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Most of us won't look twice at a manual scavenger, due to various reasons, social, economical, discriminatory, and even dehumanising. You just feel you're lucky that you don't have to do the job that they have to do, and frankly you should indeed be glad for that, the workers who depend on manual scavenging are often uneducated and support their family through various small jobs, including lowering themselves into sewers and putting their health at risk every now and then, just so our plumbing system works. In exchange, they make less than Rs. 500 per descent, they get insulted for doing the job nobody else would do, their children are discriminated against, and there are a few people that want to deny them their reservation rights, but that is a story for another time. <\/p>
Officially, Manual scavenging is illegal, but sadly there have been very little provisions to actually stop the need of manual scavenging to exist in the first place, and the scavengers themselves, with no other craft to turn to since nobody would hire them and the fact that they lack education, often find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place, between a choice of going without a job or going back into scavenging. A choice I sincerely hope none of you reading this will ever have to face in your lives. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496833616566","data":"5937debad7faf"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496833618732","data":"
It is heart warming, then, to see that the Telangana government helmed by K. Chandrashekar Rao has made a step in the right direction by commissioning 70 mini sewer jetting machines to end the dehumanising practice in Hyderabad. The machines, which are currently already being put to use by the HMWSSB were dedicated to the organisation by Telangana's IT minister K.T. Rama Rao, or KTR as his many adoring fans know him. <\/p>
It warms our hearts to see the TRS's commitment to easing the pain of the margianlised in the state, and we hope to see more initiatives by the Government of Telangana to support those who often seem to fall through the cracks of society. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496836211069","data":"5937e8c4140c1"}]
Every Classroom hold innumerable memories for us. We saw all kinds of people , but the most intresting ones of the lot were the back benchers and most silence people's are first benchers . Everyone would wonder what these last bench students s did, and why the teachers were always suspicious of them. Being a back bencher,I think it\u2019s because they couldn\u2019t handle the craziness of the back benchers and they cannot answer the questions raised by the backbenchers.<\/p>
Some crazy things that are done by the back benchers :<\/p>
Starting with how they get up and get ready , they get up just 10 minutes before our classes start running . At last they come to the class the reason explained by back benchers are very funny they use silly reasons simply 'bike puncture , bus late '. The reasons really make us laugh!<\/p>
You instinctively went to the back, even if the front seats were empty, sometimes they are forced to sit in the first benches.<\/p>
Sitting in backbenches and secretly listen to music at the back.<\/p>
Backbenchers almost always work on another subject\u2019s homework during a class timings like assignments.<\/p>
Only back benchers have the guts to fall asleep because the teacher couldn\u2019t see you.<\/p>
Only back benchers had the liberty to eat when classes are going on.<\/p>
All the teachers collectively thought that only backbenchers a were the naughty ones and have a good character.<\/p>
Comming to cheating in examination it was really a good adventure in opening slips and writing the answers .<\/p>
When a question is raised to the back benchers the answers given by them are really very comic that are not even related to the topic going on .<\/p>
They don't even have any idea about the syllabus and subjects of that semester .<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496824333382","data":"5937ba62a36b5"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496824349533","data":"
Life of a first bencher: <\/p>
Starting from how they get up early in the morning and attend classes.They get up early in the Morning and they get hurry and tensed Weather they may miss a few minutes of class and they that may result in the decrease of the percentage .<\/p>
More over every class has a small group of the people who fight for reserving their seats in the first bench of the classroom.<\/p>
There is no bond in between those small group of people . They really fear and suffer for every simple problem. They get jealous very easily if other people answer a question raised in the middle of class . Internally they die if there friends get more marks .<\/p>
This jealously separates them from enjoying everything . They don't even spend time with friends in talking about their life style . They don't reveal their plans that how they study and how they move forward in the life. <\/p>
When teachers show more concentration on other people they suffer a lot . Simply they are leading a very hard life . They don't know what they are missing in name of enjoyment . <\/p>
These people never bunk classes .even needed they attend special classes even . <\/p>
They may get percentages but they don't how the society is growing .<\/p>
Great lines said by Dr.APJ Abdul Kaplan-The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom.\u201d <\/p>
They may know how to solve a problem in exam but they don't know how to solve a problem in the real life .local fights everything's bond between back benchers very strong . <\/p>
