The Saga of Prakrit Language

As soon as we hear the name Prakrit, the only thing that strikes our mind is that of environment or nature and what we do is to use the words nature and Prakrit synonymously. What Prakrit actually means is Natural; all those objects that have naturally emerged are put in the category of Prakrit.

As far as the linguistic studies are concerned, Prakrits are the oldest languages till now. Also it’s pertinent to mention here that Prakrits are set of language and not one language. As a matter of fact, Prakrit hails from Indo-Aryan Branch of linguistics family.

Prakrit was existing in many forms, including:-

Shauraseni – was spoken in and around the ancient kingdom of Shurasena (Mathura). It serves as the reference point for most Prakrit grammarians.

Pali – was spoken in the Eastern region of the Gangetic plains.

Paishachi – was spoken in the Bahlika (modern day Balkh; at that time Balkh was called as Bahlika) regions such as Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan, Quetta, Afghanistan and other parts of Northwest India.

Magadhi – was spoken in the region of Magadh.

Ardhamagadhi – was spoken in the Western region of the Gangetic plains. Maharashtri – a later form of Prakrit that was spoken in the Western region of the Deccan plateau, preferred by Prakrit poets.

Apabhramsha – last form of Prakrit that was in use in the Northern India. It was later divided into Khadi Boli, Braj, Avadhi, Bundeli, Dhundari, etc.

These were the major six categories of Prakrit, that were used in various regions of India in various phases of time.

Ashokan edicts are the oldest inscriptions found in India. They are engraved in the Magadhi Prakrit, and written in the Brahmi and Kharoshthi scripts.
So Ashokan edicts= Magadhi Prakrit language+ Brahmi/ Kharoshthi scripts.

Prakrit inscriptions on an Ashokan pillar at Lumbini in Nepal.

Presently, Prakrit is restricted largely to learned Jain scholars, who learn Prakrit through the teacher-pupil tradition. Also, there exist some ancient and medieval texts describing Prakrit grammar in great detail, that have been written in Sanskrit only. The most famed one is that of Jain scholar Hemchandra’s Prakrit Grammar text. Prakrit is used by the Jain community in their daily worship rituals, currently.

Laghusetrasamas– a Jain cosmological text written in Prakrit by the monk Ratnashekharasuri in the 14th century.
Kalpasutra (or Book of Rituals) – a 14th century Jain text

Recently, in the excavation of Babhaniyav Village near Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), the team of archaeologists have found an inscription dating back to the period of the Kushans . The language of the inscription is Prakrit mixed Sanskrit, whereas the script is Brahmi.

The inscription unearthed from Babhaniyav Village.

On the very other note, Mirza Khan’s Tuhfat al-hind (1676) describes Prakrit as the language of “the lowest of the low”.

As a suggestive part of the topic, it should be mentioned that since Prakrit – as an entire linguistics branch, has met its ill fate without getting ample amount of attention from the mass through the passages of time. It is rather suggested that young generations must study the language, adding a feather in their cap, for becoming a multi lingual folk as well as protecting the linguistic heritage side by side.

Earthquakes in a row, Is it a warning!!!!

Recently in Gujarat, a 4.5 reactor earthquake hitted there. From the earlier few weeks, the no of earthquakes are going very high in numbers. It is really terrible fact that out of all the earthquakes 60% are origin from India. This is really shocking.

This type of scenario depicts the danger which can hit the nation in coming days. Scientists are studying why all this had been happening. A major earthquake comes through Delhi, and the epicenter of earthquake also same there. And the Delhi , the capital of India, where nearby 2.5 crore peoples resident. It is really terrible.

We all should be aware of earthquake. Also make ourself ready for it. A quick drill also must be followed at resident society. If we prepared for it, surely we will survive in this disaster, afterall it is very dangerous as it comes without giving any clues to us.

THE NEED OF THE HOUR

Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships.

Strong mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. Being mentally or emotionally healthy is much more than being free of depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues. Rather than the absence of mental illness, mental health refers to the presence of positive characteristics.

People who are mentally healthy have
A sense of contentment
A zest for living and the ability to laugh and have fun.
The ability to deal with stress and bounce back from adversity.
A sense of meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships.
The flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to change.
A balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.
The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.
Self-confidence and high self-esteem.
The relationship between resilience and mental health
Having solid mental health doesn’t mean that you never go through bad times or experience emotional problems. We all go through disappointments, loss, and change. And while these are normal parts of life, they can still cause sadness, anxiety, and stress. But just as physically healthy people are better able to bounce back from illness or injury, people with strong mental health are better able to bounce back from adversity, trauma, and stress. This ability is called resilience.

People who are emotionally and mentally resilient have the tools for coping with difficult situations and maintaining a positive outlook. They remain focused, flexible, and productive, in bad times as well as good. Their resilience also makes them less afraid of new experiences or an uncertain future. Even when they don’t immediately know how a problem will get resolved, they are hopeful that a solution will eventually be found.

