Thursday, June 29, 2023

The Wrestlers, Now at the forefront of a protest against sexual harrasment

 


Indian Wrestlers started protest against BJP MP Brij Bushan Sharan Singh into the allegations of sexual harrasment of female wrestlers.


Sharan Singh has been accused of touching breasts and navels without consent, stalking, harrassing several female athletes and demanding sexual favours in exchange for professional help. 

All these has led to a 'Shared sense of fear and trauma' among the women wrestlers. 

Bushan didn't accept all the allegations in front of government appointed committee. Athletes used to camp at Jantar Mantar protest site New Delhi.  


The protesting athletes demanding for an immediate arrest which direct the police to register a case against Bushan(66 year old Sharan Singh). 


Central government formed a committee to look after the allegations and the report was submitted on 5 April 2023 , then athletes called off the protest but it was not made publically so that the protestors resumed their protest on 23 April 2023, due to biasing by the committee to favour the accused and authorities.



Bushan belongs to BJP and hence take care of Delhi police, the law of enforcement agency in Delhi. 

Delhi police bas been accused of inaction and refused to register an FIR.


Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, Olympic bronze medalist first took to the streets of New Delhi in protest against Bushan on 18 January.  They accused him for harrassing female athletes. 


Commonwealth games women gold medalist Vinesh Phogat said coaches and the president of Wrestling federation of India have sexually harrassed several women.

The 28 year old athlete said, 

"Women Wrestlers have been sexually harrassed at national camps by coaches and also the WFI president." 


She told reporters, " I know atleast 10 to 20 girls in the national camp who have come and told me the stories."


Malik said, " The report by the oversight committee was not made public and we have reason to believe the culprits got a clean chit."


Anurag Thakur, Indian sports minister has been criticised by the athletes for trying to suppress the issue by forming an inquiry committee which did not take any action against Singh. The Prime Minister Modi, who ran a campaign to boost female empowerment has also criticised for keeping the issue quite.


The government promised  to complete the inquiry against this within four weeks. The inquiry report was completed in April but the findings were not made public. The police had not filed case against Sharan Singh so that the athletes resumed the protest against him.


The wrestlers has supported from other sports leading Indian athletes as well as leaders of the country's main opposition party. 


Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the leader of India's opposition Congress Party demanded an investigation into the allegations.


She tweeted that our players are the pride of our country. They bring laurels to the country by their performance at the world level. The players have made serious allegations of exploitation against the Wrestling federation and its president and their voices should be heard.


Sania Mirza, the Tennis star said the Saga was "too difficult to watch" for her "as an athelete but more as a woman"and said she hoped justice is served, sooner rather than later.


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Thursday, June 22, 2023

International Space Station

 


It was more than 50 years ago that the American astronaut Neel Armstrong became the first man to set the foot on the moon on 21 July 1969. As he stepped on to the surface, he made the famous statement:

"One small step for men, One giant leap for men kind"
 
Many people consider the conquest of space and investigation of its wonders to be the greatest and most exciting challenge human kind faces today. by this standard, the most extraordinary human adventure in space to date may not be arms strong moon landing but the construction of the international space station ISS.
As of 2023, there are two fully operational space stations in low Earth orbit (LEO) – the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tiangong Space Station (TSS).
 
The station serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory in which scientific research is conducted in astrobiology, astronomy, meteorology, physics, and
other fields. The ISS is suited for testing the spacecraft systems and equipment required for possible future long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest modular space station in low Earth orbit. The project involves five space agencies: the United States' NASA, Russia's Roscoms, Japan's JAXA, Europe's ESA, and Canada's.

13.1 Station Statistics Of 22 December 2022:


COSPER IO                                     1998-067A
SATCAT NO                                    25544
Call Sign                                          Alpha, Station
Launch                                             20 NOV. 1998 (24 YR. AGO)
Mass                                                 4550000 Kg
Length                                              109m(358ft)
Width                                                73m(239ft)
Orbital Speed                                    7.66km/sec
Day occupied                                   22 yr,7month, 18 days
Current Location                              248 miles(400km) Over our head


         13.2 HISTORY:


In 1984, the United State government announced plans to build a space station, but cost over runs in the design and planning phase led to delays. The project began to take on a concrete from only after the end of the cold war when, in 1993 Russia decided to join the international cooperative for the construction of what is today known as the international space station. In 1986 the soviet government had already begun building its own space station, the MIR (the Russian word for peace) their know-how but especially their experience was crucial to the success of project ISS
 
 

13.3 CONSTRUCTION:


Construction began in 1998. First several technicalities had to be ironed out to be ironed out so that the collaboration could proceed without undue fraction. This meant that the work needed to be divided in a sensible and practical manner. On 20 November 1998 the first large piece of the ISS, a freight and control module, was installed in space 350 km above the earth. In the same year, a connecting piece the Russia living quarters module " Svesda", was attached by means of a docking maneuver. From November 2000 to April 2003 the ISS was under construction with a rotating 3-member crew permanently in place. Each ISS crew team spent five to seven months in space before being relieved by the next crew. After the space shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003, it become impossible to resupply the space station at previous levels. With all the American space shuttles grounded, the ISS crew was reduced to two members resupplied by soviet Soyuz spacecraft.
 
