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One of most visionary politician, Leader and a legend himself : Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhas Chandra Bose (Bengali pronunciation: Subhash Chondra Bosh) was the foremost and biggest leader of India’s freedom struggle. During the Second World War, to fight against the British, he formed the Azad Hind Fauj with the help of Japan. The slogan of Jai Hind given by him has become the national slogan of India. The people of India address him by the name of Netaji.

Subhash Chandra Bose gave famous slogans like ‘Give me blood, I will give you freedom’ and ‘Jai Hind’, passed the Indian Administrative Service examination, was elected President of Congress in 1938 and 1939, formed the Forward Bloc in 1939, Founded ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ to drive out the British from the country.

He was an eminent leader of the Indian freedom struggle. Although most of the credit for the contribution to the independence of the country is given to Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru, the contribution of Subhas Chandra Bose was also no less than anyone.

Early Life :

He was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack city of Orissa. His father Janaki Nath Bose was an eminent lawyer. His mother Prabhavati Devi was Sati and a religious woman. Prabhavati and Janaki Nath had 14 children, six daughters and eight sons. Subhash was ninth among them. Subhash was promising in studies since childhood. He had secured first position in class 10th examination and also came first in graduation. 

He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the Scottish Church College in Calcutta. At the same time, he was recruiting in the army. He also tried to join the army but was disqualified due to poor eyesight. He was a follower of Swami Vivekananda. According to the wishes of his family, in the year 1919, he went to study in England to prepare for the Indian Administrative Service.

Career :

He applied for the Indian Administrative Service in 1920 and not only got success in this examination but also secured the fourth position. He was deeply disturbed by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and resigned from the administrative service in 1921. After coming back to India Netaji came in contact with Gandhiji and joined the Indian National Congress. He started working with Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das as per the instructions of Gandhiji. He later described Chittaranjan Das as his political guru. 

Subhash very soon joined the main leaders of the Congress with his understanding and hard work. When the Simon Commission came in 1928, the Congress opposed it and showed black flags. In 1928, the annual session of the Congress was held in Kolkata under the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru. In this session, one year’s time was given to give ‘Dominion Status’ to the British Government. During that time Gandhiji did not agree with the demand of Purna Swaraj.

On the other hand, Subhash and Jawaharlal Nehru did not accept to back down from the demand for Purna Swaraj. In 1930 he formed the Independence League. During the ‘Civil Disobedience’ movement of 1930, Subhash was arrested and sent to jail. He was released in 1931 after the Gandhiji-Irwin Pact. Subhash opposed the Gandhi-Irwin Pact and was also not happy with the decision to stop the ‘Civil Disobedience’ movement.

Subhash was soon imprisoned again under the ‘Bengal Act’. During this he had to stay in jail for about a year and later he was released from jail due to illness. They were sent from India to Europe. There he established centers in many cities to enhance the political and cultural relations between India and Europe. Despite the ban on his coming to India, he came to India and as a result he had to go to jail for 1 year.

After the elections of 1937, the Congress party came to power in 7 states and after that Subhash was released. Shortly after this, Subhash was elected president in the Haripura session of Congress (1938). During his tenure, Subhash formed the ‘National Planning Committee’. In the Tripuri session of 1939, Subhash was re-elected as the President. This time Subhash was competing with Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Sitaramayya had full support of Gandhiji, yet Subhash won the election by 203 votes.

During this, the clouds of World War II were also starting to shake and Subhash gave an ultimatum to the British to leave the country in 6 months. This attitude of Subhash was opposed by other people of Congress including Gandhiji, due to which he resigned from the post of President and established ‘Forward Block’.

Subhash strongly opposed the use of India’s resources by the British in World War II and started a mass movement against it. His movement was getting tremendous support from the public. So he was imprisoned in Kolkata and kept under house arrest. In January 1941, Subhash managed to escape from his home and reached Germany via Afghanistan. In view of the notion of ‘the enemy is the enemy, the friend is’, he appealed to Germany and Japan for help in expelling the British Raj from India.

In January 1942, he started broadcasting from Radio Berlin, which increased the enthusiasm of the people of India. In 1943, he came to Singapore from Germany. Reaching East Asia, he took command of the ‘Freedom Movement’ from Rash Behari Bose and started preparing for the war by forming the Azad Hind Fauj. Azad Hind Fauj was established mainly by the Japanese army with the Indian prisoners of war captured from the British army. After this Subhash came to be called ‘Netaji’.

Now the Azad Hind Fauj started moving towards India and first liberated Andaman and Nicobar. Azad Hind Fauj crossed the Burma border and threatened Indian soil on 18 March 1944. With the defeat of Japan and Germany in World War II, the dream of Azad Hind Fauj could not be fulfilled.

Mysterious Demise : 

The death of Netaji, who once dusted the British by changing his mask and face, also happened in a very mysterious way. After the defeat of Japan in World War II, Netaji needed to find a new way. He had decided to seek help from Russia. On August 18, 1945, Netaji was on his way to Manchuria by plane. During this journey he went missing. After this day they have never been seen by anyone. On 23 August 1945, Japan’s Domei news organization reported to the world that on 18 August Netaji’s airplane had crashed on Taiwanese land and Netaji breathed his last in the hospital after being badly injured in that accident. But even today many doubts are raised about his death.

Our heroic great men, by sacrificing their lives, maintained the unity and integrity of the country, for which the coming generation will always remember their contribution. No one in history can match Netaji’s wisdom and courage. He had a combination of both courage and intelligence. It was because of a very intelligent mind that he was so influential that the British decided to eliminate him on sight. Frankly speaking I 


The Ultimate Guide to Cryptocurrency

 

Want to be
a crypto expert? Well, I have got your back. Cryptocurrency is something that
everyone wants to talk about. But only a few of them know. So, let’s discuss cryptocurrency.

