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Bajirao answered the question A 1 Year Baby Girl still not able to sit.. What are the reasons ???.
the milestones like sitting, walking, talking, etc varies from child to child. If sitting is the only issue then I guess there should be mo issue, she will learn sitting as...
9 years ago
Bajirao replied to the topic Inspirations from outside sources ...
My mother is inspirational for me.. Her words and thoughts inspire me all the time.. She says 'god is always with us, you just do the right thing in your life, god will...
9 years ago
Abhishek Dass created new article How to Withdraw Money From Your PayPal Account .
In this article, you shall learn how to withdraw your money from your PayPal account. To withdraw your money, the first thing you need to do is ‘Login’ to your account by entering your ‘Username/Password’. The moment you ‘Login’ to your PayPal account, you will reach the ‘Overview Menu Option’ page. In this menu, you’ll find different menu options such as; Overview, Add Funds, Withdraw, History, Resolution Center. Among these options, you will have to click on ‘Withdraw’. The moment you do so the Withdraw Funds Heading web page will open, where the PayPal Company allows you to withdraw your money through three simple ways:
1) The money will get transferred straight to your bank account.
2) You can get your money through Cheque at the address you’ve specified in your PayPal account.
3) You can get your money transferred to your Debit Card / Credit Card Account.
Out of all the three options, the safest way is to get your money transferred to your bank account, because cheque can get lost or even get returned, in which case you’ll have to pay a fine of Rs 250. On the other hand, you can transfer your money to your Debit Card / Credit Card Account when you’ve already linked and confirmed your Debit Card / Credit Card in your PayPal account.
To link your Card to your PayPal account is an easy task, but the card can only be confirmed by the PayPal Company when your bank has an online banking facility because to confirm your card the PayPal company sends you a four-digit code. But the code can only be seen in your online bank account. Also with this confirmation, the PayPal company takes $1.95(about Rs 100), and this money will be returned to you only when you use the 4 digit code to confirm your card.
Withdrawing Money from PayPal Account to Bank Account
When you transfer the money from your PayPal account to your bank account, then for that transaction to be confirmed, meaning for the money to come into your bank account, it takes 5-7 days. Also if the withdrawal amount is Rs 7000 or more then no service charge will be required but if it is up to Rs 6999, then you’ll have to pay Rs 50 as commission to the PayPal company service charge. Other than that, the bank will also charge a certain amount of service charge. When you transfer your money from PayPal account to your bank account then at least $10 must be transferred. Any amount lesser than that cannot be transferred.
Withdrawing Money from PayPal Account through Cheque
When you wish to withdraw money from your PayPal account through cheque, then you will get the Cheque in 4-6 days. Also in exchange of the issued Cheque, PayPal charges you $5 as service charge. When PayPal issues a Cheque then it can only be deposited in the bank account on whose name it was issued. If your PayPal account and bank account are different, then you cannot deposit your cheque in your bank account and nor can you stop the Cheque. That’s why the Cheque is returned to PayPal, for which the PayPal Company will fine you a charge of Rs 250. So, you should create your PayPal account only on the name of your bank account.
Withdrawing Money from PayPal Account to Bank Card
If you want to transfer the money from your PayPal account to your card, the first requirement is that you must have a VISA debit card. Also when you want the money transferred to your card, then PayPal charges you a service charge of $5 and the money will be transferred in 5-7 days. Also if you wish to convert your money into another currency, then PayPal charges you an extra charge that you’re required to pay.
If the facilities provided and charges fined by PayPal needs to be summarized, then it can be done as following:
1) On PayPal website, it is absolutely free to create a PayPal account.
2) Online payment to anyone is completely free using PayPal account
3) Any amount more than Rs 6999 can be transferred to your bank free of charge. But if the amount is equal to or lesser than that you will be charged an amount of Rs 50.
4) If you’ve created a PayPal account, then you can transfer money from someone else’s to your PayPal account absolutely free of charge. But if you want to acquire money that someone sent you through credit/ debit card to your PayPal account, then for a whole year you can take only five such payments, and also from the payment 5.5% commission should be given to PayPal company. But if you’ve created ‘Premium PayPal account’ or ‘Business PayPal account’, then you only have to pay up to 2.5% or 3.5% commission and you can receive any number of payments through credit/ debit card.
5) If PayPal has to convert the currency while you’re withdrawing your money, then for this conversion PayPal charges you 2.5%.
If you want any more information on the fees charged by PayPal, then click on the ‘Fees’ hyperlink on any page of the PayPal website.
9 years ago
Vishakha Purohit created new article True Friends or Just Friends.
Humans are social being and we need to interact with people. A friend plays an important role in one's life. Sometimes, we face loneliness and feel like we are alone in this world. Of course, we have family but a family cannot replace a friend as a friend is a friend. Friends have a special position in our lives. We learn together, play and share experiences while growing up. Although, finding a true friend is not easy in recent times but you could always make new friends in a hope that he or she might turn out to be your true friend.
Let me tell you my personal experience, I have been on hunting for a true friend for a while but I could not find a true friend. I made so many friends and I talked to them but not a single person became a true friend. Why is it like this? It is because we all are so much self-content and satisfied with ourselves as well as our life that we don't look around at others.I will have to say that I have made a lot of friends or maybe friends is not the right term, acquaintances could define it rightly. I have many acquaintances, I told you that they were friends as in social networking websites, even acquaintances are in our friend's list. The definition of a friend itself is not clear to most of us, oh yes, I have many people in my friend's lists but they are not my friends in true sense.
We don't talk as much as friends should be talking with each other. My so called as, 'family friends', they are also not friends. My best friend who I consider my best friend did not consider me as her friend. It is very confusing of knowing who is friend and I am talking about just friends, not a true friend here. Making new friends on social networking websites is very easy but making real friends is not so easy. How do we make real friends?
You can make real friends on several places but aim for making a few real friends only. Real friends talk frequently, want to spend time together, try to understand each other and know each other's families also. Honestly, I don't have any real friends and I am still on a quest of making real friends. Why I have not been able to make real friends? I can't make real friends if the other person does not want to be a real friend. Making a true or real friend is when both of the person mutually agree to be friends.
We are all so preoccupied in our busy lives that we forget about others. I stopped finding for a true friend right now for some time because I am trying to find the person who might want to start by being just friends. True friends are made in a long period of time but to make just friends requires less efforts. In the bad times of your life is when a true friend will be with you and he or she will fight against the world with you.
There are so many terms of friendship, friends, just friends, best friend and close friend, All of them are our friends but among them who is are true friend. How do we know who is our true friend? You will know about it at those times, when you will help each other and support one another in bad times. True friends or just friends is something you will have to decide.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new article Donald Trump is steering America into the uncharted Ocean.
Donald Trump won the election but lost the popular vote. This is the dichotomy of the American election where it is not the case of first past the post. Here it is a victory in the"electoral College" that matters. Hillary led by about 2-2.5 million votes and yet lost the election. The electoral college is made up of a number of votes depending on the population of a state and the winner takes all is the motto. So one can have a peculiar situation where one wins the popular vote but loses the election. This is the beauty of the American system where 2-3 populous states cannot swing an election. Only a broadly representative man can be president. Donald won in the electoral college.
Donald's ideas
The man during the entire campaign mouthed some revolutionary ideas which he propagated with gusto. His constituency was the white working class and they lapped up his rhetoric. This consisted of an attack on radical Islam, stopping of immigration more notably from Mexico, constructing a border wall and bizarre thoughts that NATO is outdated and supporting Brexit. he also looked soft on Russia and one thought that these were just ideas. But after winning the election within a week he has bared his teeth and now has signed a number of executive orders that look more like the rise of Adolf Hitler.
A Trait
Donald has another trait, he can look you in the eye and mouth a lie without batting an eyelid. He is a consummate artist and he makes even lies and half truths look real. One of his acts is the announcement of a border wall with Mexico. This has alarmed the Mexicans as Donald has repeatedly announced that Mexico will pay for the wall. Mexico is an American ally for over 100 years and they have a thriving trade that is 1.5 billion dollars a day !. But this has not deterred Donald from going ahead. The wall will cost anything up to 28-30 million dollars and Donald repeats that Mexico will pay for the wall. There are also threats to Mexico and one can see a similar situation created by Hitler in the thirties in Austria.
He has also imposed a ban for 120 days on Muslim nations which he supposes are a conduit of terror. Here he is wrong as he has included 7 countries that have not sent a single terrorist to the USA for 7 years. He has by sleight of hand left out the countries that really did send the terrorist name Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Division in America
Donald has other things up his sleeve and his executive orders have created chaos. They go against the grain of the American constitution. There is opposition to him and the cities and airports are full of demonstrations. A massive women's march also took place againsthim just after his inauguration and it cannot be a happy moment for him.
Donald is unfazed. why? It's the character of the man and a significant aspect is that in the working white class in America there is a groundswell of support for him. Men at the bottom rung of the ladder feel that Donald by his acts will usher in better days. But all this may be playing to the gallery and his support base, for this may not improve a lot of the common American. But it will take time to sink in.
Last Word
But the bigger danger is that he has moved away from the ideals of the constitution and taken the American state away into the deep uncharted ocean. Donald may go, but the damage he has done ( assuming it is damage) will never be repaired. America will never be the same again and one wonders if like Hitler he may also have a downfall. Time alone will tell us about it.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new article Looking in the Mirror: Rahul Gandhi and the Congress.
For some time Rahul Gandhi has been going hammer and tongs at Narendra Modi. In UP on the election trail he blamed Modi for robbing the poor. He also accused the PM of joining the one percent of rich to rob the nation and as an example gave the case of Vijay Mallya. Earlier after the surgical strike by the Indian army he accused Modi of playing with the blood of the soldiers.. in fact his exact words were ' khoon ki dalali'. This is a bit difficult to translate.
What RG has been stating looks like empty rhetoric. The one percent he talks off is not something recent. It has been there ever since the Nehru Gandhi family ascended the throne of power. In fact the roots of this one percent can directly be traced to this dynasty. Certainly it was not Modi who erected it. Modi belongs to one of the bottom victims of the oppressed. He came out of it with great and tireless effort. In truth the Nehru Gandhi Clan is the one that belongs to this one percent class. Look at this: Forbes lists his mother Sonia as one of the richest women in the world. Did she bring her wealth from Italy? Did she inherit anything from there? What did she come to India with? Fact is back home her parents were not affluent at all and she came to India with nothing it is obvious the Gandhi Clan made money and they had no business as well. They made the money on the back of the poor, the laborers, the fishermen and it is sad RG sheds tears for them Crocodile tears? So who is the person doing ' khoon ki dalali'?
