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Regret, The Biggest Prison Of Them All

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Poulose Anthony
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I cannot deny it, neither can you or anybody, we have all fallen into the deadly prison of regret. In fact, it is so great, Houdini himself would have failed to escape. All those bad decisions, wrong actions, missed opportunities, every single one of them would come back to haunt us. Sooner or later we’d be consumed by it and would do anything to go back in time and change what happened but unless you’re ‘The Flash’, I really don’t see that happening.

Regret comes in all sizes like small, medium and large and for a few lucky ones, even in extra small. It could be as simple as a failed joke to choosing to exit the European Union. The worst part, we know we can’t do anything about it and that’s what hurts the most. We could think about it all the time but it is not going to change. In a video game, we could have saved it before an important choice and press reset if it goes downhill. I hate to break it to you but life doesn’t come with a save and reset feature.

Regret, The Biggest Prison Of Them All

When questions like “Why didn’t I say yes?” or “Why did I go?” rule your life, you know you have a serious case of regret. The signs of the disease would not just be visible to you but also to everyone around you. You’d be unhappy all the time, unsure of the simplest choices and avoiding social company. This is the toughest cell in the prison where the occupant is always living in the past. Unless you have invented the time machine, living in the past is never a good thing.

Now, I may have portrayed regret like an inescapable prison, but there exists a way to break free. Like with many other emotional prisons, time is the key that will help you escape those bars. Convincing your mind that whatever it is that you regret led up to this moment in your life and if you’re still standing, you still have the battle to win. Andy Dufresne (Shawshank Redemption) took 19 long years to escape his prison but when he did, he had no regrets and was set for life. He patiently dug a tunnel with a tiny tool not allowing anything to cloud his thirst for freedom. Now if that isn’t motivation to break your prison cells, I don’t know what is. Although, I am still talking about your emotional prison here.

Regret, The Biggest Prison Of Them All

Life is a one-way ticket where the train keeps moving forward. You may have missed a few stations but the journey is not over and eventually you will get off at a good place. This place would have everything you wanted and would make you feel like the long journey was worth it. All you need is to be patient and keep moving forward.

Now get out of those little regret cells and start moving forward. Live life as it comes your way and learn from the past but never, I repeat, never live in it.

 

What are you waiting for?

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Sudershana
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The secret of getting ahead is to get started. Sometimes even only this ‘start’ itself takes more time than the phase of the whole journey. At times, the failure of past and the fear of future prevents us to move our steps to the idea of present. We all are well aware, that to reach to the number 100, we have to start counting from 1, not from 50, 70 or so on, so as life is; to touch the stars we have to cross mountains, rivers and hills first. The beginnings, the starts, always are found to be the hardest. We usually start taking things for granted that are easily available, isn’t it? And may be you find the start to be easy but to walk on that path till the end is always difficult. We will have both ups and downs, there will also come a time when we will believe that everything is finished, at that will be our utmost start. So we should keep this thought and spirit in our mind:
“Let’s just start, we don’t have to be great to start, but we have to start a great”

What are you waiting for?
Just when a caterpillar thought the world is over, it become a butterfly to fly freely. Sometimes the smallest step taken, takes us to the biggest heights. Only there is a need to take that ‘step’. We usually have more potential than we think. With every sunrise there must be a plan ready for the new start. Everyday itself takes us to the very new opportunities. The mistakes of yesterday that turned to be the lessons of today can be the reason of our success but cannot be the excuse of our failure. Think about the energy and possibilities of today rather than thinking about the expectations of yesterday.
“Don’t stare at the closed door too long, else we will miss that window opening”
As long as we are breathing, we have every chance to move with our dreams, with our plans and with our ideas. Keep challenging yourself that will take you to the path of success.
Life is that adventurous game, to unlock every next level, you have to face the existing challenge.
So let’s have a fresh start, with new ideas, new energy that will definitely be exciting and surprising.
So what are you waiting for, are you ready to surprise yourself with the best start?

