The 14 forms of Oligarchy- The Rule Of A Few

By

-

June 19, 2019

Oligarchy- An Introduction

An oligarchy is a form of government in which the power to rule resides in the hands of a few people. The word oligarchy is derived from the Greek word oligarkhes, meaning “a few governing”. The powers are shared and an oligarchy is therefore different from an autocracy. Unlike the common oligarchical governments, the people in power do not necessarily need to be rich. A corporate setup, with the major powers in the hands of the CEO, the Director, and the top executives, provides for an adequate example of an oligarchy.

The Iron Law of Oligarchy

The Iron Law of Oligarchy states that every form of government or organization will eventually transform into an oligarchy. Robert Michels, the man behind the term, explains this process in his book “Political Parties” in the following steps. One, any organization or form of government will tend to have a hierarchy for the proper division of labor. The complexity of this hierarchy will continuously increase with the growth of the organization, for proper administrative efficiency. This then would lead to the second step, which is the concentration of power in the hands of the people holding higher positions in the hierarchy. The minority holding the power then tends to dominate, hence transforming the system into an oligarchy.

Pros of Oligarchy:

Power resides in the hands of a few people who hold expertise in various fields and can thus manage the system more efficiently.

• More than one person is involved in decision making, which thus provides for better discussions, leading to better decisions.

• The decisions are made quicker, as compared to most other forms of government.

Cons of Oligarchy:

• The leaders of most oligarchical forms of government aim at increasing power, regardless of whether it benefits society.

• Oligarchy creates divisions in society, which eventually leads to discrimination in the long run.

• The masses are usually excluded from the political process

Based on the group enjoying the ruling powers in an oligarchical government, oligarchies can be divided into the following kinds:

1. Aristocracy:

Derived from the Greek term aristokratia, meaning “the rule of the best born”, an aristocratic government is quite self-explanatory. An aristocracy is ruled by an elite class, usually a royal family and the transfer of powers is hereditary. The ruling class enjoys both social and economic prestige, apart from the political powers.

The first instance of an aristocratic government is reportedly seen from 621 to 528 BC when the Greek city of Athens was governed by a group of aristocratic leaders. This form of government was later seen in Spain, Denmark and a number of other European countries including the United Kingdom and France. The aristocratic governments in the present day are officially non-existent

Also read 5 things you should know about the Metro Man of India

2. Plutocracy:

A plutocracy is a form of government controlled by the rich and the wealthy. Plutocracy can be exercised either directly, i.e. by having direct control on the state, or indirectly, by influencing the authorities in power.

The Roman Empire had a plutocratic system, with the Senates or the wealthy electing the leaders of the local administration. Presently, the American system of government has elements of plutocracy, since the wealthy have a more powerful influence in the country’s elections and policymaking process.

Other countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia, though not completely plutocratic, incorporate significant elements of plutocracy.

3. Kraterocracy:

Kraterocracy originates from the Greek word krateros, meaning “strong”. A kraterocracy is a form of government in which the ruling party is mightier in physical powers. The political powers are usually seized with the help of physical force or threat. Krateocracy, thus, follows the principle of “might makes right”.

4. Stratocracy:

A stratocracy is a form of government in which the military exercises the ruling powers. This military control is different from military dictatorship as the officials under stratocracy are honourably given the power to govern. The ancient state of Sparta practiced stratocracy, with the retired warriors exercising control over the government.

The “State Peace and Development Council” of Myanmar, which ruled from 1997 to 2011, is also a close equivalent of a stratocracy government. The island of Cyprus and the United Kingdom overseas territory are two present-day examples having stratocracy governments.

5. Timocracy:

Timocracy, as defined by Aristotle is a form of government in which only owners of property are allowed to be a part of the government. The desire for glory serves as the driving force for excellence in these leaders. The system is supposed to be benevolent, not taking advantage of the working class.

6. Meritocracy:

A meritocracy government is run by a group of people who are chosen on the basis of their merit. The merits include knowledge of various fields of education and the contributions made to society. The governors are therefore not usually rich, wealthy, or belonging to royal families.

The first practical instance of a meritocratic government was seen in ancient China. Singapore in the present day has a meritocratic government, choosing governors based on tests that are non-discriminatory. South American countries like Ecuador are also moving towards a meritocratic system of government.

7. Technocracy:

A technocracy is governed by people who hold expertise in various technical fields. Technocracy in practicality is usually practised in subparts of larger bureaucratic systems. Technocracy was particularly popular in the early 20th century to achieve industrial democracy. Later, Australia, Italy, and Tunisia went on to have a technocratic government. Presently, People’s Republic of China, Soviet Union, and Lithuania are thriving examples of technocracy.

8. Geniocracy:

A form of government, exclusively ruled by the geniuses. The criteria to govern include excellence in problem solving and creative intelligence. A geniocratic government usually has faster economic growth and better welfare. Germany and Canada are two famous countries practising geniocracy.

9. Noocracy:

Noocracy is a system of government ruled by philosophers. This form of government was first proposed by Plato and bears a close resemblance to his idea of Philosopher Kings. Noocracy has been advocated as one of the most futuristic forms of government.

10. Theocracy:

The word theocracy is derived from the Greek word theokratia, meaning “rule by God”. The term was first used by a Jewish philosopher Flavius Josephus in the first century AD. A theocracy is a form of government in which a religious entity holds Supreme power. These powers are exercised via the members of the religious institutions. The rule of the Pope or “Supreme Leader” comes under theocracy. Theocracy since then has been seen throughout history. The kings of Egypt and Tibet in the ancient days were considered as representations of the deities. In modern times, The Islamic Republic of Iran, Vatican City, Yemen, Iran, and Mauritania are few of the many countries practicing theocracy.

11. Kritocracy:

Kritocracy is a government controlled by judges of the state. It is also known as Kritarchy or dikastocracy. The people of the state agree on any one particular set of laws, which is usually religious. Any judgments are then made by the judges, according to the particular set of chosen laws.

No country in the present time practises complete kritocracy. Although the government of Somalia bears a close resemblance, the state lacks law and order and pure kristocracy is therefore questionable.

12. Particracy:

It is a form of government ruled by a dominant political party. This can be seen as an extension of democracy when one or more than one political party begins to dominate the system. In extreme cases, the ruling political party might dominate the democratic institutions of the state and can try eliminating the opposition to have more control over the state governance.

Particracy is practised in a number of countries around the world. Kafuristan, Luthori, Malivia, and Pontesi are some examples.

13. Ergatocracy:

Ergatocracy is derived from the Greek word “ergates”, meaning “worker” and “cracy”, meaning “government”. It is a form of government which is ruled by the working class. The idea bears close resemblance to the beliefs of Communism. This system of government thus promotes individualism and ensures equal distribution of wealth. However, there is a lack of competition, which hinders growth in certain scenarios.

14. Netocracy:

The term was first used by an American technology magazine named Wired in the 1990s. Netocracy is a form of government which is ruled by the people having expertise in harnessing networks of information and mastering new forms of communication. It arose when the Catholic Popes provided their illegitimate sons, whom they called nephews with powers in the government. Netocracy is seen as an extension of Capitalism.

The oligarchical forms of government are not very popular in the present day, but if the iron law holds true, the world will soon be an oligarchy.

21 Best places in Mumbai to eat delicious & tasty street foods

By

Harsha Amrish Bhoi

-

June 19, 2019

0

Mumbai’s Vadapav is my most favorite street food. From rich person to poor person everyone likes Mumbai’s Vadapav. Mumbai’s streets supply a large range of cuisines that cater to its huge population.

Given the diverse communities that reside in the city, the categories of cuisines that are available to pamper your taste buds are infinite. From Mumbai’s special vada pav to the spicy and crunchy bhelpuri that is famous across the country, there are all kinds of dishes to give you the thrill.

