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Failure is first attempt at learning

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ailure is the key to your success

Definitions are used to describe a word, but it depends upon you how you want to ingress the meaning. Failure is defined as an instance of failing or lack of success but certain people also define “F.A.I.L” as first attempt at learning. Failure is very real and every individual has faced failure once in their lifetime. What is important is not the failure but how you cope up with it.

The moment when we see not selected on the paper, a email from a dream job, finishing fourth on the finish line and all you can hear is the decrepitating sound of your dreams scrunching right in front of your eyes.  The sheer disappointment and prominent feeling of reprehensible is felt by every inhabitant on this earth.

failureIf one door closes there is a small window open somewhere, you just have to find that window. If you are feeling disparage and exhausted then give a chance to redeem yourself. Don’t feel sorry for yourself or let any other person make you feel it. The worst thing you can do from failure is not learning. Nothing in the world can teach you better then failure itself. Take time off to measure your strength and weakness and instead of contemplate on weakness cultivate your strengths.

Einstein once said “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend its whole life believing that is stupid”.

So never sell yourself short by restricting your success in comparison to the achievements of others. Never allow your failures to dampen your positive attitude but use it as an inspiration and eliminate senile perception that failure is atrocious and keep a constructive attitude. Go out there and show failure people what you’re made of. Failure is a deadly combination of fragmented dreams, a last chance and will of shattering the notions of society, age and gender.

Let your emotions sink in, accept you failure, cease ruminating and assess the deep rooted cause of failure. Then rise again, formulate, see the virtual reality, introspect and then implement not to be knocked again. And this time don’t give any room to any mistakes or failures. Stand tall with your head high. And always remember that you have something that the bitter taste of failure that successors don’t. After all success tastes the sweetest to those who have seen it slips out of their hands once.

nawazuddinEvery successful person has once failed in their life, and just because they took a decision not to surrender but to continue with the journey has made them stand where they are today. For instance now a trade mark name in Bollywood is Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Born to farmers in UP. Nawazuddin first worked as a chemist, later moved to Delhi to only be a watchman. Meanwhile he developed an interest in theatre in Delhi and moved to Mumbai to try his luck in movies. In spite of being a phenomenal actor he did not get any constructive job and kept appearing in small roles. He started conducting acting workshops to earn a living. He got noticed as a reporter in Peepli Live and there has been no looking back for him since then.

“Most great people have attained great success just one step beyond their greatest feeling.”

Never back down from your path towards your goal who knows if you are just a step away from your destination.

10 Inspirational women

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Inspirational women around the world

As is rightly said there is no greater force than that of a determined women. Despite the fact that majority of the world has witnessed a patriarchal system since the beginning there has been a revolutionary change in the status of women which was not an overnight alchemy. Since the ages there have been women who have been working behind the cause of empowering the status of women by not just working for their own cause but the welfare of the entire society. These guiding lights not just made the perception towards women change but even ignited in them the spark to fight for their own cause.

10. Michelle Obama

michelle_obamaThe first Afro-American first lady of the US is an ideal role model for millions of people.  She is an apostle of higher education, healthy living and awareness about poverty. She has devoted herself to work for the upliftment of the society and the proper guidance of the youth so that they channelize their life in a well made way. She is also the co-founder of Let Girls Learn, the US initiative which aids in making girls attend schools across the globe. She is not just a lawyer, writer and a public activist rather she is an amalgamation of these roles in a dear daughter, wife and mother. She is a perfect example to cite that a woman can start from an absolute nowhere and actually do wonders in her life.

9. Benazir Bhutto

benazirThe first ever female prime minister of a Muslim nation, Bhutto was not just an ideal political activist but an ideal daughter who led her father’s mission of public welfare. Bhutto was supposedly the only one who worked for the uplifting of women’s status in Pakistan. She set up job quotas for women, set up only women police stations and banks as well. It is believed that Bhutto’s assassination was a sacrifice for the democracy. However it left many disheartened and broken for whom the only spark of upheaval got lost amid the clouds of violence and hatred with her assassination. She however continues to inspire many women today.

