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Luck: The Impact Outside Your Control

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  Iconic photograph of former US president Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt After reading about Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt, my friend remarked, "Kitna lucky tha! Agr ek inch bhi idhr udhr hota toh...". Ofcourse. when you compare this to John F. Kennedy's tragic assassination, it's clear that  luck  was on Trump's side. Let me tell you a story from my school days. In class 9th ,We had two English teachers: S. Ali sir and M.K. Sinha sir. Each of them are very different from each other with respect to teaching, giving assignment and evaluating answersheet. S. Ali sir was very punctual in all matters and he read every words from answersheet very carefully and give marks accordingly. M.K. Sinha sir was a rare breed, He never bothered to take classes, neither to give assignments nor to ask about it ,No matter how much talented you are, whatever you written in your answersheet you will get just pass mark or simply you will be f...

Chhath Puja - History, Importantance and Significance

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 Devotees with Chhath Puja Material The Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated particularly in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. It is dedicated to the Sun God [Bhagwan Surya] and ' Chhathi Maiya '[छठी मैया] and is celebrated twice a year - two months in India - Chaitra (March-April) and Kartika (October-November). The last one is believed to occur after Diwali and is very famous. “It falls in the Suklapaskh month of Kartika Maasa", Shukla Paksha is a 15-day waxing moon cycle that begins with the new moon (अमावस्या) and ends with the full moon (पूर्णिमा). The festival, where women sing and celebrate on the day of the festival, is full of joy and color of life, environment, clothes, and food. Women believe in this strict fast in which all wishes are fulfilled, accompanied by beautiful ceremonies and handmade details. A cross many years, Chhath Puja has kept its cultural importance and people still celebrat...

Indian Railway : A Rollercoaster of Delays, Discomfort, Mismanagement, and Never-Ending Adventures!

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  The Indian Railway System is considered the lifeline of our nation, playing a crucial role in the lives of millions of Indians. However, it is no secret that the system is burdened with a multitude of challenges that hinder its efficiency and create inconveniences for passengers.  These challenges include ticketing issues, overcrowded trains, unhygienic conditions in coaches and bathrooms, poor quality meals, instances of mobile snatching, and many more that passengers encounter these issues frequently.  This is my second article on the Indian Railway, which discusses the problems faced by ordinary passengers  in both noticeable and hidden areas daily. Challenges and Problems in Ticket Booking: We book train tickets months in advance, hoping to secure our travel plans. However, it's quite disheartening to realize that these tickets stay unconfirmed when it's time for us to begin our journey. This leaves us wondering: Who are these individuals who manage to suc...

Indian Railways: A need of Comprehensive Reforms and Compassionate Measures

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Train travel has been an essential aspect of the Indian journey for many years. Unfortunately, a recent traveling experience of my own encounter has brought my attention to the various difficulties faced by passengers on the Indian Railways. While the government concentrates on promoting luxury train services like Vande Bharat Express, Tejas Express, etc. The railways that serve the majority of the population, especially the less privileged and middle class, appear to have been neglected. This article aims to emphasize the urgent challenges encountered by everyday passengers and presents potential solutions for an enhanced rail travel experience . Vande Bharat Express  The Disheartening Journey: I had to travel from my college to my hometown during my summer vacation. Despite my utmost efforts, I couldn't obtain a train ticket, not even under the Tatkal category. As a result, I had to endure a challenging journey, facing the intense heat of the summer, with unhygienic food by railw...