BLESSING IN DISGUISE

BY DAKSHITA NAITHANI

The year 2020, as we all know, will be a major change in our life. It has also demonstrated the opposite side of existence. We continued to count things for the future, and when the pandemic struck, it reminded us of how unexpected life can be; different aspects of life were affected, and working conditions were significantly altered. There was a lot of misunderstanding in the education industry about how to teach pupils, how to start lessons, and so on. However, technology was the solution to all problems.

People have used mobile phones for social interactions and pleasure in the past, but they have now evolved into a source of information, and we can say that school has come within our grasp. This situation is very similar to one of the chapters in NCERT’s English course book for class 9 called “The fun they had,” in which two children from the future (2050) got their hands on a real hardcover book from their grandfather and were amused by the idea of a real school and school building where all the children of the same age group used to study together under one roof and thought that happiness was being together with their friends. Did the pupils in this circumstance realise that this narrative would become so relevant and genuine to them? Many parents used to refuse to let their children to use cell phones, but it has now become a necessity.

Although there are always two sides to a coin, sales of smart phones soared as a result of the epidemic, since every home needed one additional one for their children to attend courses. Technology has also played a significant role in education, and how we use it can have positive or negative consequences. Phones have evolved into more than simply a means of communication; they have also become a lifeline and an indispensible component of our lives in some manner. It was a struggle for teachers to not only teach their material but also to engage with their pupils throughout these testing periods. They’ve also learned to utilise technology in a variety of ways, including not just communicating but also using various digital classrooms, boards, and audio and visual teaching and learning methods. They were not only effective in speaking with pupils, but also with their guardians, and despite the challenges, they were able to establish an emotional bond with them.

Many parents lost their jobs as a result of industry losses and were obliged to shift their children from private to government schools, but many were pleased to do so because the curriculum is on par with top institutions. The government and teachers have made it a point to link each and every kid with them. Many teachers aided their students financially as well as academically. Many teachers have also attempted to offer phones or internet connections to their kids, demonstrating that humanity bears primary responsibility in any scenario.

The desire for change in school education emerges as a result of continual changes in society on psychological, social, and economic levels. As a result, we must constantly introduce and upgrade a framework. As you can see with the current pandemic, a lot of adjustments are required both during and after the crisis. With this in mind, the Delhi government began giving curriculum-based work sheets to children of all grades, as well as training their teachers.

Teachers’ ability and efficiency have been improved via the use of webinars and online seminars on a regular basis. Regular trainings were provided to demonstrate how to use Google products to make the teaching and learning process more engaging and beneficial. The government has also launched a number of applications, such as Chalklit and Diksha, to provide a platform for various trainings and to keep instructors informed about innovative ways of teaching and learning. It was remarkable that students continued to attend courses on a regular basis, whether they were in the same city or in their village; their desire to study grew day by day, and they began to respond positively.

Personality development!!

So today’s post is about you, about us. I mean about our personality , about our identity, our views , our behavior, etc. Personality development encompasses the dynamic construction and deconstruction of integrative characteristics that distinguish an individual in terms of interpersonal behavioral traits.

Indeed , personality development is ever -changing and subject to contextual factors and life altering experiences. Personality development is also dimensional in description and subjective in nature. The dominant viewpoint in personality psychology indicates that personality emerges early and continues to develop across one’s lifespan.

We all possess certain personality traits that set us apart from the rest. A mix of good and bad, these traits define how we respond to situations and people. Now I tell 13 personality development ‘tips’. I hope you will enjoy reading it and become the most terrific version of you.

