Month: September 2020
Bhopal to follow Indore waste management system
The protem speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Rameshwar Sharma (MLA from Huzur Vidhan Sabha constituency of Bhopal) and Bhopal municipal commissioner, KVS Choudhary visited the city on Thursday to know about Indore’s waste management system.They were welcomed by Indore collector Manish Singh and Indore municipal commissioner, Pratibha Pal at Regional Park. IMC additional commissioner Sandeep Soni was also present.
The duo visited the trenching ground to see the garbage management and the processing plants installed there. They were informed about the segregation of dry and wet garbage as well as the processing of garbage. IMC additional commissioner Soni told them about the door-to-door garbage collection in the city and the use of wet garbage in making manure. Also, he informed them about the dry waste plant where 12 kinds of material were segregated and then recycled into useful material. He also told them about the construction of a park at trenching ground where earlier there used to be mounds of rotting garbage.
The protem speaker and Bhopal municipal commissioner also visited the Bio-gas plant near Choithram Mandi where the wet garbage collected from the mandi is processed in the plant to make a bio-gas.
The protem speaker, Sharma told the officers about the problem of garbage in his constituency. He said that there is no garbage processing or recycling unit in his constituency due to which mountains of garbage can be seen in his area. Due to this problem, nearby water bodies have also got contaminated.
He appreciated the Indore model of garbage processing and said that he will try to replicate such a model and management system in his constituency. He instructed the Bhopal municipal commissioner Choudhary to observe the things minutely and bring similar developments in Bhopal.
5 Budget-Friendly Islands To Visit
As everybody is eagerly waiting for some post-lockdown vacations, you too must be sighting for a cheap tropical vacation that offers golden sandy beaches, stunning outdoor destinations & the best sunny weather. So don’t you worry because here I’ve got you covered. Ranging from sunbathing on beaches to trekking amidst the tropical rainforest to experiencing a spiritual abode in temples. Here we have it all you want.
The following are the 5 best & budget-friendly destinations to travel nationally/internationally.
1] PORT BLAIR –Emerald, Blue & You.
Andaman & Nicobar islands, India
The capital city of the Andaman islands is home to thousands of species of aquatic life forms.
One can gaze at the serene azure blue water while basking under the sun at the breath-taking Corbyn Core Beach. Here you can find Jet ski’s, scuba diving, speed boat ride & even parasailing.
On the other hand, the iconic Cellular Jail homes the freedom fighter memorials. In the evening they hold the ‘light & sound show’ replicating days of hardships faced by the freedom fighters.
Samudrika Marine Museum is yet another getaway if you want to witness the history & anthropology of marine life. Nonetheless, it also showcases memoirs of 6 native tribes from Andaman.
Lastly, do not forget to visit the Munda Pahad, a trekking trail amidst the dense tropical forest. One can witness here, a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean & a beautiful sunset too.
Must Do’s:
- South Asia’s only active Volcano – Barren
- Enthralling pub – Alto Espirito
- Foodophilic’s paradise & experience live music – Amaya
2] MALDIVES – The Coral reef Island
South Asia
A trip to the Maldives is never complete without a visit to its pristine beaches overlooking the turquoise lagoons & stay at exotic hotels. Escape to a barefoot venture here as you dine with champagne, lobster & squids at amazingly affordable prices.
So here I bring you Vadhoo Beach also known as “sea of stars”. At night, you can stargaze & tantalize your senses with the glowing blue waves. Planktons exhibit bioluminescence, causing heaven to descend on earth. Diving & kayaking can be enjoyed here.
Sail to the Sunset point in traditional Dhoni cruise & also visit the submerged Whale submarine.
Manta Point is a treat to your senses. The visitors can swim with the Manta rays & whale sharks here. This plankton-rich protected marine environment maintains stability in the ecosystem.
Must Do’s:
- Dine at an underwater restaurant – H2O
- Coral Rehabilitation center to adopt a coral.
3] BALI –Ultimate in Diversity
Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
Citing this as one of the topmost tourist holiday destinations in the world, it had to be one of my picks. Ever thought of a beach of pink color? For all the pinkoholics out there, this is your place. This exotic Pink Beach will surely blow your mind with its dreamy beauty. A secluded beach with pink-hued sand & rocky cliffs. Build your sandcastles & get some princess vibes.
For all nature lovers, who want a wild & raw taste of Bali, Sekumpal Waterfall is your way. A series of falls cascading like long misty veils over a lush green cliff. This incredible natural beauty mesmerizes the soul within.
For the shopping enthusiasts, Seminyak shopping alley is the way. Dear bargain seekers, here you can find stalls crammed with clothes, jewelry, sculptures & handicrafts.
