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\"Don't judge a book by its cover!\"<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843170852},{"id":1543843449451,"type":"img","data":"5c052e7a3d666"},{"data":"
We\u2019ve all heard that phrase being repeated over and over, a constant reminder to us that people are more than what they actually seem. However, as opposed to books, we cannot simply flip the pages of someone\u2019s life and read their thoughts and feelings at our leisure. It\u2019s how they present themselves to the world that gives us an insight of what is going on in their heads.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843292925},{"data":"
Think about this for a second. Anyone can go into a shop. Anyone can buy a certain item of clothing. Two random people in the world who would never meet can have the same sense of fashion. But no two people are entirely the same personality-wise.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843315482},{"data":"
No one can deny this: looks attract people at first. But does it really matter after getting to know that person, not really. Personality is what truly matters in the end because it is the thing that no matter the time, no matter the season, remains constant.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843328988},{"data":"
Use the shop example again. You are attracted to what catches your eye at first, but in the end, you buy the thing that lasts. And personality is the thing that lasts.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843343108},{"id":1543843556966,"type":"img","data":"5c052ee5bbe92"},{"data":"
Looks are superficial. They don\u2019t really say a thing about who somebody who actually is. You know what looks are? A combination of genes: something that nobody can control. Deciding on who somebody is how they look doesn\u2019t do you any good. No one can help what they look like.\n\nFirstly we need to accept the way we look and the way we are, then we can present ourselves confidently in front of the world and prove them that looks are not everything.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843357803},{"data":"
\n \u201cDress the way you want to be addressed.\u201d<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843381296},{"data":"
Because of looks, it is hard for some people to be taken seriously. Some people have good looks, high IQ, athletic ability \u2013 but instead of them being praised on all of their other, and quite frankly more importantly, achievements, they are complimented on something that adds no value to them overall.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843405847},{"data":"
\u2018How we look is unimportant, it\u2019s what on the inside that counts.\u2019 This is something that has been argued for years, decades: centuries even. Some people agree with it, some people don\u2019t. Looks don\u2019t really matter in the long run, but they do have a part to play in the way people see you.<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843409135},{"data":"
It's high time we recognise where our world is today, and be honest with ourselves. Because if we do not, and just continue to harp that it is \" what's on the inside that counts\" , i worry that our world will only become uglier and more distorted and superficial and move further away from the truly beautiful place that it is and the beautiful people we are. \n<\/p>","type":"txt","id":1543843425465},{"id":1543843614089,"type":"img","data":"5c052f1edb6c6"}]
After facing the exams like a warrior, finally I got some time to write something. When the exams get finished, we feel as if we have fought a war and achieved victory over it (of course keeping the results aside). Holding a pen in the exam hall feels like holding a sword and the question paper with the answer booklet feels like the opponent with its shield. A battle that goes on for 3 hours.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1544113620812","data":"5c0951b8e5e7e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544113620805","data":"
In the same way several battles happen in our lives on daily basis. But, along with each battle at the physical level, one more goes on and that is \u201cthe battle against ourselves\u201d. The battle against our own self goes on in our mind. This happens every single day but usually we aren't aware of it. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1544113620813","data":"5c0951c8cfa0c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544113620806","data":"
Here I am going to tell about one such battle that happened with me some 2 months back. One day I went to the barber shop to get a haircut. It was around 9:30 AM when I reached. Apart from the one being served by the barber, there were 4 more people waiting and I was the 5th one. Since, only one barber was there that day, it was going to take time but since it was the regular shop, so that was ok. At around 11:00 AM the person before me was being served and suddenly, the electricity went off. The GHMC authority informed that electricity lines were disconnected in the area for some technical problems thus, electricity supply will be reconnected at 2:00 PM. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544113620807","data":"