Modi it must be understood has no magic wand to wipe away the ills of 7 decades of elitist rule. He has however started in the right direction. One such action is demonetization. So when PC asks whether all the black money has been unearthed, he himself knows this is not possible. The question is what did he do for 60 years? But the right direction is taken by Modi and this has given jitters to the men who has stacked crores of unaccounted money in their houses or safe havens. What Manmohan states can be dismissed out of hand as he was a stooge of the Nehru family. He himself presided over the most corrupt government in Indian history. It's unworthy of him to talk this arrant nonsnse. A man allowing corruption to take place is an accessory and the IPC says it. So Manmohan better beware and not dance too much to the pipe music and drums of the Nehru Gandhi family.
RG has a lot to answer. He not only must justfy how he came into the one percent category but how his family allowed the nation to degenerate. A nation which was developed became a laggard below China. He must answer how Mallya got his loans. He has to answer to history and also the entire Nehru Gandhi dynasty led by Jawahalal himself. Modi is like a breath of fresh air in a moribund society, so let's give him his due. Robert Frost wrote" I have miles to go before I sleep" and so has India under Modi.
9 years ago
Bajirao created new article Theory of Karma.
'As you sow, so shall you reap' is what the Karma is. In simple word it means action or deeds of a person repay him or her. We have seen or heard so many times about Karma. Whenever bad things happen to our family we would say its all because of your bad Karma. The inequality like one person is poor while another is rich; One is beautiful while other is ugly; One is healthy while other has all kind of congenital and physical aliments. These kind of inequalities are somewhere due to Karma.
The literal Sanskrit meaning of Karma is action, or deeds. Deeds can be our thoughts and work. Theory of Karma is one of the fundamental theory in Buddhism. I believe theory of Karma is very similar to Newton's third law, where it states every action has its equal and opposite reaction. Similarly, the way we act or behave with someone in our life, we get the reaction in equal and similar way. This is what I call as Karma. Karma return your deeds. If we do good deeds then we get good things back in some or the other way but if we do wrong like hurt someone or rob someone will get the similar behavior back from someone in our life.
Concept of Karma in various religion
Karma is explained in various religion in different ways and in different theories. However the basic understanding of Karma remains the same.
Jainism view on Karma
Lets see what Jainisim think about Karma. According to Jainism, Karma is nothing but the fine invisible particles of matter. These particles are always present around us like air. Our every activity - bad or good is attracted by these fine particles(Karma). If we do good activities then it will attract good karma, and if we do bad activity will attract bad Karma. Over the period of time these Karmas are formed as layers on our soul.
In Jainism, motives count a lot to determine the strength of Karma. For instance, a person killing an animal intentionally has stronger karmic bond that killing an animal unintentionally. Here the motive of two people are different, one has killed an animal intentionally while another one unintentionally. This motive will determine the Karmic bond. Person who has done this intentional act will add very bad karma in his account than who has done it unintentionally.
According to Jain religion, there are two ways to get rid of bad karma -
1. To stop the inflow of karma.
2. To practice certain virtues like non violence, non stealing, truth, purity of body and mind, and non-possessiveness. These virtues will help to get rid of past karmas.
Law of Karma and Buddha's view
According to Buddhism, the inequality seen in mankind can be due to some cause or it is purely natural or accidental. The inequality can be due to Karma, which is the result of our own past and present action. We are the one who creates happiness and misery in our life. In other words we are the creator of our own fate. Buddhism also believes that everything happening in our life is not due to Karma.
Buddhism has explained the Karma in easier way. According to them, Karma is any kind of INTENTIONAL action which can be mental, emotional or physical action. Even intentional thought of killing someone is a Karma. Involuntary, or unintentional actions are not included in the Karma. In Buddhism, the intentional action (volition) is the most important factor in determining the Karma.
Buddhists believe that one cannot get rid of Karma, however one must keep doing good actions so that they accumulate good karma for next birth. For instance, if one person is poor while another is rich, it is all due to Karma. Poor person might have done bad deeds in past life so he has to suffer this life. But if he accepts his poverty and keep doing good deeds he will be in good karma next life. In short, Buddhists believe accept the way of your life this birth, and keep doing good deeds, your suffering will surely reduce and will gain good karma as well.
Hinduism and Karma
The concept of karma is similar to the view of Buddhism. According to Hinduism, Karma is the beneficial effects of our past good actions while harmful effects are due to past bad actions. These good and bad actions and reactions goes on throughout the rebirth cycle. Wrong or bad deeds accumulate the bad karma which attaches the person's soul to the cycle of rebirth. This ultimately leads to poor condition in the next life.
The very first word 'karma' appeared in the Hindu text, Rig Veda, however in the Upanishads, the meaning of Karma is related to the cause and effect of action. Many Hindu texts has also mentioned that the bad effects of present and past karma are wipe out by doing various activities like pilgrimages to holy places and devoting himself to godly action.
According to Hindus, if one want to enjoy good and fortunate life, one has to get rid of bad karma, and keep doing good actions so that he/she achieves better life next birth. It takes many many births to get rid of accumulated karma. and to go in the phase of Moksha.
Even though various religion interpreted the concept of Karma in different way, the deep and ultimate understanding remains the same. That is Karma is the result of your action. Good deed will yield good karma while bad deeds will make you suffer with bad karma. It is not easy to achieve the Moksha or get rid of karma, however it is in our hand to make our future better to live by doing good karma. We cannot change our past but can make the better future.
9 years ago
Bajirao created new article Food that prevents Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder of brain which mainly affects the memory, thinking skills and ability to carry out the simplest daily tasks. It is a type of dementia that cause problems with memory, thinking ability and behavior of a person. Most of the people also call this problem as 'Dementia'. The simple meaning of dementia is the loss of memory which interferes with the daily activities. Usually the symptoms occurs in the old age, in people after 60's. According to Alzheimer Association, in India more than 4 million people have some form of dementia and worldwide 44 million are living with such dementia. As large number of people are affected with Alzheimer's it is necessary to address the solution for this problem.
Alzheimer's occur due to the improper functioning of the brain. In early stage of Alzheimer's the Dementia is very minimal, however as the disease progresses the symptoms starts worsening. Researchers and doctors are trying to find the cure for this problem, however there is not much success seen till now. There is no cure for dementia, however it can be prevented in various ways.
Medical Treatment
There are various medicines available that helps to reduce the symptoms of dementia and ensures that the disease doesn't progress rapidly. Medical treatment is essential to continue the daily activities. Even though medicines may become addictive the options are minimal to completely prevent the Alzheimers. As we know there is no cure for Alzheimer's it is essential to go for other options as well.
Food for prevention
According to the researchers good amount of nutritious food may able to prevent or slow down the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Nutritious and whole foods with antioxidant nutrients are required to reduce the decline in cognition level. Alzheimer's Association recommends to limit the intake of high saturated food, high trans fat food, high cholesterol food and food that contains refined sugar because these foods are threat to our brain activity and would increase the chance of suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Following food items are kind of brain boosters and help in lowering the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Turmeric
Turmeric powder is used has been used in Indian cuisine all the time. Curcumin is the main content of Turmeric and it is believed that 'curcumin' enhances the memory power of the brain. According to the researchers, Curcumin has anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and has anti- amyloid properties. Anti-amyloid property prevents the formation of clumps pf proteins which is usually found in Alzheimer's patients. This specific nature of turmeric has proven that it can be great way to prevent or reduce the symptoms of Dementia.
Omega 3 Fatty acid
According to the recent study, researchers have shown that the risk of Alzheimer's can be lowered by consuming Omega-3 fatty acid foods. Omega -3 fatty acids improves the cognition and gradually reduces the progression of disease. Food like walnuts, flaxseed and olive oil, fish like Salmon, prawns, and tuna contains good amount of Omega 3 fatty acid. Hence it is essential to consume these fishes once a week and nuts like walnuts (2-3) every day.
Vitamin C and E
As we all know Vitamin C and E are essential for good health as they have an anti oxidant properties. It has been noticed that people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease have less amount of Vitamin C and E hence researchers advise that if we add these vitamins in the diet, it might help to protect or reduce the progress of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The good source of food for Vitamin C is citrus food like lemon and oranges' while Vitamin E is present in green leafy vegetables, and nuts like almonds.
Nitrates
The nitrates mainly acts on the blood vessels. Nitrates widens the blood vessels and increase the blood supply to various organs especially to our brain. BEETS are one of the purple vegetable that contains large amount of nitrates. Drinking beet root juice increase the blood flow to the brain, oxygenate the brain and thus brain starts functioning efficiently. As you age the brain gets less blood supply, and hence they are more likely to develop dementia. However the dementia can be postponed by perfusing the blood flow to the brain.
Other vegetables like spinach, cabbage and celery has high concentration of nitrates.
Olive Oil
Researchers have found that olive oil has the potential to reverse the brain damage and hence has ability to reverse the problems related to memory and other daily skills. Food cooked in Olive oil has shown to reduce the symptoms of dementia in one of the research study. Researchers have found that Olive oil contains some substance that speedily removes the beta-amyloid, which is a toxic protein that builds up in the brain leading to Alzheimers disease. Hence food cooked in Olive oil helps to prevent the brain damage and dementia.
In short, all kind of healthy and brain booster food seems to be good to reduce the impact of dementia or decrease the progression of disease. The diet filled with these food items should help to prevent the Alzheimer's disease. However it is always better to take the advise from local physician before introducing such food items. Because some of these food items may interact with your existing health conditions other than Alzheimer's and also existing Alzheimer's medicines.
9 years ago
Bajirao created new article The Simpsons - One of the popular TV animated Series.
The Simpsons is one of the long running American animated comedy Tv serial. I really enjoy watching the series of The Simpsons. The series is shown in a satirical way which implies the truth of the today's world. Matt Groening is a creator and founder of the series. The Simpsons serial focuses on the family which includes Father (Homer Simpson), Mother (Marge Simpson), Older son (Bart Simpson), Middle girl (Lisa Simpson) and youngest daughter (Maggie Simpsons). This family lives in a small town in the United States called Springfield.
