Limbo of the Lost

Growing up you solve so many puzzles – picture puzzles, riddles, and word quizzes – so that your mind gets accustomed to questioning everything around you. This develops in you an inquisitive nature and you start to see mysteries in everyday things around you. You try to question the existence of some things and the non-existence of others. In this world full of mysteries, one such mystery is that of the Bermuda Triangle.

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Also known as the Devil’s Triangle, the Bermuda Triangle is a section of the Atlantic Ocean, roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. Mythical literature revels in the stories of ghost ships, of airplanes disappearing forever, and of instruments going haywire around the Bermuda Triangle. But these are just fanciful theories; there is no solid proof that these types of mysterious disappearances occur less in the other well-traveled sections of the ocean than they do in the Bermuda Triangle. As a matter of fact, there are many people who navigate the Bermuda Triangle on a daily basis without any incident. So why do we still think of Bermuda Triangle as an unsolved mystery?

Covering about 500,000 square miles of the ocean, the area was sailed through by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage. He reported that a great flame of fire crashed into the sea which was probably a meteor. Also, his observations about the erratic compass readings could be explained by the fact that at that time a sliver of the Bermuda Triangle was one of the few places on earth where the true north and the magnetic north aligned together.

Reports of unexplained disappearances started capturing people’s interest around the early twentieth century when the USS Cyclops, a 542-meter long navy ship with 300 men and thousands of ton of manganese onboard, sank somewhere between Barbados and the Chesapeake Bay in 1918. Although they were equipped to do so, the Cyclops never sent an SOS distress call and the extensive search yielded no wreckage.

After that, an alleged pattern started to form when five navy bombers carrying 14 got severely lost in the area in 1945. The nave bombers were forced to ditch at sea when they ran low on fuel. A rescue plane with 13 men also disappeared while searching for them. Even a weeks-long investigation failed to turn up any evidence.

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In a 1946 magazine article, author Vincent Gaddis coined the phrase “Bermuda Triangle” for the first time after which it became a sensational legend with reports of planes going down despite having just sent “all’s well” messages. Paranormal writers blamed the triangle’s lethality on everything from aliens and Atlantis to time warps and reverse gravity fields while scientific theories, on the other hand, pointed to magnetic anomalies, waterspouts, and methane gas eruptions from the ocean floor.

In all probability, however, many don’t recognize the Bermuda Triangle as a hazardous place. There is no single theory that solves the mystery but there has been nothing discovered indicating the casualties were a result of anything other than physical harm. No extraordinary factors have ever been identified.

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How to manage bullies and take actions against bullying at educational institutions…..

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. In some way or the other almost everyone of us has undergone bullying. A major question to be asked is that, Due to what reasons do people bully?

Bullying is of various kinds such as verbal, social, and physical bullying. And now another dimension is added to the list called cyber bullying. Bullying can occur during or after school hours. While most reported bullying happens in the school building, a significant percentage also happens in places like on the playground or the bus. It can also happen travelling to or from school, in the youth’s neighborhood, or on the Internet.

Verbal Bullying:- It means writing and saying mean things about someone. It may include, teasing, name calling, inappropriate sexual comments, taunting, and threatening to cause harm.

Social Bullying:- It is also known as relational bullying, it means hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. It may include, leaving someone out on purpose, telling other children not to be friends with someone, spreading rumors about someone, and embarrassing someone in public.

Physical Bullying:- It means hurting a person’s body or possessions. It may include, hitting, kicking, pinching, spitting, tripping, pushing, taking or breaking someone’s things, and making mean or rude hand gestures.

Cyber Bullying:- It is bullying using electronic means. It is also know as online bullying. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers, as the digital sphere has expanded and technology has advanced.

Effects of Bullying:-

Bullying can affect everyone—those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. It is important to talk to kids to determine whether bullying—or something else—is a concern. Kids who are bullied can experience negative physical, school, and mental health issues. Kids who are bullied are more likely to experience:

  • Depression and anxiety, increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. These issues may persist into adulthood.
  • Health complaints
  • Decreased academic achievement—GPA and standardized test scores—and school participation. They are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school.

A very small number of bullied children might retaliate through extremely violent measures. In 12 of 15 school shooting cases in the 1990s, the shooters had a history of being bullied.