8. Margaret Thatcher

margaret_thatcherThe first and only female to serve as the British Prime Minister for tenure of 11 years, Thatcher was an icon of political right. Despite the fact that Thatcher hated feminism she still is an incredible role model for the damsels for if it was not her, the women would have had no dreams to be in power. Her position gave the women the courage to believe that they are not meant to be ruled over every time and everywhere, their voice too can be aired. Although her idea of policies is not approved of by many her story of success is a historic event which brings about an eternal inspiration to women.

7. Florence Nightingale

florence nightingaleNightingale was one of the first women to go in the field of modern medicine. At the time of Russian and French invasion, Nightingale was a voluntary nurse for the soldiers who worked endlessly to revive their condition, bring down their death rate and enhance their health.  She led many women’s rights groups and was the one to advocate for women career. She pressed upon the fact that there should not be any distinction between men and women regarding the career they choose. She even wrote a book as an argument to the belief that women cannot have careers. She was a hero at the time and is thus a source of inspiration for millions till yet.

6. Princess Diana

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(Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)

An icon is not just someone you look up to and you feel captivated, an icon is someone who is a hero in real life. Princess Diana was one such person who despite of her personal problems in her health and married life gave her everything to help the needy. It was maybe her own suffering that she could understand what it was like. She was a god for the victims of land mine accidents specially the children whom she gave another spark and strength to live. She worked for their cause and even her family after her demise formed a fund in her name which helps such people anywhere around the globe to keep her moral deed alive.

5. Coco Chanel

coco_chanelTo be an icon you need to be someone who did what they wanted, someone who stood up for themselves. Coco Chanel is one such person who made it big. She completely transformed the way women dressed and emancipated women from their stereotypical attire. Life wasn’t easy for her as she grew up in an orphanage but she was determined and focused and she believed in the power of self to do what one wants to do. She did not transform the attires to please anyone. All she did was because she felt good about it. She did not pay any heed if someone disapproved of her style she was always innovating and going on. She is a fashion icon till date and so much so that living in her brand is not a child’s play. She has set her own standards which continue to make a mark even today.

4. Rosa Parks

Rosa ParksReferred to as the Mother of Modern Day Civil Rights Movement Rosa Parks was an epitome of exemplary courage which brought about the revolutionary Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her refusal to give up her seat brought about a revolution and gave the others of her kind courage to stand for their rights and be their own voice. A civil rights activist, Rosa won over her fears and stood up for basic human dignity and rights. She is a person to look up to for self esteem and self respect on humanitarian grounds.

3. Indira Gandhi

indragandhiThe first female prime minister of India who was entitled with the appellation ‘Iron Lady of India’ Indira Gandhi was a strong and determined woman who seeped into politics at a very tender age. It is she who made India a dreadful force by supporting its nuclear weapon programs, boosted Green revolution and is also the one who changed the perception of men towards women. Despite the culture of the country which considers women subordinate to men, she stayed in power and her tenure was the second longest of any female prime minister in the world. She was a woman of exemplary courage till and beyond her assassination.

2. Queen Elizabeth II

queen-elizabeth-iiThe oldest supremacy, Queen Elizabeth II has outlived her great-great grandmother and has reigned for more than 60 years now. The only thing constant in the Great Britain over the years has been the Queen. Her reign has been quite long but the stability shows how well everything under her reign is. It’s  the way she has worked for the citizens that she has earned herself so much love and respect and is indeed one of the most inspiring and powerful women to look up to. Despite her roots being in tradition she has not only adapted herself to the modernized world but so has done the same to her monarchical principles.

1. Mother Teresa

mother-teresaCommitted for uplifting the society, Mother Teresa was a personification of love, sacrifice and kindness.  She was committed to her cause to care for the destitute and needy and kept to her work even in the phase of criticism. She gave her everything selflessly for the welfare of people and devoted herself to their service completely. She well deserves the title ‘Mother’ because she has taken care of the people just like a mother selflessly loves her children and devotes her to their care. She is indeed the perfect example of selfless devotion towards the mankind.

Even though the male domination still prevails but the initiatives of such women and many more like them has revolutionised women empowerment and has made it an issue of great concern for everyone. It has made the women realise that they need to take a stand for themselves and has taught the male gender that women are no less and many of them have proved to be the supreme power too. The deeds and the initiatives of such courageous women  has made them a source of inspiration for many even today.

