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TOP 20 Information Technology Companies in India

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Top 20 IT companies

From the world’s very first relays to Life-sized holograms in augmented realities, we came a long way. And there is always some interesting technology behind every interesting project that was made. In fact, this ranges from a whole new groundbreaking AI that can solve 30×30 Rubik’s cubes to something as small as an optimization in an algorithm. In conclusion, for every piece of tech out there, it all roots back to one single term; Information Technology. IT or Information Technology explained in layman’s terms is simply a system’s ability to store, retrieve and transmit information. Coupled with the never-ending need for professionals as well as a multitude of tech to choose from, that excitement goes a long way. Clearly, modern IT is simply overwhelming. 

Information Technology company working

If you’re a tech-savvy person, or generally interesting in building stuff, there’s a good chance you will take your shot at the IT industry. Ranging from huge Multi-National Companies with ridiculous turnovers to ultra-successful and innovative start-ups, there are just way too many players in the game. As a matter of fact, with dozens of Industry giants to choose from, a plethora of tech to learn, it can be quite confusing. This article aims at breaking this down for the reader. Given there points, let us explore the industry leaders, their game, and what kind of technology you need to equip yourselves with, to make it. So, here are the top 20 Information Technology companies in India. 

Tata Consultancy Services

Never before had an Indian Company made its mark and been so popular around the world. Found by Tata sons, the MNC operates in 46 countries with a global workforce of about 448,464 employees as of March 2020. This India-based company was established in 1968 and serves as an Information Technology consulting and services industry leader worldwide. Consequently, TCS has a total revenue of Rs.161,541 crore and is the world’s largest Information Technology service provider.  

TCS usually hires using TCS careers. Allegedly, their Digital division serves higher-end projects and greater pay while Ninja division handles lesser band projects and thereby lesser pay. It is a fairly straightforward process with exams and interviews. TCS staff work with a variety of languages including C, C++, Java, Python, C# and their respective libraries depending upon the project you are on. In general, an average fresher placed in TCS could earn between 2.41 LPA to 7.45 LPA.

Infosys

Retrospect; While TCS is the top player in the Information Technology industry, Infosys trails behind with a close second position. Serving in Business consulting, outsourcing and Information Technology services, TCS is the 596th largest public figure in the world. Established in 1981, this MNC has a global workforce of 242,371 employees from 46 countries around the world. In fact, this Tech. giant has a total revenue of Rs. 90,791 crore and is a key player in the Information Technology industry. 

Infosys hires off and on-campus with an aptitude test followed by technical and HR interviews or with Hackwithinfy, their hackathon. They have delivered several interesting projects over the years, NIA being one of them. Being a service-based company, Infosys also uses mainstream languages like C, C++, Java, Python, C#, etc. A fresher joining Infosys can expect a package of 4.44 LPA with salary bands ranging from 3.33 LPA to 11.51 LPA.

HCL Technologies

HCL Enterprises is massive as it is. Being a subsidiary of the said company, HCL Technologies split from the parent company in 1991 after its establishment in 1976. Subsequently, this Indian MNC has a total of Rs.71,265 crores worth revenue with a workforce of 150,000 people from 44 different countries. Forbes Global 2000 list featured HCL Technologies.

Anyone trying to get hired by HCL can appear for their placement drives and enter through aptitude tests and Interviews. Good verbal skills and sound grammar is highly sought after in the process. While HCL is a service-based company, they work with several technologies; C and SQL being significant ones. Thus, as a fresher, one can expect a package of around 2.5 LPA from HCL Technologies. 

Wipro Limited

Wipro is one of the oldest and well-established companies in India. As can be seen, this MNC provides Information Technology consulting, business services and Information Technology services among other things. Established in 1945, Wipro generates total revenue of Rs. 63,862 crores. In essence, Wipro is a massive Tech giant that serves worldwide, within 110 countries with a global workforce of 175,000 employees. 

Wipro is well known for conducting hackathons to hire freshers. As a fresher, you could expect the same interview pattern from Wipro as from any other service-based company, applications are accepted via referrals or through Wipro-NLTH. Furthermore, Wipro uses several technologies like C, C++, Java, Perl, etc. An average fresher can get into Wipro with a package of about 3.5 LPA. 

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.

At some point, everyone would have heard or dealt with Java. Here’s the deal, Oracle owns Java. Along with OracleDB and other things. Being a product based company, Oracle Corporation, the parent company of Oracle India is certainly a Tech. giant. Oracle India was established in 1993 and generates about Rs.10,993 crore. It has a global workforce of about 136,000 employees in about 48 countries.

Oracle recruitment is quite a tedious task. When you’re a fresher attempting to crack Oracle, keep in mind that there are multiple interviews and tests you would be required to clear. The candidate is also expected to good knowledge of Java and SQL. And since it owns Java, most of its Projects are in the same language. As a fresh recruit, an Oracle software engineer would get a package of about 10 LPA.   

Redington India Ltd

Redington India Ltd started off as a small-time company based in Chennai in 1993. The company now spans up to 42 different countries with a whopping Rs. 46,599 crore revenue. As a result, the company has about 1800 employees working for it. The MNC provides an end to end supply chain with several Core products and services. 

The Information Technology giant has a pretty standard recruitment process wherein a candidate can enter as an intern, a fresher or an experienced professional. Redington, being a service provider, uses several mainstream programming languages for working on interesting projects. Being that, an average software engineer working in Redington India Ltd earns around 6LPA. 

Tech Mahindra Ltd

Tech Mahindra is an Indian MNC serving the IT industry as a trusted and able Information Technology service provider and consultancy. A subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, Tech Mahindra was established in 1986. As a matter of fact, in 2012, the company was ranked as the 5th best India Information Technology firm and the 111th Fortune India 500 company. With total revenue of Rs. 38,060 crore, Tech Mahindra is well established in 90 different countries with about 125,236 people as its core active workforce.

Tech Mahindra has a standard hiring process with an additional Picture perception round prior to the interviews. Tech Mahindra usually handles their projects with Java, SQL, C++, .NET, HTML, Unix, etc. Average fresher salary given by Tech Mahindra ranges from 3.2LPA to 4LPA.

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd

Found by two Danish refugees taking shelter in India, L&T came a long way. It is perhaps one of the biggest Information Technology conglomerates with total revenue of Rs.147,813 crore. LTI is a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro. As can be seen, the India-based MNC was found in 1938. Furthermore, With about 31,419 employees working in around 30 countries, LTI has a total revenue of Rs.9,742 crore.

LTI recruitment process consists of an aptitude, verbal, logical and computer programming rounds and is pretty standard at that. Apart from mainstream languages like Java, HTML, etc, LTI also works with languages like Scala, LISP, Flex, Qt-qml, etc. LTI freshers are placed with around 3 LPA to 3.25 LPA. 

Mphasis Ltd

Established in 2000, Mphasis is an India Information Technology company that found success rather quickly. Having been in the industry for about 20 years, the MNC has about Rs.7907 crore total revenue. Evidently, The company specializes in Information Technology services and consulting. Keep in mind that usually, this is the time it takes for a normal company to just mature as an MNC. With around 22,239 employees working from 9 countries around the world. 

Mphasis has a normal hiring process with all the usual rounds one would expect. C and C++ are the languages programmers use in Mphasis. So, the company expects candidates to be proficient in it. Mphasis hires freshers for 1.6 LPA to 14 LPA packages with an average Software Engineer earning about 4LPA to 5LPA.

Mindtree Ltd

Mindtree is yet another subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro. Established in 1999, Mindtree specializes in Information Technology services and consulting. Mindtree’s total revenue accounts for about Rs. 7,839 crore. The Information Technology MNC is established in about 17 countries and has a global workforce of 21,991 employees working as of March 2020.

Mindtree placements include an Aptitude, Logical and Reasoning rounds as well as a coding round, which is pretty standard for an Information Technology company. Mindtree handles projects in a plethora of fields ranging from web development to Data Science and thus has a workforce capable of handling several languages. A fresher joining Mindtree is expected to get a package of about 3.25 LPA.

Hexaware Technologies Ltd

Established in 1990, Hexaware is an industry giant with a lot to show for it. Hexaware’s contributions have been particularly noticeable during the COVID 19 as some were directed at the said virus. As a result, with total revenue of Rs.2,177 crore, Hexaware has brought in many industry-defining and groundbreaking technology. Hexaware operates in 20 countries with a workforce of 19,999 employees.

Getting recruited by Hexaware involves competing in an Online coding contest, GD, aptitude tests, Technical and HR interviews. In fact,Hexaware works with several programming languages with Java and HTML being stressed ones. Freshers joining Hexaware can expect a salary package of 3LPA – 4LPA.

Syntel Ltd

Syntel Ltd, or rather Atos Syntel after Atos’ acquisition of Syntel, is an industry leader in Information Technology services and consultancy. Atos Syntel has a total revenue of €11 billion worldwide. Operating in 73 countries worldwide with about 120,000 employees, Atos Syntel is a big player in the Information Technology industry. While Atos’ HQ is located in France, Atos Syntel has offices throughout India.