How to manage Bullies:-

  1. Tell your parents or someone you trust about the bullying. Tell your parents the entire thing, they will surely help.
  2. Report bullying and victimization incidents to the school authorities or complain committee.
  3. Talk openly about bullying and don’t be afraid to speak up.
  4. Avoid bullies wherever you are and feel good about yourself.
  5. If someone is bullying you, don’t bully them back. Always stand tall and have composure.

How to take actions against Bullying:-

  1. Establishing an Internal Complains Committee (ICC) in every institution.
  2. Speaking up against bullying.
  3. Stay with people you trust. Avoid those places with higher risks.
  4. Getting help. Remaining quit will not help. Report as soon as possible.

Hence, bullying is wrong and will not stop. It is us who needs to stand strong against bullying, because those who judge will never understand, and those who understand will never judge.

Refrences:- http://www.stopbullying.gov

CAN HARSHER PUNISHMENTS REDUCE CRIME RATES?

PC: Harsh Punishments backfires in prison, Josh Mitchell/Photolibrary/Getty Images.

Crime is so destructive that not only the victims suffer, but the life of a criminal also undergoes tribulation, and society bears the disturbing news of witnessing it.

It appeals to think that harsh punishment can reduce crime rates. Some criminals are aware of the penalties, but they feel that they will not get caught. They believe this because our crime fighters are limited in number, so efficient vigilance is not always possible over a territory. They know that we have a delayed justice system, procedures are tedious, and thus it doesn’t inhibit wrong intentions. No lawbreaker looks in the law book for penalty or punishment. For some criminals, getting caught does not matter. Committing that particular crime is the only thing which matters to them at that time. They hear, see, feel nothing and have all their senses attached with the wrong intention. For such people, whose minds are so corrupt that there can be no reversal at all, harsh punishment is the way forward.

Some people commit crimes due to unsatisfactory conditions. If India becomes self-sufficient, these crimes will end. There are crimes which occur out of habit, for example, kleptomaniacs (habitual thieves). Such people need rehabilitation more than punishment to condition their mindset and steer it in the right direction. Still, they will get punished as it is in our system. There is varying nature of crimes, and so it cannot be generalized that only harsh punishments reduce crimes. If the justice system is prompt in serving justice, it will substantially reduce crime as it will instil fear in potential lawbreakers. Hence, possible future crimes could be curb to an extent.

We live in a civilized society, and we have a background of a culture which emphasizes the virtue of forgiveness. This virtue shows that humane methods of punishment do work in some cases. Not always do we need to resort to harsh ones. The people who turn into criminals are a part of society, and the reason to ‘why they become criminals when living in the same society’ is a matter of great concern. There must be a stress on moral education at all levels. If it is there, then perhaps crime will reduce.

Crimes cannot be forgiven, and the guilty must be punished, but it does not mean the same person will always remain a criminal. The rebellious lawbreaker inside that person must be eradicated, and a resolve to live non-violent, law-abiding life must be spurred. We must not hate the person but the filth inside the person that created a criminal. If only the person had an atmosphere where he could re-create himself into a better person, then there would be more hope. We see crimes through the eyes of hatred and often get blinded by it. Nobody is born good or bad; the upbringing, circumstance and mental conditioning make a person good or bad.

Enough has been spoken about reducing crime when we should have been making efforts to wipe out the cause that leads to the generation of the criminal mindset. In a developing country like India, millions are starving to death; many have plenty but lacks the moral sense; many think it is fun to commit a crime’ there are many who do it out of emotional outbreak. Some do it because they are situational criminals. If we believe in God, then we must believe in the law of karma. For every good, we will receive will, and for every bad, we will get the same. If we don’t believe in God, then we must believe in our consciousness; we must not think or do anything which makes us fall in our own eyes. Lastly, the solution may not lie in philosophical or even realistic discussions. But why wait for a crime to happen when we must put our energy and mind in churning out ways that eradicate the generation of thought that leads to crime. In a nutshell, harsher punishment might deter people from committing crime to a certain extent, but it is not the only solution. There are more efficient and effective ways to do so as well.

PlayStation 5

History:

The PlayStation was released in Japan in December 1994, and it made its American debut in September 1995; both releases elicited critical acclaim and impressive sales. By 2005 the PlayStation had become the first console ever to ship 100 million units. It was discontinued by Sony is 2006.