Talking Myths about Rajasthan

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Having Myths about Rajasthan

Being one of the biggest states of India, Rajasthan is also famous for its myths that every outsider wants to know. Rajasthan is also known for its different cultures, colours and referred as the land of brave warriors. The people of Rajasthan often migrate around different places for their business works, education and other purposes. But during this stay, they face different myths about Rajasthan that are persuasive in rest of the world. These are some of the funny Myths that every Rajasthani experience:

“Tu pakka Marwari hai” : Really?

imagesIf you belong to or are basically from Rajasthan, then you are simulated as a Marwari. For god sake please stop assuming that. Rajasthan has different cultures and diversities. Marwaries are Indigenous traders group of India whose origin is from Marwar region of Rajasthan. Laxmannagar, Jodhpur, Nagore, Pali, Barmer and Jalore are some of the regions of Marwar. So people having origin from these districts can be inscribed as Marwari. Not everyone who is from Rajasthan can be referred as Marwari.

Do you travel on Camels there? No!

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franzbird / Pixabay

Rajasthan too has well functioning roads, flyovers and bridges in most of the areas. People of Rajasthan either in urban or rural areas have their own vehicles to travel. Not every place of Rajasthan is covered with desert. So why would people travel on camels everywhere? Only northwestern region of Rajasthan is covered with desert known as Thar Desert. In that region only Camels and Sheep are used.
“Rajasthani people have their house in desert! Sounds so cool”
Can you imagine surviving in that hot weather? No! A big no. There are camps for the people who travel through the desert to rest in. Deserts are not cool at all to live. People generally assume the camps to be houses but there are only few of the Rajasthanis who have seen desert. Even many of them haven’t ever heard about the desert. Because deserts are mainly in the districts of Jaisalmer, Badmer and Bikaner which is very far and difficult to reach.

Not all Rajasthanis can speak local language!

images-1Marwari language is a synonym of Rajasthani language but whole of the Rajasthani people don’t use this language to speak. And this language problem arises most of the time when an outsider or your friends says you to speak or sing a song in Rajasthani language. And you might end up saying “Khamma Ghani Hokam” which too is learnt from television.

It does rain as well in Rajasthan!

Rajasthan is same as other states in case of monsoon. It does rain there as well like other states even heavy rain most of the times. Weather of Rajasthan changes drastically because of the climatic conditions of deserts and lakes. One can experience flood there and drought as well in other deserts. There is no fear or anything of drought or scarcity of rain in Rajasthan.

“Kalio kud padio mela mai” – traditional song?

rajastanThis song of Rajasthan is world famous for its cultural dance and music. It is a form of Kalbeliya music which defines the culture, language and colours of Rajasthan. But this is not the only kalbeliya song in Rajasthan. There are many other regional songs also. So why this song is played everywhere every time when it comes to Rajasthani tradition.

What about Rajasthani attires?

Rajasthan has an artistic culture which reflects the antique way of living life. Their attires shows the folk and culture of Rajasthan. There is no such attires of Rajasthan as shown in movies or daily soaps. And not everyone in Rajasthan wears those traditional attires. Only some of the people of rural areas could be seen wearing that. But except these areas the attires of the people are common as those of other states.

Jaipur-Udaipur is nearer? Not at all!

Being far or near is not all about rhyming words. Just because the name Jaipur and Udaipur pronounce or rhymes well, it doesn’t mean that these places are near. It covers approx 500 km to reach Udaipur from Jaipur whether traveled by car, bus or train. It takes minimum 7 hours to travel.
Being a Heritage state, Rajasthan has its own savour. But because of some stereotypes, these myths have been developed in the mind of people who have never travelled or gone through Rajasthan.

