Day: September 28, 2020

First Covid-19 vaccine to be available in India by early 2021, says health ministry

As the world races to develop a potential vaccine against coronavirus (Covid-19), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday said that the first vaccine in India will most likely be available by early 2021.null

The health ministry said the research to develop a Covid-19 vaccine is being “done expeditiously”.

During a media briefing, Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said, “Research to develop a vaccine is being done expeditiously. There ar at least 3 viable such vaccine candidates that are in the phase of clinical trials right now in the country. We’re hopeful that within 1st quarter of 2021 it will be available”, as quoted by ANI.

With a spike of 82,170 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, India’s Covid-19 tally crossed the 60-lakh mark on Monday, according to the data provided by health ministry.

The health ministry on Monday also released the 100-year timeline history of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) .

“Today’s a historic day for ICMR. It’s an honour for me to release the 100-year timeline of the history of ICMR within its premises today. The contribution of scientists associated with it is commemorated and serves as an inspiration to upcoming scientists,” Dr Vardhan told media.

Relevance of Vocational Education in India


Vocational education primarily deals with skill developmentaimed at increasing the employability of an individual. It is also known as Career and Technical Education (CTE) and as Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In consists of several practical courses that help people in building skills and experience which would be directly beneficial in a certain career path. In times of economic crisis, such as now, unemployment rises exponentially. In such a scenario where uncertainty looms over the youth’s future, vocational education serves as a safety net for many. While some vocational courses are offered at secondary and senior secondary levels in school, vocational education primarily takes place in post-secondary and college level. A 2019 report by the World Bank highlighted the importance of vocational education as a means for workers to compete in changing labour markets. 

The labour market is evolving at a fast speed, and with most employers now demand knowledge of practical skills from their workers. Enrolling in vocational courses would not only benefit those who wish to add certain skills to their resume, but also to those individuals who wish to start earning as soon as possible. In a country as fraught with economic inequalities as India, many out-of-school adults wish to start earning as soon as possible. For a majority of India’s youth, mainstream education after grade twelve serves little purpose. They wish to learn skills that would guarantee employment in a short time, primarily because of a lack of resources that could fund higher education. There is, however, another demographic that stands to gain from vocational education. Individuals who are clear about their career path can take up skill-centric courses that would contribute to their training for a prospective job. For instance, those who wish to pursue a career in flying may directly enrol in aviation programmes without pursuing an academic degree. 

The government of India recognises the role of education and skill-development in economic growth. As a result, several institutions across India are either partially or wholly funded by the Central government and various State governments. Industrial Training Institutes or ITIs offer full-time vocational courses, and they are provided recognition and certification by the Ministry of Labour, Government of India. Some several colleges and universities also offer part-time vocational courses, sometimes through distance learning. However, the government needs to streamline the courses offered by various national and state-level institutions for the youth to become more compatible with the existing job market. The critical elements of existing vocational training programs need to be modified even as these programs are made more flexible to accommodate the dynamic labour market which is vulnerable to changes due to forces of globalisation acting upon it. Issues specific to the Indian context also need to be taken up, such as high drop-out rate, lack of partnerships with the private sector, untrained and underqualified teaching faculty and red-tapism. In addition to this, the focus should be there on building an accessible channel of continuous skill up-gradation so that the workforce could update its skills and not become obsolete after the passage of some time.

Adopt, Not Shop: Why It Is The Better Way

Most of us, at one point of time or another, have dreamt of having a pet. And amongst them, dogs have a soft place in the heart of the majority. And why not? They are the sweetest creatures you can ever come across, extremely loyal and are very unique companions. Apart from being cuddly and best at making puppy eyes (no pun intended! ), that is. So, when we think of bringing a furry friend home, we often think that they come with a hefty amount. But now times are changing. People are realising the worth of adopting. And if by any chance anyone reading this is planning to get a furry friend, I’ll try to put my point forward that why we should ‘Adopt, Not Shop’.

Adopting a dog gives a chance to a good life for two dogs. One is to your pet, who might have had faced something traumatic in life, and is in need of love and understanding. In such cases, the bonding between the owner and the pet is much stronger. As for the other one, adopting one dog opens up the slot for another one. So, one more rescued dog would have better facilities, better environment to develop and will have better access to the opportunity to be adopted by another good Samaritan. It is a kind of an endless chain of goodwill and love.

Another advantage of adopting over shopping is that they are really cheap in comparison to the market prices. And at the same time, there is a full blown possibility of you finding your one true loved breed amongst the less fortunate ones. With love and care, each pup blooms out to be a gorgeous dog, adopted or otherwise. Also, all the money that was to go in purchasing the dog can be used instead for the costs of food and grooming. Maybe give your furry friend a good spa day!

Another point to note is that the pet you purchase from a breeder or from a shop is most likely to be a puppy. Now no offense to the puppy lovers, but let’s agree on one thing, it’s hard to train the younglings. A puppy is no different. With the usual care that a pet deserves, they also require extra attention and training. Not an affordable thing to do for many people. INstead, if an older dog is adopted, they already have an understanding of how things work and can also be left alone for a longer period of time (not that everyone wants to do that).

