Babblers - Indian Bird

Babblers are arboreal and terrestrial birds belonging to the large and heterogeneous subfamily Timaliinae, a component of the complex Flycatcher family Muscicapidae which, besides this, includes the true flycatchers (Muscicapinae), the warblers (Sylviinae) and the thrushes (Turdinae). 

The jungle babbler (Argya striata) is a member of the family Leiothrichidae found in the Indian subcontinent. Jungle babblers are gregarious birds that forage in small groups of six to ten birds, a habit that has given them the popular name of "Seven Sisters" in urban Northern India, and (seven brothers) in Bengali, with cognates in other regional languages which also mean "seven brothers".

The jungle babbler is a common resident breeding bird in most parts of the Indian subcontinent and is often seen in gardens within large cities as well as in forested areas. In the past, the orange-billed babbler, Turdoides rufescens, of Sri Lanka was considered to be a subspecies of jungle babbler, but has now been elevated to a species

Dassam Falls - Jharkhand Waterfalls

 

Dassam Falls in Jharkhand is situated near Taimara village on Tata-Ranchi Highway Road. To reach this place the tourist can go 40 kilometers away from the capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi. The name 'Dasham' is derived from the local word for the number ten, as the waterfall is formed by ten streams that converge at one point befoy lush green forests and scenic landscapes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. In addition to its natural beauty, Dasham Falls holds cultural significance for the local tribes, who consider it a sacred site. It is said that the falls were created by the Hindu god of creation, Lord Vishwakarma and that a dipre cascading down a height of around 144 feet. The waterfalls are surrounded b in its waters can purify the soul. Dassam Falls is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This is the finest of all the waterfalls in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region- the eastern circle of India. This spot is locally known as Dassam Ghagh.

Taruni Sachdev-Bollywood Actress

Taruni Sachdev was an Indian child actress and model who is best remembered for her appearance in the Rasna advertisements. She had worked in many films and television commercials. She garnered much praise in the entertainment world and became popular as the Rasna girl. Her role as a classmate of Amitabh Bachchan in the Bollywood flick Paa also received appreciations.

Taruni had dreamt of becoming a heroine. In 2004, she made her debut in Vinayan's comedy-horror Vellinakshatram .Vinayan said Vellinakshatram endeared Taruni to Malayalam audiences. The same year, she appeared in the action thriller Sathyam.

Director Vinayan had spotted Taruni in an advertisement with Amitabh Bachchan and contacted Bachchan's manager to cast her in his films. He recalls: "We were all amazed by the manner in which she performed. She was just five then and could render Malayalam dialogues after listening to it for a couple of times. I still remember the intensity with which she performed in the climax of the film, where even senior actors found it difficult to work against high-speed propellers".

In 2009, Taruni appeared in R. Balki's comedy-drama Paa, where she starred as Somi, Amitabh Bachchan's classmate. India Today said she "shot to fame" after appearing in the film.

Simple Kaul - Indian Television Actress

Model turned actress, Simple Kaul made her mark in the television world by portraying a variety of roles, be it the villainous antagonist to the comedic sidekick. Simple Kaul is a talented Indian television actress.

Personal Life of Simple Kaul
Born in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, Simple Kaul is currently residing in her hometown. She has been married to Rahul Loomba since February 16th, 2010.

Indian Bharatnatyam Dancers

Indian Bharatnatyam dancers are skilled performers of the national dance form of India. With their expressive movements and deep-rooted cultural connections, they bring the beauty and grace of Bharatnatyam to life, captivating audiences both in India and around the world.

Rukmini Devi

Rukmini Devi, who was born into an upper-middle-class family, was introduced to dancing at a young age. She and her husband, Dr. George Arundale, were given the opportunity to share their knowledge of Indian cultural values in Europe. She has been regarded as a staunch supporter and a revolution in reintroducing Bharatanatyam after its ban during British colonial rule.

Padma Subrahmanyam

The legendary Padma Subrahmanyam runs a school called “Nrutyodaya.” She is one of India's most renowned and respected classical dancers. She gave her first performance at the age of 13, after which she studied and researched Karana sculptures extensively. She also received a Ph.D. for her thesis on ‘Karanas in Indian Dance and Sculpture.

Alarmel Valli

She was invited to perform at the prestigious International Dance Festival of the Sarah Bernhardt Theatre De La Ville in the romantic city of Paris at the age of 16. Through her graceful dance moves, she is known to master the art of converting simple grammar into an ocean of poetry.