10 films based on Rabindranath Tagore’s works

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prachi nagpal
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1) Chokher Bali:

Based upon Tagore’s novel with the same name, Rituparno Ghosh brilliantly does justice to each and every character. It majorly focuses upon the mental growth of Binodini, a widow. Moreover, one can also witness all shades of traditions suppressing women’s sexuality and the friendship between two women that actually prevents things to fall apart.
 
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2) Charulata:

It has been made under the direction of Satyajit Ray, to whom Indian Cinema owes so much. Based on Tagore’s novella, “Nastanirh“, it brings out the plight of a much-neglected housewife, Charu. It is a story that justifies Charu’s inexpressible relationship with a man who matches her interest in writing.
 
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3) Uphaar:

A film that is based upon a short story, “Samapti“. It deals with a woman, Minoo, who hasn’t been able to come out of her “innocence” even after getting married to Anoop. Upon living alone with Anoop’s mother that she realizes her expected duties. And then, her innocence literally comes to an end.
 
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4) Kabuliwala:

Based upon a story with the same name, it shows a bond between Rahmat, an Afghan dry-fruit vendor and a small girl, Mini, who reminds him of his own daughter back in Afghanistan. In fact, it acts an as a reconciliation between material wants and spiritual needs of a man who is also a father.
 
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5) Atithi:

Tapan Sinha directed this wonderful piece to a film that not only did entertain audience but also penetrated their souls with wonder. A shifted perspective of Tara, a small boy who quits his home and relationships to practically live the temporariness of life.
 
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6) Dak Ghar:

It is based on a play with the same title and directed by Zul Vellani. It captures the story of Amal, a boy whose medical condition doesn’t permit him to leave his room. But, his idealized notion of a Post office and his imaginary schedule of sending and receiving letters, takes him out of his confined space.
 
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7) Milan (1946):

The theme of this film was taken from Tagore’s story, “Nauka Dabi”. where on one hand it takes us on a tour of humour, on the other, it brings out some silent issues like caste inequality. The story of Ramesh and Hemnalini’s love to Ramesh’s marriage to Sushila and ending up with Kamala, opens many knots of perceptions.
 
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8) Ghare Baire:

A story that has been set against the backdrop of Partition of Bengal. It showcases the love triangle of Nikhilesh, his wife Bimala and his friend Sandip. The point where Bimala realizes the complexity of her relationship with Sandip marks her growth as a person.
 
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9) Chaturanga:

This movie sets an image of chaotic Colonial Bengal. It progresses with Sachish’s actions and thoughts that lead him into some complex terms with both the women he thinks about.
 
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10) Lekin… :

Based loosely on Tagore’s Kshudhit Pashaan, it emerged out as a film under the directorial work of Gulzar. It covers the story of a man, Sameer who finds himself inclined towards a girl, Reva, whose existence is questionable. It not only gives a sense of haunt but also plunges into the deep psychological truths that one fails to find.
 
 
 
 

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HAVELOCK : A Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Islands

By
Hijal Chatterjee
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Are you bored with your daily life? You probably are if you are working at the corporate sector: 8-8 everyday. You know what you need? A getaway! A getaway from the daily life, and what better place is there for a getaway than a tropical paradise? Now before you start giving answer to my questions, STOP! , these were rhetorical. Now I am going to tell you about such a tropical paradise that exists in our country. You don’t need to go to Mauritius, Tahiti, blah blah blah- more exotic names of exquisite places, you don’t need to step out of India!

1. Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island

HAVELOCK : A Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Islands

If you google “top 10 beaches in Asia” you’ll find Radhanagar beach, Havelock Island in most of the lists. In the year 2004, it was named the best beach in Asia by Time magazine, it’s certainly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. So, Havelock Island. Where is it? Havelock is the largest of the islands that form Ritchie’s archipelago, which is a group of islands to the east of the great Andaman archipelago – the main archipelago of the Andaman Islands. Havelock is situated 25 miles north-east of the capital city of Port Blair.

