Ten doubts every blogger has at first when starting to blog

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February 18, 2020

In today’s world, we are connected to each other with social networks. And when someone wants to share their ideas with people or just express their thoughts, one of the most commonly preferred media is a blog. Now, what is a blog?

A blog can be a way to convey your thoughts to people. It can be a journal, a diary that a blogger keeps and shares with people who are enthusiastic about the same thing. Blogs also help other people to find their interests or make them curious enough to start something new. Although it can be very fascinating to connect with people, it also raises some questions for the new aspiring bloggers. Let’s see some basic questions a beginner can have while starting a blog and try to solve the self-doubts for bloggers.

How do I make my content look different than others?

One of the most common self-doubt for bloggers will be how can I write a content that is different than others? It is the most troublesome to discover new content each time you want to write something new. But that’s the main issue, isn’t it? You can’t find any content that is new or completely different from others. So, why not just make your own? Simple right? Let me explain. All you have to do, is instead of searching new things that people are not doing, share the things that you are working on. It can be your lifestyle, your cooking tricks, or interesting stories that you might find in your neighbourhood. And voila, you have totally different content from others.

Do I have to update the blog daily?

Ten doubts every blogger has at first when starting to blog

Now, one more question exists. How often do I update my blog? You can say this is another self-doubt for bloggers. So here’s what you should do. Update the blog when you feel like sharing some memories or stories. A blog is not your homework or a 9 to 5 job that you have to update daily. This should be your choice when you are ready to share your feelings with others. But don’t leave your blog lonely for a long time. There should be a time period when you update your blog. In this way, your readers will get attracted to the content if it continues to give them something new on a regular basis.

How will I decide the length of the articles?

After you have dealt with the first two problems, then we have a third one. The major question and big self-doubt for a blogger: what should be the ideal length of the article or the a blog? This has a little confusing answer. Some of the bloggers prefer to have long explanatory articles so that the readers can understand better. While some prefer to keep their content short and sweet. It is actually efficient in both cases. You just have to remember, it is the content of the article that matters, not the length. You can either explain in a long essay like way or you can have a simple short story. But you must have content that helps the readers understand easily and efficiently.

How do I get loyal readers?

So, now that you have found the content, the time when you want to update your blog and the length which you want to write with, you need readers. Not only that, you need loyal readers. Each blogger goes through these questions: are the readers liking my content? Are they following my content? Do they want more from me? Resulting in another self-doubt for bloggers: how can I get loyal readers?

To get loyal readers, you can try different things.

First is that you should be connected with social media. Keep your readers updated with the content and keep them curious about it.
You can also have a guest blogger.
You can connect with other bloggers. Be friends, comment on their blogs.
And most importantly, learn how to write in a way that keeps your readers connected.

How to convince the readers to subscribe?

Now that you have loyal readers, you want them to subscribe to your blog. And the question is how can you achieve that? The answer is you can’t. Not by forcing them in any way. When you have readers that are loyal to you, you need to be loyal with them, too. Blake them trust you. If you succeed with this, then you can have many subscribers. You can also offer something new to the subscriber, something that they can not resist. Well, who won’t be subscribing then?

Can I start making money instantly?

A million-dollar question: can I start making money instantly? Yes. You might be able to. But be aware: if you are focusing too much on making money, you might be disturbing your blog content. A blog should be based on long term planning. You can focus on having a good reputation and can gain a steady income with it, too.

How should I start the blog?

If you ask me, I think that this is the most important self-doubt for a blogger. This question can decide your readers and pretty much everything about your blog. But don’t panic. It has a simple answer. Your first blog post should be about you and your blog. Don’t forget, people don’t know you, yet. So, in order to be familiar with them, write about you. Let them know more about you and your blog. Tell them what content to expect, in short, familiarize yourself with them. And don’t forget to tell them how to stay in touch with the blog.

How should I decide the theme of the blog?

Now, the theme of the blogs can be a deciding factor, but it also depends on the blogger. You should keep inind that you theme connects with your content and is helpful for the readers. If this is followed, then it is totally up to you what theme you would like to have.

Are guest posts beneficial?

It is a tricky issue, I think. Guest posts can be beneficial to your blog, but if too many, they can still be hazardous. But you have to keep one thing in mind, if your blog is new, there might not be bloggers who will want to write on your blog if you are new. It’s simple, guest blogging is to spread your influence. If you already don’t have any readers, the other bloggers might not want to be part of it just now. So, you need to be sure of the blogger and the content for your blog if you want to have a guest.

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Who can help me when I am stuck?

Where to ask for help can be the last doubt or it can be the first self-doubt for a blogger. Who will help me when I am stuck somewhere? Fear not. Nowadays, there are many educational videos that help. Also, there are websites and articles written, just to promote the bloggers. So, your help will be on your doorstep any time you need it.

These are some of the questions or self-doubts a blogger can have while starting a blog. You can find your answers here and also improve your blog accordingly. Moreover, if you get stuck still, there are many people building contents and videos to help bloggers with their blogs.

Top Qualities for being a Great and Powerful Leader

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Suramyaa Tewari

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February 18, 2020

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There is no doubt that there are several spheres of work and life where leadership and hierarchy is followed. The presence of a hierarchical system automatically places the image of a leader before us. John C. Maxwell defines leadership, “a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” No matter what, the success or failure of an event, group, task, project, etc. depends largely on the leader of the group. A great leader is a person who is budding with futuristic ideas and knows how to bring these into realities and emerge successfully. Following are a few qualities that can help one become a great leader and rise among the masses.

Confidence

In order to be a great leader, you should be confident in all that you do and about your decisions. You should be confident that the group shall follow your commands. If you are not confident or are unsure about your own qualities and decisions, those who belong to your group as your subordinates will not be confident about your commands and about you. In order to be a great leader, you should be very confident in all your approaches and be assertive in your instructions in order to get the work done successfully and gain the respect of all those who are a part of your group as your subordinates.

Honesty and Integrity

Honesty and integrity of character are such qualities that make the best leaders. In order to be a good and a successful leader, integrity becomes the utmost trait to be in possession. Honesty and integrity become important be it in the office, on the sports field, in defense, or any other strata. For leaders lacking these two essential qualities, they cannot expect their subordinates to be completely honest to you as well as to the work assigned to them. You can become a good leader when you are ethical and honest and you carry your value system with you at all times. Without integrity and honesty, you cannot expect to be a good and respected leader.

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Vision and Purpose

Vision and purpose are other two essential ingredients that make a good leader. A great leader is futuristic and has a vision, keeping in mind which he/she moves forward. A good leader not only visualize it for themselves. In fact, they share their vision with all the members of the group as well. It is necessary to share your reasons and purposes, and to share your vision with your followers. This is so because when the followers know the vision and the purpose of things they have clarity of where they are headed and what exactly are they expected to do.

