Conventionally, defenders are not known to score goals and headline in a team’s triumph as their primary job is to protect their goal rather than go up and score them.

Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos is the highest-scoring defender among active players and is the only active defender to feature among the top 10 highest goalscoring defenders of all-time.

Current FC Barcelona coach and club legend Ronaldo Koeman is the highest goalscoring defender of all time with a massive 239 goals to his name in club football. 

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Sergio Ramos is the highest goalscoring defender among active footballers…

Lionel Messi helped Argentina lift their first international trophy in 28 years in the recently concluded Copa America 2021.

The Argentina talisman scored four goals and provided five assists in the tournament as La Albiceleste bagged their 15th Copa America title. It was also Messi’s first-ever major international trophy win.

With the four goals in the tournament, Messi took his international goals tally to 76 and is now the joint-second highest active goalscorer along with UAE’s Ali Mabkhout. They are behind Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who has 109 goals to his name.

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Lionel Messi is currently the joint second highest active goalscorer in international football after Cristiano Ronaldo…

When the cool wind gently kissed the trees ,they didn’t make any noise and there was a moon shining bright in that silence.

Everyday you have your different version ,you might be changing constantly but my love towards you will never change even in your absence.

Everyone is like you, created by imperfections. We all have our dark side which we never want to show it to anyone rather shine like you in that darkness. You never try to attract others but we have been influenced by your beautiful nature.

When all others have fear of darkness you stay in it and make us shine. When all others have fear to enter into the ocean you enter into it, which shows that you are powerful.

We have always been fascinated by your massive look that illuminates us at dark night. The only thing which makes me sad is , I don’t know why do you move away 3.8 centimetres from me every year?

Since you are so very beautiful ,no other mirror can hold your beauty other than ocean. The sun dies at every night to make you birth and you die at every morning to make sun birth.

You look beautiful to those who seek beauty . Sometimes I wonder who are you to me? We always watch me like God,you never leave me like a loyal companion ,you are the one with whom I share everything like a friend.

You look at many beautiful things in this dark night but we all see only one beautiful thing and that is you.

Masquerade

1.) pretend to be someone one is not.

2.) a false show or pretence

Antonyms – bluntness, straightforward

Synonyms – pretence, deception

Masquerade is used when a person is hiding their true self.

Masquerade is also used instead of the words to hide something

Eg

1.) All this time, her true goal was hidden behind that masquerade of a smile.

2.) Adam masqueraded as a loving friend, just to gain control over Josh’s life.

Additional fact – masquerade balls have been quite famous in Britain and Europe since ancient times. In these balls, all participants wear a mask or an ornament which covers most of their faces.

The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896 and it took India only four years before seeing their first representation at the Summer Olympic Games. It all started for India in 1900 when they sent lone athlete Norman Pritchard to Paris where he won two medals in Men’s 200 meters and Men’s 200-meter hurdles. India has participated in every Summer Games since then, sending their first Olympic team in 1920 comprising four athletes and two wrestlers. It was, however, not till 1928 when they saw their next medal and thus began the domination of the Indian hockey team. The pre-Independence Indian hockey team dominated the Olympics from 1928 to 1936 winning three titles. In the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, India beat Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Switzerland before defeating Netherlands in the final to claim their first ever gold. In 1932 Summer, Olympics, India defeated USA 24 – 1, the largest margin of victory in Olympic history. In 1936 Olympics final, they defeated Germany 8 – 1, the largest margin of victory ever in an Olympic final.

 From 1948, an independent India began sending delegations of more than 50 athletes, selected by various sports federations. The delegation was headed by a chef-de-mission. The Indian field hockey team won gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics by defeating Great Britain in the final. It was the first gold medal for India as an independent nation. They continued their dominance by winning the sixth straight title by defeating Pakistan in the final in 1956 Summer Olympics.  Also winning in 1964 and 1980, the Indian Hockey team has recorded eight titles in field hockey thus leading the leader board.

Originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics was postponed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is held largely behind closed doors with no public spectators permitted under the state of emergency. Despite being rescheduled for 2021, the event retains the name Tokyo 2020 for marketing and branding purposes. This is the first time that the Olympic Games have been postponed and rescheduled, rather than cancelled.

