Why we all always give more importance to our looks, is it really that important? is someone’s appearance is more important than his or her actual nature?
Why does people judge someone by their looks and come up with an conclusion based on someone’s external appearance without even knowing them. People forgot that the “appearance can be deceptive”. If someone is comfortable with simple cloths and no make-up look, if he or she love to live that way then why others are so curious about that. It doesn’t matter that, what we wear or how we look it is not gonna affect our talent anyways. Take of the mask and face yourself, looks or appearance can’t hide your true nature for longer. Remember we were born to be real not to be perfect, be yourself even if you live for a day.
Appearance valued to much in our society and on every point people will judge you based on your appearance but, don’t give many thoughts thinking what others will say, if I wore this or if I look like this, what will others say, peoples will gonna talk behind your back no matter what you do, how you look, they gonna criticize you all the time, just live on your own way it’s your anyways and remember only one thing that, “kuch toh log kahenge, logonka kam hai kehna, chodo bekar ki baton main kahin beet na jaye raina” and keep going.
No matter who you are, how you look, your skin colour, your appearance it doesn’t matter, being beautiful has nothing to do with your outer looks or appearance, it’s about your nature, your character and how you treat others. Everyone sees what you appear on outside, but they don’t know that a person becomes more attractive not by their looks but by their act of kindness, love, respect, honesty and loyalty they show. They will judge you but after knowing your kind nature they can’t stop themselves from loving you. Always remember that the appearance for small time but your nature is for lifetime.
Sometimes we come across some people who love to live simple, who don’t give more importance to their outer look but their inner beauty emerges only when we converse with them and get to know them better.
Judging a person does not define who they are, also your self confidence didn’t come from your appearance, certainly not your appearance!!
Let’s learn not to judge a book by it’s cover and let’s try to understand and know someone based on their inner beauty not on their appearance because APPERANCE CAN BE DECEPTIVE.
“Forts are the very basis of a kingdom. They are the real treasure, the real wealth of a kingdom. They are our best form of defense against the enemies. Forts themselves are the kingdom.”
Rulers of almost every dynasty in Maharashtra gave tremendous importance to the construction and maintenance of forts. That’s one of the reasons you will find a fort in every nook and cranny of Maharashtra. Pune is a city that has a large number of forts around it. Many of these forts were built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha warrior king. These Forts are like real treasure of Maharashtra.
So here are top 5 forts near Pune you must visit.
1. Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad Fort Formerly known as Kondhana is one of the most beautiful fort to visit near Pune.
The forts has been the site of many battles, with the Battle of Sinhagad (1670) being the most notable of all. The fort was named ‘Lion Fort’ (Sinhagad) to honor the sacrifice of Subhedar Tanaji Malusare by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who lost his life while fighting the Mughals in the battle.
The fort, built on the top of a hill, offers an amazing view of the lush greenery surrounding it. Pune Darwaza and Kalyan Darwaza are the two entrances to the fort, with the former being the main entry point for visitors. There are a few temples and a memorial built for Tanaji Malusare inside the fort.
Although there is a motorable road till the entrance, trekking to it is preferred by many youngsters. The 13-km trek has a medium difficulty level which makes it one of the best forts near Pune for trekking.
Distance from Pune : Around 30 km via Sinhagad Ghat Road and Sinhagad Road
2. Torna Fort
The historical significance of Torna Fort is that it was the first fort captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; thereby, making it the foundation of the Maratha empire. With an elevation of over 4600 feet above sea level, it is also the highest fort near Pune. Over the years, it has become one of the favourite destinations for anyone who wishes to experience history amidst the opulence of natural beauty.
Torna Fort is also a popular trekking hotspot, and the best time to visit it, is in between September and December. The trek begins from Velhe village as its base. One will first get the exalted view of the fort in the distance after a walk of 200 m. The entire trail is dotted with rocky patches hemmed by dense vegetation. The 4-hour trek goes through various structures like Bini Darwaza, Menghai Goddess Temple, Budhla Machi and the majestic Zunjar Machi. If you are trekking to the fort during the monsoon, be a little careful as the trail becomes slippery in patches. The view from top of the fort is very beautiful and mesmerising.
Distance from Pune : Around 71 km
3. Shivneri Fort
Shivneri Fort : the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha empire. Located near Junnar town, the military fortification has a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, known as Shiv Kunj right in the center.
The fort offers a panoramic view of the picturesque mountainous and beautiful lakes in the backdrop.
The fort has been rightly rated as one of the most favorite places for sightseeing as it has some interesting spots, such as the temple of Goddess Shivai.