                                                              (Photo: The Economic Times)

Since man
evolved, the currency has become a part of our lives. Before the caveman used
the “Barter System”. In the barter system, a commodity was exchanged
for another commodity. However, the barter system fell out as it had some
flaws. Then the modern currency as we know it came into existence. In 110 BC,
an official currency was minted. In 1250 AD, gold-plated florins were
introduced. And in 1600 AD – 1900 AD, the paper currency gained popularity.
This is how modern currency came into existence. There’s a centralized
regulatory authority to limit the modern currency. Now imagine the scenario of
doing an online transaction. This transaction takes place successfully but
there are several ways this could have gone wrong like a technical issue,
account hack, or the transfer limit must have exceeded. This is why the future
of currency lies with cryptocurrency. 

Imagine a
transaction between two people in the future. One of them has the bitcoin app
and there’s a notification asking whether they are ready to transfer 5
Bitcoins. If yes, then processing takes place. All of this happens in a matter
of seconds. This in return removes all the flaws of modern banking. There’s no
limit to the funds which you can transfer, your accounts cannot get hacked and
there’s no central point of failure.

So,
cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by
cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit. There are
thousands of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency is quite similar to any physical
currency, it’s just that it does not has any physical embodiment.

Features of
Cryptocurrency:

1. There’s
a limit to how many units can exist.

2. Easily
verifies the transfer of funds.

3.
Operating independently of a bank.

4. Working
in a decentralized manner.

5. Allows
new units to be added only after certain conditions are met.

So, what
makes cryptocurrency so special?

1. Little
to no transaction cost.

2. 24/7
access to money.

3. No
limits on purchases and withdrawals.

4. Freedom
for anyone to use.

5. International
transactions are faster.

What’s the
“CRYPTO” in cryptocurrency?

Crypto
refers to cryptography. It is a method of using encryption and decryption to
secure communication in the presence of third parties with ill intent.
Cryptography usually requires a computational algorithm (like SHA256), a public
key (that the user shares with everyone), and a private key (which acts as a
digital signature of the user).

Now let’s
talk about a normal bitcoin transaction. First, you have the transaction
details. Now, these details who you want to send to and how many bitcoins you
want to send. Then it’s passed through a hashing algorithm. For Bitcoin, we use
the SHA256 algorithm. The outcome which you get is passed through a signature
algorithm with the user’s private key. This is used to uniquely identify the
user. This output is then distributed across the network with the sender’s
public key. The people who verify the transaction to check whether it’s valid
or not are known as MINERS. Now after this is done, the transactions are added
to the blockchain where they cannot be changed again.

Now let’s
talk about the biggest cryptocurrency. Not every crypto coin is good. The top
two are Bitcoin and Ether. The similarities between these two are:

1. They are
the biggest and most valuable cryptocurrencies.

2. Both of
them use blockchain and mine currency using proof of work.

3. Widely
used across the globe.

The
differences between these two are:

1. Bitcoin
is used to send money to someone. Ether is used as a currency in the Ethereum
network.

2. Bitcoin
transactions are manual. Ether transactions are manual or automatic.

3. Bitcoin
is slow. It takes 10 minutes to perform a transaction. Whereas, Ether is fast.
It takes about 20 seconds to perform a transaction.

4. Bitcoin
is used as money for real-world transactions. Ether is used to power the
Ethereum network and power real-life transactions.

5. Bitcoin
is used for transactions involving goods and services. Ether uses blockchain to
create a ledger that triggers a transaction when a condition is met.

6. Bitcoin
uses an algorithm known as SHA256 for hashing. Ethereum uses the Ethash
algorithm for hashing.

How to
invest in cryptocurrency?

Everything
in life involves risk and so does crypto. One needs to have proper knowledge to
start investing. The first thing which we need to do is to find a crypto
exchange. We need to do a detailed background check. Some of the popular
exchanges in India are Wazir X, Coin DCX, and Coin Switch Kuber. The next step
is to create an account. Once it gets created, we need to deposit the amount to
buy bitcoins. Then pick a crypto coin. And then you can get started.

The Future
of Cryptocurrency

Before
people used to invest in gold and real estate. With time, the return decreased.
It was only after this when cryptocurrency started rising. This digital coin has
very fast gained popularity mainly because of the support from billionaire
tycoons like Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey, and Michael Novogratz. More and more
people are getting drawn towards it especially after the pandemic. It has
gotten so high after the COVID happened. Lots of countries printed trillions of
dollars. Investors have doubled their amount. However, cryptocurrency is
predicted to face a conflict between regulation and anonymity. Futurists
believe that by 2030, cryptocurrencies would occupy 25% of national currencies.
There have also been demands to classify Bitcoin as an asset class in India.
India is currently on the cusp of the next phase of the digital revolution. And
blockchain and cryptocurrency will be an integral part of it.

 

 

 

 

                                                                       (Photo: Oscar)

How to take care of your health from corona?

In today’s pandemic time, health is the foremost thing to
take care of. So, here I am sharing an insight about Corona and ways to take
care of ourselves from it. Let’s begin.

We all have witnessed the most life-threatening disease,
that is, Coronavirus, started in 2020. Coronavirus is a communicable disease
which means it can easily transfer from one person to another. It has
dreadfully impacted millions of lives globally. No doubt, we all have lost our
loved ones’. It has turned employed persons into jobless, farmers with no food,
middle class into poor class, mass killing of innocent migrant workers, in
short, it has turned the brightest chapter of our lives into the darkest one’s,
where we had no choice, except, Death.

The situation became worse day-by-day. We have entered 2021
but with Coronavirus. The researchers, scientists, health organization, all
strove effortlessly to come up with a solution to cure it. But as such no
permanent solution has come up, except, the vaccine which does not really
protect the person entirely. Health is really important for all of us. And more
important is to maintain our health. Because if we don’t do, we can easily
catch up with different disease and it can trigger the situation. It’s totally
on us whether we want to be healthy or how we want our body to be? So, it’s our
responsibility to make a fair choice. Maintaining a good health physical
exercise, which will help in keeping the body fit, balanced diet comprises of
all essential nutrients, staying healthy mentally, away from depression and
anxiety and much more.