13 ways of personality development :

  • Know you are incomparable – Know that you and the other person are unique and are just incomparable
  • Be kind to yourself – Self compassion brings positive traits in life.
  • Give space to imperfections – Find your peace amidst the world’s flaws even as you strive to make a change.
  • Be spontaneous – Spontaneity makes one to be fun around and be per cent aware in the present moment.
  • Be light in mind and heart – Be happy and don’t overthink and overanalyze yourself.
  • Stay enthusiastic – Enthusiasm is infectious and appealing so one must never give up enthusiasm.
  • Be a better communicator – A skillful communicator can win over people and adverse situations through his words.
  • Be warm and approachable – We all like people whom we can easily mingle and talk to. Be friendly and be ready to share and help.
  • Do things with style – Doing things with style adds zing to your personality. At the same time, stay relaxed.
  • Learn to let go – After you’re done with your task, let go of your attachment with the result.
  • Be a lion in the face of danger – Don’t give into pressure and face every challenge confidently.
  • Stay calm with the power of breath – Being calm strengthens one’s personality and your stress will diminish.
  • Remember you’re a proton! – A proton never lose its positivity, nor can you. Your inner core continues to radiate positivity.

That’s all for today hope you will like it!! Thank you…

SOME OF THE MAJOR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

1) ANXIETY DISORDERS

The word anxiety is derived from Latin word ‘Anxietas’ which means uneasy or troubled mind. When a person feels nervous without any obvious reason for a long time and it affects the person daily life it is termed as Anxiety Disorder. There are many types of Anxiety Disorder let’s look at few;

GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Humans feels tension in their daily life it can be termed as a a good pressure as it compels us to face difficult situation in a systematic and planned manner like studying for exams or some responsibilities. But when this pressure becomes too intense and start to interfere with our daily routine it can be called as generalized anxiety disorder.

– PHOBIC DISORDER

The word phobia is derived from Phobos the name of a Greek god of fear. When an individual has an intense and irrational fear of some object or situation which they are not able to overcome it is termed as phobia; there are many types of phobia like fear of heights, fear of water , social phobia, etc.

2) DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

When a person experiences an extreme feeling of sadness as well as guilt due to some negative incidences or some other external factors for atleast two weeks it is called depressive disorder. People may experience suicidal thoughts, feeling of hopelessness, lack of sleep and many more.

3) BIPOLAR DISORDER

This is also called Manic depressive disorder. An individual experiences alternate phases of extreme sadness, hopelessness, stress at one time and extreme happiness, enthusiasm, and elation at other times. In some cases this conditions happens one after the other. Genetic factors, imbalance in neurotransmitter in brain, mainly norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine are found to be the main causative factors.

OZONE LAYER

Ozone layer depletion

Ozone is a form of oxygen (O3). In the stratosphere (Ozonosphere),ozone blocks out the sun’s ultraviolet rays and is a life saver.

Ozone as a natural sun block

The electromagnetic radiation emitted from the sun includes ultraviolet radiation, which is potentially harmful to most living things since it can damage DNA. The ozone layer screen out the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. Even 1% reduction in the amount of ozone in the upper stratosphere causes a measurable increase in the ultraviolet radiation that reaches the earth surface. If there was a no ozone at all ,the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaches us would be catastrophically high. All living things would suffer radiation burns,unless they were underground, or in the sea.

In the stratosphere, small amount of ozone are constantly being made by the action of sunlight on oxygen. At the same time, ozone is being broken down by natural processes. The total amount of ozone usually stays constant because its formation and destruction occur at about the same rate. But unfortunately human activity has recently changed that natural balance. Some manufactured substances such as chloroflurocarbons and hydrochloroflurocarbons can destroy stratosphere ozone much faster than it is formed.

Ozone hole

Ozone loss was first detected in the stratosphere over the Antarctic. The part of the atmosphere where Ozone is most depleted is referred as ” Ozone hole” but it is not a real hole just a vast region of the upper atmosphere where there is less Ozone than elsewhere.

Ozone-poor air can spread out from the polar regions and move above others areas. In addition, direct Ozone less elsewhere is slowly increasing.

Ozone-poor air can spread out from the polar regions and move above other areas. In addition, direct Ozone depleted area is also slowly increasing.

Reason for Antarctic Ozone hole

Scientific observation prove that the ozone hole formed over Antarctic is due to compounds of chlorine and bromine formed in the atmosphere. Nearly all of the chlorine and half of the bromine in the stratosphere comes from the human activities. The chlorofluorocarbons released due to human activities get transported up into the upper stratosphere.

