ON REPUTATION

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ON VIOLENCE

Sand art by Sudarsan Pattnaik

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DAD’S LETTERS

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reading letter

Painting Delphine Enjolras

When I felt alone
As I was in the wilderness
You sent me letters.

Your blue ink was my true sky,
Your words gave birth to my smiles.

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY ~ 25

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🇮🇳 HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY 🇮🇳

Republic Day (India): 26 January

Sand art by Sudarsan Pattnaik

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🇮🇳 Jai Hind 🇮🇳

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POSITIVE VIBES # 17

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THE WISH

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This year for my new year wish I ask,

A little more luck and a little something from the past.

I want that girl who sat at my side when I drove,

I want the girl whose laugh made my day whole.

Every one of those exchanged smiles from across the room,

I want those moments back that got our friendship to bloom.

Its still just as effortless to remember those days,

Brings the widest smile to my face your peculiar ways.

I’m always going to be here cheering you on,

I promise to be by your side from dusk till dawn.

I’m always going to be in your corner for every fight,

Remind you of your Herculean might.

So here I am asking you to grant me this wish,

Turn this friendship into a uniquely assembled dish.

For I loved those fifteen days and I hope to live them…

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION

International Day of Education: 24 January

International Day of Education is an annual international observance day held on January 24 and is dedicated to education. On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming January 24 as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for bringing global peace and sustainable development.

Twenty fourth January was declared the international Day of Education by a resolution that was passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 3rd December 2018. Thereafter, on 24th January 2019 the first International Day of Education was celebrated. The message by UNGA is being spread across globe. Their sincere efforts worldwide have shown promising results in the betterment of an educated individual that constitute a cultured society, which is supported with optimism and opportunities.

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POSITIVITY & PROGRESS

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PARAKRAM DIWAS 🇮🇳

Netaji Jayanti (aka Parakram Diwas) :

Parakram Diwas (Bravery Day) is celebrated in India on 23 January. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2021 ahead of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary. Netaji Jayanti is observed as Parakram Diwas for the first time in 2021 on his 125th birth anniversary.

Subhas Chandra Bose (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945) was an Indian nationalist whose defiant patriotism made him a hero in India, but whose attempt during World War II to rid India of British rule with the help of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan left a troubled legacy.

He played a pivotal role in Indian independence movement. He was the head of Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fouj). He was the founder-head of the Azad Hind Government.

About five months after the disappearance of Netaji, the Netaji Jayanti was celebrated in Rangoon on a grand and unprecedented scale. It is traditionally observed in all over India. It is an official holiday in many eastern states of india like West Bengal, Jharkhand, Tripura and Assam. The Government of India pays tribute to Netaji on this day.

His most famous quote was “Give me blood and I will give you freedom”. Another famous quote was Dilli Chalo (“On to Delhi)!” This was the call he used to give the INA armies to motivate them. Jai Hind, or, “Glory to India!” was another slogan used by him and later adopted by the Government of India and the Indian Armed Forces. Another slogan coined by him was “Ittehad, Etemad, Qurbani” (Urdu for “Unity, Agreement, Sacrifice”). INA also used the slogan Inquilab Zindabad, which was coined by Maulana Hasrat Mohani.

Netaji Jayanti, also known as “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti” or officially “Parakram Diwas” (Day of Valour), is a national event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of the prominent Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is celebrated annually on 23 January.

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SOURCES OF WATER

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There are various natural sources of water on the earth such as ponds, rivers, lakes, rain, glaciers, oceans, and wells.

  1. River Water – The river gets water from the melting of snow lying on the peaks of mountains or from the rain water which reaches them through many small and big drains. The various impurities present in river water are dissolved salts, dust, sand, some micro-organisms such as bacteria, and straw particles. The river water also contains effluents which are discharged into the river by the factories. The suspended solid particles are present in the river water are harmful to all the living organisms including man.
  2. Rain Water – The rain water is considered to be the purest form of natural water because it is usually free from any impurities. It is formed by the condensation of water vapor present in the cloud. When the rain water comes down to…

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LEARNING BIRDS # 07

Malabar Trogon at Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Balasore, Odisha

The Malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a species of bird in the trogon family. It is found in the forests of Sri Lanka and peninsular India. In India it is mainly found in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India and in parts of the Eastern Ghats. They are insectivorous and although not migratory, may move seasonally in response to rain in hill forest regions. Like in other trogons, males and females vary in plumage. The birds utter low guttural calls that can be heard only at close quarters and the birds perch still on a branch under the forest canopy, often facing away from the viewer making them easy to miss despite their colourful plumage.

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NOBLE THOUGHTS # 47

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REFLECTIONS ON THE DREAM

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Reflections on Grant Park 2004 – 2021 11/4/08

I saw America gathered on a cold November night

Black and white, yellow and red with all blends in sight

I saw America gathered together as one people on the lawn

Children of integration, people of hope, “silver spoons,” and ghetto moms

I saw America gathered with joy stretched and reaching

College Students, blue collar workers, business men, and teachers

I saw America gathered “One Nation Under God”

People of all faiths, people of no faith, all with hope for what the future holds

I saw America gathered a shining light to the world

Examples of hope, oneness, unity, and love, speaking with one voice

I saw America gathered watching History on a new track

Bringing down walls of race and fear that for too long held us back

I saw America gathered fulfilling ancestral dreams

Of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and…

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GIVERS Vs TAKERS

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