Originally, The Simpsons was released in 1989 and the series is still going on. Till now serial completed 27 seasons and approximately 596 episodes. I love all the characters of this serial, each character has its own uniqueness. Marge Simpson depicts the character of simple and decent housewife and a mother, who loves taking care of her family. Even though she has been shown as a simple lady but she has a capability to reciprocate herself when needed. Marge Simpson's character resembles very much like my mother. This fact makes me like this character more and more.
Homer Simpson, a nuclear plant employee, is a very funny character. He is been shown as a father of three kids, who is very carefree person. He likes eating food and drinking beer all the time and anytime. His carefree nature makes him vulnerable to all sort of hassles and damages. Even though he doesn't like taking responsibility he does take it at his best.
Bart, an intentional trot, older son who is a very mischievous kid, like to play pranks all the time. His school principal is always tired of his pranks. Even after punishing him he doesn't give up his behavior which makes Homer very angry. Bart's character resembles one of my younger cousin brother who had been bratty all his school time. However bratty Bart understand his limitations and what is the right thing to do. He follows his moms teachings and try to be nicer kid at the end.
Lisa is a precocious young girl. She is the smartest and most intelligent girl in the family. She enjoys playing saxophone. Being highly intellect she is always a loner and outcast by her friends in school. This fictitious character also resembles one of my sister who is very intelligent and with full of morals like Lisa.
Maggie Simpson, an infant and youngest child of the Simpsons family. Being infant she cannot speak and keeps sucking a pacifier. This character is less seen in the serial. However her presence has always made me think such a 'genius baby'.
Other than these fictitious characters there are several other characters in the serial, each one of them are unique in their sense and make the serial entertaining and more interesting.
Why the Simpsons is so successful?
There are several reasons for The Simpsons to be so successful. I think the credit goes to the creator of the show and the writer. Thoughtful humor and ability to depict the current event of life successfully makes the Simpsons more lovable among the audience.
Personally I love watching this serial anytime, I have been watching this for 7 years approximately. There are several reasons for liking this animated comedy. Firstly, most of the time it depicts the truth of today's world and gives very meaningful message at the end of the episode. Secondly this family seems to be like any other common man's family. It makes me feel as if they are speaking my mind. No harsh or violent words used hence makes it a very family oriented series. All characters feel very real. Whenever I watch this show I feel there is a Simpsons family somewhere near to me. Finally being a comedy serial it makes me laugh most of the time and also makes me think on the message they convey during the 30 minutes of episode.
I am sure there will be people who might be criticizing the show and the characters, especially Homer's character because he is shown as lousy, lazy, irrational and dumb person, who rarely does anything right in his life. No one likes this kind of character, but in real sense I think such character makes us laugh. I am sure if you guys watch this show you are going to like it, there are always exceptional though.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new article Donald Gets Going on the Wall: Repurcussions.
The clock has turned full circle and a man which the 4th estate detested and many even in the GOP led by Mitt Romney abhorred has won. The result? He is the president of the United States. Here was a man a year back dismissed sometimes as a clown for stating things that looked unbelievable, knocking out all his opponents with a blow. All through the election campaign, Donaald railed against migrants, he was against illegal migrants and most came from Mexico and the war-torn nations of the Middle East. His solution was also simple. Rather too simple and his opponents talked that it was "unreal".
The Wall
Donald proposed the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico to stop the Mexican people from entering the USA. There is no doubt that this migration is a big problem in the southern states which border Mexico. The reason is simple. The economic conditions of Mexico with many people being destitute and a prey to poverty looked for a brighter future just across the border into the USA. So many people flooded into the USA and at a conservative estimate, there are 8-10 million illegal migrants from Mexico in the USA. That's a huge number weighs down the economy and creates fewer opportunities for the genuine American citizen as the migrants work cheaper and take away jobs.
Donald had a simple solution. He proposed the construction of a wall with a beautiful door to allow in "good" Mexicans while keeping out the lumpen elements. Donald also claimed that Hispanic are responsible for most crimes of murder, rape, and homicide. He proposed a wall and this struck a chord with the people of the Southern states. Maybe, it was rhetoric but sometimes a man gets carried away by his own rhetoric which becomes logic. So Donald convinced himself and people believed him that a wall is the only solution to stop the illegal immigrants from entering the USA.
Cost
Nobody really thought about the cost of the wall and the practicability of its construction. Now the border between Mexico and the USA is close to 2000 km. It touches 4 states and is a border replete with hills, jungles, and ravines. Constructing a wall could cost the exchequer $ 25-30 billion. That's a lot of money for an economy which has a $ 3 trillion deficit. Donald sidestepped this issue by stating again and again that he would make Mexico pay for the wall. The Mexican president clearly stated that Mexico would not pay for the wall and the matter was back to square one.
Now that Donald is president he has acted on one of his poll promise with a vengeance. In one of his first executive orders, he has signed for construction of a wall. Signing for this was the easier part but getting money say $25 billion is the difficult part. Trump will have to take Congressional approval for the same. He has said he will ask Mexico to pay for the wall by indirect taxes and tariffs.
This again is easier said than done as Mexico is incensed and the first repercussion is that the scheduled visit of the Mexican president has been called off. Donald, of course, is unfazed and not really bothered. He has a one track mind and goes after his promise with a hammer. The people of the border states are happy and that is what really matters. Mexico is damned!
He has also said that NAFTA will be re-negotiated and one can see that he is going to turn the world upside down. It could lead to an antagonstic Mexico, but Trump is not the man to bother about such trivalities.
Last Word
History records that the Berlin wall which was 96km in length lasted just 3 decades and collapsed under its own weight. Considering that this wall is over 1800km long one wonders what is the feasibility of its permanence. The wall will take years and Donald can rest that while he talks the end result is not going to happen soon. Maybe that is the saving grace of this wall. Which may end up just as a rhetoric to please the people of the border state.
9 years ago
Sarita Kumari created new article 10 Impressive Tips on How to Make Your Husband Happy.
After your father, your husband is the man who cares for you most. He is the man who loves you unconditionally and tries to make you always happy. He is the man who fulfills your desires; whatever you want to have. You too should make your hubby happy so that you can enjoy happy and healthy relationship. He deserves your love and you must show your love. Here I am going to tell you 10 impressive tips on how to make your husband happy. 1. Make your home havenYour home is the place where your husband comes after doing whole day work and looks for peace and love. Keep your home clean. Make it just right for what your hubby needs. Make your home a place where your hubby feels welcome.
2. Respect Your ManWho doesn’t like respect? Show your respect to your man. Respect always. Never take him down in front of his friends and family. Show interest in his hobbies. Respect his needs - maybe - cookies, tea, coffee, quality time, outing together, or even sex.
3. Take Care of HimTake care of your his needs but don’t mother him. Give him a space and let know you are always there for him if he needs you.
4. Keep the Flame AliveIndulge in romantic gestures. Kiss him everyday. Greet him with a lovely kiss. Be romantic and make time for romantic activities such as candle-lit dinners and watching a romantic movie. Set aside time just for him.
5. Take Care of Your LookKeep your look attractive. You hubby might to see you attractive as he saw you first time. So take care of your appearance and physique too. Dress properly. Maintain figure and stay hot to make your man happy and mad with your love.
6. Wear Smile AlwaysHappy wife means happy life. So you must wear smile always to keep your hubby happy always. Your hubby too wants to see smile always on your face. And it’s your duty to fulfil his desire with no cost at all. Speak kindly and have good communication. If you tell him “I love you” with a smile then I can bet he will be not only happy but also crazy!
7. Don’t Try to Change HimYour husband doesn’t have any bad habits. So, why do you want to change your husband into someone else? Stop trying to change him. Let him who he is because you married him knowing who he is.
8. Don’t Expect Too MuchMany ladies expect too much with their husbands. But you don’t do so. Be understanding. Your hubby will do all to keep you happy. He will try his best to fulfill your needs.
9. Do Something UnexpectedYour hubby does something unexpected for you to keep you happy. You can too surprise him by doing something unexpected. Cook him for his favorite fancy dinner you don’t know actually how to prepare. Take him out for a romantic dinner date. And do whatever you want do to make him happy and cheerful.
10. Have SexHaving sex is one of the most important factors for a happy and healthy relationship. So make a sex priority and make time for it. Spice up your sex life trying something new. Surprise him with sexy lingerie of his favorite color in the bed.
9 years ago
Abhishek Dass created new article Being Alone does not mean Being Lonely.
Have you ever felt lonely?
Do you remember the emotions and feelings associated with it?
Awful and depressing! Wasn’t it?
Has anyone wondered why this feeling of loneliness comes in?
You must have heard this phrase since childhood- humans are social animals, so naturally we are not supposed to be alone. Nobody wants to be lonely and alone. A feeling of not being liked or wanted by anybody scares a lot of people.
Technologies like mobile phone and the internet have brought the world closer. Social medias like Facebook and Twitter has increased the engagement of people with each other, yet there is something missing. Even with all the social media and different forms of entertainment to keep ourselves occupied with, people are feeling lonelier than ever. There is a constant search to find someone or something to share our feelings with.
The compromises you make to escape loneliness.
Being stuck in a bad relationship because you are afraid of not finding anyone else.
The biggest reason for many people to get married is the fear of loneliness and yet even after marriage, this feeling doesn't go away or sometimes even worse if you married the wrong person this feeling will grow even stronger.
Peer pressure is a prime reason most youngsters start smoking and drinking: to be a part of the group and not become an outcast.
Have you noticed, alone and lonely seems to be interchangeable?
If you look at the Webster’s definitions:
Lonely - Being without company
Alone – separated from others
If you look at it rationally, both mean the same thing.
But, if you understand, these seemingly same things are radically different.
Loneliness makes you depressed and aloneness empowers you.
Loneliness is a miserable feeling of emptiness and we are constantly struggling to fill this void with new people or new distractions.
Aloneness is a feeling of calmness and peacefulness. You don't fear your own company. This is a very powerful and liberating feeling. When you get comfortable with yourself, you are like a free soul. You have the power to experience the true freedom devoid of any fear of acceptance or rejections from others. The pressure of social acceptance will fade away.
The society in general or sometimes even your loved ones will still see you as miserable. They don't understand the difference between being alone and being lonely. They view your life through their lenses.
The funny thing is that they will try to convince you that you are miserable; it's just that you don't know it.