Syntel recruitment process involves an online exam followed by technical and HR interviews. While the company works on several technologies, JAVA seems to be worth notable. An average software engineer working in Syntel will get about 4.17 LPA.

Polaris Consulting & services

Polaris Consulting & services was acquired by Virtusa Corporation in 2016. So, the merged MNC is titled VirtusaPolaris. While Polaris had a very good turnover in India, merger with Virtusa really pushed Polaris to be the tech giant it is now. An MNC with about 19,000 employees worldwide, VirtusaPolaris really contributes to the Information Technology industry.

The hiring process of Polaris consists of four rounds, then being a written exam, a GD, and then technical and HR interviews. Polaris uses a lot of mainstream languages like C, C++, Java, Python, etc. A fresher software engineer may earn a package of 3 LPA to 3.5 LPA.

Genpact India Pvt. Ltd

Genpact is an Indian MNC that has proven to an industry leader in business management and services. Genpact stands for ‘Generating Impact’ and that is exactly what the company stands for. The company generates total revenue of $3.52 billion. It has 96,500 employees constituting its workforce spanning up to 30 countries.

Genpact hiring process works in three rounds, the first one an aptitude test, and then the interviews. A video conference may also be set in place for the interview prior to the coding rounds. Genpact handles projects that work on a plethora of programming languages. As a fresher, one can expect a salary package between 2.24 LPA to 2.44 LPA.

IGate Global Solutions Ltd

IGate GS was yet another company that was acquired by a French Tech giant. Capgemini owns IGate and the company has a turnover of  €14.12 billion. It has a global workforce of 270,000 employees. The company operates in 40 countries.

The IGate hiring process is pretty standard with an aptitude test followed by interviews. Being a service-based company working in Information Technology services consulting, IGate handles several languages in its development process. Generally, the average salary of an IGate fresher is about 4.22 LPA.

Zensar Technologies Ltd

Zensar Technologies Ltd is an Information Technology services provider that was established in 1991. The MNC is a subsidiary of the RPG group. As a result, this industry leader has total revenue of $589 million. Presently operating in 29 locations, Zensar Technologies has a workforce of about 10000 employees.

Zensar technologies hire candidates through a four-stage selection process with the final one being a personal interview after the usual three rounds. For the most part, Zensar Technologies use several languages like Scala, Python, .NET, etc. A fresher joining Zensar Technologies can generally expect a package of 2 LPA to 5 LPA.

KPIT Technologies Ltd

KPIT Technologies may be an odd choice for this list, but still relevant nonetheless. Established in 1990, this Indian MNC serves in the automotive industry by providing software to necessary companies. Thus, there were a handful of interesting projects that came into being from KPIT Technologies Ltd. The tech giant makes Rs.505.8 crore revenue and has a workforce of 7000+ employees.

The company has a standard aptitude test and interview process for hiring new talent. Though, keep in mind that a company specializing in a specific service requires one to have sufficient knowledge of embedded systems and RTOS operations. The company handles projects in C, C++, etc. A fresher appearing for KPIT can expect a package of 5.5 LPA – 6.5 LPA.

NIIT Technologies Ltd

NIIT Technologies, established in 1981, is a leading Information Technology service provider worldwide. It is a subsidiary of NIIT. Being a leading MNC, it has a total revenue of Rs.2515 core. With a workforce spanning up to 30 countries presently, with about 2600 employees, NIIT really knows the game.

NIIT hiring process is a standard hiring process with two interviews following a test (Online/offline). The service-based company uses a plethora of programming languages. A fresher joining NIIT Technologies can expect a package of 4.37 LPA.

Cyient

Established in 1991, Cyient works in a wide variety of domains including Data Analytics, defence, networks & operations, etc. The company generates about Rs.4,064 crore and is famous for many of the projects they handled. Having a workforce of about 14,000 employees in 21 countries, the Indian MNC is really huge.

Cyient Hiring takes place in three rounds, the Technical round, the Manage round and the HR round. Cyient works with a plethora of technologies and offers around 1.83 LPA – 3.6 LPA to Trainee Engineer.

Persistent Systems

Persistent Systems have been an industry leader for quite some time after its establishment in 1990. The company specialize in Information Technology services. The MNC has a total revenue of $480 million. Persistent systems has a global workforce made up of 10000+ employees.

The hiring process to this company is quite straightforward with a written and coding round followed by HR and technical interviews. Persistent has its stronghold set up in Python, JSP, Ajax, etc. As a fresher joining the company, one can expect an average package of 5 LPA. 

Information Technology worker
Information Technology worker

So there you have it. These are some of the best Information Technology companies to try out if you’re planning on making it to the industry. While the road might be narrow and hard as a fresher, you will start and learning and adapting as you progress through it. Here’s to never-ending technological advancements and to a better tomorrow. 

Yummy Indo Chinese recipes to try out

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Lopamudra
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Many of us like eating Chinese dishes. There are some dishes which have their origin in China yet we can cook them in Indian way. The Indo Chinese dishes can be a part of any meal. We usually eat these dishes in restaurants and food joints, but they can be easily made at home. You can prepare the recipes of these dishes anytime. Whenever you want, you can enjoy yummy Indo Chinese dishes by cooking them at home.

Soya Manchurian

This is a lip-smacking dish made from soya chunks. You can eat this with any rice dish or noodles dish.

Yummy Indo Chinese recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Soya chunks – 2 cups
  2. Water – As needed
  3. Corn flour – 3 tablespoons
  4. Maida (Refined flour) – 2 tablespoons
  5. Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  6. Oil – As needed for frying soya chunks and for making gravy
  7. Salt – According to taste
  8. Garlic – Few cloves
  9. Chilli – 1
  10. Onion – 1
  11. Capsicum – 1 or 2 depending on size
  12. Tomato sauce – 2 tablespoons
  13. Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon

Method –

  1. Soak the soya chunks in hot water for 1 hour. Then squeeze water from them and keep soya chunks aside. Chop onion, garlic, chilli and capsicum.
  2. In a bowl put corn flour, maida, salt and chilli powder. Mix all the ingredients and add water in required amount. Check the consistency of batter.
  3. Put soya chunks to this batter and mix well. The batter should neither be thick nor thin. It should coat all the soya chunks.
  4. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil to it. Add soya chunks in batches and fry them. Fry till the soya chunks become crisp. Keep them aside.
  5. In the same pan, heat oil and put onion to it. Then add garlic, chilli, capsicum and fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Then put salt and pepper powder to it. Fry till they get cooked. Add tomato sauce to it and mix well.
  7. If there is any batter left in the bowl, then add water to it and mix. If there is no batter left, then mix 1 teaspoon of cornflour with some water.
  8. Add this to the pan where other ingredients have been sauteed. Mix thoroughly so that a gravy forms. Cook till the gravy turns glossy.
  9. Put the fried soya to this gravy. Mix very well so that all the soya chunks get coated with the gravy. Serve it hot.

Also Read Yummy Paneer recipes to try out

Chilli Paneer

This is a delicious dish made from paneer sauteed in a spicy gravy. You can eat this with any rice dish or noodles dish.

Yummy Indo Chinese recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Paneer – 250g
  2. Water – As needed
  3. Corn flour – 3 tablespoons
  4. Maida (Refined flour) – 2 tablespoons
  5. Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
  6. Oil – As needed for frying paneer and for making gravy
  7. Salt – According to taste
  8. Garlic – Few cloves
  9. Chilli – 1
  10. Onion – 1
  11. Capsicum – 1 or 2 depending on size
  12. Tomato sauce – 2 tablespoons
  13. Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon

Method –

  1. Cut Paneer into big pieces. If the paneer pieces are small, then they may break while frying. Chop onion, garlic, chilli and capsicum.
  2. In a bowl put corn flour, maida, salt and chilli powder. Mix all the ingredients and add water in required amount. Check the consistency of batter.
  3. Put paneer pieces to this batter and mix well. The batter should neither be thick nor thin. It should coat all the paneer pieces.
  4. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil to it. Add paneer pieces in batches and fry them. Fry till the paneer pieces become crisp. Keep them aside.
  5. In the same pan, heat oil and put onion to it. Then add garlic, chilli, capsicum and fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Then put salt and pepper powder to it. Fry till they get cooked. Add tomato sauce to it and mix well.
  7. If there is any batter left in the bowl, then add water to it and mix. If there is no batter left, then mix 1 teaspoon of cornflour with some water.
  8. Add this to the pan where other ingredients have been sauteed. Mix thoroughly so that a gravy forms. Cook till the gravy turns glossy.
  9. Put the fried paneer to this gravy. Mix very well so that all the paneer pieces get coated with the gravy. Serve it hot.

Also Read Yummy Indian dessert recipes to try out

Chilli Potato

This is a yummy dish made from deep fried potatoes. You can eat this with any rice dish or noodles dish.