On Day 1 of the Games Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu gave India its first medal at Tokyo 2020 as she won the silver medal in the women’s 49kg category as China’s Zhihu Hou took gold. China’s Zhihu lifted 94kg to create an Olympic record while a new Olympic record was registered by Mirabai Chanu with a successful lift of 115kg in clean and jerk. The Indian women’s hockey team began their campaign on a poor note, losing 1-5 to Netherlands. In table tennis singles event, Manika Batra won her first-round match against Tin-Tin Ho of Great Britain in straight games. In tennis, Sumit Nagal won his first-round singles match against 2018 Asian Games gold medallist Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan. Indian badminton men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a difficult challenge from the Chinese Taipei’s duo of Yang Lee and Chi-Lin Wang. In men’s hockey, India beat New Zealand 3-2 in the Pool A match as they recovered from a bad start early in the match.

As of July 24^th 2021, India has won 9 Gold medals, 7 Silver medals and 12 Bronze medals; giving the country a totality of 28 medals. With the expectations set high after the win of the silver medals; it looks like India will finally go back to show their dominance at the Olympics as the hockey team once did.

Do what you love,

This is your life,

Follow your dreams,

So play your role.

As long as you follow,

The path of righteousness,

And do what you love,

Who are they to judge?

You now write the unknown,

Chapters of your inspiring story,

Let your hard work beat their talent,

Keep growing but stay humble.

This is a short and simple poem which encourages the reader to do what they love as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone in anyway. We are happier when we do what we love so never let anyone force you into doing something you dislike.

An affirmation is a statement or proposition that is declared to be true. When said in the present tense, affirmations have a way of embedding these positive statements into our subconscious minds, making us feel truly empowered. By stating our goals and our desired feelings out loud, we are essentially speaking our ideal futures into existence.

I am craving knowledge. I learn new stuff with enthusiasm.

I am a very consistent performer.

I learn everything I want to with ease.

I am very good at time management.

My emotional intelligence is at excellent level.

I always plan ahead. I plan all that happens in my life before hand.

Also I’m great at executing my plans.

I am very clear about what I want.

I choose everything rightly.

I love knowledge.

My friend circle is very motivating and we work towards constructive goals.

I set my goals and achieve them with confidence.

I know very well to manage my duties passion, hobbies, goals and entertainment.

I am very focused, I completely pay attention to the lectures. I respect the speaker’s feelings.

I am constantly being supported by all the good and positive powers and forces. I know they are here to help.

I value grades. They are too important for us. I get extraordinary grades.

I take criticism in a positive manner.

“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed”.

“Among the peoples who, after long centuries, had built a solid and brilliant fabric of civilization, were the Tamils. They had built towns, cities and had reached a high standard of life and achievement not merely in relation to the material comforts and convenience of life, but also in the realms of art, literature and philosophy.”

An unknown weaver of Mayilapur by the name of Valluvar gifted the Tamils and the whole of humanity, some two centuries BC, with an outstanding philosophical work called the Thirukkural, written in exquisite poetic form in Tamil. He must have been inspired by the Almighty to offer such gems which would be treasured and relayed to succeeding generations.

Qualified as one of the greatest books on Ethics and Morality, Thirukkural contains 1330 couplets on the multi facets of the life of different categories of people. The sage Valluvar, elevated unanimously to the rank of Thiruvalluvar, observed both the goodness and the weaknesses of governance at different levels and encouraged men and women, through the different couplets, to lead a moral life, based on strong values, e.g. righteousness, justice, truth, love, honesty, courage, compassion. He described the life and attributes of inter alia ordinary citizens, wives, husbands, kings.

Ministers, Administrators, formulating the rules of conduct to ensure the individual success, happiness and social harmony, but also depicting the causes of failure due to numerous vices. Thirukkural equally emphasizes the vital principles of non violence, vegetarianism, castelessness and brotherhood. The lessons that each human being can draw from the “Thirukkural are so powerful that they can be regarded as a source of inspiration for all ages”

Thirukkural has become a research subject in many universities and learning centres around the globe. It has been translated in more than 40 languages and its universality has been unanimously recognized and acclaimed.

A couple of years back, the Indian Prime Minister, N.Modi, publicly acknowledged the importance of the teaching of Thirukkural in schools and allocated special funding for the wide dissemination of the opus throughout the Indian continent. Thousands of copies were printed in different languages and freely distributed. Additionally, Tirruvalluvar Day (15 January) is celebrated in a grand manner not only in Tamil Nadu, but in all countries where there is a thriving Tamil diaspora. This is the case in Mauritius.