Whether you’re looking to cope with a specific mental health problem, handle your emotions better, or simply to feel more positive and energetic, there are plenty of ways to take control of your mental health—starting today.

Anyone can suffer from mental or emotional health problems—and over a lifetime most of us will. This year alone, about one in five of us will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Yet, despite how common mental health problems are, many of us make no effort to improve our situation.

We ignore the emotional messages that tell us something is wrong and try toughing it out by distracting ourselves or self-medicating with alcohol, drugs, or self-destructive behaviors. We bottle up our problems in the hope that others won’t notice. We hope that our situation will eventually improve on its own. Or we simply give up—telling ourselves this is “just the way we are.”

The good news is: you don’t have to feel bad. There are practices you can adopt to elevate your mood, become more resilient, and enjoy life more. But just as it requires effort to build and maintain physical health, so it is with mental health. We have to work harder these days to ensure strong mental health, simply because there are so many ways that life takes a toll on our emotional well-being.

Why are we often reluctant or unable to address our mental health needs?
Our inability to address our mental health needs stems from a variety of reasons:

In some societies, mental and emotional issues are seen as less legitimate than physical issues. They’re seen as a sign of weakness or somehow as being our own fault.
Some people mistakenly see mental health problems as something we should know how to “snap out of.” Men, especially, would often rather bottle up their feelings than seek help.
In the modern age, we’re obsessed with seeking simple answers to complex problems. We look for connection with others by compulsively checking social media instead of reaching out to people in the real world; to boost our mood and ease depression we take a pill, rather than address the underlying issues.
Many people think that if they do seek help for mental and emotional problems, the only treatment options available are medication (which comes with unwanted side effects) or therapy (which can be lengthy and expensive). The truth is that, whatever your issues, there are steps you can take to improve the way you feel and experience greater mental and emotional well-being. And you can start today!
Make social connection a priority—especially face-to-face
No matter how much time you devote to improving your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of others to feel and function at your best. Humans are social creatures with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, let alone thrive, in isolation. Our social brains crave companionship—even when experience has made us shy and distrustful of others.

Why is face-to-face connection so important?
Phone calls and social networks have their place, but nothing can beat the stress-busting, mood-boosting power of quality face-to-face time with other people.

The key is to interact with someone who is a “good listener”—someone you can regularly talk to in person, who will listen to you without their own conceptions of how you should think or feel. A good listener will listen to the feelings behind your words, and won’t interrupt, judge, or criticize you.

Reaching out is not a sign of weakness and it won’t make you a burden to others. Most people are flattered if you trust them enough to confide in them. If you don’t feel that you have anyone to turn to, there are good ways to build new friendships and improve your support network. In the meantime, there is still a great benefit to interacting face-to-face with acquaintances or people you encounter during the day, such as neighbors, people in the checkout line or on the bus, or the person serving you your morning coffee. Make eye contact and exchange a smile, a friendly greeting, or small talk.

Tips for connecting to others
Call a friend or loved one now and arrange to meet up. If you both lead busy lives, offer to run errands or exercise together. Try to make it a regular get-together.
If you don’t feel that you have anyone to call, reach out to acquaintances. Lots of other people feel just as uncomfortable about making new friends as you do—so be the one to break the ice. Reconnect with an old friend, invite a coworker out for lunch, or ask a neighbor to join you for coffee.
Get out from behind your TV or computer screen. Communication is a largely nonverbal experience that requires you to have direct contact with other people, so don’t neglect your real-world relationships in favor of virtual interaction.
Be a joiner. Join networking, social, or special interest groups that meet on a regular basis. These groups offer wonderful opportunities for meeting people with common interests.
Don’t be afraid to smile and say hello to strangers you cross paths with. Making a connection is beneficial to both of you—and you never know where it may lead!
Staying active is as good for the brain as it is for the body
The mind and the body are intrinsically linked. When you improve your physical health, you’ll automatically experience greater mental and emotional well-being. Physical activity also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals that lift your mood and provide added energy. Regular exercise or activity can have a major impact on mental and emotional health problems, relieve stress, improve memory, and help you to sleep better.

But what if I hate to exercise?
Well, you’re not alone. Pounding weights in a gym or jogging on a treadmill isn’t everyone’s idea of a great time. But you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to reap the benefits of being more active. Take a walk at lunchtime through a park, walk laps in an air-conditioned mall while window shopping, throw a Frisbee with a dog, dance to your favorite music, play activity-based video games with your kids, cycle or walk to an appointment rather than drive.

You don’t have to exercise until you’re soaked in sweat or every muscle aches. Even modest amounts of physical activity can make a big difference to your mental and emotional health—and it’s something you can engage in right now to boost your energy and outlook and help you regain a sense of control.

