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Editors Page Hello Readers, This monsoon, for January, we are happy and thrilled about introducing informative and fun-filled articles on our Wishesh magazine. We aim at keeping our readers involved in reading their favorite topics. Given the fact that COVID-19 is pretty much a part of our life, this Cover Story starts with COVAXIN - India’s first original COVID-19 Vaccine. If you are looking forward to feeling motivated or listen to an incredible story of one of our NRI’s, you should read about Kalpana Chawla. If you want to stay updated about the Immigration rules, there’s a piece of information on the How Biden will reverse the damage done by Trump to immigrants You name the category, and we have it covered for you right from re-living history, getting updated with news to getting relationship tips. Stay tuned with Wishesh Magazine and we ensure to bring forth a new subject every time you are bored, thirsty for knowledge, or hunting for inspiration. We would appreciate receiving feedback and your thoughts on the content you are expecting to see the next time.

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CONTENTS Indian Diaspora Splendid Punjabi Culture and Tradition

Cover Story 26 COVAXIN - India’s first original COVID-19 Vaccine

Story for Kids 30

7 benefits of storytelling for kids

Healthy Living 34

10 ways to get rid of Pimples at home The Work-Life Balance; Putting Priorities In Order

Indian Food 40 Mixed Vegetable Kofta curry

NRI Profile 44 Kalpana Chawla

Desi News 56 10 changes impacting India from Jan 2021 onwards

In Business 6 Huge Firms Hiked the Market Capital Up to Rs 60,198 CroreIncluding Infosys and TCS

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In Focus

How India has successfully saved the Leopard population

Freedom Fighter

Ashfaqullah Khan 74

LifeStyle 9 Secret But Simple Ways to Help You Smell Good all-day

Relationship

4 Ways To Heal From A Betrayal In A Relationship

Romance

21 Ways to celebrate Valentine’s day better than a movie or dinner

Travelogue East India’s Magical Majuli Island

Indian History History of Indian National Army Back Then Known As Azad Hind Fauj

CONTENTS Technology Dawn of the age of new messaging platforms in India Automobiles

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Tesla and its brilliance

Indian vasthu

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Vastu Decor Items That Can Bring You Happiness and Peace At Home

Indian Spiritual 106 Versions Of Radha And Krishna’s Love Story

Indian Events 112 Buddha Purnima and Ramadan

Fashion Pushbutton Spring -2020

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Special Movie

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146 Hollywood Tea News Kanye and Kim’s divorce. Zayn Malik and Gigi . Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi.

150 Star Gazing

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CURRENT AFFAIRS

Center Issues COVID-19 Guidelines for Kumbh Mela.

The center issued special guidelines for the devotees at Kumbh Mela. The standard operating protocols as per SOP are mandatory to follow amidst COVID-19 pandemic. People who visit the huge regional event must register with the Uttarakhand government. They need to collect a medical certificate from Community Health Center or district hospital or medical colleges in their respective states to validate their entry. Kumbh Mela is organized by government authorities. The commissioner in authority was allocated the fund’s worth Rs 2 Crore to accomplish the arrangements and

facilities on time. It was after a cabinet meeting by the state’s Chief Minister Trinvendra Singh Rawat and the cabinet minister. The Maha Kumbh Mela in Haridwar started at the Makar Sankranti festival, 14 January 2021. It will continue till April. Amidst pandemic, mela will be held for 48 days, unlike every year which would be three and half months. It is a pilgrimage of mass gathering of devotees. It is celebrated 4 times in 12 years and supposed to be held in four different locations. The state government is alert with all the safety measures which will be kept throughout the mela to prevent COVID infections.

Indian to Procure 2 Million Vaccine Doses to Bangladesh. Indian planned to gift 2 million vaccine doses to Bangladesh in January. A day prior, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told that “vaccine as a gift” but didn’t reveal any additional details. Health Secretary of Bangladesh updated saying that “The vaccine that is supposed to be given as a gift is coming on Wednesday. We are getting 20 lakh doses. Vaccines from the Serum Institute of India. This vaccine is in addition to the agreement we have.” The vaccine supply from India to Bangladesh is manufactured by the Serum

Institute of India (SII). The institute partnered with the University of Oxford and drugmaker AstraZeneca for vaccine making. During the same week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on twitter about helping the neighbour countries. He replied to the tweets of Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Maldives President Ibrahim Solih on congratulating India for the country’s first and largest vaccination programme. Bangladesh and Indian signed an agreement on December 13, 2020 for COVID vaccine supply.

INDIAN DIASPORA FINE ART

Woodcraft in India The Beautiful Art of Carving We admire the home decor pieces. But there is unbelievable hard work behind every piece. The captivating design on the wooden tables, beds, showpieces is an art. We must appreciate the art and the artists for coming up with their innovations to make the infrastructure and interior attractive.

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Wood carving is a common art and it’s a dear art in India since ancient times. It started with temples and palaces. Woodcarvers use sheesham, mango, walnut, sandalwood, ebony and few other types of wood for carving. Sheesham is the most famous type of wood used for carving. There is more to know about wood carving in India. The way wood caring in different regions of India, its history and the modern art modifications.

Historyof Wood Carving Wood carving is a known art from the olden days in India. It all started with carving the temples and palaces. If tracked, it reveals that wood carving is has a history from the 19th century. Later, the art made its print on accessories, toys, decorative pieces and it became endless type s now.

1. Kashmir

2. Karnataka

Wood for carving in Kashmir is obtained from walnut tree and it is known as “doon kul”. The carvers only cut the trees that are 300 years old. This wood is only available in Kashmir.

The origin of sandalwood is Karnataka due its abundant quantities. This makes it very much possible for carvers to choose it for their art making. Previously, they kept it only to carve the deities and later boxes from sandalwood have become famous. The enchanting aroma of the wood makes it a unique type.

It is the most durable and hard type of wood which also makes it expensive. Several items are made from these wood like bowls, toys, jewelry boxes. It is carved with intricate details. The art also explores the ceiling, arches and doors which is a special craft of Kashmir. This special craft is called a khatamband.

3. Kerala Wooden carving is a part of every house in Kerala. The doors and pillars are woodmade with charming designs. It is one of the traditions in the houses of Kerala. The carvers use sandalwood or rosewood

The famous region of wood carving is Sharanpur, Uttar Pradesh in present India. The state’s wood carving is intricate with alluring details.

Woodcarving in different regions of India

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for their creative art.

4. Assam The tourists of Assam become awestruck taking a look at the wood carving in the temples. The idols and attractions in temples are made of wood. The idols of Hanuman, Garuda and Simahasana show the art.

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Wood carving is a native tradition in Tamil Nadu. It is seen in temples and houses. Another kind of wood carving in the state is Tanjore dolls and Punki wood dolls. And rosewood carving is popular in Madurai.

6. Gujarat Sankheda is a well-known place in Gujarat for wood carving. The artisans paint the wood with lovely designs. They make bedposts, toys and cradles out of the wood.

Wood Carving in Modern India Modern wood carving art is widened with ample possibilities. Taking from furniture to decor pieces to household things. Anything can be in wooden form with fabulous details and intricacy. It is phenomenal art found in other regions like Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh.

this art in the modernized world. One of the woodcarvers who is based from Tamil Nadu works on the craft with his own designs. He spends around 6-7 hours per day in carving and has 6 assistants to help him out. It is more a passion and love for the work that he learned it from his father. He is into wood carving from 30 years. He says, I want one of my children to carry forward but they are not interested.

To be honest, many don’t appreciate

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INDIAN DIASPORA CULTURE & TRADITION

Splendid Punjabi Culture and Heritage Punjab is the word derived from Persian words “panj” means five and “ab” means waters together it means the land of five rivers. The five rivers are the Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej. In present India, only two of the rivers have fallen into Punjab’s territory since the partition of India in 1947.

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Different tribes in Sikkim Special Punjabi Festivals The festivals of Punjab display the captivating traditions and culture. It is a glimpse of traditional attires, cultural activities.

1. Basant Panchami. Basant Panchami is a festival celebrated during the spring season. As soon as the festive season arrives, the Punjab backdrop is covered with fields of mustard flowers. You find Punjabis

dressing in yellow depicting the seasonal theme. They fly kites which makes the festival even more joyous.

2. Hola Mohalla. The festival is a celebration of three days after Holi. It is a historic tradition followed from the 17the century by Guru Gobind Singh. It is a festival which brings a group of Sikhs. They conduct cultural activities like horse riding, archery and sword fencing. Sikhs get ready wearing the Blue and orange colour attire.

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3. Gurupurab. Gurpurab is a significant festival for Sikhs. The festival is celebrated commemorating the Sikh gurus. All the Sikhs gather with the religious process and chant hymns. The devotees visit gurudwaras to seek the blessing of gurus. They will be offered food called langar along with delicious sweets and a variety of foods.

Traditional Punjabi Food Punjabi cuisine is welcomed everywhere. We are familiar with the mouthwatering taste of butter chicken, paneer tikka, chole bature and few more are listed below. If you ever visit Punjab then don’t miss to taste these specials. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

1. Sarso ka saag. A food staple of Punjab is sarso ka saag. It is a healthy dish made of green leaf like spinach and mustard. It is added with tasty ghee flavours. It is the most loved food for Punjabis.

2. Lassi. Punjabis love lassi of creamy texture and the added flavours. Especially during summers, it is a habit of drinking lassi after a meal. It is more than just buttermilk or a relishing drink.

Dance and music of Punjab The beautiful and traditional dance forms of Punjab are famous across the world. The colourful dance styles are pride of Punjab.

1. Bhangra.

Bhangra is a dance form accompanied by folk music. The male artists wear traditional dress chaadra while performing Bhangra and female artists wear a sales kameez. The artists perform the dance with fierce music and steps. They utter famous phrases like balle balle, oy hoi.

2. Gidha. It is another dance form of women in Punjab. The dance style shows off the feminine classiness of women. Punjabi women perform this dance on festive days and special occasions. The artists were the vibrant costumes and beautiful jewelry which are an identity of the dance. The only musical instrument used for this dance form is the dholak. Women use the claps for their dance.

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COVER STORY

COVAXIN

India’s first original COVID-19 Vaccine In January 2021, India introduced the first COVID-19 vaccine in the country- COVAXIN

In only less than a week, India has launched the world’s largest inoculation drive. India has shipped tens of thousands of free doses of COVAXIN to neighboring countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi describes this as Vaccine diplomacy.

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COVER STORY The COVAXIN has been developed by the 24-year-old vaccine making Hyderabad pharma company Bharat Biotech. The Pharma company has also developed 16 different vaccines for various viruses over time and has exported vaccines to over 123 countries. India is currently one of the globe’s vaccines powerhouse. India is responsible for making 60% of the world’s vaccines and is home to more than half a dozen major manufacturers. The vaccine is made from killed coronaviruses which is safe to inject into the human body. When administered into the body, the immune cells will recognize the dead virus and will prompt the immune system to make antibodies against the Covid-19 virus. Two doses are given in a gap of four weeks.

Bharat Biotech has a stockpile of around 20 million doses of Covaxin. The pharma company’s aim is to make 700 million doses out of its four currently established facilities in two cities by the end of the year 2021. Their aim is not to supply vaccines to India but also to countries around the world to promote wellness and safety on a global level. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was and is still being manufactured locally by the Serum Institute of India. The institute is one of the world’s largest vaccine manufacturers. It produces as much as 50 million doses a month India has had a good life stability rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the country has 10.8 million cases, 10.5 million people have recovered. There have been 155 thousand deaths. Maharashtra is the state with the most cases in India, harboring 1.04 million cases. 1.95 million have recovered and 51,255 have died. Currently, over 54 lakh people have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus in India, WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

according to the health ministry. After the origin of the vaccine, India fell below the 1.5 lakh mark on Friday for the first time in almost 8 months. The vaccine was given to the first group which was given the highest priority which included front line workers, police officials, army officers, and those aged above 75 years. Mumbai front line workers and police and army officials have been prioritized first in the country for the vaccine. Some of the first doses of the vaccine have already been sent to Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and Seychelles. India is also planning to send the vaccine to Brazil, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Mauritius after these countries grant regulatory clearances.