Simply a back bencher life is completely different from the first bencher.no one can enjoy their life as a backbencher .<\/p>
Thank you <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496825632830","data":"5937bf74484cf"}]
\"It was after watching Andala Rakshasi, that I decided to make films. The unconventional screenplay of that movie is what inspired me to start my journey is a film-maker,\" says Dileep Vaddadi, a 25 year old MBBS graduate, who directed the now trending short film Miduna. The short film, produced independently by Dileep, has an entire cast of students from Vizag and is a simple love story set in Vizag, with an unconventional screenplay. In just three days of its release on YouTube, the short film has garnered almost 55000 views.<\/p>
\"The story is simple, it's a typical tollywood love triangle but the music and the screenplay are what add to the appeal of the film,\" says Dileep, who also made two other short films earlier this year, adding, \"I worship Hanu Raghavapudi, the director of Andala Rakshasi and Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha, for his unique screenplay and that reflected a lot in this film.\"<\/p>
The movie, is about a girl named Miduna (played by Harika Varma) and a love triangle between two guys (played by Shiva and Chaitu). \"I drew inspiration from various experiences I've had in life and seen in my life to make this short film,\" explains Dileep (the one in the yellow shirt in the picture below), who is now planning on pursuing his post graduation in surgery.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496830038636","data":"5937d0ad2f556"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496830065688","data":"
Costing over Rs. 30000 to make, this film was shot in and around Vizag, with students from Gayathri Vidya Parishad and SIITAM playing various roles in this. \"Everyone involved is a student, except the sound engineer. In fact, I also learnt aspects of cinematography this time as I did a little of it in addition to acting and composing music for this,\" says Shiva, who had previously acted in another unreleased short film.<\/p>
And for Chaitu and Harika, both third year BBA students from GVP and SIITAM respectively, this was a unique experience as this gave them both an opportunity to showcase their acting skills. Having worked in two other short films before this, Chaitu, who plays the lead, says \"This film reaffirmed my interest in pursuing acting as I had to take up BBA because my family didn't want me to join acting school. After my BBA is done, I will definitely take up acting in a proper way.\"<\/p>
Harika Varma collaborated with Dileep earlier and says, \"I was never into acting but because I was always into compering at events in college, my friends always used to tell me to try acting. That's how I ended up acting in Dileep's earlier production, Flashback. I had a great time with him and now I collaborated with him again for this.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1496832250238","data":"S3tqcoYWC44"}]
Okay, so EAMCET is done and all students who got through the exam are now whiling away the last proper vacation of their lives and at the same time, are concerned about what college they will get into. We solved that problem by www.eamcetrank.com and now, we give students this cheat-sheet of what to watch out for while joining an engineering college.<\/p>
1. Labs and other Infrastructure:<\/b><\/p>
While every college has a lab, the quality of infrastructure in the labs matters a lot, whether the equipment is updated or not, whether there are proper safety systems in place or not. So do visit the college first and check out the labs to see for yourself what kind of quality exists there.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496747146521","data":"
2. Library <\/b> <\/p>
It's a popular myth that engineering students don't usually go to libraries but trust us, college library can become your best friend in times of need. Most colleges have extensive collection of technical and non-technical books and it is worth a visit to the college library before joining to know what kind of books they have on hand; as most of the time, some of the books available in the college library aren't usually available elsewhere.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496747169215","data":"
3. Alumni <\/b> <\/p>
The reason students prefer some colleges over the others is because of the alumni, who went on to achieve greater heights in life based on the skills they acquired in college. Checking out alumni from the college website, contacting them and interacting with them about the benefits of that college actually helps.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496747191164","data":"
4. Placement opportunities <\/b><\/p>
Colleges go to great lengths to ensure their students get placed but some colleges specifically partner up with giants like google, Microsoft, etc, to provide the best opportunities to students right after college. So checking the college website for previous placement records and placement partners is a good option and is something every student should do before joining the college.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496747228932","data":"
5. Sports, Activities and Clubs:<\/b><\/p>
College is a place for overall growth of an individual and a place for all round personality development. So check out what kind of clubs and activities the college has. Regardless of whether the activities are technical or non-technical, being involved in them promotes problem-solving and leadership skills at the very least. So whether it is a drama club or a literary club or something technical like IEEE, check them out beforehand and join them once you join that college. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496747264578","data":"