Tips for starting an exercise routine
Aim for 30 minutes of activity on most days. If it’s easier, three 10-minute sessions can be just as effective. Start now by taking a walk or dancing to a favorite song.
Try rhythmic exercise that engages both your arms and legs, such as walking, running, swimming, weight training, martial arts, or dancing.
Add a mindfulness element to your workouts. Instead of focusing on your thoughts, focus on how your body feels as you move—how your feet hit the ground, for example, the rhythm of your breathing, or the feeling of wind on your skin.
Learn how to keep your stress levels in check
Stress takes a heavy toll on mental and emotional health, so it’s important to keep it under control. While not all stressors can be avoided, stress management strategies can help you brings things back into balance.

Talk to a friendly face. Face-to-face social interaction with someone who cares about you is the most effective way to calm your nervous system and relieve stress. Interacting with another person can quickly put the brakes on damaging stress responses like “fight-or-flight.” It also releases stress-busting hormones, so you’ll feel better even if you’re unable to alter the stressful situation itself.

Appeal to your senses. Does listening to an uplifting song make you feel calm? Or smelling ground coffee or a favorite scent? Or maybe squeezing a stress ball works quickly to make you feel centered? Everyone responds to sensory input a little differently, so start experimenting now to find what works best for you. Once you discover how your nervous system responds to sensory input, you’ll be able to quickly calm yourself no matter where or when stress hits.

Make leisure time a priority. Partake in your favorite activities for no reason other than that they make you feel good. Go to a funny movie, take a walk on the beach, listen to music, read a good book, or talk to a friend. Doing things just because they are fun is no indulgence. Play is an emotional and mental health necessity.

Make time for contemplation and appreciation. Think about the things you’re grateful for. Mediate, pray, enjoy the sunset, or simply take a moment to pay attention to what is good, positive, and beautiful as you go about your day.

Take up a relaxation practice. While sensory input can relieve stress in the moment, relaxation techniques can help reduce your overall levels of stress—although they’re likely to take more time to learn effectively. Yoga, mindfulness meditation, deep breathing, or progressive muscle relaxation can put the brakes on stress and bring your mind and body back into a state of balance.

Manage emotions to relieve stress
Understanding and accepting your emotions—especially those unpleasant ones many of us try to ignore—can make a huge difference in your ability to manage stress and balance your moods. HelpGuide’s free Emotional Intelligence Toolkit can show you how.

Eat a brain-healthy diet to support strong mental health
Unless you’ve tried to change your diet in the past, you may not be aware how much of what you eat—and don’t eat—affects the way you think and feel. An unhealthy diet can take a toll on your brain and mood, disrupt your sleep, sap your energy, and weaken your immune system. Conversely, switching to a wholesome diet, low in sugar and rich in healthy fats, can give you more energy, improve your sleep and mood, and help you to look and feel your best.

People respond slightly differently to certain foods, depending on genetics and other health factors, so experiment with how the food you include in—or cut from—your diet changes the way you feel. The best place to start is by cutting out the “bad fats” that can damage your mood and outlook, and replace them with “good fats” that support brain-health.

Foods that adversely affect mood
Caffeine
Alcohol
Trans fats or anything with “partially hydrogenated” oil
Foods with high levels of chemical preservatives or hormones
Sugary snacks
Refined carbs (such as white rice or white flour)
Fried food
Foods that boost mood
Fatty fish rich in Omega-3s such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, tuna
Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts
Avocados
Flaxseed
Beans
Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, Brussel’s sprouts
Fresh fruit such as blueberries
Don’t skimp on sleep—it matters more than you think
If you lead a busy life, cutting back on sleep may seem like a smart move. But when it comes to your mental health, getting enough sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. Skipping even a few hours here and there can take a toll on your mood, energy, mental sharpness, and ability to handle stress. And over the long-term, chronic sleep loss can wreak havoc on your health and outlook.

While adults should aim for seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, it’s often unrealistic to expect sleep to come the moment you lay down and close your eyes. Your brain needs time to unwind at the end of the day. That means taking a break from the stimulation of screens—TV, phone, tablet, computer—in the two hours before bedtime, putting aside work, and postponing arguments, worrying, or brainstorming until the next day.

Tips for getting better sleep
If anxiety or chronic worrying dominates your thoughts at night, there are steps you can take to learn how to stop worrying.
To wind down, calm the mind, and prepare for sleep, try taking a warm bath, reading by a soft light, listening to soothing music, or practicing a relaxation technique before bed.
To help set your body’s internal clock and optimize the quality of your sleep, stick to a regular sleep-wake schedule, even on weekends.
Make sure your bedroom is dark, cool, and quiet. Curtains, white noise machines, and fans can help.
Find purpose and meaning in life
Everyone derives meaning and purpose in different ways that involve benefitting others, as well as yourself. You may think of it as a way to feel needed, feel good about yourself, a purpose that drives you on, or simply a reason to get out of bed in the morning. In biological terms, finding meaning and purpose is essential to brain health as it can help generate new cells and create new neural pathways in the brain. It can also strengthen your immune system, alleviate pain, relieve stress, and keep you motivated to pursue the other steps to improve mental and emotional health. However you derive meaning and purpose in life, it’s important to do it every day.

