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YOUNG CHRONICLE

November 14th, 2014

THE YOUNG CHRONICLE
Happy Children’s Day
Be Curious,
Be Studious,
Be Playful,
Be Truthful,
Be Innocent,

The World Chess Championship!
It’s now between Vishwanathan Anand and Magnus Carlson
of Norway. The two have currently on equal footing; with two
drawn matches and one win each. There are 8 matches left
and the one who gets 61/2- 7 wins, out of a total of 12
matches, will be declared the World Chess Champion.
Anand has been the World Chess Champion 5 times (in
2000, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012), and we have our fingers
crossed for this year too.

Be Different,
Be Sporty,

If you are interested in Chess, do take a look at the All India
Chess Federation Calendar.

Be Arty,
Be Helpful,
Be Hopeful,
Be Full of Fun,
Break Free from the Lull.

Have a Happy Children’s Day!

Who was Chacha Nehru and Why
is Children’s Day Celebrated on
His Birthday?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, was India’s
first Prime Minister. He was born on
November 14th, a Hundred and Twenty
Five years ago!
Jawaharlal Nehru served the nation
during the freedom struggle against
the British. He was a wonderful leader and was made the
Prime Minister as soon as India won its freedom.
Nehru's contribution to Society
Nehruji was the first Prime Minister of the nation, and
served the country for 17 years. He actually built India.

THE BERLIN WALL
After The 2nd World War got over, Germany got divided into
East and West Germany.
On August 13, 1961, the
German Democratic
Republic (GDR) decided

The birth of Chacha Nehru
Chacha Nehru was very fond of children. He often
compared children to Roses, saying that ‘children were
like the buds in a garden’. He felt that children should
be carefully and lovingly brought up, as they were the
future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow. He
believed that children are the real strength of a country
and the very foundation of society.
So Here’s Wishing a Very Happy Birthday to Chacha
Nehru, and a Very Happy Children’s Day to You.

to block off East Berlin
and West Berlin. Streets
were torn up, and
barricades erected.
People of East Berlin and the GDR were no longer allowed
to enter West Berlin, making life difficult for many. Within the
year, the Berlin Wall was built.
In 1989, after months of discussion, East Germany decided
to tentatively open the barrier. Itʼs been 25 years since both
parts of the city united.