Now let’s take a look at the symptoms of COVID and some
basic ways to prevent ourselves to come in contact with the disease. Firstly,
the symptoms are: Headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, fever, cough, sore
throat. 

WARNING SIGN:  Whenever you observe such
symptoms in yourself, you should immediately contact the Doctor and get
yourself quarantined. You should understand the fact that if you get infected,
you can also infect your family members, friends or people around you. So be a
responsible person and seek medical help on an urgent basis.

If it’s a mild fever and you don’t observe any other
symptoms then take one tablet of DOLO 650. Consume multi-vitamins tablet on a
daily basis to boost your immunity. Along with the consumption of medicines,
drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated, eat fruits and vegetables rich
in nutrients, maintain hygiene. You can also eat dry fruits but if you can’t
afford, it then you can drink milk with turmeric added in it or soya chunks or
peanuts. 

Some of the basic ways to prevent the spread of disease are:

  • Wear
    a mask properly. Ensure that your nose and mouth is properly covered.

  • Use hand
    gloves to avoid getting touched by people around you.

  • Use
    hand sanitizer all the time as it will help to kill the bacteria.

  • Avoid
    travelling if it’s not urgent. Stay indoor as much as possible because you
    never know what can happen with you anytime and at any place.

  • Wash
    your hands properly as it will help to kill the germs.

  • Whenever
    you come from outside open your clothes, keep it away and take bath
    properly. Try using Dettol while bathing.  

  • Do
    not use other person mask or sanitizer. Ensure that you are living in a
    healthy and hygiene environment.

  • Do
    not share your things like water, food with others. As I have already
    mentioned that it’s a communicable disease so it’s better to avoid.

Remember, it’s very important to take precaution at the
first place itself so that you don’t regret later. As our lives are on our own
hands. Not only ours but also other lives too and we too need to become a
responsible person.

Due to the ongoing situation most of the people have lost
their dear ones which at certain level have affected them mentally like they
overthink, depression or anxiety. I totally understand their emotions. But it’s
also true that what has gone will never return. Instead, we need to gear up
ourselves and stand like a strong pillar. We need to motivate ourselves because
we all are in this together. Mental health is also a very serious concern. The
most important thing is we should not stop smiling. When you smile it releases
positive energy within yourself and surrounding. We need to ensure that he or
she is smiling and keeping others happy too. This is also a way to boost up the
immunity. The more you think, the more you will become negative. 

First of all, stop being corona conscious. What I mean by
this is stop thinking about corona all the time like this or that can happen to
you. Because that’s going to affect you emotionally. Don’t let it play and take
over your emotions. It’s you who will have to decide whether you want to fight
or quit. Take a break from all this and do something which calms you down. For
example, do yoga, meditation. Do something that interests you. And take all the
precautions too. Trust me it’s the time to become a strong and be positive
pillar for yourself and your family. Instead of getting demotivated, stay
positive.

Now looking at the vaccine found out by the scientists. So,
the vaccination drive started globally. People started getting vaccinated. Most
people are afraid of getting vaccinated because they believe that they will
die. To pinpoint, few deaths have taken place but I want to clear that vaccine
is for boosting immunity. It will not protect you entirely. Even after taking
vaccine, you can get infected but the vaccine will help you to fight. After
taking vaccine one should stay at home for a week. It’s necessary because one
might get sick. 

At last, I would like to say, try to help others who are in
need. We have to be backbone of one other at this time. Through support we can
win the war against corona. Take care of yourself and your family. And don’t
forget to smile.

 

Complete story behind the Indo-Pak War 1971

All of us are familiar with this image in which Lt Gen Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender under the gaze of Lt Gen Aurora. In 1971, Pakistan had received such a wound, the pain of which will always be felt by it. In the same year, Pakistan was bifurcated and India had given it a crushing defeat.

The year 1971 holds great significance in the history of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In the same year, India had inflicted a wound on Pakistan, the pain of which will always be felt by Pakistan. Talking about Bangladesh, this was the year when Bangladesh emerged as an independent country on the world map. The history-changing war of 1971 began on December 3, 1971. Let us know today the complete story of the two pieces of Pakistan and the coming into existence of Bangladesh…

The Background of War : 

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was fighting for the autonomy of East Pakistan from the beginning. He had announced a six-point program for this. Due to all these things, he had become the glamor of the Pakistani government. Along with this, some other Bengali leaders were also on the target of Pakistan. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other Bengali leaders were tried for separatist agitation for their suppression and to suppress the voice of rebellion forever.
But this move of Pakistan itself overshadowed it. This made Mujibur Rahman a hero in the eyes of the people of East Pakistan. This put Pakistan on the back foot and withdrew the conspiracy case against Mujibur Rahman.
1970 Elections in Pakistan :

The 1970 elections in Pakistan proved to be very important for the existence of Bangladesh. In this election, Mujibur Rahman’s party East Pakistani Awami League won a landslide victory. Mujib’s party got 169 to 167 seats in East Pakistan. In the 313-seat Pakistani parliament, Mujib had an overwhelming majority to form the government. But the leaders and military rule of West Pakistan controlling Pakistan did not accept that Mujib should rule over Pakistan. This deception with Mujib intensified the fire of rebellion in East Pakistan. People took to the streets and started agitating. The ruling establishment of Pakistan called in the army to quell the rebellion in East Pakistan.
Pakistani Army Atrocities :

The freedom movement in East Pakistan was increasing day by day. The Pakistani army resorted to atrocities to suppress the movement. In March 1971, the Pakistani army launched a brutal operation. Large scale atrocities were committed in East Bengal. Murder and rape ensued. Mujeeb was arrested. A large number of Awami League members fled to India to avoid arrest and torture.
Initially four infantry brigades of the Pakistani Army were involved in the operation but later their numbers increased. The refugee crisis in India began to escalate. Within less than a year, about 10 million refugees from Bangladesh fled to India and took refuge in West Bengal. This increased the pressure on India to take action against Pakistan.
India’s Intervention :