2 Green Ocean docked at Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair

HAVELOCK : A Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Islands

You can reach Havelock by water from Port Blair. Several ferries operate between Port Blair and Havelock, like the Green Ocean & Makruzz. MV Makruzz is a high speed catamaran. And there is a government ferry service as well. All these vessels are air conditioned. It takes nearly 90 minutes to reach Havelock by Makruzz. And party loving people, Green Ocean will be a better choice for you, because guess what? It has got an onboard dance floor, that’s right.

3. MV Makruzz

HAVELOCK : A Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Islands

 The beaches on Havelock are numbered. Radhanagar beach or beach no. 7 is one of the several beaches on Havelock Island. This 2km stretch of silvery white sand by the aquatic blue of the sea is straight out of a most beautiful poster with the most serene picture of a beach & a clichéd quote. (You have seen such posters right?)

4. Radhanagar Beach: Water, Sand & Heavy Foliage

HAVELOCK : A Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Islands

 Other than being exceptionally neat and clean this beach has another quality that you will seldom find in India. It is not crowded at all. You will have all the privacy you want, you can walk by the sea as long as you want, barefoot, listening to the sound of the waves, with the sea on one side and lush greenery on the other.

5. Havelock Island

HAVELOCK : A Tropical Paradise in the Andaman Islands

What other things to do on Havelock? Kalapathar beach is another beach on Havelock, relatively smaller in size but exotic. Elephant beach, fringed with amazing coral reefs, popular for its water activities like snorkeling, sea walking, banana boat ride is a major tourist attraction on Havelock. Night stay on Havelock may be pretty amazing too. You’ll get a vast range of options from Nicobari huts to resorts with pre set up tents having their own bar and restaurant.
So pack your shorts and shades and just hop on a flight to Port Blair, you are going to have the time of your life.

ASHIYANA – A HOUSE

By
Mansi kalra
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I was really happy with my life. I was honestly blessed with all the basic necessities not just materialistic but the real as well. I feel I was the happiest girl . I am a normal girl like everyone out there living a fairy tale life. My life has always been a perfect life, the life people actually imagine of. A caring and understanding family, loving siblings, three time good and healthy meal are the utmost requirements of a happy life. With God’s blessing I had all. So is the reason I have always been a bubbly girl. I was a person who could find happiness or can laugh in every situation. No I am not praising myself, I am just proud of my nature. I did not have that big gang of friends out in every corner but yes few who are gem at heart. My family was a nuclear one with as such no big gang of cousins at all. I actually had a fairy tale life but little did I know what was waiting for me in the future. A single wrong turn and everything went off forever.

ASHIYANA - A HOUSE

I was in class 11 when all this started off. Since then I have always been  fun loving and I was in so much demand among all my friends. Actually not just friends but in the whole school. I had so many good friends, few quite close as well. It was April 12 when he asked me to be his friend, I thought there is no issue in being just friend so I accepted his offer. With time we became quite good friends. We used to talk a lot, it was like never ending conversations. I really started enjoying his company. If a day went on without talking to him I felt empty inside. I started sharing each and every happening of my life with him. If anything left off that I forgot to share with him I started to feel impatient. I was never like this. Sometimes I felt like he had done some magic on me. I didn’t realize when feelings for him started to born inside me. It was the first and last thing I hid from him. I didn’t want him to think how desperate I was although I was not at all desperate but that’s what people usually think. No he was not like other guys but still he was a genuine human being. Moreover I had no idea about his feelings. I deadly wanted to know but the fear of his negative answer stopped me every time.

