Day: July 17, 2021

5 Technology a Civil Engineering Student Should Learn : : —

In the present time technology is the basis of human civilization . Moreover, if you are an engineering student then you should be aware of the current technologies .If you are an engineering student you also should learn some Technologies for future perspectives . Civil engineering students also have to learn some Technologies . Some of the must learn technologies are listed below .

Drawing in AutoCAD
  1. AutoCAD ~~ It is a ‘Computer Aided Design’ or CAD and a drafting software which was first launched in December in the year of 1982 .Autodesk is the developer company of this software . AutoCAD is free of charge for students from all over the world . It is used by civil engineers, Architects , graphic designers, project planners and other professional professionals . It is used for making designs of any part which will be constructed . It is used in the sector of automobile ship construction, aeromodelling architecture etc.AutoCAD can be 2D (2 Dimension) Or 3D (3 Dimension) .
STAAD Pro

2. STAAD Pro ~~ This software was built by Research Engineers International in the year of 1997 and now it is under Bentley systems . It is an analytic software .This software is used for analysis and design works in the structural field . It is used for analysis of the Steel Timber concrete  which are the important elements to build a construction .This software is supportive for almost 90 International design codes .

3DS Max

3. 3DS Max ~~  it is a ‘3D Computer Graphics Program’ software . It is also known as ‘3D Studio Max’ . It is software from Autodesk . It was first released by Autodesk in April of the year of 1996 . It is mostly used by developers for video games , architects for visualizing and interior studios for commercial purposes .

Drawing in Revit

4. Revit ~~ It first appeared on April 5th in the year of 2000 . It was invented by the Autodesk company .It is a ‘Building information Modelling’ type of software .It is used in the field of structural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering , architecture etc. It is used to design the structure of a building with details in 3D .

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel ~~ It was first released in 1987 by the Microsoft company . It is a spreadsheet application .  It has so many features like graphic tools , various tables ‘Visual Resic of Application’ programming language , and calculation .It is used for collecting data and arranging it in a systematic way and reserves it . It is used in every engineering sector and is a very important and useful application of Microsoft Windows operating system .

Microsoft Project

6. Microsoft Project ~~ It was first released in 1984 by Microsoft .It is a ‘Project Management’ type software . It works only in Windows .It is used for tracking the progress ,collecting datas ,and analyzing it in a better & systematic way . It is usually used by project Managers but As an engineering student it is beneficial to know this application .

These are not the only technologies a civil engineering student should learn . Apart from them there are some more like Primavera ,Maya ,ArcGIS ,Solid Works , IoT (Internet of Things) ,3D Printing ,BIM (Building Information Modelling) etc.

Stress due to repeated exams

Students often feel stress due to repeated exams, assignments, homework, class test etc. Many schools and colleges pressure students to study and get good marks. In this blog we are going to counter the following topics stress due to exams, stress management techniques, need of extracurricular.

Stress due to Exams

Nowadays stress is common among school and college students because of repeated exams, class tests and assignments. Every school and college wants its students to study well get good marks. That’s right I agree, but in order to increase students marks they keep extra classes after school, keep repeated tests. With this student feels stress. Student goes to school at 9:00 am and return back to home at 8:00 pm. After returning home also he has to do his homework. Thus he left with no time to play or do anything else he wants. Every school should increase the interest in studies to its students. If they were successful, then each and every students enjoys studying, like this student will not feel any kind of stress.

Stress management techniques for students

Stress is the feeling of physical and emotional stress. Stress adversely effect the physical and mental state of a person. According to a survey teen are most effected stress comparing to adults. These are some stress management techniques to reduce stress.

1. Sleep well

Student scheduled plan may even miss there sleep. You should have to sleep atleast 8 hours per day, inorder to have good health. Students who sleep less than 8 hours are often found less productive on comparing to student who sleep atleast 8 hours.

2. Exercise regularly

It was found in a study that doing yoga and exercise every day help to reduce stress levels. There are several benefits of doing exercise and yoga. It also help to improve your health condition. Physical activity may help bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins.

3. Listen to music

Music is the best medecine to relieve stress. Listening music conveniently decrease the stress levels. Music help you to calm down your mind from your tension.

4. Eat a healthier diet

You may not believe the eating healthy food can low your stress levels. Eating a healthier diet boost brainpower, which help to focus on your work with great potential.

5. Spend time with friends and family

Friends and family are the one who supports us in our bad times. They will encourage us. They may help to relieve our stress. You can share your tensions and problems to them. They give the sense of and self-worth.

6. Go out and have fun

If you feel stressed, then just go out play with your friends. Playing games help to reduce your stress levels. This will give relaxation to mind as well as body. Gaming results in dopamine secretion, which makes you feel good.

Need of extracurricular in schools

Every student is unique, some are interested in music and some in art and some in computers etc. Every school should encourage students in the subject which they love. If they do so, then every student will become a champion. There should be some extracurricular activities such as sports, NCC, events etc in schools other than academics.