Being alone liberates you from all the different faces you have to wear when you are with people. It allows you to really know yourself for who you are without being judged.
When you are alone without any distractions, you can observe the kind of thoughts you get about different things, be it negative or positive. Once you get comfortable with yourself, you can control your emotions; be it hyper enthusiasm or utter depression or mad love for someone. You will start to see that emotions are something that you can control and not the other way round.
This will have a tremendous benefit in every walk of your life. You can make more rational decisions. Be it a break-up or an argument with your boss or colleague, you will be able to handle the situation with way more maturity; rather than letting your emotions take control of you and throwing yourself into depression or rage. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, you will always find yourself in control of it.
When you are calm and peaceful in your heart and mind, the creative juices start flowing. You will start to see opportunities which you couldn’t notice before for being pre-engaged with all the emotional chaos going on inside you.
Most people are always searching for some kind of goal or purpose for their lives. They travel to different countries in order to find themselves, but can’t find anything, because they are looking everywhere but not within.
In order to find what you truly want from your life, you will have to spend time with yourself, to dig deeper into your own being, leaving behind all the pressures and expectations of your loved ones and society.
Things that you will feel like doing when there is a profound calmness within you, is a definite path to a successful life. Don’t try to suppress those sounds with societal logics like, is there enough money in this or will people accept this decision of mine.
Let’s take an example
There are many who feel that writing is a lonely job and always advise writers to go out more and interact with people in order to avoid loneliness. If a writer feels this way, then he will never be truly into his craft because he will be uncomfortable with his own thoughts. Maybe that’s why many bloggers advice to find a coffee shop to sit and write.
Once you understand that this is not loneliness or solitude, but a time spent with the most important person in your life, you will feel like it to be a meditation. Going deep within yourself to find the gems of words and ideas to put on paper, which gives a deep feeling of satisfaction without looking for the future profits or benefits you can get from becoming a writer.
When you do something that you truly enjoy then you won’t crave for anyone’s acceptance or think if someone cares for you or not. The only person whose loyalty and caring you should crave for is yourself.
Don’t be scared of yourself. Embrace yourself as you are but always try to improve, not for someone’s approval, but to take yourself to a new horizon to see beyond and realize the endless possibility that life has to offer when you are in harmony with the life within. You will stop looking for happiness in big houses and expensive cars or have a high status is society. Yes, those things will matter, but not to an extent, that you will compromise your core values and beliefs.
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9 years ago
Bineesh Balakrishnan created new article LESSONS LEARNT-PART 1.
Life presents lessons to the sincere seeker, but the fact is that many overlook these priceless warnings & values, because they're too busy, or just plain stupid!! I don't claim to have accumulated a lot of wisdom in all my existence so far( I'm only 33 years of age!!), but whatever I have, I am presenting it in this article....This article is part prose & part poetry...
Perseverance
"The water that breaks through rocks,
& forwards meanders for epochs.
Does so only with perseverance
& so your efforts should never end...
Persist, persist, persist, I say,
Through heat,cold, night & day.
Sometimes you may not make,
Progress but you should remain,
Working with patience & perseverance
Cos nothing else can bestow deservance.."
Wisdom
Wisdom is something we should keep accumulating, & keep reviewing. I believe the best way to strengthen our wisdom, is to use it practically. Wisdom from eclectic sources, is the best kind of wisdom, because it can be used in various ways. As far as I'm concerned the best sources of wisdom are books. Whether you want to enlighten yourself about Theology, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology or any other field, the best source would be books. Though the internet is being accepted as a hands on tool for clearing doubts, I don't think all the information it gives out is 'authentic'!!. Wisdom is a thing that's in constant flux, our realities keep changing. Gravity was replaced by Relativity, which was replaced by The String theory, & God only knows what will replace The String theory( maybe 'The G String theory'...Lol..). In all fields of human endeavor, knowledge is growing, & there is so much that we are yet to completely understand...
The Satanic Keralite Society
I've lived in this society only for the last 17 years, & honestly speaking, it's the most satanic society on the planet. In this society, the definition of 'Rights' is 'Whatever crimes can be committed without getting caught'. Trust me every single person exercises their 'Rights'!!. The worst thing about this society, is that though they know they are depraved, they try to portray the image of the best society on the planet. The literacy rate is pretty high in this society(the highest in all of India), but this literacy is used in the worst way possible. Even young students know that-'if you assault a person at night, you have a better chance of getting away without getting charged for it'!! As far as the rights of mental patients go, the situation is even worse. There is an old colloquial adage that -'It is great fun to watch someone else's mother go insane'!! One of the best indicators of how good or bad a society is, is how it treats it's children. There was an article(in a leading newspaper) which stated that the maximum cases of child abuse in India is from Kerala, & nearly 70% of these cases are based on incest. What about women?? There was an article(in a leading newspaper), which stated that women in Kerala are not safe even in their homes...Check out these links..
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Four-children-sexually-abused-in-Kerala-every-day/articleshow/53259934.cms
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Many-child-abuse-cases-unreported/article14568992.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Ahead-of-Human-Rights-Day-KSHRC-raises-concern-over-spurt-in-HR-violation-cases-in-Kerala/articleshow/55898355.cms
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2016/sep/21/Kadakkal-horror-Kerala-Womens-Commission-tells-even-aged-women-are-unsafe-in-their-homes-1522144.html
Justice
"Oh! Justice thou art the best virtue
But hard it is to deliver you!!
For the guilty know how to get away,
The innocent& ignorant often pay,
For crimes that they didn't commit,
As the legal system kinda omits,
The rules they have to abide by,
In delivering their duty day & night!!
For the few who try to fight for you,
The path is long & pretty skewed..."
Forgiveness
I'm alright with forgiving my enemies, but I'll never forget their names(I think it's John F. Kennedy who once expressed this idea for the first time!!). Forgiving the hurt caused to you, by people, helps make life easier. Wallowing in the pain makes a waste of time, that can be put to good use. The problem if you forget the people who wronged you, is that they will most likely wrong you again. You must make it a point to avoid giving people who wronged you, to have another shot at doing so. Forgiveness is a gift for the mind & body, as it gives you a better view of life & also reduces stress & it's deleterious effects on the body...
Success
"Success is both a deceptive friend & enemy as well.
For how you handle it & proceed will definitely tell,
Whether you can advance on the path of your dreams.
Or lose yourself in the feeling of complacence, it seems,
You've drawn failure by pretending success is yours forever!
Remember success and failure are bound together
One carries the other within & pretty soon you'll realise their imposters.."
True love
"True love I hope to find you one day.
It's hard to find you, donno where you stay!
Are you in the eyes of a girl who longs for me?
Or in the eyes of friends & relatives who cherish me?
I believe only God knows how to love unconditionally
Everything else is a game played by the mind temporarily..."
Hope you enjoyed reading this article...I hope to write the next part of this article soon enough....
9 years ago
Bineesh Balakrishnan created new article BEATLEMANIA.
The Beatles are undoubtedly the most popular rock band of all times... They took rock music to heights that could never be scaled by their contemporaries. This article tries to tap into the feeling of Beatlemania which was the buzz of the 60s....
When the Beatles first auditioned, they were not offered a record deal, & were advised to stop trying as 'the world was not looking for such a four piece'!! But eventually 'the Fab Four' did make music, & their records sold out like hot cake. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, & George Harrison eventually went onto write epic songs & followed it up with mindblowing live performances. Their songs were contagious, so to speak, & gave them worldwide acceptance & fame. Every genre of Rock music that now exists was in one way or the other influenced by the Beatles.
The crowds went delirious with each hit spurned out by this quartet, & album sales by this band soared all over the world. The Beatles' songs were of all kinds- love ballads, feel good numbers, philosophical gems & what not!! In a short span of 8 years, the Beatles achieved a level of fame that no band has been able to surpass till now!!
Most of the Beatles' songs were written by John Lennon & Paul Mc Cartney.... Their songs were exceptionally well structured & were real earworms. Their live performances were the most sought after, in the 60s. Though most of the live sets by this band was only around 30 minutes long, they earned more than their contemporary bands. Fans thronged concert venues just to get a glimpse of the Fab Four!! The Beatles toured heavily, & all concert tickets were sold out in hours. With an evergrowing fan base, this phenomenon, later termed Beatlemania engulfed the whole world!! What followed was interviews, documentaries, more offers for live performances & all the other joys of superstardom. The main rivals of the Beatles were the Rolling Stones & the Kinks, who did churn out a few hits, but couldn't come on par to the Beatles, either in album sales or fan following.
Though every album by The Beatles was a gem in itself, the best albums, according to most critics are-'Revolver','Abbey Road' & 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.....'Revolver' was voted by Rolling Stone magazine as the best album of the 20th century. 'Abbey Road' is one of the highest selling albums of all time. The cover work of this album(Abbey Road) is also voted as one of the best ever. 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is a landmark album in rock history. Many bands have since tried to emulate the perfection of this album(& some like Pink Floyd who came out with 'Dark side of the moon' have succeeded too).
Listing just a handful of songs by this band wouldn't do justice to them, because this band has belted out way too many hit songs. 'Hey Jude' is one gem of a song, which was voted by Rolling Stone magazine as the best rock song of the 20th century. 'Yesterday' a song about heartbreak is a killer song which was written by McCartney. 'Strawberry fields' is a crowd favorite, & is also a song that has been covered, scores of times, by other bands. 'Let it be' is a song that was hugely popular, & was even eventually sung by church choirs (because of the lyrics- "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom let it be.."). 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds', is one mother of a song, based actually on a drawing by Lennon's son. 'Hard day's night' was another bodacious rock song, which also appeared on the soundtrack of a movie of the same name, which was based on the life of the Fab Four. 'Yellow submarine' & 'I am the walrus' are really popular songs, again extensively covered by other bands. One of my favorites is a song called 'Not guilty', which was written by George Harrison. George Harrison was the Silent Beatle, who didn't like the limelight all that much & was an ardent follower of the ISKCON movement. For a novice, a compilation of number one songs by The Beatles was released around 2000 & this will give an idea of the talent possessed by this juggernaut.
Beatlemania reached dizzying heights in the 60s & there was once even a situation where 'Beatle breath' was sold for 20$ per container. This was basically the air around the stage that was trapped in plastic containers & then sold. No other band would have achieved this feat. But eventually the Beatles split up & the world saw the Punk Rock revolution picking speed. Lennon, Harrison & McCartney pursued successful solo careers. Though the band slowly faded out of the public eye, their indelible influence in Rock n Roll cannot be denied..