And lastly, you would be standing against an inhuman practice. Of dog breeding. Though not in the mainstream media, but in recent times, the pathetic conditions of this industry has come forward, where the female dogs are treated as nothing more than a birth machine. Often, the living and food standards are very bad. All and all, this is an inhumane way to fulfill and keep up with the market demand. The scene is the same for the specialized dog breeders. All in all, the dogs are treated more with a materialistic approach rather than considering them beings with emotions.

Adopting requires just some research and patience. That goes into the shopping way too. And at the end of the day, they all are the same lovable companion we crave and can cuddle with!

Pollen Allergy: What Made It A Human Contributed Problem ?

Season changes are hard to deal with for many individuals. And just because of the change in humidity and temperature, but also due to the reproductive cycle of the plants. Yup, the infamous ‘allergen’ pollen, which causes pollen allergy. Infact, some people tend to have allergies across a large period over the year, as for various plants release pollen at different seasons. And a serious thing to note is that allergic reactions can get real bad real fast. Especially for people with respiratory problems. And you know what’s funny, we humans might be contributing to this problem. Now, I know what are you thinking, those are plants, how are we responsible? But in a way we are. And I would like to explain how….

Basic Biology

Since plants cannot move, they have altogether different mechanisms for reproduction and species continuation. On the basis of presence and functionality of the reproductive parts on a plant, they can be divided into monoecious (same plant has both male and female flowers, may or may not self fertilize) and dioecious (plant can have only one type of flower male or female). Flowers, in turn, can be classified into three categories: staminate (contains only male reproductive structures), pistillate/carpellate (contains only female reproductive structures) and hermaphrodite (contains both in the same flower). So, needless to day, some monoecious and all the dioecious plants have to have some methods involving external agencies for the male gametes to reach the female ones.

One of the most common dispersive factors for plant reproduction is air. Since the male gametes, better known as pollen, tend to be quite smaller in comparison to the female gamete, ovule. Hence, the pollen are usually the ones that commute for the fertilization to happen. And the air borne pollen is very light, for they sometimes need to travel large distances. Needless to say, they tend to remain in the atmosphere for long periods of time. Pollens are also dispersed by animals, a lion’s share of them being insects. Again, indirectly, they go back in the atmosphere. The inclusion and buildup of pollen in the atmosphere increases the susceptibility to the pollen allergy.

Rampant Pollens

Plantation drives are now being organized on large scales to preserve the environment. Plants in the commercial and residential areas are a must now. And in planned cities, especially in developed countries, separate areas are demarcated for developing a natural ecosystem. Apart from the uses to the human beings, these are also inviting grounds for the local fauna. But human beings can be honest, sometimes to comfort seeking. Hence, when the arborists discovered that having male plants in the urban regions will be less maintenance costly and easier to clean up (in comparison to female trees shedding flowers and seeds), male plants became an immediate and dominant presence in the urban botanical landscape.

This phenomenon of ‘Botanical Sexism’, as termed by the horticultural expert Tom Ogren, has taken an ugly turn in U.S. Male plants were given that much of preference that the monoecious plants were altered as to produce only male reproductive counterparts. Due to overpopulation of male trees, tons and tons of unchecked pollen is dispersed in the atmosphere. And with no female trees in the vicinity to trap these pollen grains, things went awry. An overdose of pollen has triggered an increase in the amount of population suffering from allergic reactions, and also has contributed to a rising number of cases of hayfever and asthma patients in many developed nations.

Whew, the things favoritism might do…

Website Reference:

https://www.youris.com/environment/biodiversity/sexism-also-exists-in-botany.kl

Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

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Aloe vera has been known for its healing properties for at least 6,000 years. In the early days, the plant was known for being a “plant of immortality” and was presented to Egyptian pharaohs as a funeral gift.These days, aloe has an entire industry behind it. Its juices are used in cosmetics and personal-care products such as moisturizers, soap, shaving cream, and suntan lotion. The aloe vera product that probably comes to mind most easily is the bright green gel that’s stocked on drugstore shelves. You’ve probably used it to soothe a nasty sunburn.Aloe vera is also available in supplement form, which is said to offer the same possible benefits to the skin and digestive system as other versions of the plant.

The latest in aloe vera trends is the introduction of aloe-based drinks, such as aloe vera juice and aloe vera water. The plant juices are usually mixed with citrusy juice to make aloe vera juice or water to make aloe vera water.Aloe vera on its own can taste a little bitter, so many brands will add flavor or sweeteners to the bottle. Take a look at the bottle’s ingredients list to make sure it’s not packed with loads of added sugars.

What Are the Potential Health Benefits of Aloe Vera?