This was the first time I went through the so called feeling of stress. As I told you I always had a perfect life so I have never went through any of the so called feelings like stress, emotional pain, trauma. They were not in my dictionary. I was so much away from them. It is not that during that time I was stressed but I was just not me. Yes, with this feeling I felt like I was losing myself. But as always I was blessed, for he saved me. Finally the most awaited day of my life came, he finally expressed his feelings. He at last disclosed his love for me. I was on cloud nine that day. I just couldn’t stop blushing. I still remember clearly how easily my mother came to know about my relation for I couldn’t stop blushing all day. Every time his single call or text would come and there I was, just smiling. They say it does happen at that age. But I was really enjoying that time. Those were the best moments of my life. We were far different from other couples. We never fought, not even a single argument. We both understood the importance of that privacy, that space which a person needs in his or her life. I just had a perfect relation. When I went to another town for my further studies he decided to stay there only to start his own business. Even that time distance doesn’t change the things between us. We were good like before. We took out time for each other, continued our calls and chat, we even went for online dates. He always took great care of each and every need of mine and so did I. It was just perfect.

Within three years of our relation we both confessed everything at our homes also and as always there were no issues no chaos nothing. His family much happily accepted me and so did mine. We really didn’t have to go through that tough time of convincing everyone. Our families were really cool about our relation. His mother even advised me to make a good career first and then plan for wedding. I just simply accepted her advise, after all she was no less than my own mother to me. We both worked hard on our respected careers and got settled as well. His business started running off smoothly and I got my desired job. The time passed with its pace.

There came the most awaited day of our life our wedding day. After completing eight years of togetherness we finally tied the knot. My wedding was no less than a dream come true for me. We honestly waited for this day for a long time but we were so much occupied with responsibilities and duties that we had to wait for this day to come. My married life was no less than a surprise for me. Not even a single day after marriage I felt that I had left my own home. I felt I was still in my own home only. My in laws never took me as their daughter-in-law but they always treated me like their own daughter. Things were always good between us( me and my husband). Life was going on smoothly the way we had planned it, the way I had dreamt it to be. A year later we were blessed with a beautiful daughter. There were just waves of happiness all around. Finally my family, my AASHIYANA was complete.

ASHIYANA - A HOUSE

The time went with its flow and so did our life. We both were still deeply in love. Our daughter had completed her 5 years of toddlerhood. Then came the most unawaited day of my life. My husband used to stay out of town for days, mentioning that this outside city tours were part of his work and I simply believed it without even asking anything. It was that day when my fairy tale life came to an end. It was that day when my aashiyana ended completely.

ASHIYANA - A HOUSE

It was our daughter’s sixth birthday. My husband was on his business tour when out of no way he decided to surprise his angel. Even though he wanted to reach as soon possible to us, still being a responsible husband and a loving father, he maintained the speed of his car. But took a single wrong turn and our life ended, there my life ended. His car was hit by another car. I lost him at that instant, I lost the love of my life, my better half forever, my daughter lost her hero. I had completely lost interest in life from that day onwards. It was just impossible for me to live without him, he was my everything, he was my life. But I lived and I am still living for my daughter, I want her to live that fairy tale life which I always lived. I want her to be happy and I am glad, for she is happy.

I am sharing this story of mine to make all you readers realise that when you drive you have a responsibility. I didn’t make a case nor even I registered a complaint against those boys. I do not want their near ones to go through the same pain, the pain I am going through. I do not want their closed ones or anyone to suffer this feeling. To all young drivers

For you it could be fun but for someone it could be his life.

The Remains of the First Love Ever

By
Khushbu Kirti
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The Remains of the First Love ever

The Remains of the First Love Ever

I’d never known I’ll lose this feeling one day,

Love always won, they say.

It was definitely love at first sight,

No matter what, you always showed me the right.

I still remember your shy face in the mirror,

Seeing you in any kind of pain made me shiver.

When you smoothly pressed my hand against your chin,

The moment when you embraced me, it gave me goosebumps in my skin.

When I wanted to die, you were there beside me,

Giving me millions of reasons to live, comforting me that I could touch the sky.

You brought me back on the proper track,

You possessed the cuteness which everyone else lacked.

That moment when your hand was in mine,

When we’re together, I know, we shine.

My heart still sometimes skips a beat when I see you,

Even though you pretend not to care, I know you do.

