Day: July 12, 2021

effects that you don’t know but are happening.

Mobile or cell phones are now a days an integral part of modern telecommunications in every individual life. In many countries, over half of the population use mobile phones and the mobile phone market is growing rapidly. Saudi Arabia rank first among the countries of the gulf region with highest proportion of mobile users, a study conducted by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In gulf countries, Oman ranked second, followed by Kuwait and the UAE. As billions of people use mobile phones globally, a small increase in the incidence of adverse effects on health could have major public health implications on long term basis. Besides the number of cell phone calls per day, the length of each call and the amount of time people use cell phones are important factors which enhance the health related risk. 

Mobile phones emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, which can be absorbed by tissues close to the phone. The amount of radiofrequency energy a mobile phone user is exposed depend on many factors as the technology of the phone, the distance between the phone and the user, the extent and type of mobile phone use and the user’s distance from cell phone towers. 

In 2011, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified mobile phone radiation possibly carcinogenic, means that there “could be some risk” of carcinogenicity, so additional research into the long-term, heavy use of mobile phones needs to be conducted. 

While an increased risk of brain tumours from the use of mobile phones is not established, the increasing use of mobile phones and the lack of data for mobile phone use over time periods longer than 15 years warrant further research of mobile phone use and brain cancer risk. In particular, with the recent popularity of mobile phone use among younger people, potentially longer lifetime of exposure, WHO has promoted further research on this group and is currently assessing the health impact of RF fields on all studied endpoints. A cohort study in Denmark linked billing information from more than 358,000 cell phone subscribers with brain tumour incidence data from the Danish Cancer Registry. The analyses found no association between cell phone use and the incidence of glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, even among people who had been cell phone subscribers for 13 or more years. 

The American Cancer Society (ACS) states that the IARC classification means that there could be some risk associated with cancer, but the evidence is not strong enough to be considered causal and needs to be investigated further. Individuals who are concerned about radiofrequency exposure can limit their exposure, including using an ear piece and limiting cell phone use, particularly among children. 

Scientists have reported adverse health effects of using mobile phones including changes in brain activity, reaction times, and sleep patterns. More studies are underway to try to confirm these findings. When mobile phones are used very close to some medical devices (including pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, and certain hearing aids) there is the possibility of causing interference with their operation. There is also the potential of interference between mobile phones signals and aircraft electronics. Some countries have licensed mobile phone use on aircraft during flight using systems that control the phone output power.

Research has shown an increased risk of traffic accidents, about 3–4 times greater chance of an accident, when mobile phones (either handheld or with a “hands-free” kit) are used while driving due to distraction. 

Children have the potential to be at greater risk than adults for developing brain cancer from cell phones. Their nervous systems are still developing and therefore more vulnerable to factors that may cause cancer.

The FDA (7) have suggested steps to reduce the exposure to radiofrequency energy:

  • Reserve the use of cell phones for shorter conversations or for times when a landline phone is not available.
  • Use a hands-free device, which places more distance between the phone and the head of the user.

Tales of younger inspiration leads the roads to newer innovation

Modern world has opened the doors for newer technologies. Every day, people bring new ideas to transform the way of thinking and doing things. Stories from all over the world from different fields influence many to pursue with their field of interest. There are several successful women in many fields in India also; they become true inspiration to all the young dreamers. Moreover, this pandemic have also taught us to be more skillful to achieve success and continuous growth in our lives.

One of the inspiring stories that have made young girls believe in their dreams is that of P.V. Sindhu. She started playing Badminton at the age of 8 and made her international debut when she was 17 yrs old. After tremendous hard work and with constant learning she became the World’s 6th Ranking Women in Single Badminton. This dedication and her constant efforts are real inspiration for the women out there who believe on themselves.

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Likewise, Sharanya a 24 yr old young junior doctor who treated the victims of the Kozhikode Plan Crash. After working for 1 year at Kozhikode General Hospital,she quits to start preparing for her NEET exams. On one of the fateful night, when the hospital needed all hands on deck, she jumped into help without a second thought.

12 year old Haaziq from Pune came up with ingenious innovation- Ervis – which is a prototype ocean cleaner ship that can suck out plastic from the surface of the ocean. The picture of a young whale that died of intestinal blockage after consuming huge amount of plastic is what made this 12 year old to wage war against plastic. His novel idea received global attention and he got a chance to present this idea before audience through TED-X club.

India is one of the countries having most number of youths; the need is to give them a proper direction to think and to bring a change. Engagement of young people at local, national and global levels is impacting lives. The more they explore the more idea they collect. At this stage of confusion and uncertainty youths from different part of India are setting examples for others. No talent should be wasted, because they are capable of much more. But due to societal pressure and constant discouragements they often confused to choose their field of interests.