There’s not enough evidence to prove that aloe vera can treat all the health issues it’s said to help with. (2) But the plant has been linked to many potential benefits, including:

  • Digestive help Aloe latex contains aloin, which is an anthraquinone that gives aloe vera its laxative properties.
  • Treating skin conditions, such as acne Aloe creams have a calming effect on the skin and have been shown to help reduce itchiness and inflammation.
  • Sunburn relief Some people swear by aloe to calm a sunburn. You might have experienced the gel’s cooling effect yourself, but the research backing up the claim that it can speed skin recovery is lacking. One small study, for instance, found aloe vera didn’t have any effect on treating a sunburn when compared with a placebo.
  • Wound healing Aloe gel may help expedite the healing process of burns or cuts on the skin.
  • Heartburn relief Researchers found aloe vera helped lessen several symptoms, including heartburn, belching, and vomiting.
  • Lower blood sugar A study found drinking two tablespoons of aloe vera juice every day for two weeks helped lower the blood sugar levels among people with type 2 diabetes.  developing heart disease.

You can use aloe vera to keep your skin clear and hydrated. This may be because the plant thrives in dry, unstable climates. To survive the harsh conditions, the plant’s leaves store water. These water-dense leaves, combined with special plant compounds called complex carbohydrates, make it an effective face moisturizer and pain reliever.

A new study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the therapeutic properties of aloe emodin, a compound in the plant’s leaves. The authors suggest that the succulent shows potential in slowing the growth of breast cancer. However, more studies are needed to further advance this theory.There are a number of ways to use the aloe vera plant and the various gels and extracts that can be made from it. Researchers are continuing to discover new methods to put this succulent to use. Be sure to consult your doctor if you plan to use aloe vera in a medicinal manner, especially if you take medication.

Azad Hind Fauj & its Establishment

The Provisional Government of Free India (or, more simply, Azad Hind) was an Indian Temporary Government created during the Second World War in Japanese occupied Singapore, supported by the Empire of Japan and, in large measure, by it. The government was formed in October 1943.

It became part of an outside Indian nationalist movement in the 1940s in order to ally with Axis forces to free India from the British government. It was set up in exile with financial, military and political support from Imperial Japan during the latter part of the Second World War in Singapore. Created on October 21 1943, Subha Chandra Bose was influenced by the idea of government and the head of state. In southeast Asian British Colonial territory, the government declared control over Indian civil and military staff in Japan and the Indian National Army to collapse on the Japanese drive towards India.

The Azad Hind Government had its own currency, court and civil code and gave greater credibility to the war for independence against the British, in the eyes of some Indians. In 1943, the Japanese occupying Andaman and Nicobar Islands also handed over nominees to Japan, while the government remained dependent on support from Japan.

Free India declared war on the Indo-Burma Front immediately following the establishment of the provisional government. His army, the Indian National Army, was engaged in the Imphal-Kohima sector with the British Indian Army and allied forces. The INA had its first major operation at the imphal war, where it violated the British defences at Kohima under the command of the Japanese Fiveth Army until the Allies suffered a disastrous defeat and Allied air superiority, as well as compromised supply lines force the Japanese and the INA to retire. The INA was the first to make a major effort to fight Imphal.

Azad Hind ‘s presence coincided primarily with the Indian National Army’s presence. Although the government itself continued to reassume the competence of the British before the end of the war before the civil administration of the Andaman Islands, the small force of Azad Hind actually came to an end with the surrender of the latest major INA troops in the area of Rangoon. Bose ‘s death is seen as the culmination of the whole movement of Azad Hin.

Azad Hind ‘s legacy is however subject to judgement. The Raj saw the transformation from traitors and allies of Azad Hind ‘s view into “the strongest of the patriots” with alarm after the battle. Given the wave of militant nationalism which was sweeping through India and the sorrow and rebellion it inspired, the overall purpose of the British Indian Army was ultimately successful in fostering popular frustration and rebellion in order to overthrow the Raj.

Two conferences of Indian expatriates from across South East Asia can be associated with the direct roots of Azad Hind, the first one taking place in Tokyo in March 1942. The Indian Independence League was formed as a first step towards an independent Indian state that is politically allied with the Empire of Japan, in the course of this conference called by Rash Behari Bose, an Indian expatriate living in Japan. Rash also moved to establish a kind of army of independence that helped push British people from India – later on the Indian National Army. Later that year, Subhas Chandra Bose was invited to participate in the League Leadership at a second conference in Bangkok. At the time, Bose stayed in Germany and went on the submarine to Japan.

Rash Behari Bose, who was already old when the League was formed, had trouble organising the League and failed to obtain resources to create the Nazi Army. As president of the Indian Independence League, Chandra Bose was replaced by Subhas. There is some debate as to whether he has stepped down through his volition or by the Japanese, whose involvement the Indian nationalists wanted to become more strong and centred.

In a bid to bring British citizens out of the grasp of the sub-continent, Bose arrived in Tokyo on 13 June 1943 and announced his intent to launch an attack against eastern India provinces. Bose arrived in Singapore on 2 July and formally declared in October 1943 that the Provisional Government of Free India would be formed. Subha declared: “This is the duty of the temporary administration to begin and lead the fight to expel the British and their allies from the south of India,” describing the tasks of this new political base. With the assistance of Japanese, Bose formally took command of Rash Bose, the demoralised and undermined Indian National Army. He recruited Indian civilians living in South-East Asia occupied by Japanese, and integrated numerous Indian soldiers from British forces into INA brigades in Singapore, Malaya and Hong Kong.