Since, haircutting was not possible then in the dim light so I gave my contact no. to the barber and told him to give a call once supply comes. At 2:15 PM I went there but when I reached, supply went off again. I came back home to have lunch and at around 2:45 PM, I got a call from him to come. I reached within 2 minutes but when I reached there, I was the 4th one. So again I had to wait. And finally, my turn came at 4 PM. In the meanwhile, when some people complained about the late service, the barber was giving my example to them. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1544113620814","data":"5c0951e667fed"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544113620808","data":"
Once I watched a video named \u201c5 lessons that the Army teaches you\u201d by Captain Raghu Raman, in which he says, \u201cIf battle is not going to happen, it won\u2019t happen for weeks, months or even years. But the moment it happens, you should be in a position to face it. Every day keep the thought that \u201ctoday battle will happen\u201d when you step out of your home.\u201d. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544113620809","data":"
And that day, it did happen; against the time that tested my patience and determination to get something of my choice. It was a battle that I fought with myself and I won. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1544113620810","data":"
Thus, the most difficult battle that we can win is the one against our own self. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1544113620815","data":"5c0951f3e8427"}]
People born in the late 90s and early 2000s would be able to resonate with the fact that they had the best childhoods compared to children watching television today. Starting with Pokemon at 5 PM, the evening would be sorted out for most of them. Most of those shows, both animated and regular TV shows, had unique story lines and characters, coupled with strong messages and moral values. This is because kids of those times still relate to those shows with nostalgia whenever they talk about it even today. No matter how old we become, those shows and characters would still be a part of our hearts deep down, forever.<\/p>\n
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Indian kids born in the 90s were first introduced to legendary shows like Shaktimaan and Junior G. Those were one of the first shows in India which were superhero oriented, creating a craze among children. Then came the classic animated shows like Popeye-The Sailor Man, Scooby Doo, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Dexter, Johny Bravo, etc., among many others. And who could ever forget the legendary Tom and Jerry? It still creates those unstoppable laughs whenever we watch it even today. Then came the age of anime in India. Shows like Pokemon, Digimon, Beyblade, and Dragon Ball Z created huge fan followings in India. There were actual Beyblade tournaments which were held all over India. Along with those shows, India kept up with some TV shows like Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Sonpari, Hero (Bhakti Hee Shakti Hai), Hatim, and Shararat. Other animated shows included He-Man, Captain Planet, The Legend of Zorro, and Mowgli. Indian kids also got a taste of American shows like That's So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Wizards of Waverly Place and others. And not to forget the evergreen shows like Looney Tunes, Noddy, and Oswald. Sundays were only about M.A.D and Art Attack. The list is literally never ending<\/p>\n
Some of those shows are history now, while some are still aired sometimes in TV. All of them are available on the internet though. It's amazing to note how those shows still fill us with nostalgia when we watch them even now. It is never like we ever got 'bored' with them. Some of us just 'grew up', while on the other hand, some of those shows just stopped airing. It is quite unfortunate that kids of the present generation watch cartoons like Chhota Bheem and Oggy and the Cockroaches, which are quite ridiculous with no message, plot or any logic. The shows of our times like Oswald, Powerpuff Girls, Pokemon, and Scooby Doo actually carried real moral messages, though most of us realize it now. But still then, all of us were unknowingly enjoying our lives as well as imbibing values within us. Life was only about Cartoon Network,Pogo, Nick, Disney XD , and Hungama!<\/p>\n"}]
Writing diary can be the best way to express yourself. It helps writing down your feelings, thoughts and memories and moreover it takes out the creative person inside you. It helps you to manage your emotions, a diary is something which listen to you and deals with all kind of emotions of yours be it be frustration, irritation, happiness, sadness and even keeps your deepest and the darkest secrets it can never leave you alone until and unless you yourself dump it, moreover it comes with no terms and conditions, it keeps everything to itself without any complaint and never judge you. <\/p>
A world which is full of stress, work load where one hardly finds time for oneself at the end of the day your thoughts takes shape on a paper letting all kinds of emotions out on it. A time comes in everyone';s life that there is no one with whom you can share your frustration and lot of mixed emotions that you are going through at that point of time writing your feeling helps you to calm down and even clear your minds about what to do and what no to do.<\/p>