That’s all from my side. I hope you like it. This blog is not criticizing any school, but it is showing the need of change in schools. Thank you.

LATEST BUZZ

SANIA MIRZA becomes the third Indian to get 10 years Dubai Golden – Visa After Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt , she is 3rd Indian to receive this Honor . INDIAN TENNIES star Sania Mirza and her husband and former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik have been officially granted the much – coveted Dubai Golden Visa which will allow them 10 year residency in the UAE. Mirza , 34 who hails from Hyderabad and Malik, 39 a native of sialkot in Pakistan , got Married in 2010 and have been residents of Dubai for the past several years . With this , Sania became the third Indian to receive the covoted visa from the UAE Government. Prior to Mirza Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt have received the Dubai Golden Visa from the UAE.

Salesforce

What Is Salesforce?

Salesforce started as Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM company. Salesforce now provides various software solutions and a platform for users and developers to develop and distribute custom software. Salesforce.com is based on multi-tenant architecture. This means that multiple customers share common technology and all run on the latest release. You don’t have to worry about the application or infrastructure upgrades – they happen automatically. This helps your organization focus on innovation rather than managing technology. 

The platform integrates all the domains such as marketing, sales, customer service, supply chain, data analysis, and many others so that customers can have an integrated view of the business. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an application that manages the company’s relationship with its customers. In other words, CRM is a tool through which the company and its employees can analyze customer interactions, churn rate, buying patterns by maintaining a database. This database consists of the customer’s distinct attributes, i.e. their ids, past buying history (orders), and many other details. Hence, this application helps the companies understand consumer behavior and analyze where to invest in boosting up their profits and minimizing the losses. Moreover, it also helps manage a huge database of the customer and maintain a healthy relationship with them.

Salesforce products

Sales Cloud

  • A customizable product for managing accounts,contacts, and business opportunities
  • Facilitates collaborating conveniently with partners using chatter
  • A SaaS product for browser-based access and is also available as a mobile app
  • Offers a range of cloud-based tools to increase productivity and manage leads better
  • Lets users keep all the customer information on one platform that includes marketing, lead generation, sales, customer service, and business analytics

Service Cloud

  • A platform that enables users to deliver smarter, faster, and more personalized service to their end- users across multiple channels – on any device
  • Facilitates users to automate service processes
  • and streamline workflows
  • Offers users a call center-like look and feel where they can automatically route and escalate the important cases in addition to creating and tracking them

Marketing Cloud

  • A product that enables marketers to create and manage marketing campaigns
  • Includes solutions for customer journey management, email, mobile, social media, web personalization, advertising, content creation, content management, and data analysis

Components include

  • Journey builder – to plan and customize to improve client cooperation over the client life cycle
  • Social Studio – to listen, publish, and engage in building meaningful relationships across social channels
  • Mobile Studio – to reach customers at the appropriate time via SMS, MMS, push messaging, and group messaging

Community Cloud

  • An online platform that allows companies to connect customers, partners, and employees with each other
  • Enables companies to simplify business processes both internally (across departments) and externally (with customers and partners) – enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall business ecosystern

For employees

  • Better connectivity and interaction among employees across departments, offices, or countries
  • Enables employees to find information easily about onboarding, payroll, and IT troubleshooting anytime with the help of HR and IT Help Desk

Advantages of Salesforce

Mobile Access

Along with the desktop version, Salesforce cloud solutions are also available on the mobile devices which give SMEs an easy access to customer data, lead-generation process, social profiles, contacts, and more. The collaboration capabilities of the app allow the SMEs to keep the team updated on the deal status and seek support whenever required.

Automated Workflow

The automated workflow feature of Salesforce accelerates the sales process and enables SMEs to assign tasks, make suggestions, and respond to approval requests (such as order placements, discounts, and expenses) anytime, anywhere.

Collaboration

The built-in social tools of Salesforce help SMEs drive the sales by letting sales representatives and staff members collaborate with each other. Open discussions and sharing of data, insights, and files are easy with this platform, which further enhance the productivity of the workforce.

Third-Party Integration

SMEs can expand the core functionalities of Salesforce by integrating with third-party apps and software solutions, in order to reap the maximum potential of the platform and achieve a single integrated collaborative business process management environment.

Reports

Salesforce facilitates SMEs to keep an eye on their key business metrics and make critical decisions from anywhere. With the drag-and-drop reporting tools (including real-time graphs and charts) of Salesforce, generation and analysis of reports are easy. Since these reports are also showcased in the dashboard, it takes no time in retrieving the data soon after login.

THE FATHER OF OUR NATION

— MAHATMA GANDHI

Mahatma Gandhiji

A Great soul who struggled endlessly till his last breath for the independence of our nation. Mohandas karamchand Gandhi was commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi . Mahatma was a name assigned to Gandhi for his pure soul which is reffered as great soul.

