NAME FAME OR MONEY

Every person has dreams and desires for the future, especially young people who think they'd do anything to make these dreams come true. Their dreams of possible careers are often limited to those of pop stars, singers, actors and actresses. In my opinion, what matters to young people nowadays is fame and not money, as some other people think.

It's very important for a person of our society to be known and to have the ability to influence others. Often unaware of the dark side of being famous, most boys want to form a boy band when they grow up and small girls dream of becoming singers, actresses and top models. One of the main reasons people really want to make themselves known is the glory of the life of the celebrities, something that is promoted from the media in a very effective way. In addition to the glamorous lifestyle, what people love about being famous, is that celebrities seem to be invulnerable and untouchable, or so they make us think they are. For example, you've hardly ever seen a famous person crying, have you?
Some young people are still more interested in earning a lot of money, no matter if hardly anyone knows they exist. Being wealthy is promoted from the media too, but not in the way a "trendy" lifestyle is. Another reason that might explain why young people care too much about making money is that they might be heavily influenced by their parents and relatives who might be successful businessmen or something of the sort.
To sum up, although being famous is often directly linked to having vast sums of money, what people really care about is leaving their marks behind them, There are still some young people who have set finding a well-paying job as their goal in life, but the majority of them look forward to they day when the sign a contract with a music company or they pose for the cover of a popular magazine. I'm not saying that money has lost its significance, but that people care more about fame than being rich.All we can sayName and fame! to fly sublimeThrough the courts, the camps, the schoolsIs to be the ball of Time,Bandied in the hands of fools                     Stardom isn't a profession; it's an accident.Some young people are still more interested in earning a lot of money, no matter if hardly anyone knows they exist. Being wealthy is promoted from the media too, but not in the way a "trendy" lifestyle is. Another reason that might explain why young people care too much about making money is that they might be heavily influenced by their parents and relatives who might be successful businessmen or something of the sort.To sum up, although being famous is often directly linked to having vast sums of money, what people really care about is leaving their marks behind them, There are still some young people who have set finding a well-paying job as their goal in life, but the majority of them look forward to they day when the sign a contract with a music company or they pose for the cover of a popular magazine. I'm not saying that money has lost its significance, but that people care more about fame than being rich.All we can sayName and fame! to fly sublimeThrough the courts, the camps, the schoolsIs to be the ball of Time,Bandied in the hands of fools                     Stardom isn't a profession; it's an accident.Some young people are still more interested in earning a lot of money, no matter if hardly anyone knows they exist. Being wealthy is promoted from the media too, but not in the way a "trendy" lifestyle is. Another reason that might explain why young people care too much about making money is that they might be heavily influenced by their parents and relatives who might be successful businessmen or something of the sort.To sum up, although being famous is often directly linked to having vast sums of money, what people really care about is leaving their marks behind them, There are still some young people who have set finding a well-paying job as their goal in life, but the majority of them look forward to they day when the sign a contract with a music company or they pose for the cover of a popular magazine. I'm not saying that money has lost its significance, but that people care more about fame than being rich.All we can sayName and fame! to fly sublimeThrough the courts, the camps, the schoolsIs to be the ball of Time,Bandied in the hands of fools                     Stardom isn't a profession; it's an accident.

TALL DARK AND HANDSOME WITH GILLETTE SHAVE

A well groomed face is what we all want to have whether men or women shaving is a necessary activity for




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Looking good is not just a woman’s prerogative, especially on a momentous occasion like a wedding.

It is true that all eyes would be on the bride, but this is one time when the bridegroom also shares a good part of the limelight. Fortunately, men today are not shying away from cosmetic care and believe in the fact that looking one’s best boosts self-confidence. 

The myth that groomiPersonal grooming is a total “top-to-toe” effort, which involves paying attention to every single detail. 

ng is not masculine has been admonished by new-age men. The aim of grooming is not to spend hours trying to look perfect, but to look clean, neat and presentable for both yourself and to others. This article covers the basics, the minimum that you need to do to look well groomed at all times. You will be glad to know that this can be achieved easily, using just a small amount of time, effort and money.

The trick is to pay attention to your grooming on a daily basis, and my suggestion is to base your grooming routine around a daily morning shower.