The PlayStation 2 was first released in Japan on March 4, 2000, in North America on October 26, 2000, and in Europe and Australia on November 24, 2000, and is the successor to the original PlayStation, as well as the second installment in the PlayStation console line-up. It was discontinued by Sony in 2013, long after the release of the PlayStation 3

The PlayStation 3 was released on 11th November, 2006. In September 2009, the Slim model of the PlayStation 3 was released. It sold a total of 89.90 million consoles, just edging out Microsoft’s Xbox 360 in terms of consoles sold. It was officially discontinued in 2017 by Sony.

The PlayStation 4 was released on November 15, 2013, in the United States and Canada, followed by further releases on November 29, 2013. By the end of 2013, the PS4 was launched in more European, Asian and South American countries. It sold a quite good 110.4 million consoles and the numbers are still increasing. It is still not officially out of market.

PlayStation 5:

The PS5 design was officially revealed on June 11, 2020. When it came to the reveal of the console itself, Sony nailed it – the icing on the PS5 games reveal event, and with a few surprises in store too. Not one, but two PlayStation 5 consoles will launch – a standard edition with a 4K Blu-Ray disc drive, and a slimmer, disc-free Digital Edition. Both make use of USB-C charging for their controllers, and can make use of a HD camera accessory, alongside a new PS5 wireless headset and media remote. The consoles themselves feature a striking design that’s sure to split opinion. 

A curvy mixture of black and white plastics with blue highlight lighting, it’s far removed from the ‘black box’ designs of previous PlayStation consoles. The digital edition sees Sony moving with what’s increasingly becoming a physical-media-free hobby, banking on players to make use of digital downloads and streaming services rather than buying games or movies on disc-based hardware. 

It’ll certainly make swapping games with friends a challenge, as well as trading them in, and gaming stores will likely be a little worried by its presence – especially if it proves significantly cheaper than the main version of the machine. But for those that enjoy building a physical library, the disc-based console remains an option at least

According to rumors, the PlayStation 5 may come out into the markets by 20th November, 2020. It’s the 5th part to the Sony PlayStation saga and keeping in mind the epic hit of the PlayStation 4, it can be pretty well assumed that the PS5 is also going to be a big hit.  Its CPU is going to feature the AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5 GHz. The GPU will be running at 10.28 TFLOP and the 36 CUs at 2.23 GHz. The memory interface will have a 16GB GDDR6 and the memory bandwidth will be 448GB/ s. Although Sony said that the internal storage will be 825GB SSD but as per the latest information, the PS5 will have a classic 1TB version and a premium 2TB version. So most probably the company was referring to the usable storage space on the 1TB version.

Previous rumors had pegged that the price of the PS5would be priced at $500 (roughly 37,900 rupees) in the US and the prices are expected to be higher in UK. But according to the latest updates, the PS5 is going to have a price of $760 (roughly 57,700 rupees) in the US and about €670 in UK.

Games on PS5

The new releases that are announced by Sony for the PS5 include Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Gran Turismo 7, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Demon’s Souls, Project Athia, Returnal, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Astro’s Playroom, Destruction AllStars and Godfal.

Third party games for PS5 include Resident Evil Village, Pragmata, Deathloop, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Little Devil Inside, NBA 2K21, Solar Ash, BugSnax, Kena – Bridge of Spirits, Goodbye Volcano High, Oddworld Soulstorm, Stray, Jett: The Far Shore, Hitman 3, Metal: Hellsinger, Chivalry 2, Paradise Lost, Dirt 5, Chorus, Madden 21, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Observer: System Redux, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Outriders and WRC 9.

