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Ganesh Chaturthi

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  Ganesh Chaturthi  ( Gaṇeśa Caturthī ), also known as  Vinayaka Chaturthi  ( Vināyaka Caturthī ), or  Vinayaka Chaviti  ( Vināyaka Cavitī ) is a  Hindu festival  commemorating the birth of the  Hindu god   Ganesha  (Ganesh).  The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's clay  murtis  privately in homes and publicly on elaborate  pandals  (temporary stages). Observances include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, such as prayers and  vrata  (fasting).  Offerings and  prasada  from the daily prayers, that are distributed from the pandal to the community, include  sweets  such as  modaka  as it is believed to be a favourite of Ganesha.  The festival ends on the tenth day after start, when the idol is carried in a public procession with music and group chanting, then immersed in a nearby body of water such as a river or sea, called visarjan. In...

How to become Human Resources Manager

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Human resources management can be a rewarding career for people who enjoy helping others find satisfaction and fulfillment in their work. Effective human resources management is compliant with applicable employment regulations and helps create a corporate culture  where employees feel valued. Understanding the different functions and careers within human resources management can help you decide if it is the right career path for you. In this article, we define human resources management and provide information about 10 careers in the field. What is human resources management? Human resources management is the practice of identifying, allocating and coordinating the human capital needs of an organization. It includes hiring, compensating, training, developing and retaining an organization’s employees. Human resources management covers several functions, such as recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits and performance management. How to become a human resources manage...

Some Famous Places for Trekking in India

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  When it comes to getting close to nature, there is no better way to do so than by packing your rucksack and heading on for  trekking in India . The diverse landscapes that this country has been bestowed with make it the perfect setting for exploring nature whilst experiencing adrenalin rush. The  trekking places in India  are spread across the country, but it is the Himalayas, that take the top position. To delve further into the same topic, a list of some fantabulous hiking destinations that offer memorable experiences to the travelers has been compiled below. Trekking Places in India (Altitude < 2000m) 1. Rajmachi Trek With the destination that is one of the most popular forts of the Lonavala region, this trek promises the adventure seekers a thrill that comprises of both adventure and views which are a thing to behold throughout life. One of the best experiences of the Western Ghats, this trek is developing as quite a famous tourist spot too. The distinguishe...

Shakuntala Devi: The Mathematical Genius

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  Shakuntala Devi was a mathematical prodigy and an author. Born on 4th November 1929, in Bangalore, Karnataka, she was gifted with an exceptional ability to carry out complex mathematical calculations in her mind at a speed faster than then available computers. Her father who used to work in a circus, discovered her exceptional talent when he used to teach her card tricks when she was three years old. Soon, he left the circus and performed various road shows with his daughter to exhibit her exceptional ability. She did   not receive   any formal education because her parents could not afford the school fee. In an interview with  A aaj ki khabar , w hen asked to whom she would like to accord the credit for her unprecedented talent, she simply says “ god gave me this gift”. During the 1980s she also contested the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from Mumbai south and Medak in Andhra Pradesh, where she contested against the then former prime mi...

History of India (Part I)

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  According to consensus in modern genetics, anatomically modern humans first arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago. However, the earliest known human remains in South Asia date to 30,000 years ago. Settled life, which involves the transition from foraging to farming and pastoralism, began in South Asia around 7000 BCE. At the site of Mehrgarh presence can be documented of the domestication of wheat and barley, rapidly followed by that of goats, sheep, and cattle. By 4500 BCE, settled life had spread more widely, and began to gradually evolve into the Indus Valley civilisation, an early civilization of the Old World, which was contemporaneous with Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. This civilisation flourished between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE in what today is Pakistan and north-western India, and was noted for its urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate draina...

Top 5 Tips for Staying Motivated When Studying at Home

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  Realistically, 'back to school' or 'back to university' will look a little different this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and this will vary from province to province, and from school district to school district. As schools juggle the logistics of providing a safe environment, parents are naturally anxious about the risk factors involved in sending kids back to school, and the detrimental effects of not sending them back. For the foreseeable future, most students will be doing at least some of their studies online and from home. Here are some tips to help your student stay motivated: 1. Create a timetable Encourage students to plan ahead using a calendar and put together a study timetable to help them prioritize and keep on track. Tip: keep a 'to do' list — ticking off completed items creates a sense of achievement and progress. 2. Take regular breaks Frequent breaks to stand up, walk around, stretch or just open the window for fresh air will keep producti...

Best professions in the world

  Many people have different opinions about what constitutes the best careers in the world. Some careers may look good and glamorous but these careers are either hard to adapt or are available in limited numbers or entail some risk. Those days are long past when only the high paying or stable careers were considered as the ‘Best professions in the world”. Though those career choices are still relevant, there are many other career options that have come up and revolutionized the job market globally. Below are some of the best professions in the world that are much sought after these days. Best professions in the world Doctor (Physician/ Specialist) Doctors have the most respectable, as well as the most challenging job in the whole world. They use their skill in the field of medicine and get a cure for diseases. They are required to keep themselves updated with the everyday advancement in healthcare and treatment. With the advent of technology, it is expected that some specialization...