These are a number of the places you wish to visit to try the best of street food in Mumbai.

1. Bademiya, Colaba

an open restaurant that follows a secret family recipe that has been passed on for generations. The open-air kitchen on wheels is well-known for its Chicken Tikka Rolls and are perfect for quick bites as well as a good snack to be savored with your group.

They prepare the finest seekh kebabs that have a huge fan following. Bademiya is the top open hotel for late-night street food in Mumbai. Visit this place and their kebabs will leave you impressed. Chicken Tikka Rolls, Baida Roti, Seekh Paratha, Kebabs are the famous dishes of Bademiya.

2. Anand Stall, Vile Parle West

The stall is located opposite Mithibai College, Anand Stall is well-known for its vada pavs. The vadas are made of a rich mixture of garlic, chilies, and coriander, which is dipped in chickpea flour and fried till it turns golden. The resultant filling is placed inside the pav and served to be relished by more than thousands of customers per day.

The additional plate with salted green chilies is also quite a spice burst. Anand Stall is also known to serve 50 varieties of dosas and Cheese Dosa being the most popular at this outlet. Schezwan Cheese Grill Vada Pav, Cheese Sada Dosa, Paneer Cheese Dosa, Open Cheese Mysore Dosa are the special dishes of this stall.

3. Badshah’s, Chowpatty

Shop No. 11 at the Chowpatty beach is known for its own variation of the famous snack, bhelpuri. The preparation varies from stall to stall. The vendors are known to add their personalized touch to the combination of crispy puffs and crunchy sevs, along with just the right amount of tamarind chutney. Badshah’s is one of the popular places for street food in Mumbai, to relish the snack while you enjoy the view of the Arabian Sea.Falooda is also one of the famous dishes of this stall.

4.Olympia Coffee House, Colaba

Colaba’s very own local spot for the first meal of the day, Olympia Coffee House can be located from its crowd. Situated opposite the famous Leopold Café, it is famous for its version of fried minced meat served with mops of bread.

The Masala Kheema is prepared in their signature style and you must try it to believe it. A cup of coffee is the best way to gulp your meal down.

5.Narayan Dosa, Grant Road

21 Best places in Mumbai to eat delicious & tasty street foods — Narayan Dosa,Grant road

Narayan Dosa may be located in a tiny space opposite the Opera House, but its customers don’t seem to mind that as long as they get to relish the famous Palak Paneer Dosa. The preparation of this popular dish involves filling the crispy and crunchy Dosa with creamy and garlicky Palak, along with fresh and tender chunks of Paneer.

The spicy garlic chutney and yummy coconut chutney on the side surely take this dish a notch higher. Head here for a weekend breakfast.

6.Aaswad, Dadar West

One of the tasty vegetarian snacks which made in Maharashtra in every home. The Aaswad’s Missal Pav has received the “World’s Tastiest Vegetarian Dish” award at the Global Foodie Hub Awards in London. According to the owner, Suryakant Sarjoshi, the secret lies in the spices that are prepared in-house and they only use fresh farsan.

The place has been around for more than 30 years so it is one of the most popular spots for vegetarian Maharashtra dishes. Head here to indulge in the city’s favorite breakfast snack.

Also Read Kolkata – The Paradise For Delectable Street Food

7.Kailash Parbat, Colaba

The crispy potato patty and chickpea curry is a combination that will give your taste buds something worth remembering. The Ragda Patties, commonly known as the Ragda Pattice is prepared in two parts. The ragda is made by soaking white peas overnight in water and then mashing them along with local spices. So, the pattice is made from mashed boiled potatoes and then the final product is topped with dollops of chutney.

Some variations of the dish involve topping the dish with some sev or boondi for an extra zing. Delhi Chaat, Pani Puris, Dahi Wada, Special Dahi Puri, and Falooda Kulfi are also some famous dishes of this stall.

8. Ashok Vada Pav, Dadar

Ashok Vaidya is also known as the first vada pav maker among other things,so there is no doubt when it comes to his vada pav and its popularity. If you have lived long enough in Mumbai, you would know. The preparation is based on the combination of a fluffy pav and a delicious filling of golden-fried and spiced batata vada.

The vada pav is Mumbai’s local tradition. The snack’s popularity has led to the origin of a National Vada Pav day celebrated every year on the 23rd of August! And Kanda bhaji is also famous for this stall.

9. Noor Mohammadi Hotel, Bhendi Bazar

The chicken dish at Noor Mohammadi Hotel is a famed actor, Sanjay Dutt’s brainchild. The restaurant even served Sanju Baba Chicken on the house, on the day the actor was released from jail. The recipe has been curated by Sanjay Dutt. The restaurant stands out due to the recipe that the actor shared with the hotel.

A wall at the restaurant proudly displays the recipe of the dish, signed by the Munna Bhai star. Therefore, the Nalli Niari is also a signature dish from this 95-year-old eatery. Nalli Nihari, Shami Kebab, Sanju Baba Chicken are the most famous dishes of this restaurant.

Also Read Famous 20 Street Food of Bihar

10. Military Cafe, Fort

The Kheema Pao at Military Cafe consists of a soupy curry that serves as a light snack with the unbuttered paos. The spices are light and don’t overpower the taste of the mutton. The décor of the Irani café is pretty much the same as it was 80 years ago. The Kheema Ghotala is lovely. It is made with a scrambled egg and is cooked into the kheema. You must finish off your meal with their Caramel Custard.

Kheema Ghotala, Chicken Dhansak, Kheema Pao, Caramel Custard, Brun Maska, Irani Chai these are special dishes of this café.

11. Radio Restaurant, Crawford Market

Radio Restaurant has a popular identity as the 80-year-old food joint that sells the famous India-Pakistan dish. The place is equally known for selling deadly dishes like the Murgh Taliban. Try the Bheja Fry at the restaurant, which is popular for its tomato twist. Seekh Kebabs, Bheja Fry, Murgh Taliban, India-Pakistan are famous dishes of this restaurant.

12. Vinay Health Home, Thakurdwar

Vinay Health Home gets its name ‘Vinay’ from the deity Ganesha and its attempt to serve hygienic and healthy, home-cooked food to its customers. They have been serving Maharashtrian special snacks for more than 70 years. The popular items to try at this outlet are Kanda Poha, Thalipeeth, Kothimbir Vadi, Misal Pao, and Patal Bhaji.

13. Elco Pani Puri Centre, Bandra

It is a famous pani Puri Centre that serves pani puri like no other in the city. The fried and crispy puris, filled with spicy water are delicious. The chutneys and spices used by them are fresh, which makes for the most delicious stuffing. This place has been around for more than 40 years and their use of mineral water just makes them even more popular among the hygiene freaks.

14. Haji Ali Juice Center, Hajiali

The Haji Ali Juice Centre is currently manned by the Noorani sisters. It has grown from being a juice center to providing multiple dining options. It is conveniently located in downtown Mumbai and provides the stunning view of the city’s skyline to enjoy as you savor their special Sitaphal Cream and Falooda.

This center usually, thronged by late-night revelers who stop by at midnight for some nourishment. Jain Pizza, Mozzarella-Schezwan Roll, and Mushroom Grill Club Sandwich are also the most famous dishes here.

15. Pooja Malai Gola, Ghatkopar Khau Galli

This place Pooja Malai Gola is one of the best places for street food in Mumbai. The ball of crushed ice dipped in different colored sherbets is what summers are made for. The additional topping of fresh cream, assorted nuts and milkmaid will make your calorie gain worth every bite. Dig into this treat and relive your childhood.

Classic Malai Gola, Deluxe Malai Gola are famous gola’s of this stall.

