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Message for the Day…” Conditions may Change and Times may alter But Divinity will never Change…”
What is seen by your eyes, what moves your mind, what awakens your body and what shapes your entire life is the creation around you. Gopala is well versed in tending the cows, caring for them and nurturing them. The word ‘Go’ refers to cow, earth, sensory organs, heaven, speech, etc. So Gopala can play with you and make you sing. He can move you and all others. He can protect you and make you happy. This is the aspect of Gopala, the Divine Incarnate. The act of creation and the creator are permanent and they go on forever. Conditions may change and times may alter but Divinity will never change. The most important aspect of the Divine(Paramatma) is to look after the cows (His creation), protect them and ultimately ensure they merge in Him. Hence make sincere efforts to promote the divinity that is present in you and enjoy bliss. You should persevere to elevate yourself and never let yourself slip down.
” Coffee… The Fuel For You to Start Your Day…” !!!
Some of us just can’t make it through a day without our cup of coffee, and I can’t say it’s hard to see why. People call coffee “the fuel of the modern man” as a joke, but it’s not really too far form the truth. Take a look at any office during the morning hours and the majority of people will be drinking coffee. While I also love tea, there is still much to be said about the benefits and the facts you never knew about coffee:
Your body doesn’t need coffee when you wake up.
| We naturally produce a hormone called cortisol which has a very similar effect to caffeine. This hormone is made at certain times of the day based on our circadian rhythm. It’s important to identify the best time to drink your coffee so you can enjoy its maximum efficacy.
Coffee isn’t as dehydrating as people think.
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This 12-Year-Old Indian Origin Girl Scored More than Einstein and Hawking in IQ Test …..
Lydia Sebastian is just 12, but she has already achieved something that hardly one percent of the people in the world can get. She has scored the highest possible points in the famous Mensa IQ test and has beaten the scores of geniuses like Einstein and Hawking.
When it comes to IQ and intelligence, we cannot skip talking about Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. But would you believe if we told you that a 12-year-old girl has beaten their IQ test scores?
Meet Lydia Sebastian, a 12-year-old Indian-origin girl from Langham, United Kingdom. She has attained a score of 162 points in the renowned mental agility test conducted by Mensa, the largest and oldest society for people with high IQs.
This is the highest score possible in the test. With this achievement, Lydia has beaten geniuses like Einstein and Hawking who had scored 160 points.
Photo: Twitter
Hailing from Kerala in India, Lydia had an interest in reading since a very young age and has always been a quick learner. When she was just a few years old, she started reading books that were meant for children several years older than her. She also started talking when she was just six months old. Not only this, she started playing violin since a tender age of four.
A student of Colchester County High School, Lydia took a year to prepare for the test and called it “easy”.
Her incredible score has put her in the top one percent of people with such high IQs. She is now applying for the membership of Mensa which is restricted to only those people whose IQ test scores are within the top two percent of all the tests.
Source……Shreya Pareek…….www.thebetterindia.com
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India’s Successful Missile Testing Site, Wheeler Island Will Now Become Abdul Kalam Island …
Wheeler Island, which is considered the most advanced missile testing site in India, will be renamed after Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. For the man who was fondly called the “Missile Man”, this seems like a fitting tribute.
It has been over a month since we lost our beloved Missile Man, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. And every now and then, we keep finding different ways to pay tribute to him and to keep him alive in our memories.
This time it is the Odisha government which has paid an extra ordinary tribute to Dr. Kalam, by naming the Wheeler Island after him.
Photo: www.abdulkalam.com
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made an announcement about the decision on Monday. He said that the move will inspire youngsters to work passionately and dedicatedly in the field of science. The 2km long and 390 acres big island will now be known as Abdul Kalam Island. The island is located off the coast of Odisha and is approximately 150km from Bhubaneswar.
This is a fitting tribute to the great man since the island is considered to be the country’s most advanced missile testing site.
Wheeler Island was named after an English commandant, Lieutenant Wheeler and has been used to test many successful missiles of India including Akash Missiles, Agni Missiles, Astra Missile, BrahMos, Nirbhay, Prahaar Missile, Prithvi Missiles, Shaurya Missile, Advanced Air Defence (AAD), and Prithvi Air Defence.