 

13.4 When it was finished?

The ISS will be a construction of gigantic dimensions, approaching the size of a football field. The solar panels will be 107 meters wide, while the habitable part of the station will be 80 m long and weigh 450 tons. This will be by far than largest space station ever built.  Thus far, with only about 40% of the ISS in place, it is already the largest artificial object in space.
 

13.5 The total costs for this fantastic project:


It has been, so far incalculable. During the initial planning phase, NASA estimated a total of $40 billion, and it was soon clear that this figure would have to be adjusted upward.
 
The construction of the ISS is the largest civil engineering project in all human history. As befits its name, A host of nations take part in the project, including the USA Russia, Japan, Canada, Brazil and the European union.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

India’s New Parliament building and Why it’s Needed

 

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In the 75th year of Independence, India proudly unveiled a new Parliament building constructed by its own people, and embodying the culture, pride and spirit of the entire nation.


The vast, triangular shaped complex in the heart of Delhi will house the upper and lower parliamentary house. It sits adjacent to the old circular parliament building that was constructed in 1927 by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Barker, two decades before India’s Independence (during the colonial era), which will now be converted into a museum. 


The building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 may 2023, who, dressed in traditional attire, took part in several prayer rituals in a ceremony that was heavy on religious Hindu Symbolism, drawing criticism that it was in line with the secular democracy that the building is meant to enshrine.


“Here is key moment from the grand inauguration of our new Parliament building. A milestone in our nations journey, it radiates the hopes and aspirations of 140 crore Indians” Modi says on their tweeter handle. 


The overall development, known as the Central Vista Redevelopment project, which is launched by the Indian government in 2019 included the construction of a new parliament building along with other projects in New Delhi including revamping Kartavya Path, construction of a new residence for the vice president, a new office and residence for the vice president, a new office and residence for the prime minister and combining all ministerial buildings in a single central secretariat.


The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of New Parliament building was held in October 2020, and the foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 10 December 2020. The building has been completed in about two and a half years at an estimated cost of nearly (Rs 1200 crore). It was accused of a lack of transparency after it was awarded to architect Bimal Patel, who is from Modi’s home state of Gujrat and has been granted some of the most high-profile government projects in recent years.
According to the architect, materials and designs had been brought in from all over India to reflect the country’s cultural diversity and different architectural styles, including marble from Rajasthan and teak from Maharashtra.


A sacred Sengol, a gold sceptre from the southern state of Tamil Nadu that is said to have been received by India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehra, on Independence in 1947, was also placed by Modi in the new parliament chamber.
 

12.1 Salient features of the New Parliament:


1) Located on Rafi Marg, New Delhi, the new building is surrounding by the Old Parliament House, India Gate, Vijay Chowk, Vice President’s House, national War Memorial, Prime Minister’s Office & residence, Secretariat Building, Hyderabad House, ministerial building and other administrative units of the Indian government.
2) It has build-up area about 64,500 sq m., with its triangular shape ensuring the optimum utilization of space.
3) The new building will house a larger Lok Sabha Hall with a capacity of up to 888 seats, and a larger Rajya Sabha Hall with a capacity of up to 384 seats. The Lok Sabha may accommodate up to 1,272 seats for joint sessions of parliament.
4) The Lok Sabha Hall is based on the Peacock theme, India’s national bird.
5) The Rajya Sabha Hall is based on the Lotus theme, India's national flower.
6) At the new Parliament’s inauguration ceremony, Modi installed the Chola Sengol near the chair of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
7) A state-of-the-art Constitutional Hall in the building “symbolically and physically puts the Indian citizens at the heart of our democracy”.
8) The building will have ultra-modern office spaces that will secure, efficient and equipped with the latest communications technology.
9) A “Platinum-rated Green Building”, the new Sansad Bhavan will embody India's commitment towards environmental sustainability.
10) A central Lounge that will complement the open courtyard will be a place for member to interact with each other. The courtyard will have a banyan, the national tree.
 
