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Indian Administrative Service (IAS)- Tips for Preparation We are fascinated by the most lucrative career option in India. No prizes for solving this riddle. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most sought after career when it comes to the prestige, social dignity, job satisfaction and diverse responsibilities to nurture one's talent. Highly Paid jobs and… Continue reading Indian Administrative Service (IAS)- Tips for Preparation
Food Served in Indian Trains #ShatabdiExpressWhile entering Executive Class of Shatabdi Express, I was curious to know how the premium sitting section of the train was going to be different from the rest of the compartments. I'm not a frequent train traveller; not a frequent traveller to be honest. For short distances, AC chair car… Continue reading Food Served in Indian Trains #ShatabdiExpress
Justifying my love for Kurtis Our selection of clothes tells a lot about us. We choose clothes depending upon our profession, interests, emotions and spending habits. There has to be one piece of clothing we feel deeply connected with. My fetish with 'kurtis' is known to my friends and relatives equally. Why do I love… Continue reading Justifying my love for Kurtis
Wondering why I stress on being happy, every time I share a post? You should observe that physical and mental health largely depends on our happiness level. A happy person is more likely to live longer, make great friends and face adverse situations bravely. Links to the researches are not here but based on our… Continue reading 10 Proven Ways to Stay Happy
Are you one of those people who draw sketches in their leisure time? Your talent desperately needs to be discovered to earn fame, name and some easy bucks. Yes, this offer is for you:) Peeps at Happyzozo create happy pictures to cherish special moments of life. Whether you are walking in the rain or fighting… Continue reading Earn Money By Drawing Sketches
Drink Water but How Much? Water constitutes a major part (~60%)of our bodies. It means that we should drink sufficient water to keep our metabolism running smoothly. Water is essential because: ๐ฑ Water flushes out waste products from our body ๐ฑ Water carries nutrients across the body. ๐ฑ It keeps us hydrated and maintains the… Continue reading Health and Fitness – Drink Water but How Much?
What is in Human body? A human body is like a machine where each organ plays its part. The organs work in sync to enable our body to do everyday functions properly. All of us study the basic structure and functions of various parts of the human body in schools. Let's have a quick recap:)… Continue reading Health and Fitness – What is in Human body?
After an amazing response to my #AtoZ series on 'Glimpse of India', I'm writing on 'Health and Fitness'. Summer months can't be utilized in a better way. Why on health? Frankly, my hands were itching (!) to write because the AtoZ series gave me the much-needed motivation. I wanted to write on something that interests… Continue reading Health and Fitness
What I learnt from Blogchatter Creative Writing E-course As many of you already know, the ever-learning, ever-evolving bloggers community, Blogchatter is conducting the 'Creative Writing E-course' from March to June 2019. ๐The first phase of the course included 'Understanding the nuances of creative writing' where we attended live sessions and chats with renowned writers on… Continue reading What I learnt from Blogchatter Creative Writing E-course
Reflections- Glimpse of India April has been quite an eventful month for me. Blogchatter AtoZ series kept me in read-write mode and I got an opportunity to challenge myself. I consider myself a lazy blogger and completing 26 posts in the month of April is a HUGE success for me. Now that the challenge is… Continue reading Reflections- April AtoZ Series
The Mystery Blogger Award Yes! I got nominated for 'The Mystery Blogger Award' by an amazing person and a wonderful blogger, Srishti Gupta. Thank you, Srishti!:) Srishti writes on health & fitness and her blog inspires to lead an active, energetic life. You can follow her blog here๐ https://trendtofit.com/ and give a gift of wellness… Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award
Who Invented ZERO? Zero or the digit '0' is present everywhere. We can't imagine the evolution and development of technology without the humble 'Zero'. Do you know that Zero was not known to European people until the twelfth century! What about the other countries including India? They say that Zero was known to Indians since… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Who Invented ZERO?