P.C Mahalanobis

 

P.C. Mahalanobis is widely recognized in India as an esteemed Indian scientist and accomplished applied statistician. Within the realm of statistics, his most notable achievement was the development of the Mahalanobis Distance. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis is primarily remembered for his pioneering work in anthropometry and his notable role as a member of India's inaugural Planning Commission. His profound contributions include the establishment of the esteemed Indian Statistical Institute and his invaluable input in the design of expansive sample surveys. Mahalanobis, revered as the Father of statistics in India, also played a significant part in shaping the framework of large-scale sample surveys within the country.

Early life of P.C. Mahalanobis
Mahalanobis hailed from a distinguished Bengali Brahmin family belonging to the landed gentry of Bikrampur, Dhaka, in the Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh). His grandfather, Gurucharan, relocated to Calcutta in 1854 and established a successful business, commencing with a chemist shop in 1860. Influenced by Debendranath Tagore, the father of Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore, Gurucharan actively participated in social movements such as the Brahmo Samaj, serving as its treasurer and president. His residence at 210 Cornwallis Street served as the focal point for the Brahmo Samaj.

Major Contributions of Mahalanobis
Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis has major contributions to not just one but several fields of education and society. The Mahalanobis distance holds a prominent position as a widely employed metric for assessing the divergence of a point from a distribution across multiple dimensions. Particularly valuable in the domains of cluster analysis and classification, this measure was first introduced by Mahalanobis in 1930 within the context of his study on racial resemblances. The inception of this research can be traced back to a fortuitous encounter between Mahalanobis and Nelson Annandale, the director of the Zoological Survey of India, during the 1920 Nagpur session of the Indian Science Congress. Intrigued by Mahalanobis' expertise, Annandale sought his assistance in analyzing anthropometric measurements of Anglo-Indians in Calcutta.

Kakinada Beach

 

Kakinada beach is a sea beach situated in a city Kakinada of Andhra Pradesh. This sea beach attracts a huge number of populace for its presence of the temple of Koti Lingeswara Swami.

Location of Kakinada Beach
Kakinada beach in Andhra Pradesh is 15 kilometres long by the sea side. The main economy of the people of Kakinada is fishing. Small huts can be seen alongside the beach. Small temple of Koti lingeswara swami and Kumbabishekam is situated in the town of Kakinada.

Climate of Kakinada Beach
The climate of Kakinada is hot and moist throughout the year. From May to June the weather is very hot and temperature fluctuates from 38 degree to 42 degrees. Winters are usually cool and pleasant. January is the coldest month of winter when the temperature fluctuates from 18 degree to 20 degree in this month. The town experience normal rainfall the rainy season continues from October to December.

Tourism in Kakinada Beach
Kakinada Beach is popular for having a number of tourist’s attractions which are of worth visiting. Some of the important tourist destinations are Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy temple, Pithapuram, Adurru and Coringa Sanctuary

Indian Encyclopedia

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. India has one of the world's largest collections of songs, music, dance, theater, folk traditions, performing arts, rites and rituals, paintings and writings that are known, as the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' (ICH) of humanity. This diversity in art and culture has given India a new identity with which people from other countries see India.Indian cinema is made up of various regional language film industries of India, including Bollywood, which is the biggest film industry of the country.While moving along with the tide Indian cinema, radio and television reflect contemporary time art forms like dance and music that still delightfully portray the rich cultural heritage Indian classical music is a rich tradition that originated in South Asia and can now be found in all corners of the world. 

Akka Mahadevi- Most popular poetess of Karnataka

 Akka Mahadevi was one of the early female poets of the Kannada language and a well-known personality in the Veerashaiva Bhakti movement of the 12th century. Her ‘Vachanas’ in Kannada, in the form of didactic poetry, are considered her greatest contribution to Kannada Bhakti literature. In total she wrote about 430 ‘Vachanas’ which is relatively fewer than that compared to some other saints of her time. Yet the term 'Akka' (elder Sister), which is an honorific given to her by great Veerashaiva saints like Basavanna, Chenna Basavanna, Kinnari Bommayya, Siddharama, Allamaprabhu and Dasimayya, speaks volumes of her contribution to the movement that was underway.