Must Do’s:
- Tirta Empul temple
- Kecak Fire Dance – Ubud
4] MAURITIUS – The Dream you can Afford
Africa
Located along the southeast coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean. Besides relaxing on the white soft sand beaches you can explore the colourful capital, hike waterfalls, do sunset yoga & munch some traditional street food while shopping in the busy market roads.
All the active window-shoppers out there, Le Caudan Waterfront is your escape. A shopping & entertainment complex with a wide array of shops, restaurants, craft markets & a marina. Here they also host regular live street performance.
Le Morne Brabant is the roughest & wildest mountains of the island. So if you are searching for some adventure, this is it! Hike to the summit lasts for 2-3hrs & on top, you can discover a breathtaking panoramic view & turquoise lagoons with a pinch of land.
The Chamarel Waterfall is a natural abode to the flora & fauna. Set against a scenic backdrop of tropical rainforest & mountains, it’s the highest waterfall in Mauritius.
Must Do’s:
- Vibrant nightlife fun & extremely affordable beverages & meals –Banana Beach Club
5] HONOLULU –Paradise of the Pacific
Oahu, Hawaii.
Situated in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is the hub to some extravagant dining, nightlife & shopping. The spectacular beaches & lush green valleys offer endless outdoor activities like surfing, skydiving, zip-lining & paragliding.
Waikiki Bay is an artificial beach that encompasses some parks, lagoons & harbours. It offers sensational sights, charming, pocket- friendly accommodations & exquisite cuisine.
Diamond Head will surely amaze you. A volcanic tuff in Oahu takes about 1.1 km uphill hiking as you admire a scenic beauty passing by tunnels and climbing a fleet of stairs to the summit.
If you are a history buff, Tolani Palace is your place. A national historic landmark where one can absorb the opulence & grandeur of the Hawaiian royalty. So don’t forget to enjoy yourself in the ostentatious surrounding the palace.
Must Do’s:
- Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center to watch some indigenous Hula dance.
Most destinations in the world can be explored within budget without sacrificing too much on comfort. So even if you are not a backpacker, you can take advantage of all these deals & save money. As it’s rightly said by someone “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”
Now it’s your turn to choose your adventure & let the memories begin.
Bollywood Movies That Should Be Watched
The Bollywood industry is not sensitive towards the LGBTQ+ community, colourism, casteism, classism, rape culture, harassment, sexism, mental health problems, et cetera. This significantly affects the quality of the productions in Bollywood, be it movies or songs. This defeats the purpose of overcoming these problems in our country by popularising them further among the youth. We tend to imitate our ideals, thus, when we see our favourite actor or actress performing something problematic, either we accept it or dismiss it. Thus, we need to avoid these movies and promote the ones that are actually good. Some of the movies produced by the Bollywood cinema which must be watched are in stark contrast with each other, however, they have an important place in the industry. They are:
-Article 15
Caste hierarchy existed in India for a long time, thus, our Constitution makers presented a draft in the November of 1948 immediately after India achieved independence. Article 15 states that “The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or any of them” and it aims to eliminate the caste system from the deep roots of our society. This movie raises awareness about the multi-layered casteism that prevails in our country, more frequently observed in the rural areas. Directed and written by Anubhav Sinha, it primarily focuses on the Indian caste system and along with it corruption, rape, politics, and many more social issues and how an IPS, born and brought up in a city away from these issues, fights for justice.
-Kapoor & Sons
A complete genre than Article 15 but equally emotionally exhausting, Kapoor & Sons portrays problems that are faced by a family. It shows how every family member plays a significant role in the family. Eventually, roles get defined for every member such as the funny one, the fighter, the rational one, et cetera. In this movie, we see the Kapoor family coming together after overcoming the issues that they had with each other. This movie takes us on an emotional roller coaster, from laughing with the grandfather (Amarjeet, played by Rishi Kapoor) to crying when many family problems come to light.
Some other movies include Pad Man which is about a husband who works towards making affordable sanitary pads after his marriage when he realises his wife’s struggle of using cloth during her menstruation. He further works for providing women with the pads that he made and raises awareness about periods.
Bulbbul is another movie which focuses on child marriage, domestic violence, rape, and sexism. In this movie, Bulbbul, the protagonist, suffers in her marriage and dedicates herself towards stopping crime against women in her village. It is a movie which will leave you shocked about the harsh reality of India.
Other movies that you can add to your list are Pink, Barfi, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Peepli Live, and many more. There are some movies that should not be watched as well, such as Kabir Singh, a movie which was widely questioned but managed to be a blockbuster.