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The 22 year old a Haimanti founder of the NGO Junoon, is the inspiration for people who want to bring a change in the field of education especially for underprivileged children. Since May 2018, she has been on a mission to equip them with necessary skills along with education that will enable her to enroll them in a regular school under the Right to Education Act.

There are several more tales of young minds whose acts inspire us to work towards innovative methodologies. A young regular college student from Palakkad district, Shahinsa belongs to an agrarian family from the Panamanna village have deep passion for farming and finds the time to grow crops using modern technology in the fields.

Sriya Donepudi (15), a school going girl from Khajaguda started an initiative to recycle used flowers after social functions. She collected discarded flowers from various events and with the help of women from economically weaker sections they made soaps, paper-weights and other items from floral waste. According to The New Indian Express, this initiative made her bag The Diana Awards of 2020.

In the year 2017, Malhar and his friends collected the garbage thrown by visitors at Dadar Beach. Earlier, they started it as a weekend activity that gradually turned into a fully fledged cleanup movement engaging over 20,000 Mumbaikers. Collectively they have gathered 1000 tonnes of waste including plastics, stale food and religious offerings that had been cleared from the beach side. His efforts for this cleaning drive recognized globally when United Nations felicitated him on the International Volunteer Day.

Most of Indian startup and innovation landscape provide opportunity to young inventors to bloom. Their keen observations combined with deep sense of strategic ideas helps them in dealing with various problematic situations in the field of technology. These tales not only made us proud but also inspire us to build a new India with innovative thoughts.

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Each of us is great in our own fashion. Even a tiny story of inspiration can influence thousands of youngsters to pursue their dream; each act can impact the world.  Every one of us has that hidden power, the requirement is to have faith and continue our work with relentless efforts. These tiny tales of youths inspires many to pursue their dream . This pandemic is really tough and a challenging time for all the innovators but if you’re passionate enough to achieve your goal, you should continue with perseverance and patience.

Gems of Indian Cinema.

In the era of movies with less creative plots, we left many hidden gems of Indian cinema with the best plots and absolute talented cast members, which got less appreciation than it deserves.

Some of the cult creations in Indian cinema are:

1.Udaan.

It’s a movie released in 2010 directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the movie based on the story of a teenage boy living with his aggressive father after been expelled from a boarding school, with cast members Rajat Barmecha, Ronit Roy,  Aayan Boradia Ram Kapoor, Manjot Singh and Anand Tiwari.

2. I am kalam

A 2011 Indian movie directed by Nila madhab Panda with casting members as Harsh Mayar, Hussan Saad, Gulshan Gover, Dharmveer jakhar, Beatrice Ordeix, Pitobash Tripathy, Meena Mir, Suresh Acharya, Bishwajit Bal, Rajat Bhalla, Garima Bharadwaj, Sanjay Chauhan, S.D Chouhan. The plot of this movie is based on a story of a poor boy who took inspiration from our former president of India A.P.J Abdul Kalam, change his name to kalam and ports a dream of meeting his visionary.

3.Dasvidaniya

2008 released movie, directed by Shashant shah, a based on a single man(played by Vinya Pathak), living with his mother loves making to-do lists start to fulfill his long bucket list after he gets know he got 3 months to survive as he is suffering from stomach cancer.

4.That girl in yellow boots.

An Indian thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap, with the leading role played by Kalki Koechlin and Naseecharuddin Shah, the story of problems faced by a British woman who came to India after her sister committed suicide in search of his father, as she barely remembers his father but has a letter written by him.

5.Genesis

A 1986 Indian film directed by Mrinal Sen, starring Om puri, Shabana Azmi, and Naseeruddin Shah, and M.K. Raina, based on the story of a farmer and weaver exchanging their products for goods and how It makes a turning point for their lives when there is the arrival of a woman and a trader.

Dividends 101

As an investor, entrepreneur or even as someone aiming to be financially literate, one must know about Dividends, its types and implications as it is common source of additional income for many investors. Dividends are also considered as an important reflection of the company’s value as it is used in calculating the value of the stock in many methods. One can also determine the future yield or dividends estimates from historic data. Therefore, it is essential to know about dividends, from investor’s, management and entrepreneur’s perspective.

What is a Dividend?

A dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders. A share of the after-tax profit of a company, distributed to its shareholders according to the number and class of shares held by them is called dividend.

The amount and timing of the dividend is decided by the board of directors, who also determine whether it is paid out of current earnings or the past earnings kept as reserve.

Dividend for Preference vs Equity shareholders

Holders of preference shares receive dividend at a pre-determined fixed rate and are paid first. But preference shareholders are not entitled to treat the preference dividend as debt and sue for its payment.

Holders of equity shares are entitled to receive any amount of dividend, based on the level of profit and the company’s need for cash for expansion or other purposes.

