to the clock and daily rigmarole, a heavy shower that brings life to a standstill can be utilized positively to have fun and create new memories.

So next time the clouds roll in, embrace the chaos, splash in those puddles, and create lasting memories with your kids. After all, a little rain never hurt anyone—and it just might bring a lot of laughter.

The above is a perfect quote to define music.

Music doesn’t only refer to a song or a melody; it’s energy, a mood, an atmosphere, and a feeling.

Musicians can change the world with their wonderful tunes and creative melodies. Music has immense power in our lives. It can be something you love and want to pursue, and it can also be something to calm you down. Music means something different to everybody. To me, music is to express my emotions through songs, explore genres of music, and find my creativity through writing songs.

I feel that writing songs can be therapeutic. My journey to discover that songwriting is a true passion was very different. One thing I knew was that I loved writing, whether it was articles, poems, or stories. I always loved sharing my insights. As soon as I started performing songs, I started creating my melodies and tunes and soon found myself incorporating my writing skills with melodies filling my head. Now, songwriting may not be for everyone, but you could always give it a shot in your free time or when trying to find a hobby during the summer.

Music is not only about listening to songs you like; it can also benefit your health. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. If you are a very restless or agitated person, it is proven that calming music can automatically settle your mind. For those of you who don’t know, there is something called music therapy, which mainly focuses on reducing stress, improving your qualities in life, and teaching you to accomplish goals and make your future goals clear through the power of music.

I believe music is also a reflection of an individual’s personality. The type of songs, the genres, and the preference to perform as a part of a band, sing solo, or be a songwriter all reflect who you are as an individual.

Music is hard work! It’s not like one where you wake up and are magically amazing at music, whether it is playing instruments or singing; it does require dedication, passion, and a lot of creativity.

When I wrote my first song, “In My Dreams,” it was hard to find the perfect words to make the song feel complete, but when I wrote my second song, “Unforgettable,” it was like a flow of lyrics and so many different melodies, tunes, and ideas all in my head. Sometimes it takes a month for me to finish a song; sometimes I am done in a week or even a day. In the end, seeing all the jumbled notes and pitches come together is worth it. Now to all the upcoming musicians: “Go create your music realm.”

In the current world of innovation and technology, we have witnessed a sheer increase in the popularity of incorporating technology into automobiles. From self-driving cars to efficient electric vehicles, humans have once again made their ideas into a reality.

In the field of cars, one of the most popular sports is Formula 1, or F1 for short. F1 is special for one important reason. In F1 racing, the team can build their car frame, considering the aerodynamics and several other factors. This makes F1 interesting because the winner will be decided not only by how the racer races the car but also by how the team builds the car.

Building an F1 car can take several months, even years, and over 100 million dollars in expenses. Behind the scenes are several aerodynamic engineers, builders, constructors, mechanical engineers, and many other people who make the car come to life.

Since F1 cars are made by and fine-tuned by the companies themselves, they can adapt to the driver’s preferences, give an inch of a second advantage to the driver, and several other factors. F1 is a team sport, combining the work of both the driver as well as the team behind building the car.

Each team participates in 2 competitions each year – The Driver’s Championship and The Construcutor’s Championship. Several F1 competitions occur all over the world, known as the ‘Grand Prix’. Drivers can earn points throughout the season on their race finishes. The driver with the most points at the end of the season wins The Driver’s Championship.

A battle between different F1 teams to accumulate the most points throughout the season is awarded to both drivers in each team based on their race finishes, and the team with the most points at the end of the season wins the constructors’ championship.

To readers who have made it so far, it is quite evident that most of the work in F1 racing happens behind the scenes. Let us know how an F1 car actually works, what happens on the track, and how an F1 race works.

The frame of an F1 car is designed in such a way that it creates ample downforce. Let us picture it as a plane, toppled upside down. An airplane channels the higher-pressure air through the turbines, while low-pressure air passes over the wing. This gives it an upforce which lifts the airplane off the ground. The same applies to an F1 car, but it’s the opposite. Higher-pressure air moves upwards, while low-pressure air goes underneath the car. This gives it a downforce to keep the car under control in turns and driving.

What happens on the track? Two drivers from each team participate in each race. There are in total, three days for each Grand Prix. The first day, known as the practice sessions, allows the drivers to get familiar with the track and fine-tune their car setups for the upcoming race days. Practice sessions are important to help the driver understand the track and the car, and work out a way on how he intends to drive it.