Special features of the PlayStation 5

  • Backwards Compatibility: In a world where Microsoft is touting backwards compatibility on their new Xbox 2/Project Scorpio system, the pressure is on for Sony to match that with the PS5. Of course, when we talk about backwards compatibility, we have to consider how far back we want. PlayStation has a lot of classic titles from PS1, PS2, and PS3. In fact, the PS4 has already racked up several titles that will no doubt be remembered fondly by history. PlayStation fans want compatibility as far back as we can get. There are so many games we want to have access to on our latest console. Sony has made some progress here with PS2 Classics on PS4, and they’ve certainly done plenty of remasters to bring games like The Last of Us and God of War III to the new console. For PS3 games, we have the streaming service known as PlayStation Now, but that’s yet another thing to pay for, and its selection is good but not overwhelmingly great. Meanwhile, Xbox players are getting more and more 360 games on their system for free if they already own it. I have to give them a point for that, because it is the right way to handle backwards compatibility. Ideally, PS5 will take this approach where you can keep the games you own and play them on the new system. Digital titles will be accessible, and physical games can be inserted to validate them and add them to your library like Xbox does.
  • Graphics Power: Any time there’s a new console, graphics are a major point of discussion. After all, power is the selling point of any next generation system. How much better will make games look and play on this system? Microsoft’s upcoming console boasts 6 teraflops of graphical power, which is above even the PS4 Pro. An analyst named Damian Thong recently weighed in and said Sony would be releasing the PS5 with 10 teraflops of power! That’s the equivalent of today’s top-shelf video cards on PC, so with another few years, that tech could reasonably find its way to consoles. With that kind of power, 4K wouldn’t be a problem. Graphics would look significantly better than they do now. Textures, lighting effects, antialiasing, 10 teraflops could do it all.
  • More Games: What do we talk about after graphics? Yep, it’s games. This feature is something that Sony has been bringing since the launch of PS4. New exclusives like Horizon: Zero Dawn, Nioh, and Persona 5 are just some of the many titles that Sony secured on their platform. With powerhouse developments like Guerilla Games, Naughty Dog, and Sucker Punch, Sony has no problems with their lineup. If anything, it’s the launch titles that will require special attention. Coming out of the gate strong is important, and that’s what I believe gamers want to see from this specific feature.
  • Processing power: All too often, this gets lumped in with graphics, but they’re two very different things. Graphics processing handles the way the game looks and the resolution. The CPU and RAM are the ones who put it into motion and calculate all those mathematical equations to make the game run. Without a powerful processor to back it up, the graphics could look as good as they want, but the frame rate would be slow and sluggish. You need both to make the machine run well. Of course, PlayStation’s architect, Mark Cerny, knows all about this, so I have faith he will bring the heat with PS5.
  • Hard Drive Space/Speed: With the release of the PS4, we saw games that were 50+ gigabytes in size for the first time on consoles. Even with the 500GB drives that came out, they filled up fast! Thankfully, not every game is that big, but my PS4 Pro’s 1TB of space went pretty quickly despite being double the size. PS5 should, at the very least, have a 1TB hard drive, but I would argue that 2TB is more of a sweet spot for hardcore gamers. Now, the speed of the hard drive matters as well. If Sony were to opt for a SSD inside the PS5, it would drive up costs. The trade-off, of course, would be faster loading times, but you pay more per gigabyte on a hard drive like that. I’m not too worried about the type of drive, more so the space. That being said, SSDs are more reliable, so I think we would certainly welcome the option.
  • Virtual Reality: Virtual reality is still a toddler in the realm of technology. There’s a lot of argument as to whether VR will take off, but I’m convinced that Sony has found the sweet spot this time. Bringing the Move controller back was a smart move, and incorporating the camera created a trifecta of peripherals that all suddenly found purpose. VR is one of those things that you won’t believe until you try it. Naysayers are often the very same people who have never experienced it. We’re confident Sony will win the VR war with their PlayStation VR headset and its successor on PS5.
  • Console Design: You know, console design isn’t a make-or-break scenario, but it does help to have a sexy looking system in your entertainment center. The PS4’s design was pretty sleek and, while the PS4 Pro has been compared to a Big Mac in its triple layered design, I still dig that model as well. Honestly, I would mind a glossy finish on the PS5. Bring back some of the style that the PS3 had, which of course was also compared to a George Foreman grill when it first released. People will always have their laugh, but I think a striking design with a glossy finish would be sweet for PS5.
  • Controller design: The design of the controller would be more important for me. This is an important feature. The DualShock 4 is perhaps the pinnacle of controller design, but we all like new things. I think Sony will try to one-up themselves again with the PS5’s controller. They’ll keep the basic layout the same (or risk riots), and add something new. This time around, we got the touch pad, and the lightbar. What’s next? Time will tell.