So far, India has vaccinated over 5 million people and is the first country to do so. Eight states in India accounted for a total of 61% of the total vaccinations in India. These states include Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh covering the largest of the group with 9% and 12% respectively. India is encouraging its citizens to take the vaccine, ensuring that it is entirely safe for all citizens and comes with no harmful side effects. The Health Ministry of India stated that it will ensure that the entire India’s population will receive the vaccine by the end of this year or at the beginning of 2022. The pandemic has been a difficult and deadly time for the country and it is with more than the pleasure that the country supplies the vaccine to its citizens to ensure safety and wellness and also support other countries that are in dire need and help to support global wellness, peace and friendly relations among countries. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

STORY FOR KIDS

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STORY FOR KIDS Children love hearing or reading stories all the time especially before going to bed. Sometimes as adults, we love telling children stories and sometimes just say it so that the children can just go to bed. However, there are multiple benefits to telling children stories that not only help them during their childhood but also the progress for their growth as they grow up. Here are 7 benefits for storytelling for your children:

1. Your children will have values and virtues

We all know that young kids love to listen to stories. When you tell them stories, this means that you are investing an adequate amount of time with them while telling them stories. During this time, it is important that you filter whatever you tell your children as they learn from whatever you say. This is when you take out the time to teach them valuable lessons. Telling them bluntly will be boring for them and they will never understand. On the other hand, telling them these values subtly through characters that they can relate to and stories that will make them feel amazed. They will learn positive qualities such as kindness, wisdom, compassion, bravery, and more.

2. Boosts their imagination

When children listen to stories, they imagine the characters, plot, setting, and sometimes even put themselves in the story. It is different from what they watch on TV as on TV, every visual element is there for you while reading books can help you imagine things the way you would want them to be. Reading helps enhance imagination, creativity and opens the child’s head to new and positive ideas. It can motivate them to even do something more creative in their life like writing a book themself or scripts or even composing a musical piece. Characters in books have a very strong effect on children. It is important that you condition the characters in a way that they influence your child in a positive manner. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

3. Enhances the child’s communication skills

When children read, it enhances their vocabulary as they learn new words and this also helps improve their language. Stories also help children to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas more freely. While you are doing storytelling with your children, encourage them to ask more questions, discuss their thoughts and see what their opinions on the story are. Storytelling will also help the child broaden their vocabulary and pick up new words. If the character is portrayed in a positive manner in the book where he is speaking to other children in a friendly manner, your child will learn from this and will behave the same way with his peers in real life.

4. Sharpen your child’s memory

Want to sharpen your child’s memory apart from just feeding them vegetables that you think might do the job? Then do it the fun way for you and your child instead and inculcate storytelling in their day to day life. When you read a story to your child, review them or ask them about some

future for your child. There are a few reasons why storytelling helps children become better at their studies. Firstly, children inculcate the habit of reading, regardless of what kind of book it is, they will still have a deepened interest to read constantly. Their speaking, writing, and comprehension skills will also increase. Overall, regardless of the books they are reading, inculcating the habit of reading at a young age can help develop their intellectual skills later on in their lives as they grow up.

7. of the details of the story. Analyze the details with your child. Ask them several questions about how much information they have retained from what you have told them. This is a great way to jog and sharpen your child’s memory.

5. Improves social skills for your child.

A study at Johns Hopkins University states that children who like reading and read books at a young age are not only more likely o become more creative and innovative when they grow up but also inculcate better social skills with their peers. Children will also listen to their peers when they are talking, behave in a nice manner, and understand people’s varying opinions. It also helps the child pay more attention to what other people are saying and listen patiently rather than interrupting.

6. Makes learning easier Many adults believe that telling their children stories at a young age will deviate them from studying actual education books. Well, we are here to tell you that that is a big myth. Telling stories to your children at a young age is actually a stepping stone towards a bright academic

Happiness Deluxe

A psychology study states that children who read books during their childhood will grow older to appreciate themselves more and are less likely to suffer from any mental illness. Detailing more, children who read create a happy space for themselves in their head which helps them deal with negative discussions, relationships, and scenarios, or even feelings that they might face. It might sound like Latin and Greek to adults but surprisingly, children who read or enjoy storytelling have better ways of coping and dealing with stress than us regular adults or even teenagers who do not read. Storytelling might be fictional but it can teach young kids so many things about aspects of the world and life itself. It gives them a lot of opportunities to learn and grow, along with inculcating wonderful ideas that they have never encountered before. It will make them more curious thinkers, determined souls, and happy beings overall. They will grow up only to be able to face the world no matter how tough it gets. It might sound dramatic wondering if children can actually behave so boldly by only reading storybooks, involving in storytelling, or reading anything that is fiction. Given the benefits we have provided for you, parents have all the good reasons in the world to spend an adequate amount of time telling stories to their kids to create brighter futures. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

HEALTHY LIVING

The Work-Life Balance Putting Priorities In Order

Have you ever received complaints from your family that you are too busy and that you do not spend enough time with them? Then do not worry because you are in the right place for the answer. As a working individual, it is obvious that you want to do great at your workplace and at the same time, be there for your family during the important and best moments. This is where you learn how to

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Once you finish work, come home and spend time with your family. As you enter the house, refrain from indulging in any work calls or important appointments. Family always comes first. It is important that you learn the fact that you can make money and support your family. Losing a job means you can always get another job but losing a family member means they are lost forever. Make sure your family and yourself are your highest priorities. Do what you love not what you have to. With today’s bustling and growing economy, it is hard to maintain a balance between work life and our personal life. Some of us work for 10 hours a day and barely have any energy left to relax. Some of us are so preoccupied with work that it is hard to feel the need to take a break. Some of us feel

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that if we take a break, it will disrupt our workflow and some of us don’t want to work at all but just do to survive. So how do we maintain a balance between taking a break and relaxing versus working productively? Do not worry because we are here to tell you how. Before learning to balance the priorities in your life, it is first important for you to understand what exactly your priorities are. Are you doing something you love or are you working at a job you hate? Do you put your career before your life? What is your current life situation? What are your future goals? These are some questions you might want to tackle first before making the balance.

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HEALTHY LIVING It might be hard to tackle all these questions in a day and especially at a time. Start by taking a notebook. Write down your priorities. Write down your questions. Write down what you would like to achieve in the future- your future goals big or small. First of all, you need to understand that work is not life. Life has so many things to offer and you are missing that by looking at your screen or sitting in meetings. Money can buy you a lot of things but definitely not happy. Explore the world, create memories, do something adventurous that you haven’t done before like skydiving or surfing. Life is too short and precious to waste it in front of the corporate world stuck in the capitalism simulation.

Secondly, an important aspect- it is okay to not be perfect. No one on this planet is absolutely perfect. It is okay to not work continuously and take a break. Working without taking a break can actually have a negative effect on your mental and physical health. It can even cause

psychosomatic diseases, meaning you will develop stress in the mind that can lead to the failure of multiple organs. It is okay to not be perfect. Let go of wanting to be a perfectionist. But this does not mean neglect everything and make mistakes all the time. It means that you do the best you can and do not compare yourself to others to see if you are doing better than them or do not stress yourself out and put yourself down for no reason at all. The next step is, you unplug. Get rid of all electronic devices once you’re done with work. You will already be spending too much time looking at screens throughout the day. And now, especially because we are in a pandemic, it is obvious that a lot of us are working from home and rely on technology to connect us to work, peers and family. When you are done with your work for the day, turn off all your electronic devices. Spend time sleeping, cooking, or relaxing. It is preferable that you do something that relaxes and rejuvenates you rather than stressing you out. If you are undergoing too much stress, pick up a few stress-busting activities such as picking up a new hobby, listening to music, reading books, exercising, and meditating. Exercising and meditating have proved strongly to be

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effective ways to rejuvenate yourself for when you’re feeling stressed. They can also help you deal with negative emotions such as anger, depression, rage, sadness, stress, etc. They also help keep you fit and healthy, benefiting your physical and mental health positively. A healthy diet can also help you keep going effectively at work for long hours without feeling lazy or lethargic. This is a common activity we witness with most people. Since they have to work throughout the week, they have no time to hang out with friends and party. Hence, the party on the weekend instead. This is not a good activity and we will tell you why. You probably get one or two days off and you will have to hustle for 5 or 6 days a week. Is it really worth it spending the one day you can take rest to go drink and then suffer from a hangover and probably get sick? We are not advising you to not party. Partying is great everybody loves a great party. What we are saying is, refrain from doing it as often as every week. Limit yourself to hanging out from once a week to probably once in two or three weeks. Do not fret. You cannot tell your boss or employees that you can’t work so late but

you can tell your family that you will now be delegating work. Ask someone in the household to buy the groceries and keep them cut and ready for you to cook. Delegating work among family members not only creates a stronger bond but brings about an understanding among all the family members. It also makes each individual more responsible for their duties. Do not change the course of others’ existing lives but instead change the course of yours. And last but not the least, take it easy. Do not expect the whole course of your life to change at once. After all, Rome was not built in a day. Take small steps and start small. Then, gradually change the course and design your life which benefits you and the ones around you. Do not expect results to come easily or even in a day. With just a little bit of determination and hard work, anything is achievable. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

HEALTHY LIVING

10 Ways To Get Rid Of Pimples At Home

There are multiple sources on the website which provide remedies and products for getting rid of pimples and acne. But what makes this list different is that we will not just tell you what should do and give you remedies but also mannerisms which are important for you to have if you want to maintain good skin. Going to a clinic might not be what you prefer or might be too expensive.

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According to doctors and dermatologists, a few factors which can contribute to a person developing pimples and acne include genetics, diet, stress, hormone changes and infections. Here are 10 super simple and effective ways to get rid of pimples and acne at home with home remedies and practices.

1. Make sure you wash your face and moisturize two times a day.

It is important that you wash your face two times daily. It is preferable that you wash your face when you wake up and before you go to sleep. When you wake up and go to work, it is important that you wash your face to freshen up your skin after sleeping. After your day is over, your skin will accumulate dust from going outside. Hence, washing your face twice a day is important.

2. Try to reduce your stress. Stress can lead to a breakout of pimples due to inflammation. Reducing stress can help clear your pimples. A few ways to help reduce stress can be yoga, meditation, exercising, spending time with nature, engaging in hobbies, doing things that you love, and taking warm showers or bubble baths.

3. Keep your hair clean Having dandruff can lead to a breakout. Excess oil and dirt in the hair can lead to the skin being damaged by it. It is important to wash your hair two to three times a week. Conditioning your hair with hot oil before washing it can help remove dirt and also keep your hair nourished and smooth. A simple way to get rid of dandruff can be applying a hibiscus hair pack and leaving it on your hair for half an hour before washing it. Another method can be making a mixture with curd and egg whites, applying it to your hair, and leaving it on for half an hour. Both these pastes can be applied once a week or once in two weeks.

4. Most importantly, do not pop your pimples.

It might be satisfying to pop pimples. Some people have a common misconception that popping pimples can get rid of pimples. This is a myth and not true at all. Popping pimples can actually leave a mark or multiple marks on your face. Refrain from popping pimples. Leave them to be and follow these simple remedies without disturbing them.