There is a follow on article "Advanced Grooming Tips", which you may like to read afterwards. These tips are perfect if you need to take your grooming up a level, for example, you have a job interview, are attending a special event, such as a wedding or black tie party, or are regularly in the media spotlight and need to look ultra well-groomed.

So, lets get started with basic grooming ..................by taking care of skin on daily basis  human skin is human skin. The only difference between men's and women's skin is that men are 15% higher in collagen content. That's why there's the old saying, “Men age with dignity, women just age.”

You boys are literally thicker skinned than women are! But that doesn't mean that you should neglect your skincare. Smart men know that if you want to retain your muscle-tone and defy aging you hit the gym. Smart men also know that the skin is the largest body organ and is also the first defense against disease and aliments. Keep the skin healthy—simple logic.

Skincare for men is a no-brainer with ONE. ONE has no scent and has no shinny residue, so it's invisible when worn. ONE will act as a calming aftershave balm to guard against razor burn and feed the newly abraded skin vitamins and nutrients that shaving removes. ONE is at once a man's facial moisturizer and a man's facial cream to be worn during the day to matte down oily perspiration shine, erase all fine surface lines and tighten the skin for a more youthful appearance. ONE is also an excellent facial skincare for men of all ages and ethnicities.ONE can also be worn at night to tone, re-hydrate, feed vitamins and nutrients to men’s skin for an instant facelift that will help keep the skin strong, wrinkle free and firm. 

BlogToFeedAChild with Akshaya Patra and BlogAdda.

I am going to #BlogToFeedAChild with Akshaya Patra and BlogAdda.


 There are 1.02 billion undernourished people in the world today. That means one in nearly six people do not get enough food to be healthy and lead an active life. Hunger and malnutrition are in fact the number one risk to the health worldwide — greater than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.

So what can be done? By taking action to raise awareness, everybody can make a difference. Walk the World is aimed at doing just that.Hunger affects populations both globally and domestically. Students should be aware of the obstacles to food security and good levels of nutrition that many people face every day. Encouraging students to find solutions to these problems heightens their awareness of the issues, and enables them to realize that members of a community can help each other in concrete ways. This activity engages participants in creative problem solving though a time-limited process of generating solutions to different hunger-related problems. Small groups of students circulate around the room and write down solutions to each of the hunger obstacles.

 While people are hungry, all other development activities are thwarted. The hungry can concentrate little other than their next meal. Hungry mothers give birth to hungry children, who, if they live long enough, grow into hungry adults.Where does our food come from? And more importantly, why does it travel so far to reach us? This activity illustrates the interdependency of our global food system, and encourages critical thought and reflection. A trip to the supermarket is often a voyage around the world!

Students will create a mock United Nations conference where they will address the issue of child malnutition and how it relates to children’s rights, based on study the Millennium Development Goals, and of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

 Students will discover the impact oWFP School Feeding Programmes have on children and youth in developing countries by comparing attendance records of these schools before and after implementation. Studetns will then reflect upon ways in which School Feeding addresses children's rights with reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.Fighting Hunger the Rights Way is designed to coincide with prescribed learning outcomes for English, math, science and social studies in grades 4-6 and 7-9. This format provides teachers the opportunity to teach about children’s rights and world malnutrition while also covering learning outcomes.

Blog About Your Favourite Rhyme/Story With Kids Hut

Blog About My Favorite Rhyme/Story With Kids Hut

The word POETRY originates from a Greek word meaning TO MAKE. A poet is thus a maker and the poem something that is made or created. No single definition of poetry is possible but some characteristic features of poetry may be mentioned. Poetry has a musical quality with rhythm, it may use figures of speech such as simile  While quite a few poems in this selection are in traditional forms, the unit also includes modern poems that are free from formal restrictions. 

It is the best and easy way to learn ANYTHING NEW .a poem which is very close to my heart is TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR  because this poem is in our family from last 4 generations my dadi ,nani my mom all loves this poem and now same with my daughter and this will go on and no. It is associated with stars and this poem will shine till the the world"s end as star shines daily this poem also shine from many new kids mouth in this big world.


