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“Ek mock drill kari humne subah 7 baje… Shoonya kar diye sab ke. Phir chhaant gaye 22 mareej… Turant khol diye. 22 chhaant gaye jo marenge. Chhatpata gaye, neele padne lage… Chalo, 74 bache… Time mil jayega… Sabse bada prayog yahi raha.”
(We did a mock drill at 7 am. We made it zero. Then 22 patients who were...
There are several CEOs around the world who can teach us so much. Even owners of small businesses sometimes have the visions of great leaders.
In my pursuit to learn leadership lessons, I came across some brilliant lessons by these CEOs and founders. They have all had their share of struggles and still led their companies to become global phenomenons.
Also...
My friends have always pulled my leg on the ‘alarming’ fact that I, having been a Delhiite since birth have NEVER visited Old Delhi.
But today, I finally lay their grievances to rest, as I visited Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazaar for a friend’s nikah.
And the moment I stepped out of the metro and came up the escalator, I knew...
In the last couple of years, the story of Sabarimala temple made a lot of headlines. Though previously women between the age-group of 10 and 50 were not allowed to visit Sabarimala, the latest order of Supreme Court has broken such barriers.
Now all the women can visit Lord Ayyappa and pray but the old devotees of Ayyappa are not...
The poetry of dots and dashes was the Esperanto for people sending secret messages across the world in olden days. But, little did we know that Morse also provided a source of freedom for African American slaves.
The use of Morse does have a lot of benefits. There is no language barrier, no need for expensive computers, no internet requirements,...
कोरोनावायरस के टीकों का उत्पादन दिन-ब-दिन बढ़ता जा रहा है, दुनिया भर के कई देश और क्षेत्र अब अपने अधिक से अधिक नागरिकों को टीका लगवाने के लिए अंधी दौड़ में हैं।
फाइजर-बायोएनटेक, मॉडर्ना, जॉनसन एंड जॉनसन और एस्ट्राजेनेका जैसे बड़े टीकों के अलावा, अब हमारे पास स्पटनिक वी, कोविशील्ड, कोवैक्सिन और अधिक कोविड-19 टीके भी हैं जिनका उपयोग किया...
The COVID-19 pandemic certainly brought out the creativity in several sectors, including the matrimonial one.
It had already been used by matrimonial sites to get more customers and even several other businesses who used the pandemic to advertise their products.
But now with the vaccination drive in India in full swing, it seems that even the matrimonial ads are getting creative,...
Bill payment is an essential process. Despite being a part of our daily lives, we are not taught this skill. Neither at school nor home. Many of us remain unaware of the entire process, leading to the need to approach a third person for the same.
We should actively participate in learning this quintessential skill. The benefits of knowing how...
July 9: Dr. Vaibhav Rahim is a general physician, a graduate from MS Ramaiah medical college, Bengaluru, and used to work for a government hospital in Raipur, currently working in a private hospital.
Dr. Vaibhav also provides online consultation to his patients. He spends most of his time treating his patients.
Because of the Corona pandemic, Vaibhav too like other Corona...
New Delhi , July 9: After garnering huge support from thousands of professionals & businesses alike which made the event highly successful last December, the much anticipated Second Edition of the World Best Brand & Business Awards is slated to happen in August 2021.
Council for Brand Business Promotions and Research (www.brandscouncil.com) in association with National News Channel - News...
Another blog based on Reddit, and one more time I'm back with r/AskReddit comment threads that divulge the scariest experiences or stories they know to be true. These are stories they know of or have experienced themselves. TRIGGER WARNING.
The Short But Crispy
u/The_Black_Bird756 says,
‘The Ariel Castro Kidnappings
A man living in Cleveland, Ohio, kidnapped three young girls and kept them prisoner...
Space is so vast and full of different elements that it will take us numerous lifetimes to fully explore it. Every night, while looking up at the stars, only one question crosses our mind that “Are we alone”? The dark universe is what has been holding our attention for quite some time.
Many parts of space are not even visible...