Here are a few of them:
Akash Missile Launch from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Wheeler Island
Advanced Air Defence Launch
Shaurya Missile Launch
All pics: Wikipedia
Source….Shreya Pareek…..www.thebetterindia.com
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Most Unique Teachers … Hats off to Them …
This Teachers’ Day, we are honouring some of the most unique teachers from all over the country. They inspire, amaze, enlighten and motivate. In these pictures, have a look at them doing their brilliant jobs.
“The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called ‘truth’.”
– Plato
It’s September again, and bringing back this famous quote by Plato is kind of necessary for an added dose of inspiration. Because it’s that time of the year when we celebrate some of the most important people of our lives. The day on which we remember all our teachers; those wonderful people who shape our lives and help us be all the things we want to be.
So here’s wishing a very happy teachers’ day to every person who has ever been a guiding light in someone’s life.
While Facebook walls and Twitter feeds have been flooding with messages of remembrance and gratefulness since midnight, here is another shout out for some of the most inspiring teachers from all over the country. These are people who have conquered extremely difficult odds, have innovated unique teaching methods and have unfailingly amazed the nation with their selflessness.
Babar Ali – because one can begin teaching whenever one wants to
21-year-old Babar Ali has been teaching since he was 9. At 15, he became the headmaster of his makeshift school which teaches about 300 students today and has 6 full time teachers.
“I believe that if you are passionate about something then you can achieve anything. Age, finances, other hurdles, they just don’t matter and eventually everything works out.”
– Babar Ali
Aditya Kumar – taking education to places where schools can’t reach –
Source: Facebook
Aditya Kumar, better known as ‘Cycle guruji’, rides about 60 to 65 km on a bicycle every day, and provides free education to children living in the slums of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This inspiring man has been doing this since 1995.
“Where ever I got students, I would sit and teach — by the roadside, in parks, near slums. I had a board on the cycle, and students would just read it and stop me. I was one of them, I understood what it meant to be poor and without support.”
Arvind Gupta – when learning is all about having fun
Source: www.ted.com
Arvind Gupta is famous for creating toys from trash. What’s special is that he explains many different concepts of science in the process of making these toys. He also generously uploads videos of his techniques on YouTube, explaining the scientific stuff behind each one of them for students all across the world to learn.
“I work with children. Whatever I see that children can do, whatever I see that brings a gleam into the child’s eye, that’s the work I do.”
– Arvind Gupta.
Rajesh Kumar Sharma – because education does not require a building
Source: Facebook
Rajesh Kumar Sharma runs a school under a Delhi metro bridge, where he teaches students from the nearby slums. He calls it ‘Under the Bridge School’ and about 200 students attend it every day. Started in 2005, the school also hosts some exemplary personalities from different walks of life, who come in on various occasions as volunteer teachers.
“Knowledge increases when it is shared.”
Abdul Mallik – crossing all hurdles to be with his students on time
Source: YouTube
A primary school teacher in Malappuram district of Kerala, Abdul Mallik swims to work every day. Why? Because that is the shortest route to reach his school.
“If I go by bus, it takes me three hours to cover the 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) distance. But swimming through the river is easier, faster and I reach school on time.”
– Abdul Mallik.
Anand Kumar – training dreamers, teaching dreams
Source: Facebook
Well known for his Super 30 programme, Anand Kumar of Patna has been coaching students for IIT-JEE entrance exams since the last 14 years. By 2014, 308 of his 360 students had made it to the IITs.
“To crack the target, one should have thirst for achieving it, next come positive thoughts and passion.”
– Anand Kumar.
Roshni Mukherjee – unleashing the power of the internet to reach many
Roshni Mukherjee has an online education platform called ExamFear.com where she teaches students with the help of videos which she uploads on YouTube.
“I receive messages from so many people. Recently, a student messaged me that he has been following my videos for three years now, and they have helped him score well in his exams without having to join tuition classes. He has now got admission in NIT. Such examples keep me motivated.”
– Roshni Mukherjee
Professor Sandeep Desai – begging for an outstanding cause
Source: Facebook
Professor Desai boards local trains in Mumbai every single day asking people to donate money for his charitable organisation Shloka which develops and runs schools in rural Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
“Good Afternoon to everybody, donating for education is the ultimate form of charity.”
