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We are taught to hate our full-sized bodies, hate our imperfections, the curves we didn\u2019t ask for or not being curvy enough, the thighs that are too big or that don\u2019t touch, a stomach that\u2019s not flat enough or a chest that\u2019s too flat. From purging to starving to over exercising to feeling guilty for eating too much, it\u2019s a never ending battle. Many of us constantly striving beyond the limit for an unrealistic ideal of perfection to satisfy society\u2019s standards. <\/p>
For decades and over, the media has played a huge part in generating ridiculous ideals about how men and women are supposed to represent themselves in order to feel beautiful. We are taught to consider that one roll of back fat as disgusting or not having a fair complexation makes you ugly. We criticize ourselves for not resembling that so-called perfect celebrity we come across in a magazine all the while, forgetting the fact that we are beautiful just the way we were made to be. Though, it is not our fault. The media has conditioned us to focus on what is wrong with our bodies and ourselves instead of appreciating what we have. <\/p>
As of today\u2019s society, it is unfortunate to say that no longer is body shaming just portrayed in the media, it has spread like an epidemic in peoples day to day lives telling them that they are not okay with the way they look. Men judge women and women judge women on much more that is to be expected of. We establish limits on what a bigger woman can or cannot wear without receiving hypercritical looks while walking down the street. Feeling the need to grant permission for a person to whatever she or he wants to wear contrary to public opinion. <\/p>
Being big is not something to be ashamed of. Big is beautiful. We must stop degrading ourselves, rather, teach ourselves to love our bodies regardless of what one might tell you otherwise. Because in one way or another, we tend to influence the reflection we see in ourselves. The continuous battle of body shaming will be never end until you let yourself love yourself. <\/p>"}]
Remember those golden days that made you await so as to know the feel college. The sheer excitement and happiness to see all the new faces and what the future holds for you. We were given a warm welcome by the seniors back then.<\/p>
The major event that falls on a Friday in the month of September by giving them plenty of time to prepare for their works. Throwback to those days when we had our freshers, a good job done by the seniors and they greeted us with a warm heart.It is mainly organized by the final years of our college and especially by the office bearers of that time.An event that can be used to portray ones skills and have fun as well. They'll provide one with the food and drinks you just have to dance, sing and enjoy. The interested people will perform as they like. The 7 departments shall be present including the teachers and the respective HOD's.The principal gives a inaugural note and then the function is kicked off. No seniors will be present apart from the office bearers,it is almost like a greeting to the first years so as to show their gratitude and prove that there will not be any ragging of any sort. The fun and excitement kicks off by the end of the lunch break as we have a 1.5 hour lunch break on Fridays. So, what happens is that the classes are suspended for the rest of the day as it is strictly in for the first years alone. Drama , Arts etc can be done in any form and the ambience will be quite fun. A fun day for the first years and they are given plenty of time to prepare and then finally appreciated for their work.<\/p>
One may never realize that their college life is coming to an end when they do it will be too late and therefore one has to start enjoying from the first so that they do not miss out on things.<\/p>
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Studying abroad for masters has now become a very essential and almost vital to one\u2019s educational journey. Going to the United States is now easier than ever but it isn\u2019t the only place you can go for pursuing your masters. Here\u2019s a list of countries that aren\u2019t mainstream destinations for a Masters in Science but are definitely worth a shot and are worth following up on. <\/p>
Let\u2019s start out in Europe, there\u2019s nothing non-mainstream about Europe but more often than not people seem to forget that this continent has countries other than the UK, France or Germany. <\/p>
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1)\tHungary <\/p>
This landlocked Central and East European country is decorated with medieval castles and grand neoclassical buildings. Though relatively small in area, the country has much to offer, from the architectural and cultural delights of capital city Budapest, to vineyard-covered hills and historic castles. The country has a relatively low living costs combined with strong internationalization policy. Here are some of the highly rated Universities from the country.\n<\/p>
University of Szeged #501-550<\/p>
\nE\u00f6tv\u00f6sLor\u00e1nd University #651-700<\/p>
Budapest University of Technology and Economics #751-800<\/p>
2)\tSwitzerland<\/p>
Often overlooked and probably the most underrated destination is this mountainous Central European country known for its skiing and hiking trails or their watches and finance. Switzerland is home to one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious higher education systems. The country is almost unmistakably postcard-perfect in terms of landscaping and ambience. With four official languages, it\u2019s a true European melting pot, and consistently ranks among the world\u2019s leaders on measures of quality of life. Some of the best Universities in the country include:<\/p>
