28 September 1975: A Spaghetti House hostage crisis grips the nation

The Spaghetti House siege took place between 28 September and 3 October 1975. An attempted robbery of the Spaghetti House restaurant in Knightsbridge, London, went wrong and the police were quickly on the scene. The three robbers took the staff down into a storeroom and barricaded themselves in. They released all the hostages unharmed after six days. Two of the gunmen gave themselves up; the ringleader, Franklin Davies, shot himself in the stomach. All three were later imprisoned, as were two of their accomplices.

Davies was taken to St George’s Hospital where he underwent an operation; the bullet was not removed during the process. The hostages were also taken to the same hospital for a check-up, but none needed treatment. They then gave preliminary statements to the police at Cannon Row police station.

While on remand, Davies went on hunger strike. He was visited regularly by Giovanni Scrano, one of the hostages from the siege, who had built up a relationship with Davies during the incident; the relationship was later identified as an example of Stockholm syndrome.

25 September 480 BC: Greece defeats Persia, once and for all

In the summer of BC 481, a delegation from Athens arrived at Delphi in central Greece to consult with the oracle of Apollo. The Sanctuary was always crowded with people seeking advice from the god, or perhaps a glimpse into an uncertain future. The oracle was located in the temple of Apollo, a building perched on a slope that was reached by a winding Sacred Way. The Sacred Way was lined with splendid marble buildings, including treasuries where votive offerings and other objects of value were stored.

The battle of Salamis, fought between the invading fleet of the Persian ruler Xerxes and his allied Greek adversaries, has gone down as one of the most famous naval engagements in history. For Xerxes, this was the moment when he would crush Greek resistance and cement his control of the enemy mainland. But as the Persian ships sailed into the narrow straits, they were doing precisely what the Athenian general, Themistocles, wanted.

It was a combination of Athenian-led Greek bravery and skill, together with Persian miscalculation, that saw the loyalist Greek side win its famous victory. Persian emperor Xerxes turned tail and fled. Athenian playwright Aeschylus later celebrated with his tragic drama, The Persians.

But the war was not yet won that happened the following year, thanks mainly to the massive land battle of Plataea, in Boeotia, which saw an alliance of Greek city states – including Sparta and Athens – destroy the remnants of the Persian army.

BORODINO: Napoleon’s grand entrance into Moscow turns to ash and ruins

     SEPTEMBER 5–7, 1812

The first French troops to enter the city sent back strange reports. The place was empty, save for peasants and foreign residents. And then, on the first night of the French occupation, came the first reports of fire in the Kitay-gorod bazaar.

In just four days ¾ of the city went up in flames: of the 9,158 residential buildings more than 6,500 were burned to the ground. Napoleon lost the winter housing he had hoped for. Yet the French Emperor retained the illusion that his campaign was close to the expected outcome and that the Russian Empire would sign a peace treaty with him at last. On September 18, he decided to stay in the city and dedicate himself to formulating his “November plan” for a march on St. Petersburg.

Even as Napoleon rode into the Kremlin, the fire spread. Some French – and even Russian – officers suggested it had been started deliberately as part of a campaign of Russian resistance, by arsonists equipped with flammable materials.

The Russian troops’ continued retreat was annoying not only for Napoleon, but also for some Russian generals, too. Many argued the absence of a single commander-in-chief was the root cause of the problem. What was the Russian commander-in-chief’s aim when he suddenly led the army off the Ryazan road to the road to Kaluga? Firstly, he blocked Napoleon from the economically unharmed southern provinces of the Russian Empire (including the strategically important weapons plant in Tula). Secondly, he kept under threat the reserves and supply lines of the Grand Army stretching way back to Smolensk. And, the most important aim of all, in this way he hoped to force the enemy out of Moscow. The plan succeeded.

One of the most erudite scholar of the 20th century, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary is celebrated as Teacher’s Day on September 5 every year since 1962

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, born on September 5, 1888, in a middle class family in Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu. A former president (who served as the first vice president and second president of India), honored with knighthood in 1931 and Bharat Ratna in 1954. He was nominated 16 times for the Nobel Prize in Literature, and another 11 times for the Nobel Peace Prize.

An eminent teacher, philosopher, scholar, statesman and author who acclaimed for dedicating his life towards education and improving the standards in the field of education. A tribute to an iconic thinker and erudite scholar, a knowledgeable who taught us to connect deeply with our nation, we are grateful to them for their contribution towards shaping minds and building our nation, we show our gratitude to their dedication, courage and their selfless service.