A cabinet headed by the Subhas Chandra Bose as head of state, the prime minister, the minister for war and foreign affairs consists of the Provisional Government of Free India.

The Minister in Charge of the Women’s Organization was Captain Dr Lakshmi Swaminadhan. She was the head of a Rani Jhansi Battalion, a women’s soldier brigade fighting for the Indian National Armed Forces. This women’s regiment was very visionary for a regular Asian army; it was the first of its kind in the world. Before she gave up her practise in leadership of the Jhansi Regiment Rani troops, Dr Lakshmi was one of the most prominent and active gynaecologists in Singapore.

Reasons to Eat More Citrus Fruits

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Sweet, brightly colored citrus fruits bring a burst of sunshine into winter days. But citrus fruits are not only flavorful and pretty — they’re also good for you.This class of fruits includes lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit, as well as many more hybrids and varieties.They have a bunch of health benefits, from boosting immunity to fighting cancer.

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What Are Citrus Fruits?

Citrus fruits grow on flowering trees and shrubs. They are characterized by a leathery rind and white pith that encases juicy segments.

They’re native to Australia, New Guinea, New Caledonia and possibly Southeast Asia .Nowadays, they are cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates all over the world. Major production hubs include Spain, Brazil, China, the US, Mexico and India .Interestingly, nearly a third of all citrus fruits are used to make juice .You can find all kinds of citrus fruits year round. The peak season for oranges and grapefruits in the Northern Hemisphere is between mid-December and April.

Here are some popular varieties of citrus fruits:

  • Sweet oranges: Valencia, navel, blood orange, cara cara
  • Mandarins: Satsuma, clementine, tangor, tangelo
  • Limes: Persian, key lime, kaffir
  • Grapefruit: White, ruby red, oroblanco
  • Lemons: Eureka, Meyer
  • Other kinds: Citron, sudachi, yuzu, pomelos

Read on for reasons to add these fruits to your diet.

1. They’re Rich in Vitamins and Plant Compounds

Citrus fruits are an excellent source of Vitamin C, a nutrient that strengthens the immune system and keeps your skin smooth and elastic.In fact, just one medium orange has all the vitamin C you need in a day.Additionally, they are rich in plant compounds that have various health benefits.These compounds include over 60 varieties of flavonoids, carotenoids and essential oils, and they are responsible for many of citrus fruit’s health benefits

2. Good Fibre

Citrus fruits are a good source of fibre. Just one cup of orange segments contains four grams of fiber.To put that in perspective, it’s recommended that you consume 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you eat. It’s estimated that only 4% of men and 13% of women in the US get that amount Compared to other fruits and vegetables, citrus fruits are unique in that they have a higher ratio of soluble to insoluble fiber.

3.Low Calories

They’re low in calories, yet their water and fiber contents help fill you up.Here’s how many calories the main kinds of citrus fruits contain.

  • 1 small clementine: 35
  • 1 medium orange: 62
  • 1/2 pink grapefruit: 52
  • 1/2 white grapefruit: 39
  • Juice from 1 lemon: 12

What’s more, a 2015 study that looked at people’s eating habits and weight over 24 years found that eating citrus fruits was linked to weight loss.

4.Protect against Cancer

Many studies have linked citrus fruits to a reduced risk of certain cancers.In one study, people who ate one grapefruit or drank one serving of grapefruit juice daily had a lower risk of lung cancer.Other studies have suggested that citrus fruits may also protect against esophageal, stomach, breast and pancreatic cancers .These fruits contain a host of plant compounds, including flavonoids, that may help protect against cancer.

Bengal Colleges to reopen in Nov, govt may ask UGC to delay academic year

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Partha Chatterjee: West Bengal Education Minister

The new academic session of both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) colleges and universities in West Bengal will begin from December 1. The decision came after a meeting between Vice-Chancellors of state universities and West Bengal Higher Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Sunday.

Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said that the reason they are planning to start the new academic session in December is because host of festivals that are lined up in November including Lakshmi puja, Kali puja/Diwali, Chhat puja, Jagaddhatri puja etc. 

Chatterjee said, “As we need to sanitise the institution premises before starting the academic session in full course, we have to take into account the four-five festive days when no work will be possible. So it will be in the fitness of things to start the new sessions from December.”

He said since most universities have already adopted online teaching for the mid semester courses and providing course materials to students who don’t have online facilities, starting the new session won’t be hopefully of much problem.

“Still whether the classes will be entirely online or there will also be offline mode of teaching will depend on the situation at that time,” the minister added.

While admissions to UG courses will be over by October 31, the admission procedure in PG courses will be completed only by the end of November.

The education minister said his department would write to the University Grants Commission (UGC), asking it to allow the state to start the new academic year from December.

In a notice on September 22, the UGC said the admission process for UG first-year students would have to be completed by October 31, and classes should resume on November 1.