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Create your own personalized cover for your diary<\/u><\/i><\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1530025975908","data":"
It helps keeping records of lots of things which we tend to forget sometimes. Once you make the habit of writing you will find that the creativity inside you will grow more and more. it will even improve your writing skills. You need not hide anything from it; you can just let all the things out on it having no fear at all. <\/p>
\nIt helps refreshing your memory once written can never be erased and one can always go back and read about all the memories in the past and can experience how well one has evolved from the past. It helps knowing yourself better and make yourself better because there are very less places where you can be yourself without pretending to be someone else. <\/p>
If you have not started keeping a diary for yourself, go ahead try keeping one from today and let your thoughts come to life on paper and moreover it will be a self-therapy which will help you find yourself.<\/p>"}]
Mirror Mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all ?\nI really think that we should start making stories that have real critical thinking.<\/p>\n
Inspite of stating beauty standards and setting limits we must work on the logical storyline to eradicate the social and mental norms.<\/p>\n
SnowWhite did not ask for an apple all she needed was her IPhone, as we are developing it is necessary to realise that stories should be made that has something concrete.<\/p>\n
At the young age if we objectify colour as the basic standard what are we going to teach our children the very soon?<\/p>\n
Instead stories should be made bringing out the inkling that there are no beauty limits or standards.\nAs the stories we have read till today continue to be read all over the world, we wont forget cinderella or SnowWhite ever.<\/p>\n
We need to bring a change to not just show women powerful but also that it is fair and fine to be fair today.\nAs a writer what I believe is I will not raise my children still reading the not given parity and distinction to the gender today or the stories that just tells them that all you need is to be skin tonned.<\/p>\n
Rather the stories that tell them they are individually beautiful and they don't have to change a thing anyway.\nTo the better stories we expect !<\/p>\n"}]
From the born day, we are tied with everyone\u2019s dream.<\/i><\/b> It\u2019s my dream to make my son an engineer; it\u2019s my dream to make my daughter a pilot or this and that.<\/p>
Not even from the born day, even before our birth people start dreaming about our career, the path that they want us to set. But do they forget that we too have our own dreams?<\/i><\/b> Don\u2019t we have our way set on which we want to move?<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1532353185818","data":"5b55ddaef2d42"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1532353185812","data":"
After 10th we are given option to select one out of various streams. But almost 90% would select based on their parents sayings or any guide\u2019s instructions. While some of us select just for the society. If you score well you get admission in science stream, but even getting good grades if you move to any other stream you think that people would think that I am not intelligent or why I have not selected science and what not? Are we living for others??<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1532353185820","data":"5b55de73decda"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1532353185813","data":"
Again we follow the blind path of everyone after 12th before getting admitted to college. Our parents want that my child should be at a very high position and they make us admitted to engineering colleges or medical colleges. But have they asked us once what we have interest in? When it comes about our own interest, people think it as silly. If you are interested in photography or modelling or any such fields, will your parents allow you to move forward in such field leaving your college? 95% parents won\u2019t. And as a result they get regretted in the end. So why not to think before?<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1532353185816","data":"5b55dc1aa5c47"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1532353185814","data":"
Not only in the case of studies, each and everywhere you see around. Almost all decision of your life would be in hands of others. It has become a compulsion which in fact is not true. The only responsible are us. We haven\u2019t let ourselves step forward that people enter in our life and make decisions by their own.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1532353185817","data":"5b55dc9655278"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1532353185815","data":"
Don\u2019t let anyone control the decisions of your life, it\u2019s you and your life.<\/p>"}]
We all have the habit of saying sorry frequently, in unnecessary situations, right? We usually say “I am sorry; I am late for the class”. “I am sorry, May I ask a question?”, “I am sorry, May I know who you are?” …and so on. We have been taught since childhood to say sorry and it has become a tradition to say it even in redundant situations .<\/p>\n
There is a great saying, \"Never apologize for showing your feelings. When you do, you are apologizing for the truth.\" <\/p>\n
