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Celebrating 74 Years of India's Republic Day: A Look Back at the Evolution of the Grand Parade

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Republic Day in India is celebrated on January 26th every year to commemorate the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.  The Constitution was adopted by the Indian Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950. The Republic Day celebrations begin with a grand parade held in the capital city, New Delhi, at Rajpath, which is attended by dignitaries from all over the world, as well as a large number of people from all over India. The parade features a display of India's cultural and military heritage, as well as floats representing different states and Union Territories of India. The highlight of the parade is a display of tableaux, depicting the cultural and economic heritage of the various states and Union Territories of India. Over the years, the Republic Day parade has seen a number of changes and additions. One of the most notable changes i

Shark Tank India Season 1: A Look at the Pitch Deals Over 1 Crore

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Shark Tank India Season 1 was lit! We had Ashneer Grover dropping the classic " Yeh sab Doglapan hai " bomb, Aman Gupta saying " Hum bhi bana lenge! "  Namita Thapar being all " Mera Expertise nahi hai, isilie I am out! " and Anupam Mittal going " Tum Kamal Ke Bande Ho Yaar ".  It was like a Bollywood movie, but with business pitches. And let's not forget, it gave us a new perspective on how to make that money, 'cause a 9-5 job ain't cuttin' it no more. Yo, so you know how Shark Tank India season 1 was lit AF? Like, we were all hooked on the drama and the business talk (and even business terms such as Gross Margin, Net Margin, Operating expenses, Month-on-month growth, Run-rate, CAC, bottom-line growth, scaling, etc.). But now, it's time to get ready for round two! And let me tell you, the stakes are high. These entrepreneurs came to the tank with big dreams and an even bigger ask - over 1 crore rupees (approx USD 121,500), wh

7 key questions for someone with narcissistic personality disorder answered

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One of several personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is characterised by an exaggerated feeling of one's own importance, a strong desire for unrelenting attention and praise, problematic relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. However, this overwhelming confidence belies weak self-esteem that is easily damaged. Relationships, work, education, and financial matters are just a few of the areas of life where a narcissistic personality disorder can lead to complications. People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally disappointed and sorrowful when they do not receive the special privileges or recognition they feel they deserve. They may find their relationships unsatisfying, and others may resent being around them. The main topics covered in this article: 10 personality traits that are signs of narcissism What can someone suffering from the NDP do? 5 Indicators that a woman is narcissistic How can you handle a person with NPD? How to f

9 Questions answered on Compulsive Shopping, Habits and Retail Therapy

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In 2021, shoppers spent $27.34 trillion.  Retail spending totalled 19.86 trillion dollars , while online spending totalled 5.76 trillion dollars , for a total of 27.34 trillion dollars . 1. Who goes shopping so much? Individuals like you and I spent 6.6 trillion dollars on shopping in the United States alone, and 883 billion dollars in India. Shopping is said to be therapeutic; it may enhance your mood and help you relax. 2. But, how true are these arguments? A scientific study that was published in the journal of consumer psychology, and asserts that making purchases helps people feel instantly extremely happy, as well as fights lingering sadness; in other words, science supports retail therapy, and the science behind retail therapy is a chemical called dopamine. It's a feel-good chemical that is released whenever you go or start shopping, even browsing shopping websites can release dopamine. Here's what else is fascinating: Waiting for the parcel to arrive. The antic

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? DO THEY EXIST OR NOT?

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Do you believe in ghosts? Ghosts, according to science, exist cannot exist.    This is explained by the fact that, if they do exist, they would be composed entirely of pure energy and would not include any matter. However, if they do not have the matter and chose to stay, they would require a limitless source of energy, which is not achievable. Nevertheless, the rule of thermodynamics states that if they are made of energy, they will eventually evaporate into heat. Even if they do not evaporate and continue to exist, they cannot simply bother us because their entire energy would be used to sustain them, shortening their lifespan. It's all Thermodynamics. by  Kumar Kritanshu

What is School Readiness?

  What is School Readiness? School readiness is the measure of skills and behaviours the child has developed that enable them to participate and succeed in school. School readiness does not only refer to academic ( literacy and numeracy ) skills but the overall developmental skills of your child — their social, emotional, play, physical-motor, communication and cognitive skills. Is my child a candidate? Early identification can save parents and teachers a lot of headaches and heartache. The difference between intervening correctly and otherwise — has outcomes that are vastly different. Early signs may be detected by teachers or parents including: Delayed development early in life, for example,  speech and language delay , a generally “difficult” childhood in milestone acquisitions; Compared to peers, is slow in picking up reading and writing skills even with extra enrichment support; Appears to have attentional difficulties — does not seem to retain information, communication may seem

How do I know if my child is ready for school?

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Starting school is a huge milestone for you and your child and the child’s success or failure in adapting to primary school is crucial. But do we really know if the child is even ‘ready’ for this transition? What is ‘School Readiness’? Source: Total Communication School readiness is the measure of the skills and behaviours the child has developed that enables them to participate and succeed in school. School readiness does not only refer to academic ( literacy and numeracy skills ) but the overall developmental skills of your child-their social, emotional, play, physical-motor, communication and cognitive skills. Research shows that disregarding these key developmental skills may cause the child to struggle with academics , develop defiant behaviours, experience difficulty managing daily routines, difficulty taking care of their things and not being able to make friends. In fact, the children who start school when they are ‘ready’ have been more successful with school transition. H