Author: Shashikant N Sharma

Training Coordinator at Track2Training NGO.

The programming language – python

To start programming, you must first learn a programming language. Computers cannot learn human languages. The computer only knows that it has the form of 0 or 1, which is a binary language. Therefore, to communicate with a computer, you need to learn its language. A programming language is a set of instructions entered into a computer to achieve the desired result. There are many similar programming languages ​​available. Some languages ​​are misleading. For others, the situation is just the opposite. The most popular programming language today is called “Python”.

PYTHON – SUPREME OVER OTHER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

Python is an interactive, object-oriented, and universally interpreted high-level programming language. It was created by Guido van Rossum in 1985-1990. Like Perl, the Python source code also follows the GNU General Public License (GPL). In the Python programming language.

Every buzzword around you today uses Python a lot. Python is a highly integrated general-purpose programming language. Python is the fastest-growing programming language. Some of the advantages of using the “most popular programming language” for coding are that it is easy to read, write, and learn. Python code. Python is an interpreted language. Python is free, and open-source Python supports all available libraries. Python is a high-level language. Python is an object-oriented language python is portable to all operating systems, and every coin has two sides, so Python also has its disadvantages. Python starts very slowly. Python’s memory efficiency is not high, but these shortcomings have not detracted from its popularity. Trust me, once you start writing code, you will understand these terms.

Python is a MUST for understudies and working experts to turn into an extraordinary Software Engineer exceptionally when they are working in Web Development Domain. I will list down a portion of the critical benefits of learning Python:

  • Python is Interpreted − Python is prepared at runtime by the mediator. You don’t have to arrange your program prior to executing it. This is like PERL and PHP.
  • Python is Interactive − You can really sit at a Python incite and associate with the mediator straightforwardly to compose your projects.
  • Python is Object-Oriented − Python upholds Object-Oriented style or strategy of programming that embodies code inside objects.
  • Python is a Beginner’s Language − Python is an incredible language for the fledgling software engineers and supports the advancement of a wide scope of uses from straightforward content handling to WWW programs to games.

Stress management

The importance of stress management

When you live in a stressful environment, your luck is at risk. Stress can disrupt your emotional balance and physical health. This will reduce your ability to think clearly and act effectively. And enjoy life. I can’t do anything about pressure. Bills will never stop, you will never have more time, and your work and family obligations will always be tough. Much more control than you think. Life makes you happier, healthier, and more efficient. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships and entertainment. Fun and flexibility when moving goods and overcoming difficulties.But stress management is not unique to everyone. This is why it is so important to try to find the method that works best for you. The following stress management tips will help you solve this problem.

Tips 1. Determine the cause of stress in your life.

Stress management should first determine the source of stress in life. This is not as easy as it sounds. Although potential sources of stress such as changing jobs, moving houses, or divorce are easy to identify, it can be more difficult to pinpoint the root cause of chronic stress. Emotions and behaviors affect your daily stress level. Of course, you may know that deadlines are an ongoing issue, but it may be your delays, not your actual work needs, that are causing the pressure.The causes of stress, take a closer look at your habits, attitudes, and excuses:

  • Did you interpret stress as a short-term phenomenon (“I just happened a million things”), even if you don’t remember what you did last time?
  • Do you define stress as an indispensable part of your work or family life (“Everything here is always crazy”) or part of your personality (“I’m nervous, nothing more”)? Pressure from other people or external events, or do you think it is completely normal and nothing unusual?
  • If you are not responsible for the role you play when creating or maintaining a role, your stress level will get out of control.

Tip 2: Practice the 4 principles of stress management.


Although stress is an automatic response of your nervous system, some stressors can occur at predictable times-for example, on the way to work, boss meetings, or family celebrations. , You can change the situation or change your reaction. When deciding which option to choose in any given scenario, it is helpful to consider the four Aces: avoid, change, adapt, or accept.

Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing against a situation you can’t change.

Web Development

Web development is a method of providing site structure and maintenance and this is work done in the background, intending to keep the site look good, running quickly, and performing well with consistent customer interactions. Web developers use various programming dialects to do this. The dialect used depends on the type of errand. Performance and the stage of their work. Online promotion skills are popular all over the world, and they are well paid, making them an excellent career choice.

This is one of the areas that are easier to open up, and the rewards are more generous because you need not have to struggle with a formal university degree to obtain qualifications. The field of web development is mainly divided into front-end(client-side) and back-end(worker-side).