Leisure : Uses & Misuses
Leisure is defined by Google as the time when one isn’t working or occupied. As the old maxim says ‘All work & no play makes Jack a dull boy.’ The maxim has never lost its meaning & it will never lose its significance in our day-to-day life. One must learn to incorporate other curricular activities as well in their daily lives to improve the quality of their lives. The theory is not limited within an age limit so irrespective of that right from a kindergarten student to working professionals.
Disregarding the fact if one is occupied with work & has an occupied schedule one should find at least enough time to spend with themselves & their loved ones. Having a goal-oriented approach in life is okay & one must have that, but living out life, doing things that give you pleasure is also necessary. One can cite the root cause of depressions & other severe mental disorders due to lack of leisure time. A dry, constantly overburdened & monotonous life causes the spring of our life’s vitality will get dried up. It has a nourishing influence on life. Leisure in life is just like green parks & open spaces to a congested & crowded city.
Albeit, this shouldn’t be confused with idleness or shirking duties. Rather should be spent in meaningful & healthy pursuits. Finding joy in spending leisure time practicing your hobbies is one. You may try listening to some loud music or plug in your earphones while reading a novel. Some may prefer spending time composing poems or songs while others might find gardening interesting. Don’t hesitate to do anything that derives your inner peace & happiness.
In present times, binging TVs, Laptops & phones are the most popular & easily available means of spending leisure. People are just a tap away from watching films, web series, dramas, sports events, musical programs, quizzes, discussions, or even news channels. There are innumerable options to avail of them. The modern technology has certainly made people more informative & lazy on the contrary.
As it is rightly said, anything in excess isn’t good. So addiction to past time can prove to be harmful. Binging cricket matches on TV may prove to be harmful. This may cause a person to develop an absent-minded approach for serious works & duties. Similarly causing a student to deflect from his fields.
Indoor Pollution: The Silent Killer
Home sweet home. The place where we return everyday. Our safe haven. But is it as safe as we believe to be? Especially for our health. The present scientific and environmental scenario say otherwise.
Indoor pollution is the pollution caused by the presence of various particulate, chemical and biological pollutants, which can cause even serious harm to the human body. Infact, it has been ranked amongst the top five public health risk factors. There are some problems in the study of this type of pollution, due to the individuality and uniqueness of each residential ecosystem. The specific levels of various pollutants vary, based on various external and internal factors. Hence, it becomes difficult to explain the impact of indoor pollution in an uniform manner, for an individual pollutant component or even as a whole.
The standard of measurement of this condition is indoor air quality (IAQ). In industrial countries, approximately, 1/3 rd of all the buildings tend to have IAQ problems at some point of time. Across the world, 30% of IAQ related complaints are against new or remodelled buildings. Health problems due to poor IAQ range from mild (cold and flu like symptoms) to severe (allergies, asthma, cancer, developmental disorders, or in some cases, death) symptoms.
Indoor pollutant sources includes humid spaces like in kitchen, showers etc., which are ideal thriving spot for various biological pollutants (eg. mold). Also, fuel consuming appliances, aerosol sprays (like deodorants, room freshners etc.), pesticides and so on are a n identified source of particulate as well as chemical pollutants within the residence
Some chemical pollutants have been identified and their harmful exposure levels have also been evaluated. Other pollutant types have been more difficult to evaluate about the acceptable exposure level. Some of the common pollutants are:-
- Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless gas that is adverse for human health even at low levels. High concentrations of CO are potentially fatal and can even cause death. CO poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, chest pain and vomiting. It’s presence as an indoor pollutant is primarily due to fuel consumption and improper ventilation.
- Nitrogen dioxide: Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) also happens to be a colourless, odorless gas with visible adverse effects on health even at lower levels. It primarily causes irritation to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat. HIgh exposures lead to respiratory irritation, shortness of breath and might also contribute to lung diseases like emphysema. It is also a product of fuel burning. Improper placing and/or maintenance of chimneys can lead to driving the pollutants back into the house.
- Lead: Lead (Pb) as pollutant is evaluated to be widely present in plumbing materials, gasoline and paints. LEad particulates can be both inhaled and ingested. Accumulation of lead in the body, more specifically into the soft tissue and bones can eventually affect the whole living system. Low level exposures,in children, may lead to impairment in physical and mental development, like lower IQ, shortened attention span etc. Additionally, they can also cause problems in the nervous system, kidney and blood cells. HIgh level exposure risks involve convulsions, coma or even, death.
- Radon: Radon (Rn), a radioactive gas, is a common element present in the abiotic components of the system. They enter the house via cracks and drains, get trapped in the living space and with time, keeps accumulating. Since it is odorless, it gets hard to detect. Exposure via inhalation leads to problems like lung cancer.
- Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde (CH2O) is a well recognized carcinogen, but still finds us in daily household items, like fabrics, paints and furniture. The urea- formaldehyde resins are the most polluting type. Formaldehyde may be inhaled or even may get adsorbed by the skin. Even at extremely low levels, symptoms like allergies, asthma, throat and nose irritation, nausea and headache have been observed.
The most worrisome part is that these items are indispensable parts of daily life. Atleast, till other alternatives are discovered. This leaves us with a question, are all these amenities and necessities for a comfortable living worth all the adverse effects they come with?
BIHAR SCHOOLS TO OPEN PARTIALLY FROM 28TH SEPTEMBER FOR HIGHER CLASSES
Schools in Bihar will partially reopen from September 28, for students of Class 9 to Class 12 belonging to non-containment zones. An order issued by the state education department on Tuesday said that Classes 9-12 students will be allowed to visit schools for seeking academic guidance, following health advisories and SOPs issued by the Central Government.
However, hostels and coaching institutes in the state will continue to remain closed. Classes 9-12 students visiting schools will be subject to written consent from parents, the order said.
Bihar School Reopening Guidelines & SOPs
- No students or teachers from containment zones to be permitted to attend the school
- Proper sanitization protocol, as laid out by the Health Ministry, has to be followed before the schools reopen and thereafter.
- Only 50 per cent teaching and non teaching staff allowed to schools on any given day
- Only one third of students allowed to attend classes
- School management would be required to prepare a schedule for the classes such that students are allowed to attend the classes for two days in a week
- Wearing for face mask is mandatory for students whilst in schools – in classrooms as well as on the campus
- Instructions to manage social distancing properly to be provided to students and strictly maintained
- Students will have to carry their own hand sanitisers and wash their hands at regular intervals
Bhagat Singh & killing of saunders
Bhagat Singh was an Indian socialist activist who at 23 years of age made him a hero of the Indian independence movement by two acts of dramatic violence against British citizens in India and his executions.
The Simon Commission was set up by the British government in 1928 to report on the situation in India. The Commission was boycotted by many Indian political parties because there were no Indians in it and there were protests throughout the world. Lala Lajpat Rai led a demonstration in protest against it when the Commission visited Lahore on 30 October 1928. Attempts by the police to disperse the crowd have contributed to violence. Police Superintendent James A. Scott ordered police charges against the demonstrators and targeted Rai personally, who was wounded. On 17 November 1928, Rai died of a heart attack. Doctors suspected that the injuries he had suffered may have hastened his death. The British Government denied any involvement in Rai ‘s death when the matter was discussed in the parliament of the United Kingdom.
Bhagat was a prominent HRA member and was possibly primarily responsible for his change of name in 1928 to HSRA. The HSRA promised Rai ‘s death to avenge her. Singh conspired to destroy Scott in cooperation with revolutionaries such as Shivaram Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar and Chandrashekhar Azad. In a mistaken identity, however, on 17 December 1928 the plotters shot John P. Saunders, an assistant police superintendent, leaving the Lahore Police Headquarters.
The current reaction to the killing differs significantly from the adulteration which occurred later on. In addition to the HSRA, the Naujawan Bharat Sabha, who coordinated the Lahore demonstration, noticed that attendance at subsequent public meetings was dropping drastically. Politicians, activists and publications, including The People, founded by Rai in 1925, stressed the preference for violence to not cooperate. Mahatma Gandhi, the Congress leader, denounced the killing as a retrograde step but later Jawaharlal Nehru wrote:
It was not his act of terrorism that made Bhagat Singh famous but because he seemed to comfort Lala Lajpat Rai for the moment, and the nation through it. In just a few months, each village and town of the Punjab and to a lesser extent in the rest of northern India, he became a symbol, the act was forgotten, the symbol remained and resounded with its name. Countless songs about him grew and the popularity that the man got was awesome.
The group escaped from the district police station through the D.A.V. college entrance after the killing of Saunders. Chanan Singh, the chasing head of the Constable, was wounded fatally by covering fire from Chandrashekhar Azad. They then raced away to safe houses by bicycle. A large search operation was conducted by police and all entries and exits from and to the city were blocked; all young men who left Lahore were tracked by the CID. For the next two days, the fugitives concealed. On 19 December 1928, Sukhdev appealed to Bhagwati Charan Vohra to support Durgawati Devi, often referred to as Durga Bhabhi, wife of a HSRA member. Early the next morning, they decided to take the train from Lahore to Bathinda on the way to Howrah.