– Sandeep Desai is heard saying every day on the trains.
Vimla Kaul – because age is just a number
This 80-year-old teacher has been teaching children of a village called Madanpur Khadar in Delhi, since the past 20 years. Because of the lack of teachers in the village, she brought the students to the nearby area of Sarita Vihar. And since there was no proper building to teach, she used to move from one park to another to conduct classes for them in the city. She finally has a building where she teaches students up till class two now.
“These children are very talented. They just need support and guidance. If they are given the same opportunities and facilities like mainstream kids, they too can do wonders.”
– Vimla Kaul
Kamlesh Zapadiya – because education is the biggest gift
Source: Facebook
Kamlesh Zapadiya travels 20km each day from his village to a nearby cybercafé with the aim of making education a lot more interesting for students. He has developed a website called Edusafar, where he uploads the entire school syllabus from class 1 to 10, in the form of a quiz.
“It is like Kaun banega Crorepati.”
– Kamlesh Zapadiya
And this one? Well, is there anything better than learning from friends?
Picture Credit: ILO / Mondal Nitai (Flickr)
Source…….Tanaya Singh….www.the betterindia.com
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Tipu, His Cycle and Daadi. This Story Will Make You Smile…..
mage Courtesy: Screengrab taken from YouTube video uploaded by Abbott
In case you’re still wondering whether you should pick up that musical instrument and finally learn how to play it, or read that book you’ve been putting off for later, or even take time out to go travelling, this daadi should be your inspiration.
A lovely new video on YouTube, featuring said daadi and her adorable pota Tipu, will help nudge you towards the goals you’ve shelved for far too long.
The video begins by showing daadi checking the tyre on her grandson’s bicycle. Tipu, meanwhile, has sabotaged the cycle by puncturing the tyre and seems to be avoiding daadi.
When daadi finally gets a hold of him, she drags him out for a bike ride.
“Daadi, please nahi,” he says, walking the cycle. “Arrey tu chal chup chap… darpok kahin ka,” she dismisses him.
“Girne se bahut chot lagegi,” he tries to argue. “Kuch nahi hoga, buddhu, main keh rahin hoon na,” she reassures him.
He tries a few more excuses, none of which hold up against the determined daadi. She ultimately wins this tussle and the coolest thing happens.
We’ll let you watch the video to see what actually transpires between the daadi, pota and their little bicycle. Trust us, you will not be disappointed.
Source….www.ndtv.com and http://www.you tube.com
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வணக்கம் ஆயிரம் என் அன்பு ஆசிரியருக்கு …
A Tribute to my Dear Teacher BRO.ANSELM on TEACHERS DAY…5th September
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Bro.Anselm ….My Teacher ….a Friend , Philosopher and Guide to me ….
Dear Brother..
Every year , on this DAY..5 SEP….Teachers Day… i used to talk to you over Phone and seek your Blessings …. For the third year in a row , I miss that call today . I MISS YOU … Brother…
I send my Regards and Respests to You on this TEACHERS DAY, …. thro ” this Blog Post . I am sure Your Blessings and Good Wishes are always available in plenty to me and my family on this Day …and for many more days to come ….
with affectionate Regards,
Your “Raja’ ….Natarajan.
BRO.ANSELM … My Teacher
….In 1965 at my age of 15 he handed over my SSLC BOOK in person to me and wished me well….The bond between me and my teacher however continued further… I was so emotionally attached to him that we used to be in touch with each other till the Christmas in 2012. …When i talked to him after receiving his affectionate Christmas card in DEC2012, he was telling me that he would be meeting me in Feb 2013, at chennai when he comes down to Chennai from Yercaud for his medical checkup.
Perhaps this is the first time , he was not able to keep up his words ….One of Santhome Montford Brothers called me on the night of 7 Jan2013 and told me that our affectionate BRO.ANSELM has left all of us in lurch and merged with JESUS on 7th evening at Yearcud Montford School.
He was not only my Teacher….but a Good Friend, Philosopher and Guide at all times ….I am sure many of his students would miss him a lot like me.. on this DAY….
Here is a Poetical Tribute to that Great Personality.