Another poem which is very close to my heart is ONE TWO BUCKLE MY SHOE we are four brother and sister and we have learnt counting from this poem only and my children and my niece are following same trend and it is so unique when ever we heard this poem we start singing together so it keeps our childhood alive and in human being this child should always be alive which motivates us to learn more and more.

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Children are the ultimate gift to two people who love each other and the ultimate inconvenience to parents that don't. There is no bigger responsibility, and yet a relationship with a child can bear the greatest rewards. Children intuitively know when they are wanted and when they are not. The way that they raised from the cradle will affect the people they will become. There is a famous saying that children spell love T I M E. There may be many compelling reasons why you cannot be with your children but none of them poetry brings smile on our and children face it is the way to express and learn new things in rhythm poems are related to good memories which refreshes us from time to time with their presence so  poetry is a best things to express poems brings smile which is precious

Singing, laughing, cries of glee,
Come they say, Play with me
Come they say, Play with me   

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SIX MOST IMPORTANT WORDS TO BE BETTER HUMAN BEING

TWO THINGS ARE INFINITE THE UNIVERSE AND HUMAN AND THERE ARE SOME WORDS WHICH ARE LIKE PEARLS AND IF WE WILL USE THEM IN DAILY LIFE
  THE MOST IMPORTANT WORD IS                                     WE                                                       THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT WORD               THANK YOU
THE THIRD MOST IMPORTANT WORD IS                        COULD YOU PLEASE
THE FOURTH MOST IMPORTANT WORD IS                                WHAT DO YOU THINK
 THE FIFTH MOST IMPORTANT WORD IS                                                COULD YOU PLEASE
THE SIXTH MOST IMPORTANT WORD IS  ADMIT                                      I WAS WRONG
          Politeness is a great virtue. It costs nothing but it wins everything. If we are polite, we can win friends. We can also influence people if we are polite. Even our enemies cannot harm us if we are polite. A polite person has no enemies. Even those who are not polite are attracted by the quality of politeness. We should never lose our temper and we should always be polite to others, when we talk to them. Even when we do not like the offers and requests of others, we should turn them down polite

#SHOP QUIKR

                 I LOVE SHOPPING ON QUIKR

Quikr is so quick in every task .One can sell anything or buy anything by just uploading their things on it. Best way to sell anything which you don't need or one which you want to upgrade by buying new one it helps in both ways.One can get money by selling old one and buy new one.One of my friend was looking forward to buy an used bike and whatever he was finding in the market,even though there were some really great models, the middlemen were charging him a hefty amount for those. I recommended him to try out www.Quikr.com and deal directly with a seller.He followed my advice and within 3 days he managed to get an used bike that was perfect for him and his budget and he was able to save a lot of money as well. He was happy because he bought this without giving commission to any agent so saved money and time both."So i can say sell anything at a comfort of your home and get rid off buying and selling agents"I would seriously recommend www.Quikr.com to anyone who is looking for quality and affordability so one can sell anything from small little thing like head phone or big like car on this site when you give your old things to your "RADDI WALA" you get just 100 to 200 rs even if it actually cost 5000 to 10000 but on www.Quikr.com  you can mention price according to your own wish and you get also by little bargaining. My latest buying is Moto E from this site which was only 15 days old . I chose Mobiles & tablets segment with the help of http://delhi.quikr.com/Mobiles-Tablets/cId-18224257 link and under different brands segments I chose Motorola ...I got various models under this and as I had already decided about the model , the search and selection was really simple and quick. I just had to mention the model MOTO E in the search box and I did get some results to choose from .An ad was given by the person who wants to sell this phone and staying nearby my place I searched it on www.quikr.com PROVIDED THEM MY CONTACT DETAILS he called me fix  model town metro station as meeting place We met there i checked that phone was just like new ,as he mentioned price RS 5099 on website but it's actual cost was 6500 actually he received this phone as a gift from his friend and he was using apple i phone already so i managed to save around 1500 in this deal now i am using it so i recommend this site to every near and dear for selling their stuff so i can say gone are the days when you need to go out to sell just earn money by clicking a picture of your product and upload it on www.quikr.com .

"NO FIKAR BECH QUIKR"

         Quikr India is a free local classifieds website where you can post free advertisements related a business, product and service offered in India.