The point is “Is your sorry sincere and genuine?” Think about it! We sometimes shower upon the smallest things in the world and leave behind the big ones.<\/p>\n
When was the last time you apologized and you actually meant it?<\/p>\n
At a point of time, everyone in their lives, fought with their parents, had difference of opinion with their close friends or argued with their teachers. Sometimes an issue might have been a snowflake and it turned out to be a snow ball, or it started with a discussion and eventually led to a debate or we just wander upon our own perceptions on what we have seen or heard, not knowing the other side of the coin. Most of the arguments get carried away because we don't listen to the other side and stand on our own version constantly. We've experienced it, right?<\/p>\n
We never know what’s gonna happen tomorrow and who will continue the journey along with us? We never know the value of others till we lose them. We usually draw a small line between us and others thinking that, we are always right and that's where it all starts.<\/p>\n
Today, we have an opportunity to say sorry, tomorrow we might not. So, I want you to say “sorry” to your loved ones, make a call or directly meet them, give them a hug ,it doesn’t take more than few secs but this time say it whole heartedly! No matter what has happened and what will. You know, the power of apology is like a win-win situation. When you apologize you win both the relationship and the situation with 100% satisfaction. “Sorry doesn’t change the past but it DOES enhance the future”. So, think about it! :) <\/p>\n","id":"1532882677302","type":"txt"}]
What if I were a Boy?<\/i><\/p>
maybe I'd be able to do things with my choice.<\/i><\/p>
Well, this doesn't convey that I am not<\/i><\/p>
happy being a girl.<\/i><\/p>
It's just a thought in my head <\/i><\/p>
that randomly twirls,<\/i><\/p>
when I realise how short is a woman's life.<\/i><\/p>
Once a little girl, in no time turns into a wife.<\/i><\/p>
And the dreams she had to pursue,<\/i><\/p>
slowly start fading with a mystical hue.<\/i><\/p>
Falling a prey to these immortal fallacies,<\/i><\/p>
she still strives to live in this harsh reality.<\/i><\/p>
Well this is not an end.<\/i><\/p>
It's just a beginning of a <\/i>Shield-maiden<\/i><\/b>.<\/i><\/p>"}]
In a pensive mood recently, I was reflecting on how our mindscape is dotted with numerous words, with a few clearly outnumbering the others. One such word that has a dominating presence and there is no denying that is of course \u2013 Perfection. How many times have we as children or students been told to achieve perfect scores, as teenagers the perfect life sans the worldly evil temptations, the perfect sculpted body, as married couples the perfect married life, be the perfect son, father, mother, brother sister, spouse and finally as old parents fit into the role of perfect grandparents, but does the list end there? In fact it doesn\u2019t, every day we discover and add new dimensions to the word perfection. The list is endless as is its\u2019 pursuit.\n\n <\/p>
Sometimes I wonder whether perfection is closely linked to and rhymes best with aspiration, inspiration, perspiration or frustration. While I leave each of you to figure that out for yourselves I wouldn\u2019t be wrong to say that what we all would have in common though ,would be giving in to temptation, the temptation of trying to befriend that elusive word at some time and stage of our lives. <\/p>
\nWhat is ironical probably is that we ourselves are not perfect yet make attempts to point out the vices and faults of the people we interact with, are brutally judgmental and spare no efforts in pointing out their imperfections sometimes even deriving sadistic pleasure in their misery. <\/p>
\nEach one of us is entitled to have our own yardstick to measure and judge what we count as perfect and the attempts that we have made in that direction and our distance from the finish line. I was in deep thought reflecting on my personal accomplishments so far, when suddenly, I was shaken out of my reverie by the sound of loud drum beats, which almost made me spill the coffee from the cup that I held in my hand as I sat perched on my large French window, overlooking the crowded street below. <\/p>
The colorful cloud of festivity loomed large, the air was rife with revelry, crackers and loud drum beats made that once in a while welcome intrusion to the peace and quiet of the surroundings. There was something magical about Ganesh Chaturthi \u2013 The festival of the Elephant God \u2026\u2026 \u201cWait, Hold on what did I say? The Elephant God? but weren\u2019t Gods supposed to be the symbol of perfection how were the masses worshiping a deity that was in fact far removed from perfection , who didn\u2019t look anywhere close to a perfect body, face and figure ? \u2019\u2019 But magically, as I looked down and saw the huge Ganesh idol that was being welcomed with loud drum beats, singing, chanting and dancing, I was enveloped with deep respect, a flash of realization dawned on me which made me realize that there was something truly mesmerizing and heartwarming about Lord Ganesha.\n\n <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1537339150765","data":"
Although we could never come even fractionally close to his godly stature nor have the audacity to debate the myriad reasons and explanations of why he is so loved and revered, but the moment I laid my eyes on his regal, stately idol, I was speechless by his magnificence and splendor and engulfed with a myriad emotions, overwhelmed with feelings and a deep and strong realization. <\/p>