A good leader does everything in his/her power to explain the purpose and the activities to be carried out to the followers. He/she shares all the strategies and plans with the followers and keeps them well informed for best output and more success rate.

Delegation

It is important for a person to know that if he/she is in the position of a leader then it is not possible for you to do everything on your own. Thus, delegation of work becomes an essential becomes if utmost importance for the smooth functioning in achieving the goal. It is important to take over the work that is concerned with the overall responsibility and giving the other smaller tasks to the followers in the group you are the leader of.

You need to as a good leader, delegate tasks to your subordinates. Not doing so, can lead to mistrust and you may also lose focus from the more important matters at hand. While delegating over more important issues, observe the way each person completes the responsibility assigned to them. You need to give a chance to all your subordinates to complete their responsibility as you provide them with the necessary resources and give them a chance to prove themselves.

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Inspiring Others

One of the most difficult tasks for any leader is to inspire others and motivate them to follow him/her. Inspiring your subordinates can only be done if you set a good example for them. When things at hand might be getting difficult and there is no smoothness, keep in mind that your subordinates will always look up to you in order to see and understand how you approach such a situation. If you are able to handle the situation properly, your subordinates and other members of the group are sure to follow you through it.

As a leader it is best to stay positive and motivated and not give in to the pressure. Stay calm and let all of these attributes be reflected in your actions as well. This will not only help you deal with unwanted situations in a more efficient manner but also help you inspire and motivate the others. If you succeed at inspiring your subordinates then you can overcome challenging situations with absolute ease.

Decision Making Abilities

Top Qualities for being a Great and Powerful Leader

As a leader, you should be efficient in taking decisions. Other than possessing visionary qualities, a leader should be capable enough of taking the correct decision according to the demands of the time and need of the hour. The decisions that you take as a leader will be really impactful on the masses and the members of the group. A leader should think thoroughly before taking a decision and take good amount of time in doing so. However, once decided on to something, it becomes necessary as a leader, to stand by it.

Although, it has been observed that most of the leaders take decisions on their own, it is advised to take an opinion of the members as well as the experts on the team. This way the members will acknowledge that you respect them enough to have a say. You might also ponder over some amazing solution to the problem at hand or this may help you take a better decision.

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You have it in you!

We hope that this article was useful to all those who aspire to be great leaders in almost all spheres of their life. You possess all that it takes to be a great leader. All you need to do is work on certain areas and skills and keep in mind the qualities mentioned above. Constant effort and work on oneself can be wonderful contributing factors along with the ones mentioned in this article to push you towards success and become a great leader.

Art and craft of West Bengal

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Muskan Kumari

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February 17, 2020

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The map of West Bengal signifies the authenticity of its culture. Before getting into the topic of art and craft, let’s tell you why West Bengal is called west Bengal when it is located on the eastern side of the country, India. So here is the thing, in 1905, Bengal gave birth to 2 new bordered lands, west Bengal (Hindu majority) and east Bengal (Muslim majority). Dividing the state helped the British administration in dividing the nationalistic movement of Bengal towards them under the shadow of religion.

West Bengal is like a woman, she never seeks attention, and that drags millions of eyes towards her spellbound charm. A smasher from top to bottom erupts from the snowcapped mountain of Darjeeling to the Sundarbans delta region. It covers all the scenic visions. Like the green fields of Malda, Hazarduari palace at Murshidabad, Shantiniketan, the town of dignity and literature, victoria memorial, and Howrah bridge of Kolkata all add up to make your heart fall for this region.

What do you think what makes a city beautiful? Its surroundings, lands, or ancient historical monuments what? For me, the culture is that raw material on which all this stands. If a place does not have its fiery smoke of tradition and heritage, you will not be able to relate to any pattern or aesthetic of that place. Art, culture, and craft is the matriarchy of everything that you see.

Art of West Bengal

Art is delicate and sensitive, alike iridescent of butterfly’s wings. Smooth, light, and magnificent. So is the art of Bengal that comprises of folk dance, painting, music, literature, film, theatre, attire, food, and this list never ends and keeps ongoing.

Folk Dance :

Bengal has its known dance form, style and manner like

Gambhira

Art and craft of West Bengal — Gambhira dance of west Bengal, the picture is taken from the internet

Gambhira, which is performed in the beats of the drum along with the melody and tunes, this dance begins during the Chaitra Sankranti in Malda in the “Lok Utsav.” Two main dancers cast the role of ‘nana’ and ‘nati,’ i.e., maternal grandfather and grandson. Dancers while performing wear anklets with bells i.e. ghunghroo, their theme of dancing were mainly on the social, political problems.

Chhau

Chhau dance is a kind of tribal dance that is of three sub-types Purulia Chhau, Seraikella Chhau, and Mayurbanj Chhau. The variation in them is due to regions of their origin. This kind of dance is usually practiced during the spring season. But the Purulia chhau dance is carried out during sun festival in Purulia district of Bengal. The dance takes themes of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It’s a semi-classical folk dance that comes with the acts of martial arts; the dance goes on with the flow of music and instrumental sounds of dhol, dhumsa, and kharka. The most important aspect of this dance is the Chhau mask.

Dhunuchi

Dhunuchi is a very reverent kind of pious dance that is executed by Bengali women, where they hold a mud pot full of burning coconut husk. By this, they show their gratitude to God. Lassies drape beautiful white saree with a red border in a Bengali style and then dance in beats of the drum with dhunuchi. This dance is mainly seen during the Durga festival.

Vrita or Brita

Vrita or Brita is a style that women’s used to perform after the fulfillment of their wishes on the temple campus. They swirl around in joy and pleasure for the blessing of God that treated their disease like smallpox or infertility.

Folk song

Folk songs are the regional songs that are always rich in culture and intimacy. These are ancestral song which is losing its clarity in the modern period; it varies from community to community. Any lingual language, when mixes with the tune of musical instrument, drag the soul out of our body. So does the Bengali songs music; it’s is of few types like:

Baul

Baul is traditional lyrical song of Bengal, group of singers sing together and spread their message in public, this was the easier and simpler style of music and so it attracted many people, the enchanting music soon came into the ears of Nobel receiver Rabindranath Tagore, he soon understood the doctrines of Baul and made it more notable through his musical compositions. In musical instruments, they used khartal, Ektara, etc.

Gharana

Gharana is originated from Bishnupur in West Bengal; it found its roots in the 17th century during the reign of Aurangazeb; Dhrupad singer Bhadur khan the descendant of great musician Tansen. Khyal style of dhrupad is very famous in Bengal as it is considered as a very sweet and subtle one.