So its a new way to sell and buy anything so quick everybody should try this site I recently sold off my 2 month old Nokia Lumia on www.quikr.com  without having to go through the hassles of finding any buyer myself. It had been just 5 days since I posted my ad on www.quikr.com . I got a call from a guy who was interested in buying my phone. We met and and showed him my phone and he bought .

 AND NOW I RECOMMEND  THIS SITE TO EVERYBODY

My husband is one of the fussiest person, and he had been coaxing me to sell off all the extra things that we no longer required ever since we shifted our house. Although I had been ignoring it for a long time, but finally I gave up and listed all those things online and made my mom happy by selling off everything at prices that were pretty good for things that were practically too old to fetch a good enough price. I am glad that Quikr.com exists, as the website is really helpful and I would recommend it to anyone looking to sell off old things; or anyone who wants to do eveythinTg by sitting in home just upload and see the magic of QUIKR

 This  portal has taken forward strongly its identity of a thriving marketplace, one on which “Buyers meet Sellers” in its ads. However, the execution of this brand positioning is distinct from those of its competitors. Indian audiences and consumer buying trends are strongly driven by emotion. QUIKR India has played on this insight smartly by creating a series of engaging and interesting storyboards to drive home its advertisements.
  QUIKR campaign idea is based on a combination of an owners emotional attachment to his possessions and a never ending Indian fetish for a good bargain. It is noticeable QUIKR ads are of a longer duration, between the range of 20 to 30 seconds each. 
The portal has taken forward strongly its identity of a thriving marketplace, one on which “Buyers meet Sellers” in its ads. However, the execution of this brand positioning is distinct from those as its competitors.Make your pockets heavy and house clean by selling your thngs on best rates .New way to sell your old stuff or can be new also. So this is a new way to earn by selling your products which has no use in home. so need more space  then post your ad on QUIKR.

I am sure that we all have several things at home that we no longer use. Selling them at a local dealer is not a very good option because they are always glad to rig you. At QUIKR you can easily list your product and find a buyer that is willing to purchase it at your price.so overall we can say  

THINK QUICK,

BE QUICK

AND

UPLOAD QUICK TO GET BEST DEALS

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SOME INSPIRING NUGGETS TO REMEMBER FOR PEACEFUL LIFE

HAPPY MOMENTS,PRAISE GOD
TOUGH MOMENTS, SEEK GOD
QUIET MOMENTS WORSHIP GOD
PAINFUL MOMENTS TRUST GOD
EVERY MOMENT THANK GOD "
                                                            SUCCESS IS LIKE A BEAUTY
                                                           IT CAN LEAVE US ANYWHERE
                                                           FAILURE IS LIKE A MOTHER
                                                         IT WILL TEACH US IMPORTANT
                                                        LESSONS IN LIFE
THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER
CHANCE IN LIFE
BUT THERE IS NO CHANCE
OF ANOTHER LIFE
SO LIFE IS A GIFT OF GOD
                                                    GOD DOES NOT LIKE
                                                   THE HARDNESS OF
                                                    TONGUE AND HEART
                                                  THEREFORE HE MADE THEM BONELESS
EVERY SUNSHINE
DELIVERS OPPORTUNITIES
WHILE EVERY SUNSET ASKS
WHAT WE DID
WITH THOSE OPPORTUNITIES
                                                      NO ONE WILL MANUFACTURE
                                                        LOCK WITHOUT KEY
                                                     SIMILARLY GOD WON'T GIVE PROBLEMS
                                                         WITHOUT SOLUTION
SO FACE EVERY PROBLEM OF LIFE
WITH BELIEF THAT YOU WILL
COME OUT  WITH BRIGHT COLORE
FROM EVERY PROBLEM...BECAUSE
 POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
IS THE BEST WAY TO FIGHT ...