It is believed that at the end of March 1971, the Government of India decided to help the Mukti Vahini. Muktivahini was actually the army of East Pakistan which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan. The Mukti Vahini included soldiers and thousands of civilians from East Pakistan. On March 31, 1971, Indira Gandhi, while giving a speech in the Indian Parliament, spoke of helping the people of East Bengal. On July 29, 1971, a public announcement was made in the Indian Parliament to help the boys of East Bengal. The Indian Army started preparations from its side. This preparation also included training the fighters of the Mukti Vahini. 
In the months of October-November, 1971, the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi and her advisors visited Europe and America. He put the vision of Bharat in front of the leaders of the world. But the talks between Indira Gandhi and the then US President Richard Nixon did not reach any conclusion. Nixon refused to do anything for the release of Mujibur Rahman. Nixon wanted the military government of West Pakistan to be given two years. On the other hand Indira Gandhi said that the situation in Pakistan is explosive. This situation cannot be correct unless Mujeeb is released and talks are started with the elected leaders of East Pakistan. He also told Nixon that if Pakistan continued provocations across the border (in India), India would not hesitate to retaliate.
Attack on India and Start of the war :
The East Pakistan crisis reached an explosive point of view. There were large marches in West Pakistan and calls for military action against India. On the other hand Indian soldiers were guarding the border of East Pakistan. On November 23, 1971, President of Pakistan Yahya Khan asked Pakistanis to be ready for war. On December 3, 1971, Pakistan’s air force attacked India. Targeted many cities including Amritsar and Agra in India. With this the Indo-Pak war of 1971 started. The war ended on 16 December 1971 with the surrender of the Pakistan Army and the birth of Bangladesh.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Biography

Everyone knows about Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of the brave sons of India. Many people call him Hindu Hriday Samrat, while some people call him Maratha pride, while he was a great hero of the Republic of India. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 in a Maratha family. Some people place his birth in 1627. His full name was Shivaji Bhonsle.

 Shivaji was the son of father Shahaji and mother Jijabai. His place of birth is the fort of Shivneri near Pune. An attempt was made by Veer Pravar Shivaji Maharaj, the exclusive priest of independence, to establish a sovereign independent rule in the whole of India by making the nation independent from foreign and tyrannical state power. Similarly, he is acknowledged as a foremost heroic and immortal freedom fighter. Like Maharana Pratap, Veer Shivaji was a living symbol and symbol of nationalism. Come know about Shrimant Chhatrapati Veer Shivaji.

Shivaji was not anti-Muslim: Shivaji has been accused of being anti-Muslim, but this is not true because there were many Muslim heroes and fighters in his army, there were also people like many Muslim Sardars and Subedars. In fact, all of Shivaji’s struggle was against the bigotry and arrogance that rulers like Aurangzeb and the people who grew up under his umbrella had adopted.

In the summer of 1674, Shivaji laid the foundation of independent sovereignty by sitting on the throne with pomp. He freed the oppressed Hindu masses from fear. Although the Christian and Muslim rulers used to impose their opinion on the majority of the people through the use of force, they used to collect additional taxes, Whereas during the rule of Shivaji, the places of worship of these two sects were not only protected but also created a fear-free environment for the converted Muslims and Christians. Shivaji ruled for six years through his council of eight ministers. Many Muslims were also involved in his administrative service.

Formation of religious rites: His childhood was spent under the guidance of his mother Jijau. Mother Jijabai, despite having a religious nature, was a heroic woman in character and behavior. For this reason, he raised the child Shiva by listening and teaching bright stories of Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Indian brave souls. Under the tutelage of Dada Kondev, he was also made proficient in all kinds of topical warfare etc. Proper education was also provided about religion, culture and politics. In that era, Shivaji became a completely patriot, dutiful and diligent warrior by coming in contact with Param Sant Ramdev.

In childhood, he learned to win the fort by playing sports: In childhood, Shivaji used to collect children of his age and play the game of fighting and winning the fort as their leader. As soon as he came in youth, his game became real karma enemy and started winning their fort etc. by attacking the enemies. As soon as Shivaji established his authority over the forts like Purandar and Toran, his name and deeds spread throughout the South, this news reached Agra and Delhi like fire. The tyrannical type of Turks, Yavanas and all their assistant rulers started getting worried because of fear on hearing his name.

Wife and son: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was married on 14 May 1640 with Saibai Nimbalkar at Lal Mahal, Puna. His son’s name was Sambhaji. Sambhaji (May 14, 1657–died: March 11, 1689) was the eldest son and successor of Shivaji, who ruled from 1680 to 1689 AD. Shambhuji lacked the hard work and determination of his father. Sambhaji’s wife’s name was Yesubai. His son and successor was Rajaram.

Children’s litterateur: Sambhaji is considered to be the world’s first children’s litterateur. By the age of 14, Sambhaji was the world’s first child litterateur to compose texts like Budhbhushanam (Sanskrit), Nayikabheda, Satsataka, Nakhshikh (Hindi) etc. He dominated languages ​​like Marathi, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, English, Kannada etc. The speed with which he wielded the pen, he also wielded the sword. Shivaji had several wives and two sons; the last years of his life were spent in troubles due to the religious disobedience of his eldest son.

This son of his had also once joined the Mughals and was brought back with great difficulty. Anxiety about protecting the empire from enemies in the midst of domestic conflicts and the enmity of his ministers soon brought Shivaji to the brink of death. Shivaji died on 3 April in his capital, the hill fort Rajgarh, after a brief illness in 1680.