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5. Aloe Vera and Apple Cider vinegar

Aloe Vera gel, ointment, or cream is a common remedy for pimples for any skin type. Aloe Vera opens your pores and

allows air to travel through leaving your skin fresh and rejuvenated. If you are picking Aloe Vera as a remedy, it is preferable that you choose the Aloe Vera gel. If available, take the gel directly from the plant as ointments from skincare lines and beauty products might have added chemicals. Apple Cider Vinegar contains organic acid which can get rid of pimples easily. Apply the vinegar on a cotton ball and apply it on your face for 15 minutes. Aloe Vera can also be combined with multiple natural products to apply on your skin including cinnamon, coconut oil scrub, antibacterial spray, lemon juice, honey, sugar scrub, etc.

6. Be soft on your skin Harsh rubbing with a towel, hands, or soap can damage the skin. Refrain from doing so. Pat gently onto your skin with a soft towel. It is important that you use a clean towel on your face as dirty towels have dirt and dust and can harm your skin once they come in contact.

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the nose, chin, and forehead. Cleaning these three areas can help prevent damage and pore accumulation to any part of the skin. But this does not mean you neglect the other parts of your face. Make sure you wash your face thoroughly but concentrate more on these three areas specifically.

8. Exercise more often Exercising not only helps reduce stress which gets rid of pimples but also opens up pores easily and gets rid of toxins in the body. Exercising also gives your skin a natural glow which can be hard to obtain with skincare products. The exercise can be of any type as long as you are sweating it out. However, if you are swimming as an exercise, there is a different regime you should follow. If you are going swimming, despite the weather apply sunscreen and wash your face before and after swimming to get rid of the chlorine from the water.

9. Cut back on foods with sugar Eating foods with sugar and excess oil can be bad for your skin. What you eat is very important for your skin. What you intake is very important as it can have an adverse effect on your skin. Eating healthy can help get rid of pimples and acne and clear your skin. If you are eating junk food and unhealthy food with excess oil, it might be time for you to switch your diet, not just for your skin but for your physical and mental health as well.

10. Exfoliate- a little but not a lot

Exfoliating the skin is good and removes the dead cells from your skin. It opens up the pores and clears the dirt in your skin. The process is highly satisfying. However, doing it on a regular can ultimately damage your skin causing irritation and make your skin rough. Also, try not using and testing several face products. See what components your skin adapts well to

and buy face products with those constituents. Read the back of the product for properties before buying a product or testing it out. It is also preferable to read reviews online before purchasing a specific product.

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INDIAN FOOD

Mixed Vegetable Kofta Curry

Having guests at home and need to prepare something as soon as possible? Why not make the delicious and creamy restaurant style kofta curry with mixed vegetables! Regardless of the occasion, this rich gravy is a good treat for all times! You will be shocked to taste something so good from a dish who’s preparation is quite simple! Let’s indulge shall we! WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

Ingredients >> 1 carrot >> 3 Tomatoes >> Capsicum (Bell pepper) >> 1 potato >> 1.3 cups chopped onions >> 1 green chilli >> 1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic >> 1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger >> 1.25 cups chopped cauliflower florets >> 1/3 cup green peas >> 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves >> 1/4 cup grated cheese or paneer (optional) >> 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder >> 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder >> 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder

>> 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder >> 1/4 teaspoon kasuri methi >> 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder >> 1/2 cup besan (gram flour) >> 1/2 cup salt (as per your taste) >> 12 cashews >> Oil or Ghee >> 1 tej patta >> 1 inch cinnamon >> 2 green cardamoms >> 1 black cardamom >> 2 single strands of mace >> Curd or yogurt >> 2 tablespoons low fat cream (optional)

Method There are three steps for making a vegetable Kofta curry

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INDIAN FOOD

Making The Kofta Curry >> Soak the vegetables in salt water for 15 minutes and drain the vegetables of all water.

>> Put the peas, carrot, capsicum, potato, and the cauliflower florets in the grinder and blend it till it becomes a hard paste

>> Put the vegetable mix in a bowl and added grated cheese or paneer. However, adding paneer or cheese is optional.

>> Add the Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and black pepper powder to the bowl.

>> Then add the cup besan (gram flour) and how much ever salt you would want. >> If the mixture is watery, add more gram flour. The mixture should be like a paste. 38

Frying the vegetable Kofta

Make small to medium sized balls and fry the balls in a pan with either oil or ghee.

>> Fry 2-3 balls. Do not add more at a time. >> Fry the balls for 15 to 20 minutes till they are crisp golden. Then remove it and drain the balls of water. Keep the water from the kofta balls to add to the gravy later.

>> Once all the kofta balls are fried, put them on a paper towel. Making the kofta curry

>> Take the cashews, add some water and blend it in a grinder until you make a smooth paste. Once you get the paste, put it aside.

>> Next ingredients in the grinder will be the onions, green chili, chopped garlic

and chopped ginger. Do not add water in the paste. Take out the paste and put it to the side.

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>> Now you’re done with the blender. Heat 3 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a pan and add tej patta, cinnamon, green cardamoms, black cardamom, and 2 single strands of mace. Saute the spices. Now add the onion paste you made from the blender into the spices saute. Make sure you are stirring them on a low medium flame.

>> Since this process takes longer, add salt to quicken the process. Mix the saute till it is golden.

>> Now add the tomato puree you made in the blender to the saute and mix it. >> Add the Cashew Paste to the saute. Mix this spice paste for 5 minutes on medium or low flame.

>> Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and regular red chili powder to the spice mix. Mix well.

>> Add 3 tablespoons of fresh curd or yogurt. >> Stir well till you see the ghee releasing on the sides. >> Now add 1.5 cups of water. Mix for 10 minutes and add water if required. One the gravy is thick and orange and there are bubbles on the top.

Add garam masala powder, kasuri methi, and 2 tablespoons low fat cream. Adding the cream is optional. Mix well for 5 minutes.

>> Turn off the stove and coriander on top for the taste and aesthetic.

Final Preparation Add the curry into the bowl and add the vegetable kofta bowls in the curry bowl. You can serve this curry as it is or serve it with rotis or rice. Voila! You are ready to serve the dish!

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INDIAN FOOD

Kashmiri Dum Aloo

If you have been looking for a delectable recipe for your vegetarian fix, the kashmiri dum aloo is the best available option for you. The rich onion and tomato gravy with the potatoes taste nothing short of divine.

Ingredients Boiled potatoes - 8-10

Salt

Onions – chopped

Oil

Tomato – 2 chopped

Cumin – powder and whole

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp

Chilli powder

Cashew nut paste – 4-5 tbsp

Turmeric powder

Whole garam masala

Coriander powder

Cream

Butter

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Directions For this, you need to start by washing the potatoes with the skin on. Once done, poke them with a fork and boil them in a pressure cooker. Boil them for 4-5 whistles Once the potatoes are cold, peel them completely and set aside In a deep vessel, pour half cup oil and let it heat for a while Drop in the potatoes one by one into the hot oil Let it fry from all the sides till it is golden brown in colour Remove the potatoes from the oil and set aside To that same oil, add ½ tsp of cumin seeds Let it crackle well To that, add the chopped or pureed onion and stir it well Once the onion becomes translucent, add the ginger garlic paste To that, add the chopped or pureed tomatoes Add all the spices to it and the slithered chillies Let it cook till the oil separates Once done, add the fried potatoes to that and mix everything together Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes Add some water to the mix and cook for 5 minutes till the potatoes are completely soft To that, add the cashew paste and mix thoroughly Add the cream in the end and cook on medium to high heat Once done, add some butter and freshly chopped coriander for garnish JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

NRI PROFILE

Kalpana Chawla Honoring the woman who shot for the stars and landed on the moon.

Kalpana Chawla was an IndianAmerican astronaut, an engineer and more importantly, the first woman of an Indian origin to go to space. In 1997, she flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm. In 2003, she was one out of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its entry back into the Earth’s atmosphere. There are multiple streets, universities and institutions across the world named in her honor. She is considered a national hero in India and worldwide.

Early life: Kalpana was born on 17 March 1962 in Haryana. But she changed her date of birth to 1 July 1961 in order to become eligible for her matriculation exam. Since a child, she was always fascinated by airplanes and flying. She would always watch planes with her father at clubs. She got her bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

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She moved to the United States in 1982 where she got her master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Teas in 1984.

Personal life: Kalpana was married to Jean Pierre Harrison. She was Indian citizen till 1991. In 1991 she became an American citizen. She was 40 years old when she passed away. She was always very devoted to space and flying.

Career: Her first space mission began on 19 November 1997. She was a part of a six-crew astronaut team that flew the Space Shuttle Columbia flight. She traveled 10.4 million miles in 252 orbits around the earth. She was in space for 15 days and 12 hours. She was responsible for deploying the Spartan Satellite which however malfunctioned. After this trip, she was assigned to technical positions in the astronaut office to work on the space station.

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NRI PROFILE Her second space mission was in 2001 on the STS-107 mission. However, there were multiple casualties and faults on the spacecraft which forced them to return. In 2003, after finally solving all conflicts and technical problems, on 16 January she flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia for her third mission. The crew performed 80 experiments in space. However, while returning back to earth, while entering the atmosphere, there was an internal wing damage which caused the space shuttle to explode killing Kalpana and 6 other crew members on the spacecraft.

She died on 1 February 2003. Her remains which were identified from the remaining shuttle that arrived to earth were cremated along with the 6 other crew members at the Zion National Park in Utah in accordance to her wishes.

Honors and recognition: >> The fourteenth ISS mission was named S.S Kalpana Chawla in her honor.

>> On February 5th 2003, the prime

and an INR 25,000 in Kalpana’s honor to the student who does the best in Aeronautical Engineering

minister of India Atal Bihari named one of the MetSat Satellites Kalpana

>> Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College in

>> 74th Street in the little India, Queens New York, USA has been named Kalpana Chawla way

>> NASA has dedicated a supercomputer to Chawla

>> 7 Institutions in the Unites States’ dorms are called Kalpana

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Haryana is named after her.

>> IIT Kharagpur named the Kalpana Chawla Space technology cell in honor These are only a few out of the numerous honors and establishments that have been built in her name. She is an inspiration to all astronauts both women and men across the globe. Her legacy will forever be remembered.

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NRI IMMIGRATION

How Biden will reverse the damage done by Trump to immigrants When Donald Trump was the president of the United States, the situation was not good for NRI’s or any immigrant living in the USA. However, after Joe Biden, because the newly elected President, he is reversing the damage done by Trump to immigrants, making living, studying, and working in the United States more comfortable for them. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

Here is how Joe Biden will make America a better place for NRI’s and Immigrants now, and in the future: First, Biden will reverse most of Trump’s immigration legacy and push forward his own agenda. It might take months or maybe years to undo but it is still a positive step towards making a brighter future for immigrants and NRI’s. Biden has declared that on the first day of his office, he will send an immigration bill to congress, in January 2021. This includes a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million immigrants who are living in the country illegally. The bill addresses the so-called “DREAMERS” of the United States who have entered the country illegally for their children. Biden’s immigration reform bill will include a path to citizenship for around 40,000 people covered by the

Temporary Protected Status Program. Another important aspect that Biden will be removing is the travel ban. Trump has re-coned travel bans of 13 different countries where most of them are either majority Muslim or African Nations, banning seven majority Muslim nations from entering the United States. Biden had already applied for a repeal of these bans allowing visitors from these formerly banned countries to visit America freely. The bans can be easily undone if there are not any lawsuits from conservatives to delay the process. Trump also implemented a series of sweeping restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which did not allow some legal immigrants and travelers from other countries

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NRI IMMIGRATION to enter the United States, despite following the COVID-19 protocols strictly. Although Biden criticized this policy, he is not immediately reversing this particular policy as the COVID-19 situation in the United States is in serious danger and the President wishes to bring everything under control before allowing new citizens to enter.

How skilled are foreign workers?