Early Life of Akka Mahadevi

Akka Mahadevi was born in Udutadi (or Udugani) near the ancient city of Banavasi (in Shikaripura taluk Shimoga district of Karnataka). She was born in 1130 and throughout her life she mainly worked for the welfare of women. Some scholars suggest that she was born to a couple named Nirmalshetti and Sumati, who were both devotees of Lord Shiva. She displayed her religious proclivities which she possibly inherited from her parents even when a young child. She was a shining example of beauty and princess of lyrical poetry.

Works of Akka Mahadevi
Akka Mahadevi’s experiences, both spiritual and household, come out in the type of simple stanzas (vachanas) in Kannada. Set in conversational language and filled with realistic similes, her vachanas go in the ethics of the reader with their depth of meaning and lyrical beauty. They number over 300 and feature in Yoganga Trividhi, treated as a text book by advanced sadhakas. Her works, like many other Bhakti movement poets, can be sketched through the use of her ‘ankita’, or the signature name by which she addressed the figure of her devotion. She uses the name ‘Chennamallikarjuna’ to devote to Lord Shiva. About 350 lyrical poems or ‘vachanas’ are ascribed to Akka Mahadevi. Her works regularly use the metaphor of a prohibited love to explain her devotion to Lord Shiva.

The lyrics of her works have been described as symbolizing an "essential illegitimacy" that re-examines the position of women. At times she used strong sexual descriptions to symbolize the unification between the devotee and the object of devotion. In some ‘vachanas’ she explains herself as both, feminine and masculine. Her works, like the works of various other female Bhakti poets, also touch the themes of estrangement: both, from the material world, and from social hopes and mores regarding women. She describes her love for Lord Shiva as traitorous, viewing her husband (King Koushika) and his parents as obstacles to her union with her Lord Shiva.

Kalibangan- An Ancient site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

 

Kalibangan is an ancient site of the Indus Valley Civilization in northern Rajasthan state. It is the third excavated cityof Harappan sites and the earliest town destroyed by earthquake. It has given the substantiation of both pre-Harappan culture in the lower layer and Harappan Civilization in the upper layer. Kalibangan flourished for at least 450-600 years. It is distinguished by its exclusive fire altars and is considered as "worlds earliest indicated ploughed field".

History of Kalibangan
Kalibangan place was discovered by an Italian Ideologist and linguist Luigi Pio Tessitori. It is also recognized as being established in the land of triangle at the joining of Drishadwati and Saraswati Rivers together. It was excavated between 1960-61 and 1968-69. After India's independence, the major Harappan cities together with the Indus became a part of Pakistan and Indian archaeological sites.

Culture of the Indus Valley survived at the site from the proto-Harappan age to the Harappan age. This earlier phase is labelled ‘Kalibangan-I’. The correspondence of pottery relates Kalibangan-I with the Sothi culture because a lot of this pottery was later discovered at Sothi village in North Western India.

Location of Kalibangan
Kalibangan is located at Pilibangan, between Suratgarh and Hanumangarh in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan. It is located on the southern banks of the Ghaggar River. It is 205 kilometers away from Bikaner.

Features of Kalibangan
Kalibangan in Rajasthan has given the proof of the earliest (c. 2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through a quarry. Similar ploughing is used for two simultaneous crops in this area even today. The unique mark of this early phase is pottery, characterized by six fabrics labelled A, B, C, D, E and F, which were later identified also at Sothi in North Western India. Small blades of chalcedony and agate, shell, carnelian, terracotta and copper, bangles of copper, terracotta objects like a toy-cart, wheel and a broken bull, a bone point etc. have been found here.

Tamarind Tree

 

 Tamarind Tree belongs to the family of Fabaceae. Its scientific name is 'Tamarindus Indica'. The name of this tree was derived from the Persian word 'Tamar-e-Hind', which means 'Indian date'. Tamarind tree is known as a very charming tree and it is a member of the 'Leguminosae' family and 'Caesalpinieae' sub family. There are different names of tamarind in different regional languages of the country. Like for instance, it is known as Tamrulhindi, Ambili and Imli in Hindi Language. In Bengali language, tamarind is known as Tinti, Nuli and Tentul. The tree is named as Puli in both Tamil language and Malayalam language.

Description of Tamarind Tree

The flowers of the tamarind tree are very ordinary and the size of the tree is really large and it can reach a great age of around 200 years. Almost throughout the year, this tree stands tall and creates a very charming and beautiful sight. The tamarind tree has some nice and spreading branches and a canopy of bulging flora. The tree is much admired as an avenue, park or garden tree as it has very useful fruits and the timber of this tree is highly prized. It has a short but strong trunk to bear the weight of its wide and extensive top. The almost black bark is thick and some longitudinal and horizontal cracks cover it well. The tree can achieve the height of 27 metres.