Comparing Front-End and Back-End Development

The Front-End web developer is responsible for layout, design, and interaction with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. He takes an idea from the drawing board and implements it. The content you see and use, such as the visual aspects of the website, drop-down menus, and text, is put together by a front-end developer who has written many programs to link and build elements, improve their appearance, and add interactivity. The program runs through the browser. It happened behind the scenes. This is where the data is stored. Without this data, there is no external interface.

The Back-End or the server side of the network consists of the server hosting the website, the application that starts the website, and the database where the website is located. Server-side developers use computer programs to ensure the smooth operation of servers, applications, and databases. Such developers need to analyze the company’s needs and propose effective software solutions. ng uses different server-side languages ​​such as PHP, Ruby, Python and Java.

The Industrial applications

In larger organizations and companies, a Web development team can consist of hundreds of people (Web developers) and follow standard practices such as agile Web development. Small organizations may only need a permanent or contract developer, or assist in the allocation of appropriate positions. As a graphic designer or IT expert. Web development can be collaborative work between departments, rather than the domain of a specific department. Web developer professions are divided into three types: front-end developers, back-end developers, and full-stack developers. Responsible for the actions and images that run in the user’s browser, while the internal developers are responsible for the server.

All of this may seem difficult to understand at first glance, but you don’t need to understand all of them immediately. You will gradually increase your awareness and things will start to click. The good news is that learning to be a developer is easy to get and access. This applies in particular to Open Classrooms.

Human Rights

Human Rights and evolution

What are Human rights:-

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.

Human rights are independent of where you belong to, what you believe or how you want to live your life.

The Universal Declaration of human rights which proclaimed to inalienable rights of all people was established by the UN General Assembly in the year 1948.

These basic rights are based on shared values like dignity fairness equality respect and independence.

   universal Declaration of Human Rights

The cruelty and havoc of the second world war gave rise to concern of protection of basic human right and international priority.

The united nation was founded in 1945, the UN allowed more than 50 member states to contribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948.

This was the first time, a globe level initiative to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of every individual in the world.

The values of human rights are defined and protected by law.

In Britain, our Human Rights are protected by the Human Rights Act 1998.

Evolution of Human Rights

Human Rights has been evolving from the beginning of their formation.  Development and Evolution take place according to time. There are Three Generation of Human Rights :-                    

Civil- political, socio-economic and collective- development.

  • The First Generation of Human Rights

First-generation rights deal with “ civil – political “  rights, which demands liberty and participation in political life.

They are negative and individualistic , and called “ blue rights”

They include :-

Right to life

Right to equality before the law

Freedom of speech

Freedom of religion

Property right

The right to a fair trial

Voting rights

Article 3 to 21 of the Human Rights give globe status of these rights in international law.

  • Second Generation of Human Rights

Second generation of human rights deal with “socio-economic” human rights that demands equal conditions and treatment.

It is based On the principles if social justice and public obligation.

They are “positive “ in nature, and called “ Red right”.

They include :-

Right to employment

Right to food

Right to live in favourable conditions

Right to housing and health care

Right to social security

Article 22 to 28 of the universal Declaration define socio-economic rights.

  • The Third Generation of Human Rights

The third generation deals with “ collective – development” rights of  people and groups held against their respective States aligns with the final tenet of “ fraternity”.

The rights in this category can not be exerted individually but only by groups or collectives of people.

They are referred to as “green rights”.

They include :-

Group and collective rights

Right to healthy environment

Right to natural resources

Right to participation in cultural heritage

Right to self determination

Article 29 and 30 of the universal Declaration defines Third generation rights.

  • Fourth generation of human rights

Many political scientist  claim of fourth generation of human rights that includes the rights that left in the third generation of Human Rights.

It specially deals with technical and digital rights.

Competitive Programming

“I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer, should learn a computer language, because it teaches you how to think.” – Steve Jobs

If you are a programmer, you may understand the deep meaning of these words quoted by Steve Jobs, and you may also have this experience even if you turn off the computer, you continue to think about the programming or code you use in it. The project has been written. In programming, you just don’t learn programming, you also learn the “art of thinking“, the method is to break the code into smaller parts, and then use creative, logic-based thinking to solve problems from different angles. Programming is very interesting and it is like brain training. Programming is an intellectual sport. When this sport is practiced by sports programmers on the Internet, it is called competitive programming.

