"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."

- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

February 2019

What Really Matters

This is a story of two of my close friends I am close to both of them by virtue of being their classmate They were employed in the same MNC Both are equally qualified and talented However one of them climbed the Corporate ladder to the top while the other reached the mid-management level nbsp After the promotion list was out the friend who was at the mid-management level went to wish her bestie and congratulate her However when she reached her cabin all top bosses were sitting with her Now this friend congratulated her but the other was cold She thanked her and said that she was busy I got a distress call from her and she began to cry I told her that she has to understand that she cannot be herself when she is in a position of power where every small action of hers is scrutinised

19 Feb 2019
Positive Reads

Obesity a Challenge

In India obesity is showing an increasing trend An obese person is one who is overweight and has excess body fat It is the abnormal accumulation of body fat than the ideal body weight It gives rise to many health problems like diabetes hypertension and sleep apnea among many others The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity are called Bariatrics One of the major causes of obesity is the change in diet from healthy food to junk food There is no doubt that a nbsp person s diet affects his overall health The surge in fast food joints and restaurants has increased the consumption of fast food or junk food among people Junk food refers to food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value They taste delicious and people are tempted to gorge on such food nbsp The rise in income

15 Feb 2019
Positive Reads

The Magic of Laughter

Have you ever thought why do we have a large number of laughter clubs Why do senior citizens come together for a laughter session What could be the benefits of these laughter therapies Laughter is the best medicine It not only benefits your health but has a lot of other benefits One of the best feelings in the world is the deep-rooted belly laugh It can bring people together and establish amazing connections Everything from a slight giggle to a side-splitting guffaw can change the temperature of a room from chilly unfamiliarity to a warm family-like atmosphere Due to increasing stress and workload we humans have forgotten how to laugh and enjoy little moments With work pressure and various other stress we fall prey to several health issues including depression and many mental issues To overcome them here are some benefits of Laughter Therapy Laughter is a powerful antidote to

15 Feb 2019
Positive Reads

Yes You Read It Right....Rs. 100/- for Driving Safe

nbsp We all have normally heard that traffic police fined Rs to a driver who was drunk or a speedy motorbike was stopped and fined for not following the signal But I am sure you have never heard before nbsp that a car driver or a biker nbsp received Rs - as a reward and also an appreciation certificate to follow Road Safety rules and regulations nbsp Frankly speaking it is nbsp hard to believe yet it is nbsp true A first in its own way Odisha rsquo s Keonjhar district has come up with this unique initiative of rewarding Rs - for following rules under nbsp the Motor Vehicles MV Act The real purpose is to prevent accidents by creating awareness of road safety among riders and drivers Jay Narayan Pankaj the district superintendent of police Keonjhar told TOI nbsp ldquo We began the radical initiative on Saturday and

13 Feb 2019
Good News

Leading The Way: Metro Journey for Women Made More Comfortable

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited KMRL nbsp is always in news for the positive initiative nbsp taken by them A year ago they gave jobs to people from the transgender community and now have set nbsp up another example nbsp by making metro stations more women-friendly It has taken a step forward by installing nbsp lactating pods at four metro stations to facilitate the breast feeding mothers Normally the mothers are in uncomfortable position to feed their babies in public but have no option and somehow manage the situation with help of their families and friends nbsp However nbsp The Kochi Metro Rail Limited KMRL nbsp has nbsp given a helping hand to these feeding mothers by installing these nbsp breastfeeding pods A special room of ft by ft is set up with few basic facilities to comfort the mother with their babies There is a comfortable seating arrangement accompained

13 Feb 2019
Good News

That Night He Met Reality

Sometimes a small incident can bring a drastic change in a person rsquo s life While few bring positivity some might result negative too But if the person is ready to extract the best lessons from life nothing can stop to better himself Rahul and his family lived in a posh area His father was a stern lawyer and so were his principles Born in such a well-to-do family Rahul had no big mouth in front of his father His mother was a soft-spoken lady too Rahul also behaved how a usual year- old does He loved the junk food that his friends brought for recess and showed the least interest to the chapatti his mother packed The only meal taken together with the family was the supper The dishes tasted quite boring for Rahul whose taste buds dance to the junk spices But he was tied up with father

12 Feb 2019
Positive Reads

The German Gau Rakshak Wins Coveted Civilian Award

nbsp It is aptly said by an author ldquo Until one has loved an animal a part of one rsquo s soul remains unawakened rdquo nbsp This year a German lady has been awarded nbsp Padma Shri nbsp the fourth highest nbsp civilian award nbsp of our nbsp country What could be the reason nbsp Friederike Irina Bruning a -year-old woman lives in India for more than years now nbsp Despite being a German national she takes care of the cows of our country What inspired her to stay back in our country and look after the holy animal She came to India as a tourist from Berlin in nbsp On her visit to the holy town of Mathura and seeking spiritual blessings she found a goal in her life nbsp Unaware of what the future has in store for her in search of guidance of a guru she went

8 Feb 2019
Good News

Sharing My Secret of Stress-Free and Healthy Life

The key to success lies in developing healthy eating habits that will not only help you reach your goals but will also leave you feeling full and with plenty of energy to do everything you want to do Healthy eating habits are all about putting changes in place that are sustainable in the long term with few or no illnesses People across the globe suffer multiple illnesses due to unhealthy eating habits By changing your diet plan you not only lead a healthy life but also increase your lifespan Developing healthy eating habits isn rsquo t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine The essential steps are to eat mostly foods derived from plants vegetables fruits whole grains and limit highly processed foods nbsp nbsp Here are a few benefits of a healthy diet Healthy habits help prevent certain health conditions such as heart disease stroke and high

8 Feb 2019
Positive Reads

Is it That Difficult??? Think About It ....

Those were college days I had a beautiful friend who was most popular in college for her looks and all-round personality I felt privileged that she approached me for friendship which I accepted as an honour We were like a beautiful pair of earrings always seen together nbsp A few days into our friendship as the annual day approached she did not have time to connect with me I accepted that she is busy and visited her during her rehearsals She would just waive at me but couldn t come up to me for a few words Yet I kept doing what I did because it gave me happiness After the annual day I waited for her so that we could go home together but even after seeing me she walked away with another group of friends nbsp She was a different person now After the annual day she only

7 Feb 2019
Positive Reads

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