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Behind every ivory trinket-is a dead elephant?

It is distressing to see the plight of the tusk-bearing animals these days. Numerous news headlines are daily highlighting the illegal smuggling of ivory. The extortionate value and demand of the ivories are not only in India, but also in the international markets. Wild animals are mercilessly being poached on a massive scale, possessing a major existential threat to wildlife. But do we really care or do enough to stop this inhumane and selfish act?

Let us first understand the connotation of the word ‘poaching’.

Poaching, in simple words, is the illicit act of killing, shooting, hunting or capturing of animals. The aim of this illegal act is mainly for the purpose of trade of animal products like skin, teeth, horn, bone, etc. Poaching plays a decisive role in being a contributor to biodiversity loss. Due to this felonious act, the number of extinctions has increased dramatically over the past decades. It is necessary to understand that poaching is not only about the uncontrolled killing of protected animals or endangered animals but any unlawful killing of animals.

Smuggling of elephant tusks

In India, poaching of elephants is very common and a major challenge to be combated. Ivory trade is in high demand mostly in the Asian countries. About 20,000 elephants are mercilessly killed every single year for their tusks. These ivory tusks are then smuggled in the international markets to eventually end up as ivory trinkets.

Ivory trade has been in practise for millennia. In the 14th century BCE, the exportation of ivory and slaves from Africa and Asia were done extensively. The freshly captured slaves along with the tusks were sold. The ivory was then used to make ornaments and aesthetically pleasing commodities.

On July 6, 2016, a complete ban on commercial trade in African elephant ivory went into effect in the United States. The African elephant population has decreased dramatically. Near about 350,000 elephants are left in Africa, as per 2019 data. It is quite shocking to know that 10,000 to 20,000 elephants are slain every year. Elephant numbers have dropped by 62% over the last decade, and if not brought under control, then they’ll be extinct by the end of the next decade.

Major countries where these tusks are sold

China is the biggest consumer market for ivory products. However, a ban was enforced on ivory trade by China in the year 2017. But it is evident that ivory is in high demand in many countries. Illegal selling of ivory is still rampant. In the year 2011, a whopping amount of 100kg of ivory was seized by Tanzanian officials. That same year several countries including Tanzania and Kenya seized a total of 17 ivory shipments weighing 800 kg.

According to surveys and in-depth interviews the demand for ivory is known to be concentrated in: China, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and the United States.

Last year, about 8.8 tonnes of ivory items were seized in Singapore.

 

 

 

 

The adverse effects of tusk-removal on the elephants

I am sure that we have all seen the majestic elephants flaunting big, off-white tusks on either side of their trunks. These tusks are both beautiful on the elephant and of utmost importance in the species’ survival.

Many poachers claim that there are no after effects of tusk-removal. Either the elephants are killed or sedated before removing their beautiful tusks.

An elephant’s tusk is deeply embedded in its skull. When the tusks are removed, there is a big hole left afterwards. The hole is big enough to stick your arm into it. If the tusks are removed at the point where it protrudes from the head, the nerve is exposed. Either way, now the wound is open and vulnerable to all sorts of infection. So, even though the elephant remains alive it is still at risk. Now, suppose there is an ivory poacher. Any poacher will want as much ivory as he can acquire with as little risk as possible. If he opts for the removal of the tusk completely, he/she will have to completely sedate or kill the elephant, because of little time and the fear of getting caught.

© Telegraph India

But is it just the elephants?

The answer is a ‘Big No’. Ivory has been valuable since ancient times in art and manufacturing a range of items and artefacts. Though elephant ivory is the most important source, ivory of walruses, mammoth, killer whale, sperm whale, hippopotamus, narwhal and warthog are used as well.

The international and national trade of ivory of threatened species such as African and Asian elephants is illegal.

Read about ivory trade and other tusk bearing species at- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_trade#:~:text=The%20ivory%20trade%20is%20the,resulting%20in%20restrictions%20and%20bans.

