THE PRISONER BY SHREYA CHALLA

It all started with a single episode.

A single episode didn’t seem like much, at only forty minutes- without the ads, of course. Boredom had finally crept upon me after months of quarantine, which I honestlycouldn’t wait to be over with, and I had watched all the movies I had any interest inwatching online, and was after something far more… sustainable. That is, I wanted tofind some television show that had run for at least ten seasons so I could endlessly frymy brain in front of the television instead of actually searching for anything.

I clicked through the never-ending list of old television shows, mind still on the pasta Ihad had for lunch, until I saw something that mildly caught my interest: some old showabout a group of friends and their adventures and drama, with- get this- twelve seasons. Sounded boring. But, I reasoned as I stretched out on the sofa like a cat, there was a
reason it was popular, and there were enough seasons to keep me entertained.Grabbing my tenth- eleventh?- packet of chips that day, I settled down among mypillows.

YOUNG AUTHORS

An array of stories, some humoring, some theatrical, all entertaining and enthralling! Our writers wield their pens to weave their wildest dreams into promising narratives

WAR OF WORDS

A collection of essays that arrest readers with analytical, critical, and argumentative thought. Written with diligence and dedication, our essays prompt your curiosity and challenge you to wonder beyond everyday conventions.

BOOK REVIEWS

Good writing is a synthesis of passion, endeavor, and inspiration. Our students honor their inspiration by casting light on some of the reads that touched, enlightened, and illuminated their minds.

POETIC MINDS

The poems published here are collected from regular classroom assessments of the children done during the year. Its tough to do justice to all and pick the best from thousands of such works, the effort was more to present a sample of children's works rather than select the best. It still gives a glimpse into our young poets and how they use words to express their feelings, emotions and ideas.

MEMOIRS

An exquisite selection of bleeding emotion, bubbling thought, and blooming ideas! Our budding poets adroitly blend rhythm and rhyme to craft enthralling and soul-stirring verses of drama, tragedy, and scenic glory.

MINISAGAS

Tales have fascinated our minds for ages. Read the tiny tales spun by our budding writers in the section ‘Minisagas’. Indulge and enjoy their wild fancies!

LAUGH ALOUD

While school is as much about studies it is also about having fun doing so.. here our children take a dig at themselves and their teachers for some fun times.

SPOTLIGHT

In Spotlight our children interviewers interview various people at Manthan to understand what motivates them. This edition features an interview with Lata Ma'am.