Bhatiyali

Bhatiyali songs are the emotional type of songs that used to be sung by boatmen while they were out on voyage while missing their beloved and most dear ones. Sadness in these is very deep and intense, with a lot of delicate and little moments added in the lyrics that used match their situation. The themes of their songs were: about the body, about nature and their guru or the masters.

Folk painting

Pattachitra

Pattachitra is the traditional form of folk painting, which helps in transferring the traditional style of painting to the next generation. Pattachitra is done on patta, which means cloth. The painters were called as patua as they colorful paint the canvas with contrasting colors, West Bengal has a lot of variation in the styles and patterns as every region and community has its separate way of depicting art. Pattachitra were made in 2 formats, one is vertically curled and the other one horizontally curved or coiled. Kalighat patta is done in chouko pata( rectangular or square canvas) is a fine example of the reinvented urban form of folk art.

Chalchitra is a form pattachitra, the word chal means covering. Chalchitra is a semi-circular patta that is placed in the top back of the Durga idol. The Chalchitra behind the Rajrajeshwari Durga idol Krishnanagar is unique and most notable. Pattachitra of Bengal is famous for the natural color used in it like green, white, blue, red, yellow.

Folkcraft

Kantha

Kantha is very famous in eastern states of India; it is using the unused old cloth in a clever way where old saris are piled up and then stitched together to make a slim cushion.

Clay dolls

Clay dolls are famous in Bengal as putul; these dolls were very much famous in the 80s, but the urban period it is replaced by plastic dolls, but still, these are in trend and are used as a decorative item. The dolls have a different character and their dresses are also according to that.

Dokra

Dokra metal engraving is a form of art in which metals are mental and given shapes and patterns of various daily life structures; it can be the body of Gods or Bankura horses and elephants. Krishnanagar is quite famous in this as the hands of these artisans molds beautiful pieces.

Other than this, the Conch-shell is a very versatile and distinctive one, as it takes craftsmen 2-3 months to engrave pictures, words in a shell. So much hard work attracts a high price rate, so everyone cannot buy this. The shell is considered as very mythological and religious. Bengali women wear conch shell bangles as a symbol of being married.

The craft of Bengal never ends; it has many artistic leather products, terracotta, jute items, hill craft, sandalwood carving, Shantipuri, and Jamdani sari printing and stitching.

Looking For Love – Here’s What You Need To Know

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Karishma Maharana

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February 13, 2020

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Ladies and gentleman If you are planning for a special surprise for your loved ones, wait a while as we share you the rules of the must-have secret for these rosy days of Valentine. Be it’s your Wife or Girlfriend, Husband or Boyfriend, you would be surprised to know that this love could be celebrated with anyone who you love and is close to your heart.

Valentine’s day

phenomenon has liberally sprinkled its love powder on all of us. The hit days of love are not only on-screen with your favourite actors, but the love season is even noticed in high school teens and college lanes. One of the reasons why love week is celebrated; is the connectivity and comfort we feel with that special one.

All of us must have done and yea, we do post adorable things for them. The chemistry, and most importantly, their presence is acknowledged.

So, what have you planned on this Valentine’s Day for your special someone? Not sure, we are here for your help. We shall tell you some of the great ideas for gifts. Just wait and watch!

For Mrs Boss :

If she is your boss of the home, then surely she deserves something special! It doesn’t matter if she’s a working lady or a housewife; after all, she’s your wonderful life partner.

Now, here are some ideas:

Take her out to Dinning or arrange a candle night dinner at home itself.
Cook her something special.
Take a leave or watch a movie with her.

Wives are blissfully a bit complicated than your Gf, sounds crazy, but yes, a little luxury can woo her. Gold rings or earrings or beautiful bracelets can be a great present. If she is fond of beauty products, you can go for that too. The mission is to make her happy, after all.

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For Mr Husband!

Think a little and you could bring back that sparkle to your love life by gifting him something he has not been expecting.

It could be some expensive gadgets like phones or watches. And how about being naughty on the lazy sheets, make the night worth by making the D night super hot. Think of some rose petals, scents, candles, set his mood and turn him on.

For your Mr Ashique!

Well if your boy is crazy for sports like football, basketball or even cricket, your work is halfway done, and so you can gift him the essentials of the sport. Is something adventurous popping up in your mind? And if yes, go for it then. Like bunk the classes and hit some excellent place like a beach party and dance with him. Let your breath intertwined and his fingers crawl your nape. Another beautiful idea for him is that any handmade gift or self-cooked food. Unless he is a food baby, he won’t be able to stop himself by being head over heels for you.

For your Barbie doll!

You are wondering how to make your cutie pie fall for you? Then let the cream of love heat up your mood. Grab every other opportunity to spend the day together.

You can also visit those places where you guys first met, where you guys first kissed and all those sweet memories baking up once again. Relive those good old days and make her feel special.

Women are beautiful layers of emotions. This Valentine, celebrate her love for you. So, if your girl is one who loves surprises and gifts, then don’t ever think to abort the plan. Gift her some pendant or rings, or even sweet-smelling perfumes too. Get your crazy pictures clicked together, dance to the tunes of love and life. You’ve got to enjoy your big day!

I’m in love.

Love knows no boundaries. Love comes in different shapes, sizes and colours. We must have heard these lines in some part of our life. Some fall in love immediately, and others take time to trust. But trust guys, love is not a necessity; it’s life in itself. And apart from this, every one among us needs someone to share their inner feelings, dreams, someone to rely on, some strong shoulder to cry. So why not just dive right into what life calls for! This Valentine, live life in your terms, weaving paths that bring you only closer to her. Therefore, we are bringing you the best ideas for the best thing that ever happened to you. Here are some essential things to do that you can do to make a big difference or revive your good old days to get that sparkle again in your love life.

Happy Hug Day!

The sixth day of Valentine’s week remarks hugs day. There are some couple who eagerly wait for this day to express their love, and for some, it’s the reliving and relaxing in togetherness. According to doctors, a hug a day a keeps the doctor away. Shocked? But yes, it’s true dear. The action of hug gives you a sense of belongingness and more often, the celebration of Valentine’s week is special among girls than boys. So, a hug lets the good hormone released, and it lifts up her mood.

Find your love.

As Valentine is around the corner and love birds are already chirping, hasn’t lord Cupid shot you with his love arrow yet?

If you have not found your man of dreams that you have been falling back, then go for him. To rear the gear of love cart, the Valentine week is all ready to go to empower the new couples. Make your crush your brand new boyfriend / Girlfriend. It’s never too late for cooking up rumours and being head turners for the campus stories.

Know your Woman!