Uses of Tamarind Tree

The fruit of tamarind tree has numerous usages. The pulp is used as an important ingredient in the curries. There are some commercial uses too. It is preserved and also sold in the markets. It is also used as a laxative in medicine. People make powder from grinding the seeds and boil it to paste with gum and make strong cement. A substitute for wheat or other flour can also be obtained from them that are used by the people. The stalks of the seeds have been employed for road surfacing as well. The scientists also discovered that the seeds could make a cheap but efficient substitute for cereal starch that is used for making the cotton yarn in proper size, for jute fabrics and for woollens. Further, the leaves and flowers of the tree are also quite useful. An infusion from the leaves can make a fine yellow dye that is used to give a green colour to silks. Though hard and very difficult to work on, the timber of the tree is of high value. People widely use this wood for making wheels, mallets, furniture, oil and sugar mills, etc.

Sealdah Railway Station

 Sealdah railway station was started in 1869. Before 1978, there was a tram terminus at Sealdah station. Trams departed from here towards Rajabazar, Howrah Station, Calcutta High Court, Dalhousie Square, Park Circus and Dharmatala. The first horse tram service of Kolkata was also started from Sealdah to Armenian Ghat, following the current route 14 & 16 between Lebutala & Dalhousie Square.

Sealdah Main is the mail/express terminal for long-distance trains to northern, north-western, north-eastern and eastern India, through Dankuni line and Bandel line. Krishnanagar line is also serving long distance intrastate trains.

Kolkata: Sealdah station is among the 28 Eastern Railway (ER) stations in the ambit of the Prime Minister’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The total cost for redevelopment of the 28 ER stations is Rs 1,187 crore, of which Asansol has been allocated Rs 431 crore, Barddhaman Rs 64.2 crore, Malda Town Rs 43 crore and Sealdah Rs 27 crore,” said ER’s general manager Amar Prakash Dwivedi at the curtain raising press conference for Sunday’s event.

Sealdah Railway Station has three sections namely ‘Sealdah North’, ‘Sealdah Main’ and ‘Sealdah South’ with 20 platforms. The North terminal of Sealdah has 13 platforms and South section consists with 7 platforms. These two sections are completely separated from each other. The north and south section is connected by two links, one is Dum Dum-Majherhat connection and other is Bidhannagar-Park Circus link. Local trains run from the southern section between the stations Kolkata, Diamond Harbour, Budge Budge, Canning and Namkhana. 

Culture of Assam

 

The culture of Assam is formed by co-mingling cultural elements of South East Asian countries.

The culture of Assam is formed by co-mingling cultural elements of South East Asian countries. It is constituted of different sub systems. Symbolism is a key element of Assamese culture. Significant symbolic elements are Tamulpan, Xorai and Gamosa. Assamese are hospitable and revered their ancestors; they show reverence towards betel leaves, symbolic clothes like Gamosa and traditional silk.

Festivals of Assam

Bihu is the most popular festival celebrated by Assamese .The word Bihu is a derivation of ‘visuvan’ implying all the Indian festivals colligated with March equinox. It is the celebration to welcome seasons and it is vital for a farmer’s life in Assam. Although this festival retained its originality it incorporated specific characteristics of the city life. 

Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu: It is feted at the offset of the sowing season during spring. It also marks the beginning of Assamese new year and around 15th April as per English calendar. Truly, it is celebrated in the territory of Assam in great fiesta. Women make ‘desi’ sweets called ‘pithas’ and ‘larus’. Bihugeets, traditional folk songs are composed to create an ambience of delight. In the Lakhimpur area of Assam ‘Pat Bihu, an archaic form of Bihu, is feted with ebullience. The myth is that Sukaphaa, the 1st among the Ahom kings, came to the region to have a glance of it. Rongali Bihu is regarded as a festival of fertility and the young women are encouraged to participate with great enthusiasm, dancing and singing throughout

Cuisine of Assam
The cuisine of Assam is oriented to typical East Indian style. Various local styles and external influences have contributed in the food preparation. Foods are less spicy but have strong smell due to ample use of fruits and vegetables that are dried out and soured. A traditional Assamese meal starts with khar and gets completed by tenga, a sour dish. The betel leaves and paan are the last items in the meal. Rice is the staple food of Assamese. Xandoh and kamul are breakfast; Pithas made of rice is a sweet dish. Fish is indispensable in the tribal meals. Green leafy vegetables called xaak is widely eaten by the people of the region, especially during Rongali Bihu.