How to become a SUCCESSFUL person

Want to be a successful person? Trying hard but still didn’t get the thing for what you deserve for? If yes , then trust me this article will change your life. You will be motivated enough after reading this article. You all questions are answered in this article. So without wasting more time let’s start this wonderful article..!

Pressure

Believe me or not, but most of suicide cases are just because of this so called society pressure! What society think about us? What my parents do if, I fail? This are the common things that we think about in our daily life. Half of our failure is because of taking excessive pressure. but, ever you think what actually happen if you fail ? the answer is ‘Nothing’ no one actually put you in jail because of your own failure. No-one actually cares about failure. they just want an interesting topic to do gossip. and nothing else . At last its your failure. you have to understand that’s success and failure is all part of life.

Procrastination

We always avoid the work by saying that “we will do it tomorrow”. is that tomorrow ever come ? No because the next say the same cycle goes on. so the main thing is how we can avoid delaying our home-work, assignments and studies? the simple solution is to plan the things on time. Try to do things on time. make a Schedule. and also if it doesn’t work then stand up in the front of the mirror and ask yourself that “what you are actually doing” i know that sounds stupid but trust me it helps a lot. Daily analysing yourself and your work is the best key for success.

Stop Comparing

we compare ourself with others with no logic or clue. comparing will either lead to over-confidence or under confidence . By comparing yourself with other , you are doubting on your own capabilities. No one is perfect in the world. Your class topper or boss has also face a failure in his/her life. So stop comparing yourself because you are unique addition of yourself.

Change your Lifestyle

We all in our childhood learned a famous poem –

” Early to Bed , Early to Rise

Makes a man Healthy, wealthy and wise”

do this poem really applicable in our daily life right now? with this new era of full of netflix, hotstar and amazon prime , we have forgotten the value of time. we sleep late , wake up late, then how do we can expect a right thing from our late starting day..? bitter but truth..!! waking up early not only start our day with full of energy but also give us sufficient time to analyse ourself.

Do Smart Work

Gone are the days where the key for success was hard-work. In todays world were the competition is more and vacancies are less, hard-work alone cannot give you success. As said, modern problems require modern solutions so , smart working with hard work not only make your work easier but also ensure your success. Studies shows that 20 percent of your activities will account for 80 percent of your results. This is called 80 20 Rule. This rule means that do the 20 percent of your work but ensure that 20 percent is the most important work. Thus your 80 percent work will be done by doing that 20 percent important work.

Never Give Up

We always lose hope after the first failure. But never think about the lessons that our failure has taught us. What happen if we fail.. We can try next time. we improve our mistakes next time. We became more stronger in our next attempt. We just need to try harder and harder in our next attempt. Just keep that burning desire alive until you succeed in your life.

If you seriously want to be successful than you need to understand that success doesn’t come overnight. We have to try day and night for to be successful. Bill Gates, Mark Zuckenburg, Dhirubai Ambani and all the famous and inspirational people you see, never give up in their life. they daily work hard for your goal. That’s why they are at top position. At last, always remember, Your Persistence and dedication towards your goal decide your future.

Is Digital Marketing The New Approach Companies Need To Adopt During The Times Of Covid 19?

Some issues tend to just disappear if they don’t receive our attention for a longer period of time. However, the coronavirus pandemic is a mammoth issue for the companies all over the world. It is becoming extremely troublesome to just let go of the problem for it is hugely influencing the way business is being carried out globally.

Furthermore, a lot of businessmen, managers and directors are finding it difficult to bring about a change in their marketing strategies so as to get used to this short-term “new normal”.

The possible reasons could be that they maybe still not convinced to adapt to this sense of normalcy with so much going around and them facing their own issues but whatever the reason, this is only going to lead to much bigger problems and could even result in the downfall of their respective companies.

Moreover, handshakes are being replaced by the new norms of digital marketing and remote work forces during the signing of the business deals amongst a handful of other organisations.

These dynamic companies are not only accepting the Covid-19 world with open arms but are also ramparting the need of the hour, the recession resiliency.

HOW HAVE THE BUSINESSES BEEN IMPACTED?