Yoga and Meditation Yoga has become an inseparable part of our lives. Either you are practising it or watching others doing the same. Health gurus recommend Yoga as one of the best alternatives to cure many ailments. Community parks today are the popular hubs for Yoga enthusiasts. What is Yoga and from where did it… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Yoga and Meditation
eXplore India in this Lifetime Don't get confused by the title of my post (*wink;) You would need more than a lifetime to explore every corner of vibrant India. There's so much to see in this single country. Snow-clad mountains, pristine rivers, tea gardens, beaches, a great many historical sculptures, monuments and what not! You… Continue reading Glimpse of India- eXplore India in this Lifetime
Where India Lagged India is a beautiful land of diversity. Our glorious past speaks of the greatness of the people who lived here. The country is rich in minerals, fertile soil and human resources. India gave many renowned scholars who did commendable work in arts, science and technology. Craftsmen, artisans from India are famous all… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Where India Lagged
Vedas and Upanishads Vedas are considered to be the most ancient written texts on the earth. Upanishad is a part of Veda. They are primary texts in Hinduism and have a large impact on Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. Let me take you on a brushing-up journey to the ancient texts:) source ๐ท The word 'Veda'… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Vedas and Upanishads
United We Rock I'm trying to connect with the citizens of my country as well as the world through my 'Glimpse of India' posts. India, as all of you know, is a vast country with 130 crore people living here. Indian people ๐ฎ๐ณ Diversity is the flavour of India. Colours of contrasting landforms, cultures, religions… Continue reading Glimpse of India – United We Rock
History of Science and Technology in Indian Subcontinent Hand-propelled Wheel Cart (3000-1500 BCE) source Some of the earliest developments in science and technology are credited to the Indian subcontinent and this makes me feel proud. 1) Going back to the pre-historic period. Indus Valley Civilisation (3300-1300 BCE) existed in this part of the world and… Continue reading Glimpse of India – History of Science and Technology in Indian Subcontinent
Land of snake charmers? Ask westerners and they can tell you that India is a land of Snake Charmers. Though a huge number of Indians have not spotted a single charmer in their lifetimes, the foreigners have an assurance that these mysterious persons are quite a common sight in India. I'm sure many people reading… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Land of snake charmers?
Beauty of Rural India Most of India's population lives in villages. The whopping proportion of 2:1 with urban areas defines the difference. If you want to experience raw, untouched India, head to its villages. There are farms, cattle, mud houses and a whole lot of simple people who toil night and day in farms to… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Beauty of Rural India
Qissa Kursi Ka, The Political Drama source The largest democracy in the world, India elects its leaders after every five-year via national-level polling. The elected leaders form the government and control the working of the nation on a set of regulations. India has a multi-party system where many political parties run for general elections and… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Qissa Kursi Ka, The Political Drama
Parents Who Pamper, Preach And Expect The other day, I was writing on the importance of family bonding, sacrifices and blessed togetherness. Indian family values teach a person virtues of patience, sympathy and empathy naturally. These values have an ancient connection when it was necessary for people to stay together. Family became the smallest unit… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Parents Who Pamper, Preach And Expect
Om - Wisdom Decoded Ever noticed that Indian prayers and hymns contain the word 'OM or เฅ' as a ritual and absence of OM leaves a sense of incompletion. We utter the word and our body and soul get a dose of ultimate peacefulness. Considered the most sacred symbol in Hinduism, OM is the essence… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Om- Wisdom Decoded
Importance Of Selecting Good Skin Care Products Flawless, glowing skin is everybody's dream. I'm no different. I want my skin to be perfectly clean, radiant and attractive. My skin care regime lacks consistency and I feel bad for myself. At the end of the day what all I want is quality skin care products to… Continue reading Importance Of Selecting Good Skin Care Products
(Non)Violence that led to Free India How India was colonised is a long story. I'm summarising it for quick reference. British came to India in the 17th century on the pretext of making it their colony. India was a strong nation at that time under the rule of Jehangir. After the death of Aurangzeb, the… Continue reading Glimpse of India – (Non)Violence that led to Free India
"One Masala Chai Please" source "One Masala Chai Please". I turned my head to see who the girl with the western accent was. It was normal for me to get astonished because 'Masala Chai' is a Hindi phrase and she seemed to be from an English-speaking region. The girl with golden hair and blue eyes… Continue reading Glimpse of India – “One Masala Chai Please”