 

Love Cannot Be Measured

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Love does not control. There is nothing about love that is controlling or manipulating. Love is the ability to effect people how they feel. It’s not about how love can be measured but the thing is by love what changes can be made to people. One concern people seem that i have to mention that we have the ability to send love to other people is about one person controlling another. When a person is sad, depressed or angry , his actions resemble the lack of love. Love tends to behave in different ways, that one who feels unloved, angry or depressed.
imagesNormally, that is accepted that there is not much we can do, but that is just an illusion. We Have the ability to send massive love to people, animals, plants and our environment. The result can be astounding. Loving someone is wonderful but giving massive love is the real magic that we can really see .We can fill our homes with love , our surrounding with love and pleasant you will surprise by seeing how plants really well do when they are surrounded by love.
There’s nothing stopping anyone from filling the world with love .So let’s do that and make our world with a super care and with love .And the main point , whom we do we send love to ? Our co-workers, Our room mates , family,friends,one who governs the cities, the people we meet and whom we encounter. So let’s do that to create a much better world. Love cannot be measured but can be feel and make one’s life more pretty and magic can be seen In one’s life. 🙂

Facts on fasting :

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Here we will present few facts on fasting that very few people know. This has been found out by the researchers and scientist and therefore it is important to know all this.

  • How is our Body on a Fast 

Human bodies are equipped to handle periods of not eating and the credit goes to our ancestors and since the ancestors who made it through those lean times are the ones who survived our DNA may actually be coded to receive a benefit from fasting.

Lets see how every one ‘s body reacts when you stop feeding it :

We all know how our digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into the sugar glucose after we eat. We know this clearly. We studied that glucose is major necessity and it comes from food. This being body’s major source of energy. Glucose then travels to your body’s cells to provide them with fuel.  When we don’t eat, the supply of glucose in your blood drops and your body turns to stored glucose, called glycogen, for energy.

And once all the glycogen has been taken by the body , what happens is your body begins to burn fat and muscle stores to make its own glucose to fuel your cells. So, you see now the body burns fat and muscle which took you ages to build and because of fasting it all goes down the vain .

Thus, you will lose weight in the form of body fat. Also chemicals will make your blood acidic. And so there are few side effects like

  • bad breath
  • Fatigue
  • kidney and liver damage.
  • Fasting may help your heart.

It is okay if a person does Fasting for a day once a month. This is infact good as it may prevent heart diseases. Yes, cant believe it? The truth is this. It has been found that women who fasted a day in a month were less prone to heart diseases. So, yes fasting once in a while isn’t a bad option.

 

  • Possibility of preventing cancer.

It has also been found that fasting has a possibility of preventing cancer. Scientists feel this is natural way to let the body maintain its balance.

  • Fasting won’t help lose weight :

Fasting will not help you lose weight. This should be very clear right from the very first day. Some people have a misconception that fasting will help them become thin but it is a wrong thing to believe. Once they start eating again the carbohydrates will build up. It happens because of their faster metabolism and not over eating.

So, make sure you don’t fast with the intentions of loosing weight but as a naturally tendency to keep your body balanced and allow nature to handle its own thing in its own way. So , clear your misconception and eat and fast right.

  • Fasting is not same as eating a healthy diet.

It is to be understood that fasting wont replace a healthy diet. A good food with proper minerals, proteins and vitamins will help prevent all the problems be it any problem. So, if you believe that fasting is an alternative to healthy eating then you are wrong.

Therefore, make sure you eat regularly and good food. These days majority of the food is contaminated and hence finding healthy food in its pure form has become difficult. But then eating is always better than fasting. Except on a few occasions make sure you eat well.

Conclusion :

It is good that people fast occasionally and it has been going since ages. It has biological benefits but the problem is when we cross our limit and do things in excess. We should not fast more than is required. Our body needs proper food with enough nutrition and so,  fasting once a month is good enough.

Also, it is to be understood that fasting wont replace a healthy diet. A good food with proper minerals, proteins and vitamins will help prevent all the problems be it any problem. So, if you believe that fasting is an alternative to healthy eating then you are wrong.

So, know what is right and live your life gracefully .

 

Where to start

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So you are often stuck in the dilemma of choosing between many options? And you are not able to decide what can be chosen from the given options? Don’t worry! You are not the only one who is in a quandary. There are a lot of people out there who want to know what move they should make in order to achieve their goals.

So here are some of the ways which will help you in deciding what’s best for you.

  • Ask questions.

Where to start

Yeah, you read that correctly. Surround yourself with people who can make every moment spent with them productive. Ask questions from them, listen to them carefully and explore the options they give you. You’ll gain a lot of knowledge from them.

You may think that people will make fun of you. But you don’t need to worry about it because in the next few years, the opinion of those people won’t matter to you. Whatever you are doing, you are doing it for yourself and your respective families.