Gandhi was an Indian lawyer , spiritual leader ,anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist. He was born in a Gujarati Hindu Bania family on 2 October 1869 , Porbandar , India . His main motive is Peace .He is very dedicated to it and teached everyone how to be calm and relaxed when even at toughest situations . The power of Gandhi’s words still inspire us to be able to fight just by changing our attitude towards a situation.He strongly believes nonviolence is a weapon of the strong and fought for it until it become true. The words that he express were soo inspiring and true : Here are some :

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs ,but not every man’s greed.”

This was so true , a person should never hope for more when he already have enough. He’s such a great personality .

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others “

” Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”

” The greatness of humanity is not in being human,but in being humane.”

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow . Learn as if you were to live forever.”

“In a gentle way , you can shake the world.”

He’s a living legend in our heart . He’s usually a desire for justice and equality and is motivated by a strong sense of right and wrong .He tends to be a empathetic ,warm-hearted and supportive.He believes in resistance and persistence- “first they ignore you ,then they laugh at you , then they fight you ,and then you win. He always suggests to build love about a person instead of hate ,it will always effect you in a positive way.

He lead so many missions such as salt satyagraha, Quit India movement,Kheda agitation ,Champaran agitation, Khailafat movement , non-corporation movement, and many more . He’s one of the main reason for the inpendence of our country.Gandhi’s statements, letters and life have attracted much political and scholarly analysis of his principles, practices and beliefs, including what influenced him. Some writers present him as a paragon of ethical living and pacifism, while others present him as a more complex, contradictory and evolving character influenced by his culture and circumstances.

Being a active leader ,he fought for swaraj- self rule by his motto “DO OR DIE”. He believed that swaraj can also be possible by non-violence.According to Gandhi, a non-violent state is like an “ordered anarchy”.Swaraj to Gandhi did not mean transferring colonial era British power brokering system, favours-driven, bureaucratic, class exploitative structure and mindset into Indian hands. He warned such a transfer would still be English rule, just without the Englishman. “This is not the Swaraj I want”, said Gandhi.

Hannibal Lecter : The Greatest Villain of all Time

One of the great villains created in the past 50 years is Hannibal Lecter, in the movie The Silence of the Lambs, from the book by Thomas Harris, Red Dragon. The original film created from Harris’ book, entitled Manhunter, going on in the films that followed, and has given us a bar to reach for as far as villains are concerned. Hannibal the Cannibal was one of the key characters that inspired audiences to clamor for stories, movies and TV that feature him, Manhunter, The Silence of the Lambs, sequel and two prequels: Hannibal, Red Dragon and Hannibal Rising, and a relatively successful NBC television series, Hannibal.

Characteristics

Some of his characteristics are obvious; he is a murderer and eats human flesh, which is gruesome. In exchange for some freedoms, Hannibal cooperates with FBI profiler Will Graham, offering information to hunt down a killer on the loose. There are several facets that contribute to Hannibal’s draw, not just his smarts and charisma, ruthlessness and perversion, but he also has his own bizarre code of ethics. His intelligence is revealed to the audience not only in the way he manages and negotiates for himself, escapes imprisonment, in his ability to accurately track down the killer, but also in the insane rationalization for his bizarre behaviors. He kills people he thinks commit insufferable crimes, but also those who insult his cultural sensibilities. He tries to kill Mason Verger just because he was rude while his therapy session.

Chilling Quotes

Hannibal Lecter portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen

His humor and intelligence are weapons he wields with facility at will. One of his most famous lines in Silence of the Lambs shows Clarice Starling exactly the lengths to which he will go to satiate himself. “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” “Killing must feel good to God too. He does it all the time, and are we not created in his image?” “I do wish we could chat for longer but I’m having an old friend for dinner.” Saying stuff like that while keeping a straight face makes Hannibal Lecter a charming yet terrifying person.

Performances

  • Brian cox played Lecter in 1986’s Manhunter. Manhunter centers on Will Graham, a retired criminal profiler who seeks an incarcerated Lecter’s assistance after being recruited to hunt down a new killer known as “The Tooth Fairy”. Cox’s Lecter is much more low-key and less charismatic than Anthony Hopkins’ version.
  • Gaspard Ulliel, a French actor and model, as a young Hannibal in 2007’s Hannibal Rising, which reveals the cannibalistic serial killer’s backstory. Unfortunately, Hannibal Rising earned bad reviews, and is almost unanimously considered the worst movie featuring Lecter. Ulliel’s Hannibal doesn’t at all seem like he would grow up to be the man we saw in the Hopkins films, and also looks and sounds absolutely nothing like Hopkins.
  • Mads Mikkelsen: If there’s anyone in Anthony Hopkins’ league when it comes to playing Hannibal Lecter, most fans would argue it’s Mads Mikkelsen, star of NBC’s Hannibal TV series. Many Lecter fans were skeptical of a new take on the character, especially one on network TV. Those same fans were taken aback at just how great Bryan Fuller’s series turned out, and how spellbinding Mikkelsen proved to be in the role. While Hannibal was never a ratings hit, it lasted for three highly acclaimed seasons.
  • Anthony Hopkins: One of the greatest suspense thrillers of all time, The Silence of the Lambs adapted Thomas Harris’ sequel to Red Dragon, which in many ways boasts a similar setup. FBI rookie Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is tasked by boss Jack Crawford with seeking the help of an incarcerated Hannibal (Anthony Hopkins) in order to track down a killer dubbed “Buffalo Bill” (Ted Levine). The Silence of the Lambs went on to clean up at the Oscars, and make Hopkins’ Hannibal a pop culture touchstone. Hopkins would reprise the role for 2001’s Hannibal, which saw Julianne Moore take over as Clarice, and return again for Red Dragon, which saw a redo of the Lecter/Graham story with Edward Norton as Will.

