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Farm laws to bring more freedom better prices Daily E-Paper m
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Agriculture, which employs half of India's population, has long been in desperate need of reform. The protests by opposition parties and some farmers’ organisations arised from false accusations that the new laws mean abolition of minimum support prices and procurement by central and state governments. As the opposition parties claimed freedom to sell will meant the end of government procurement at MSPs. But that is not true . The government will continue procuring some of the produce at MSPs just to get the grain for ration shops. On the samtime now a days farming is an unattractive occupation. One can not earn a decent income from their tiny farms.Since small farms of grains and cereals will not
yield a decent income, small farmers are shifting to animal husbandry, vegetables, and fruit. These yield more income from less land. As per the survey we can see that 42% of farmers want to move out of it. Between 1970-71 and 201516, the number of farms more than doubled from 71 million to 145 million while the average farm size more than halved from 2.28 hectares to 1.08. The new law allows private buyers to hoard essential commodities for future sales, which only government-authorised agents could do earlier , which can be achieved when groups of farmers will have contracts with agro-processors because contract farming will create scale economies for farmers and ensure a minimum price. Moreover any farmer can opt into or out of contract farming. Over two
decades, ITC has set up e-choupals, procurement centres with electronic information enabling farmers to track prices at mandis and foreign markets, satisfying themselves they are getting a fair price. Beside these the buying corporations will have a high incentive to provide farmers with the best new technologies and farm practices, something government extension services have failed miserably to do. Meanwhile the new law also give farmers freedom to sell their produce anywhere in India. In simpler term one would be free to earn or sell goods or services anywhere in India, or only in places designated by state governments, only after paying middlemen a commission, and only after paying a tax to state government. Farmers must be as free as non-farmers to buy and sell
anywhere in India. Because most Indian farmers currently sell the majority of their produce at government-controlled wholesale markets or mandis at assured floor prices. As per economist Ajit Ranade, "Giving the freedom to the farmer to sell outside the mandi system, to whoever, is a welcome step, in unshackling the farmer." By observing the conditions globally we can see that if the government guaranteed price is above international levels, this will induce a glut for which there is neither domestic nor foreign demand. For instance when the European Union used to have high farm support prices that created bulk of unsold meat and butter and milk, then they were ultimately sold at a huge loss to the Soviet Union. Now the EU has shifted mainly to direct in-
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come support for farmers. Similarly in India Telangana’s Rythu Bandhu scheme (Rs 10,000/acre) and Modi’s PM- Kisan scheme (Rs 6,000 per acre and Odisha’s KALIYA yojna. Best is Odisha's Kaliya jojna which is not only providing cash transfers of about Rs 10,000/acre to landowners but also to the tenants and sharecroppers; and Rs 12,500 to landless households to start poultry, goat-rearing and fisheries; and Rs 25,000 over five years for small and marginal farmers to buy inputs; and many more insurance benefits. Experts agree that in a country where agriculture employs so many millions, leaving farmers' fates to the vagaries of the market cannot be the only answer. So the laws need to be implemented with an utter precision for the sake of betterment of the farmers.
Delhi: Green light to smart traffic signals
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that can auto adjust, withstand rain & heat
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The obsolete traffic signals might shortly be a bygone as Delhi police is ready to supplant them with hi – tech LED automated ones. The aspiring venture which has been granted the permission by police commissioner SN Shrivastava, would be completed in periods. Plans are in progress to purchase microprocessor – based trafic signal gadgets, many of which would be wireless. An authority told TOI that the procedure to obtain close to hundred various types of signals within the first period which has already begun. “Abundance of signals are being obtained to be inserted on cantilever & ordinary poles for two & three – byroad streets. Likewise, pedestrain light controlled signals & 25 pedestrain signals will be procured. The list also incorporates 50 directionals & 25 acoustic gadgets,” the authority added. While pedestrain light controlled signals can be utilized by ramblers to stop traffic & cross the street, the acoustic gadgets are utilized for the
security of the astigmatic pedestraints. When the pedestrain light turns green, these gadgets create a sound to demonstrate that the street can be crossed. It is believed that Delhi police would be establishing a special center of operations at the traffic head offices in Todapur with a devoted “ health observing system” to keep an eye on the smooth operation of the new signals. “ These signals will inevitably become a part of the Smart Traffic Administration system. Currently, the localities have not been determined. The new signals will be inserted at certain locations on requirement basis,” claimed a senior officer. The self regulating signals would have a symptomatic instruments to fix small software – connected faults. The center of operations would be instinctively notified if a signal doesn’t operate despite functioning self – fix programs. Currently, there are 150 signaling systems in the metropolis. Each accomodates to eight signals in its fringe. It is priced at Rs 40 Lakh every year to preserve the system. The new signals, which would in-
stinctively overhaul faults to the center of operations, would marvelously ameliorate transport manoeuvres & make travelling in the rainstorm pleasant. Currently, if a
signal stops functioning, police are either notified by the communal or an official conveyed at the intersection. At present, it takes minimum one hour to repair a non function-
ing signal. At one point in August, 40% of the 780 signals in the metropolis had stopped functioning due to rain. “ Apart from being linked to a computer or tablet, the signals will have a built – in console with LCD array. They will also be able to resist temperatures upto 55 degree celsius. This will be a beneficial as Delhi encounters high temperatures during summer. The signals will be constructed in the shape of a steel container to endure rain & dust as well as defacement,” claimed the senior officer. There would be two working methods for the new signals – confined & facilitated. In confinement method, each signal can function without any restrictions, while in facilitated method, some signals can function in pair. A three - foot trench would be burrowed on sidewalks to lay the cables. Sand & bricks would then be laid for their security. Proposals have been summoned for inserting the signals within 3 years, which might be extended by 2 years. The firm chosen for insertion would also do the yearly maintainance.