Some say loving a woman has never been easy. Some blame her demanding nature and others have different views! Take a cool breath and relax; just listen to your heart. If your heart says she’s the one, go after it. Love never knocks on the door. It just happens. The eyes meet, and you are left tongue-tied. It’s not your fault, but if you are meant to meet, you get a kismat connection signal — nevertheless these days, Valentine’s week rocks among the teen girls and boys than oldies. People go on dates, ask their love out. As you begin to spend quality time with her, get to know her closely. She has different shades. At times she’s an emotional wreck, at other she’s your Superpower! You just need to understand her.

Know your Man!

Since childhood men are taught not to cry, is it so? Most women think a man as emotionless creatures but hey gorgeous, wait a while, you’re wrong. Men do have emotions. Some show it less, and others are just unaware of how to channelise it. Even though some men show that they are strong enough and never show what they are undergoing, they are vulnerable.

Sometimes he wants motherly care, and at other times he wants a naughty girl, yet in others, he needs a matured lady who could solve his tender confusions and troubles of life.

Celebrate

Leave back all those worries, if you one of the men who is thinking to make her yours, go ahead. Yet in another case, if you’re Devdas for a year or more than that, then find the one who can bring you back to all the smiles. Hold her hands and build castles of love!

Qualities of Good Brand Developers

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Juhi Kashyap

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February 13, 2020

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A Good brand developer service is the only solution for creating a perfect brand development strategy and executing it. The brand development service should have both the skills and the experience for branding your specific products or services. A brand developer service is not just a content creator and an advertiser. It involves a complete process that starts with a brand evaluation, and analysis, brand development and ends with brand promotion and acceleration.

Choosing a brand developer is not an easy task. Not all brand developers understand your products or services. Here are a few skills that you should look in a brand developer. Eventige Brand Developers have all the qualities of an expert brand developer which can help you develop a strong brand.

Creativity, innovation, and insight

Insight is another important trait of a good brand developer. The insight into the marketplace, current marketing trends, and customers or the target audience is also important. It is the experience of a brand developer which increases the insight of the market. Always choose a brand developer which has good insight. Better insight into the latest marketing trends will ensure that the brand developer creates a lasting strategy.

The market is very crowded. There are thousands of brands out there. It is not easy to create content for the brand development process which is unique, creative and innovative. Only an expert brand developer will ensure that your logo or website stands out in the market. The brand developer knows how to create innovative marketing campaigns that grab the attention of your customers. These campaigns increase brand awareness beyond the target customers.

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Using the latest tools and techniques

A brand developer knows how to start customer-oriented marketing campaigns. A brand developer creates a futuristic brand development strategy using the latest tools for the audience and market analysis.

A good brand developer knows how to create the content for branding. Creating websites, logos, ads, and other online content is the key to successful brand development. A good brand developer knows how to use the latest tools and techniques such as blogging, email marketing, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, event marketing, print media marketing, video marketing, etc.

Promote and accelerate brand

Brand development is not a one-time process. It is a continuous process that evolves. Another good quality of a brand developer is promoting and then accelerating it. An expert brand developer has a strategic and analytical mindset. A brand developer creates the branding strategy, creates brand awareness and then performs the analysis after implementing the branding strategy. Based on the results, the brand developer will then create and implement new strategies that will help accelerate the brand.

These are a few traits that you should look for in a brand developer. Not all brand developers are the same. Before you select a brand development service you should know that the brand developer has all these skills. Always ask for testimonials and previous branding projects. It will help you make an easy decision to choose the best brand development service.

5 Amazing Writers’ Retreat in India That Will Stir Your Creative Juices

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Chitrotpala Chaitali Dash

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February 11, 2020

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Is there a manuscript in your bag which you had started some time ago, but could never finish it? Have you experienced how sometimes you sit in front of your laptop screen to write and, all of a sudden, your words freeze to silence? If yes, then you are not alone. There is simply no finish line to the number of obstacles a writer can face, in his dream path.

The chaos of urban life or a nine to five monotonous routine may sometimes bar your creativity from manifesting masterpieces. So there are some wonderful writing retreats in India that will relieve you from the shackles of writer’s block, or from the flowing hours. These places are a great way for fledgling as well as professional writers to keep their creative juices flowing. So here are 5 amazing writers’ retreats in India that will help you find your muse, and keep your creativity flowing.

1. Himalayan Writers’ Retreat

The Himalayan Writer’s Retreat lies amidst the breathtaking beauty of Uttarakhand. It was founded by two published authors, Chetan Mahajan and Vandita Dubey, in the year 2016. The retreat organizes a number of writing workshops every year, where writers can participate as per their personal taste and requirement. They start from 3 days and may end up to 10 days retreat. The soul-craving solitude and surroundings of the Himalayas can be a great source of inspiration for writers and poets. There is also a choice for custom writing getaway where you can go and stay at any time of the year.

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2. Panchgani Writers’ Retreat

The Panchgani Writers’ Retreat is an annual event, hosted every year by Social Lite House LLC, Maryland – a literary and publishing company. The picturesque view of Panchgani triggers the writers to find their lost inspiration and also helps them de-stress, which helps them to write better. The retreat provides the writers with a cozy homestay, with home-cooked vegetarian meals and meditation and yoga sessions for spiritual well-being. In short, it renders a peace of mind to the inhabiting writer which helps them articulate their emotions perfectly. In addition to this, the retreat also hosts poetry, creative writing and memoir workshops which completely optional.

3. Sangam House, Bangalore

In Sanskrit, the word ‘Sangam’ means ‘going together’. So the intent of this writing retreat is likely to bring together writers from all corners of the world so that they live and work together, in an uninterrupted peaceful setting. The residential programs are designed to provide an influential platform to the unsung poets and writers from different cultures and regions of the world. The unique art-inducing environment provides space for wonderful experiences, inspiration, and bonds. The retreat also houses a poetry community by the name ‘Poetry at Sangam’ where aspiring poets can infuse their unique flavor to various topics for writing.

4. Bound Writers’ Retreat

Bound Writers’ Retreat conducts a week-long program in the Divar Island of Goa. It is founded by Tara Khandelwal, an editor, and writer, who has worked with prestigious houses like Penguin, BloombergQuint, SheThePeople.TV and more. Her retreat provides an amiable platform for writers and poets, encouraging their inner creative bud to flower. It also conducts also conduct in-city workshops and discussions that provide an effective audience and advice to the writers. Twelve writers come to participate in this 5-day residential program, under the guidance of three professional mentors which fuels their creative side and strengthens their craft.

5. Preet Nagar, Punjab

The idea of the village of love, Preet Nagar is credited to Punjabi writer, poet, and visionary Gurbaksh Singh, and was once a thriving cultural center. He was originally the editor and publisher of the first Punjabi magazine, Preetlari. Preet Nagar was the pride of Punjab and was planned in 1930, during the pre-independence era. Artists from all over the country come and stay in this creative hub, which includes musicians, filmmakers, writers, poets and more. The ‘season’ time for Artist residency begins mostly in September every year and ends in early March. Summers are not enjoyable in this area, thus, it is not usually preferred.