St. Peter's Engineering College, Medchal perfectly embodies the above qualities, with its students, infrastructure and their incredible sporting teams. It would be the perfect place for you to invest your 4 years into and come out with flying colours, becoming one of its many illustrious alumni. For more information, click here!<\/a> <\/p>"}]
TOEFL is an acronym which stands for Test Of English As a Foreign Language. It is an exam conducted by ETS(Educational Testing Services) and tests your proficiency in English. You can write either this or IELTS, but one of these exams is mandatory for your MS application. So here's how this test is structured:<\/p>
1. Reading:<\/b><\/p>
This is the first section in the exam and it carries a weightage of 30 marks. This section will be for a duration of 1 hour. There will be a total of three passages which you will have to read in this section. Upon reading the first passage you will have to answer 13 questions, for the second passage there will be 13 other questions and the final passage will consist of 14 questions. This is a relatively easy section to answer and one can score quite easily in this section.<\/p>
It might be possible that an extra passage might also be asked. But then you will be given an extra 20 minutes to answer the questions asked.<\/p>
2. Listening:<\/b><\/p>
This is the second section and carries a weightage of 30 marks. This section too will be for a duration of 1 hour. There are two models of questions asked. For the first model you will listen to a conversation for 6 minutes where you will be have to answer 5 questions. For the second model you have to listen to a lecture for 7 minutes and answer 6 questions. In total you will have to listen to 2 conversations and 4 lectures. You will some time to answer the questions.<\/p>
After these 2 sections are done you will have a break of 10 minutes.<\/p>
3. Speaking:<\/b><\/p>
This is the third section and again carries a weightage of 30 marks. You will have a total of 20 minutes to finish of this section. There will be total of 6 tasks where there will be 4 independent tasks and 2 independent tasks. For the independent tasks you will be asked a question after which you will have 15 second to formulate your answer after which you will have 45 seconds to answer the said question. For the integrated task you will have to read a text for 45 seconds after which you have to listen to a conversation or lecture. You will be given 30 seconds to prepare after which you are expected to speak for 1 minute. Another form of integrated task is where you will have to listen to a conversation or lecture after which you would have to prepare for 20 seconds and then you are expected to speak for 1 minute.<\/p>
4. Writing:<\/b><\/p>
This is the final section and again carries a weightage of 30 marks. There will be 2 models of questions asked. The first one will be an integrated task where you have to read a passage for 3 minutes. After this you have to listen to a conversation of 2-3 minutes. You will then be asked to relate the two and are supposed to write an essay of roughly 150-225 words in about 20 minutes. The second task will involve reading a question after which you have to answer accordingly and write an essay of about 300 words or more in 30 minutes.<\/p>
As can be seen this whole test will almost take 3 hours and 30 minutes.So be well prepared by practicing several model tests. All the best<\/p>"}]
1. 4 people were shot today Madhya Pradesh's farmer protest, the government quickly claimed that the shooters were not cops. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496749742781","data":"59369705eba97"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496749755126","data":"
2. Congress mocks 3 years of Modi government, speaking about spreading fear among the masses and only being a hero on TV, the exact statement being 'TV pe hero, zameen pe zero'. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496749804683","data":"5936974dec68a"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496749827651","data":"
3. Bachu Marak, BJP district leader in Meghalaya, resigned today 4 days after Bernard Marak, saying he cannot be part of a party that imposes their views on beef in the North East, since beef eating was a central part of Garo culture. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496749929020","data":"593697b895628"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496749933471","data":"
4. In a bid to end manual scavenging, Hyderabad has now deployed 70 mini jetting machines. This move will go a long way in tackling the dehumanising of manual scavengers. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496750076239","data":"59369867e07b3"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496750109092","data":"
5. Qatar's ties with Iran is what said to be the reason behind its isolation by the Gulf states. Currently the tiny but incredibly rich nation faces international isolation for allegedly financing terrorist organisations. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496750168995","data":"593698a87b57f"}]
While most people use social media to keep track of their friends' lives and follow pages for entertainment and fun, some, like 18 year old Priyanka Kolluru take inspiration from it and go about on a path pursuing their passion. Triggered by following a page called \"Berlin Art Parasites\" at the age of 14, Priyanka started off making emotional art just when she was in 9th class.<\/p>