"This is, above all, a human crisis that calls for solidarity"
Manikya Dheeren
The world is enveloped in a global health emergency that is exacting enormous medical and economic tolls upon humanity. The SARS-CoV-2 that has caused the current COVID-19 pandemic is thought to have originated in bats and, via an intermediary such as the pangolin, to have found its way from a “wet market” where live wildlife species were being sold for human consumption in Wuhan, China, to one or more humans at that location. Within months, this highly infectious virus spread throughout China and around the world, currently involving at least 185 countries and territories, with a trail of incredible damage in its wake. The medical community
finds itself on the front lines throughout the world dealing with the immediate human health consequences of this rapidly evolving crisis and trying to develop therapies and vaccines, as countries and their leaders attempt to mitigate the overwhelming societal and economic devastations that are unfolding. A global recession – perhaps of record dimensions – is a near certainty. The International Labour Organization has just reported that workers around the world could lose as much as 3.4 trillion U.S. dollars in income by the end of this year.This is, above all, a human crisis that calls for solidarity. This is a moment that demands coordinated, decisive, and innovative policy action from the world’s
leading economies. It must be recognized that the poorest countries and most vulnerable -especially women will be the hardest hit. COVID-19 is killing people, as well as attacking the real economy at its core – trade, supply chains, businesses, jobs. Entire countries and cities are in lockdown. Borders are closing. Companies are struggling to stay in business and families are simply struggling to stay afloat. In the fight against viruses, humanity needs to closely guard borders. But not the borders between countries. Rather, it needs to guard the border between the human world and the virus-sphere. Planet earth is teaming with countless viruses, and new viruses are constantly evolv-
ing due to genetic mutations. The borderline separating this virus-sphere from the human world passes inside the body of each and every human being. If a dangerous virus manages to penetrate this border anywhere on earth, it puts the whole human species in danger. Today humanity faces an acute crisis not only due to the coronavirus, but also due to the lack of trust between humans. To defeat an epidemic, people need to trust scientific experts, citizens need to trust public authorities, and countries need to trust each other. Over the last few years, irresponsible politicians have deliberately undermined trust in science, in public authorities and in international cooperation. As a result, we are now facing
this crisis bereft of global leaders that can inspire, organize and finance a coordinated global response. Humanity will surely overcome the coronavirus pandemic Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he hailed the efforts put in by various ministries to help people during the lockdown, people during the lockdown, and in the fight against people during the lockdown, and in the fight against COVID-19 "The world is fighting COVID-19 together. Humanity will surely overcome this pandemic," Modi wrote on Twitter while retweeting a tweet by the Indian Embassy in Switzerland. Partha Mukhopadhyay, a senior fellow at Delhi's Centre for Policy Research, sug-
gests that 35,000 village councils in these 56 potentially sensitive districts should be involved to test returning workers for the virus, and isolate infected people in local facilities. In the end, India is facing daunting and predictable challenges in enforcing the lockdown and also making sure the poor and homeless are not fatally hurt. Much of it, Dr Snowden told me, will depend on whether the economic and living consequences of the lockdown strategy are carefully managed, and the consent of the people is won. "If not, there is a potential for very serious hardship, social tension and resistance." India has already announced a $22bn relief package for those affected by the lockdown.
5 months of lockdown, made people obese
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At the end of a long day, it may seem easier to just get takeout. But getting a simple, healthy meal on the table wouldn't take a long time or effort. Secondly we need to step
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Life in lockdown has disrupted all our lives, creating the perfect setup for putting on pounds. The 5 months lockdown which means staying indoors means most people are less active, and many are eating more ultra-processed foods than they might otherwise. Adding to it the anxiety that comes with a deadly pandemic, and this is an ideal situation for weight gain. Lockdown measures enforced in many countries around the world to curb the COVID-19 pandemic have escalated emotional stress, economic anxiety, and increased the rates of obesity across the population. Even locking down society to combat COVID-19 created psychosocial insecurity that lead to obesity. Some data shows that people are eating more foods that may contribute to weight gain. There is a huge increase in candy eating in the past few months, along with an increase in eating carb-heavy foods like bread (54%) and noodles (36%). Some report showed that sales of alcoholic beverages went up 55% when the government allowed opening of liquor shops during the lockdown. And drinking tends to make you gain weight. A research showed that people with limited economic resources are more likely to eat highly-processed and energy-rich food, which have been shown to stimulate appetite, potentially leading to them eating more calories than they need. COVID-19 lockdown presents particular challenges for people living with obesity. Indeed during this period, the lifestyle was deeply modified: diet, activity, and sleep
outside. One don’t need a daily 6mile hike to improve health. Studies are showing that even 20 minutes in nature reduces cortisol, which can help with eating habits.