The most common ozone depleting substances (ODS) are chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) or freon gases,certain bromine compounds, nitrogen oxides and methyl bromide. These compounds are liberally released from air-conditioners,freezers,foam insulation, aerosol products, industrial solvents, fire extinguishers and pesticides.

Effects of ozone depletions

If the ozone is depleted more ultraviolet radiation (especially ultraviolet B (UVB) will reach the earth’s surface.

Effect on plants – will affect crop yield and forest productivity.

Effect on animals – will cause damage to fish larvae and other Small animals.

Effect on human health – results in non – melanoma skin cancer and melanoma ,acute erythemia(sun burn), ocular abnormalities, cataract,poor immune responses.

Preventing ozone depletion

1. CFC’s ( Chloro Fluoro Carbons) should be replaced by HCFC’s (Hydro Chloro Fluro Carbons). If over used could damage ozone, HFC’s ( Hydro Flouro Carbons), Hydrocarbons such as butane and propane ( but flammable and poisonous), Ammonia ( must be handled carefully), water and steam.

2. Production, use and emission of ozone-depleting chemicals should be controlled.

3. Recycling of these chemicals should be increased.

4. Servicing of refrigerators and air-conditioners should be regulated.

5. Refrigerants should be recaptured and used .

6. Adopt protection measures from sun’s radiation.

Productive Expenditure vs. Unproductive Expenditure in WB: A Glimpse

 For the welfare of the people the Union Government or State Government has to incur expenditures. The expenditures are important for the development of an economy. There are two types of expenditures incurred by the Government – one is Productive and other one is unproductive. In general productive expenditures increase productive capacity in the economy and bring income to the government. Some examples are expenditure on infrastructure development, public enterprises or development of agriculture etc. which increase productive capacity in the economy and bring income to the government. On the other hand, unproductive expenditures means which do not create any productive asset or can bring income or returns to the nation. As examples few are interest payment, donations to clubs, and allowances to religious leaders etc. Unproductive expenditures arise because of many factors, including uncertainties, the lack of a well-trained civil service, inadequate checks and balances in the political and budgetary process, and corruption. In this article, few cases are presented with supporting data about the unproductive expenditures in West Bengal.  

  In West Bengal unemployment is serious now. The data collected from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) speaks the truth. In January 2016 West Bengal had an unemployment rate of 9.0 percent against the all India average of 8.7 percent. In May 2021, the unemployment rate in the State was 19.3 percent against the all India average of 11.9 percent. And in the month of June 2021 the same (unemployment rate) in West Bengal was 22.1 percent against all India average of 9.2 percent (unemploymentinindia.cmie.com). On the other hand the State Government has been spending more and more on unproductive expenditures. The Government of West Bengal had given more than Rs 1,300 crore to various clubs across the State which is purely an example of unproductive expenditure; of course, it may fetch an easy vote. “In 2012, one year after coming to power, the State Government had given an amount of Rs. 2,00,000 to 26,000 clubs across the State. Since then, these clubs have received grants worth Rs. 1,00,000 every three years” (NEWS Click, 14 Mar 2020). In the month of August 2021, a very unfortunate incident took place in West Bengal. The teachers who are great assets to the society were dealt badly by the concerned authority as sequel five women teachers consumed poison as suicide attempt. Why teachers were badly treated in a State which is considered as ‘Culturally advanced’. Another example of unproductive expenditure is allowances to the religious leaders. Recent case of unproductive expenditure is the launching of Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme. The Scheme provides basic income support to the female heads of the family. Through this scheme, the Government is going to provide Rs 500 per month to general category families and Rs 1000 per month to SC/ST families.

With so many unproductive expenditures involving huge amounts of money, I am worried about the future of West Bengal in the economic front as with the huge unemployment rate both in absolute number and relative terms the people of the State may suffer from law and order issues in the near future.

Review of the book: The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse

 

Review
of the book: The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse

I’m
so small”, said the mole.