Despite the fact that somehow, every business has been able to keep itself intact amidst the current situation, it hasn’t been any easier for the small startups due to the lack of capital or reserves to sustain their existence especially those which were massively dependent on physical interactions like beauty salons, fashion boutiques, Health Care Centres for yoga etc.

Since these startups were habituated to getting constant customer reviews and then stimulating their growth, they are now afflicted by colossal losses to such an extent that their spontaneous takeaway on this entire situation has been to minimise the product marketing expenditure which should have otherwise been to explore much innovative methods.

All the types of businesses irrespective of their magnitude of growth can easily extract benefits out of digital marketing. The only thing that needs to be done is to bring about a small change in the route of reaching their customers i.e by making business accounts on social media to ensure the prolonged survival of their businesses.

Because customers are in immediate need of all sorts of products but they cannot step out of their homes so the only way to flourish is by doing business digitally.

THE FIRST STEPS TO CARRYING OUT A BUSINESS ONLINE

In the pre Covid era, every customer was well aware of the the “best” that every local business had to offer. Now as we take the present situation into consideration, some of these local businesses have been shutdown after being categorised as “non essential”. Also, the customers are not informed that whether or not they can still continue to buy products from their local favorites as there is a huge question mark on them being still in business.

So now this is the time that these affected startups and local businesses grab most of the opportunity and make this bold decision to step out from the confining walls of their stores and expose themselves to new horizons by establishing their accounts on social media and connecting with customers all over.

 CONNECTING WITH CUSTOMERS

Given below are enlisted three steps which are crucial in springing up that link between the buyer and the seller and keeping the momentum going to ensure the business continuity and also building strong connections by adhering to the technological aspects of the process.

1) The first email: If the delivery of products like milk, groceries etc has been affected by Covid 19, the business should make an effort to inform its customers via Email or WhatsApp briefing about the new changes. 

2) ‎Updating about post-corona functioning on existing platforms: Businesses who already own emails or other digital communication facilities should inform their customers about the new methoods of operation.

3) ‎ Making announcements: Lastly, a public post on social media needs to be made regarding the resuming of online orders while also briefing about how their business is responding to the pandemic.

P.S~ This is a highly detailed research report that I have done on this topic and hence this is just PART 1 of it so that it doesn’t become too lengthy or monotonous.
Next part would be published soon.

Reference article for deeper insights: https://napoleoncat.com/blog/digital-marketing-during-covid-19/
 

A visit to Tourism “Mandav: The City Of Joy “

Mandav, also known as Mando is one of the most attractive tourist places near Indore.

Mandav is a town in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in the Vindhyanchal Range at 2,000 feet above sea level. 

Mandav is 100km from Indore, the nearest airport.

This place shows the love of the poet prince Baz Bahadur, for his beloved companion Rani Roopmati.

Mandav is known from the Paramara period 8th century A.D.

Later it was under the Mughal rule, they called it ‘Shadiabad- The city of joy. 

The monuments are an exquisite mixture of the Hindu and Afghan style of architecture.

Some of the places to visit in the city.

Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal

Jahaz Mahal : ship palace

This enlarged building measuring 110 meters in length and only 15 meters in-breath is built during the reign of Ghiyathuddin Khalji (1469 – 1500).

This palace is named as Jahaz Mahal or ship palace because it stands with the two water bodies on either side of it, Munj Talao on the west and the Kapur Talao on the east. This gives it a ship-like structure.

It is a double-storeyed tower to a height of 9.7 meters. The ground floor of the palace has three large halls. Each of the halls has balconies over to look at the Munj Talao.

The western side of central houses a large balcony, a domical ceiling. It offers mesmerizing views of the Munj Talao extending up to the Royal Palace in the south and Jal Mahal in the southeast.

At the far northern end of the ground floor of Jahaz Mahal, a couple of steps descends to a large swimming pool shaped like a blooming flower.

At the northern end of the terrace of the Jahaz Mahal, which too houses a similar pool but much smaller in size. The northern end of the terrace provides a bird’s eye view of the lower pool.

The terrace provides great views of the Royal Complex in the northern part of the Citadel of Mandu. 

On the east are great views of Kapur Talao, with the Taveli Mahal on its southern side. On the west us Munj Talao with the Royal Palace to the north and the Jal Mahal on the northeast.