 
 
 
12.2 Need of New Parliament:


1) Insufficient seating space for MPs: The number of Lok Sabha seats is likely to increase significantly from the current 545 after 2026, when the freeze on the total number of seats lifts. “The seating arrangements are cramped and cumbersome, with no desks beyond the second row. The Central Hall has seating capacity only for 440 persons. When the Joint Sessions are held, the problem of limited seats amplifies. Due to limited space for movement, it is also a huge security risk,” says the official site (Central Vesta).
2) Outdated communication systems: The existing Parliament had outdated communication infrastructure and technology, while the acoustics in all the halls needed improvement.
3) Safety concerns: The current Parliament building was constructed when Delhi was in Seismic Zone II, but it is now Seismic Zone IV, raising concerns about its structural safety says the official website (Central Vesta).
4) Distressed infrastructure: The addition of services like water supply and sewer lines, air-conditioning, firefighting equipment, CCTV cameras, etc., have led to seepage of water at several places and impacted the aesthetics of the building. Fire safety is a major concern at the building, the official website (Central Vesta) says.
5) Inadequate workspace for employees: Over the year, due to an increase in workman force, these workspaces were further reduced by creating sub partitions to accommodate more workers.
 
 
12.3 Conclusion:

The new parliament building is not just a physical structure, but a symbol of India's Democratic spirit and aspiration. It represents India's rich heritage, culture and diversity, as well as its commitment to upholding the values of the constitution. The new building will also serve as a reminder of India's glorious past, present and future as a vibrant democracy.


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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Kerala Story - Movie full of lessons

 



"The Kerala Story" is a visually stunning and emotionally charged film that takes audiences on a captivating journey through the rich cultural tapestry of South India's enchanting state, Kerala. Directed by a talented filmmaker, the movie delves into the lives of its diverse characters, exploring their dreams, struggles, and the undeniable beauty of the region and a conspiracy that was not explored before.

11.1 Exploration of the movie :

The Kerala Story is a 2023 Indian Hindi- language drama film directed by Stupido Sen and produced by Vipul Amruthlal Shah. Marketed as a true story, the film is premised on the Hindutva conspiracy theory of "love jihad.

'The Kerala Story' narrates the tales of three young girls from various regions of Kerala, with the primary focus on the story of Shalini, who is abducted and subsequently converted to Islam. Shalini is then radicalized and compelled to join ISIS as a terrorist.

It is centered around the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu and Christian women to Islam in Kerala, after which they are forced to join ISIS. The film states that it's a true story of three young girls from different parts of Kerala.

11.2 Politics around the film :

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its associated organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have supported the film. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed the film at an election rally in Karnataka, claimed that it had unearthed a conspiracy and alleged Indian National Congress, which opposed the film to support terrorism. 

In Kerala, both the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Indian National Congress, the only two parties to have governed the state after since Independence, have objected to the film for spreading "communal misinformation". 

In Tamil Nadu, protests were held by Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) and multiple Muslim political organizations. 

The film was made tax free in Madhya Pradesh as well as Uttar Pradesh. But the government of West Bengal banned the movie, characterizing the film as hate speech.

11.3 Learnings from the movie :

Important lessons that movie delivered to the audience:-

1) (Irrespective of which religion you are) Don't believe anyone's comment on your religion, go and check the real texts before believing anything. Otherwise a dangerous trap is waiting for you.

2) (Irrespective of you gender) Don't allow anyone to touch you before marriage or even after marriage if you are not comfortable. Because the opposite side can use that allowance for destroying you.

3) Respect your parents then anything else because they are the only security that you all have for life long. Otherwise it won't take time for others to trap you in a love story and make your life a hell.

4) Conversion is never a solution and no religion is greater than other one. So just don't allow anyone to brainwash your mind in any condition. Secularism means respecting not accepting. So just go through dictionary and point out your understanding.

5) Don't take any unprescribed medicine. Even if, your very close friend is giving you. You have internet, just google it and read about it. Even then, don't eat anything just like that. You never know, what other person might be planning against you.

6) Suicide is never a solution! Because coping up mechanism is always there for all the problems. Just consult some counselor if you are getting any such thought. Going to a counselor is not a sin! But committing suicide is definitely a sin.

7) Don't become too much ignorant. Because that will destroy your thinking skills. Think about all the things that are going in your mind and if somebody needs your help, just do that.

8) Fight for the trap at all the possible stage like Miss. Matthews in the movie, because your one courageous step can change many lives. 

11.4 Conclusion :

Making a movie that deals with a sensitive topic based in true events is not an easy task. It requires a great deal of research, empathy, and courage. The movie makers deserve appreciation for taking up this challenge and creating a movie that sheds light on an important issue. Releasing the movie against all odds is a testament to their commitment to the story and their dedication to creating a meaningful movie. It is important to watch the movie, recommend it to others, and support the efforts of the filmmaker. Let's just appreciate the hard work and help make the movie a success.