India picks up pace after pandemic
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behaviours, home office, take care of child, social distancing. All of these modifications have led to stress and anxiety. It has been previously demonstrated that high perceived stress levels are correlated with high preference for sweet and fat foods. Indeed binge eating disorder is characterized by compulsive overeating or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and a loss of control. And one key trigger of binge eating disorder is stress and anxiety. The physical distancing also increased anxiety by limiting people's ability to socially interact. Thus the feeling of loneliness and isolation, combined with confinement within a home setting, had an impact on food behaviour, causing people to overeat. Then there’s the newfound sedentary lifestyle. With gyms and other facilities closed suring those times, one is forced to find their own way to work out. The activity that comes with going to work, even a desk job
needs one getting to their workplace, physically going to meetings, and so on - has disappeared. The pedometer that used to show thousands of steps each day has resumed to only hundreds. Obesity makes other diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure more likely. Being obese brings along a weakened immune system, this can make these individuals more vulnerable to severe Covid19. It can also lead to more inflammation in the body, reduce the body's ability to fight off infections and put more strain on other organs, as well as the breathing. Researchers also warn that a vaccine against coronavirus could be less effective in obese people. Nobody knows when COVID-19 lockdowns will end comoletely . So if this is going to be the new normal, we need to rebuild some of the healthy habits that went with the old normal. Like focusing on easy meals. Even though we’re not going out, this new life feels exhausting.
Indiana economy has picked up pace again after sustaining several major losses on account of Covid-19 pandemic. Despite certain sectors still going downhill, the economy has shown signs of growth. India was one of the most adversely affected countries by Covid-19. Economic recovery seemed unlikely in the early stages of lockdown. In midpandemic corporates dreaded the imminent grim consequences in the offing. Each and every sector had already sustained crushing losses by June. A major recession was already anticipated prior to Covid-19, but the consequences of consecutive lockdowns exacerbated the economic functioning. Economist had the premonition that economy will sustain even further losses, and as it turned out, several major sectors were at the recieving end of consequences. In the past weeks, economy exhibited a few positive signs of growth, suggesting that growth is likely. This semblance of normalcy in economy has not been predicted by preeminent economist. One of the reasons behind this quick recovery is the elimination of China from most of the sectors. Not only India, but also USA boycotted Chinese apps. As a result, foreign investors turned to India to put their capital. The government diligently made Indian markets more inclusive by allowing foreign investments. Most of the sectors in India needed to attract the attention of foreign investors, which they seemingly did in the past few weeks. The recent clashes between India and China had caused storm among Indian public, leading to a anti-China trend. The events at the border mostly resulted in India becoming more dependent on its own resources and less on that of China. Tech sector in India has improved to a impressive degree, as the government is now pushing people to go for start-up. Besides, the government is encouraging the youth to experiment with new ideas. As 2021 is approaching, tech sector in India is proposing to modify itself. India is now less dependent on Chinese products and services, and most probably, India will find a suitable replacement for Chinese products. After banning more than 50 Chinese apps, Indian technological sector provided new apps of their own, indicating that they are capable of producing the same technology as China. More than anything, the spirit of Indian startups needs to be high. The government is continuously launching various programme and policies in order to encourage youths to come forward in the technological battle. The condition of Indian economy first improved in early August, when half the economy was reopened after consecutive lockdowns. Economists are still struggling to find answers to some befuddling economic problems. There's a prospect that India will see full recovery before 2022, provided that everything goes smoothly as expected.
COVID-19 hitting economies through multiple channel: IMF
Rhythima Agrawal
A top official at the IMF said that the contraction in the global economy is worse than the 2008-09 financial crisis. The IMF official urged the governments to take swift concerted action to contain the COVID-19 spread and limit the damage to livelihood. At the annual spring meeting of the IMF and the World Bank, Vitor Gaspar, the Director of Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund, said the COVID-19 pandemic was hitting economies through multiple channels. He said, "The pandemic outbreak is causing supply disruptions and the social distancing efforts necessary to contain the spread of the virus have imposed a large burden on
workers and their families". Covid-19 has thrown the global economy into its worst recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s, and India is no exception. The Centre has announced a 20.9 trillion financial package along with various reform measures to help mitigate the economic fallout of the pandemic. Crisil, Goldman Sachs and Fitch Ratings have projected the Indian economy to contract 5% during the current financial year. When asked about the steps needed during the pandemic, Gasper said that a variety of steps can be undertaken but priorities are containment measures and support for health systems. Firstly, it is essential to defeat the virus and improve the affected people's health.
The countries will incur expenses related to additional spending on health and emergency services. Global coordination is necessary to support countries with limited health capacity, including by providing medical
supplies and expertise, grants, and concessional emergency financing, and to develop universally low-cost vaccines and medicine. Secondly, monetary accommodation and liquidity facilities will also play an essential
role in reducing stress in financial systems. Central banks' liquidity support to the private sector, including loan and guarantees, should be transparently managed to mitigate potential risks. Gasper said, "Our key message for policymakers is to do whatever it takes to save lives and livelihoods, but make sure to keep the receipts". Gasper further added that the countries should also provide emergency lifelines to support families and firms affected by the crisis. But these measures can have sizable and long-lasting effects on government budgets and debts. Thirdly, it is critical to ensure good governance in the use of resources. This should include accurate accounting; frequent, timely and com-
plete disclosure of information; and the adoption of procedures to allow for ex-post evaluation and accountability. Assess, monitor, and disclose the financial risks of all the measures and programs. For example, government guarantees extended on loans to firms may have no upfront impact on the deficit or public debt. Still, the costs will eventually fall on the government if businesses fail to repay the loans, the IMF official said. Finally, the pandemic is a global crisis, and comprehensive and coordinated action is necessary, including to support countries with limited health capacity and financing constraints through grants, concessional loans, and medical aid, as well as to develop a universally low-cost vaccine.
