Tuesday 28 November 2017

A LONG WAY GONE: MEMOIRS OF A BOY SOLDIER BY ISHMAEL BEAH


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Ishmael Beah was born in Mattru Jong, Bonthe district, Sierra Leone in 1980. In 1991, when he was eleven, a brutal civil war broke out in Sierra Leone. After his parents and two brothers were killed in the war, Beah was recruited to fight as a child soldier. As a child soldier, he fought for almost three years before he was rehabilitated by the UNICEF. In 1998, he was fortunate to get an opportunity to move to the U.S. where he completed his high school. In 2004, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in political Science, simultaneously working on Advocacy campaigns for the plight of child soldiers around, speaking at the UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, serving on a UN panel with secretary General Kofi Annan and discussing the issue with dignitaries such as Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton.

A LONG WAY GONE: MEMOIRS OF A BOY SOLDIER (2007),is a recollection of his own traumatised experiences as a child soldier and his subsequent struggles to revert to a normal and dignified life. He currently lives in New York and works for Human Rights Watch.
“I live knowing that I have been given a second life”, author Ishmael Beah, and one of the war victims of sierra Leone, told an interviewer, and I just try to have fun, and be happy and live it the best I can.” This shows that Ishmael Beah is a true optimist in every way.

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This novel has about 21 chapters and they all revolve around the life and struggle of Ishmael Beah and how he overcame his difficulties and tough times of his childhood.

The sierra Leone civil war began in 1991, when a small band of men called the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), under the leadership of Foday Sankoh attempted to oust the corrupt APC party which was in power. Fighting continued in the ensuing months, with the RUF gaining control of the diamond mines in the Kono District and pushing the Sierra Leone army back towards Freetown.

When Ishmael Beah was thirteen, the civil war that had been going on in Sierra Leone since 1991, came to his town  Mogbwemo and changed the contours of his life.

Tens of thousands of people died and almost one-third of the country’s population displaced during 11 years conflict. Ishmael Beah lost his family in the war and wandered about alone but with the determination to find safety. Since he was in pursuit of food and protection, he felt that it was safe to be with Sierra Leone Military Forces who provided him with nourishment and a place to sleep. The military in dire need of people to increase their number forced all the boys in the village to join the army and Beah had no option but to join.

 The sight of blood and the crying of people in pain, trigged something inside him that he didn’t understand, and made him lose compassion for others. He lost his real being and his sense of self. After crossing that line, he was not a normal kid but traumatised one. At that point, he was unaware of the dangerous and crooked road that his life was taking.

He was taken out of the army and put into a psycho-social therapy home, three years later by UNICEF where he was rehabilitated. The process of rehabilitation was very difficult as former child soldiers began readjusting to normal life. Beah found his peace through music and song writing which eventually led him to rediscover his lost childhood. Unfortunately many others were not able to recover from the trauma of being child soldiers.

Ishmael Beah’s memoir is a moving story of a small boy, his slow recover from his trauma and beautifully flowering into a matured adult. This read will make us realise the conditions across Nations and to be happy in a simple way.
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Monday 27 November 2017

WHEN IT RAINS………………….

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Mostly with Monsoon, comes rains, thunder showers, lighting, floods, power cuts, traffic jams and that if it is combined with depression and cyclones things get more worst. The condition in the Chennai city right now is almost similar. Everyone in Chennai is humming …….

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY
COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY
LITTLE JOHNNY WANTS TO PLAY 
RAIN RAIN GO AWAY


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After the 2015 floods in Chennai, many get prepared for the worst even with little rains. Water getting into the houses, unable to move out and no water, no food  & many lessons taught by 2015, made people to organise their houses better &fill with many supplies to meet the demands of the rainy days. so, this list can be helpful to any region of our country to make themselves more comfortable during heavy rains. Let’s check it out…………………………….

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Try to avoid buying flats or apartments near lakes &rivers, because when it overflows, the water enters the nearby areas and even into houses in the ground floor.
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Try to complete repairs or make overs of the house or flat during summer itself, which will be highly beneficial &that to
Leaks and falls can be avoided.
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Not to forget about any electrical features &motors for water tanks. Change switches too if they are damaged. Check for wirings &cables also. Get service done for inverters &other power back up equipment. Never forget about the lifts in the apartments. Have candles too.
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Individual houses are also can raise their ground level and check compound walls &terrace to water proof before rain. Water tanks too need to be cleaned and closed properly with a lid.
Make rain water harvesting plant in every house hold and without fail check for plants &trees, that too specifically any broken or injured branch in the tree. Immediately cut off to avoid dangerous out comes.
 
