10 life lessons we learned from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Former President & eminent scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam passed away in Shillong on Monday. Kalam collapsed during a speech at IIM Shillong and was immediately rushed to the nearby Bethany Hospital. Here are some of Kalam’s inspirational sayings through which he will be remembered forever… “You have to dream before your dreams can come true.” “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother...

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Profile of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Born on October 15, 1931, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, specialized in aeronautical engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. Dr Kalam made significant contribution as project director to develop India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully injected the Rohini satellite in the near earth orbit in July 1980 and made India an exclusive member of Space Club.  Pay your last respects to former President Kalam  He was responsible for the evolution of Isro's launch...

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Do self help books really work?

Breaking the MythsIt is very funny to hear out these objections against the self-help books; even the people who have not read a single book have an opinion about them. Can you comment on the entire Bollywood film industry after watching few films by KRK (Kamaal R Khan)? How can you comment about the entire self help and personal development industry without reading at least 50 books? Through this write-up, I just want to clarify three few things around Self-help industry: 1. Nothing works if you do not work on yourself: We underwent formal...

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5 foods that can control diabetes

Here's what to eat if you want to control your blood sugar levels. Dates: This brown and sticky fruit not only has a sweet taste but is rich in fiber, making it a diabetes-friendly snack. According to a study, they are richer in antioxidants as compared to a serving of grapes, oranges, broccoli and peppers. Have raw dates or stuff them with walnuts. Milk: One of the best sources of calcium and Vitamin D, milk is blood sugar-friendly. You can also opt for other dairy products like cottage cheese and low-fat yogurt to quell diabetes. Use milk...

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Benifit of blowing shankha

The conch blowing is a procedure by which , powerful cosmic waves travel in such a way to destroy the , harmful germs from environments and it is more effective  at the time of sunrise. It is clear that conch blowing is not a religious symbol and it is a environments naturopathy. Daily blowing of conch is helpful for speech therapy, resparatory treatments and psychological treatments.  The blowing of Shankh for different purposes, in different styles and sounds, creates the different results, mentioned in ancient Bogshadi Vidya The...

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Bad habit to quit for a healthy living

You became an 'Owl' at night Many of us, burn the midnight oil for exam preparations and work. But if this becomes routine, you will damage your body in the long run. Without 6-8 hours of good sleep, you are damaging your immune system and other body processes and systems. Due to lack of sleep, your immune system becomes weak and thus produces fewer 'germ fighters' - lowering your tolerance for withstanding common bugs in your environment. To fight against various diseases, it is necessary to at least get a minimum of 7-8 hours of good sleep...

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Rudraksha---

Why should one wear Shiva's Rudraksha? Rudraksha is a amalgamation of two words ‘Rudra’ meaning ‘Shiva’ and ‘Aksha’ meaning eyes. The Rudraksha tree is believed to have originated from Lord Shiva's tears. The Rudraksha beads range from being one faced to 21 faced; however, only 1-14 faced Rudraksha are worn by humans. Each of them has their own significance and is believed to have a few extraordinary powers. Read on to know… Ideal for Body, Mind & Soul Rudraksha induces power in the body, which fights against diseases hence improving overall...

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Math in real life

=>Number of match to be played in a league round, each team playing each other team once. N = (X^2 - X) / 2 Here X is no. of team in league. So for example if there is 7 team in a league than no. of match =(7^2 -7)/2 = 21...

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11 genius home remedies you must know!

Menstrual pain: Mix the juice of 2-3 lemons in cold water and have it every day for relief.Chronic headache: Peel and chop apple. Dash some salt and have it the first thing in the morning.Flatulence: Mix about 1/4th spoon of baking soda in water and drink for relief.Sore throat: Boil 2-3 basil leaves in water and let it boil on low flame till the juice of the leaf is extracted. You can use the liquid for gargle.Mouth ulcers: Ripe banana with honey offer instant relief. This can be turned into a paste and applied on affected areas.Sinus congestion:...

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Saving Smartly! 10 Quick Tips To Get You Started

Money saved is money earned. Make this your mantra in 2015 and begin your journey on the road to riches. Work fetches money and that is what keeps us going. But how about money fetching more money?That's exactly what your goal should be. And the first step for that is learning to save. It does not mean you cut down on occasional weekend dinners or not give in to the retail therapy once in a while. Saving need not be boring. You just need to think a little and make it a part of your lifestyle. Make saving a habit by being intelligent, creative...

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