Let your health rise with the sunrise 8 reasons for a morning stroll
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a medium to quick speed. Attempt to alter your schedule & climb stairs, walk up & down slopes, or stroll at an incline on the treadmill. Add in stamina – strengthening work outs like squats & lunges a few times a week for more muscle shape.
When you wake up before sunrise, motion might not be your first precedence. But beginning your day with a stroll – whether it’s around your district or part of your travel back & forth to work or school – can provide your body numerous fitness advantages. Here are 10 reasons why you might want to begin your day by acquiring few steps. There are also a few points to consistently work it into your quotidian regime. g
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A morning stroll may help boost your mental lucidity & potentiality to focus all through the day. A new Research Trusted Source found that amidst older adults, those who begun their days with a morning stroll boosted their cerebral function, contrasted to those who endured inactive. Strolling may also help you to think more innovatively. Study shows that strolling uncovers a free stream of plans, which may help you complicate answers better than if you’re sitting or enduring inactive. This is particularly the case if you stroll outdoors.
Increase your vitality
Beginning your day may provide you more vitality all through the day. In case you stroll outdoors, that’s particularly true. Research reveals that adults who strolled for 20 minutes outdoors experienced more imperativeness & vitality that those who strolled for 20 minutes indoors. A small research found that 10 minutes of stair strolling was more vitalizing than a cup of caffine for 18 ladies who felt they had insomnia symptoms. The next time you need a morning vitality boost or feel exhausted when you wake up, you might want to try a stroll. g
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Enahance your mood
There are physiological advantages to strolling in the morning too. A stroll may help: =Enhance self – confidence/respect =Increase mood = Lessen tension =Lessen worry/nervousness =Lessen exhaustion Relieve melancholy indications or lessen your possibility for melancholy. For best outcomes, try strolling for 20 to 30 minutes minimum 5 days a week. g
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One advantage for strolling in the morning is that you’ll finish your exercise for the day – prior to any other family, work or school commitments wreck you. Try to finish a 30 minute stroll 5 mornings a week to meet these necessities.
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Strolling can provide various advantages for your well being, incorporating increasing your resistance, as well as impeding & helping you supervise various fitness circumstances. Studies Trusted Source appear that strolling for 30 minutes each day can decrease your risk for cardiac disease by 19 percent. If you have diabetes mellitus, strolling may also help lower blood sugar amounts. It can also help boost your life expectancy
& lower your risk of cardiac malady & undeniable cancers.
posite the evening experienced comfortable rest standard at night. More study is required to decide why working out in the morning may be comfortable for sleep than working out at night though.
Say Good Bye to forehead wrinkles
Strolling in the morning may help you meet your emaciation targets. Strolling at a medium speed for 30 minutes can burn upto
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Wrinkles are of course a sign of old age, but sometimes the wrinkles problem starts even at a young age. If you are also troubled by wrinkles on the forehead and want permanent treatment, then try 2 natural home remedies for a month. In fact, wrinkles are a sign of aging, but sometimes wrinkles problem also starts at an early age. This makes facial skin dull, lifeless. The beauty of the face is lost. Appearing in the science of aging at a young age is a sign of unhealthy skin. Many times, excessive stress, unhealthy eating, not taking skin care can also be the main reason for
wrinkles. Some people also get forehead wrinkles on the forehead. Troubled with wrinkles and want to treat the forehead wrinkles from root, then try these Home remedies for forehead wrinkles for a month. ✓Causes of forehead wrinkles =Collagen deficiency in the skin. =Skin exposure to Ultraviolet rays. =Consuming unhealthy and unbalanced diet. =Drinking a very small amount of water.
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=Excess smoking and alcohol consumption. =Wrinkles are also caused by stress and depression. =Getting less than 6-7 hours of sleep every night. Relieve forehead wrinkles Coconut oil
Elements present in coconut oil overcome the problem of wrinkles . Apply coconut oil on your forehead. Massage for two minutes. Massaging with coconut oil for a while before going to bed every night
will remove the problem of wrinkles. The nutrients present in coconut oil moisturize the skin. The antioxidants present in coconut oil remove the free radicals that accumulate in the skin. Free radicals start the problem of wrinkles.
Flax seed oil can remove wrinkles
Eat food made in linseed oil. You can also eat it by putting it in salad. Taking flax seed oil benefits for skin continuously for one month will remove wrinkles. Tips for glowing skin. Rich in antioxidants, omega3 fatty acids, this oil makes skin soft. The skin is also not dry and the wrinkles of the forehead become less visible.
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''Doing so with complete sincerity will bring you much closer to the people you interact with every day of your life''
-Robin Sharma
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Haritha Senthilkumar Drizzle makes one smile like an innocent child when met with the skinthough rain keeps most people under the shelter to elude from the wetness. Likewise, the little things create complete happiness. Here from the petty book of Robin Sharma ‘’Who Will Cry When You Die”, I scratched few crucial lessons out from 101 to be learnt to make a human mindful in the acts of life. And here are theseven pickedpearls: g
SUN NEVER DELAYS TO RISE
Early rising is a good habit that makes to think clearly and wisely and that too at five O' clock that deepens the soul and body in fresh air gifts peacefulness in return. And he had suggested few prevention activities such as do not read in bed, do not rehearse the activities of the day while lying in bed to sleep, do not eat after eight 0'clock and do not watch the news before sleep. He says finally to hold on these activities as a habit to form a happy morning.