Yummy Indo Chinese recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Potato – 2
  2. Water – As needed
  3. Salt – According to taste
  4. Oil – As needed for frying potato and for making gravy
  5. Corn flour – 2 tablespoons
  6. Pepper powder – 2 teaspoons
  7. Garlic – Few cloves
  8. Chilli – 1
  9. Onion – 1
  10. Capsicum – 1 or 2 depending on size
  11. Tomato sauce – 2 tablespoons

Method –

  1. Peel the skin of potatoes and cut them into long pieces. The potato pieces must be thick. Chop onion, garlic, chilli and capsicum.
  2. Boil the potato pieces for few minutes by adding salt. Then strain the water from potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon cornflour and 1 teaspoon pepper powder to boiled potatoes.
  3. Mix them very well so that potato pieces get coated. Heat a pan and put sufficient oil to it. Add potato pieces in batches and fry them.
  4. Fry till the potato pieces become crisp and turn brown. Keep them aside.
  5. In the same pan, heat oil and put onion to it. Then add garlic, chilli, capsicum and fry till the raw smell disappears.
  6. Then put salt and 1 teaspoon pepper powder to it. Fry till they get cooked. Add tomato sauce to it and mix well.
  7. Mix 1 tablespoon cornflour with some water and make a paste. Add this to the pan where other ingredients have been sauteed. Mix thoroughly.
  8. Cook till the sauce turns translucent. Add potato to it and mix very well. Make sure that all the potato pieces get coated with sauce.
  9. Fry till the potato becomes crispy. Serve it hot.

Also Read Yummy Indian fry recipes to try out

Veg Fried Rice

This is a tasty dish of rice sauteed with vegetables and spices. You can eat this with any Manchurian, gravy or raita.

Yummy Indo Chinese recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Rice – 1 cup
  2. Water – As needed for soaking and boiling rice
  3. Salt – According to taste
  4. Oil – 2 tablespoons
  5. Garlic – Few cloves
  6. Onion – 1
  7. Carrot – 1
  8. Beans – 10
  9. Cabbage – Small piece
  10. Capsicum – 1
  11. Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon

Method –

  1. You can use any vegetables of your choice. I have mentioned the vegetables that I used. You can also use peas, corn, red or yellow bell pepper.
  2. Soak the rice in water for half an hour and then boil it. Keep the steamed rice aside. Chop garlic, onion, capsicum, carrot, beans and cabbage finely.
  3. Heat a pan and put oil to it. Add onion and garlic to it. Fry well till the raw smell disappears.
  4. Then add capsicum, carrot, beans and cabbage to it. Fry very well till they get cooked but do not overcook them. Put salt and pepper powder to it and mix well.
  5. Add cooked rice to it and mix. Cook well so that all the ingredients get combined. But make sure that the rice grains do not break while mixing.
  6. Check that rice does not stick to the pan. Serve it hot.

Study Abroad Scholarships and Opportunities

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Madhu Desai
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Study Abroad Scholarships and Opportunities

There are so many determined youth in the country with dreams of studying abroad and big ambitions. You might be one of them, with a desire to do something exceptional or maybe just to experience new challenges and push your boundaries and explore.


Most commonly faced barrier for someone like you is the ‘financial support’ or ‘availability of funds’ one might say. Subsequently, it costs you as high as 1 crore rupees or as low as 10 lakh rupees depending on the course, country and city you choose to study in. It’s almost heartbreakingly demotivating for a middle class /lower middle class student. So the most important question is- how do we fulfill our dreams of studying in the country of our dreams?

Well I’ve got some good news for you. SCHOLARSHIPS! When I say scholarships you might be already aware of a few scholarships and think- “oh they’re highly competitive and maybe not my cup of tea” right? But there’s more to it.


You might have heard of the lavish scholarships offered by Harward, Stanford, Yale or any ivy league schools. And if you do have a resume impressive enough to get there with straight A’s and spectacular extra-curriculars or are a star-kid congratulations to you!

And if not then here’s some information for you: There are numerous other scholarships programs and grants that will still help you achieve your dreams! Infact USA is the no.1 country to offer the most generous scholarships to attract young talented minds.

But first:

Factors to consider

  • Which is country best known for the course you want to apply?
  • Future employment opportunities for the degree of that country/state.
  • Part-time job availability and pay per hour. Also the restrictions to work for students in the state.
  • Return on investment.
  • Acceptance rate and level of competition.

Once you’ve figured out the answers for above, you can move on to filtering out the scholarships in that region. Since, there different types of scholarships. Mainly the following:

• Need Based Scholarship:

Need based scholarships are provided to any student whose family income is below a certain sum (eg.: $15000). And mostly the income bar for such scholarships is pretty high for a middle class family to attain. If you check the guidelines of such scholarships you’ll be able to find the limitations and eligibility.


• Academic Excellence Scholarships:

An academic excellence Scholarship is awarded to those students with a great academic record. Now, you don’t necessarily have to have 99% to get this kind of scholarship. It also depends on where you apply for such scholarship and what course it is. If the competition is low for your chosen course in the college then your chances of getting the grant get better.


• Athletic Achievement Scholarship:

As the name speaks for itself, it is awarded to students who have great athletic/ sports achievement. Preferably a national or international level player in a prominent sport.

The above mentioned types of scholarships are offered either by the government, the institution itself or NGO’s etc. You will definitely have to put in the hours to research and find out the scholarships that are suitable for you and where you have a high chance of scoring it. It’s all available on the internet and all you have to do is work with your key factors, narrow it down and put in efforts to research them where you can most accurately fit in the criteria that the host is offering. And the end results will definitely be worth it!

Furthermore, here is a little more information about the different countries that you will need while trying to zero down to one.

U.S.A


As mentioned before, USA is the no. 1 country to offer generous amounts of scholarships to talented students. These include partial, fully funded or tuition fees waivers. Some scholarships are offered by the government in the form of exchange program. Example: Fullbright.

And then there are Universities that offer scholarships to attract students that stand out and have a calibre to make it big some day. University of Texas Dallas, Michigan State University, Washington and Lee University, Woodford college are few among the many institutions that offer huge scholarships with relatively high acceptance rates. There are hundreds of other such institutions that do the same.

U.K


The very popularly known Chevening Scholarship is ofcourse most prominent. Besides, the British Council offers various scholarships. If you personally are a member of British Council the you shall be aware of these scholarships. If not you can just log on to britishcouncil.org and you’ll be able to find out all about it.

Swansea University, University of Strathclyde, Liverpool John Moore University, Ulser University are a few Universities that offer full/partial scholarships.

CANADA


Canada with it’s impressive P.R policies and visa acceptance rates has been attracting many students lately. Institutions like Humber College, University of Waterloo, University of Manitoba, Carlton University etc offer intriguing sum of scholarships for their top applicants.

The Canadian Government also has launched Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for research based courses. Also, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, funded by the provincial government.

Australia:


The Australian Government offers “Australian Awards”. It is an excellent scholarship opportunity which is absolutely fully funded for research based courses. You can get to know more about via www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

And, institutions like Macquarie University, University of Sydney, University of Wallongong and many more also provide handsome amounts of scholarships and study grants to students based on their profiles and what course they want to study.

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES:


There’s a reason why I saved the European countries for the end. Throughout my research I have found that European countries and institutions are the most generous providers of scholarships. Yes! They strongly believe – “Education should be available for all and not just be a privilege for the rich”. I know! If only it was an universal rule!

Next advantage being the ‘Schengen Visa’ which is applicable to almost all the countries of the EEA. This being a biggest plus point for someone who’s got ‘wanderlust’ as they call it. Among all of the study destinations in Europe the ones that top my list are Germany, France and Italy.

GERMANY


Being one of the most popular destinations for Indian students, Germany attracts students of all fields and majors. One of the popularly known scholarship to study here is DAAD. Offering a wide range of courses mainly for the research based and doctorate. To find out more about DAAD scholarship and the courses it includes you can check out www.daad.org .

There are other amazing scholarships like Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship, Deutschland-Stipendium National Scholarship Program, Konrad- Adenauer- Stiftung Scholarship etc. All of these will help you cover most expenditures to study in the country.

FRANCE


The public universities of France are world renowned. There is Eiffel scholarship that is although highly competitive, charpak Scholarship (only for Indian nationals). If you diligently work on your applications with a decent profile and grades it’s the best opportunity you can get. It helps to have a background of work experience, foreign internships or internships in a popular MNC. The perfect way to find out about these is via campusfrance.org

Institutions like ESSEC, Sciences Po, Skema etc provide too good to be real scholarships to their top applicants.

ITALY


Studying in Italy, to say the least will cost you the minimum. The public universities’ fees start from as low as 800 euros. You might be able to get through even without a scholarship. If not, the Italian Government provides need based scholarships of about €5000/academic year to each student that are socioeconomically backward. This is administered by the Italian ministry of foreign affairs.