Very. Around 30 percent of America’s IT tech are Indians which is a huge number. America takes the help of India’s labor, skills, and computer-related and IT knowledge. India also has very skilled engineers who work not only in the USA but throughout the world. When Trump was president, he curbed many USA companies for hiring immigrants and using skilled workers, stating that America has a lot of skilled workers themselves, especially in the tech industry. These regulations increased the minimum wages companies had to pay workers significantly, whoever was enrolled in the program. The rules also narrowed the aspect of specialty occupations who are actually eligible for visas. This meant that there was discrimination among those who worked, between communities. Biden has already worked to reform the H-1B visa program, ensuring that the visas were aligned with the labor market and not used to undermine wages instead. After implementing this, the president will then support expanding the number of high skilled visas. Biden has also stated that he would be raising the annual ceiling for refugee admissions to 1,25,000. However, it is still not WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

determined as to how quickly that will happen. When Trump was President, he sharply curbed refugee admissions. In September, his administration announced that they will not allow more than 15,000 refugees in 2021. However, Biden increased that number drastically by not only allowing more immigrants into the country to work in any field they prefer but also providing them with comforts, safety laws, job security, and personal security along with healthcare, education, and multiple solemnities. Biden’s main aim is to make America one great nation and everyone must support everyone regardless of the color of their skin, the language they speak, what they work as, or where they come from. Biden had also stated that in late October, he will grant immediate humanitarian protection to all the immigrants who are working in the USA, allowing them to remain in the country and obtain work permits. And last but definitely not least, the most

controversial policy that took place during Trump’s presidency which shocked the world, The Mexico Wall. Biden had vowed to end Trump’s restrictive asylum policy. He has started a program called ‘remain in Mexico’ which has Migration Protection protocols forcing non-Mexican immigrants who initially were forced to wait in Mexico for their US immigration dates which sometimes would not come at all. Biden has criticized the program saying it left immigrants feeling helpless and powerless and created a rift between the United States and Mexico. Biden’s new immigration plan will end the diversion of Pentagon funds to build a wall on Mexico, USA border and will instead invest this same fund to building ports of entry instead. He also stated that he will not tear down the walls built by Trump but will halt the construction and redesign the entry. Biden has also created more comfortable opportunities for students to study their graduate, post-graduate, and even do a Ph.D. He will create more comfortable living, staying, and a better education structure for immigrants which will encourage more foreign students to join Universities in the United States. During Trump’s presidency, he had stated that once Immigrants complete a Ph.D. in the United States, the USA becomes the owner of their intellectual property. However, not only is Biden allowing them the complete freedom of their choice but also to share their knowledge and skills with whomever and however, they want to. Overall, Trump had done some serious damage to the United States in terms of living, working, visiting, and studying conditions for immigrants. There was prevailing racism, no freedom, chaos, and violence. The reign of Joe Biden is the dawn of a new America, where it is a better place for immigrants and where diversity, freedom, culture, and acceptance will be celebrated joyously. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

WORLD NEWS

Dubai Develops

Arab Gulf’s

First

Coal-Based Power Plant 50

The first Arab Gulf country to generate electricity from coal is UAE. On the other hand, it might be last, as the Government turns towards cleaner fuels and the price of renewable energy falls. As of now, Dubai is starting the $3.4 billion Hassyan coal plant. It has the capacity of increasing from 600 megawatts to 2,400 by 2023. Under a long-term agreement, Japan’s Jera Co was willing to supply coal with Acwa Power of Saudi Arabia which is developing the plant. For power generation, coal is typically the dirtiest fuel. That being said, Hassyan’s standards for pollution would be based on guidelines for natural-gas plants. If these WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

standards are correctly met, Hassyan would emit less carbon when compared to the European Union and the World Bank’s International Finance Corp. for coal plants. Coal power is abandoned in other regions of the country. In 2018, a tender for a coal project at Duqm was launched and later it was laid aside. Electricity stations in Dubai and the Middle East run on gas. Hassyan was expected to provide 205 of Dubai’s power when it completely operational,

according to the International Energy Agency. Four years ago, the stateowned Dubai Electricity and Water Authority got into an agreement with Acwa to buy electricity from Hassyan for less than 5 cents per kilowatt-hour. Later, the price reduced than the power from solar farms in the emirates. However, with technological advances, things changed and Dewa decided to buy electricity for only 1.69 cents per kWh from Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile In The

Arctic Was Tested - Fired By Russia In the arctic, Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile was successfully testfired by Russia. Hitting a naval target 450 km away in the Barents Sea at a speed of 8, the frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the White Sea fired a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile. For the first time, in early January, the same frigate test-fired a Tsirkon missile. It hot a ground target over 500 km away. The warship deployed in the white sea destructed a naval target in the Barents Sea with a Tsirkon missile last month. The Defense Ministry launched a 20-second video of Tsirkon’s night-time launch from the Northern Fleet’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate in the White Sea.

As a part of new generation weapons in 2018, Putin disclosed Tsirkon. Putin says that Tsirkon’s ground- and the sea-based hypersonic rocket has the ability to fly at nine times the speed of sound and hit underwater and ground targets more than 1,000 kilometers away.

Russia would be forced to deploy hypersonic nuclear missiles on submarines near U.S. waters due to arms-control tensions. This was a warning given by Putin, however, Washington waved off Putin’s warnings as dishonest propaganda.

For Tsirkon’s earlier test, on October 7, the Defense Ministry disclosed the same flight parameters earlier test. Initially, this Tsirkon program began in 2011, and in 2015, it entered the active testing stage.

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DESI NEWS

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The pandemic has bought in a lot of changes in every aspect of our daily lives, personal and professional. Since the new rules will impact and affect your everyday lives, it is important to know what these changes are and how they will impact us. Here are the new changes of India for the year 2021 and onwards:

1. Cheque Payments

To reduce the amount of banking fraud that is taking place in the country, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to introduce the new positive pay system which reconfirms key details that are needed for payments beyond 50,000 rupees. This payment had come into effect from January 2021 onwards. It is mandatory that banks consider this rule while availing the discretion of the account holder if they are writing cheques for above lakh and above. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

2. No contact card

4. Landline to

transactions limit

mobile phone calls

Another rule given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was that there will be a limit on how much one can withdraw from card transactions and e-mandates. E-mandates for recurring transactions through the use of UPI enhancing the amount from 2000 rupees to 5000 rupees. RBI had stated that this move is aimed to expand the adoption of digital payment, making it more safe and secure for users. It also makes transactions more secure, especially during a pandemic.

If callers are making a call from landlines to mobile phones within the country, it is now mandatory that they add a 0 prefix on the number before making the call. The Telecom department has made necessary arrangements, making this rule mandatory from January 2021 onwards. This move will actually create sufficient numbering space for telecom services in India.

3. WhatsApp will

Car companies based in India, such as Maruti Suzuki India and Mahindra will be increasing the prices of their

stop working on selected phones

5. Car Prices and new cars.

vehicles from January 1st, 2021 onwards. This is to create an offset to adverse the impact of the rising input costs caused by the pandemic. India will also witness new car models including the electric car Tesla, and new models of Skoda and Ford.

6. All four-wheel

vehicles will have the FASTag The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has issued a notification to make the FASTag mandatory for all four-wheel vehicles in the country from January 1st onwards. FASTag is a passive tag that is used for making toll payments directly from the customer or

WhatsApp will be introducing a new privacy protection system, collecting information and data from users. Most WhatsApp users have been leaving the app as they do not want to comply with the policy, stating that it is tampering with their privacy. WhatsApp will also only be working on selected phone software including the new iOS and Andriod programs and a few newer versions of KaiOS, JioPhone, and JioPhone 2. WhatsApp will, however, instill the privacy protection plan in all phones using Whatsapp from the beginning of the month of February onwards.

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DESI NEWS driver’s linked prepaid or savings account. It is fixed to the windscreen of the vehicle and enables the customer to drive through toll gates and plazas without having to stop to make any payments. FASTag vehicles were already mandatory for M and N class four wheel vehicles since December 1, 2017. However, the ministry issued the notification on November 6th to make it mandatory for all vehicles to have the FASTag on their car from January 1st onwards.

7. GST Registered small businesses

Businesses that have a 5crore rupee turnover will have to file for only four GST sales returns instead of 12 from this year onward. The quarterly filing of Returns with a monthly payment scheme impacts almost 94 lakh taxpayers and 92 percent of the total tax base for the goods and services tax (GST). However, with the implementation of this new rule, from January onwards, taxpayers will only need to file eight returns in a year. This benefits not only small businesses in India but also those who will be supporting the businesses themselves and gives tax relief to all.

8. The Google Pay web app Google pay has been one of the most popularly used payment methods in India followed by Paytm. Now, Google is all geared up to kill the web app of the payment application. But why? Google will now be charging customers for using instant money transfers on the application. So far, on Google Pay, customers have been able to manage payments as well as send money from both mobile app or from google.pay. com. Now, according to the latest notice WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

which will come into place from January 2021 onwards, the Google web app will no longer work anymore and people can only transfer money from the app on mobile phones or electronic devices.

The LPG Cylinder Prices

Depending on the crude rates in the international markets, Oil marketing companies in India will be revising the prices of LPG gas cylinders for everyone on the first day of every month. This will come into effect from the first of January, 2021 onwards. There is no definite way as to whether prices will increase or not. It all depends on how the market in other countries that supply oil to the country is like.

10.

The rise of streaming channels and the slow shut down of Television This is neither a rule nor mandatory compliance issued by the state but this is an aspect that has

definitely impacted the business world not just in India but throughout the entire globe. Ever since the rise of streaming channels, people have been opting for it more than Television, and here is why. Streaming channels have:

>> Rare or even no advertisements >> HD Quality >> The best shows, movies, and documentaries

>> Have the option of saving, downloading, pausing, skipping, rewinding to the users’ wish.

>> Costs less a month and annually than cable TV

>> Streaming channels such as

Hotstar now have sports and reality shows

>> TV or cable TV is only used

mostly for watching the news or live updates.

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IN BUSINESS

6 Huge Firms Hiked the Market

Capital Up to Rs 60,198 Crore- Including Infosys and TCS India’s market capital is raised over 60,000 crores and the IT companies Infosys and TCS are among them. In contrast to the few of the companies are recorded the losses.

The Indian Market capital is

Bank, and Bharti Airtel. These

companies Infosys and TCS

increased by Rs 60,198 in

companies are gained massive

are among them. In contrast

January 2021. The 6 winner

profit which added the value to

to the few of the companies

companies on the top 10 list

capital market of the country.

are recorded the losses. The

are Reliance Industries Ltd,

companies that saw a decline

TCS, Hindustan Unilever

India’s market capital is raised

in the market valuation are

Ltd, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra

over 60,000 crores and the IT

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance.

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The market valuation of Infosys has increased by Rs 19849 crore that reached Rs 526627 crore. TCS saw an increase of 17,204.68 crores that reached 10,91,362.33 crore and the HUL’s value is increased by Rs 16,035.72 crore to Rs 5,63,881.75 crore. On the other side, HDFC Bank’s valuation was lowered by Rs 7,755 crore which became Rs 7,69,364.60 crore, and the Bajaj finance’s capital is declined to Rs 4,121.69 crore to Rs 3,12,360.19 crore and ICIC Bank’s is declined by Rs 2,263.57 crore to Rs 3,54,590.10 crore.

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INFOCUS

How India Has Successfully Saved The

Leopard Population

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The Leopard population has risen drastically in just four years. The number has gone from 8000 to 13,000 over just the last 4 years. In 2014, the number of Leopards was 7,910. In 2018, according to estimated numbers, there were 12,852 and more leopards in India. The highest number of leopards found in India were from Madhya Pradesh.