Distance from Pune: 93 km
4. Raigad Fort
Raigad Fort is another witness to the glorious past of the Maratha empire, be it the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji or the various battles that were fought here. The hill fortress was the capital of the Maratha empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Though many portions of the fort are in ruins, the remaining structures stand tall, testifying why Raigad Fort was called the ‘King of Forts’ as well as ‘Gibraltar of the East’. There are towers, grand entrances, artificial lakes, a Shiva temple and many other structures inside the fort.
Raigad Fort is a favourite among adventure enthusiasts because you have to either use the ropeway or trek to the fort, which is 2700 feet above sea level. Those who want to trek to the fort need to climb around 1700 steps from the foothills to reach the fort.
Distance from Pune : 131.4 km via Tamhini Ghat Road and Mulshi Road
5. Pratapgad Fort
If you want to indulge in a day full of adventure, history and scenic beauty, Pratapgad Fort is the place to be. It is one of the most well historical marvels in Maharashtra. Pratapgad Fort is also known as the Valour Fort as the heroic battle between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Afzhal Khan took place here. The fort is divided into parts – the upper fort and the lower fort. The lower fort is largely occupied by Bhawani temple, whereas the upper fort includes several eye-catching structures.
As Pratapgad Fort is located near Mahabaleshwar, it is frequented by several tourists. Around two to three hours of strolling around are enough to check out every nook and corner of this architectural beauty and its majestic surroundings. The best time to visit is around March and September as the weather remains pleasant during these periods.
A new waterfall plunging about 60 meters has come to light in the forests of Tiryani mandal, a remote area in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad forest division, Telangana after a forester on foot patrol on a new route made the chance discovery.
The waterfall, which is now named Bison Waterfall, was discovered in Ginnedhari forest range by the forester a few days ago and is about 2km from the popular Gundala waterfalls.
Ginnedhari forest range officer (FRO) Thodishetty Pranay said he spotted the waterfall while perambulating in the forest. “While I was patrolling the area I happened to take a new route to see what lies ahead. After trekking for about 5km, I was surprised to discover this natural wonder that cascades down from around 60 meters.”
The FRO said even the tribal population in the area said they were unaware of the spot when he enquired with them.
“We decided to name it Bison Waterfall after noticing a huge rock adjacent to it resembling the head of a bison. There is also a deep gorge suitable for adventure tourism and can be added to the adventure tourism circuit of Asifabad forest division by taking some precautions to ensure there is no negative impact on local environment,” said Pranay.
The forest areas of Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district are primarily known for the presence of tiger population, some rare species of birds among other flora and fauna.
Like SRK said if the ending is not happy ending then, “Picture abhi baki hai mere dost”. When the sky is in it’s beautiful colours and the sun is going down, may be they are trying to say us that look, “the endings can be beautiful too”, may be they are giving us hope, hope for better and beautiful future, may be, they are trying to say us that, let go what happened today, just forgot what happened in the past by looking at this beautiful sunset skies and look forward to every sunrise, it’s your golden opportunity to “RESET”.
It’s the nature of life that things don’t stay the same but sunsets are the proof that, they can end beautifully, so don’t give up, just keep going no matter what happens the end gonna be beautiful. After entire day work just you, a cup of coffee and beautiful sunset with your favourite music will help you to forgot about all your worries and you’ll just want to live in that moment forever when the sky is in it’s beautiful colours. The world is fighting against the virus and we are too young to dealing with all this, so much has happened, so much is happening, at some point in our life we all feel depressed, sad and lonely, sometimes we just want to give up and it’s a life but, DON’T, comfort yourself by looking at these beautiful sunset skies.
Some people may sound like that, you need to do something special in life, and that’s not true. They will judge you at every point in your life but, don’t think, don’t put so much thoughts into what you’re doing and what others are saying or what others will say, you just have to keep going. Start doing things for yourself let them call you selfish sometimes it’s really okay to be selfish.
Also always remember, you are just a little bit doubtful of your potential and unsure of your worth but you are as amazing as these sunset skies.
Heritage rails are more than just tourist attractions. Not only they helps create a romantic feel, but also give us a glimpse of the history of the land. Although heritage railways have renovated most of their trains for technical advancements and safety purposes, they still carry the old-school charm. The views on these routes are just unparalleled. Here’s a list of heritage trains that you need to definitely enjoy a ride on.