“Yes”,
said the boy, “but you make a huge difference.”

 

This beautiful book “The Boy, the mole, the fox and
the Horse” written by Charlie Mackery, comprises of beautiful quotes which
according to me can help anyone to look life from a positive and a beautiful
perspective.

According to me, the best part of the book was that it
could be read by anyone, whether a 7-year-old boy or an 88-year-old grandma!
Even those people like me who are not fond of reading, it is meant for them too
and I would recommend everyone to give it a shot!

 Another interesting
thing about the book is that for those people like me and the author as well
who are not fond of reading books because books are lengthy or some of us like
author who needs pictures, this book has it all which makes even more fun to
read!

 

Summary of the book

The book unfolds the sweet and simple story of friendship
between the four main protagonists: The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse.

If one talks about the protagonists, one can observe
that the boy is lonely and is full of curiosity. He asks a lot of questions
about himself, his friends (the mole, the fox and the Horse) and about life.

                                                                

The mole according to me was the wisest person among
their group who was a die-hard fan of cake!

                                                             

The horse was a kind friend who was always there for
his friends. He too had a beautiful way of looking life and encouraged the boy
to do the same whenever the boy felt sad and hopeless about himself.


                                                               


The fox is a silent friend and wary as according to
the author he has been hurt by life.

The author mentions in his introduction that the boy
was lonely when the mole first surfaces. Both of them spend their time in wild.
In their wanderings, they meet fox who as mentioned above who was silent most
of the time, but towards the end of the story he too begins to warm up and
express himself more.

During their adventures in the Spring field, they
encounter horse as well who was gentlest friend among the group.

As one continues to read the adventures of the four friends,
the most beautiful thing that anyone could observe that all of them are different
and have their own strengths, weaknesses and fears. All four of them don’t
judge each other, help each other and motivate each other to look at a positive
and a beautiful way of living life whenever one of them feels lonely, sad, hurt
or unloved.

                                                         

They teach  each  other how to love themselves and treat life
with a little more kindness and embrace it with more love.

                                                               

For example: There was a scene wherein the boy was fearful that his friends would not accept him for who he was. The wise mole had an exceptional answer.

                                                                   



Finally, I would
strongly recommend everyone to read this beautiful book and like me , embark on
the beautiful journey with the four protagonists! As one can say action speaks
louder than the words, or a picture can represent thousand words, according to
me, in this book , only two or three lines can show you a whole new way of
living life!

 

Happy
reading! 

 

DEMERITS OF SOCIAL MEDIAS

Instead of holding such huge advantages, social media is deemed to be one of the most dangerous elements of society. If the usage of social media is not controlled, it can commence to grave outcomes. It is dangerous because it penetrates your isolation like never before.

The oversharing incident on social media delivers children a victim for predators and hackers. It also directs to cyberbullying which attacks any personality significantly.Therefore, the status distribution on social media principally by minors must be observed at all times.

Next up is the addition of social media which is very common among the youth. This obsession hinders the educational performance of a student as they spend more time on social media instead of reading. People who are obsessed with Social media also generate communal cracks. False news is published with the application of it, which destroys the mind of peace-loving civilians.

MERITS OF SOCIAL MEDIAS

When we see the positive features of social media, we find many benefits. The most notable being a magnificent source of education. All the knowledge one wants is just a snap away. Learners can teach themselves on different topics using social media.

Furthermore, live talks are now achievable because of this medium. You can visit a lecture occurring in America while you are seated here in India. Moreover, as larger the people are distancing themselves from publications, they are getting dependent on social media for stories.

You are constantly refreshed on the latest happenings of the environment through it.A person grows more socially informed of the matters of the world. Also, it reinforces bonds with your cherished ones. Distance is not a limitation anymore with the help of social media. For a case, you can quickly interact with your friends and relatives abroad.

Most importantly, it further provides a comprehensive platform for young aspiring artists to showcase their skills for free. You can perceive great possibilities for a job through social media too. Another advantage serves companies who want to promote their trademarks. Social media has converted a hub for promotion and proposes you great shots for combining with the customer.