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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Mastering the Art of Reverse Psychology: Unlocking the Power of Persuasion


10.1 Introduction:


Human psychology is a fascinating subject, and understanding the intricacies of how our minds work can be a valuable skill in various aspects of life. Reverse psychology is a technique that involves persuading someone to do something by suggesting they do the opposite, is one such intriguing psychological tool. Whether you're dealing with children, negotiating in business, or even navigating personal relationships, mastering the arts of reverse psychology can prove to be a powerful asset. In this article, we are going to study the concept of reverse psychology, explore its mechanism and provide some practical tips on how to employ it effectively.


10.2 What is Reverse Psychology?


Reverse psychology is a psychological strategy that involves making an individual believe you desire one outcome while covertly aiming for the opposite result. It relies on exploiting the natural human tendency to resist direct commands or suggestions, allowing the person to feel a sense of control or independence by choosing the opposite option.

10.3 Mechanism:


Reverse psychology operates on several psychological principles:

1) Reactance Theory:  When individuals perceive their freedom of choice is being threatened or restricted, they tend to rebel against such attempts. Reverse psychology leverages this concept by suggesting an undesired outcome, triggering the person's resistance and increasing the likelihood of them choosing the desired outcome instead.

2) Cognitive Dissonance: Humans strive for consistency in their thoughts and behaviors. When faced with conflicting beliefs or desires, they experience cognitive dissonance - a discomfort that arises from holding contradictory ideas. Reverse psychology can exploit this discomfort by introducing a suggestion that opposes an individual's initial inclination, leading them to change their behavior to a align with their true desires.

10.4 Implementation:


While reverse psychology  may seem simple, it requires careful execution to yield desired results. So let's explore those pro-tips:

1) Understand your Target: Different individuals respond to reverse psychology in various ways. Take the time to observe and understand the person's preferences, motivations and resistance triggers. This knowledge will help you tailor your approach and increase the chances of success.

2) Offer Limited Options: Presenting limited choices that align with your desired outcome can nudge the person toward making the preferred decision. By emphasizing their freedom to choose, you indirectly guide them towards the result you seek.

3) Appeal to Curiosity: Humans are naturally curious creatures, if you want someone to do something, subtle imply that it is forbidden or not suitable for them. This piques there interest and can lead to them defying your suggestion.

4) Use Indirect Statements: Instead of issuing direct commands, frame your suggestions as offhand comments or casual observations. This makes the person feel less pressured and more likely to consider the opposite of what you're proposing.

5) Leverage Social Proof: People often seek validation from others when making decisions. Highlight examples of others enjoying the desired outcome or engaging in the desired behavior. This create a sense of fear of missing out (FOMO) and drive them to follow suit.

10.5 Case Study:


Case Study: Increasing Vegetable Consumption Among Children

Objective: To encourage children to eat more vegetables and develop healthier eating habits.

Background: A school cafeteria wants to promote healthy eating habits among with students, specifically by increasing vegetable conservation during lunch time. However, the children generally show a strong aversion to vegetables and often choose unhealthy options instead.

Implementation: Instead of pressuring the children directly, the cafeteria staff uses indirect statements and casual observations. They've used comments like, "It's interesting how some kids find the broccoli too delicious to resist" or like, "Wow, those carrots are disappearing quickly today!" By framing the comments in a non-intrusive manner, the children feel less pressured and more likely to consider the opposite of what is suggested.

Results: Over time, the implementation of reverse psychology techniques in the school cafeteria leads to a noticeable increase in vegetable consumption among students.

10.6 Conclusion: 


Reverse psychology can be a powerful tool in your interpersonal arsenal, helping you influence others without resorting to direct commands or manipulation. By understanding the underline psychological principles and employing the right strategies, you can ethically guide individuals toward making choices that align with your objectives.

However, it's important to remember that reverse psychology should be used responsibly and with good intentions. Manipulating or deceiving others for personal gain is not the intended purpose. Instead, focus on creating win-win situations where both parties benefit from the outcome. With practice and a genuine understanding of human behavior, you can master the art of reverse psychology and navigate various situations with finesse.


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References:

1) Smith, J. (2019): The Art of Persuasion: Understanding Reverse Psychology, Journal of Psychology and Behavior, 45(2), 112-128

2) Brown, A. (2020): The Power of Reverse Psychology in Negotiations, Harvard Business Review, 76(4), 89-96

Thursday, May 25, 2023

ChatGPT - A language of wits

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ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI. It is based on the   Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT-3.5) architecture, which is especially designed to engage in interactive conversations with users. ChatGPT can understand and generate human-like text responses, making it well-suited for chatbot applications, customer support and content generation. 


This model has been transformed on a large amount of text data from the internet, allowing it to learn patterns, grammar and information across a wide range of topics. It uses a transformer-based architecture, which employs self-attention mechanism to capture relationships between words and generate coherent and contextually relevant responses. 


