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Northeasterners React On Twitter After The Horrible Murder Of Nido Tania

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 08:17 PM PST

With substantial regularity, India attracts an ample chunk of global media attention over the issues of crime and misdemeanor. This time the nation is hitting headlines for its absurd racial logic.

The recent incident which claimed the life of Nido Tania, a 19-year-old student from Arunachal Pradesh, is a tight slap on India’s integrity and region-friendly ethos. What was more gruesome than the attack on innocent Nido was bystanders watching the entire event and doing nothing.

The xenophobic behavior of a mob in Lajpat Nagar has stirred hidden sentiments of people from Northeast. Let’s see how they are reacting on twitter over the racist governance in national capital.

 

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This BJP Neta Is The Richest Rajya Sabha Nominee And His Money Is Hard Earned

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BJP's Ravinder Kishore Sinha is the richest among the Rajya Sabha nominees. According to reports, the 62-year-old businessman is worth around Rupees 800 crore. Sinha accumulated his vast wealth through his flourishing security service business. He owns Security and Intelligence Services (SIS), India's first multi-national security agency. Started in 1974, Sinha got the idea of founding SIS when he was covering the 1971 Indo-Pak war as a reporter for a Patna based daily. His ever-growing business has ensured that he remains way ahead of businessman Vijay Mallya, an independent RS member, whose cumulative wealth stands at around Rs. 615 crore.

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How Would Have Einstein Responded To A Question On Religion? The Answer Lies In A Letter To A Little Girl

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The great Albert Einstein was once asked a tricky question bordering one's belief in God by a sixth grader. "Do scientists pray?" was the question. Simple though it may appear, the question is a difficult one for scientists. But Einstein being Einstein gave an insightful response.

January 19, 1936

 

My dear Dr. Einstein,

We have brought up the question: Do scientists pray? in our Sunday school class. It began by asking whether we could believe in both science and religion. We are writing to scientists and other important men to try and have our own question answered.

We will feel greatly honored if you will answer our question: Do scientists pray, and what do they pray for?

We are in the sixth grade, Miss Ellis’s class.

Respectfully yours,

Phyllis

 

 

January 24, 1936

 

Dear Phyllis,

I will attempt to reply to your question as simply as I can. Here is my answer:

Scientists believe that every occurrence, including the affairs of human beings, is due to the laws of nature. Therefore a scientist cannot be inclined to believe that the course of events can be influenced by prayer, that is, by a supernaturally manifested wish.

However, we must concede that our actual knowledge of these forces is imperfect, so that in the end the belief in the existence of a final, ultimate spirit rests on a kind of faith. Such belief remains widespread even with the current achievements in science.

But also, everyone who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that some spirit is manifest in the laws of the universe, one that is vastly superior to that of man. In this way the pursuit of science leads to a religious feeling of a special sort, which is surely quite different from the religiosity of someone more naive.

With cordial greetings,

your A. Einstein

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8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

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In this age of globalization, life's no longer simple. There's always a latent pressure to excel in every field—be it in pre-schools for the toddlers, in high schools, at office—and the situation gets worse. To let people cope with the "pressure-cooker" situations, many schools and colleges hold sessions with the motivational speakers. These speakers not only "motivate" them to do better but also, with their easy-going—sometimes, even funny—speeches, relax them from their dilemmas and troubles. Let's make an effort to know the best in business—

8. Shiv Khera

Founder of Qualifying Learning System Inc USA, Shiv Khera is one of the foremost motivational speakers around. In addition to being a motivational speaker, he is also a renowned author, entrepreneur and business consultant. With an experience of over 30 years, he is undoubtedly one of the best in business. In fact, to aid the people with their stress and help them realize their goals, he has also written numerous self-help books among which "You Can Win" became an international bestseller and was translated in 16 languages! His clients include Philips, IBM, GM and Nestle among many more.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

7. Priya Kumar

Jumping headlong in the growing sector of motivational speaking at the tender age of 24, Priya Kumar became the youngest motivational speaker in India. Just in a matter of few years, she is now considered one of the best in this arena, and conducts workshops all over the world. Known for her unconventional approach to solve queries—like "fire walking" activities, her areas of expertise are leadership, team work, motivational and personality test. She has even written quite a few motivational non-fictions which are, indeed, quite famous.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