The following day Singh and Rajguru left the house early, both with loaded revolvers. In Western clothes, Singh and Devi went as a young couple carrying Devi’s sleeping boy, while Rajguru wore their luggage as their servant. Singh managed to disguise its identity during ticket transactions at the station and the three boarded the train to Cawnpore. There they boarded the Lucknow train, as passengers in the direct train from Lahore normally were checked by the Howrah Railway Station CID. Rajguru left for Benares at Lucknow while Singh, Devi and the child went to Howrah and all of these people came back to Lahore a couple of days later, except Singh.
VISIT TO SAGUNA BAUG
Nature is essential to our lives – from the food on our plates to the clothes we wear, from medicines to mental health benefits. Pressures of daily life mean we’re increasingly detached from nature even though nature in many forms is there for us. One such place which made me realize the importance of nature is Saguna Baug which I visited on 23rd December 2019 for our Travel and Tourism Management trip. We reached there by 9:30 in the morning. The journey to there was fun filled with friends. Light refreshment were provided. All students and teacher were served with yummy breakfast cuisines . After that we started our bright sunny morning with knowing the importance of Honey Bees. Bees are known for their elaborate hives. They also build homes for millions of insects. Bees are renowned for their role in providing high quality food like honey, royal jelly and other products used in health care and other sectors (beeswax) etc. A third of the world’s food production depends on Bees. Bees are a sign of well-functioning ecosystem.
After that we were taken for a guided tour. The place is covered with paddy fields, coconut trees, cinnamon, nutmeg, bottle brush, lemon etc. Enjoying the beauty of water lilies and lotus we came to know about rare facts of lotus seed. Lotus seeds are benefiting the spleen, kidney, and heart it also helps stop diarrhea associated with qi deficiency. The seed also has calming properties that alleviate restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia
We enjoyed different activities. For me kayaking was the most thrilling activity among others as my friend and I had a fun time. Then we went for camel carriage ride and it was gratifying experience and the exhilarating Bullock cart ride was entertaining with all my friends shouting and telling the cart driver to stop. We even went for paddle – wheel boating. We even came to know what Mallakhamba is a traditional sport, originating from the Indian subcontinent, in which a gymnast performs aerial yoga postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, cane, or rope. The word Mallakhamb also refers to the pole used in the sport.
They even gave us information about the practice of fish farming. A sustainable approach to fisheries and aquaculture will help to protect our natural resources. Aquaculture, in particular, has tremendous potential to enhance food security. Small-scale aquaculture is especially important for meeting the world’s growing demand for fish. They even told us that Emu farming. The Emu is an Australian flightless bird and its farming is now very well established in states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. Presently emu farming is also being supported by various government organizations all over India which are providing farmers with offers. It was an unforgettable and fun experience getting to know about the importance of Nature and animal farming. Saguna Baug trip was indeed a very valuable experience for all which gave not only knowledge but memories too.
THE PARTING
Michael Drayton, was an English poet, the first to write odes in English in the style of Horace. The Parting by Michael Drayton is a sonnet. It is a poem about the breakup of the relationship between the poet and his companion. This sonnet has a very strict form and the poet has been cautious in composing his poetry, to assure that it fits the design constraints. The sonnet is very short, it consists of only 14 lines. Oftentimes, he has to synopsize in a single line of the poem, something he would ordinarily have penned a. The line, “Shake hands forever, cancel all our vows” summarizes quite a precise sense of the dispute signifying enduringly, with no chance of reconciliation. There is a change from the aggression of the first half of the poem, there remains a slight hint in the second half, as the author threatens his lover, telling her that if she leaves him, then she will be a murderess, who has killed not only their endearment but love itself. The language is harsh and cold, and after the Volta, in the third and fourth quatrains, the language is softer and more personal. Again, this is a function of the form of the sonnet; there must be a drastic change of ideas after line eight. For example, there is the brutally aggressive “you get no more of me” in the second line, and the much gentler “Now at the last gasp of love’s latest breath”. The poet uses the Volta not just to change the language but also to the entire message. Instead of pushing her apart from him as he did in the first eight lines, he is now emphasizing her of how consequential the end of the relationship will be. He goes from demanding to practically pleading. The orders in the first two quatrains such as “be it not seen” are replaced with conditionals, such as “if thou would’ st”; it seems almost as though he is pleading with her. Also, worth noting is how he goes from using the aggressive “you” to the gentler “thou” after the Volta.