We are glad to learn that the Tamil associations have taken the laudable initiative of inviting Justice R. Mahadevan of the Madras High Court to Mauritius to pay a special and fitting tribute to Thiruvalluvar and deliver a lecture on the impact of Thirukkural on Humanity at the Tamil League on the 15 January. Justice Mahadevan has been chosen because of his landmark judgements on the Thirukkural and a number of socio economic  and environmental issues.

Recently, a citizen of Tamil Nadu filed a case before the Madras High Court to ask for appropriate action from the Court in the face of rising criminality and immorality and the lack of moral lessons in schools. In a luminous judgement, Justice Mahadevan ordered the Tamil Nadu government to make the study of Thirukkural compulsory in schools and treat it as a special subject for classes 6 to 12. He motivated his judgement by saying that students, teachers and the population as a whole are bound to become responsible citizens if they learn how to apply the precepts of the saint poet in their daily life.

Among the finest tributes paid to the genius of Thiruvalluvar is the 133-foot statue of the philosopher at Kanyakumari, situated at the southern tip of the Indian sub continent where the Arabian sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian ocean converge. I were mesmerised  when we admired the impressive statue of Thiruvalluvar overlooking the immensity of the sea as if he was praying for his teachings on ethics and morality to reach the hearts  of people in  all the continents

“Make mistakes. Learn from them, Move on”

• Making mistakes is an “important part of life”. We learn from our mistakes.

• Mistakes are the best lessons of our life. They are something that happens unintentionally and without the knowledge of a human being.

• The only way mistakes can be avoided is to never do anything. Therefore, in my opinion it is necessary to make mistakes.

• We learn about ourselves through our mistakes and even learn how to become a better citizen for the society.
• Utilize our slips-ups as a going stone. Allow them to be lessons in how you can do things differently. They mould you to be the best version of yourself.
• You can’t learn anything from a mistake until you admit that you’ve made it. So, take a deep breath and admit to yours, and then take ownership of it. Inform those who need to know, 𝔸𝕡𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕘𝕚𝕫𝕖, and tell them that you’re working on a solution
• .Saying “sorry” takes courage, but it’s far better to come clean that ᵐⁱˢᵗᵃᵏᵉˢ
• Yes ………. i made lot of mistakes in my life, sometimes due to wrong decisions that i have made. But i never regret my decisions beacuse i always knew that it was my choice. Rather than regretting i used to learn lesson out of it. 

Now i realized that my parents are my well wisher and never ever ignore their advice. Most important i came to know the value of my health.

I think everyone of us make mistakes and it is ok. At some point of life we make mistakes whether it is the smaller one or bigger one because man is the effigy of mistakes. But the most important thing is that we should learn from our mistakes and not to repeat it.

Unaccounted money, unlawfully acquired wealth, or other assets acquired by bribery or other morally reprehensible crimes are referred to as “Black Money”. It’s not only cash secreted in secret places or in benami accounts. It can take many different forms, including shares, bonds, securities, and other things. It could take the shape of real estate, such as houses, stores, or a plot of land, or other assets, such as automobiles. It could be gold, silver, diamonds, or jewellery.

India is thought to have a large quantity of black money, estimated to be around 200 million crores. It is also claimed that over 200 crore rupees of black money is made each year in our country. This represents the size of India’s black money market. This also demonstrates the extent of corruption in the country, as well as the unlawful acts that are carried out. Avoiding income and sales taxes is the most common way of making black money.

The majority of businesspeople never disclose their true earnings. They either don’t keep any books of account or keep fraudulent ones to show the authorities. As a result, they never pay the tax that is due to them. However, the money they make from their business continues to grow. After a period of time, when their wealth has grown to enormous proportions, they are unable to demonstrate where this money came from. This is ill-gotten gains. Most of us never ask for a bill from the shopkeeper or dealer when we go shopping. We are never aware of the implications of our actions.

Black Money Deposited in Foreign Lands

Many well-known businessmen, ministers, and celebrities are reported to have placed their funds in overseas banks. Although the actual quantity of money placed by Indians in international banks is unknown, several reports say that the amount put by Indians in their abroad accounts is around the same. According to one of these reports, Switzerland holds a huge US$1.06 trillion, while another states that Indians’ Swizz bank accounts hold roughly US$2 billion. Indians’ unlawful money in foreign tax havens are estimated to be worth around $500 billion, according to reports.

Demonetisation: A Step Towards the Elimination of Black Money

The Modi government has taken a significant step toward eradicating the problem of black money. Narendra Modi stated on November 8, 2016, that 500 and 1000 rupee notes would cease to be legal tender at midnight. On November 9th and 10th, all ATMs around the country were closed. These were refilled with fresh versions of 500 rupee notes and 2000 rupee notes. The old notes were taken out of circulation entirely. This step, according to the government, will reduce the buildup of black money as well as the unlawful enterprises and activities that are sponsored by it.