When Sarvepalli became the President of India, some of their students and friends admired, respected and requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday, on 5 September. In 1921, when they were en route to the Mysore University, their students had arranged for a flower-decked carriage to take him to the destination. This carriage was pulled by the students themselves. And from that day our nation celebrating teacher’s day on their birth anniversary as Radhakrishnan replied to their students and friends they would be their proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teacher’s Day instead of celebrating my birthday.

It is a day to thank all the teachers who have been working tirelessly, and not deterred by pandemic to prevent academic disruption.

Here are some of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s inspiring quotes:

“A life of joy and happiness is possible only on the basis of knowledge and science”.

“All of our world organizations will prove ineffective if the truth that love is stronger than hate does not inspire them”.

Global warming refers to climate change, which increases the Earth’s surface temperature. It is assumed that the main contributors to the rise in air temperature are natural phenomena and human activities. Global warming is an increase in the earth’s surface and air temperature that has altered all aspects of life on earth. Two wide categories are split between the problems that identify global warming – “natural” and “human” effects of global warming.

Since the pre-industrial period, the global mean temperature of human activity is estimated to have risen by around 1 ° C, a figure that is currently rising by 0.2 ° C per decade (0.36 ° C Fahrenheit). The bulk of the present warming trend is highly probable (greater than the likelihood 95 percent) as a result of human activity since the 1950s.

For decades, the climate has continually changed. Greenhouse emissions are a possible explanation for global warming. Carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide are greenhouse gases. It absorbs and prevents solar rays from reaching the Earth’s surface.

This results in a rise in the earth’s temperature. Another source of global warming is volcanic eruptions. A single volcanic eruption may release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and ash from the air. The rise in the earth’s temperature results in increased carbon dioxide.

Human activity has become a very significant problem today as it contributes more to global warming than to natural causes. The climate has evolved for the years since human evolution and continues to evolve because of our contemporary lifestyle. Human activities include industrial development, fossil fuel burning, mining, bovine husbandry and deforestation.

Industries such as cars , buses, trucks use fuel to power devices that emit carbon dioxide and monoxide from the exhaust, contributing to a rise in Earth’s temperature.

The mining industry is another source. Methane gas is trapped beneath the earth during the mining process. The processing of livestock also causes methane to be emitted from manure. Deforestation is another cause, the most common yet dangerous.

The fact that humans have cut down trees to create paper, wood, houses and more makes deforestation a human effect. Trees are able to absorb carbon dioxide from the air and its absence may contribute to such gas concentration.

There is an extremely significant effect of global warming on the planet. In the future, if global warming occurs, there are several detrimental consequences. It involves melting the polar ice caps, allowing the sinking coastlines and slowly submerged continents to expand at sea.

Global Snow and Ice Datacenter recent studies “when today’s ice melts, the sea will rise approximately 230 feet.” The climate change that leads to the extinction of many species is another consequence. There will be more hurricanes, cyclone storms , heat waves, drought, and heavy rainfall that makes humanity a catastrophe.

It is important that we humans work together to avoid global warming. We may contribute to reducing global warms by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and their production and concentration. We need to curb the use of coal, electricity and other mining, including industrialising and global warming activities.

Recycling is an important means of mitigating global warming. By reusing bags, bottles , paper or glass, recycling can help reduce the burning of waste open. We must avoid burning dry leaves or burning waste. It helps remove toxins and carbon dioxide. In addition, deforestation should be minimised and trees planted. Trees will raise the Earth’s temperature and avoid drastic weather changes.

According to an Indian-origin scientist, Nishant Malik, from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the US, has linked the change in climate for rise and fall of the ancient Indus Valley civilization by analyzing data of 5,700 years from North India. He used a novel mathematical method to study the ancient climate patterns to impart insights into past climates by observing indirectly. The research was published in Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science, observed that scientists could come up with the data of monsoon rainfall in the region for the last 5,700 years and then they could calculate the existence of specific chemical forms in stalagmite mineral deposits in the caves of South Asia region. Though he indicated that it might be a challenging task as it carries some noise and uncertainty with it.

The study claims that though there are many theories which try to throw some light on the decline of Indus Valley Civilization like nomadic Indo Aryans and earthquakes but climate change theory may be the most valid scenario. Though Nishant Malik told that there was no mathematical evidence till the new hybrid approach was incorporated. He backed the theory based on his research that there was a huge change in monsoon patterns before the rise and it totally reversed before fall of civilization attesting to the theory that climate change had caused the fall.

The scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology trust that the new method will give a new direction to evolve more mechanized techniques to find changes in ancient climate details which may lead to more ground- breaking and relevant theories. 

Rapes in India are increasing day by day even after the “nirbhaya” case in 2012,I don’t understand the fact that if a girl is standing anywhere whether on the road or bus stand why there is need to tease them look at them touch them why??.People fails to understand that they also have sisters,mothers in there home if you are doing this it might happen at your home also.

Terror is increasing day by day just because people are active. Rapist do more heinous crime of murdering the girls what devil they are?.How can you give so much pain to a innocent girl? what about her dreams?. Just because women are going out that doesn’t give right to anyone to harass,molest or rape them.

Understand that NO means NO!! women are not objects stop objectifying them.They are also Human.They can do what a human can do,They have right what a human possess.People say education is important, i have come across the cases of sexual harassment in corporate world.People are educated then why are they doing this??.

The answer is simple mentality!! the fact is not only women’s, men also get raped but at least girls do not murder them .Well i believe that Whether its a girl or boy nobody should go through this mental stress and embarrassment.

People used to blame girls that they wear short dresses,they go out at night,they drink and smoke but these things do not give anyone the right to rape.We all came across the news that these things do not play any role rapist do not leave anyone whether it is 8 month old girl or 20 or more than 40 whether its day or night whether they wear short dress or fully covered with clothes.

Victim blaming is the worst thing, people forget that victim is being raped he/she is already suffering but the rapist is out somewhere and will rape again.Instead of blaming victim blame the rapist for the crimes they are doing then only things will change in India. whether the rapist is girl or boy punishment should be same and it should be tough then and only then rapes will come to end.

And for those who put false accusation of rapes there should be punishment for misusing there rights. That is completely wrong.You are giving mental trauma to a person,we tends to ignore the mental health of persons, you just cannot misuse your rights.We need to understand that wrong is wrong irrespective of the gender.

The bottom line is that humans must respect human,nobody should mistreat with each other we need to respect the feeling of other gender,then only this world will become a better place, both should have the right to take their own decision.No one is superior than the other, both are equal.Girls can also be a engineer boys can also do household chores or they can be chefs too.Its completely normal.

6 ADDICTIVE GAMES THAT YOU CAN’T AVOID

1. PUBG Mobile: The full form of PUBG is Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds. It is an online multi player battle royal shooter game which gives an amazing gaming experience. The concept of the game is up to hundred players get landed on an island with the help of parachute and searching for weapons, other types of equipment to kill others by saving their own lives. The safe area of the game map decreases with time and the survival of players become tough.The last player or team who stands wins the game. The main advantage of this game is it can be played with our friends as a team so this feature connects the youth . There is no doubt if a person starts playing this game , they will definitely get addicted to this. So this makes pubg to be in 1st place among all games in 2020.
2. Candy Crush Saga : It is a free to play game which is loved by people of all ages from a small kid to old people. There are many levels in this game. The concept of this game is to swap colored candy on the game board and match the same colored candies of three or more. The game becomes more interesting when we move to further levels. The options like score,time, unique candies,lives etc gives a fantastic gaming experience and becomes an addiction. One should definitely give a try.
3. Angry Birds: This game is very famous as we can see the stickers, toys about this . The concept of this game is the player uses a slingshot to launch angry birds at pigs located around various places. The goal of the player is to destroy all pigs in the field. As level gets increased, new types of angry birds with special features will be available. This game gives an amazing experience and one should give a try.
4. Temple Run 2 : A small kid also know about this game. It is an endless runner game. It introduces new hurdles like mini tracks, water falls,jets of fire etc. It also consists of special power-ups, energy bar, collecting coins and getting encountered with treasure boxes etc. This gives an astonishing experience to the player.
5. Subway Surfers: This is also very famous game and it is also an endless running game. In this game,the player has a choice of selecting the role of young graffiti artists who is running to escape from an inspector and his dog. By running, the player can collect coins, power-ups, some special gadgets simultaneously dodging with trains. There will be daily rewards, weekly rewards,keys,medals etc which makes the players to get addicted.
6. Cooking Fever: This game becomes interesting once we start playing. The player plays the role of supplying different kinds of food items according to the requirement of customer. The food items has different process of heating, placing in oven ,grill etc. This game gives you a cool experience and one gets addicted if they start playing this