Use mosquito nets or repellents to keep away from mosquito bites which in turn will help to be far away from
 dengue &malaria.
As soon as the monsoon sets in, get ready with rain coats, umbrella, sweaters &scarfs,socks, especially for children and senior citizens.
Get the stock of basic medicines and other first aid kit to avoid going out during the rain or get the number of the pharmacy who provide home delivery of medicines. Check with your family Doctor about necessary medicines for the young &the old in your family.
At many times the department of meteorology announces the weather forecast and alerts people about the forthcoming rain, make use of this by storing the required edibles in the fridge for the rainy days, so that much pressure &tensions can be avoided. Especially milk &milk powders, bread, biscuits, noodles, fruits &vegetables, many ready to eat items are also available in the market, add them to the shopping list. It will be handy.
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Keep in store clean drinking water, if the water filter works on electricity. Make sure to charge the cell phones to the full &use for urgent needs only. Never pass on any wrong information about the weather condition which in turn will make people panic.
Try to help others as far as possible &have local emergency numbers in the contact list. Keep the vehicles in the covered parking area if possible, or otherwise cover the vehicle from rain water entering into it.
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Avoid wearing wet clothes and even the ones which are not fully dried. make sure to have many small dresses for children and have the diapers &other sanitary items in reserve.
Its better to keep the floors as dry as possible and avoid slippery tiles &foot wears. Always remember never to buy food from road side eateries and consume the home cooked food within few hours of preparation.
Ensure to have safe &hygienic bath with disinfectant liquid and antiseptic soaps. Use hot water .insists children for hand wash whenever situation demands.
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With all these care &caution the rain &floods can be handled in a nice way. BE SAFE &BE HEALTHY.

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Tuesday 21 November 2017

FAMOUS TALES OF TENALIRAMA




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Tenali a small village in the Andhrapradesh was under the province of Vijayanagar, then ruled by the king Krishnadevaraya. Krishnadevaraya had eight exponents as well as scholar in his court. One of them is Tenali Ramakrishna. His actual name is Ramakrishna, but he is popularly known as Tenali Ramakrishna. That too with the blessings of Goddess Kali, his journey to fame and fortune began.
Tenali Ramakrishna is well known for his wit and humour. He is capable of solving any problem and he too will come out of any complicated situations with his power of cleverness and intelligence.
Tenali rama’s experiences are presented in the of tales for the children to learn many life lessons. There are many books on this topic where authors have tried their best to bring out the teachings of Tenalirama to the wider world.

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Tenalirama is a jester in the court of Sri Krisnhadevaraya, as Birbal in the court of king Akbar. Tenalirama had struggled a lot to find a place in the Sri krishnadevaraya’s court. He was made to under gone many test to prove his mettle.  From the childhood, though Rama is a clever boy, but was also very lazy. The way Rama matures and understands the nuances of life, is well narrated in the tale RAMA AND THE GODDESS KALI.  All his efforts to win the king’s heart and acquire a stable job in the king’s court is quite clearly shared in the tale “RAMA JOINS THE KING”S COURT.

Rama’s competition with Rajguru Thathachariar, a senior scholar is a lesson for many. Rama settling all his debts and how he manages to save his wealth is a story with a lot of twist &turns. Rama’s special quality is his loyalty &honesty towards his king &his kingdom, this is truly captured in the tale RAMA EXPOSES THE GREEDY SOLDIERS.

Rama’s intellect was beyond comparison and he was superior to other courtiers too, but often many try to humiliate him in the presences of others in a silly way, but will find an answer to stop them. He never left his courage &boldness. These are the few lessons Tenali Rama has left for the world because of which he is remembered in the history even today.
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Many tales like RAMA THE WRESTLING CHAMPION, ARTIST IN RAMA, RAMA THE SCHOLAR, RAMA’S THIN BUT STRONG COLT are the ones which brings forth the various facets of Rama. RAMA ANNOYS THE KING, is a tale which results due to his funny tales &clownish acts, but the tale too concludes happily with his same clownish act. It will definitely be a good read for children and teaches not to get serious over any issue.


Like these there are many tales teaching us many morals and ethics which are must for the humankind. Encourage children to read books and value the historical writings. 

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The statue of TenaliRama in  Tenali town in the Guntur District of Andhrapradesh 

Monday 20 November 2017

READ ON THE BENEFITS OF RICH RAISINS


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Raisins are super foods these days, but are rich foods in those days mainly because of its high cost, it is affordable by rich people only.
Raisins are added in royal rice preparations &sweets like Mugalai biriyani, shahipulaos, khurmas, Kashmiri naan &kheers But Now -a -days these can be found in ice creams &cookies too. Raisins are full of many essential nutrients that help towards a healthy mind &body.
^ Raisins are rich in potassium and magnesium, which control acidity.
^ Raisins are effective in treating anaemia, as they contain copper, iron and vitamin B12
^ Raisins are also rich in calcium and boron, which are said to prevent osteoporosis.
^They contain poly phenolic phytonutrients that prevent infections.

Raisins are partially dried grapes, whereas sultanas are seedless raisins, currants are dried fruit made from a small seedless variety of grape.   

Consumption of raisins on a daily bases helps reduce constipation and when made a habit for children from younger days the chances for cavities &gum diseases are Less, more over it helps in weight management too. Additional benefits like smooth skin and shine hair are also assured with the eating of raisins.

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Raisins are available in many sizes &colours, it depends on the variety of the grape. These are traditionally sun-dried foods. Best time to take raisins is in the breakfast itself. Your body will thank you for this and will boost your energy throughout the day.
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Raisins are the soft ones of all the dry fruits, it is more easy  to eat even for babies &elders. Raisins are easily digestible and taste good. All varieties of Raisins are available in the market and these can be stored in an air tight container for long term use. Add theses in the milk shakes or cornflakes, have raisins on a regular basis and reap the benefits.

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A SHRINE WHERE BRIGU MAHARISHI WORSHIPPED THE LORD

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