 

 

 

The Road Not Taken

When every choice involves the loss of opportunity, which path will you choose? When your choices come with incomplete information, how can you be certain? How long will you stand still before making your choice? How confident are you when you realize you can’t save the first road for another day when the road you chose tends to lead onward to another? Whichever road you choose will make all the difference. In order to be different and do something great, you have to think different and implement things with a different approach. You have to take a different lane; the road not taken.

Remember the poem “The Road Not Taken” penned by Robert Frost?

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both

And be one traveler, long I stood

And looked down one as far as I could

To where it bent in the undergrowth…

The poem describes someone standing at a fork, or turning point, in a road in the woods, trying to decide which path he is going to take. He looks down one road as far as he can see, and after thinking for another minute, decides to take one because it looks like nobody’s been that way yet, and he is curious about where it leads. He thinks maybe he might come back another day and try out the other path but he has a feeling that the road he has chosen will lead him to new places and discoveries, and he probably won’t be back. He thinks wistfully about that road, which he did not take, and where he might have wound up if he’d gone that way instead. Part of him regrets his decision, but he also realizes that the things he’s seen and the places he’s gone because of the direction he chose has made him who he is.

This poem tells a lot about life in general. Life is all about making choices, whether it’s about choosing to change your daily diet or choosing the right partner. Every choice has its significance in some way or the other.

It makes me remember that past is always dynamic because it shapes my present and therefore, I should be careful about my present as it will take care of my future. Most importantly, this poem makes me think wisely about my choices. It reminds me that I should not make such a choice which I would regret one day and say ‘if I would have taken the other road, it would have been better’. Rather I should be proud of my decision and say ‘Yes! Since I chose the right path, it has led to all this difference’. The difference is what makes it different. Just as Frost ended the poem: “I took the road less travelled, and that’s all that matters”. There are no bad roads, there are only different battles that births different results.

In my opinion, the poet encourages the readers to create opportunities that may be overlooked by us because we all are in search of solutions for our problems rather than trying to sort out the things in the less conventional way.

    Incredible india

    – by Moni sai

    India is a home to the finest architectural attractions and rich reserves of multicultural experiences.History of india dive deeper culture and heritage.incerdibility hold’s the art,spirituality,nature,food and cuisine along with adventures.Every place holds its popularity with its food and culture.Art includes the classical melodies ,handlooms,dance forms and fascinating festivals.”Colours of Culture” is fond of Dance forms,Music,Painting,Textiles.

    The Popular Art in India:

    Art is a form of Expression which depicts beauty and history.india blessed with billons of artists and art forms. It includes weaverings ,handicrafts and sculptures of various historical monuments.

    Nature and land scapes:

    From Himalayas Mountain Ranges in North to the Kanyakumari Coast in the south have made travellers to explore these landscapes.It also covers mountain ranges to sea Coasts,Deserts to Plateaus.

    Himalayan Mountain Ranges:

    The Himalayas are a Mountain Range In south Asia.The main ranges includes Mount Everest,Annapurna and Nanga parbat.Mount everest is the highest mountain peak on the earth at 8849 mts.The vast size huge altitude Range complex topography of the Himalayas are meant to experience wide range of climate

    Land of Deserts:

    The Thar Desert also Known as the “Great Indian Desert” is a large region that covers an area of 2,00,000kms and forms a natural boundary between india and pakistan.It is also Known as the world’s 9th largest hot subtropical desert.

    Food and Cuisine:

    Indian Cuisine consists of a variety of Regional and traditional recipes.This cuisines vary substantially and use of local spices ,herbs , vegetables and fruits.indian food is also influenced by religions.for Ex, Mughals introduced dishes like samosa ,pilaf.indian home cuisines includes various flavors of common spices as chilli peppers,mustard seeds, cumin,fennel,cardamom,cinnamon,coriander,Tumeric,fenugreek,Ghee.

    some coomon combination of food’s at various destinations :

    New Delhi: streetfood might be chats or samosa with masala falvours

    south India: South indian cuisine features more coconut milk based falvours ,herbs like lemon grass, curry leaves and native foods . we find more Rice ,lentils and steamed food.

    kerala:

    kerala recipes are very found of banana fritters and sweet dumplings.flora and Fauna of kerala provides more nutrious food from surroundings.

