The world of virus has made all of us a couch potato. Eat, sleep, work and repeat has became our lifestory. Now lets recharge ourself and live our life happily like the way we were living before this virus, lets go on trip, a trip to Leh Ladakh. A heavenly beautiful travel destination in Himalayas. The moon-like landscapes, desert mountains with splashes of green and snow peaks the beautiful nature make you feel spaced out from this world. So if you are visiting to Leh Ladakh don’t forgot to do these 5 things.
1. Chadar Trek
While walking across frozen sheets of ice will make you feel like “ELSA”. The Frozen River trek while holidaying in Ladakh is one of the most popular things in Ladakh. You will also be capturing panoramic sights of frozen valleys while strolling here and the serene ambiance will surely make you fall in love with this place. This is one of the best activities to do in Ladakh.
2. Shanti Stupa
Shanti Stupa in Leh is amongst the most popular Tibetan structures that is known for its architecture and beauty. Shanti Stupa looks exceptionally beautiful during the full moon night when it is naturally illuminated by the moonlight. Its white-dome structure is truly mesmerizing and the place offers panoramic sights of the surrounding area. The place will surely give you a perfect chance to revive your soul amidst the peaceful ambiance of this stupa. Shanti Stupa is established by a popular Japanese Buddhist, Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura.
3. Zorawar Fort
This fort stands as a pride for the entire region and is made up of local clay, sun-dried bricks, stones, and wooden frames. If you are visiting Leh, a visit to Zorawar Fort would give you access to a majestic view of the entire city.
4. River Rafting
River rafting is a popular activity that all thrill-seekers find quite enticing and to satiate your souls. Witness the beauty of this region while you cross quaint villages and stunning monasteries for which Ladakh is famous all around the world.
5. Hall of Fame
Pay tribute for soldiers sacrifice. The displays give you chills and make you realize the sacrifices of the soldiers for the country.
Energy is an important input for development. It aims at human welfare covering household, agricultural transport & industrial complexes. Due to population explosion the demand for various forms of energy has got increased many folds. Renewable Resources can be generated continuously in nature & are inexhaustible. These resources can be used again & again in an endless manner.
RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIESWIND POWER
WIND POWER :
Wind is an emissions-free source of energy. It is harnessed by making use of wind mills. Number of wind mills are installed in cluster are called wind farms. Minimum wind speed required is 150km/hr. A windmill converts wind energy into rotational energy by means of its blades. The basic principle of every windmill is to convert kinetic energy of wind into mechanical energy which is used to rotate the turbine of electrical generator to produce electricity.
2. HYDROPOWER
Hydropower or hydroelectricity refers to the conversion of energy from flowing water into electricity. Modern hydro turbines can convert as much as 90% of the available energy into electricity. Hydroelectric power generates about 10% of the nation’s energy. Hydropower is fueled by water, so it’s a clean fuel source, meaning it won’t pollute the air like power plants that burn fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas.
3. TIDAL ENERGY
It is harnessed from the tides produced in the ocean. The turbine and generator converts the movement of water coming from change in tide, the kinetic energy, into electricity. Tidal Energy has an expensive initial cost which may be one of the reasons tidal energy is not a popular source of renewable energy.
4. SOLAR ENERGY
Solar energy as energy obtained from the sun. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source. It can be used in many appliances like Solar heat collectors, Solar cells, Solar cookers, Solar water heaters Solar power plant, Solar furnace.
There are many top companies in the world. But we will look at the top 5 companies in the world by there revenue. In this blog we are going see the companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung etc. Here are the top 5 companies based on the market capitalization, brand value and sales values.
Apple
Undoubtedly Apple, is the number one company in the world with $2.17 Trillion market capitalization. Apple is the American Multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics. Apple is the only company with over $2 trillion market capitalization in this world. It has the sales value $267.7 billion USD. It was founded on 1st April 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak. Apple headquarter is located at cupertino, California USA. The apple’s Iphone is the most sold phone in the world. Apple products such Iphone, Macintosh, Apple TV are most famous and well known for its brand. Tim cook is the current CEO of Apple. It has currently 137,000 employees in it.
2. Amazon
Amazon comes second in our list with $1.67 Trillion market capitalization. Amazon is a american multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital streaming. Jeff Bezos founded amazon in 1994.The sales value of amazon is $296.6 Billion. Amazon headquarter is located at Seattle, Washington DC, USA. Andy jassy is the current CEO of amazon. The brand value of amazon is $254.1 Billion. It currently have 780,000 employees in it.
3. Google
Google comes third in top 10 companies with $1.59 Trillion market capitalization. Google LLC is a American Multinational technology company that specializes in internet related service like search engine, cloud computing and online advertising. Larry page and Sergey Brin founded google in 1996.The brand value of Google is $191.22 Billion. The headquarters of Google is located at Mountain view, California, USA. Sunder Pichai is the current CEO of Google. It currently have 140,000 employees in it.
4. Microsoft
Microsoft comes fourth in list with $1.9 Trillion market capitalization. Microsoft is a American Multinational technology company which produces computer software and personal computers. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in 1975. The brand value of Microsoft is $140.6 Billion and sales value is $138.6 Billion. The headquarters of Microsoft is located at Redmond, Washington, USA. Satya Nadella is the current CEO of Microsoft. It currently has 144,000 employees in it. It has its office in more than 100 countries.
5. Samsung
Samsung comes fifth in our list with $278.8 Billion market capitalization. Samsung is a South Korean Multinational Electronic company. Lee Byung-chul is the founder of Samsung company. Samsung phone is one of the most popular phone in the world. The brand value of Samsung is $102.46 Billion and the sales value is $197.6 Billion. The headquarters of Samsung is located at Seoul, South Korea. Samsung has three CEO’s they are Ki Nam Kim, Hyun Suk Kim, and Dong Jin Koh. It currently has 105,000 employees in it. It has its office in more than 70 countries.
These are the top 5 most valuable companies in the world. That’ll from my side. I hope you like it. Thank you.
World day for International Justice is observed on 17th July every year, also known as International Justice Day. It is a day which brings together all the people who support justice, advocate victims’ rights, and find aid in the prevention of crime that threatens world’s peace, safety, and well being. July 17 is the date of the adoption of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. On 1 June 2010, at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda), the Assembly of State Parties decided to celebrate 17 July as the Day of International Criminal Justice.
Each year, people around the world use this day to host events to promote international criminal justice, especially support for the International Criminal Court.
History
This day is designated as World Day for International Justice since it marks the 20th anniversary of the Rome Statute’s adoption in 1998. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was formed with the aid of this treaty. Since that day in 1998, 139 nations have signed the court’s treaty, and over 80 countries, representing every area of the world, have recognized it.
Theme
This year’s World Social Justice Day subject is “social justice in the digital economy”. Technological developments over the last decade have aided humans in navigating the perilous terrain of a globe ravaged by Covid-19. Employees were able to work from home because of what the UN refers to as “digital labor platforms,” which gave “income-generating possibilities and advantages from flexible work arrangements.” However, this has compounded concerns about the regularity of employment and income, the ability to organize or join trade unions, and the utilization of skills.
Significance
This day is observed because it is critical to raise public awareness and unity in favor of justice, as well as to promote victims’ rights. This day also draws individuals from all around the world to focus on critical concerns. It defends individuals from various crimes and cautions those who endanger the nation’s peace, security, and well-being.
Various activities are being held throughout the world to celebrate this day and to promote the International Criminal Court (ICC). This day is also promoted by a number of news outlets, newspapers, and radio stations. Several organizational groups draw people’s attention to certain concerns such as violence against women, genocide, and so on.
The process of finding out the sex of a foetus and then undergoing abortion if it is a girl is called Female foeticide.
Stop female foeticide
According to certain section of the Indian penal code for forced abortion ,causing death of an unborn child or intentionally preventing a child being born alive are punishable offence.
Besides this the prenatal diagnostic technique regulation and prevention of misuse act consider engaging and sex selective abortion using prenatal diagnosis technique are punishable.
Why I am killed by my parents Why?? Could I harm someone Or can I do something wrong If no then why I am killed by my parents Why they killed me Just tell me Were my dreams only for dying…? Was I meant nothing for you? Why your hand don’t tremble while taking my life? Why..? Please don’t kill me … I also wants to live I also want to enjoy every moment of my life Please don’t kill me Please….
Let them live
The natural sex ratio is assumed to be between 103 and 107, and any number above it is considered as suggestive of female foeticide.
Sex selection is a practice which takes place among some uneducated,poor sections or a particular religion of the Indian society.
According to the decennial Indian census, the sex ratio in 0 to 6 age group in India has risen from 102.4 males per 100 females in 1961, to 104.2 in 1980, to 107.5 in 2001, to 108.9 in 2011.
Child sex ratio is significantly higher in certain western and northwestern states such as Maharashtra, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir (118, 120 and 116, as of 2011, respectively).
The western states of Maharashtra and Rajasthan 2011 census found a child sex ratio of 113, Gujarat at 112 and Uttar Pradesh at 111.
Urban India has higher child sex ratio than rural India according to 1991, 2001 and 2011 Census data, implying higher prevalence of female foeticide in urban India.
child sex ratio in major states in India throughout the years 1981, 1991, and 2001-Wikipedia
The following table presents the child sex ratio data for India’s states and union territories, according to 2011 Census of India for population count in the 0-1 age group.The data suggests 18 states/UT had birth sex ratio higher than 107 implying excess males at birth and/or excess female mortalities after birth but before she reaches the age of 1, 13 states/UT had normal child sex ratios in the 0-1 age group, and 4 states/UT had birth sex ratio less than 103 implying excess females at birth and/or excess male mortalities after birth but before he reaches the age of 1.
Due to male dominancy in society ,the male babies are preferred because they provide manual labour and success to the family lineage.
A son is preferred as an asset since he can earn and support the family but a daughter is a liability since she will be married off to another family or she will not contribute financially to her parent or due to dowry system.
Dowry is the payment from bride’s family to the groom family at the time of marriage.
Dowry is the main reason behind the female foeticide.
Dowry system legally ended with the dowry prohibition act of 1961 ,the impossibility of monitoring families and prevalence of corruption have led to its continuance all over India.
The advancement in technology is the major cause of female foeticide.
Some doctors do this act to fulfill their moneydesire
People in India usually see men’s work as “productive” and contributing the family, while the social perception of female labor does not have that connotation. This also ties to the fact that it is easier for men in India to get high paying jobs and provide financially for their families.
Role of panchayat members
Panchayat members should
give accurate information on the laws pertaining to this issue
find out where it is being practiced in the village and investigate it immediately
register all births and deaths under the purview of the panchayat
raise awareness about gender sensitivity through public education programmes
prevent female foeticide with assistance from the ANM and local mid-wife.
Increasing awareness of the problem has led to multiple campaigns by celebrities and journalists to combat sex-selective abortions.
When words doesn’t reach to the person ,Emojis will surely do .
July 17,is marked as unofficial World Emojis Day The day is intended to celebrate the beloved icons on the internet.Jeremy Burge ,the founder of Emojipedia made the announcement in 2014,that 17 July will be celebrated as the World Emojis Day .
Emojis is became a language ,the language of 21st century .The Emojipedia will give you all the information related to the Emojis and what is the meaning of the particular emojis.
Belarus is an overlooked country that is located east of Poland and south of Lithuania and Latvia. It is bordered by Russia in the East and also bordered by Ukraine in the South. The landlocked country has an area of 207,600 square kilometers (80,200 square mi) and a population of little over 9 million people. Belarus was one of the newest countries that were formed after the disintegration of the USSR in 1991.
Alexander Lukashenko was elected Belarus’s first president of Belarus in 1994. Since then he has held the position and has been governing the country for more than 25 years. Lukashenko’s style of governance has been deemed as authoritative as there have been no free elections since he got elected. He has maintained many of the Pre-Soviet policies and Belarus’s Democracy Index rating is the lowest in Europe. In the 2020 Belarusian elections, Lukashenko was declared the winner against the opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The election was marred by allegations of widespread electoral fraud. Many western countries had demanded a re-run but that never happened. This also triggered mass protests across the major cities in Belarus. But to control the critics and protesters, the government reacted with brute force, arresting demonstrators and sending numerous protestors behind the bars.
In May 2021 the kidnapping of opposition journalist Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend, Sofia Sapega was another sign of the Belarusian government’s woes against any kind of critics. This was basically a state-sponsored hijacking of air piracy. This incident occurred on Ryanair Flight 4978 en route to Vilnius on May 23 when the plane was diverted to Minsk with a fake bomb threat from Belarusian air traffic control. After this violation of international aviation rules, both were arrested on questionable charges of organizing mass unrest.
Belarus has always swayed between Russia and the EU but recently European Union has imposed one of the toughest restrictions against Belarus. EU has blocked the sale or supply of major technology to Belarus, as well as restricted access to capital markets and trade in oil and potash. EU has also imposed airspace restrictions against Belarus. But any sanctions against Belarus must not target ordinary people. Because the land borders are already sealed off with Poland and Lithuania. The only viable option for Belarusian people was air travel. So this restriction will also affect the citizens of the country. To counter the problem of Potash sanctions, Lukashenko has struck a deal with his Russian business friend to create a new Potash mining and processing plant. But this will come at a cost of increased taxes for the individual citizens of Belarus amid the Covid-19 crisis and economic downturn. The United States has also imposed visa bans and other sanctions on 62 individuals who were identified as contributing to the Belarus crackdown.
The citizens of Belarus deserve free Elections and a leader who can think about the citizens of the country instead of holding onto the power. With a progressive leader, Belarus could have been on par with the Baltic countries. The recent sanction might or might not work but in the end, the common citizens of the country suffer the most.
In its counterparts as public law , it widely known as “the law of sea “. It also called Admiralty law. the process of carrying goods through sea, rules concerning protection and maintenance of ships at sea, registration and damage to ships, marine insurance etc. , is covered under maritime laws .
As india is surrounded by water from the three sides , it created nature condition for Marin trade after the water territorial trade started.
Legislations prior to Independence : maritime laws in India were governed under the British government. There are some of the regulations which deal with various aspects of maritime in India.
Coasting Vessels Act, 1838
Indian Registration of Ships Act, 1841,
Admiralty Offences (Colonial) Act, 1849
Inland Steam Vessels Act, 1917
Indian Ports Act, 1908
Control of Shipping Act, 1947
Legislations after independence : after the independence sea laws mostly governed under article 297 of the constitution. And there are different lex on waters, continental shelf, EEZ and other maritime zones.
Some of the acts are there , for maritimes affairs . This are
The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017.
Article 297 of the constitution
Marines crimes , are frequent offenses which have been committing in sea . There are some marine offences mentioned below –
Maritime Piracy
Smuggling Exotic plants and animals
Unauthorized entry
Illegal Carrying of Weapons and artillery
Maritime Drug trafficking
Maritime Human Trafficking
Discharging in Ocean Waters
Sailing or fishing in unauthorized areas–
Tax evasion
Maritime piracy is an illegal act of violence, detention or destruction against a ship , on person or property, for private purposes, by the crew or passengers of a private ship . Piracy also includes inciting and intentionally facilitating such acts of violence, and voluntarily participating in the operation of a pirate ship . Pushiment for piracy is prescribed in anti maritime piracy bill 2019 , that is (i) life imprisonment ; or (ii) death , if the act of piracy is caused or seek to cause death.
Smuggling Exotic plants and animals : For a ship without authorization, its illegal to do Smuggling of exotic plants and animals for wildlife smuggling. This is because wildlife smuggling involves the isolation of plants and animals. When they arrived at the destination, they may not be able to adapt to the new place. Animals may also cause vulnerable diseases in people. And it may also leads to the serious illness or death of animals . To smuggle Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora , is crime in maritime law.
Unauthorized entry : the ship must seek permission from government of that nation , For entry in a nation’s marine boundary . Sailing on that nation’s waters without a permission is a maritime crime and punishable in all countries. And a person who illegally and secretly boards and hides in to the ship, without the consent of ship owner and master, to travel into international waters to reach some other country without any monitory payment and legal documents , is known as stowaway.
Illegal Carrying of Weapons and Artillery : to carry weapons and artillery, throughout the water territory of any country , which is not legally bonded , is a martime offence .Goods which are sensitive in nature can be transported by specific ships only . Bringing in weapons on a ship, is not authorized , it is a punishable offense.
MaritimeDrug trafficking : maritime drug trafficking means transportation of illegal drugs produced in this region to global consumer markets through using ships . To sell drug, is illegal in itself and trafficking of it become more severe offence .
Maritime Human Trafficking : maritime Human Trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act , through exporting victim in other country vie ships .
Discharging in Ocean Waters : it refers to the sewage discharge done by the vessels and ships in the water territory of any nation . Marine pollution is a serious issue and almost all countries have strict policies against ships discharging sewage or oil into their coastal waters.
Sailing or fishing in unauthorized areas : it’s an offence to do sailing in an areas of water territory where the sailing or fishing is not allowed .
Tax evasion : ship owners trying to evade taxes through false documentation or incorrect representation of cargo material have been increasing rapidly, posing a threat to maritime security. It’s a white collar crime.
There are many alpine lakes in sikkim, like the Menmecho, Khecheopalri, Samiti and Green lakes. I will be writing about the three of the most beautiful lakes of the small himalayan state.
Lake Tsomgo
Locally known as the Changgu Lake is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim District, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the capital Gangtok. Tsomgo is one of the most alluring lakes in Sikkim that one cannot miss to explore. Nestled amidst lofty peaks and majestic glaciers, this oval shaped lake spreads around 1 km and 15m deep in the valley. The lake remains frozen during the winter season.
Lake Tsomgo
Lake Karthok
One among all the sacred lakes of Sikkim, the Karthok Lake is known to be the most appealing and serene lakes in the state. Every year, the locals hold a grand celebration is held beside this holy lake in order to thank the Gods for bringing prosperity to their lives.
Lake Karthok
Lake Gurudongmar
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, located at an altitude of 5,430 m(17,800 ft) lies 190 km away from Gangtok. The lake is considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs. It is named after Guru Rinpoche, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism who visited the lake in the 8th century.
OTT (over-the-top) is a means of providing television and film content over the internet at the request and to suit the requirements of the individual consumer. The term itself stands for “over-the-top”, which implies that a content provider is going over the top of existing internet services.
OTT means control over your content, brand, user experience, audience, monetization and, most of all, your data. YouTube just doesn’t give you that.
Consumers are now in the driver’s seat, due to OTT. More than ever, consumers are able to find exactly what they want to watch and only pay for the content and services that they want. OTT provides the flexibility to adjust your models to the market for maximum uptake.
OTT is the ultimate platform for reaching your targeted audience directly with your content and delivering a premium video experience that you control. With OTT, providers can get immediate user feedback through direct engagement and interaction.
Hello guys! Today’s topic is about an how an art is made by mending broken pieces.
Yes you heard right when things break we throw them away but there is a Japanese art form called kintsugi or kintsukuroi.
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As it’s name says golden joinery and golden repair respectively. In this art is made through repairing the broken pieces and again joining them.
They say broken is beautiful, in this art form there is philosophy they follow that is those cracks that appear after mending the objects is considered to be the history of that object and those cracks are not to be hidden.
From: lakesidepottery
From:edtimes.in
I love how they don’t cover those cracks and instead display it proudly as if telling the whole world to look at it how it is rather than how it should appear .
It teaches us a very important life lesson that
Never to hide our scars rather than show them proudly as they are a part of your journey and they deserve to be shown rather than cover them.
We should respect our past that is depicted through these scars and be grateful that the present you is because of the past you had .
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Imperfection is the real Perfection.
The perfection you seek is ideal but not the truth but the imperfection you that is thriving to become the perfection is real.
From:lakesidepottery
In this art they seal the broken parts with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold,silver or platinum.
There are different styles of kintsugi
Crack :-They use gold dust and resin or lacquer to attach broken pieces with very less overlap or fill-in from missing pieces
Piece method :-In this they add gold /lacquer in place of the missing fragments of the broken object
Joint call :- In this method a fragment which not matching but is similarly shaped is used to replace a missing piece from the original broken object creating a patchwork effect.
Here mending the pieces and making an object from it gives them an unique aura,a special appearance and also gives the art form it's true meaning.
This art form is now an inspiration to modern artists ,this art form reduces the usage of things ,there is no wastage and infact it's as if the while mending a broken piece it's history ,the memories related to it everything is restored in the process.
English is a Global language that helps us communicate with each other regardless of where we are! There are billions of people in over 49 countries who speak English. When we talk about the importance of English some people may get bored because it is an ancient topic that we discuss often. We talk in English to express our ideas and thoughts with people of our country and other countries. Nowadays, English has been a very common language that influences our daily lives other than our mother tongue.
English plays a major role in our daily life. It is an essential language to be learned in this fast growing world. Ever since our childhood, our parents and teachers says often that English plays a vital role in our future. We want to improve our communication skills to shine in our lives. Nowadays, the Internet and social media play a huge role in promoting English as communicative language. This is the reason why non-English speaking countries make them learn better English.
ENGLISH IN BUSINESS
In business, the vitality of the English language is more important. It can often be called as business language. This is the basic reason why the companies hire people with good English and communication skills. This reduces their high pressure and makes a better future for their colleagues and themselves. There is always a preference for the people who are good in English personnel at global level. If you want to shine as a business analyst, consultant, social media analyst, etc., learn better. English to establish yourself in your fields.
ENGLISH IN EDUCATION
The importance of English in education, it makes people open their minds and establish their thoughts as words and make them a better person. Learning English appropriately and master in non-lingual subjects (Economics, Commerce, History etc.,) make them blossom in their respective fields. Students working hard to go abroad for higher studies or research, the ability to read and write English is a must. If a person could not communicate or write well in English, the percentage of selecting them will be very low.
The only thing to be worried is that we Indians make common mistakes that makes it more difficult.
WHY IMPORTANT?!
English is essential not only for getting a job, studying abroad, and so on. We should not be material or goal-oriented but we should think more, how English improves our ability and communicative skills. Communicative skills and the ability to do so will determine the success and failure of life and other deeds.
Learning English is not that difficult and any interested people can learn it better to improve their standard of living. Though learning a new language is a bit hard, we should pull ourselves together to learn better. Those who moves forward to learn English being very interested in it, are the ones who communicate with major people across the world without fear. English helps in improving your confidence level to some extent. English has become the one to develop the personality of an individual. So, learn English; shine bright!!
THE ENGLISH IS NOBODY’S SPECIAL PROPERTY. IT IS THE PROPERTY OF IMAGINATION: IT IS THE PROPERTY OF LANGUAGE ITSELF.
Paris, the capital of France, is located in the north-central portion of the country. It constitutes one of the départements of the Île-de-France administrative region and is France’s most important centre of commerce and culture. The city is home to the Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s premier tourist attractions, which opened to the public on May 15, 1889. Paris, city and capital of France, situated in the north-central part of the country. People were living on the site of the present-day city, located along the Seine River some 233 miles (375 km) upstream from the river’s mouth on the English Channel (La Manche), by about 7600 BCE. The modern city has spread from the island (the Île de la Cité) and far beyond both banks of the Seine. Paris occupies a central position in the rich agricultural region known as the Paris Basin, and it constitutes one of eight départements of the Île-de-France administrative region. It is by far the country’s most important centre of commerce and culture. Area city, 41 square miles (105 square km); metropolitan area, 890 square miles (2,300 square km). Pop. (2012) city, 2,265,886; (2015 est.) urban agglomeration, 10,858,000.
Character of the city For centuries Paris has been one of the world’s most important and attractive cities. It is appreciated for the opportunities it offers for business and commerce, for study, for culture, and for entertainment; its gastronomy, haute couture, painting, literature, and intellectual community especially enjoy an enviable reputation. Its sobriquet “the City of Light” (“la Ville Lumière”), earned during the Enlightenment, remains appropriate, for Paris has retained its importance as a centre for education and intellectual pursuits. Paris’s site at a crossroads of both water and land routes significant not only to France but also to Europe has had a continuing influence on its growth. Under Roman administration, in the 1st century BCE, the original site on the Île de la Cité was designated the capital of the Parisii tribe and territory. The Frankish king Clovis I had taken Paris from the Gauls by 494 CE and later made his capital there. Under Hugh Capet (ruled 987–996) and the Capetian dynasty the preeminence of Paris was firmly established, and Paris became the political and cultural hub as modern France took shape. France has long been a highly centralized country, and Paris has come to be identified with a powerful central state, drawing to itself much of the talent and vitality of the provinces.
Climate of Paris In its location on the western side of Europe and in a plain relatively close to the sea, Paris benefits from the balmy influences of the Gulf Stream and has a fairly temperate climate. The weather can be very changeable, however, especially in winter and spring, when the wind can be sharp and cold. The annual average temperature is in the lower 50s F (roughly 12 °C); the July average is in the upper 60s F (about 19 °C), and the January average is in the upper 30s F (about 3 °C). The temperature drops below freezing for about a month each year, and snow falls on approximately half of those days. The city has taken measures to decrease air pollution, and a system of water purification has made tap water safe for drinking. City layout Over the centuries, as Paris expanded outward from the Île de la Cité, various walls were built to enclose parts of the city. After the Roman town on the Left Bank was sacked by barbarians in the 3rd century CE, the fire-blackened stones were freighted across to the Île de la Cité, where a defensive wall was constructed. Neglected in times of peace, it was rebuilt several times over the course of the centuries. The earliest of the bridges to the Left Bank, the Petit Pont (Little Bridge), which has been rebuilt several times, was guarded by a fortified gate, the Petit Châtelet (châtelet meaning a small castle or fortress). The bridge to the Right Bank, the Pont au Change (Exchange Bridge), was guarded by the Grand Châtelet, which served as a fort, prison, torture chamber, and morgue until it was demolished in 1801.
Around the Eiffel Tower Back within the city limits, south of Place Charles de Gaulle, is the Chaillot Palace (Palais de Chaillot). Standing on a rise on the Right Bank of the Seine, where the river begins its southwestward curve, the palace is an impressive spot from which to view what is arguably the most recognized symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower. The palace, which dates from the International Exposition of 1937, replaced the Trocadéro Palace, a structure left over from the 1878 International Exposition. It is made up of two separate pavilions, from each of which extends a curved wing. Several museums, including the Museum of Mankind, the Naval Museum, the Museum of French Monuments, and the Cinema Museum, are located there. Under the terrace that separates the two sections are the National Theatre of Chaillot and a small hall that serves as a motion-picture house of the national film library. The terrace, which is lined by statues, gives a splendid view across Paris. The slope descending to the river has been made into a terraced park, the centre of which is alive with fountains, cascades, and pools. The Trocadéro Aquarium (Cinéaqua) is a few steps away in the park. From the bottom of the slope the five-arched Jena Bridge (Pont d’Iéna) leads across the river. It was built for Napoleon I in 1813 to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Jena in 1806. On the Left Bank rises the Eiffel Tower itself, an unclad metal truss tower designed by Gustave Eiffel. The tower was built for the International Exposition of 1889, against the strident opposition of national figures who thought it unsafe or ugly or both. When the exposition concession expired in 1909, the 984-foot (300-metre) tower was to have been demolished, but its value as an antenna for radio transmission saved it. Additions made for television transmission added about 79 feet (24 metres) to the height. From the topmost of the three platforms, the view extends for more than 40 miles (64 km). From the 2-acre (0.8-hectare) base of the tower, the Champ-de-Mars (Field of Mars), an immense field, stretches to the Military Academy (École Militaire), which was built from 1769 to 1772 and later became the site of the War College (École Supérieure de Guerre). The Champ-de-Mars, which originally served as the school’s parade ground, was the scene of two vast rallies during the French Revolution: the Festival of the Federation (1790) and the Festival of the Supreme Being (1794). From 1798 there were annual national expositions of crafts and manufactures, which were followed by world’s fairs between 1855 and 1900. Behind the Military Academy stands the headquarters of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The building, erected in 1958, was designed by an international trio of architects and decorated by artists of member nations.
The JEE (Main) 2021 session 4 will now be held on 26th, 27th and 31st August, and on 1st and 2nd September 2021
The JEE (Main) 2021 session 4 will now be held on 26th, 27th and 31st August, and on 1st and 2nd September 2021, informed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been advised to provide a gap of four weeks between session 3 and session 4 of the JEE(Main) 2021 Exam, he said.
A total of 7.32 lakh candidates have already registered for JEE(Main) 2021 session 4. Registrations for the JEE (Main) session 4 is still in progress and dates for registration will be further extended upto 20th July.
Earlier, the third edition of engineering entrance exam was scheduled to be held from July 20 to 25 and the fourth edition from July 27-August 2. However, the exam was postponed due to Covid situation.
The NTA had stated that the remaining two sessions of the JEE (Main) —2021 would resume from July 20, 2021. In order to address the pandemic, the number of cities had been increased from 232 to 334.
Earlier this month, the NTA said that the postponed sessions of the JEE-Main exam would be conducted at 828 centres in all sessions instead of the previous 660.
“In order to address the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the number of cities have been increased from 232 to 334. The number of examination centres in every shift will also be increased from 660 to 828,” said Sadhana Parashar, senior director of NTA.
The admit card for the third session of the JEE-Main 2021 has been released by the the testing agency. According to a document of the NTA, candidates who had applied earlier for “session 3 (April 2021) (postponed) BE/BTech Paper I” were given time between 6 to 8 July to modify their particulars.
This year, the examination authority is giving students a choice to answer 75 questions (25 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) out of 90 (30 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
Merit list/ranking will be prepared based on the best score of candidates.
JEE Main 2021 is also being conducted in 13 languages including Hindi, English, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
There was a time when the sole reason people worked was to earn money so they could save it up to secure their kid’s future. But the times have changed drastically. Today’s modern man earns money for himself and spends it on himself and the first thing that pops up in the mind when he thinks of self-care is TRAVEL. No one ever travels just because they have to spend their money, but because those travels are extremely meaningful. A trip is supposed to soothe you and rejuvenate your mind in every way possible.
One of the most favorite tourist destinations of India is GOA. Goa is an Indian state with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. It is known for its nightlife, the beaches, and most importantly its weather. As of October 2020, Goa is the 11th best tourist destination in the world. No wonder tourists from all over the world crowd the streets of Goa all year round. You combine the scenic beach views and the extravagant nightlife and you have got yourself a hell of a vacation.
For first time travelers, here’s a guide of everything that Goa has to offer:
1. Breathtaking Beaches: Goa is definitely the Beach capital of India. The state stretches along 100 km of the Arabian coastline and thus has around 35 beaches each with a spectacular view and its own calming vibe. Some of the more famous beaches include the Calangute & Candolim beach, Vagator beach, Arambol, and the tourist favorite The Baga beach. 2. Mouth-watering Food: If you enjoy experimenting with different cuisines, then you are in for a treat. Goan cuisine is mainly seafood-centric. Rice and fish are the staple food of natives of Goa. All tourist restaurants across the state offer variety of food items with their own touch of spice. You can experiment as much as you want and if you are not much of a risk-taker, you can enjoy your native cuisines at any restaurant and feel like you are home.
3. Adventure activities: Goa is famous for its water sports. Surfing, deep-sea diving, snorkeling, kayaking, flyboarding, parasailing, you name it and they have got it. More fun activities include paragliding, trekking, hiking, camping, bungee jumping, etc. All these activities will really get that adrenaline pumping.
4. Night Life: Goa is the beach capital and the party capital of India. During the night time, the beaches are full of tourists dancing and singing to the tunes played by the DJ. There is fun and enjoyment for as far as the eye can see. Each beach has its own different vibe to offer. The streets are always crowded with people irrespective of what time of night it is.
5. Historic Sites: Goa is not only about the scenery, the parties, or the beaches, it is also historically significant. Goa was once ruled by the Portuguese for over 450 years. It was later liberated and recognized as a state in India in1961. Some of the major historical sites in Goa include: • Aguada Fort: This fort was built by the Portuguese and it has to offer some of the most beautiful scenery. Many Bollywood movies have been shot at the fort and let’s face it who doesn’t want to experience those ‘Di Chahta Hai’ feels. • The Churches: One word that would accurately describe the Churches of Goa is magnificent. Each one tells a different story and all of them are worth knowing. Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Se Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Santa Cruz Church, are some of the churches you can visit on your first trip and get a taste of history. • The Temples: For all those who are spiritual and enjoy visiting holy sites to replenish themselves, Goa is the place for you too. Having a history as old as almost 500 years, there are various temples, churches, and masjids. Some of the most eye-pleasing and soul-soothing temples one must visit are Mangeshi Temple, Shanta Durga Temple, Mahadev Temple, Chandreshwar Boothnath Temple, Brahma Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, and Kamakshi Temple. • Other forts: Other than the Aguada fort, there are other sites one can visit if they wish to explore the entire state in one trip. Some of the other forts include Chapora Fort, Tiracol Fort, Reis Magos Fort, Cabo de Rama Fort, Corjuem Fort.
6. Dudhsagar Falls: Dudhsagar falls is a breathtaking waterfall located 60kms from Goa. This place is a must-visit for everyone who is planning their first trip to the state. The sound of the water falling and birds chirping around in the forest is exactly what you need to experience before you end your trip. Every aspect of that place makes the trip worth it. The best time to visit the falls is around monsoon when the milky white water is gushing down the hill.
7. Shopping: Last but not the least, Goa has a lot to offer to the people who love to shop. The streets are filled with little shops where you can find clothes, decorative items, or souvenirs to remember the trip.
If you plan to visit Goa, all you need to do is spend a week there and you will find yourself craving to come back every year. However, it does not matter where you travel as long as you can appreciate everything that place has to offer. Travel before it is too late. Travel and let your mind feel the joy.
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ Saint Augustine
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