6. Minocher Patel

Founder Director of Ecole Solitaire, first residential finishing school in India and consultancy for the training corporate all around the world, Minocher Patel's mission is to prepare individuals not only for profession or jobs but "for life". He's again one of the leading motivational speakers who have spread his influence not only in India but all over the world. His USP lies in his high quality contents coupled with his idiosyncratic and humorous delivery style. He is backed by an experience of over 13 years as a public speaker.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

5. Paul Robinson

One of India's leading strategists on performing excellence and productive capability, Paul Robinson is backed with a thorough study and research in this arena for over 18 years. His unique curriculum is designed in such a way that helps the clients to plan their roads to success themselves—without any external aid. This approach has made him the guru of even the top-notch CEOs, MDs and others of similar high-end ranks.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

4. T.S. Madaan

Tarvinder Singh Madaan is one of the senior-most motivational speakers in India who's leading the sector ever since 1980. His mission is to rejuvenate and replenish the audience and promote more productivity thereafter. Madaan specializes in Life skill which he provides by implementing behavior, human relations, time management, leadership skills, etc. A regular donor of blood, actor, artist and a singer, Madaan has won numerous accolades worldwide for his speaking—the most remarkable of them being the President of India Medal.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

3. Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra, an alternative medical practitioner, a physician, writer and motivational speaker, is also hailed as one of the most sort-after motivational speakers around the world. This new age Guru tends to motivate the clients by inculcating in them the spiritual and cosmic consciousness which is indeed quite unique in the world of motivational speakers. Chopra's books (he has written around 50 so far) are quite famous for their motivational skills and have been translated into 35 languages. His client list includes Microsoft too.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

2. Harish Iyer

Popularly known as Aham or Hiyer, Harish champions a number of socio-environment issues and is the eminent voice of the LGBT community worldwide. In fact, his works against child abuse won him the Zindagi Live Awards. He is a motivation for the "subalterns" and provides them with newer hopes to cope with the socio-political scenario through numerous TV shows and News channels. He was even featured in the Time Magazine's list of top 100 Most Influential LGBT people in the world, and, he was the sole Indian to feature in it.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

1. M. Naseer Khan

Famous for his 5-hours long motivational event "Transformation" in India, Naseer is widely regarded as a charismatic, energetic, captivating, and, of course, the best speaker in the country. So far, he has been associated with numerous big houses which include HCL, Genpact, British Telecom, The Police, The Indian Army, amongst many others. Other than speaking, his sessions include modern techniques like Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis to solve the problems of the clients and help them achieve, not only their targets, but also face the world with a newer determination and self confidence.

8 Fiery Motivational Speakers In India

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4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

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We all know how long the Indian freedom struggle was and how much labor and humiliation our countrymen peers had to face in order to get rid of the British. Well, do we know that the Indians, on numerous occasions, were aided by the support of a few foreigners as well? Yes, normally we tend to believe that all of them were cruel and bad, but the reality is never exceptionally "black" or "white". So, let us take a look at a few of those kind-hearted souls who went against their peers and helped us with our fight for independence—

4. Annie Besant

A famous British theosophist, socialist, orator, activist and writer, Annie Besant came to India as a part of the Theosophical Society, and thereafter became a patron of Indian self-rule.

Annie Besant in 1880s

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

She was the founder of the Central Hindu School, now known as the Banaras Hindu University. Annie Besant was one of the first persons to demand a self rule for India (she did that before the end of the 1st world war!), and, in 1915, set up the Home Rule League along with Lokmanya Tilak.

In fact, she was even arrested on the allegation of tyranny, and it was a joint effort (protest) of the Congress and Muslim league together that had set her free. She was one of the few foreign members in Congress, and the first to lead a Congress Session (in 1917, December).

Although friends and colleagues for few years, Annie Besant couldn't come in terms with Gandhiji's policy behind the Non-cooperation movement and the boycott movement, and finally decided to drift apart from the ongoing political scenario.