What Are Superfoods?

Superfoods are food items that are considered to be highly nutritious and hence beneficial to one’s health. They are primarily plant-based, however some include fish and dairy. Blueberries, salmon, kale, and acai are some of the few foods that have earned the “superfood” moniker. Nevertheless, there are no hard and fast rules for defining what is or isn’t a superfood.

Superfoods include a wide range of nutrients, including antioxidants, that are considered to protect against cancer. They also include good fats, that are considered to protect one against heart disease; fibre, that is believed to reduce diabetes and digestive issues; and phytochemicals, that are the compounds in plants that give plants their vivid colours and aromas and have various health advantages.

Consuming nutrient-dense foods (such as several so-called superfoods) is unquestionably beneficial. The best approach to a balanced diet, however, is to eat a variety of healthy foods in the appropriate proportions.

Some of the most common superfoods are:

BERRIES

Berries’ greater flavonoid content have been found to reduce the chances of a heart attack.  Acai berries, blueberries, raspberries, tart cherries, cranberries, and goji berries are some of the most well-known superfood berries. 

Acai berries are tiny, dark purple berries native to South America. They include 19 amino acids as well as several antioxidants. Blueberries have a high fibre, manganese, and vitamin K content. Cranberries include a flavonoid which helps reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection. Goji berries are a tiny red fruit originating from Asia that is strong in vitamin C and E, as well as a variety of flavonoids. These are commonly used in Eastern medicine for treating diabetes and hypertension as well as to promote the health of the eyes, liver, and kidneys.

SOY

Soybeans contain a high amount of isoflavones, a kind of phytochemical. Phytochemicals are substances which are naturally found in plants. According to some studies, isoflavones in soy assist in lowering the quantity of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Soy has been demonstrated in a few trials to help reduce age-related dementia. Soy isoflavones may help decrease bone degeneration and enhance bone mineral density following menopause, in addition to alleviating menstrual pain.

TEA

Tea has minimal calories, aids in water absorption, and is high in antioxidants. Catechins, which are powerful antioxidants found predominantly in green tea, have anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects. According to one study, both green and white tea decreased stress levels, with white tea having an even larger effect. Green tea could possibly possess anti-arthritic properties due to its ability to reduce general inflammation.

LEAFY GREENS

Superfood leafy greens include kale, spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens, and collard greens. These foods tend to be high in vitamin A, C, E, and K, as well as several B vitamins. Carotenoids, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium are also abundant in leafy greens.

Kale and other leafy greens are rich in fibre and water content, which aid in constipation prevention and encourage regularity as well as a healthier intestinal system.

SALMON

Salmon and other fatty fish, such as trout and herring, have high omega-3 fatty acid content, which can reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats, lower cholesterol, and prevent the formation of arterial plaque.

DARK CHOCOLATE

Dark chocolate contains a high concentration of flavonoids, according to research. Flavonoids have antioxidant properties, can actually reduce the risk of  coronary heart disease and some forms of cancer, and therefore can enhance the immune system. Cacao powder is the ingredient in chocolate that is mainly responsible for these properties.

WINE AND GRAPES

Resveratrol, a polyphenol contained in wines which has earned itself the moniker “heart healthy,” is found in the skins of red grapes. Several studies have suggested that resveratrol can help prevent diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy. Resveratrol has also been proven to be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, the alleviation of menopausal symptoms, and the improvement of blood sugar regulation. Nevertheless, large-scale human-subject research is still needed to validate these conclusions.

Although wine contains antioxidants, remember that munching on grapes provides the very same benefits as well as added fibre.

Invertebrata

Phylum porifera

These are multicellular,non – motile aquatic organisms, commonly called as sponges.They exhibit cellular grade of organization.Body is perforated with many pores called Ostia and leads to a canal system.It circulates water throughout the body and carries food, oxygen.The body wall contains spicules,which form the skeletal framework.Reproduction is by both asexual and sexual methods.e.g-Euplectella sycon.

Sycon
Pore bearers

Phylum coelenterata ( Cnidaria )

Coelenterates are aquatic organisms, mostly marine and few fresh water forms. They are multicellular, radically symmeterical animals with tissue grade of organization. Body wall is diploblastic with two layers. An outer ectoderm and inner mesoderm are separated by non- cellular jelly like substance called mesoglea. It has a central gastrovascular cavity called coelenteron with mouth surrounded by short tentacles.The tentacles bear stinging cells called cnidoblast or nematocyst.