TECHNOLOGY

There is a number of very good software that can be used to supplement the class curriculum. The programs make available to students quizzes, tests, activities and study questions that could help the students continue with the learning process when they are out of the classroom.Today, technology has been incorporated into a good number of curriculum even those that do not belong to the technology and computer classes.

Students make use of computers to come up with presentations and also make use of the internet to carry out research on a variety of topics for their essays and papers.Students also get to know how to use the technology available in the world today through the tech and computer classes. This gives the guarantee that following their graduation, the students will not have any difficulties with using technology when they are out there in the work place, which might serve to make them more competitive compared to an individual who has no access to a certain software or technology in school.

With the continuing advances in the technological world, students are getting improved access to such educational opportunities. Every time something ‘better’ and ‘new’ is brought into the market, the price of the existing technology is decreased which makes it much more accessible in the educational setting even to those schools that might not have a lot of financial resources available to them.Technology has greatly grown to the point that it is also available today to assist those kids who are yet to begin school. There are a number of educational systems and video games for the small children that assist them in getting ready for school and in a number of situations also give them a head start on their education.

There are a number of people who are of the opinion that technology ‘spoils’ children. For instance as opposed to sitting down and getting to know how to count, they will opt to get a calculator. Despite the fact that there are people who are making these arguments, technology still remains to be a very vital component of the society we live in today.

By introducing it into our schools and classrooms, we will ensure that the students are equipped with much better tools and knowledge to make their transition from school to the work place a very easy one.

LIFE

No doubt, life is beautiful and every moment – a celebration of being alive, but one should be always ready to face adversity and challenges. A person who has not encountered difficulties in life can never achieve success.Difficulties test the courage, patience, perseverance and true character of a human being.

Adversity and hardships make a person strong and ready to face the challenges of life with equanimity. There is no doubt that there can be no gain without pain. It is only when one toils and sweats it out that success is nourished and sustained.Thus, life is and should not be just a bed of roses; thorns are also a part of it and should be accepted by us just as we accept the beautiful side of life.

The thorns remind one of how success and happiness can be evasive and thus not to feel disappointed and disheartened rather remember that the pain of thorns is short-lived, and the beauty of life would soon overcome the prick of thorns.Those, who are under the impression that life is a bed of roses are disillusioned soon and become victims of depression and frustration. One who faces difficulties with courage and accepts success without letting it go to its head is the one who experience real happiness, contentment and peace in life.

Those, who think, that good times last forever, easily succumb to pressure during difficulties. They do not put in required hard work and efforts because they break down easily.You can take the example of a student, who burns the mid night oil, makes sacrifices and resists temptations so that he can perform well.

Similarly, a successful executive has to face the ups and downs of life, not forgetting that life is a mix of success and failure, joy and sorrow.If he loses hope during difficult times, he would not achieve success and would be replaced by others. Even the strongest Kings and Emperors have had their cup of woes.

ENVIRONMENT

A gift is given by nature to nurture life on earth. It is everything we use in our life related to the environment such as water, wind, sun, land, plants, animals, forests and other natural things.Our environment plays a very important role in making the existence of healthy life on earth.However, due to man-made technological progress in the modern era, our environment is deteriorating day by day.

Thus, environmental pollution has become the biggest problem facing us today.Environmental pollution is negatively affecting our daily lives socially, physically, economically, emotionally and intellectually in various aspects of life.Contamination of the environment leads to many diseases from which humans can suffer throughout life.It is not a community or city problem, it is a worldwide problem that cannot be solved by anyone’s efforts, if it is not addressed properly, it may one day end the existence of life.

Every common citizen must join the environmental protection program initiated by the government.We should correct our mistakes and selfishness towards our environment to make us healthy and safe from pollution.It is hard to believe, but only a little positive action by everyone can indeed bring about a drastic change in the environment.Air and water pollution is endangering our health due to various diseases and disorders.