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology 10<\/p>
University of Zurich #73<\/p>
University of Bern #167<\/p>
3)\tNorway\nBeing a country with unique costal life, sailing history and mountains, the awe is understated. The country\u2019s immense oil reserves and gas deposits, Norway boasts being the 4th highest per capita income in the world and one of the highest standards of living. Art and culture are two other fields in which Norway shines through as well. While Norway retains much of its old architecture from the Middle Ages, it is a leader in modern contemporary design and architecture. With decent temperatures all throughout the year and sunsets which sometimes occur at midnight, this is a very good destination for your graduate education. <\/p>
University of Oslo #142<\/p>
University of Bergen #164<\/p>
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) #259<\/p>
4)\tNetherlands<\/p>
Ah, the country of Van Gogh, amazing footballing talent and tulip fields. It is one of the most developed and wealthy nations in the world, with a largely urban population. Known for the countries liberal environment and densely populated cities, you probably wouldn\u2019t feel home sick very soon. The country also has student friendly cities not too far away from the picturesque countryside. <\/p>
University of Amsterdam #58<\/p>
Leiden University #109 <\/p>
University of Groningen #113<\/p>
5)\tSweden<\/p>
The appeal of studying in Sweden is pretty strong. Home to the Nobel Peace prize, and business giants such as IKEA and Volvo, Sweden has truly achieved more than what it should have with a population no larger than a dense city in India. It has the highest level of wealth equality in the world, very low gender pay gap, publically funded healthcare with comparatively low international student fees, Sweden definitely is a good alternative to options like USA and UK. <\/p>
KTH Royal Institute of Technology #98<\/p>
Stockholm University #195<\/p>
University of Gothenburg #283<\/p>
6)\tBelgium<\/p>
International Networking, excellent opportunities, multilingual cultures and noteworthy cuisine all make this little country known mostly for their chocolate an excellent destination for your education. It\u2019s capital Brussels, is HQ to more ambassadors and journalists than Washington DC. The country is mostly pro-internationalization, with a quarter of the 11 million population considered the \u2018New Belgians\u2019. <\/p>
University of Leuven #70\t\nGhent University #125\t\nUniversity of Li\u00e8ge #319 7)\tAustria<\/p>
Despite being a very small country, Austria\u2019s claim to fame has been its beautiful architecture and brilliant composers it has produced in the past such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and innovative thinkers such as Sigmund Freud and Ludwig Wittgenstein. It is home to some of the world\u2019s premier educational institutions as well, which include: <\/p>
University of Vienna #154\t\nVienna University of Technology #182\t\nUniversity of Innsbruck #286\t\n<\/p>
8)\tCzech<\/p>
Considered one of Europe\u2019s most beautiful countries, Czech Republic is an increasingly popular destination for international study. It is home now to around 39,000 international students. It\u2019s appeal lies in affordable living costs along with good universities with affordable fees. <\/p>
Charles University #314 <\/span><\/p>Czech Technical University #491-500 <\/p>9)\tIreland<\/p>The country is understandably a popular choice for international students. The vast selection of educational institutions combined with historic cities, beautiful countryside and the Irish culture make the country a very attractive study destination. <\/p>Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin #88<\/p>University College Dublin #168<\/p>University of Limerick #501-550<\/p>10)\tPoland<\/p>It is one of the largest countries in Europe by area and has seen economic growth in recent times. Polish culture is rooted deeply in the country\u2019s vast history, with it\u2019s first University established in the 14th century, it is safe to say it has a longstanding tradition in higher education. It is home to almost 50,000 foreign students partly due to the very low University tuition fees and affordable housing in the country. <\/p>University of Warsaw #411-420<\/p>Jagiellonian University #461-470<\/p>Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan #810-1000<\/p><\/p>Moving away from a European theme, there are some very highly rated universities in the nations of Brazil, Malaysia, Tahiti and South Africa. One notable mention is also South Korea, which is home to the 3rd largest economy in Asia. The South Korean Government has been actively trying to attract international students to its shores. And the nation has a plethora of reputed institutions to serve the influx of foreign learners. Seoul National University #36 and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) #41 are two of the many Universities in the country. <\/p>Brazilian Universities mostly use Brazilian Portuguese as language of instruction, but if you're up for the task, <\/span>University of Sao Paulo #<\/span>121, and <\/span>UNICAMP - University of Campinas #<\/span>182 are Universities worth a shot.<\/span><\/p>University of Cape Town #191\t\nUniversity of the Witwatersrand #364, both in South Africa are good universities. <\/p><\/p>All rankings are International Standings. Although these rankings fluctuate on a yearly if not a half-yearly basis, they only serve a very basic purpose of having a rough estimate of each Universities capabilities. \n<\/p><\/p><\/p>"}]