MAKE GREAT PEOPLE'S PRESENCE AS NEIGHBORS
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Imagination is an ecstasy. It enriches one by taking to heaven along with bliss. 'Think about your ideal neighbourhood' is an interesting one in this book. Here he says to form a neighbourhood of the people who inspired and the people who can help in crisis and people of kindness. He then advises about spending thirty minutes of ones' life with those neighbours
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BLESS WHILE GIVING MONEY
'Troubles are blessings' said the author, life is all about ups and downs, when one is in the upstream then the progress is on the way. When one is in downstream, it's not to drown oneself in failure but think of these troubles as blessings. Only when one falls will rise and move higher. So, troubles are the stepping stones to reach the destination of one. Money is always in a mobile condition that moves from hand to hand but doesn’t know where it reaches and has no end in exchanging. So whenever one gives money for any matter bless it to happen goodness to them that travels from one place to another and the poor people would get blessed with this and let them grow. Every smile should be shared alike every hand has to pray the blessings while giving. On doing this surely the blessings will reach the one in return alike a boomerang. ''The hand that gives is the hand that gathers''– Robin Sharma g
WHOLE THINGS IN PAGES
Books are the best friends, it teaches life. Wherever one goes, carry a book. Learning is not only the completion of school or college syllabus but reading more books is crucial.
Any genre one chooses, observe the style of writing, smell the pages, grab the needs of the lesson and pen it down in a separate notebook. Journey with books takes to the place of the author's world and apply the good things in life. He has given so many examples of reading from various authors. He says that a deep reading allows one to connect with the world's most creative, intelligent and inspiring people, twenty-four hours a day. And he tells the people who haven't read today, has not really lived today. He has told that books are the teachers and again stresses on one thing; Books change lives. It happens often to the bookish people. By reading the autobiographies and biographies one can learn life. While reading the books, it takes one to the place of the author's mind and heart. Books can change even the pessimists into optimists.
WEIGHED PAIN ERASES WHEN WRITTEN BY PEN
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Some hearts are weighed with problems of any kinds but weighing always carries tears depression at last one can even suicide. So, the pen and paper help to get down the weighed feelings. So writing in the paper listing out it can heal better. Here he says one's mind is a best friend and at the same time, it is the other enemy. The things one needs to forget gets stored and the important things are lost out from find so he names it as a 'worst creature'. So worrying never works but listing out the crisis in the paper can heal it.
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EMPATHETIC WAY TO REACT
'Get behind people's eyeballs' is what the author trying to say about the empathetic nature. Here, one has to look into the other's personal and that can be done when one thinks and looks on one point of view. By this method, one can easily understand others and care them and this builds trust stronger in relationships that never apart in the mental distance of people. And be a great listener as one has two ears to listen keenly. Hence, by taking these true-life lessons into the bag of mind will enrich a person in the dwelling journey of respective lives. Success takes time but bestows the best in the destination. Here too these habits building takes time but on successive days, it’ll become a habit. Follow up these to celebrate every day as of a new year.
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The mother of orphans Q.8. What happens if any child falls sick?
Ans. I have around four people who are responsible for the health of the children. A doctor visits the children once in 8 days for a regular checkup and charges a nominal fee for the visit. We also have a vehicle which is designated for taking the sick children to the hospital.
Q.9. How do you strike a balance between your work and hobbies?
Interview by Rhythima Agrawal She is a social activist, a poet, a bilingual, an author, a recipient of numerous awards, a member of the US world parliament, felicitated by the ambassador of 21 countries, a mother of orphaned children. She is a powerhouse of talent who has transformed innumerable lives of men, women and children. Set on a journey to make the world a better place, she has left no stone unturned in reaching her goal. She did not get afraid of the problems and chose to fight them bravely only for the sake of her children. Popularly known as 'Anatho ki maa'; meet 47-year old Kanchan Veer, who at the age of 14 years, decided to dedicate her life for the cause of social service. Through her mission, she aspires to transform the perception of her students towards life. She has proven that where there is a will; there is a way too.
Q.1. Can you tell us something about yourself?
Ans. I belong to Yavatmal district in Maharashtra. I studied till 4th standard in a village. I moved to my paternal aunts' house and studied in a nearby school till 6th standard. I also learnt embroidery and stitching from a neighbor near my paternal aunt's house. My journey started at the age of 14 years. Every Sunday, my teacher used to take us to a garden and narrate stories. We distributed the left-over food from the marriages to the nearby slums. Apart from that, we used to educate the slum dwellers about hygiene and clean drinking water. In 9th standard, as part of my scout guide training, I had to render services for 12 hours near a temple in the month of Shravan. So, I was helping people from an early age which formed a base for my future projects.
Q.2 When did you realize that social
Ans. While travelling, I always carry a notebook with me. I write things which strike me. I spin my notes into stories, poems, articles and songs too. I have also penned short stories on women. The stories are based on the experience of griefstricken women and their willingness to come out of their sorrow. I have written poems in Marathi and Hindi too. A Hindi poem titled 'Anantpath' describes the path which human beings should follow to live a peaceful life.
service should be your mission in life?