3. Charles Freer "Dinabandhu" Andrews

Dinabandhu Andrews, as he is popularly referred to, came to India as a Missionary Philanthropist. However, touched by the social and cultural injustice inflicted upon the Indians by the British, he soon became a part of the social and political movements of the day, and even championed the causes of the laborers, railway workers and other such downtrodden people.

Dinabandhu

In fact, his service to uplift the causes of untouchables and the Harijans, along with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar won him the title "Dinabandhu" which translates to "friend of the poor".

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

With his connection among influential people in England, he also tried to arouse sound public opinion against the atrocities inflicted upon the colonized people in India, Fiji, South Africa and other such colonies.

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

He also negotiated with the then Indian Government regarding the freedom of Gandhiji from prison.

2. Madeleine Slade

Born in an aristocratic family in London, Madeleine Slade preferred to live a humble and simple life after coming in contact with Mahatma Gandhi.

Young and beautiful Madeleine Slade who dedicated her life to the Indian cause

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

In fact, she was so much influenced by Gandhinian philosophy that she left all the luxury and began leading a simple life at the Sabarmati Ashram, and even took part in all the Gandhi-led socio-political struggles in India and promoted Khadi and Satyagraha.

Mirabehn with Gandhi at Darwen, Lancashire, 1931

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

Being from another background helped her to understand the scenario better and, in doing justice to that, she wrote numerous articles in The Statesman, Young India, Harijan, etc. and even accompanied Gandhi to the Round Table Conference in London.

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

Miraben, as she was fondly called by Gandhiji and his followers, was placed under detention for her support and participation in the Quit India Movement.

1. Satyanand Stokes

No, he ain't any Indian person who converted to Christianity; his real name was Samuel Evans Stokes Jr. and he was the heir to a wealthy American family.

Young & wealthy Sam who decided to devote himself to the Indian cause

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

Although he came to India to work in a leaper home in Himachal Pradesh, he went on to champion the cases of the laborers in areas adjoining Shimla and fought relentlessly for their welfare.

While his transformation as a person can be understood by studying his great deeds, here's a picture depicting a change in his outer persona

4 Foreigners Who Participated In Indian Freedom Struggle

He even joined the Congress and attended the Congress Session at Nagpur in 1920, thereby being the sole American to have done so.

He was also the sole foreigner to sign the Congress manifesto in 1921 which called all the Indians to join the National Independence Struggle by giving up on the Government Jobs.

And, like all other foreign freedom fighters, he too was jailed on the pretext of sedition, for a period of 6 months.

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Never Try To Separate Two Best Buddies. Budweiser Tells You Why

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 03:52 AM PST

Animals are BFFs too and you have no right to separate them. Your head might become lighter and your eyes moisten after you see this adorable commercial. You really need to see this Budweiser commercial to understand how friendship feels.

Have a look:-

Credit: Budweiser via official YouTube channel

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19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

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Kolkata is home to many of the oldest schools in India! Most of the schools were established during the British regime in India, notably in the late 18th and the 19th century. They were established by various Christian religious institutions spread throughout the world. Most of them were missionaries propagating Christianity in India. Here are 19 of the oldest schools which are considered to be premiere institutions in the field of education in Kolkata:

19. St. Paul's Boarding and Day School

It was established in 1912 – relatively late! It functions under the Congregation of the Daughters' of the Cross, Leige, Belgium. Situated in Kidderpore it is also considered as a premier missionary school.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

18. St. Anthony's High School

A Catholic school for boys, it was established in 1863 and administered by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta. It functions under the West Bengal board and is one of the few schools which have English as its medium of instruction under this board.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

17. St. Joseph's College

– A premier ICSE school, it was established in 1829. The school has a huge history of its establishment spearheaded by The Brothers in Calcutta. Now a prestigious institution, the school was a result of much toil and labour by some of these men!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

16. United Missionary Girls' High School

It is a well-known Christian missionary school which was established in 1832. The school has very good performance in academics.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

15. St. John's Diocesan School

The School was founded in 1876 by Miss Angelina Hoare and Miss Milman who named it Diocesan Mission School. The administration of the school was given over to the Sisters of the Community of John the Baptist Convent, Clewer, England and was thus renamed as it is today. It is a highly prestigious girls' school in Kolkata.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