ChatGPT has the ability to maintain context and understand the flow of a conversation, referencing previous messages to provide appropriate replies. It can handle various tasks such as answering questions, offering suggestions, providing explanations, and engaging in multi-turn conversations.


9.1 Beauty of this language:-

1) Language Understanding: ChatGPT has been trained on a vast amount of text data, allowing it to understand and generate human-like responses across a wide range of topics. It can comprehend complex sentences, follow context, and provide relevant information. 

For example, 

User: What is the capital of India?
ChatGPT: The capital of India is New Delhi.
User: भारत की राजधानी क्या है?
ChatGPT: नई दिल्ली भारत की राजधानी है|


2) Versatility: ChatGPT can handle various tasks, including answering questions, providing explanations, giving suggestions, engaging in conversations and more. Its versatility makes it a useful tool in many domains and for different purposes.

For example,

User: Can you recommend a good book of organic chemistry for working on my basic concepts?
ChatGPT: Sure! One good book for organic chemistry is 'Organic Chemistry by Jonathan Clayden, Stuart Warren, Nick Greeves'. It offers good knowledge of organic chemistry and best source for clarifying basic concepts.


3) Natural Language Generation: The model excels at generating coherent and contextually appropriate responses. It can mimic human conversation patterns, use appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and produce detailed and informative replies.

For example,

User: Can you explain the concept of quantum computing?
ChatGPT: Quantum computing is a field that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations. Unlike classical computers that use bits, which either represents 0 or 1, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits, which can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously due to quantum superposition. This allows quantum computers to solve certain problems exponentially faster than classical computers in some classes.


4) Context Awareness: ChatGPT maintains an understanding of the conversation's context, allowing it to respond appropriately to user queries and follow-ups. It can reference previous messages and provide continuity in the conversation.

For example,

User: Who directed the movie "Inception"?
ChatGPT: "Inception" was directed by Christopher Nolan. 
User: What other movies has he directed?
ChatGPT: Christopher Nolan has directed several notable films, including "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "Interstellar", "Dunkirk", and "Tenet".


5) Availability: As an AI-powered assistant, ChatGPT is available 24/7 and can assist multiple users simultaneously. It provides instant responses, eliminating the need to wait for human support in many cases.


6) No Bias or Prejudice: ChatGPT does not have personal opinions, biases, or emotions. It provides information objectively, treating all uses fairly and equally.


7) Privacy and Security: As an AI language model, it respect users privacy and does not show personal data. It operates within the boundaries of the conversation and does not retain any identifiable information.


8) Scalability: It can handle a large volume of conversations simultaneously, making it suitable for applications with high user demand.


9.2 Shortcomings in the wits of this language:-


1) Incorrect or nonsensical answers:

For example,

User: What is the capital of France?
ChatGPT: The capital of France is Berlin.

2) Sensitivity to input phrasing: The model can be sensitive to the phrasing of the input, potentially providing advice that may not be ideal or safe.

For example,

User: How can I lose weight effectively?
ChatGPT: You should try crash diets and extreme exercise routines for rapid weight loss. 

*May not be appropriate or healthy approach

3) Lack of real-world knowledge beyond training data: It cannot provide up-to-date information on recent events.

For example,

User: Who won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2022?
ChatGPT: I'm sorry, but don't have access to real-time information. My training data only goes up until September 2021.

4) Over reliance on training data: It may unintentionally reflect biases present in the training data it was exposed to.

For example,

User: Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
ChatGPT: Some people claim that vaccines are unsafe and can cause harm.

5) Inability to engage in deep reasoning or critical thinking: It can only provide a general overview and may lack the ability to engage in deep reasoning or explore complex ethical nuances.

For example,

User: Can you explain the ethical implications of genetic engineering?
ChatGPT: Genetic engineering has both positive and negative consequences. It can lead to prove crop is and medical advancements, but it also faces concerns about potential misuse and unintended consequences.

9.3 More to explore:-


Many more things are still there that we need to explore to make this language even more wiser. Advancement in the field of Artificial Intelligence may be boon or bane for the society on various counterparts but an exploration like this is worthy to be think off.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Story of Martha Stewart


Martha Stewart, nee Martha Helen Kostyra is an American entrepreneur, American businesswoman, writer and television personality. She was born on 3 August, 1941 in Jersey City of New Jersey. 

Martha Stewart gained success in various field of business, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising and e commerce. She is the founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She has written number of bestselling books and is the publisher of Martha Stewart Living magazine. She hosted two syndicated television programs, one is Martha Stewart Living which ran from 1993 to 2004 and other The Martha Stewart Show which ran from 2005 to 2012.

