Beera

Building Tents, Building Memories Camp teaches us many things. The days spent with people who are different from one another become a valuable learning experience. The last day was when the most fun happened. The day began with the Scout and Guide flag hoisting. Before the ceremony, we were trained on how to properly fold the flag. After that, we were given certain instructions and guidelines for the hoisting. Once the flag was raised, we participated in a small activity related to road safety. Later, we attended a session on how to set up a tent. As we listened to the instructions, everything sounded simple, but later we realised it was not as easy as it seemed. We were divided into four teams, and each team was supposed to have eight members. However, to make sure no one was left out, additional members were added to every group. Our team was named the Lotus Group. We then began pitching our tent. Each team received three wooden sticks, also called lathis, eight nails, and ten ropes...

  Where the walk led us A day when everyone was available needed to be spent at a place we all wanted to visit. When we set out from home, we decided to go to two places, but they were in opposite directions, so we agreed to visit just one. The metro ride felt short because we were busy talking. Since our destination was Hauz Khas Village , we got off at Hauz Khas Metro Statio n , and from there, the walk was quite long and unexpected. On the way, we saw flowers in many shades of pink, yellow, white, red and more. The different colours hidden among leaves of various shades of green brought us closer to nature. As we were walking, a puppy came running toward us, almost outrunning its master. After playing with it for a few minutes, it walked away, and we continued our journey. As we walked farther, we saw a large board reading "Deer Park," so we decided to enter and explore. After entering, we walked straight ahead without looking for any signboards. There were deer all around...

Beyond the Colours: A Different Shade of Holi Today is Holi , a festival I have watched being celebrated since childhood. I have seen people joyfully play with colours, laughing with family members, and celebrating peacefully. However, one incident from my childhood gave me a terrifying impression of Holi. At that time, I was living in a different place. One Holi morning, the entire street was empty except for a man cycling somewhere in a hurry. Suddenly, a few people surrounded him and started smearing him with grease in the name of celebration. It looked harsh and uncomfortable. As a child, I felt deeply disturbed watching that scene. That memory stayed with me and shaped my early fear of the festival. But as I grew older, I also witnessed how beautifully Holi can be celebrated with vibrant colours, music, laughter, and togetherness. Movies and songs often portray Holi as a symbol of joy and unity, and when celebrated respectfully, it truly is. Of course, after all the fun, the tou...

 PETALS AND PEACE A simple walk after a long time feels incredibly peaceful. After days of constant busyness, a quiet moment surrounded by nature brings a deep sense of calm. It is often the unexpected discoveries along the way that turn an ordinary day into something special. Having someone beside you to share random conversations makes those little discoveries even more meaningful. As we were chatting casually, we noticed a tiny flower bud blooming with delicate white and pink petals. When we moved closer, we realised it was a rose plant. The bush was tucked quietly between other plants, almost as if it didn’t want to be noticed. A fully bloomed rose was hidden among the leaves, playing a gentle game of hide-and-seek, like a subtle welcome to spring. A few more buds were waiting to blossom, looking far more beautiful on the plant than they ever would if plucked. Their beauty rested safely among sharp thorns, protecting them from careless hands. After a while, we continued our wal...