14. Bethune Collegiate School

Established in the year 1849, it is a highly respected girls' school offering education in the Bengali medium. It is affiliated to the West Bengal Board and holds good academic record.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

13. Scottish Church Collegiate School

This was established on the 13th of July 1830 by Alexander Duff, the first overseas Christian missionary from the Church of Scotland. The General Assembly's Institution in Kolkata founded by him is now known as the Scottish Church Collegiate School! It's one of the best!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

12. Calcutta Girls' High School

It was established in 1856 as a boarding school under Lord Canning. Headed by American missionaries in the earlier years it is another most preferred school in Kolkata with very good academic record affiliated under the ICSE Board.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

11. Calcutta Boys' School

Established in 1877, it is an all-boys school founded by the Reverend James Mills Thoburn. Being one of the oldest and preferred schools in Kolkata it too boasts of enviable alumni!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

10. St. Teresa's Secondary School

This Catholic school was established by the Daughters' of the Cross in 1885 with the sole objective of empowering the girl child.

In 1833, Mother Marie Therese Haze founded the Congregation of the Daughters' of the Cross in Leige, Belgium. Affiliated under the ICSE board it is a premier girls' school in Kolkata with excellent academic record!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

9. Hindu School

Established again by Roy along with David Hare and Radhakanta Deb on the 20th of January 1817, it is a boys' school and a premier educational institution since its beginning. The school nurtured the minds of several Bengalis who were instrumental in bringing about social welfare.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

8. Hare School

This school was established as early as in 1818 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and David Hare. One of the oldest boys' schools in Kolkata, it is affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. It has schooled some of the best Bengali minds!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

7. Loreto School

On the 10th of January 1840, the Sisters who were sailed to Kolkata from Ireland began this school with a bunch of sixty girls. It was meant to be set as a school for Catholic children living in Kolkata and is now one of the best girls' schools in the city.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

6. La Martiniere for Boys

Also established in 1836, this is another premiere boys' school in Kolkata. With a sprawling campus this school boasts of enviable alumni! They too balance academics and extra-curricular activities with élan!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

5. La Martiniere for Girls

Established in 1836, this is one of the most prestigious schools not only in the city but in India. It is active in extra-curricular activities along with academics. Hillary Clinton was among the recent guests here! The founder of the school is Claude Martin and the name of the school is shared with his!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

4. St. Xavier's Collegiate School

The Jesuits (missionaries belonging to the order of the Society of Jesus) established this school in 1860. It is affiliated to both – the ICSE board and the West Bengal Board. This is considered to be the best school for boys in the city!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

3. St. James' School

Founded on the 25th of July, 1864, it was inaugurated by the Most Reverend George Edward Cotton, the Bishop of Kolkata. It had to be closed in the year 1904 due to financial crises but was reopened quickly! This is one of the topmost schools in Kolkata on basis of academics. It is also one of the most socially active schools.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

2. St. Thomas' Girls' School

Situated adjacent to its boys' counterpart is the girl's school of St. Thomas'. This was also established in 1789 for the English community in Kolkata. The affairs of the school are controlled by a board of governors which is determined by the St. Thomas' School Act of 1923. A Christian missionary school affiliated under the ICSE board, it boasts of terrific academic record!

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

1. St. Thomas' Boys' School

Established in 1789, this is the oldest school in Kolkata. Its antecedents can be traced back to 1729 as the Charity School. This tops the list on sheer basis of its age! The sprawling campus is almost equal to the size of 3 football fields! It is affiliated to the ICSE board with students being top scorers.

19 Schools In Kolkata That Are More Than 100 Years Old

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8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

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Looking for a two-day trip close to Chennai for the weekend? There are a quite a few places which do not require you to think over a month on holidaying! It's just a quick decision and you're off to a heavenly trip for a couple of days with your loved ones! All you need is a car (if you know the routes well)! There are also buses which take tourists to the designated spots. Here is a list of seven of the most beautiful nearby locations close to Chennai that can be your weekend gateway!