There are other scholarships based on the region you study and the course you intend to take up. University of Bocconi, University of Pasay and University of Bologna are among the universities that grant popular scholarships.

THE ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIP


It is the most open handed scholarship! Throughout this scholarship period, you will be studying in multiple cities/ countries each semester to pursue your degree. Without a doubt it is absolutely fully-funded. So much so that you might even be able to do a little bit of extra traveling of your own if you are good at managing your funds. In this Scholarship There are about 100 courses included. You will be able to gain more information about it on ec.europa.eu.

So this is some of the information to consider while planning to apply for studying with a scholarship abroad. Hard work in terms of getting decent grades, internships, work experience, extracurricular etc and building a spectacular SOP will take you to place, literally! It’s best if you start your preparations a year and a half before applying. Wish you all the very best.

(P.S : There are a few other countries and alternatives to scholarships as well which shall be discussed in the upcoming articles)

Amazing home remedies to ease period cramps

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Pluviophile
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Every girl has to experience period pain in her life and unfortunately, there is no backing out because we are blessed with no choices. Nevertheless, they represent humanity, they represent that we are alive because of this only. Have you ever wondered why we even get cramps? Because during the start of the cycle, the blood is clotted within the body, making it difficult to flow. I agree that cramps can make you feel like killing yourself for 3- 4 days but, here’s a secret which you might be unaware of and that is, periods help you to get rid of the dead blood cells making our body internally clean. There’s no denying the fact that the body breaks down and then reform every month during the mensural cycle. The good news is that nature provides us some amazing remedies to cure this pain to a great extent.

Bananas

  • Amazing home remedies to ease period cramps

The very first amazing remedy is banana. You may have heard it before, have you ever tried it? If not, then, you definitely should because it works! Girls don’t worry about gaining weight by eating banana because it is a complete myth. Bananas contain magnesium, iron, and potassium which helps in digestion during and before periods and can relieve your bloating. Eat one or two bananas on your first day.

Hot water bag

Do you know how hot water bags can help you in relieving your cramps? The hot water bag when kept on the abdomen or stomach will let the heat settle down in that body area which will ease the flow and ultimately leading to no cramp periods. You may use an electric water bag or a normal one. Keep pampering yourself with it until you can breathe without pain.

Hot turmeric milk

  • Amazing home remedies to ease period cramps

 Yes, girls, you can rely on this remedy. It is a tried and tested hack that can make you go from killer cramps to jumping on your first day. Add some turmeric powder to hot milk with no sugar and drink it before sleeping for one month. You will be amazed to see that you will have no cramps on periods of that month. It is recommended to have hot turmeric milk daily before sleeping as it will also boost our immune system.

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Dark chocolates

Name me one girl who does not like eating chocolates. But there can be few who may not like having dark chocolates. They are proven to be one of the best foods to cure cramps and the plus point is they contain no fat, so yeah, you are not putting any extra weight. You can have half of the chocolate bar during your periods.

Say No to coffee

Sorry, coffee addicts, you heard it right. NO COFFEE!! Try to control at least during periods, and have some mercy on yourself. Coffee can lead to water retention in your body, leading to dehydration which is not a very good thing. Your body is already losing a lot of fluid during periods, so try not to dehydrate it by having coffee. You may have fresh juices, coconut water, etc.

Have hot and fresh meals

Vegan and vegetarian indian cuisine hot spicy dishes
Late breakfast – fried eggs with vegetables. Shakshuka. Arabic cuisine. Kosher food.

Cold stuff and meals are known as the biggest enemy of our digestive system. They stick into your intestine making it harder for the system to process food and may lead to constipation and bloating. Hot and fresh meals on the other hand are acceptable by the system making it a lot easier for the fluids and blood cells to flow smoothly and thus resulting in no cramps.

Have earthen pot water instead of cold refrigerated water

We all crave cold refrigerated water during summers, but they are causing trouble to your stomach. Coldwater slows down the digestive system and can lead to indigestion and uneasiness. So, drink water from an earthen pot during summers as it is known as the savior for your body. It contains all the essential minerals and iron which are necessary for our body and known to play a huge role in reducing period cramps. Earthen pot water is much cooler and tasty than refrigerated water.

Exercise/Yoga/Stretching

  • Amazing home remedies to ease period cramps

Ugh, one more advice about exercise!!! Feeling like this? Let me clear your doubt. “Exercise is a reward of what your body can do and not a punishment for what you eat”. Whenever you feel like not exercising, remind yourself that “You deserve to live a happy and healthy life”. Exercise releases endorphin hormone responsible for happiness. Light exercise or yoga will result in more flexibility during periods by stretching the muscles and stretched muscles will relax down your spine and other muscles. Thus, making you feel relaxed and no cramps. They also help in cheering up your mood.

Drink a lot of water

Not only will you get clear skin and flat stomach and losing weight, etc. but also a refreshed mood, energized body and a cramp-free period. Water will compensate for the loss of fluids during periods and will keep the hydration level the same. It is recommended to have 2 liters of water a day but during or before periods have 3 liters of water to maintain the balance. It will also remove constipation, ultimately no bloating, which is just like a blessing in disguise.

There is no other option than to feel this pain but trying these home remedies will surely help you. Girls, your body is already losing a lot, eating your favorite foods and cravings are justifiable. The first day is your day. Do whatever you want to do, don’t worry about anything. All the work can be done tomorrow as well. Take good care of yourself.

Have a happy and healthy period!

Raksha Bandhan: Celebration over Long Distance!

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Ridhi Verma
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Staying in the same house with your sibling(s) becomes such a task at times. Regular fights for petty things(mostly, the TV Remote!), complaining about each other 24*7 and all the silly fights is inevitable. Still, having a long distance relation with your brother or sister is not so easy. It makes you miss those stupid arguments and fights and suddenly, they become cherished memories. Also, with the pandemic going on, there can be a possibility of many of us staying away from our siblings. But still it should not stop us from celebrating Raksha Bandhan!

Apart from annoying and irritating each others, we all know how much we care for our siblings. The major memories of childhood include the silly arguments and games with our brother or sister. The best day to take a break from fights and celebrate this pure bond, is right about the corner, what are your plans?

Raksha Bandhan is the best way to express your love to your sibling for all the memories!

Distance makes you realise their importance but can be an obstacle in your Raksha Bandhan surprises. But distance does not matter! As said, “Distance or no distance, THE BOND REMAINS THE SAME”.

Here are some ways you can celebrate and make your sibling happy!

RAKHI

Celebrating Raksha Bandhan by sending Rakhi to your sibling is a beautiful and traditional way to express your love

The essence of Raksha Bandhan is, undoubtedly, the love shared by the siblings. But as the tradition follows, tying a Rakhi is one beautiful way to empower the sibling bond. Even if you are not able to meet your sibling, it goes without saying that sending a Rakhi is a must! You can use different sites that work particularly for gifts or use e-commerce sites like Amazon or FlipKart. There are many sites that create e-Rakhi, you can use this as well!

If you have a little brother then sending a rakhi with their favourite cartoon image, is another way of making them smile.

Sweets or maybe, CHOCOLATES?

We have all fought for food with our siblings. Be it the right half of a bowl of Maggi, packet of chips or chocolates! We have all had those constant fights to win the greater portion. Sending them sweets(we all have one favourite childhood Indian Mithai like Kaju Katli, Milk Cake or any other) or any of their favourite chocolate can add up a lot of sweetness to their day!

Sharing that favourite Indian sweet with your sibling virtually on Raksha Bandhan

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And, if they are only few hours away, you can send them handmade chocolates or brownies too!

SENDING THEM GIFTS along with Rakhi

sending your brother or sister their favourite things with a card

If you have never gifted your siblings and find it way too formal, this is the time to change! It will be a nice way to surprise them with a gift. With the advent of the virtual world, sending gifts has actually become way too easier. Now, there are several sites and applications that deal particularly with gift hampers(you can get them customised, too!). You can order your sibling’s favourite things like an electronic item(speakers, headphones or any other), books, clothing items or any accessory. There are also many customised gifts like bracelets, photo-frames or key-chains with their favourite quote or picture. Also, now there are services that make delivery easier, be it within the country or outside. You can schedule the delivery to make their day special and celebrate together!

Some of the links of delivery services that you can check, are:

Delhivery

IGP

fedex.com

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MAKE A VIDEO AND SURPRISE THEM!

Technology has done wonders! You can make Raksha Bandhan special for them by making them a video of your childhood pictures and showing how the bond has grown. Putting embarrassing pictures along with the sweet ones, can make them laugh and cry at the same time.

You can use various applications from your phone devices and create a beautiful slideshow of photos and videos. If your sibling is the one away from home, you can add up a video of your parents, talking about you two! Giving them a sense of togetherness will be a very lovely gesture, that would make their day!