9 years ago
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9 years ago
Bajirao answered the question A 1 Year Baby Girl still not able to sit.. What are the reasons ???.
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9 years ago
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9 years ago
Abhishek Dass created new article How to Withdraw Money From Your PayPal Account .
In this article, you shall learn how to withdraw your money from your PayPal account. To withdraw your money, the first thing you need to do is ‘Login’ to your account by entering your ‘Username/Password’. The moment you ‘Login’ to your PayPal account, you will reach the ‘Overview Menu Option’ page. In this menu, you’ll find different menu options such as; Overview, Add Funds, Withdraw, History, Resolution Center. Among these options, you will have to click on ‘Withdraw’. The moment you do so the Withdraw Funds Heading web page will open, where the PayPal Company allows you to withdraw your money through three simple ways:
1) The money will get transferred straight to your bank account.
2) You can get your money through Cheque at the address you’ve specified in your PayPal account.
3) You can get your money transferred to your Debit Card / Credit Card Account.
Out of all the three options, the safest way is to get your money transferred to your bank account, because cheque can get lost or even get returned, in which case you’ll have to pay a fine of Rs 250. On the other hand, you can transfer your money to your Debit Card / Credit Card Account when you’ve already linked and confirmed your Debit Card / Credit Card in your PayPal account.
To link your Card to your PayPal account is an easy task, but the card can only be confirmed by the PayPal Company when your bank has an online banking facility because to confirm your card the PayPal company sends you a four-digit code. But the code can only be seen in your online bank account. Also with this confirmation, the PayPal company takes $1.95(about Rs 100), and this money will be returned to you only when you use the 4 digit code to confirm your card.
Withdrawing Money from PayPal Account to Bank Account
When you transfer the money from your PayPal account to your bank account, then for that transaction to be confirmed, meaning for the money to come into your bank account, it takes 5-7 days. Also if the withdrawal amount is Rs 7000 or more then no service charge will be required but if it is up to Rs 6999, then you’ll have to pay Rs 50 as commission to the PayPal company service charge. Other than that, the bank will also charge a certain amount of service charge. When you transfer your money from PayPal account to your bank account then at least $10 must be transferred. Any amount lesser than that cannot be transferred.
Withdrawing Money from PayPal Account through Cheque
When you wish to withdraw money from your PayPal account through cheque, then you will get the Cheque in 4-6 days. Also in exchange of the issued Cheque, PayPal charges you $5 as service charge. When PayPal issues a Cheque then it can only be deposited in the bank account on whose name it was issued. If your PayPal account and bank account are different, then you cannot deposit your cheque in your bank account and nor can you stop the Cheque. That’s why the Cheque is returned to PayPal, for which the PayPal Company will fine you a charge of Rs 250. So, you should create your PayPal account only on the name of your bank account.
Withdrawing Money from PayPal Account to Bank Card
If you want to transfer the money from your PayPal account to your card, the first requirement is that you must have a VISA debit card. Also when you want the money transferred to your card, then PayPal charges you a service charge of $5 and the money will be transferred in 5-7 days. Also if you wish to convert your money into another currency, then PayPal charges you an extra charge that you’re required to pay.
If the facilities provided and charges fined by PayPal needs to be summarized, then it can be done as following:
1) On PayPal website, it is absolutely free to create a PayPal account.
2) Online payment to anyone is completely free using PayPal account
3) Any amount more than Rs 6999 can be transferred to your bank free of charge. But if the amount is equal to or lesser than that you will be charged an amount of Rs 50.
4) If you’ve created a PayPal account, then you can transfer money from someone else’s to your PayPal account absolutely free of charge. But if you want to acquire money that someone sent you through credit/ debit card to your PayPal account, then for a whole year you can take only five such payments, and also from the payment 5.5% commission should be given to PayPal company. But if you’ve created ‘Premium PayPal account’ or ‘Business PayPal account’, then you only have to pay up to 2.5% or 3.5% commission and you can receive any number of payments through credit/ debit card.
5) If PayPal has to convert the currency while you’re withdrawing your money, then for this conversion PayPal charges you 2.5%.
If you want any more information on the fees charged by PayPal, then click on the ‘Fees’ hyperlink on any page of the PayPal website.
9 years ago
Vishakha Purohit created new article True Friends or Just Friends.
Humans are social being and we need to interact with people. A friend plays an important role in one's life. Sometimes, we face loneliness and feel like we are alone in this world. Of course, we have family but a family cannot replace a friend as a friend is a friend. Friends have a special position in our lives. We learn together, play and share experiences while growing up. Although, finding a true friend is not easy in recent times but you could always make new friends in a hope that he or she might turn out to be your true friend.
Let me tell you my personal experience, I have been on hunting for a true friend for a while but I could not find a true friend. I made so many friends and I talked to them but not a single person became a true friend. Why is it like this? It is because we all are so much self-content and satisfied with ourselves as well as our life that we don't look around at others.I will have to say that I have made a lot of friends or maybe friends is not the right term, acquaintances could define it rightly. I have many acquaintances, I told you that they were friends as in social networking websites, even acquaintances are in our friend's list. The definition of a friend itself is not clear to most of us, oh yes, I have many people in my friend's lists but they are not my friends in true sense.
We don't talk as much as friends should be talking with each other. My so called as, 'family friends', they are also not friends. My best friend who I consider my best friend did not consider me as her friend. It is very confusing of knowing who is friend and I am talking about just friends, not a true friend here. Making new friends on social networking websites is very easy but making real friends is not so easy. How do we make real friends?
You can make real friends on several places but aim for making a few real friends only. Real friends talk frequently, want to spend time together, try to understand each other and know each other's families also. Honestly, I don't have any real friends and I am still on a quest of making real friends. Why I have not been able to make real friends? I can't make real friends if the other person does not want to be a real friend. Making a true or real friend is when both of the person mutually agree to be friends.
We are all so preoccupied in our busy lives that we forget about others. I stopped finding for a true friend right now for some time because I am trying to find the person who might want to start by being just friends. True friends are made in a long period of time but to make just friends requires less efforts. In the bad times of your life is when a true friend will be with you and he or she will fight against the world with you.
There are so many terms of friendship, friends, just friends, best friend and close friend, All of them are our friends but among them who is are true friend. How do we know who is our true friend? You will know about it at those times, when you will help each other and support one another in bad times. True friends or just friends is something you will have to decide.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new article Donald Trump is steering America into the uncharted Ocean.
Donald Trump won the election but lost the popular vote. This is the dichotomy of the American election where it is not the case of first past the post. Here it is a victory in the"electoral College" that matters. Hillary led by about 2-2.5 million votes and yet lost the election. The electoral college is made up of a number of votes depending on the population of a state and the winner takes all is the motto. So one can have a peculiar situation where one wins the popular vote but loses the election. This is the beauty of the American system where 2-3 populous states cannot swing an election. Only a broadly representative man can be president. Donald won in the electoral college.
Donald's ideas
The man during the entire campaign mouthed some revolutionary ideas which he propagated with gusto. His constituency was the white working class and they lapped up his rhetoric. This consisted of an attack on radical Islam, stopping of immigration more notably from Mexico, constructing a border wall and bizarre thoughts that NATO is outdated and supporting Brexit. he also looked soft on Russia and one thought that these were just ideas. But after winning the election within a week he has bared his teeth and now has signed a number of executive orders that look more like the rise of Adolf Hitler.
A Trait
Donald has another trait, he can look you in the eye and mouth a lie without batting an eyelid. He is a consummate artist and he makes even lies and half truths look real. One of his acts is the announcement of a border wall with Mexico. This has alarmed the Mexicans as Donald has repeatedly announced that Mexico will pay for the wall. Mexico is an American ally for over 100 years and they have a thriving trade that is 1.5 billion dollars a day !. But this has not deterred Donald from going ahead. The wall will cost anything up to 28-30 million dollars and Donald repeats that Mexico will pay for the wall. There are also threats to Mexico and one can see a similar situation created by Hitler in the thirties in Austria.
He has also imposed a ban for 120 days on Muslim nations which he supposes are a conduit of terror. Here he is wrong as he has included 7 countries that have not sent a single terrorist to the USA for 7 years. He has by sleight of hand left out the countries that really did send the terrorist name Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Division in America
Donald has other things up his sleeve and his executive orders have created chaos. They go against the grain of the American constitution. There is opposition to him and the cities and airports are full of demonstrations. A massive women's march also took place againsthim just after his inauguration and it cannot be a happy moment for him.
Donald is unfazed. why? It's the character of the man and a significant aspect is that in the working white class in America there is a groundswell of support for him. Men at the bottom rung of the ladder feel that Donald by his acts will usher in better days. But all this may be playing to the gallery and his support base, for this may not improve a lot of the common American. But it will take time to sink in.
Last Word
But the bigger danger is that he has moved away from the ideals of the constitution and taken the American state away into the deep uncharted ocean. Donald may go, but the damage he has done ( assuming it is damage) will never be repaired. America will never be the same again and one wonders if like Hitler he may also have a downfall. Time alone will tell us about it.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new article Looking in the Mirror: Rahul Gandhi and the Congress.
For some time Rahul Gandhi has been going hammer and tongs at Narendra Modi. In UP on the election trail he blamed Modi for robbing the poor. He also accused the PM of joining the one percent of rich to rob the nation and as an example gave the case of Vijay Mallya. Earlier after the surgical strike by the Indian army he accused Modi of playing with the blood of the soldiers.. in fact his exact words were ' khoon ki dalali'. This is a bit difficult to translate.
What RG has been stating looks like empty rhetoric. The one percent he talks off is not something recent. It has been there ever since the Nehru Gandhi family ascended the throne of power. In fact the roots of this one percent can directly be traced to this dynasty. Certainly it was not Modi who erected it. Modi belongs to one of the bottom victims of the oppressed. He came out of it with great and tireless effort. In truth the Nehru Gandhi Clan is the one that belongs to this one percent class. Look at this: Forbes lists his mother Sonia as one of the richest women in the world. Did she bring her wealth from Italy? Did she inherit anything from there? What did she come to India with? Fact is back home her parents were not affluent at all and she came to India with nothing it is obvious the Gandhi Clan made money and they had no business as well. They made the money on the back of the poor, the laborers, the fishermen and it is sad RG sheds tears for them Crocodile tears? So who is the person doing ' khoon ki dalali'?