Czech Technical University #491-500 <\/p>
9)\tIreland<\/p>
The country is understandably a popular choice for international students. The vast selection of educational institutions combined with historic cities, beautiful countryside and the Irish culture make the country a very attractive study destination. <\/p>
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin #88<\/p>
University College Dublin #168<\/p>
University of Limerick #501-550<\/p>
10)\tPoland<\/p>
It is one of the largest countries in Europe by area and has seen economic growth in recent times. Polish culture is rooted deeply in the country\u2019s vast history, with it\u2019s first University established in the 14th century, it is safe to say it has a longstanding tradition in higher education. It is home to almost 50,000 foreign students partly due to the very low University tuition fees and affordable housing in the country. <\/p>
University of Warsaw #411-420<\/p>
Jagiellonian University #461-470<\/p>
Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan #810-1000<\/p>
Moving away from a European theme, there are some very highly rated universities in the nations of Brazil, Malaysia, Tahiti and South Africa. One notable mention is also South Korea, which is home to the 3rd largest economy in Asia. The South Korean Government has been actively trying to attract international students to its shores. And the nation has a plethora of reputed institutions to serve the influx of foreign learners. Seoul National University #36 and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) #41 are two of the many Universities in the country. <\/p>
Brazilian Universities mostly use Brazilian Portuguese as language of instruction, but if you're up for the task, <\/span>University of Sao Paulo #<\/span>121, and <\/span>UNICAMP - University of Campinas #<\/span>182 are Universities worth a shot.<\/span><\/p>University of Cape Town #191\t\nUniversity of the Witwatersrand #364, both in South Africa are good universities. <\/p><\/p>All rankings are International Standings. Although these rankings fluctuate on a yearly if not a half-yearly basis, they only serve a very basic purpose of having a rough estimate of each Universities capabilities. \n<\/p><\/p><\/p>"}]
University of Cape Town #191\t\nUniversity of the Witwatersrand #364, both in South Africa are good universities. <\/p>
All rankings are International Standings. Although these rankings fluctuate on a yearly if not a half-yearly basis, they only serve a very basic purpose of having a rough estimate of each Universities capabilities. \n<\/p>
Here at Literacy Helping Hands, we are committed to a single goal; we strive to make the world a better place. We are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to finding volunteers to help those in need overcome challenges, while developing meaningful relationships with them and helping them for education in any financial situation.<\/p>
We started out as a small group of 7 people, most from Aurora Engineering College, Bhongir. The reason we started was simple, to engage my peers coming from the rural areas along with city residents to meet a common goal of helping those who needed help. We have since then grown from 7 to 23 team members. As a first social program under our organisation, we conducted a donation camp of books for the underprivileged. An E-Commerce website by the name Zuracart.com helped us in this ordeal. <\/p>
We've undertaken a couple of other social events where we've taken the responsibility of distributing science and mathematics textbooks earlier this year. We've been growing ever since we've become a recognized NGO (Registered with the Government of Telangana). In the foreseeable future, we plan on conducting an educational drive on women empowerment in the city of Hyderabad, helping them learn more about the schemes and plans given by the government to help them overcome difficulties they face. <\/p>
Our Non-Profit Organization provides a dynamic work environment where deadlines are met and goals are not only met, but they are exceeded. We work on many exciting initiatives to improve the literacy among all the students, and are very proud of the work we do. We plan on reaching a wider audience and grow bigger in size in the coming months. You can contact and become a part of the team by visiting our Facebook page<\/a>. Help us help the poor and downtrodden. Each new member would be expected to be as independent as possible in reaching out to the public. We will provide all the back end resources necessary to grow the organisation. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499017166130","data":"5959301fd85eb"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499017123291","data":"59593017c35f5"}]
Moving countries is no easy task. Uprooting your contacts, infrastructure and growth and transferring them into an alien land is an uphill battle. Unmistakably, one of the biggest hurdles in that battle is the finance part of it all. Converting your funds from one currency to another will almost always burn a hole in your pocket. Consider this, as a student going from India to America, we have to convert our Indian rupee into the American dollar for immediate disposal in the country. Or in the setting where tuition fee has to be paid by our guardian or donor to the university, the tentative cost of education keeps changing because of the constant change in the relation between the rupee and dollar. <\/p>