When enemy wanted to kill Shivaji by deceit: When Adilshah, the ruler of Bijapur, terrified of Shivaji’s growing prowess, could not arrest Shivaji, he arrested Shivaji’s father Shahaji. Shivaji became furious when he came to know. Taking the help of policy and courage, he raided and soon freed his father from this captivity.

Then the ruler of Bijapur sent his arrogant general Afzal Khan, ordering Shivaji to be caught alive or dead. He tried to kill Shivaji by making a false drama of brotherhood and reconciliation, taking Shivaji in the circle of his arms, but he himself was killed by being a victim of the treachery hidden in the hands of the wise Shivaji. Due to this, his armies fled from there after finding their commander dead.

Best Trekking places in India, for the people who love trekking

Trekking in the nature means to be a part of a thrilling and exciting adventure experience. We are lucky to have many such places in India that can be your dream destination for trekking and camping. So, here are some of the famous and heart stealing destinations in India which are loved and praised by trekking lovers.

1. Valley of flowers trek, Uttarakhand :

 The Valley of Flowers trek is present in Uttarakhand and this track comes in beautiful trekking spots. The Valley of Flowers trek in Uttarakhand takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Sikh pilgrimage site of Hemkund Sahib. The distance of this track is 55 kilometers and the height is 3658 meters. During the monsoon season, the entire valley is filled with colorful Himalayan flowers, making the view nothing less than a paradise. People of any age can come here to enjoy trekking. The fun of trekking at this place is from July to September.

2. Roopkund Trek, Uttarakhand :

Roopkund Trek starts from Lohajung at an altitude of 3200 meters and takes you to a lake called Roopkund, which is situated at an altitude of 5029 meters. The lake is popular for the human skeletal remains that were found at its bottom. A distance of 53 km has to be covered in 7 to 9 days. Through the noise of rivers, you pass through lush green forests. There are Hindu temples, Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi and Nanda Ghunti, as well as many bird species and lush green flat plains. In order to take full enjoyment of this place one must visit between may and october.

3. Dzongri Trek, Sikkim :


Sikkim’s Dzongri track is one of the most popular tracks in India. The level of this track is easy to moderate level, which you can complete in 5 days. Yuksom is the starting and ending point of this trek. The distance of this track is 21 km, with a maximum altitude of 15,000 feet. If you do not have much time and want to enjoy trekking to the top of the Himalayas, then Dzongri La Peak, and Mount Kangchenjunga are the best treks. In this track, you will go through Sachen, Bakhim, Shokha, Kacchenjunga National Park. The best time to visit here is from April to June and October to December.
4. Harihari Fort Trek, Maharashtra :

If you are a adventure fanatic then this destination is THE best spot for you. You can reach Harihar fort from Nasik (42km) and Trimbakeshwar (22km). You can reach Harihar Fort by trekking 2 km from Harshawadi. The climb of Harihar Fort is somewhere 70 degrees and somewhere 85 degrees straight. This fort is situated at a height of 3674 ft. To reach the top, you have to take 117 steps which have been made by cutting stone. You can climb the stairs monkey style. 

Although Harihar Fort can be visited in any season, but in monsoon the view here is amazing. Hundreds of small and big waterfalls can be seen everywhere and the nature of the greenery is such that some green carpet is laid below.
5. Kumara Parvata Trek, Karnataka :


Kumara Parvatha is one of the most famous trekking locations in Indian. In Kodagu, it is one of the most significant peaks and a number of people from all around the globe come to visit this place. It is one of most hardest treks in the country as well, so you will be provided with professional guidance, while you’re beginning your trek. Even though it is a bit hard, it is still considered to be one of the most beautiful locations to be at, as you will be witnessing picturesque landscapes and lush green lands, that will make the calorie-burning totally worth it. Although the Kumara Parvatha trek can be undertaken anytime, the best time to visit are from October to January and from June to September. The summers in South India are extremely hot and humid and you will not get to experience the beautiful greenery around. The humidity will also sap you off your energy. 

HOW TO DELIVER ORAL REPORT AND BUSINESS SPEECHES?

DELIVERING ORAL REPORT AND BUSINESS SPEECHES


MASTERING FORMAL SPEAKING

Oral communication becomes one of the most important skills in the corporate world. Even there is a much more demand for our writing skills where we write in blogs, E-mails, other special networking opportunities demand us even more where communication becomes basic there. According to some estimates, Speakers address audience an astonishing 33 million times each day, and business people give a presentation of about an average of 26 presentations a year.


REPORTING ORALLY

Oral Reports often have audience too, they may be a progress report to the clients or the informational reports to the community or Government groups. In this broadest sense, an oral report is any objective presentation of facts and their interpretation using the spoken word. Finding what audience expect from us is the important part – To speak without interruption for a certain amount of time and delivering useful and timely information as they spend their time to get a better information. So, winning them need a perfect delivery of communication.


ANYWHERE ANYTIME

THE FIVE CANONS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION

INVENTION

It refers to the process of generating ideas and content for the good situation. Before one is going to deliver a specch, he/she needs to collect iformation through varied sources. Gaining new information through research, ideas through brainstorming, analysing and synthesizing the applicable one are the important parts of invention. This requires creative and critical thinking skils where one needs to be clear to give a logical and comprehensive process.


ARRANGEMENT

It defines that any Knowledge is a Knowledge where it is structurally defined. The speech should not be in arguments alone but also the delivery of facts should be properly arranged so that the audeine can think of the particular value. The important divisions include The introduction, The partition, The narration, The confirmation , The refutation and finallly with the conclusion.


STYLE

The most difficult thing is how to attract the audience and make them consider our proposal when they have equally compelling reasons from our competitors. Our Language and sentence structure shouold be unique and out of style also formal with the absolute one. 


MEMORY

Today, when the power point presentations  have become a norm and a helping presuaders present their pitches easily and comprehensively to their target audience across the world, this is significant which is memory and cannot be undermined. Making mind maps always helps one to define the exact things what he/she is willing to say.