So these are some of the places in India where you can transform your writings to masterpieces, as there is abundant inspiration lurked within these fabrics of nature’s wonders. If you have reached this far, then you are definitely an aspiring writer. So pick up your favorite retreat and enroll this summer.

Top 10 Must Hygiene Tips for Women for everyday life

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Suramyaa Tewari

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February 11, 2020

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Maintaining one’s hygiene is of utmost importance especially among women. Hygiene is important because it keeps you healthy and protected from the bacteria and germs that may enter your body. These may lead to several health problems of the genitals that may take a serious turn if not paid attention to and treated well. Women are biologically more prone to being diagnosed by several intimate vaginal diseases and problems such as the UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and many more which may be the result of lack of proper hygiene. As is well said, “Prevention is better than Cure”, we have enlisted 10 important hygiene tips that women should follow every day to maintain their vaginal health and well-being.

Always keep your Undergarments dry

All women must ensure that you wipe your vagina dry after urinating. Not wiping the vagina may leave drops of urine that may wet the undergarment. This may lead to not just bad odor but also cause several vaginal infections. Therefore, make sure that you always dry your vagina with a soft cloth or the toilet paper and in return keep your underwear clean and dry.

However, remember that the vaginal discharge is the way of the body to keep everything healthy down there. In such cases, excessive wiping off of the vagina may lead to dryness and itchiness. This may also lead to higher chances of injury and pain during intercourse. It was even proven in one of the research that excessive use of talcum powders in order to keep vagina dry may lead to higher risk of developing endometrial cancer.

Douching is a No

For all those who don’t know, a douche is a term used to refer to a device that fills up the vagina with water in order to cleanse it of vaginal secretions. Douching the vagina also involves certain chemicals. These chemicals may lead to a disturbance in the pH level of the vagina. This results in the disruption of the normal bacteria in the vagina. To add to this, no solid evidence has been provided that douching helps in cutting down the risk of acquiring vaginal infections or sexually transmitted diseases.

Don’t use soap to wash your vagina

While cleaning the vagina, one should strictly avoid using harsh and scented soaps. Using soaps that are full of harmful chemicals like the glycerol, antiseptics and perfumes, may have a harmful impact on the natural bacteria of the vagina. It may also lead to alteration in the vaginal pH level which may lead to excessive irritation and give rise to unhealthy bacteria as well. Instead of all this, one should make use of the healthy and plain soaps and wash the vagina with lukewarm water.

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Changing Sanitary pads after every 4-6 hours is necessary

According to several gynecologists all over the world, changing the sanitary napkin after every four to six hours is of utmost importance for all women who have a normal flow during their cycle. This also is applicable to the days when the flow has reduced and is light. However, for women who have a heavy flow, changing the sanitary pad every three to four hours becomes a necessity. In case, one is using tampons, it needs to be changed after every six hours without fail.

Women must also ensure that the vaginal area is cleaned at every visit to the restroom during the menstruation period. If the tampons and the sanitary napkins are not changed timely, it may lead to bad odor and rashes in the skin. Besides, it also makes you more prone to catching several vaginal infections. There are several women who also use reusable cloth sanitary napkins that should be avoided but if in case in use, should be washed and dried properly before use. For women using menstrual cups, make sure that you clean them in hot water well and boil them in hot water. After this, dry them and then use them.

Clean your vagina after an intercourse session

Every time you indulge in any kind of sexual activity, make sure that you clean and wash your vagina well. The reason for this is that, certain particles of the condom and body fluids can result in irritating the skin around and of the vagina. Besides, not cleaning after indulging in activities of sexual nature can increase the chances of you contracting vaginal infections. Therefore, make sure that you always clean your vagina after sex in order to avoid being victim to infections such as the UTI and to have good health.

Always practice Safe Sex

Engaging in unprotected sexual activities can lead to several sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs and STIs). These may include warts, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Therefore, simply using condoms can help in avoiding the risk of getting vaginal infections, STIs and unwanted pregnancies as well. However, when you go to buy a condom, before using make sure that you are not allergic to any of the material used in its production and choose the one that would suit you.

Other than the condoms, you should also not use lubes as they may lead to contraction of vaginal infections and health disturbances. When using lubricants, the glycerin content of the lubricant can lead to an irritation and damage of the vaginal cells, which increases the risk of STIs like the herpes and the HIV(2). Do not engage in sexual activities with your partner if he/she has any sexually transmitted diseases, unless the symptoms have subsided or else as advised by the doctor.

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Avoid the use of feminine scented products

It is suggested not to use scented feminine hygiene products such as vaginal deodorants and scrubs and scented vaginal wipes for protection of the vagina. They do not do much good and instead increase the risk of you getting more infections. Another thing you should remember is that using such products, especially vaginal scrubbing can lead to the peeling of the skin, which makes you more prone to catching infections.

Avoid wearing tight undergarments and clothes

Most of the medical experts suggest that you should not wear tight clothes. The undergarments should be of light materials like cotton that allow the skin around to breathe. The reason is that the clothes and inners that have been made from synthetic fabric and are tight clothes reduce air circulation and this may lead to sweating.

Excessive sweating in the vaginal area may lead to growth of bacteria and yeast which may result in infections. Make sure that you do not wear a wet bathing suit, leather pants or tight spandex for very long. Make sure that you always change your clothes after any exercise or workout that involves a lot of sweating.

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Top 10 Must Hygiene Tips for Women for everyday life

Do not ignore signs off Vaginal infection

If you notice any symptom or sign of vaginal infection, make sure you see the doctor immediately. The signs and symptoms include colored vaginal discharge, stinky smell, and excessive discharge from the vagina. Other things that you should always report to a doctor is include an itchy vagina or if you have any kind of pain in the vagina. These signs may indicate an underlying health condition that needs immediate medical assistance. It is very important to keep up with the doctors and get yourself regularly checked.

Do not go for Self-medication

There are many women who feel shy and hesitant in going to a gynecologist to seek advice about their vaginal health issues. These infections, diseases and issues may include itchiness, dryness, pubic lice infection, ringworm infection, and many others. Therefore, they may resort to one or the other home-made remedies and solutions. This though, is not at all recommended. One must strictly not use any kind of antifungal ointments or creams because they may have an adverse effect on the skin and the vagina itself. Immediately consult a doctor in such a case.

Healthy Vagina, Healthy You!