\nI realized that as mere mortals and individuals we could at best seek inspiration from him and accept that in our pursuit of perfection - it wouldn\u2019t necessarily be the perfect figure, the perfect look, the perfect actions that would make us revered and welcome in society, but the attempt in seeking and drawing out the perfection in the imperfect US! <\/p>
For making that perfect attempt to bring out the best in US. \n\nWhat then would be the perfect attempt? In my opinion it could start as the temptation to create a perfect recipe for life by adding equal measures of aspiration, inspiration, perspiration and discarding and ruling out any toppings of frustration. <\/p>
\nFeeling immensely empowered and enriched with this realization, I kept aside my cup of coffee which had gone quite cold by now, folded my hands, bowed my head in gratitude and mouthed the 3 magical words \u2013\u201cGanpati Bappa Morya!\u2019\u2019 and added with a smile - \u201cyour advent into my cluttered imperfect mindscape came as the perfect cleanser and you could not have timed it more perfectly ! \n\n <\/p>"}]
<\/i>A <\/i><\/b>seed which takes a long time to grow into a tree that gives us the shelter from brightly shining sun, has to go through a series of weather changes be it sunny ,breezy etc to grow. In the same way one is said to be grown enough if he has everything experienced but this can be concluded once a person reaches his death bed.How can you say that you are grown enough to your potential?Let me make it very clear that life is all about growing up to be an individual you dream of.So,I would say once you are in a good position means,it is a signal that you have even more chances of going to even higher stage.<\/i><\/p>
If you are a CEO of any company does not matter where the company's position is,it is our prime responsibility to take it to greater heights.So be the torch bearers to start something new or else it is not always necessary to start from the starting itself it's fine if you proceed from where you have stopped and continue to proceed forward keeping a glance on the past ,guarding the present and securing the future of ours.<\/i><\/p>
Finally growth is always hindered by someone as this world is jealous of some or the other person.No one reveals it ,but that that ill feeling is always making a roller coaster ride in all our minds .So don't mind them and make it a point to control your roller coaster thoughts of your mind and do the required things with utmost concentration not minding anyone's bad opinions .I am not saying to not always ignore others but have the right people to give you bad opinions about you as it makes a better impact on us .With these tips,we may grow even further stage by stage taking our own time .Finally when we reach the time to leave this world,you should be satisfied that you have outgrown to become a person everyone would never forget and of course will not blame your good actions for their liability.<\/i><\/p>
BE A PERSON YOU WANT TO BE BUT REMEMBER THAT GROW UP TO A BETTER PERSON AS THE DAYS PROCEED FORWARD TILL YOUR LAST BREATH.<\/p>"}]
What's up foodies?<\/i><\/p>
If you belong to the group of people who crave for pizza, cake, fries and such other fried cuisines every time, then you usually go to a drive in or a restaurant. But you're missing a lot in your life as an Indian.<\/p>
I know that it's pretty hard to make space alongside all the classic and attracting dishes, but you've got admit it doesn't hurt anyone to try something new. For the love of food, I have some amazing substitutes for your favorite food choices, especially for foodies.<\/p>
Check out the following list of lip smacking food:<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931523","data":"5b9faf4b0d042"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931524","data":"5b9faf945cdfb"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931525","data":"5b9fafa484c3e"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931526","data":"5b9fafb63265d"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931527","data":"5b9fafc6dee87"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931528","data":"5b9fafdc5b390"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931529","data":"5b9fafee5e10e"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931530","data":"5b9fb00009b21"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931531","data":"5b9fb00fe9e18"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931532","data":"5b9fb0292ef89"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931533","data":"5b9fb03b3f56e"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931534","data":"5b9fb04cc7b67"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931535","data":"5b9fb05cef515"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931536","data":"5b9fb07361f78"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1539962931537","data":"5b9fb0831d3ac"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1539962931538","data":"
Mouth watering?<\/i><\/p>
YES, then try out these yummy delicacies.<\/i><\/p>
Have some authentic dishes that could replace something very delicious, then don't forget to comment below. <\/p>"}]
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