Kalka-Shimla Railway
This narrow gauge railway chugs between Kalka and Shimla, and is famous for offering beautiful views of forests and hill regions. It was built in 1898 to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India, with the rest of the Indian rail system. It is 2 ft 6 inch (762 mm) narrow gauge railway in North-West India, and was built by HS Harington. It is now operated by the Northern Railway. UNESCO added the Kalka-Shimla railway to mountain railways of India World Heritage Site in 2008.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The toy train, this train travels between New Jalpaiguri station and Darjeeling station. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway started in the end of the 19th century, and covers six zigzag routes and five large loops to reach higher altitudes. In 1999, this route was declared as a World Heritage Site; it has also been one of the country’s most famous tourist attractions. The setting of the train journey also has a vintage charm to it, a ride on this train will definitely change your outlook toward train travel.
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is in Tamil Nadu, and was built in 1908 by the British. The route runs from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam (Ooty), and takes around 4.8 hours to complete. Most times, just one train travels on this route each way; however, during the peak summer season, four trains run each way, everyday. In July 2005, UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site, and is now operated by the Salem railway division.
Matheran Hill Railway
This train is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, yet a ride on this train will be one of the best rides ever!. This narrow gauge train runs between Neral and Matheran in Maharashtra. Interesting thing to note here is that it chugs along the well-known Western Ghats, so in terms of views, you are in for a ride. Further, this 21 km long route has been in operation since 1907. The train starts its journey in Neral, and then ascends the Matheran hill by going through two large zig-zags before completing its 140 hours’ journey.
“A tree is the best friend of man on earth.” When we use trees respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on earth. Trees are rightfully called the ‘lungs of the earth.’ Life on earth would cease to exist in the absence of trees. Trees are responsible for sustaining the environment in several ways.Trees release life-supporting oxygen and absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide during the process of photosynthesis. They act as sponges by taking in toxic emissions and other pollutants, released into the atmosphere by industries and vehicles. The roots of trees bind the soil together thereby preventing erosion. The blatant and increased rate of deforestation is the primary cause of landslides. In addition to being the bearers of delicious fruits, trees are the natural habitat of several species of animals, birds, and insects. Thus, the destruction of a tree implies the destruction of an entire ecosystem.We have inherited this planet with its many resources, from our ancestors. The onus rests on us to protect the earth’s fragile ecosystem, so that future generations have a place they can call home. It is indeed ironic that despite being at the top of the food chain Homo Sapiens are intent on destroying the very things that guarantee their survival. However, there is a silver lining. The situation can be remedied by restoring the earth’s green cover and taking concrete measures to reduce carbon emissions. Let’s all take a vow to go green and save the earth from destruction.
Trees are our best friends because they clean the air we breathe. Likewise, they also clean the water and soil and ultimately make the earth a better place. It is also a fact that people who live near trees are healthier, fit, and happier than people who do not.Moreover, it is our responsibility to look after our friends who serve us in many ways. Most importantly by saving plants, we are not doing any favor to plants but to ourselves only. Because trees and plants life does not depend on us but our lives depend on them.
Importance of Trees
Trees are important to us in a lot of ways and we cannot ignore their importance. They are important because they give us fresh air to breathe, food to eat and shelter/shade from sunlight and rainfall. Besides this, there are many medicines in the market that are made up of trees extracts. Apart from this, there are plants and trees that have medicinal value.
They bring peacefulness; create a pleasing and relaxing environment. Also, they help in reflecting the harmful rays of the sun and maintaining a balanced temperature. Besides, they also help in water conservation and preventing soil erosion. They also manage the ecosystem and from ancient times several varieties of plants are worshipped.
Benefits of TreesTrees provide us many benefits some of which we can’t see but they make a huge difference. They help in fighting back the climate changes by absorbing greenhouse gases which are the main cause of climate change.Moreover, they replenish groundwater and filter the air from harmful pollutants and odors. Besides, they are a great source of food and the king of fruits ‘Mango’ also grow on trees.
Value of Trees When a seed of a plant or tree grow it makes the area around it greener. Also, it supports many life forms. Birds make their nests, many reptiles and animals live on it or near it.Besides, all these many beautiful flowers, food growing on it. Moreover, many parts of trees such as roots, leaves, stem, flower, seeds, are also edible. Most importantly they never ask anything in return for their services and the gifts they give. Trees also keep the balance in the ecosystem and ecology.To conclude, we can say that trees are very important and beneficial for every life form on earth. Without them, the survival of life on earth will become difficult and after some time every species starts to die because of lack of oxygen on the planet. So, to save our lives and to survive we have to learn the importance of trees and also have to teach our children the importance of trees.