Also Read 20 most loved street food of Meerut

16. Guru Kripa, Sion

The 41-year-old eatery masters the art of combining two of the most popular street foods in Mumbai, samosa and Chola. They are well-known among Mumbaikars for the Samosa Chola, a mixture of two popular snacks. Priced at Rs 37, the team the spicy, potato-filled samosas with freshly prepared chole. Getting a seat at this joint might be slightly tricky given the long waiting lines, but the struggle is worth it.

17. Swati Snacks, Tardeo

Asha Jhaveri serves scrumptious traditional vegetarian bites at Swati Snacks and that won’t be found anywhere in the city other than the homes of Mumbaikars. The popular garlicky Panki is made from thin rice pancakes wrapped in steamed banana leaves. Their chaat dishes use mineral water so hygiene is not going to be a problem at this eating joint.

18. Cannon Pav Bhaji, Fort

Located outside the CST station, Cannon Pav Bhaji serves buttery and delicious pav bhaji to famished travelers. The stall excels in serving mildly spiced bhaji with soft paos at the price of Rs 40. Indulging in their butter-laced delicacy won’t make you feel guilty, given how good it is. Whether you’re heading to work or are out for a stroll, this place offers the perfect quick bites.

20. Bachelorr’s, Marine Drive

Known to be around since the 1940s, Bacherlorr’s has been serving juices and milkshakes to a diverse crowd. As a result, it is quite crowded during late evenings when people throng this place to revel in thick shakes and fresh juices.

The Cream and Strawberry Milkshake is quite a hit and if you fancy some sinful chocolate, the Classic Chocolate Shake will leave you bedazzled. The natural fruit ice creams are a hit among those with a sweet tooth. Classic Chocolate, Black Gold Premium, Liquid Marble, Lychee Juice are the famous menus here.

21. Hazara, Sion

Hazara does some of the finest Prawn Koliwadas found in the city. It is a great option if you are looking to savor some quick bites. The Fish Koliwada recipe is taken from an original recipe of Hazara.

The fish is marinated for some time in spicy famous Koli masala and then fried. And According to locals, Hazara was one of the earliest restaurants in the area and still carries the tag of being the best places for street food in Mumbai. Prawn Koliwada, Fish Koliwada, Murg Hani, Paneer Kulcha, Tandoori Chicken dishes are the famous dishes here.

Ice Apple- An Exotic Summer Fruit

By

Amit

-

June 18, 2019

0

Borassus flabellifer, also known as Palmyra Palm or Ice Apple, might sound like an alien term to many. But the fruit of this tree is a savior for the summers. The Palmyra Fruit, commonly known as Taal in the Indian subcontinent is one of the most favorite fruit for every person residing there. The fruit gives a very cooling effect and has a lot of nutritional values. It is full of health as well as skin benefits. Many doctors have been recommending this fruit to be essential for everyone. It is also grown for decorating and ornamental purposes in some places. Along with its healthy value, it is very delicious and is a very enjoyable treat for the scorching heat.

Some Other Names

Palmyra Palm has many different names in different countries and places. Its scientific name is Borassus flabellifer. It is also known as double palm, toddy palm, taal palm or wine palm.

The Palmyra Fruit is also popularly known as Taal, Talgora, Tal, Sugar Palm fruit or Ice Apple.

Where is it found?

Mature man pointing at display with fresh fruits while choosing apples

The Palmyra palm is mainly native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is very popular in places like – Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines of Southeastern Asia. And reportedly, it is naturalized in Pakistan, Socotra, and parts of China.

This fruit is a boon for these countries which sometimes become like a fireball in the summers.

Physical characteristics

Appearance

It is a massive tree and has a height of up to 98 ft. The trunk of the tree is robust, grey, and ringed with leaf scars. Old leaves cling to the trunk for several years before falling cleanly. The leaves are fan-shaped and have strong black teeth on the petiole margins.

The fruit grown on Palmyra palm has a black husk and is borne in clusters. It measures upto 4 to 7 inches in diameter. The outer part of the fruit has a green body and is slightly woody towards the ends. It is slightly thick and is removed to get to the inner fleshy part. From inside, the fruit resembles the litchi fruit because of its fleshy look. When the top part of the fruit is removed, it reveals three seed sockets, translucent pale white, covered in a thin yellowish-brown skin. These seed sockets are full of watery fluid and nutritions.

Taste

The Taal fruit has a very striking resemblance with the litchi fruit. But taste-wise, it is way more flavourful and juicy. The proper ripened ones or the slightly unripe ones have a really sweet tint to it, while the mature fruits have less sweet content. But the juicy and fleshy nature of it is consistent in both. While some prefer to just have it as a fruit, many people like experimenting it in dishes.

Uses

It is mainly eaten as a summer fruit. It can be found with the street vendors in huge numbers and becomes a blessing for the passer-by in the sizzling heat of summer months.

The fruit is also made into some regional sweet dishes to be consumed as a treat. Taal-kheer is very popular in the West Bengal. They also make fritters from it, known as Taal-er bora.

It can also be eaten boiled and tastes like coconut flesh.

Its leaves are used for thatching, mats, baskets, fans, hats, umbrellas and also as writing materials.

In the eastern part of India, the leaves are used to make hand fans.

The stalks are used to make fences. The black timber is hard and is highly used for construction purposes.

Its sap is used in sugar production.

Fibres extracted from it are used for making brushes and brooms.

The skin of the stem can be peeled off and used as ropes and also to weave into cots.

Health Benefits

Sugar palm fruit is rich in phosphorus and calcium. It has a negligible amount of protein.

It is rich in vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin B-complex and also Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid.

It also contains minerals like Potassium, Iron, and Zinc.

Because of its rich nutritional value, it is suggested as a healthy option for diabetic people.

It has no fats and hence can be a part of the diet.

The pulp of the mature fruit can be used to cure Dermatitis.

It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

It works as a great natural cooling coolant for the body.

It helps settle the stomach from nausea or vomiting and also worm infection. Its sap can help in improving digestion.

It is also used as a laxative. Its sap is used as a tonic, laxative for treating ulcers and liver problems.

It also helps pregnant women overcome the nauseous feeling and also helps in their constipation related problems.

It also helps bring down the intensity of chicken pox.

It helps in strengthening bones and protects from heart related diseases.

Skin Benefits

Due to its cooling properties, it can help in treating inflammatory skin problems like redness.

It keeps the skin hydrating and makes it glowy.

Rubbing the pulp of the fruit on the face can help in feeling refreshed and also prevent boils in the skin.

It is very soothing for the skin.

It alleviates all skin problems.

Interesting Facts

The Palmyra tree is the official tree of Tamil Nadu and is highly respected in their culture.

It is an economically important plant.

It is dioecious in nature. The male and female inflorescences are borne on different trees.

It belongs to the Arecacea family.

The Asian Palmyra Tree is a symbol of Cambodia. It is grown all over the country.

In the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, a Palmyra tree is the chariot- banner of Bheeshma.

In Indonesia, the leaves of this tree were used in the ancient culture as paper, known as “lontar”.

Many old religious texts of Hinduism and Buddhism were written in these palm leaves and have been preserved. In some places, it is still used for writing purposes.

In some states of India and in Sri Lanka, the seeds are planted and made to germinate. That fleshy stem is then boiled or roasted and eaten. It is said to be very fibrous and nutritious.

A young sap called toddy can be obtained from the young inflorescence. Toddy can be fermented to make a beverage called arrack. Or it can be concentrated to a crude sugar and made it into jaggery, also known as Taal Patali in Bengali.

The crown of the tree when removed, the segment from which the leaves grow out is an edible cake. It is called as ‘pananchoru’ in Tamil or ‘thati adda’ in Telugu.

Ice Apple is a tropical fruit that grows on the Borassus flabellifer tree, which is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is also known as nungu in Tamil, tadgola in Marathi, taari in Hindi, and thaati munjalu in Telugu.