Modi it must be understood has no magic wand to wipe away the ills of 7 decades of elitist rule. He has however started in the right direction. One such action is demonetization. So when PC asks whether all the black money has been unearthed, he himself knows this is not possible. The question is what did he do for 60 years? But the right direction is taken by Modi and this has given jitters to the men who has stacked crores of unaccounted money in their houses or safe havens. What Manmohan states can be dismissed out of hand as he was a stooge of the Nehru family. He himself presided over the most corrupt government in Indian history. It's unworthy of him to talk this arrant nonsnse. A man allowing corruption to take place is an accessory and the IPC says it. So Manmohan better beware and not dance too much to the pipe music and drums of the Nehru Gandhi family.
RG has a lot to answer. He not only must justfy how he came into the one percent category but how his family allowed the nation to degenerate. A nation which was developed became a laggard below China. He must answer how Mallya got his loans. He has to answer to history and also the entire Nehru Gandhi dynasty led by Jawahalal himself. Modi is like a breath of fresh air in a moribund society, so let's give him his due. Robert Frost wrote" I have miles to go before I sleep" and so has India under Modi.
9 years ago
Bajirao created new article Theory of Karma.
'As you sow, so shall you reap' is what the Karma is. In simple word it means action or deeds of a person repay him or her. We have seen or heard so many times about Karma. Whenever bad things happen to our family we would say its all because of your bad Karma. The inequality like one person is poor while another is rich; One is beautiful while other is ugly; One is healthy while other has all kind of congenital and physical aliments. These kind of inequalities are somewhere due to Karma.
The literal Sanskrit meaning of Karma is action, or deeds. Deeds can be our thoughts and work. Theory of Karma is one of the fundamental theory in Buddhism. I believe theory of Karma is very similar to Newton's third law, where it states every action has its equal and opposite reaction. Similarly, the way we act or behave with someone in our life, we get the reaction in equal and similar way. This is what I call as Karma. Karma return your deeds. If we do good deeds then we get good things back in some or the other way but if we do wrong like hurt someone or rob someone will get the similar behavior back from someone in our life.
Concept of Karma in various religion
Karma is explained in various religion in different ways and in different theories. However the basic understanding of Karma remains the same.
Jainism view on Karma
Lets see what Jainisim think about Karma. According to Jainism, Karma is nothing but the fine invisible particles of matter. These particles are always present around us like air. Our every activity - bad or good is attracted by these fine particles(Karma). If we do good activities then it will attract good karma, and if we do bad activity will attract bad Karma. Over the period of time these Karmas are formed as layers on our soul.
In Jainism, motives count a lot to determine the strength of Karma. For instance, a person killing an animal intentionally has stronger karmic bond that killing an animal unintentionally. Here the motive of two people are different, one has killed an animal intentionally while another one unintentionally. This motive will determine the Karmic bond. Person who has done this intentional act will add very bad karma in his account than who has done it unintentionally.
According to Jain religion, there are two ways to get rid of bad karma -
1. To stop the inflow of karma.
2. To practice certain virtues like non violence, non stealing, truth, purity of body and mind, and non-possessiveness. These virtues will help to get rid of past karmas.
Law of Karma and Buddha's view
According to Buddhism, the inequality seen in mankind can be due to some cause or it is purely natural or accidental. The inequality can be due to Karma, which is the result of our own past and present action. We are the one who creates happiness and misery in our life. In other words we are the creator of our own fate. Buddhism also believes that everything happening in our life is not due to Karma.
Buddhism has explained the Karma in easier way. According to them, Karma is any kind of INTENTIONAL action which can be mental, emotional or physical action. Even intentional thought of killing someone is a Karma. Involuntary, or unintentional actions are not included in the Karma. In Buddhism, the intentional action (volition) is the most important factor in determining the Karma.
Buddhists believe that one cannot get rid of Karma, however one must keep doing good actions so that they accumulate good karma for next birth. For instance, if one person is poor while another is rich, it is all due to Karma. Poor person might have done bad deeds in past life so he has to suffer this life. But if he accepts his poverty and keep doing good deeds he will be in good karma next life. In short, Buddhists believe accept the way of your life this birth, and keep doing good deeds, your suffering will surely reduce and will gain good karma as well.
Hinduism and Karma
The concept of karma is similar to the view of Buddhism. According to Hinduism, Karma is the beneficial effects of our past good actions while harmful effects are due to past bad actions. These good and bad actions and reactions goes on throughout the rebirth cycle. Wrong or bad deeds accumulate the bad karma which attaches the person's soul to the cycle of rebirth. This ultimately leads to poor condition in the next life.
The very first word 'karma' appeared in the Hindu text, Rig Veda, however in the Upanishads, the meaning of Karma is related to the cause and effect of action. Many Hindu texts has also mentioned that the bad effects of present and past karma are wipe out by doing various activities like pilgrimages to holy places and devoting himself to godly action.
According to Hindus, if one want to enjoy good and fortunate life, one has to get rid of bad karma, and keep doing good actions so that he/she achieves better life next birth. It takes many many births to get rid of accumulated karma. and to go in the phase of Moksha.
Even though various religion interpreted the concept of Karma in different way, the deep and ultimate understanding remains the same. That is Karma is the result of your action. Good deed will yield good karma while bad deeds will make you suffer with bad karma. It is not easy to achieve the Moksha or get rid of karma, however it is in our hand to make our future better to live by doing good karma. We cannot change our past but can make the better future.
9 years ago
Bajirao created new article Food that prevents Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder of brain which mainly affects the memory, thinking skills and ability to carry out the simplest daily tasks. It is a type of dementia that cause problems with memory, thinking ability and behavior of a person. Most of the people also call this problem as 'Dementia'. The simple meaning of dementia is the loss of memory which interferes with the daily activities. Usually the symptoms occurs in the old age, in people after 60's. According to Alzheimer Association, in India more than 4 million people have some form of dementia and worldwide 44 million are living with such dementia. As large number of people are affected with Alzheimer's it is necessary to address the solution for this problem.
Alzheimer's occur due to the improper functioning of the brain. In early stage of Alzheimer's the Dementia is very minimal, however as the disease progresses the symptoms starts worsening. Researchers and doctors are trying to find the cure for this problem, however there is not much success seen till now. There is no cure for dementia, however it can be prevented in various ways.
Medical Treatment
There are various medicines available that helps to reduce the symptoms of dementia and ensures that the disease doesn't progress rapidly. Medical treatment is essential to continue the daily activities. Even though medicines may become addictive the options are minimal to completely prevent the Alzheimers. As we know there is no cure for Alzheimer's it is essential to go for other options as well.
Food for prevention
According to the researchers good amount of nutritious food may able to prevent or slow down the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Nutritious and whole foods with antioxidant nutrients are required to reduce the decline in cognition level. Alzheimer's Association recommends to limit the intake of high saturated food, high trans fat food, high cholesterol food and food that contains refined sugar because these foods are threat to our brain activity and would increase the chance of suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Following food items are kind of brain boosters and help in lowering the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Turmeric
Turmeric powder is used has been used in Indian cuisine all the time. Curcumin is the main content of Turmeric and it is believed that 'curcumin' enhances the memory power of the brain. According to the researchers, Curcumin has anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and has anti- amyloid properties. Anti-amyloid property prevents the formation of clumps pf proteins which is usually found in Alzheimer's patients. This specific nature of turmeric has proven that it can be great way to prevent or reduce the symptoms of Dementia.
Omega 3 Fatty acid
According to the recent study, researchers have shown that the risk of Alzheimer's can be lowered by consuming Omega-3 fatty acid foods. Omega -3 fatty acids improves the cognition and gradually reduces the progression of disease. Food like walnuts, flaxseed and olive oil, fish like Salmon, prawns, and tuna contains good amount of Omega 3 fatty acid. Hence it is essential to consume these fishes once a week and nuts like walnuts (2-3) every day.
Vitamin C and E
As we all know Vitamin C and E are essential for good health as they have an anti oxidant properties. It has been noticed that people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease have less amount of Vitamin C and E hence researchers advise that if we add these vitamins in the diet, it might help to protect or reduce the progress of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The good source of food for Vitamin C is citrus food like lemon and oranges' while Vitamin E is present in green leafy vegetables, and nuts like almonds.
Nitrates
The nitrates mainly acts on the blood vessels. Nitrates widens the blood vessels and increase the blood supply to various organs especially to our brain. BEETS are one of the purple vegetable that contains large amount of nitrates. Drinking beet root juice increase the blood flow to the brain, oxygenate the brain and thus brain starts functioning efficiently. As you age the brain gets less blood supply, and hence they are more likely to develop dementia. However the dementia can be postponed by perfusing the blood flow to the brain.
Other vegetables like spinach, cabbage and celery has high concentration of nitrates.
Olive Oil
Researchers have found that olive oil has the potential to reverse the brain damage and hence has ability to reverse the problems related to memory and other daily skills. Food cooked in Olive oil has shown to reduce the symptoms of dementia in one of the research study. Researchers have found that Olive oil contains some substance that speedily removes the beta-amyloid, which is a toxic protein that builds up in the brain leading to Alzheimers disease. Hence food cooked in Olive oil helps to prevent the brain damage and dementia.
In short, all kind of healthy and brain booster food seems to be good to reduce the impact of dementia or decrease the progression of disease. The diet filled with these food items should help to prevent the Alzheimer's disease. However it is always better to take the advise from local physician before introducing such food items. Because some of these food items may interact with your existing health conditions other than Alzheimer's and also existing Alzheimer's medicines.
9 years ago
Bajirao created new article The Simpsons - One of the popular TV animated Series.
The Simpsons is one of the long running American animated comedy Tv serial. I really enjoy watching the series of The Simpsons. The series is shown in a satirical way which implies the truth of the today's world. Matt Groening is a creator and founder of the series. The Simpsons serial focuses on the family which includes Father (Homer Simpson), Mother (Marge Simpson), Older son (Bart Simpson), Middle girl (Lisa Simpson) and youngest daughter (Maggie Simpsons). This family lives in a small town in the United States called Springfield.