                                                 

TRADITIONS IN INDIA

TRADITION is a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time the stories, beliefs, etc., that have been part of the culture of a group of people for a long timeused to say that someone has qualities which are like the qualities of another well-known person or group of people from the past the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instructcultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutionsIn India they have many traditions, whether it is Marriage, Food, Education, etc. They all are done in certain ways. Indians have many traditions when it comes to Family Life, Birth, Marriage, Dress, Food and Education. When it comes to Family Life in India I think it is the most important and meaningful. One of the traditions with family life is that you have to maintain strong bonds with all of your relatives. For most of the time 3 to 4 generations of your family are living under one roof. Most young women are expected to live with their Husbands relatives after marriage, but they still maintain strong bonds with their family as well. Girl  has to leave her parental home after marriage this tradition  will remain same for 1000 more years to comeIndia has 22 officially recognised languages, and a huge variety of literature has been produced in these languages over the years. Hindu literary traditions dominate a large part of Indian culture. Apart from the Vedas, which are a sacred form of knowledge, there are other works such as the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, treatises such as Vaastu Shastra in architecture and town planning, and Arthashastra in political science. The most famous works in Sanskrit are the Hindu holy texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Manusmriti. Another popular literature, Tamil literature has a rich literary tradition spanning over 2000 years, and is particularly known for its poetic nature in the form of epics, and philosophical and secular works.Other great literary works, which marked the golden era of Indian literature, include 'Abhijanam Shakuntalam' and 'Meghdoot' by Kalidasa, 'Mricchakatika' by Shudraka, 'Svapna Vasavadattam' by Bhaasa, and 'Ratnavali' .
The most famous works of the Indian literature can be traced in the vernacular languages of the northern Indian cults of Krishna and of Rama. INDIA has 22 states and they follow different traditions and diffrent cultures so its very difficult to explain any particular tradition because all are awesome so i can say                       All Indians live in unity,& it’s a great beauty!So visit my country INDIA,It’s one of the most cultured Place 

BOOKS BEST FRIENDS

I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense.Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood

Books are our real friends. They are our guides. We can learn everything from them. The books contain all the great thoughts of our world and we can learn them by reading the books. The books help us find answers to our questions. The books never fail us.
We should read as many books as we can. But all books are not good. So we should choose only good books and read them. Our teachers and parents can help us choose good books.Books are by far the most lasting product of human effect .Temples cramble to ruin pictures and stadium decay but books survive.Time is of no account with great thoughts which are as fresh today as thought and said  still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed pagesThey bring us the presence of great minds that have ever lived
                 Good books enrich the mind by providing knowledge. They also widen the horizons of our imagination an give us an insight into different minds. If a man is known by the company he keeps, why should we not, then keep the best company; that of good books? Good literature entertains, instructs, and elevates. It takes us on a flight of fancy, away from our humdrum lives, to a place or country we want to visit without having to pay for the passage.     Pleasures derived from eating or playing sports are short lived or ordinary, but the pleasure that we derive from reading books is everlasting and fantaststic so try this new friend now to get more and more from this world.           

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“Kalakaar Colony”

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Roohi got frightened and disturbed by her parents behavior and ran towards the bus stop when they were busy yelling at each other.

After that Roohi sat in the bus for unknown destination, then suddenly ticket checker in the bus came to check her ticket but Roohi was neither having money nor any ticket.In the bus passengers were staring at Roohi but then a photographer by profession Jennifer who was sitting near Roohi paid money for her ticket and asked her that where she is going all alone without anything then she told her about her parents and their financial crisis.

Roohi was nine years old only but she was quite mature than her age  Then she decided to go with Jennifer but Jennifer was in the town for some time only,she had to leave the city in few hours.

She had only one friend CYRUS who was lawyer by profession .She decided to send Roohi to Cyrus house at that time Cyrus was renowned lawyer and Jennifer advised Roohi to stay in Cyrus house for some time.

Roohi went there and told Cyrus about her parents story and also told that her mother is a daughter of multinational businessman but she left her father's home because her father was against her marriage.Cyrus decides that he will unite her family.He along with Roohi went to her Roohi's Grandparents house.When they reached there Roohi was surprised to see such a big house

Roohi's Reaction-

   " Nice? This place? Nice? For the first time she stared about her, trying to see what there was ... She blinked; her lovely eyes wondered. A very good-looking elderly man stared back at her through a monocle on a black ribbon. But him she simply couldn't see. There was a hole in the air where he was. She looked through and through him."