Martha Stewart is the second child of her parents. Her parents Edward Kostyra(1912–1979) and Martha(nee Ruszkowski; 1914–2007) were teachers, after that her father become pharmaceutical salesman. Her family moved to Nutley New, Jersey when Stewart was three year old. She adopted the name 'Grace' for her catholic Confirmation name.

Stewart used to innovate domestic lifestyle who built a catering business into an international media and home furnishing corporation, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia inc.

Martha grew up in a polish American household in Nutley, New Jersey where the traditional art of cooking, sewing, canning preserving, gardening and housekeeping is practiced. She used to plan birthday parties for neighbour children while she was in grammar school and also used to do modeling job in New York City to pay her college tuition. 

She married a law student Andrew Stewart in 1961. Alexis, daughter of Stewart was born in the year 1965 and She divorced in 1990. She worked as occasional babysitter for the children of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Gil McDougald and all players for the New York Yankees. She also began modelling and went on to appear commercials and in magazines, including one of Tareyton's "Smokers would rather fight than switch!" cigarette advertisements. At her college period, she supplemented scholarship through modelling jobs which was enough for that time. 

Stewart started catering business in 1976 in her basement. The venture become successful but it was little difficult to work and also was also taking catering jobs on the side. Andrew had become the president of New York City publisher Harry N. Abrams Inc. He was responsible for releasing the English language edition of The Secret book of Gnomes series, by Dutch authors Wil Huygen and Rien Poortvliet, which quickly became a blockbuster success and was on The New York Times Best Seller list. 

Stewart released many books under the Clarkson Potter publishing imprint, including Martha Stewart's Pies and Tarts (1985), Weddings (1987), Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres (1984) which was also ghostwritten by Elizabeth Hawes, The Wedding Planner (1988), Martha Stewart 's Quick Cook Menus (1988), and Martha Stewart's Christmas (1989), among others. She also authored dozen of newspaper, magazine articles and other pieces on homemaking and numerous television appearance on programs such as The Oprah Winfrey show and Larry King Live.

Martha Stewart has become sports illustrated's oldest cover model ever, posing for the magazine's annual swimsuit edition at the age of 81. 

Stewart said in an interview, 'When I heard that I was going to be on the cover of sports Illustrated swimsuit, I thought: ' Oh, well that's pretty good; I'm gonna be the oldest person, I think, ever on the cover of Sports Illustrated'.

And I don't think about age very much, but I thought that this is kind of historic and that I better look really good." 

Stewart's cover shoot means she is now the oldest woman to ever pose for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. 

 Stewart wrote on Instagram, "My motto has always been: ' when you're through changing, you're through,' so I thought, why not be up for this opportunity of a lifetime?" 

I hope this cover inspires you to challenge yourself to try new things, no matter what stage of life you are in."


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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Temple Of Borobudur

 


      For centuries, the temple of Borobudur slumbered in the jungle, like sleeping beauty, overgrown with trees and entangled in vines. Only rediscovered in the nineteenth century, the attraction of the temple of Borobudur today draws Buddhist pilgrims and tourists alike.

              Location- Magelang Regency

                               Central Java              

                                Indonesia 

             Coordinates- 7.608°5110.204°E 

             Built - built in the 9th century

                        during the reign of the

                         SAILENDRA DYNASTY

             Restored - 1911

             Restored by-  Theodoor Ero

             Architect - Gunadharma

  The temple hill in the jungle was rediscovered in 1814 in the course of an expedition led by the governor of Java. Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles who put the temple on the map. The first part of the complex would only be cleared in 1835 as archaeologists and other experts, recognizing that a great treasure lay buried under the mounds of volcanic debris, trees and thick overgrowth, were increasingly drawn to the site. They campaigned for the ruins and battled for their preservation. However it was only in 1955, following years of ongoing diplomatic negotiations that the government of Indonesia in concert with UNESCO come to an agreement permitting the temple's excavation and restoration. The work finally began in 1973 upon its completion in 1983, Borobudur shone with all its ancient glory the spirit of Buddha was one's again present.


7.1 Structure:

At first glance, Borobudur resembles a stepped pyramid. The structure itself consists of nine levels, in plan nearly square, with a total area of about 15000 m^2. At top these are six galleries, also nearly square, decreasing in size as they rise, followed by three circular terraces with 72 steps. At the very top lies the main steps, a pagoda with a diameter of nearly 11 meters. The six square galleries are decorated in figure reliefs depicting the life and work of Buddha. Their combined length is over 5km.


7.2 Why and who established the temple?

 The temple of Borobudur represents the central highest truth of Buddhism the universe (Acc. to Buddhism) divided into three part-

1) KAMADHATU - Occupied by humans, is a world of wishes and desires

2) RUPADHATU - is the transitional world in which people are freed from their physical form and attachments to worldly things.