We hope that the article was useful for all the readers. It is necessary for all the women to follow these simple hygiene tips and maintain themselves. If your vagina stays hygienic, it will be healthy and so will you be. Thus, practice these on a daily basis and also spread awareness among other women regarding health of the vagina. Stay healthy and safe at all times and always take medical advice and care!

Understanding Astrology

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Sheena Dawar

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February 10, 2020

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Astrology is a study of the influence of stars, planets, moon and sun on the lives of humans and other animate entities. It studies the movement of stars, planets, moon and sun, and their changing patterns and traits to discover their effect on human lives. Astrology, by common acceptance, is believed to be a science involving the prediction of the possible future events in the lives of individuals by the observation and the interpretation of their planetary positions.

Astrology plays a pivotal part in the making of human horoscopes, which involve the outline of every human’s life as per his / her planetary positions. It is generally believed that a human horoscope contains every single detail about a human, such as one’s nature, one’s aspirations, one’s weaknesses, one’s past, present and future, one’s strengths, predictions about one’s health, career, financial position, married life, and so on. Apart from this, an astrological horoscope contains all the details regarding the earthly life events which according to the planetary positions of an individual are going to happen / or happened / or happening in his / her life. The experts, scholars and believers of astrology have a firm faith on this discipline that astrology has the power to affect, alter, mould and modify the lives and destinies of people.

Why Astrology?

In the modern times, astrology has become a highly popular study. People now – a – days do not take astrology as a study, but as a necessity. Astrology, as already discussed, is believed to have the capability to modify human fate. It is believed that by following astrological predictions and warnings at times and by performing astrological remedies (based upon the planetary requirements), one can avoid unfortunate circumstances and events. For instance, suppose it is written in one’s fate that one is going to have a major accident on some particular date at some particular time. But if the person takes proper astrological guidance in advance through his / her astrologer, then s/he may get to know the possibility of the accident in advance along with some suggested astrological remedies to avoid / lessen the effect of the mishappening. In such a case, if the person performs the suggested remedies in advance, then astrology says that the accident surely will happen (as we cannot stop what is destined), but it will happen at a very minor level. Performing astrological remedies will convert the major accident to a mere minor bruise or scratch. That’s the magic of astrology! It is believed to be the cure of everything. It simplifies human life in very easy ways. All one needs to have is just a fistful of faith and patience.

Use of Astrology in Different Arenas

Many people confuse in the use of astrology. They simply assume it to be similar to vaastu shastra or fengshui. Some think that astrology is just a way of knowing about future. But in real, astrology plays a highly significant role in a plethora of arenas like, health, education, career, wealth, relationship, etc. Discussed below is the role of astrology in different areas:

• Astrology and Health

Astrology plays a highly crucial role in regard to human health. Under astrology, it is believed that every planet and house of horoscope is associated with different body parts. Moreover, every zodiac sign is associated with different body parts and illnesses. The ones having a certain planet placed in a certain house and / or the ones having some certain zodiac sign along with some other combinations are believed to suffer from some certain illness / illnesses. For instance, it is believed that the ones having Saturn placed in a malefic position in their horoscope generally have quite weak eyesight.

Another example is that the ones having Mercury placed in a malefic position in their horoscope, or Mercury sharing a common house with its enemies or other malefic planets generally have tooth and / or skin problems, depending upon the extent of malefic effect. However, the cure of almost everything is possible in astrology. A simple way in astrology to strengthen one’s Mercury is to regularly feed green gram dal to birds. Sounds simple, no? But one is advised never to perform any astrological remedies without proper guidance from an experienced astrologer as all remedies aren’t meant for everyone. But the astrological remedies are really simple for everyone.

• Astrology and Education / Career

Astrology is believed to have a crucial effect on one’s education and career. Students and professionals often face problems like, lack of confidence, inability to concentrate in a proper manner, confusion, double – mindedness, etc. All this happens as per one’s planetary positions. But astrology says that by doing the prescribed astrological remedies meant for one, one can get rid of all the problems that obstruct one’s educational / professional life. For instance, it is believed that applying saffron tilak on one’s forehead strengthens the position of Jupiter in one’s horoscope and turns its effect to be positive, which consequently improves one’s concentration and boosts one’s confidence.

• Astrology and Wealth

It amazes many people that how some children are born with a silver spoon, whereas some are born in extremely poor families. Well, all this is a game of fate, and fate is inevitable. But astrology holds the power to turn the tables for those struggling with financial issues. By doing proper astrological remedies after consulting some expert astrologer, one can easily overcome one’s financial problems as it is believed that one’s wealth is destined as per the planets in one’s sukh and laabh sthaan. Apart from this, many people often incur huge losses whenever they make investments. But doing astrological remedies in advance gives one proper sense to invest in the right place at the right time, which consequently helps one in prospering in life.

• Astrology and House

It is the dream of almost every person to have a home of one’s own. But only a few become able to live this dream. Astrology says that the position of Saturn in one’s horoscope determines one’s fate and fortune regarding the yog of own house. Some people have such planetary positions that their horoscope states in advance that they can never get the sukh of living in their own home. But astrological remedies can solve this issue as well.

• Astrology and Relationship / Marriage / Child

Astrology has always been very popular as a way to solve relationship, marriage and child issues. It often happens that one faces several issues in one’s marital life / relationship. But there exist numerous astrological remedies to solve such problems. Also, some parents struggle a lot due to maanglik dosha in their child’s horoscope, which delays his / her marriage to a great extent.But all this has solutions in astrology. Also, the one’s struggling in a childless marriage find solutions in astrology, and get blessed with child.

In conclusion, it can be said that astrology is a kind of healing science which helps us get rid of our problems in just a handful of easy steps. All we need to do is to consult some good astrology expert and perform the prescribed astrological remedies with complete faith and patience.

Top rated tourist attractions in St.Johns, Newfoundland

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Varenya Vaish

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February 7, 2020

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The oldest city in North America, the capital of Newfoundland, St. John’s, is the city that must be on everyone’s bucket list. Supremely aesthetic, is how this city is defined. In contrast, from Saint John of New Brunswick, this city overlooks one of the world’s finest natural harbors, which makes it exceptionally different as the ships, with ease, tour the heart of the city. From knowing about St. John’s fascinating history to its famous attractions, this feature provides A to Z details for all those who are fond of exploring cultures and enjoys being in the proximity of nature.