Purchasing power parity is a theory in economics which explains the worth of the money that you\u2019ve accumulated not by the face value or the number of commas it has but by the purchasing power or purchasing capability of the money you possess. This theory is in turn based on the \u201claw of one price\u201d. For example, if your Rs. 120 are good for purchasing a basket of goods or services in India, and you get the same services for $2 in USA, with the market conversion of dollar to rupee is 1 dollar = 60 rupees, then the system is in parity. That is, the cost of a basic commodity equated in India costs the same in another country, in this case, America. <\/p>
Lets assume that the cost of doing the task or buying the commodity in ameirca is more than $2, let\u2019s assume its $4 for something that costs $2 in India, but the conversion rate remains the same ($1=Rs. 60) which means that the cost of the commodity is twice in America as compared to India. This would trigger more and more businesses and individuals to purchase said commodity in india as compared to America. This would create more demand for the Indian currency, increasing the currency\u2019s standing and stability in the global market. By the improvement in economic importance of the Indian currency, exchange rates with the American dollar would plunge. I am no economics expert so I can\u2019t speculate to what extent these exchange rates would drop. But this is in an ideal system, where the market responds very rapidly to changing purchase methods, where business entities pursue the cheapest option no matter what. This is not sustainable or realistic though, in the real world market place, currencies are undervalued or overvalued based on the difference between the exchange rates and purchasing power of the money. <\/p>
Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and a few other organizations tabulate charts specifying the comparison between the two variables. However, they should not be taken as \"definitive\". Different methods of calculation will arrive at different PPP rates.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499105918684","data":"595a8be49f525"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499105925194","data":"
One of the biggest and arguably the most popular index for PPP was the Big Mac index popularized by The Economist in 1986. the notion that in the long run exchange rates should move towards the rate that would equalize the prices of an identical basket of goods and services, in this theory the Big Mac by McDonald\u2019s, in any two countries. Burgernomics was never intended as a precise gauge of currency misalignment, merely a tool to make exchange-rate theory more digestible. Yet the Big Mac index has become a global standard, included in several economic textbooks and the subject of at least 20 academic studies. <\/p>
India ranks in the top 15 most undervalued economies in the world, sitting in a state slightly better than Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. Egypt is the most undervalued economy on basis of this Big Mac theory, while Switzerland is the most overvalued market. <\/p>
So, when you step into the United States of America it is important to understand that your money\u2019s worth. Don\u2019t go buying stuff because it costs lesser number of notes as they do in India\u2026and converting the cost of everything you see in the market place with a price tag in dollars, into rupees isn\u2019t exactly healthy either. <\/p>"}]
If you\u2019re an Indian citizen or student travelling to the U.S and intend on driving there, it is important to note the clauses and laws surrounding your endeavor. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re buying or renting the vehicle but having the right paperwork to go along with you during the journey is vital. A common misconception is the compulsory requirement of an American Driving license to drive in the United States. Firstly, you\u2019d need a state\u2019s driving license, if you move to the state\/city on a permanent basis. <\/p>
So what can you do in terms of paperwork, and avoid taking the driver\u2019s test in the state you\u2019re visiting? If you have a valid driver\u2019s license in India, it can be furbished along with the Indian Passport to the authorities, when asked, as valid documents allowing you to drive. It is important however to note that American road vehicles are left hand drive on right hand roads. So no free lefts or changing gear with the left hand (technically you still can, but imagine it for yourself). Traffic rules and regulations also need a bit of familiarization with, if you\u2019re planning on not getting pulled over. <\/p>
This however isn\u2019t for everyone. As I stated, this only applies for travelers visiting the United States and not individuals who have taken citizenship in the U.S. Each state has a different time limit on the number of days you can use the Indian Passport and DL as paperwork for driving in America. It is advisable to go through each state\u2019s policies on the issue before making decisions on getting behind the wheel. <\/p>
There is one way by which you can skip carrying your passport everywhere you go, an International Driver\u2019s Permit. An IDP isn\u2019t a substitute to your Indian driving license but a supplement. It will be useful if you do a lot of overseas travel. When you have a scheduled vacation or business trip abroad, it is best that you get one. It can also be used as an identification card in a country where the main language is not English.<\/p>
