Kids Corner

How science and technology has helped in coping with Covid-19 crisis? 

Samaira Guleria, Class X, Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh

India has been implementing preventive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. I believe that science and technology to some extent has not failed in coping up with this pandemic and rather helped make our life as comfortable as possible. Although due to this pandemic the life of people has come to a hold, but then we all must realise that there are many examples around the globe where people have tried to find out ways to cope up with the crisis.

One such example is of MIT, where a volunteer team of engineers, physicians, computer scientists, and others are working to implement a safe and inexpensive alternative for emergency use. Students and faculty working in consultation with local physicians designed a simple ventilator device that could be built with about $100 worth of parts, although in the years, since prices have gone up, the device would now cost $400 to $500.

Another example is that of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), a vaccine which is now discussed as a possible reason for low COVID-19 cases in India. The vaccine is universally administered to protect against tuberculosis. Scientists in the US, Europe, and Australia have started studying whether the BCG vaccine can help people against COVID-19.

Also, delivery of medical supplies with the help of drones has taken the front seat. It is one of the safest and fastest ways during an outbreak. Drones are also being used to patrol public spaces, track non-compliance to quarantine mandates, and for thermal imaging.

So we can say it is due to technology only that we are still connected with our friends and relatives even though they are far away from us, children are able to study online, and another important aspect is that of work from home which has now become a reality not only in our country but all over the world. So, I believe that if science and technology were not so advanced then the country would have come to a standstill and the lives as well as livelihoods of people would have been affected even more severely.

Seasons of life

Disha Sharma, Class IX, Delhi Public School, Chandigarh

The seasons of our life,

They come and they go,

But what they bring for us,

We might sometimes never know.

Spring is the beginning, the start,

When the flower blooms and the sky is blue,

The chirping birds, the green grass,

Represents the youth, and begins a journey new.

The summer is when we are mature,

We think of our career, we think of our needs,

We think of love, we think of families,

All we must do is good deeds.

Autumn is when the leaves start to fall,

It's colder now, as our hair turns grey,

We start to remember and feel sorry for,

All the things we lost on our way.

As winter approaches the sky grows darker,

The world seems peaceful, but still bitter and cold,

We're going to see a new life, a new dawn,

As we see our destiny unfold.

Rain!

Sabreen Kaur, Class IX, Ashiana Public School, Chandigarh

It is a summer evening,

And the rain is pouring down,

Dark clouds are above,

Wearing the crown.

The shattering on the roads and the roof,

The dogs barking woof.

Cats are under the shed,

People under the tree,

No fun to be in bed,

I want to shout out with glee.

No birds in sight,

Are they hiding somewhere?,

The sun is no more bright,

And freshness in the air.

Few drops fall on my knee,

Causing me to stir,

No stars in the sky,

Grey clouds make it blur.

Thoughts come to my mind,

Making me dance,

Oh! What a wonderful view,

Let's have a glance.