Here is some data about Ice Apple:

Appearance: Ice Apple is a small fruit, typically 2-3 inches in diameter, with a thin, fibrous outer layer that is green when unripe and turns brownish-yellow as it ripens. The flesh of the fruit is translucent, jelly-like, and slightly sweet.
Culinary uses: Ice Apple is commonly eaten fresh as a refreshing snack in tropical countries. It can also be used in desserts, drinks, and salads.
Season: Ice Apple is a seasonal fruit that is available in the summer months in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Health benefits: Ice Apple is known for its cooling properties and is believed to help reduce body heat and prevent heat-related illnesses. It is also said to be good for digestion, skin, and hair health. However, more research is needed to fully understand its potential health benefits.
Cultivation: Ice Apple is cultivated in tropical regions, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The Borassus flabellifer tree is a hardy plant that can survive in hot and dry conditions, making it a popular crop in arid areas. The fruit is harvested by climbing the tree and cutting the clusters of fruit with a sickle.

While for some it’s just a fruit with lots of nutritional values but for many it’s like a very nostalgic memory. Enjoying summer vacations in nani ghar (maternal grandmother’s house) and eating the Tal fruit with all the cousins in late afternoons, is becoming just a memory for the new tech-savvy kids. It is still unknown in many parts of the world. It is a very rare and exotic fruit which has made the summer bearable. It’s like a life saver for the travelers dying under the fiery sun. The taste of the fruit is a beauty on its own. Taal- an exotic delicious summer treat.

Tasseography – The art of tea cup reading for beginners

By

Chitrotpala Chaitali Dash

-

June 18, 2019

0

Teacup reading, also known as Tasseography, is derived from a French word tasse meaning cup, which in turn is derived from the Arabic word tassa. And the suffix graph is taken from a Greek word, meaning writing or study of. Tea cup reading is an ancient art of predicting future by interpreting the pattern of loose tea leaves scattered in a cup. The arrangement of remnant tea leaves within an empty cup forms the basis of this fortune-telling method, which are observed carefully following a meditative tea session.

Tea has been considered as an herbal elixir since ages which is associated with healing. It is for this reason that teacup reading helps identify most of the healing issues and provides solutions to it respectively. Tasseography is also carried out by using coffee grounds or wine sediments in some traditions. Teacup reading is a creative way to unleash your psychic abilities and enhances the power of self-listening.

History of teacup reading

The teacup reading tradition is said to have begun in China in the 17^th century after the discovery of tea. Later, it was introduced to the Europeans by the grace of some Dutch merchants through trade routes from China and lead to emerging of gypsy fortune tellers and practitioners during the 1800s in Europe. The modern-day tea cup reading is known to have originated in the Middle East, Asia, and Ancient Greece.

Tasseography – Getting started

The basics of tea cup reading do not require any special psychic skills these days. To make the practice easier, there are a number of symbols that come in handy, with the knowledge of which you can easily make your readings. But always remember that one needs to have high knowledge and psychic skills to carry out a deep tea cup reading, unlike a basic one.

Here are some of the things to start the practice of tea cup reading:-

A white or light colour rounded tea cup (always preferred with a handle) and saucer is required for the practice. A teapot should be used that pours the tea leaves properly into the cup. Ensure that the teacup should not have straight vertical sides and scalloped edges.
Loose tea leaves of high quality should be chosen for a tea cup reading like the Darjeeling tea, Jasmine tea, black tea leaves, Chinese tea and many more. The leaves should be full-shaped and dust-free for an effective reading.
Start with a teaspoon of loose-tea into the cup followed by pouring hot water from a kettle to allow the tea to steep. You will require all the leaves from the cup, so avoid straining. You can also add sugar and milk, but creamy substances are usually avoided.
After the tea is ready, the drinkers should meditate upon the teacup and think about their life casually, or focus on the query they want answered. They should continue it till a little amount of liquid remains in the tea cup.
Keeping the cup handle towards the heart of the drinker, the cup is rotated three times in a particular direction using the non-dominant hand. It is recommended for men to rotate the cup clockwise and for women, counter clockwise. Using the non-dominant hand connects both sides of the brain and stimulates creative logical skills.
Then place the saucer on top of the tea cup and turn it upside down as one unit. Wait for a few minutes till the cup is drained of all the liquid, leaving behind the tea leaves. This also allows the tea leaves to spread throughout the cup, after which the tea cup reading out.

Tasseography – How it works

The handle of the cup represents the seeker, so the pattern of the leaves directing towards the handle will have more influence on the person in terms of tea cup reading. Different areas of the teacup represent different time. While rim of the cup denotes the present moment, the sides denote the near future, and the base represents the future.

So the more one reads the leaves towards the base of the cup, the more one goes distant towards the future. As you start observing the placement of the leaves, you will be able to see different patterns and shapes in the teacup.

Tasseography – Shapes and symbols in tea cup reading

Even though there are innumerable shapes that can be observed during a tea cup reading, there are some basic shapes with which you can start your reading, as a beginner. Below is a list of some common shapes in tasseography with their meanings.

Anchor – Symbolises prosperity

Babies – Pregnancy news

Bird – While a flying bird symbolises the arrival of some good news, a resting bird represents the end of a successful journey.

Boat – Symbolises a new journey, protection and aid in times of need.

Butterfly – Indicates a sudden or gradual transformation in your life.

Crescent moon – Indicates introspection and receptivity

Cross – The Holy cross symbolises sacrifice and protection from the divine thread.

Dagger – Indicates a warning of some danger from someone

Door – A closed door signifies closing of old issues and moving on from your past, whereas an open door signifies something new that is about to happen in your life.

Dog – A canine shape during a tea cup reading indicates friendship and loyalty.

Egg – A positive sign indicating a good beginning of something.

Envelope – Indicates an upcoming news or message

Heart – Indicates love and affection arriving in your life, or strengthening an existing one.

Human – The posture of figure in the cup tells whether it’s a good sign or an evil one.

Leaf – The beginning of a new life.

Line – A straight line indicates an uninterrupted journey, whereas a broken one indicates obstacles during the path.

Mountain – Hurdles in journey

Numbers – The numeral figures may tell about a certain day, week, month or year. A particular number might indicate a massive change in the seeker’s life in the form of time.

Scales – A balanced one represents good results (due to justice) and an unbalanced one represents negative results (due to injustice).

Scissors – Quarrel and separation

Square – Square represents a closed room symbolising caging or illness.

Star – Indicates good luck and success in tea cup reading

Sun – Energy or power

Turtle – Symbolises a very slow journey but will be successful in the long run.

Top 12 fashion trends for teenagers

By

Dhairya Gangwani

-

June 18, 2019

0

Fashion and trends are something we read about and witness on a day-to-day basis. Some people believe that fashion trends are nothing but a new wave of style that hits the market. These fashion trends hit the market like a bomb and everyone wants to follow them. Fashion bloggers and enthusiasts are the ones who invent these fashion trends. The world knows when it comes to fashion, women have always been at the forefront. This has resulted in many teenagers taking up fashion seriously. Teenagers have also started following fashion trends. So let’s dive into the fashion trends for teenagers this season.

Top 12 fashion trends for teenagers

Fashion Beauty woman in Summer Outfit. Sensual Sexy Blond Model in fashion pose Smiling. Trendy Floral summer Dress, Stylish wavy hairstyle, fashion Flower Hairband. Playful Happy Romantic summer Girl

1. Floral prints

They have always been in trend when summers hit in. This time they are ruling the year. Florals are the go-to outfit for a mid-day lunch, movie outings with your friends or when on a holiday. Floral print dresses are in trend for beachside weddings this season. Teenagers can pair a floral top with a pair of jeans or shorts for a casual look. The recent teenager fashion trend of floral skirts with plain colored tops has become very famous. Other options for teenagers could be to pair a floral print jumpsuit with plain accessories and shoes. A plain white salwar kameez can be paired with a floral scarf or dupatta, to add elegance to the look. You can also Pair it up with floral print earrings. Floral prints are for sure one of the top fashion trends for teenagers in 2019.