    Mumbai:

    The food in Mumbai is as famous as the city .it is famous for it’s market Hawkers and cultural street food.Food is avaiable in form of stall features and mobile recipes all over the city.

    Spirituality in india:

    India is considered as one of the best Spiritual destination. world’s Several religions were born in India .Hinduism,sikhism,buddhism and jainism.There are various worshipping places like mandirs,Mosques,gurudwaras and churches.This is the reason for india’s unity in Diversity.

    Yoga is mentioned in the Rigveda that is mostly studied around 5th and 6th centuries BCE.ancient indian ascetic includes Physical yoga,meditation and spirituality. it is method of focussing the mind on Particular object,thought or activity to train attention and awareness.meditation reduces stress ,anxiety,depression and pain to attain and enchance peace.

    Discrimination – Still a social issue

     Discrimination is such a social issue that is prevalent in India from a long time. Though Indian Law describes discrimination as punishable crime, we often see many cases of it. Why is this so?? Why even after so many years of evolution and development we see such social issues?? All the answers to these questions lies in our foundation and environment that we grow in. 

    From the very start of growth many children are not taught the difference between “leg pulling” and discrimination. Many young as well as elderly people discriminate people and remark it as a “joke.” For instance calling someone “black” just for fun seems funny but in reality it is a huge social drawback. This shows how much we lack education. Recent incident of “youtuber Paras Singh calling Arunachal Pradesh a Chinese Territory” proves the fact. Though he apologized and realized his mistakes , no one can neglect the fact that this incident would not have occurred if we were more cautious and educated. 

    There is a huge hole in our mindset and its needed to be filled before it eat us all. A discriminated person faces huge mental trauma and may have a severe impact. We need to be more sensitive while dealing with such topics. Educating children from the young age  as well as educating ourselves on such topic may bring a huge change in near future. It is well known that discrimination have a long history and it will not eradicate instantly. But taking small steps today will bring major change in near future

    Laundry in Space

    Cleanliness is the half your health. But sadly this does not go well in space. Astronauts say they run through a pair of T-shirts and socks on a weekly basis. There’s no scope for laundry in space.

    This unhygienic practice is not only affecting the astronaut’s health but also making a huge trash of cloths which are burnt up in the atmosphere. NASA has taken an initiative in order to bring a change in this. They have teamed up with Procter and Gamble Co. to find out the best remedies in cleaning astronaut’s cloths in space.

    The company has assured to send a pair of a Tide detergent and stain removal experiments to the space station. As weight is a big issue in rocket cargoes, P & G is planning to send up some customized detergents in December to see how the enzymes and other ingredients will react to the six months of weightlessness. After getting approval from scientists they will send the stain removal pens and wipes in the May. The company is also trying to design a washer-dryer combo that will operate in space using minimal amount of the recyclable laundry water and detergent. Officials expressed high hope in this diverse research.

    BILLIONS : GREED IS GOOD

    Premiering in 2016 on Showtime this drama tells the story of hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod played by Damian Lewis as he accumulates wealth and power in the world of high finance in New York City. Axelrod’s aggressive tactics often pits him in the crosshairs of United States Attorney Chuck Rhoades played by Paul Giamatti. The show features intelligent dialogue with interesting plot twists you won’t see coming.

    WESTWORLD: SCIFI AT ITS BEST

    The science fiction dystopian drama is based on the Michael Crichton film of the same name. Premiering in 2016 on HBO in a technologically advanced wild west theme park that allows visitors to live out their illicit fantasies. The writing, acting and cinematography are all top notch with an excellent cast which includes Evan Rachel Wood, Anthony Hopkins, Thandie Newton, Ed Harris and Jeffrey Wright. Aaron Paul joined the cast for season 3 of West world.