\"I was always interested in poetry, having been raised by a journalist father. Emotions and contradictions in literature always intrigued me and I enjoyed reading poems like 'Road Not Taken', 'Mirror' and when I found this page, something clicked in my head and I started blending poetry with art and that's how it all started,\" says the Vijayawada native who is now pursuing her B.Arch from CSIIT.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496752084582","data":"5936a02fd291d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496751059728","data":"
It is the contradictory emotions that are often seen in her works, which she posts on her instagram page, as she explains, \"Life is filled with contradictions and that is what makes everything interesting. It's like eating a hot brownie with ice cream on top. I love blending nature with human emotions and it is nature that inspires me a lot. That's why you'll find my art depicting a lot of contrast.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496752097613","data":"5936a03d41d3c"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496752117232","data":"5936a04f6d787"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496751057352","data":"
\"Unlike many that I've come across, I don't want to make art to send a message or something. I just want my art to be something that people can relate to and connect with. That is why I usually depict love and other emotions in my works,\" explains the self taught artist who makes it a point to sketch every day, even if it is something random, adding \"It is my way of expression. I am a very expressive person and art gives me a chance to express myself in a way that's more unique than anything else.\"<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496752133794","data":"5936a05f3e84f"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496754803299","data":"5936aadb73674"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496751726239","data":"
Upon being asked whether her love for art is what made her choose architecture, the nature lover says \"Originally, I wanted to take up journalism or literature but my love for art pulled me towards architecture. Though architecture is finite and I dislike that part of it, I still love it because it is just another form of art. I prefer my art to be limitless.\" <\/p>"}]
The costs of preparing for the GRE and applying to graduate school can add up to insane amounts. So, why not make the most of all the internet has to offer with free resources? There are a plethora of free online resources available all over the internet. A simple Google search will lead you to links to study materials, book PDFs, etc. We've compiled a list of five free GRE resources - we've included mock tests, study materials, flash cards and blogs. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496746600872","data":"59368ac0e5742"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496740311509","data":"
1. <\/b>ETS Home<\/b><\/a><\/p>Easily the most trusted resource and guide available for the GRE. Good prep materials with questions in the exact same or a bit lower level compared to actual GRE questions. To judge your progress or to have a fair idea of your potential GRE score, Powerprep II software has two GRE exams which are very good representation of the actual questions tested in GRE. However, it is unrealistic and insufficient to ace GRE by only using ETS prep materials because even if their quality is very high, the sheer quantity to prepare is lacking. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496746636081","data":"59368adf7dd64"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496742084475","data":"2. <\/b>Magoosh GRE Prep<\/b><\/a><\/p>The complete course isn't free, but Magoosh's GRE vocabulary flashcards cover more than a thousand of the most important GRE vocab words. You can either download the app or use the desktop version. The GRE blog by Magoosh is very informative and helpful for GRE aspirants. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496746698275","data":"59368b2071c23"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744494119","data":"3. <\/b>Khan Academy <\/b><\/a><\/p>Khan Academy is a great place to learn about pretty much anything. While there isn\u2019t a section specifically dedicated to GRE Prep, you\u2019ll still find plenty of material that is really helpful for your studies, in particular math. Just search for the concept you\u2019re having trouble with, and my guess is you\u2019ll find a video that explains it perfectly. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747567929","data":"59368e84187e4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744560361","data":"4. <\/b>GRE Edge<\/b><\/a><\/p> A great website with loads of free resources, GRE Edge is a very good choice for aspiring GRE students. It hosts lots of free webinars everyday, and also has a collection of e-books for you to try. If you still want more resources, the pricing options are pretty flexible and cheap. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747093850","data":"59368caac1791"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496745663282","data":"5. <\/b>Manhattan<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>Kaplan<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Princeton<\/b><\/a> GRE<\/b><\/p>All three websites offer amazing resources, but very few of them are free. It is still worth finishing the free courses, though. The full courses are very expensive, but if you have the money, no one is stopping you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747518991","data":"59368e551a7fd"}]