Meanwhile, sources said the universities decided to reserve 80 per cent of seats in PG courses for students who completed their graduation in an affiliated college, or in the institute itself. The decision was taken because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and curbs in transport. As a result, many graduates may find it difficult to pursue higher studies in institutions outside the state.

What Are Piranhas?

Movies love  to show Piranhas as nasty creatures of the sea. But do we know the exact anatomy of these creatures? What do these species include? And how dangerous can they really be..?

If we look for their size,as to what sizes can they go up to,these sea animal’s sizes basically depend on their exact species. But mostly,Piranhas can grow about 12cm to 35 cm long. Although,some can grow larger,growing as big as 50cms. Some experts claim that Piranhas can grow higher than that,though the necessary proofs are not known or not identified. It is believed that the Piranhas in the past,and by past I mean about 10million years ago. These were called Megapiranha which managed to reach upto 71 to 100cms! Unfortunately though,these Piranhas are extinct and are no longer found,at least not until today that is..

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  • But…what are they exactly..?

 If we look into their Morphology (morphology can be roughly be explained as a study of the structure of a particular organism. The branch of study is actually quite interesting!)

Morphology is a bit different from the size of the organism.

Anyways,many species are quite similar due to their specific dental structure. Don’t get your hopes up though,All Piranhas have grazing teeth on both their upper and lower jaws. They have  very ‘tightly packed’ teeth which are sort of triangular in shape when observed individually. This property makes them rapidly puncture any surface quite easily. Their teeth are extremely strong for  organisms like them. The larger the jaw muscles,the stronger the fish’s bite can be. How strong are their teeth,though? Well,just get this that their minor teeth are often used to cut hairs.And, Piranhas are not carnivorous,but are omnivores just like us!Set aside their deadly teeth of course..

If we look into their species and all the ecological factors,Piranhas belong to the ‘subfamily’ of Serrasalminae(have a lovely time pronouncing that:D ) The species of these organisms range from 30 to 60 different organisms.

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  • Where are these animals found..?

These hairat of these organisms lies in the fresh waters i.e rivers! Okay,so the habitat must have a fresh water basin and maybe a rainforest and at some places,swamps as well. And where are such conditions found..? 

  1. Amazon Basin
  2. The rivers of  Guianas
  3. Orinoco
  4. Paraguay
  5.  Rivers of Sāo Francisco

Nature always manages to surprise us. Some species have also been found in the south-eastern regions of Bangladesh and were also spotted in a river flowing through China.

But what if I want them in my native? Well,we can breed them artificially, can’t we?

  • How are they so famous?

It all began with the visit of the former American President,Theodore Roosevelt. The President,who visited Brazil in the ear 1913 went  hunting(it was the year 1913 so..may be hunting at that time was not really illegal). The local fishermen wanted to have the President a great spectacle to see and which is why they blocked of a part of the river trapping the Piranhas and starving them. When  the President crossed the river,the locals pushed a cow inside the river,and within seconds of time,the cow was a mere skeleton..(brutal?at those times, probably not)

Later,when the President wrote a book,he described his expedition where in, he described Piranhas to be ‘vicious creatures.’ And that’s probably where the movies and the cartoons got their inspiration from.

  • How do you survive these creatures?

Piranhas work in groups. They are said to be working together by the means of swarming. These creatures respond to noises. So…if you ever get stuck with Piranhas,make sure that you make the least disturbing noises. The lesser,the better. And Piranhas are actually timid organisms and only attack when they are hungry or if you are too near to them or their eggs. Mostly,the Red-bellied Piranhas are believed to be the ones which are the most aggressive.  They usually breed on fish meat,or the carcasses (dead bodies) of the animals. But what about living organisms? Piranhas only attack them if they are dying or if they look as a threat. So never panic if you have to confront them. 

Actually,one can’t really blame them. It’s not like we don’t eat meat. Then why are they called dreadful or dangerous? The animals which we eat might think the same. These are the laws of nature. Nobody remains without a stain in their hands. In fact,in some places,Piranhas are even said to be a delicacy! And it’s not like they have emotions like we do and just hunt for their survival. So…. let’s not think of them that lowly.

Women and their struggles in this society.

Turning the pages of History or looking into the present scenario, Women of the society have always struggled. At every stage of life they have to prove their worth. They have always been dominated by this male chauvinism or the unjust rituals or expectations. The voice of a woman is always dominated. This society never gives a second thought before blaming a women or giving her a character certificate, they judge the book by it’s cover. They have a set of rules for the woman. According to this society wearing short clothes is the reason for molestation. “It must be the fault of the woman” is their direct statement and they do not even consider of giving it a second thought before speaking. There are times when a woman wants to get a divorce or leave her husband’s house for reason but she does not because the social stigma is not allowing her to do so.