History

Beginning from the basics, a name like that of this city’s is based on the Venetian explorer, John Cabot, who, with his son, Sebastian Cabot, became the first people to sail into the harbor on 24th June, in the year 1494. From fishermen who used to set up seasonal camps to harbor visits by the Europeans during the latter part of the Italian Renaissance followed by Portuguese’s series of expeditions, this city was highly known for its commercial aspect. Due to St. John’s exceptional fishing grounds, it became a trading outpost for the Spanish, French, Basques, and English who were into the business of fishery along the western side of the North Atlantic. Known as a major commercial and service center for the Newfoundland fishery throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the slow increase of the population became a highlight as the fishery was the only priority of this location until then. St. John’s, in the nineteenth century, was established as the commercial and political capital of Newfoundland. In this period, the city experienced three extremely gruesome fires in the years 1816, 1846, and 2892 which they recovered from very gracefully and rebuilt after each incident. It was in the year 1921 that St. John’s was officially declared a proper city with the passage of the City of St. John’s Act passed by the government of Newfoundland. Remained as a center of commercial trading in the fishery arena and the development of the city as a whole was the crux of the twentieth center, and it continues to be the same today.

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Attractions

Now that we are well versed with the knowledge of this city’s intriguing past, it is time to know what they offer to the visitors, today! Below are the top 10 attractions and locations that are a must-visit when touring this lovely city of Newfoundland, St. John’s.

Signal Hill National Historic Site

Overlooking the entrance of the harbor, the location that has several interesting areas to wander is the Signal Hill National Historic site. This place with a 360-degree view of the city, harbor and the sea is not only essential for learning about the history and culture of St.Johns via the Visitor Centre but also leads in exploring different monuments of which the most popular is the ruins of Queen’s battery which was built in the early 1700s followed by scouting over to the Cabot Tower. Placed on the top of the hill, this tower, which was built to signify the 400 th anniversary of John Cabot’s voyage in the year 1898, has exhibits about Guglielmo Marconi, which in the year 1901 received the first transmission from England in St.Johns and the first transatlantic wireless broadcast. Not only this, but during the summers, the traditional Noonday gun is fired daily beside the tower as well as the commemoration of the last battles of the Seven years wars is done by recreating the military drills of the 1800s with marching bands, cannons, and musket fire are extremely significant.

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Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Known as the most easterly point in North America is Newfoundland’s oldest sustaining lighthouse, which symbolizes Cape Spear, is found on a cliff, just southeast of St. John’s. Rising from the center of the keeper’s house, the lighthouse built in the year 1836, with a unique design of that period, represents the life of a lighthouse keeper belonging to the 19th century. Accompanied by this, is the Fort Cape spear. Built as a World War II Coastal Défense Battery that guarded St. John’s and its harbor from German U-boats, it is now a popular destination for spotting whales, icebergs, and hiking along the coast.

The Rooms

Located on a ridge that looks over the city, the Provincial Museum, the Provincial Archives, and the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador all come under one roof, which is known as The Rooms. From trying out samples of the famous Newfoundland foods, hearing traditional music, learning to play a new instrument, or trying out new art forms, innovation is what defines this museum as it houses numerous interactive programs and exhibits that leaves the visitors with an amazing memory and experience. With a lot of activities to engage in as well as having an observation deck that offers a view of the entire harbor, this place is highly suitable for the whole to family to enjoy their day out.

Quidi Vidi

The local artisans and the craftspeople rule the shore on the north side of Signal Hill. Not only for shopping quality gifts and souvenirs, but this place allows the visitors to interact with the artists who, with pleasure, are ready to demonstrate and discuss their work followed by answering any related queries. Dating back to the year 1780, the restored Quidi Vidi Battery of today was once used as a garrison by the British, who as well strengthened the battery before their withdrawal from Newfoundland in the year 1870. Built-in 1740, it is considered as the oldest house in British Canada. Due to this place’s association with the Quidi Vidi lake, the oldest sporting event known as the St. John’s regatta is held here.

Maritime Music on George Street

A style with strong Scottish and Irish influence, the Maritime Music is the core of Newfoundland. A combination of instruments such as fiddle, guitar, and often a piano creating a variety of sounds and rhythm makes the music is extremely addictive. To experience this rhythmic delight, one must head to the active entertainment district, which is on the two-block George street. Complimenting this traditional music, there is a specific time around early August where the top Newfoundland bands gather for five days and nights of ear-pleasing music in the festival known as George Street festival. Adding on to this is the Mardi Gras festival, which takes place in October and is undoubtedly popular in the category of groovy music. Festivals are simply an excuse. To experience these intriguing melodies, visiting George Street’s restaurants and terraces will quench the desires. However, it is crucial to know, the street remains off-limits in the afternoon due to traffic but is open throughout the night.

East Coast Trail

Running along the east coast of Newfoundland, the 300-kilometer East Coast trail is one of Canada’s most adrenaline-pumping hikes. Beginning from the north of St. John’s, the developed portion ends at the south of Cappahayden with several mini trails in between for people preferring shorter hikes. Not only the towering cliffs and headlands for trail covers, but trekkers can experience sea stacks, seabird colonies, lighthouses, abandoned coastal villages, whales, icebergs, puffins, archaeological digs and the most popular, caribou herd.

Johnson GEO Centre

Flow below the Signal Hill and into the 550-million-year-old rock bed to experience numerous interactive exhibits revolving around Earth’s geological and cultural history as well as learn about the life in Newfoundland in the most interesting location, the Johnson GEO center. There are a variety of exhibits found here, of which the most famous one is the Amazing Earth Theatre that utilizes special effects to recreate the time and space when Earth was simply a molten mass. The Future of space, the Titanic, the Solar System, constitute other exhibits that must be explored. From adults to children, this destination suits everybody.

Basilica of St. John the Baptist

Built-in between the years 1842 and 1892, the Roman Catholic Basilica of St.John the Baptist falls under the category of the most important architectures in Newfoundland. Known as a National Historic site today, it is in the form of a Latin cross that is accompanied by two 46 meters high slender towers. The ornate gold-leaf ceiling and the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was a gift from the Portuguese sailors after they survived a major shipwreck with some other finer statues, are the most crucial features of this location.

Puffin and Whale Watching

Newfoundland’s east coast serves as an apt location for North America’s largest puffin and kittiwake colonies. Considering overall, around two million seabirds use this place for nesting, breeding, and feeding their little ones, small, herring like fish known as the capelin which are found here around June. Following the footsteps of the Capelin, Whales, and other fishes migrate into the waters around Newfoundland’s coast annually; thus, in June and July, these water beings can be witnessed easily. During these months, boat rides generally turn into whale watching; however, there are specific companies that solely function in locating these mammals wherever the water is deep enough. Bay Bulls and Witless Bay are the water bodies where firms provide puffin and whale watching cruises.

Memorial University Botanical Garden and Pippy Park

To experience gardens and trails with themes of the ecosystem like a bog, a marsh, and other various forests, one must visit the Memorial University Botanical garden, which is located on the outskirts of the city, in a large land called Pippy Park. From native wildflowers, plants to displaying the beds of cultivated annuals, perennials, and herbs, this place is essential for all nature lovers. Visiting the location will lead to the most splendid display of rhododendrons. Complementing this is the Fluvarium, located at the edge of the Long Pond, it is an underwater viewing station that provides a close-up view of the fishes, insects, and plants who live in the water.