So don’t give a damn as to what people say in front of you or behind your back. All you have to do is focus on improving yourself and gaining a better perspective of life.

  • Maintain a journal.

Make a list of all the things that make you happy. Write all of the things you want to explore. Jot down everything in your journal. Make a to-do list for every single day and put a tick across the things that you’ve done.

This helps a lot. It’ll improve your writing skills as well as help you in exploring yourself. When you’ll realize that you’ve done whatever you wanted to, it’ll give you a different kind of happiness. Happiness that is pure and genuine. And this will boost up your confidence as well as increase your enthusiasm thus increasing your craving to explore yourself more.

  • Read news

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Be aware of your surroundings and whatever is happening across the globe. You’ll get to know which topics interest you more and you can give them a shot then.

You will then be able to express your opinions and discuss various things amongst a group of people. You won’t be quiet anymore. And your opinions will matter, because you’ll know what you’re talking about. This will boost up your confidence level and you’ll be able to trust yourself more thus increasing your capacity to explore yourself.

Always start with small goals first. Then move to the bigger ones. As there’s a very famous Hindi saying “Boond boond se banta saagar”. So collect small drops first and then start integrating them so as to form an ocean.

All the ways mentioned above will help you in exploring yourself. Give them a shot and let me know in the comments if you find them helpful.

Hope you enjoyed reading the article. ☺

 

I am a transgender

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I am neither a boy nor a girl,

Not a man or a woman,

I am a person who stands in between them; I am the third gender;

Yes! I am a transgender.

Different from the normal human beings but still one of its kinds,

Same as their structure but different in gender,

Yes! I am a transgender.

And now I am an unknown even to those who gave me birth,

Just because they found out the kind of gender I posses,

They threw me out from their residence and seize away their name from mine,

They discarded me to decide my doom,

They left me to suffer alone,

They left me to screech alone,

They left me even when they saw tears in my eyes,

They took everything they had given to me,

Only some amount of currency in my hand,

It will be the matter of time and it would become peter out; within a very short span,

Then I will have nothing other than this life which I have acquire from them,

Well, that all happened because I am a transgender,

Yes! Just because I am a transgender.

But how is this my fault?

So now I doubt if I have a mother or a father,

Neither a sister nor a brother,

With whom I can play or dance,

With whom I can study and gossip,

With whom I can go to school and everywhere,

With whom I can share my thoughts and pranks,

But unfortunately not a single soul I owe,

Not even a soul, who can cry after my death,

Not even a one, who can wipe my tears,

Not even a one, who can stand by me during the phase of snags,

Perhaps it is all because I am a transgender,

Yes! I am a transgender.

I have a name but not an identity,

I have a life but not an aim,

I have a lot of friends but they do not make a family,

Only because I am a transgender,

Yes! I am a transgender.

Top 20 Cuisines of Gujarat

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Gujaratis are known for their love to travel and extraordinary quest for food. They carry their culture and tradition wherever they go around the world. One may find Cuisines of Gujarat for sure whether it is a hotel or restaurant at very well-known tourist places in India.

OMG, like, totally! So, like, you know how Gujjus are like the coolest, right? They’re all about, like, traveling the world and having these epic food adventures! 🌍🍕 Like, they carry their awesome culture and traditions wherever they go, it’s, like, seriously amazing! You can, like, totally find yummy Gujarati food, whether you’re at, like, a fancy hotel or this cute little restaurant in India’s top tourist spots. 🍛🏨

Join me for, like, a super fun food journey as we, like, explore all the delish dishes that Gujarat has to offer. From dhokla to khichdi and, like, so much more! It’s gonna be, like, a total blast, and your taste buds are gonna be, like, on cloud nine! Get ready to, like, dive into this epic Cuisines of Gujarat adventure with me, girl! 💃🍽️💁‍♀️ #FoodieGoals #GujaratiFlavors #EpicFoodAdventure

Dhokla

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Whenever you listen to the word Dhokla, I am pretty sure that you get reminded of Gujarat and the people there. This case is also vice versa. It is made up of fragmented rice and peas. It can be of various sizes and colors. It can be boiled or fried. It is served with green chutney or meethi chutney. Meethi chutney is made up of dates and tamarind. Taste buds are relished by this dish.