DELIVERY

Delivery refers to the form of speech. This content has to be presented in a good form and here the delivery skills such as body language, facial expressions, hand gestures, Eye contact, space management, voice modulation, clarity of expresssion and things should be made clear. We all know these cannot be ignored, but can be gained if we practise it regularly.


“SPEAK SO THAT I MAY KNOW”

World Humanitarian Day

 The 19th of August is marked as the World Humanitarian Day by the UN General Assembly. On this day, in 2003, a bomb attack in Iraq killed 22 Humanitarian aid workers. Each year, a theme of global concern is chosen for the Humanitarian Day. This international day aims to spread awareness around the issues important for survival, well-being, and dignity for the group of people affected by any sort of crisis. 

Theme for the Humanitarian Day

In 2020, the theme was about the Covid aid workers. Its objective was to show gratitude and respect for their tireless efforts in rendering service day and night. Theme for this year is “The Human Race”, with special focus on climate change. It highlights the human cost of climate change and aims to pressure world leaders to make meaningful decisions to help the most affected people. 

Its aim is to draw attention to the millions of people who are vulnerable to climate change, and have already lost lives, livelihood and home, due to the extreme climatic changes. UN plans to shed some light on these issues by using the #theHumanRace on social media and other platforms. “Climate Change emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win.” said the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. 

 

Global Humanitarian Overview

Global Humanitarian Overview is an evidence based assessment of the humanitarian needs such as eradication of hunger, diseases, gender-based violence, etc. In the overview of 2020, Gender-Based violence and its response was a major priority. Particularly due to the pandemic’s impact in deepening the existing inequalities and vulnerabilities. 

According to the overview, nearly 235 million people will need protection and humanitarian assistance in 2021. The need for assistance has gone up from 1 in 45 people in 2020, to 1 in 33 people in 2021. According to the assessment, most people in need of assistance in 2021, are present in Afghanistan. The international organizations have planned to help 160 million people affected by hunger, conflict and climate related issues. 

To overcome the main issues around poverty and hunger require humanitarian assistance and aid. According to Nelson Mandela, a well known humanitarian leader, “Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.”

It is important to join hands and make a positive change for the betterment of humankind. Humanitarian activists and leaders, along with the common people can work together and eradicate all the ills faced by humanity. 


Story of the man of great Valor : Maharana Pratap

All of us are familiar with the name of great Marwari king Maharana Pratap. He was born on 9, May, 1540. Son of Rana Uday Singh and Maharani Jaywanti Bai, Maharana was born in Kumbalgarh Fort. 

Maharana Pratap Singh was the king of Shishodia dynasty in Udaipur, Mewar. His name is immortal in history for valor and determination. He fought with the Mughal Emperor Akbar for many years. Maharana Pratap Singh defeated the Mughals several times in battle as well. They have Born In rajsthan Kumbalgadh in home father maharana Udhay Singh and mother Jivat kanwar. In the Battle of Haldighati of 1576, Rana Pratap, along with 20,000 Rajputs, faced the Mughal chieftain Raja Mansingh’s army of 80,000.

Jhala Mansingh saved Maharana Pratap, who was surrounded by the enemy army, by giving his life and asked Maharana to leave the battlefield. Shakti Singh saved Maharana by giving his body. Dear Horse Chetak also died. This war lasted only one day but 17,000 people died in it. Akbar made all efforts to conquer Mewar. The condition of Maharana worried day by day. Bhama Shah also became immortal by giving 25,000 Rajputs a grant that lasted for 12 years. 
Early Life : 
Maharana Pratap was born in Kumbhalgarh fort. Maharana Pratap’s mother’s name was Jawantabai, who was the daughter of Sonagara Akhairaj of Pali. Maharana Pratap was called as Kika in his childhood. The coronation of Maharana Pratap took place in Gogunda. Since childhood, Maharana Pratap was courageous, brave, self-respecting and freedom-loving. As soon as he ascended the throne of Mewar in 1572, he had to face unprecedented difficulties, but with patience and courage he faced every adversity. 
He fought a fierce battle in Haldi Ghati with the mighty army of the Mughals. The valor he showed there is unique in Indian history, he protected the honor and dignity of his ancestors and vowed that he would not enjoy the state’s happiness until his kingdom was liberated. Since then he started sleeping on the ground, he wandered in the forests of Aravalli, suffering suffering, but he did not accept the subordination of the Mughal emperor. He dedicated his life to protect his motherland.
Maharana Pratap was given training to wield shield sword in his childhood because his father wanted him to be a skilled warrior like himself. The boy Pratap had shown his indomitable courage at an early age. When he went out to play with the children, he used to form a team in the matter. Along with all the children of the team, he also used to practice the shield sword, due to which he became proficient in wielding weapons. Time passed slowly. Days turned into months and months into years. Meanwhile, Pratap became proficient in running the weapon and seeing his confidence, Udai Singh Phule could not stop.
Maharana Pratap decided to make his half-brother Jagmal the king according to his father’s last wish, but the confidant Chundawat Rajputs of Mewar, considering Jagmal’s sitting on the throne as disastrous, forced Jagmal to leave the throne. Jagmal was not willing to give up the throne but he went to Ajmer to take revenge and joined Akbar’s army and in return he got the jagir of Jahazpur.
During this, Prince Pratap got the title of Maharana along with the 54th ruler of Mewar. During the time of Maharana Pratap, Akbar was ruling Delhi and Akbar’s policy was to use the power of Hindu kings to take control of other Hindu kings. In 1567, when Prince Pratap was made the successor, he was only 27 years old and the Mughal forces surrounded Chittor from all sides.
The ideal of valor presented by Maharana Pratap is unique. The circumstances in which he fought were really complicated, but he did not give up. If Rajputs could get a respectable place in Indian history, then the credit goes mainly to Rana Pratap. He neither allowed his motherland to be subjugated nor tarnished. He forced the huge Mughal armies to chew iron gram. The Mughal emperor Akbar wanted to conquer his kingdom and merge it into his empire, but Rana Pratap did not allow this to happen and struggled for life.
Apart from Maharani Jaiwanti Bai, Rana Udai Singh had other wives, in which Rani Dhir Bai was the beloved wife of Udai Singh. Rani Dhir Bai’s intention was that her son Jagmal should become the successor of Rana Udai Singh. Apart from this, Rana Udai Singh also had two sons Shakti Singh and Sagar Singh. In this too there was an intention to take over the throne after Rana Udai Singh, but both the people and Rana ji considered Pratap as the successor. That is why these three brothers hated Pratap.