My father’s ancestral village of Rampur, on the left bank of the Ganga at the Himalayan foothills, has a long stretch of forest which has not been afflicted by deforestation yet. Without exception, my vacations here have always been very exciting.
One cold December, my kid brother went missing. My father was at his wit’s end trying to get someone to accompany him to the forest.The village elders were divided in their opinion on the course of action. My mother was too shocked to speak. He was last seen playing near the trees at the end of the field in front of our house. Then some local boys saw him disappearing further into the area which had denser growth. It had been more than an hour since he had vanished. Nobody could have imagined such audacity from an eight year old who had been strictly instructed not to go beyond the field.
Ten of us left for the forest at three in the afternoon. My mother was most unwilling to let me go. While I managed to convince my mother, some elders were not too happy with my presence, but nothing discouraged my optimistic father. As we kept walking into the denser zones of the forest, ominous visions began to cloud our imagination. Calling out my brother’s name loudly had been futile.
The silence of the forest was punctuated by the shrill notes of various insects and distant growls. The approaching darkness was waking them up. Though we had both fire and torches along with guns, the village elders were becoming sceptical about proceeding further without more help. My father, though nervous by this time, refused to give up.
We had reached a small stream. Suddenly one of the elders asked us to stand still. The approaching dusk forced us to follow his example, and we witnessed a herd of elephants crossing the stream. The leader, to our horror, suddenly stopped and raised his trunk in the air, trying to locate us, I presumed! My father was sweating. Mahato, the shooter, was getting his gun into position almost without any obvious movement. For a moment I thought the leader of the herd was staring at me, but thankfully, they moved on and we heaved a sigh of relief.
Suddenly the shrill cry of a child pierced our ears along with the growl of some wild beast. Fearing the obvious fatal end, we rushed towards that direction. In about seven minutes, we reached an open area to find Ratan standing at a distance of barely five feet from a tigress. Handsomely built, the sinewy and powerful beast seemed to be more interested in sniffing my brother. My brother was speechless and was not even aware of our presence behind him. Before Mahato could get ready, the tigress, aware of and disturbed by our presence, snarled and disappeared into the deep forest.
My father rushed towards Ratan, who fainted at his mere touch. The tigress, perhaps a mother, had spared my brother. I hope, we men too, spare the tigresses.
So, this is my Adventurous experience in forest. Becauseyou know what , Forests are essential for life on Earth. Three hundred million people worldwide live in forests and 1.6 billion depend directly on them for their livelihoods. Forests also provide habitat for a vast array of plants and animals, many of which are still undiscovered. They inspire wonder and provide places for recreation. They supply the oxygen we need to survive. They provide the timber for products we use every day.
Photo taken in Rockerville, United States
Forest conservation act: Forests are an important resource that nature can bestow upon mankind. Therefore, it is the duty of every citizen to preserve the ecosystems of forests. But due to rapid deforestation, the cycle of nature is itself being disrupted. Therefore, the need to bring about a law to ensure the preservation of forest was needed.
One of the first legal drafts to protect forest tracts was the Indian Forest Act, 1865 replaced by a 1927 version of the same act. However, it was more geared towards protecting the commercial interests of the British Empire in India.
The act gave authority to the British to restrict tribal activities by levying taxes on timber and forest services. In other words, it mainly regulated the cutting of timber and flow of raw materials rather than protecting forests.
Upon independence, the President of India enforced the Forest (Conservation) Ordinance in 1980 which was later repealed by virtue of Section 5 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Under the 1980 Act, the restriction was made on the use of the forests for non-forest purposes.
Learn a new language Learning a new language is always a fun. There are many advantages of learning a new language, it will help you to connect with new people, it will advance your career, will boost your creativity and many more. You can learn their culture and after learning new language it will be easy to interact with them, making friends and exploring their culture. You can improve your job prospects and travel trough foreign countries more easily. You can learn any foreign language by yourself without spending any money.
Solo travel Travelling alone will completely change your life. In our 20s we all become very busy with our studies, building our career, we completely forget that what matters the most is our happiness, we just have to be happy and solo trips are the best way to give time to yourself, to live your life the way you want to, no one going to judge you, just be yourself. No matter where you go and what you do, it will completely change you. During solo trips you will get to know yourself better, it will boost your confidence and you will learn to rely on yourself. The biggest advantage of traveling alone is you are less likely to feel stressed out and of course it’s cheaper compared to other group trips. You can be selfish and its completely okay you need some time for yourself, to love yourself.