அன்பும் அறிவும் பண்புடன் பாசமும்
ஒன்றுக்கு ஒன்று குறையாமல்
என்றும் எங்க வாழ்வில் இருக்க
அன்றே வழி காட்டிய ஆசான் அய்யா நீ !!!
பள்ளி கணக்கில் கூட்டலும் கழித்தலும் உண்டு
ஆனால் வாழ்க்கையின் ஒழுக்க கணக்கில் கூட்டலும்
பெருக்கலும் மட்டுமே என்று சொன்னவன் அய்யா நீ !!!!
உன் மாணவன் நான் …இன்றும் உன் மாணவன்தான் !!!!
நீ சொல்லி கொடுத்த ஒழுக்க கணக்கில் இருந்து சிறிதும்
வழுக்காமல் நான் இருக்க நீதானே காரணம் அய்யா !!!!!
அழகான உன் கையெழுத்து எவ்வளவு பேர்
தலை எழுத்தை மாற்றி இருக்கு …உனக்கு தெரியுமா அய்யா !!!
எந்த வயசிலும் உன் கண்டிப்பும் கனிவும் உனக்கு ஒரு அடையாளம் !!!!
வருடம் தப்பாமல் எனக்கு கிடைக்கும் உன்னுடைய கிறிஸ்துமஸ்
வாழ்த்து அட்டை , எனக்கு ஆண்டவன் பிரசாதம் !!!!
‘ராஜா ..ராஜா ” என்று நீ என்னை கூப்பிடும்போது உன்
அன்பு சாம்ராஜ்யத்தின் ராஜாவாக நான் இருப்பேனே அய்யா !!!!
உன்னுடைய Presence எப்போதும் இருக்கும் என்று நான்
எண்ணிய வேளையில் காலத்தின் கரும்பலகை சொல்கிறது
எண்ணிய வேளையில் காலத்தின் கரும்பலகை சொல்கிறது
எனக்கு… நீ ABSENT என்று !!!!!
நீ இல்லாத இந்த உலகம் வெறுமை வெறுமை ..இது
நிச்சயம் கொடுமை கொடுமை !!!!
பளிச்சென்று ஒரு பதில் வேண்டும் எனக்கு ….நீ
எப்போ மீண்டும் PRESENT ஆவாய் அய்யா!!!!!
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Message for the Day…” Teachers should Inspire , and be an Example and Role model ….”
Teachers should regard their vocation as a sacred duty. They have the responsibility to mould the future generations of young students by what they teach, referencing practical examples from the lives of illustrious leaders. Teachers should inspire, and be an example by the way they live outside the classroom. Educational institutions have the responsibility to give to society well educated persons who are competent, who possess integrity and who can be relied upon to serve society with devotion and competence. What gives education its true value and significance is its moral and spiritual content. If teachers dedicate themselves to this noble cause, students will not go astray. I hope teachers will devote themselves to their duties with greater vigour and enthusiasm, and bring about a transformation in the students so that they become useful and worthy citizens.
This Teacher Taught His Class A Powerful Lesson About Privilege….
I once saw a high school teacher lead a simple, powerful exercise to teach his class about privilege and social mobility. He started by giving each student a scrap piece of paper and asked them to crumple it up.
Then he moved the recycling bin to the front of the room.
He said, “The game is simple — you all represent the country’s population. And everyone in the country has a chance to become wealthy and move into the upper class.”
“To move into the upper class, all you must do is throw your wadded-up paper into the bin while sitting in your seat.”
The students in the back of the room immediately piped up, “This is unfair!” They could see the rows of students in front of them had a much better chance.
Everyone took their shots, and — as expected — most of the students in the front made it (but not all) and only a few students in the back of the room made it.
He concluded by saying, “The closer you were to the recycling bin, the better your odds. This is what privilege looks like. Did you notice how the only ones who complained about fairness were in the back of the room?”
“By contrast, people in the front of the room were less likely to be aware of the privilege they were born into. All they can see is 10 feet between them and their goal.”
“Your job — as students who are receiving an education — is to be aware of your privilege. And use this particular privilege called “education” to do your best to achieve great things, all the while advocating for those in the rows behind you.”
Source….Natahan .W.Pyle ….www.stumbleupon.com
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