Maharana Pratap’s height was seven and a half feet and his weight was 110 kg. The weight of his protective shield was 72 kg and the weight of the spear was 80 kg. Combining armor, spear, shield and sword etc., they used to fight in battle carrying a weight of more than 200 kilograms. Even today Maharana Pratap’s armor, sword etc. are kept safe in the museum of Udaipur royal family.
Battle of Haldighati : 

The Battle of Haldighati is a major episode in the history of India. This war took place on 18 June 1576 for about 4 hours, in which there was a fierce battle between Mewar and the Mughals. The army of Maharana Pratap was led by the only Muslim Sardar Hakim Khan Suri and the Mughal army was led by Mansingh and Asaf Khan. In this war, a total of 20,000 Maharan Pratap’s Rajputs had to face with Akbar’s total 80000 Mughal army, which is a unique thing.
Even after facing many difficulties/crises, Maharan Pratap did not give up and showed his might, that is why today his name is shining on the pages of history. Some historians believe that there was no victory in the battle of Haldighati, but if we see, only Maharana Pratap has won. Not considering his small army as small, with his hard work and determination, Maharana Pratap’s army freed the sixes of Akbar’s huge army and forced them to retreat.
Beloved horse, Chetak :

Along with the valor of Maharana Pratap, the valor of his horse Chetak is also world famous. Chetak was a very intelligent and brave horse, who had saved Maharana Pratap by jumping from a 26 feet deep river by putting his life at stake. There is a temple of Chetak in Haldighati even today.
Many families of Rajasthan had succumbed to Akbar’s power, but Maharana Pratap struggled to maintain his dynasty and did not surrender before Akbar. Wandering from forest to forest, in the grass-roots and grass-tree rotis. He never lost patience even after living with his wife and child in dire circumstances. Danveer Bhamashah dedicated his entire treasury to revive the falling morale of the army due to lack of money. Nevertheless, Maharana Pratap said that apart from military needs, I do not want a single penny of your treasure. According to Akbar: – Maharana Pratap had limited resources, but still he did not bow down, was not afraid.
The time of Maharana Pratap after the battle of Haldighati was spent in the hills and forests. He defeated Akbar many times through his mountain warfare policy. Although Maharana Pratap had to face many kinds of troubles while living in the forests and hills, but he did not give up his ideals. The strong intentions of Maharana Pratap thwarted all the efforts of Akbar’s generals. It was the effect of his patience and courage that despite continuous efforts of 30 years, Akbar could not make Maharana Pratap a prisoner. Maharana Pratap’s favorite horse was Chetak, who supported his master till his last breath. 
Demise of great warrior :

Maharana neither surrendered Akbar nor he lost any of the fight fought between them. But the day, when he went for hunting and ended up fighting with a tiger and accidently the tiger clawed him and the wound later was infected and resulted Maharana to end up in his deathbed. 
We get to  know that Akbar was also a big heart King, the time when he heard the sad news of demise of his arch rival Pratap he couldn’t stop his tears falling from his eyes and wrote a letter of condolence to Maharana’s family.

How to Dress Professional: What It Is and Why It's Important?


Dressing professionally in the workplace

Dressing appropriately for a job interview, a networking event, or the first day in a new position is important for making a good impression and coming off as professional as possible. Dressing professionally often refers to a more formal workplace dress code and is most often seen and required in more traditional organizations. When it comes to job interviews, professional dress is the standard no matter what the company’s overall dress code may be.

Here I’ll tell you what it means to dress professionally, why it’s important to dress professionally, tips for choosing the best outfits for this type of dress, and the difference between business professional attire and business casual attire.

What does it mean to dress professionally?


Dressing professionally often refers to a type of dress code that’s more formal than business casual or casual attire. This type of dress code is most often seen in traditional office settings like those in finance, accounting, and government organizations. This type of attire is also often expected at formal networking events, job fairs, and job interviews unless otherwise noted by the company.

There are several reasons why you should dress professionally, including that it:

  1. Helps you make a good first impression on the job interviewer or networking professionals.
  2. Can increase your self-confidence by allowing you to come off as professional and confident.
  3. Promotes respect from others.
  4. Can improve your motivation and productivity in the workplace by encouraging you to get more things done.
  5. Gives you a competitive edge over other candidates. Many hiring managers believe that how someone dresses directly affects their job and promotion potential.

Business professional attire vs. business casual attire


There are a few key differences between business professional attire and business casual attire. These differences include:

  1. Business casual attire is most often seen in more relaxed work environments, such as tech companies and modern organizations, while business professional attire is a staple in most traditional organizations.
  2. Business casual attire allows for more freedom of expression and gives employees the opportunity to show off their unique flare, while business professional attire does not.
  3. Business casual attire is typically less expensive than business professional attire.
  4. Business casual attire is typically more comfortable compared to business professional clothing.
  5. Business casual attire often allows for more colourful clothing, while business professional attire typically requires neutral or solid colours and prints.
Tips for dressing professionally

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing a business professional outfit:
  1. Always opt for longer rather than shorter dresses and skirts.
  2. Cover any visible tattoos if possible.
  3. Do not wear body or facial piercings.
  4. Choose jewellery and accessories that work with your outfit rather than those that are distracting.
  5. Always wear clothing that is pressed and clean.
  6. Choose clothes that are well-fitted and avoid wearing too-tight or too-loose attire.
  7. Wear shoes that are polished and clean.
  8. Wear your hair in a conservative style and a natural hair colour.
  9. Avoid wearing clothes that are transparent or revealing.
  10. Wear tops that come to at least your biceps if you’re unsure if sleeveless blouses are allowed.
  11. Avoid wearing strong perform or don’t wear any perfume.
  12. Opt for neutral colours whenever possible.
  13. Keep nails manicured, neat, and colour them in a neutral nail polish if at all.
  14. Wear natural or light makeup.
  15. Choose quality over quantity when it comes to accessories.
  16. Always consider what message your outfit is sending before wearing it.
  17. Wear clothes that you feel confident in to avoid distraction or feeling uncomfortable while at work or in an interview.