When Maa Sita was also required to prove her purity because the society had put allegations on her than what do we expect for the ordinary women in this society. In the past there were practices like Sati Pratha which were against the will of a woman but she had to do it because that is what the world asks for. A woman has to speak in a soft voice , has to remain in the kitchen , is a burden after 20 so marry with anybody good or bad but what matters is that she is married. Education was the last thing on the priority list of her parents or family because according to them it was of no use. She is objectified and nobody says a thing. Although the things have changed a lot from the past to now. Now women are getting opportunities same as men. They are proving their worth and are less than nobody. But still there are parts of the country where this does not happen. Especially in the rural counterpart, the women have still not get rights of education or are victims of early marraige.

If a woman is a single mother or a divorcee she is treated as inferior or there are certain stereotypes that come along with her. The taunts and the ill sayings are always ready for her. This is the reason a lot of women compromise in places they never should. But they are so affected psychologically that they are frightened to take the right decision for herself. The belief that it is necessary for a child to have a father’s names is also something that holds her back. It should never be like this. Be it any gender treating them equally is very important. When somebody is in pain or not in the right situation she/he should feel protected. They should be supported by this society as well as their family and friends. The problems of mental health is the reason because people only speak and do nothing. Empty vessels make much noise apt for them. Posting on social media is of no use until you practice what you preach.

It is high time that we start treating our Women with dignity. We stop judging them and start supporting them. Yes things have changed a lot from the past but to make it The Best in the upcoming future let’s stand with them. They need nothing. Nobody is as powerful as a woman. She just needs her social status to meet her self esteem needs. We have already seen women are doing great in their fields, and they will continue to do so. Women empowerment is all it is.

The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights. – Gloria Steinem.

Graphic design

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem solving through the use of type, space and image. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design but sometimes the term ‘graphic design’ is used interchangeably with these due to overlapping skills involved. Graphic designers use various methods to create and combine words, symbols and images to create a visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (design) which are generated. Common uses of graphic design include identity, publications, print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and product packaging. For example a product package might include a logo for other artwork organised text and pure design elements sketches images shapes and colour which unified the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design specially when using pre existing materials or diverse elements.

•Skills

A graphic design project me in work to stylisation and presentation of existing text and either pre existing imagery or images developed by the graphic designer. Artistic pieces can be incorporated in both traditional and digital forms which involves the use of visual arts typography and page layout techniques for publications and marketing for example a newspaper story begins with the journalist and photo journalist and then becomes the graphic designer job to organise the page into a reasonable layout and determine if any other graphic element should be required. In a magazine article or advertisement often the graphic designer or art director will commission photographers or illustrators to create original pieces just to be incorporated into the design layout or the designer may utilise stock imagery or photography. Contemporary design practice has been extended to the modern computer. Nearly all popular and ‘industry standard’ software programs used for graphic design since the early 1990’s are products of Adobe systems incorporated. They are Adobe Photoshop (a raster based program for photo editing), Adobe illustrator (a vector based program for drawing), Adobe InDesign ( a page layout program) and Adobe Dreamweaver (for webpage design).

Another major page layout tool is QuarkXPress (a product of Quark Inc. a separate company from Adobe). Both QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign are often used in the final stage of the electronic design process. Raster images maybe edited in Adobe Photoshop, logos and illustrations in Adobe illustrator and the final product may be assembled in one of the major page layout programs. Most graphic designers entering the field since 1990 are expected to be proficient in at least one or two of these programs.

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Graphic design career paths cover all ends of the creative spectrum and often overlap. Employment within graphic design in walls workers performing specialised tasks such as design services publishing advertising and public relations. The main job responsibility of a graphic designer is the arrangement of visual elements in some type of media. The main job titles within the industry can vary and are often country specific. They can include graphic designer, are director, creative director former animator and the entry level production artist. Depending on the industry served commerce responsibilities may have different titles such as DTP associate and graphic artist But despite changes in the title graphic design principles remain consistent who start the responsibilities may come from early to specialised skills such as illustrations photography animation or interactive design. Today’s graduate in graphic design students are normally exposed to all these areas of graphic design and I guided to become familiar with all of them as well in order to be competitive. Graphic designers will face strong competition when applying for positions for organizations look for candidates with convincing talents and college level education post of field requirements consist of having strong portfolio and bachelors degree first of graphic designers can work in a variety of environments while many will work in companies devoted specifically to the industry such as design consultancies or branding agencies, others may work in publishing, marketing for other communication companies. Increasingly, special sense the introduction of personal computers to the industry commerce many graphic designers have found themselves working in non design oriented organizations as in house designers. Graphic designers may also work as freelance designers, working on their own terms, prices, ideas etc. A graphic designer reports to the art director, creative director or senior media creative. As a designer becomes more senior, he/she may spend less time designing media and more time leading and directing other designers on broader creative activities such as brand development and corporate identity development. Senior designers are often expected to interact more directly with clients, for example taking and interpreting briefs.

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Queen of Jhansi

Lakshmi Bai, also spelled Laxmi Bai, (born c. November 19, 1835, Kashi, India—died June 17, 1858, Kotah-ki-Serai, near Gwalior), rani (queen) of Jhansi and a leader of the Indian Mutiny of 1857–58.