Handva

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Gujju are never going to deny handva if you are going to offer this to them whether in breakfast, lunch or dinner. It belongs to the Dhokla family. It has a uniqueness in taste and appearance that makes it different from Dhokla. A tadka of oil is applied with cumin seeds, mustard and curry leaves. It is a lip smacking dish when served with a combination of green chilies and coriander along with pickle.

Thepla

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Theplas are considered to be a form of pranthas but they are little different. They are made up of wheat, spices and Green leafy Fenugreek mixed well in dough. While travelling, many of the people prefer taking this easy handling and carrying food stuff. It taste best when eaten with pickle.

Kadhi

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Kadhi is also very common in North India. It is made with the help of butter milk, black pepper, green chillies, yogurt, flour and dry Fenugreek. It is a delicious dish. It is a liquid that is served along with khichdi, thepla, etc. It can also serves as a medicine for sore throat when it is served hot.

Undhiyu

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It is a regional Gujarati dish. During the famous kite festival of Gujarat, most of the people prepare it at home. It is a very popular dish. It is made up of different vegetables stuffed with spices. It also contains dry fruits which are dipped in oil. People enjoy eating this dish and also enjoy watching the flying kite while eating it.

Rotlo

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It is a very common food of many state of Gujarat. It has become an attraction and found its place in the hotel menus of Gujarat as well as other states. It is a bread which is made up of maize or millet flour. People enjoy eating it with white onion, butter milk and green chillies. This combination is irrefutable but there is another combination of jaggery and hot ghee which is unbeatable.

Matlu Undhiyu

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People who are conscious about their health should learn the recipe of Matlu Undhiyu and try this atleast once. It is a very delicious dish. It has ground nuts, ginger-garlic paste and spices which are stuffed in it. They are well cooked using inverted hot pot. It is a traditional dish. It is a healthy dish and also appetizing.

Sev Tameta nu Shaak

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If you are hungry and you want something to eat as soon as possible. Or the guests are coming and you jab limited time. There is no need to worry. Then you need a simple, quick and healthy recipe to get rid of your hunger wars. It is an Indian tomotao curry made up of tomatoes and onion with coriander. This delicious dish will make you more hungry and you will get hunger cramps for sure.

Khichdi

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Khichdi is a very simple and easy making food. It is ever very nutritious food made up of rice and cereals. Ghee is added for the taste that makes it more healthy. It is served with butter milk or curd. This is taken twice in a week in Gujarati house.

Sev Usal

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When you visit street and roads of every town or city of Gujarat, then you will find this tempting food available. It is very popular among the youngsters and is made up of dry peas and garlic paste.

Khandvi

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It is a very popular snack among Gujaratis. People often prefer prefer it as it is light flavoured dish and not the spicy one. It is made up of curd and gram flour. We can have it as it is. Wecan also enjoy it and enhance its taste when taken with various chutneys that contains green chillies or dates. Once you eat it, you will feel like eating it more.

Khakra

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Gujarati has a special type of love for khakra and no one is going to deny it. They not only taste good but also are good for health. It is made with the help of wheat bread, cumin seeds, spices and Fenugreek. It is a thin crust which provides both flavour and fitness.

Khamman

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It is a Gujarati snack having both the taste, spicy as well as sweet. It has a blend of sugar syrup with the gram flour mixture. Because of this dual nature of the food people are attracted towards it more.

14. Ganthiya

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When people of Gujarat take tea or milk then they enjoy eating the gandhiya as it is a companion of milk or tea. One may find a never ending pleasure when it is served with Rajkot ki Meethi Chutney and fried chillies.

Fafda

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In every corner of cities in Gujarat, one may find a crunchy street food called Fafda. Foodie can enjoy a great mishmash when it is served with green chillies and hot jalebi. Fafda and green chillies provides with the spicy taste and jalebi with the sweet taste.

16. Patra

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It is made with the mixture of colcocasia leaves, gram flour and spices. It is good for health. The colcocasia leaves are easily available. They provides nutrients and also a simple recipe. It doesnt leave a dent in your pocket.

Dabeli

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It is originated from the Kutch region of Gujarat. It is consumed by the people from all the age group. It is similar to the Vadapav. It contains a stuffing of mashed potato and a mixture of spices and groundnuts. It is best served with meethi chutney.