Jelly fish

Many coelenterates exhibit polymorphism,which is the variation in the structure and function of the individuals of the same species. They reproduce both asexually and sexually.e.g. Hydra, Jelly fish.

Phylum platyhelminthes (Flat worms)

They are bilaterally symmetrical,triploblastic,acoelomate (without body cavity) animals. Most of them are parasitic in nature. Suckers and hooks help the animal to attach itself to the body of the host. Excretion occurs by specialized cells called flame cells. These worms are hermaphrodites having both male and female reproductive organs in a single individual.e.g – Liverfluke, Tapeworm.

Phylum Aschelminthes ( Round worms )

Aschelminthes are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic animals. The body cavity is a pseudocoelum. They exist as free-living soil forms or as parasites. The body is round and pointed at both the ends.It is unsegmented and covered by thin cuticle. Sexes are separate. The most common diseases caused by nematodes in human beings are elephantiasis and ascariasis.e.g – Ascaris, Wuchereria.

Liver fluke
Tape worm

Phylum Annelida ( segmented worms )

These are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic,first true coelomate animals with organ-system grade of organization.Body is externally divided into segments called metameres joined by moist thin cuticle. Setae and parapodia are locomotor organs. Sexes may be separate or United (hermaphrodites).e.g. Nereies, Earthworm,Leech.

Earthworm
Leech

Phylum Arthropoda (Animals with jointed legs )

Arthropoda is the largest phylum of the animal kingdom. They are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic and coelomate animals. The body is divisible into head,thorax and abdomen.Each segment bears paired jointed legs. Exoskeleton is made of chintin and is shed periodically as the animal grows. The casting off and regrowing of exoskeleton is called moulting.

Body cavity is filled with haemolymph (blood).The blood does not flow in blood vessels and circulates throughout the body (open circulatory system) . Respiration is through body surface,gills or tracheae(air tubes). Excretion occurs by malphigian tubules or green glands.Sexes are separate.e.g., Prawn,Crab, Cockroach,Millipedes, Centipedes,Spider ,Scorpions.

Centipede
Millipede

Phylum Mollusca ( soft Bodied Animals )

They are diversified group of animals living in marine,fresh water and terrestrial habitats.Body is bilaterally symmetrical,soft and without segmentation. Is is divided into head, muscular foot and visceral mass. The foot helps in locomotion. The entire body is covered with fold of thin skin called mantle, which secretes outer hard calcareous shell. Respiration is through gills (ctenidia) or lungs or both. Sexex are separate with larval stages during development.e.g.Garden snail, Octopus.

Garden snail

Phylum Echinodermata ( spiny skinned Animals )

They are exclusively free-living marine animals. These are triploblastic and true coelomates with organ-system grade of organization. Adult animals are radially symmetrical. A unique feature is the presence of fluid filled water vascular system. Locomotion is affected by tube feet.Body wall is covered with spiny hard calcareous ossicles.e.g. -Star fish,Sea urchin.

Star fish

Spiny skinned Animals

Phylum Hemichordata

Hemichordates are marine organisms with soft ,vermiform and unsegmented body. They are bilaterally symmetrical, coelomate animals with non-chordate and chordate features. They have gill slits but do not have notochord. They are ciliary feeders and mostly remain as tubiculous forms.e.g.- Balanoglossus(Acron worms).

Balanoglossus

A Stitch in time Saves Nine

“A stitch in time saves nine”

This is an old saying which means that immediate action taken as soon as something goes wrong saves a lot of work and expenses later. Like all other sayings and proverbs this saying is also steeped in great wisdom, lifelong experience and the truth. Sayings etc are like valuable pearls taken out from the deep ocean of life. Proverbs express human learning and wisdom so appropriately, exactly and briefly that the whole universe appears to be confined to a room. “What often was thought but never so well expressed”, applies very accurately to the sayings and proverbs.

Timely action is of great significance. An evil nipped in bud, a mistake corrected on the right time or a damage mended before it is too late would save us a lot of expense, trouble and time. In every walks of life timely action and remedies are of vital importance. We must set right a wrong immediately or else it would grow into a very serious problem difficult to be tackled in future. Problems not addressed in the very beginning often become unmanageable later. The same wisdom is being highlighted by another saying, “Prevention is better than cure”. We should not allow a disease to originate and develop at all. It should be prevented from being born. Why a problem should be allowed to crop up at all? The best is to prevent a bad situation from being arising. Cure and remedy is of secondary importance and it involves more efforts, expenditure, labour and time.