PEN-DOWN YOUR FEELINGS

If you have never really written anything for your sibling or made them anything handmade, then this is THE TIME! In a world full of emoticons and text messages that keep on buzzing the entire day, you can send them a letter that could be held onto, for long. You can really surprise them by writing one and sending it to them in an old-school way. It would amaze them and make them smile. You can include all the funny fights, incidents and punishments, you went through together.It would be something valuable that would always stay with them for long.

Write down your funny memories and sweet ones, in a letter card for Raksha Bandhan

In case, a letter is not possible and you wish to gift something as meaningful as it. You can write down a mail and schedule it before sending. It can turn out to be a great way of expressing your love for them!

ON THE DAY OF RAKSHA BANDHAN, DO NOT FORGET TO VIDEO CALL THEM!

Raksha Bandhan: Celebration over Long Distance!

Try to make them feel special by sending them an invite before a video call, to be ready! Celebrate the day just as you would, if they were around. You can also conduct a group video call (like, Zoom meeting!) if there are many of you or you want to celebrate with all of your cousins. Also, enjoy talking for longer that day and eating the sweets together. It will definitely be a joyous day, enjoy it to the fullest!

Language Learning : An Evolving and A Beautiful Form of Art!

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Ridhi Verma
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Language is the oxygen for communication and the social world. In addition, human beings are social animals by nature, so separating the two is unimaginable. Language learning does not mean memorising an entire structure of a language but, acquiring and understanding the right knowledge.

We use language everyday. It is a vast network and not a simple study. It requires written and oral skills for understanding well. Above all, it is a natural gift that enables us to learn new cultures too.

If you are learning a new language or are facing problems while understanding, here are some tips for you!

Learning language as a child is easier.

When you started learning a new language, you must have heard or read, “learn like a child”. This tip is great on some aspects but not entirely correct. It is important to acquire a language as a child does, his or her mother tongue. But, since our childhood has gone, it is time to look at the brighter side. Most of the adults are bilingual. Since, they already have a good command over one language, learning a new one is not that tough. Moreover, as we grow up, we develop better cognitive skills.

In case you are confused to start learning a new language or not, just know interest can drive many things. Also, with the pandemic going on, we have plenty of time to acquire a new skill. So, here are some brief pointers for you…

Tips and Tricks for Learning and Understanding a Language better!

TRANSLATION is a BIG NO

Every language is very different from one another but shares a common ground which is, expression. Each language has its own phonology, morphology and syntax. It is always the best if we learn from the scratch and not simultaneously, with our first language.

Many consider translation as the most effective way to learn but no, it is not. Firstly, it makes us learn a new language through the path of another which leads to poor cognition. Secondly, it makes communicating in the target(new) language tough because before understanding, we try to translate. In addition, when learning a new one becomes a task, we all run for short-cuts and end up using translations.

Translation is not good for learning a language

If there is a need to actually use one, avoid going for literal translations. Try searching the word or phrase in the target language and comprehend it. You can also try different links that provide a detailed meaning in the same language and not on word to word basis. In other words, learning a language is not a standardised method. Rather, it is a journey and should always be traveled without a translation agency.

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Enjoy while learning!

Learning can be fun, if you want it to be. In today’s world of innovations and technologies, there are plenty of things that you can include while learning.

Firstly, explore YouTube channels that are teaching the language that you are learning. The benefit about watching those videos are that, they are short and easy to store in the memory. You can also find shows on Netflix or any other platform and watch them daily. This is a great exercise for understanding any language. As said, visual learning is the best form!

Try watching anything(short duration) with the target-language audio and subtitles, it will get easier to get a hold on the language. At the initial phase, it might seem impossible to ever understand it. But keep watching any show or a part of a movie(try watching it in breaks!), it will get easier day by day.

Language Learning : An Evolving and A Beautiful Form of Art!

Secondly, explore some fun applications to learn the language better. You can download dictionary applications that provide a new word everyday. Moreover, you can also use quiz sites or applications to practise better.

Some are: QUIZ UP

KAHOOT

In addition, there are many fun learning applications. You can take out some time from your day and play a little to learn more!

Duolingo

Listening leads to learning!

The power of listening is a must to know. It is a very important ability to be able to comprehend things. Listening is another good exercise for understanding a language better.

A daily practise of listening to some native-speaker via video or audio, is an important thing to add. Even if you are learning the language from an institute, try to focus on your teacher when he or she speaks. Every language has its own way to be delivered. To master the art of speaking, you need to focus on listening.

Listening is important

(There are many examples stated in the above point that you can refer). You can also try different Podcast applications to understand better. Also, if you are a music lover then why not explore your taste to a new language?

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A LITTLE BIT of learning, every day!

Learning is not like magic. Yes, it might feel like one when you have achieved something but you cannot learn something overnight! (not talking about the material we LEARN before an exam!).

If you have to urgently move abroad and need to learn to converse, there is a possibility for you to grasp some sentences. But is memorising few sentences, really learning a new language?

Learning can be a slow and long process.

CONSISTENCY plays a vital role in this journey. You need to add the language in your routine to add it to your brain. Taking three hours one day is not as good as taking half an hour daily for the target language. Even reading or listening to the language before going to bed, is better than ignoring it the entire day.

You need to think of it as a friend who needs constant attention daily! And if you lose touch for days, it would not be good.

INTERACTION is the key!

Interacting involves many aspects of learning a language. It helps us, by polishing our listening as well as speaking skills. Making mistakes while understanding somebody or committing errors while speaking is better than not using the language at all!

Interaction helps in understanding and learning a language well.

Interacting must be very easy for the ones taking classes or learning through somebody offline. If you are doing so, make sure to utilise this opportunity completely. Try learning from the conversations and note down things you find tough to understand. For the ones, who are self-learning, try joining people speaking the same language through different community-applications. If this is not possible, do not lose your touch with the videos. Try to speak in front of the mirror and compare your speech with that of the person in the video. You will definitely start picking up details that will help you more!

Well, going to the native place where the language is spoken and learning it from the surrounding stands out as the best way. But remember that, it is your will and interest that matters the most when you choose to learn something new!

Language keep on growing with time, so it becomes important to be on track with them. In other words, the process of learning is EVOLVING and so are the languages. Therefore, learning any language can go very smoothly, once you start making it a part of your routine and make it your friend!

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The end of PUBG Mobile?

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Gods Perfect Idiot
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Pubg Mobile
PUBG Mobile

Imagine running around an island, guns blazing. You get to chase and hunt down people with a plethora of weapons. And after high octane road rages with vehicles spanning from a Car or Bike to a UAV, your goal seems to be to survive. Should you manage to outsmart everyone else on the island, you get to have chicken for dinner. Yeah, that’s not a brief of a weird dream or the plot of Tournament 2. As absurd as that intro sounds, PUBG Mobile is very real. At least it was 36 hours ago. Apparently, the Indian govt. is considering if and when to ban this immensely popular battle royale among other things.

PUBG Mobile was released for Mobile platforms on February 9th 2018. The initial release comprised of two separate versions by two of Tencent’s internal studios. The LightSpeed and Quantum version of the game comprised of vanilla elements and mechanics of the game.  This is the most widely popular PUBG Mobile. The Timi version, however, was titled: ‘PUBG Army Attack’ and took a more arcadey approach to the game mechanics. This version was later discontinued while the former went on to thrive. All until the godforsaken Chinese infiltration.

PUBG Mobile Gameplay
PUBG Mobile Gameplay

China Ban: Some Hindsight

Indian government declared an all-out war on China after having discovered privacy issues on 59 Chinese apps, TikTok, Camscanner and Xender being some of them. This was later followed by a ban on 47 clones of the said apps. And it is now planning on banning another 275 applications. PUBG could probably make the list. There is a very big chance this decision could go sideways as the game has its root set deep inside the Indian population. 

Back in June, the Chinese army had been spotted infiltrating India which eventually lead to the relationship between the countries becoming a bit bitter. India soon responded with increase military patrols and forces. Turns out, it never stopped there. The country adopted a ban Chinese products movement to ensure trade routes to China be cut off from India and disrupt the income that flowed in. Phase 1 of this ban took place with the ban of 59 Chinese apps. This included many widely used ones like TikTok, UC Browser, Xender, Shareit, etc. Later on, 47 new clone apps of the original 59 apps were also banned. The latest sources go on to say that another set of 275 Chinese apps could also be banned. It is possible PUBG Mobile is one of them.

Alternatives to PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile is quite a famous game with about 33 Million active users in India. While microtransactions are loot boxes are a big source of income, it is doubtable if banning such a game affect a studio as big as Tencent. While the chances of PUBG being wiped are very real, here are some good alternatives:

Fortnite

Fortnite
Fortnite

Epic Games’ Fortnite brings a cartoony dash to the Battle Royale genre. Having gorgeous graphics and being the perfect port of the PC version, Fortnite is a really enjoyable game. While certain aspects of the game do appear silly, be it the resource management, the goofy weapons, the over the top cartoony art style, the game, in general, is quite fun. The main goal of a player is of course to survive. But being able to build towering buildings and destroy just about anything gives a sense of originality and freshness to Fortnite. This is something most Battle Royales fail to deliver.