Sleep under the star Don’t have a partner? Ohh its okay make yourself your partner. Grab a bottle of wine snuggle up under a cozy blanket, enjoy the beauty and think about the memories which will make you happy. Under a beautiful sky with millions of stars just you, no shadow, just you the real you. Have a partner? It will become more romantic you and the one you love, the one who will spent his/her rest of life with you, under a cozy blanket, with a bottle of wine , holding each other’s hand, thinking about your sweet time together.
Learn to play an instrument Learning to play an instrument will make you more creative and will help you to concentrate. Music is an important part of our life it has a power to change our mood, it helps to erase our pain and reduce stress. Research has shown that blood flows more easily when music is played.
Find your passion The teenage years (and even the early twenties) are a confusing time when most of us don’t have much figured out. But as the years go by, you should grow a sense of purpose. Figure out what you want to be remembered for and make it happen.
Conservation is the care and protection of resources so that they can persist for future generations.
Conservation seeks the sustainable use of nature by humans along with preservation.
Preservation means protecting nature.
World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on 28 July annually.
It is celebrated to generate awareness of the nature and its conservation.
Nature conservation means conserving habitat of different living organism, preventing deforestation, halting species extinction, reducing overfishing and mitigating climate change.
There is increasing interest in extending the responsibility for human well-being to include the Welfare of sentient animals.
Government play a major role in conserving our natural resources and various living organism.
There are various natural conservation is the laws implemented by government.
There are various threat to biodiversity:-
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Introduction of alien invasive species
Disturbance
Harvesting and over exploitation
Soil, water and atmospheric pollution
Intensive agriculture and forestry
Climate change
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Forests and grasslands turned into deserts.
Mangroves get cleared for fuel wood and prawn farming leads to Habitat loss of marine fish.
Waste land is increasing.
Human activities likely to eliminate approx 10 Millions species by the year of 2050.
Rate of disappearance of tropical forest in India is 0.6 % per year.
Thus, there is a need for conservation of living organism as well as natural resources.
Project Tiger – 268 in 1972 in 9 tiger reserve which increases to 1500 in 1997 in 23 Tiger Reserves.
Extinction of Dodo in Madagascar
Alien species
Introduction of Exotic breeds and disappearance of native species through biotic interaction.
Invasive species is a threat for Island ecosystem due to lack of competitors and Predator that control the population of native ecosystem.
E.g.-
Amazon sailfin catfish responsible for destruction of the population of Switzerland of Kolkata
Water hyacinth
Lantana bushes
Disturbance
Natural disturbance are very much differ from man made disturbance.
Natural disturbance like forest fire, cyclone, draught, Tsunami, etc. They disturb ecosystem very different way.
Human disturbances like synthetic compound, pesticides, massive release of radiation or spillover of oil in soil also affect our environment.
Biomagnification.
Eutrophication i.e, nutrient enrichment
Effect of anti-inflammatory drugs, diclofenac on vultures.
Harvesting and over exploitation
Exploitation includes hunting, fisheries, the impact of trade in Species and species parts.
Due to exploitation many species are getting treated at Global label such as births 30%, mammals 33%, amphibian 6%, marine fishes and reptiles.
Fishing often takes large incident catches of non-targeted species and crawling can destroy whole Marine community that live on sea floor.
Illegal poaching of animal for large economic benefit.
Skin and bones of Tiger, Ivory of elephant, horns of Rhinos, perfume of the Musk deer.
Climate change
Climate change is a major threat for all the species present on the globe.
Due to climate change the Global temperature is rising (0.74 degrees celsius in global mean surface temperature relative to pre- industrial levels), more extreme weather events, changing pattern of rainfall and drought can expected to have significant impact on biodiversity.
These factors affect directly and indirectly to the species in the form of:-
Loss of Polar habitat
Loss of coral reef
Ocean acidification
Shifting of weather
Effect on food chain
IUCN Red List category
Red list is a catalogue of taxa that are facing the risk of extinction.
At present it is known as International Union for the conservation of nature and natural resources
IUCN has recognised 9 Red List categories of species:-
Extinct
Extinct in the wild
Critically endangered
Endangered
vulnerable
Near threatened
Least concern
Data deficient
Not evaluated
The protected areas of India are :- National Park, Wildlife sanctuaries, conservation Reserves, community Reserves, biosphere reserve, Marine protected areas.
Nature conservation
Measures should be taken to conserve nature:-
Reduce reuse and recycle
Choose sustainable development
Choose long lasting light bulbs
Try to use renewable resources more than non-renewable resources.
Save water
Volunteer for clean up our environment
Volunteer for clean up our environment
Use public transport system
Plant more trees
Try to avoid plastic
Try to minimise pollution at individual level
Use reusable shopping bags
Educate others about anthropogenic activities or impact of anthropogenic actions on our environment and what can we do to prevent its bad effects.