Easily the most trusted resource and guide available for the GRE. Good prep materials with questions in the exact same or a bit lower level compared to actual GRE questions. To judge your progress or to have a fair idea of your potential GRE score, Powerprep II software has two GRE exams which are very good representation of the actual questions tested in GRE. However, it is unrealistic and insufficient to ace GRE by only using ETS prep materials because even if their quality is very high, the sheer quantity to prepare is lacking. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496746636081","data":"59368adf7dd64"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496742084475","data":"
2. <\/b>Magoosh GRE Prep<\/b><\/a><\/p>The complete course isn't free, but Magoosh's GRE vocabulary flashcards cover more than a thousand of the most important GRE vocab words. You can either download the app or use the desktop version. The GRE blog by Magoosh is very informative and helpful for GRE aspirants. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496746698275","data":"59368b2071c23"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744494119","data":"3. <\/b>Khan Academy <\/b><\/a><\/p>Khan Academy is a great place to learn about pretty much anything. While there isn\u2019t a section specifically dedicated to GRE Prep, you\u2019ll still find plenty of material that is really helpful for your studies, in particular math. Just search for the concept you\u2019re having trouble with, and my guess is you\u2019ll find a video that explains it perfectly. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747567929","data":"59368e84187e4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744560361","data":"4. <\/b>GRE Edge<\/b><\/a><\/p> A great website with loads of free resources, GRE Edge is a very good choice for aspiring GRE students. It hosts lots of free webinars everyday, and also has a collection of e-books for you to try. If you still want more resources, the pricing options are pretty flexible and cheap. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747093850","data":"59368caac1791"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496745663282","data":"5. <\/b>Manhattan<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>Kaplan<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Princeton<\/b><\/a> GRE<\/b><\/p>All three websites offer amazing resources, but very few of them are free. It is still worth finishing the free courses, though. The full courses are very expensive, but if you have the money, no one is stopping you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747518991","data":"59368e551a7fd"}]
The complete course isn't free, but Magoosh's GRE vocabulary flashcards cover more than a thousand of the most important GRE vocab words. You can either download the app or use the desktop version. The GRE blog by Magoosh is very informative and helpful for GRE aspirants. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496746698275","data":"59368b2071c23"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744494119","data":"
3. <\/b>Khan Academy <\/b><\/a><\/p>Khan Academy is a great place to learn about pretty much anything. While there isn\u2019t a section specifically dedicated to GRE Prep, you\u2019ll still find plenty of material that is really helpful for your studies, in particular math. Just search for the concept you\u2019re having trouble with, and my guess is you\u2019ll find a video that explains it perfectly. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747567929","data":"59368e84187e4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744560361","data":"4. <\/b>GRE Edge<\/b><\/a><\/p> A great website with loads of free resources, GRE Edge is a very good choice for aspiring GRE students. It hosts lots of free webinars everyday, and also has a collection of e-books for you to try. If you still want more resources, the pricing options are pretty flexible and cheap. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747093850","data":"59368caac1791"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496745663282","data":"5. <\/b>Manhattan<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>Kaplan<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Princeton<\/b><\/a> GRE<\/b><\/p>All three websites offer amazing resources, but very few of them are free. It is still worth finishing the free courses, though. The full courses are very expensive, but if you have the money, no one is stopping you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747518991","data":"59368e551a7fd"}]
Khan Academy is a great place to learn about pretty much anything. While there isn\u2019t a section specifically dedicated to GRE Prep, you\u2019ll still find plenty of material that is really helpful for your studies, in particular math. Just search for the concept you\u2019re having trouble with, and my guess is you\u2019ll find a video that explains it perfectly. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747567929","data":"59368e84187e4"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496744560361","data":"