Followed by Karnataka with 1,783 leopards and Maharasthra with 1690 tigers. These three states only account for more than 50% of the Leopard population in India. In the year 2020, India is home to more than 13,000 Leopards. An interesting thing about these states is that they also host other big cat species including tigers and lions and even the rare lynx. These states are also home to tiger reserves in the country. Despite the amount of poaching that takes place on Leopards, the country has managed to preserve, rescue, and increase the number of Leopards in the country. Surprisingly, apart from poaching, another way these leopard numbers go down is due to humans destroying their habitat and even becoming roadkill.

Leopards are also found in nonforested habitats such as coffee and tea plantations and higher elevations in the Himalayas. They are also found in arid landscapes and most northeast states. Their enumeration was done by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in association with state forest departments only in tiger habitats as the big cat serves as the main umbrella for other wild species like leopards to be in protected areas. However, since non-forested areas are not taken into the enumeration, the population of different leopards in different landmarks varies. Leopards have nearly occupied around 1,86 lakh sq KM of forest area in the country, according to estimates.

Compared to other wild cats, Leopards are relatively shorter but have longer bodies and larger skulls. A leopard lives for around 12 to 17 years in the wild and can even live up to 23 years if in captivity. These animals are mostly nocturnal and usually go hunting during the night. They are carnivores but are definitely not picky eaters. They are highly ferocious creatures. They are known for their extremely impressive agility. Compared to all the largest cats, Leopards are known for killing the most number humans.

Using satellite data, cameras were able to capture leopards in 26,838 locations all around India. These locations were spread across 141 markrecapture sites which were marked for analysis.

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FREEDOM FIGHTER

Ashfaqullah Khan Revolutionary Freedom Fighter

The real heroes of Indian were many and sadly a very few are remembered. For example,we know less about Ashfaqullah Khan. He was a revolutionary freedom fighter. Khan was sentenced to death by Britishers. The best illustration of Ashfaqullah Khan is in the Rang De Basanti, a documentary film. The film is based on the lives of freedom fighters Chandrashekar Azad, Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan. Actor Kunal Kapoor played the role of Khan in the film.

Ashfaqulla Khan’s Freedom Fight Ashfaqullah Khan was born on 22 October, 1900. He was from a rich landlord family who were based from Uttar Pradesh. During the non-cooperation movement by Mahatma WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

Gandhi, Khan was a young boy. In later years, Chauri Chaura incident happened in Gorakhpur in which 22 policemen were killed. Then Gandhi called off the movement as it resulted in violence and bloodshed. Due to the withdrawal of the movement,Indian youth was disappointed and Khan was one among the youth. The fire in youth for freedom was unstoppable. In the 1920,Ashfaqullah Khan and Ram Prasad Bismil established the Hindustan Socialist Republician Association (HSRA). Khan and Bismili both developed a

strong bond with the aim of India’s freedom.

Hindustan Socialist Republician Association In 1925, on 25th August Ashfaqullah Khan and Bismil together formed HSRA. Their plan was to rob the train from Kakori to Lucknow. It was a requirement to buy the weapons for an armed force of the Association. To own the weapons to fight against British, Khan and Bismil planned to rob the train and obtain money from it. Chandrashekhar Azad was also a part of the robbery. The robbery was caught by the British government and arrested around 40 people. Then both the friends khan and Bismil were sentenced to death in different jails. They were martyred at 27 and 30 years. It was a sacrifice for the nation’s freedom. Along with them Thakur Roshan Singh and Rajendra Nath Lahri were sentenced to death.

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Yogic Breathing Pranayama is a Sanskrit word and “Prana” means life energy and “Yama” means control. The technique of rhythmic breathing is a main element of yoga. The breathing patterns and techniques are included in most of the yoga poses. You can practice pranayama alone as an exercise to attain the mental health and physical strength that follows.

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INDIAN YOGA Pranayama is all about inhaling, hold your breath for a very short duration and exhale. But there are variations of this basic breathing pattern. To master it, one must learn the techniques. It is combined along with asanas (yoga poses) and dhyana (meditation) which contribute incredibly to multiple health benefits.

2. Improves focus and concentration

While practicing pranayama, you must focus on your breathing which is not usual. You

Basic pranayama has health benefits that are science-backed. It is a must practice yoga for health wellness.

Benefits of Pranayama

1. Stress management Pranayama is a soothing effect on your 64

indulge in the present keeping the past and future aside during the exercise. This everyday practice increases your focus on your action and you will be able to act with concentration. The very mechanism that pranayama carries out is removing the carbon dioxide and increase the oxygen levels in your body. This is a significant sequel for mindfulness.

3. Helps for quality sleep The main cause of sleeplessness and insomnia is stress and fatigue. If you can manage your stress levels then it helps you get better sleep. entire nervous system. Hence, you can keep the stress at bay. No stress is no anxiety and by that, you gain mental peace. The exercise promotes better oxygen consumption and activates the brain cells and nerves. This changes the stress response of your brain positively.

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According to a study, pranayama reduced the condition of sleep apnea. Other associated benefits of the breathing exercises are reducing snoring and daytime sleeping which is a bothersome problem for many. For this, you must include pranayama in your daily routine and it will make a progressive difference.

4. Controls high blood pressure

You must try to maintain your blood pressure level at a normal level. One of the best ways that encourage you to do this is pranayama. We mentioned that pranayama reduces stress and mental tension which goes hand in hand with blood pressure. It calms your nervous system and lowers blood pressure.

5. Reduces smoking

walls, says a study. It also helps for the healthy use of abdominal and diaphragmatic muscles which makes the respiratory system stronger. Yogic breathing or pranayama can relieve you from asthma, allergic bronchitis and tuberculosis symptoms.

7. Boosts cognitive performance

If you seriously want to quick smoking then religiously practicing pranayama will help with

it. A study observed daily pranayama can reduce cigarette craving for a short time. It is due to the mindfulness that you gain after regular pranayama. As stress and anxiety are the two risk factors that push you towards smoking can be reduced with pranayama and this results in keeping you away from cigarettes.

6. Better lung function

Memory and reasoning skills are crucial in day to day for personal and professional aspects. You can practice pranayama to have a flexible cognitive performance. A study found that yogic breathing increasing cognitive performance along with reasoning ability and benefits memory power. It is a progressive change of your brain as the exercise lowers your stress. Also, the breathing patterns increase the oxygen intake which stimulates the brain cells to function efficiently.

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LIFE STYLE

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To Help You Smell Good All-Day

Smelling good is not an option but a necessity for everyone as we are living in a corporate world where we meet people every day. Regardless of where we work, smelling good is confidence. It helps us stay confident all day and gives a soothing people to our co-workers or those whom we are meeting within the day.

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LIFE STYLE However, we do sometimes find the problem as to how our smell does not last long while some people smell good all day. How is this possible? It is actually very possible to smell good all day with simple steps. Here are 9 easy steps you must follow every day to have a long-lasting good smell all day.

1. Apply perfume or Cologne the right way Some of us spray perfume or cologne into the air and walk into it. Some of us just apply it all over our bodies after a shower. But actually, there is a formula to how you must apply perfume or cologne for it to last all day.

l You apply perfume to your pulse points: You want to scent to mix in naturally with your body and its chemistry. Hence as your body heats up through the day, you need to apply it to parts where your body radiates more heat. These points include the back of your neck, the crooks of your elbow, your wrists, the outline of your back, and behind your knees. These areas will have your perfume lasting on your body for a long time. Also, do not rub the perfume onto your skin. Just spray it and let the perfume settle on its own. l It is also preferable that you use to roll on more than sprays as roll-on last longer than deodorants, spray perfumes, or any other kind. Plus, roll-on perfumes are less expensive and easy to carry as compared to spray on perfumes.

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follicles but the outside layer and your hair will also have a long-lasting good smell. However, this does not mean you neglect to take a shower. Try shampooing your hair twice or thrice a week. Also, do not be selfish with the shampoo. If you want good-smelling long-lasting hair, rub the shampoo into your hair and make the shower a soapy and wet one. Also, rub the shampoo deep into your scalp for better a effect.

3. Moisturize with scented lotions or creams Do you apply a nice smelling moisturizer but the smell does not last all day? Why does this happen and how can you make it last all day? Here is the secret. When you get out of the shower, your body is relatively wet. This is when you would want to apply your fragrance oils or creams. Gently pat the water off your skin where it should not be dry nor too wet. While it is relatively moist, apply the cream to your body and cover all spots especially the neck, elbows, and knees.

4. Of course, shower well and often Shower two times a day at least. If your body is fresh all day, it will emulate a good smell constantly. And make sure that when you are

6. A clean smile is a happy smile Another important aspect to keep in mindgood breathe. Having good breathing is very important and it is not hard to achieve. Drink water at all times as a dry mouth can cause bad breath. Brush twice a day, clean your tongue, and floss regularly. Use a mouth wash in the morning and night. If you are going out somewhere and cannot brush your teeth then carry some gum which can clear your mouth of any bad breath.

7. showering, you are hitting the right spots, which are the groin area, butt, neck, and armpits. It is also very important that you wash and rub your feet constantly as a lot of dirt is accumulated in the human feet. Make sure you wash your face and it is preferred that you wash your face with cold water as it helps rejuvenate the face, giving you a fresh feeling throughout the day. Make sure you use the soap and shampoo generously when you shower. Use a scrub if you have one and rub it on your body. This can also help you get a good smell all day. Scrubs are also inexpensive and are skin-friendly. They also come in multiple flavors.

Last but not least, your clothes

Regardless of how good you smell, if your clothes stink, then so will you. Use fresh socks, underwear, and clothes when you are going to it. You can spray a little but not too much perfume on the clothes. Make the laundry do the talking for you. Add scented oils which are exclusively available for clothes in the market, to your washing machine while doing laundry to get fresh smelling clothes.

8. Carry essentials Going outside and doing some work that involves sweat? Then carry a bag of your essentials which includes perfume, lip balm,

Shave

Shave the hair off your body as often as possible. Excess body hair, especially near your groin can accumulate infections, dirt, dust, tan and keeps the sweat smell sticking to your body. It is highly advisable that you either wax (which is preferred) or shave the hair under your armpits and near your groin area. Removing hair from the body has multiple benefits. It removes the bad properties from your body. Also, after you shave your armpits and take a shower, use an underarm roll on to prevent your armpits from smelling like sweat at all.

gum, wet wipes, water, moisturizer or powder, depending on the weather, an extra pair of socks if you are wearing them, and of course, your roll on. That way, even if you have encountered a situation where you know you are smelling bad, you can quickly change that deal. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

RELATIONSHIP

How to work out love with your long-distance Partner During The Pandemic 70

After endless searching, you finally found someone worth holding onto and you’re really happy together but long distance and the pandemic is affecting your relationship. The pandemic might have been a difficult period for you and your loved one if you are currently in a long-distance relationship.

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RELATIONSHIP It might be difficult to stay normal and fighting with each other is an issue that might constantly be on the table. You might not want to break up but working together to have a better relationship itself is hard. Here are a few ways in which you can work out your long-distance relationship during the pandemic and stay happy together despite the distance:

1.Long-distance relationships can absolutely survive. When your friends or family tell you that long-distance relationships never last, it is a myth. Any relationship can work depending on how you and your partner deal and treat each other. It might be difficult to be physically separated from them but it is only a matter of time before both of you are together again side by side. 72

2. Communicate as much or as little as you can The key to a healthy and lasting relationship is communication. As long as both of you are communicating and discussing your day-today activities and issues you both are fine. We live in a time where technology helps us connect with our loved ones near and far. Some couples want to talk to each other all the time while some want to talk whenever they are free. Depending on what both of you like and want, sort out a schedule and do what’s best for both of you. Be flexible enough to talk about important issues which concern your relationship in person and on text or call as well.

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for your significant other physically. But you can still be there for them by calling and talking to them or communicating with them via text. Ensure them that you will be there for them and even though you can’t physically show up you will still send them endless virtual hugs. Make sure your partner is comfortable while talking to you. Talk about romantic things, funny things, or memories to lighten up the mood.