Coding contests or competitions usually require the host to have a series of logical or mathematical questions for the contestants, also called puzzles (ranging from ten to one thousand) problems. Scoring is mainly based on the count of problems solved and the time required to write a successful solution, but other factors (quality of results obtained, execution time, program size, etc.) also do count.

The goal of competitive programming is to write source code for computer programs that can solve specific problems. Most of the problems encountered in the programming Olympics are essentially mathematical or logical problems. Typical problems fall into one of the following categories: combinatorics, number theory, graph theory, algorithm game theory, computational geometry, string analysis, and data structure. Challenges related to deadlines and artificial intelligence are also popular in certain competitions.

These coding contests provides young and talented coders with the opportunity to measure their skills and compare them with other programmers around the world. Some of them are listed as-

1) The ACM-ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest

2) Google’s Coding Competitions

3) The ICFP Programming Contest

4) BME International 24-hours Programming Contest

5) Microsoft Imagine Cup

6) Facebook Hacker Cup

GANGA DUSSEHRA

Ganga Dussehra, also known as Gangavataran, is a Hindu festival celebrating the avatarana (descent) of the Ganges. It is believed by Hindus that the holy river Ganges descended from heaven to earth on this day. Ganga Dussehra takes place on Dashami (10th day) of the waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu calendar month Jyeshtha. The festival celebration lasts ten days, including the nine days preceding this holy day.

Ganga Dussehra is observed by Hindus mainly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and West Bengal, where the river flows. Haridwar, Varanasi, Garhmukteshwar, Rishikesh, Prayagraj, and Patna are the main locations of the celebrations, where devotees gather at the banks of the Ganges and perform aartis (a religious ritual in which a light lamp is moved clockwise circularly in front of a deity as a part of prayer) to the river. Taking a dip in the river on this day is believed to bring the devotee to a state of purification and also heal any physical ailments he may have. In Sanskrit, dasha means ten and hara means destroy; thus bathing in the river during these ten days is believed to rid the person of ten sins or, alternatively, ten lifetimes of sins.

On the same day, the river Yamuna is also worshipped and kite-flying events are organized. Devotees take a holy dip in the Yamuna at places like Mathura, Vrindavan, and Bateshwar, and give offerings of watermelon and cucumber They distribute drinks such as lassi, sharbat and shikanji.

In 2017, an estimated 15 lakh people celebrated the festival in Haridwar. At the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, several rituals such as deep daan (offering of floating diyas to the river) and maha aarti are conducted. In Patna, a grand aarti is performed in the evening by priests at Gandhi Ghat and an 1100m garland is offered to the river at Adalat Ghat.

Dinman Hardoul Singh

Dinman Hardoul Lala Temple, Orcha(M.P)

Dinman Hardoul Singh or Lala Hardoul is a Hindu folk deity of Bundelkhand in India. He was the prince of Orchha and the son of maharaja Vir Singh Deo and the brother of Jhujhar Singh. He was born in 1664 and died in 1688 at the age of 24. A temple of Hardoul in Bundelkhand is a centre for pilgrims and according to local beliefs he is still alive and is worshipped as a deity.

He is sometimes considered to be a nephew of Alha and Udal of Mahoba (see Alhakhand), however Alha and Udal were Banaphars during Chandela rule, where as Lala Hardoul was a Bundela.

Local legend states that prince Hardoul, was resented by Jhujhar Singh (Hardoul’s elder brother) who suspected his wife of having an extra-marital affair with Hardoul. Jhujhar ordered his wife to poison Hardoul in order to prove her innocence, with Hardoul willingly accepting it.[1]

The legend further goes that when Jhujhar’s (now the king) sister asked for aid in getting her daughter married; he sarcastically asked her to seek the help of the dead Hardoul. The dead prince is then said to have not only attended the wedding but served the guests as well.[1]

It is still believed by the local people that Hardoul attends weddings he is invited to and people leave him a wedding card to seek his blessings

The legend of Lala Hardoul is popular locally and is performed as street theatre in Bundelkhand. Chundri Odhasi Mahro Bir (also released as Lala Hardaul) is a 2012 Indian historical drama film, based on the folklore, directed by Nishant Bhardwaj and produced by Cair Saangri.[3] It stars Sachendra Choubey as Hardaul, Divyanka Tripathi as Padmavati (the queen and wife of Jhujhar Singh) and Devendra Bhagat as the king Jhujhar Singh.