Dividend can be defined as the distribution of any sums to Members out of profits and wherever permitted out of free
reserves available for the purpose.
The right to claim dividend will only arise after a dividend is declared by the company in the General Meeting and until and unless it is so declared, the shareholder has no claim against the company in respect of it.

Types of Dividends

  • Final Dividend

Dividend is said to be a final dividend if it is declared at the annual general meeting of the company. Final dividend once declared becomes a debt enforceable against the company. Final Dividend can be declared only if it is recommended by the Board of Directors of the Company in the Directors’ Report.

  • Interim Dividend

Dividend is said to be an interim dividend, if it is declared by the Board of Directors between two annual general meetings of the company. All the provisions relating to the payment of dividend shall be applicable on the interim dividend also.

Dividends can tell us a lot about the company’s position. A deeper study of a company’s financial statements and dividends pay-out ratio (ratio of the dividend paid per share to earnings per share) can tell one about the company’s future plans as well.

For example, if the company chooses to retain most of its earnings and pay lesser dividends to its shareholders, it could possibly mean that it is planning to expand/grow by purchasing more machinery or opening another branch or outlet or introducing another product line. It could even mean that it is planning to invest in another company. This could increase the possibility of getting higher returns in the future. However, it is also riskier so investors with lesser risk appetite should sell their shares.

Hence, it is important to understand dividends and its implications in order to analyse the situation wisely and take decisions according to the risk appetite and wealth objectives of the investor. For the same reason, the management should also understand its implications to make sure the implications derived from company’s data and statements is in line with its future goals and objectives.

child labour

Causes of Child Labour

The leading causes of Child Labour in India are social inequality, lack of education, and poverty. According to UNICEF’s report, children from the impoverished and rural parts of the world have no available alternatives such as teachers and schools.

Many rural communities lack adequate school facilities and the availability of schools. The low paying economy blooms with low cost, easy to hire, and child Labour. Besides the unorganized Agricultural sector, child Labour exists in unorganized assembly, unorganized retail works, and unorganized trade sectors

Other factors of child Labour include the size of the informal economy, the inability of most Indian industries to scale up, lack of modern technologies, and the structure and inflexibility of the Indian market.

Bonded child Labour

Children are employed due to social obligation, or loans and debts made by the families. Usually, children are forced to employ their families in brick kilns, stone and quarries, and agricultural sectors.

The children of the migrant workers and those that belong to the marginalized sections and Dalits in the society are pledged to work in small production houses and factories in the urban areas. Child Labourers on the bond are usually subjected to physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse, even leading to death.

In Orissa, the people of the lower section of the society sell their daughters belonging to eight to 10 years of age, as maidservants to the clear their debts.

Lack of implementation of Laws

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, was the only enacted provision by the Indian Constitution against child Labour and its atrocities. Other provisions stated by the Indian Constitution are:

  • Article 24 of the Indian Constitution states that no child below the age of fourteen shall employ in any hazardous employment or factory but not in non-hazardous industries.
  • Article 39(f)) of the Indian Constitution states that children and young adults are to be protected against moral and material abandonment or any forms of exploitation.

Various other Laws and the Indian Penal Code, such as The Factories Act,1948, The Mines Act,1952, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) of Children Act-2000, and the Child Labour (Prohibition and Abolition) Act-1986 seek to prevent the practice of child Labour in India.

Unfortunately, these laws and regulations lack active and proper implementation and enforcement.

The widespread problem of Child Labour:

Child Labour is quite relevant in India due to poor schooling opportunities and the country’s high poverty rate. Child Labour is relevant in both rural as well as urban regions of the country.

As per the 2011 census report, the total population of the age group between 5-14 years is 259.6 million in India. Almost 3.9 percent of the total child population that is 10.1 million children in the country work either as the primary worker or as a marginal worker.

Reports state that almost 40 percent of child Labour occurs in the field of precious stone cutting. Child Labour exists in industries such as zari and embroidery, mining, dhabas, restaurants, tea stalls, and even at homes as domestic Labour.

The civil authorities and organizations need to work in unison to free child Labour under extreme conditions.

Gender Equality

Equal rights and opportunities for all.

Opportunities and right should be equal for all. In our society the work is divided into two parts according to our gender, where a women’s appropriate job is cooking for her family and taking care of her children, in our Marathi language it’s called “Chul ani Mul”. Gender equality means that men and women have equal power and opportunities for financial, educational and personal development including own decision making power like a man has full power to take decisions for his own life, in same way a women should also have an equal power to control her own life and making her own decisions inside or outside the home. Dr B. R. Ambedkar the Father of Indian Constitution said “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved”, but if we don’t give them equal rights and opportunities then how can we say that world is going towards progress.