4. Keep telling your partner what you love about this relationship According to therapists, do you know what’s the best thing to talk about in a relationship for it to stay healthy? The relationship itself! Keep telling your partner what you love about the relationship let it be anything- from the physical aspect to emotional or even a memory that you cherish of the two of you. Talking about the good parts of the relationship helps minimize the negative feelings and clarifies where you two stand as a couple. The next time you talk to your partner, tell them how much you love and appreciate them and the relationship. Saying I love you and I wish I could

them. Research shows that interdependent relationships are proven to be the healthiest. This means you and your partner need to do things in sync together while maintaining your own separate space. Do not shape yourself for your partner. Your partner does not have to do that either. Both of you need to have your own identities and love each other for who you both are. When the time is right create a long-term plan for merging both your worlds.

7. Play games

be there with you is a wonderful thing to say to feel safe and secure on both sides.

5. Support each other’s interests Regardless f whether you like it or not, support your partner’s interests. For example, if your partner likes watching sports but you don’t, try watching a few games with them. You need not be 100 percent invested in the game but it is the effort that counts. Watching this, your partner will also reciprocate the same feelings and feel appreciated. Support your partner in their individual strengths and interests. It might be frustrating but the effort is worth it. This way, you and your partner will find a secure attachment together and will be able to grow and mature together. You can find ways to stay connected and push each other forward. This is the product of security and safety in the relationship.

6. Surprise visit them During a pandemic, it might be risky to visit your partner or if they live far away it might be difficult to visit them. But make the effort of trying to meet them and surprise them. Do not be dependent on

The sentence might be ambiguous but it is actually quite simple. Download apps where can play multi-player games together and take a break once in a while. Always talking about serious issues can also damage a relationship. Give your relationship some light heartened moments by doing fun things that can potentially cheer you both up.

8. Respect your relationship even though you’re apart. Just because you are not there together physically does not mean you have the right to effect it via infidelity and fighting. If you have managed to stay together through all the hard times, then the good times are right around the corner. Do not let months or even years of progress go to waste out of impatience to finally be together. Your relationship with your longdistance partner will stand stronger in the long run if you finish what you have started. Remember to never give up. Although the situation may be difficult, embrace the good aspects and accept the situation as it is. It is hard to find good love. Do not let that go over small insecurities or complications. After the storm comes the rainbow. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

LOVE & ROMANCE

21 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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Whether you have been in a relationship for 30 days or 30 years, it does not matter because Valentine’s day is coming up! It can be stressful picking out a gift for your loved one but do not worry because we have the best and most innovative ideas in store for you to have the best Valentine’s day of all time. Here is how you can surprise your loved one even during a pandemic.

1. Have a book date Are you and your partner into reading? Then have a nice book date where you pick out each other’s favorite books and have a romantic reading evening

2. Watch a funny or Valentine’s day themed movie Pop some popcorn make some cheesy snacks, light a mood-setting candle, open up a bottle of wine, get some blankets and you are ready to go.

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Cook your significant others’ favorite meal Cook it. If you can’t cook it, order it!

4. Stream a virtual concert Since it is not possible to actually attend a concert in person, stream a concert and set the mood for you and your loved one.

5. Have an at-home trivia night

According to Psychology Today, the bond that forms from teamwork releases a brain

chemical called oxytocin in humans which is linked to emotions including empathy, generosity, and orgasms. Download fun feature apps such as trivia or jack box games to feel fun and at home with your partner. Playing board games or cards is also a fun way to spend Valentine’s day.

8. Make a nice desert

6. Go for a romantic walk

9. Take a virtual cocktail class

Go for a romantic walk in the park or in the neighborhood. Be affectionate by doing gestures such as holding hands or cuddling. It is preferable that you take a walk around nature as it is not only an extremely romantic setting but there are many mental health and physical health benefits by taking a walk in the park.

I told you the ideas were innovative. Get drunk with your partner on this occasion but in a fun way by taking an online cocktail class. Not only will you learn to make the best drinks but also have a great time with your partner. You can even have a cook-off with your partner where you both prepare each other’s favorite dish.

7. Go cycling

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If going for a walk seems a little too mellow, then go cycling instead! If both of you are exercise enthusiasts, do some yoga or have a little workout session.

Not a fan of funny or comedy movies or seen them all? Then watch a comedy show instead. Laughing with your partner is actually one of the best ways to strengthen

Preferably something with chocolate and strawberries is usually romantic for this occasion. But making a desert, in general, itself is a very romantic gesture.

Watch a comedy show

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LOVE & ROMANCE your relationships and make both of you feel positive.

11. Go bed and breakfast Nothing screams best boyfriend/ girlfriend than a bed in breakfast gesture. Make your partner their favorite breakfast and serve it to them on the bed when they wake up in the morning. This will delight your partner very much.

12. Dance all night Dancing is one of the best ways to get your partner’s heart rate up and feel more energized and romantic. Have a nice dance to your favourite songs, whether it be slow dancing or grooving or even dancing non-stop. 76

13. Make a mix-tape Got the skills to edit? Then make a mixtape of your partner’s favorite songs and give it to them with a heartfelt letter to help them feel more loved by you. Make a tape of either all the songs you both love or all your favorite romantic songs - choose a theme and make a tape. They can cherish this mixtape forever and they can even listen to their favorite songs when they want to. It’s a timeless gift really.

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15.

Get a couples massage

Do you and your partner work a lot and have immense stress? Then a massage is a way to go. You can also go with sitting in a hot tub, jacuzzi, or laying in the bathtub all day. This will not only make both of you feel happy and romantic but also relax your nerves and muscles.

16. Stargaze Stargazing is by far one of the most romantic activities you can do as a couple. Set the mood by getting wine, blankets, pillows, and just watch the moon and stars together. There are also apps that can help you find constellations and help with effective stargazing.

17.

Play bar games

Are you a couple who likes to party but can’t because of the pandemic? Then bring the games to the comfort of your home. Set up fun activities such as ping pong or snooker or even an escape room with clues. This elevates both of your adrenaline helping you have a fun evening.

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Play video games

Playing video games even though you might be bad at it can actually be a fun way to spend your Valentine day.

19. Have a Karaoke night Feeling adventurous and want to sing? Create a karaoke playlist, set up a few drinks and snacks, and have a karaoke night with your significant other.

20.

Set up a campfire

Similar to stargazing, camping is also a very romantic activity. Set up a campfire outside, get a blanket, some marshmallows on a stick and roast them, and have a romantic night with your partner.

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Volunteer

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INDIAN TRAVELOGUE

East India’s Magical

Majuli Island

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Majuli is an island in East India. It is situated in the center of the Brahmaputra river. It is a wonderful place filled with serenity and excellent scenic beauty.

This island is a combination of the river Subansiri in the north and Brahmaputra in the south. One of the famous villages in this place is known as Naghmar. Festivals and events are celebrated here. This place is less polluted and green on all sides. It is a lively tourist spot and every festival is celebrated majestically. One of the famous festivals celebrated in this part of East India is known as Raas Purnima. People organize and practice a lord Krishna theme-based dance. Besides, there are 22 Vaishnava Satras all over Majuli. Each year, tourists visit these Satras. Some of the major Satras here are Dakhinpat Satra, Kamalabari Satra, and Garamurh Satra.

Best Things To Do In Majuli Island

No 1 - Going For A Ferry Ride If you happen to cross the Brahmaputra river from Nimati Ghat in Jhorat, you might have to go on a ferry. Although it is usually crowded, you’d enjoy this experience.

No 2 - White Beach Sand Upon entering the Brahmaputra river, you will be welcomed and get to see beautiful white sand.

No 3 - Bamboo Hut Stay To enjoy the cozy experience of living in a bamboo hut, you should visit Kamlabari.

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Four Things You Didn’t Know About Majuli

No 1 - Majuli River Is Vulnerable To Floods It so happens that every year the water level in the Brahmaputra rises and ends up flooding the area.

No 2 - The Island Might Not Exist In 20 Years According to Majuli Island Protection and Development Council, this island might not exist in the next 20 years because as it is, one part of the island has already been washed away.

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World Guinness has recorded Majuli as the largest river island in the world and it is declared as Assam’s 35th district.

No 4 - Best Face Masks Are Made Here Masks of different religious and cultural characters are beautifully crafted here.

Best Places To Visit Here Tengapania Tengapania is a magical spot for enjoying a picnic with your friends or family. On all sides, it is surrounded by Machkhoa, Dhakuakhana, and the Disangmukh. If you like relaxing or enjoying amidst nature, this is a lovely spot. Beside this place, you’d get to see a golden temple structure. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

This reflects the Ahom style of architecture. The gorgeous statues and pillars of this temple are excellent. Whenever you feel like taking a break from the Satras, this is one of the best places to relax and feel better. The other attractions close to Tengapania are Chetia Gaon, Shamaguri satra, Bangalpukhari, Ganakkuchi satra and the Raja Maidam.

Molai Forest If you love animals and want to explore a zoolike place, you should visit the Molai forest. It has Bengal tigers, Indian Rhinoceros, rabbits, monkeys, and deers. It is a 1360/550-hectare area. Trees are planted on a sandbar of the Majuli island in the Brahmaputra river. There are many bamboo and cotton trees all over the place.

Kamalabari Satra This is a perfect center describing the neoVaishnavite culture of Assam. Kamalabari is one of the famous places started by Bedulapadma Ata. This spot is the center of culture, art, literature, and classical studies for years together. In the cultural sector, this satra has produced many great figures. Interestingly, this place is filled with famous artists such as Muktiyar Bayan and Late Maniram Dutta who promoted the classical dance status of Assam. On national and international levels, there are many artists and disciples who are trained well in this satra. The people in this place are extremely warm and friendly. Two things that you would enjoy watching in this place are brilliant boats and sculptures of mythological characters. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

INDIAN HISTORY

History of Indian National Army Back Then Known As Azad Hind Fauj

Indians are proud of the National Indian Army. The army forces of India have a huge number of volunteer soldiers. There are many other facts that India’s heads are high. We must say the history of Indian Army is followed like a legacy. We are sharing the foundation, historical facts about Indian Army.

Founder of Indian Army The original founder of the Indian Nation Army was Captain Mohan Singh in Singapore in 1942. Singh built the Indian army to fight against the British Raj. Later British government prisoned Mohan Singh aa he was against them. Then Indian Army was named as British Indian Army during both world wars. Mohan Singh’s role is highly honoured in the Singapore museum for his determined work and struggle. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

Indian National Army As Azad Hind Fauj The army unit of the provisional Indian Government was named as Azad Hind Fauj. The army’s first Indian army name Azad Hind Fauj took birth in Singapore in support of Japan during the second world war.

A Few Facts About Azad Hind Fauj

1. The communication medium for Azad Hind

Fauj was “Azad Hind Radio”. Radio was used to inspire and motivate Indians to fight for freedom. The news was reported in the languages English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi and Urdu.

2. Bose travelled for 90 days to Tokyo

Chanakya

and he was appointed as the head of “Indian National Army”- this was after Hindustan soldiers surrendered from the British army in Japan in the year 1943.

3. Post the first attack of Azad Hind Fauj on

the British army, the Japanese forces handed over Andaman Nicobar islands to the Hind Fauj. On the islands, Subhash Chandra Bose, hoisted the Indian flag as the head of free India for the first time.

4. Azad Hind Fauj has the honour of winning the first battle against British.

5. Another interesting fact is, Azad Hind

Fuaj was one of the very few armies with a female regiment. It was named as “Rani of Jhansi Regiment’’ for which Lakshmi Sehgal was the captain.

6. Netaji disappeared from India and the

INA collapsed without his support and strength. The Indian soldiers were surrendered and were divided into categories.