2. Snake Prints

Their trend had disappeared for quite a few years, but in 2019 the wave is back. The most trending animal print is undoubtedly the snake prints. From teenagers to the middle-aged woman to a working woman and the older lot, all of them have embraced snake prints with open arms. The season started off with snake print jackets and skirts and then moved on to pants, heels and even shirts. I believe all you teenagers can curate some wonderful looks with snake prints. You can pair a plain black top with snake print pants and an oversized snake print coat. This could be the perfect outfit for an evening party or any event that you are attending. Another outfit that you can create is a snake print long dress with plain black stilettos and accessories to go with it. For a casual outing, teenagers can follow the fashion trend of pairing a snake print jacket with white or black inner and blue denim jeans. To complete the look, snake printed sneakers would be the best. What are you waiting for go follow one of the top 12 teenager fashion trends.

3. Pastels

My all-time favourite fashion trend is back and every teenager is in love with pastels this year. Summers are an ideal time to wear pastels as they are subtle and soothing to the eyes. Many casual looks can be created with pastel outfits. When going out for a brunch or a casual outing pair a sky blue, lemon yellow or a baby pink pastel top with white or denim shorts and white sneakers. This is the go-to look when in a dilemma. When on a trip with friends or family, you can go for a long pastel coloured dress and pair it up with heels and the appropriate accessories. Pastel sunglasses are also trending, so don’t forget them when creating your look this summer. Pastels are surely one of the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers this summer.

4. Neon outfits

Neon coloured outfits have been creating a buzz in the fashion market ever since they were introduced. These vibrant colours light up your mood and get you going for a party, event or an outing. pair up a plain neon top with ripped jeans and sneakers for a casual day out. When attending a party pair up a black tank top with a neon pantsuit and black stilettoes. Neon sarees are also trending this year. When attending a wedding or a farewell party, doll up in a neon saree with subtle plain jewelry. Neons are back with being one of the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers this year.

5. Patchwork Kurtis

Every college going girl must follow this trend at some or the other point. Patched Kurtis is the perfect outfit for a college day or when going out with friends. Office going women can also pair up patchwork kurtis with jeans or leggings. Pair the outfit with a matching pair of jhumkis and a statement watch to blend with the outfit. If the kurti is a very long one, you can also use it as a dress and pair your look accordingly. Kurtis always has a multi-utility factor in them. Go curate your patchwork kurti looks as they definitely are one of the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers in 2019.

6.Bike shorts

This is a totally new trend that has been doing really well. Teenagers, women going to work or even for a casual outing can pair these biker shorts in multiple ways. When going to office pair them up with a coat and a broad belt and heels. If going out for a casual outing pair your biker shorts with a plain top and a shrug to make the look more bold. You can also pair your biker shorts with tank tops and casual tops to make it a gym wear outfit. Bike shorts are ruling as one of the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers this year.

7. Shrunken bags

Lately every style icon in India or abroad has made the shrunken bags a viral fashion trend. These mini bags add to the look of almost every outfit. Teenagers can carry them when out on a casual outing or in college. Pair them with a casual tee and jeans and you are good to go. Working women can pair these shrunken bags with a formal skirt and shirt outfit and also with a pantsuit. To complete the look wear stilettoes and you are ready for work. Shrunken bags surely proved to be among the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers in 2019.

8. Puffed and ruffled sleeves

This year every runway was ruled with the puffed and ruffled sleeves. From dresses to fancy tops and coats, ruffled and puffed sleeves were everywhere. All you teenagers must explore this fashion trend. Stand out from the crowd by making an appearance in a puffed sleeves blazer dress, jumpers, and tops. Pair it up with pants and skirts and the right accessories. It’s time to go back to the ’90s. Go check out the fashion trend as it’s one of the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers in 2019.

9. Denim

I always believed that denim is one fashion trend that can never go out of fashion. They did disappear for a while. Well, they are back with a boom. Almost every Bollywood and Hollywood celebrity made multiple appearances in denim this year. Teenagers can pair denim jumpers with sneakers or go with a plain white tee paired with denim shorts or jeans. They are undoubtedly the most simple yet chic outfits to go for. Denim jackets over dresses are also another fashion trend to follow. Denim is the go-to fashion trend for teenagers in 2019.

10.Tank tops

This year wear the tank top in every possible way. Pair it up with a shrug and denim jeans and create a trendy look. You can also wear the tank top with a pantsuit and create the boss lady look. Tank tops can be paired with shorts and can also be used as inners for dresses with deep necks. These hacks made the tank top a leading fashion trend for teenagers in 2019.

11.Printed Scarfs

This trend has taken over the fashion market. Printed scarfs add elegance and style to every possible look. They can be paired with every outfit. Pair them up with plain Kurtis, a normal top with jeans or a long dress. Teenagers can carry these looks for outings, dinners or even as daily wear outfits to college. Printed scarfs are among the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers in 2019. Go curate some looks for yourself.

12.Whites

The evergreen trend. Whites are never ever going out of trend. Whenever you are in a confusion, just go with the whites in your wardrobe. Teenagers going for a casual day out can wear white dresses and pair it with a colored shrug or a denim jacket. You can also wear a pure white kurti with denim jeans and pair it with metallic jewellery. If attending a night party go for a white shimmery top with a contrasting skirt or you can also wear a plain white jumper with bright coloured accessories. Go explore more about this trend. Whites are with no second thoughts one of the top 12 fashion trends for teenagers in 2019.

Exelon as a Treatment for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Dementia

By

Anamika

-

June 18, 2019

0

Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s are both diseases that cause dementia. Now, if you or your loved one is suffering from it, then you might have already gone to the doctor and asked for some medical advises and prescription.

Today, a particular type of medicine will be discussed— namely, Exelon. Thus, hop on and join the discussion of this drug’s information so that you will be able to use it in the fight against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

What is Exelon?

Exelon is also known as rivastigmine, which works by improving the patient’s function of nerve cells in the brain. This drug works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical substance inside an individual’s brain, which is important for the process of one’s cognitive ability.

Now, in this case, people with dementia usually have lower levels of the said chemical. And with this, is the Exelon’s role in treating mild to moderate dementia, which is either caused by Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.

However, keep in mind that this medicine does not cure either Parkinson’s nor Alzheimer’s. In addition, this drug is available with an Exelon discount coupon, which can be used to purchase the medicine.

Precautions on Using Exelon

Precautions on medicines are normal. Thus, with Exelon, here are some of the precautions that you need to exercise and be aware of doing to avoid any complications in your health in the future.

First off, Exelon might impair your reactions or thinking. Thus, It is advised that you be cautious if you are doing anything that requires both of the said skills.

Second, you should not take this medication (oral Exelon) if you had allergic reactions such as severe redness, skin irritation, and itching, which is caused by wearing an Exelon transdermal skin patch.

If further severe allergic reactions occur such as diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, hot and dry skin, heavy sweating, uncontrolled shaking, black or bloody stools, coughing blood, and/or restless muscle movements in your tongue, jaw, neck, or eye, then immediately call for your doctor to give attention to the said reactions.

Additionally, before using Exelon, you should tell your doctor about your history in other health conditions such as liver disease, heart rhythm disorder like slow heartbeats, lack of appetite or recent weight loss, urination problems, enlarged prostate, seizure disorder, asthma or allergies, and a history of stomach ulcer.

What to do Before Taking the Medicine

So, before using Exelon, if you are aware that you are allergic to the said medicine, then immediately tell your doctor to avoid it consuming this drug. Also, you should not take this if you are allergic to similar medicines such as carisoprodol, felbamate, and meprobamate.