A beautiful picture of Hindola Mahal : Swinging palace

Hindola Mahal means “swinging palace” is a great tourist attraction place in Mandu. It is built in 1425 C.E. during the rule of Hoshang Shah. It was later modified in the 15th century under the rule of Ghiyasuddin Khilji.

The T-shaped building with a transverse projection towards the north has sloping walls which give it the name Hindola Mahal.

The Darbar halls of Ghiyasuddin Khilji can be seen in the palace, which is also known as the royal court of the sultan.

The Mahal was constructed from sandstone with exquisitely carved columns with the provision of hot and cold water connected with the rooms situated underground.

Palace of Roopmati and Bazbahadur

Bazbahadur palace

Bazbahadur palace which reveals the love story of poet Roopmati and king Bazbahadur. It was built in 1509.

The palace has a huge courtyard, large halls, and a terrace that offers mesmerizing views from it.

A scenic view of Roopmati palace

Roopmati Mahal lies to the south of Bazbahadur’s palace. Bazbahdur got fascinated by the melodious voice of Roopmati and offered to marry her. She agreed to marry on a condition that she would stay in such a place from where she would be able to view the palace of Bazbahadur as well as flowing Narmada because she used to pay homage to the river before having her food.

hence Roopmati Mahal was built undee the reign of Bazbahadur for his beloved wife.  

It provides the view of the Bazbahadur Mahal and the River Narmada as a slivery shimmering line in the Nimar plains.

Bazbahadur was later defeated in a battle and fled from the battlefield. Roopmati committed suicide after consuming poison. The balladeers of Malwa still tell you their story.

Hoshang Shah’s Tomb

Hoshang Shah Tomb

It is said to be an inspiration for the Taj Mahal, it is built of white marble in its entirety. It is also said that this was the first marble structure of India. The elegant structure embraces Afghan art and architecture along with intricate lattice work and a well constructed dome. Hoshang Shah, being a dominant figure and a daredevil of his time, definitely ensured that he was laid down in style.

Your Self Care package for mental health is here!

  • Diet and Nutrition

A healthy diet is the most fundamental thing for maintaining your mental health. Considering that our brain and body function due to the food we ingest, metabolize, and reallocate within ourselves, it makes perfect sense that what we eat also must influence our biochemistry, which is a substantial part of mental health. Well, that doesn’t justify gorging on greasy pizzas because it’s your ‘comfort food’. However, let’s rumble things up in the kitchen. For that continuous, bovine like chewing habits, have dry fruits, oranges, strawberries, grapes and kiwis. Those greens like kale and spinach that makes a retching build up in your gut is rich in Vitamin B6, vital for converting tryptophan into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays a primary role in mood, learning, appetite and impulse control. Another way of amping your diet is up is adding a fash of quinoa to that Gram-worthy bowl of salad, as studies have found a flavonoid in quinoa has a significant anti-depressant effect. And probably, indulge in some really tantalizing Dark Chocolate delight for dessert.

  • Exercise

‘Exercising and staying fit’ is the most common New Year’s resolution. Surely, how the events that have unfolded were quite unprecedented and there’s much energy spent in gasping at a new development every single day, however maintaining your inner peace and sanity during these tumultuous times is vital. Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. Exercising also increases the lungs’ vital capacity and releases endorphins, which keeps your mood great and people wonder if it’s humanly possible to stay chipper without the morning cup of coffee.

  • Sleep

The relationship between sleep and mood is complex, because disrupted sleep can lead to emotional changes, clinical depression or anxiety (as well as other psychiatric conditions), but these conditions can also compound or further disrupt sleep. In fact, altered sleep patterns are a hallmark of many mental health issues. If you find yourself sleeping too little or too much on a regular basis, it’s important to bring this up with your doctor so the two of you can look at your total physical and mental health picture and decide if further tests or a treatment plan is necessary. Sleep deprivation can leave you feeling irritable and exhausted in the short-term, but it can also have serious long-term health consequences including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression. And someday those healthy sleep habits would would be a golden ticket to Spain’s Siesta Championship.