We are living in 21 century now but still globally, women have fewer opportunities than men , less access health and safety risks. Yet gender issues are not only about decision making or safety but also the relationship between men and women in society. Girls and boys faces gender inequality in their homes, communities and societies every day. Families who are not financially stable and can not afford school fees for all their children will prioritize education for their sons only. An educated girl is more likely to say “NO” to the young marriage, taking smarter decisions and raising her family and children alone. The action, behavior and attitude of boys and men towards girls and women’s is really plays an important role in gender equality, like a women can do a her dream job and take care of her children at a same time then why can’t men, atleast men can help them, can support them. Life of a women or a girl is filled with full of restrictions than men and after all this restrictions if something wrong happens first of all our society assumes that a women is responsible for this even without knowing the truth. Either taking girls and womens responsible for what happened we can tell our boys to respect girls and women’s , can tell boys to treat girls equally so one day we can make a better and safer world for women’s with equal rights and opportunities where “Gender Inequality” word never exist and genuinely we can say that the world is heading towards progress.

Best bookselling websites for Indian Residents.

This pandemic situation hit us hard. Most of our hobbies and entertainments have been taken away by Covid-19. Still, we are rebuilding our lifestyle as it was before with every inch of hope in our hearts. Still, Schools, Colleges, Theaters, and most of the places were shut down, Even during this pandemic, you can continue with your hobby if your major interests are books. There are many websites and Instagram pages that provide a beautiful service for book lovers. Technology is developed to its epitome. We can buy anything that we want with our tiny fingertips and virtual money we don’t even have to step out of the house but, whatever we need it will come to us in a blink of seconds. Only if you have money in the bank and mobile in hand. During this technical life. avid readers only would love to have real books not fake ones like Pdf and Docx. There are many websites and Instagram pages that provide a beautiful service for book lovers. They sell classics, fantasies, and best-selling books at an affordable price.

@Bookchor.com

Bookchor is a famous website for Indian Residents. They also have an app where you can buy both new and old books in perfectly good condition. They conduct many events, giveaways, monthly offers on a particular book. Discount offers for your first orders. Sometimes free blind date book/scented candle/badges/bookmarks along with your orders (according to the amount you spend.)

Every year they conduct The “Lock The Box” bookfair (where you will be given a box according to your preference of amount) All you have to do is load the box with your interested books from the Avenue. This will be like a Treasure Hunt game and you will love the experience.

@Worthing.in

Worthing. in is a website where you can find many Used, New, Old as well as books in good conditions at the cheapest price range. They also have various offers like Rs. 99/each book, Rs. 149/each best-selling book, Rs. 999/pre-selected 30 books. Rs. 999/ pre-selected Hardcover books.

@Battered_pages

Battered pages is an Instagram account. It has various collections of books according to genres with reasonable prices. They also encourage book donations and they provide most of their profits to animal welfare associations.

@got_a_book

Got a book is an Instagram profile where you can simply DM them to place an order. They sell best-selling books with huge discounts and free delivery all over India.

@99bookcart.com

They are dealing best-selling novels at a reasonable price in almost new condition. Some of their selected best-selling novels start at 99 rupees. Which is highly affordable.

@pick_a_book

Its also an Instagram profile. They sell best-selling books and bookmarks also, which is affordable and perfectly new and original in quality.

These websites are highly recommended to Readers who want to read and build their library at home. If you are not a reader it’s time to build a new hobby for yourself. So you will never need any other companions to pass your time or to have some fun. If you have a book, You can live all by yourself. You can even gift some books to your loved ones. Remember, books, are the best companion all around the world.

If you have never heard about these websites or,
Either you are an amateur reader or a frequent reader, definitely, these websites/ Instagram pages will wash away your cash with loads of books in your cart.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Women’s empowerment refers to addressing powerful women in order to equip them with the ability to make their own decisions. In a world dominated by men, women have gone through a lot throughout time. They were regarded as nearly non-existent human beings in earlier times. As if all rights, including basic rights like voting, belonged to men. Women gradually realized their power as time went on. Since that time, the world has witnessed a revolution in women’s empowerment.
Women can only be empowered if they are informed about their rights. Most girls grow up believing they are inferior to boys and, as a result, submit to the patriarchal and regressive social order. Young girls must be educated that they are no less capable than males and that if they are committed, they can achieve anything.

Women’s contribution to India’s economy:

Women have played a critical part in assisting India’s economic development. Women are thought to contribute 17-18% of total GDP. Despite their strength in agriculture and the dairy industry, India’s growing urbanization has yet to attract more women to enter the workforce. With only 25% of India’s labour force being female, women’s contribution to the country’s GDP is currently among the lowest in the world. However, even if 50% of women choose to work, India’s annual growth rate can range from 1.5 to 9%.

Why is Women’s Empowerment so crucial?

