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| THE POWER OF HARBOURING HUMOUR |
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| ‘‘So, your funny friend is going to be here? Good, we’re all going to have a great time,†“I love this movie because I can’t stop laughing till it ends, and I’ve already seen it five times,†“Ha, ha, he has a great collection of really funny jokes.†We always remember people who can make us giggle and laugh. A sense of humour and being funny can be very important skills for our children. Whether as children or when they grow up into adults, having a funny side has many benefits, as we all know. The important lesson for us parents to understand is that a sense of humour and being funny is a skill that can be developed. And contrary, to popular belief it is not something we have to be born with.
Children (or adults) who are funny are perceived to be friendlier and find themselves more at ease in social situations. They find it easier to make friends. Funny children also gain more confidence and learn to believe in themselv |
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| FEATURE 3 |
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| Still neglected |
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| We often keep hearing slogans of uniting different parts of India. But unfortunately, in practice, these slogans never work. Especially here, in the north-eastern part of the country, the slogans remain only a slogan. Although it is difficult to ascertain the reason, it is for sure that we, the people of Northeast, are often subjected to deprivations in different aspects. Be it the Central Government or any other national authority or perhaps the ‘National Media’, nobody gives enough attention to this part of the country and its inhabitants. We have always had to struggle to achieve what we rightfully deserve. Now, one may call it imaginary but unfortunately this is the truth. Take a look back, and it won’t be difficult to observe that at different times, there are different examples of such negligence from the ‘national’ authorities.
Yes, it’s an allegation we have been shouting since long, but nobody seemed to give an iota of thought to our c |
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| No postage greetings from America |
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Spring is here, officially from the 20th of March. So much goes by the calendar here. Even seasons come in a pattern as if, in varied hues and colors, painting the landscape like a rainbow, announcing a good feeling, in fact a feeling so overwhelming, that even the time table changes. We lose an hour in the morning, setting our clocks forward, hence getting more light and beauty to enjoy in the evenings. And we pay a price for that. Kids are woken up early, office goers jets off early, everything is hurried and huffed on the first day of Spring. Some friends need to be reminded and some children come up with queries. Clocks are manually re-set and digital ones diligently set with no help – Amazing! The perfectly trimmed trees with stark branches start birthing pale green leaves, the pre-teens, somewhat awkward yet carrying themselves up with sensitive pride. The fully bosomed and blossomed trees stand dangling in voluptuous bundles of white, the teenage years, youthful, vibrant |
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| VAASTU PURUSHA |
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| Q. I am constructing a new house which is facing East. I want to incorporate a room for doing exercises. Where should I have this room?
Rajiv Pegu, Jorhat
Ans. The Northeast sector of the house is the best area for doing exercises. If you plan to keep heavy equipments or weights, keep them at southwest of the room. The east is the second best area.
THE VAASTU PURUSHA MANDALA
This is the grid that houses the Vaastu Purusha or man upside down in nine squares. It can be also extended into 9 X 9 i.e. 81 square grids which associate with 81 deities ruling each square. Lord Brahma resides in the centre area and other major gods occupy the other eight directions. Actually, the energy of these directions are suitable for specific purposes during different time of the day.
NORTH EAST : From 3 am to 6 am, the northeast is ideal for meditation and exercises.This time is free from ultra-violet ray emissions. It is important to have an open area or a balcony or terrace in this area. The puj |
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| ARIES
(March21-April20)
Your efforts, confidence and courage bring success in the form of monetary gains and your energy increases for work projects and your job environment is lively. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be harmonious and peaceful through devotion and considerable efforts on your part. You may find your children at an age that requires more attention and discipline.
Taurus
(April21-May21)
This phase brings love and harmony in professional and personal relations. You have the chance to shine, largely because you project yourself with self-respect and modesty. You are especially appealing and charming in personal and family relations. Your children may need more discipline than they previously did. You may enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. Talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.
GEMINI
(May22-June21)
This period offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task succes |
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| Beauty must-haves this summer |
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| Summers often remind us of the heat, sweat, tan and frizzled hair. Now that the dreadful season is slowly sneaking upon us, here are a few must-haves to escape the ‘straight out of oven’ look! Make sure you carry them along!
1. Sunscreen: The first and foremost importance you need to give during summer is your skin. No matter where you are going, ensure that you use a good sun block lotion, to prevent skin from harmful rays!
2.Cleansing,toning, moisturizing: These are three essential treatments your skin requires every day, but more importantly during summer. Cleansing your skin removes dead cells and impurities, toning tighten the skin and moisturizing makes your skin soft and supple. Make sure you use an oil-free moisturizer.
3. Umbrella: An umbrella is a must-have in you |
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