Major Earthquake May Rock Delhi

From last some days, Delhi is suffering from earthquakes. As experts of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s department of applied of geophysics and seismology department said that Delhi and the National Capital Regio(NCR) may see a major earthquake in the coming days.
P K Khan, professor of the institute’s applied geophysics department said ” Recurrent tremors of small magnitudes indicate a bigger earthquake”. He also said that the time has come for the union and Delhi government to take preventive measures and create awareness.
Earthquake is a most hazardous disaster which completely destroys the region in which it occurs in a high magnitude. So the government should be aware for the next coming days to prevent the area.
Khan said ” The entire region of Delhi NCR experienced 64 tremors with magnitude ranging between 4.0 and 4.5 and eight with 5.0 and above over the last two years, which shows an increase in the accumulation of strain energy in the region, particularly near Delhi and Kangra”. 11 tremors from the total were felt in the region in the last two months with the latest near Noida on June 3.
Khan alson said ” NCR is just 370 Km from Kangra and 260 Km from Uttarkashi, which is known for severe earthquakes and a bigger earthquake in this fault line is bound to affect NCR”. The witness of earthquakes are Chamba and Dharmashala near Kangra, which has experienced earthquakes of magnitude 6.3 and 7.5 in 1945 and 1905.
Although the clustering of the recent seismicity is relatively small and apparently an area of quiescence is noted in Garhwal near Uttarkashi, it has witnessed earthquakes of 7.7 magnitude in 1803 and 6.8 magnitude in 1991. In the present times of increasing urban densification and failure of governments in making builders adhere to earthquake prevention rules, a tremor of a higher magnitude can prove to be catastrophic for the NCR, Khan opined.
He said seismicity is also being clustered along the strike of the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge (DHR) and the relative plate movement has been recorded at 44mm per year which should be a matter of concern for all.Still there is no prediction modal for earthquakes available, the Earthquake Early Warning System (EEWS) designed on previous azimuth and slowness based algorithm is a must for Delhi and NCR. Delhi government should always be alert of earthquakes. No prediction device is still found, so prevention is better idea for it.

How mind tricks us.

Speaking biologically, our brain contains cerebrum, cerebellum, and the mid brain. But technically speaking then we have two brains conscious and subconscious. Conscious mind plays its role when we are sober and sane. Yes the part of the day when we are awake is done by the conscious mind and rest other part is in the hands of subconscious mind. And let me tell you conscious mind plays only 5% of its part rest part is handled by the subconscious mind ie., 95%. The dreams we see are a part of our subconscious mind, Because consciously we are living the life. Imagination, Visulaization are all the parts of our subconscious mind. You know how saints in ancient times would have survived in the freezing temperature you wouldn’t even imagine going into. These saints have the power of their subconscious minds which literally gives them the strength to survive. We don’t know how powerful our subconscious mind is! In an incident it was found that a mother has tilted a car to save his child before he could run into the accident no wonder how she could perform such activity It is the matter of fact that subconsciously our mind knows many things but it doesn’t allow us to do it consciously. We need to over power our subconscious mind so that we can run our life as we wished.

Our brain gives us both negative and positive vibes, it is we who has to listen to the one. No matter you thinks negatively, and as myself being a pessimist has to suffers. Why people are pessimistic is because they over analyse the situation and thinks practically, and being negative atleast dont let them feel pathetic. We will be satisfied with the end result because if something good happens inspite of thinking it way negatively then it’s a win win situation don’t you think. Ok I think I made this para a bit complicated. Lets analyse it in a simpler way. Take it as exams preparation and then results, optimists will always have positive vibes around them and they will always think to get good scores lets say 95 out of 100 and when they get less than 95 then this is a disappointment for them but its other way round in terms of pessimists, because they will think the minimum score or the average and if they succeed to get to the average score then they are satisfied with that and achieved more than average then again it’s a win win situation for them. This is how a pessimist thinks atleast this is what the case is with me.

Being negative is not always our fault. We may have fallen in such situations that only gave us negative vibes and we ended up being negative. But the case is that nature always listens to our mind and the thing we actually are thinking it will take it as it is!! So, when you think negatively then its obvious for the nature to take it negative and return to you in more negative way. And there we get our life complexed. And in other hand when you are full of positivity and positive thoughts then nature will take it as it is and it returns to you in more positive manner. This is how life treats us, give them more positive vibes it will doubles the positivity around you and vice versa.

Be positive! ; )