What gives you meaning and purpose?
Engaging work that provides meaning to yourself and others. Partake in activities that challenge your creativity and make you feel productive, whether or not you get paid for them. Some ideas are gardening, drawing, writing, playing an instrument, or building something in your workshop.

Relationships. Spending quality time where you give of yourself to people who matter to you, whether they’re friends, grandkids, or elderly relatives, can support both your health and theirs, while also providing a sense of purpose.

Caring for a pet. Yes, pets are a responsibility, but caring for one makes you feel needed and loved. There’s no love quite as unconditional as the love a pet can give. Animals can also get you out of the house for exercise and expose you to new people and places.

Volunteering. Just as we’re hard-wired to be social, we’re also hard-wired to give to others. The meaning and purpose derived from helping others or the community can enrich and expand your life—and make you happier. There’s no limit to the individual and group volunteer opportunities you can explore. Schools, churches, nonprofits, and charitable organizations of all sorts depend on volunteers for their survival.

Caregiving. Taking care of an aging parent, a handicapped spouse, or a child with a physical or mental illness is an act of kindness, love, and loyalty—and can be as rewarding and meaningful as it is challenging.

When to seek professional help
If you’ve made consistent efforts to improve your mental and emotional health and still aren’t functioning optimally at home, work, or in your relationships, it may be time to seek professional help. Following these self-help steps will still benefit you, though. In fact, input from a caring professional can often help motivate us to take better care of ourselves.

DNA DATA STORAGE TAKES A LEAP FORWARD WITH ‘DORIS’

A new approach to DNA data storage systems gives users the ability to read or modify data files without destroying them, researchers say.

The work makes the systems easier to scale up for practical use.

“Most of the existing DNA data storage systems rely on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to access stored files, which is very efficient at copying information but presents some significant challenges,” says Albert Keung, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at North Carolina State University and co-corresponding author of a paper on the work in Nature Communications.

We’ve developed a system called Dynamic Operations and Reusable Information Storage, or DORIS, that doesn’t rely on PCR. That has helped us address some of the key obstacles facing practical implementation of DNA data storage technologies.”

DNA data storage systems have the potential to hold orders of magnitude more information than existing systems of comparable size. However, existing technologies have struggled to address a range of concerns related to practical implementation.

Current systems rely on sequences of DNA called primer-binding sequences that are added to the ends of DNA strands that store information. In short, the primer-binding sequence of DNA serves as a file name. When you want a given file, you retrieve the strands of DNA bearing that sequence.

Many of the practical barriers to DNA data storage technologies revolve around the use of PCR to retrieve stored data. Systems that rely on PCR have to drastically raise and lower the temperature of the stored genetic material in order to rip the double-stranded DNA apart and reveal the primer-binding sequence.

This results in all of the DNA—the primer-binding sequences and the data-storage sequences—swimming free in a kind of genetic soup. Existing technologies can then sort through the soup to find, retrieve, and copy the relevant DNA using PCR. The temperature swings are problematic for developing practical technologies, and the PCR technique itself gradually consumes—or uses up—the original version of the file that is being retrieved.

DORIS takes a different approach. Instead of using double-stranded DNA as a primer-binding sequence, DORIS uses an “overhang” that consists of a single-strand of DNA—like a tail that streams behind the double-stranded DNA that actually stores data.

While traditional techniques required temperature fluctuations to rip open the DNA in order to find the relevant primer-binding sequences, using a single-stranded overhang means that DORIS can find the appropriate primer-binding sequences without disturbing the double-stranded DNA.

“In other words, DORIS can work at room temperature, making it much more feasible to develop DNA data management technologies that are viable in real-world scenarios,” says co-corresponding author James Tuck, a professor of electrical and computer engineering

The other benefit of not having to rip apart the DNA strands is that the DNA sequence in the overhang can be the same as a sequence found in the double-stranded region of the data file itself. That’s difficult to achieve in PCR-based systems without sacrificing information density—because the system wouldn’t be able to differentiate between primer-binding sequences and data-storage sequences.

“DORIS allows us to significantly increase the information density of the system, and also makes it easier to scale up to handle really large databases,” says PhD student Kevin Lin, the first author of the study.

And once DORIS has identified the correct DNA sequence, it doesn’t rely on PCR to make copies. Instead, DORIS transcribes the DNA to RNA, which is then reverse-transcribed back into DNA which the data-storage system can read.

In other words, DORIS doesn’t have to consume the original file in order to read it.

The single-stranded overhangs can also be modified, allowing users to rename files, delete files or “lock” them—effectively making them invisible to other users.