    OZARK: HIGHLY UNDERRATED

    This Netflix original premiered in 2017 and with each passing season continues to get better. It stars Jason Bateman and Laura Lenny as a married couple who have to relocate their family to summer resort facility when a money laundering scheme goes wrong. Bateman’s character Marty Bird who is a financial advisor comes up with an even bigger money laundering operation in the Ozarks to make things right with the Mexican drug cartel. The writing and acting are superb. The tension created with each episode is reminiscent of shows like Breaking Bad.

    PEAKY BLINDERS: A MUST WATCH

    Premiering initially in 2013, it is loosely based on a 19th century urban gang of the same name. The show is set in England after World War One and follows the notorious Peaky Blinders gang who are led by their ambition’s leader Tommy Shelby. It features original production values and fantastic performances from the entire cast.

    BETTER CALL SAUL: THE PERFECT SHOW

    BETTER CALL SAUL

    Premiering on AMC this crime drama created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould is a prequel to the hit T.V. series Breaking Bad. Starring Bob Odenkirk with a fantastic supporting cast the series begins six years prior to the events of Breaking Bad and follows a con-man turned small time lawyer Jimmy McGill as he transforms into criminal attorney Saul Goodman.

    10 countries that are open to Indian travellers right now

    01. 10 countries that are open to Indian travellers right now
    As India was struggling with the second wave of Coronavirus, many countries restricted entry of Indian travellers to their countries. However, with the cases gradually declining now, and with the threat of a third wave looming at large, it is advisable that one travels with caution. Subject to certain conditions, some foreign countries are now opening to Indian travellers; however, those arriving from India will either have to provide a negative RT-PCR report, or will be required to undergo quarantine there.So, if you are keen to pack your bags once again, here is a list of 10 countries that are open to Indian travellers right now.


    02. Russia
    Russia recently resumed flight operations in a move to revive its tourism industry. Travellers will, however, be required to carry a negative RT-PCR test result, which must be issued not less than 72 hours before their arrival. Note, antibody tests will not be accepted.


    03. Turkey
    It’s mandatory to carry a negative PCR test result to travel to Turkey. The test must have been conducted not more than 72 hours before boarding their flight. Also, travellers will have to undergo quarantine for 14 days in locations determined by Turkish authorities. One may also be subjected to random PCR testing upon their arrival.


    04. Iceland
    All travellers ‘regardless of their origin’ can now visit Iceland. A proof of previous infection and recovery or certificate of vaccination (Covishield in India’s case) will even exempt one from providing a negative PCR-test result. However, all travellers will be required to undergo a COVID screening upon arrival, without any exceptions. Travellers will be required to undergo quarantine till one takes another test five days later. If that test result comes negative, your quarantine period will also end.


    05. Serbia
    Serbia’s doors are also open for Indian travellers. But, unlike most countries, where travellers are required to show a negative RT-PCR report, which is less than 72 hours older prior to boarding their flight, Serbia requires one to provide a report that is no older than 48 hours for entry.


    06. Egypt
    Indians can now travel to Egypt, although the number of flights to the country has been reduced. However, you will need to produce an RT-PCR test report that is not older than 72 hours prior to arrival. Travellers are expected to undergo quarantine at their place of stay till they receive a negative test result.


    07. Uzbekistan
    If you want to holiday in Uzbekistan this year, along with providing a negative RT-PCR test report that is not older than 72 hours prior to arrival, they will also be required to undergo quarantine for 14 days.


    08.Afghanistan
    Indians will need to produce a negative RT-PCR test report that should not be older than 72 hours prior to arrival, to travel to this landlocked country. However, it is advised that travellers should avoid travelling to Kabul for the next few weeks, owing to the rise of COVID cases in the capital city.


    09. South Africa
    All you need to visit this destination is an RT-PCR test report, which should not be older than 72 hours prior to arrival. As per the reports, if those arriving in South Africa fail to present their negative PCR test as the certificate of proof, they will need to self-quarantine at their own expense.