Ans. I had a huge family and being the eldest daughter of the house; I had to look after my younger siblings, in addition to other household chores. After my maternal uncle got married, I shifted to the hostel for my further studies. During my stay at the hostel, I decided to help those children (who could not continue their studies) for two reasons. Firstly, by educating them so they become a better person. Secondly, they are capable of fending for themselves. I got an opportunity to interact with the children of my age with whom I made friends. The hostel life gave me a new sense of freedom and I learnt a lot of things while staying in the hostel.
Q.3. What is 'Kisano ka kabristaan'?
Ans. The construction of dams in the Yavatmal district led to the farmers losing their lands and homes. After becoming homeless and destitute, the farmers lost all hopes of living. Around 13 farmers in each village of the Yavatmal district committed suicide. Till date, 32000 farmers have committed suicide in the district. Due to the increased number of suicides, Yavatmal was once known as 'kisano ka kabristaan'.
Q.4. What did you do to help the farmers?
Ans. We started a helpline service for those farmers who wanted to commit suicide. We received a lot of calls from the farmers. Unfortunately, due to the lack of funds, the helpline service had to be discontinued.
Q.5.What is the story behind your NGO 'Sneha Aadhar'?
Ans. I was working with 'Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal' (MAVIM) from 19952002. MAVIM is the State Women's Development Corporation of Government of Maharashtra. The government of Maharashtra established MAVIM on 24th February 1975.
Under MAVIM, I trained approximately 4000 - 4500 women for starting their business. Till today, 2000-2500 women are running their business successfully. In 2003, I resigned from 'Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal' because our team wasn't allowed to work beyond the assigned categories. So, we established our corporation named 'Kranti Jyoti. 'Sneha Aadhar' is a part of 'Kranti Jyoti'.
Q.6. How did the family members react when you told them that you wanted to adopt the daughters of the farmers who committed suicide?
Ans. Hmm. The people in the village knew about my work, and so the parents started bringing their kids to me. I had a team of 15 people who went to the villages and convinced the parents to send their children to us. We told the parents that we would take proper care of their children. Initially, when the kids came to us, many were using abusive language, were illmannered and feeling homesick. It took us a month in making them well-mannered. Around 200 girls are fending for themselves. Ten girls are working in the same hospital as a nurse. Three girls completed their post-graduation and have joined me in my mission of social service.
Q.7. What is the general age of the children when you adopt them? How is your relationship with the children?
Ans. We adopt children aged between 5 years to 14 years so that they can become a better person in life. Tiny tots aged between 5 years to 14 years age can mingle with other children of their age easily. I have three children of my own, but I am more close to the adopted children. When the children (adopted children) see me coming, they will rush to hug me tightly.
Q.10. How does it feel to be addressed as ‘Anatho ki maa’, a warrior and a winner of numerous awards?
Ans. Initially, I felt happy after receiving an award for my efforts. Later, I realized that a lot of our time and money gets wasted in reaching the award venue. So, I requested the organizers of the award function to provide food for my children. We often face a lack of funds. I asked the organizers to help me; either in kind or cash so that I can take care of my children in a better way. We work to transform the lives of underprivileged children and also change their perception towards life.
Q.11. Till date, which is the most memorable moment of your life?
Ans. I met with an accident and fractured my hand. Despite the accident, I imparted training for information gathering to 40 women in 40 days. Afterwards, I wrote a letter to the concerned officials asking the details about the field activity for which I trained the women. The officials were astonished when they came to know that I trained the women within a short period. The officials visited our village to check if the women were ready for the information gathering or not.
Q.12. What is your message to society?
Ans. Firstly, we have some responsibility towards the society. If each person contributes a fixed sum of money to the NGOs and charitable trusts, it would benefit them immensely. Secondly, before donating to charitable trusts, do verify their claims so that your time and money do not get wasted. Thirdly, donate those essentials or things which a philanthropic trust is in dire need.
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Redressal forum for electricity consumers to be organized
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam’s Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum will listen to the consumers grievances at Engineer's Office, Panchkula on September 29, 2020 from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Giving this information here, a spokesman of the Nigam said that the members of the forum will hear all power related problems of the consumers, mainly related to billing, voltage, metering complaints, disconnection and connection, interruptions in power supply, safety, lack of credibility and violation of orders given by Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission etc. However, punishment and
penalty in the cases related to power thefts and unauthorized use of electricity under section 126 and section 135 to 139 of Electricity Act and the cases related to investigation and accidents under section 161 will not be heard by the Forum. The spokesperson has appealed to consumers to make the most of this opportunity.
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Hry Govt. Extends date of Bhim Award application
Haryana Government has decided to extend the last date for applying of Cash Award and Bhim Awards to October 15, 2020, in the interest of the players. Giving information in this regard, the official spokesperson of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs said that the outstanding sportsperson of the state were to submit applications on the basis of their achievements in the office of respective District Sports and Youth Programme Officers by August 15, 2020. However, many eligible players were unable to submit the application due to
wards the creation of IMT in Baroda. He said that a state-of-the-art rice mill will be set up for paddyproducing farmers and certainly these projects will give new dimension to the development of Baroda.