Butterflies still sometimes dance in my stomach when you call me,

You taught me to fight the impostors, and I too have found the key.

Accepting Loneliness

By
Aarthi Venkatesh
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When it all happens suddenly…

As a 17-year-old  girl from a really conservative family in Chennai, being sent to a city like Bangalore to study was itself a great thing. Accept it or not, I had a lot of untold (and even told ) taboos. At the very beginning, I had a cultural shock when I came here. I never knew a whole lot of college-goers will booze and smoke. Frankly speaking, leaving aside the feminist debates and taking into consideration the unsung cultural code of conduct at the place I hailed from,  it was balling over to especially look at girls doing that. It all started because of that one momentary flash of inferiority complex.  That little thought of “Am I not good enough ?” That sudden fear of missing out on a whole lot. That feeling of not being able to relate to those presumably hi-fi people around me who would never like me or make an effort to talk. That painful processes of mental self-body shaming just because I am fat. Everyone around me would be jamming random English songs that I’ve never heard of before and I’d just stand there doing nothing. They will all go around partying, boozing and touring, and I’ll sit in my hostel room talking over the phone, chatting, studying or doing some other work. All this would make me feel odd and inferior.

Accepting Loneliness

I had this problem of not being able to talk coherently in a casual conversation in the moments I felt inferior. I’d mess up while talking and feel irritated just after that. I’d constantly miss my people back in Chennai who made up a big part of my life. I’d miss being comfortable with someone. I’d miss home and literally, I’d miss being myself. With about 80 students in my class to talk to and a roommate back in my hostel, I’d still feel lonely. I was so freaked out that I was desperate to get a friend, to be honest.

It was really tough to go from a happy-go-lucky girl who had so many friends and a great life to a loner in college in just a flash. Of course, this did happen gradually, and I did have a few friends in the beginning, but yes! Differences and sensitivity of people just plays the trick so well. Being discriminated by a young, supposedly civilized woman of the 21st century, just because I’m a south Indian or rather a Tamilian who actually can speak in Hindi but did not do so due to the inferiority complex again, was something I never expected.

Accepting Loneliness

I don’t know if people would admit, but, many of us fail to accept our loneliness. Now that is one of the main barriers that stalls the possibility to have a great life even after being a loner. Half the battle is won there itself. No one would come and tell you this but it’s all going to be fine one day. One will surely get used to it and be happy. People who want will surely make an effort to stop by.I learnt, in a rather hard way, that it is so simple after all to take life as it comes and just go with the flow. Of course, it isn’t easy to not feel bad when someone keeps asking you to shift a seat in class/anywhere else to sit with their group because you’re alone, but, it isn’t that hard to just let it go. It actually IS peaceful this way. I may still not have a good friend to talk to or go out with and flashes of loneliness/ inferiority complex here and there, but, I’m happy, with myself and whatever I presently have. I got over this feeling and learnt to believe things will get better one day.I’m proud of this. And so should every soul feeling this way. When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can’t harm you.

A Girl In My Life : Episode 1

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Vinod Kumar
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A Girl In My Life

This is a cute Love story which will be published in episodes.

Surely it will hit you!!!… Enjoy reading it!!!!…

Episode 1:

It had been two months since we joined college and we knew each other in the class by their names and our friends gang started to build up. “We are planning to go for a movie on Saturday. How many of you would be interested?” one Thursday at the end of the day, our class representative asked this. All of us raised our hands except Nethra. He said, “Okay, interested people, please bring 120 bucks tomorrow so we can book the tickets as fast as we can” All of us tapped our desks with joy. There was a lot of fun during class and off class hours. All of us started to go out for movies, restaurants, birthday parties etc, except her…

A Girl In My Life : Episode 1

Nethra used to be alone and aloof always. She used to sit in the last bench and never spoke with anyone. All the other students were scared to talk to her as she was grumpy and a cranky person. She had displayed her anger many a times with other students. She was good looking but I think she would look beautiful if she smiled because no one had ever seen her smiling. Her pet name was “Miss Long Face”. None of us in the class liked her but she used to do her assignments and record works promptly and had a good name among the lecturers. She was good at studies too and class topper while I used to rank from 4th to 7th.

