Magical words

Enter Into The Fictional World
As Narrated By Dhiren Arora

Rajit Ranjan Pandey, AIS Gurugram 43, X

Writing requires a lot of perseverance, dedication, hard work, and brainstorming; qualities not easily embraced by all. But Dhiren Arora, a Class IX student of AIS Gurugram 43, has newly forayed into the realm of writing and his recently published book, Charlie Wixx & The Beginning Of New Era, is a testament of his hard work. Here’s what the young author has to say about his journey!

Dedication to his craft
Dhiren shares that he began reading at an early age and writing came naturally to him. He attributes his success to his sense of discipline and a desire to succeed. He recalls, “Writing the initial pages was really difficult; the writer’s blocks were too frequent and too long.” But after persevering for eight months, he was able to complete his book.

The process is important
As they say, one writes the book that wants to be written, and the same stands true in Dhiren’s case as well. He says, “I write whenever inspiration hits me. There have been both highs and lows in this exhilarating journey. I’ve been pleased with my work, and also clueless about what should come next. Initially, I had no intention of publishing the book, but it got published, and here we are.”

Behind the curtain
A book is not solely an author’s creation; an entire support system helps one achieve this dream. Dhiren’s parents have been his constant source of encouragement, while teachers have played a pivotal role in motivating him. “The school featured a picture of my book on their Facebook page and on the school’s intranet, and it boosted my confidence,” he adds.

Weave of magical powers
“Be careful with what you reveal about the plot,” warns our author, “The book revolves around a 13-year-old orphan who is physically disabled. One day, he is given the powers of God. So, he endeavours to bring an end to all the evil in society by using the magical powers bestowed on him.”

The story continues
Successful people never sit on the laurels of their first victory. Similarly, Dhiren unveils his ambitious plans to write a second book and continue the series. “I have already written the first 50-60 pages and I plan to extend it to a substantial 150 pages. I think we’ll be able to publish it by next summer.”

Well, Dhiren’s pen is ready to enchant us once again, and we are eagerly waiting to see his luminous return.

A delicious affair

Show: Is It Cake?
Directed by: Alex Van Wagner
Released on: March 18, 2022
Starring: Mikey Day (Presenter)
Genre: Game show, family

Synopsis: Is It Cake? is a reality game show which highlights the versatility of the bakers as they bake cakes resembling daily-life objects. Winners of each episode receive 5,000 USD and a chance to win more money by identifying which object under display is real and which one is a cake. This series is based on the viral internet meme of the same name, popularised on YouTube and TikTok. As a part of the trend, a common object or food is disguised as cake and others are tasked to determine which is real. In this show, eight bakers compete against each other to win the grand prize money. The objective is to create a cake which looks so real that even the judges get tricked by it. After receiving immense love from the viewers, the season two of the show was released as Is it Cake, Too?
Why is it worth watching: This game show is a visual treat for the eyes. It is fascinating to watch the most talented bakers create hyper-realistic cakes that challenge the human mind. With each creation, the bakers trick the viewers and leave them bewildered. Imagine the bag that you might want to pair with your dress is nothing but a delicious cake! It is a must watch as this unique and mouth-watering series will fill you with entertainment and a craving for cake.
Iconic dialogue: “I get to ask the best question ever. Is it cake?”
Rating: 4.5/5
Review By: Tanush Dhatariya
AIS Saket, X A