He laid the foundation stone of a canal water-based work at Baroda Mor at a cost of Rs 471.90 lakh and a tubewell at Baroda Thuthan at a cost of Rs 35 lakh. Likewise, he laid the foundation stone for renovation work of a tubewell in Banwasa at a cost of Rs 35 lakh and renovation of water works in Rindana at a cost of Rs 430 lakh. Along with this, he laid the foundation stone for renovation of canal water works costing Rs. 634 lakhs in Chhrana and renovation of water works at a cost of Rs. 145 lakhs in Madina other than setting up a tubewell at a cost of Rs. 35 lakh. Apart from these, he also started the work of repair and widening of roads.
change our presentation accordingly. I remember I used to travel in America and play for four hours with half-anhour break. And now, even in India, the concert’s duration is one or one-and-half hours due to many factors. I would not say the quality has changed but the quantity has changed.” Pandit ji’s advice for aspiring artists - hard work, total focus and dedication - are the key factors. Luck cannot replace it, without hard work there is no luck. Pandit ji while accepting virtual concerts as the need of the hour felt that it could never create the kind of feeling which concerts have. Replying to a question How important is it to have a Bollywood connection for success? - Pt Sharma said that
he doesn’t think it is important to have a film industry connection to be successful as there are many musicians who have never been connected to the film industry. The maestro who is into meditation, recounted one of his many spiritual experiences in life while playing santoor. “I played santoor at the Osho Ashram in Pune for an hour. At the end there was no clapping. All the people sat on with closed eyes. I left without disturbing them,” he said. Reflecting on the life under covid, Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma said that it was a great time for looking inward and to realise who you are. Suddenly we are face to face with a reality that brings in a different kind of realisation and we learn many things about life and nature.
some reasons during the said time period. In view of this, the state government has decided to extend the last date for submission of applications for Cash Award and Bhima Award till October 15, 2020. He informed that now the interested players can submit their applications in the office
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Jai Prakash Dalal inaugurated construction works of about Rs 17,85,90,000 (Rs. 17.85 crore) for strengthening water supply in five villages lying under the Baroda belt.
Priority of govt. to provide all basic facilities to citizens: Anoop
Haryana Minister of State for Archaeology & Museums and Labour & Employment, Anoop Dhanak said that it is the priority of the government to provide all basic facilities to citizens. He stated that it will be ensured that work of community buildings, chaupals and streets villages is not left incomplete. Anoop Dhanak inaugurated three lanes, the main gate of the sports stadium and two gyms in village Rajli in district Hisar. Speaking on the occasion he said in view of developmental works, all-round development of every sector is being done. Haryana government is moving ahead taking every section of the society together. Furthermore, work is being done continuously for the development of the poor section of the society. Other than implementing schemes for such sections of the society, it is also being ensured that the benefits of government schemes reach the needy people.On this occasion, Anoop Dhanak also heard the problems of the villagers in the chaupal of village Rajli and gave necessary directions to the officers present to resolve them.
of respective District Sports and Youth Programme Officers by October 15, 2020. The applications can be downloaded from the departmental website www.haryanasports.gov.in or can also be obtained from the office on any working day. The spokesperson also informed that along with the application, verified copies of sports achievements, certificate of representation of the state at the national-level, date of birth certificate, residential certificate, copy of bank pass book and three coloured passport size photographs have to be submitted.
100 of crores projects for Baroda development
Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Jai Prakash Dalal has said that the present government has ensured developmental projects worth hundreds of crores rupees for Baroda constituency. He further added that with the onset of construction work of most of these projects Baroda is also moving forward on the path of development. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare was addressing the people after the launching various projects during his visit to the villages of the Baroda constituency. Other dignitaries, including MP Ramesh Kaushik were present on this occasion. He said that Chief Minister, Manohar Lal has taken steps to-
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“I was guided by some divine force all my life”
“Some divine force has guided me all through my life and my whole focus was on santoor. Concerts or no concerts, music is here in the heart and mind and goes on all the time,” said India’s octogenarian santoor legend Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma at a scintillating online session of Ek Mulakat Visesh presented by Shree Cement and organized by Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata. He was in conversation with author, biographer and art curator, Ina Puri, while connected to hundreds of music lovers and fans from the big and small towns of India. Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma single-handedly catapulted santoor an unknown 100-stringed (shatatantri veena) musical instrument to the hallowed portals of
classical Indian musical instruments and music. “My father (Uma Dutt Sharma) was a great knowledgeable musician from the Banaras Gharana. It was his idea to bring santoor into classical music. He had a vision to do so at a time when it was unthinkable as classical instruments like sarod, veena, sitar and others held sway. He did the initial research work and it was a long struggle but was destined to happen,” said santoor
maestro Pt Sharma who started his life’s early musical journey as a vocalist and tabla player. Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma gave santoor an identity and contributed to its global popularity. He was also the first to introduce santoor to the Indian films. “I was at a concert in Mumbai in 1955 and film director V Shantaram’s daughter Madhura ji came up to me and introduced me to her father. Later, I played santoor for the first time in my life for his film Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje and santoor came into Indian films,” said Pt Sharma who has composed many musical hits for films like Silsila, Lamhe, Chandni, Faasle and others as ShivHari duo in collaboration with ace flautist Hari Prasad Chaurasia.