Originally, The Simpsons was released in 1989 and the series is still going on. Till now serial completed 27 seasons and approximately 596 episodes. I love all the characters of this serial, each character has its own uniqueness. Marge Simpson depicts the character of simple and decent housewife and a mother, who loves taking care of her family. Even though she has been shown as a simple lady but she has a capability to reciprocate herself when needed. Marge Simpson's character resembles very much like my mother. This fact makes me like this character more and more.
Homer Simpson, a nuclear plant employee, is a very funny character. He is been shown as a father of three kids, who is very carefree person. He likes eating food and drinking beer all the time and anytime. His carefree nature makes him vulnerable to all sort of hassles and damages. Even though he doesn't like taking responsibility he does take it at his best.
Bart, an intentional trot, older son who is a very mischievous kid, like to play pranks all the time. His school principal is always tired of his pranks. Even after punishing him he doesn't give up his behavior which makes Homer very angry. Bart's character resembles one of my younger cousin brother who had been bratty all his school time. However bratty Bart understand his limitations and what is the right thing to do. He follows his moms teachings and try to be nicer kid at the end.
Lisa is a precocious young girl. She is the smartest and most intelligent girl in the family. She enjoys playing saxophone. Being highly intellect she is always a loner and outcast by her friends in school. This fictitious character also resembles one of my sister who is very intelligent and with full of morals like Lisa.
Maggie Simpson, an infant and youngest child of the Simpsons family. Being infant she cannot speak and keeps sucking a pacifier. This character is less seen in the serial. However her presence has always made me think such a 'genius baby'.
Other than these fictitious characters there are several other characters in the serial, each one of them are unique in their sense and make the serial entertaining and more interesting.
Why the Simpsons is so successful?
There are several reasons for The Simpsons to be so successful. I think the credit goes to the creator of the show and the writer. Thoughtful humor and ability to depict the current event of life successfully makes the Simpsons more lovable among the audience.
Personally I love watching this serial anytime, I have been watching this for 7 years approximately. There are several reasons for liking this animated comedy. Firstly, most of the time it depicts the truth of today's world and gives very meaningful message at the end of the episode. Secondly this family seems to be like any other common man's family. It makes me feel as if they are speaking my mind. No harsh or violent words used hence makes it a very family oriented series. All characters feel very real. Whenever I watch this show I feel there is a Simpsons family somewhere near to me. Finally being a comedy serial it makes me laugh most of the time and also makes me think on the message they convey during the 30 minutes of episode.
I am sure there will be people who might be criticizing the show and the characters, especially Homer's character because he is shown as lousy, lazy, irrational and dumb person, who rarely does anything right in his life. No one likes this kind of character, but in real sense I think such character makes us laugh. I am sure if you guys watch this show you are going to like it, there are always exceptional though.
9 years ago
MG Singh created new article Donald Gets Going on the Wall: Repurcussions.
The clock has turned full circle and a man which the 4th estate detested and many even in the GOP led by Mitt Romney abhorred has won. The result? He is the president of the United States. Here was a man a year back dismissed sometimes as a clown for stating things that looked unbelievable, knocking out all his opponents with a blow. All through the election campaign, Donaald railed against migrants, he was against illegal migrants and most came from Mexico and the war-torn nations of the Middle East. His solution was also simple. Rather too simple and his opponents talked that it was "unreal".
The Wall
Donald proposed the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico to stop the Mexican people from entering the USA. There is no doubt that this migration is a big problem in the southern states which border Mexico. The reason is simple. The economic conditions of Mexico with many people being destitute and a prey to poverty looked for a brighter future just across the border into the USA. So many people flooded into the USA and at a conservative estimate, there are 8-10 million illegal migrants from Mexico in the USA. That's a huge number weighs down the economy and creates fewer opportunities for the genuine American citizen as the migrants work cheaper and take away jobs.
Donald had a simple solution. He proposed the construction of a wall with a beautiful door to allow in "good" Mexicans while keeping out the lumpen elements. Donald also claimed that Hispanic are responsible for most crimes of murder, rape, and homicide. He proposed a wall and this struck a chord with the people of the Southern states. Maybe, it was rhetoric but sometimes a man gets carried away by his own rhetoric which becomes logic. So Donald convinced himself and people believed him that a wall is the only solution to stop the illegal immigrants from entering the USA.
Cost
Nobody really thought about the cost of the wall and the practicability of its construction. Now the border between Mexico and the USA is close to 2000 km. It touches 4 states and is a border replete with hills, jungles, and ravines. Constructing a wall could cost the exchequer $ 25-30 billion. That's a lot of money for an economy which has a $ 3 trillion deficit. Donald sidestepped this issue by stating again and again that he would make Mexico pay for the wall. The Mexican president clearly stated that Mexico would not pay for the wall and the matter was back to square one.
Now that Donald is president he has acted on one of his poll promise with a vengeance. In one of his first executive orders, he has signed for construction of a wall. Signing for this was the easier part but getting money say $25 billion is the difficult part. Trump will have to take Congressional approval for the same. He has said he will ask Mexico to pay for the wall by indirect taxes and tariffs.
This again is easier said than done as Mexico is incensed and the first repercussion is that the scheduled visit of the Mexican president has been called off. Donald, of course, is unfazed and not really bothered. He has a one track mind and goes after his promise with a hammer. The people of the border states are happy and that is what really matters. Mexico is damned!
He has also said that NAFTA will be re-negotiated and one can see that he is going to turn the world upside down. It could lead to an antagonstic Mexico, but Trump is not the man to bother about such trivalities.
Last Word
History records that the Berlin wall which was 96km in length lasted just 3 decades and collapsed under its own weight. Considering that this wall is over 1800km long one wonders what is the feasibility of its permanence. The wall will take years and Donald can rest that while he talks the end result is not going to happen soon. Maybe that is the saving grace of this wall. Which may end up just as a rhetoric to please the people of the border state.
9 years ago
Sarita Kumari created new article 10 Impressive Tips on How to Make Your Husband Happy.
After your father, your husband is the man who cares for you most. He is the man who loves you unconditionally and tries to make you always happy. He is the man who fulfills your desires; whatever you want to have. You too should make your hubby happy so that you can enjoy happy and healthy relationship. He deserves your love and you must show your love. Here I am going to tell you 10 impressive tips on how to make your husband happy. 1. Make your home havenYour home is the place where your husband comes after doing whole day work and looks for peace and love. Keep your home clean. Make it just right for what your hubby needs. Make your home a place where your hubby feels welcome.
2. Respect Your ManWho doesn’t like respect? Show your respect to your man. Respect always. Never take him down in front of his friends and family. Show interest in his hobbies. Respect his needs - maybe - cookies, tea, coffee, quality time, outing together, or even sex.
3. Take Care of HimTake care of your his needs but don’t mother him. Give him a space and let know you are always there for him if he needs you.
4. Keep the Flame AliveIndulge in romantic gestures. Kiss him everyday. Greet him with a lovely kiss. Be romantic and make time for romantic activities such as candle-lit dinners and watching a romantic movie. Set aside time just for him.
5. Take Care of Your LookKeep your look attractive. You hubby might to see you attractive as he saw you first time. So take care of your appearance and physique too. Dress properly. Maintain figure and stay hot to make your man happy and mad with your love.
6. Wear Smile AlwaysHappy wife means happy life. So you must wear smile always to keep your hubby happy always. Your hubby too wants to see smile always on your face. And it’s your duty to fulfil his desire with no cost at all. Speak kindly and have good communication. If you tell him “I love you” with a smile then I can bet he will be not only happy but also crazy!
7. Don’t Try to Change HimYour husband doesn’t have any bad habits. So, why do you want to change your husband into someone else? Stop trying to change him. Let him who he is because you married him knowing who he is.
8. Don’t Expect Too MuchMany ladies expect too much with their husbands. But you don’t do so. Be understanding. Your hubby will do all to keep you happy. He will try his best to fulfill your needs.
9. Do Something UnexpectedYour hubby does something unexpected for you to keep you happy. You can too surprise him by doing something unexpected. Cook him for his favorite fancy dinner you don’t know actually how to prepare. Take him out for a romantic dinner date. And do whatever you want do to make him happy and cheerful.
10. Have SexHaving sex is one of the most important factors for a happy and healthy relationship. So make a sex priority and make time for it. Spice up your sex life trying something new. Surprise him with sexy lingerie of his favorite color in the bed.
9 years ago
Abhishek Dass created new article Being Alone does not mean Being Lonely.
Have you ever felt lonely?
Do you remember the emotions and feelings associated with it?
Awful and depressing! Wasn’t it?
Has anyone wondered why this feeling of loneliness comes in?
You must have heard this phrase since childhood- humans are social animals, so naturally we are not supposed to be alone. Nobody wants to be lonely and alone. A feeling of not being liked or wanted by anybody scares a lot of people.
Technologies like mobile phone and the internet have brought the world closer. Social medias like Facebook and Twitter has increased the engagement of people with each other, yet there is something missing. Even with all the social media and different forms of entertainment to keep ourselves occupied with, people are feeling lonelier than ever. There is a constant search to find someone or something to share our feelings with.
The compromises you make to escape loneliness.
Being stuck in a bad relationship because you are afraid of not finding anyone else.
The biggest reason for many people to get married is the fear of loneliness and yet even after marriage, this feeling doesn't go away or sometimes even worse if you married the wrong person this feeling will grow even stronger.
Peer pressure is a prime reason most youngsters start smoking and drinking: to be a part of the group and not become an outcast.
Have you noticed, alone and lonely seems to be interchangeable?
If you look at the Webster’s definitions:
Lonely - Being without company
Alone – separated from others
If you look at it rationally, both mean the same thing.
But, if you understand, these seemingly same things are radically different.
Loneliness makes you depressed and aloneness empowers you.
Loneliness is a miserable feeling of emptiness and we are constantly struggling to fill this void with new people or new distractions.
Aloneness is a feeling of calmness and peacefulness. You don't fear your own company. This is a very powerful and liberating feeling. When you get comfortable with yourself, you are like a free soul. You have the power to experience the true freedom devoid of any fear of acceptance or rejections from others. The pressure of social acceptance will fade away.
The society in general or sometimes even your loved ones will still see you as miserable. They don't understand the difference between being alone and being lonely. They view your life through their lenses.
The funny thing is that they will try to convince you that you are miserable; it's just that you don't know it.
Being alone liberates you from all the different faces you have to wear when you are with people. It allows you to really know yourself for who you are without being judged.