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Tourism In West Bengal- Wide Array of Tourist Attraction

 West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. The state capital is Kolkata. The state encompasses two broad natural regions: the Gangetic Plain in the south and the sub-Himalayan and Himalayan area in the north. The tourism in West Bengal is maintained by WBTDCL, a state government owned enterprise.

West Bengal, located on eastern bottleneck of India stretching from the Himalayas in the north to the Bay of Bengal in the south, presents some of marvelous landscape features and natural scenic beauty. Some of India's most preferred travel destinations like; the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region in the northern extreme of the state, the highest peak of the state Sandakphu (3,636 m or 11,929 ft) and the Sundarbans mangrove forests in the extreme south.Currently Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is the brand ambassador of West Bengal Tourism. The promotional films on West Bengal have been directed by Shah Rukh Khan Indian National Award winning filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.

The culture of West Bengal attracts tourists from around the world. It has its roots in literature, music, fine arts, drama and cinema. The Darjeeling Himalayan hill region shows a different cultural aspect. Rabindranath Tagore is Asia's first Nobel laureate and composer of India's national anthem. Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in introducing Vedanta and Yoga in Europe and the USA.[29] They all belong from West Bengal, and their houses and residencies like Shantiniketan and Jorasanko Thakur Bari are world-famous and attract many tourists.

West Bengal also has a long tradition of popular literature, music and drama largely based on Bengali folklore and Hindu epics and Puranas.Rice and fish are traditional favourite foods, leading to a saying in Bengali, machhe bhate bangali hat translates as "fish and rice make a Bengali".Bengal's vast repertoire of fish-based dishes includes hilsa preparations, a favourite among Bengalis. There are numerous ways of cooking fish depending on the texture, size, fat content and bones.

Sweets occupy an important place in the diet of Bengalis and at their social ceremonies. It is an ancient custom among both Hindu and Muslim Bengalis to distribute sweets during festivities. The confectionery industry has flourished because of its close association with social and religious ceremonies. Competition and changing tastes have helped to create many new sweets. Bengalis make distinctive sweetmeats from milk products, including rôshogolla, chômchôm, kalojam and several kinds of sondesh. Pitha, a kind of sweet cake, bread or dim sum are specialties of winter season. Sweets like coconut-naru, til-naru, moa, and payesh are prepared during the festival of Lakshmi puja. Popular street food includes aloor chop, beguni, kati roll and phuchka.

West Bengal also offers a spiritual experience as it is home to several pilgrimage destinations. One amongst them is Gangasagar. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims and visitors, as it is believed that taking a dip here cleanses one of all sins. Belur Math is also a famous place for seekers of spiritualism, and is mostly associated with Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramhansa. It is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Among other things, you can see the room where Swamiji lived and worked. Dakshineswar and Kalighat are also famous pilgrimage destinations.

West Bengal is as much a historical destination as a cultural one, and there are several cities where you can observe its fascinating past. The various structures dotting these towns and cities trace their origins to the medieval and colonial era. One of these is Murshidabad, a city famous for its silk and its opulence. There are several places of historical interest like Hazarduari Palace, Nasipur Palace, Nizamat Imambara, Jahankosha Cannon and Khosh Bagh.

Indian Regional Films- Kannada Movies

The first Kannada talkie film ‘Bhakta Dhruva’ was made in 1934. The Kannada cinema was brought into national reckoning by the film ‘Bedara Kannappa’ (1954). The film ‘Ranadheera Kanteerava’ (1960) was the first Kannada hit, which established its star Rajkumar. The first Kannada film to be shown abroad was ‘Nandi’ (1964). Pattabhirama Reddy’s ‘Samskara’ (1970) and B.V. Karanth’s ‘Chomana Dudi’ (1975) made an impact at the national level. Prema Karanth’s ‘Phaniyamma’ (1982) won several awards at the Mannheim Film Festival. 