“We’ve developed a functional prototype of DORIS, so we know it works,” Keung says. “We’re now interested in scaling it up, speeding it up, and putting it into a device that automates the process—making it user friendly.”

Support for the research came from the National Science Foundation, a North Carolina State University Research and Innovation Seed Funding Award, a North Carolina Biotechnology Center Flash Grant, and a Department of Education Graduate Assistance in Areas of Need fellowship.

MAYAN calendar: The world will end on JUNE 21

May be world may not see the end of the world in the series named DARK because we may experience it. The calender readers may not be readers again because they may not read it again. People used various calenders before the existence of current calender in the year 1582 named Gregorian calender. Gregorian calendar came to use after the space research revealed the revolution of earth around the sun’s orbit. But it is believed by many that as many as 11 days were lost from the year that was once determined by the Julian calendar.

The reading of Mayan calender was seemed to be wrong as said by the conspiracy theory. The theory seemed to be convincing, the world didn’t end in December 2012 as originally said by calender readers. After following the Julian calender we are in 2012 and the number of days we lost by following the Gregorian calendar is 11 days. For 268 years it’s exactly 8 years which brings us to 2020.

NASA said: “The story started with claims that Nibiru, a supposed planet discovered by the Sumerians, is headed toward Earth. This catastrophe was initially predicted for May 2003, but when nothing happened the doomsday date was moved forward to December 2012 and linked to the end of one of the cycles in the ancient Mayan calendar at the winter solstice in 2012 – hence the predicted doomsday date of December 21, 2012.”.Mayan calender is one of the most popular calenders along with another calender namely Julian calenders. The theory of world end prediction is based on the ancient calender named as Mayan.

Tagaloguin tweeted about it and deleted after a while. Is it COVID19 that breaks us in 2020 or some natural disaster is in it’s way. The world will be same with or without us. It doesn’t matter to the world if we existed or not. The world is no more world to us if we aren’t in the world. But for the world it doesn’t matter about the existence of life.

The world will be happy without us since we are the only enemy to it. The world lost the patience and became a patient by the viruses we had spread this long. The world should react to the actions that we performed all these years. We didn’t created the world and we have no right to write it’s end.we are just the players who played our match. But the result of the match for everyone is same irrespective of the result because the fate for everyone is same and result in death.

SUICIDE IS NOT AN OPTION

Hello everyone, Today we are going to talk about suicide. Suicide is something to finish our own life. People choose this choice where they are helpless as they can fight anymore with emotions and thoughts. If the person thinking of suicide, it’s an emergency. The suicide cases are mostly observed in teens. When the people are frustrated, overwhelming helpless, they conduce to give up their life. We can never see how the person is feeling inside, through behavior and action, we can know that they are depressed.

When we see the person who is always joyful but suddenly something happens which leads the person to the depression so this type of action begins to suicide. Some people are also there who doesn’t show their feeling but they are also depressed. So when we see people’s feelings change and seem to be sad we should support the person to praise him/her up. Try to talk that always try to be by the person’s side. It will make the person encouraging and give support to overcome the situation.

Depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, are the risk factors of suicide. When we see a person these types of factors we should help him and prevent him from doing this big step. Always keep a close look at the person who is depressed and absent. Try to keep the communication between you and the person open.

There are some factors to reduce the risk of suicide. There is a therapy known as cognitive-behavioral therapy which appears to improve the overcome from depression. When you see the person the teens are facing such type of problem you should recommend them to take the therapy and help themselves.

There are some facts about suicide which you must know.

1. Women perform suicide more than men while some men face disastrous outcomes while attempting suicide.

2. Currently, suicide is ranking second for the cause of death of the person.

3. For females, the most common method for suicide is taking poison while male most common methods are firearms.

4. It is generally has been estimated that in every minute there are 25 attempts of suicide while one dies by suicide.

So these are some facts about suicides.

Sometimes I feel very sad while I hear any suicide news and I think in the world many people are alone and fighting with themselves. I think we should all support the people from attempting suicide and encourage them to live their life without giving up on their life.

I hope you all enjoy my article.

Let me know in the comment how you feel about this topic also have you ever felt anything like this.

Thank you for reading my article, be hearty and have a nice day.

WORK HARD OR WORK SMART? LET US SAY BOTH.

Work Hard but Smartly.

Hard work consumes much time, is exhausting, outdated as they say, involves more physical than mental application but adds to the experience of our work. It makes us wise as we understand where to save time, what not to do and how to do things. It builds determination, persistence and perseverance. The world is always productive; we sometimes fail to see it.

The surprising thins is that we try, we fall, we learn, and then we get up to do it right. We are not born with an inserted mechanism in our brain that we start smart work immediately from childhood. There is no alternative to hard work as it is the building block of smart work for ordinary people. Once we built it, we become efficient. So, the first step towards success is hard work. On the next level, we must apply our brains to do work smartly. Because we can only work for limited hours of a 24-hour day and someone is always willing to work more than us. So, the trick that gives us edge over others is that we become more productive in less time.