Actually that old man was her grand father.Cyrus told him that she was his granddaughter .When he came to know that Roohi was his granddaughter he was overwhelmed with joy and kissed her.
"Part of the real beauty of life is that it’s unpredictable. Nothing is permanent, everything changes; and of course, a lot of things can happen that will transform who you are and have an impact on your life. The problem is that we need to cultivate the ability to truly accept whatever comes and embrace it."
He was completely changed person Then Cyrus told him that how Roohi was found alone in the bus by Jennifer.After hearing whole story his Grandfather was emotional and his heart swings to the other side.He completely forgets all his ego and decided to bring back his daughter and son in law.
On the other hand Shekhar and Tara were searching here and there for Roohi Suddenly Tara got a call  from her father.It was very unexpected and then he told Tara,that Roohi was with him only and she can also come back with Shekhar .Then Tara decided to go back to stay with his father, As Tara was the only child there was nobody to look after her father so three of them decided to stay with his father.
With the help of Tara"s father Shekhar started his publishing house and became well known publisher soon I think "togetherness is a very important ingredient to family life.and they were altogether after that after forgetting all their differences ".

Now they were family of four.

खोज परिणाम

"All's Well That Ends Well"






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KASHMIR KNOWN AS HEAVEN ON EARTH

Kashmir is known for its unearthly beauty, which has earned it the sobriquet of being the " Paradise on Earth". Kashmir Valley is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in north India. The decade old political and civil turmoil in the region has not taken anything away from the beauty of Kashmir. With peace returning to the Kashmir Valley, it has now become a tourist hot spot owing to its amazing cultural diversity, the sheer beauty of the mighty Himalayas, and the green valleys whose beauty has attracted a horde of migrants from West Asia and Central Asia down the ages.

Natural Beauty

Kashmir is famous for its beautiful and natural scenery and varieties of flora and fauna throughout the world. It is also widely known for its different kinds of agricultural products, fruit, vegetables, saffron, herbs, minerals, precious stones and finest kind of embroidery on clothes.

parkling rivers and sleepy lakes, of startling gardens and regal Chinar trees, Kashmir boasts of some of the most beautiful flowering meadows and snow-capped peaks. The abundance of natural beauty has earned the valley a nickname of the 'Switzerland of the East'. It is mesmerizing to see how this endless beauty never fails to charm the viewers with its changing scenes from dazzling white snow of Winters to blooming fragrance of Spring. The sparkling greenery of Summers are welcome too as the flaming beauty of Autumn. The art house of the Seasons, the beauty of Kashmir is complete to the giggling girls with fair Indian complexion and rosy cheeks and the exquisite handicrafts of the area.

KASHMIR HAS BEEN CALLED THE SWITZERLAND OF INDIA Apart from Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, some of the world famous tourist resorts of Kashmir Valley are Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag, Daksum, Aharbal, Yusmarg, Aharbal, etc., which if elaborated will needs hundreds of pages. Some of the other world famous lakes present in the State are Wular and Mansbal Lakes  so overall we can say true beauty of kashmir lies in its culture.

 

MOST AMAZING PLACE

KASHMIR HOLIDAYS Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a many faceted diamond, changing character with the seasons always extravagantly beautiful   AMARNATH JI YATRA we have two cheapest amarnath yatra toursfor you first, cheapest amarnath yatra toursvia pahalgam and second cheapest amarnath yatra toursvia sonamarg   VAISHNO DEVI DARSHAN The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is one of the most popular Shrines of India.

SCIENCE OF FENGSHUI

FENG  means wind and shui means water. In Chinese culture wind and water are associated with good health, thus good feng shui came to mean good fortune, while bad feng shui means bad luck, or misfFeng ortune.
Feng shui is based on the Taoist vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy.

The main tools used in a feng shui analysis are the Compass and the Bagua. The feng shui energy map, or bagua , is an octagonal grid containing the symbols of the I Ching , the ancient oracle on which feng shui is based. Knowing the bagua of your home will help you understand the connection of specific feng shui areas of your home to specific areas of your lIFE

             Some dismiss feng shui as an old Chinese myth or a fad for kooky new agers, but feng shui advocates say that it can improve everything from harmony in the home to wealth and well-being.
But what exactly is feng shui? Is it science or superstition? Where did it come from? And how do you use it? In this article, we'll address all of your questions about the art of feng shui.