Now, to make sure that this medicine is safe for you to consume, then tell your doctor the following information if ever you have any of these:

• Seizure

• Heart problems

• Kidney or liver disease

• Ulcer or stomach bleeding

• Urination problems

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), asthma, and any other breathing disorder.

Furthermore, it is not yet known whether this medicine will create an impact by harming an unborn baby. Thus, you should as well inform your doctor if you are pregnant or is planning to be one. Lastly, if you are currently breastfeeding, then you need to ask your doctor about any risks regarding this matter.

What to Avoid While Taking Exelon

The thing that you should remember not to do or avoid while taking this medication is that you should not be driving or doing an activity that requires thinking and motor skills since you will not know when or how the medicine will affect you.

What are Exelon’s Side Effects?

Every medicine has its own set of side effects. As for Exelon, you should know what is normal for a body’s response to new medicine and what is not a normal reaction that might lead to severity.

There will be signs of an allergic reaction to Exelon, such as hives, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Also, you can have a hard time breathing as one of the symptoms.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms below, then immediately call your doctor. This includes the following:

• Diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss

• Bloody stools, cough, or mucus

• Light-headed feeling

• Uncontrolled shaking

• Seizure

• Urinating problems

• Severe skin redness, irritation, or itching

Takeaway

Medicines might be beneficial to you in fighting against disease or illness. However, it is undeniable that it can cause you to harm in many ways possible. Thus, it is important that you know this kind of information to avoid any potential future health complications.

With this said, in taking Exelon, or any other medicines, one must exercise precaution in consuming the said drugs. Also, ask your doctor for any further information in regard to your prescription or medicines.

Let Bamboo make replacement with plastic in your Life

By

Harsha Amrish Bhoi

-

June 18, 2019

0

Whenever we tend to throw something like paper, food peels, leaves, etc there are small tiny creatures in nature – the bacteria – which eat these things up or turn them into useful products that nature loves. These things are called ‘Biodegradable’.

‘Non-Biodegradable‘ things, on the other hand, like glass, steel, and plastic – cannot be turned into useful, nature-friendly products. The bacteria just can’t eat them up or break them up.

Plastic is harmful because it is ‘Non-Biodegradable’. When thrown onto land it makes the soil less fertile. When we used to throw plastic in water it chokes our ponds, rivers, and oceans and harms sea life.

Sometimes because of eating plastic animals may get sick because plastic might get stuck in their stomach. Why? Because the bacterium in their abdomen cannot break the plastic up into smaller pieces.

Several tons of plastic moving around the world’s oceans have garnered a lot of media attention recently. But plastic pollution arguably poses a much bigger threat to plants and animals – together with humans – who are based on land.

Very little of the plastic we discard every day is recycled or incinerated in waste-to-energy facilities. Much of it finally ends up in landfills, where it may take up to 1,000 years to decompose, leaching potentially toxic substances into the soil and water.

Researchers in Germany are warning that the impact of microplastics in soils, sediments, and freshwater could have a long-term negative effect on such ecosystems. They say terrestrial microplastic pollution is far above marine microplastic pollution – estimated at four to twenty-three times higher, depending on the environment.

The study estimates that one-third of all plastic waste ends up in soils or freshwater.

Most of this plastic disintegrates into particles smaller than 5 millimeters, referred to as micro plastics, and these break down additional into nanoparticles (less than zero.1 micrometers in size).

The problem is that these particles are entering the food chain.

Let Bamboo make replacement with plastic in your Life

Toxic effects of Plastic

Chlorinated plastic will release harmful chemicals into the encompassing soil, which may then feed into groundwater or different surrounding water sources, and additionally the ecosystem. This can cause a variety of probably harmful effects on the species that drink the water.

Let Bamboo Make Replacement with Plastic in Your Life

Unless you’re living during a vast bubble of denial, I believe we will able to} all agree that plastic product is usually bad!

Plastics have a negative impact on the earth.

It’s time to take a step back and look for alternatives to that product, and bamboo is proving to be a solid answer. Bamboo is associated with eco-friendly various to several everyday products.

I’ve been buying and using the bamboo products a lot of and furthermore the years as against plastic products. The look and feel of bamboo are positively higher than and beyond plastic, however, there should be additional positive aspects to bamboo than simply aesthetics.

Also read Well-ness centric Houseplants purifying indoors

That led me to analyze the foremost impactful reasons why we must always use bamboo rather than plastic.

So why should we use bamboo rather than plastic?

Bamboo is a highly renewable, natural material that has antibacterial, antifungal properties and is biodegradable as opposed to plastic.

Plastic will take up to a thousand years to biodegrade and is that the leading reason behind mass pollution everywhere the world.

Bamboo has become the “green gold” of nowadays as a result of its numerous positive qualities compared to harmful and wasteful materials like plastic.

In a time when most of our homes are filled with plastic, and knowing the strong negative effects of owning plastic, it’s time to wake up to the green alternative that really is a planet saver; bamboo.

Using Bamboo Instead of Plastic

Bamboo has very tall and solid trunks; Bamboo mainly belongs to the grass family.

Some can grow almost 1 meter in twenty-four hours. Our society is so used to using plastic products now that it’s part of our daily life. It’s cheap, convenient, and light. However, it’s also becoming clear that it’s really not the best choice of product to use every day for health reasons and for its life cycle. It has been proven that all plastic secretes estrogen imitators that are a precursor to cancers and other related health issues.

Importance of Bamboo:

1. Bamboo is a grass, not a tree. It is naturally organic and dos do not require pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation to enhance growth. It instead grows like a weed.

2. It is antibacterial & hypoallergenic

3. Bamboo can be made into reusable wooden baskets. Over time even when these disintegrate, they go back to dust – a natural product that even when ingested by animals is not toxic to them.

For better or worse (and more recently, worse), plastic has changed our everyday lives. Being one of the financially cheapest materials to produce on the planet and its ability to take many physical forms, it’s been a game-changer in the kinds of products we’re able to manufacture. Think of every cell phone you’ve owned, every toothbrush, the packages you open when purchasing something from the store, and even the materials used inside our cars.

Plastic has been a staple within the growth of our culture, society, and economic affluence, but it’s come at a fairly heavy price.

In what ways, you might ask? Well, some include:

• 50 percent of the plastic is never reused or recycled in the future.

• After 1000 years plastic has been biodegrading.

• In the world, Over 1 million plastic bags are used every minute.

• Creating plastic requires fossil fuels (oil), which increases our planet’s carbon immissions.

• Over 17 billion pounds (8 billion kilograms) of plastic end up in the ocean every year.

These are just some of the reasons why using plastic is having a detrimental impact on our lives and environment and why we need to reduce our use of plastic. Year after year these problems only get worse when not properly addressing the issue of replacing plastic with a more eco-friendly, sustainable solution. That’s where bamboo comes in.

In recent years, bamboo becomes “green gold” for modern times.

This super-powered plant is really a grass and acts like a weed in terms of however quickly it will grow and wherever it will live.

There are numerous reasons to move away from plastic and switch entirely to bamboo.

Some of these reasons include:

• Bamboo can grow without fertilizers or pesticides.

• Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

• Bamboo can regrow to adult size to be harvested within 3 to 5 years.

• Bamboo can grow in many different environments countries like China, Africa, South America, USA, and India.

• Bamboo is biodegradable.

• Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen compared to similar plants.

• Bamboo naturally helps rebuild eroded soil.

• Bamboo almost never needs replanting.

• Bamboo is an extremely durable material.

• Bamboo plants need less watering so, often requiring no irrigation systems.

Popular Bamboo products that replace plastic products

Now you might be question yourself that which products should I buy that is made up of bamboo?” There are lots of varieties of bamboo products that you can swap from plastic to bamboo. While we currently aren’t able to swap everything, since plastic is still a major staple in the retail world and arguably does provide value, there are still numerous options available.