There is one thing that escapes most of us. People who are into smart work do it intuitively. It is in their character. Their experiences and the surroundings they lived in, built this character. These people have their eyes on their targets, and they make the most of the limited resources they have. In short, they utilise time and resources efficiently. They also strike a balance between work and life, develop time management skills, stay positive, mix creativity with physical efforts and have control over the outcome of their work.

Most importantly, they understand that there is a right time and a proper place for something. They wait for it and then apply smartness while remaining time they work hard. The ability to prioritise things is vital, and one must leave unnecessary tasks.

The movie ‘3-idiots can provide us with the best example of smart work. The central character would not study like a hard-working student who prepares notes, studies diligently for exams. This person would only pay undivided attention in lectures and understand concepts entirely, and that is smart work. As a result, he aced the exams and the people who worked hard also did well but not as good as him. So, it is clear that smart work gives us an edge. Students must understand that long hours into study not necessarily guarantee success but understanding of concepts, grasping the techniques in limited time does.

Hard work and smart work will go hand-in-hand. We must keep building relationships with people to create a strong network for ourselves. Sometimes, we don’t need to work at all; people do that for us and they key ingredient is our relationship.

Online teaching

As humans we always tend find a way  to solve any problem and this pandemic where everything is put on a halt, learning not stopping. As 77% of people in India owns a smartphone  and  as internet has gotten cheaper and  is available to more and more people. Keeping  these demographics in mind educational institutions all over India have started taking classes online . These classes are taken so that the schools can cover the portion of the syllabus to some extent so that they don’t have to face the problem of completing it altogether when the  things come back to normal. It is a very good step as students can attend the classes in the comfort of their home and yes very important thing they are safe. The big question here is should this, be made compulsory for all the students?

What about the remaining 23% others who does not own a smartphone, Education itself is something they are getting after facing  so  many hardships. Especially in private schools where there is a provision to give a reservation of 25%  seats for the children coming from the weaker section of the society. Many a times they don’t even get the information that the classes have started online, these children suffer a loss due to this. At times institutions also overlook these issues as they have to safeguard the interests of other students whose parents are elite.

In Kerala a 14 year old girl committed suicide as she was  depressed of not being able attend the online lectures, as she didn’t have a mobile. Some students go through  an agony no one would understand, as its their growing years there are many insecurities they feel that cannot be explained. In  situation like these making the online classes compulsory is not a good idea. This surely will impact the importance of the online class as some students will not attend the class despite having all the facilities. Rather some concession should be given to those students who don’t have these facilities. Also an assurance should be given to these students that as the schools reopen they would arrange some special classes to teach them these lessons so that they do not feel left out. This extra effort should be taken by the educational institutions.

Such instances should not mean that the online education should be reverted ,rather it should be revised. Digital teaching is a good way to get quality education, to have a productive day while in quarantine. As digitalization is slowly becoming a part of everyday’s life and there is no doubt that it should be utilized by the public effectively. For this the amenities should be provided to the people in an affordable price so that this campaign of digitalization can have greater success . This will also increase the students participating in digital education and nor the institution have to do extra work and they can do the job of educating students smoothly. It is really important that we understand the importance of educating students as its every child ‘s right to get Education and no one should be denied of their right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HUMILITY MAKETH A LEADER

Humility & Leadership

Humility is one of the most fundamental and solid foundations of all the virtues. It is the quality of having a modest view of one’s importance. When a person expresses humility and treats everyone with equality, one becomes fulfilled. It must not be seen as a weakness as the secret of success lies in it. It is the first step towards attaining and spreading positivity. Humility also acts as a catalyst as it enhances the attributes of our philosophies and traditions. For instance, ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ means to welcome a guest like God. When one possesses humility, one bow down to a guest. Hence, the meaning of this tradition gets reflected not only in the conduct but also in body language.

We must always be humble and put others before ourselves in a concerned manner so that no one is offended. Being humble has now become a rare quality, and one who has it shines in the universe. When a person lives with humility, one becomes flexible and adaptable, and these characteristics take that person far in life. Humility builds generosity, compassion, charitable disposition, and so man other traits in us. These people lend the first helping hand towards someone in need. They do it instinctively, and they start developing wisdom. Humility, coupled with inherent values makes for a leader, and this leader always looks inside when in trouble and chooses the best option, which is in the interest of everyone. We must remember that we become successful when we make others successful. So, the leader with humility will be not only successful but also happy.