4. <\/b>GRE Edge<\/b><\/a><\/p> A great website with loads of free resources, GRE Edge is a very good choice for aspiring GRE students. It hosts lots of free webinars everyday, and also has a collection of e-books for you to try. If you still want more resources, the pricing options are pretty flexible and cheap. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747093850","data":"59368caac1791"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496745663282","data":"5. <\/b>Manhattan<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>Kaplan<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Princeton<\/b><\/a> GRE<\/b><\/p>All three websites offer amazing resources, but very few of them are free. It is still worth finishing the free courses, though. The full courses are very expensive, but if you have the money, no one is stopping you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747518991","data":"59368e551a7fd"}]
A great website with loads of free resources, GRE Edge is a very good choice for aspiring GRE students. It hosts lots of free webinars everyday, and also has a collection of e-books for you to try. If you still want more resources, the pricing options are pretty flexible and cheap. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747093850","data":"59368caac1791"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496745663282","data":"
5. <\/b>Manhattan<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>Kaplan<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Princeton<\/b><\/a> GRE<\/b><\/p>All three websites offer amazing resources, but very few of them are free. It is still worth finishing the free courses, though. The full courses are very expensive, but if you have the money, no one is stopping you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747518991","data":"59368e551a7fd"}]
All three websites offer amazing resources, but very few of them are free. It is still worth finishing the free courses, though. The full courses are very expensive, but if you have the money, no one is stopping you. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496747518991","data":"59368e551a7fd"}]
Of all the books I've read, I've come across a few rare characters that seem to imprint their personalities onto my very soul and brain. They amaze me with their depth, insight and sheer force of personality and make me want to be as much like them as I can. Here's a list of the female characters I respect and adore.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496731785488","data":"
1. Anne of Green Gables<\/b><\/p>
My first encounter with this feisty little red head led me to believe that she was your typical bubbly, likable young protagonist. However, as the book progressed, the astonishing level of character development and her maturing into a smart, strong-willed, ambitious young woman gave me such joy! Anne goes from a hopeful, optimistic orphan girl with the most vivid imagination you've ever seen to a young, mature woman who works hard to achieve her dream of going to college without depending on the finances of her foster parents. This classic had made Anne (with an 'e' of course) the hero many, many young girls all over the world.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496735566310","data":"59365f9dc30a9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496732267735","data":"
2. Pippi Longstocking <\/b><\/p>
Another classic, this book is beloved by children everywhere for it lovable protagonist Pippi Longstocking. Pippi is as unconventional a little girl as you can get. She is the daughter of an ex-sailor, now tribal chieftain and lives alone far from him with her trusty pets, a horse and a monkey. She is freckled, uneducated, insanely rich (her dad sends her suitcases full of gold coins) and freakishly strong- strong enough to lift her horse one-handed. Pippi uses all the resources at her disposal to make children happy by buying them toys and musical instruments, teach mean and abusive adults a lesson by using her strength to give them a taste of her own medicine and through all this, her love for her two best friends, Tommy and Annika, shines through. You can't find a better role model to teach children to be kind, independent, strong and loving.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496735593432","data":"59365fb9e1327"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496733214745","data":"
3. Minerva McGonagall<\/b><\/p>
While her character in the well-known Harry Potter series is quite commendable in itself, I'm referring to her character in the most famous Harry Potter fanfic- Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality. Her strict disciplinarian air is given so much more depth and she ends up being one of the few characters that manages to break out of the script and be self-aware. McGonagall is one of the few people that the Harry in that story cares about and has a handle on him. Her character evolution goes from being a stereotypical tough deputy-headmistress who the students are afraid of to a logical, understanding, self-aware character who only gets more respect for being so. It shows me that people, no matter how rigid, still have the capacity to change if they wish to.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496735674117","data":"593660091a323"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496734512933","data":"
4. Leslie Burke<\/b><\/p>
The Bridge to Terabithia is an iconic movie, but few know that it was a book first. In both, Leslie Burke stands out as a striking young girl with a mind of her own. She opens up new worlds to the protagonist, Jesse, a boy from a family with limited means. She shows him how words and imagination can make your life so much more colourful and teaches him many more lessons besides. One particular exchange stands out in my mind. After Leslie beats Jesse in a race, he comments on how fast Leslie is for a girl. Leslie then asks Jesse why he can't just say the she was fast, which she was. Why did people have to tack on meaningless qualifiers to their statements? She's someone worth watching out for.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496735751188","data":"59366055dca37"}]
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, spoke about being doubly committed to the Paris Climate Agreement a day after the President of the United States Donald Trump pulled out of it, on June 1st. As students today will be the citizens of tomorrow and inherit the Earth from those who make the decisions today, it is important for us to know what the Paris Climate Agreement is and why it is important for the future of our planet. <\/p>
What is The Paris Climate Agreement?<\/b><\/p>
The goal of the United States Framework Convention on Climate Change's Agreement is to limit global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2100, failing which, we will draw dire consequences on the planet, like failing crop, flooding, coastal cities slowly sinking underwater as water levels continue to rise, biodiversity taking an irreversible hit, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. <\/p>
The current rate of temperature rise is 0.99-degree Celcius and will continue to rise rapidly if we continue on the path of emitting greenhouse gases and polluting the planet in the same way we do now. Considering the current state of the world, and the crucial need to bring a change in policy in not just one country, but all of them to save the planet we all live on, the United States Framework Convention on Climate Change worked for many years and finally came up with an agreement that was agreeable to almost all the countries in the world, and the countries came through and signed the agreement in Paris, which is why it came to be known as The Paris Climate Agreement. <\/p>
It was a historic day as almost all countries in the world except Syria and Nicaragua signed the agreement, the former embroiled in an extremely complicated civil war, and the latter because they believe the agreement is not doing enough and they want it to be stricter than it is.<\/p>
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What Do Signee Countries Have To Do? <\/b><\/p>
The Paris Climate Agreement lets countries come up with their own plans to combat climate change and therefore make policies according to the same in their countries, which perhaps was one of the defining features of the deal that made all the countries come through. The deal is also not legally binding, legally there is nothing that other countries can do to force compliance, but there is a system in place to shame the countries into coming through with a plan to combat climate change. <\/p>
Since the Agreement allows for flexible planning on combating Climate Change, it allows countries to come up with unique plans, for instance, India has been pushing for Solar power for a while now, and there are various colleges across the country that are slowly moving to renewable and greener energy. The movement is there, and the world is changing, slowly but surely. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496740380132","data":"5936726f7588c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496740391953","data":"
Why Did Donald Trump Pull Out Of The Agreement?<\/b><\/p>
I'll not mince words here, Donald Trump is not exactly a smart man. This is a man that believes climate change is a Chinese conspiracy, and there have been one too many Republican representatives that do not believe in climate change. While the tragedy of such a man becoming the President of the United States is a story for another website, it is now unavoidable to ignore this man's idiocy when the planet's future is at stake. <\/p>
Donald Trump pulled out of The Paris Climate Agreement citing the Green Climate Fund as an excuse. The Green Climate Fund was established in response to developing nations raising a concern about having to put in more financial aid than they are capable of for the Paris Climate Agreement, and considering the West grew rich due to many years of loot and plunder of most of today's developing nations, the Green Climate Fund was established within the framework of the UNFCCC to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. Trump predecessor, President Barack Obama, had promised $3 billion, of which $1 billion was already delivered. <\/p>
Considering the amount of money that needed to be sent, Trump believed that the United States was being ripped off while completely ignoring the fact that the United States is one of the largest Greenhouse Gas emitters in the world and pulled out of the agreement, saying he was still open to negotiation and would join once again should the US have 'fairer' obligations. The leaders of the EU have simply refused to entertain this, saying the Agreement was not renegotiable. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1496741038079","data":"5936750dd1152"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1496741062186","data":"
What Is India's Role? <\/b><\/p>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to work towards the fulfilment of the Paris Climate Agreement, saying India was doubly committed to shifting our energy production to a more greener alternative, and so far it does seem true. India has been moving forward with a lot of solar projects, and we are also fast-tracking nuclear power plants with the help of Russia. <\/p>
When it comes to us Indians however, our government might shift our energy production but unless we get some semblance of civic responsibility, we will continue polluting our surroundings. The time to save the planet was yesterday, so get on it! For yourself, for your family and for the entire world. <\/p>"}]
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