In a sonnet, the rhythm is always iambic pentameter, which means that there must always be ten syllables per line, with each second syllable being stressed and the author breaks this pattern. Besides, to the constraints of the number of lines, because of which the poem is compressed, simplifying the poem’s purpose, and enhances it. For example, in the first line, “SINCE there’s no help, come let us kiss and part— ” there should be no stress on the third syllable, but the author has written the poem so that there is, stressing the “no” and giving weight to the preciseness of the first two quatrains. The author again breaks the rhythm in the last two lines that are ” —Now if thou would’st, when all have given him over, From death to life thou might’st him yet recover.” using eleven syllables instead of ten. This is not a blunder or an accident, it has been done for one of two purposes; to add importance to these lines because it appears out of place due to their length, or because the poet thought that he clearly could not sum up his feelings in the eleven syllables that the conventional sonnet allows him. When looking at the rhythm, we should look not only at the line length but also at the rhyme scheme. In the first two quatrains, the rhyme words are very harsh, distancing the author from the poem. For example, there are the very harsh consonant sounds of “part” and “heart”, However, in the third quatrain, there are much softer sounds, such as “breath”, “death”, “lies” and “eyes”. The harsh ‘r’s and ‘t’s are replaced by softer ‘th’s and ‘s’s. This pattern is mirrored throughout the poem; in the first two quatrains.
The structure of the sonnet has considerably added to the essence of the poem. In perfecting the poem to suit the constraints, the poet has illuminated the message and intensified the sense of what he is trying to say. Besides, where the poet for some purpose breaks the rules of the poem which adds more meaning to the poem, highlighting specific elements and making other parts exceptional.
Developing a Drug-Free Lifestyle
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If you are trying to maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs over a long period of time, it is important to develop a drug-free lifestyle in all aspects of your life—at home, at work and during your leisure hours.
If you sought treatment from a professional rehab program for your alcohol or drug problem, one of the most important objectives of your continuing or follow-up care is to help you learn to replace your previous destructive behaviors with more healthy and productive alternatives.
Supportive Friends and Family
One of the first steps in developing a drug-free lifestyle is to avoid those people who were directly involved in your former drinking or drug-using lifestyle—those who helped you get drugs, use drugs or were your drinking buddies.
Developing a Structured Schedule
Another important aspect of developing a drug-free lifestyle is to develop a structured daily schedule that you can consistently follow. Structure and organization in your life can be your best friends in recovery, while a chaotic and disorganized lifestyle can be your enemy.
Developing Larger, Expanded Goals
While maintaining your sobriety remains a high priority in your life, in order to develop a long-term drug-free lifestyle, it is helpful to identify larger goals for your future. Now that you have achieved more than 90 days of abstinence, you will probably begin to develop larger, long-term goals such as going back to school, changing career paths or saving toward financial goals.
Developing Spirituality
Spirituality can be an important factor in any successful recovery program. It involves connecting to a power that extends beyond the concerns of daily living. Your counselor will encourage you to become involved in efforts “greater than yourself” such as doing service work for your support group, becoming more involved in your religious organization, doing community service or volunteering for charity work.
THANK YOU
Tariq Anwar honored by All India Qaumi Tanzeem
Tariq Anwar was honoured by a welcome reception thrown by the All India Qaumi Tanzeem.
He has been elevated to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) as a general secretary and was also Included in the top most policy making part – Congress working committee (CWC) for which the ceremony was conducted.
It was organised under the guidance of Abdul Sami Salmani, director of AIQT, Delhi. On this occasion. The Delhi director and the South Delhi Director Syed Kamruddin, Both said that Tariq is a known face in the Congress party, experienced politician and the party will be benefited after this elevation. The both thanked the Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and added that the Tanzeem will work towards strengthening the party.
Syed Kamruddin said, “Static unwed has a clear past and we will all play an important role in making the Congress stronger. We will follow the rules of Tariq ji because His previous tenure cannot be forgotten as he always worked for the betterment of the society as a whole, without discriminating. The Congress took the right step at the right time.”
Abdul Sami Salmani said, “In the past, Tarik Anwar has been honoured with this position, He has great achievements in that tenure and will have that in future too.”
Maulana Allauddin, MD. Imtiaz, MD. Yusuf Chowdhury, Shankat Ali, Subrat Ali, Foorkhan Salmani were also present in this reception.
Fake Job Rackets Are Increasing Due To Shrinking Jobs
Fake job offers being reported is on a constant rise. With no practical workplaces, and employees interacting with customers face-to-face without supervision, on-demand economy runs with a risk of reputational risks of hiring fraud, unethical candidates with possible criminal background, fake identity or mal-intentions.