One day as usual all the boys in the class were discussing about the girls in the college; when the topic went on her. One boy said, “I pity her husband he is gonna have tough time with this girl”. Another boy said, “The person who makes her smile will be an extraordinarily talented person because she is such a bad tempered girl”. One jumped up and said, “Is there anybody who is ready for a challenge?” Everyone asked “What will be the challenge and the bet?” He said, “1000 bucks”. “What’s the challenge?” everyone asked. He said, “The challenge is to be friends with Miss Long face”. Since the bet and challenge was attractive I was interested in trying it; so I took up the challenge.

I thought of a plan to befriend her and as per my plan I did not attend the entire day’s class the next Monday. On Tuesday when I went to class I asked my friends, “What were the assignments or records that were given yesterday?” They said, “The Chemistry record needs to be completed till date and the deadline to submit for corrections is on Friday” I said, “Oh, just three days for Friday. Has anybody completed the record?” They said, “No, not yet. We have lot of experiments pending to be completed”

I went to her and said, “Hi Nethra”

I asked, “Have you completed the chemistry record?”

Sternly she said, “Yes”.

I said, “I did not attend the last chemistry class and I heard that we need to submit the record by this Friday. Nobody else in the class has completed it so it would be great if you could lend me your record. I’ll return it tomorrow”. With lots of hesitation she gave me the record and in a warning tone

She said, “Handle it carefully and return it tomorrow without fail”.

I took the record notebook from her and intentionally left it at home on the day I promised to return it back in order to develop friendship. I was so impressed by the way she has maintained it. Her handwriting was beautiful and the highlighting & markings, presentation of the record was mind blowing. I liked her record and I liked her too, but she was a mystery. I was curious to find out the secret behind her callous nature.

On Wednesday she asked me, “Where is my record?”

“Your presentation skill is very impressive” I said.

She asked, “Where is my record?”

“I complimented about your record” I said

She said, “I don’t need your compliment, I need my record?”

“I didn’t complete it yet, shall I give it tomorrow?” I asked

“I need it by tomorrow without fail” furiously she said and turned to leave my desk.

“Can you remind me in the morning so I won’t forget? Please and this is my number” saying this I wrote my number on a piece of paper and gave it to her as she was about to leave.

She plucked the paper and walked off rapidly without saying anything. I knew this was the right way to get her number.

On Thursday morning she called me early in the morning and said, “Nethra here, called you to remind about the record book” saying this she disconnected the call.

As soon as I came to the class she asked, “My record book”

I searched my bag and hit my head and said, “Oh I am sorry, it’s not there in my bag, I forgot to bring it. Give me your address after the class I will bring it to your home”.

She said, “I know you’ll do like this. Irresponsible fellow, that’s why I hesitated to give it. Okay I will wait near the college entrance in the evening, bring it to the college”.

I said, “It will be late and you have to wait for a long time. My home is far away and it is my fault so I will bring it to your home”.

Stubbornly she said the same thing again, “I will wait near the college entrance till you get it. Around what time will be here?”

I said, “6. 30 pm”

She said, “I’ll wait in the library till you reach the college. Once you reach the college give me a call and then I’ll come out”

I said, “Okay, sounds good.”

Will he come back with the record notebook?

This is the story I read years back on whatsapp. Credits for this story goes to the original authors..

To know it wait for some time…

 

15 websites that will boost your productivity

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yogeshravi
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The world wide web has completely revolutionized the way we communicate, do business or entertaining thanks to the internet. We are blessed to live in the era of the 21st century where there is a wealth of information on the internet

In this article, we have gathered 15 websites that will help you to make a smarter person and boost your productivity every day

1.Archive.org : A nonprofit digital library who is on the mission of universal access to all knowledge. It provides free public access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, software applications/games, and nearly three million public-domain books.