Brought up in the household of the peshwa (ruler) Baji Rao II, Lakshmi Bai had an unusual upbringing for a Brahman girl. Growing up with the boys in the peshwa’s court, she was trained in martial arts and became proficient in sword fighting and riding. She married the maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao, but was widowed without bearing a surviving heir to the throne. Following established Hindu tradition, just before his death the maharaja adopted a boy as his heir. Lord Dalhousie, the British governor-general of India, refused to recognize the adopted heir and annexed Jhansi in accordance with the doctrine of lapse. An agent of the East India Company was posted in the small kingdom to look after administrative matters.

The 22-year-old queen refused to cede Jhansi to the British. Shortly after the beginning of the mutiny in 1857, which broke out in Meerut, Lakshmi Bai was proclaimed the regent of Jhansi, and she ruled on behalf of the minor heir. Joining the uprising against the British, she rapidly organized her troops and assumed charge of the rebels in the Bundelkhand region. Mutineers in the neighbouring areas headed toward Jhansi to offer her support.

Under Gen. Hugh Rose, the East India Company’s forces had begun their counteroffensive in Bundelkhand by January 1858. Advancing from Mhow, Rose captured Saugor (now Sagar) in February and then turned toward Jhansi in March. The company’s forces surrounded the fort of Jhansi, and a fierce battle raged. Offering stiff resistance to the invading forces, Lakshmi Bai did not surrender even after her troops were overwhelmed and the rescuing army of Tantia Tope, another rebel leader, was defeated at the Battle ozzf Betwa. Lakshmi Bai managed to escape from the fort with a small force of palace guards and headed eastward, where other rebels joined her.

Tantia Tope and Lakshmi Bai then mounted a successful assault on the city-fortress of Gwalior. The treasury and the arsenal were seized, and Nana Sahib, a prominent leader, was proclaimed as the peshwa (ruler). After taking Gwalior, Lakshmi Bai marched east to Morar to confront a British counterattack led by Rose. Dressed as a man, she fought a fierce battle and was killed in combat.

Jhansi Rani even after her death remained as an idol of bravery and intelligence for Indian women. Enacting as the ruler on behalf of her heir showed her will power and women empowering attitude.

CORONA & EDUCATION

We all have been through this pandemic, It is very difficult for all of us to concentrate on our work. Our lives were going through a hard time until we all decided to put ourselves out of these difficult situation and fought against it together. In this time where all people are going through hard time our educational system is going through a miserable period. Because of the lockdown student cannot go to schools, colleges, and coachings etc. Their studies were completely in unstable conditions like 3-4 months, eventually some schools and colleges started video classes. Their carriers may worsened for worse. In India, broadly there are 3 types of students.

  1. UPPER CLASS STUDENTS : By this pandemic all lives are going through a miserable situation but there is always less and more. In this pandemic financial stability is very important. The rates of market products went high that everyone cannot afford to buy it. But high class people have good amount of money and resources, so difficulties are so less. Good amount of money is not the solution of all their problems but financial stability reduces their problems to greater extent. Students can take online classes because they have resources and besides that they have good environment a healthiest one.
  2. MIDDLE CLASS STUDENTS : This includes students who can afford things to some extent. Their parents have already a budget problem and this pandemic worsened the situation. Most people lost their jobs in this pandemic and have to do other jobs to fulfill their basic needs. Sometimes students have to quit their studies and have to do jobs for their basic requirements. In this class some students do have facilities some do not have the facilities. Because of the pandemic most of the students suffer through a mental problems like overthinking, depression, anxiety, etc.
  3. LOWER CLASS STUDENTS : In this class, students have to struggle the most, because of the lack of both financial stability and opportunities. During the lockdown most of the people lost their jobs. Students have to sell vegetables and other products to get some money for food. And there is no healthy environment for lives and they don’t have any equipment’s to study. They can only afford to go to government schools. In home also their parents or elder siblings are not educated to so they also can’t learn from them.

This pandemic has thrown several challenges which have impacted the mental health of the students as well. But on plus side, the aim of Government of India to make Indian educated a digital platform is taking a big leap which will eventually help India.

Your time is not passing!? Here are some Web series for you!

We all know ow how everyone go mad at web series and that too in lockdown where there is no work to do, our time obviously doesn’t pass. Here are some web series, which became very popular. This would be a li ely timepass for everyone.

On the wings of love

This is a Filipino web series. The cast in On The Wings Of Love are James Reid and Nadine Lustre. This is a love story with including family sentiments. In this web series both the hero and heroine will have mother sentiment and they both are very responsible towards their family. They know that they love each other but cannot admit that due to some family reasons. Do their live remains like that, will they go apart or stay together is the story. There is superb and lovely chemistry between hero and heroine. Actually, this is not web series, this is a Filipino TV Series. This web series is available in YouTube. You will definitely enjoy and involve with their emotion.