MEDITATION – A GUIDE TO START

 

MEDITATION – GUIDE TO START

WHAT IS MEDITATION? THE REAL ACTION:

We are all reactors to nature i.e. Whenever we hear a sound or noise, we tend to hear it, see what it is, at first case we feel it. You may think what is the relation between the above and meditation. The intense ability to control us by imitating ourselves. When you see a gorgeous beautiful thing, our eyes seek attention to it and makes us to go glare at it, but it is dangerous behind; which eyes doesn’t realize. Mind instructs not to see, eyes obey, that is when control occurs.


ATTAINING WAYS:

There are a ‘n’ number of ways to do meditation based on one’s nature. But the common attribute is to hold the heart. The Heart is like a lake, each stone thrown on it raises waves and these waves doesn’t allow us realize the true nature of us. The Moon’s light falls on the river, as the river is with waves, we couldn’t see the reflection clearly. Likewise, many things affect us externally for a stationary time; escaping from the trap make us find who we are and understand what we are.

WHERE TO DO MEDITATION?

“Arrange a separate, isolated room if possible. Sleeping, eating and entering the room without bathing should be totally avoided; keep it orthodox” says Swami Vivekananda. But in an era as such, it goes hardly possible. As there is a will, there is a path; take any place which is distraction free especially from the digital world. Make sure that while starting meditation, anger, worry or any other emotion should be avoided. Mind and heart should be neutral.

THE FIRST THING TO DO:

First, leave heart to wander around in its own direction. Slowly monitor them, keenly observe as its the prior idea to start it. Without knowing what your soul is doing, controlling it is impossible. There may be vivid, evil thoughts too, which to encounter may be shocked in the beginning. As you continue with the process, you can feel its reducing potency. Things get into your control and you become only yours.The Mind gets unaffected by extrinsic factors. First believe that your body is rigid and with it you can realize all that is possible in the world.


FOOD AND MALNUTRITION

 

FOOD AND MALNUTRITION

FOOD SECURITY

Food is defined as a substance that we people eat, drink to live and maintain life and growth. Food security would denote a person’s ability to eat enough, stay active and lead a healthy life.

Food security exists when all people at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active life. This concept is now-a-days used in few decades. Initially it referred to as overall supply of for a global, regional or national context.

The basic components of food and nutrition is the availability of food, accessibility and absorption. Availability of food in desired quantities which might change stocks and imports. Capabilities and opportunities in turn are related mainly to one’s access to his/her own assets and education. Absorption of food is the ability of biologically utilization.

NUTRITION AND HEALTH STATUS




India has largest number of malnourished children in the world and half of the stunned children. However, records reveals that the stunning prevalence has been declined since 2020 and nearly 45 million suffered from wasting. The malnutrition measures are used to track the world to move along in its sustainable development goals. However the crises remains same or increased when it comes with percentage. India losing up to nearly 4% of GDP and 9% of productivity is also a combined failure.

MALNUTRITION

The COVID 19 has however caused the biggest increase in the world by hunger and malnutrition. For Indian children older than fiver years of age this is the first time that the national values are published. The National Family Health survey says that nearly 29% of the Indian children suffer from malnutrition. Besides COVID Malnutrition is till running around many. Hunger is most crucial pain in the world. When we let to see children with such pain, we will try to give what we have.

COVID'S IMPACT ON ECONOMY

 

IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN INDIAN ECONOMY

COVID’s IMPACT

The outbreak of COVID-19 became a challenge for the Indian economy due to the potential drop in GDP. However, the second wave was much more severe when compared to the first which made a downside risk to the economic activity due to National level lockdown.  Several segments like manufacturing, small scale, Information technology, small unions are lost in the pandemic. The supply chain management with the global economy along with the procurement was drastically affected.

The immensity of the impact is directly proportional to the health crisis and duration of the lockdown. In this the analysis had been done on the affected segments and the Government concentrations of lockdown to increase the capital expenditure and to implement the structured reforms as well.

CHANGES

There are several sectors which are impacted by the COVID-19 and the chances of their revival are not in the near future. Their profitability is continuously decreasing and fixed cost is intact. Like media and entertainment industry; all multiplexes are closed and people do not want to visit the multiplexes in the near future. Many organizations have taken loans from commercial banks and other financial institutions. They have to pay interest on the loan despite of poor financial position.

Increase in the income provisions for the supportive measures of the rural and urban population The productive way is to increase recovery rate by emergency approval of the foreign vaccines when the demand for the vaccines increases in India. The Government and the RBI need to keep interest rate low despite borrowing on policy basis. The Success of the borrowing program depends on RBI support, by providing indirect liquidity which is really big as this is pandemic. However, liquidity expansions have their own limits.

FORECOMING CHALLENGES

The sectors like construction, trade and transport, hotel, mining, quarrying sectors and some other services are having a strong base effect on the challenging recovery part. These kind of hard situation are monitored clearly and the demand for those kind of sectors are faltering due to the crisis which would become more aggressive and would be the most unavoidable once for the upcoming years. The country’s long term goal is affected badly and the performance needed to withhold by hard efforts for the further improved output.