Women’s empowerment is a component of encouraging women to feel powerful by informing them that they can achieve whatever goals they set for themselves. Women can work outside the home and make their own decisions. Women aren’t reliant on men. They can use their skills to support their families and make money. Some women are hesitant to work in a demanding environment or in a high-ranking position because they believe it is not a woman’s duty.
Empowerment aids in the reduction of domestic violence because it encourages people to cherish and promote women. Women are not abused in any way, including sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. Women are now obtaining high-level positions in the same way that males do. Some women are promoted to roles such as president, leader, commune chief, and other high-ranking posts. Many women are now politically, educationally, and economically engaged in society.

Conclusion:

Women’s Empowerment in the purest sense will only be realized once society’s attitudes toward fairness and equality have changed. Women’s empowerment refers to the ability of women to make decisions about their own lives. Women’s empowerment refers to the formation of an environment that benefits both individuals and society as a whole. Women should be granted the same rights as males in order to truly empower them.
For their growth and development, they must be strong, vigilant, and alert at all times. Women’s education, poverty, health, and safety are the most common issues. After the country’s independence, India faced numerous obstacles, many of which resulted in a significant disparity between men and women, particularly in the field of education. Economic prosperity, political stability, and social revolution can all be achieved by empowering girls.

Sexually transmitted diseases

Diseases or infections which are transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) or reproductive tract infections (RTI).

Gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis, hepatitis-B and HIV leading to AIDS are some of the common STDs.

Some of these infections like hepatitis-B and HIV can also be transmitted by sharing of injection needles, surgical instruments, etc., with infected persons, transfusion of blood, or from an infected mother to the foetus too. Except for hepatitis-B , genital herpes and HIV infections, other diseases are completely curable if detected early and treated properly.

” Early symptoms of most of these are minor and include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, swellings etc., in the genital region.”

Infected females may often be asymptomatic and hence, may remain undetected for long. Absence or less significant symptoms in the early stages of infection and the social stigma attached to the STDs, deter the infected persons from going for timely detection ne proper treatment.

Syphilis

This could lead to complications later, which include pelvic inflammatory diseases(PID), abortions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility or even cancer of the reproductive tract.

” STDs are a major threat to the society. Therefore, prevention or early detection and cure of these diseases are given prime consideration under the reproductive health-care programmes.”

Though all persons are vulnerable to these infections, their incidences are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of 15-24 years.

Gonorrhoea

Prevention

  • Avoid sex with unknown partners/multiple partners
  • Always use condom during coitus
  • In case of doubt, go to a qualified doctor for early detection and get complete treatment if diagnosed with disease.

Sexually transmitted infection https://g.co/kgs/YhaXJ7

https://www.healthline.com/health/sexually-transmitted-diseases

How Literature is getting popularity due to the advent of Movies and Dramas

“Literature since the Medieval times have always been a mystery as well as a fascination for its audience”. As the decades change, their audience preference also changed. There was a whole decade which we all know as  a biggest blood-curdling historical events of all time, also famously known as “The Age before Queen Elizabeth, when war and slaughter  was the prominent reason and people lost their sanity due to   political catastrophes and the consequences occurred when there was a division between the religion and  science.”

When people lost their sanity, they abandoned literature and art which ultimately made the audience miserable and fragile. However, as the decade improved, we come to see that “Elizabethan Drama’s” has acted as a helping hand in the history of literature when people were gazing for a source of Entertainment.

Dramas are the mainstream or we can say as the generator of the exquisite source of entrainment since the 16th century which played an important role to make awareness among people about various social issues which happened during the era. Drama is one of those fabulous art forms which not only traveled a revolutionized journey from the 16th century to the 21st century but also have contributed a big number of Legendary works in the history of literature.

Dramas which are worldwide famous in the contemporary world are due to the main reason of fandom among the audience and in this process, the fandom not only goes to Drama but also to literature and movies.

Drama, Movies, and Literature – The Best Trio Ever!

Every era has its uniqueness and flair of creativity in any form of art. Likewise, whether it is Literature, Movies, Music, or drama, their secret to flourishing in the millennial generation is “Audience”. The audience has always been a great critic when it comes to Literature and Movies. Today we have Film and Literature which is established due to fandom among the audiences.

To get fame and acknowledgment from the audience is not an easy task, it has always been a striving job to be likable by all types of audiences. Yet Literature gained its popularity with the upper hand of Movies and dramas. Literature which was uncanny for many people is now becoming like their favorite cup of coffee which has the cream of fandom and fasciation towards literature.

Pop fiction – A New Version of Literature

A contemporary era where literature has grown acceptance due to the arrival of Movies and dramas is not only appreciated by their audiences but they are also a newer version of Preserving authentic Literature so that the fragrance of beautiful texts written by prominent writers won’t fade for the coming centuries.