Sev Khamni

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It is a boiled crushed steam food which belongs to Surat. It is a very popular dish. It taste best when there is a combination of soft Khamni and Sev which are crunchy.

Gota

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Gota has a lot of crunchiness. It is one of the street food available in Gujarat. It is very famous in Dakor. It is made of green Fenugreek and gram flour mixture. It is similar to the Aloo Vada which is available in Maharashtra but it is more yummier than this.

Chorafali

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Chorafali is one of the festival snacks. It is mostly made on the occasion of Diwali. Due to its crunchy and spicy taste, it has found its place in the people’s demanding list. Because of the growing demand, it is also available as a street food. So, there is one more food item available as a street food.

Travelling solo, Need not worry

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Solo travelling

More people do not like to travel solo for obvious reasons like – loneliness and risk of managing the entire things single handedly and many more. There are pros and cons of travelling alone, but I prefer taking into consideration the pros and enjoying the trip alone all by me. When you are unaccompanied by someone on a trip you tend to be more in control, independent and aware of the whereabouts. The best part while travelling alone is that you get to travel at your own pace, taking innumerable halts at different places, eat by yourself. You stay close and connected to the surrounding when you are alone it allows you to be more open and present at the place. You go where you want you do things that interest you without anyone’s interference. Whereas when too many wanderers travel together, there are often chances of difference in opinions about travelling to a particular place, eating at some restaurant or maybe even trying out some adventure sport. Therefore travelling alone is all about spending some special time with the magnificence of the nature and being all you.

Here are some quick tips about travelling solo that would surely help you the next time you plan to travel all alone –

  • Plan in advance 

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Hand writing travel plan in a lined spiral notepad arranged on a map

Now since you’ll be travelling alone, you would obviously need to plan in advance, be prepared and opened to everything.  Planning in advance will help you enjoy your trip in the best possible way. By planning, I literally mean to plan out and make an in-depth itinerary about your trip – from departure to arrival at your destination, to wisely choosing and selecting hotels, lodges or guest house for your accommodation and whichever you feel would be the safe in an unknown city, state or country. You also need to plan about where you would eat if you are travelling to another country.

  • Keep important belongings handy 

travellingThis is the most essential part of travelling solo. You need to be close to all the important belongings. If you are travelling to a different country ALWAYS keep your passport close to you, you never know when you would need it in the unknown country. Check your tickets before you start to travel; you wouldn’t want to be in a trouble and spoil your journey. Also don’t forget to check your wallet before starting your journey carry enough cash or cards for that matter.  Keep your mobile phone battery under check at all times, don’t wait for your phone to drain out of battery completely rather keep a power bank handy or an alternative cellphone along.

Don’t forget to carry a map of the place you are visiting for the first time and also try and learn a few words of the local language, trust me you’d thank me later for this free tip. Carry a small first-aid kit with all kinds of medicines while travelling. Keep an umbrella along with you if you know it’s raining in that particular place. Also don’t miss out on carrying a pull-over or a shawl if travelling to higher altitudes.

  • Pack smart 

img_2397You are going on solo trip and not going to settle there forever, so please DO NOT carry your entire wardrobe along with you. Remember you are on solo trip that is you would travel all alone and no one is going to be there to help you with your luggage so don’t take too many bags along with you. Not only carrying the luggage would be a problem but also taking care of the luggage is important at the same time. PACK WISELY it’s a free advice take it! Take only few clothes along with you. If you are travelling for a week don’t take 15-16 pair of clothes and stuff your bag. Carry one backpack with minimum number of clothes and only essentials along with you. By essentials I mean – passport, tickets, cell phone, minimum clothes, camera (obviously), compass and a map.

  • Meet the locals 

meet the localTo make your solo voyage more memorable and fun, visit the locals around your hotel or lodge; talk to them they can be the best guide for you to enjoy your stay in their city. The locals can even give you information that the internet cannot and trust me it’s often entertaining to hear some stories and incidents that they share. They can also give you some inside stories about the place you have come to visit. Learn some basic words of their local language and make a note of it so that it becomes helpful for you in your journey ahead. Get to know from the locals about some special delicacies and food joints providing them. And these locals are sweet enough and how they become your good friend in no time and make your trip worth cherishing.