Job seekers need to be more aware and cautious. The world is connected now and a lot of information is available online with forums, news and company details. One simple check is that no genuine recruiter would ask you to pay for hiring you. If there’s any discussion of paying in advance, it’s most likely a fraud. Second, research about the company online – its office locations, its hiring & interview process, its empanelled recruiting partners etc. Most companies have their process mentioned on their website. In case of any doubt, a candidate can get in touch with the company through contacts mentioned on the website.
Big companies are used by fake job racketeers to allure their prey because there’s a sense of aspiration attached with working for such companies. Plus sectors like IT, ITES hire in large volumes and various information becomes accessible to manipulate. While it’s a huge hit to careers and morale of job seekers along with financial loss, it is likely damaging the reputation of these companies. Many companies have become wary of these trends but many are still to take strict actions. Companies can be transparent about their job openings, hiring process, recruitment calendar, empanelled partners etc. They must look out for fake websites and social media handles in their names. Today, technology can resolve many authentication concerns like digitally secure offer letters.
Many job scams like many other crimes go unreported due to lack of proper channels and tedious law & judiciary process. But this is changing as we see more than 3700 incidents being reported till Oct this year in comparison to 1800 same time last year.
It’s important to report and highlight these scams to make people realize the extent of this problem. News about these frauds, candidates’ stories and experiences could be learning for many seekers. Law enforcement is another area to ensure trials and strict punishments for fraudsters. At a macro level, where the education system needs major improvements, such stories can build awareness and sensitize job seekers to be more careful, savvy and diligent while seeking jobs.
Anniversaries (as of 2019)
150th birth anniversary
•Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation is an inspiring person, who shaped world history. Gandhiji stands out among the great men of the world as a symbol of non violent resistance to political and social repression. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2nd, 1869 in Gujarat. He became the leader of a movement that attracted millions in the struggle for freedom. He was strong advocate of non-violence. India got freedom on August 15th, 1947. Gandhiji was assassinated on January 30th, 1948.
100th birth anniversary
• The year 2019 marks the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space programme. He was born on 12th August, 1919. Dr. Sarabhai has put India on the international map in the field of space research. In 1962, he became chairman of the Indian National committee for space research. The establishment of the Indian space research organisation, also known as ISRO, was one of his greatest achievements. Dr. Sarabhai died on 30th December 1971.
500th death anniversary
• Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps the most widely talented person ever to have lived. He was a consummate painter and sculptor, a great inventor, military engineer, scientist, botanist and mathematician! He lived during the Renaissance in Italy and while working in Milan as an artist, he began writing texts for his students and apprentices. His notebooks covered more than 1000 pages of observations and illustrations. They remained unpublished for more than a century and were printed only after his death. He was born on April 15th 1452 and died on May 2nd 1519.
150th anniversary
• The period table gives us information about element symbols and atomic weights. It brings order to information about the chemical elements and helps chemists to understand why elements react as they do. The milestone in the development of the periodic table was set by the Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869, who is acknowledged as the ‘father’ of periodic table though the title is also claimed by the German scientist Lothar Meyer. Today, the periodic table organizes the elements by order of increasing atomic number.
150th year of publication
• 2019 marks the 150th year of one of the greatest novels ever written – Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’. This classic work from Russia was first published in the book form in 1869. Tolstoy took almost 7 years to finish this epic work and a Russian magazine named ‘Messenger’ serialised some portions of it during 1865-67. But the full novel came out as a book only in 1869. The story woven around Napoleon’s invasion of Russia covers a period of over 15 years. The unique literary style and the historical context make ‘War and Peace’ a monumental work.
125th year of publication
• Is there anyone who isn’t familiar with the famous character ‘Mowgli’? Hopefully none. The main character of the evergreen ‘Jungle Book’, a collection of stories written by Rudyard Kipling is a huge part of our childhood. ‘The Jungle Book’ was first published in 1894.
100th anniversary
• The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was a turning point in our freedom movement. The British troops under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer, opened fire on unarmed Indians on 13th April 1919. This event took place in the heart of Amritsar. Hundreds were killed and thousands injured. This was followed by widespread protests across a grieving country. Many Indians became convienced that the British had to be paid back in their own coin that violence has to be met with violence. The 100th anniversary of that cruel incident fell last year.
300th year of publication
• Daniel Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ has fascinated readers around the world for the last 300 years. Daniel Defoe was an English writer, famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe that was published in 1791. One reason for it’s popularity is that it us packed with excitement and adventure, with sailing ships, stormy seas and guns. Without doubt, Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’ established a realistic style of fiction and set the tone for modern novels.
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Quicksand
You might have come across this term manner times,maybe even witnessed it. Movies love to portray at least one scene of quicksand. You might’ve even seen the ‘forwarded’ messages where one is literally bouncing on the ground. How does this happen. More specifically,why does it happen?