2.Lang-8.com : Write posts in a language you’re trying to learn, get them critiqued by a native speaker and in favor of return help that native speaker learns your language.

3.Engineerguy.com: Bill will help you out to break out the various feat of engineering in layman terms through videos.

4.Sporcle.com: A trivia quiz website that will help you to enhance your general knowledge.

5.Forvo: You can learn how to pronounce any word.

6.Furturelearn: A massive open learning platform founded in 2012 offers a broad range of topics with better content quality.

7.Skillshare: It is based on the idea that anyone with a real-world skill whether it’s starting a business or designing anyone can be a teacher.

8.Vumble : Check out the videos that have the highest number of upvote. What internet watches you watch.

9.Noisli: Put the earphones and mix different sounds and create an amazing environment to boost your productivity.

10.Studyblue: Make your own study sets and create your flashcards. You will Quiz yourself, track your progress and study what you need to know.

11.Difference between: It is a website that has a collection of articles ranging from nature to technology between similar terms and things.

12.University of Reddit : Learn some amazing stuff from the reditors ranging from excel to data analytics it will help you to develop every day.

  1. English Grammar Secrets: To learn english grammar in layman terms this has more than just explanations.
  2. Good.is:  A website that will help you to learn some great things on the internet through infographics.
  3. Ninite: A website that hat lets users automatically install popular applications for their Windows operating system.

 

Partition : A Vague Idea of Freedom

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prachi nagpal
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There have been times when winds were drowsy and waters were still. Perhaps, the time when our emotions were in the hands of Englishmen. Probing deep into this topic, you may come across a feeling that is not less than nostalgia.
I feel deep inside everybody, there is an urge for national security that unfolds differently. In fact, this is something one not just wishes to have but actually feels it through the leaders that represent our nation.

Partition phase has been one of those examples. It had become obligatory for people to be a part of it, otherwise their own body parts would have been parted. When the two leaders representing each other’s communities parted ways, the country became as if disrobed.
Two names were being given to two communities and two names were given to two different kinds of people.
In fact, the night of Independence acted so cruelly to many. Under the shield of freedom many were tortured. While emotional dependence was shattered, the political strategies were emerging.

Partition : A Vague Idea of Freedom

The ideology of diversion comes with the power of politics. Perhaps, this authoritorial guidance is what we accepted from Western Colonialism. Power to have Power. Power to show Power. Power to break Power.

The strife between two communities took itself to such an extent that streets became red with bloodshed. The railway junction became a hell itself. That free life culminated into death.

Partition wasn’t a cartographic move. It was an idea. By that I mean, an idea to exercise power. This was an ideological battle fought through “unknown” perceptions. Because those who knew it, were already harmless.

Now after so many years of Partition, the crisis hasn’t come to an end. We still live under cliched images of communities.

Partition : A Vague Idea of Freedom

The border attacks set a sense of judgement of Patriotism. Many of our martyrs have set themselves ablaze to protect the country. They represent the nation on LOC. The unaware “common people” see what they are made to see and hence demand that battle which not only results in struggle of martyrs but set the whole country on peace.

This ideology talks about differences. This ideology talks about dichotomies. It never talks about similarities and thus this ‘illusionist patriotism’ comes forward.
This division crisis is still prevalent. Microscopically speaking, it has its base in every aspect of society. There are conflicts among ruling parties that struggle to achieve power. There are conflicts among castes that fight for better images. Dichotomy of Upper Class and Lower Class and many more.

Partition : A Vague Idea of Freedom

Partition acts as a base upon which so many divisions stand. This fight is with oneself for the sake of nation. Whereas, we have been addressing to an idea which ideally reproduces hatred. Remember that War brings “a-never-ending-war” itself. Do not let this Partition happen again. Because:

“Hatred is catastrophic,
Without peace.
Live with freedom,
Without being seized.”

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