In an effort to fight climatic changes, we are taking many steps. The people also the governments all over the world are keen on reducing the risks. People are growing trees in their lawns to keep their environment cool. Trees are a great solution to cool down the earth and reduce the amount of Carbon dioxide in the environment. What if I say the Sahara could be made into a forest with green trees everywhere. Plans are being made to terraform the entire Sahara desert, changing it from a dry, barren land to a lush green space. If successful, the transformation could remove 7.6 billion tons of atmospheric carbon yearly. How could we change the nature of such a vast, isolated land? Could we afford it’s giant price tag? Have we ever done anything like this before? In this blog, we’ll see what would happen if we terraformed the Sahara Desert.
The Sahara desert is 8.6 million km² (3.32 million mi²) in size. It is roughly the size of America. Terraforming an area this massive wouldn’t be easy, in fact, it would cost about $2 trillion a year. Not only this, there are many obstacles in our way. This price tag would be just the beginning of our obstacles. What kind of environmental domino effect would it create? Plants and trees are the lungs of the Earth, and now we could use a lot more of them. A single hectare of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a man would produce by driving a car for 100,000 kilometres. If we could successfully terraform the Sahara, it would result in millions of hectares of treesbeing added to the battle against climatic changes. All that sounds great, but what are the odds we could pull this kind of transformation off? We already have, just on a smaller scale. China’s Kubuqi Ecological Restoration Project saw the successful greening of one- third of the Kubuqi Desert with 70 different plant species over a 30-year timespan.
How to scale that up for the largest desert on earth? We can plant crops and trees and then pump desalinated water from the coast of the Sahara to irrigate them. To prevent evaporation, the water should be carried by underground pipes directly to the roots. The idea would be to plant Eucalyptus trees because they are hardy, and grow well in hotter climates. Also they grow quickly and could be economically beneficial for the region. As the trees began to root and stabilise, the soil would be replenished with needed nutrients, rainfall amount would increase and the overall temperature of the Sahara would cool by 8°C. Why aren’t we going fast to do that. Not only the funding but also terraforming the desert would come with a fair share of issues.
As the region becomes wet due to the plantation of millions of trees, it may lead to the increase of locust attack. A small swarm eats more than what 2500 people can eat in a day. But the biggest problem apart from this is the environmental domino effect it would create. The Sahara sand gets carried away by the wind and crosses the Atlantic Ocean to deposit in the Amazon forest. The dust picks up moisture and when it falls from the sky rain comes along with it. This dust and rain combination provides the Amazon ecosystem the water that it needs and also fertilizes it. If the Sahara is covered by trees, there would be no Amazon rainforest. So even though the green Sahara reduces the carbon, it would indirectly affect another part of the planet and may lead to its destruction.
Wow facts are the facts that will amaze you and will challenge your General knowledge and today I am here to challenge your quiz capacity…..wowwwww factssssssss …hope you will enjoy today’s blog….. So here are 10 wow facts
WOW FACTS 😊💞
Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the world’s freshwater….. To find the bulk of the world’s freshwater you need to trek to the poles, as 68.7% of it is encased in ice caps, permanent snow, and glaciers.
The best place in the world to see rainbows is in Hawaii. If you’re an avid rainbow gazer and want to get your fill of the beautiful phenomenon, look no further than the state of Hawaii.
New creatures have been found in deep-sea volcanoes. over 90 putative bacterial and archaeal genomic families and nearly 300 previously unknown genera.” Some research has linked hydrothermal vents, like deep-sea volcanoes, to the “origin of life.” So are we looking at the early signs of future land-dwellers?
North Korea and Cuba are the only places you can’t buy Coca-Cola. this fizzy drink is sold practically everywhere, it still hasn’t (officially) made its way to North Korea or Cuba, according to the BBC. That’s because these countries are under long-term U.S. trade embargoes.
There are more twins now than ever before. twins is it lucky to see twins well now it’s becoming common..From about 1915, when the statistical record begins, until 1980, about one in every 50 babies born was a twin, a rate of 2 percent
The world’s most densely populated island is the size of two soccer fields. Santa Cruz del Islote in the Archipelago of San Bernardo off the coast of Colombia may only be about the size of two soccer fields (two acres), but the artificial island has four main streets and 10 neighborhoods. Five hundred people live on the island in around 155 houses. With so many people packed into such a small space, it’s the most densely populated island in the world, according to The Guardian.
Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world. Aerial view of Indonesia …. Though there are short people and tall people everywhere, Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world, according to data compiled from various global sources
LIBERIA is only one country in the world that doesn’t use the metric system. Liberia is the only country with no metric system. For simplicity’s sake, most of the more than 200 countries in the world use the metric system when describing things like length or mass. However, there were recently three countries that stood out: Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States.
In 2018, Liberia commerce and industry minister Wilson Tarpeh said the government planned to adopt the metric system in order to promote accountability and transparency in trade, according to the Liberian Observer. Myanmar made a similar commitment, which leaves the U.S. as the lone holdout
The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long.
People who live in Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya Hill, Australia, need a little patience when it comes to learning to spell their hometown’s name. But you know what? So do the folks from Lake Chargoggagoggman-chauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg in Massachusetts and Tweebuffelsmeteen-skootmorsdoodgeskietfontein, South Africa.
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Only two countries use purple in their national flags. The flag of Nicaragua features a rainbow in the center that includes a band of purple, while the flag of Dominica boasts a picture of a sisserou parrot, a bird with purple feathers. These elements make them the only two flags in the world that use the color purple.
At the advent of the 21st century, the 12-acre campus where Bombay Port Trust’s Botanical Garden now exists, was a huge hazardous waste dump. Today, it is a lush green spot that fosters a variety of flora and relieves the residents of Colaba, Mumbai, to breathe in pollution-free air , with a view of the sea, a glass-covered cactus garden and huge trees with butterflies hovering around.
Also well-known as Sagar Upvan, this botanical garden has a 650-metre long path that inspires runners and joggers to take uninterrupted rounds in its premises. For those who like to chatter as they observe the ‘enchanted forest’ landscape or rest and walk as they discover the botanical garden, this track is marked with numerous benches and gazebos at various spots. Tree trunks are horizontally placed on the grass to sit on, huge trees under which to have a picnic and stone walls to walk past with big pink flowers on a creepers are hanging down.
This garden also has a greenhouse where tourists spot cacti and other plants that are amusing finds, given the hot and humid weather of Mumbai. Further, the tree trunks placed on the soft grass makes this garden managed by the Bombay Port Trust, a perfect place to host a potluck picnic. favourite part of this garden for anyone can be the view of the Arabian Sea. One can sit on the beautiful benches facing the sea, and can see the fishermen at bay with their colourful boats. While the view is calming, one can observe that the stench of fish is absent here
However, the most appealing activity one can go for here is- hear the winds whizzing through tree leaves as they sit under the azure sky and observe the calming ebb and flow of the Arabian Sea. So if you are the kind of person who likes to take mini-vacay, then this place is your one stop destination for all the nature lovers.
Hobbies are very common. Everyone have their own priorities and likes regarding the hobbies. My hobby is listening to the music.
Listening to songs is such a nice thing. Every individual starts listening to the songs when he or she is addicted to them and really cannot come out of it. The music the songs will change the mood of the person. The songs in the musical interrelated with the human beings.
It is so important to prioritize the positive things in and around us in the life. One of the positive things is the music. Music makes Man convertible. Whatever the situation may be, it it helps the individual to come out of the situation and also to move one and into a new situation. The music you listen motivates life. The lyrics in this song will motivate the individual and help the individual at anytime.
It is very important for an individual to prioritize the music and the songs in the life. Because the songs or the music helps the individual to feel stress-free. It also helps the individual to relieve the tension and all the depression he or she had.
Music is described for every emotion. Every emotion is described in its own way in mmusic. Every emotion is clearly explained by the respected song.
Hobbies can often also be very expensive. Luckily, there are still lots of cheap and even free hobbies that are fun, educational and rewarding.
Here some of fun and low-cost hobbies
DIY : Buy a book on DIY and start on anything that needs fixing around your house, make your own clothes or give your friends self-made presents.
WRITE A THEMED LIST, AND WORK THROUGH IT : Make a list of things you want to do or see. It could be anything from films you want to watch to local places you want to visit. Try to work through your list in a month.
WATCH ONLINE DOCUMENTARIES :
You can find lots of free documentaries on the websites of Tv channels, or even on youtube covering hundreds of subjects, such a history or the ocean. You could also finally watch your favourite actor’s ,author’s or musician’s biography.
LEARN NEW THINGS : Educating yourself doesn’t have to be boring. What are you passionate about? It could be science , the oceams or even horror films. Google your interests and become a knowledgeable as you can about your passions.
GO CAMPING :
Try going caming with your friends during the weekend. All you need is a tent, some snacks, and drinks. If you dont live near woods or a forest, you can even try camping in your back garden.