The abrupt announcement of the withdrawal of old currency notes and a lack of new currency notes caused pandemonium in the country, disrupting routine operations across numerous sectors for several weeks. The public’s response to the ruling was varied. Many people have criticised the decision, claiming that it has simply created public annoyance. It has been chastised for its lack of forethought. In different sections of the country, the public came out to protest the administration. On the other hand, the government maintains that the move is intended at improving society’s general state and that people will see beneficial results in the long run.

Impact of Demonetisation

1. While many people were against the move, here are some of the benefits:

2. The Modi government’s move has largely destroyed black money.

3. The political parties and ministers who used illegal money for campaigning and other activities were taken aback by the news. It put a stop to these parties’ shady tactics for gaining votes.

4. The amount of black money in the real estate market has decreased dramatically.

5. Hawala transactions that support terrorism have been halted.

6. It has also had a negative impact on Maoists and their movements.

THE Person who always give love to there grandchildren and some times protect us from our mother and she never let others to scold.

SHE always make sure that grand children had food properly….and on time

For all GRANDMAS making snacks on her own hands and seeing the beauty how her grand children are enjoying it . That happiness cannot be explained be her.

sometimes we can’t have time even to talk with her . but even though she got hurt she never showed that on her face.

My grandma tells me about her childhood and some stories which makes happy her and also by listening her sweet.

when i go my grandma house i feel so happy because for love she want good for grandchildren.

And she make sure that my tummy is very full and overloaded with her cooking and her affection towards us….

That feeling can’t be explained we have experience it ………..😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Conclusion

I am a grandma girl , my grandma loves so much so,they are like so we have to take care of them ….. Love your Grandmas and Great time with and make them happy and give the feeling they safe with us…..😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

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The hard working and the passionate people, always chase their dream and live it. Ilavazhagi is one among the many to achieve her dream amidst all odds. Mr.A. Irudayaraj, her father, was a district level champion in carrom. His dream shattered, since his family did not encourage and support him. He was determined to achieve his dream through his daughter. He used to put his daughter on the carrom board, while she was two years old, he would carry her with him to the tournaments; he played with his friends at local clubs. Her father began coaching her when she was around five. One day her father called her for a match, and she won that match, which gave her confidence. The confidence led her to win. Her victories included the Asia Cup and (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Cup and the world championship.

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Irudayaraj, a fish-cart driver who transports materials like pipes to make a living for his family- a wife and three daughters. They lived in a small one-room apartment in Vyasarpadi, Chennai, is not enough to accommodate the family. The trophies, she has over the years are too many, and her home is just not big enough to keep them. The trophies left over after filling the space under the bed, were given to the neighbours and relatives. Financing the trips has always been a big trouble, though she has been playing for the state for almost 14 years. Still she says” Victories follow me”. Ilavazhagi is a member of the Thiruvallur District Carrom Association and also represented India at the Carrom World Championships, Asian Championships.

Working on an assignment or a project requires a lot of work, working in a group helps in quicker results. Working in a group makes it easier to focus, having more people in the team means one can divide the workload according to one’s strength. The variety in skills and different thought processes will benefit everyone in the group. Combined knowledge with help in the analysis of the situation and chalk out a solution faster. It will also help an individual to learn something new in the process. Group work increases communication and promotes understanding between team members. Communication is the key to the better functionality of a team. Every individual is unique and working in a group will help provide a different perspective to the work at hand. Finishing off difficult tasks becomes easier and it also helps in the increase of creativity too.

Introverts find it difficult to function in a group though they are skilled and has what it takes to finish off the job at hand Individual projects are best for them. When a task requires a high level of concentration, individual work is the best. Working in the group would be a hindrance because of the constant interruption by other group members. While working individually one can work at their own pace without having to depend on someone else for the job. Planning becomes a lot easier. It increases the efficiency and quality of the work. Working individually means getting all the credit for the hard one has put behind the job.

Both group work and individual works have their pro and cons. Sometimes it also depends on the work at hand too. All projects do not require a group to finish the job and some can’t be done individually. Group projects help in building understanding between the team while individual projects help in developing skills and efficiency. Group work at times can be chaotic with lots of people hovering and putting forth their opinions while when one works alone, they can concentrate better and work faster. Both are good and bad in their own way.