You can book a slot with the Telangana Transportation Department here<\/a><\/p>After your slot is booked, fill out the application form for the IDP. You can find it here<\/a><\/p>Carry your valid driving license, copies of passport and visa and the air ticket (if travelling by flight). <\/p>If however you manage to become a permanent resident or a citizen of the US, none of these would be valid as driver\u2019s license. Only a state-approved driving license would be valid once a foreign national takes citizenship in the US. But what about the grey area? If you\u2019re a resident but not a valid citizen of the states, what do you do then? <\/p>The residency requirement for obtaining a U.S. driver's license is different in each state: If you are eligible to apply for a driver's license, you must get a driver's license from the state where you live. Check the requirements and find out how to apply in your state's department of motor vehicles. A U.S. driver's license allows you to drive anywhere in the U.S. It is the driver\u2019s responsibility to know the rules or laws binding in the state in which he\/she is driving. <\/p><\/p>Want to know how to stay safe in America and not give into social mishaps which might not be common place in India? You can read up on them here. <\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499166306488","data":"595b76da81217"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499165470546","data":" <\/p>"}]
After your slot is booked, fill out the application form for the IDP. You can find it here<\/a><\/p>Carry your valid driving license, copies of passport and visa and the air ticket (if travelling by flight). <\/p>If however you manage to become a permanent resident or a citizen of the US, none of these would be valid as driver\u2019s license. Only a state-approved driving license would be valid once a foreign national takes citizenship in the US. But what about the grey area? If you\u2019re a resident but not a valid citizen of the states, what do you do then? <\/p>The residency requirement for obtaining a U.S. driver's license is different in each state: If you are eligible to apply for a driver's license, you must get a driver's license from the state where you live. Check the requirements and find out how to apply in your state's department of motor vehicles. A U.S. driver's license allows you to drive anywhere in the U.S. It is the driver\u2019s responsibility to know the rules or laws binding in the state in which he\/she is driving. <\/p><\/p>Want to know how to stay safe in America and not give into social mishaps which might not be common place in India? You can read up on them here. <\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499166306488","data":"595b76da81217"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499165470546","data":" <\/p>"}]
Carry your valid driving license, copies of passport and visa and the air ticket (if travelling by flight). <\/p>
If however you manage to become a permanent resident or a citizen of the US, none of these would be valid as driver\u2019s license. Only a state-approved driving license would be valid once a foreign national takes citizenship in the US. But what about the grey area? If you\u2019re a resident but not a valid citizen of the states, what do you do then? <\/p>
The residency requirement for obtaining a U.S. driver's license is different in each state: If you are eligible to apply for a driver's license, you must get a driver's license from the state where you live. Check the requirements and find out how to apply in your state's department of motor vehicles. A U.S. driver's license allows you to drive anywhere in the U.S. It is the driver\u2019s responsibility to know the rules or laws binding in the state in which he\/she is driving. <\/p>
Want to know how to stay safe in America and not give into social mishaps which might not be common place in India? You can read up on them here. <\/a><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499166306488","data":"595b76da81217"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499165470546","data":" <\/p>"}]
A man named Pingali Venkayya was born on 2nd of August 1876 in Bhatlapenumuru near Machilipatnam of Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh. After High school he went to Colombo in Ceylon to study at Senior Cambridge. He found work as a railway guard, clerk at a Government office in Bellary but decided to further his education as he didn\u2019t find any happiness in them. He joined Anglo-Vedic College in Lahore and learnt Urdu and Japanese, after that he got himself a double PhD. He had an immense knowledge in geology. One of his Ph.Ds was in geology too. His expertise in Agriculture impressed the British overlords as well. So much so he was bestowed honorary membership of Royal Agriculture Society of Britain.<\/p>
He served in the British Army during Anglo- Boer wars in South Africa, a period during which he met a young man named Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Ring any bells?<\/p>
Well he was the one who came up with the idea of India having its own flag. During the meeting of National conference of Indian National Congress held at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on 31st March 1921 and 1st April 1921 Venkayya suggested the idea. His friend who he met in South Africa, Mohandas (now Mahatma) Gandhi was very much impressed with his suggestion. Mahatma asked Pingali Venkayya to come up with the design of National Flag.<\/p>