Since it is an up-gradation, the technique of showcasing literature through the lens of the big screen of the cinematography industry is adaptable and modified. Pop Fiction is more merchandised and the writers craft their stories according to their audiences’ preferences.

The contemporary world is full of bustling lives where the audience expects entertainment to be relatable and which has a good quality of content. So cinematography industry had taken this opportunity as a responsibility towards their audience which proofs them their magnificent works by centering on literature.

Great stories come with a great plot!

Literature is famously known by all the audiences due to great movies and TV Series which either are adaptations or taken from real based stories from literature. When we say literature and movies the Millennial generation always mulls over about one great work but also gives a chill about going back to nostalgia! I guess we all know what it is? yes, it’s Harry Potter !  one of the prominent holiday Series which every child of the contemporary era never fails to reminisce about.

Whether it is plot structure, characters, or the setting, J.K Rowling’s works have been justified more cause of movie series made upon her famous works. Literature always provides us the imaginative descriptiveness of a piece of work and Cinematography provides an Illustrative of Visual and audio descriptions and together they have reached a high amount of success worldwide.

Similar to Harry Potter many classical works of literature are in the airy dreams among the audience cause of excellent movies turned from these works. Whether it is Louisa May Alcott’s “Little women” which talks about how women are striving in this society to acknowledge their identities by their forte and minds or whether it is Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” which talks about a dystopian where women are taken as an Object to played with, well we can never forget that holocaust literature which made us more emotional and sentimental when we watched the movie “Book Thief”.

Our childhood was like a sweet dream which was incomplete without those fairy tales of Cinderella and beauty and the beast which enlightened us with all the moral values.

Hence, there is no conclusion of how movies and literature are excellently mending with each other and providing us the finest edition of the whole thing. This not only keeps our literature preserved but also protected with increasing fandom with the young audiences.

Water

Water is the basic needs of the individual for the Survival. Some of the things like oxygen, water, food are very essential for the individual to live. After the oxygen, water is very much important for the individual survival and for the whole environment as well. Water is used in the daily basis for many of the activities like drinking, cleaning, watering, and also for some of the electric purposes etc.

There are plenty of water in the seas but there is no use of them. Because, all the seawater are salty and not food for drinking purpose. They can be made for drinking by some of the beautification methods which takes lots of processes and also the time. Scarcity of the water is not only the India’s problem but also the global problem.

If the wasteage of water is continued in the same way, there will be a day where no water can be found for drinking purposes and for some of the utility purposes. Most of the people waste water without any need. Using water for the purposes are all good but Wasting the water without any reason is a bad habit that an individual must not develop. It is very easy to waste water rather than saving the drop.

The main sources of water are surface water, ground water and rain water.

Importance of water :

Water is very important to the human body. Every one of your cells,organs and tissues use water to help with temperature regulation, keeping hydrated and maintaining bodily functions. In addition, water acts as a lubricant and cushions your joints. Driniking water is great for your overall health. Because your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it’s important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water.

Water delivers important nutrients to all of our cells,especially muscle cells, postponing muscle fatigue. Water helps weight loss. Water helps you feel full longer,without adding any additional calories.

Benefits of Drinking water :

* Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue. Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert.

* promotes weight loss.

* Flushes out Toxins.

* Improves skin complexion

* Maintains Regularity.

Best source of water :

1. Watermelon – water content : 92%

2. Strawberries – water content : 91%

3.cantaloupe – water content : 90%

4.peaches – water content : 89%

5.oranges – water content : 88%

6. Skim Milk – water content : 91%

7. Cucumber – water content : 95%

8. Lettuce – water content : 96%

9. Broths and soups – water content : 92%

10. Zucchini – water content : 94%

11. Celery – water content : 95%

12. Plain yogurt – water content: 88%

13. Tomatoes – water content : 94%

14. Bell peppers – water content : 92%

15.cauliflower – water content : 92%

16. Cabbage – water content : 92%

17. Grape fruit – water content : 88%

18. Coconut water- water content : 95%

19. Cottage cheese – water content: 80%

Disadvantages of water :

It is said that too much consumption of water can lead to fluid overload in the body and imbalance in the body. Excess water can lead it lower sodium levels in the body, which may further lead to nause, vomthing, cramps, fatigue. This condition is known as hyponatremia.

The best method to save water is to use in limited amounts. That is, to limit the water without wasting much water.

COVID-19

Symptoms

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

Most common symptoms:

  • fever
  • dry cough
  • tiredness
  • Less common symptoms:
  • aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • diarrhoea
  • conjunctivitis
  • headache
  • loss of taste or smell
  • a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • chest pain or pressure
  • loss of speech or movement
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
  • People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.
  • On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.

Where should we register for COVID-19 vaccination?