Call of Duty Mobile

COD Mobile
COD Mobile

Developed by TIMI studios and distributed by Activision and Garena, COD Mobile brings the whole COD experience to a handheld. While it does not have a campaign mode or a single-player story, the Battle Royale and TDM modes of the game more than makes up for this. Players do get to choose from multiple class types, each with their own arsenal of weapons and advantages. The main goal here is again, to survive. What makes it special is how it makes use of Helicopters and Quad-Bikes to give an exhilarating experience.

Free Fire

Free Fire
Free Fire

Garena’s free fire, to be completely honest, is yet another PUBG clone. Though the game started off a bit early, it expanded upon and used several of the features and mechanics PUBG did. It did pay off somehow, given how huge following it has. While some aspects of the game, like the water design, etc looks generally better than PUBG, the game is, sadly yet another Battle Royale game that tried nothing inventive.

Rules of Survival.

ROS
ROS

This is probably the first Battle Royale game to arrive on a mobile device. While the mechanics and level design of the game are still pretty primitive, the game does deliver a full Battle Royale experience. Developed by Netease, who apparently compete with Tencent in almost everything, Rules of Survival did get the short end of the stick despite being the early bird. The game never got any more realistic than when it was originally released. Instead, the devs decided it was a good idea to riddle the players with microtransactions. This backfired big time. Over time, even though the game introduced new vehicles and mechanics, the lost faith couldn’t be retrieved as easily.

Survival Heroes

Survival Heroes
Survival Heroes

Snail is yet another big player in the mobile game market. However, Survival heroes is quite different from the other games of the genre. It really tried something new with the gameplay mechanics and the game in general. Players are greeted by a top corner camera, yes, the MOBA camera if I may. And that is all it is, at the end of the day. A MOBA battle royale game that does a really good job at delivering what’s promised.

Creative Destruction

Creative Destruction
Creative Destruction

While Netease tried a PUBG port to the mobile market with ROS, Creative destruction is but a Fortnite clone. Call it what you may, but the game is basically a rip-off of Fortnite. A dialled-down version of the game that can be run on devices that Fortnite’s picky playability system abandoned.

Ride out Heroes

Ride out Heroes
Ride out Heroes

Remember when Palladins decided Battle Royale was the future and release a game called Realm Royale in 2019? Yeah, the original Realm Royale may be dead or forgotten but Netease sure gets an A with Ride out Heroes. It is a medieval crossed with futuristic weapons themed battle royale. It is quite a fun enjoyable experience with per class skills and self reviving KOs. Overall, a pretty fun game.

Now, there are several other games that could make the list. Some Notable titles being: Cyber Hunter, Knives Out, CrossFire – Legends, Super Mecha Champions. 

  • The end of PUBG Mobile?
  • The end of PUBG Mobile?
  • The end of PUBG Mobile?
  • The end of PUBG Mobile?
Some extra BR titles

Several gamers did take it out on the govt.’s decision displaying distaste and outrages all over twitter. Players even went as far as conducting a March through a map in PUBG to unite and protest against the said decision. While ‘An eye for an eye’ is the way to live by, this is not really the case with a game like PUBG. It’s kill or be killed. Now, what’s left to be found is if the players will really retain their weapons. Fingers crossed.

International Baccalaureate Program – Become A Global Leader

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Papri Chatterjee
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Imagine yourself on stage elocuting one of the verses of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, given the fact that it has already been taught in your class. You have prepared 3 answers, but all you can do is feel your nerves breaking down. You are not able to utter a word. Imagine the other disgust that a known topic can bring into your circumstantial surroundings. The international baccalaureate program is all set to aim at student encouragement. This encouragement is primarily focused on allowing students to think broadly, beyond the thought of community.

The international baccalaureate program has gained quick recognition, especially in the US. Any school, child, member, part of the international baccalaureate program is taken as a part of the global society capable of speaking, hearing, motivating and taking the lead of a crowd that once felt highly strung. Students enrolling into the international baccalaureate program are taught and prepared to break all boundaries of nervousness and speak to the community at large.

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

What Is the International Baccalaureate Program?

This program is a diploma course aiming towards an intense curriculum for students in high school, both junior and senior years. Our schools and colleges miss interactive and in-depth learning because the focus is not on one but the entire school at large. This program emphasizes the learning and understanding of English Language and Literature. The program focuses on understanding the importance of English culture, its enrichment and running rigorous exams.

The course is of high impor5tance for students moving from one country to another, as a part of a standard curriculum. Today over 3 million students in about 150 countries have participated in this program. It helps gain a highly respected position in the community they introduce. Research has shown that the program is worth pursuing if the high school offers it. So while you make your selection, it’s important to know if your school is under the international baccalaureate.

Similarity

Most of you don’t know but students of the US, UK and Europe have to prepare for an exam to get through High School. They have multiple options and opportunities. A higher scale of these opportunities is the International Baccalaureate Program. This program although a diploma is a two-year-long, full-time course. The program aims at academic development along with personal interest and culture with an integrated curriculum.

If successfully completed, it will be globally recognised. There are a lot of benefits of this program just like IELTS. It may surprise you to know that this program is a nonprofit program. It aims at giving students and learners an opportunity to receive a degree and education skills that can be utilised globally. This program has four different individual programs all of which aim towards the same intellectual growth, emotional development, personal and social skills. 

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

All of the four different programs have six distinct subjects, all details present below.

Eligibility Criteria For The International Baccalaureate Program

The mission is to offer education to every student irrespective of bias. Any student willing to enroll in high school and is of16 to 19 years can apply for this program. Without a doubt, there are no restrictions on the eligibility criteria although a school that offers this program is the only criteria. The curriculum criteria differ from school to school. For example, ABC School offering the international baccalaureate program may have GPA requirements over a fixed percentage of a student. The program offers Limited seats and schools have a take on the number of seats it can offer. The application process is competitive, students consulting a counsellor or a student advisor should check multiple times for the specific requirements that are provided by this program.

The application process is simple but with a specified deadline. International Baccalaureate Schools offering this program have distinct websites. The website is administered by the school counsellors and all details relevant to the application process can be found on the website. Applications require teacher recommendation letters, personal statements, vaccination reports, an extracurricular activity list and any other form of grades/scores pertaining to activities that a student might have secured.

Medical Reasons

The list has data from years prior to high school. Schools also make their mandate for certain medical examination reports as part of the application process. If this program is left in the middle, you may not be allowed to enroll exactly in the same way. In order to stay away from any chances that a student might have to leave due to medical reasons. For a medical case to be processed at the time of admission, it’s best to give them a clear report and then take the admission.

There are also distance criteria. Students living within the school’s vicinity will be a better choice to avoid the chances of missing a class. As such, students do not have to travel from extreme distances to meet educational requirements.

Let’s Talk About The Diploma

The international baccalaureate program offers a career-related program and a diploma program respectively known as CP and DP. The career-related program is similar to a vocational college program. Students enrolled in the career-related program receive training in professional skills while still in high school. The academic regard and practical knowledge are both parts of the career program.

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

The diploma programme stresses more on theoretical knowledge than the industry skills. However, career-specific classes are present in both options. For any other school student studying in junior year, is exposed to a career program. Whereas in the case of the international baccalaureate, diploma students are part of the high school arena as soon as they complete the admission and start classes.

Because of the automatic trigger introduced in the curriculum, the application process begins in the eighth grade itself. The freshman year and the year prior it acts as a deciding year for students interested in the baccalaureate program. All the specific dates, deadlines and every detail require to successfully complete the admission process and start the course are present on the website. This is to educate the students and their family members. Believe it or not, in the US, students of the 8th to 10th grade have a parent-teacher meeting where the new set of educational degrees and next career options is understood.

Cost

The most important part is the cost. The program will not cost you anything to study the course. However, the assessments are chargeable. These factors are dependent on college credits. The usual fees start from $10 and may reach up to $200. Another program offered by the international baccalaureate is the middle years’ program. Schools pay the required fee for each student in the exam because the school itself takes the credit from the student and makes the program available.

Professional Development

Another segment of the international baccalaureate program is professional development. This segment aims to provide transformative experiences. Teachers and educators can benefit from this program. Once they learn, they can do the same for the students. This program offers workshops and conferences. Teachers can register for a workshop or request to join an existing workshop. These workshops are available both online and face to face. Teachers learn various topics.

For example, the international baccalaureate program education curriculum, career-related program, leadership roles, diploma program, primary years program, materials program, are few of the topics of the workshop. Workshops are either registered or requested. There are three categories in which the workshop can be requested. Three category options are present on the site of the request itself. Teachers also have a scope where they can request the international baccalaureate to organise a professional development workshop at their school.