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Support wasn\u2019t unanimous however; the National Congress didn\u2019t officially accept the tri-colour. Pingali Venkayya first designed the flag in two colours of saffron and green representing the two major religions in India, Hinduism & Islam. Gandhiji liked it and insisted on adding a white strip to the flag representing the other minorities. <\/p>
During the National Congress conference in Karachi in 1931 Venkayya came up with a modified flag putting a Dharma Chakra (the emblem of Emperor Ashoka) in place of the Charkha at the centre of the flag. Saffron representing courage, white representing truth and peace and green representing faith and prosperity. The flag was finally accepted as National Flag after passing a resolution. <\/p>
This local freedom fighter popularly known as \u2018Diamond Venkayya\u2019 passed away on the 4th of July, 1963 in poverty, forgotten by the society and the Congress party he helped establish. His family didn\u2019t see the light of pension for years after his passing nor was a memorial built in his home town. A forgotten warrior is an understatement. In the year 2009, a postage stamp was issued to commemorate him but too little too late in my opinion. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499162038800","data":"595b6610c9fb1"}]
It is usually said that pain is inevitable, sometimes even necessary. Whether it be falling down a flight of stairs as a child or getting your heart broken as an adult, we have all been scarred by the act of living at one point in our lives. And while pain is looked through a negative perspective by a majority it is, rather, essential in order for us to better ourselves. Ultimately, pain is the road to transformation. <\/p>
You see the thing about pain is that it demands to be felt. It tests your strength to overcome it, it challenges your ability to fight it, and most importantly it has a tendency to make you question the source that initially brought you to experience it. Some of our biggest life lessons are learnt through experiencing pain or in some cases, the fear of experiencing pain. For instance, it takes a death of a loved one to understand the value of life. While it is unfortunate, the pain produced from the situation may very well impact your next life decision through opening a bigger-eye. In one way or another, pain can be considered as a gift of enlightenment for at the end we emerge as a stronger person ready to make wiser choices.<\/p>
In his book, Twilight of the Idols<\/i>, Friedrich Nietzsche mentions \u201cThat which does not kill us, makes us stronger.\u201d It turns out he was, in fact, right. As infants learning how to walk for the first time, we typically fall down one or more times in the process. At the same time, however, we come to a mental understanding with ourselves that we do not want to experience the falling yet again so we learn to grab onto to nearby objects to gain a sturdier base. Our experiences of such pain as children help us grow in adults who walk on our own two feet. Bottom line is that pain is an universal element of human experience. We learn and grow from it.<\/p>"}]
Our college has been given the name 'Adi Shankara' on behalf of the great Indian sage that existed centuries ago. A college which is situated in the heart of Cochin known as 'Kalady'. A small town with great principles and sacred place that unleashes the divine globetrotter within you.<\/p>
A place which is entirely secluded that makes one want to give up on the the technological world and be more into the scenic beauty. As one arrives into the college they're greeted with huge Banyan, Teak, Eucalyptus trees which surrounds the entire college campus like a sheet and gives one shade from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun and also depicting the environmental face of the college. This is a perfect place for environmentalists as they can sit underneath the tree and think. The international airport is just five kilometers from the college so we can see the air crafts arriving and departing and showing us the vast runway. And if we are lucky we can see supersonic planes such as MIG-21, Sukhoi etc from the Air force and the Navy. For foodies, there are a lot of cafes and canteens in every nook and cranny of the college where it cleanses your palette with a list of delicacies that you sit there actually craving for more and then finally relax for sometime and then go for your classes.And if you climb your way to the terrace of the college you can see the 'Periyar' river flowing meticulously with the great footsteps of the sacred sage and finally making its way to the Arabian Sea. A trip to our college is one of a kind that you can actually enjoy being there. For birdwatchers one can witness rare species of birds from time to time jumping from one branch to another branch. A fifty acre campus which has a lot of beneficial items in our respective lives and which has amazing people with a good mentality.<\/p>
The trip to our college is something amazing and on the way to it you can see passing cattle , ducks, hens etc, which is truly beautiful. It is something worth experiencing in life.<\/p>"}]