Modern Era of Kannada Cinema:

Sanchari Vijay's portrayal of a transgender won him the National Best Actor Award. With the award, Vijay became the third actor after M. V. Vasudeva Rao, and Charuhasan to win the National Award for Best Actor for a performance in a Kannada film.
Kannada film industry has gained so many awards for its memorable and quality contributions. In 1995 Rajkumar received Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Girish Karnad’s groundbreaking plays in Kannada language theatre some of its best work. He directed quite a few award-winning films in Kannada, but he received recognition as an actor only in Telugu and Hindi films.

Jhelum River

 

Jhelum River, river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan. It constitutes the westernmost of the five rivers of the Punjab region that merge with the Indus River in eastern Pakistan.

The Jhelum rises from a deep spring at Vernag, in western Jammu and Kashmir union territory, in the Indian-administered portion of the Kashmir region. The river meanders northwestward from the northern slope of the Pir Panjal Range through the Vale of Kashmir to Wular Lake at Srinagar, which controls its flow. Emerging from the lake, the Jhelum flows westward and crosses the Pir Panjal in a gorge some 7,000 feet (2,100 metres) deep with almost perpendicular sides. At Muzaffarabad, the administrative centre of Azad Kashmir in the Pakistani-administered sector of Kashmir, the Jhelum receives the Kishanganga River and then bends southward, forming part of the border between Azad Kashmir to the east and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, to the west. The river then flows southward into Punjab province. Near Mangla the Jhelum breaks through the Outer Himalayas into broad alluvial plains. At the city of Jhelum the river turns southwestward along the Salt Range to Khushab, where it again bends south to join the Chenab River near Trimmu. The total length of the Jhelum is about 450 miles (725 km).

Jhelum River is a river that flows in India and Pakistan. It is the largest and most western of the five rivers of Punjab. It is a tributary of the Indus River and has a total length of about 725 km (450 mi). In its course this river takes the form of a stream, which is a lovely site for camping in the trekking.

Jhelum River originates from a spring at Verinag, which is at the foot of Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of Kashmir Valley. It then flows through Srinagar and Wular Lake and enters Pakistan through a deep ravine. The largest tributary of the Jhelum is the Kishenganga (Neelum) River, which joins near Muzaffarabad and enters into the Punjab.

The Jhelum River receives the Kishanganga River at Muzaffarabad, the administrative centre of the Pakistani-administered sector of Kashmir, and then bends southward, forming part of the border between Pakistani-administered sector of Kashmir to the east and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, to the west. The river then flows into Punjab province to the south. The Jhelum River breaks through the Outer Himalayas near Mangla, forming broad alluvial plains. The river turns southwestward at Jhelum, following the Salt Range to Khushab, where it bends south again to join the Chenab River near Trimmu. The Jhelum is about 450 miles long in total (725 km). Up to the Line of Control (LOC), where it enters Pakistan, the total catchment area is about 15,856 km2.

Attracting and grasping appeal of English Serials

 

English Serials, telecasted on Indian television are some of the most popular soaps for the youngsters. These serials portray the carefree lifestyle in foreign countries and thus reflect lively collection of episodes. The English Serials are mainly comedy related, however there are some, which revolve around social bindings and relationships. While some English Serials are thriller adventures.

The famous serial, ‘Office is’ a mockumentary that airs the exploits of a paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The story is interesting enough to keep its audiences glued. “Friends” is another English serial that is an American situation comedy created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. The story is all about the queer incidents that end up in a strongly bonded friendship. Seinfield and Lost are two more interesting English serials on Indian television

1.Friends:-Okay, so this is an obvious one. But the chances are you’ve already watched Friends once or twice in your native language. In which case, when you start watching it in English it’ll be much easier to follow because you already know the storyline.

2.Brooklyn 99:-Brooklyn 99 is a fun twist on a regular American “cop show.” It’s a lighthearted sitcom made up of short 30-minute episodes and adorable characters. The fast-paced comedy might be a little hard to understand at first, but after series one, you’ll be speaking like a real Brooklynite (person from Brooklyn, NY).

3.Stanger Things:-

You’ve probably heard of the addictive SCI-FI series, Stranger Things, but have you thought about watching in its original English? Yes, some of the kids’ slang words might be a little bit hard to understand, but, in general, children speak a lot slower and clearer than adults, making the series pretty easy to follow.

4.Games of Thrones:-

Even if you’re not a fan of fantasy, medieval battles or dragons, you still need to watch this. The show literally has everything you need: sword fights, zombies, love stories, monsters, naked people, and posh British accents. So, so much to love!