  • Use public transport 

Travelling solo, Need not worry
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When travelling in unknown city, state or country it is advisable to use the public transport. There are 2 benefits of the same –

  • You are safer when you are around too many people and if something goes wrong with you, they are going to help you deal with it.
  • You get to talk to many people and passengers on board travelling with you, possibilities are that you may even end up making an unexpected friend on this journey who would accompany you through the rest of your trip.

Solo travelling is intensely personal because you are discovering yourself and exploring new places that you had anticipated to visit.   Make the most of the solo journey, it’s like your solo trip is a gift from you to you!

A last sight

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last sight

He was fast asleep enjoying his only dream, she shared his bed laying on his chest and he playing with her hairs. As always he realized he was disturbed by his alarm but this time it was a call. A call which changed his life forever.

He could not accept it. With his shivering hands, he picked the keys. His own regular roads now seem unknown to him. The memories of her started flourishing his mind. He remembers the very first time he saw her. Her pleasant laugh was like spring for him. He still remembers clearly her white-skinned dress she wore the angel she saw for the first time in his life. Within seconds he realized he got his girl.

Frightenedly he asked her for friendship, knowing her rejection could killed him inside. It was like the universe was on his side that day for she accepted his friendship. He wishes to now spend every second of his life with her but every time he approached her, he could sense his heart beat loudly. His heart advising him to ran to her, his mind forcing him to change the way. Following his heart he texted her, still having saved their first conversation

A last sight
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He: hi

trolling his phone continuously for four hours, he finally heard the most awaited sound. It was her.

She: Hi

with his heart telling him to confess his feelings he listened to his mind..

He: How are you?

She: Fine. You say?

He: fine since you are fine my love(deleted)

   I am fine as well (sent)

Their first conversation ended. He waited for hours but got nothing. But from that day onwards, everytime his phone screen lightens his name he could feel his heart to his mouth. Soon their small conversations converted into regular chats. Everytime his phone lightens he wanted it to be her only. A year and half went to their friendship, he still prolonged for her voice. He never asked her for he was sure he gonna listen it his whole life. He remember the night, the ever most beautiful night of his life.

It was 21st dec 12:00 AM the chilled winter night, his birthday and he got the best birthday gift he could wish for. He listened her voice for the first time. The voice which made him feel pity for every other person since none had the sweetest voice he just heard. For the first time he didn’t like everyone wishing him, since he only want to heard just one voice.

Every other voice sounded like a curse to him. It was 12:45 AM when the call finally started and for him it was best birthday celebration he could ever hope for. It was the night which he never wanted to end. The night for which no morning was required. Another year went off with her soft voice and her little carings for him, making him to fall for her more with every passing second. Finally the day came he couldnt handle it more, he decided to confess his feelings for her, made his mind to confess his love for her. 13th november, the day he thought his life changed forever.

They went for their usual long walk to enjoy the silence of nature. With his own shivering hand and his heart beating loud, he hold her hand, their first physical touch.

The warmth of her hands, the way her fingers curled around his made him feel secure. She did’nt resist it and finally he confessed his love to her. Than all he could see was tears rolling down her cheeks and her eyes glittering with happiness. It was the day he realise she was much more beautiful than he thought. The way she wrapped herself around his arms made him feel like he got his world, a world where he want nothing but just her to be with him.

Still memorising each and every memory of her, driving with his cold hands he reached the place, his favourite place her house. The place which he now feel has become a trap for him. There she was sleeping peacefully in her favourite cot which was once white but has now turned into pure red. The red colour which he once loved on her but now hated it even near to her. No sooner he realised it was the last time he could see her.

A last sight
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For the first time he found his girl not beautifull while sleeping. He now remember how honestly she hide her each and every pain from him but shared his all ups and downs. He remember her last words when she was dying of pain but still did not forgot to ask her about his minor headache. He wanted to let her know how much she meant to him but he was too late according to fate. He tried his best to shed the tears to cry his heart out but couldn’t. He realised something inside him died that day. Rather it was not she whom he lost that day but he lost himself forever.

Its been six years now but he is still searching for his soul, for love could end but soul never dies.