DISCOVER NEW MUSIC :
Look for new music on music websites or youtube or spotify by searching for your favouirte genre. You could find a band you love.
LEARN HOW TO COOK :
cooking is a useful life skill as well as a fun way to spebd your time. Invest in cheap ingredients and learn how to cook all of your favourite meals.
TRY DRAWING :
Drwaing is a really enjoyable way of expressing yourself. There are lots of different ways to draw, from painting to sketchibg to doodling, so choose one you are comfortable with and give it a go!
START INVESTING :
Investing is a great way to earn some extra money, just make sure you do your research properly when you first start.you don’t have to invest large sums, but small ones will be just as rewaeding if you have a plan.
WRITING :
Writing is one of the chepest ways to have fun. From blogging to trying your hand on a book, there are lots of different ways to enjoy writing. All you need is a pencil and paper to get started.PLAYING CARDS : Invite some friends over , and get a pack of cards. There are hundreds of different games. You can play with cards and a pack is fairly cheap.
LEARN TO DANCE :
This hobby is great for your body and enjoyable pastime. Use youtube vidros and tutorials to teach yourself new dance moves.
READING :
Reading is a great way to exercise your mind.you can choose to lose yourself in a fictional world, learn more about your own world, or read the autobiography of someone you adimre. If you decide to pick reading up as a hobby, consider getting a library card for your local library.
Remember , the secret of life, happiness and fulfillment is simple: ” Find three hobbies you love: one to make you money, one to keep you in shape, abd one to be creative” .
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 10 things
1. Pangong Tso The place where 3 idiots ending scene was picturised. One of the wondrous things to do in Ladakh is observing the sunrise at Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake. A breathtaking sight and true craftsmanship of nature. You will observe an eye-catching blue sky which is tranquil, and cold. This is one of the truly amazing Ladakh lakes that you can find.
2. Hemis Natinal Park Snow Leopard are seen in only a few places in entire world Hemis National Park is one of those places. Henis National Park is home of more than 200 Snow Leopards.
3. Leh Palace The palace stands like overlooking the town, it stands like the famous tourists spot which will show you the beautiful view of Leh and surrounding area. Inside the palace there are old wall paintings on life of Buddha.
4. Turtuk and Nubra Valley The last village in India situated in Nubra Valley. There are so many reasons to visit turtuk village like a beautiful seclusion, mixed culture and the beautiful view of nature. Nubra Valley is the place is known for its scenic beauty and adventurous expeditions. Surrounded by the snowcapped Himalayan ranges, it lies sandwiched between Tibet and Kashmir. The view of valley is breathtaking and picturesque. You will be crossing the thriving Shyok and Nubra rivers to reach the valley which is also home to numerous beautiful monasteries. The area is under military supervision because of its proximity to Siachen Base camp. The place is also known for interesting Bactrian camel rides.
5. Hemis Festival If you want to be mesmeried by colourful dances you must visit Hemis festival of Ladakh festival. People here dance wearing huge masks; the dance symbolic of good winning over bad. Time to visit= 11th to 12th July 2021 Where=Hemis Monastery.
Raising the alarm bells for policymakers and citizens, a research report has contended that India may witness the third covid wave from August 2021. The report – COVID-19: The race to finishing line – prepared by SBI Research, claims that the covid third wave peak will arrive in the month of September 2021.
The research report says that India achieved its second wave peak on 7th May. “Going by the current data, India can experience cases around10,000 somewhere around the 2nd week of July. However, the cases can start rising by the second fortnight of August,” the report said.
These are the highlights from the report:
1. Global data shows that on average third wave peak cases are around 1.7 times the peak cases at the time of second-wave. 2. However, based on historical trends the cases can start rising by the second fortnight of Aug’21 with peak cases at least a month later. 3. India has started giving more than 40 lakh vaccination doses per day as shown by 7 DMA. 4. Overall, India has fully vaccinated 4.6% of its population, apart from 20.8% having received one dose. This is still lower than other countries including the US, the UK, Israel, Spain, France among others. 5. The decline in bank deposits in FY21 and concomitant increase in health expenditure may result in further increase in household debt to GDP in FY22. 6. States with high per capita GDP have been associated with higher Covid-19 deaths per million while low per capita GDP are associated with low Covid-19 deaths. 7. Only 4.6 per cent of the population in India is fully vaccinated, while 20.8 per cent have received one dose, much lower compared to other countries including the US (47.1 per cent), the UK (48.7 per cent), Israel (59.8 per cent), Spain (38.5 per cent), France (31.2), among others.
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