हर किसी का सपना होता है कि वह अच्छी-खासी रकम कमाए और एक अच्छी तरह से व्यवस्थित जीवन व्यतीत करे। लेकिन, शगुन सिंह का जीवन को 'टिकाऊ' तरीके से जीने का एक अलग दृष्टिकोण है। 36 वर्षीय शगुन सिंह एक पर्यावरणविद् और गीली मिट्टी के संस्थापक हैं, जो टिकाऊ जीवन के लिए सीमेंट की घरों के विकल्प के रूप...
Liv’ED It is an ED original style where we write about our personal experiences on experiencing and reviewing any app/place/website which gives us a feeling of coming back for more.
I won’t remember anything from this month’s major events. The World War III scare will fade from my memory, like the many before them. The Grammy-winning songs will, within the...
ED VoxPop is where we ask people different survey questions and get responses to conduct sort of a poll of our own.
Don’t we all agree that the current government’s comic timing is unmatched? Well, let’s accept it, they have managed to deliver stirring punchlines since 2014 which are still quite humorous. My favourite being, ‘Acche Din Aane wale Hai'!
This...
"Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films."
- Bong Joon-ho, Director of ‘Parasite’
On that note, it can be said that the one thing that unites such a diverse population in India is movies. We Indians, irrespective of cultural boundaries, are always thrilled when it comes to the release of a Shah...
If you are confused as to why sportsmen would be given condoms in the Tokyo Olympics 2021, then don’t worry. You are not the only one!
I too found it weird when I came across the news for the first time. So, what is the reason that this seemingly out-of-the-context thing is taking place?
Distributing Condoms To Sportsmen Is An...
Everybody dreams of earning a handsome sum of money and leading a well-settled life. But, Shagun Singh has a different vision of living life in a 'sustainable' manner. Shagun Singh, 36, is an environmentalist and the founder of Geeli Mitti, a foundation devoted to building mud houses as an alternative to cement houses for sustainable living.
Shagun Singh And Geeli...
It’s unimaginable for people in the rural areas to have constant 8 hours of electricity. However, if the cities have it, rural areas also deserve it. And credit for making this happen goes to Husk Power Systems.
Let’s Discover
Husk Power Systems is a startup based in Bihar and aims at providing rural places with 24/7 electricity. Their system meets global...
Not every soldier dons a uniform while serving the country. One such person is a young instructor Ramanpreet Kaur, who is the owner of the language institute – Day2dayfrench! She has been a French language teacher and trainer in language skills for 5 years now, during which time, this gutsy young lady has delivered toppers belonging to various schools...
History is a predominantly deep and interesting concept to behold or be beholden to. The many eras of struggle and strife alongside the solemn entrenchment of mortality will always be embedded into it. Thus, if history serves us right, then humanity’s sacrifice should remind everyone of the drear that the minorities suffered only because they wanted to be treated...
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was recently targeted by a notorious group of hackers, called Anonymous, which seemed more like a vague warning rather than a simple roast. This group of hackers is also believed to be behind several cyberattacks on police departments, politicians, financial companies, and religions.
The four-minute video came after Musk posted yet another tweet about...
Mahatma Gandhi is embedded in Indian history as one of the most important figures for the country and its people. His contribution to the Indian Independence movement completely changed the course of events. People laud his character and the good deeds that he did during his lifetime. So it was certainly quite jarring to hear that his great-granddaughter has...
Clicking photographs with children is perhaps a task most professional photographers find difficult. However, one Indian photographer, who has aced working with kids, is Saurabh Panjwani. His pictures, especially those with children in them, are talk of the town and he is often approached by people, including celebrity parents, for capturing their babies in the best possible way. Saurabh,...
India, by law, has started to finally acknowledge the woes and hardships faced by the LGTBQIA+ community.
Although society at large still stigmatizes it and many boomers still consider it a “lifestyle choice”, it is refreshing to see that the legislation is acting more judiciously and responsibly.
The queer community has always had it tougher than their cis counterparts. Be...