For example, let us take formation of bad habits- smoking, drinking, eating too much sweets, seeing too much of television programmes or indulging in playing cards. These bad habits can be very easily acquired but are very difficult to be eliminated and rooted out. If a child is found smoking or stealing or telling a lie, he or she must be immediately checked and the evil nipped in the very initial stage before it becomes a habit. Once a bad habit is formed it is very difficult to get rid of it. We should never connive at the bad habits of the children. They should be firmly rooted out and all possible steps taken so that the child does not become habitual of them. Similarly, we elders should always be at a guard and be ruthless in stamping out our bad and undesirable tendencies, attitudes, and ideas before they mature into habits and deep rooted practices. The force of habit is very powerful and obliges a person to practice that evil action again and again. If he does not repeat it, he feels very uncomfortable and restless. And one evil leads to so many other evils. A habit of stealing things would lead a person to telling lies, cheating, drinking, drug addiction, illegal and immoral activities and the company of anti social elements. It creates an endless vicious circle. Once you throw a stone into the water and then there endless waves in circles, one after the other, then more and still more. You cannot escape it. Things should be mended and set right then and there. Time or opportunity lost once, is lost forever.

Many of our tragedies, disasters, losses and evils are because we do not pay heed to this saying. In personal, social and national life, there are many examples which very well bring home the truth and wisdom of the saying. Evils in their very serious and devastating forms happen only because we allow them to grow and strike roots deeper and fail to nip them in the bud. A soldier lost the battle and was disgraced only because he did not nail the shoe of his horse in time. A small negligence and so much loss!

HISTORICAL EVENTS

today historical event occurred

17 July – World Day for International Justice
World Day for International Justice is observed annually on 17 July every year. It is also known as the Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day. This day recognise the emerging system of international criminal justice.

17 July – World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day is observed on 17 July every year since 2014. The day is celebrated to represent an idea or an emotion through electronic means. 

keep smiling

BIODIVERSITY

The different types of organisms found in an area is known as biodiversity or you can define it in a more accurately as ” the totality of genes, species, and ecosystems of a region”.

Biodiversity differ from place to place and dependence of human population has been enormously increased on biodiversity for their necessities.

The known and described number of species of all organisms on the earth is between 1.7 and 1.8 million which is fewer than 15 percent of the actual number. The predicted number of total species varies from 5 to 50 million averages at 14 million. About 61 per cent of the known species are insects. A large number of plant species and vertebrates are known. There are many more species that have not been described.

Biological diversity includes three hierarchical levels :

1. Genetic diversity

We know that each species, varying from bacteria to higher plants and animals, stores an immense amount of genetic information.

Genetic diversity refers to the variation of genes within species. The genetic diversity enables a population to adapt to its environment and to respond to natural selection. If a species has more genetic diversity, it can adapt better to the changed environmental conditions.

2. Species diversity

Species are distinct units of diversity, each play specific role in an ecosystem.

Species diversity refers to the variety of species within a region. Simplest measure of species diversity is species richness, I.e., the number of species per unit area. The no. Of species increases with the area of the site. Generally, greater the species richness, greater is the species diversity

3. Community and Ecosystem Diversity

Diversity at the level of. community and ecosystem has three perspectives. :-

◆ Alpha diversity ( within community diversity). Refers to the diversity of organism sharing the same habitat.

◆ Beta diversity ( between community diversity). Refers to species composition of community along environmental gradient.

◆ Gamma diversity ( diversity of the habitats over the total landscape or geographical area) Greater the dissimilarity between communities, higher is the beta diversity

USES OF BIODIVERSITY

● source of food and Improved Varieties. ● Drugs and Medicines. ● Aesthetic and cultural Benefits. ● Ecosystem service

THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY

● Habitat loss and fragmentation. ● Disturbance and pollution. ● Introduction of exotic Species. ● Extinction of species.

CONVERSATION OF BIODIVERSITY

Conversation of biodiversity is now important for us. We know that ecosystem are undergoing change due to pollution, invasive species, over exploitation by humans, and climate change.

Most people are beginning to recognise that diversity at all levels – gene pool, species and biotic community is important and need conservation.

There are two basic strategies of biodiversity conservation, institute (on site) and exsitu ( off site).

° Insitu conservation strategies

The in situ strategies emphasis protection of total ecosystems. The in situ approach includes protection of a group of typical ecosystem through a network of protected areas.

Protected Areas

These are areas of land and sea, especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of biological diversity. Examples are National parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Biosphere Reserves

It is special category of protected areas of land and coastal environment where people are integral components of the system. There are 13 biospheres in india.

Sacred forests and sacred lakes

These are forest patches of varying dimensions protected by tribal community due to religious factors.

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Cryopreservation

In vitro conservation especially in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of -196℃. It is a storage of vegetatively propagated crops like potato.

THE SPACE BETWEEN US

Love. We heard people talk about love and in love. But how many of you really believe in love. I use to think or wonder sometimes how a person could love another person other than his/her family and friends with all their heart without any expectations. More specifically how could you fell in love in his/her at their first sight. They are literally strangers.

Do you believe in long ship relationship? But do you believe that there is a boy way travelled all the way space to find his father which is also a kind of love. You may think how this could be possible. No, it is not. But it is possible in movies. The movie is “The space between us”.