From excitement to relaxation to being culturally aesthetic and pleasing, this city has the ability to cater to all types of visitors. With its intriguing past and interesting present, this city can hold the attention of its people, which is why touring St. John’s of Newfoundland is an absolute must. So, head-on, and pack your suitcases right away!

Goa, the ultimate tourist destination.

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Suramyaa Tewari

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February 6, 2020

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Goa, one of the most sought after tourist destinations lies on the western coastline that stretches along the Arabian Sea. The capital of the state is Panaji. Goa is famous for its scenic beauty. This is a creation of the popular beaches and popular stretches that range from the Baga and Pololem to the fishing villages such as the Agonda. As mentioned above, the state of Goa is the most sought after destination and it is for all the right reasons! So if you are planning to go to Goa anytime soon, make sure that you go to these must visit places.

Calangute Beach

The Calangute Beach is the largest beach of North Goa and is also one of the most recommended beaches of Goa. The beach is famous among the local as well as the international tourists. Calangute beach is the busiest beach and is flooded with people during the peak season. The beach is also much commercialized to suit the needs of the visitors. There are shopping outlets, restaurants, and shacks for tourists to enjoy themselves fully. The beach has an amazingly long coastline and the view of the sea from the beach is worth the watch! This beach has several water sports and activities to enjoy as well. The ‘Queen of Beaches’ is the name given to the beach and is the most popular beach in Goa. Therefore, do not forget to visit this beach when you find yourself in Goa!

Deltin Royale Casino

The Deltin Royale Casino ship is largest casino boat out of all in Goa. The boat is the ultimate paradise for all those wanting fun day and night. This is because the fun never stops at the Deltin Royale Casino boat and the services go on 24 hours non-stop. The area is spread over 40,000 square feet and there are three levels of gaming. These three levels of gaming have live fun and a total of 850 gaming positions. During the peak hours, the restaurant floor offers the visitors live performances.

In order to gain access to the casino, all you need to do is to buy an entry. Along with that you need to play package to gain access. Another interesting fact is that you can choose to stay at hotel Deltin. In order to this you need to buy stay and play package which will also be your ticket to access the casino. However, make sure you do not plan to go to the casino on a national holiday. The casino remains closed on all national holidays.

Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada is Portuguese Fort that is situated on the Sinquerim Beach in North Goa. The fort is a seventeenth century port that was built as a defence system to the Dutch and the Maratha. The fort features great battlement and it used to be one of the most prized fort of the Portuguese. There is deep dry moat that surrounds the fort. The two things that are a must visit inside the fort are the lighthouse that is 13 metres high and was built in the year 1864. The other being the vaulted cistern which is said to have a capacity of storing ten million litres of fresh water. An interesting fact about the Aguada Fort is that it was converted into a jail which has somehow contributed to its preservation. It is still considered to be the largest jail in Goa.

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Basilica of Bom Jesus

One of the most popular churches in Goa without a doubt is the Basilica of Bom Jesus. All the tourists who visit Goa do not forget to leave the state without praying at this beautiful historical church. Since Goa is was and is largely an erstwhile Portuguese colony, churches are considered to be an important part of the legacy of the state. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is not just a place of worship, but it is also a strong and standing representation of the historical and the cultural significance of the place. The church is considered to be one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Basilica has the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. These remains have been preserved here for long and are revered by several locals and tourists as well.

Dudhsagar Falls

The Dudhsagar Falls is a 4-tiered waterfall. This is located in the 4^th tallest waterfall in India. The word ‘Dudhsagar’ literally means the ‘sea of milk.’ The Dudhsagar Falls are located at a distance of 46 kilometres from the Madgaon. The falls look magnificent in the monsoon season after the rains have well fed the water of the falls. A railway bridge passes from right in front of the fall. This gives passengers of the passenger trains passing from the bridge a breath taking view. The drivers of the trains slow down a little to help the passengers experience the scenic sensations from viewing the falls. However, although it is on the list of the top places to visit, there is unfortunately no platform constructed near the falls to help tourists get a better view of the falls.

Chapora Fort

Remember that iconic scene from the Bollywood movie “Dil Chahta Hai” that made us all go crazy over a Goa trip with friends? Well, the scene features none other than the Chapora Fort situated on the mouth of the Chapora River. Although the fort is not as great in terms of maintenance as it used to be, the Fort offers a beautiful view of the coastline from the top. This view of the coastline attracts several tourists and photographers to the location in order to capture the beauty in their eyes or in their lens. Make sure that you do visit the famous Chapora Fort when you are in Goa and get yourself clicked in the Bollywood pose.

Arpora Night Market

The Arpora Night Market was originally started by the hippies because they wanted to earn a means of living. This they would do by engaging in the practise of barter system or by simply selling off their goods. Now, the Arpora Night Market is one of the biggest tourist markets in the whole of Goa. There are several fleas markets in Goa that are an important part of tourism in the state. Out of all these, Arpora emerges as the most famous market of all.

This market is more preferred as compared to the Anjuna Market that is held during the afternoons. This is because the Arpora market is held from 6:00 pm onwards till late night on every Saturday. The market also offers a centre stage which has live performances for the entertainment of the public and many food stalls selling delicious local cuisines at an affordable price.

Naval Aviation Museum

The Naval Aviation Museum of Goa is the only Naval Aviation Museum in the whole of India. Not only this, the museum is one of a kind museum in the whole of the continent. However, not a lot of tourists are aware that this museum offers the visitors an amazing experience like never before. The museum has an outdoor as well as an indoor section. These sections display a range of 7 different types of aircrafts, armaments, pilots’ outfits, bombs, rockets, parachutes, protective gears and much more. The place is a visual treat for all those who want to pursue a career in the aviation industry and the defence forces.

Best Way and Time to be in the state

In conclusion, we would like to say that besides partying and having fun simply at the beaches there is so much more to do at Goa. Visit the places mentioned above and explore the state to the fullest extent. You can access the state by use of metros, trains, roads and flights from all the major cities. The international airport of Goa is located 29 kilometres from Panaji at Dabolim. The rail head of the state is at Madgaon and Vasco da Gama and these are the two railway stations of the state.

The winter season is the best time to visit Goa. The state looks stunning during the Monson season attracting many tourists at this time of the year as well. However, during the monsoon season most of the water sports remain closed but there is white water rafting open for public and this happens only during monsoon. The summer season being the holiday season is majorly popular amongst the families with children. You can get other details about Goa by visiting the website link given below: