As my normal routine, I picked up my bag to go to school,It was when my mom reminded me, of the golden rule.‘Stay home, stay safe,’ for your own good self,Staying indoors is the only way to protect yourself.My face drooped down as I thought it would be boring,But then I moved around the house […]

Poem Winner: Sure to Shine – Dhruv Jajoo 7O
Sometimes when life’s road looks difficult,Helplessness and anxiety surround our future,But believe the one who has brought us here,Try to discover yourself without any fear. However dark the night may seem,Dawn is sure to come,Each day may seem to be rough,But in such times try to smile and meditate. Limited choices and confused mind,But music, […]

Article Runner Up – How has the current pandemic managed to bring out the best in human beings- Reuben Rengith 11K
The first case of the Covid-19 in UAE was announced on January 29th,2020 and the first death was reported on March 20th,2020. The Government of Dubai were quick to act by imposing night curfew and lockdown. Soon enough schools and offices were closed, and people began to work from home. This lockdown has given many […]

Article Winner – A pandemic of evolution – Farzad Ashfak 11J
Diminutive but overwhelming, the coronavirus has left the apex of creations, humankind, in an unusual state of helplessness. This outbreak has obligated people to spend their lives at home for an indefinite period. Unsurprisingly, we have adapted to this dire situation with optimism. By breaking the night’s silence, families are coming together in their balconies […]

Article Runner Up – Discovering the real me – Dhiresh Himthani 10I
Do any of us feel that the current worldwide epidemic benefits us in certain ways? The answer expected would of course be an instant NO. The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic has a lot of victims worldwide while it has been disturbing most of the worlds populations’ mental health. Thinking of this in a positive way, it […]

Article Runner Up – Finding hope in a hopeless world – Hannah Abraham 10G
The current pandemic has brought the world to a standstill! Schools and workplaces have all been shut down. People everywhere are afraid. A tiny virus has managed to scare the worldinto a hiding place. But what if it is not all as bad as it seems? My grandmother once said, “Look for the positive in […]

Article Winner – CORONA: A PANDEMIC OR A LENS TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE – Anushka Waydande 9D
This unprecedented scenario of the pandemic has left the entire globe to a standstill. Large economies to the smallest are grappling with getting this pandemic under control. While the government does its job, we as human beings should also do our bit to confront it bravely. It is us upto us to succumb to it […]

Article Runner Up – How has the current epidemic managed to bring out the best in Human Beings? – Fadil Shababudeen 6K
Never have I thought that I would miss my school so much. I had great plans for the spring vacations which I was desperately waiting for. My “To do list” was full of travels and fun activities at the malls, but it all sank to the bottom of my heart. It’s quarantine right now and […]

Article Winner -Rediscovering Ourselves during the Pandemic – Yuvam Takkar – 7J
I still remember the day,two exams were left but suddenly we got a message that the school had closed due to COVID-19. By and by all the offices, shops and public placesclosed. Fear and uncertaintywere arising amongst thepeople and everybody was scared as mankind was fighting an unseen enemy. But it depends on you whether […]

To The Rope of God – Syed Wahib
Oh what a thought, beautiful and bold To the rope of God, we all hold Everyone had their own opinion I was told Yet to each other why do we act so cold? To unite all of mankind is like removing everyone from their holes Then why do we fight each other and turn into […]

Hope Through Human Connections – Suzane K Mathews
In a world of contrasts, one would say – “Hope” a word though small in size, is full and complete in meaning. Humanity though,extended in meaning to encompass evermore. Today seems in significance, null and void. For the tragedy is that currently, HUMANITY has lost all hope in itself. Like an orphan, bereft of […]

The ‘Poetic Heart’ Winner: -“Our World” by Shrey Kohli
Every night I dream of unceasing meadows and sparkling streams, But the world that I wake up to may not be as good as it seems. The streams now carry our waste and the meadows are anything but green. We always talk of peace but the world today is not so serene. Leaders of […]

Connecting with humanity – Savannah Lobo
Connecting with humans, It seems pretty simple. But yet so difficult. Why is that? Why can’t we connect with someone like us? We are all the same, yet a tiny bit different. Is it because we are under the influence of social media? Or is it that we choose to ignore the pleas […]

The Uncertain Inevitability – Rohit V. Srinivasan
Unable to recognize what lied before my eyes, All I heard was cussing, screaming, and bursts of cries. It seemed like a completely new world, Yet it somewhat resembled that, of my old. Could this truly be the world I used to know? I started my journey to the nearest town, With innumerable stretches […]