Indian National Army before Independence In the 1940s and over India was struggling to achieve freedom and made several empowering attempts. One of the attempts to fight against British was Indian National Army. During World War 2, Indian Army was huge with 70,000 soldiers in which Mohan Singh was part of it.

Indian Army Post Independence Post independence, the strength of the Indian Army arose. It was 4,00,000 but the political leaders decided to reduce the strength of the army to save the expenditures. The decision was to bring it down with 2,00,000 strength post Jammu & Kashmir operations. After independence, the army forces of India headed up for Pakistan and China wars which were major. Not only protecting the nation but made it easy for Indian to implement the democractic fundamentals. The nation is all thanks to Indian Armed Forces which is strongly standing to protect its people. Very reason for the people to live with harmony and peace is because of the powerful shield at the border.

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TECHNOLOGY

Dawn of The Age of New Messaging Platforms in India WhatsApp’s new privacy policies have clearly created a stir for Asian countries. The new policy involves sharing the users’ information and tampering with privacy protection policies. This new feature will come into place from February 8th onwards. Users are not happy with the new policy as they believe their privacy must be accepted. Users have been switching from WhatsApp to various other messaging platforms with better data and privacy protection policies. This is definitely the dawn of new messaging platforms.

Ever since Facebook bought WhatsApp for 19 billion USD in 2014, things have been different for social media applications. The messaging service (WhatsApp) has declared to its two billion users about the new terms on WhatsApp sharing information with the parent company Facebook. This means the application is tracking users’ data and users are not comfortable with it. Users from around the world, especially Asian countries including Hongkongers and Indians have been leaving the applications and switching to other messaging applications that do not track the users’ data including Telegram and Signal. WhatsApp declared that from February 8th, a new privacy policy will come into place which is the cause for many people to leave the messaging application.

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Other messaging applications have better data and privacy protection policies, attracting more users. WhatsApp has declared that users can use the application only after agreeing to the new terms about sharing their personal information otherwise users will not be allowed to use the service. The problem began with the privacy terms in 2020 when Apple users had a problem with iMessage taking users’ device contact list, location, and purchase history which, however, is not shared with any third-party sources. However, WhatsApp is sharing more information than that. It will be making users’ contact lists, messages, interestswhich is a total invasion of privacy for users. However, there is a misunderstanding with the users regarding WhatsApp privacy. The new privacy rules do not affect WhatsApp’s important feature which is end-to-end encryption. This feature guarantees that only the senders and receivers can see the actual content of the messages sent on WhatsApp. However, WhatsApp will take data and share it on Facebook for targeted advertising.

The Indian Central Government has asked WhatsApp to withdraw the new privacy policy changes on the messaging apps and is calling the new policies terms and conditions unacceptable and unfair to Indian users as these rules are not applied to WhatsApp in other continents. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology wrote a strongly worded letter saying India is home to the largest user base of WhatsApp in the world and is one of the biggest markets for the messaging services. The letter also stated that WhatsApp should reconsider its privacy policy and make it more secure for its users. It also states that Indians should be respected for their privacy and should feel comfortable using the messaging service. WhatsApp has around 2 billion users around the world. The privacy policies are only applicable to Asian countries and do not apply in European countries. Users from around the world, especially Asian countries including Hongkongers and Indians have been leaving the applications and switching to other messaging applications that do not track the user’s data including Telegram and Signal. WhatsApp has declared that users can use the application only after agreeing to the new terms

about sharing their personal information otherwise users will not be allowed to use the service. This new policy ensures safety for the users but users and the application are on a line between privacy and safety. India makes up about 5% of WhatsApp users and is the country with the most number of WhatsApp users in the world. Losing users from the messaging platform is not only a loss for the users but even for the country on the long line. Despite the pleases from multiple countries in Asia, requesting WhatsApp to change their privacy and data policies, the messaging application authorities. of the application are not bulging. Does this mean that this is the dawn of new messaging platforms? We think so! JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

AUTOMOBILES

Tesla and Its Brilliance The Pinnacle of Electric Cars

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Tesla is not the first automobile company to sell electric cars. However, it is the most successful at making and selling them. Since the year 2020 onwards, the hype for the car has grown tremendously and the interest to buy this car is still continuing.

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AUTOMOBILES This American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in California was founded by Elon Musk in 2003.

>> Tesla is also one of the largest global suppliers

Tesla is ranked number one in the world for the best selling plug-in battery electric passenger car manufacturer. In 2020, they sold 4,99,550 units which is a 38% increase from their previous year.

of battery energy storage systems in the world, from home scale to grid-scale. Tesla also installed some of the largest battery storage plants in the world and supplied 1.65 GWh of battery storage in 2019.

So why are so many people buying Tesla’s and why are they so popular?

across the globe including the USA, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, etc.

>> Tesla models rank as the best selling plug in electric cars in the world.

>> All their cars obtain energy through the battery and solar power, which is saving fuel and is good for the environment.. 88

has multiple features including self-parking, builtin voice activation and some models even have autopilot which is a self-driving feature.

>> Tesla helps expedite the move to

sustainable transport and energy through solar energy and battery fueled cars.

>> Tesla is very popular among both the common public and celebrities.

>> The price of Tesla cars is actually

very low in comparison to fuel cars which makes it affordable to the common public.

>> Apart from the inexpensive price, the

car is also very spacious and luxurious. It

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>> Tesla is also set up in multiple countries >> Tesla’s marketing is very attractive and

appealing to the general public including automobile enthusiasts, those who wish to beat

traffic easily, and the environmentally cautious public. Apart from appealing to the general public, Tesla also has some interesting models which have never been made before. One of them includes the Tesla Cybertruck which is yet to launch in 2021. This CyberTruck has multiple features including bulletproof tint glasses, matte finish, impeccable speed of more than 300kmph which is staggering, It also has a built-in stage behind where you can actually fit another car. The interior of the car is all luxurious. The car is yet to launch soon.

Tesla has been able to accomplish what other automobile companies dream of doing. This 30 billion dollar company is yet to expand more this year and the public is more eager and excited to see what they will come up with next. Tesla Motors has confirmed that it will come to India in the year 2021 and set up battery stations and manufacturing units in the country.

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INDIAN VAASTU CORNER

Vastu Decor Items That Can Bring You

Happiness and Peace At Home

Does home decor bring your luck, health, and wealth? Yes, it does. You must choose the home decor based on the Vastu shastra. You may have to replace an antique horse showpiece with a serene painting. This can bring add positivity to your home and make it a peaceful place to live.

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The home decor plays a vital role in Vastu shastra. We have collected the facts and reasons to choose particular Vastu decor items for your home.

5 Vastu Decor Items

1. Fish aquariums Fish aquariums are known to clear the doshas if any. Another reason to get a fish aquarium is mental peace and good health. It found that fish aquariums can reduce mental stress and lower high blood pressure. Many people saw a positive change in their homes after a fish aquarium. But check with the Vastu experts if an aquarium suits your home as it can be a bad

effect on some people and houses.

2. Water with flowers One of the popular Vastu decors is bowl filled flowers over water. It makes your space attractive with flowers. This idea can bring you wealth and prosperity.

3. Laughing Buddha at the entrance

Get a big table to make the laughing Buddha sit on it. Fix the table at the entrance of your house. According to

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Feng Shui, laughing Buddha can fill your home with positive energy. Not only at home but you can get it for your restaurants, office desk, businesses. Remember that you must place a laughing Buddha in the right direction is important. Only then it shows the positive vibes, results.

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and job opportunities then pick a painting of a straight road. You can choose bird or flower paintings for a happy relationship. See if your home has the fire elements. If not install the painting of sunrise or brightening lights for positive energy.

Mirrors

If you are adding mirrors for decorating your house then it works as per Vastu shastra. You must consider the direction of adding the mirrors. Never keep a mirror facing your bed. Also, make sure that the mirror is not facing the North or East direction as it stands as a barrier for positive energy in your home. Place a decorative big mirror. Seeing yourself in the mirror in the early morning can give you positive energy. But then follow the right Vastu tips before installing a mirror. Few more Vastu decor tips are placing a beautiful lamp in your living room. A dog statue at the entrance can stop the evil energy from entering your house. These decorative ideas are not only for an artistic home but also to make the house atmosphere peaceful.

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INDIAN SPIRITUAL

Difference between

Spirituality and Religion

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Let us make it clear saying spiritual and religion are both different. A person can believe in spirituality though he doesn’t follow any religion. If you still don’t believe this statement then you must find the differences between spirituality and religion.

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INDIAN SPIRITUAL Once you want to understand the roots of spirituality and religion then you will know your path in life. It is possible to be both spiritual and religious which can make the world a peaceful place to live. For instance, if you believe in your religion and follow the traditions, culture without fail then you are religious. But you also respect other religions equally than it is because of spirituality in you which you didn’t define before. When you don’t get the difference, you mix up spirituality and religion. This confusion has caused pain and conflicts as it is misunderstood. Here are the understanding differences that make it simple for you.

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1. Meaning Spirituality is all about having personal views. People with spirituality help themselves to live a progressive life. Hence, the perspectives and views about spirituality differ from person to person. The perspective on spirituality is based on experiences, lessons, study. It shows self-reflection when you are spiritual. Religion is promoted from our ancestors probably thousands of years back. Their beliefs are carried and promoted to be followed by the generations. It is to worship or service of God or a supernatural personality. Of course, our ancestors didn’t promote or preach to discriminate against people based on their religion. It is not wrongly given but wrongly taken that is still leading to several problems in the present world. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

2. Beliefs Spiritual make a tendency of developing own paths and beliefs. They mold their personality with a set of qualities and they even stick to it. They might also believe the words and rituals that religious founders taught but their actions are mostly out of their own experiences. To be clear, they believe what can improve their personality, life, mindset, and living standards. Religious beliefs are often taken from epic stories, religious scripts, and sacred books. People do not believe what they know but let their minds dominate reality. They follow the beliefs without clarity, a reason but with confidence. Actions

their beliefs. The fear of punishment pushes the person to complete the rituals, traditions. They also set certain superstitions which are sometimes blindly followed in the name of God.

4. Origin All the religions have started from spirituality. But over time, people forgot the roots of religions. It was all about attaining peace that started the process. Later, spiritual beliefs are seen as religions that have evolved as a group belief. Being sincere to yourself is the stepping stone for being a spiritual person. When you are true to yourself which gives you clarity about spirituality and religion, Then, you will find bliss in both spirituality and religious paths at the same time.

without clarity but confidence can is a danger which the modern world is seeing.

3. Rules Spiritual people have their own set of rules rather than following someone’s rules and beliefs. Generally, spirituality gives you the freedom of being yourself and living a life of your own while not harming others. The only ultimate rule of spirituality is to live and let others live. While being inspired by spirituality, people have visions for their journey. In religion, the people follow, accept the said rules. They fear when they fail to follow or do JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

INDIAN EVENTS

Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2020

The Famous Chariot Festival Celebrations Rath Yatra is Hindu festival celebrated in East Indian states including Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal. The festival falls under the months of June or July every year. This year Rath Yatra was celebrated on 23 June.

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Rath Yatra is well known as a chariot festival.It is believed that the three siblings of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra visit their aunt’s place. Their return journey is called Ulta Rath Yatra. The return journey of the three deities is called as Bahuda in native language of the state of Odisha. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court passed an order to celebrate the festival with certain conditions. The festival was to be held with limited public participation under strict curfew. These conditions were declared a few days before the festival. The court ordered only to allow 500 persons to pull the chariots. The people who help pulling the chariots must be tested negative for COVID-19. The number of the 500 people included temple officials and police personnel.