Feng shui literally translates from Chinese as "wind" (feng) and water ("shui"). It's the art of arranging buildings, objects, space and life to achieve harmony and balance. Feng shui works on the assumption that the world is driven by unseen forces. The idea behind it is to "unblock" the way, so the forces may flow freely and create balance in a space (or life).
The main difference between the practices of feng shui (or "vastu" in the Hindu culture) and Western traditions is a belief that we as humans are connected to the spaces we inhabit. Believers in feng shui see sacred purposes and mystical meanings behind design -- not just artistically appealing buildings

ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN BEING

Two types of environment we may come across. One is the natural environment of the air, water, solid wastes, noise, radiation, soil, timber, wildlife and living space etc. The second one is the man-made environment that deals with work environment, housing, technology, aesthetics, transportation, utilities, settlement, urbanization and so on. These environmental components are considered as the resources and are mostly exploited and utilized by the men to fulfill their basic physical needs they can be considered as the fellow members of the global eco-system with which men establish emotional, intellectual, or physical relationships and these provide the basis for a sense of purpose of life to them. Thus, man is firmly placed as an important part of the global ecosystem, which depends on him much as he depends on it. Hence, there is a close relationship between man and environment. Different groups of people working in different areas express it in various ways. When physical scientists talk about environment they generally refer to the physical environment that comprises the three inter locking systems the Atmosphere, the Hydrosphere and the Lithosphere. Biologists often refer to biological environment consisting of all living organisms of the Biosphere. Similarly social scientists refer to the social, cultural, economic and organizational environment. Hence environment may be defined as "the sum of all social, cultural, economical, biological, physical and chemical factors surrounding the 'man' to give necessary protection to him."

GANESH CHATURTHI FESTIVAL STORY

Lord Ganesha holds a very significant place in the Hindu religion. He is usually worshipped as the remover of obstacles and all who desire their ambitions to be fulfilled and wishes gratified are recommended to worship him.

Any religious activity begins with the worship of Lord Ganesha. Of all the deities he is the most favourite. His wives are Riddhi and Siddhi.

According to the Hindu mythology, the elephant-headed deity of prudence Lord Ganesha is the elder son of Shiva and Parvati. It is said that Ganesha was actually a creation of Godesses Parvati.

She created him in the absence of Lord Shiva; One day she asked little Ganesh to keep a watch on the door and not to allow anybody in without her permission. Ganesha obeyed his mother.

At that very time Lord Shiva came and obeying his mother he did not allow his father to enter the room. On this act many other deities tried to remove Ganesh from the door but in vain. Therefore, Lord Shiva cut Ganesha's head by his trishula.

Just then there appeared Parvati, and seeing the condition of her son she got very angry. Then, Lord Shiva ordered the deities to place an elephant-head or Ganesha's body and thus Ganesha was brought to life.

Owing to his head he is also known as Gajanan. His other famous name is Ekdant, Arunvarna, Lambodar, etc.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a belief that Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati, bestows His blessings on His devotees, on this day. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which falls around August or September. The occasion becomes very lively and enthusiastic with the devotional songs, dances and drum beats being a part of the procession observed by the devotees of Lord Ganesha, as a part of the festivities. Ganesh Chaturthi is the only festival that involves and welcomes the participation of general public. 

FRESH MANGO ICED TEA RECIPE

• 2 medium sized alphonso mangoes - yields approx 1.5 cups pulp

• 3 teaspoons black tea or 2-3 tea black tea bags
• 4 cups water
• ½ or ¾ tbsp lemon juice or as required
• organic unrefined cane sugar as required
• a few mint leaves for garnishing

Instructions

1. peel and chop the mangoes.
2. puree them in a blender and refrigerate.
3. heat water on a stove top or in the microwave.
4. remove the pan of hot water.
5. add the black tea and stir.
6. cover and let the tea steep in the hot water for 5-7 mins.
7. strain and keep the tea in the fridge.
8. once the tea is cooled, remove from the fridge.
9. pour the tea in a blender.
10. add the mango puree, lemon juice and sugar to the tea.
11. blend everything till smooth.

1. serve the mango iced tea in tall glasses with some ice cubes garnished with mint leaves or mango or lemon slices.