The maestro reminisced how the legendary singer Kishore Kumar, aware of Pandit ji’s classical music background, had initially refused to sing for the film Silsila - whose music he was composing - saying that he wasn’t a trained classical singer. “We taped the songs and sent it to him and after hearing it he readily agreed,” Pt Sharma said. Responding to a question about how the audience has changed over the years, Pt Sharma said, “Audience and reaction of people changes according to the changes in the society. Till the 50s we used to play for long duration as people had more time and the tickets were not so expensive. Over time, the changing of the workplace and other things put together, we had to
Theatre comes alive in a new avatar
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with first open-air play at EZCC Kolkata since lockdown
TAC: In a first live and unique show since the onset of Covid lockdown, The Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) Kolkata, in association with The Bengal, celebrated open-air theatre performance to a packed house at its Rangamancha amphitheatre in Salt Lake, Kolkata, fully complying with the stringent social distancing norms and protocols and aided by especially trained volunteers in PPE gears with thermal guns and sanitizers. The theatre performance displayed innovative elements of social distancing like avoiding physical touch and maintaining distance. Theatre group Purba Paschim broke the standstill in theatre activities in the city by staging their play “Jwarasurbadh Pala” directed by Saumitra Mitra following the state government’s announcement to start theatre in open space from 21st September 2020. EZCC Kolkata, Chairman, Gauri Basu said, “We are among the few to have an open-air theatre in Kolkata. The entire audience wore masks, even the microphones were sanitized after every speaker left.” “EZCC provided the rehearsal facilities and other logistics. Alternate seats and rows were marked for guests who were ushered in in batches wearing masks; going through the sanitization drill and
observing social distancing protocols,” said Abhijit Chowdhury, programme executive, EZCC Kolkata. “Theatre is Kolkata’s heart beat and has been at a standstill since March with the onset of the covid pandemic. It is great to see the innovations of social distancing norms being factored into the art form while staging the play. It is
really a challenge to adapt aspects such as avoiding touch while performing. This form of experiment, in contrast to the traditional form of theatre, is a turning point and even kind of a sub-genre,” said Sundeep Bhutoria, Honorary Secretary General of The Bengal which is an NGO of eminent Kolkatans promoting social work, literature, art and culture.
“All theatre activities had come to a standstill in Kolkata since March. But theatre itself teaches us to be in motion and find out a new path or process to register presence in it's own ever searching school of art. While our journey of relief activities for poor masses, full time theatre workers who were in fix for joblessness due to continuous lockdown and
for the victims of Amphan Super Cyclone one thing always haunted me how to be within theatre and the idea of a script based on the present pandemic of Covid 19 came in mind,” said Saumitra Mitra, director of the group. “I shared my view with eminent playwright Ujjwal Chattopadhyay who penned such a beautiful script. Sukalyan Bhattacharya did the choreography, Abhijit Acharaya gave the music and the costumes were designed by Malabika Mitra. My team was determined to prepare the production following all norms and guidelines to fight against Covid 19. Since the first day of the rehearsal we followed a work-to-home safe journey, rehearsal room sanitization, personal sanitization at regular intervals and so on. We also arranged special mediclaim policy 'Corona Kavach’ for all artists and technicians of the team. Now I feel proud for my team for successfully completing the production," Mr Mitra said. Prerna Centre for Performing Arts team staged especially-designed choreography and solo performances informed Luna Poddar. Director of play “Tatha thoi thoi” Niladrishekhar Banerjee reiterated that some changes, deviating from the traditional style, had to be made to keep distancing protocols and personal hygiene of the performers.
Trifo Aims to Shake Up Robot Vacuum Market in India Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company plans to launch a comprehensive portfolio of smart Home Robots in India
Trifo, a Silicon Valleybased AI home robot company, is set to enter the Indian market with smart robot vacuums outfitted with an AIpowered brain. With plans to introduce its complete product portfolio ranging from entry-level to high-end models, Trifo aims to capture a five percent market share by next year. "India is the key focus country for Trifo. In addition to the U.S. and Europe, we have confidence in building a successful user experience in India, providing customers with a wide range of innovative and cutting-edge products," said Zhe Zhang, Founder and CEO of Trifo. The home robot market in
India is estimated to grow 20-30 times this fiscal year, compared to around 10,000 units sold last year, according to recent market and research reports. Trifo's first home robots are smart vacuums that come with a proprietary algorithm promising deeper sensing, perception of the environment, and decisionmaking capabilities. The company has filed over 100 patent applications for its technologies in software and hardware worldwide. "Our robots are built to get smarter over time and interact more with future Trifo home robots. For instance, if the robot senses that its users are away, it can adjust the temperature and humidity
levels in the room. As we advance, our robot cleaners would serve as an AIoT hub and act as the primary connector between homes, other smart devices and users, whether they are at home or not", Zhang explained. Over the next year, the company aims to roll out a
comprehensive product portfolio in India to meet different customers' needs. Aside from the advanced suction power, Trifo home robots boast unique features such as intelligent vision navigation, innovative human-robot interaction, and AI-powered surveillance. At the Interna-
tional Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year, Trifo robot was awarded the "CES Editors' Choice Award" and selected as "The Best Smart Home Tech of CES 2020" by Digital Trends. Amid concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for robot vacuums and other home improvement products has picked up as people face domestic help constraints. Zhang also sees the potential in this fastgrowing market as more and more households begin to embrace smart home devices in the country. Prior to the creation of Trifo, Zhang was co-founder and CEO of PerceptIn, a full-
stack visual intelligence company aimed at making scalable hardware/software integrated solutions for autonomous robotics systems. Before PerceptIn, Zhang worked at Magic Leap and Microsoft Research, where he focused on mapping, localization, navigation, and self-recharge solutions for consumer robots. Trifo has raised a total of $26 million from investors, including Walden International, Matrix Partners, and Samsung Ventures. The raise will fund support for continued hardware and software development on future Trifo AI home robots, global market expansion, and talent acquisition.
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