- What is quicksand?
Okay,let’s not dig directly into the concept. First….. Let’s get to know about what exactly is this quicksand. So,have you ever seen people playing and diving in oobleck? What is this ‘oobleck’? Basically,oobleck is cornstarch or cornflour +water. When you mix water with this oobleck, it does something completely ofbeat.If you’ve not seen this ‘oobleck’ then just grab on some cornflour and water and mix them. But…what does this imply and how the heck is it related with quicksand??!?
Okay! No more suspense! Let me ask you something. Do you believe this statement that everything in this world is made of some..or the other ‘matter’. First of all,why should I believe in these statements just because my textbooks say so. Well, actually it’s completely on us whether to believe these statements or not. By believing these factors, these statements,these assumptions,we can categorise,classify and discover many more things. And the species of humans are achingly curious. They do not limit anywhere and continue to explore,invent and discover. So,by the statement that ‘everything is made of some ‘matter’ or some basic ‘elements’ is our own postulates which actually help us to live in a better way. So ya,to understand a few concepts,you have to accept these postulates even if they are wrong. (Just like I have to get an yearly paid membership to binge-watch various shows,even if that means pulling up and all nighter. Sad? I know..)
In our textbooks this diagram is very common,
Matter→ Molecules→Atoms→ Electrons,Protons,Neutrons
So,this statement is pretty contradictory about an atom being invincible because then your next statement is that an atom is made up of three things and we will not delve into that part,at least not for now.
So ya,oobleck also has some particles in them. Alright,till the all cool. But this is when it’s dry and something very enthalpy. And what is that….??
Okay,so you might have believed until now that,’Physics and chemistry applies for non-living beings and biology is the only branch where living things’ Hate to make this complicated for you but,All The Three Branches Of The Above Science Apply To Everything Which Belongs. Which is why they are branches of science. What is Science? Anything which is studied deeply is called a science of that particular object.
Oobleck,when dry has some particles in it,and when you play with dry corn flour,it has small particles which distribute themselves when you play with it. But upon adding water,this distribution kind of changes. Now it becomes a sheer thickening liquid. What do mean by sheer thickening liquids? Basically,it reacts to pressure in a different way than normal liquids do. That is,upon applying pressure,it acts like a solid and upon releasing the pressure,it acts like a liquid. Which basically gives it one more synonym: a Non Newtonian liquid. ‘Liquid’ would arise yet another contradiction and therefore the term ‘mixture’ is more preferable.
Now that you know oobleck,just know that quicksand has almost the exact properties that of oobleck. Quicksand is nothing but water mixed into the sand. Only that this ‘mixture’ is present in large quantities and occures naturally without any human interference . By this, I mean that none of the human interference end up being the result of the formation of quicksand. The only difference oobleck and quicksand is that sand is much more
‘granular’ than oobleck and this makes it a bit different from oobleck.
Source:Pinterest
- What makes quicksand harmful?
Well well, here’s the thing which is mind boggling, isn’t it? Quicksand, initially acts like a vacuum.Why?How? Well because of its sheer thickening property, anything and everything which stands still on its surface,the objects tends to get sucked inside the quicksand. The formation of quicksand can also be observed in forest in the cases of ‘granular soil’ mixed with water. As per experiments,as sand is more granular and has more minute particles in them,the quicksand free near the forests are usually more dangerous. Ultimately,if you just run on a quicksand it would not engulf you,unless you stand still or dump in right into the quicksand,the quicksand will not gulp you. Just remember the property of the sheer thickening mixtures,and be a bit more watchful and..You’re good to go!
- But what if you did manage to get yourself into quicksand?
First of all,that would not be pleasant. But if you did,then your only chance is to make space or a greater surface area. Usually, quicksand pits are not all that deep,and normally can come up to an average adult’s waist. But do not be faxed by this,there were cases when two people who unknowingly stepped on quicksand died of choking because the pit was too deep. First of all,DO NOT PANIC. Every situation can be handled smoothly if you stop ripping those hair off your head. One can bend behind to create a surface area or keep on wiggling your feet. DO NOT try to fight quicksand by shaking your whole body. The less mass on you,the better. As a precaution,be careful and gentle while shaking your feet because any carelessness can result in severe damage. Many types of ‘survival instincts’ can be found with illustrations by experts on sites. At least I haven’t gotten the pleasure to see a quicksand pit. So,even if I do tell you a lot,I still can’t describe more. Because I can just give you a theory. The practical use is all upon you!!
Fact: Quicksand is twice as dense as us!!
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