History of Puri Jagannath Ratha Yatra The three deities are worshiped by the devotees inside the temple. On Rath Yatra day, the deities are brought out of the temple for thousands of devotees to gather to catch a glimpse of the Lord Jagannath Swamy. The three idols of the Gods and Goddess are placed in the three different large chariots. The devotees who come to worship and watch the festival help in moving the chariots from temple to the Gundicha temple which is their aunt’s place and it is 3km away. After reaching the Gundicha temple, Lord Puri Jannath and his siblings stay at the place and then return back to the temple.

More Facts About Rath Yatra- Must Know After the festival, the chariots are dismantled. The woods from the chariots are used for fuel in the temple’s kitchen. Every year, the temple feeds the devotees who visit the Lord Jagannath. The temple kitchen is the largest in the world and it cooks over 56 food items. The temple feeds 2000 to 20000 people during the festival. Lord Jagannath’s chariot is 45.6 feet tall with 18 wheels. Lord Balabhadra’s chariot is 45 feet tall with 16 wheels and the Goddess Subhadra’s chariot is 44.6 feet tall with 14 wheels. The chariots are named as Nandigosha, Taladhvaja and Devadalana respectively. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

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It's a mod world, at least at Proenza Schouler, where after a couple of seasons of pretty, feminine looks, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough injected their proceedings with a colorful, sometimes cheeky, dose of sixties pop. Courrèges came instantly to mind when their first model hit the runway in a black-andwhite cashmere minidress, an orblike hat sitting atop her head. Later, the duo channeled Paco Rabanne with a chain mail tank and another made from small black and white discs, which also decorated slender clutches. But this was no retro collection.

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TEA NEWS Kanye and Kim’s Divorce This may be the end of Reality star Kim Kardashian’s and Rapper Kanye West’s sixyear marriage. Sources claimed that the couple had been trying to salvage their relationship with counseling but the couple has finally called quits after 6 years. The couple themselves have not confirmed the divorce but multiple sources have been stating that they are getting a divorce. Kanye has been reportedly talking to lawyers. The Kardashians have been working with the divorce lawyer Laura Wasser.

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Star-Studded Presidential Inauguration During Joe Biden’s The star-studded presidential inauguration During Joe Biden’s Presidential inauguration there were multiple star-studded performances from various artists of all genres including Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, and even multiple Hollywood celebrities. including Tom Hanks, Amanda Gorman, Garth Brooks, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Food Fighters, Earth Wind & Fire, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Black Pumas, Rita Moreno, and Keke Palmer. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid announce their daughter’s name to the public Supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik have waited for months before revealing their daughter’s name to the public. The name of the couple’s daughter is absolutely adorable. Her name is Khai.

Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming movie is 90 minutes-no interval. It was recently announced that Katrina Kair will be starring in Sriram Raghavan’s new film along with South India’s superstar Vijay Sethupathi. This is the first time both these actors will be sharing a screen with this director. The movie is reportedly said to be 90 minutes with no interval breaks making it one of the few only movies in South India cinema to not have an interval.

FIght that took place on Pathan sets The fight that took place on Pathan sets between the director, SRK, Deepika, and more A massive fight took place on the sets of Siddharth Anand’s Pathan starring Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. The director got into a nasty brawl and was even slapped by one of the major assistants. This fight took place for so long, it stalled the shooting by a day. One of the sources present at the fight stated that the director has temperament issues and get easily mad at his crew.

Ambulance Service named after Sonu Sood Ambulance Service named after Sonu Sood to help underprivileged patients across villages and cities in Telangana To honor the immense notable work that Sonu Sood had done during the pandemic, an ambulance service in Telangana. His service has made him a real-life hero who has emerged as a true icon of altruism. The ambulance service will spread across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The ambulance service has been named Sonu Sood Ambulance service. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

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Star Gazing ARIES The second month of this year will be very important for your hopes and wishes. According to western astrology, multiple planets will be impacting your eleventh house of hopes and wishes. Your friendships, collective projects, and international collaborations will be the highlight of this month. The Sun, Venus Mercury, and the new moon will be impacting. This matters and there will be a lot of turbulence as well.

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This is a very crucial month for your career as multiple planets will be impacting your career houses. The Sun, Venus, Mercury, and the New moon will be always having a say, so you will surely be multitasking. Mercury, the divine messenger of the zodiac will be in a retrogression mode until 21st, so that can complicate your work and communication. However, this is not going to be a safe month for your career as this cluster of planets need different things from you.

GEMINI This is a very important month for higher studies and foreign travels, as your ninth house is heavily activated with multiple planets. Projects from foreign lands are another specialty of this month. You will be interacting with a foreign community. Traveling and studies will be a big part of this month. All you have to do is plan and research. Spiritual inclination will be very high during this month. WWW.WISHESH.NET | JANUARY 2021

CANCER This is a very complex month for your financial matters as well as partnerships. Multiple planets are moving through the air sign of Aquarius and the Newmoon also will be coming up. This is a complex phase for relationships and doesn’t be in a haste to take up any decisions. Lending and borrowing and other financial moves also will be a major part of this month. This is showing complex moments regarding relationships. Complexity regarding finances and joint assets also can come up.

LEO During this month, most of your life will be revolving around relationships. From the last week onwards, there will be a lot of focus on personal life and relationships. During this month, there will be a continuation in your relationships. However, this is not a great time for any kind of relationship, so you need to be very careful. A new phase in the relationship will come up. This change can also come in the professional sector.

VIRGO This is a very complex month for your work as well as your health. Multiple planets will be moving through the sign of Aquarius and for you, it is the sixth house. At work, the situations will be very challenging, so you need to be very careful. Try to complete your work without any delay. For that, you must take a lot of effort. Various projects from various domains are waiting for you. Your mind is very active and a little disturbed. So, don’t get into any controversial situations. Try to follow your Karma than getting into any disputes.

LIBRA This is a very important month for your creative energies as multiple opportunities from this domain. As the month advances, you will get multiple opportunities to be creative and thus get noticed by others. This will surely boost your confidence and make you happier. Your creative skills will be a reason for financial benefits as well. Venus, the queen of creative self-expression also will be in the fifth house and that will ignite your romantic.

SCORPIO This is a very big month for your home and family during this month. Your family life will get much highlighted during this month as multiple planets are igniting the family matters. This month will be a very happening month for your personal life as well. However, when multiple planets trigger your family and personal life, then the plight may not be that easy. You have to solve multiple issues like plans regarding relocation, construction, and repair.

SAGITTARIUS This is a very big month for your ventures and siblings. During this month, you will have to focus on multiple things, especially from the second week. Too many projects from communication and media-related domain as well. There will be a lot to communicate with your siblings and relatives. Please make sure you are not talking in a blunt way, which is going to offend your dear and near ones.

CAPRICORN Unexpected expenses can come up during this phase. So, you need to be prepared. You will be busy adding value to yourself. As a part of this, you may get new certifications. This is also a sector for part-time projects. You will be busy making your financial sector growing. The full moon indicates completions, so you may complete a project or a certification program. Complexity regarding finances and joint .

AQUARIUS This is a very important month for your personal as well as professional life. Multiple planets will be triggering your ambitions and personality. There will be some changes in your health as well as perspective. Such changes were visible during the last month as well. So, majorly the changes will be connected with the events during the last month. New people can come up in your life.

PISCES Your emotional needs will be very high during this month and that can make your life a little complex. Multiple planets are activating the twelfth house of emotional needs and you should be very careful. So, there will be some hidden things coming up during this month. It can be your fears or desires. During this month you will have strange dreams, but they will be sending some signals from the universe. JANUARY 2021 | WWW.WISHESH.NET

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Yellow Pages PARTY NAILS SALON 3875, W RAY ROAD, (SOUTH EAST CORNER OF RAY & McCLINTOCK ROAD) CHANDLER, AZ 85226. Ph: 480-238-1152 .................................. The Henna Shoppe The Henna Shoppe 425 S. Mill Ave Suite #108 Tempe, AZ 85281 (NE Corner of Mill and Fifth) Ph: (480) 370-4177 Email: info@ hennashoppe.com Child Care

Kids World Learning Center 2051 N. Arizona Ave #101, Chandler, AZ 85225 Ph: 480-855-4000 Email:vennila@cox.net ................................... Nimalka Sivakumar, MD 10200 N 92nd Street Suite #102 Phoenix AZ 85258 Ph: 480-314-1033 Catering

Inchin Bamboo Garden Acacia Creek Village Shops 10050 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale,AZ 85253 Ph: 480 306-6883 ................................... India Palace 2941 W. Bell Road Phoenix, AZ 85023. Ph: 602 942 4224 ................................... Party Universe Contact: Raj Sullhan 4939 W. Ray Road

Chandler, AZ 852226 Ph: 480 961 8138 ................................... Sahasra TakeOut Llc Kalpana Kumar Ph: 480-284-8836 ................................... SnS Catering Ph: (909)2-SNS-PHX Email: snscatering1@ gmail.com ................................... South Indian Vegetarian Food 5423 W Geronimo St, Chandler AZ 85226. Ph: 480-496-9090 ................................... TiffinIndia.com Los Bisteces 10649 N 43rd Ave Phoenix AZ 85029-3944 Apsara Dance School Contact: Ramya Sri Ph: 480-452-6379 Email: apsara.az@gmail. com ................................... Contact :Asha Gopal Email: ashagopal@cox. net ................................ Contact:Swati Pandey Ph: 480-628-4983 Email: swati7300@ hotmail.com ................................... Dance

Ph: 602-293-3756 Email: almagul2001@ yahoo.com ................................... Inspiration Dance Institute Ph: 650-465-4840 Email: Preranakulks@ yahoo. com,preinspiration@ yahoo.com ................................... Kalaa Kendra Contact:Radhika Kotiwal Email: kalaa.kendra@ gmail.com

................................... NAACH DANCING Contact Person: Shikha Rathi Ph: 480-280-5125 Email: naachdancing@ yahoo.com ................................... Padma School of Odissi Dance Ph: 480-309-9925 Email:rajulramkumar@ yahoo.com ................................... Sampradaya Dance Of India Paragon Dance Studio 931, E Elliot Suite 101 S.E Corner of Rural & Elliot Tempe AZ Email: nita.mallya@ gmail.com ................................... Sanskaar Nritya Dance Academy Ph: 480-707-9001 www. gauribhobesardesai. webs.com .................................. Silambam Contact : Srimathy Mohan Ph: 602-971-4357 Email: srimathymohan@ yahoo.com NAACH DANCING Contact Person: Shikha Rathi Ph: 480-280-5125 Email: naachdancing@ yahoo.com ..................................

Matrimonial

27/5’5”, AGGARWAL girl w/strong Indian values, smart, charming, caring. B.Tech (IT) educated, presently doing MBA in Cleveland, Ohio. Invite suitable matrimonial proposals.

Email biodata w/recent photo: Email: ekbansal@aol.com .................................. AFFLUENT, distinguished, caring family of high achievers seek well-settled, handsome, accomplished, educated professional, preferably in Texas/ California, over 5’10”, age 37-44; for very fair, beautiful, slim, 38/5’9”, U.S. born, never married, Harvard educated girl. Email biodata/photos: Email: USAmatch2218513@ yahoo.com .................................. BENGALEE Hindu, USA educated, 36/5’2”, fair, slim, beautiful, MBA, vegetarian, Indic values, Federal Govt manager, accomplished, never married. Suitable groom around Washington, DC desired. Email biodata / recent photo: Email: bridehindu@gmail. com .................................. LOOKING groom for Brahmin girl convent educated, MBA International Finance, Training at UNCC Charlotte, & Singapore. Date of Birth: 27/11/87, 09:15 AM, Ludhiana, 5.15”. Upper Caste no bar. Only High business family/good Job. Email biodata w/recent photo: Ph: (301) 793-8050 (USA) India:+ 919417221069 Email: jaimatakirs@yahoo. com

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