The next day is known as the Qualifying day. A timed session takes place, which decides the position of the racers on the race day. The driver with the fastest lap time starts first in the race, and subsequent racers take their respective places.

The last and most important day is Race Day. Twenty different drivers compete to win the race on a specific number of laps around a race track. The team and the driver both play an important part in the race. The team analyzes different aspects like speed, drag, and creates strategies along the way. This gives the driver an edge over other drivers to find a way to win. An F1 race usually lasts about two hours, with intense driving, overtakes and so much more.

Indeed, F1 is no easy task. Trying to push the brakes of an F1 car feels like trying to push an elephant using just one leg. Moreover, F1 drivers face a total of 6G’s while driving, especially in turns, which can knock out a person for hours. F1 drivers experience more G’s than astronauts who are sent off to space. G-force is a way to describe how heavy you feel when something moves you quickly. One G is the normal weight you feel standing on the ground. If you’re in a fast car or roller coaster, you might feel heavier because of G-forces pushing on you. A G-force is the weight of the gravity you experience. When moving in a fast vehicle, the experience of the amount of gravity increases, making you feel the pressure of a few G’s.

One might wonder, what’s the point of having a race in which millions of dollars are being poured in? It all comes down to technology advancements. Traveling at speeds of 360 kilometers per hour is no easy task. An F1 car is technically a normal car but fine-tuned and made better to travel faster. Several aspects of an F1 car can soon be adapted in most common cars, making it more efficient. The limitations on the influence of F1 cars on normal cars are indeed endless.

“You are honest enough by nature to be able to see and judge your own self clearly – and that is a great thing. Never lose that honesty, Bobby – always be honest with yourself, know your own motives for what they are, good or bad, make your own decisions firmly and justly – and you will be a fine, strong character, of some real use in this muddled world of ours!”. Miss Blyton writes in the ‘Summer term at St Clare’s’.

Born on 11th August 1897, in London; Enid Mary Blyton, a celebrated children’s writer wrote and wrote extensively all through the early and mid-1900s leaving behind a monumental legacy spanning across a whopping 600+ books.

Blyton grew up in an environment that supported and enabled her early childhood interest and enthusiasm towards storytelling, and eventually towards writing in precision.

As she grew up, short pieces began to emerge from her nascent writerly voice. ‘The Book of Brownies’ was her first major work that received acclaim and made her a respected name in the children’s literature ecosystem.

‘The Famous Five’ series put Blyton on the world map. The childlike enthusiasm filled with adventures, thrills, and friendship clicked with readers worldwide and announced the beginning of a long-standing legacy. The charming team-like vibe that the books carried endorsed the significance of human connections and genuine bonding.

‘Child Whispers’, ‘Book of Brownies’, ‘Old Thatch Series’, ‘Adventures of the Wishing Chair’, ‘The secret island’, ‘The enchanted wood’, ‘The naughtiest girl in the school’, ‘The Secret of Spiggy Holes’, ‘The Adventurous Four’, and many more constitute the long endless bibliography that inspired and characterized those decades’ reading habits.

“You can’t possibly do anything if you think you can’t. But you can do impossible things sometimes if you think you can.” The lovely quote reassured Blyton’s young readers and dropped by a little piece of wisdom.

Writing came naturally to Blyton. She often sat down with her typewriter, closed her eyes, imagined real children, and thoughts began to flow by. Words and sentences got formed in a spur of the moment.

Mystery, adventures, and a childlike worldview towards a small-town conflict ended up being the recurring motifs in her writings. The significance of bonding, love, fearlessness, truthfulness, and an atmospheric vibe ensured Blyton’s stories always struck chords with her intended readers and developed a strong sense of consistent intrigue. The pacing of the narrative ensured the reading experience was an easy-breezy affair. Blyton involuntarily ticked as many boxes as she could, and kept the readers on her side throughout her writing journey.

Much of Blyton’s work has been adapted into plays, movies, and shows. And her legacy got passed on to the newer generations in some form or the other.

“Writing for children is an art in itself, and a most interesting one.”

The blend of subtlety with drama, strong emotions, and human values characterize Blyton’s hugely influential contribution to children’s literature spanning across decades, and standing strong almost a century down the line.