This person does not look outside for happiness or doesn’t strive for it. Humility in him brings it automatically. A humble person will always thank God for all the opportunities he receives. The entire struggle that he went through for it made him what he is. This thankfulness spreads more and more positivity, and a person becomes successful in terms of name, money and spirituality. Not at all times is a happy time for a person with humility. He gets his share of struggles. There are hardships, obstacles, but humility inculcates the values of tolerance and patience, and so a person can convert adverse situations into favourable ones. If not, then he has the necessary virtues to face and cope with all sorrows.

Time and experience will tell us that ultimately humility is not about ‘I’, ‘Me’, ‘My’ and ‘Mine’. It is about ‘We’. A ‘We’ person will have all physical and mental capabilities to do wonders and connect people. We here on Earth with relationships, and these we must value with humility as it makes us a leader.

ujarat: 14 aftershocks, including 4.6-magnitude earthquake, rattle Kutch, a day after 5.3-magnitude quake

“Earthquake risk is very high in Gujarat and the state has suffered nine major earthquakes in the past 200 years.”

Ahmedabad: An earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, hit 83 km northwest of Rajkot, Gujarat on Tuesday. As per the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake hit at 12:57 pm today. 

Its epicentre was 15 km North-North East (NNE) of Bachau, said a scientist from the Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR).

This is to be noted that as many as 14 aftershocks were felt in Gujarat’s Kutch district, a day after the state experienced tremors of 5.3 magnitude. 

“We are analysing today’s quake scientifically to determine whether it is an aftershock or a new earthquake on a different fault line. As of now, we are counting it and other quakes in the region as aftershocks of the last night’s earthquake,” said ISR scientist Santosh Kumar.

Besides the earthquake of 4.6 magnitude, an aftershock of 3.7 magnitude was felt at 10.02 am today. Its epicentre was six km East-North East of Bhachau, said another ISR official.

Another aftershock of 3.6 magnitude was recorded at 1.01 pm with its epicentre being 11 km NNE of Bhachau.

The official added that earthquakes of various magnitudes of 3.1, 2.9, 2.5, 2.4, 1.7, 1.6 and 1.4 have been recorded till this afternoon.

The state had on Sunday night experienced tremors of 5.3 magnitude. Albeit the tremor was for a short duration, yet the intensity was so high that it triggered panic amongst people.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had last night ordered the district collectors of Rajkot, Kutch, and Patan to take stock of the situation.

So far, no report of any damage to life or property has come from any part of the state.

According to the National Center for Seismology, the exact location of the tremor, which was recorded at 8:13 pm, was in Kutch near Bhuj.

Bollywood Lost Another Gem

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead on Sunday afternoon at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. The ‘Kedarnath’ actor was found hanging at his sixth floor apartment in Bandra (West). The police confirms that the cause of death of suicide, however, no note has been found from his residence. A day after his death, the city police have recorded statements of five individuals in connection with the case. The Mumbai police have reported that the post-mortem was carried out by three doctors at Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital located in Juhu, Mumbai. The post-mortem reports given by doctors show asphyxia due to hanging as the provisional cause of death. 

“Provisional postmortem report has been submitted by doctors at Bandra Police Station. A team of three doctors conducted the autopsy of Sushant Singh Rajput. The provisional cause of death is asphyxia due to hanging,” statement by Abhishek Trimukhe, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). 

The police are still investigating the incident of the 34 year old actor, which has left Sushant’s family and fans in shock. The actor had called his sister at 9 am on Sunday. About an hour later, he took his tablets and juice. Around 10:30, the cook knocked on the door to confirm the menu. After the cook and Shushant’s two friends got no response. They called a key maker to help open the door. They called up and informed the police and his sister. 

Sushant Singh Rajput started his career from Indian daily soaps to film industry. His first show was ‘Kis desh mein hai mera dil’ which aired on star plus. Sushant’s next show was Pavitra Rishta which won him a lot of audience’s hearts and many awards for best male actor and most popular actor. After he landed in the Bollywood industry, his first film was ‘Kai Po Che’. Then he did several films like Shudh Desi Romance, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kedarnath and Chichhore. On his social media comments he used to reply to his fans’ comments and ask them to go watch his movie. In an interview he mentioned that nobody invites him to their parties and he feels left out. Kangana Ranaunt made a very bold statement recently where she said “ye suicide nahi planned murder tha, lekin Sushant ki galti ye hai ki vo unki baat maan gaya. Unhone kaha tum worthless ho, vo maan gaya.”( This is not suicice, it is a planned murder. But Sushant’s fault is that he believed them when they called him worthless). 

A lot of bollywood actors including Salman Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Alia Bhatt etc. Sapna Bhavnani, Sushant’s hairstylist tweeted, “It is no secret Sushant was going through very tough times for the last few years. No one in the industry stood up for him nor did they lend a helping hand. To tweet today is the biggest display of how shallow the industry really is. No one here is your friend. RIP.”

After working with the industry she must be spilling facts on social media that no one helped Sushant or stood up for him. 