Register on the Co-WIN Portal and schedule your vaccination appointment. https://www.cowin.gov.in/home

The contraindications to second dose of vaccine are:

Severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine. If your treating physician considered this event as a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine, then you should not take second dose of vaccine. If you experience any other adverse event (known or unknown) after first dose, you can take the second dose.

Patients who have experienced major blood clotting (venous and/or arterial thrombosis) in combination with low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) following first dose of vaccine.

5 Lesser known facts about Jawaharlal Nehru

  • India’s first Prime Minister was homeschooled till he turned 15. His father and famous barrister of India at that time Pt. Motilal Nehru took a special interest in his academics. He ensured that young Nehru received a wholesome education at home under the mentorship of skilled tutors and governesses.
  • Many of you would be aware that Jawaharlal Nehru had been jailed many times during India’s independence struggle but few of you would be aware that he spent almost 10 years of his life in Jail for freedom from the British. Nehru was imprisoned 9 times. Altogether he was jailed by the British for a total of 3,259 days which is almost a decade of his life spent in jail.
  • Nehru was believed to be very fond of smoking. The famous cigarette brand ‘555’ is said to be his favourite brand. There are various pictures of Pandit Nehru in the public where he is seen smoking.
  • During his lifetime, Pandit Nehru survived four attempts to assassinate him. Historians say that there were four attempts in 1947, during the partition, the in 1955 by a rickshaw puller and other two in 1956 and 1961 to kill PM Nehru.
  • During his lifetime, Pandit Nehru survived four attempts to assassinate him. Historians say that there were four attempts in 1947, during the partition, the in 1955 by a rickshaw puller and other two in 1956 and 1961 to kill PM Nehru.

My source of inspiration 방탄소년단

“Tell me your story. I want to hear your voice, and I want to hear your conviction. No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin color, gender identity: speak yourself.”

-BTS(UNICEF)

Bangtan Boys also known as BTS is a Korean-pop group, currently the biggest phenomenon of the music industry with a huge fandom named A.R.M.Y. It is a seven-member boyband and their names go like this, Kim Namjoon(RM), Kim Seokjin(Jin), Min Yoongi(Suga), Jung Hoseok(Jhope), Park Jimin(Jimin), Kim Taehyung(V), Jeon Jungkook. BTS debuted on 13th June 2013 under Bighit Entertainment. 

BangTan Sonyeondan

BTS, through their songs, talk about personal issues and society’s expectations, and commentary on youth. They focus on mental issues, depression, and almost everything that people usually don’t prefer to talk about. Moreover, they are inspiring and touching the hearts of millions of people every day through their lyrics. From the beginning of their career, they told stories that are very much familiar to our stories like teenage love affairs, the desire to achieve everything, society’s expectations on you, depression. So basically, it’s like a guy next door story which we all can relate. 

 “If you want to love others, I think you should love yourself first.”

-RM

“Don’t be trapped in someone else’s dream“

-V

Back in 2013, BTS was completely unknown to the world they hardly had 200 to 300 people to cheer them up. All seven of them used to live in a small dorm with very little to no luxury, they were discriminated against by the other companies as they come from a small and completely underrated company(Big Hit). They were never invited to big shows, got so much hatred and criticism from the pop community because of their looks, clothes, make-up, and were accused of false plagiarism. But despite the hardships they have faced, they’ve pushed themselves and never lost hope. They fought together, stood against the negativity, and motivated themselves to just moved on to make a better version of themselves every day. They released 22 albums till now each album sharing a different story. They have learned to love themselves for who they are and accept their flaws. Just like that, they want us to love ourselves and end self-hatred and bring peace into our lives.

BTS albums sold till now

 “In the middle of the road, at the moment you want to give up, shout out even louder: “So what?”

-BTS

And now, their efforts paid off. They have won 370 awards including National awards, Billboard awards, Asian artist awards, the American Music Awards, etc. 549 nominations including the Grammys. And attained 26 Guinness World records and broke the records of Michael Jackson and The Beatles. They got covered by TIME magazine as “The next generation heroes”. They are the brand ambassadors of Hyundai, FILA, Louis Vuitton, Samsung, Coca-Cola, and many more. BTS delivered a speech at the UN general assembly as a part of the “LOVE MYSELF” campaign that they have launched in 2017 and partnered with UNICEF’s “End Violence” program. BTS generates 4 trillion Korean won as economic value to their country per year and 1.42 trillion won as added value per year, according to the 2018 report( Hyundai Research Institute). BTS contributes 1.7% of total Korean consumer goods export.

“Love myself, love yourself, peace.”

-Suga

“Find your name, find your voice by speaking yourself.”

-RM

Their growth is phenomenal.

From small dorms to spacious hotel rooms.

From congested practice rooms to a multi storey building.

From 200 fans to millions of ARMYs.