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

For example, ABC School provides the international baccalaureate program. Teachers working in the same school can request international baccalaureate to hold a workshop for their better learning. International baccalaureate program producers catalogue with all the programs and products are a part of the offer. While the workshop is held there are several conferences where educational leaders, practitioners, teachers, government personalities, people from universities, schools, and decision-making platforms participate.

Benefits Of The International Baccalaureate Program

Schools today have chosen this program because of their emphasis on student understanding, language culture, innovation, creativity, leadership and many other skills which require silent performance. These qualities have a huge impact on the personal development of a child. Schools offering the program have employed thousands and thousands of teachers, educators, decision-makers, leaders and trainers.

]A way to distribute the motive of the international baccalaureate to the students. The aim is more than just teaching. The aim is more than just developing professional and theoretical knowledge. It to enquire what the student is inquisitive about. Knowing what a student already knows can help the program better create its syllabus. What the student is himself good at, in turn, leads to motivation and thereafter to success. Today the international baccalaureate program is available in three languages, worldwide. 

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

As noted above, there are six main subjects to write about. Each of the programs focuses on the culture of language and literature. It includes language acquisition, experimental sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, language and literature, individuals and societies, and arts. Apart from the sixth subject, there are three additional elements of the program. They include learning, adaptability outside the classroom, a theory of knowledge course and 4000-word essay practices.

Three of the programs offered by the International Baccalaureate are equivalent to a college degree. Students are trained to obtain at least 5 out of 7 points to be eligible to obtain college credit. Most colleges and high ranking universities recognise the academic strength of a student qualifying international baccalaureate program. However, a college’s own policies come into action while granting credit for the examination.

Not any or every school willing to offer this program will be able to grab the opportunity to approve it. The approval of a school takes time. Teachers undergo rigorous training. Students who want to pursue international baccalaureate online must also be enrolled in a school providing an international baccalaureate program. Else, there is no provision for online education.

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

Schools

A school offering the international baccalaureate can do the least by strengthening its delivery system. This is an automatic outcome for every school who chooses to offer the program. The program and its design help align a set of rules, structure, procedure and consistent learning by working together with the objective of the school itself. The program works towards providing a dozen educators at schools.

This is to help teachers, students, professionals, and anyone who is aiming for a better learning experience. With such amazing benefits, every school aiming to become a part of the international baccalaureate program is known as IB World School. Apart from the learning benefits, there are benefits of association, several groups globally present where the School can become an association of the IB World School. Together these associations are named IB. They enter into a contract to carry out the motive and a special logo that identifies the status at a glance.

Student Perspective

Nonetheless, we already know that the program aims at a unique education. Students will gather their independent thought process, drive to learn, keeping away shame, and an approach to taking part in a program that indulges in an actual face-off, among other benefits. Get through the highest-ranking universities and gain recognition globally, develop knowledge on a second language, imbibe capabilities to conduct people’s engagement and be a part of globalisation.

The International Baccalaureate proudly says that its students perform better than any other. The social-emotional and theoretical characteristics of the program not only help them with the academic grades but makes them a better student, a better programmer, and a better performer. Students pursuing the diploma program mostly get to the top-ranking universities. Those joining the primary year program outperform the number of students in every other field of competence. The pride shown by the International Baccalaureate in terms of its alumni is presented in the form of an IB network, which is named as the Global alumni network. Students graduating from this program can join the network

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

The Difference Between International Baccalaureate And Advanced Placement

Most of the educators, learners and universities try to compare International baccalaureate with their advanced placement classes. Advanced Placement is also an alternative but there are a few differences. International Baccalaureate is an introduction at the middle school and elementary school levels. In the case of Advanced placement, there are no courses during the elementary and middle school levels.

The curriculum of the international baccalaureate has a handful of classes which are also present in advanced placement classes however the difference lies in the fact that international baccalaureate is a school-wide program and schools can take the approval. Advanced placement classes offer no such approval. The teaching methods of advanced placements and international baccalaureate are different. AP is more focused on standardized tests and learning when contrasted with the IB classes. The latter is more in-depth. International baccalaureate classes are full of research writing and have evaluation procedures at every level.

International Baccalaureate Program - Become A Global Leader

The primary difference – International baccalaureate final exams are taught in ways where every student is challenged by his own learning. New scenarios, amazing case studies and new information pertaining to a period is a part in the form of assessments. Students’ in-depth learning ability, the capability to process and relate data to examine an answer is a part of the routine assessment. The international baccalaureate has about 6000 trained examiners in all grades who work together to evaluate students worldwide.

The Bottom Line

As you can see, the IB classes take a global approach in every step. The most common and known topic is a connection between the mediaeval or the historic period with books and novels of today. In addition to that, students learn about communism and culture. The difference between approach, depiction and music. Students get an in-depth overview, dig deep and find the answers most suitable.

Research on the international baccalaureate has stated that schools offering middle year programs had the diary of Anne Frank taught. Students prepare to dig into the implications of being a witness to the Holocaust as perpetrators and bystanders. In some schools, students learn to develop their own experiment in biology classes which can be a little tipsy, if you think, but it innervates a child’s mind and digs to the core.

Yummy Paneer recipes to try out

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Lopamudra
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Paneer is a delicious food that we can eat in many forms. There are some Paneer dishes that we love to eat. Paneer is a delight for vegetarians. There are some recipes of Paneer that you can cook whenever you want. You can enjoy your meal by having these dishes. These recipes do not need too much time to prepare.

Paneer Curry

This is a delicious dish of Paneer sauteed with herbs and spices in a rich gravy. You can eat this with rice, chapati, puri and paratha.

Yummy Paneer recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Paneer – 250g
  2. Oil – 4 tablespoons
  3. Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  4. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  5. Chilli – 1
  6. Tomato – 2
  7. Salt – According to taste
  8. Onion – 1
  9. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  10. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  11. Cumin powder – Half teaspoon
  12. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  13. Cream – 1 tablespoon
  14. Atta (Wheat flour) – 2 teaspoons
  15. Water – As needed
  16. Kasuri methi – 1 teaspoon
  17. Coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon

Method –

  1. Cut Paneer and onion into cubes. Chop tomato, ginger and chilli finely.
  2. Take a bowl and mix Atta with some water. The mixture should neither be thick nor thin. This mixture makes the gravy of Paneer curry thick.
  3. Heat a pan and put 2 tablespoons of oil to it. Add onion and fry till the raw smell disappears. Then put Paneer and fry well.
  4. Heat another pan and put 2 tablespoons of oil to it. Add cumin seeds to it. Let them splutter.
  5. Add ginger and chilli to it. Then add tomato. Fry well till tomato turns mushy.
  6. Put salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder to it. Mix very well.
  7. Add cream to it. If you do not have cream, then you can use thick milk. Then add the mixture of Atta with water.
  8. Stir well and add water if the gravy is very thick. Put kasuri methi to it and mix.
  9. Then add the fried paneer and onion to it. Mix well. Cover the pan and simmer for few minutes.
  10. Finally garnish the curry with chopped Coriander leaves. Serve it hot.

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Paneer Bhurji

This is a tasty combination of onion, tomato with scrambled paneer. You can eat this with rice, chapati, puri and paratha.

Yummy Paneer recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Paneer – 250g
  2. Oil – 3 tablespoons
  3. Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  4. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  5. Garlic – Few cloves
  6. Onion – 1
  7. Tomato – 2
  8. Salt – According to taste
  9. Chilli – 1
  10. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  11. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  12. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  13. Garam masala – Half teaspoon

Method –

  1. You can either grate Paneer or cut into very small pieces. Chop the onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and chilli finely.
  2. Heat a pan and put oil to it. Add cumin seeds to it. Let them splutter.
  3. Put onion to it and fry well. Fry till the raw smell disappears and onion turns translucent.
  4. Put ginger, garlic and chilli to it. Fry well. Then add tomato to it. Fry till tomato turns soft and gets cooked.
  5. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala to it. Mix very well.
  6. Put paneer to it and mix thoroughly so that all spices coat paneer. Cook till all the ingredients mix well.
  7. Do not overcook paneer as it can lose the softness. Serve it hot.

Paneer Tikka

This is a lip-smacking dish made from Paneer coated with spices. You can eat this as a starter or as a side dish in meals.