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

The space between us is a American movie released in 2017. It is romantic science fiction film directed by Peter Chelsom. The story follows a teenage boy Gardner Elliot whose mother Sarah Elliot is an astronaut who is sent to mars. There she is found to be pregnant and dies while giving birth to him. Then the boy visits Earth and starts to search for his father with the help of a clever girl.

MAIN CHARACTERS:

Gardener Elliot, Sarah Elliot, Nathaniel Shepherd, Kendra wyndham and Tulsa.

PLOT:

The Multi billionaire Nathaniel Shepard who is the Chief executive officer Genesis plans to launch the first mission to mars and also did. During the travel to mars, one of the astronauts Sarah Elliot find out she is pregnant. In the mars itself she gave birth to her son and dies from eclampsia. But the baby,s father is unknown. Nathaniel ordered to keep the baby Gardner Elliot in the mars itself as a secret. He is afraid that the environment that was surrounded by him during the birth  made him to adapt himselve their. If he returns to earth it will bring difficulties in surviving and may also cause him death. Gardener is raised by astronaut Kendra Wyndham and the other scientists on Mars.

SIXTEEN YEARS LATER:

To know about his mother, Gardener hacks into a robot with the help of it he got access to his mother’s personal belongings. He finds a wedding ring of his mother and a video of Sarah Elliot and a man in a beach house. They seemed so close which convinced Gardener that the man is his father and he decided to find him. Gardener use to talk with a girl Tulsa from earth via internet chatroom. Tulsa is a common girl without any background but cleverness. She is a normal street girl from colorado. She believes that Gardner is confined to penthouse due to osteogenesis imperfecta(A group of inherited disorders characterised by fragile bones that break easily). They use to talk daily and he promise’s her to visit her someday.

Kendra video chat with Nathaniel and director Tom chen about Gardener’s wish to visit the earth. But Nathaniel highly refuses that he cant be able to adapt to earth atmospheric pressure. In order to visit he have to undergo risky surgery to increase his bone density and do some trainings. Gardener only listened to the surgery and training. He didn’t care about Nathaniel and others concern. All he wanted is to visit the earth as soon as possible to meet Tulsa and to find his father. After the surgery and training he boards to earth along with other astronauts.

After reaching Earth, Gardener was kept isolated at NASA because of his body conditions. He was very mad at director Tom who refused to allow him outside. He was also taken some medical tests which clearly shows that Gardener cannot live in Earth very long. On the same night he escapes from the place and found Tulsa convinced her to find his father. Nathaniel and Kendra discovered that Gardener body contains troponin and indicative of an enlarged heart which cannot handle the earth atmospheric pressure. So they followed Gardener. Gardener and Tulsa found the man Neka who married Gardener’s parents.

Tulsa with the help of her computer and with the help of Neka located the place in the video of Sarah and the other man. They travelled to summer land in California. During their travel Gardener tell the truth about him but Tulsa refused to believe him. At somepoint Gardener collapses and admitted in hospital. From the X-rays carbon tubes Tulsa finally believes that Gardener is really from mars. Gardener started to get afraid that he will die so he want to find his father before he dies. They both escaped from the hospital and reached the beach house that they saw in the video. There they found that the man from the video is Sarah’s brother not Gardener’s father. Hearing that he runs to sea to die.

Nathaniel and Gardener arrived there and saved him with CPR. There Gardener finds that Nathaniel is his real father. Kendra, Tulsa and Nathaniel took Gardener to Dream chaser and launched him into orbit to stabilize him. Now Gardener is free from Earth’ gravity. Soon after, Gardener boards a space shuttle to Mars after a emotional seperation with Tulsa. Kendra adopts Tulsa who is determined to join Gardner on Mars. She joins training program in NASA. Gardener is seen back on Mars with Nathaniel.

Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides are major classes of biomolecules. They are long chains of carbohydrate molecules, composed of several smaller monosaccharides. These complex bio-macromolecules functions as an important source of energy in animal cell and form a structural component of a plant cell. It can be a homopolysaccharide or a heteropolysaccharide depending upon the type of the monosaccharides. Polysaccharides can be a straight chain of monosaccharides known as linear polysaccharides, or it can be branched known as a branched polysaccharide.

Functions of Polysaccharides-

The polysaccharides serve as a structural organization in animals and plants. Other functions of polysaccharides include:

  1. They store energy in organisms.
  2. Due to the presence of multiple hydrogen bonds, the water cannot invade the molecules making them hydrophobic.
  3. They allow for changes in the concentration gradient which influences the uptake of nutrients and water by the cells.
  4. Many polysaccharides become covalently bonded with lipids and proteins to form glycolipids and glycoproteins. These glycolipids and glycoproteins are used to send messages or signals between and within the cells.
  5. They provide support to the cells. The cell wall of plants is made up of polysaccharide cellulose, which provides support to the cell wall of the plant. In insects and fungi, chitin plays an important role in providing support to the extracellular matrix around the cells.