Nothing can be said healthy in a day because what we eat is already affected by the bad effects of artificial fertilizers which reduce and weaken our body’s immunity to fight disease caused by microorganisms.Therefore, anyone of us can be sick anytime, even after being healthy and happy.It is a major issue around the world that must be resolved by the continuous efforts of all.We must participate in the World Environment Day campaign to actively participate in the environmental protection program.

SOLDIERS

Soldiers are one of the greatest assets of any country. They are the guardians of the nation and protect its citizens at all costs. Moreover, they are a very selfless lot who put the interest of the country above their personal interest.

A soldier’s job is one of the toughest things to do in the world. They are supposed to fulfill challenging duties and possess exceptional qualities to become a great soldier. However, their lives are very tough. Nonetheless, they always fulfill their duties despite the hardships.essay on life of soldiersDuties of Soldiers

A country sleeps peacefully as the soldier performs its duties. The first and foremost duty of a soldier is to serve their country without any selfish motive. A person usually joins the army out of love for his motherland and to protect it. Even though they know they will have to face numerous problems, they still do so for their country.

Furthermore, a soldier safeguard’s the honour of his country. They do not step back in the face of adversaries instead they give there best. It does not matter if they have to give their life for the country, they are willing to do so happily. Besides, soldiers also have to be alert at all times. He is never off duty, whether he is sleeping or on the battlefield, he stays vigilant throughout.

Most importantly, a soldier’s duty is to maintain the peace and harmony of the country. He takes on the responsibility of ensuring a safe environment for all. In addition to guarding the border, they are also always there in case of emergencies. They learn how to handle every situation carefully whether it is a terrorist attack or natural calamity. In other words, the local authorities need them to bring the situation under control.

ILLITERACY

Illiteracy means “lack of education’ inability to read and write” which is destroying societies like a scourge. Illiteracy is no doubt a curse for a living nation. Nations can come to end if the percentage of illiteracy is higher. An illiterate person is unable to find right way for him; as a result he becomes the slave of others who use him like a puppet. Instead, a literate person can understand that what is right for him and what is wrong. A main cause of poverty is also illiteracy because poverty born from an illiterate society.

Nothing is important than education because an educated and literate person can mange things more precisely. Our society must understand this fact. Many tribes and illiterate societies restrict girls to learn reading and writing, such societies are actually a scourge for the whole nation. Many poor nations are now slaves of other nations just because of very low literacy level. An illiterate man is more vulnerable to poverty, hunger, slavery and diseases. Diseases spread due to unawareness and unawareness is the result of illiteracy.

The effects of illiteracy are infinite, there is no limitation of harms of illiteracy but the problem is that people don’t understand it well. Even the educated people do not want their daughters and sister to get necessary education. No doubt that world literacy level is increased but still there are some countries where literacy level is below the average.

These countries are more vulnerable to war and slavery. Some developed countries have also such areas where literacy level is very low. This is the responsibility of government to start literacy programs that guide the people about the importance of literacy and convince them to send their children to school.

There also some social work societies who are working for adult education and they are trying to educate people from different age groups.

PEACE

The forces of peace can rule over ignorance and superstition, over illiteracy and immorality, over disease and physical suffering over poverty and governmental oppression. The conquests of peace are nonviolent and bloodless. They cause no grief to humanity and do not donate life or property.

War causes streams of blood and untold havoc. Only the victories of peace leave no maimed limbs or mutilated bodies, no ruined cities or searched fields. Even a superficial glance at the course of the two world wars will tell us that their victories were gained at an incalculable cost. The triumph of the First World War proved to be of a short duration.

The victory itself sowed, in fact, the seeds of the Second World War. Who knows that the victory of World War-II may also prove to be of equally short duration and a third global war may even now be in the offings.

The victories of peace, however, are everlasting. They do not rankle in the mind of any nation and their fruits are enjoyed by all people. The example is the occupation of Germany and Japan by the forces of the Allied countries. If the Axis Powers had won the war, they would have exploited the Allies in the same, if not in a worse way.