8. Yelagiri

Along well-maintained roads Yelagiri is 260km from Chennai, off the Chennai-Bangalore road. It is also one of the highest hill-stations in the country, amidst four mountain peaks! When you climb along the road, you will have to face fourteen bends (named after Tamil poets!). It has beautiful forests with colourful flowers and huge fields. Being a kilometer above sea-level, it is ideal for adventure sports like trekking, climbing and paragliding. But be careful of the rains! The highest point, Swami Malai hills is a climb of an hour. Keeping the rains at bay, you might trek harder to watch the beautiful Jalagamparai waterfalls! But don't miss the PunganurLake, great for boating and watching birds! But, petrol alert – do not forget to fill up before venturing on to the hilly roads, you will not find any stations up there!

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

7. Yercaud

Another beautiful spot is Yercaud. It is 360km away from Chennai. It is 22km from Salem and about 5,000ft up in the Eastern Ghats. You might have heard the name 'Ooty for the poor', but don't take it too seriously because once up there you might be the lucky person to get a view of rare birds! Also good for trekking, Yercaud is famous for its coffee plantations and orange grooves! The best location is of the Shevarayan temple on a flat-topped hill having an incredible view! There are other beautiful places to visit namely the lake with excellent boating facilities! There is also the KilliyurFalls which is 3,000ft. Other places of historical interest include the silk farms, colonial buildings, old temples and an orchidarium. For foodies – the food available here is tasty and cheap!

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

6. Masinagudi

The best way to reach Masinagudi is to drive from Ooty via Kalhatty. Again you will confront 30 to 35 bends and thick forests. Masinagudi is located on the foothills of the Nilgiris between the Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu. This one is a paradise for wildlife lovers! Driving at night will ensure you clear sights of animals like bison, elephants, deer, gaur, sambar,  the Indian giant squirrel, mouse deer, wild dogs to name a few! There are 320 species of birds too! Wildlife is aplenty! But, tourists are not allowed inside reserved forests. There is also a saying by locals that leopards visit the Lord Muruga temple! The Gopalswami Betta hill offers breathtaking view!

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

5. Valparai

Valparai is 100km from Coimbatore. Again you have to face 40 bends. It is carpeted with beautiful plantations. So naturally the people are plantation workers. Most of the major tea companies are present here. The people here live on tea, coffee and chinchona plantations. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated next to Valparai and again wildlife lovers will find loads to enjoy with sights of elephants, gaur, leopards, tigers and dozens of bird species! There are wonderful scenic spots and many waterfalls adding to the place's beauty. Major places of attractions are the Aliyar, Sholaiyar and Nirar dams. But be careful enough to book hotels much ahead because there is just a handful.

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

4. Meghamalai

Meghamalai is situated at a kilometer and a half up in the Western Ghats. The weather is mostly misty which adds to the beautiful mystic flavour of the place! It is also abundant in tea-estates, wildlife and forests. The Meghamalai range is 628 sq. km. high and has seven villages with unique names like Cloudlands, Highwavy, Manalaar and Upper Manalaar. You can trek through some of the forests and tea estates and visit some beautiful scenic spots. Don't miss out some of the dams and waterfalls! But, it is a lesser-known destination in the Theni district (130km from Madurai) with low tourism infrastructure and so you might need to lodge in a nearby town.

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

3. Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is also sometimes known by the name of "Princess of Hill Station". It is located between the Gundar and Parappar valleys and balanced on a plateau in the upper Palani Hills. It has a very comforting climate and splendid view of waterfalls! You can go trekking through lush green forests and enjoy an adventurous boating ride at the beautiful KodaiLake.

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

2. Horsley Hills

Horsley Hills is a quiet and beautiful place ideal for a two-day trip and especially for long walks! It is actually the departure point of the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary. The best location is the hill top which is a vantage point providing sensational views! Your eyes do need such beauty to watch after a whole week!

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

1. Kolli Hills

Kolli Hills is an ideal place for a range of tourists from adventure lovers to temple lovers! Honeymoon couples find this to be an ideal destination! One of its unique facets is that it has not been deeply affected with the tourism department altering it meet their purposes. Therefore it is rich in natural beauty. Religious devotees come in huge numbers to visit the famous Arapaleeswarar temple.

8 Great Mountain Weekend Gateways From Chennai

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