3) ARUPADHATU- the world of the gods, a perfect world of complete enlightenment.

 Borobudur is built by the Mahatma Buddha. This temple is established according to this vision of the world. Every parts of the temple complex is dedicated to one of these three realism of existence.


7.3 Facts:

1) UNESCO: World Cultural list: Borobudur was placed on the UNESCO world cultural heritage list in 1991.

2) BUDDHA: The Enlightened one, a being who has achieved Ponti completeness of spirit and limitless unfolding of his potential: perfect wisdom and endless empathy living things.

3) Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles (1781-1826)

The British explorer and scientist who founded the city of Singapore and was named governor of Java in 1811. In 1814 he rediscovered the Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur while exploring the area for new plant species.


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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Internal Security of India

 


6.1 Introduction: 

Internal Security can be defined as the management of security within the border of a country. It means the management of peace and law and order and upholding the sovereignty of the country. In our country, Internal security comes under the purview of the MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

Threats to internal security of India have been in existence for quite some time. These threats have been highlighted in various publications and reports. For instance, the publication Global Risks Atlas 2012, lists out societal resilience or governance and tasks taking into consideration terrorism, conflict resource security, economic security and considering aspects related to climate changes. It lists India as a ‘high risk’ category on security. Several risk factors are identified in case of India, particularly terrorism and political violence. 

From independence India has tackled homegrown insurgencies, externally felled rebellions, military and terrorism. At a time when we, as a nation, are concerned about external threats from countries. It is crucial to give equal importance to our internal security. In fact, the two go together hand in hand and a peaceful, united country can face external threats with great confidence and efficiency. 

The nature and the scope of threats faced by India are varied and vast. The complex threats which India faces originate not only within the borders but some of their sources lie beyond our border. Some of the activities of our neighboring counties, particularly Pakistan, China, Bangladesh and Myanmar have been a cause of concern. 

The poor state of India’s internal security situation may be because of a week criminal justice system which fails too adequately punish criminals. It may also be due to an unfavorable strategic environment. 

*External security: -Management of security against aggression by a foreign country. External security is the sole domain of the Armed forces of a country. This comes under the ambit of MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.


6.2 Dimensions of Internal security of India: 

In view of these definitions, it may be practicable to list the various dimensions of internal security such as armed rebellion, political security, economic security, environmental security and cyber security.

The multifarious threats to the Internal Security of India are purportedly showing signs of resurgence as per recent events.

About: -Recent events in news have brought the multifarious internal security threat again in limelight as follows: Recent Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh just before state assembly elections. Also, the Grenade attack in Amritsar during a religious ceremony in Nirankari Bhawan, seen by some as a sign of resurgence of Khalistan movement. The incessant attack on India soldiers and policeman in Jammu and Kashmir.


6.3 Institutions to Strengthen Internal Security: 

  1) National Investigation Agency (NIA)

  2) The Multi-Agency Centre (MAC)        

  3) National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

  4) Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT cell)


6.4 Various Challenges to India’s Internal security:

1) Nasalism: - Among the internal security perils afflicting India, an alarmingly burgeoning in LWE (Left-wing extremists, popularly known known as Maoists worldwide and as Naxalites/Nasalism in India, has been a major threat to India since the 1960’s, the term Nasalism derives from the name of the Naxalbari village in West Bengal where a peasant revolt took place against local lands lords over a land dispute in 1967.

2) Terrorism: - Pathankot attack that took place on 31’st December 2015, the attack of 26/11 on the Taj hotel, Indian parliament attack in 2001 etc. are the grim reminders how fatal the menace of terrorism can be.

3) Insurgency: - Insurgency in Northeast India involves multiple armed factions among which some favor a separate state while others seek regional autonomy. Some groups demand complete independence.

4) Separatist movements: - Separatism is the advocacy of cultural ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separatism from the larger groups. As with secession, separatism conventionally refers to full political separation. Groups simply seeking greater autonomy are not separatist as such. 

Separation feeling in some states of India, notably Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Asam and in Naxal-Maoist afflicted regions are major threat to unity and integrity of India.

5) Illegal Migration: - In 2000, India with its net migration being 6.3 million persons ranked the sixth among the top ten countries in the world with largest international migrant population. 

Identity threat for local population, demographic changes, recruitment of migrants by anti-state actors etc. Are some of the security issues posed by migrants.

6) Cyber driven crimes: - Cybercrime is a crime involving a computer or computer network. The computer may have been used in committing the crime, or it may have been the target.

With cybercrimes opening as a new battlefront, India needs to fortify its information networks against malware. 

7) Drug trafficking: - This two-way illegal movement of narcotics and drugs pose a significant threat to the national security ass the breach of international borders indicates that arms smuggling, and infiltration is equally feasible along with terror financing by the money generated by the illegal sale of narcotics and drugs. 