Bamboo Cutting Board

Probably the best start in your migration from plastic products to bamboo products is with a bamboo cutting board. I bought the Extra Large Organic Bamboo Cutting Board by Royal Craft Wood (link to read reviews on Amazon) and absolutely love it. This contribution is totally worth it because the nature of bamboo ensures it’ll last a long time and it’s naturally resistant to fungus and bacteria.

Think about all the times you’ve cut veggies before or after having just cut some beef, chicken, or another kind of meat. Plastic doesn’t resist any sort of cross-contamination as opposed to bamboo, so getting a bamboo cutting board is an easy win.

Bamboo Serving Tray

There are so many different kinds of bamboo serving trays out there; you’ll never have a problem finding the one that best fits your style. Bamboo serving trays are currently on demand and are steadily replacing plastic, wood, and other less sustainable materials. As a matter of fact, the Solid Bamboo Serving Tray by Lipper International (link to read reviews on Amazon) is what I own due to being durable and able to hold a full dinner in one goes.

The added benefits of owning a bamboo serving tray are that they’re extremely durable, they’re easy to clean, and they look great when used for serving as well as a decorative piece.

Disposable Bamboo Cutlery

Whenever you go to a BBQ or some get-together, it’s almost always the case that the cutlery is made out of plastic. This is how we’ve always done it, but the problem is that it can be extremely wasteful because plastic cutlery is mainly a one-time use product and rarely gets recycled. The Disposable Bamboo Cutlery Set by Bamboodlers (link to read reviews on Amazon) is a perfect choice and is far better than any plastic competitor out there.

With disposable bamboo cutlery, not only is it naturally biodegradable and anti-bacterial, but it also looks great! The combination of looks and eco-friendly disposal is a huge win in my book.

Bamboo Toothbrush

Every Dentist says we should replace our toothbrush after every 3 to 4 months, which means if everyone in our house is using plastic toothbrushes, you’ve got a lot of plastic waste. Unfortunately, many plastic toothbrushes are made with the help of other materials, like rubber, and other synthetic materials, so throwing them away is very harmful to the environment. If you plan on getting a set of bamboo toothbrushes, you definitely want to check out 100% Natural Bamboo Toothbrushes by GoWoo (link to read reviews on Amazon). Trust me, they’re amazing.

That’s why making use of bamboo toothbrushes is an excellent way to help the environment. In my opinion, they look and work fantastically, and even my family started appreciating them after I bought them.

Bamboo Drinking Straws

You can probably imagine that there is a huge number of drinking straws we use on planet earth. Sadly, as I’m sure we’re all aware, most plastic straws end up in the garbage, which goes straight to a landfill. Me and my family use the Organic Bamboo Drinking Straws by Worthy Picks (link to read reviews on Amazon), which even come with a handy cleaner.

Using bamboo drinking straws has become a very popular way to battle with this environmental disaster, and I love to see it becoming more popular as time goes on.

The fad behind using Bamboo Products?

Moving from plastic to bamboo is just a new fad, and I can understand that feeling. Every year we’re blasted with “Go Green!” advertising and it’s become common to ignore it due to disingenuous marketing and advertising. At the same time, we have a planet that’s becoming more and unhealthier as the years go by, therefore addressing this crisis by reducing our use of plastic is very important.

Bamboo as an alternative to plastic is a viable solution in many use-cases. The disadvantage of plastic usage is that it is one of the major contributors to pollution on the plant is a very good reason to find an eco-friendly, renewable alternative, and I’m so thankful that the bamboo plant is a great replacement for this. The qualities of bamboo can really help our earth and hopefully, one day, it will become more common in our retail world.

Unfortunately, we can’t replace everything made of plastic with bamboo because plastic is still a very useful material in daily life. Regardless of its negative impact on the environment, we still need it because it’s extremely cheap, malleable, and abundant.

Best Romantic Places to Visit in Mount Abu for Married Couples

By

Juhi Kashyap

-

June 17, 2019

0

Rajasthan is a Desert area but it has one hill station on the top that is Mount Abu. It’s one of the best places to visit to enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains. Mount Abu is one of the perfect romantic destinations for couples. You can enjoy different activities there with you loved once and explore a good experience. You can enjoy the amazing view of Mount Abu with the great tour packages offered by Royal Adventure Tours the Mount Abu, Udaipur tour packages offered by Royal Adventure Tours make your stay in the state worthwhile.

Some of the romantic places where you can visit and enjoy with your partner-

Nakki Lake – Love Lake of Mount Abu

This is the most beautiful and relaxing lake. It is one of the top attraction of Mt Abu. Many newly wedding couples come here as this artificial lake is known as ‘Love Lake of Mount Abu’. This is a sacred place for the tribe known as Garcia. You can enjoy boating with your love one. This place looks good in the morning as well in the evening also.

Honeymoon Point – Love Rock

It is situated north-east of the Nakki-Lake and also known Anadara Point. It is located at a height of 4000 feet, with the background Nakki Lake. You can enjoy the calm climate and natural surroundings.

Day / Night Trekking at Mount Abu

Mt. Abu is one of the great places for trekking in the day/night time. Start the trekking at 6:00 am – 6:30 am and end by late noon 2.00 – 2.30 for an adventurous romantic holiday. famous spots include- Bhrigu Ashram starting at Achalgarh Fort. You can sleep in the tents and also have your food near Bonfire.

Rock Climbing

If you and your partner loves adventures you can go for rock climbing in Mount Abu with your partner. Mount Abu is the best place for this as you get a thrilling adventure for rock climbing and mountaineering 100 feet high.

Toad Rock – Near Nakki Lake

This rock is known as Toad Rock because it is shaped as a toad – but it is over the shores of the lake which exactly resembles a toad wanting to dive into the waters there. It is great place for photographers as the scenery near it very good.

toad-rock-mount-abu-tourism-entry-fee-timings-holidays-reviews-header.jpg

Om Shanti Bhawan – Universal Peace Hall

This hall is established in 1983. There are educational and extraordinary offices especially from Rajyoga Education that is found here. Moreover, It is a new experience for a romantic couple to find peace.

Sunset Point at Mount Abu

This is the best place for the couples to enjoy the beautiful view of sunset point. It is one of the main attraction of Mount

Abu for tourist where you can enjoy the great hill slopes and breezy weather. It is a good place for photographers to catch the epic view of sunset.

Near Mount Abu, Udaipur is another perfect romantic destination for the Honeymoon couples. Udaipur Travel Package includes visiting the heritage and the Lakes, Palaces and exploring the Romantic Aravali Mountains. Avail the best Jaipur tour package from Royal Adventure Tours that offers customized packages as per your budget. It is one of the best places to book your tour package with great offers.

MAY 3: A DAY ODISHA WOULD NEVER FORGET

By

suvi.ganguly

-

June 16, 2019

0

The term “cyclone” can be defined as a violent wind that moves in a circular pattern.As predicted by the Indian Metrological Department a severe cyclonic storm was set to make landfall on the coastal state of Odisha.It was named Cycone Fani and was originated from a tropical depression that formed in the West of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean around 26^th of April .

Preparedness:

The Odisha Government evacuated approximately 800,000 inhabitants of the coastal districts. 1.15 million people were moved to safer areas as said by the sources.
Around 223 trains in Kolkata-Chennai route were cancelled along the Odisha coastline ad routes of several trains were diverted.
The Indian Navy deployed 3 naval ships for rescue operation in Odisha
Most of the institutions declared a holiday in states of West Bengal,Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Landfall:

The landfall of the cyclone started at around 9 a.m on May ,3^rd on Chandbali South Town in Puri Odisha.With winds gusting to maximum speed of 200 kmph ,the cyclone affected parts of AndhraPradesh and West Bengal too.