Test Championship Final (Day-1)

Southampton 18-06-2021

India vs New Zealand: Play was called off on Day 1 due to rain without a ball being bowled in Southampton.

The opening day of the WTC Final was called off because of inclement weather without a single ball being bowled. 
The toss was delayed as rain held firm since the beginning, with the players turning into spectators till late in the evening. 
As the day progressed, rain stopped and players stepped out to take a stroll and observe the situation, which didn’t improve much.
Finally, BCCI confirmed via tweet that Day 1 would be called off. BlackCaps revealed that 98 overs would be bowled on Day 2.
Hopefully we’ll have some cricket under our belt.

Waste to Compost plant running in Delhi at Model Town

By SN Sharma

Waste to Compost plants play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of urban waste management by converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. Composting is an environmentally friendly process that involves the decomposition of organic waste materials under controlled conditions, resulting in a valuable soil conditioner.

Waste to Compost plant in Model Town, it is likely designed to handle organic waste generated by households, markets, and other sources in the locality. The process involves the collection of organic waste, including kitchen scraps, garden waste, and other biodegradable materials. This waste is then transported to the composting facility.

The composting process typically includes several stages:

  1. Segregation: Waste is sorted to separate organic matter from non-biodegradable items.
  2. Shredding: Large pieces of organic waste may be shredded to facilitate faster decomposition.
  3. Aerobic Decomposition: Organic waste undergoes aerobic decomposition in the presence of oxygen. This process is usually managed in windrows or using mechanical turning systems to ensure proper aeration.
  4. Maturation: The partially decomposed material is allowed to mature, enhancing its nutrient content and stability.
  5. Screening: The final compost undergoes screening to remove any remaining impurities or oversized particles.

The resulting compost is a valuable resource that can be used to enrich soil fertility in gardens, parks, and agricultural fields. It helps in reducing the burden on landfills, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from organic waste decay, and promoting a circular economy.

Local communities often benefit from Waste to Compost plants by having a more sustainable and eco-friendly waste management system, reducing the need for landfill space, and creating a valuable resource from waste. Additionally, these initiatives contribute to the overall environmental well-being of the region.

If you are specifically looking for up-to-date information on a Waste to Compost plant in Model Town, Delhi, I recommend checking with local authorities, municipal bodies, or official sources for the latest details on such facilities in the area.

Okhla waste-to-energy plant gets Centre’s notice over violations

By Shashikant Nishant Sharma

Consequently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued a notice to the operator of the Okhla waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in southeast Delhi, requesting an explanation as to why the Environmental Clearance (EC) granted in 2007 should not be temporarily suspended. The notice, dated April 16 and signed by S Kerketta, director with the MoEF, invokes the powers vested under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, directing the company, M/s Timarpur Okhla Waste Management Company Pvt Ltd, to provide a response within 15 days. The EC is a prerequisite for the operation of a WTE plant.

The issuance of the notice follows a thorough inspection of the Okhla plant on December 15, 2018, which revealed numerous violations of the granted EC. The inspection team, led by Navin Chandra, chairman of the Expert Appraisal Committees (EAC), Thermal Power Projects, was formed by the MoEF in November 2018.

Citing non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the Environmental Clearance, the MoEF notice highlights concerns such as an increase in waste input, a rise in installed power generation, unauthorized construction of a new chimney, failure to establish a bio-methanation plant at Okhla, and the absence of an RDF plant at Timarpur.

The report submitted by the inspection team raised further issues, including overloading of municipal solid waste to the incinerators, the non-existence of the proposed bio-methanation plant at Okhla, and the failure to install a waste processing unit to generate RDF fluff at Timarpur. Additionally, the report noted deviations such as the installation of two stacks of 50 m height instead of the sanctioned single stack/chimney of 60 m height and the incomplete closure of waste storage pit gates, causing odour leakage in the area.

The Okhla WTE plant, serving areas under the jurisdiction of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), has faced prolonged protests from locals due to alleged emissions violations and environmental pollution. Despite these concerns, the general manager of the Okhla plant, Sandip Dutt, claims that operations are in compliance, stating that they have not received any letter from the MoEF.

The notice reflects the acknowledgment of long-standing concerns by residents, as evidenced by a rally on March 24, where around 3,000 residents demanded the shutdown of the plant, emphasizing its proximity to habitation. Vinayak Malik, secretary of Sukhdev Vihar Welfare Association, asserts that the deviations mentioned in the MoEF notice align with the grievances raised by the local community over an extended period.