Visiting Places

Looking at the computer desktop , burning your eyes , sitting on the chair for too long and attending clients could be so tiring sometimes.Some of the simple task that we perform everyday, like even cooking could be so exhausting and doing such work everyday single day can take toll on us.

Yes, we set some time apart for our relaxation , we read books, watch anime or any other work that helps us relaxing. But is it enough?? Can it detox all mental junks that we have storing, for God knows how many years. Yes, it is for sure that doing something that we love really boost our mind and prepare us for the day , but it is also true that it is just not enough. We can easily slide back to our mental depression or pressure once we resume our daily activities

So here is what we need to do . A long trip. Taking a trip once or maybe twice a year can be very therapeutic. Expert says that we should atleast take 8 – 14 days off and do something exhilarating like “trip”. Well, we all can agree that there is something in wilderness and nature that calms and soothes our otherwise disturbed mind.

Exploring and visiting broadens our mindset and prepare us for fighting another silent battle with life. Not only that people should go on a vacation for real life educational purpose too. The knowledge that we gain just by exploring is beyond what a book can provide us.

All people should try to choose different destination everytime they plan a trip. This helps in knowing about different cultures and customs. It help a person to become more accepting and acknowledging. It also helps a person to embrace difference

Planning adventurous trip like sky diving or bungee jumping etc can also be very beneficial. It sounds scary , but this scariness is what drives a person to embrace life. Such trips are ” realisation experience” for everyone. It makes us realise how tiny little being we as compared to the world. Gives us the reason to be happy about this life.

Travelling also boosts a person’s confidence. Usually travelling is packed with many hurdles , just the activity of packing could be burdening at times . Travelling unknown and completely different place let alone is such hurdle. This gives more confidence . Facing all this hurdles downsizes daily problems almost to zero.

There are many other benefits of travelling like moral boosting ,improvement in communication skills , enhancement of creativity and the list goes on.

Remember we all are humans , not working robots. We need some time off , to clear the negative thoughts from our brain. We all need time to reset ourselves. At times small small task seems overwhelming. So next time if you feel burdened and your chest tightens due to suffocation, if you get tired of doing the same work every single day , then grab your bag, pack some nice clothes and get lost on the foreign land , let mother nature heal you

ARE YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED?HERE SOME STEPS TO OVERCOMING FRUSTRATION 👇👇

Frustration. It happens to everyone at one time or another. Itcan make you angry, feel anxious, and be very overwhelming.

When you’re frustrated, it can feel like nothing is under your control and everything is chaos. It’shard to know where to begin. When you’re flooded with emotion,it’s difficult to think straight.

How do you calm down and begin to tame those feelings when they come up? Where do you begin?

Here are some steps to help you manage your frustration in a productive and enriching manner. Believe it or not, frustration can teach you a lot about your problem and when it’s dealt with, it can help you can you gain the skills for managing other intense feelings.

“To conquer frustration,one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles”.

Here are 10 steps:

1.Calm down. This will help stop your mind from racing, which is something that happens at the start of an anxiety producing situation. There are several ways to do this. One is to work on your breathing. Take five deep breaths. Slowly breathe air in through your nose, hold it for five seconds, and then exhale slowly through your mouth. Another way to calm down is to close your eyes and focus on a place that relaxes you, such as a beach or a forest.


2.Clear your mind. Everyone does this differently. Some people stand and stretch. Others pet an animal, or step outside for a moment. There are many more examples you can try. Find one or two that work best for you. What’s important is that it’s something that you can focus on for a couple of minutes that is not what’s bothering you. Clearing your mind is taking a quick mental break.


3.Come back to your problem or stressor, but this time do it in a calm manner. Look at it in a new way. Imagine how a friend would see it if they just came across it. Try to see it differently.


4.Describe the problem in one sentence. For example, “I’m frustrated that I spilled coffee on my paper and I am not going to have time to print off a clean copy.”


5.Define why this frustrating thing concerns or worries you. It could be something simple like “I’m worried I’m going to be late again to work” or as complex as “My marriage is falling apart and I’m afraid our relationship will end in divorce.”


6.Think through realistic options. It could be making a phone call, agreeing to begin therapy, start walking with a friend.


7.Make a decision, and stick to it. If you waffle back and forth, you’ll fall back into frustration again. This is one of the most difficult steps and one of the most important steps.


8.Act on your decision.Once you’ve made the commitment to decide on a way to reduce your frustrating situation, take action.


9.Get it out of your mind. Don’t spend any time or energy thinking through it. It’s done and whatever will happen will happen.


10.Allow yourself to enjoy being done with what was frustrating you. Think about what you want to do now that the stress is gone.


Frustration happens to everyone. The key to managing it is to understand your feelings and emotions before they get out of control and you lose the ability to think clearly.You can’t avoid frustration in life, but you can learn to effectively manage it in the beginning. Like so many other things, managing feels of frustration may not be easy at times,but it is definitely worth it in the end.