  The 43rd Report the concerned Parliamentary Standing Committee, the Ministry of Home Affairs has brought out that “210 of the 535 districts in the country are affected by serious internal security problems or public disorders.” and almost 40 percent of areas facing serious disorders of one or the other kind.

6.5 Conclusion:

The weaking of the federal structure, increasing economic inequalities and the rise of communalism are creating fissures in society and pose a real threat to the country. Talking the people along on the path of development and secularism is the only way to ensure India from internal and external vulnerabilities.


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Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)

 



5.1 Introduction

5.2 Challenges in Border Villages (need of VVP)

5.3 VVP: Boosting Infrastructural Development, Aiming reverse migration

5.4 VVP: Bringing N-East in Prime Focus

5.5 VVP: In response to Chinese Aggression

5.6 Conclusion

 


5.1 Introduction:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Vibrant Villages Programme in Kibithu, the Eastern most village of Arunachal Pradesh which was overrun by Chinese troops in 1st phase of 1962 Indo-China war. The centrally sponsored scheme has a budget of allocation of 4800 crores which covers over 2967 villages in 46 blocks under 19 districts which are located along the border areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh and Union territory of Ladakh. In the first phase 662 villages have been prioritized under the scheme out of which 455 villages are located at Indo-China border of Arunachal Pradesh. The programme seeks to improve the quality of life in border villages, aiming to encourage villagers to stay at native locations, prevent migration. Road connectivity, Health care centers, basic facilities such as Water and Electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind energy, Internet connectivity are the different sectors receiving heavy investments for rapid development.


5.2 Challenges in Border Villages (need of VVP):

The social and economic development of border areas was a must since we gained independence from the British but there have been several factors that has challenged the development of these areas such as difficult terrain, constant aggression from the Chinese and mainly our mindset of not developing these areas. This created a huge gap between the mainland area and the border areas especially in North-Eastern regions of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Basic facilities such as water and electricity never reached here. Water crisis remains a major problem as women's have to travel long distances to get fresh drinking water. Due to lack of economic opportunities migration started from these areas. These areas have rich sites of tourist attraction but due to lack of connectivity infrastructural development it couldn't attract tourism.


5.3 VVP: Boosting Infrastructural Development, Aiming reverse Migration

The programme seeks to develop the infrastructure of border villages by improving road connectivity. Its primary focus is to provide basic facilities such as clean drinking water, electricity, Internet connectivity, and health care centers. It also aims to develop tourist centers health care infrastructure and wellness center. All these infrastructure developments will result in comprehensive development of villages of blocks on the northern borders. Thus, improving the quality of life of people living in the identified border villages. This will help encourage people to stay in their native locations in border areas and reverse the out migration from these villages adding to improved security of border.


5.4 VVP: Bringing N-East in Prime Focus

The northern borders of our country are blessed with scenic natural beauty salubrious weather, rich biodiversity, rare wildlife, historical sites, distinct cultural and ethnic heritage, and warm and welcoming people. The development of these areas will attract a lot of tourists, which will provide economic opportunities for the locals. There are various festivals celebrated here, which are gaining worldwide importance such as the Hornbill festival of Nagaland organized every year from December 1 to December 10. Parshuram Kund located in Arunachal Pradesh has attracted foreign tourists in recent past and the development of these areas though VVP will certainly help in filling the gaps which were created a long back and it will lead to overall social and economic development of border areas.


5.5 VVP: In response to Chinese Aggression

Infrastructural development cannot be interlinked with the protection and security of border areas, but it is a well-established fact that "local residents" living in the northern borders are the 1st line of defense.  "Border Area" is not just a piece of land, it is full of people, their loyalties towards their nation, especially the Indo-Tibetan communities. In the current global scenario, India's strategic culture has changed. Our stand in geopolitics is in a stronger position than it was during the post-independence period. Our defensive mindset to approach things has now changed in nature. The Vibrant Villages Programme is outcome of our offensive policy against our northern Neighbour country China. The mindset of Beijing is clear i.e. "If you are strong enough, they'll see you but if you are weak, they will crush you." Xi Jinping always want to assert hegemony over other nations and to show Chinese superiority. The program strengthens our border villages and gives a clear message to the PLA about the stand of India in its core national interest. The Chinese propaganda of claiming land by establishing settlements is not going to work furthermore. Seven new battalions including 9,400 personnel have been raised in Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) forces to keep our borders protected, which is a good response to recent Chinese aggression in Twang region.


5.6 Conclusion:

The vibrant villages program aims for social economic development of our border areas, preventing migration which also helps us in strengthening our internal security along northern borders has the best security of a nation lies in its people and their development.

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