Transportations Of India - Railway zones

 Indian Railways is geographically organized into zones. At present there are 17 Zonal Railways (including Metro Railway, Kolkata).

Each zone is under the control of General Manager (GM) who is responsible for its operation, maintenance and financial position. GM is assisted by an Additional General Manager (AGM) and Heads of Department (HoD) for various Departments viz, Transportation, Commercial, Accounts, Personnel, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Signal & Telecommunications, Stores, Medical and Security. In departments where more than one HoD is provided one of the HODs is nominated as co-ordinating HoD. For example in Transportation, there are many HOD like Chief Freight Traffic Manager(CFTM), Chief  Passenger Traffic Manager(CPTM) etc., but COM is nominated as co-ordinating HoD

Zonal and Divisional boundaries are decided by operational/administrative requirements and not on considerations of State boundaries and as such there are some States which have railway lines under jurisdictional control of more than one Zonal Railway/Division.

Apart from the Indian Railway Zones, there are metro railways which are part of the Indian railways. They do not form a part of the Indian Railway Zones and are as good as the local trains.

Indian Badminton Players

 

Badminton is a popular sport in India. It is the second-most played sport in India after Cricket. Badminton in India is managed by the Badminton Association of India.Indian shuttlers P. V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, H. S. Prannoy, and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty are ranked amongst the Top-10 in the current BWF world rankings. Prakash Padukone was the first player from India to achieve the world no. 1 spot in the game, after which Srikanth Kidambi became the second male player to make it to the top spot in April 2018. Saina Nehwal is the first female player from India to achieve the world no. 1 spot, which she did in April 2015, and the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the Olympic Games

Indian badminton players have gained much acclaim in the international circuit. In India, badminton is quite a popular sport. On the domestic level, the badminton scenario has always been prosperous with fresh young talented badminton players. These talented youngsters forming the badminton squad of India draw inspiration from the achievements of the legendary Indian badminton players. The list of such great Indian badminton players includes popular names like Prakash Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Aparna Popat, Chetan Anand, Saina Nehwal and more.Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand both won the All England Open in 1980 and 2001 respectively, making them the only Indians to win the prestigious title.Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in the individual women’s competition at the 2012 London Olympic Games, the first Olympic medal for the country in badminton. P. V. Sindhu won the second and the third Olympic medals in badminton for India, winning a silver and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics respectively.

India has won several medals at the BWF World Championships as well, with Prakash Padukone winning the first in 1982. The doubles pairing of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa became the first women to win a medal when they won the bronze in 2011.[8] P. V. Sindhu then won consecutive bronze medals at 2013 and 2014 editions, the first Indian player to do so. Saina Nehwal won a first-ever silver at the 2015 Championships, and then a bronze in 2017. P. V. Sindhu won silver in consecutive editions in 2017 and 2018. Sindhu then went on to win the gold at the 2019 BWF World Championships and become the first Indian to ever finish on top of the podium. At the same edition, B. Sai Praneeth medalled in the men’s singles after 36 years, clinching the bronze. As a result, for the first time, India won medals in two different disciplines in the same BWF World Championships edition. In 2021, Lakshya Sen won the bronze medal in men’s singles while Srikanth Kidambi won the silver, the first time India had two medallists in the same edition in the men’s singles discipline. In 2022, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won India’s first World Championship medal in the men’s doubles, a bronze. Till date, India has never returned empty handed from the World Championships since 2011.

Lakshya Sen:-

Lakshya Sen is, for me, currently India’s best singles badminton player. The 21-year-old is ranked tenth in the world at the moment and is India’s most promising player. Born in Almora, Uttarakhand, the youngster has shown an excellent account of himself in recent tournaments.

PV Sindhu:-

PV Sindhu is the shining star of Indian Badminton. In 2016, she became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal, and 2nd the Indian badminton player to ever win an Olympic medal after Saina Nehwal. Sindhu then went on to win silver in Women’s singles at Commonwealth Games 2018. In addition to that, she also won a silver medal at the BWF World Championships in 2017 and 2018

Saina Nehwal:-.

Saina Nehwal is one of the most celebrated and famous Indian badminton players. Saina has worked quite a long way in her Indian badminton journey at the national and international levels.Saina has over 24 international titles to her name. Off the 24, 10 are Superseries titles. Saina is an eminent athlete who has given an immense contribution to making the sport of Badminton quite popular in the country.