Yummy Paneer recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Paneer – 250g
  2. Oil – As needed
  3. Curd – 1 cup
  4. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  5. Garlic – Few cloves
  6. Chilli – 1
  7. Salt – According to taste
  8. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  9. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  10. Cumin powder – Half teaspoon
  11. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  12. Garam masala – Half teaspoon
  13. Kasuri methi – 1 teaspoon
  14. Chaat masala – Half teaspoon
  15. Besan (Gram flour or Chickpea flour) – 2 teaspoons
  16. Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon

Method –

  1. Cut Paneer into large pieces. The paneer cubes have to be turned in the pan after marination, so they must be big in size. Chop ginger, garlic and chilli very finely.
  2. Take a large mixing bowl and put curd to it. Add ginger, garlic and chilli to it. Mix well.
  3. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chaat masala and kasuri methi to it. Mix very well.
  4. Then add besan and lemon juice to it. Put 1 teaspoon of oil to it and mix thoroughly. Ensure that all the ingredients have mixed and there is no lump.
  5. Add paneer cubes to this batter and mix gently. After all the paneer cubes get coated, cover and refrigerate this bowl for half an hour.
  6. Then heat a pan and put some oil to it. Add the marinated paneer to it in batches. Turn the paneer cubes so that all the sides get roasted.
  7. The quantity of oil used for Paneer Tikka depends on the type of pan and cooking time of paneer. I had used 3 tablespoons of oil.
  8. The leftover batter of tikka can be used as a chutney. It tastes yummy. After all the marinated paneer cubes get roasted, serve them hot.

Paneer Masala

This is a tasty dish made from Paneer sauteed with herbs and spices. You can eat this with rice, chapati, puri and paratha.

Yummy Paneer recipes to try out

Ingredients –

  1. Paneer – 250g
  2. Oil – 3 tablespoons
  3. Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  4. Ginger – 1-inch piece
  5. Garlic – Few cloves
  6. Onion – 1
  7. Tomato – 2
  8. Chilli – 1
  9. Salt – According to taste
  10. Bay leaf – 1 or 2
  11. Cinnamon – Few pieces
  12. Chilli powder – Half teaspoon
  13. Turmeric powder – Half teaspoon
  14. Cumin powder – Half teaspoon
  15. Coriander powder – Half teaspoon
  16. Garam masala – Half teaspoon
  17. Kasuri methi – 1 teaspoon
  18. Curd – Half cup
  19. Water – As needed

Method –

  1. Cut the paneer into pieces. Chop ginger, garlic, chilli and onion finely. Chop tomatoes and grind them into a paste.
  2. I had not fried the paneer. But you can fry paneer before adding it to the gravy if you want.
  3. Heat a pan and put oil to it. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon to it. Let them splutter.
  4. Put onion, ginger, garlic and chilli to it. Fry well till the raw smell disappears.
  5. Add tomato pulp to it and mix well. Fry till tomato gets cooked.
  6. Put salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder to it. Mix very well.
  7. Add water to it and stir. Then put curd and mix thoroughly. Simmer the gravy for few minutes. Add more water if the gravy is thick.
  8. Put garam masala and kasuri methi to it. Stir well. Then add paneer to the gravy. Cover the pan and simmer for few minutes.
  9. Remove cover and mix well. Serve it hot.

You can use any type of Paneer that is available. I used loose Paneer for these recipes. Packaged paneer can also be used. But loose paneer is softer and fresher than packaged paneer.

Horror Movies that are a must-watch! (with reviews and ratings)

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Ridhi Verma
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Horror movies that are unpredictable and gives frequent jump-scares, are the best ones! The ones who love such movies know how satisfying it is, to find a QUALITY-HORROR film. A film that has a combination of suspense, thrill, good story and obviously, something paranormal has to be considered the best. If you are looking to add some more to your to-watch list, you are at the right place!

Waiting for the sequel of any horror film gets irritating at times because finding a scary one is not easy. Every movie of this genre gives different types and levels of scares and we all like them distinctively, don’t we? So, considering you have watched the parts of Insidious, Conjuring, Paranormal Activity, The Ring, The Grudge and Saw…

HERE ARE SOME OTHER HORROR MOVIES THAT YOU WOULD DEFINITELY LOVE!

NO SPOILERS AHEAD!!

The Shining (1980)

  • Duration: 2h26m
  • IMDb rating: 8.4/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 85%

It is one of those classic horror movies that are not to be missed. Though old, it still remains on the top of almost every horror-lover’s list. It is a screen adaption of a Stephen King’s novel by the same name. It stands out being a psychological thriller and because of the classic-scare scene, it has!

A GREAT HORROR MOVIE WITH MANY SCARY SCENES!

The story is about how a man loses his sanity when he moves in an isolated hotel, with his family. It includes horror elements like supernatural visions and psychological aspects like mental disturbance, as well. There is a possibility for one to not understand it on a single go but still, worth trying. Also, it has a sequel based on the novel and the title of both is, “Doctor Sleep“. The best things about this movie that cannot be ignored are the soundtracks and the acting.

US(2019)

  • Duration: 2h1m
  • IMDb rating: 6.9/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

A very recent horror film that actually leaves you with a lot of thoughts. The interpretation of this film and the significance of certain elements is mind-blowing and incredible. Above all, it is a very thrilling and captivating psychological thriller for the ones craving for SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

Horror Movies that are a must-watch! (with reviews and ratings)

If you are really fond of critically analysing movies, this one is a MUST! To put in some other words, it is unlike the standard horror movies. You would not really find those typical scary-elements here. It is one of those movies filled with twists and jump scares so get ready. However, at the initial phase, it might seem a bit boring (slightest chance!) and not horror but I will suggest you to finish it.

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ROSEMARY’S BABY(1968)

  • Duration: 2h17m
  • IMDb rating: 8/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Another classic in the world of horror is this movie. It is based on a novel by Ira Levin, by the same title. It is one of those movies that keeps no stone unturned to prove, it belongs to this genre. As a result, it became a benchmark for most of the horror movies.

A CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE!

Firstly, it is exceptional! Secondly, it is actually one of the finest films of this particular genre because of the commendable acting done by all the actors. Lastly, it actually has the atmosphere of suspense and thrill throughout. It is an iconic film and no words can define it well. Therefore, if you are really looking for that ONE HORROR FILM for tonight, WATCH IT!

IT FOLLOWS(2014)

  • Duration: 1h47m
  • IMDb rating: 6.8/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

This horror movie is filled with many scenes that would give you goosebumps! It has the right number of supernatural and scary elements to satisfy all your cravings. This movie received various critical and social interpretations

A GREAT HORROR MOVIE!

Moreover, it really scares you with the unknown elements and the storytelling. It is about a grown-up girl and a supernatural entity.This movie is thrilling as well as wild. As a result, it excites and creates suspense at the same time. If you are looking out for one such movie, it is the time to add it to the list.

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HEREDITARY(2018)

  • Duration: 2h7m
  • IMDb rating: 7.3/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 89%

This horror movie is very dynamic in terms of its elements. At the same time, it deals with emotional, intense and supernatural elements. In other words, it can be said that it is a very dark and scary movie.

AN INTERESTING HORROR MOVIE WITH TRAGIC AND SCARY DIMENSIONS!

The movie is about a family dealing with unknown and tragic occurrences. It unfolds in a step by step manner, revealing secrets about the family. Moreover, the story is not straight but hey! it provides some space for analysis. For all those who really love psychological elements, this movie will not disappoint you!

THE BABADOOK(2014)

  • Duration: 1h35m
  • IMDb rating: 6.8/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

It is rare that a horror movie portrays a scary yet meaningful tale at the same time. It covers a lot of dimensions within itself. Firstly, it stands out as a dark narrative. Secondly, it is filled with strong emotional elements, mainly grief. Also, above all, it really leaves you thinking!

A TALE WITH MANY JUMP-SCARES

The movie is about a mother who is in the grief at her husband’s death and finds it difficult to love her son. On the other hand, the little boy is disturbed by some other element. It strongly contains the aspect of the pain cause by “loss”. It is, in many ways, a very DIFFERENT movie. If you are searching for a scary tale with some horror dimension, this is perfect!

SINISTER(2012)

  • Duration: 1h50m
  • IMDb rating: 6.8/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 63%

This one is a horror movie filled with twists and surprises! It contains supernatural aspects along with many frights. It is scary in its own demonic sense. Moreover, the soundtrack of this film adds to the thrilling effect.

A HORROR MOVIE WITH MANY SCARY EVENTS

It is about a writer who is looking out for some ideas and later, becomes keen to unravel some hidden mysteries. There are mixed critic reviews on this film but still there is no harm in trying it out!

UNDER THE SHADOWS(2016)

  • Duration: 1h24m
  • IMDb rating: 6.9/10
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

It is an intense and a scary movie that is filled with great performances. This horror movie contains a background of war, as a result, it is very different and unique. There are not only supernatural elements but the story, itself, that creates a terrifying effect.

A GREAT WAR-THEMED MOVIE WITH SUPERNATURAL DIMENSIONS

The story is set during the Iran-Iraq war in 1988. It is about a family where the mother and daughter are at home, while the father is at the front, for the war. In a very subtle and smooth way, it turns out as a dark film filled with jump-scares. Above all, it contains many symbols and elements. Therefore, all those who love interpreting different aspects, would love it!

The thrill and excitement, horror film lovers get from jump-scares is inexpressible.The above stated movies are great horror movies, if there is any other movie that you really love, do share in the comments.

TILL THEN, LET’S WAIT FOR THE UPCOMING HORROR MOVIES AND ALL THE SEQUELS LEFT!

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