When you are alone without any distractions, you can observe the kind of thoughts you get about different things, be it negative or positive. Once you get comfortable with yourself, you can control your emotions; be it hyper enthusiasm or utter depression or mad love for someone. You will start to see that emotions are something that you can control and not the other way round.
This will have a tremendous benefit in every walk of your life. You can make more rational decisions. Be it a break-up or an argument with your boss or colleague, you will be able to handle the situation with way more maturity; rather than letting your emotions take control of you and throwing yourself into depression or rage. It doesn’t matter what the situation is, you will always find yourself in control of it.
When you are calm and peaceful in your heart and mind, the creative juices start flowing. You will start to see opportunities which you couldn’t notice before for being pre-engaged with all the emotional chaos going on inside you.
Most people are always searching for some kind of goal or purpose for their lives. They travel to different countries in order to find themselves, but can’t find anything, because they are looking everywhere but not within.
In order to find what you truly want from your life, you will have to spend time with yourself, to dig deeper into your own being, leaving behind all the pressures and expectations of your loved ones and society.
Things that you will feel like doing when there is a profound calmness within you, is a definite path to a successful life. Don’t try to suppress those sounds with societal logics like, is there enough money in this or will people accept this decision of mine.
Let’s take an example
There are many who feel that writing is a lonely job and always advise writers to go out more and interact with people in order to avoid loneliness. If a writer feels this way, then he will never be truly into his craft because he will be uncomfortable with his own thoughts. Maybe that’s why many bloggers advice to find a coffee shop to sit and write.
Once you understand that this is not loneliness or solitude, but a time spent with the most important person in your life, you will feel like it to be a meditation. Going deep within yourself to find the gems of words and ideas to put on paper, which gives a deep feeling of satisfaction without looking for the future profits or benefits you can get from becoming a writer.
When you do something that you truly enjoy then you won’t crave for anyone’s acceptance or think if someone cares for you or not. The only person whose loyalty and caring you should crave for is yourself.
Don’t be scared of yourself. Embrace yourself as you are but always try to improve, not for someone’s approval, but to take yourself to a new horizon to see beyond and realize the endless possibility that life has to offer when you are in harmony with the life within. You will stop looking for happiness in big houses and expensive cars or have a high status is society. Yes, those things will matter, but not to an extent, that you will compromise your core values and beliefs.
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9 years ago
Bineesh Balakrishnan created new article LESSONS LEARNT-PART 1.
Life presents lessons to the sincere seeker, but the fact is that many overlook these priceless warnings & values, because they're too busy, or just plain stupid!! I don't claim to have accumulated a lot of wisdom in all my existence so far( I'm only 33 years of age!!), but whatever I have, I am presenting it in this article....This article is part prose & part poetry...
Perseverance
"The water that breaks through rocks,
& forwards meanders for epochs.
Does so only with perseverance
& so your efforts should never end...
Persist, persist, persist, I say,
Through heat,cold, night & day.
Sometimes you may not make,
Progress but you should remain,
Working with patience & perseverance
Cos nothing else can bestow deservance.."
Wisdom
Wisdom is something we should keep accumulating, & keep reviewing. I believe the best way to strengthen our wisdom, is to use it practically. Wisdom from eclectic sources, is the best kind of wisdom, because it can be used in various ways. As far as I'm concerned the best sources of wisdom are books. Whether you want to enlighten yourself about Theology, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology or any other field, the best source would be books. Though the internet is being accepted as a hands on tool for clearing doubts, I don't think all the information it gives out is 'authentic'!!. Wisdom is a thing that's in constant flux, our realities keep changing. Gravity was replaced by Relativity, which was replaced by The String theory, & God only knows what will replace The String theory( maybe 'The G String theory'...Lol..). In all fields of human endeavor, knowledge is growing, & there is so much that we are yet to completely understand...
The Satanic Keralite Society
I've lived in this society only for the last 17 years, & honestly speaking, it's the most satanic society on the planet. In this society, the definition of 'Rights' is 'Whatever crimes can be committed without getting caught'. Trust me every single person exercises their 'Rights'!!. The worst thing about this society, is that though they know they are depraved, they try to portray the image of the best society on the planet. The literacy rate is pretty high in this society(the highest in all of India), but this literacy is used in the worst way possible. Even young students know that-'if you assault a person at night, you have a better chance of getting away without getting charged for it'!! As far as the rights of mental patients go, the situation is even worse. There is an old colloquial adage that -'It is great fun to watch someone else's mother go insane'!! One of the best indicators of how good or bad a society is, is how it treats it's children. There was an article(in a leading newspaper) which stated that the maximum cases of child abuse in India is from Kerala, & nearly 70% of these cases are based on incest. What about women?? There was an article(in a leading newspaper), which stated that women in Kerala are not safe even in their homes...Check out these links..
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Four-children-sexually-abused-in-Kerala-every-day/articleshow/53259934.cms
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Many-child-abuse-cases-unreported/article14568992.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Ahead-of-Human-Rights-Day-KSHRC-raises-concern-over-spurt-in-HR-violation-cases-in-Kerala/articleshow/55898355.cms
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2016/sep/21/Kadakkal-horror-Kerala-Womens-Commission-tells-even-aged-women-are-unsafe-in-their-homes-1522144.html
Justice
"Oh! Justice thou art the best virtue
But hard it is to deliver you!!
For the guilty know how to get away,
The innocent& ignorant often pay,
For crimes that they didn't commit,
As the legal system kinda omits,
The rules they have to abide by,
In delivering their duty day & night!!
For the few who try to fight for you,
The path is long & pretty skewed..."
Forgiveness
I'm alright with forgiving my enemies, but I'll never forget their names(I think it's John F. Kennedy who once expressed this idea for the first time!!). Forgiving the hurt caused to you, by people, helps make life easier. Wallowing in the pain makes a waste of time, that can be put to good use. The problem if you forget the people who wronged you, is that they will most likely wrong you again. You must make it a point to avoid giving people who wronged you, to have another shot at doing so. Forgiveness is a gift for the mind & body, as it gives you a better view of life & also reduces stress & it's deleterious effects on the body...
Success
"Success is both a deceptive friend & enemy as well.
For how you handle it & proceed will definitely tell,
Whether you can advance on the path of your dreams.
Or lose yourself in the feeling of complacence, it seems,
You've drawn failure by pretending success is yours forever!
Remember success and failure are bound together
One carries the other within & pretty soon you'll realise their imposters.."
True love
"True love I hope to find you one day.
It's hard to find you, donno where you stay!
Are you in the eyes of a girl who longs for me?
Or in the eyes of friends & relatives who cherish me?
I believe only God knows how to love unconditionally
Everything else is a game played by the mind temporarily..."
Hope you enjoyed reading this article...I hope to write the next part of this article soon enough....
9 years ago
Bineesh Balakrishnan created new article BEATLEMANIA.
The Beatles are undoubtedly the most popular rock band of all times... They took rock music to heights that could never be scaled by their contemporaries. This article tries to tap into the feeling of Beatlemania which was the buzz of the 60s....
When the Beatles first auditioned, they were not offered a record deal, & were advised to stop trying as 'the world was not looking for such a four piece'!! But eventually 'the Fab Four' did make music, & their records sold out like hot cake. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, & George Harrison eventually went onto write epic songs & followed it up with mindblowing live performances. Their songs were contagious, so to speak, & gave them worldwide acceptance & fame. Every genre of Rock music that now exists was in one way or the other influenced by the Beatles.
The crowds went delirious with each hit spurned out by this quartet, & album sales by this band soared all over the world. The Beatles' songs were of all kinds- love ballads, feel good numbers, philosophical gems & what not!! In a short span of 8 years, the Beatles achieved a level of fame that no band has been able to surpass till now!!
Most of the Beatles' songs were written by John Lennon & Paul Mc Cartney.... Their songs were exceptionally well structured & were real earworms. Their live performances were the most sought after, in the 60s. Though most of the live sets by this band was only around 30 minutes long, they earned more than their contemporary bands. Fans thronged concert venues just to get a glimpse of the Fab Four!! The Beatles toured heavily, & all concert tickets were sold out in hours. With an evergrowing fan base, this phenomenon, later termed Beatlemania engulfed the whole world!! What followed was interviews, documentaries, more offers for live performances & all the other joys of superstardom. The main rivals of the Beatles were the Rolling Stones & the Kinks, who did churn out a few hits, but couldn't come on par to the Beatles, either in album sales or fan following.
Though every album by The Beatles was a gem in itself, the best albums, according to most critics are-'Revolver','Abbey Road' & 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.....'Revolver' was voted by Rolling Stone magazine as the best album of the 20th century. 'Abbey Road' is one of the highest selling albums of all time. The cover work of this album(Abbey Road) is also voted as one of the best ever. 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is a landmark album in rock history. Many bands have since tried to emulate the perfection of this album(& some like Pink Floyd who came out with 'Dark side of the moon' have succeeded too).
Listing just a handful of songs by this band wouldn't do justice to them, because this band has belted out way too many hit songs. 'Hey Jude' is one gem of a song, which was voted by Rolling Stone magazine as the best rock song of the 20th century. 'Yesterday' a song about heartbreak is a killer song which was written by McCartney. 'Strawberry fields' is a crowd favorite, & is also a song that has been covered, scores of times, by other bands. 'Let it be' is a song that was hugely popular, & was even eventually sung by church choirs (because of the lyrics- "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom let it be.."). 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds', is one mother of a song, based actually on a drawing by Lennon's son. 'Hard day's night' was another bodacious rock song, which also appeared on the soundtrack of a movie of the same name, which was based on the life of the Fab Four. 'Yellow submarine' & 'I am the walrus' are really popular songs, again extensively covered by other bands. One of my favorites is a song called 'Not guilty', which was written by George Harrison. George Harrison was the Silent Beatle, who didn't like the limelight all that much & was an ardent follower of the ISKCON movement. For a novice, a compilation of number one songs by The Beatles was released around 2000 & this will give an idea of the talent possessed by this juggernaut.
Beatlemania reached dizzying heights in the 60s & there was once even a situation where 'Beatle breath' was sold for 20$ per container. This was basically the air around the stage that was trapped in plastic containers & then sold. No other band would have achieved this feat. But eventually the Beatles split up & the world saw the Punk Rock revolution picking speed. Lennon, Harrison & McCartney pursued successful solo careers. Though the band slowly faded out of the public eye, their indelible influence in Rock n Roll cannot be denied..
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