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EDITORIAL &

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ms. Nisha Maniar Ms. Valli Madhavan, Ms. Shilpa Mehta, Ms. Kanchan Dodeja
INSIGNIA Editor and Website Editor Co – Editors

DAIS Student Editors

DAIS IBDP Year 11: Diva Kunder, Anya Kunder, Riddhima Chaudhary, Anoushka Kumar,
Nainika Sachdev, Riya Kakani, Zaha Irani

DAIS IGCSE Grade 10: Shloka Mehta, Gayatri Srivastava, Somya Jain, Kaira Desai, Aanya Thakur,
Zoon Dhawan, Ahana Gupta, Aditya Borele, Lavanya Gupta, Vir Gahrotra, Sara Hulyalkar,
Myrah Ratnani, Ahana Arenja, Aanya Zaveri, Saphyra Khanna, Meha Sanghvi

DAIS IGCSE Grade 9: Ayaan Kikani, Ayanna Vazirani, Kaira Desai, Yuvansh Shah, Meera Ankhad,
Jai Sachdeva, Yash Jain, Reyna Ghalla, Sanaya Chadha, Aahana Bothra
Selecting a theme for our school magazine each year is an invigorating process, challenging us to identify a concept
that resonates deeply with our entire school community. This year's theme, 'The Power of Compassionate
Communities,' emerged from several weeks of thoughtful brainstorming sessions among our club's student members.
Each participant contributed unique perspectives, sharing personal experiences and global examples that highlighted ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the strength found in unity and empathy. Recognizing the importance of a shared vision that shapes the experiences of
both students and educators throughout the year, the theme received unanimous approval from our section heads.
Our chosen theme, "The Power of Compassionate Communities," resonates deeply with the core values our school
Embarking on this project, students quickly discovered the multifaceted nature of magazine production. A cover upholds—empathy, collaboration, and social responsibility. This alignment is strongly reinforced by our Chairperson
design competition invited creative interpretations of our theme, culminating in the selection of our magazine cover Mrs Nita M Ambani and Vice Chairperson Mrs Isha Ambani Piramal. We thank you sincerely for your foresight in nurturing a
and section dividers that encapsulate our collective vision of a compassionate community. Students actively generation that values kindness, inclusivity, and collective well-being. We have deep gratitude and great respect for our
participated in the data collection process, gathering inputs from each class within their respective sections. Teachers DEAN and CEO Mr Abhimanyu Basu who has led us with his expertise, mentorship, and vision. His contributions have
also played a pivotal role, motivating students to submit theme-related writings and artworks. Our theme resonates on significantly shaped this magazine. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed Heads for their unwavering
every page—be it a poem, a reflective thought, or an insightful article. Most class pages feature dedicated corners support and guidance: Ms. Zarene Munshi (Consultant and Advisor to the Chairperson), Mr. Anthony Batchelor (Head,
showcasing students’ collaborative efforts in portraying this year’s theme. We have endeavored to capture a wide array Junior School), Ms. Vimi Lima Santos (Deputy Head, Junior School Learning and Research), Ms. Farida Taraporevala (Head,
of student activities, events, celebrations, and trips through vibrant photographs. Primary School), Ms. Mahrookh Tangri (Deputy Head, Primary), Ms. Anjana Roy (Head, Middle School and ICSE), Ms. Shiney

The entire publishing process was extensive, involving stages of data assimilation and the finalization of cover designs Varghese (Deputy Head, Middle School and ICSE), Dr. Brian Chanen (Head, Secondary School), Ms. Sonali Bajaj (Deputy
and layout elements to ensure the narrative aligns seamlessly with the theme. Subsequently, a meticulous copy- Head, Secondary School), Ms. Monita Sen (Head of Early Childhood) and Ms. Mamtha Dalal (Head of Student Life). Your
editing and proofreading phase was undertaken to guarantee clarity, coherence, and grammatical precision. Students inspiration and encouragement have propelled us to surpass our limits and bring this magazine to fruition. We also
contributed during CCA periods and free lessons to review and refine the evolving content. The culmination of our sincerely thank our school Coordinators for their invaluable assistance in facilitating collaboration with teachers and
collective efforts transcends mere publication; it stands as a testament to the very essence of our theme. The students. The DAIS Faculty and Staff have been pillars of support at every stage of the publication process. The IT
collaborative process mirrored the compassionate community we aimed to highlight—individuals uniting, each Department's proactive assistance has been instrumental throughout this journey. We are deeply grateful to the Reliance
contributing their strengths, to create something meaningful. Through navigating challenges and celebrating Branding Team for their exceptional work in layout and design. Lastly, and most importantly, we extend our heartfelt
successes, we embodied the unity and empathy that our magazine seeks to promote. thanks to our DAIS and NMAJS students. Every page of this magazine reflects your enthusiasm and creativity!

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