Several parts of Odisha like Puri,Jahatsinghpur,Kendrapara,Bhadrak,Mayurbhanj,Khordha,Balasore ,Cuttack,Jajpur ,Gajapati,Ganjam received heavy rainfall with winds of high speed gushing at around 145-200 kmph

Damages

Puri had the maximum casualties.An official said that water supply was badly affected in 20 Odisha towns due to the cyclonic storm while 21,000 street lights were affected too.

Cyclone Fani damaged Rs 525 crore worth of assets according to the Odisha Housing and Urban Development department .However as this cyclone was detected to be a severe cyclone from before the Odisha Government took several precautions that saved many lives.

The death toll in Odisha due to Cyclone Fani wass 64 in Puri and the maximum number of casualties were said to be 39.

FINAL DAY and Normalisation

After the storm catered to winds gushing at a high speed at 145-200kmph, several damages took place as mentioned before.

The storm continued for about 2-3 hours with very heavy rainfall.Places like Puri ,Khurda and Ganjan received large destruction.Since the afternoon the speed of the wind lessened gradually but the rainfall continued all day along.Rainfall continued even during the night.Because of heavy storm electric poles fell down andthus electricity problem started to occur. The whole city of Bhubaneswar was plunged into darkness and the connectivity was completely lost as mobile phones weren’t working because of unavailability of network. Stocks of food and water almost started to finish.After two days the mobile network were available only in few scattered areas. Generators and inverters provided electricity supplies to several institutions for days. Colleges and school declared holidays and people had to wait for days for the normal functioning of trains and flights.People were provided with food and water in Gurudwaras nearby and everybody is in hope the destruction will minimise and the plight of the people in Odisha would be normal soon.

How will Optimism and Meditation change your life?

By

Dhairya Gangwani

-

June 15, 2019

0

What is the first thing that clicks your head when you hear the word optimism? Positivity? Looking at the good in every situation or something on these lines? Well, optimism surely is all of this but it is not just those things. My personal experiences and situations have made me gain a deeper insight into what optimism actually is. Optimism to me is simply put self-belief and faith. It is not giving up even when the odds are against you. It is the real form of the saying “The Grass is always greener on the other side”. If you dig deep and analyze optimism, you will know that it is just perception. If you look at the half empty glass, instead of the half that is filled, it’s going to build your perception that way. You are giving in to pessimism. Optimism is the way you look at things in any situation of life. It will make or break your personality.

How will Optimism and Meditation change your life? — **optimism is the key to a good life**

Optimism and Personality Development :

I’m sure most of you must be wondering how does personality development have anything to do with optimism? Well, it totally does. Personality Development is just one of the aspects affected by optimism. Let’s take up a scenario wherein two candidates are appearing for a job interview process. Both of them are equally qualified and skilled. One of them is very optimistic and is confident (Not overconfident) and has a positive attitude. He is optimistic and believes that he will bag the job. On the other hand, the other candidate is very low on self-esteem and is negative. He is not sure if he will bag the job. This example clearly shows us that if we already fill our mind with negative Thoughts we start sending those signals in the universe. It is most likely for the candidate with a positive attitude and the correct skill set to get the job. He has sent out that message in the universe and his body language and attitude will speak for him in the interview.

The Signals we send to the Universe:

The moment you start thinking about any object, person or situation, You start throwing energies related to them in the universe. Every single thought of optimism or pessimism starts to manifest the moment it enters your head. I know that these are very deeply analyzed things and some of you might not be able to gauge the depth of it. It took me 2 years myself to actually understand how optimism and energies are interconnected. Just go to notice one day, how what you think and how your mood affects your entire day.

If you start your day on a positive and a happy note, the entire day is bound to go that way. If you start off your day in a bad mood and with negative thoughts, the entire day is going to go about that way. Energies really play a big role in our day to day life. This is how people get intuitions regarding how a person is from the vibe they get in the first meet. Some people tend to radiate positive vibes and a healthy personality. Whereas some people have the potential to just put you off with their energy.

Where did this concept evolve?

It has been long known by all of us that human beings are nothing but tiny specs of dust in this large universe. No one really believed this fact, but eventually many people started reading more about it and started agreeing to this philosophy. This theory states that the universe has energy in abundance and it is always radiating that energy. We human beings are just small point sources who derive our energy from the universe. Hence what you send to the universe, you receive it back in abundance. You send optimistic thoughts, love, and happiness, the universe will bless you with all of them. Contrary to it if you give in to pessimism and give hateful thoughts, bad vibes, jealousy, etc to the universe, they come back to you in return.

How does Optimism help you achieve your goals?

For all of you who have the read the bestseller “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne, I’m sure it must have helped you at some point in your life. Well, this book is based on the concept of how your thoughts change the incidents in your life and how you can manifest what you want. The right thoughts and the right practices can give you everything that you want. It could be Money, fame, success or a materialistic thing. It all depends on how badly do you want it. The moment you want a particular phone, dress or a job, your request is heard by God. Now it all depends on how you synchronize your hard work in the same direction as your goal.

The Cosmic Kitchen- Universe

The universe is analogous to the Cosmic Kitchen, where millions of orders are placed every day. Once you decide you want something, the order is sent. Just like When you order a dish in a restaurant and wait for it to be prepared by the chef, Once the cosmic kitchen has your order, you need to wait for it to prepare your order. The most important thing here is if you are not working towards what you want with an optimistic approach and putting in sincere efforts, The order can’t be served. When you want to eat French fries do you go to dominos or Mc Donald’s? Obviously MC Donald’s right, so similarly when you want your request to be answered, you need to put in the effort required for the same.

Once you start working in the direction of your goals, All you need to do is be patient, trust the process. God will fulfill your wishes when the time is right. Have faith and keep working. There is no way that after working hard and believing in the process that your wish will not be granted. Keep an optimistic approach all along!

The most important rule is, you cannot be negative or doubt the process even for one second. Have full faith that what you want is already yours. Keep a positive approach always, or else the process will not work.

Meditation – The most important Tool

Meditation is nothing but being at peace and harmony with yourself and your surroundings. It is a state of art. A way of living. Many people think meditation is all about posing to be like saints and reciting mantras in your head while practicing breathing. This notion is not right. Meditation is basically a lifestyle that one must adapt if they want to connect with nature and the universe, radiate positivity and maintain a healthy life. Breathing is an essential skill that goes hand in hand when practicing Meditation.

Most of us today are not even breathing with both our nostrils. I’m sure most of you won’t agree with this, but it is the harsh reality. We are either breathing from the right nostril or the left, one at any given time. The switching period is between 3-4 hours. The right side is analogous to the sun and we breathe from that side mostly when we are angry, frustrated or irritated. When we are at peace and happy we tend to breathe from the left side. It’s like yin and yang. For breathing properly it’s essential to practice meditation with breathing exercises.

Meditation leaves you at peace, happy and also helps you release all the harmful toxins from your body. Your mental health will become better with time, as you keep practicing meditation regularly.

How are meditation and optimism connected?

Well, meditation not just helps you to be at peace, but also helps you to think positive and become an optimistic person, Just notice how you feel once you have meditated. You will feel like positive energy is running throughout your body. Meditation also helps you to change your perspective and become more patient.

A person who practices meditation is bound to be more peaceful and be optimistic. In today’s fast-paced world where we are so carried away with all the clutter in our lives. No one is paying attention to their mental and physical health. Hence meditation is the only way one can find peace in this competitive world.

The Soul Connect:

Optimism and meditation definitely go hand in hand and you acquire both of them only when you are ready to face your fears, insecurities, and regrets. Meditation will change your whole way of thinking and Optimism will help you achieve all your goals. A person who has mastered them both has mastered his life. They make you a more responsible, sensible and joyful person. You learn to look at the good in every person and situation. In all, if you are an optimistic person, trust me you are more than halfway ahead in the journey of life when compared to your peers. Practicing meditation on top of this is just a cherry on the top.