ICMR rejects media reports attributing to it a study regarding peak stage of COVID-19 in India

The Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR has rejected media reports attributing to its study regarding peak stage of COVID-19 in India. The reports while quoting a study say that the peak stage of COVID-19 in the country has been delayed by the eight-week lockdown and it may now arrive around mid-November.

In a tweet, ICMR said the news reports attributing this study to ICMR are misleading. It clarified that this refers to a non peer reviewed modelling, not carried out by ICMR and does not reflect the official position of ICMR.

India-Nepal ties bound by ‘Roti-Beti’, no power in world can break it: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said the road built by the Border Road Organisation in Lipulekh is very much in Indian territory. Mr Singh said Indo-Nepal ties are not ordinary, and both countries are bound together by ‘roti-beti’ and no power in the world can break it. He said if there is any misunderstanding between India and Nepal due to the road, it will be sorted out through dialogue.

The Minister said the link road to Lipulekh built by BRO will significantly shorten the time taken for the Kailash Mansarovar yatra.

He was speaking to party workers of Uttarakhand through a virtual rally.

NDA govt will take all necessary steps to check spread of COVID-19 in Delhi: HM Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah has said NDA government will take all necessary steps to check the spread of COVID-19 in Delhi.

Chairing a meeting of all political parties in Delhi on the COVID-19 situation in the national capital, Mr. Shah said everyone has to stand united under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this fight against the pandemic.

The Home Minister informed the all-party meeting of key decisions taken during a meeting convened by him on Sunday and appealed to all political parties to ensure that decisions are implemented in earnest at the ground level.

He called on the parties to mobilise their party workers to help implement the decisions taken by the Centre for the welfare of the people of Delhi.

He appealed all parties to rise above political differences in the interest of the people. He said political unity will create confidence among the public and lead to improvement in the pandemic situation in the capital.

The Home Minister said improve COVID-19 testing capacity has to be improved with newer techniques.

The meeting was attended by Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party, Adesh Gupta, Delhi State President of the BJP, Anil Chaudhary, State President of the Congress and the representative of the BSP.

Leaders attending the meeting gave proposals regarding the fight against COVID-19 and assured full support to the Central Government, Delhi Government and the three Municipal Corporations of Delhi.

Read this when you feel low.

lay in bed the whole day. Tangled in a perfect white sheets with yourself pillows and puppy comforter. Drinking lots of tea, and even more coffee. Wander through the perfume section in stores and test every single scent. By yourself flowers because you are beyond worth it. Treat yourself to something pretty even if there is absolutely no reason to. Watch chick flick and ball your eyes out. Read a book and fall asleep while doing so. Taken adventure with a friend. Start yoga. Longing to bake? then do it. Taking long drive blast music and singing your heart out. Keep a journal so that you never forget a second half for exciting ever changing life. cry over stupid silly boys . Wear pretty High heels with red bottoms.Invite a friend over brunch and order the biggest stack of waffles. Go to school because you are excited to learn and not because you want straight A’s. Re-watch breakfast at Tiffany and aspire to be Audrey Hepburn. Buy insane amount of coffee table books even if you have no where to keep them. Save up for your dream car or the laptop for the iPad you desire. Take longer baths. Wake up early to go to farmers market at get the first batch of peonies. Discover some secret little coffee shops where you can plan out your biggest dreams. Really push your hopes up even if you know you will be disappointed. Twirl around in your white robe with the recorder playing Shania Twain. Take out your sewing machine and create something wonderful.laugh until your stomach hurts. Walk into Chanel and walk-out with a quilted purse. By a ball gown even if you have no place to wear it. Try your mother’s diamond rings and beautiful emerald necklaces and dream off when you will be with someone who buys you something sparkly. Drink too many Shirley temples. Daydreaming about your future wedding. Lose yourself in an art museum. Read poetry. Then write your own. Travel the world but all will return home. Have marble and gold everywhere. Dream of living in a house with turn around and range rovers lining in the drive. Throw parties bigger than Gatsby .always have fresh fruits in the fridge, make sure to eat too much chocolate. Where what you want you like not what everyone else was. Built the fort of pillows on rainy days. Always carry Barbie pens and a tub of mascara. Giggle on your own jokes. Be there for your friends when they need a shoulder to cry on. Read vogue. Send snail mail to someone who you haven’t spoken in forever. Dance until your feet hurt. Wear too many patterns at once. Don’t overthink things. Call your grandma every week. Be grateful for everything that your parents have done for you. Be less annoyed when your dad is worried that you not home yet, because you will always be his little girl.well work oh so hard, and when you are faced with a challenge welcome it with open arms. Be kind to everyone. Never let anyone say you can’t do something. Never give, give the right to anyone of hurting you, kiss and hug your boyfriend a little more tighter.never let anyone put you down because darling you so much stronger than you think, this is just the beginning you are about to do amazing things, and remember the best is yet to come.
Ciao for now.