Mannheim, Germany. A city in the southwest part of the automotive powerhouse country. Home to almost 300,000 people, home to some major corporations like John Deere, Caterpillar, IBM, Roche, Unilever, Siemens and many others, was ranked in the top 15 most inventive cities in the world by Forbes magazine is a city which holds an understated importance to the automobile industry. It was in this little place that Karl Benz, regarded by many as the father of the automobile drove out the first rendition of an automobile. On July 3rd, 1886, Mr. Benz drove out his 3-wheeled, 4-stroke, 0.75 HP, one cylinder engine automobile as a refined form of the four stroke gasoline engine envisioned by fellow German Nikolaus Otto (known for his Otto cycle in thermodynamics). This horseless carriage was a water-cooled internal combustible engine with tubular framework, tiller steering and buggy-like seats. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499000125282","data":"5958ef8c88c0e"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499000171111","data":"
This primitive work of art laid the foundation for centuries to come in development of the automobile into the mechanical beats as we know them today. The electrical ignition, differential, mechanical valves, carburetor, oil and grease cups for lubrication and the braking system all stemmed from this first model. <\/p>
In the years that followed, the improvements in safety and engineering went through the charts. Evolving every nut and screw in the process. <\/p>
In 1900, the steering tiller Benz used in his first automobile was re-imagined into the steering wheel. <\/p>
The first electric headlamps were introduced in 1898 on the Columbia Electric Car from the Electric Vehicle Company of Hartford, Connecticut, and were optional. <\/p>
In the year 1911, hand cranks in almost all vehicles got phased out for electric self starters. First seen by the Cadillac Motor Company. <\/p>
Year 1913 saw the invention of the moving assembly line, throttling the Model T\u2019s production from 7.5 cars an hour to 146. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499000240420","data":"5958efc31ad06"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499000244232","data":"
Dodge Brothers Company in the US conducted what is now considered the beginning of the crash-test for cars. Their version involved driving one into a brick wall at 20 mph. <\/p>
Almost 25 years later, automatic transmission and air conditioning were incorporated into the vehicles. <\/p>
The increase in emissions saw countries and states take up emissions laws. <\/p>
In 1974, Air bags were introduced to improve passenger and driver safety. At the same catalytic converters become common place standard feature in cars to reduce emissions. <\/p>
In the 1980s, On board diagnostic systems would illuminate a malfunction indicator light if a problem was detected but would give no insight into the nature of the problem. However with the introduction of OBD II, in 1996, the technicians and home mechanics could find out exactly where the problem was, reducing the hassle in troubleshooting. <\/p>
Also in 1996, Mitsubishi, a Japanese car manufacturer born from the crumbles of the Second World War, proved to the entire world that a differential system could be electrically controlled. The Active Yaw control as it was called was available on the high performance Evolution model made by the company. This active yaw control helped the vehicle\u2019s torque to wheel in any amount at any moment. Improving handling and drivability. <\/p>
The 1990s saw the introduction of Anti-lock Braking and Global Positioning Systems which made driving a more comfortable experience. <\/p>
In the early 21st century, Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) offered the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission with none of the draw backs. DCTs were used even in the 1980s. Volkswagen was the first company to popularize this system and use them in pedestrian cars. It was launched with VW\u2019s 2003 GTI. <\/p>
Advanced Turbocharging, one could say were the final evolution of the turbos used on production cars in the 60s. Compressors, running on the vehicle\u2019s exhaust output, force more air into the working cylinders, combining more fuel with air, inturn producing more power. In the year 2008, Ford introduced small turbocharged engines with better and lighter parts which were way more responsive than the turbos of the old. <\/p>
Rear view Backup cameras, better and integrated connectivity to mobile devices, cruise controls and cabin electronics all made quick and incisive additions to our current understanding of a car. But all this is till now, what about the future?<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1499000511779","data":"5958f003bb198"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1499000515590","data":"
Toyota, in 1998, came forward with the Prius, a hybrid-electric automobile which has transformed the nature of the car industry. When it first came into the market with a 1.5 liter engine combined with an electric nickel hydride battery, it didn\u2019t truly break the market. But the ideas that went into its creation have truly changed the game. The future is truly one with hybrid power-trains. Innovations such as Regenerative braking , \u201cHybrid Air\u201d engines and automatic start\/shutoff are helping the field of hybrid cars improve in terms of performance and efficiency. With more and more major car companies adopting the technology in their consumer as well as flagships, it doesn\u2019t seem as though development will stagnate anytime soon. Companies like Telsa and Faraday have proven that electric cars can reach performance numbers only dreamt of in conventional petrol engines. <\/p>"}]
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