    10. Costa Rica
    Indians can now travel to Costa Rica, and will neither need a vaccination certificate or an RT-PCR test report. However, do note that travellers will have to fill out a health pass form upon arrival at the rainforested Central American country.

    why should women in rural areas get sanitary napkins, for free.

     India is a country, where women make up half  the population. more than 60 percent of population India lives in rural areas. women lack access to sanitary napkins and menstrual cycle becomes a burden and bane for them. women are god’ s precious creation.  For us, the privileged, periods are normal, something which occurs every month. we might have to deal with pain and discomfort But for those who live in rural areas this prevents them to do their daily activities. Myths and taboos which are embedded with periods, makes lives of these women even worse. According to a report only around 35 percent of women in India use sanitary napkins. The cost of sanitary napkins are expensive for the people of rural areas, who hardly get to earn money to have some food. Some follow hand to mouth process. Sanitary napkins are not a luxury, they are a necessity and every women deserves to have access to them. A lot of women in rural areas use cloth during their periods, this can cause infection and fungal diseases. Due to Menstruation, a lot of young adults in villages are forced leave the schools. Free sanitary napkins and some encouragement might help the child to not to discontinue their studies and their daily activities. Menstruation is a topic, people resist talking about, they feel its shameful. It is disheartening to see people thinking of it to be dirty.  The Government of India, is indeed, working towards the progress of our country but some steps like these would definitely work towards achieving the India, we all wish for. 

    Ladli foundation – NGO

     Ladli foundation-a chain of  changemakers! 

    Founder and CEO – Mr. Devendra kumar  Gupta

    MR. DEVENDRA KUMAR GUPTA’S LIFESTORY AND  THE BIRTH OF   FOUNDATION LADLI:

    Ladli foundation – In special consultative status with economic and social council ECOSOC since 2020  , associated with Delhi Police is a grassroot level non profit organization  that works for unprivileged females in and rural  slums weaving a ray of hope and happieness.  A mission to provide a safe, gender neutral society  and also rise  standard of living and quality of lives of  those unprivileged and uneducated  vulnerable women. 

     Donation vs contribution

    A little help goes a long way! 

    Team Ladli believes  in volunteering instead of donating them. It differentiate empathy with sympathy  in real sense. They encourage people/volunteers and  make them learn  how to replicate  the ongoing initiative in nearby areas in order to achieve  goals. They  also provide internship  to make them learn and know the lifetime practical skills for future  on blogging, management ,field ,content writing etc . Voltour – Expirence Humanity is one of the great upcoming initiative started  to achieve global goals and  experience the grassroot realities  which is a certificate and a reward winning   program  based on skills and knowledge. It inspire people to use their efforts for a righteous cause which helps in uplifting  women with self-reliance and successful lives in surrounding .

     Campaigns/Drives

    Some Sucessful  campaign’s  that have been launched under project ladli are   – Pathanshala (educate), Inspiring women, Anemia eradication, Covid19 rahat sewa,  JOSH, breath india, Project Saheli, Sathi hath batana ,  Run of Ladli half  marathon, Ladli rakshak, Sashakt(empower) , Shagun ( bestow)  Swabhimaan(dignity).  These campaign have been praised  and witnessed by various well known  dignitaries and Bollywood megastars for its national presence.  Till date it has directly benefited more than 1 million  people  and young girls from human trafficking and made them aware about Hygiene, equality, justice and rights .

    Ladli foundation USA, New jersey is an international wing in USA of ladli foundation incorpated in 2021.

    https://www.ladliusa.org/

    Vaccination is good or bad?

    VACCINE IS LIKE A SOLDIER AGAINST VIRUSES.