Glimpse of India - Languages We Speak With each post in 'Glimpse of India' series, I make an effort to introduce my country, India to the world and remind my fellow citizens of the rich culture and diversity we are blessed with. Ours is a country of population more than 130 crore where people from… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Languages We Speak
Kings and Kingdoms of India India has been one of the most sought after countries in the world. Fertile Gangetic plains, abundance of minerals, rivers and seas full of pristine water; our country is blessed with nature's rich diversity. Rulers and invaders from around the world tried to capture the state from time to time.… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Kings and Kingdoms of India
Joyous Ride through food lanes of India Inspired by rich heritage and magical herbs, Indian food is nutritious and health-oriented when cooked with passion ๐ source The inviting aroma of Indian food is due to the herbs and spices used to cook the meals. Spices are an integral part of Indian recipes. Cardamom, coriander, turmeric,… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Joyous Ride through food lanes of India
Glimpse of India - ISRO and its Achievements My India-series would be incomplete without mentioning the pride of the nation, ISRO. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the world's six largest space agencies in the world. With the mission to provide space-based services to the nation, ISRO develops technologies to gain insights through… Continue reading Glimpse of India – ISRO and its Achievements
(Wikimedia Commons) Home is where Family is The richness of being Indian lies in strong family bonding. Our lives are inseparable from our families. We create moments of togetherness and cherish forever. It's a common practice in Indian households to sit together and relish sumptuous meal. Chatting, laughing, playing are so instinctive that unreal modes… Continue reading Glimpse of India-Home is where Family is
Glimpse of India - Land of Gods India is a land of multiple religions and diverse cultures. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhism, Jainism; I'm not doing justice by missing some religions here. About 80% of citizens follow Hinduism and most of them bow their heads before a God or Goddess. In our homes, we don't… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Land of Gods
Glimpse of India- Festivals Galore Festivals give us good reason to break the monotony and celebrate the occasion called life. Many festivals are linked with our religious faiths with a strong sense to perform the associated rituals. We have many religions and as many festivals to celebrate our stay on Earth. These remind us that… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Festivals Galore
Pic Credit- Glimpse of India- Exploring Buzzing Bazaars If you want to absorb the true essence of India, visit its Bazaars brimming with enthusiastic people. Those who are unaware, Bazaar is the name given to markets which sell goods at a relatively low price. We get more variety in Bazaars that translates into more choice.… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Exploring Buzzing Bazaars
Glimpse of India- Diversity Enriching Lives India is a land of spices and the most exotic spice is Diversity. Spices add flavour to the food we eat. In the similar manner, diversity is the essence of vibrant life. The culture of India has been influenced by all those rulers who administered the country for years,… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Diversity Enriching Lives
Pic credit Wikimedia Commons Glimpse of India- Crazy for Cricket In India, we have an unofficial religion lovingly called CRICKET. People like me who do not follow this religion are looked down upon as strangers or more precisely, aliens. You can find children as young as 2/3-year-old posing with a bat and aiming to become… Continue reading Glimpse of India – Crazy for Cricket
Glimpse of India- Bollywood Bonanza As a typical Indian citizen, my life is deeply influenced by Bollywood films. My mom's lullabies literally came from Bollywood music. Father was obsessed with Indian cinema and I was more interested in listening to his version of stories from Bollywood movies than 'coping with' fairy tales. Little grown-up, my… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Bollywood Bonanza
Glimpse of India- Atithi Devo Bhava Guests play an important part in our lives. Guests. Invited guests. Uninvited guests. Short-stay guests. Long-stay guests. Indians welcome all kinds of guests with open arms. We reschedule our work when a guest is scheduled. Guests are served better food than what we eat every day. There's excitement over… Continue reading Glimpse of India- Atithi Devo Bhava
A Week In The Journey Of Xplore-Bharat When we started the blog-train 'Xplore Bharat', our aim was to cover each and every corner of vibrant India. By the grace of the Almighty, many enthusiastic bloggers joined the show and the outcome is stupendous! I got the opportunity of summing up the posts of week 7.… Continue reading A Week In The Journey Of Xplore-Bharat
Pic credit: Unakoti Sculptures Tripura- The Road Less Travelled Sprinkled with the colours of art, history and tradition, Tripura is blessed with nature's undisturbed charm. To begin with let's check some interesting facts about Tripura. 1) Only one national highway, NH44 connects Tripura to the rest of India. 2) Tripura is the third smallest Indian… Continue reading Things to do in Tripura