From a few lightsticks to an ocean of purple lights.

From small-town boys to Global leaders.

From ordinary teenagers to legends.

 “In the dark night, don’t be lonely, Like the stars, we shine, Don’t disappear, because you’re a great existence, Let us shine”

-BTS(Mikrokosmos)

 “Purple is the last colour of the rainbow colours. So means I will trust and love you for a long time.”

― Kim Taehyung
BTS with their first award
BTS awards by 2021

They have achieved everything they wanted but always stay the same as they were a few years ago. This is a story of models, dancers, singers, philanthropists, the next generation leaders, and more importantly our well-wishers. 

Their journey is worth telling, as an ARMY I will not stop narrating this story to the world.

credits to the right owners of the pictures used.

Juggernaut was borrowed from Jagannath; Rath Yatra 12/07/2021

EVENTS

The Puri Rath Yatra begins on the Dwitiya Tithi in Ashadha, Shukla Paksha. This year, Ratha Yatra is being celebrated on July 12, 2021. The festival of Puri Rath Yatra is devoted to Lord Jagannath who is believed to be one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Jagannath Rath Yatra is a nine-day festivity marked by various rituals and traditions. On this day, Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra proceed towards the Gundicha temple (a monument built in the memory of the Queen of Indradyumna) from the Puri shrine on their giant wooden chariots. It is believed that in order to pay their respects to Queen Gundicha, wife of the legendary King Indradyumna, who built the Puri Jagannatha temple, Lord Jagannatha along with brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra leave their regular abode from the main temple and spend some time in this temple built by Gundicha in their honour. Lord Jagannatha, after resting for eight days in Gundicha temple, returns to his main abode. This day is known as Bahuda Yatra or Return Yatra. It is observed on the eighth day after Ratha Yatra on Dashami Tithi.

During Bahuda Yatra, the Lord makes a short stoppage at Mausi Maa temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Ardhashini. Remember, Lord Jagannatha, returns to his main abode just before Devshayani Ekadashi, when Lord Jagannatha goes to sleep for four months.

The rituals of Ratha Yatra start much ahead of Ratha Yatra day. Approximately 18 days before Ratha Yatra, Lord Jagannatha, his brother Balabhadra and his sister Devi Subhadra are given a famous ceremonial bath which is known as Snana Yatra. Snana Yatra day is observed on Purnima Tithi in Jyeshtha month, which is popularly known as Jyestha Purnima.

On the occasion of Puri Ratha Yatra, having a mere sight of Lord Jagannath on his chariot is considered very auspicious. Three chariots are made for the three respective deities.

Name of the three chariots

The names and important characteristics of the three raths (Chariots) belonging to the three deities are:

Lord Jagannath: Nandighosa

NANDIGHOSA
  • Lord Jagannath’s chariot is made of approximately 16 wheels
  • Lord Jagannath’s chariot is about 45 ft. high
  • Red and yellow canopy

Lord Balabhadra: Taladhwaja

TALDHWAJA
  • Lord Balabhadra chariot is made of 14 wheels
  • Lord Balabhadra chariot is 45.6 feet high
  • Red and bluish green canopy

Goddess Subhadra: Darpadalana

DARPADALANA
  • Goddess Subhadra’s chariot is made with 12 wheels
  • Goddess Subhadra’s chariot is 44.6 feet high.
  • Red and black canopy

Jagannatha literally means Lord of the Universe. It is believed that, if a person participates with full devotion in the Rath Yatra will be free from the cycle of birth and death. Rath Yatra symbolises harmony, brotherhood and unity. Thousands of devotees come here from different corners of the country to take part in this yatra and get good luck by pulling the chariot of the Lord. However in accord with the Covid 19 regulations, devotees were not allowed in the procession. Only the priests and workers with negative reports were allowed.

Car of Juggernaut as depicted in 1851. Source: Wikipedia

  Lord Jagannath is one of the avatars of Lord Krishna. It is said that Rath Yatra is equal to hundred sacrifices. If a devotee takes part in this Rath Yatra and pulls the chariot of God, then he gets god’s blessings. Jagannath Rath Yatra is a ten-day festival. The preparations for the yatra begin with the construction of the chariots on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. According to religious beliefs, just by watching this Rath Yatra one gets freedom from all kinds of sins and salvation is attained after death.

ETYMOLOGY OF JUGGERNAUT

Jagannath is also the etymological origin of the English word ‘Juggernaut’. When the British first observed the Rath Yatra in the 18th century, they were so amazed that they sent home shocking descriptions which gave rise to the term ‘juggernaut’, meaning “destructive force”. They misunderstood that people sacrificed themselves infront of the chariot. However these were accidents which often occur during commotion in pulling of chariot. As a matter of fact sacrificial rituals are banned in Jagannath temple.