    India was in a critical situation because of the corona virus but now those who are affected by corona virus rating are falling down. The government has taken various steps to control the corona virus but all the steps have failed death rate was increasing because there were many people who are affected by corona virus there were no beds, no doctors, no oxygen, no medicine and no remedies. So many people died then in some places there were no place bury those who died by the affect of corona virus. This situation has changed a little because of lockdown and also all people are afraid that we too be affected by corona virus and die, so we can take vaccination so that at least we can save our lives. In India there are two vaccinations one is made in India that is Covaxin vaccination and another one is Covishield it was made by England and India. Another thing Sputnik vaccine from Russia it is also used in India because there is no enough Vaccination in India. Many people are showing intrest to vaccinate there are some who are not willing to vaccine. If we vaccinate we can protect others and ourselves because we are vaccinated in our body if there is corona virus the possibility of passing over to other person is very less and other thing if we are vaccinated and we are affected by corona virus it will not lead you to death or any serious conditions. Covaxin and Covishield both are good but there will be slight symptoms in our body because the vaccination should work in our body to protect us from the corona virus. There is some time of interval between two vaccines because the World Health Organization recommends there must be an interval of 3 to 4 weeks, but now it is extended beyond one month. Mainly those who are moving out from your house and old age people because they will be easily affected. Government is making many steps and keeping a target to achieve the goal that all the people in our country should be vaccinated. As a first step for their goal they are making awareness in villages that all should vaccinate. We know that in the first wave of corona virus there was huge people were admitted and some were died in America but now there is no such a huge number because they have vaccinated nearly half of the people in their country they are not asking any proof they are vaccinating all so the number is stable. India’s economy is falling down because all are staying in home so no work the prices of each thing we buy from any shop is raising because each and every person has faced many difficulties in this corona virus second wave. There is no way we have to come out of our house and work but safety is very important for all these situation there is only one solution it is none other than vaccination without vaccination we cannot fight against this corona virus there is no medicine for this virus. We have this vaccination, masks, social distancing and washing hand. We are already following these if we vaccine we can lead our life happily and safely.Vaccination is a good thing which is saving our life from corona virus.

    VACCINE IS THE BEST TO SAVE OUR LIVES.VACCINATION IS A KIT TO SAVE LIVES

    SIMPLE FOODS TO BUILD IMMUNITY

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    Nowadays we are changing to modern so that we are losing our old things and habits. The olden days we used to eat Ragi, wheat, pluses, cereals, grain, veggies and fruits. In modern days we are taking all these less and other items heavy. We should eat for our body it must get strength to fight with diseases so that olden days foods and medicines are the best. In olden days also there was diseases but now before curing one disease many diseases are coming line by line. So to cure this we need olden days food.
    Ginger: This ginger helps to raise immunity in our body. It is very good throat infections and it kills all the viruses  which enters through  throat. While drinking hot tea mixed with crushed ginger it will kill all the infections in your throat if you don’t like to eat ginger mixed in food. We should use ginger everyday in everything so that it will be powerful and helpful for your body.
    Papaya: In fruits this also a best fruit which helps human body function abundantly. That to country papaya is the best it will not be good as hybrid. All good this will be worst for kids even though try to eat country papaya. It is good in every thing. It really raises the immunity level. What  is possible to eat near us and good in everything. “If we eat apple we can keep doctor away” this is same like that but only the country papaya.Turmeric: This the best medicine in food for all things we can use from our head to toe we can use turmeric. It’s a gift from god because it can cure what kind of thing as soon as possible. Turmeric we can use in milk and food. Turmeric is a best fighter against diseases this turmeric is used as powder in packets but the pure turmeric which is used in olden days it cures all things. Turmeric not only gives color but also taste and kills the any kind of diseases, injuries and bacteria.Almonds: We should eat at least four almonds daily. It is very helpful for body and brain. If we eat daily we could remember each and everything and our body remains healthy. Almonds we should soak in water night and in morning remove the outer cover and eat in empty stomach. Almonds also fights against viruses and diseases. It also burns fat.These are some of the immunity raising foods we eat without knowingly there is so much good things in each and everything

    THE FIRST WEALTH OF OUR LIFE IS OUR HEALTHTO ENHANCE YOUR BODY REPLACE HEALTHY FOOD