Till I met you

This is a Filipino web series. The cast in Till I Met You are James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Here, the families of hero and heroine will have some issues. Hero is a photographer and heroine is a event manager. Unfortunately, they both fall in love. However, they both will get married after facing lot of struggles to make their families happy for their marriage. But, they also face lot and lot of problems in their married life. Both of their thoughts will be opposite. The hero is a bit emotional, heroine is a bit practical. Did they breakup their relationship or proved their relationship? You have to watch the series to know this. This series is available on YouTube.

Put your head on my shoulder

This is a Chinese web series. Here the hero is a perfect student we can give him Mr. Perfect title. The girl is little emotional. The girl will be looking for an internship in advertising industry and the boy will be in a research. There will be a common friend for them. One day, they gotta meet and they’ll come to know that they are relatives. The girl’s mother will have a good impression on the boy and will be looking forward to make him as her son-in-law. The same impression will be on that girl also for boy’s parents also. One day, they come to know that they have to stay in same flat!! And the things change after that. Do watch this, very beautiful, emotional and romantic live story. This series is available on YouTube.

Boy for rent

Yes! In this series, there will be a company that give boys for rent. We will have two couples, but at the end of the series, the girls for the boys will be interchanged. What is the role of “Boy for rent” In this? Watch the series and know!! This is a little emotional, romantic series. This series is available on YouTube.

My little princess

As the title says, we will have a princess in the series. There will be a big hidden story behind her princess status which brings her lot of troubles in her love life and in her family life. The story of her overcoming those troubles is very emotional. This series is available on YouTube.

People have to come forward for saving the Earth

Article by – Shishir Tripathi

Intern at Hariyali Foundation
In collaboration with
Educational News

Day after day, the planet is proceeding to fall into the ocean of destruction. Each day factories are releasing poisonous smoke and harmful effluents in the nature. As it is said there is pre defined limit of everything, nature too has a limit to accept destruction and degradation of the environment. The day is coming nearer and nearer when the nature will revert back with the same intensity in the form of natural disasters and human beings will not be in a state to do anything.

Each day a new factory opens up. Each day, each firm tries to increase its production as compared to the previous day. Each day millions of litres of water in the rivers and other water bodies gets polluted by industrial and domestic waste. But everyone is so engrossed into earning money and increasing GDP and profit that human beings have assumed that they’re owners of the natural resources or environment. Human beings should realize that they are part of nature, they’ve to live their lives being just a responsible organism and go away. But in the mean process of making money and wealth people forgot that nature is suffering and natural resources being limited in amount will end up one day.

Almost 80.6 million cars are sold each year all across the world. Cars and automobiles use fuel (which is again limited in amount in nature) and release harmful gases into the air like Carbon Monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and many more. Each year the number of automobiles on roads is increasing, and due to which more harmful gases are released in nature, hence more pollution.

Between 1990 and 2016, the world lost 502,000 square miles (1.3 million square kilometers) of forest, according to the World Bank—an area larger than South Africa. Since humans started cutting down forests, 46 percent of trees have been felled, according to a 2015 study in the journal Nature. Millions of hectares of forests are clearing up each year by things like deforestation, forest fires, etc. But readers, when it comes to plantation, people turn back and are with no answers. Each year in India, government employees have to plant a sapling and take care of it, but the sapling is given water and care only till the plantation is captured in the camera. After that, nobody cares about the plant, the tree whether it gets dried because of shortage of water or gets eaten upon by cattle. Forest cover is reducing resulting in excess heating of the atmosphere, climate change and lesser oxygen which is the lifeline of every living organism.

Another aspect is population growth. The 2016 average of 18.6 births per 1,000 total populations equates to approximately 4.3 births per second or about 256 births per minute for the world. Births are taking place at an increased rate and resources are limited for the survival of the upcoming generations. The uncurbed and heavy usage of natural resources is going to leave the reserves of natural resources to be empty. The future generations have to face excessive climate change and have to starve even for getting water and food grains. Each day, the load on natural resources is increasing. The goal of sustainable development is just achieved maybe in figures or news. But in reality people are exploiting the nature at an aggregate level altogether just in the name of growth but actually satisfying their greed.

Greed to earn more, to own more.

But yes everyone wants more and more from nature, but never want to give anything to the nature. Some great people came, started successful campaigns for nature and went away. But now a generation is left which wants all the credit and all the popularity even after doing just a small noble deed for nature and its organisms. People just want to extract everything from nature and want to get the attention by clicking a picture sitting beside a small sapling showing plantation or standing with plastic showing cleanliness campaign.

Each human being should realize their responsibility towards nature. Economists say that inflow or the imports must be equal to the outflow or the exports, and then only equilibrium can be established. Similarly, whatever is taken from nature, it must be returned back to the nature in the same or even greater amounts. Mentioning all the environment saving techniques is not worthy as till the time people will not realize their participation in saving nature and building a good planet, no list of techniques and no piece of writing will be able to move them and get concerned for the nature.

Attempts to save nature at an individual level will soon turn out to be major attempts at aggregate level that will be helping to save the earth and the leaving a much better planet for survival of the future generations.

The author expects that all the readers of this article, being a sensible and responsible human being, should realize the need for saving the nature, for saving the Earth.